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ISSUE NO. 1760
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Barefoot trek
A BRITISH man is currently attempting to break the world record for the longest barefoot walk after setting out from Gibraltar for Lancashire in aid of a cancer hospice. Matthew Strange, from Preston, left the British enclave without shoes on Monday March 11. He is now crossing Andalucia after stopping in Malaga City on Friday. Matthew is undertaking the journey in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice and he has raised more than €1,426 so far. The hospice, in his home town of Preston, cared for his stepfather who was admitted with cancer in 2015. Matthew said he was working in Gibraltar when he found out stepfather Simon had been taken ill. “I ended up getting a train to Madrid, a plane to Brussels
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WANDERER: Matthew is walking around 2,768 kilometres barefoot. and another flight to Manchester. “That was the quickest way for me to get back home and I will be recreating this journey for the world record attempt,” he said. Matthew’s route has so far taken him from Gibraltar to Malaga City. From there he is set to cross the Spanish interi-
or to Madrid, before going over the French border and heading for Paris. He is then due to make his way to Brussels, then Calais, across the English Channel to Dover, followed by London before finishing at the Preston hospice. Matthew has been documenting the journey on Face-
book. His posts have included him lying in a hammock by an Andalucian lake and waking up atop a mountain on Monday morning before heading ‘deeper into the wilderness.’ Matthew’s route is around 2,768 kilometres. That is the equivalent of €1 for every kilometre, he said.
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Time to change DON’T forget that the clocks go forward one hour at 2am on Sunday morning.
Cancer push HEALTH authorities on the Costa del Sol have launched a campaign to encourage sunbathers to take precautions against skin cancer as temperatures rise, with a competition launched in schools for the best promotional campaign idea.
GUARDIA CIVIL traffic officers have arrested a 22year-old Danish man in connection with the running over of a policeman in a tunnel in Malaga City. Police said they were
keeping their investigation into the incident, which took place in the city’s Carlos Haya tunnel, open. The Guardia Civil officer was hit during a car chase but did not suffer serious injuries.
‘Spying’ probe
Tourism boost THE amount of people staying in Costa del Sol hotels increased by 9.6 per cent year on year in February, reaching 318,230 of which 172,926 came from abroad and 145,304 were Spanish according to the region’s tourism board.
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BUST: Police seized thousands in cash as part of the raids.
Brit drug arrests by Joe Gerrard POLICE officers have arrested seven suspects, several of them British, in connection with an alleged smuggling of thousands of kilos of hashish from Morocco to the Campo de Gibraltar. Officers with the Guardia Civil, National Police and Tax Agency took part in the operation.
Guardia Civil sources said the drugs were destined for further sale on the black market. The operation saw police board and raid a pleasure boat sailing from North Africa to Spain. A total of 2,992 kilograms of hashish were found on board in 92 packets. Police said more boats would have been rented to smuggle the drugs into ports
across the Costa del Sol. The logistics and delivery of the drugs once they arrived in Spain were all highly organised, investigators added. Officers seized a total of €633,335 in cash as well as more than €28,328-worth of pounds sterling. Four of the seven suspects have been remanded in custody as the case continues.
AN investigation has been launched into claims that the company which manages Mijas Council’s communications spied on councillors. Councillors held meetings with workers from Mijas Communications following allegations cameras had been installed and computer and mobile messages were being archived without permission. Councillors allege cameras were placed in cupboards, computer keystrokes were recorded to gather passwords and that evidence of the spying was destroyed. A former company director dismissed the allegations as a smear campaign.
Boy flees OFFICERS with the National Police are tracing a Moroccan boy who fled a La Linea de la Concepcion centre on Monday where he was staying after being tortured. Police sources said the boy, who lived at the Chipiona centre after being held and tortured
in La Linea in December, had previously fled another in Torremolinos. He had a history of roaming around Andalucia, police said. Officers arrested three suspects in connection with his torture and drug offences. The case continues.
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‘Assault’ on doctor
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AN association representing medical staff on the Costa del Sol has condemned an assault on a doctor in Torremolinos. The Medical Association added it was concerned that figures for assaults on staff from this year suggested they were on the rise, with their figures showing 28 personnel were attacked last year.
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TOURISM on the Costa del Sol increased during the last low winter season by 9.8 per cent compared to the previous year, industry figures show. Tourism Board officials said almost 1.6 million holidaymakers travelled to the region between November and January, with the single largest increase by group coming from Russian travellers.
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A GROUP of taxi drivers are set to gather outside Malaga City Hall today (Thursday) to protest against a lack of regulation of drivers from rival ride-hailing apps. The Costa del Sol Taxi Mobilisation group said it was staging the rally to secure guarantees that the council would protect the sector.
Coming home THE President of the Junta de Andalucia Juanma Moreno visited Alhaurin el Grande where he grew up on Monday. The head of the regional authority also became the first to visit Coin, and said “his people” in Alhaurin were the first he wanted to visit after touring provincial capitals.
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Seven held NATIONAL POLICE have arrested seven suspects in connection with the killing of a man in Estepona in a suspected drug smuggling hit. Algeciras’ Court of Instruction has since remanded two of the suspects in custody, with the rest bailed and charged with murder and illegal detention over the October killing.
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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-
Cruise ships AROUND 180,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to arrive at Malaga City’s port last Wednesday March 20 to Saturday June 30, according to tour operators. The TUI group’s Merella Explorer 2, which arrives on Saturday, is among 14 vessels which are stopping over in the city for the first time.
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Suspect search NATIONAL POLICE are tracing four suspects in connection with a robbery in a Marbella villa which saw those inside tied up and items worth between €1 and €2 million stolen. Police sources said the hooded suspects broke into the villa in the Sierra Blanca urbanisation last Thursday at around 10pm. The estate was guarded but the suspects were able to evade security personnel, investigators added. The four suspects found four people
staying in the house after knocking their Doberman unconscious in the garden. Members of the family were bound before the suspects began searching for cash and jewellery. They made off with at least €1 million in jewellery and other stolen items in the family’s white Range Rover, the victims told police. The four suspects were able to break out of the urbanisation, a gated community, by ramming into the security barrier.
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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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Medical payout A MALAGA City court has ordered a medical insurance company to pay out almost €200,000 to a 34-year-old woman due to ‘negligent conduct’ during the delivery of her baby. The court ruled the insurer was liable for the woman developing an infection after giving birth in 2016 at a private hospital in Benalmadena. The cells in three toes on the woman’s left foot died caused by an infection which meant she had
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to have her uterus, left fallopian tube and right ovary removed. Damian Vazquez, of the Patient Advocate association which represented the 34-year-old in court, said medical staff did not give her a CT scan which could have detected the infection. The court ruled the decision not to give the woman a scan caused a delay in diagnosis and resulted in the infection getting worse. The woman had fainted and began feeling tremors after she gave birth.
The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1759 of the Euro Weekly News Costa del Sol edition, including 173 local stories.
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Flood plans MALAGA City’s council has held meetings to discuss what measures would be taken if it is struck by floods on a scale seen last year. Those at the meetings, chaired by Mayor Francisco de la Torre, agreed to widen the parts of the River Guadalhorce to increase its capacity by 1,100 cubic metres per second.
Historic voyage TOWNS and cities across the Costa del Sol are set to join celebrations across Andalucia to commemorate 500 years since a Spanish and Portuguese sailor first circumnavigated the world. The Junta de Andalucia has decreed all towns must stage events to mark the voyage of Spanish navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano and Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan.
Sewage dump GUARDIA CIVIL environmental officers have claimed the amount of sewage dumped into a local river would more than fill the nearby reservoir of Limonero. Seprona officers said 15 litres of sewage was being pumped into the River Bajo every second. A total of 32 billion litres were dumped in the river between 2001 and 2018.
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CHARITY TREK: Craig and Danny are aiming to reach the top of The Rock.
Walking for veterans TWO serving soldiers with the British army walking the equivalent of four marathons in four days on the Costa del Sol are nearing their fundraising target of €2,328. Charity supporter Craig Dignam and his nephew Danny O’Connor have so far raised €1,974.48 to help homeless veterans. The pair will carry out the almost 180-kilometre challenge from Torrox to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar, leaving on Wednesday April 17. Craig and Danny are helping SSAFA Forces Help and have collection points along their route. Craig told Euro Weekly News: “I’m over-
whelmed by the support given, I am so pleased to be raising money for the charity.” He added the training is going well, explaining: “I can’t wait to do the walk, I’m like a child in a sweet shop.” Craig told the Euro Weekly News every small amount donated helps his fundraising efforts, explaining “even if it a pound or a Euro, it all soon adds up!” To learn more about Craig and Danny’s walk or to donate, visit: www.justgiving. com/craig-dignam3 or www.walktotherock. co.uk, or Facebook: www.facebook.com/ groups/1995802170725500/.
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Climate blackouts TOWNS and cities across the Costa de Sol are set to cut their lights on Saturday evening to mark Earth Hour. Malaga City, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Mijas and Marbella and joining more
than 7,000 towns and cities worldwide in blacking out public places for climate change awareness 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.
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A POPULAR expat photographer who was paralysed after a Costa del Sol motorbike accident has made another step in his recovery. David Toms and his cat Shiva moved to an apartment in Mijas Costa on Friday where three carers will give him round-the-clock attention. Jackie Stone, of the David Toms Support Fund, told Euro Weekly News: “David is settling into his new home today so anyone who wants to visit him can do from next weekend.” Jackie added: “Please let us know via our Facebook page when you’re thinking of coming so we can let his carers know.” David’s career behind the lens stopped in an instant on July 15, 2016 when he lost
CREDIT: Facebook/David Toms Support Fund
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Making waves
Paralysed biker’s new home By Karl Smallman
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MALAGA Province remained on high alert yesterday (Wednesday) after waves several metres high and winds of up to 90 kilometres per hour battered the Costa del Sol coast. Spain’s AEMET met office issued an orange weather warning for the coast and elsewhere in Andalucia. It came after storms in the Mediterranean made landfall earlier this week. Observation buoys recorded waves of up to seven metres high out to sea. They measured around four metres by the time they struck the coast.
New homes THOUSANDS of new homes are being built across the Costa del Sol as the sector continues to recover from the last recession. A total of 1,107 homes were built in Estepona, 307
more than in 2017, while 764 were constructed in Mijas, 248 more, industry figures show. A report from the Engel & Volkers surveyors forecast prices and sales would continue to grow this year.
Tree treatment PURR-FECT MOVE: David Toms and cat Shiva. 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 which left him paralysed.
WORKERS with Estepona Council have begun working to stop insects wreaking damage to thousands of trees in the town. Some 600 jacarandas, 300 ficus and 250 tipuana trees in Estepona’s parks and public spaces are being treated to stop infestations of aphids and psyllids. Workers are set to treat them in two phases over the next two months.
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Luxury tourism
NATIONAL POLICE have arrested 28 people, 22 of them in Ronda, in connection with a drugs smuggling gang operating in Malaga Province. Officers raided 11 homes in Ronda and seized almost 470
MORE than 1,000 tourism industry figures will meet in Marbella until tomorrow (Friday) for the annual Essence of Luxury Travel conference where travel agents from 64 countries lay out their holiday offerings.
ESTEPONA joined the Network of Municipalities for Peace (RMP) and raised the organisation’s flag in the local Children’s Park, with Mayor Jose Maria Garcia Urbano unveiling plans to hold activities in local schools promoting the cause.
Bust up A MARBELLA sculptor has crafted a bust of Alfonso XIII, the last Spanish king to serve before the abolition of the monarchy and creation of the Second Republic in 1931.
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OFF LIMITS: The La Concepcion reservoir is closed to bathers and boaters.
Reservoir algae concerns By Joe Gerrard ANDALUCIA’S Junta has banned bathing and sailing on the La Concepcion reservoir after traces of algae believed to be behind the death of several dogs were found in its waters. Analysis of samples from the reservoir found the water contained phormidium. Tests were done after authorities were alerted to the death of five dogs on the Zahara de Istan urbanisation, in Istan, which is near to the reservoir.
Scientists at the Cadiz Province Laboratory of Control of Environmental Quality (LCCA) said phormidium, part of the cyanobacteria family, could cause health problems and kill wild and domestic animals. The algae can cause gastroenteritis, fever, skin and eye irritation and can affect the breathing of the animals, they added. A professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid told Spanish media phormidium is common in rivers and reservoirs globally, adding high concentrations could affect health.
grams of hashish, almost 35 grams of cocaine and heroin, 245 grams of marihuana and more than €5,816 in cash. Ronda’s Second Court of Instruction has remanded 11 of the suspects in custody. The case continues.
School claim THE parents of a six-year-old girl with cerebral palsy have launched a petition calling on her school to provide proper special education support for their daughter and 16 other pupils. Pablo de la Cruz, father to Vega, said there was only one assistant on hand to help the 17 children with special needs at CEIP Clara Campoamor in Malaga City. “My daughter needs a person to help her go to the toilet, have breakfast, move classrooms and help her with physical lessons,” de la Cruz said.
‘Kidnapping’ trial PROSECUTORS have asked a Malaga City court to jail a woman for 12 years if found guilty of kidnapping and assaulting her girlfriend in Torremolinos in 2015. The 39-year-old defendant is charged with illegal detention,
sexual assault, coercion and illtreatment. Prosecutors told the court the defendant arrived at her girlfriend’s house, held her against her will and sexually assaulted her. The trial continues.
NEWS EXTRA Charity competition DOG charity ADANA has launched a competition to help raise funds for its shelter, with a seven-night stay in Paris’ Marriot Resort next to the Euro Disney Theme Park up for grabs in a raffle which is €2 to enter.
Art exhibit MARBELLA’S Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engravings is set to host a presentation of a new book and exhibition featuring photographs of the city collected by Jesus Chacon held in collaboration with the council tonight (Thursday) from 7pm.
City lecture BENAHAVIS’ Arts Society hosted guest lecturer Brian Healey on Tuesday for a talk on the culture of Finnish capital Helsinki, sponsored by Blevins Franks which covered architecture, literature, painting and sculpture.
Dog show ANIMAL charity ADANA says there are stalls left for their Dog Show at Palacio de Congresos in Estepona on Sunday April 14, at €3 per entry and per category. For more info email: adanaevents@gmail.com.
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Race for Soraya BENALMADENA’S council has organised a charity race on Sunday to help a local woman who has lived with cancer for two years, get lifesaving treatment. The three-kilometre race is due to start from Avenida Juan Sebastian Elcano at 10am. Registration costs €5, with proceeds going to Soraya Bradley-Perez, 33, who has leukaemia and ovarian cancer. Joaquin Villazon and Bernardo Jimenez, the council’s sports and business spokespeople respectively, called on locals to help Soraya even if they could not take
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FUNDRAISING: Soraya has ovarian cancer and leukaemia. part in the race. “The important thing here is to support a resident of the town in their fight against the illness,” Villazon said.
Soraya was born in Benalmadena to a Spanish father and British mother. She was working towards entering the art and design industry in Edinburgh when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in July 2017. She went into remission following several operations before being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November. Soraya was also told her leukaemia had returned on Boxing Day. Donations for Soraya can be made at: https://www.go fundme.com/save-sorraya.
Surgery help A MARBELLA businesswoman has agreed to help a local girl who was born with a rare facial deformity get surgery to treat the condition. Maria Bravo, founder of the Global Gift Foundation, met Olga Sharipo in 2013 when she was six. Olga was born with lymphagioma, a tumour which has caused the right side of her face to swell. The condition is difficult to treat and it has
left the 11-year-old with physical and psychological problems. Ms Bravo said she was ‘very happy’ Olga’s latest surgery had gone well. “Olga is a child with extraordinary sensitivity,” the businesswoman said. Olga’s mother Yulia said: “The doctors are optimistic, the latest operation went very well. Our family is very happy and grateful to have received this help.”
Tournament on hold A LOCAL walking football team has apologised after cancelling a charity football tournament scheduled for last Saturday. Walking Football Spain told Euro Weekly News they had to cancel the tournament after last year due to problems with booking the pitch in Elviria. It was due to be held in aid of Sarah Almagro Vallejo, from Marbella, who lost her limbs to septicaemia last year. Ronnie Waugh, of Walking Football Spain, said the club would still be able to donate €200 to their fund for Sarah, who is their chosen benefactor for this year.
