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ISSUE NO. 1761
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Holidaymaker fatally hit by train FATAL: A French pensioner fell into the path of a train at Cullera station (archive photo).
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More flights into Valencia British market. Valencia Airport also offers flights to LondonGatwick, London-Luton, London-Stansted, Belfast, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh and Manchester. During the summer season of 2019 (from March 31 to October 26) airlines have increased their offer of seats with the United Kingdom by 23.9 per cent compared to the previous summer season, with more than 670,000 seats available.
AENA, the Spanish airport operator has announced major increases in the number of flights from the UK coming into Valencia airport, with a new route of London-Heathrow to Valencia. This route is to be operated by British Airways and will start from the start of the summer tourist season. Additionally, there will be two flights per day at weekends from May and then two flights every day in July and August. This new connection with London-Heathrow comes to reinforce the importance of the
Fall in unemployment THE ministry of labour, migration and Social Security announced on Tuesday that the number of unemployed in the Valencia region fell by 5,002 people in March compared to the previous month, the second largest decrease in Spain after Andalucia. The number of unemployed was reported as being 370,395 people.
NEW FLIGHTS: LondonHeathrow to Valencia.
Autism awareness TO recognise World Autism Awareness Day, numerous buildings in the Valencian province were bathed in blue light on Tuesday. Buildings included airports and civic premises. People were also encouraged to wear blue on this day, which is celebrated to encourage people to be aware of this condition. #Worldautismday
Corbin held JOSÉ CORBIN, the lawyer and brother-in-law of the former mayor of Valencia, Rita Barberá, has been arrested in an anti-corruption investigation by officers of the Central Operative Unit of the Guardia Civil. The investigation centres around contractual irregularities of contracts with the City of Valencia. Inquiries are ongoing.
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Holidaymaker fatally hit by train by Dave Proctor A FRENCH tourist has died after being hit by a train at the Valencian resort of Cullera while holidaying with family in the area. The accident happened just before 9pm on Sunday evening. According to sources, it had rained heavily throughout the day and into the evening and it is believed that the surface at the station may have been slippery. At the time of the incident, it was still raining and there was a lack of light on the station. Sources have revealed
that the group of tourists may have become disorientated and walked in the wrong direction away from the exit. Witnesses told Spanish press that the 75-year-old victim had slipped and fallen off the platform into the path of an incoming train which was heading towards Gandia. Attempts to revive the woman at the scene were unsuccessful and she died shortly afterwards. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the pensioner ’s death by the Guardia Civil.
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THE mayor of Valencia Joan Ribó and Councillor Gloria Tello have announced a long term strategy to turn Valencia into a City of Music. The project will involve a collaboration of the council, various organisations and the private sector.
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THE former mayor of Valencia City, Alfonso is on trial for corruption. It is alleged that he illegally received two expensive watches from a businessman, which he then part exchanged in a jewellery shop for even more expensive watches. The trial continues.
79-83 WORLD FAVOURITE: Barcelona is home to Antoni Gaudi’s Park Guell.
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Poll position THIS view of the Barcelona skyline from one of its most famous parks comes as the city came seventh in a new ranking of the most popular destinations for tourists. TripAdvisor’s Best Destinations 2019 ranking awarded Barcelona seventh place based on reviews and recommendations from millions of its users. Places were awarded by an algorithm based on ratings for hotels, restaurants and experiences, the travel site said.
The site said: “Barcelona feels a bit surreal, which is appropriate since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi designed several of the city’s buildings. “Stepping into Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that can continue with a visit to Park Guell.” Barcelona’s most popular sites include both the park and the cathedral, as well as the Las Ramblas thoroughfare, its Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter)
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old town and its many Art Nouveau buildings. The city is also home to the Pablo Picasso Museum. Picasso moved to the city as a young boy and was admitted to its School of Fine Arts aged 13. A plaza near the Barri Gotica bears the name of British writer George Orwell, who travelled to the city in December 1936 following the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. He later wrote about the experience in Homage to Catalonia.
Health aid XIMO PUIG, The president of the Valencian government, announced on Saturday that his government ‘will come to the rescue’ of the Denia Hospital if negotiations with financial partners in Marina Salud, which runs health services in the area, fail.
Alter hours SOME 38 schools of the Comunitat Valenciana out of the 68 that were called to vote, have come out in favour of modifying the school hours and implementing the ‘continuous day,’ according to the Ministry of Education, Research, Culture and Sports.
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AFTER extensive touring throughout the world, The Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Cologne returns to Spain with a concert at the Doges Palace in Gandia on April 13 at 8 pm. Tickets are available at the box office or at the Ducal Palace.
XIMO PUIG, president of the Valencia region, announced his intention to turn the Museum of the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia into an international reference centre on climate change, if he is returned to power on April 28.
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Toll free AP7 THE AP7 motorway, which runs for 367 kilometres from Tarragona all the way down the coast to Alicante is due to be toll-free from January 1, 2020, following the end of the concessions. However, there are thoughts that some form of payment may be retained in areas of high demand. There are also concerns that road improvements to increase accessibility to the motorway, to improve roads and to increase road safety have yet to be implemented.
Managing director of the Chamber of Contractor, Manual Miñes, said that “without the links, we will liberalise a motorway to be used for free by longdistance cars and lorries, while neighbouring communities will be left without access because they lack adequate connections.” As an example, the funds for the development of the sorely needed access road south of Oliva will not be fully released until 2022, two years after the AP7 going toll-free.
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Drugs raids in Alzira NATIONAL POLICE in Alzira, Valencia, acted on information that various houses in the area may have been involved in the illegal cultivation of cannabis plants. As a result, seven homes were raided in a coordinated operation that took place at 7am on Monday morning. A large number of marihuana plants were found,1,825 in total, with 1,000 plants in one house alone. The police also found that
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the houses were illegally hooked up to the electricity network. And during the course of the searches €12,000 was discovered stashed in one house and lamps, fans and other paraphernalia which is required for the cultivation of these plants were reportedly discovered in each of the other houses. A Spanish man, 46 years old, has been arrested and National Police are continuing their inquiries.
The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1760 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca North edition, including 181 local stories.
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4 - 10 April 2019 THE Osborne bull started out as an advertising logo for brandy, and has now become a Spanish icon with nearly 100 large silhouette bulls dotted across Spain. The figure was the work of Cadiz designer Manolo Prieto who created the image in 1957 and a few years later the bulls began to be located next to the Spanish roads. The one next to the N332 in Tavernes de la Valldigna was blown down by heavy winds after it had been apparently sabotaged by a radical group called Arran, who even posted a video of men attacking the large structure the night before the storms were forecast. Previous to that, this particular bull has been sabotaged three other times, purportedly
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SPANISH ICON: The Osborne bull. by the same organisation and a further time was torn down by a strong gale.
Osborne’s have now confirmed that the bull will be replaced, yet again, in the same
position, as soon as the weather improves sufficiently for them to start work.
Price rise HOUSE prices in the Valencia region rose by 4.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period last year, according to the Gesvalt Housing Report. In total there were 78,832 sales in the period, of which almost a third were sold to foreign buyers.
ON THE UP: House prices increased in Valencia Province.
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Cannabis factory GANDIA National Police raided premises in Beniopa, Gandia, after suspicions were raised as to the possibility that the premises were being used for the sale of drugs. During the search of the premises, officers found 387 marihuana plants, a large amount of cash and 32 heat lamps in what they have termed a cannabis plantation. The plants weighed 16.5 kilos. The three occupants, who were reportedly known to the police, were arrested and charged with drug offences and crimes of defrauding the electricity providers and public health offences. The three will appear in court and the case continues.
Catastrophic fire averted LA LLACUNA, high above the La Safor town of Villalonga, is an area of important ecological interest. On Sunday at about midday a van, driven by the owner of a parcel of land, in this relatively remote community, caught fire. The fire emanated from the engine of the van, though it is not known what caused it. A group of five neighbours joined the man in fighting the fire with buckets and hoses and also clearing the area surrounding it of bushes and shrubs so that the fire did not spread. It is believed that if the man and neighbours had not taken such action then the fire would have spread rapidly and could have caused a severe forest fire. Local Police, Guardia Civil andfire services attended and the area was subsequently cooled down by the fire service.
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NEWS EXTRA Illegal fireworks A LARGE number of fireworks found in two illegal warehouses in the Valencia region have been seized. The warehouses were in Manises, which is near Valencia airport and in Gandia.
No bulls GANDIA Council representative Alicia Izquierdo, has announced the current executive has decided not to celebrate bullfights and has cancelled this summer’s events. The reason being the city is against animal abuse and cannot justify the expense of the event.
High speed THE Armas-Trasmediterránea Group is launching a high-speed line from the Valencian town of Gandia to Ibiza and to Palma, with direct trips on a catamarantype vessel.
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Best parks in Spain THE top rated park in Spain according to Google search, with a score of 4.8 out of five, is the 110 hectares, Jardins del Turia, which covers the Old Course of the Turia River in Valencia. There, they have turned the old riverbed into one of the biggest of the city’s attractions, an open space where visitors can breathe fresh air, play sports and enjoy the small pleasures of outdoor life. The park boasts breathtaking views and provides facilities for walkers and cyclists alike. The park also hosts the Bioparc and City of Arts and Sciences, as well
JARDEN DEL TURIA: The top rated park in Spain.
Nude photoshoot
SPENCER TUNICK, the controversial American artist, took a series of photographs in Valencia on Saturday morning of up to 1,300 people nude. The artist is renowned for his photographs of large numbers of people posing without clothes and has completed over 90 previous such projects in various locations around the world.
as Gulliver Park for Children of all ages. The UN estimates 68 per cent of the world’s population will be urban by 2050. Work and educational opportunities or the offers of leisure and culture stand out among the reasons which make people want to live in a big city. However, the constant hustle and bustle can cause stress and be bad for a healthy lifestyle. To reduce the negative effects of life in the city, many cities choose to offer residents natural parks full of vegetation in which to breathe fresh air.
The photographic series entitled, Valencia Skin of the Mediterranean involved taking the pictures around the Carmen district of Valencia in front of the Torres de Serrano. For the participants, the shoot involved an early meeting at 5am and stripping off their clothes while the temperature was barely eight degrees.
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Mum held A WOMAN has been detained after her four-year-old daughter was found by social workers to have sustained injuries, allegedly inflicted by the mother. The woman appeared in court in Valencia last week and has been released on bail.
Man sentenced for 2016 arson in Bolbaite, Valencia
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LAST weekend saw the Comunitat Valenciana enjoy a strong presence at the Sevatur Tourist Fair, which was held at Irun on the Spanish/French border. The community had a large stand of 100sqm, with the purpose of attracting more tourist visitors to the region from
the Basque, Navarra and southern French regions. The tourist ‘brands’ of Castellon Mediterraneo, Costa Blanca, Turisme Valencia and Visit Benidorm were represented, as well as the Federation of Campings of the Community.
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A MAN, who the court heard was of limited intelligence and had the mental age of a 12-year-old has been sentenced by the Audiencia of Valencia to five years and nine months in prison for arson, after setting fire to a ravine of reeds in Bolbaite, which soon spread to surrounding vegetation. The subsequent fire in 2016 which burnt for a number of days, caused damage to 1,600 hectares of land and caused €834,000 worth of damage, affected the surrounding towns of Bolbaite, Chella, Anna, Sumacarcer, Estubeny, Sellent and Cotes Involved in the firefighting efforts were four planes and three helicopters, 12 brigades of forest firefighters, nine council brigades, five groups of volunteer firemen, environmental agents and forest technicians together with 108 UME agents with six fire engines, a wet vehicle and a transmission vehicle, members of the Local Police and Guardia Civil.
New compact store opens DIY chain Leroy Merlin opened its new store in Xativa (Valencia) with the new name Compact. The store boasts 2,000sqm of floor area and 45 members of staff. It will be open 8am to 10pm.
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Cultivation of drugs A FATHER and son have been arrested in Torrent, near Valencia for allegedly growing 51 cannabis plants and possession of items related to drug dealing. Two weapons were apparently found by National Police officers during a raid.
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Facing extradition AT dawn last Thursday a man was stopped after acting suspiciously in the Maritim area of Valencia. Checks by the National Police re v e a l e d t h a t t h e m a n , w h o h a s n o t b e e n named, was prohibited from entering the
Schengen area of Europe, as well as an international arrest warrant for homicide issued in Pakistan. The man has appeared in court facing extradition.
SEARCH: Gandia Council is looking for a suitable beach for dogs.
Where can dogs playa THE legal and urban services of the Gandia Council are facing the problem of where to locate a dog-friendly beach. Previously the beach at l’Auir was designated as petfriendly, but this area is now under the protection of a green infrastructure programme which would not allow the beach to be legally used by canines.
It would not be feasible for the dog-friendly beach to be in the urban area as this would mean Gandia beach losing its Blue Flag status. Víctor Soler said that the Popular Party of Gandia was the driving force of the CAN Beach project for Gandia. He said: “Our beach became one of the first tourist destinations nationwide in pet
tourism, which is an added value for Gandia. Since 2012, Gandia is a tourist reference thanks to the proposal of the government of the Popular Party. “Many national and international tourists have come and chosen our beach for family vacations with pets.” The hunt for a new dog friendly beach continues.
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Religious parade AROUND 4,500 Brothers from 41 dioceses of the Valencia Diocese took place in the annual parade on Saturday, which this year - for only the second time - took place in Oliva on Saturday. The parade, which consisted of more than 20 bands together with the 41 Brotherhoods of Easter, took off from the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Toddler death THE National Police is investigating the cause of death of a two-year-old girl who was admitted into La Fe Hospital Valencia on
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Saturday morning. First reports are that she may have been run over and the driver of a Transit van has been arrested.
TRADITIONAL DISH: The dish oques de Oliva (inset) is celebrated each year.
Best coques de Olivia A COQUE or coca is a unique dish to the town of Oliva. It is basically a small pizza type dish that is traditionally eaten on a Friday. Indeed this tradition remains to this day. It has been argued that the origins of the Napolitanian dish of pizza originated not in the
city of Napoli but in the ovens of the town of Oliva as Coques de Oliva, though there are similarities in the dough, the use of tomatoes and the toppings. The dish is celebrated on May 6, at the Centre Polivalent in Oliva, and there will be a national competition to
judge the best. The competition is open to 20 professionals from the restaurant trade, panaderias and pastelerias as well as catering schools. The 10 judges include Michelin starred chefs and food critics.
NATIONAL POLICE officers arrested a 61-year-old man in Valencia in connection with the illegal possession of a gun, after reportedly being caught red-handed at a security checkpoint. The man was stopped after allegedly trying to avoid the police check, whilst riding a motorcycle. He was allegedly carrying an illegal gun with a cartridge in the chamber. Additionally, a knife was found in a bandolier tied to his chest, gloves and a tubular scarf in the glove box, according to a police statement. The man was arrested and has appeared in court.
New road access THE new southern access roads to Gandia port from the N332, are expected to open this month, ahead of schedule. This road network will reduce traffic travelling through the urban area of Gandia to reach the port and will improve access to the La Safor Hospital (Francesc de Borja) in Gandia.
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Law fine THE European Court of Justice has recommended that Spain should be fined €80 million for the delay in implementing a new mortgage law which is part of the EU’s 2014 directive on Credit Agreements.
MOSSOS D’ESQUADRA: Two officers are accused of helping a drug gang.
Police ‘helped drug gang’ PROSECUTORS in Barcelona are requesting almost 11 years in prison for two police officers accused of helping a drug gang. The two Mossos d’Esquadra members are accused of bribery, disclosure of secrets, and omitting to prosecute crimes. Lawyers are seeking 10 years and eight months prison time each, and four years in jail for a Guardia Civil officer accused of working with a gang of drug traffickers. In total, the drugs gang is thought to have trafficked 1,240 kilos of hashish, totalling €7.4 million.
MOTORISTS driving into central Barcelona next year face an automatic €100 fine if their car doesn’t meet environmental emission standards. Polluting vehicles which do not have an environmental certificate will be identified by traffic cameras. The first a car owner will know about the penalty will be when a notice comes through the post.
For vehicle owners who do not have the correct paperwork - which should be part of your ITV (MOT) test - there are some exemptions. These include going to hospital, going to an ITV appointment, weekend trips or the car being needed for a specific task. But drivers will have to apply online for the exemption before they travel.
Olive oil awards ANDALUCIA’S Jaen Province dominated the olive category of a recent food awards ceremony, taking home three of its top prizes. Jaen companies took home the first prize for the best olive oil in the Frutado Verde Dulce and Frutado Maduro categories in the Special Food Awards. A company from the province also won in the Frutado Verde Amargo category.
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MISSING: Martin Walker.
Cortoon Festival FROM today (Thursday) until Sunday, Gandia will host the 15th edition of the Cortoons Festival, an international short film competition and festival for animation. The e v e n t i s r e c o g n is ed a s o n e o f th e most prestigious in the world and brings together professionals and producers of the
animation sector. Over the next few days there will be an extensive programme of activities with round tables, master classes, screenings, workshops and conferences in different areas of the city, using the Casa de Culture, The Teatro Serano and the Gandia Campus of UPV.
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Open prison A POLITICIAN serving a two-and-a-half year sentence over rigging contests to build ITV centres has been transferred to open prison. Oriol Pujol admitted bribery and falsifying commercial documents in July 2018 and accepted a fine of €76,000.
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FA MILY a n d f r i e n d s o f a B ritis h ma n , known as Martin Walker, have launched an urgent appeal after having been reported missing for nearly one month in Spain. Martin Walker, 58, has been missing since March 4 from Caspe, Zaragoza. SOS De sa p a r e c i d o s h a s re q u e s te d citizen collaboration to find a big-built man of 1.80 m e t r e s, wi t h g rey h a ir a n d d ark eyes. According to Spanish press, the family stated that Martin’s last-known sighting was at the Jolly Fisherman pub. Martin Walker is the proprietor of Catfish Capers, a fishing tour business carried out on the River Ebro in the Zaragoza town of Caspe in northern Spain. If you have seen or have any information surrounding the location of Martin, please contact SOS Desaparecidos on 649 952 957.
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The politician also stepped down as a member of the Parliament of Cataluña, before being imprisoned on January 17, 2019. After spending 65 days in higher security prison, Pujol has been transferred to a minimum security jail which he can leave at weekends.
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BREXIT BRIEF
Pro-leave march THOUSANDS of pro-Brexit protesters rallied outside Parliament on Friday to call for Parliament and the government to follow through on the 2016 referendum result. Demonstrators carried placards bearing slogans including: ‘Leave means Leave,’ ‘Your Country Betrayed’ and chanted slogans such as ‘Bye Bye EU.’ Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who marched alongside a few hundred leave supporters from Sunderland who arrived in London on Friday, said politicians had ‘betrayed’ the referendum result. “There will be a lot of anger. I certainly have never known a time in my life when people have said such rude things about the political class and about the government,” he said. Far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (also known as Tommy Robinson) addressed supporters at the rally. Current UKIP leader Gerard Batten and some pro-Brexit Conservative MPs also joined the march. Pro-Remain MPs including Labour’s Lisa Nandy and the SNP’s Joanna Cheery alleged some protesters called them and others ‘traitors.’ Counter-demonstrators also gathered against the pro-Brexit march which they claimed was being used to peddle a far-right agenda. Police arrested five demonstrators during the protests, including two for assault and one for drunk and disorderly behaviour.
Terms of change By Joe Gerrard THE EU’s chief Brexit negotiator has said time is running out to prevent Britain leaving without a deal, but added Brussels would be open to delaying it further in some cases. Michel Barnier said Britain leaving the EU without a deal looked more and more likely by the day. An extension to Article 50 could be approved by Brussels if Britain holds a second Brexit referendum or a general election, the official added. “If Britain’s parliament does not vote in favour of the Withdrawal Agreement in the coming days, only two options would remain. “Leaving without an agreement or requesting a longer extension of the Article 50 period,” Barnier said. Barnier said Britain would have to pass the Withdrawal Agreement before the EU would open trade negotiations with London. The official added the EU would be willing to revisit the political declaration if MPs in Westminster back staying in a customs union or the
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BREXIT EXTRA Consultant spending THE British government spent €6.4 million in one month on management consultants to help with Brexit, according to the Labour opposition which branded officials’ handling of EU withdrawal an ‘embarrassment’ while the Cabinet Office said spending was ‘necessary.’
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WEIGHING OPTIONS: Barnier said the EU could be open to changes or a delay. single market. The declaration, drafted by London and Brussels alongside the Withdrawal Agreement, sketches out what a future relationship between Britain and the EU might look like. “We’ve always said we can accept a customs union or a relationship along the style of the Norway model. The political declaration can accommodate this today,” Barnier said.
Barnier’s comments come as a motion calling for Prime Minister Theresa May’s government to back staying in a customs union was defeated in Parliament by three votes. Britain has until Friday April 12 to indicate a way forward to Brussels should MPs once again reject May’s deal. The leaders of EU member states are due to meet this Wednesday to discuss a way forward.
IRISH motorists have been urged to apply for a ‘Green Card’ if they plan to drive over the border between the Republic and the North after Brexit day, scheduled for Friday April 12, with insurance firms adding drivers should contact providers.
Buying boost BRITISH companies including manufacturers have stockpiled raw materials and goods ahead of Brexit on such a scale it has caused industrial growth to hit a 13month high, according to the IHS Markit surveyor.
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Bee action SPAIN’S Ecology Ministry has unveiled plans to help stop a decline in the country’s bee population. Officials with the ministry’s Environmental Quality Department said the situation for bees was
Economic recovery SPAIN’S economic recovery continues as the nation’s public debt compared to GDP fell to 97.2 per cent in 2018. This is 1 per cent less than a year ago, according to the Bank of Spain. The reduction is due entirely to strong economic growth, as the actual amount of debt rose by €29.563 billion to €1.17 trillion during the course of 2018. So while the absolute figure was higher, the rise in GDP was more than enough to compensate for more borrowing to finance public services and pay for older debt.
Visitors rise THE number of visit o r s t o t h e Va l l e y o f the Fallen mausoleum rose by almost 75 per cent during the first three months of this year, according to National Heritage data. A total of 81,284 people visited the mausoleum between January and March compared to 46,517 at the same time in 2017. The site houses the remains of former dictator Francisco Franco. The spike in visits is believed to have been caused by the government plan t o e x h u m e F r a n c o ’s body from the site.
‘very worrying.’ International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of endangered species showed the population of bees has fallen by 37 per cent across Europe in recent years.
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Geography awards SPAIN’S King Felipe handed out prizes for the country’s Geographical Society on Monday, with a new Atlas of Spain among the works recognised. The atlas, from the National Geographic Institute (IGN), is the result of years of work which saw cartographers use government data to create the collec-
tion of maps. Historian Selma Huxley and photographer Sebastiao Salgado were also recognised at the awards. The former studied Basque fishing off Canada between 1500 and 1700 while the latter has devoted his career to capturing people and nature on camera.
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500 years since voyage SPAIN and Portugal have unveiled almost 200 events to mark the 500th anniversary of the first round-the-world voyage. Commemorations for the anniversary of Spain’s Juan Sebastian Elcano and
Portuguese sailor Fernando de Magallanes’ voyage are set to begin on August 10 in Sevilla City. There will be 193 events over the next t h re e y e a r s , D e p u t y P r i m e M i n i s t e r Carmen Calvo said.
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‘Invasive’ species pets ban S PA I N ’ S C o u n c i l o f Ministers have approved a ban on keeping several animals considered invasive species as pets. Ministers approved the new decree at a cabinet m e e t i n g o n F r i d a y. T h e s a v a n n a m o n i t o r, r o y a l python and peninsula cooter tortoise are among those now banned as pets. The Vietnamese pig was also included on the list. The ban covers the possession, transportation and sale of the animals. It was brought in after scientists told Ecology Ministry officials the animals were from invasive species which were threatening native Spanish creatures.
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SEIZED: 1,300 cartons of cigarettes were found.
Smoked out CUSTOMS officers in Gibraltar seized 1,300 cartons of cigarettes in two separate incidents, one involving a highspeed chase. In the early hours of Monday, officers stopped a locally registered vehicle in the Emerson’s Place area. The driver ran off and made his escape before officers could stop him. The vehicle was found to be carrying 550 cartons of cigarettes. Earlier, another vehicle was stopped after a high-speed chase in Devil’s Tower Road. This one was found to contain 750 cartons of cigarettes. Both incidents are now being investigated.
Police bust pimping network
A POLICE investigation into a network prostituting vulnerable Venezuelan women across Spain resulted in 11 arrests. The operation revealed the Spanish-Venezuelan gang picked on young women in difficult financial circumstances, offering them a non-existent job in this country and paying their travel expenses. Once in Spain, gang members forced the women into prostitution to pay off their debts.
Police said a network of pimps had rented out holiday apartments for the exploitation of the women in more than half the provinces in the country. They constantly changed location to cover up the criminal activities. At the time of the detentions the gang had nine apartments in Almeria, Alicante, Granada, Ferrol and Pontevedra. The network was also involved in smallscale drug trafficking.
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CEUTA: Abascal wants Spanish enclaves in North Africa protected by walls.
Trump-style wall THE leader of the ultra-right Vox party has claimed Spain should build physical walls at the land borders of Spanish enclaves in Morocco. Santiago Abascal told Spanish media he wants the barriers to halt the, “wave of illegal immigrants,” and believes Morocco should foot the bill. Echoing the sentiments of Donald Trump about America’s
border with Mexico, Abascal also claimed Spanish soldiers should be given, “the necessary orders,” to patrol and defend borders in Ceuta and Melilla until a wall is built. The 42-year-old politician from the Basque Country, said he wants to see new laws prevent charities from rescuing migrants at sea as they try to cross over to Spain from
North Africa. Abascal also added: “[Another] big wall that we should be building is a psychological one and consists of informing immigrants that those who enter illegally in Europe will never be able to regularise their situation nor will they have the right to stay, nor will they have social assistance, nor will they be given a health card.”
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THE WINNING TEAM: Construcciones Z Sanchez celebrate 40 years success. FRIDAY March 29, 2019 was a very special day in the calendar of local construction company Construcciones Z Sanchez, a celebration of 40 years as a professional construction company here in Costa Blanca North. They are an extremely successful family-run construction company, with 1,000’s of owndesigned and built luxury projects filling their portfolio. Founded back in 1979 by master builder Saturnino (Zatus) Sanchez (pictured), the company has built several thousand constructions, in individual and whole development projects, throughout Marina Alta, from luxury apartments and de-
Contrucciones Z Sanchez 40 Years and stronger each year UNIQUE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN ONDARA, COSTA BLANCA tached villas, through to whole urbanisations. Their urbanisation projects have included a 60-property luxury development in Moraira, the Las Fuentes and Cascada Azul urbanisations in Denia, and the Solana Hills urbanisation in Pedreguer, amongst others. The company specialise in lo-
cations with incredible views, and the new style of ultra modern Ibiza style villas; spacious with glass walling opening out onto terracing and swimming pool giving that outside living feeling. Along with their celebration, they are proud to announce their very latest large project located in the incredibly posi-
tioned La Cuesta De San Antonio in Javea, on the banks of the Montgo mountain. This will be an ultra-luxurious modern construction predicted to be completed in 20 months and represents several millions of euros investment. Their longevity and success as a company can be put down to their reputation and core val-
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POTATO producers in Leon have claimed they no longer have stock available to sell at market. Growers claimed they no longer even advertise prices after this year’s relatively low yields saw potato production fall to around 40 tons per hectare. Crop co-operative Prodeleco said the issue was not necessarily shortage of yield, however, claiming the issue could be because 10,000 tons of potatoes have already been sold to contract customers.
FISHING fleets in Spain and Portugal are expected to exhaust most of their yearly quotas this summer due to increased demand. Alicia Villauriz, Secretary General of Fisheries, said fishermen will catch around 10,300 tons of sardines this year. She explained the European Commission has proposed dividing this quota between Spain and Portugal to protect marine conservation plans while meeting demand for supplies. Ms Villauriz said she expected most of the quota to be filled between June 1 and August 31. RULES CHANGE: Church members will soon have to report alleged abuse.
Church abuse changes A GROUP of Spanish bishops have created new rules forcing members of the church to report alleged sexual abuse. The Spanish Episcopal Conference (CEE) announced the rules are ‘along the same lines’ of those used to protect children and vulnerable adults in the Vatican.
The new Vatican guidelines state any abuse known or suspected in the church must be reported to a civil court, and establishes a fine of between €1,500 and €5,000 for those who fail to comply. Spain’s previous protocol from 2010 only tells church authorities to advise victims of sexual abuse to tell relatives or report crimes to a court.
Footing the bill SPAIN’S central government will contribute funds to help restore Sevilla’s Plaza de España following vandalism. The government will provide €112,891 a year for the ‘cleaning and small maintenance of common areas’ from June. Earlier this month, it was revealed the Andalucian Ombudsman has launched an investigation into alleged repeated acts of vandalism in Plaza de España. The body said it wants to find out what Sevilla Council is doing to protect the tourist area.
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Spain is Game SAY what you like about TV phenomenon ‘Game of Thrones,’ its creators really know how to drum up publicity. Hugely popular in Spain, along with large parts of the world, the series has on many occasions used Spanish locations for shooting. And its creators have recognised that as choosing Spain for its latest publicity stunt - the location of one of six ‘Iron thrones’ hidden around the globe for what in effect is a massive scavenger hunt. Fans were invited to track down the artefacts each representing the Iron Throne that features in the series - with the discoverer of each location being awarded a replica of King Robert Baratheon’s crown, as seen on the show. It didn’t take long - within 10 days all the thrones had been found, including one at the Castillo de Atienza fort in Guadalajara.
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By Joe Gerrard TWO-THIRDS of Spain’s population face higher temperatures, longer summers, more tropical nights and a growing area of arid land due to climate change, the country’s Met Office has said. AEMET claimed in a new report that semi-arid conditions now covered 30,000 square kilometres, or 6 per cent of Spain. Such conditions previously only affected the southern part of the country and some of its river basins. Teresa Ribera, Spain’s Ecol-
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Spain warming ogy Minister, said all future government policies would have to take climate change into account. AEMET’s study analysed four decades of climate data from 58 observatories across the country. It found warming had taken place at both land and sea, leading to summers
CHANGING CLIMATE: Spain is getting hotter and more arid.
which are an average of five weeks longer than the early 1980s. Summers have been getting
longer by an average of nine days a year since the 1980s, the study found. More people in Spain also
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be affected, with warmer nights caused in part by the sea getting hotter, according to the study. The study comes as thousands of school pupils took part in Fridays for Future marches in cities across the country last week. The protests are part of a global student-led movement for action on climate change.
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New residency requirements LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics.