TEAM: Sunworld Estates is open for business in La Cala.
Bright future in La Cala SUNWORLD ESTATES is bringing 15 years of experience and knowledge in buying and selling property to the Costa del Sol, opening its first office in the area, in La Cala this week. And t he f l agshi p Cost a office is just the start of the company’s expansion, with plans afoot to open further br anches bot h her e and throughout mainland Spain and the Islands. Est abl i shed i n 2003 by f ounder and di r ect or Vi c Cooper, Sunworld has experienced incredible growth and has three thriving offices in Costa Blanca. John Williams and Steph Burke head up Sunworld’s marketing team. John expl ai ned t hat a l ot of t he firm’s leads come from exhibitions overseas, including ‘A Place in the Sun’ and
‘ Second Hom es,’ and through collaborations with 1,500 ot her agent s i n t he UK, Belgium and Spain. “We work within a very large network, and also generate sales online and via our websi t e,” sai d John, addi ng: “We sel ect ed La Cala for our first office in the Costa del Sol as we believe that it is booming at the moment. The area has had a l ot of exposur e r ecently, there are some big names here.” Leanne and Jade Jones wi l l m anage t he La Cal a branch, with sales directors Jemma Cooper and Adam Hat t on over seei ng sal es across the company. Adam said: “We are passionate about real estate and go the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy, because we care.”
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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 100strong 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. Ms Wilson spoke to protestors on the Number 10 Vigil stage, delivering a rousing speech according to Bremain
mates from organisers. Politicians including 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 expatriates gathered in Madrid’s Margaret Thatcher Plaza in protest against Brexit. A petition calling for Article 50 to be
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.”
‘VOICES HEARD’: Bremain in Spain members travelled to London for the march. 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 esti-
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Rowdy woman dragged from plane ‘ROUSING’: Group chair Sue Wilson spoke to demonstrators. revoked, which would halt Brexit, has been signed by more than five million people.
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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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.
TWO bears, a tiger, four baboons, fallow deer and seve ra l more a nima ls ha ve been ‘abandoned in a sad state’ in the south of Spain after a zoo suddenly closed its doors to the public more than two months ago. The a nima l c ha rity Proyecto Gran Simio (Great Ape Project) has now denounc e d the z oo to SEPRONA, the animal welfare branch of the Guardia Civil, for the ‘chaotic situation’ after the municipal authorities closed the Navarro Zoo in Ayamonte (Huelva). The charity claims that there are still animals at the zoo which are being kept in bad conditions and without the a uthoritie s know ing what they should do with them. Proyecto Gran Simio also say that the authorities are refusing to talk with animal associations who have offered to assist with the relocation of ‘abandoned’ animals that are still in the zoo.
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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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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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Killed own dad
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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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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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. 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
TERROR EFFECTS: The study looked at the victims of attacks throughout recent Spanish history. 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.
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.
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.
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NEWS EXTRA Free trials finishing TV streamers in Spain will no longer be able to get one free month of Netflix access after the company announced it was suspending trials to ‘better understand’ the value of their service.
Visa scheme SPAIN is to offer between 500-1,500 children aged between 18-45 of its citizens in Argentina work visas for three months, under a pilot scheme from April 1.
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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 gestured 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 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.”
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Sour grapes 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,’ report 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.
Flag flies for volunteers
GERARD PIQUE: The Barcelona defender told fans to stop shouting anti-Spain abuse.
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 committee. 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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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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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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SPAIN could soon become the international centre for filming Spanish-language films and television, according to a new report. The study by global consultancy firm PriceWaterhouse Coopers found ‘there is an opportunity to develop a hub of international fiction content in Spain which allows the sector to grow internationally.’ The company believes there is a possible audience of 550 million people for Spanish-filmed fic-
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tion, which could generate employment of 18,443 people. The study showed this could contribute €812 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. Among the 20 most-viewed shows on Neflix in the country, three were national programmes, of which around 10 per cent of all series broadcast in Spain, are also filmed here.
Film centre
Credit: Policia Nacional Republica de Colombia.
JHON VIAFARA: The footballer is in custody.
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.
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.
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.
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 cycl i st was hi t whi l e t aki ng par t i n a spor t s event. Per sonnel decl ar ed 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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COMMENTS: Paz (inset) played down killings in Nazi concentration camps.
Genocide played down A CANDIDATE standing for a far-right 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 antiSemitic for ‘many centuries.’ Paz said he had never denied the racist aspect of the Holocaust when questioned. The Federation of Jewish
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 Xrays. 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.
Communities of Spain said Paz’s revisionism and denial of the Holocaust was ‘unacceptable.’ It comes as Pedro Pablo Peña, the leader of the neoNazi National Alliance, praised Paz last week saying his departure from his movement to 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.
Spain tops safe countries 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 countries analysed. The country has a particularly low murder rate, coming 34 out of 41, and 31 out of 41 for robberies. Spain’s rape figures were slightly higher, putting the country at 27, while it was 21 for sexual assault. M u rd e r rate s w e re s ignific a ntly low e rs than neighbouring countries; at 0.48 homicides p er 100,000 inha bita nts , c ompa re d to 1.31 in France, 0.67 in Italy, and 0.91 in Germany.
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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 q u e s t i o n i n g whether Spain is in breach of the E U l a w.
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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-
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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.
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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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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Fibre optic cables; good, bad or ugly? ANY new technology invariably brings new consequences, and it seems high-speed internet is no exception. It’s fair to say most people are keen to enjoy a fast internet connection, but are not as keen on the often ugly fibre optic cables which come with it. Understandably connecting some communities will be more costly and difficult than others which are simple and straightforward. When a good number of owners are interested in taking a new connection, some internet providers will make a deal with the community to install the fibre optic infrastructure at their cost in return for a guaranteed number of connections for a certain length of time. Whereas in others, the internet provider will ask the community to undertake the installation in return for free connections for a year or so. But what happens when not all the owners want fibre optic internet? The law on this is clear. When the community undertakes the installation, only the owners approving the new installation pay for it, the other owners cannot be asked to contribute towards making a connection they do not want. If the installation is say, inside an apartment block, there are two possibilities. One, if the community proposes to provide the infrastructure of cable conduits etc to carry internet, pay TV etc to each apartment, then ap-
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proval must be given at a general meeting by no less than, one third of the owners, who collectively, according to their individual quotas (shares), own one third of the total property within the community. Any owners not supporting the proposal cannot be obliged to contribute to the cost. However, if later an owner chooses to access the community internet installation they should pay their proportional share plus interest. Two, the internet provider undertakes the installation, then where possible they should make use of any existing infrastructure and only when needed install additional conduits etc in the communally owned areas like hallways and stairways etc. This is often where conflict starts. Some owners will object to these new installations; they see them as ugly, detracting from the general aesthetics and the value of their property. However the law says, no matter how the other owners see it, where there is no alternative the providers, as long as they compensate the community for any damage, are entitled to
make use of the communal areas to complete an installation. Telecommunications law in Spain also obliges communities to allow more than one internet provider to supply a connection. If an owner requests it, the community should allow it. One look at the cable spaghetti in some streets will tell you how many internet providers there are, each with their own cables. Unless the community can show providers an alternative route for their installation any internet company, having notified the president of their intention, must be allowed to pass cables and conduits through the communal areas, including fixing cables to the building’s façade. If a community denies a provider access and the installation cannot be made, the internet provider could push for compensation. If the installation goes ahead, the provider is responsible for any damage. On occasion the only way to install the internet is to fix cables on to another communities façade. Again if there is no viable alternative, the law allows this. The only thing the affected community can really do is to work with the provider to make the impact as low as possible. To avoid this, some communities are putting in internal and external channels and conduits to carry these cables tidily, thereby protecting the aestetics of their building or urbanisation.
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Excel and succeed with the Best THE countdown is on for the launch of The Best You Legacy Clu b Ma r b e l l a - a n d th e E u ro Wee k l y N e w s i s p ro u d to o n ce more be at the heart of the community as official media partners. Successful business women and inspirational entrepreneurs, Glenda Smithson and Kathleen Parker, are offering like-minded individuals the opportunity to share in their wealth of experience by bringing the first of this kind of business networking event to the Costa del Sol tonight (Thursday). The club will be a place for inspirational people who are passionate about making a difference to meet. While it is a superb concept when it comes to business networking - Glenda and Kathleen are determined to make it so much more. And they are thrilled to have The Best You Legacy Club founder and owner of NLP Life, Marbella’s own Bernardo Moya, confirmed as a speaker at the launch. “We are excited and honoured to bring the concept to the home town of its founder Bernardo Moya and are confident of the need for this type of business event, having been to many other events which are mainly for selling to each other. The difference is ‘The Legacy.’ Other speakers include Michel Euesden CEO of the Euro Weekly News Media Group and Kerri Parker, Miss UK and inspirational female entrepreneur. Glenda added that the club will be a platform to think, share ideas and connect with colleagues who will in turn become the perfect support network. To this end the club plans to help local charities - and make a real difference to the local community. A n d a t a sp e c ia l p rice o f €39.99 a ticket, the launch of The Best You Legacy Club Marbella is a fantastic opportunity to be inspired while enjoying good food and drinks, included in the price, with like-minded people. There will also be live entertainment. Tickets are still available. Contact the organisers on 663 860 752, email glenda@getinspiredmarbel la.com or directly from The Best You website - www.thebestyoule gacyclub.com/events. Venue: Restaurante Posidonia Banus Time: 7pm for 7.30pm - Dress smart casual/dress to impress.
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ENTREPRENEURS: Successful businesswomen Kathleen and Glenda want to share their knowledge and experience.
Profile- Bernardo Moya BERNARDO MOYA has dedicated his life to bringing out the best in people. The entrepreneur, author, public speaker, life coach and Marbella native is set to bring his knack for personal and social development to The Best You Legacy Club in the city tonight (Thursday). His organisation, The Best You, is in the business of helping people achieve their dreams, Moya says. FOUNDER: Bernardo Moya His organisation’s mission statement reads: ‘In a cluttered world of personal development, we provide a home to our authors, thinkers and customers, a place where they can share or find the best guidance and knowledge.’ Moya founded The Best You in 2009 and currently serves in the aptly-named post of Chief Inspiration Officer. The fact he founded it when the world was gripped by the last recession shows he was able to bring out the best in himself and others, even in the most trying times. Moya has since self-published More Motivation and 123 Ways to Look at Life. His latest 272-page offering, The Question: Find Your True Purpose, was released in January. His organisation has hosted three EXPOs in London and one in Long Beach, California which together attracted 25,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors. The Best You organisation also publishes a magazine and has a TV station. He also heads NLP Life, which uses Neuro-Linguistic Programming (hence NLP) to retrain the brain so that people can life a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
IT’S all about leaving a legacy – this is the message from Glenda Smithson. She said: “We want people to think about what they want their legacy to be. In other words what difference a person can make and how they can leave a mark in a positive way. “This could be in all sorts of ways – maybe for their family, their business or charities. The important thing is to have the passion to make a difference.” Glenda explained that while The Best You Legacy Club is a networking organisation, it is far more than that. “It is for like-minded people to come together to help each other make the time to ask the questions you need to in order to leave a legacy.” Meetings will be held at the Restaurante Posidonia Banus once a month and will last around two hours. They will be split into three distinct parts: In the first part members will sit in groups of four or five to find out who needs help – probably on a business level - and to brainstorm how to provide it. The idea is to provide help, advice and support. The second part focuses on the legacy aspect of the club and asks how people want to develop and grow, and how the group can aid them in their quest. It is also the time when people can ask questions – perhaps on how to grow a portfolio or with queries about inheritance tax or a will for example. The group will then put in place an action plan to help where needed. Thirdly will be inspirational speakers who will empower and help the group as a whole.
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Hate crimes
DIVERSITY CALL: The report said more needed to be done to integrate immigrants.
RISING: The group said the number of Islamophobic incidents was climbing. 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 criminal offence. “Freedom
of expression is not freedom of aggression,” the group said. Valencia was followed by Cataluña 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 antiSemitism 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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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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*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.
Forest report
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.
*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/
Flight strikes
*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.
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*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).
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.
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.
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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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Scooter slowdown 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,
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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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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 were also dedicated to burglaries, which they carried out in the Vega Baja area, and due to a 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 have been released with charges.
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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-
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 al-
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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.
ways 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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Political stink NERJA’S seabed reportedly houses nine tons of baby wipes, accord-
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ing 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 environmental group claimed there
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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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28 March - 3 April 2019 The Spanish trade deficit in January which was 13.9 per cent higher than during the same month in 2018, according to data from the Trade and Industry Ministry.