While there are new rules for British nationals applying for residency in Spain, there will be no change to the right and status of EU nationals living in the UK, nor UK nationals living in the EU, while the UK remains in the EU. As an EU citizen it is now mandatory to register as a resident if you intend on living in Spain for more than three months. You must register in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros (immigration office) - visit: http://www.seat.mpr.gob.es/portal/servicios/extranjeria/extranjeria_ddgg.html for regional offices - or a designated police station, which you can find at: https://www.policia.es/docu mentacion/oficinas/oficinas_extran.html You must make an appointment online before going to your local office or station, which can be done on the Spanish public administration website: https://sede.administracione spublicas.gob.es/icpplus/index.html When making your appointment you must select the province where you live and then the option ‘certificados UE’ and follow the instructions. You take the following documents with you to your appointment: Passport or other identity document (not expired) Official form (EX-18), two copies, filled and signed by the UE national. In addition, you will need other documents, depending on your situation: • (employed) - contract of employment or other proof of your employment status. • (self-employed) - proof of registration in the register of economic activities or other proof of your employment status. • (not employment in Spain) - Proof of: health cover valid in Spain; sufficient means to support yourself and your family. • (pensioners) - provide proof of public health cover. • (students) - proof of your registration in an educational establishment; proof of public or private health cover; formal declaration that you have sufficient means to support yourself during your stay. *You will be issued with a credit-card sized residence certificate which will include your name, address, nationality, NIE number, and date of registration. *The old A4 residence certificates are still valid, and you do not need to apply for a creditcard sized alternative unless your circumstances change, for example you move house. But you can if you want to, at any time. *After five years of being registered as a resident, you can apply for a certificate of permanent residence in Spain. The card will be similar, but state that you are a ‘residente permanente.’ This information is for guidance only, and should not be taken as legal advice. If in any doubt, seek professional help.
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Coffee lovers THE Spanish consume an average of 4.5 kilograms of coffee per head every year, the third highest consumption rate in the world according to industry figures. Data from the Spanish Coffee Federation showed
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around 63 per cent of Spanish people aged 15 or over drink at least one coffee a day. About 40,000 tons of coffee is consumed in capsules every year, according to the federation’s figures.
‘PIONEERING’: The turbine does not need expensive installation vessels.
A world first AN offshore wind turbine installed near the Canary Islands has put Spain on the renewable energy map worldwide, the head of the company behind it said. Esteyco CEO Carlos Garcia said their prototype put up off the coast of Gran Canaria was pioneering due to its fixed bottom. It is the first turbine in the world that does not need large and expensive installation vessels, Garcia added. The turbine project has a budget of €20.7 million, with the EU’s Horizon 2020 project subsidising 70 per cent of the costs.
GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Mallorca have arrested a 28-year-old German man suspected of belonging to a Neo-Nazi group which planted a bomb in a German town earlier this year. A court on the island has since remanded the suspect in custody ahead of extradition hearings. He is wanted in Germany in connection with the planting of a bomb in the Bavarian town of Burglengenfeld in February. Guardia Civil sources said the Reichsburger Neo-Nazi group is believed to be behind the explosive. The case continues.
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New court precedent concerning co-ownership
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THERE is a condition known as condominium or co-ownership over a property established when it has two or more
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Now overpaid taxes can be reclaimed owners. There are many situations in which a co-ownership of such a property could exist, although the most frequent are
the joint purchase of a property by several people, the purchase by a married couple or the acquisition through inheritance by several heirs. When the owners of the same property decide that one of them may obtain full ownership of that property in exchange for payment to the others, it is possible to perform an agreement or transfer known as extinction of co-ownership. From a tax and economic point of view, this extinction of co-ownership is more advantageous than the simple sale of the share from one owner to the other owners. Instead of paying VAT, or the transfer tax (TPO), (which in the Valencian Community requires payment of 10 per cent of the value of the transmitted share of the property), in
the extinction of co-ownership a Stamp Duty Tax (AJD) only must be paid, which in the Valencian Community is currently fixed at just 1.5 per cent of the total value of the property. In addition, the extinction of co-ownership does not count as a capital gain for the purposes of Income Tax, and therefore no payment of Plusvalia Municipal is required. Consequently, when the extinction of the co-ownership is carried out, the acquirer of the property, (which means the one who keeps the property), will only pay a small percentage, which in the Valencian Community is 1.5 per cent of the value of the property. The good news for those involved in this situation is that the Supreme Court has recently issued a fundamental resolu-
tion concerning the taxation of extinction of the co-ownership. According to this resolution, the basis on which the tax should be applied is not the total value of the property from which the share is granted, (which is what the tax office used to claim) but only on the value of the share transferred. Therefore, the new judicial criteria indicates that, from now on, when an extinction of the co-ownership is carried out, the person keeping the property and ‘buying the others out,’ need only pay AJD for the value of the share of the property which he is receiving and not for its total value (as had been claimed up until now by the tax authorities), which means an average of 50 per cent tax savings in such cases.
But the resolution does not only affect the extinction of coownerships which may be made from now on, but also to those made previously. In fact, this court decision opens the door for people who have previously been taxed on the full value of the property to claim for a refund of the tax overpaid provided that this was entered into no more than four years ago. Therefore, if you wish to make an extinction of the coownership on a property or have made one in the last four years and want to claim for the taxes overpaid back, contact us and we will help you. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.
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HUNTER: Rescues a roe deer from an irrigation channel.
Hunter saves drowning deer THE actions of a hunter who rescued a drowning roe deer from the freezing waters of an irrigation channel in Spain has gone viral. The ‘heroic’ rescue by the man named as Juanjo from Almoguera, Guadalajara has been viewed thousands of times as
he can be seen throwing himself into the water to rescue the exhausted animal from the canal. Juanjo swims to the deer before it is recovered to dry land with the assistance of onlookers with ropes on the bank. But one hunting website, the
Club de Caza, asked: “Where are the ecologists to praise the actions?” They say: “This is what country people, hunters, do.” After the hunters helped the deer to recover and get back on its feet it was released back to the mountains.
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Paternity leave extended to eight weeks in Spain PATERNITY: Fathers of all born and adopted children are now entitled to nearly two months leave.
SPAIN’S paternity leave has been extended from five to eight weeks as of last Monday. The increment has been put in place in a bid to comply with the measures under the Royal Decree Law to guarantee equal treatment and opportunities. Fathers of all born and adopted children are now entitled to nearly two months leave, of which the first two should be taken at the same time as the mother and immediately after the birth or adoption. The remaining six weeks can be distributed during the first 12 months. The increase is part of a progressive attempt to achieve equality between both parents by 2021, with the extension expected to reach 12 weeks next year and 16 weeks the year after.
By 2021, maternity and paternity leaves will be equal and non-transferable, and will be known as ‘birth permissions’ which covers the birth or adoption and care of the child. However, despite the law already having been made effective, its continuity relies on whether it is approved or not by the Permanent Deputation of Congress presumably during a meeting which is planned for Wednesday. According to the Spanish press, the law will be enforced, at least until the decision is made, and it seems highly unlikely that the movement would be knocked down.
Pigeon thief detained THE Guardia Civil in Sueca (Valencia) recovered 35 competition pigeons worth €52,000 which were stolen in the Ribera area. The current Spanish champion was amongst the stolen birds, and the mass
disappearance alarmed the pigeon racing community. Guardia Civil investigators, with the co-operation of the Valencian Federation of Pigeon Fanciers, carried out a series of inspections in Alzira, Cullera and Gandia where they located 35 pigeons, including the Spanish champion. O ff i c e r s a r r e s t e d o n e p e r s o n w h o w a s c h a rg e d with animal cruelty as well as stealing the birds, as they also found the dead bodies of nine recentlykilled pigeons, while another two people are under investigation.
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Jail for molester A MAN in Murcia has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for abusing a 12-yearold girl. The accused is said to have begun a relationship with his victim online and by phone before abusing her on several occasions. Murcia’s Superior Court of Justice found the relationship started in September 2016 before being discovered by the girl’s father in March 2018 after he saw messages between the pair on his daughter’s phone. The accused has also been ordered to pay his victim €30,000 in compensation.
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Man ‘abused mother’ A MAN has been taken to a psychiatric unit at Valladolid University Clinical Hospital after allegedly attacking his mother. The 47-year-old man is accused of throwing water over his 77-year-old mother to wake her up before smashing her belongings at an address in La Rondilla. Municipal police claim the ma n thre w la rge amounts of objects off the property’s balcony and onto the street below after becoming ‘very upset.’ Police arrested the man after his mother is said to have reported him for mistreatment.
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BROKEN: The man allegedly threw possessions from the property’s balcony.
British MEP ousted A UK MEP claimed he has been ousted from his role following Spanish pressure over Gibraltar. Claude Moraes was replaced in his rapporteur role by the Bulgarian
MEP Sergei Stanishev after he opposed Spain’s plans to describe Gibraltar as a colony in a piece of legislation. The description was added into a footnote by the Euro-
pean Council at Spain’s suggestion, and after the draft legislation had already been approved. Moraes claimed: “We have met with a brick wall from council.”
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THE WEEK I By Joe Gerrard SPANISH political parties are stepping up their efforts for this month’s snap general election, with leaders and other high-profile figures taking to the campaign trail across the country. The ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista unveiled its official campaign slogan on Tuesday. The party will campaign under the motto: Make It Happen (Haz Que Pase in Spanish), prime minister and its leader Pedro Sanchez said. PSOE’s campaign will officially begin next Thursday, April 11, just over two weeks before voters go to the polls. Extensive warm-up efforts have already seen Sanchez and other high-profile PSOE figures take to the stump up and down the country as part of a pre-campaign opening gambit. PSOE has already unveiled 110 policy proposals which its says it will implement if it wins power. These including reassessing pensions according to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation, raising cor-
On the t OFFERINGS: Leaders including Sanchez (left), Casado (centre) and Rivera (right) continue to vie for Congress seats. porate and income taxes on high earners, fighting child poverty and helping young renters. The party has also proposed bringing dental care into the public health system, raising salaries for soldiers and boosting cultural funding. Meanwhile, the leader of the opposition conservative Partido Popular (PP) Pablo Casado has set out his party’s stall for the
election. Casado has pushed a hard-line stance on separatist movements in Cataluña and elsewhere in an apparent strategy to win over pro-Spanish unionist voters in such regions. This includes banning parties which engage in or support violence and denying others who have members currently on trial over the 2017 Catalan independence vote public funding.
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trail He has also pledged to undertake a ‘fiscal revolution’ which would see taxes and regulations on businesses slashed. In the centre, Ciudadanos has also taken a firm stance on the Catalan independence question. The party has also pledged pro-business policies, but departs from the PP on social issues, offering a more liberal platform. The leftist Podemos has unveiled a 29-point programme which includes creating a whistleblower system for officials to report corruption and using technology to create a ‘digital democracy.’ The party has also pledged action on those who buy properties en-masse for investment reasons as part of plans to prevent homes lying empty. The far-right Vox party continues to campaign on a platform of fighting against separatist movements and taking a tough stance on migration and ‘fundamentalist Islam.’
Profile: Podemos WITH a general election looming on Sunday April 28, we are profiling each of the political parties vying for victory in the vote. The leftist Podemos (We Can in English) was founded in 2014 and rose to prominence on the back of an anti-austerity push known as the 15M-Movement. Anti-austerity still features as part of a broader leftist economic platform and the party also champions feminism, progressive social causes and environmentalism. Podemos together with its allies Izquierda Unida (United Left) has 67 seats as the Unidos Podemos leftist alliance in the Congress of Deputies. It controls a handful of councils and other authorities throughout Spain. The party announced its founding in Madrid following protest movements after the last recession and the so-called Pink Tide of leftist movements which emerged in Latin America. It drafted a number of political activists, trade unionists and academics including political science professor Pablo Iglesias, now its leader. Policy proposals include raising the minimum wage to €1,200, tax hikes on big corporations and speeding up efforts to tackle climate change. Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 27.7 per cent, 116 seats Partido Popular (PP): 19.9 per cent, 80 seats Ciudadanos: 16.6 per cent, 61 seats Unidos Podemos: 11.4 per cent, 34 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control.
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FORMER N-332: Safer now for cyclists.
Going round in circles C A L L E B E R N AT D E SARRIA is now included i n B e n i d o r m ’s c y c l e c i r cuit which will soon reach Avenida de Europa. The Anillo Ciclista on Benidorm’s Levante side, and now 60 per cent completed, has been financed b y B e n i d o r m To w n H a l l and the European Union via the Regional Development Fund (FEDER) who have split the € 984,128
cost. “ Wi t h t h i s p r o j e c t w e are creating 11 kilometres of new cycle lanes in addition to Benidorm’s existing network,” said Mobility councillor Jose Ramon Gonzalez de Zarate The cycle lanes will cover the section of the old N-332 main road between the Comunidad Europea roundabout and the Ermita de Sanz chapel,
which will connect with the cycle lane added by the Alicante Provincial Council, the Diputacion, to the CV-753 to Altea. The Anillo Ciclista c r o s s e s Av e n i d a d e E u r o p a , A m e t l l a d e l M a r, Severo Ochoa, Estocolmo, Montecarlo and Almirall Bernat de Sarria as well as C o m u n i d a d Va l e n c i a n a where work on the cycle lane is almost completed.
Permits boost padron BENIDORM could add a further 5,000 names to the municipal rolls by introducing residents’ parking permits. Residents of 30 streets in Colonia Madrid and the Aiguera park’s upper zones now need parking permits and must be on the Padron to be eligible. Six hundred people have now regis-
tered and the local government hopes to extend the scheme from La Cala at the end of the Poniente beach to the Rincon de Loix on the Levante side. The local government aims to bring B e n i d o r m ’s p o p u l a t i o n u p t o 7 5 , 0 0 0 , bringing an important hike in funds allocated by the national government in Madrid.
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THE pine that gives Alfaz its full name of Alfaz del Pi, will be substituted later this month. The present tree that was planted in the Plaza Mayor in 1949 is biologically dead, explained Environment councillor, Rocio Guijarro. “Six pines have been planted in the same spot since 1786 when the town gained its independence from the Barony of Polop and changed its name from Alfaz de Polop to Alfaz del Pi,” she explained. In spring last year, experts suspected that the tree was
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ALFAZ’S PINE: Symptoms were first noted last spring. nearing the end of its life and despite a series of treatments the tree has not recovered. None of the six trees that
Clever moves ALFAZ’S Chess Club recently won a provincial championship with teams occupying prominent positions in all the leagues where they compete. The club’s D team were recently runners-up in Alicante North while another team are due to compete in a tournament where a victory could earn them promotion to the Autonomy category.
have been planted in the Plaza Mayor lived more than 80 years, Guijarro pointed out.
FOR the second consecutive year, EuroAltea, Altea’s European Projects Office, is offering four student grants for work practice abroad. If all goes according to plan, the chosen four will work for two months in UK companies between July and September, with EU grants covering air fares and insurance as well as board and lodging. An EU survey found that students taking part in the project increased by 42 per cent their ability to meet employers’ requirements. There was also a 50 per cent chance these students would have found employment a year after graduating.
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Data travels to Indonesia FULL personal details of thousands of Calpe residents have appeared on a private website in Indonesia. Calpe’s acting mayor Ana Sala, accompanied by the Clerk of the Council, recently went in person to lodge a formal complaint with the Guardia Civil. The same list giving names, birthdates, gender and ID numbers, was erroneously pub-
lished on the municipal website in 2016. The town hall had been unaware of this oversight until reports appeared in a local internet publication after which the list was removed last year to comply with Spain’s data pro-
tection regulations. After searching all web browsers, the town hall’s IT department has now located the website in Indonesia, which as well as residents’ personal details contained ‘abundant’ information on Calpe. Photo credit: Calpe town hall
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JALON corporation is advertising for an interim, part-time technical architect who will be employed on a temporary basis with an initial salary of €529 per month. The architect can expect to be assigned to ‘priority and essential functions’ linked to the municipal domestic water supply, the town hall said.
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Xalo PARKING AREA: More space for Saturday visitors.
Farmers’ Market extended JALON’S Mercat de la Terra will be held each Saturday between October and May, together with the Rastro flea market. Both will be located in the Xopa i Pla area, operating from 8.30am until 2.30pm. The town hall has designed a ‘tourism corridor,’ which begins at the entrance to the town with the Rastro, Tourist Info office, the Museu Etnologic and the Farmers’ Market finishing in the Plaza Mayor where most of the market’s parallel activities will be held. The town hall is also preparing a parking area at the entrance to Jalon for the influx of cars each Saturday, although this will also pro-
vide more space during the rest of the week in a commercially-active district. Each Saturday, market activities will be linked to a different theme, with a children’s programme in the Plaza Mayor for the first Saturday of the month. The town hall is organising conducted tours of Jalon’s Ethnological Museum on the second Saturday, for which it will be necessary to make a prior reservation. There will be live music in the Plaza Mayor every third Saturday, while the fourth Saturday sees a Gastronomy workshop at the Ethnological Museum.