FINANCE
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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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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 1,939.90 -22.30 Associated British Foods 2,304.00 -31.00 Admiral Group 2,144.00 2.00 Ashtead Group 1,793.75 -66.25 Antofagasta 917.40 -20.00 Auto Trader Group 508.60 -3.60 Aviva 409.60 -0.30 AstraZeneca 6,337.50 -13.50 BAE Systems 463.60 -6.40 Barclays 153.59 -1.85 British American Tobacco 3,039.25 -47.25 Barratt Developments 584.60 -1.80 BHP GROUP PLC ORD $0.50 1,750.40 -9.80 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,761.50 -18.50 British Land Co 587.40 -2.80 Bunzl 2,444.00 -24.00 BP 548.60 -3.50 Burberry Group 1,829.50 -9.50 BT Group 225.18 -0.52 Coca-Cola HBC 2,571.00 -21.00 Carnival 4,114.50 -21.50 Centrica 118.95 -0.35 Compass Group 1,739.25 -0.75 Croda International 4,870.50 -26.50 CRH 2,303.00 -19.00 DCC 6,440.00 -100.00 Diageo 3,072.00 -13.50 Direct Line Insurance Group 354.55 -0.55 Evraz 585.10 -9.30 Experian 2,007.50 -21.50 easyJet 1,157.25 -0.25 Ferguson 5,160.50 -108.50 Fresnillo 830.70 -2.90 Glencore 307.78 -3.57 GlaxoSmithKline 1,550.50 -4.50 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 1,717.50 -2.00 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,762.25 -11.25 Halma 1,649.50 -25.50 HSBC Holdings 613.25 0.25 Hiscox 1,561.50 -5.50 International Consldtd Airs Grp 516.60 -4.80 InterContinental Hotels Grp 4,507.00 -31.50 3i Group 951.30 -8.50 Imperial Brands 2,552.00 -36.50 Informa 734.10 -7.10 Intertek Group 4,688.00 -46.00 ITV 128.65 -1.40 Just Eat 712.30 -16.10 Johnson Matthey 3,058.00 -42.00 Kingfisher 225.90 -2.70
% CHG. NET VOL -1.14 28,615.51 -1.33 18,362.88 0.09 6,240.00 -3.56 8,976.89 -2.13 9,619.00 -0.70 4,721.24 -0.07 16,610.63 -0.21 81,860.45 -1.36 15,556.23 -1.19 27,705.72 -1.53 72,249.20 -0.31 5,907.09 -0.56 37,965.27 -0.49 4,867.75 -0.47 5,709.62 -0.97 8,344.19 -0.63 113,921.30 -0.52 7,710.36 -0.23 22,716.30 -0.81 9,482.24 -0.52 7,911.44 -0.29 6,904.79 -0.04 27,646.21 -0.54 6,471.13 -0.82 19,301.48 -1.53 6,504.69 -0.44 74,457.95 -0.15 4,905.31 -1.56 8,675.38 -1.06 18,878.49 -0.02 4,684.28 -2.06 12,310.61 -0.35 6,140.53 -1.15 44,667.60 -0.29 76,884.66 -0.12 4,121.85 -0.63 8,463.27 -1.52 6,330.59 0.04 125,891.86 -0.35 4,545.50 -0.92 10,531.38 -0.69 8,351.69 -0.89 9,451.67 -1.41 25,112.43 -0.96 9,214.49 -0.97 7,687.96 -1.08 5,314.75 -2.21 5,074.03 -1.35 6,181.46 -1.18 4,792.07
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Land Securities Group 910.90 Legal & General Group 266.10 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 61.72 London Stock Exchange Group4,559.50 Micro Focus International 1,918.50 Marks & Spencer Group 265.45 Mondi 1,688.50 Melrose 177.58 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 222.25 National Grid 885.20 NMC Health 2,396.00 Next 5,334.00 Ocado Group 1,207.00 Phoenix Group Holdings 658.35 Paddy Power Betfair 5,785.00 Prudential 1,540.00 Persimmon 2,122.50 Pearson 843.80 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,373.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group (The)246.75 Royal Dutch Shell 2,380.25 Royal Dutch Shell 2,392.00 RELX 1,614.00 Rio Tinto 4,212.50 Rightmove 501.65 Rolls-Royce Group 897.40 RSA Insurance Group 503.80 Rentokil Initial 344.60 Sainsbury (J) 234.10 Schroders 2,651.00 Sage Group (The) 679.00 Segro 659.20 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,166.00 Standard Life Aberdeen 257.20 Smith (DS) 331.95 Smiths Group 1,393.75 Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust486.80 Smith & Nephew 1,482.50 Spirax-Sarco Engineering 7,000.00 SSE 1,220.25 Standard Chartered 581.90 St James's Place 995.30 Severn Trent 2,059.50 Tesco 231.15 TUI AG 774.00 Taylor Wimpey 173.75 Unilever 4,315.75 United Utilities Group 854.40 Vodafone Group 143.96 WPP Group 813.50 Whitbread 4,939.00
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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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COMPANY AMERICAN EXPRESS APPLE BOEING CATERPILLAR CHEVRON TEXACO CISCO SYSTEMS COCA-COLA EXXON MOBIL GOLDMAN SACH HOME DEPOT IBM INTEL JOHNSON & JOHNSON JP MORGAN CHASE MCDONALDS MERCK MICROSOFT NIKE PFIZER PROCTER & GAMBLE ST. PAUL TRV UNITED TECHNOLOGIES UNITEDHEALTH VERIZON VISA CLASS A WALGREENS BOOTS WAL-MART WALT DISNEY 3M
PRICE 109,460 191,050 362,170 129,770 123,090 52,740 45,930 80,480 188,960 188,750 139,450 53,260 136,910 99,760 186,810 82,290 117,050 82,190 41,850 101,660 134,900 125,150 247,090 59,760 153,070 62,410 98,280 108,230 204,660
CHANGE% CHANGE -2,11 -2,36 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 -3,20 -4,29 -2,20 -2,77 -2,22 -1,20 0,92 0,42 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 -0,64 -1,22 -1,41 -1,99 -2,53 -1,38 0,00 0,00 -3,02 -3,11 0,24 0,44 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 -6,61 -5,82 -1,18 -0,50 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 2,52 1,47 0,00 0,00 -1,87 -1,19 0,00 0,00 -0,40 -0,43 0,00 0,00
VOLUME(M) 91.809 1.046.462 204.438 74.688 233.879 265.267 196.358 340.817 69.589 213.198 124.092 251.494 364.560 326.638 142.969 212.409 920.068 103.459 232.343 254.311 35.531 107.921 237.092 246.809 267.900 67.547 285.529 194.557 117.843
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CHANGE NET / %
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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Insurance in Spain you can understand AS we all wonder when Brexit will ever be resolved, Abbeygate Insurance Brokers continue to offer a great service and affordable prices in English. All types of insurance are incredibly important, especially when you are living in a foreign country and Abbeygate offers everything you are likely to need, and their expert customer care staff are ready to discuss your situation in order to get you the best deal. There has been a great deal of uncertainty about the future, but Abbeygate knows what it’s doing and doesn’t have to rely on UK-based underwriters and already places business not only with leading insurers in Spain, but also across the EU. What’s more, because their knowl-
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The many testimonials received from grateful clients speak wonders for the quality of the insurances offered as well as their very personnel customer service. Although the head office is based on the Costa del Sol, just outside of the town of Estepona, Abbeygate covers the whole of Spain and it is very easy to either call their professional team on 0034 951 277 455 or by visiting their very useful website at http://www.abbeygateinsure.com in order to find out exactly what is on offer and to receive your own personalised quotation. There may be plenty of uncertainty about, but you can at least be certain that insurance from Abbeygate will be good value and easy to arrange.
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By Sally Underwood F you have ever wished you could predict the future of house prices, knowing exactly when is the right time to buy or sell, one company has put together advice from leading experts to help remove some of the guesswork from investing. Property website Ide alista.com has spoken to leading consultants, bankers and valuers, to find out whether they agree with forecasts that Spain’s property market is due to increase by around 5 per cent this year. David Martinez, a consultant at AEDAS Homes, explained: “The prospects for the future
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House price forecast 2019 of the real estate sector are good. We have a long and positive cycle ahead… based on a strong and sustained demand.” He added: “2018 will be remembered as the year in which the housing market set a course towards standardisation - moderate growth - both in prices and purchases, and in the pace of construction, the three major fundamentals.”
2018 The year in which the market set a course towards standardisation. The expert predicts: “For the new year, we expect and want healthy increases of 3 to 5 per cent on average nationwide.”
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 residential market will continue to play a leading role in the sec-
tor, which has experienced a steady increase in demand.” She added: “There has also been an increase in prices, of 8 per cent year-on-year, although it has occurred in the same areas, concentrating especially in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga and Bilbao.” Arturo Diaz, executive director of the residential division at Savills Aguirre Newman, echoed Diaz’s sentiments, saying: “Activity throughout the year 2019 will remain high. “We expect sales to be at a level similar to that of 2018, with between 550,000 and 575,000 units sold.” The expert said he believed three and fourbedroomed properties would be in greatest demand this year.
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Tips for a quick sale T is often the way; as soon as you put your property on the market you come across the home of your dreams, leaving you in a rush to sell. Experts at ProntoPiso, a company specialising in property chains, say residential housing in Spain generally sells in 7.9 months, although large cities often have shorter sale times, including Madrid at three months, Zaragoza at 3.7 months, Sevilla at 4.9 months. Diego Paradina, COO and co-founder of ProntoPiso, explained: “Selling a house as an individual is more complicated than it seems, and the real estate sector requires prior knowledge to guarantee success in the shortest possible time.” The company says it has analysed how to help homeowners, however, and has come up with a five-point
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FAST SALE: Tips to speed up the sale of your home. plan to improve the chances of selling your home quickly. According to the specialists, you could reduce any waiting period by adjusting your price to the market. The company says it is important to put aside sentimental value when valuing a property, instead looking at the prices
of homes nearby, or getting an assessment using online tools and inputting the size of a home, as well as other features. Next, the company recommends taking a series of high-quality photographs. It says: ‘The first impression is always the most important.
Tidy the property, get rid of any items which do not add value, as well as decorating the house so the images are attractive and good-quality. Increasing the sense of light and space are basic tips to ensure the photos are more striking.’ Thirdly, highlight any addi-
tional benefits your home offers, including proximity to transport, schooling, shops, bars, and restaurants; an important factor in a property search for many people. The company also suggests mentioning a home’s orientation, and any other extras, including terraces or balconies. Next, it advises publishing your property advert as widely as possible with several companies, as well as creating a warm, welcoming environment for any viewers before they arrive by preparing lighting and switching off any appliances which might make a distracting noise. And finally, ProntoPiso recommends preparing your home’s documents ready for a quick sale, including proof of IBI payments, deeds, and identification, leaving you ready to speed the transaction through when the time comes.
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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 just to find out what fees you’ll pay. Non-residents 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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Buying a bank repossession A LOT of people shy away from a bank repossession, assuming the property is somehow defective or the previous owners have handed over the keys because of a major structural defect or a legal issue. Whilst this can occasionally happen, it’s very rare and most of the time it’s a simple question of negative equity, in that the owners have refused to pay a mortgage on a property worth substantially less than the loan attached to it. During the property boom the major banks were very generous with their lending, with some banks willing to lend up to 110 per cent in relation to the valuation, meaning buyers could purchase a property with virtually no deposit. The practice was also commonplace in the UK, with one lender even offering
WORTH A LOOK: No reason whatsoever to ignore the repossession market.
a 130 per cent loan to value. When the recession or crisis hit, combined with the general drop in property prices it meant many owners fell into negative equity and had no option but to default on their mortgage. Many financial experts blamed the banks for what amounted to malpractice and it meant they were left with a mass of properties on their books which they couldn’t sell. One man’s misfortune is another man’s gain they say, and as with buying a new build or resale property in Spain, buying a bank repossession can be straightforward and hassle free. As with all properties, the new owners should do their homework and make sure they have the correct legal team on board, but there is no reason whatsoever to ignore the repossession market.
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Get a mortgage in Spain THERE is no reason to be frightened in approaching a lender to finance the home of your dreams in sunny Spain. Mortgages in this country, just like in the UK, are offered by banks and savings banks, and sold either directly by the lenders or through mortgage brokers. However there are a few words of caution, because just like any other developed mortgage market there are big differences in the costs of the Spanish mortgages on offer. Some may seem a little inflexible and expensive, but there are good products out there too. The main difference between the average UK and Spanish mortgage is the transparency in costs. In the UK, fees are
BEST DEAL: Shop around and get professional help. set in stone and as an added safeguard the bank or building society and the mortgage conveyancer are duty bound to explain to the client exactly what the mort-
gage product is going to cost. In Spain however, banks are relatively free to set the charges and terms they offer. This translates into significant
differences in costs and conditions. Not only do Spanish mortgages vary from bank to bank, they can sometimes vary within the same bank, from branch to branch.
In a nutshell, there are a lot of good products out there, but there are bad mortgages too. It is up to the client to shop around and ensure you get the best deal avail-
able. Professional help from a suitably qualified advisor may be in order too; ask your estate agent for referrals. You need to ask yourself about variable and fixed-rate mortgages and setting a fixed rate with a monthly payment you know you can afford is seen as the more cautious approach. Most mortgages sold in Spain, however, are variable-rate mortgages, meaning mortgage repayments vary according to the base rate set by the European Central Bank. Borrowers with variable rate Spanish mortgages cannot be certain what their mortgage payments will be in the future. If the interest rate falls, they will pay less, but if it rises they will pay more.
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Can you sell your property if you have lost the title deeds? HAT would happen if you went to put your property up for sale, but when going through all your paperwork and documentation, you realised that you had lost your original title deeds (escritura)? Would you be able to continue with the sale? How could you obtain a duplicate copy? This isn’t such a strange scenario, especially if you have been living in your property for a long time and are prone to frequent bouts of spring cleaning. So what do you do if after hunting around your home you still can’t find the original title deeds? Can you still go ahead with the sale? Well, you don’t have to worry as there are several options if this happens to you. Firstly, so long as your title deeds have been registered at the Property Registry office (Registro de la Propiedad) and your
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name shows as the owner, the notary will authorise the sale when you go to sign even if you do not bring the original with you. In this case, the notary himself will apply for the information recorded with the registry; ownership details and any outstanding
LOST DEEDS: There are several things you can do if you have lost your title deeds but want to sell your property. charges on the property. This will be enough to go ahead with the sale of your home.
However, if there is still time before you actually sign on the dotted line and you would prefer to have a copy of the title deeds in hand, you could also apply for a new authenticated copy of the escritura. In this instance, all you have to do is go to the notary where the original title deeds were signed when you purchased the property and ask for them to supply you with a new copy. If you can’t remember where you signed the original, go to the Property Registry and ask for a non-certified informative note (nota simple informativa), which will give you the name and address of the notary at which the title deeds were signed. Note the authenticated copy of the title deeds will only be handed over to the person or people on the deeds as the owner of the property in question. Once you have your new authenticated copy in your hand, there are still a
couple of steps which must be completed in the process. Tax: You must go to the tax office (Agencia Tributaria) of the autonomous region where the property transfer tax was paid and present them with the new copy of the title deeds. They will be able to check and confirm the property transfer tax has been paid. Registry: Next, go to the relevant property registry office. They will confirm the original title deeds were in your name and make a note on the new copy that this is the case, the deeds were lost and the new title deeds are an authenticated copy of the original. If you only need to accredit ownership of the property and check if there are any outstanding charges, for example when the bank asks for this information before granting a mortgage, it may only be necessary to apply for a Certificate of Ownership and Charges.
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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.
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A quarter of properties sold during boom declared for up to half their value N 2006 at the height of the property boom in Spain and barely two years before the crash, one out of every four properties sold was declared by its owner for up to half its real value. The value of only one out of every 25 homes registered with the Property Registry Office actually coincided with the real value in the title deeds for the mortgage. Fast forward to 2019, and you are hard pushed to find any cases where there is such a huge gap between the two. In fact, the number of property registrations where both figures matched went up from 4 per cent to 25 per cent in the 10 years following the crash, according to a study carried out by the Bank of Spain and published this month. Economists Olympia Bover, Maria Torrado and Ernesto Villanueva, who carried out the study which looks at trends between 2004 - 2016, highlighted during the ‘expansion cycle’ (2004-2008),
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houses in Spain were valued around 30 per cent higher than what they sold for. In other words, buyer and seller were only declaring 70 per cent of the value given by the official assessor. The property crash coupled with the start of the recovery meant valuation prices were reduced more than sales prices, which helped narrow the gap between the two figures. Therefore between 2009 -2016, the difference was noticeably less. In spite of this, official valuation rates continued to be around 10 per cent above selling prices; still considered to be an important figure, according to experts. These imbalances can be explained by a number of reasons,
HUGE GAPS: During the boom, there was a huge difference between purchase prices and official valuations. and come about due to property prices varying depending on the source from where the information is taken, whether it’s the official val-
uation price, or transfer price, which is then recorded with the Property Registry and forms the tax base which goes to the Tax Registry Office. This is partly where the problem lies. In general, the study has shown the transfer price declared with the Property Registry is usually less than the purchase price, which is in turn lower than the valuation price. One reason both parties declare an inferior amount to the one actually paid is to save money when it comes to paying tax; while defrauding the Tax Office at the same time. We mustn’t also forget, in 2006 the majority of property assessors were linked with one bank or another rather than working independently. For this reason, properties were val-
ued higher in order to grant a bigger mortgage. This caused total misery for many households who couldn’t afford their mortgage payments when the crisis struck, as they had been lent more money than they could afford. With the difference between the valuation and transfer price, between 2004 - 2007 Spanish households owed the bank 70 per cent of the property value when calculating from the valuation price. But when you take the transfer price instead, households were in debt of 107 per cent, with the recommended limit being no higher than 80 per cent. Thankfully Spanish banks are no longer carrying out these ill-advised practices and in 2016 the amount of debt on Spanish households for their property went down from 107 per cent to 80 per cent, and only 10 per cent of mortgage loans exceeded the declared purchase price as opposed to 50 per cent in 2006.
Print your own home AT some point after 2030, the world will need 100,000 homes built per day if the world population meets UN projections. If that’s the case, alternatives like the WASP project will be indispensable. The Italian initiative has created a three-dimensional printer called BigDelta, capable of building a sustainable home in just seven days. The Italian group have aimed their targets at low cost building in remote areas. Using water, dry hay and rocks, Big Delta mud buildings can be up to three metres high. However, the system can adapt to the local surroundings and available materials depending on where you are going to develop the site. In their statement, the Italian company refers to them as houses 'zero-mile,' because it does not require
transportation of materials from another area, one of the reasons most prices increase with usual construction. But as if that wasn’t quick enough, Americans scientists have claimed to have designed a revolutionary giant 3D concrete printer which can build a 2,500 square-foot house in just 24 hours. The American 3D printer, developed by Professor Behrokh Khoshnevis from the University of Southern California, could potentially be used to build a whole house, layer by layer, in a single day. The giant robot replaces construction workers with a nozzle on a gantry, which squirts out concrete and can quickly build a home based on a computer pattern. It is “basically scaling up 3D printing to the scale of building,” said Khoshnevis.