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Lunch date for new committee THE president of Vall del Pop U3A recently hosted a lunch for the 2019 committee and the group leaders. The lunch in Orba, which followed on from the Annual General Meeting, gave group leaders the opportunity to brief committee members on their activities and membership attendance. This annual get-together also provided an opportunity to discuss group interests and expansions to be reviewed with a view to making the Vall del Pop of more interest to its members and attract new members. The U3A is all about enjoyment and learning, and this is particularly evident in the Vall
OUT FOR LUNCH: Committee and group leaders. del Pop whose members hold their General assembly - fiestas and holidays permitting - on the first Thursday of each month at the Centre Polivalent in Murla. There is a diverse range of groups with the opportunity of
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meeting new friends and learning new skills, or keeping fit with like-minded Vall del Pop residents. More information is available at http://u3avalldelpop.com with details about upcoming events.
Film night THE U3A Vall del Pop Cinema Group’s next film is the Star is Born remake with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. The film starts at 7.15pm on Monday, at the La Musical Auditorium in Parcent. A €2 contribution helps to pay the annual licence to show these films. “Admission is restricted to current U3A Vall del Pop members only, although prospective members may come along once to try us,” the organisers explained.
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MODEL RAILWAY: Some of the club’s rolling stock.
Trains still running THERE are still trains in Teulada although they have not yet returned to the station on the Benidorm-Denia line. Tucked away in the back streets behind the town hall is the clubroom of the Marina Alta Model Railway Club, where a group of keen modellers work regularly on their three layouts There are two 00 layouts, one of which is digitally controlled and an N-gauge layout. Only the digital layout has scenery so far, and work
is very much in progress on the other two. New members are very welcome, whether experienced or new to the hobby, and visitors who are considering joining or just wishing to view, can usually be welcomed in the clubroom where members are likely to be working on the layouts most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. See www.mamrc.weebly.com or email mamrclub@gmail.com for more details.
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T E U L A D A MORAIRA’S monthly cookery workshops continue until May. They provide instruction on cooking classic Mediterranean food including rice in all its local forms, as well as meat, fish and desserts. All the workshops follow the same pattern with an explanation of the monthly theme, which is then put into practice before sampling the results. The April workshop is this Saturday, between 10am and 3pm at the G & L restaurant in Avenida Mediterraneo, Teulada, and features fast and slow cooking. Workshops cost €15 each and participants should register beforehand at the town hall SIT in Teulada, or Espai la Senieta in Moraira.
Talking it over TEULADA-MORAIRA’S Youth Department is implemen tin g a p ro g ra mme to help schools, families and th e co mmu n ity d e a l with drug addiction. This has been carried out with the collaboration of the Addictive Behaviour Prev e n tio n U n it (U P C CA ), which is subsidised by the regional Health Department. S in ce th e to w n h a ll’s Drug Depending Prevention P lan w as p a s s e d in 2 0 15, th e mu n icip ality h as employed preventive measures featuring a specific service offering psychological assistance for coping with alcohol and marihuana. T h es e in c o rp o rate d the recently-concluded series of three Xerrades en Familia talks which focused on the use of new technologies, the social media and the implications of giving children everything they ask for. Since last November and u n til n ex t M a y, Teu lada -
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DRUGS: Talks in local schools. Moraira schools have been introduc ing s e s s ions on self-esteem and healthy living for fifth-year primary pupils. Sixth-year pupils have received tutorials on decisionma king a nd how to re s is t pressure from peer groups as well as changing negative thoughts for positivity. This age group has also
taken part in workshops on sexuality which dealt with both physiological and emotional issues. Topic s dis c us s e d w ith pupils in their second and third ye a rs a t the loc a l high s c hool re fute d the myths surrounding alcohol a nd ma rihua na , a nd also dealt with gender violence.
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THE Teulada-Marina Fishing Club’s fourth summer league match was due to be held on Section E2 of the River Jucar. Instead, the river authority explained that most of the Federation-controlled stretch of the river would be used by
international angling teams, practising for the forthcoming Masters. Members were informed they could use section D1; not a favoured section owing to a general lack of fish, but better than nothing, they felt.
On arriving at the river they found international teams setting up to practice in their allocated section and the river official asked them to fish D2, a section which holds even fewer fish. In the end, all was resolved amicably with a good-natured discussion as the international anglers asked members’ advice regarding the best methods and baits. As expected, it was a very quiet start with only a few fish landed in the first hour, and by lunchtime only half the members had anything to show for their efforts. A few more fish were landed, but when the match ended, two members were left with empty nets. Overall, a disappointing day, members agreed, but still better than painting, gardening or shopping. For further information, call Frank Povey on 966 490 338, or email frankpovey@btopen world.com, or call Ray Craig on 966 492 083 or 650 069 247.
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ANNUAL FIESTAS: Town centre set aside for celebrations.
‘Fiestas first’ policy AS the country prepares for general elections on April 28, no electoral publicity will be on view in central Teulada. The election coincides with the town’s principal fiestas in honour of San Vicente Ferrer, which the town hall wants to be the focal point during the celebrations,
rather than the party propaganda which in other years has filled the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Instead, this will be limited to Plaza Gabriel Miro and the lampposts in Avenida del Mediterraneo and Avenida Santa Catalina.
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THE Partido Popular is anxious to retain Teulada-Moraira during next May’s municipal elections. Four years ago, the party obtained its best results ever with nine councillors and an overall majority, but incumbent mayor Carlos Linares has revealed that he does not intend to stand for re-election. The town has never yet had a socialist local government in the 40 years since the first democratic elections of the Transition in 1979. The May 26 municipal elections were not expected to bring surprises until Carlos Linares’ bombshell announcement, alleging ‘personal reasons.’ ‘It took us by surprise,’ PP sources admitted, while stressing that the party
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CARLOS LINARES: No repeat run as mayor. accepted and understood Linares’ decision. The search is now on for a suitable candidate to replace him. Jose Ciscar, the former Teulada mayor who heads the PP’s list of Alicante
Province candidates for the regional parliament, hinted that Linares successor will soon be named, although some party sources claimed that the potential candidate ‘is not 100 per cent sure.’
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JAVEA is the first Valencian Community municipality to join the Blue Communities project as an expression of its defence of water. This international network, which originated in Canada and has extended to towns and cities including Berlin and Paris, pledges to protect water as a public resource and a human right.
OFFICIAL: Javea is a Blue Community.
Bull running brings in cash JAVEA was one of the first Marina Alta towns to ban bou embollat bull running three
years ago. Now, the Ciudadanos por Javea party wants support for
all bull running, including this version where burning torches are attached to the animal’s horns. The last council meeting approved the party’s motion calling for official support for bullfighting in general, describing it as culture and ‘a tradition.’ All opposition parties and one socialist councillor voted in favour of the motion, although the remainder of the PSOE party abstained. According to Ortola, although it was legal, all types of bull running suffered ‘harassment and persecution,’ throughout the Valencian Community. Ortola argued that bull running was transmitted from father to son ‘as a way of taking part in, and understanding, our identity.’ He also drew attention to the contribution that bous al carrer made tourism and the economy, bringing in an annual €36 million.
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Schoolchildren show the way THREE pupils from Port de Xabia school recently visited Javea Town Hall to explain their ‘Quin fastic de plastic’ campaign. Representing the primary school’s fifth and sixth year, they o u t l i n e d t o Ja v e a ’s mayor Jose Chulvi and Services councillor Kika Mata the aw a r e n e ss c a m p a ig n which they will be carrying out un t i l t h e e n d o f th e school year. Roughly translated, the
ca mp aig n ’s n ame me a ns how disgusting plastic is, and every two weeks the Port de Xabia pupils will clear the La Grava beach, and at the same time install an information point where they can explain their objectives, T h ey w ill a ls o e x p la in how human behaviour affects the environment and invite members of the public to jo in in th e b e a c h cle a n in g o p era tio n s a nd
above all, to be civic-minded and not leave their litter a nd rubbis h in public places. The Port de Xabia school has in previous years helped to clear Javea’s beaches and is currently taking part in the Oceanografic foundation’s ‘Message in a Bottle’ proje c t w hic h s e ts out to protect the marine environme nt by promoting e c ofrie ndly ha bits a nd pra c tices.
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Outstanding trees listed DENIA has made an inventory of the town’s ‘monumental and remarkable’ trees. The catalogue’s 103 entries listing 53 trees, 47 coppices and three stands of trees, includes many which the local population sees each day, often without paying them much attention. These include the plane trees lining Calle Marques de Campo, the pines which surround the castle, the palms along the Paseo Cervantes and the trees and shrubs belonging to the Glorieta. There are other fine examples at Torrecremada and Finca de la Baronesa. Some of the trees in the catalogue are notable for their age, including the 400-year-old carob in the Plaza at La Xaro and another in Venta la Posa which is five centuries old. Jesus Pobre, Finca de Tor-
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REMARKABLE: Plane trees in Marque de Campo. recarrals and Poet de Mao all have olive trees which are more than 500 years old, revealed Environment councillor Josep Crespo.
Europe to the rescue DENIA is closer to obtaining funds for converting the old Lonja into a Maritime museum. The municipality has joined the Local Fishing Action Group (GALP), giving it potential access to €1.2 million of European Union funds. The town hall has drafted plans for the restored Lonja where the local fleet’s catches were auctioned each day, but needs cash to be able to put them into practice. The project will cost an estimated €200,000 and the town hall will look to other Administrations, including Europe, for backing. GALP, a body which includes Marina Alta fishing
guilds, their respective town halls and business associations, administers EU cash which this year amount to €1.2 million. Environment councillor Josep Crespo explained that the funds were initially used to renovate and modernise local fishing fleets. “But attitudes have changed and the money is also used for social and cultural projects which give prominence to the history of fishing for cultural and tourism purposes,” he said, Denia’s Maritime museum coincides with these criteria, Crespo added, but admitted that accessing these funds will rest with the local government elected on May 26.
As well as conserving these trees and others, the catalogue should ease communications between the town hall and the owners of trees of value and in-
terest, the councillor pointed out. “This catalogue is alive and will continue growing,” Crespo said.
Strictly for the birds THE beach bar at Punta Molins, one of six in Denia this year, will have to open later this year. While the other five may open in May. the Punta Molins bar must wait until July 1, owing to the presence of the protected chorlitejo patinegro, or Kentish plover. This shorebird nests in the vegetation growing in the dunes, but has been affected by building developments in coastal areas. Already a protected species, it is doubly protected by the regional government’s Pativel law, passed to protect the Valencian Community’s remaining unbuilt stretches of coastline.
More to see THE addition of railings allows visitors to walk along the ramparts above the south wall of Denia castle. The walkway linking the Roja and Consell towers, built at different periods during the 16th century, was formerly too dangerous for public use, owing to the three-metre drop down to the interior.
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Doctor shortage forecast AROUND 12 per cent of doctor positions in Spain could be empty by 2025, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Health. The Need for Medical Specialists in Spain report forecasts that demands for medical services would increase by 8.9 per cent in the coming decades. The report was drawn up by researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Imbalances created by doctors retiring could aggravate the trend, the report claimed. The report predicted the number of doctors per 10,000 people in Spain would fall from 409.8 in 2018 to 387.5 by 2030.
By Joe Gerrard POLICE probing an alleged attack on the North Korean embassy in Madrid have said those responsible filmed to strike to prove it took place. The 10 people who broke into the embassy in February bore micro-cameras to provide evidence to whoever had backed the operation, according to investigators. It comes as National Court Judge Jose de la Mata issued international arrest warrants for some of the suspects last week. Investigators said Adrian Hong Chang, a US resident who carries a Mexican passport, was believed to be the ringleader of the attack. The 35-year-old was described as a ‘North Korean mercenary’ by sources close to the probe. “He owns several dubious companies and is in contact with various intelligence services. He has been implicated in other violent incidents against North Korean interests in other countries,” investigators said.
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INVESTIGATION: A North Korean dissident group claimed responsibility for the attack. The attack came one week before North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with US President Donald Trump for a summit on de-
n u c l e a r i s a t i o n i n Vi e t nam’s Hanoi. A North Korea-based opposition group known as Cheollima Civil Defence
claimed responsibility for the attack last Thursday. The group is made up of dissidents seeking to oust the Kim regime.
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Piracy command ceremony AN event was held in a Cadiz Province naval base to mark Spain’s taking over of the command for fighting piracy in the Indian Ocean on Friday. The Rota base has become the new headquarters of the EU’s Operation Atalanta. The operation involves ships from EU member states which are stationed off the coast of Somalia to protect ships against pirates. Spanish defence staff said the EU’s decision to name the base its headquarters displayed its ‘firm commitment’ to global security and defence. The decision to name Rota the headquarters of the operation came after Britain voted to leave the EU. The operation was previously commanded from Northwood. The EU has moved the headquarters and offices of several institutions out of Britain since the country voted for Brexit in 2016.
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PIRATES: Spanish internet users are keen on illegal sites.
Spanish pirates AS is to be expected, the most visited websites in Spain are dominated by the big boys of Google, Facebook and YouTube. But perhaps a more surprising trend is the persistence of ‘illegal’ pirate websites in the top 50 of Spanish internet users visits. According to Aexa.com, search engines and social networks’ top positions in the ranking of the most visited websites, in which the Internet sales company Amazon, Wikipedia and several digital newspapers also stand out, as well as a wide variety of
porn websites with content for adults. But the list also highlights two pages dedicated to the download of pirate content: Di vxtotal3.net, which appears in 40th place, and Elitetorrent.biz, one of those which have now been blocked, appears in 46th. In fact, the former has more traffic than Amazon’s international website (as opposed to its Spanish site) and both accumulate more traffic than RTVE (Spanish TV/news) and Microsoft websites or the social network based on Pinterest.
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Sword brought back digitally A SWORD used by a 15th century Moorish military leader has been brought back to life with the help of 3D modelling technology. Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Valencia joined forces with a Toledo-based company to recreate the sword belonging to Ali Atar. Atar was the Warden of Loja, Lord of Zagra and served under King Boabdil, the last Muslim sultan of the Emirate of Granada. Margot Gil-Meliton, who worked on the reconstruction, said it offered the chance to value archaeological and historical items held in museums. “People can manipulate the piece virtually and it can be shared publicly and interactively through the internet,” Gil-Meliton said. The university and Ingheritag3D team took pictures of the sword from several different angles before overlapping them to create the 3D model.
COMEBACK: Atar’s sword has been recreated in 3D. Atar fought during a battle where Moorish forces attempted to retake the Christian city of Lucena in what is now Cordoba Province in 1483 when he was 90. The Moors lost the battle and Atar died during the fighting. His sword was captured by Christian forces and is now held in the Toledo Army Museum.
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NETHERLANDS DUTCH officials have begun talks with their Australian and Russian counterparts over the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which killed all 298 passengers, over Ukraine, which Moscow was accused of having a hand in.
Crash talks
Attack probe POLICE officers investigating March’s mass shooting in Utrecht have received around 850 evidence tips as of last week, while a 21-yearold Nieuwegein woman injured during the attack which killed three, was discharged from hospital.
MEETING: MH17 crashed in 2014.
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TWO people were taken to hospital and several were left injured following an explosion at a building in an industrial area of Vallingby in Stockholm, with the cause of the blast unknown and the incident not treated as criminal last week.
MORE than 60 researchers have criticised Swedish plans to only grant temporary residence permits to asylum seekers claiming in an open letter to the country’s Justice Ministry that existing arrangements have led to mental illness, homelessness and suicide attempts.
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A LAW student at the University of Leuven has been suspended for the rest of the academic year after he was injured and another died in an initiation ceremony for the popular Reuzegom club.
SERVICES at the Haraldslads Hospital were suspended last week after a data fault knocked out its new alarm system and prevented staff from accessing patient records, with spokesperson Ingrid Lovise Faeroyvik saying visitors would continue to experience delays.
Mosque attacks A TOTAL of 15 Belgian mosques have been attacked, desecrated or threatened with violence since 2011, according to the Collective against Islamophobia (CCIB) which called for more protection for Muslim places of worship.
Farm fire FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a farm in Vang, near Hamar, last week after a blaze broke out in a chicken coop there, with between 70 and 80 thought to have died and a further 100 saved.
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Alps shooting
FRANCE has launched a campaign urging cuts in alcohol intake following a World Health Organisation (WHO) study which showed a quarter of adults drink too much and that the country had one of the highest consumption rates in Europe.
INVESTIGATORS have begun probing the shooting of former secret agent Daniel Forestier, 57, in Ballaison near the Alps, with the now-dead spy suspected of plotting to kill a Congolese opposition leader who lived in France for 20 years.
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DANISH justice officials have convicted 13 citizens from the country after they travelled to Syria to fight with Daesh, with Justice Minister Soren Pape Poulsen saying it would have been ‘better’ if they had died in battle.
DIVISIONS have emerged in Germany’s governing coalition over whether to uphold a ban on the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia made, due to concerns over Riyadh’s involvement in the Yemen Civil War after Paris pressured Berlin to lift it.
Fine first OFFICIALS with Denmark’s Data Protection Authority (DPA) have recommended that a taxi company be fined more than €160,720 after failing to delete customers’ phone numbers in the first such penalty issued under new EU privacy rules.
Industry plan GERMAN Economy Minister Peter Altmaier defended his plans for a more interventionist industrial policy saying it will improve global competition after some economists claimed his initiative was ‘mostly misguided.’
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With six editions on the Spanish Costas and Mallorca we cover the main expat areas of Spain - take a look at what is happening around our regions. “Your contribution will get him on the road and performing in his very special way,” Dean said. You can donate to the appeal for Wolfson at: https://www.go fundme.com/22gugg-restart-mylife?fbclid=IwAR3TNT9E2e3cH6L xq6thCp_lrRbfCXbIEAigSPh thqJKiQyRjN99VTaWXUY.
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Stalker jailed A COURT in Almeria sentenced a 42-year-old man to two years in prison for stalking the mother of Gabriel Cruz, the little boy found dead in Nijar. DMFA is also prohibited from going within 500 metres of Patricia Ramirez for five years or to where she lives for the same period. The court referred to his ‘obsession’ with Patricia after seeing her for the first time in 2015 when taking part in runs organised by the provincial government, for which she worked. He repeatedly failed to comply with a restraining order, trying to get near her at the races, as well as her workplace, cafés she frequented, and even her home. Gabriel went missing in February last year. Two weeks later police charged the girlfriend of Gabriel’s father with killing him after finding his lifeless body in the boot of her car.
Hash ring
MALLORCA POLICE have arrested 51 people accused of importing large amounts of hashish to Spain in Velez-Malaga. The group allegedly used at least 20 people for every trip, launching boats at night to carry large quantities of the narcotic by sea. Police claim the group had previously been active in Cadiz but moved their operation to Almayate following police surveillance. The Guardia Civil claims the gang ran a mini-jetty off the coast of Almayate, using a semi-rigid boat to make up to 20 trips in the last few months alone.
Restaurant closures
PRIVATE LAUNCH: Police believe the group ran a semi-rigid boat from a mini-jetty.
cused of crimes against public health, belonging to an organised crime group, and vehicle theft. Officers said they also seized goods totalling €530,000 from the ring.
Officers believe the group could have shared the jetty with other criminal organisations. Police claim they have busted all members of the gang, and its members are ac-
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Stolen caravan trio THREE people were arrested for trying to escape a police control set up on the AP-7 near Elche in a caravan which had been stolen in France. The two men and one woman, of Serbian, Italian and Yugoslav nationality, were stopped by National Police as they tried to swerve the checkpoint last Wednesday and their vehicle was searched. After establishing the trio were travelling with false passports, offi-
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Singer’s gear stolen A PERFORMER and friend of Costa del Sol-based singer Antony Wolfson has launched a fundraising appeal after his PA system was stolen. Nathan Dean said friends and family had rallied round Wolfson
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but he was in need of a long term solution after the theft. “Antony Wolfson had his car raided by the use of a cloned key fob and the contents of his boot removed,” Dean said on his newly-launched Go Fund Me appeal. The fellow singer said Wolfson’s career depended on his sound system. Dean is aiming to raise €5,000 so the singer can afford the best rig to continue entertaining fans. The appeal raised €225 in the first 10 hours of it going online.
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A TOTAL of 33 restaurants in Mallorca were closed temporarily in Mallorca during the first 90 days of this year over health concerns, almost two-thirds of the 2018 total. The data has been released by Spain’s Health Ministry. Reports from the government department show the reasons for the establishments being closed included a lack of hygiene, inadequate food storage methods and having too many customers for their capacity. The closures came ahead of the yearly stepping up of health and safety inspections which take place on the island during the peak summer tourist season. Margalida Buades, of the Balearic Islands’ Health Department, said temporary closures spurred businesses on to improve their standards. Establishments shut down under temporary closure orders are also required to pay a €3,500 penalty for violating regulations. Health officials in Mallorca are planning on inspecting around 1,000 bars, restaurants, hotels and other food and drinks venues during this year’s tourist season.
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Renfe prepares for new service SPANISH state-backed railway company Renfe’s president has said it already has all the trains it needs to launch its new high-speed low cost AVE service next year. Isaias Taboas said Renfe would not depend on making more orders to launch new services. Tickets will be competitive compared to making journeys by bus or car, the president added. Taboas’s comments come as the Spanish rail market is gearing up for competition under EU rules requiring state train operators to give up their monopolies on services.
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Central bank holds buffer SPAIN’S central bank has ruled out asking financial institutions for more capital for the time being, but added possible future economic risks could lead to a demand for liquidity. The Bank of Spain said it was holding the rate of its counter-cyclical capital buffer at 0 per cent between April and June. The buffer is a mechanism which attempts to protect the financial sector from shocks often seen during the onset of crises including recessions. The central bank said in a statement that it would continue to carefully monitor economic indicators going forward
By Joe Gerrard when the time comes to review the capital buffer’s rate. The rate for the buffer, brought in after the 2008 economic crisis, is reviewed every quarter. The Bank of Spain said the credit to gross domestic product (GDP) gap, one of the indicators used to judge whether rate hikes are necessary, was currently not a cause for concern. Bank governor Pablo Hernandez de Cos said: “The gap is well below the two percentage points that the bank follows as a reference for the activation of our liquidity cushion.”
The measure, designed by the international financial Basel Committee, currently stands at -48.3 percentage points. The credit to GDP gap refers to the perceived risk loans to households and businesses pose to the financial system. Hernandez de Cos said central bank officials were also monitoring the price of housing and the property market for signs of risk. “The sector already incorporates positive values in the upper range of these estimates, indicative of above-balance price levels,” the governor said.
SPAIN’S Economy Minister has said the government is still looking into issuing ‘green’ bonds to finance state spending on climate change. Nadia Calviño said Spain had a “very ambitious” plan to move towards a low-carbon economy, including inviting investors to buy some €270 billion of government debt until 2030. “The bonds would be linked to the objectives of energy efficiency and renewable generation of water, sustainable management of water and land,” Calviño said. The government said it would spend a total of €47 billion on decarbonising the economy.
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Economic policies set out THE Prime Minister and leader of the left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) has laid out his party’s economic vision for Spain ahead of the snap general election on Sunday April 28. Pedro Sanchez said PSOE was still committed to redistributing wealth by hiking taxes on large companies to pay for increases in social spending. The party’s 110 Commitments to the Spain You
Want manifesto features pledges to pass the so-called Google Tax, a levy on multinational technology firms, among other levy hikes. It is in contrast to plans laid out by Pablo Casado’s conservative Partido Popular (PP). The PP pledged to launch a ‘fiscal revolution’ if it takes power which would see taxes on inheritance and donations ditched and others on companies and income slashed.
Court opens works probe SPAIN’S National Court has lifted a secrecy order on a two-year investigation into allegations construction company OHL paid irregular commissions in exchange for public works contracts, with a report claiming it spent more than €40 million on the practice since 2003.
Bank plan THE European Central Bank (ECB) is looking into different options to reduce costs for banks who make excessive liquidity deposits, with chairperson Mario Draghi saying he is prepared to delay interest rate rises depending on the economic situation.
Staying on MANUEL MENENDEZ, the CEO of the Madridbased Liberbank, is due to be re-elected as the company’s executive director when shareholders gather for their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday April 30, according to its agenda.
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6,732.47 16,255.28 44,099.51 16,384.85 8,174.37 4,460.60 6,169.65 8,710.85 5,328.60 29,160.03 4,726.38 7,558.14 9,497.65 4,803.93 4,609.98 39,545.94 6,901.22 6,485.73 45,218.35 29,820.52 105,346.16 89,854.23 31,877.61 55,862.68 4,537.83 17,132.86 5,176.62 6,419.04 5,123.72 5,955.69 7,587.12 7,244.69 4,977.73 6,392.61 4,482.31 5,551.14 7,368.33 13,268.14 5,219.11 12,500.15 19,314.80 5,396.63 4,743.32 22,427.11 4,525.66 5,841.39 51,421.19 5,620.12 37,845.35 10,193.01 9,922.12
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Most Advanced Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. $ 12.36 Iconix Brand Group, Inc. $ 2.06 Galapagos NV $ 117.78 New Fortress Energy LLC $ 11.68 Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. $ 26.21 Merus N.V. $ 14.77 Progress Software Corporation $ 44.37 111, Inc. $ 6.49 Hexindai Inc. $ 3.34 Aviat Networks, Inc. $ 15.36 Amarin Corporation plc $ 20.76
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Most Declined SMART Global Holdings, Inc. $ 19.20 Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc $ 3.60 Chiasma, Inc. $ 5.20 iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited $ 3.56 electroCore, Inc. $7 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $ 27.41 Highpower International Inc $ 2.90 Legacy Housing Corporation $ 11.90 Empire Resorts, Inc. $ 10.05 China Internet Nationwide Financial Services Inc.$ 3.80 Tuesday Morning Corp. $ 2.12
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Brexit chaos leads to dramatic swings in Sterling Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com
Pound GBP/EUR: Up from €1.14 to €1.17 GBP/USD: Up from $1.29 to $1.32 GBP investors have been kept on their toes again this month, with the various twists and turns in the Brexit saga resulting in some notable volatility in the pound in recent weeks. While Sterling fluctuated wildly throughout March in knee-jerk reaction to almost every Brexit headline, it has still struck new multi-month highs along the way as the various developments appear to have decreased the risk of a nodeal Brexit. The focus on Brexit has also overshadowed the release of almost all of the UK’s recent economic data, with the Bank of England’s latest policy decision barely warranting a second glance from most investors.
CURRENCY OUTLOOK: There has been some notable volatility in the pound in recent weeks. Expect to see the pound remain highly sensitive to Brexit in the coming weeks as well, especially if the UK looks to formally leave on April 12.
headwinds through March, weakening against many of its currency peers following a string of weak economic data from the Eurozone.
Euro EUR/GBP: Down from £0.87 to £0.85 EUR/USD: Down from $1.13 to $1.12 The euro has faced some considerable
This unsurprisingly fuelled concerns over a slowdown in the bloc in the first quarter of 2019 with some particularly worrying manufacturing PMIs stoking fears of a prolonged slowdown. The European Central Bank (ECB)
latest policy decision, proved to be the main drag on the euro however, with the bank slashing its growth forecasts for 2019 and signalling interest rates would remain on hold until at least 2020. It’s likely we could see the euro continue to slide over the coming month if we don’t see a notable improvement in economic data, with Brexit uncertainty also likely to hang over the single currency.
US Dollar USD/GBP: Down from £0.76 to £0.75 USD/EUR: Up from €0.87 to €0.88 The US dollar moved broadly higher in March as the safe-haven currency continued to see demand due to ongoing uncertainty with Brexit and US-China trade tensions. However the US dollar’s advance did not come without its hiccups, most notable slumping after the Federal Reserve signalling that it would no longer target a rate hike in 2019 due to softening economic conditions. This was reflected in the release of the latest US economic data, as it indicated US economic activity is beginning to slow. Looking ahead, heightened global uncertainty is likely to result in trade in US$ remaining robust for the time being, although with potential downside risks to the US dollar if domestic data continues to soften.
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Is there any confusion?
LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT ALL this gender bender, ‘sex adjustment’ and communal toilet twaddle, is really beginning to get up my nose. Before I get deluged with the usual suspects suggesting that I’m suffering from some phobia, or accused of ‘offending’ a snowflake, I reiterate once again. I don’t give two hoots what anyone wants to call themselves. I also don’t care if my fellow humans choose to walk around dressed as men, woman or donkeys, and I have every sympathy for those who consider they were ‘born in the wrong body’. I’m talking here about the laws of the land. Actually it’s not only the law of the land; it’s the law as decreed by a far higher power than that! The rule of law should be quite simple. If you have a willy, you’re a male, if you don’t, you’re a female - end of. As far as I’m concerned our law enforcement officials have far better things to do than try to sort out the gripes of some human rights bleater, who considers their preference for an opposite gender toilet, or choice of swimming baths changing room, a matter for the courts. This latest example, had it not been so laughable, was an utter disgrace. Last week a male, dressed as a female, was seeking damages because they were addressed as ‘sir’ in-
FAIR OR NOT?: A busy train ticket clerk has been reprimanded for offending a male customer dressed as a woman. stead of ‘madam’ by a ticket clerk in a busy London railway terminal. This was not a case of a cross dresser being made fun of, or someone deliberately trying to demean them in public. This ‘error’ was made by a busy average Joe, simply doing his job churning out rail tickets to hundreds of faceless com-
muters on a Monday morning. Now I actually saw the accuser in question on GMTV a couple of days later (yes, that’s how important they considered it to be!) and I can assure you, that if I’d been a somewhat stressed clerk, peering through misty glass at his umpteenth customer of the day, observing
someone who, although they had long hair and make-up, were looking pretty square jawed and requesting a ticket in a distinctly baritone voice, I would have probably addressed them as sir as well. (Particularly in the split second it took to make the decision). At least he was endeavouring to be polite! Apparently this unfortunate clerk has since been ‘reprimanded’ by his bosses. So once again we see minorities being given precedence over the majority. Once again, those who are perfectly comfortable with their earthly existence, are being made to feel they are somehow in the wrong or receiving some sort of preferential treatment. I truly do get annoyed at persons, unhappy with their gender, trying to fudge our laws or interfere with our legal system. These people should be the concerns of our doctors and psychiatrists, and, in extreme cases, the surgeon’s knife. (And I truly do sympathise). But as far as the law is concerned, there should be no confusion whatsoever. Willy = Male. Non Willy = Female. You notice I haven’t mentioned Brexit this week. Brexit? What Brexit!? Keep the faith. Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com
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TECH FOR THE TIMID
Another fine mesh Put your WiFi on steroids, suggests Terence Kennedy
WHEN I first moved to the continent I was flabbergasted: no-one I asked in public places could offer me WiFi. Not in shopping centres, restaurants or even that fail-safe standby, coffee bars. Until some condescending know-it-all pointed out I should be asking not for ‘WaaiFaai’ but for ‘Weefee’… Oops. And with that humiliation I was suddenly knee-deep in the stuff. Like most of Western Europe, Spain is pretty spoiled for data connections. This venerable paper reported that the country recently gained 200,000 new fibre-optic connections in one month alone, with 8.5 million active connections. Of course not all of us are on ‘high-fibre’ diets. And it’s generally only city dudes who enjoy ‘full-fibre’ connections, otherwise known as FTTH or fibre-to-thehome. Country cousins are more likely to have FTTC connections if
HOME HELP: Typical mesh units (inset) create whole-home WiFi. they’re really lucky: fibre-to-thecabinet, several magnitudes slower than FTTH but still kickass compared to steam-age landlines. With FTTC, the main fibre-optic cable feeds into a central area cabinet and our trusty old existing copper wires take the signal from there into our homes. If you’re more than a kilometre or so from the cabinet, tough luck, do not pass Go and do not collect 200. But what happens once the signal, of whatever flavour, actually
enters our hallowed portals? There are now three ways of getting it to our devices. The best is still the most direct: run a network cable directly from your router into your computer. It’s a cheap solution (cables cost peanuts), with no speed loss until you hit a hundred metres or so. The cheapest wireless connection has always been a WiFi repeater, or extender. Even €30 or so buys a serviceable one, which in essence ‘rebroadcasts’ the WiFi
signal it picks up from your router and passes it on further (while losing some or lots of the original speed), either by network cable or WiFi itself. But now there’s a new kid on the repeater block, especially for those with rambling residences or thick walls: wireless mesh networks. Made up of multiple repeater units or ‘nodes,’ each node shares its connection wirelessly with all other nodes in its vicinity, with virtually no drop in speed. Those nodes then share the connection wirelessly with the other nodes closest to them, spreading the love. The more nodes, the further the connection stretches, creating a wireless ‘cloud of connectivity’ that can blanket a small office or a city of millions. But certainly your entire home. So: if you’re still messing trying to get a decent WiFi signal, stop messing, try meshing.