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Contour Crafting is a layered fabrication technology and has great potential for automating the construction of whole structures as well as sub-components, according to the project website. Using this process, a single house or a colony of houses, each with a different design, may be automatically constructed in a
single run. Embedded in each house would be all the conduits for electrics, plumbing and air conditioning. The potential applications of this technology are farreaching, including in emergency, low-income, commercial and even ‘off world’ housing. ‘Our research also addresses the application of Contour Craft-
ing in building habitats on other planets. Contour Crafting will most probably be one of the very few feasible approaches for building structures on other planets, such as the Moon and Mars, which are being targeted for human colonisation before the end of the new century,’ researchers said on the project website.
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INTERIOR: Make the space your own.
Making a rented property your own NOT everyone living in Spain is in a home of their own. Many, especially with younger families or perhaps the recently retired, have taken the option to rent property for financial reasons or as a way of testing out the area and the lifestyle before taking the purchasing plunge. But renting doesn’t stop you making the villa or apartment you’re staying in, your home. Here are a few
WALLS Wall stickers are becoming an increasingly popular way to add a playful touch to your space without damaging the paintwork beneath. Check any packaging to make sure the stickers are fully removable and test it out in an inconspicuous area before applying to the whole wall. They come in a wide range of designs nowadays, from decorative woodland scenes for children’s bedrooms, Banksy-inspired pieces and modern geometric designs; so there is something to suit every look and budget. PICTURES Hanging prints and artwork is a simple way to personalise any space, but most tenancy contracts stipulate walls should not be damaged by nails or screws. As an alternative, picturehanging strips which won’t
tips on how to add character and personality to a blank canvas rented home, whilst keeping your landlord happy. With the constraints of living in rented accommodation, making the space feel like your own can be a challenge. Most contracts won’t allow walls to be painted, artwork to be hung or light fittings to be changed,
damage the walls when removed could be used. They come in a variety of sizes to hang items of different weights, including photo frames, canvases, mirrors and clocks. Why not create a gallery wall using a series of small frames to showcase prints and postcards? As well as using strips to hang pictures on the walls, make the most of furniture and architectural details around the house to display artwork too. Lean frames on mantelpieces, windowsills and even on top of furniture for a quick way to make your space feel homely. Removable wall hooks are also available and are great for hanging kitchen utensils along a wall or splashback, or used as towel hooks in a bathroom. PERSONAL TOUCH A lot of rental properties
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SIMPLE UPDATE: Use throws to add colour.
meaning as a tenant you are somewhat limited in your decoration choices. Don’t be disheartened; injecting your style doesn’t have to involve retiling the bathroom or fitting new kitchen cabinets; a little creativity and some simple updates will help make your rented space feel like home in no time.
come furnished, which whilst having the advantage of saving the cost of buying your own furniture, means you as a tenant are stuck with existing pieces which may not suit your tastes. For a simple update in the living room, use throws to create a cover for drab sofas or armchairs, or simply use them to accessorise and add colour or pattern, along with a collection of co-ordinating cushions. Speak to your landlord about upcycling furniture in the house too; for example, they may be happy for you to paint a chest of drawers in the bedroom or change the legs on the coffee table to better suit your style. Alternatively, head to your local charity shop or car boot sale and see if you can pick up a bargain piece of furniture to make your own.
ACCESSORIES Using accessories in a rented home is a simple and budget-friendly way to make it feel homely and lived in. Houseplants are great for instantly refreshing your décor and they can be placed in any room to give it a lift. If, like most rented properties, your space lacks colour, introduce splashes of your favourite shades. Rugs are a wonderful way to transform the look of any room, particularly if you’re looking to add a statement pattern or design feature. Bringing texture into your space with a faux fur rug or rustic jute runner will give the room depth, whilst helping to hide cheap-looking laminate flooring. Collect vases and ornaments which will stand out against bland furniture and can be kept on display to add personality.
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NOW that the property market has entered a positive trend, with it comes the fear that another crash is looming on the horizon. We are in a period of rising house prices, double-digit spikes in the number of mortgages being granted and growing interest from international investors in domestic assets. However, experts in the property field are insisting that the situation which we are experiencing now is nothing like that which we went through before the crisis in 2008. According to Joaquin Maudos, Professor of Economic Analysis at the University of Valencia, one of the most telling statistics to prove we are not about to enter a property bubble is related to the granting of new mortgages. Despite the fact that more and more loans are being granted by the banks and the number is at its highest since 2011, in the last 12 months 72 per cent fewer mortgages have been awarded than in 2006. Maudos’s study also looks at
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No sign of property bubble, say experts other data including the type of interest applied and how much an average family must spend from its wages to cover its monthly mortgage payments and compares it with other counties in the eurozone. The eurozone share In 2006, the number of mortgages coming from Spain was 20 per cent of the EU total, but now this figure is only 5.2 per cent. This figure becomes even more revealing when we note that we are the third eurozone market in terms of volume of loans (the outstanding balance is around €519,000 million), second only to Germany and France. Nor can we forget we are the fifth country where mortgages weigh more than the total assets of the bank, tied with the Netherlands. The real estate sector ac-
NO SIGN OF TROUBLE: Experts deny there is a property crisis looming. counts for 19.7 per cent of total assets within the financial sector, compared to the 13.8 per cent represented on average in the eurozone, according to data from the European Central Bank (ECB). Spanish mortgages are amongst the cheapest The number of mortgages being taken out in Spain are attributed, according to Spain’s
moneylenders, to a greater consumer confidence, cheaper mortgage rates and economic house prices. One of the figures which backs this up is that current loans are subject to some of the lowest interest rates within the eurozone, at 1.21 per cent. Only Finland and Portugal offer lower interest rates. At the other end of the scale,
there are eight countries whose interest rates exceed 2 per cent and in Holland, mortgage holders must pay back 3 per cent interest. Disposable income for families According to a report from the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), Spanish families had to dedicate 11.9 per cent of their gross disposable income to their mortgage debt in September 2008, which was the maximum value reached at the height of the crisis, during a time when families were heavily indebted. Since then, debt service has been falling gradually until reaching a minimum of 6.6 per in March last year (latest available data), thus returning to figures of 2003. This figure is similar to Germany (6.1 per cent) and France (6.2 per cent) and less than the UK (9.4 per cent) or the USA (8.2 per cent). Not only this, but Spain is the second country where the debt service of families has fallen the most since the beginning of the financial crisis, only behind Denmark.
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Spaniards live in flats, expats live in houses THE vast majority of Spanish citizens live in flats (66.5 per cent), over single family homes (33.1 per cent), thus making them the leading flat owners in all of Europe. However, residents of other European countries tend to opt for houses (59.3 per cent) over flats (40 per cent); UK (84.7 per cent), Croatia (80.8 per cent), Belgium (77.6 per cent), and Holland (77.1 per cent) lead the rankings when it comes to single family homes, according to data from Eurostat. Of the citizens polled, 70.1 per cent of Europeans are homeowners ahead of 29.9 per cent who rent. There are countries where home ownership is the clear choice among citizens. The countries of Eastern Europe are the ones with the most homeowners: Romania (96.1 per cent), Slovakia (90.3 per cent), Lithuania (89.9 per cent), Croatia (89.7 per cent) and
66.5 Per cent of Spanish citizens live in flats.
Hungary (89.1 per cent) are all ahead of Spain, where 78.8 per cent of residents own their homes. In the north and west of Europe, ownership and rentals are about the same, with Germany (52.5 per cent), Austria (57.2 per cent), Denmark (63.3 per cent) Britain (64.8 per cent) and France (65.1 per cent) being the countries with the least home owners, thus falling below the European average, and 47.5 per cent of Germans and 42.8 per cent of Austrians rent their homes. In Spain the number of
renters is below the average: only 21.2 per cent of the population. Having a property, either owned or rented, means fixed costs every month. Dedicating more than 40 per cent of one’s salary to living expenses can become a problem. Greece is the country in the EU with the most problems related to property costs; 40.7 per cent of its citizens have to dedicate their salaries to the mortgage or general home expenses. After Greece, although at a distance, are Germany (15.9 per cent), Denmark (15.6 per cent), Holland (15.4 per cent), and Romania (14.9 per cent). In Spain, 10 per cent of the population have significantly large living expenses. Another factor kept in mind by the Eurostat inquest is that of over-occupied homes; homes where the amount of space is insufficient for the number of oc-
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cupants. Romania (52.3 per cent), Hungary (44.6 per cent), Poland (44.2 per cent), Bulgaria (43.3 per cent), and Croatia (42.1 per cent) are the leaders in this regard. In Spain this percentage sits at barely 5.3 per
cent, well below the European average of 17.1 per cent. Overall, Finns are the Europeans most satisfied with their living situations, with an average grade of 8.4 out of 10.
THE demand for property in Spain from foreign buyers continues to increase and does not show any signs of slowing down; great news for estate agents who mainly deal with buyers from outside Spain. In spite of the EU economy slowing down slightly and uncertainty as to how the commercial war between China and the US will affect the global market, statistics from the Valencia College of Notaries revealed 2018 closed with 23,060 properties in the Alicante Province Property sold to foreign buyers. purchases in This is 6.9 2018 made per cent by Brits more than 2017, and is a stat mirrored in other popular areas like the Costa del Sol. This is an extremely positive figure and registers as the eighth consecutive year where property BUYING BRITS: The number of British people investing in properties in Alicante Province has purchases made by foreign buyincreased a lot in the last year. ers have risen. If we look at the figures from 2010 when only 8,556 transac- see this figure has almost tripled buyers are attracted by great businesses which cater for fortions (in Alicante Province) in- in 2018. weather and quality of life, the eigners, excellent transport links volved a foreign buyer, we can As well as low house prices, large number of services and especially flights - and the strong
relationship formed between international estate agents and promotors and developers here. These days foreigners are not scared to buy property in Spain as they have done so for many years. They also realise selling their investment - if they had to would not be a problem either. Those in real estate luckily had the foresight to diversify in the different possible markets which can be reached, and this has allowed the reduction of foreign buyers from one country to be compensated by investors from new markets. For example in 2016, there was an increase in the number of buyers from Sweden and Belgium, which made up for the initial reduction of British buyers after the unexpected result of Brexit. However last year the property market saw a reversal of this phenomena. The year ended with 4,931 property purchases in the province made by Brits; 9.5 per cent more than in 2017. The majority were resale properties, nevertheless the number of British buyers has gone up considerably, as has the amount they are spending; an average of €146,880 in 2018 compared to €133,956 the previous year.
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OR anyone who has lived on the top floor of an apartment block, they would know all about the benefits of living high up. While the disadvantages may not be obvious, most people would still choose an ‘ático’ over a ground floor property every time, which is why this is reflected in the price of the two different types of living accommodation. On average, a top floor apartment will set you back around €264,947, and generally measure approximately 112 square-metres, while a standard ground floor has an average surface area of 91 square-metres and a price tag of €146,845. In both cases, this would consist of two bedrooms and one bathroom. Therefore, for those who prefer to live higher up, they would have to invest 80 per cent more money for the privilege. This is also partly due to the fact there are many more offers of ground floors than there are áticos, which naturally pushes
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the price up on the latter. Some of the main reasons why people opt for the apartments at the top of a building include more natural light inside the property and better views. However, living in an ático also has its disadvantages, especially if the
building itself is very old. If it is not maintained properly, those living on the top floor could experience leaks from the roof or humidity. Top floor apartments are also more susceptible to changes in temperature, which in many cases could mean investing in some type of insulation for the winter and air conditioning in the summer. Much of it depends on the type of windows you have and the position of the sun throughout the day. With regards to ground floor apartments, they are usually always the last to be sold, but on the plus side, this means you could
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manage to save a lot of money and even get very good discounts. It is always worth going to check out a ground floor property, because it isn’t necessarily a given that it won’t have any windows and is dark. Some of them have interior patios or much more outside space. Differences in autonomous regions: The most expensive and largest áticos are to be found in Madrid. Here, they cost approximately €557,590 and have an average area of 144 square-metres. This is contrasted with those in the region of Castilla-La Mancha, where they are priced at around €145,390 and top floor apartments in Cantabria are the smallest at 78 squaremetres. Regarding ground floor apartments, the most economically priced are found in Extremadura, at €101,397. The most expensive and the smallest are located in the north of the country in the Basque Country and Galicia respectively. The greatest difference in price between the two types of property has been registered in Madrid. An ático costs 192 per cent more than a ground floor apartment. At the other end of the scale, the least amount of difference is in Cantabria, where top floors are only 13 per cent more expensive. The largest offer of top floor apartments for the whole country can be found in the Balearic Islands, while in the north of the country, such as La Rioja, Asturias or the Basque Country, only 2 per cent of all property offers include top floor apartments. Ground floor apartments are pretty abundant in Castilla-La Mancha, where they make up 13 per cent of all offers, while the fewest offers are to be found in Galicia and Navarra where they only make up 3 per cent of the total.
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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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Overseas Mijas supermarket and Laude San Pedro school raise more than €3,000 for Sarah held the cake sale in aid of Sarah, and also sang carols to Overseas Mijas customers. Denise and her colleague David also took part in a 10kilometre sponsored walk for the cause. “ We w a n t t o g i v e a s p e c i a l thanks to Eddie and Linda who also took part in our walk,” Denise added. Fundraising efforts have taken place across the Costa del Sol for Sarah ever since she had her hands and feet amputated last year. The fundraising drive has been dubbed ‘Palante con Sarah.’
A SUPERMARKET and school on the Costa del Sol have raised €3,275 for a young local woman who lost her limbs to septicaemia in July. Overseas Mijas and Laude San Pedro International school presented the money t o S a r a h A l m a g r o Va l l e j o ’s mother in a ceremony which was held at the store. D e n i s e B u t l e r, o f O v e r s e a s Mijas, said that several events including carol singing, a sponsored walk, a cake sale and a raffle had been put on to raise money for Sarah’s prosthesis. “ We w o u l d l i k e t o s a y a huge thank you to all of our customers at Overseas Mijas who have donated money over the last few months,” Denise said. Laude San Pedro school
THOUSANDS RAISED: Laude San Pedro students joined supermarket staff in presenting the money to Sarah’s mother (right).
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 was already half way to Gibraltar I had to decide whether to go back home after the show and start 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 average as far as a bit of painting g o es . 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 at 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 druggy days! He was a master 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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11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics London 12:30pm Walks of Life 1:30pm Homes Under the Hammer 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:50pm Money for Nothing 3:35pm Escape to the Country 4:20pm Brave 5:45pm Pointless 6:35pm BBC News 6:50pm BBC London News; Weather 6:55pm Weather 7:00pm Countryfile 8:00pm Antiques Roadshow 9:00pm Blue Planet Live 10:00pmLine of Duty 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News; Weather 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:30am The Women's Football Show
9:10am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 9:30am Project Z 10:05am Teen Titans Go! 10:25am ITV News 10:30am James Martin's Sunday Selection 11:30am This Morning - On Sunday 12:30pm John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 1:35pm Australia with Julia Bradbury 2:05pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:15pm The Voice UK 4:00pm The Man with the Golden Gun 6:30pm ITV Evening News 6:45pm ITV News London 7:00pm The Family Chase 8:00pm What Would Your Kid Do? 9:00pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Victoria 11:00pm ITV News 11:15pm Weather From Hell 12:10am The Bay 1:05am Jackpot247 4:00am ITV Nightscreen
7:10am 8:55am 9:35am 10:05am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:30pm 2:30pm 4:25pm 5:25pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
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Scott of the Antarctic Talking Pictures Gardeners' World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites The Hairy Bikers' Chicken and Egg My Mediterranean with Adrian Chiles Odette Nature's Miracle Babies Coast Australia: Earth's Magical Kingdom Inside the Factory Dragons' Den Race Across the World Tasmania The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan Frankie Boyle's New World Order White Gold Look Back in Anger
8:00pm Akram Khan's Giselle A performance of the romantic tale by English National Ballet, choreographed by Akram Khan. 9:35pm Horizon 9:45pm Horizon 10:00pm Abducted - Elizabeth I's Child Actors 11:00pm 6 Music Festival Highlights Show Lauren Laverne and Craig Charles present the best of the festival from Liverpool. 12:30am Mustang 2:00am Line of Duty 3:00am Line of Duty 4:00am Ballet's Dark Knight Sir Kenneth Macmillan
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7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:25am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:25pm BGT: Stephen's Top 10 Crown Jewels 1:25pm Catchphrase 2:25pm Wrath of the Titans 3:25pm FYI Daily 3:30pm Wrath of the Titans 4:30pm Scooby-Doo! 5:30pm FYI Daily 5:35pm Scooby-Doo! 6:15pm Shrek 7:15pm FYI Daily 7:20pm Shrek 8:00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 9:00pm FYI Daily 9:05pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 11:35pm Family Guy 12:05am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 12:55am American Dad! 1:25am American Dad!
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The Royal The Royal Heartbeat Heartbeat Long Lost Family Agatha Christie's Marple Agatha Christie's Marple Larry Grayson: Shut That Door! Agatha Christie's Poirot Agatha Christie's Poirot Vera Sir Cliff Richard: 60 Years in Public and in Private Grantchester Grantchester Drama series set in the 1950s and adapted from the novels by James Runcie. Wire in the Blood
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King of Queens King of Queens The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Frasier Frasier Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Sunday Brunch Jamie's Quick and Easy Food The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Doctor Dolittle 2 A Place in the Sun The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer Channel 4 News Escape to the Chateau Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings F1: Grand Prix Highlights 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Pawn Stars The Car Chasers The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Minder Minder The Sweeney The Return of Sherlock Holmes 1:05pm Red River 2:05pm FYI Daily 2:10pm Red River 3:50pm The Horse Soldiers 4:50pm FYI Daily 4:55pm The Horse Soldiers 6:15pm Hornblower 8:30pm La Liga 10:50pmUnder Siege 11:50pm FYI Daily 11:55pmUnder Siege 12:55amThe Mechanic A hitman teaches his trade to an apprentice who is connected to one of his victims. 1:55am FYI Daily 2:00am The Mechanic
SUNDAY TV
7:00am Milkshake! 10:55am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:10am Access 11:15am Police Interceptors 12:15pm Police Interceptors 1:15pm Friends 1:45pm Friends 2:15pm Friends 2:45pm Friends 3:15pm Friends 3:45pm The Wonderful World of Puppies 4:45pm The Wonderful World of Puppies 5:45pm The Wonderful World of Puppies 6:40pm 5 News 6:45pm World's Busiest Hotel 7:45pm Secrets of the Heinz Factory 8:45pm Inside McDonalds 10:00pm Britain's Favourite Gameshows 12:00am The Bruce Forsyth Story Didn't He Do Well?.
7:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 9:20am Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 9:35am Speechless 10:00am Speechless 10:30am Speechless 11:00am Speechless 11:30am Speechless 12:00pm The Goldbergs 12:30pm Schooled 1:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:30pm Young Sheldon 2:00pm Young Sheldon 2:30pm Young Sheldon 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:55pm The Big Bang Theory 8:25pm Ice Age 10:00pm8 Out of 10 Cats 11:00pm Naked Attraction 12:05am The Big Bang Theory 12:35am The Big Bang Theory 1:00am Tattoo Fixers Extreme
6:00am Netball Northern Mystics play Northern Stars in the ANZ Premiership. 7:00am Live ANZ Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic play Southern Steel in the ANZ Premiership. 8:45am Live European Tour Golf Day four of the Hero Indian Open from the DLF Golf and Country Club. 12:00pm Football 3:00pm Live Renault Super Sunday Cardiff City entertain Chelsea at the Cardiff City Stadium in the Premier League. 5:15pm Live Renault Super Sunday 8:00pm Live WGC-Dell Technologies Matchplay 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News
8:00am TMNT 9:30am Walking Tall 11:00amThe A-Team 1:00pm Hellboy II: The Golden Army 3:05pm Captain America The Winter Soldier 5:25pm Rampage 7:25pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi 10:00pmSaving Private Ryan 12:55amRambo
7:00am Serenity: Special 7:30am Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation 9:20am Tag 11:10am Class Rank 1:00pm Skyscraper 3:00pm Reprisal! 4:50pm Top Ten Show, the 2019 5:10pm Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation 7:00pm Class Rank 9:00pm Skyscraper 10:50pm Reprisal! A new rancher arrives just as an all white jury finds three white brothers who lynched three Indians innocent. 12:30am Tag 2:20am First Reformed Oscar-nominated drama about a tormented New York pastor suffering a crisis of faith
7:00am EFL Greatest Games 8:00am EFL Goals: League One and League Two 8:30am EFL Goals: Championship 9:30am SPFL Greatest Games 10:30am Sunday Supplement 12:00pm Football 3:15pm Live EFL Trophy Final 6:15pm EFL Greatest Games 7:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 8:30pm EFL Greatest Games 8:45pm EFL Greatest Games 9:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 10:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 10:30pm EFL Greatest Games 10:45pm EFL Greatest Games 11:00pm EFL 12:00am Football's Greatest 12:30am EFL Greatest Games 12:45am Football 2:50am MLS Greatest Games 3:00am SPFL Greatest Games
8:00am Bedtime Stories 9:50am Big Daddy 11:35amClick 1:30pm Grown Ups 2 3:20pm Happy Gilmore 5:05pm The Longest Yard 7:05pm Click 9:00pm Grown Ups 2 10:45pm Happy Gilmore 12:30amThe Longest Yard 2:30am Billy Madison
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10:15am Murder, Mystery and My Family 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Dom on the Spot 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Curiosity 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Warren 10:30pm This Time with Alan Partridge 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Fleabag 12:00am America's Child Brides
7:45am Money for Nothing 8:30am Great British Menu 9:30am The Week in Parliament 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm The Boss 2:45pm The Tropic of Cancer 3:45pm This Wild Life 4:15pm The Hairy Builder 4:45pm Wonders of the Monsoon 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Britain in Bloom 8:00pm The Chronicles of Mourne 8:30pm Only Connect 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Mary Berry's Quick Cooking 10:00pm The Brexit Storm: Laura Kuenssberg's Inside Story 11:00pm The Mash Report 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm National Treasures of Wales 9:00pm Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World Dan Snow charts the role of the Royal Navy in the development of Britain 10:00pm For Folks Sake! Morris Dancing and Me 11:00pm Storyville 12:30am A Timewatch Guide 1:30am The Taff: The River That Made Wales
7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm Info not available 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Kyle Files 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:45pm Babes in the Wood 12:45am Judge Rinder's Crime Stories 1:40am Tenable
12:15pm You've Been Framed! Gold 12:45pm You've Been Framed! Gold 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! Gold 8:30pm You've Been Framed! Gold 9:00pm You've Been Framed! Gold 9:30pm You've Been Framed! Gold 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm American Dad! 11:00pm Timewasters 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! 12:55am The Cleveland Show
7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:30am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am Murder, She Wrote 10:05am Judge Judy 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pm Scott and Bailey 12:00am Scott and Bailey 1:05am Vera 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping
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Countdown Cheers Frasier Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me Find it Fix it Flog it Countdown A Place in the Sun A New Life in the Sun Four in a Bed Extreme Cakemakers The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dispatches Food Unwrapped 24 Hours in Police Custody Women Who Kill Mums Make Porn 60 Days on the Streets
The Car Chasers The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Chase Rocky IV FYI Daily Rocky IV After reclaiming the world title, Rocky plans to retire and enjoy life with his wife Adrian. The Contender La Liga Highlights Car Crash Global The Professionals The Sweeney Teleshopping
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NCIS HouseBusters Wildlife SOS Milkshake! Jeremy Vine The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 5 News Can't Pay Special: Secrets and Lies Access Home and Away Neighbours Deadly Dance Mom Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Everest: World's Greatest Mountain Police Interceptors Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson The Sex Business Manhunt: Catch Me If You Can Fritzl-the Monster: 10 Years on
xXx2: The Next Level Lawrence of Arabia Resident Evil: Apocalypse Battleship The Last Samurai Troy Shanghai Noon Maze Runner: The Death Cure Predator Predator 2
Dude, Where's My Car? Zoolander Dumb and Dumber Blades of Glory Snatched Zoolander Dumb and Dumber Bean Blades of Glory Snatched Jackass: The Movie Jackass: Number Two
MONDAY TV
9:00am Sabrina, the Teenage Witch 10:00am Baby Daddy 10:30am Baby Daddy 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Goldbergs 12:30pm The Goldbergs 1:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm Baby Daddy 3:30pm Baby Daddy 4:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:00pm The Goldbergs 5:30pm The Goldbergs 6:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm Speechless 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm Young Sheldon 10:00pm Made in Chelsea 11:00pm Celebrity Coach Trip 11:35pm Celebrity Coach Trip 12:10am Baewatch: Parental Guidance 1:15am The Big Bang Theory
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Top Ten Show, the 2019 6:30am Black Panther: Special 7:00am Reprisal! 8:50am Solo: A Star Wars Story: Special 9:20am Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation 11:10am Big Fish and Begonia 1:10pm Skyscraper 3:10pm Stella's Last Weekend 5:10pm Class Rank 7:10pm Big Fish and Begonia 9:00pm Skyscraper 10:50pm Reprisal! 12:40am Prison Riot 2:45am Beneath Us 4:35am Monster Family: Special 5:05am Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 8:40am 10:15am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 2:00am 5:15am
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Sky Sports News Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize Good Morning Sports Fans My Icon Live ANZ Netball Great Sporting Moments Good Morning Sports Fans Football Centre Football Centre Football Centre Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News at 5 Sky Sports News at 6 Football Sky Sports News Sky Sports News Live WWE Late Night Raw Sky Sports News
EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football Countdowns Football Countdowns Football Years Football Years EFL One2eleven One2eleven Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football Years Football Years Soccer Am Best Bits One2eleven One2eleven SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Soccer Am Best Bits EFL SPFL Round Up Show SPFL Greatest Games Soccer Am Best Bits MLS Round Up Show Football's Greatest
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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Murder, Mystery and My Family 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Dom on the Spot 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Curiosity 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm The Repair Shop 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm The Murder of Jill Dando 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star 12:35am Acid Attack: My Story
7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm Info not available 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale Popular longrunning soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 9:00pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news. 11:30pm Regional News and Weather Up to the minute regional news and weather updates. 11:45pm The Jonathan Ross Show 12:50am Tenable
7:30am
Murder, Mystery and My Family Money for Nothing Gardeners' World Great Canadian Railroad Journeys BBC News at 9 Victoria Derbyshire BBC News Politics Live The Super League Show The Tropic of Cancer This Wild Life The Hairy Builder Wonders of the Monsoon Eggheads Flog It! Richard Osman's House of Games Britain in Bloom Antiques Road Trip Inside the Factory The Great British Sewing Bee Live at the Apollo Newsnight Weather Tribes, Predators and Me MasterChef
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm National Treasures of Wales 9:00pm Blue Planet II 10:00pm Crossing England in a Punt: River of Dreams 11:00pm Natural World 12:00am Expedition Volcano 1:00am The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons 2:00am Line of Duty 3:00am Line of Duty 4:00am Line of Duty
Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 8:10am You've Been Framed! Gold 8:35am You've Been Framed! Gold 9:00am Emmerdale 9:25am Coronation Street 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:20am Superstore 12:15pm You've Been Framed! Gold 1:15pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed: Gold 8:30pm You've Been Framed! Gold 10:00pm Furious 7 11:10pm FYI Daily 11:15pm Furious 7 12:45am Family Guy 1:15am Family Guy
7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am Murder, She Wrote 10:05am Judge Judy 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Agatha Christie's Marple 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm DCI Banks Crime drama series. 12:00am DCI Banks 1:05am Law and Order: UK 2:05am Agatha Christie's Poirot
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Cheers Cheers Cheers Frasier Frasier Frasier Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me Find it Fix it Flog it Countdown A Place in the Sun A New Life in the Sun Four in a Bed Extreme Cakemakers The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer Derry Girls Home Gogglebox First Dates
World of Sport The Protectors The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney Crime drama. 8:05pm The Chase Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh. 9:15pm La Liga Barcelona are top of the table as they head to Villarreal. 11:35pmLethal Weapon Classic action movie. 12:35am FYI Daily 12:40amLethal Weapon 1:50am Minder 2:55am Lethal Weapon
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Milkshake! Jeremy Vine The Nightmare 5 News Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Access Home and Away Neighbours Maniac Mom Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News The latest news coverage. Kilimanjaro: Wonder of the World The Yorkshire Vet First Class v Economy: Is it Worth it? I'm Too Fat to Fly Inside McDonalds Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! High Street TV Teleshopping
8:30am Braven 10:15am Resident Evil: Extinction 12:00pm Shanghai Knights 2:00pm Pacific Rim Uprising 4:00pm S.W.A.T. 6:00pm Shanghai Noon 8:00pm Shanghai Knights 10:00pm Pacific Rim Uprising 12:00am Mad Max 1:40am Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
7:00am A Bad Idea Gone Wrong 8:30am Failure to Launch 10:15am Little Man 12:00pmDrillbit Taylor 1:50pm Tag 3:40pm Game Night 5:25pm Bruce Almighty 7:15pm The Ugly Truth 9:00pm Tag 10:45pm Game Night 12:30am The House 2:10am The Dictator
7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 11:10pm 11:40pm 12:05am 1:05am 2:10am
Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Sabrina, the Teenage Witch Sabrina, the Teenage Witch Baby Daddy Baby Daddy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Don't Tell the Bride The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Speechless Night at the Museum The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory 8 Out of 10 Cats Gogglebox Rude Tube
7:00am Monster Family: Special 7:30am Big Fish and Begonia 9:30am Top Ten Show, the 2019 9:45am Reprisal! 11:35am Skyscraper 1:35pm All Summers End 3:20pm Class Rank 5:20pm Big Fish and Begonia 7:20pm Reprisal! 9:00pm Skyscraper 10:50pm All Summers End Teenager Conrad falls for classmate Grace, but a dark secret threatens to pull them apart. 12:35am First Reformed Oscar-nominated drama about a tormented New York pastor suffering a crisis of faith. 2:35am Stella's Last Weekend
TUESDAY TV
6:00am Sky Sports News 7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Sky Sports News All the news from the Premier League and beyond. 12:00pm Sky Sports News 12:30pm Sportswomen A look at all the biggest news and talking points in the world of women's sport. 1:00pm Sky Sports News 2:00pm Sky Sports News 3:00pm Sky Sports News 4:00pm Sky Sports News 5:00pm Sky Sports News 6:00pm Sky Sports News at 5 7:00pm Sky Sports News at 6 8:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 8:30pm Football 11:15pm The Debate - Live 12:15am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Live NBA 4:30am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News
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Football Countdowns Football Years EFL One2eleven Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football Countdowns Football Years EFL One2eleven Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football Years Soccer Am Best Bits SPFL Round Up Show SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest EFL SPFL Round Up Show The Debate - Live SPFL Round Up Show Football's Greatest
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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.
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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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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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people you’re drinking with, superstitious Germans believe. The idea stems from Greek mythology. *** In Britain, putting new shoes on a table is bad luck because it is supposed to symbolise the death of a loved one. Years ago, placing someone’s shoes on a table was a way to let their family know that they had passed away. *** Friday 13th is apparently an unlucky day because there were 13 people at The Last Supper and Christ was crucified on the Friday.
*** Whistling while you work may be an issue in Lithuania where it’s forbidden to whistle indoors because the noise is believed to summon demons. *** According to Japanese superstition, sleeping with your head facing north is bad luck because that’s how the deceased are laid to rest. *** To make things even trickier, the same superstition exists in Africa if you sleep with your head to the west. *** If you say cheers with water you’re actually wishing death upon the
*** In Russia it is believed that congratulating someone on their birthday before the day arrives brings bad luck. *** In Mexico, facing mirrors open a doorway for the devil. *** A Filipino tradition called ‘pagpag’ dictates that people should never go straight back to the house after a wake. Otherwise a bad spirit might tag along and come inside. Mourners will make a stop at a restaurant or store first just in case.
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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.
LEO (July 24 - August 23)
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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ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
BAD LUCK: The superstition dates back centuries.