The more the meshier UNLIKE older and clunkier repeaters, mesh systems constantly seek the most efficient bands, they automatically ‘self-configure’ for any changes or additions you make to the system, and they’re ‘self-healing’ if any node is blocked or loses its connection. Installation is a breeze, without any need to draft in your nearest neighbourhood geek or passing six-year-old. The bad news is how much more expensive they are than cheap-and-cheerful repeaters: easily triple or quadruple the price and up. Around €100 buys a barebones mesh system, but a good set with at least three ‘nodes’ to give your home full coverage will likely be double that and up. Whether it’s worth it depends how much you hate ugly network cabling, and/or need faster, further, better WiFi. Or indeed WeeFee.
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FOR almost 40 years, husband and wife team, Shaun and Christine Wilson have successfully run the Albir Oasis Park, one of the original mobile home parks in Spain. This renowned site is set in a peaceful residential suburb, conveniently situated only a short walk from local amenities and a short drive to Benidorm. Their newest addition is the Oasis Country Park, situated in a green valley, surrounded by mountains. This park is only a short walk away from the small, picturesque village of Rugat, and is just 20 minutes inland from the Mediterranean coast and the tourist city of Gandia. They are able to offer a range of caravans and log cabins to rent which start at only €20 per night. Apart from the beautiful tree-lined accommodation areas, the park features its own swimming pool with a large sunbathing terrace and a private fishing lake stocked with Carp. There is also mini golf and a well-stocked shop, which offers many British staples. The site also welcomes dogs, and rather uniquely, has a dog agility
course and a splash pool for our fourlegged friends. From this beautiful location, you can enjoy an extensive range of activities, including climbing, cycling and jeep adventures. There are also many historical sites within a short distance of the campsite, such as the well-preserved castle at Xativa and the Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba, which is on the main road between the campsite and Gandia. The onsite restaurant and bar, which is run by Shaun and Christine’s daughter Laura, features English and Spanish food, and specials include their popular fish and chips available on Fridays and a three-course Sunday lunch for only €9.50. Laura also runs weekly quizzes, pool and darts competitions in the bar, which are proving a hit with the local British population and holidaymakers alike. As well as offering traditional mobile homes, which can be leased for €7,500, Shaun and Christine have developed a brand new concept in holiday ownership, which they have named Homeshare.
LOCATION: Stunning views. With prices starting at only €3,000 this scheme allows clients to purchase a selected three-month share in a caravan or log cabin overlooking the fishing lake, which clients will be free to use for the next 10 years. So if you are looking for great value but comfortable accommodation or have ever dreamed of owning your own oasis in Spain, get in touch with Shaun or Christine at Oasis Parks. • Oasis Park, Albir Carrer Eurim, 23, 03581 l’Alfàs del Pi, Alacant 966 865 748 • Oasis Country Park Partida Casals, 46842 Rugat, Valencia 962 814 166
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Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
PEDRO SANCHEZ, still Spain’s president and possibly its next with a great deal of luck and the wind behind him said that Spain’s Right has more testosterone than neurones. Basically, it’s the old ‘brawn versus brain’ argument although Pablo Casado’s brawn is more like visceral verbal brawling. His university career was unexceptional and instead of taking a double degree, managed only Law as he devoted so much of his time to student politics and debating. All the same, he picked up a nice little Master’s degree with a minimum of effort in circumstances very similar to Cristina C i f u e n t e s b u t , u n l i k e h e r, w a s c l e v e r enough not to coerce anyone into vouching for its veracity. Or shoplift two pots of face cream, which is what did for her in the end, much to the satisfaction of PP rivals who probably were, and still are, thankful to see her removed.
Chips and blocks PABLO CASADO announced the Partido
Views of a Grumpy Old Man ONE of my neighbours wanted a new phone and sim card, as all they have now is a UK one. So I volunteered to take them to sort it out. Well, what a nightmare! I watch UK TV and often see this stuff sold in big supermarkets for £10. You can get a great deal covering messages, calls and data, so I imagined it would be the same here. After all this time of living here I should really know better. We went to every phone store in the shopping centre, and all the major ones tried to explain you can have this or that for one price, but if you have this, that and the other you have to pay a different price. And if you want just this and the other or that and the other, it can’t be done. Then there are the phones themselves. One store told us that you can get a phone for €19. This was a great price, but of course, it’s not a smartphone so you couldn’t use any of the apps which give you free international calls or messages like WhatsApp.
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Brains and brawn Popular voting list for Madrid which he, naturally heads. Who is second? None other than Adolfo
Suarez Illana, son of the Transition’s first democratically-elected president who helped to steer Spain away from dictatorship.
No chance to swing LESS than a month before the April 28 general election, polls suggest that PP+Cs+Vox won’t add up. As things stand the trio won’t be able to pull off the Andalucia trick again on a national scale, which doesn’t mean that the PSOE could form a government without makSPANISH ELECTIONS: 28th April, a decisive ing alliances. day The obvious solution would be a PSOE-Ciudadanos deal, replicating that of March 2015 when Pedro Sanchez and Albert Rivera tried to form a government but were scuppered by Pablo Iglesias. At that time the Podemos supremo thought he was riding high, but four years later Podemos is coming apart at the seams and a repeat performance is unlikely. Rivera himself ruled out that possibility by forcing through an internal Cs vote - not to everyone’s liking it must be said - that ruled out any possibility of a post-election pact with the PSOE. The Cs leader is known for swinging both ways in his political relationships and now that the PP no longer looks so promising, he must be kicking himself for turning down the PSOE before he’d even been propositioned.
New phone anyone? Mike Senker In my opinion
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Why does everything have to be so complicated? We found one shop, which is not part of a major phone company, and they had a selection of tariffs with companies I’ve never heard of, but there were too many options. We saw one which was quite interesting, but the saleswoman couldn’t explain the deal on that one. Why not? Because, she only represented the other two companies and therefore, we needed to speak to someone else. I had, by now, lost the will to live and decided we would give up, which we did. But, as we were leaving, we bumped into another neighbour who asked what we were doing. We duly explained the predicament and they said ‘Why don’t you use the community package supplied by the company which deals with all the WiFi and telecommunications?’ Sorry, what? ‘Yeah, for €20 a month you can get a house phone with free calls and a mobile package which will amply cover all your needs.’ Oh well, I got a nice morning out with good company and some lunch. Oh, and by the way everyone, if you have lived here for over a year, get rid of your UK phone number and let everyone who cares, know that you have a new Spanish contact number.
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“Adolfo embodies the values of the desire for peace, prudence and audacity that his father represented,” the PP leader declared. So, nothing like Casado, then.
String pulling QUIM TORRA, president of Cataluña’s regional government, could be prosecuted for his slowness in removing yellow ribbons supporting separatist politicians from public buildings Owing to his reluctance to comply with electoral regulations, the Public Prosecution department recommended preventing Torra from holding public office to which he heroically replied that he was “prepared to accept the consequences of being president of the Catalan government.” Pity that he is unprepared to accept the responsibilities, too. He could try passing a Budget and actually governing and doing the job he’s paid to do, instead of poncing around while his cowardly puppet master pulls the strings in Waterloo.
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Barry Duke ‘WHAT are you like?’ exclaimed m y f r i e n d J o d y, s t a r i n g d i s a p provingly at my bonce. I’d just taken off my motorcycle helmet and what was left of my hair was standing up like pampas grass. ‘ Yo u l o o k a s i f a n e l e c t r i c e e l slithered up your butt,’ he exclaimed. ‘For heaven’s sake stop clinging onto that lot.’ He marched me over to a mirror, and I have to admit I looked pretty awful. So, I spat into my right palm and tried to pat my comb over back into some semb l a n c e o f o r d e r. H e s h o o k h i s head and insisted that it would be a hell of a lot better if I were to rid myself completely of the b a d l y - c o n s t r u c t e d b i r d ’s n e s t that sat on my crown. H i s w o r d s s t u n g , b u t J o d y, never one to mince words, was very rarely wrong. So, with considerable trepidation, I allowed him to take a pair of electric clippers to my head. When the shock of seeing myself shorn wore off, I actually felt elated. And when friends began say-
CONSULAR MATTERS THE Vienna Convention of 1963 is the international agreement that regulates consular relations between the country of origin and the country of destination. This International Agreement, signed by the vast majority of the countries of the world, establishes that among the diplomatic tasks that the Consulates can, and should, develop is to promote trade relations between the state they represent, in my case Denmark, and the Receiving state, in this case Spain. In my case, there are three reasons for promoting this type of relationship. The first is my status as Consul of Denmark in Andalucia and Extremadura, the second as a practising lawyer with almost 30 years of experience specialising in international affairs and the third as a delegate of the Danish Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Association, so the promotion of commercial relations between Danish and Spanish entrepreneurs or between their respective companies is not only a duty but also a vocation. The commercial relations be-
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Be bold, be bald!
BEST BIT: No more bad hair days. i n g ‘ h e y, I ’ m l i k i n g y o u r n e w look,’ the anxiety that plagued me for years about the gradual loss of my hair simply evaporated. My obsession with applying lotions, potions, compounds and other useless quackadoodle products to restart my hair growth vanished completely. When I allowed Jody to rid me of my hair in the late 1980s, there were far fewer bald role m o d e l s t h a n t h e r e a r e n o w. I n
my opinion, and that of many others, the sexiest was Yul Brynn e r, b u t g e n e r a l l y s p e a k i n g i t was the actors and sports personalities with magnificent manes that most men wanted to imitate. All that changed when, almost overnight it seems, bald became the racy new look a great many men of all ages chose to adopt, thanks to the likes of Bruce Wi l l i s , S a m u e l L J a c k s o n ,
Patrick Stewart and Ben Kingsl e y. O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , p e o p l e with haystacks like Boris Johnson and Donald Trump are now regarded with derision and even downright contempt. From the immense amount of r e s e a r c h t h a t ’s b e e n d o n e i n t o baldness, two key findings have surfaced: men without hair, either through the natural balding p r o c e s s o r b y c h o i c e , a r e p e rceived as stronger and more as-
sertive by both males and females. And men who start to lose their hair at a young age have 45 per cent less chance of getting prostate cancer than those with a full head of hair. There other advantages too. Bald men appear much younger than they are. Willis and Jackson are prime examples. Furthermore, while baldies are perceived by many as more masculine and powerful, studies show that men who insist on clinging to the remains of their hair are actually seen as weak and insecure. That is why experts recommend that balding men should bite the bullet and clipper or shave their heads. And then there’s the important issue of money-saving. Why go to a barber if you can take clippers or a razor to your head at home? Shampoos and other hair products are also no longer required, which will save you even more dosh. And the best bit of all? No more bad hair days.
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WORKING BREAKFAST: An informative talk on an employer’s legal requirements. tween different countries is one of the best ways of maintaining a solid and lasting peace between their respective people, indeed the imbalance of such relations has provoked wars and conflicts throughout history; and they still continue to do so.
Commercial relationships effectively guarantee that people who trade together have relations based on mutual interest and respect. Denmark has had a consular presence in Malaga for some time. In 1641, in one of the oldest commer-
cial treaties that exist, the opening of a Consulate of Denmark in Malaga was contemplated. The terms of this agreement highlight the historic Spanish-Danish consular relationship where stated that the subjects of the two respective Kingdoms
would ignore the language of the respective countries where they trade, they will be free to choose lawyers or people with sufficient knowledge in order to facilitate the trade between Denmark and Spain. Following on from that tradition we organised the first working breakfast at the Don Carlos Resort Hotel in Marbella, where representatives from Danish and Spanish business were able to meet and discuss existing and future agreements. Within the framework of the working breakfast, we offered an informative talk about the legal requirements regarding the obligation that from May 2019 all employers in Spain will have to control the working hours of all their workers. Failure to comply with the obligation will result in heavy fines in case of inspection by the competent authority, in this case, by the ‘Labour and Social Security Inspectorate.’ The obligation of the employer to keep the supporting documents of said control is increased up to four years.
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Personally customised at Maserati Nick Horne’s
Rich Pick
Freelance correspondent, London, England
IN the small print during the Geneva Motor Show last month Maserati announced a characteristically Maserati - though new - sports car will roll off the production lines in the first half of 2020 in the form of the first of a pre-series production vehicle. First, the current production lines will be renewed and upgraded with work beginning in the autumn of this year. Always good to think we have something nice to look forward to. That is not to suggest there is not a lot going on right now. Maserati launched a new model this year - an SUV - presenting the Levante Trofeo launch edition limited to 100 examples, and available not only in the Blu Emozione Matte colour, but also in the marque’s unique paints Giallo Modenese and Rosso Magma. Powered by one of the most powerful petrol engines ever fitted to a Maserati road car, with a Twin Turbo V8 assembled by Ferrari Maranello pushing the Levante Trofeo from 0-100km/h in just 4.1 seconds and to a maximum speed close to 300km/h. A Maserati is not a headbanger’s car; each car and model line is a work of art appreciated by its
MASERATI LEVANTE: The One of One at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
owners for style with sophistication, speed with elegance, performance with poise. Maserati’s creative artisanal partnerships include Bulgari; an association which led to the creation of two exclusive wristwatches, the Octo Maserati GranLusso and the Octo Maserati GranSport; both feature spectacular dials which complications - retrograde minutes and jumping hours - wittily recall and resemble the rpm counter of the Maserati with the leap of the rev-counter echoing gear changes. Longstanding creative partners of Maserati include Ermenegildo Zegna founded in 1910 and synonymous with fabrics, clothing and accessories and brings them to Maserati to cloth their vehicles. Giorgetti began their cabinet-making tradition in
1898, and whose master craftsmen bring ‘bespoke Italian’ to life. While De Castelli epitomises craftbased manufacture in its aesthetic appreciation of metals, with its ‘Delabre’ artisanal finishes consisting of the manual oxidisation of materials be they steel, copper or brass imbuing them with unique chromatic effects. As the show got underway it became evident personalisation is the drum the high-end manufacturers are beating with increasing vigour, and Maserati are clear that they too have a big and loud drum; presenting the Maserati Levante ONE OF ONE. The Maserati Centro Stile worked with Allegra Antinori, vice president of wine firm Marchesi Antinori in what was described as a ‘shared
creative process,’ and not merely a selection of accessories. A process which assisted Allegra Antinori to express herself freely and implemented in a manner more akin to the process one would find in the workshops of traditional craftsmen, rather than within a high technology industrial setting. The Levante ONE OF ONE is intended to be a hard example of Maserati’s new customisation process. Externally the car is a distinctive tri-coat green, inspired by the shades of the Tuscan hills. The details; door handles, side air vents and grille inserts are finished in dark chrome toning with the body colour to give the ONE OF ONE a unified and sophisticated look. The interior has many unique combinations. A lower dashboard, door panel and central tunnel unit, while the seat colour references warm hues of Tuscan vineyards. The unique ‘Pieno Fiore’ leather was used for the seats, coloured with aniline and oils; no surface finishes though embellished with classical button tuft effects and embroidery. The technique provides exceptional depth of colour and a soothing tactile feel. The central tunnel is finished using carbon fibre with copper wire and high gloss finish. The floor mats bring a final and exclusive touch to a tailormade car and are woven of 100 per cent mohair. Proving attention has been paid to every last detail. Nick Horne, London, England
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Brexit and the return of rip-off Britain?