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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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change (8) 15 Opens Sunday People first and reads (7) 17 Dip in Eurocrat error rate (6) 18 Where gods live in Africa’s Garden of Eden (6)
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20 Did really well in a dishonest way (5) 22 Garden feature held back by scaremonger (5) 23 They help in listening to some hearsay (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents R and 10 represents J, so fill in R every time the figure 7 appears and J every time the figure 10 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
Across 1 Formal agreements between individuals or parties (5) 3 Alloy of copper and zinc (5) 6/18 Military identification disc (3,3) 8 Mythical being that is half man and half horse (7) 9 Express through a scornful smile (5) 10 Knock unconscious by a blow (4) 13 Double-reed woodwind instrument (4) 14 Small mallet used by a judge (5) 17 Larval frog or toad (7) 18 See 6 19 Become one (5)
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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.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case 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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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
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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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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:
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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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BIRTHDAYS
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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*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
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.
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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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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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By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com THE wonderful, glorious thing about medicine is that it is constantly improving and changing. But it means that keeping up-todate on what really works is a job in itself. A BMJ (British Medical Journal) article once estimated that family doctors needed to do 60 hours of reading a week just to have a broad understanding of the changes involved. And that is literally life and death. Is it any wonder then, that the advice many doctors give about back pain is probably a bit out of date? In fact, a huge body of research recently released by The Lancet suggests that most advice given by doctors about backs is incorrect.
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7 things your doctor didn’t tell you about back pain Fortunately back pain is my specialist subject. And I read and travel far and wide to stay up-to-date! (but please don’t ask me about your heart medication!) So here are seven things your doctor didn’t tell you about back pain: Discs don’t slip Your discs are tougher than car tyres! All this jelly slipping out stuff is 10 years out of date; your back is a strong, amazing piece of engineering which can move and bend. Even if it doesn’t always feel like it. You don’t need an MRI The huge body of recent research done by The Lancet journal last year, says specifically, that MRI findings are ‘unhelpful in diagnosing back pain.’ Huge studies show that people
with and without back pain have similar MRI findings. Relying on an MRI to tell you what’s wrong is like relying on a torch to tell you what Buckingham Palace looks like; you’re going to miss a lot. Injections and painkillers are only for emergencies I don’t think anyone has missed the huge news stories about opioid painkillers and their issues in the States. But what isn’t mentioned as often, is the negative impact which long-term steroid injections have on joints and tissues. These can be a great tool to get you through a plane ride home, but they are not treatments; just painkillers. Surgery doesn’t work Seventy per cent of ‘successful’ spinal surgery patients never return
to work. That’s not my version of success. A court ruled spinal surgery which left the patient paralysed was ‘successful.’ The word does not mean the same thing to you and me. You need to keep moving Staying still will cause you to get stiffer. Gentle movement, as much as you can tolerate, is better. That way you don’t get ‘stuck.’ Small things that YOU do, matter Use ice, not heat when you get sore, change your posture regularly so your muscles change, use the right shoes. . . none of it is rocket
science, but it makes an earth-shattering change. You can lift weights and bend Contrary to popular belief, none of these things are bad for your back, in fact they are good for your back. They keep you strong and flexible.
There is a more detailed explanation of the recent research as well as our guide ‘7 myths about Back Pain’ on our website www.TheBodyworksClinic.com For more up-to-date information on beating back pain and the latest research check out our Facebook page Bodyworks Health Clinic or call us on 952 883 151.
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
TYPE 2 DIABETES: Eating low carbs can have a significant impact. lot simpler and healthier than they think! 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/car bcyclingforbeginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen For personal coaching and advice email ccforbeginners@hotmail.com.
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Scandi beauty By Sally Underwood FROM saunas to snow-rolling, Scandi n a v i a n s h a v e l o n g b ee n 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 experie n c e f o r t h o se w h o lik e their regime both natural and effective. In the make-up world, Danish brand Kj a e r We i s (fro m £20/€23.07, www.net-a-porter. com) is making waves for its high design, organic and natural products , f r e e f r o m p a r a b e n s , s ili-
cones, or artificial fragrance. Encased in silver metal compacts, these products are made to b e re fille d rath er tha n throw n 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 protect 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 c le a ns ing brus he s 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 s tra nds us ing its ‘ocean silk technology’; proteins a nd mine ra l e xtra c ts de rive d from sea algae. To care for hair da ma ge d by the sun, try Hair Repa ir (€12 for 1 0 0 m l , www.sephora.es) which contains w he a t prote in to repair in five to 10 minutes.
Hope on insomnia 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 Oxford 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.
NATURAL BEAUTY: Scandinavians are known for their organic approach to health and beauty.
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THE change of seasons can affect each of us differently; whether it is hayfever, 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 overly-chemical 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 formu-
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Hydration station STAY HYDRATED: Make sure to use the correct moisturiser during the change in seasons.
la is even used in some beauty clinics post-peel treatments and promises to hydrate and soothe. For a budget alternative, try The Ordinary’s Natural Hy-
drating 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, 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 suffering 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 cranberry, sea buckthorn, and 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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Live music returns ESTABLISHED in Cabopino marina in 2006, Alberts has become a byword for great food, fantastic views and great entertainment. The y h a v e r e c e n t ly a d d e d a ro o f to th eir terra c e to ensure that you can spend even longer outside comfortable in the knowledge that there is shade when you need it. Live entertainment is back on the menu and they boast that they offer the best roast on the coast with the added benefit of some great musicians. Upcoming Sundays welcome Helena Paul, Virginia Alexander, Peet Rothwell and Tabitha from 2pm, whilst there are also regular performances every Tuesday and Thursday night. For breakfast, lunch or dinner Alberts Bar and Grill is the place to see and be seen. For more information and to view the menus visit https://www.alberts-cabopino.com.
LOVE TO SING: Raised vital funds for local cat charity.
No catawauling at ‘mew-sical’ lunch LAST Thursday the air was filled with the sweet sound of music as popular choir Love To Sing lent their voices to help raise vital funds for the new Manilvabased cat charity, Asociación Gatos De Manilva (AGDM) at La Bella Vista campsite. Some 45 attendees enjoyed an hourlong performance where the large choir performed a selection of songs with piano accompaniment. This included popular
items from musicals, plus a tribal song in Zulu and a Spanish piece, before guests made their way into the restaurant for a three-course lunch. Melissa White, Fundraising and Communications Manager commented: “The management team at Gatos de Manilva is absolutely delighted with the positive results today in terms of the number of attendees, the venue and the excellent catering.” Dozens of stray cats in Manilva have
been sterilised by the charity since it began in October 2018; with many hundreds more cats in the local area having been identified as being in need of neutering. Any member of the public who wishes to join the charity and volunteer with Gatos de Manilva or who can offer a temporary foster home to a cat or kitten should contact the association via their Facebook page www.facebook.com/gatos demanilva and leave a message.
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Catozzi chalks up for the Econ Cup THE Econ Fuengirola Winter Pool League, specifically team Dixies, are proudly claiming to have one of, if not the most senior of Fuengirola’s p o o l p l a y e rs amongst their ranks. Veteran hot shot Michel Catozzi will chalk up one of his - reportedly countless trusty p o o l c u e s fo r tonight’s all-important game when Dixies face Majesty Bar on home ground in the first of the two home and away Econ 2018-2019 cup final m a t c h e s. To d a y (Thursday) is also Michel Catozzi’s 82nd birthday. Born in Italy, later living in Lon d o n a n d n o w in Spain, the well-liked Michel Catozzi is a colourful Fuengirola pool player who has scooped up his fair share of wins, trophies and cups, not to mention a very nice twopiece prize pool cue, since joining the Econ Fuengirola League. This k e e n p o o l p l a y er,
Barn Dance TAKE your partner by the hand and go to the Tapas Society Barn Dance at El Porton de Piedra on the Cartama to Coin road on Friday April 12 from 7pm. Tickets are €5 for members or €6 for guests and to find out more call Angela on 685 386 923.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: The very successful Michel Catozzi. currently number two in the Dixies team and joint 12th in th e ran k in g s s h o w s no sign of changing that success anytime soon. Happy birthday and congratulations Michel. Over in the Econ League
and with just two games to go, team Alba still hold the lead, Dixies and Jacaranda Lions a re e lbow ing e a c h other for second place, but nothing’s over ‘til it’s over. The Econ Fuengirola Pool League in its ninth year is
sponsored by Econ Pool and Snooker Tables. For full ra nkings a nd more information on Econ tables visit the league website at www.econpool.com or call Mike Brackenridge on 609 504 427.
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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 well-known 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 sit-
ting 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! 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 that’s been happening for the last 20 years. So menu surprise surprise FRIENDS: Denise and I go was a hit! Denise back quite a few years. messaged me velouté that Denise and Eddie had, “Fantastic, amazing food and great but don’t tell everyone! chef! Of course.” (blush) Note: In the world of tasting menus an An amuse comes from the French amuse is seriously important as it’s words amuse-bouche which literally the first thing that the client tastes, it means amuse the mouth. It’s a small has to be amazing. taste of the chef ’s genius, usually My recipes are pretty secret to me served complimentary when presentbut I share them exclusively with ed in a restaurant. EWN and here is the fab celeriac
Celeriac & truffle velouté (Makes at least 6) Ingredients 2 tablespoons of cooked wild mushrooms 50g unsalted butter 1 large whole celeriac, peeled, coarsely chopped into 2cm chunks 1 onion peeled and chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 500ml cooking cream 1 litre of fresh vegetable stock (see below) 1 small punnet of wild mushrooms cooked with a little garlic for finish 1 tablespoon of good quality white truffle oil Olive oil for frying For the vegetable stock I head of garlic cut in half cross section 2 sticks celery 1 leek 1 carrot Small bunch fresh parsley
Small bunch of fresh thyme 1 glass of white wine 1 tablespoon of vegetable stock granules or 1 vegetable stock cube 2 bay leaves Method: Wash all the vegetables well and roughly chop into small pieces. Cover with cold water and bring to the boil. When boiling reduce to a simmer and add the fresh herbs and the wine. Simmer on low heat for 20 mins Remove the bay leaves, the garlic and the herbs and allow to sit and cool whilst you make the soup. Method for soup Heat butter in a large heavybased saucepan over medium heat until foaming and add a little olive oil.
Add celeriac, onion, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring often, for five minutes or until celeriac has softened (but not coloured!). Add the cream and the vegetable stock with all the vegetables above. Bring to the boil and immediately reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the celeriac is tender. Puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Season to taste. It s h o u l d b e t h i c k a n d c r e a m y. Pour a little into each bowl and top with the cooked wild mushrooms (reheated) and a drizzle of truffle oil in each bowl.
SOUP PUREE: Top with the cooked wild mushrooms and a drizzle of truffle oil.
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IF you missed out on tickets to see Jimmy Carr in Gibraltar on April 15, there is another great British comedian performing at St Michael’s Cave on June 20. Not just a comedian, but also the presenter of ‘What Would Your Kid Do’ on TV and recently announced host of the 2019 Olivier Awards, Jason Manford is back, bringing his new tour Muddle Class to Gibraltar. It has been several years since he has toured as a stand up and he has been preparing a whole range of new material for this extensive tour and tickets which go on sale today (Thursday) cost £40 from www.buytickets.gi. There are two performances at 8pm and 10.30pm and remember if you are going, that you can’t take your own vehicle up the Rock and will need to take a shuttle bus from Grand Parade or Midtown Car Park. Almost all of his shows in this tour are sold out, so act quickly to get your ticket to see this comedian, actor and singer live on stage in the picturesque setting of St Michael’s Cave.
MUDDLE CLASS: Jason Manford will entertain.
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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.
INTERVIEW by John Smith INCREDIBLY, it’s 50 years since the album Led Zeppelin II was released, and pushed the Beatles Abbey Road off the number one spot. There is no question that Led Zeppelin became one of the legendary rock bands, but actually had a relatively short life although they reformed for special gigs over the years. It is now 23 years since Whole Lotta Led - a bunch of die-hard Zeppelin fans - formed, and the original guitarist and bass player are still part of this hard working act, about whom Jimmy Page said ‘You’re getting great reviews. I wish you all the best.’ They are constantly playing across the UK with up to three performances a week, and they will be returning to Estepona for the Estepona Rocks Festival which takes place on Friday June 28 and Saturday June 29. Singer Lee Pryor told Euro Weekly News that the band loved their last visit in 2017, although they were somewhat surprised by the heat as they undertook their
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
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
Whole Lotta Led
WHOLE LOTTA LED: Singer Lee Pryor. sound check, but this certainly hasn’t put them off from returning. This is not a pretend tribute act trying to be lookalikes, and Lee
said: “We don’t take the easy way out by trying to reproduce a Led Zeppelin live performance, we play as if we were in the studio
which is more complicated and allows me to reach the same notes which Robert Plant sang on the albums.”
As part of their dedication to making sure that all of the numbers they perform are accurate but with a live interpretation, unlike Zeppelin, they are a fivepiece, introducing additional keyboards to ensure the perfect sound. Speaking of quality of sound, Lee stressed that the mixing and light show when they played The Pink Purple Zep Fest was perfect, and the same engineer will be flying in from the UK for this year’s event. The band normally performs a show lasting up to two-and-half hours if playing by themselves, but as they are on a bill with Deeper Purple and Think Floyd on the Saturday night, they will have to fit in with the time available, but promise that they will perform all of the favourite numbers from the Zeppelin catalogue. Visit the website http://www.wholelottaled.co.uk/, where there are a number of videos of the band playing, to get an idea of their quality and dedication. For tickets to the event and to find out more about all of the bands taking part, visit http://pinkpurpleproductions.com.
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Marbella Moments by Nicole King Mother’s Day popping up everywhere for the end of this month. Mother’s Day isn’t until May in Spain and we’re living in Spain. Celebrating Father’s Day in true Spanish tradition, in March, has always been extra special for me. San José is celebrated on March 19th, which is synonymous with Father’s Day, it also falls on the day after my father’s birthday: March 18th. It’s been 10 years since my daddy passed away; it seems like it was yesterday though. This month is more poignant even than February, the month he left us, just before his 74th birthday. My father loved his food and was rather over-weight; my mother always thought it would kill him. He was always getting into trouble for his bacon sandwiches and love of Chinese food – understandably, she didn’t want him to die. However, as it turned out, it made no difference as my uncle, his brother, passed away at exactly the same age, from the same diabetes, both with amputations to-
Barry Duke BRITS in Spain are frequently asked what they miss most since leaving the UK. A common reply is ‘proper bacon,’ as if Spanish bacon is somehow inferior to the British variety, which generally comes from Denmark anyway. When I’m asked the question, I never mention food, having gone completely native in my eating habits. But the answer I invariably give is skip diving, a pastime I enthusiastically engaged in when I lived in London and Brighton. But in Benidorm - where I now live - one rarely sees skips except behind barriers on building sites, and these are invariably filled with worthless rubble. That said, I have noticed that people clearing their homes of unwanted items, simply deposit them alongside dumpsters very late at night, and anything worth salvaging is usually gone by morning. However, one item I spotted recently sat for days before finally being removed. It broke my heart that I wasn’t able rescue this gorgeous brown leather art deco sofa, mainly
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FATHER´S DAY: ALWAYS A SPECIAL DAY FOR ME!
wards the end and yet my uncle had led an exemplary culinary life style. Painful losses: both such wonderful men and such close brothers. My dad passed away in the Costa del Sol hospital and until my granddaughter was born there last year, I found it hard to even drive by there. A dramatic end to a lifetime of memories in our happy place: Marbella. I can still remember standing with my parents and my grandparents (my dad’s parents) on the bridge that goes over the stream as you walk into the gardens at the Melia Don Pepe, now over 50 years ago. At least the bridge is still there; for the moment. Marbella is where I had time to be with my dad; or rather he had time to be with me. The rest of the year he was either working at the office, on the ‘phone for business or travelling; often abroad for weeks at a time. He was a self-taught genius; wise not from the pleasure of a school education but from years of devouring books. He was more
down to earth than anyone I have, even to to-date, ever met. He was always true to his word and to others. He had un-paralleled “street-smart” and was the inventor of the first boxed saucepan set amongst other simple but amazing ideas that he put into action! Daddy was a doer and generous to a fault. I learnt so much from my dad and cherish his words of wisdom: always write things in a diary as you never know when you may need to check a date or a contact, kid anyone else but don’t kid yourself (ie., don’t believe your own bullshit) and remember, it’s not what you know, or who you know that matters: it’s who knows you. It’s been an honour to know you daddy, and for me, March will always be your month! Happy Father’s Day With love Nicole xox Facebook @marbellanow www.rtvmarbellanow.com Instagram: Nicole_MarbellaNowTV www.zerohero.es
Oh, how I miss skip diving
SKIP DIVING: People clear their homes and leave unwanted items on the street. because we already had two sofas, and it would have taken four burly men to lift the thing. Seeing it reminded me of the day I spied a magnificent ‘fire engine red’ leather sofa, circa 1930, being hoisted onto a skip in west London. I hit the brakes of my wreck of a van and learned from the owners of
the house which was being cleared that I was welcome to the sofa, as well as two matching armchairs which were still indoors. I can barely put into words the elation I felt at acquiring this suite, and for several years it had pride of place in my home in Wembley. Then, one day, I showed a photo-
graph of the suite to an American architect I met at an art deco fair. He’d bought a house in Greenwich, and wanted to furnish it, once renovations had been completed, in the style of the 1930’s. As soon as he saw my photo, he whooped with delight, and said ‘how much?’
When I replied I had no intention of parting with it, he asked ‘will £3,000 cash change your mind?’ It sure did. I pocketed the dosh, and agreed to retain the suite for him, but for only for six months. After that period elapsed and I’d heard nothing from him, I discovered he’d sold his house and returned to the US. That left me in a quandary. I was about to move into a smaller apartment which had insufficient space for the suite, so I put it up for sale in a friend’s art deco shop, where it was spotted by a team sourcing props for a 1980’s movie by Canadian film producer, Bruce La Bruce. They asked whether I was prepared to loan it to them for £500 for a week-long shoot in London. I happily agreed, not knowing the movie, ‘No skin off my ass’ was a soft-core porno production. Had I known, I would still have agreed. Money is money, after all. Within days of the suite returning, I sold it again - this time for £3,250, proving - if proof were needed - that one person’s trash can often turn out to be another’s treasure.
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LETTERS FROM CANARIES By Barbara Belt barbarabelt@gmail.com FEBRUARY in the Canaries finds us in good shape, with the 35th Canarian Annual Classical Music Festival in full swing, to widespread acclaim. See http://www.gobiernodecnar ias.org/cultura/35festivaldeca narias/ for details and promise yourself you’ll be here for the 36th. There’s nothing shabby about enjoying world class musicians and conductors at various splendid evening venues, or whiling away your days exploring, sunbathing and swimming. It’s a great time to come to the Canaries. I don’t often listen to recorded classical music, but watching it being played is very enjoyable. Last night we watched an extraordinarily good, charismatic performance from the Orquesta Barroca de Tenerife, right here in Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera. One of the great aspects of the festival is this attempt to include smaller islands. This year’s programme includes performances on La Gomera, El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Palma as well as Tenerife and Gran Canaria, involving more expenditure. Evening performances on the
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IN CONCERT: Orchestra Barroca de Tenerife. Inset: La Gomera Valle Gran Rey. smaller islands necessitate performers staying over, or taking to the waves on their instrument cases, there being no night ferries. Likewise, if any of us small island dwellers venture off to the big islands in search of culture, medical help, shopping, public administration headaches or just a change of scene, we must move fast to get it done and get back in time. This is difficult; culture shock leaves some of us stunned and slow moving on encountering the Real World. Drivers blast their horns at any
nanosecond of hesitation, whereas on small islands we routinely stop in the middle of the road for a chat. It’s very bad form indeed to express impatience, whereas impatience seems fundamental on big islands. I cross Tenerife on small roads that wind up through pine forest to the spectacular Teide National Park and then meander down to capital Santa Cruz. This is an incredibly scenic route taking nearly three times as long as the autopista connecting southern shag and vomit tourist zones to the delightful north.
Advertising Feature THE loss of a loved one at any time is traumatic, but if it happens here in Spain, you may well need help from a caring and knowledgeable team to deal with what could be a difficult process. The English Funeral Directors, based on the Costa del Sol was created some 20 years ago in order to offer expatriates a service which will steer them through all of the requirements of Spanish law and ensure that the important administrative work is completed on their behalf. Traditions and practice with regards to death in the UK are quite different to those in Spain, where the deceased is normally buried within 24 hours, but if required, the English Funeral Directors can arrange to delay the process so that friends and family can be alerted and travel over for the ceremony. They can also contact an English-speaking minister or celebrant to conduct the service or arrange repatriation to the UK which will be organ-
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Offering a caring service. ised personally for you. For the growing number of people who want their last action to be environmentally positive, the company even offers non-ornate or ecofriendly coffins, as well as the option to take ashes back to the UK. Death can be an expensive business for those left behind and the English Funeral Directors offer various pricing options to suit your needs, as well as the opportunity for in-
dividuals to subscribe to prepaid funeral plans which can be used in the UK or Spain. If you have the unhappy need to contact a funeral director, proprietor John can offer a caring and personal service. Call 699 664 660 in Spain, +44 1992 623 310 in the UK or email info@cheshuntfu neraldirectors.com, their sister company in the UK, or visit www.englishfuneraldirec tors.com.
It drives my daughters, avid shoppers both, mad, most others too. The inconvenience of having to immediately turn round and set off back in time to get the last ferry home does give pause for thought. But it’s a great drive. No amount of driving fast would make it feasible to go to an evening event and get back to your island that night. You have to stay over. It gets pricey. But spare a thought for the elderly and infirm, whose morning medical appointments in Tenerife involve
them leaving home at 3.30am from El Hierro, from La Palma a little earlier and from La Gomera 5.30am. Just what you need when you’re feeling unwell. There are some inter island planes too, and with our newish 75 per cent resident discount they’re in great demand, as is recreational travel between islands. Should the dreaded Brexit event ever sort itself, Brits here will likely lose the discount. Could anyone with even a vague idea of the Brexit outcome, please contact me?
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ACE OF SHADES - All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation; also recovery service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / in fo@aceofshades.design (101730)
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BUY & SELL DECLUTTER, cash paid for small/medium furniture, antiques, decanters, brass, copper, golf clubs & other ornaments. Howard 608 121 817 (276603) HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS, FULL OR PART CLEARANCE. ALL FURNITURE WANTED, WE PAY MORE. TEL 634 324 914 OR EMAIL houseclearance man@hotmail.com (27 9484) THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (276498) SUPERPOOL est. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 - www.superpool spain.com (278052) FOR SALE: Secondhand construction tools, including: Mixers, Cutters, Ladders, Acrows, Welder etc. Plus Opel Movana long wheelbase van. For details please call 662 051 670 or e-mail in fo@hilltopprops.net (283612) ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM Buyers & Sellers of quality furniture. Top prices paid. 675 357 575 (281330) LADIES Electric Bicycle. Brand New. €350 ONO. 634 302 691 / 951 390 332 (283644) RASCAL 650 Electric Mobility Scooter (Red). Good working order. €450. 600 341 413
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CHIMNEY SERVICES APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (256040)
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COMPUTERS PC DOCTOR under new management!!! Computer Sales & Repairs, Web development & Support. We come to wherever YOU are – Home or Business. 952 591 071 www.electron box.net Paseo Jesus Santos Rein 11, Fuengirola COMPUTER & LAPTOP problems solved! Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Computers & Laptops upgraded and repaired. Laptop sales, New and Refurbished. Also oneto-one training. Experienced, reliable service, Paul, 630 652 338/952 493 859 (282278) PC PROBLEMS? Translation Work! Call Embla Services. +34 699 735 315 (282751)
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FLOOR POLISHING DECORATORS RAINBOW Pinturas. English, professional painters & decorators. All aspects of interior & exterior work. Also kitchen/ furniture spraying. Call / WhatsApp: Daniel 628 066 08. www.rainbowpinturas.c om (279078) VISTA PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS High quality. Established English family run business. Guarantee you a totally & trustworthy service. Free quotes. Call Doug 952 86 71 21/ 628 983 250
DOMESTIC APP REPAIRS DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 REPAIRS to Washing Machines-Dish WashersOvens-Fridges. Call Garry Goodman 673 344 212. English Service Technician. 35 years’ experience.
MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (259400) MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLIZING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. RELIABLE. 27 YRS EXPERIENCE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 634 455 064 (279112) MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small. Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)
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GATES E L E C T R I C Gates/Garage Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.thegaragedoorcom pany.es (259432)
GATE REPAIRS E L E C T R I C GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641
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DENTISTS ENGLISH SPEAKING DENTIST in Fuengirola & Nueva Andalucia. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. FREE check up! drvisky@hotmail.com. 689 887 019 (278675)
HAIRDRESSERS ROBERT James Hair replacement. For FREE consultation call 952 574 075 / 602 668 649 (282760)
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SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www.masajes sayan.es (256078) CARIBBEAN and Asian lady, gives full body massage, clean atmosphere and very professional in san pedro near Banus. 652 069 930 (282193) THAI MASSAGE and Oriental Techniques, Quiromassage, access consciousness, face lifting… 682 359 525 (282532)
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HOUSE CLEARANCES THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (253107)
MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726)
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LAWYERS MEETING POINT MARBELLA two pretty young girls WLM solvent Gentleman 40-85. A drink? Friendship? 616 801 141
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SENIORWORLD - MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´n´ recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices. (279180)
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MORTGAGES FLUENT FINANCE Abroad. Are you looking to release equity in your home here in Spain? Need to pay IBI, Community Fees, Taxes, but don’t have the cash available now to do this. Do you want to sell your property for what it is worth but don’t have the ability/time frame due to cash constraints? Do you want an alternative to the Banks who are costly and slow? Call us now on 691 179 445 / 952 961 952 or email ronald@fluentfi nanceabroad.com Come and visit us in our San Pedro office (281207)
MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 (281384) (T1) ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof s h a d e s . d e s i g n (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high-quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (276610)
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FOR SALE R O B E R T S O N CARS.....STAR BUY..Jaguar XF 2015 only 10,000kms. From SALAMANCA MAIN DEALER, MUST BE SEEN EVERY EXTRA. Cost new 46,000 euros star buy at 26,500 euros TEL. 952 832 173/608 658 785. See photo. WWW.ROBERT SONCARS-SPAIN.COM
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28 March - 3 April 2019 R O B E R T S O N CARS....4x4 BMW X3 AUTOMATIC / DIESEL 2013 ONLY 77,000KMS (APPROX 50,000MILES) SAT NAV, PARKING SENSORS,CLIMATE CONTROL, CD.PLAYER, BIG BLACK BEAUTY ALLOY WHEELS ,ROOF BARS EVERYTHING YOU WANT...........21,500 EUROS. TEL.952 832 173 / 608 658 785 See photo. WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM SALE...ROBERTSON CARS 4X2 NISSAN JUKE 1.6 2012 ONLY 40,000KMS. PETROL 5 SPEED, 5 DOOR, TOW BAR UNUSED, Samantha’s favourite feels good to drive a beauty she looks right in white, WAS… €10,995 NOW...€9,500. TEL.952 832 173/ 608 658 785 See photo. WWW.ROBERT SONCARS-SPAIN.COM SALE…ROBERTSON CARS...DIESEL CITREON BERLINGO MULTIVAN 2011. 5 DOORS 1 SLIDING, ONLY ONE GERMAN LADY CLEANER HAS KEPT IT spotless 116,000KMS (APPROX 70,000MILES) ITV till 2021. Not your usual rubbish.....€4,995 Tel. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 See photo WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM
SALE...ROBERTSON CARS DIESEL SKODA FABIA 1.6 2012 ONLY 24,000KMS, BLACK AND WHITE 5 DOOR MANUAL IMMACULATE, FABULOUS TO DRIVE FABIA, WAS. 8995 NOW...7,500 EUROS. TEL.952 832 173 / 608 658 785 See photo. WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM SALE...ROBERTSON CARS HYUNDAI Xi20 CROSSOVER 2017 DIESEL ONLY 13,000KMS. WHITE 5 DOOR, HIGH SEATING GREAT FOR BAD KNEES/BACKS. STILL SMELLS NEW. PARKING SENSORS, WAS €11,995. NOW...€11,750. TEL 952 832 173 / 608 658 785. See photo WWW.ROBERT SONCARS-SPAIN.COM AUTOMATIC MERCEDES 500CL COUPE AMG. 2004 SUNROOF, ONLY 95,000KMS *Approx 60,000miles* SILVER, BLACK LEATHER, PARKING SENSORS, AMG.STYLING INCLUDES 10,000EUROS WORTH OF EXTRAS FROM NEW, 2ND LADY OWNER LEAVING SPAIN, TOO MANY EXTRAS TO LIST SEE WEB PAGE WITH PHOTOS , SERVICE HISTORY ALWAYS GARAGED, €11,995. TEL 952 832 173 / 608 658 785. WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com PRICE SLASHED - AUTOMATIC / Diesel Hyundai I40 2012 Like new one private owner full service history and lots of extras looks and drives like cars double the price. WAS €13,995 NOW €11,995 952 838 842 /608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (257838)
MASSIVE REDUCTION! AS NEW (Special Order) Automatic / Diesel Seat Alhambra Seven seats. Nov 2016 Only 8,000 Klm. (5’000 Mls) Touch electric side doors, Apple touch and sat-nav, sensors all round front back sides etc. Climate control, cruise control, parking cámera privy glass, lots more to many to list here, a perfect family M.P.V. Save a fortune on a top quality family car remember this is not ex-rent or lease cost 35,000 € Was selling for 27,995€ NOW ITS ONLY 24,995€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 billbradycars.com 4X4 AUTOMATIC/ Diesel SSangyong Rexton 2.7 Ltr. 2009 With service history 99’000 Klm. (62’000 Mls) Metallic Black/ Black leather electric seats, bluetooth, dod guard and lots more extras fantastic value for money its only 7’995€ 952 838 842 /608 950 221 billbradycars.com ONE private owner and only 36’000 Klm. (22’000 Mls) Citroen C-3 Picasso 1.4 Ijn. Nov. 2011 Bought and serviced by Citroen Fuengirola and always garaged, This is a very scarce MPV. Look at this fantastic price its only 7’995€. 952 838 842 /608 950 221 billbrady cars.com. GREAT costa car Kia Picanto 2012 With service history only 62’000 Klm (39’000 Mls ) Air-Conditioning, electric windows and locks, Ideal first car or family holiday car yes its only 4’995€ so don’t wait it will sell quick for sure. 952 838 842/ 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com 2007 TRANSIT CONNECT in good all round condition. Electric Windows, Air Con. One local owner. €2,995 Tel: 695 559 939 (254317) 2011 FIAT DOBLO 1.3 CDTi DIESEL. Very economical. Only 135,000klm. In very good condition throughout. One local owner. €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939 (254317) 2007 Range Rover 2.7 HSE Sport, Diesel in excellent condition throughout 20inch wheels in Magenta, with cream leather High Kilometeres. 390,000 kl New Engine Fitted 30,000 KL ago. Must be seen €11.750 Tel: 695 559 939.
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2007 Mercedes 320 ML Disel New Model Right Hand Drive On Spanish plates in Silver New Tyres and ITV 130,000 Miles. Lots of Extras €8,450. Tel: 695 559 939.
GOLF VII TDI - 5/2016. Fully Equipped. 150CV. Automatic/DSG. R-Line shape, sunroof, xenon, Spanish. 86,000kms. VW Warranty. €20,490 (VAT deductible) 610 748 099
2008 Mercedes E63 AMG, Full Spec in Silver with Black Leather, only 90,00 KL awsome car must be seen € 23,950. Tel: 695 559 939.