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
NOT so long-ago Britain’s biggest supermarkets were referred via a so-called ‘supercomplaint’ to the competition watchdog for creating the illusion of ‘savings’ through ‘dodgy multi-buys, shrinking products and baffling sales offers.’ Estimating that the average UK household could be losing over £40 annually, the super-complaint pinpointed confusing and misleading special offers; a lack of easily comparable prices due to unit-pricing methods; shrinking pack sizes without any corresponding price cut; misleading use of price matching with rival supermarkets; the use of a higher price for a short period before the product went on promotion for much longer (so-called high/low pricing). Supermarkets are a lot of things but they’re a business at the end of the day. Nearly all products show their price per kg/100 grams/litre so it’s up to us to check if we’re getting value for money. They’re not forcing us to buy their stuff. More recently, chocoholics and biscuitlovers were outraged by news (because of the fall in the value of the Brexit pound) of so-called ‘shrinkflation’ (food manufacturers reducing the weight of their products - To-
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blerone, Jaffa Cakes, Yorkies etc - without shrinking the price). Manufacturers know that keeping their products affordable’s crucial. However, surveys show that while the ‘shrink’ is overwhelming, the ‘flation’ bit (raising prices by stealth) is happening... but not quite so much as you’d think. Supermarkets do persuade me to buy something dearer sometimes and I do fall for their tactics occasionally. And no, I don’t want to be misled either. But sadly, it’s a fact of life in today’s marketing. But nothing about any of this is really new or outrageous. Unlike reports a few years back that NHS rules were ‘contrived’ to allow hospital bosses to retire for 24 hours and draw a pension
before continuing working as before. They used the loophole to take hundreds of thousands of pounds tax-free while continuing being paid inflationary salaries. Now that last bit of news really is an example of Rip-Off Britain... Though many grumble that the Brexit ‘negotiations’ are too. What’s your view? Answers, as usual, on a postcard please... Nora Johnson’s crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
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Can they make town hall act? I live on a small urbanisation. The plot of land next to me was bought two years ago by a local pool constructor. We were told he was going to build a house. But he has only used the plot to store his skips and palettes, even JCBs and lorries. His workers use it from around 7.30am until evening, picking up and depositing equipment. The town hall told us a year ago that his actions were illegal as the land was only for a residential property. The municipal architect assured us that they would order its clearance within 10 days. However, nothing has been done. I am writing this on behalf of my neighbours also. Can you shed some light on this? R J (Costa Blanca) You have acted correctly in re- David Searl porting an infraction of You and the Law in Spain the zoning regulations, with no results. I suggest that you and your neighbours prepare a letter to the town hall describing the situation and have this letter registered as officially presented. At the same time, as a group, request, in writing, an interview with the Concejal de Urbanismo, the town councillor for planning.
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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Stay for free at a four-star hotel resort IT’S a free world: We found a four-star hotel in Los Narejos offering free accommodation in April, May and June and again in September and October. Close to the Mar Menor sea in Murcia region, and easily accessible by the AP7. In Hotel Costa Narejos, guests pay only for breakfast and evening meal which amounts to €37 per person sharing a standard room. ‘Every evening there was a happy hour in the bar with cocktails, large gins, vodkas, etc, all half price.’ You can enjoy a hotel where the staff greet you with a smile. Where the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with direct-dial telephone, TV, fridge, balcony and en-suites with hairdryer.
Situated beside the shallow waters of the Mar Menor, whose waters are well renowned for their therapeutic qualities. Clean Blue Flag beaches abound. The hotel spa offers you a chance to experience irresistible hydrotherapy circuits and health and beauty treatments at very competitive prices. You will get a free circuit of the spa if you book two or more nights. There are 10 golf courses to choose from, and groups of 25 or more will receive special packages so it should appeal to golfers, bridge players, active retirement groups etc. Families are especially well catered for with special discounts for children.
PEACE AND QUIET: The resort is quiet so avoid if a vibrant night life is important.
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I WAS interested - but not surprised - to read in last week’s Euro Weekly News how Spanish elderly people require less assistance than in other European countries. While it seems the number of Spanish pensioners dependent on younger generations has risen overall, it should come as no surprise to those acquainted with Spain culture to know that many elderly age particularly well here. The combination of warmer weather, Mediterranean diet, outdoor exercise, and close-knit family values here makes this an excellent place to grow old, and I was delighted to see Spain recognised for its beneficial lifestyle. James Conner
Spanish hospitals HI Leapy. I have just read your article on Spanish hospitals (hope you are okay now). I can only say that after having had several operations since moving to Spain some 14 years ago the treatment I received was second to none. From when you are wheeled into the operating theatre and introduced to the doctor and nurses before you are put out. Waking up in a single room as you say en-suite and the facilities for my wife to sleep in the room with a pull down bed if required. As I now think of Spain as home, I will be here until I leave the planet. Brian Broughton
Reservoir concerns I READ with interest your article in last week’s Costa del Sol edition (1760) about the closing of the La Concepcion reservoir due to deadly algae founded there. I sometimes take my two dogs up there for a walk but will steer clear for the time being. It’s a shame but I would rather not risk it, and I’m glad the Junta took the decision it did. Thank you for reporting on this and helping to keep people like me informed. Charles Thatcher
Charity walks LAST week your newspaper reported on two different walks taking place in Spain to raise money for some great causes. I would just like to say how encouraged I am to see people putting in such a magnificent effort to help others less fortunate than themselves. Not only that, but I am thoroughly impressed as to the lengths they are going to do so. Good on them, the world needs more people like that! Susan Humphreys
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POLLUTION: Waste blights Spanish coastlines.
Creating a stink I WAS disgusted to read about the suspected nine tons of wet wipes found on Nerja’s seabed. Like for many other pensioners, one of the joys of moving to Spain is giving children and grandchildren the chance to enjoy the country’s warm weather and beaches. Many of us will have even taught younger ones to swim here. I am appalled to think that all this time we could have been swimming in water containing wet wipes, ear buds, and even human faeces. I sincerely hope politicians follow through on their promises and resolve the situation soon. Julia Makepeace
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Leapy mentions the awful massacre in New Zealand. The BBC’s security correspondent, Frank Gardner, has found Neo-Nazis and right wing extremists are now copying Islamic State tactics. He says white supremacists and violent Daesh extremists both inhabit a narrow-based world view dominated by an all-consuming hatred and total intolerance of anyone’s views but their own. In that respect, white supremacists and Daesh terrorists are no different from each other. The white Norwegian mass murderer, Anders Breivik, killed his young white victims, rather than Muslims or immigrants, because he saw them all as soft ‘snowflakes.’ He saw them as obstacles to his desire for a world of hard-line white supremacy in place of multiculturalism. This begs the question, does support for alt-right activists coupled with criticism of more moderate ‘snowflakes’ encourage violence? All the evidence indicates that it does. In Britain, the now-banned National Action has splintered into separate factions of white racial purists on the one hand and simple anarchists wanting to destroy ‘the system’ on the other. Both groups represent a very real threat to British society - every bit as great as Daesh. This is entirely due to the persistent growth of anti-immigrant propaganda of the type portrayed (for example) in Leapy’s column. It might seem mild at first, but with every week of repetition it snowballs into something much bigger. Until ultimately it gets out of control - like it did in Norway and New Zealand. Brian
Spain-bound ‘demon’ flight passenger has fizzy soft drink ‘meltdown’ How did she get through security with a hip flask?
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SPAIN marked the 80th anniversary of the end of its Civil War on Monday, but the forces that plunged the country into conflict are once again rearing their heads. The Civil War of 1936 to 1939 was a struggle of opposing ideals. It was in many ways a warm-up for the global battle between democracy and fascism, the Second World War, that followed. Here in Spain and elsewhere west of the former Soviet Union, we have enjoyed relative peace and conflict on European soil has been largely non-existent since 1945. But we cannot be complacent. We are thankfully nowhere near an internal struggle like the Spanish Civil War or a World War, but history teaches us that events move quickly and arise unexpectedly. Francisco Franco’s botched military coup which led to the war was launched only years after the Spanish Republic’s founding in 1931. The forces of reaction, nationalism, hatred and prejudice that allowed him to take down a democratically-elected government and impose a fascist regime are once again stirring. Today, a sluggish economy still recovering from the last recession is spurring a rise in extreme political ideologies that indulge in prejudice and fear. The success of the far-right Vox in Andalucia in December shows these forces are making inroads into mainstream politics. Their reactionary vision of the world must be defeated peacefully to avoid more vicious and violent future conflicts.
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Do you think they care? COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE PICKPOCKET WARNING: Police in Spain issue alert ahead of Easter tourist boom What is the point of the police issuing photos if you blur them out? I know you will say data protection, but if the police can do it then surely you can too. Derek
Charities claim Spain earns €20 per second selling weapons to Saudi Arabian coalition Do they suggest that the internationally recognised government should give in to the Houti terrorists who are trying to overturn a Sunni regime and replace it with a Shi’a one ? PM
Paedophile teacher - who filmed young girls - escapes 29-year prison sentence in Spain
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Most likely because it would indict someone else at a higher level - this is usually the case / the police in the UK are renowned for it. Richard
Wish they would get a life. There is no confusion about the brands. Perhaps Bacardi should join in and bash their heads together! Saya
JIHADI THREAT: Terror cell numbers UP in Spain claims
Third beach bar blaze in month hits Costa del Sol Regrettably it looks as though they might have to put security cameras up trained on every beach bar on the Costa del Sol to at least be able to catch any of these half-witted idiots who think it is clever to burn them down and ruin people’s livelihoods. Angus
Meanwhile charities ferry people across the Med without ever asking why they are coming. PM
End of the road for emergency warning triangles in Spain? It always was ridiculous. The first thing you see is a car or a lorry at the side of the road, and only when you get close do you see a tiny little triangle on the ground . . . PM
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FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Spirituality seeps right through the week. As you are feeling particularly sensuous, invite someone special to dinner or on a trip. Visit garden centres and plan ahead. The colours and perfumes will be particularly pleasing.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Satisfaction with your love life is paramount this week, and the opinion of others seems important to you. Perhaps you are looking for an excuse to make a change. It is possible, however, that a change is not required so much as a different approach. It is not essential to put all your eggs in one basket.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A conversation with a colleague brings insights into how others live and it is quite an eye-opener. Friendships are particularly important this week. You have been dashing around and maybe not enough thought has gone into how you spend your leisure time.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something in you that needs a creative outlet. Perhaps you would like to write a book: memoirs, for instance, take up a craft or paint. Learning a new language would also be satisfying. Certainly, food for the brain and soul are what you should be seeking now.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Being very much in demand for your talents this week means less time to spend socially, so it's important to make time for loved ones at the weekend. Someone seeking your advice may simply be seeking your approval for an action they are going to take anyway.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There may be some opposition to your ideas as Pluto turns this week. Perhaps your natural charm just doesn't seem to be working. As you have helped others in the past, make it clear that you expect a bit of cooperation. It is not through lack of will that some people do not offer help.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) This is a week when progress is
The hopping procession is a centuries-old religious ritual practised in the eastern village of Echternach, near the German border. Up to 14,000 men, women and children dressed in white shirts and dark trousers or skirts perform a hopping procession through the streets in honour of a local saint, St Willibrord.
fast and plans run ahead. Try new ideas and seek information to hone your knowledge. An organisation that is new to you offers insight and social involvement. An offer that thrusts you into the limelight might be avoided at first but would be to your advantage.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you have perhaps been looking to moneymaking ideas to progress finances, think also of alternatives. Perhaps there are areas of your lifestyle where money could be saved. Items that are not used could be sold for a profit and rid you of clutter.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Having suffered a bit of a setback last week, you may be feeling less confident. Revving up your social life will certainly help to bring spirits up again. Be with people who liven or inspire you in some way and avoid boring or moaning folk.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) It's a better week for travel with less likelihood of delays. Should you be feeling a little lethargic and sorry about recent events, just count your blessings. Consider raising some money and having fun at the same time by indulging in a garage or car boot sale. Doing something entirely different can boost your mind and activity levels, which can't be bad.
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Across 1 Flower provided by online store (6) 4 Wagers about a shilling on the animals (6) 9 Stretchy material that may come from Castile (7) 10 Rustic part of the Upper Urals (5) 11 Guide the bullock (5) 12 Let heat sort out a sportsman (7) 13 Replace best butcher, it's acceptable (11) 18 A throne designed for someone else (7) 20 A little saint will mature in the theatre (5) 22 Scottish child, one in farm building (5) 23 Coroner initially gets a bad scare on seeing dead body (7) 24 Build silent Christmas decoration (6) 25 Group joined by Italian robber (6) Down 1 Reluctant to produce a piece of poetry (6) 2 Conscious of a conflict ending in peace (5) 3 The projection is a terribly poor cut (7) 5 The world has a change of heart (5) 6 As ruler's involved, it's dreamlike (7) 7 Bad tempered and sulky in consul lending library (6) 8 Car catchers affected track cycling event (7,4)
14 Note in a novel by an upmarket schoolboy (7) 15 Al has left one country for another (7) 16 Religious teacher beginning to train animal (6)
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17 Hate can be tested (6) 19 The man mixed gin inside, to make it swing (5) 21 Grant given to a section of a hospital (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 11 represents F and 21 represents Q, so fill in F every time the figure 11 appears and Q every time the figure 21 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 Cunning (6) 4 Feel physical pain (4) 8 Small fragment (5) 9 Big (5) 10 Recognised as lawful (10) 13 Cooking apparatus incorporating a spit (10) 17 Apartments (5) 18 Joyful (5) 19 Relative status (4) 20 Taken without the owner's consent (6)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
Down 1 Thick, heavy weapon (4) 2 Be in accord (5) 3/18 Formal headwear (3,3) 5 Approximately (5) 6 Number of players in a cricket team (6) 7 Large European food fish (6) 11 Be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge (6) 12 Like better (6) 14 String of railway carriages (5) 15 Urge forward (5) 16 Bluish shade of green (4) 18 See 3
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down Across 1 Turnip (4) 1 Apodo (8) 3 Lechugas (8) 2 Barba (5) 4 Bastante (6) 9 Crazy (7) 10 Pitcher (container) (5) 5 Badger (animal) (5) 6 Lamb (7) 11 To swim (5) 12 Jengibre (6) 7 Losa (4) 14 Mixture (6) 8 Patrullar (6) 16 Jealous (husband, wife, lover) (6) 13 Colador (8) 19 Manzanas (6) 15 Shoes (7) 17 Thick (6) 21 Piece (5) 24 Place (5) 18 Spike (6) 25 En cambio (7) 20 Flojo (5) 26 To respect (8) 22 Cada (5) 27 Yesterday (4) 23 To use (4)
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Hexagram
The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (BEETLE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
BEATEN BEETLE (10) BEGGAR BEHIND BEREFT BLIGHT BLOTCH FLABBY GLOBAL HURTLE IMBIBE INVITE JINGLE MARTYR MISERY NEATER NOVICE OILMAN SENIOR
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Regale 2 Payout 3 Styled 4 Caucus 5 Gloomy 6 Induct 7 Commit 8 Convoy 9 Cutler 10 Moving 11 Arouse 12 Malign 13 Retain 14 Beaten 15 Sienna 16 Creaky 17 Nutmeg 18 Vestry 19 Boogie.