WORLD Cars Marbella -Car Sales Arias de Velasco 36 Marbella 612 460 995 – Fiat 500 2009 – 97,000 km White – Panoramic Roof – multifunc. steering wheel – transferred price 5.395€
2012 Ford Transit Connect, Endurotec 210,00 KL in very good condition thoughout, Air Con, side door, new ITV €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939. COLLECTORS Car 1994 Mercedes E220 Convertable Left Hand Drive 1 owner from new 5 speed manual Electric roof with Air Con, only 140,00 KL in Silver with black Leather must be seen these cars are only appreciating in Value €9,750. Tel: 695 559 939. 2006 Kia Serento 4 x 4 Left Hand Drive Spanish PLates 2.5 Diesel in Excellent condition thoughout Light Metalic Blue with Grey Leather. Alloys, Air Con also New Tyes and New Itv €5,995 includes Transfer. Tel: 695 559 939. 2007 Citroen Picasso Right Hand Drive on Spanish PLates, 1.6 HDI Diesel. One owner from New, Top of the Range, New ITV, Ecellent condition thoughout €2,995. Tel: 695 559 939. CHEAP diesel 2001 Mercedes E300 Automatic Spanish Car, Runs and Drives Perfectly in silver, Low KL, Needs a bit of Tidying, €1,995. Tel: 695 559 939.
OPEL MERIVA, 1.7 DIESEL, ONLY 53,000 KM’S, 2005, AIR CON, EXCELLENT ROOMY HATCHBACK, NEW ITV, SILVER, 2950€. 656 920 936 SKODA FABIA 1.9 DIESEL 4 DR SALOON, RHD ON SPANISH PLATES, ONLY 100,000 MILES, 05, LONG ITV, METALLIC GREY, GOOD RELIABLE CAR. 2750 € 611 067 630
INSURANCE WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726) EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (277294)
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AUTOMATIC 2002 Chrysler Tratos 2.5 only 90,000 KL Spanish Left Hand Drive, New ITV in very good condition throughout only €1,495 Tel: 695 559 939.
MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (277922)
WORLD cars Marbella – Car Sales - Arias de Velasco 36 Marbella 612 460 995 worldcarsmar bella@gmail.com 612 460 995 Window Tinting Also Available
BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369 (259167)
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CLASSIFIEDS REPAIRS ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (279183) BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369 (259167)
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CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (253107) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (253107)
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ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, any age, any condition. Cash. Buyer collects. Transfer included. 605 109 796 (282565) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (253107)
MUSIC LIVE MUSIC with DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK specialising in Spanish Guitar for Weddings & Events,Gib to Nerja. Call 00 350 540 367 29. E-mail: davechris tianclark@gmail.com. Search on YouTube & Google + for video-demos etc. (277271)
PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (277244)
PETS YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (246764) LOW COST NEUTERING 630 197 435 (Eng) / 691 357 744 (Spanish)
CHARITIES ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website
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ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319)
ARCH - Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to our stables every day from 9-11am. Come along and help out, or sponsor or adopt one of our horses, donkeys or ponies. We always need help with fund raising to look after the abandoned and abused animals. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home. We are a small friendly team - why not join us. Find us in Alhaurin el Grande, behind the Venta Miralmonte on the road from Alhaurin to Coin, (A404), Urb. Viña Borrego, follow the yellow signs. Charity registered with the Junta de Andalusia No 8448. www.horserescuespain.org or info@horserescuespain.org or archrescue @yahoo.co.uk Tel 656 935 613 or 659 408 664 Our Charity shop is located in Calle Melendez Pelayo, just off Calle Gerald Brenan, Alhaurin el Grande. Tel: Liz 600 651 007. We always need volunteers and stock for the shop. We can also arrange collection. (93322)
SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814
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LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunaken nels@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983. (280597) WWW.STEFANIESKEN NELS.COM Excellent Kennel & Cattery facilities Est. 1986 Viewing most Welcome 952 790 943 (282111)
PET TRANSPORT ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchau ffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauf feur.eu (276821) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Fully DEFRA/OCA/TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dogworld.com (241623)
PLUMBING
KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dogworld.com (279084) EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anytime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es (242538) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air-conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcares pain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain. (278403)
PLUMBING & repairs/descales, water heaters supplied and fitted same day. Will travel as Benalmadena based. NO job to small. Call Glen 669 073 773. (281331) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (257090)
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PRINTERS SIGNAGE, LED, 3D Corporate lettering, Solar check films, full CNC Cutting Service, Large format Flatbed printing, Poster, Menu boards, Interior Decoration for Homes and offices. Real Estate Boards, Roller Banners, Business Cards, Flyers. We cover the coast. 951 310 395 or 952 906 121 info@eye print.es (259024) C R E A T I V E MARBELLA Your friendly local printers. Luxury Printing, Copying, Binding, Branded Merchandise and Clothing, Menus, Bespoke Gifts, Wedding Accessories. Located in Poligono Industrial Nueva Campana 27 - 952 810 831 www.creativemarbe lla.es or follow us on Facebook (278561)
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Paperwork Assistance, (NIE, Residencia, Driving Licence Renewal, Car Transfer, Doctor Registrations, Translation, Property Rental License and more), Relocation Advice. Outstanding service at competitive rates. Call Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaexpat.com
PROPERTY FOR SALE W W W . I N M O A N DALUZ.COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 W W W . I N M O A N DALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (258053)
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BENAVISTA – El Paraiso 167kms.Ground floor studio apartment furnished with bedroom, bathroom with shower unit. Kitchen, lounge. Lawned rear garden with orange & lemon trees. Communal Swimming Pool. Near to shops & restaurants, bowling green & golf. €90,000. 633 774 266 LA CALA lovely apartment with sunny terrace, seaviews, lovely large pool & grounds. Small front garden. €119,500 603 584 979 (283528) FANTASTIC OFFER Duplex Penthouse in Elviria two hundred meters to the famous beach. Shops etc. 3 min. 3 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, large bbq. Terrace with sea views, large garage + storeroom, 3 pools and tropical gardens NO AGENTS as this price is set to sell quickly its only 650’000 € 952 838 842/608 950 221.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PROPERTY TO LET
MAR MANAGEMENT Join our Property Management Services for Holiday rentals. Reliable. References available. www.mar management.es 622 580 866 (283414)
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE by professionals. For all your needs: Gardening, Cleaning, Pool Maintenance, etc… 100% client satisfaction. Call Javier now 654 353 522 – 640 626 675
BENALMADENA 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment. Suit Retired Couple. Low rental in exchange for occasional assistance. 605 978 203 (283518) GARAGE for let sol playa next to las palmeras hotel 65€ per month 00353 872 535 755
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www.starlight-spain.com
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LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE and also wanted. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (279040) MARBELLA, BANUS, Luxury 1 & 3 bedroom apartments by Marina. Private garden. Pools, Garage. Long or short term. Visit www.apartamentosbanus.c om Ref Fashion 1 bed or Ref Garden 3 Bed bravoelezovic@gmail.com 34 637 439 222 (283336)
EL PINAR 2 bedroom apartment, sea views, no children. €650 pm 640 081 444 KINGSCASTLEMARBELLA apartment & Villa Rentals. Telephone 622 571 040
PROPERTY WANTED SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call and let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale, no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please call 685 524 921. (253107)
CLASSIFIEDS PROPERTY WANTED WE HAVE clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (276690) SINGLE builder. Looking for long term rent in Marbella area from 1st May. For example: old villa or part in need of a reform, part of rent can be paid my labour or looking after house. Reference available. Also unfurnished. Facebook: Reform Costa del Sol. 671 801 005. Email: romansauer spain@gmail.com
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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 12th April. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (258054) EUROPE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (277262) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (277262) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es
REMOVALS & STORAGE
REMOVAL/STORAGE PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@yahoo.co. uk (276485) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years’ experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu (277259) LOCAL & International Removals Regular Schedules 952 816 582 move@frein ternational.com (257824) HIGH TOP VAN going from Spain to UK and return. Reliable Service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. E-Mail vgcasacolor @gmail.com (277901) JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Contact Julian 00 44 7884 908 929/00 34 637 066 114 See Facebook Page for recommendations (276418)
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28 March - 3 April 2019 SPAIN UK - UK Spain, 15 years established. Part / full loads Storage. Pet transport / travel with your pets spainukukspain @gmail.com 637 980 655 (282779) MOVE IT MASTERS UKSPAIN-UK. Over 30 years experience. Guaranteed lowest prices. Storage & kennelling available Tel or Whatsapp: 660 030 107
SERVICES
CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years’ experience. Very reliable. 677 087 575 (277284)
MAN AND VAN FURNITURE MAN & LARGE VAN, 100% reliable, Removals, Clearances. Ikea collection & assembly. 20€ per hour. Tel: 622 020 856 (246758) MOVEIT-STOREIT.COM Tel David 696 810 618 BIG VAN (Removals) UKEurope. Always on time. 100% reliable €25 PH 633 277 270 (279080) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610
FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (241249)
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STORAGE STORAGE Marbella Dry Secure 952 816 582 move@freinternation al.com (257824) STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage Marbella 952 811 311 (278691) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (259433)
ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / in fo@aceofshades.design (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (280561)
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SEWING SERVICES CURTAINS, Blinds, Upholstery, Soft furnishings made to measure, wide range fabrics and foam 672 800 887 judein spain@hotmail.com (278967)
SIGN & DESIGNS EYEPRINT – 951 310 395 (259024) SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 603 464 582, www.signd sign.es (257068)
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REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 years’ experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (281211)
TAKE Care of your Career as a live in Carer in the UK. If you have good written/spoken English with a British or EU passport you can earn from £1134 - £1344 for 2 weeks. Contact Sandra Field on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultus care.com (282731) BLUE SQUARE REAL ESTATE is currently searching for Sales Executives to work in Málaga, Fuengirola, Mijas, Calahonda, Estepona & Sotogrande. A training package is provided and excellent incentives. Multilingual candidates are sought after. Please email hr@bluesquare.com your CV IPARKING MALAGA requires staff for full time and part time for its parking and rent a car business at Málaga airport. Aplications in writing only to dave @iparkingmalaga.com WATCHMAN/HOUSE SITTER required accommodation supplied. Estepona. David 633 527 413 or email davwest47@hot mail.com
SOFT FURNISHING CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella@hotmail.com
SOLAR SOLAR Hot Water Systems. Quality Guaranteed. All Areas, Envirocarespain since 1996. 952 663 141 670 409 759. www.envirocares pain.com info@enviro carespain.com
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TRANSLATOR POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland re-grouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenripple.net (257044) www.perfectpools.es M aintenance, Repairs & Renovations. Also, the very latest technology in pool heaters, covers & rollers. info@perfectpools.es. 650 348 785 (257069) WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westar pools.com (277920) POOL HEATERS, covers and rollers. Quality inatallations. Free quotations. All areas covered. Over 20 years’ experience. EnviroCare. 952 663 141/670 409 759 www.envirocarespain.c om (281338) JUSTPOOLS.ES 8x4m pool 90€ inc. 10x5m pool 100€ inc. Re-grout 8x4 500€ inc Full liability insurance. 952 472 476 / 619 636 586 (258615) POOL MAINTENANCE, Problems, Repairs, Sand change, Friendly reliable, Est2005, References available, Nick 625 863 133 (283519)
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SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal For Large Glazed Areas To Reflect Heat / Glare And Stop Furniture Fading And Still Keep The View. Save Heat In The Winter Too Improve Your Living Environment. ian@solarshadet inting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176
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UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, 28 years’ experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable. 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 acservs@out look.com (253107) UPHOLSTERY including leather cleaned also carpets. 685 524 921 (253107) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service. Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437) RUGS FITTED CARPETS, Upholstery Including Leather Cleaned On Site 685 524 921 (252581)
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WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com (256591)
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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
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 beautifullysculpted lines provide a classy visual presence, and the cabin, with leather uphols t e r y, g l o s s b l a c k i n serts 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
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.”
Mazda 6 Tourer CLASSY: Beautifully sculpted lines.
Nav+ form it costs €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
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
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model added extra features 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). Emissions 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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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-
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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-
30 years on the road
STYLE ICON: The R 129 is 30 years old this month.
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.
minent and unavoidable,” says Henrik Green, Senior Vice President, Research & Development at Volvo Cars. “In this
case, cameras will monitor for behaviour which may lead to serious injury or death.” Examples of such behaviour
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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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Top league bat fight ble deal. If an agreement cannot be reached, the intellectual prope rty offic e w ill make a decision. The tw o pa rtie s reportedly had a logo dis pute a few years ago, but both sides re a c he d a n agreement and the club s a id a t the time tha t that particular design of the ba t 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
BATMAN creators have lodged a complaint against Spanish football club Valencia over the squad’s use of the bat logo. DC Comics filed a report with the European Union’s office of in t e l l e c t u a l property against the tr a d e m a r k application made b y t h e club for its centennial logo arguin g t h e r e was a ‘likelihood o f c o n f u sion’ with some of the designs of Batman’s symbol. A statement from law firm Garrigues, which is representing Valenc i a , sa i d t h a t b o th parties have requested an extension of the ‘cooling off ’ period to October 30, 2020, to negotiate a possi-
colours during the team's centennial celebrations 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 o ff i c i a l c r e s t a n d t h e b a t 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 w h e n t h e 1 9 - y e a r- o l d collapsed and the match was called off. Kuhn is currently 255 in the world occurring to the Association of Te n n i s P r o f e s s i o n a l s (ATP) ranking.
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Spain’s solid start to Euro campaign
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.
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Ron Garrood AÑORETA GOLF, located in Rincon del la Victoria, east of Malaga and established in 1990, was the first course to be designed by the Spanish Ryder Cup hero Jose Maria Canizares, and provides golfers with a good challenge in the form of water hazards at no fewer than 11 of its magnificent holes. Particularly tough are the 528m third hole, despite its spectacular views over the sea. The seventh hole is equally as difficult and along with the par four eighth, with its tricky dogleg and a lake on the right of the fairway, allowing for some amazing shots to be made. The finishing holes on the course will make sure you
AÑORETA GOLF: With views of the Mediterranean. never forget this experience, mainly due to the 17th signature hole where the green is surrounded by water on three sides. You can now enjoy playing Anoreta Golf within the ‘Malaga 3 Golf ’ package, which includes three green fees per player: one GF Anoreta Golf including shared buggy, one GF only at Lauro Golf and one GF only at El Parador Golf at unbelievable low rates. Book with CostaLessGolf until April 30 and pay only
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marketplace. The overwhelming success of the World Golf Awards over the past few years has created much excitement within the golf tourism industry.
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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. S o m e o f t h e w o r l d ’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. D u t c h m a n Va n E c k l e d 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 Popo-
MATCHES UNVEILED: The Davis Cup is being played in Madrid in November.
va eliminated in the semifinals. German Marion F r o m b e rg e r c a m e f i r s t , 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. ORGANISERS of the Davis Cup international tennis tournament have unveiled the fixtures for the Madrid finals set to be held in November. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Kosmos Tennis, who are running the event, said the group stages of the cup would start on Monday November 18. That afternoon is set to see Croatia take on Russia, Italy play Canada and Belgium go up against Colombia. Spain is set to make its debut at the tournament the following day when it takes on Russia
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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.
Davis Cup fixtures
the competition. Friday also sees the Winner of Group E go up against that of Group C in Stadium Two. The semi-finals for the top and bottom of the draw are due to take place on the Main Court in the first and second session respectively. The fixtures come as the tennis world weighed in on changes to the cup’s format earlier this year following Kosmos’ signing of a 25-year deal to run it. Spanish player Rafael Nadal said fans and competitors should give it a change while Australian captain Lleton Hewitt branded the changes ‘ridiculous.’ The Davis Cup began in 1900, with the most recent changes before those introduced this year being made in 1981 when the World Group was created.
during the second session. The US is playing Canada and Australia is going up against Colombia in that session. The first session sees Argentina play Chile, France go up against Japan and Kazakhstan face off against the Netherlands. Spain is then slated to play Croatia on the Main Course of the tournament during Wednesday’s second session. Group games end on Thursday when France plays Serbia,
Germany goes up against Chile and Britain and Kazakhstan go against one another. Thursday also sees the start of the cup’s quarter finals. The winner of Group D is due to play that of Group F. The winner of Group A goes up against the best second in the first session of Friday, before Group B’s winner takes on the best second in the session two. The best seconds are due to be determined by a draw during