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 H) 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: 23 • Good: 32
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
TARGET:
• Very good: 45 • Excellent: 59
SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points
Average: 16 Good: 22 Very good: 31
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Excellent: 40
diva dial dope dorp door dart dado dada idem vide video vial vail valid valor media medial medal mewl meow woad wort wool wood woody owed owlet oral adopt aide avid adyta lido liar lade laid lady loop load poem podia port pool poor proem prod prow prowl pray pelt petrol rode roil rowed road rope rood radio raid rail olio dojo elmwood epode trod trow trowed trope trad trade trail troop troy tray yoga gaol goad goat taro tarp tart toad toady toga
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION dine ding dire dreg fend find gird grid nerd rend ride rind deign diner dirge fiend fined fired fried grind indie indri ridge rigid dining dinner ending engird finder finned fridge friend frigid ginned girned reding riding ringed dingier fending finding fringed grinned rending defining INFRINGED
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QUICK Across: 1 Pacts, 3 Brass, 6/18 Dog tag, 8 Centaur, 9 Sneer, 10 Stun, 13 Oboe, 14 Gavel, 17 Tadpole, 19 Merge, 20 Saucy.
Down: 1 Pads, 2 Secret, 3 Bank, 4 Apartment, 5 Strong, 7 Gunpowder, 11 Bottom, 12 Caress, 15 Bore, 16 Ugly.
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Across:
Across:
1 Same, 3 Respects, 9 Episode, 10 Shave, 11 Petra, 12 Turnip, 14 Sister, 16 Scythe, 19 Crisis, 21 Argot, 24 Alamo, 25 Anemone, 26 Suspends, 27 Pens.
1 Soak, 3 Derramar, 9 Currant, 10 Zorro, 11 Enemy, 12 Farmer, 14 Altura, 16 Sleeve, 19 Hammer, 21 Entre, 24 Bolsa, 25 Traffic, 26 Desastre, 27 Onda.
Down:
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1 Steepest, 2 Moist, 4 Events, 5 Poser, 6 Chariot, 7 Step, 8 Homage, 13 Kestrels, 15 Spreads, 17 Crater, 18 Asgard, 20 Shone, 22 Gnome, 23 Ears.
Down:
1 Sociedad, 2 Agree, 4 Estufa, 5 Razor, 6 Marbete, 7 Root, 8 Lawyer, 13 Herencia, 15 Toallas, 17 Llegar, 18 Writer, 20 Meals, 22 Tifon, 23 Abad.
App of the week Translator: If you have ever struggled with a tricky word or phrase in Spain or elsewhere abroad, free new app Translator could make the ideal travel companion. Providing real-time voice and text translation, this programme allows users to communicate without barriers in all parts of the world and in many languages. Useful for business, education, or even trips to the bank, doctors, or town hall, Translator also includes a phrasebook to help you prepare.
QUIZ: CUPS AND A SAUCER 1. According to Greek mythology, what was the name of the beautiful Trojan youth who replaced Hebe as cup-bearer to the Gods of Mount Olympus, serving them nectar and ambrosia? 2. First competed for in 1957, with which sport would you principally associate the America’s Cup? 3. Which Irish golfer was named European Ryder Cup captain in January (2019)? 4. Named after after a Norwegian-American golf club manufacturer, what is the name of the women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, featuring the same US against Europe format? 5. What is the name of the large trophy awarded annually to the North American ice-hockey team that wins the championship in the National Hockey League? 6. Which French team won the Rugby League Challenge Cup for the first time in the club’s history in 2018?
7. Which South American country were the winners of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930? 8. Which team has won the FA Cup a record 13 times? 9. Who captained England when they won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, defeating Australia 20–17 in extra time in the final? 10. Released in June 1968, A Saucerful of Secrets was the second studio album by which English rock band? Not a lot of people know that… in UK cooking terms, the standard cup was set at 10 imperial fluid ounces or half an imperial pint.
Answers: 1. GANYMEDE, 2. YACHTING/SAILING, 3. PADRAIG HARRINGTON, 4. SOLHEIM CUP, 5. STANLEY CUP – named after Lord Stanley of Preston (1841– 1908), the Governor General of Canada who donated the trophy in 1893, 6. CATALANS DRAGONS, 7. URUGUAY, 8. ARSENAL, 9. MARTIN JOHNSON, 10. PINK FLOYD
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
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*David Blaine, Magician; April 4, 45 *Louie Spence, Dancer; April 6, 49 The magician and endurance artist’s stunts include The English dancer and choreographer served being frozen in a block of ice, starving, and as artistic director of London Pineapple Dance hovering. He stood on a 100-foot pole in New York Studios. He’s also appeared as a judge on shows like Cirque du Celebrite and Dancing on Ice, for 35 hours in 2002. He was reportedly inspired to become a magician when he saw a magic act on the and has performed in several West End theatre Jackie Chan. subway at the age of four. productions, including Cats and Miss Saigon. *Pharrell Williams, Rapper and singer; April 5, 45 *Jackie Chan, Movie actor; April 7, 64 The singer, rapper and music producer is one half of the Chan is an actor, choreographer, and stuntman whose notable films include the Rush Hour trilogy, Enter the record production duo The Neptunes alongside Chad Hugo and the lead vocalist of the hip hop band NERD. Dragon, Shanghai Noon, and The Karate Kid. He became Williams also made a successful career for himself as a popular through his mix of comedy and stunts, most of solo artist. He was nominated for an Academy Award in which he performed himself, and has worked as a director and producer, martial artist, and Mandopop singer. 2014 for penning the song ‘Happy’ for Despicable Me 2.
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.
*Izzy Stradlin, Guitarist; April 8, 56 The former guitarist of Guns N’ Roses also released solo albums, starting with Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds in 1992. He reportedly met Axl Rose during high school, where they formed their first band together. *Dennis Quaid, Movie actor; April 9, 64 Quaid first received recognition for his role in the 1979 film Breaking Away, then went on to play memorable roles in the films Traffic, Frequency, The Rookie, The Day After Tomorrow, The Parent Trap and Far From Heaven. *Haley Joel Osment, Movie actor; April 10, 30 The former child actor won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Sixth Sense. He also starred in Pay It Forward and A I Artificial Intelligence.
Word Ladder CAFE
MILK BACK
Move from the start word (CAFE) to the end word (MILK) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
MINE MINK MILK
BIRTHDAYS
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Solution CAFE SAFE SALE MALE MILE MILK or CAFE CANE CINE
IN her latest Detective Lottie Parker novel, author Patricia Gibney explores the lengths a mother will go to to protect her family. When Amy Whyte and Penny Brogan do not arrive home after leaving a nightclub in the early hours of the morning, their families are frantic with worry. Days later, their blood-soaked bodies are found in a derelict squat and both girls are clutching silver coins in their hands. As Detective Lottie Parker is brought on the case to search for clues in the final days of Penny and Amy’s lives, two more girls are found stabbed to death in a luxury apartment complex. Unaware someone has been closely watching as she tries to solve the case Lottie realises the crimes have a personal motive when her own daughters, Katie and Chloe suddenly disappear from the town centre. The questions remain: who has a personal vendetta against Lottie and how far will the detective go to save her daughters?
This week in history
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1199 - Fatal wound King Richard I of England dies from an infection following the removal of an arrow from his shoulder. 1242 - Frozen lake During the Battle on the Ice of Lake Peipus, Russian forces, led by Alexander Nevsky, rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights. 1320 - Self rule The Scottish reaffirm their independence by signing the Declaration of Arbroath. 1580 - Terror tremors One of the largest earthquakes recorded in the history of England, Flanders, or Northern France, takes place. 1614 - Pocahontas weds Daughter of the chief of the Powhatan Indian confederacy, marries English tobacco planter John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia. 1792 - Power move US President George Washington exercises his authority to veto a bill, the first time this power is used in the US. 1896 Modern Olympics The Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, is reborn in Athens 1,500 years after being banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. 1968 - Assassination Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr is fatally shot, aged 39, while standing on the balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennesse. 2005 - Royal wedding Prince Charles finally marries his life-long love, Camilla Parker Bowles.
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STARRING Games of Thrones’ Jason Momoa, Aquaman was one of the most hotlyanticipated films of 2018. This action-packed adventure spans the vast and stunning underwater world of the seven seas. Aquaman reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry, taking him on the adventure of his life, in which he discovers who he really is and finds out if he is worthy to rule as king of his world. Also starring Justice League actress Amber Heard, Aquaman is one of the most ambitious films of the DC Comics origins films. The DVD edition also features a deeper look at the challenges and solutions director James Wan faced in both performances and visual effects.
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HEADING OUT: Tips to help you get ready in a rush.
IN this modern world filled with work, travel, and family commitments, we may find ourselves lacking in time to do the things we mean to. While taking time for ourselves is vital for well-being and mental health, luckily when we are pushed for time there are shortcuts we can take. Before an event, fix skin which is dull or lacking in radiance with Ren’s Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial (€32.30 for 75ml, www.primor.eu), which contains vitamin C, and can fight signs of fatigue while you get dressed to reveal fresh, glowing skin. Keep the brightening effects going by moisturising with Bybi’s 100 per cent Cold Pressed Buriti Oil (€13.80, www.by bi.com) which contains antioxidants to fight off external aggressors, including pollution and UV rays. Knock time off make-up application with an effective primer such as Wander Beauty’s Smooth Sailing Perfecting Primer (€37.95 for 30g, www.net-a-porter.com), with vitamin C and gold to minimise pores and blur imperfections, reducing the time taken up applying foundation,
concealer, and powder. Reduce the need for touchups with Boscia’s White Charcoal Mattifying Setting Spray (€34.95 for 50ml, www.sepho ra.es). Particularly effective in hot weather when make-up can slide, this product could save time reapplying make-up. Finally, quickly add volume to hair that is looking limp or
tired after a long day and before an evening event with Herbivore’s Sea Mist Texturising Salt Spray (£10/€11.50 for 60ml, www.spacenk.com) which promises to add texture or waves. Scented with coconut, vanilla, and lime, this product can also infuse hair with a just-washed smell.
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Lose weight meat-free Kate Broadhead Health and Lifestyle coach
How to plan your big event beauty regimen! IT’S not only wedding season, but spring also brings along events where friends and family celebrate together. If you’re a bride-to-be, you’re probably already poring over bridal magazines to find the perfect hair and make-up inspirations, but don’t forget to prep your skin too! Here are some tips to make sure your skin looks its best on your special day. See a dermatologist - a doctor specialised in skin See a dermatologist and make a plan to address specific skin concerns in anticipation of the big day. It can take three months or longer to control acne and pigmentation, so give yourself and your doctor enough time to get you the results you deserve. If you are considering any injectable treatments like Botox or fillers, now is the time to learn more and see if they are right for you. At Derma Clinic Spain we have a dermatologist which is specialised in aesthetic medicine to perform fillers and Botox. Talk to a specialist about your goals and concerns with the treatments. Visit an aesthetician for regular facials Now is the time to seek a professional facial treatment, with advanced products. A facial is not just a deep clean, it can be so much more, and make radical changes to your skin, only after a few treatments. We recommend you to have professional face care every four-six weeks. A facial is a multi-step, multi-purpose skin treatment including steam, face masks, exfoliation, cleansing, face massage and a variety of serums, vitamins, amino acids and creams. No matter the type, all facials have some amazing benefits for your skin. Create a skin care regimen and stick with it This should include a face wash, an antioxidant serum with vitamin C, a moisturiser, and a sun protector. If you suffer from dark circles, or puffiness around your eyes, the doctor can come up with suggestions for different treatments which can be done. Remember; it takes 90 to 120 days for you to see the results from an updated skin care regimen, so you have to start early and stick with your plan. Time for a final touch-up The last week before the big day, it’s time to do the last finishing steps, where you can enjoy the luxury of the treatment. Focus on your hands and massage and hydrate the skin. For your eyes we fully recommend eyelash extensions performed by our professional Novalash artist. The lashes are oil and waterproof, so tears, sun protection and make-up will not harm the lashes on the big day. Of course, come for your last facial, and go for the exclusive glowing skin treatment, only performed by a medical centre. For more information about our treatments and offers at Derma Clinic Spain, find us on Facebook and Instagram, or visit us in Albir.
Call for an appointment on: 674 255 579 Avda. del Albir 161, local 1 674 255 579 www.dermaclinicspain.com Alternatively see our Facebook page facebook.com/DermaClinicSpain
entirely manufactured and not the healthiest. You may need to introduce a protein powder into your diet. On the market are many veganHAVE you ever found it a lot friendly options which more difficult to lose you can use in weight as a vegetarian or smoothies with alvegan? Many people mond or soy milk, find eating low carb or add to Greek very challenging when yoghurt for a vegthey don’t eat meat or etarian option. fish, and often resort to Soups are also a rice, pasta, bread and great way to intropotatoes way too easily. duce a flavourless Nowadays, there are protein powder into some fantastic sources of the mix. Nut butters inspiration online. Instaare a fantastic source of gram and Pinterest in particEASY CARBS: Sweet potato and chickpea curry. healthy fats and a deliular showcase thousands of cious dairy alternative. vegetable-friendly options for Now you have no excuse to your healthy eating habits. reach for that baguette! Cauliflower is enjoying a huge surge Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group in popularity and is extremely versatile. on www.facebook. com/groups/carbcy High carb days as a vegetarian are clingforbeginners, or follow on Instagram it can be done. easy. The sweet potato and chickpea @carbcyclingqueen. Eggs are fantastic for vegetarians, but curry (pictured) is so tasty, high in comFor personal coaching and advice, you obviously off limits for a vegan diet. Tofu plex carbs and low in fat. can email her on ccfor beginners@hot is a great source of protein, but be wary of Low carb days are more challenging. mail.com. meat substitutes such as Quorn which are Finding a source of protein is difficult, but
By Sally Underwood ONE scientist believes he may have created a type of alcohol which could offer hangoverfree drinking within five years. Professor David Nutt told one publication his brand of synthetic alcohol, Alcarelle, was in its final stages of development, but still needs to be
Wine without the hangover regulated. The process, which normally takes three years, could take a little longer due to the uniqueness of the drink, according to Professor Nutt
and his team. The molecule contained in the liquid, Alcosynth, will still allow drinkers to feel the effects of alcohol, but without
the resulting headache the next day. Professor Nutt told The Guardian: “There will be a test to check the molecule is safe. “And we need to show that it’s different from alcohol. We will prove that it does not produce toxicity like alcohol does.”
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issues by using products containing natural ingredients, and one designed specifically for the face which may be gentler. For hydration and protection, try The Inkey List’s Zinc Oxide Cream Moisturiser SPF 50 (€10.48 for 30ml, www.cult beauty.co.uk), containing a mixture of mineral and chemical sunscreen, as well as UVA and UVB protection.
DREAM HOLIDAY: Cruises can also be a great chance to get healthy.
BEFORE AND AFTER: This patient had all the work done in one day, extraction, implant placement and fixed bridge.
British dental standards at Spanish prices WHILST it is relatively easy for an English speaker with no Spanish to be able to order a meal or visit a supermarket, when it comes to discussing dental matters it is much more complicated. Happily, Dr Chris Jones who is based at the Clinica Dental Alfaz del Pi, having qualified in Britain practising in Spain for nearly 21 years, speaks English and can offer the latest treatment no matter what the dental problem is. He loves the life in Spain, and realised after he had completed his training in Sheffield that Spain offered a great lifestyle, but also an opportunity for him to help those who were in pain and had difficulty in explaining their needs. Now well established in his new clinic for the past seven years, Dr Jones is able to offer a range of services from simple fillings to complicated implants. Training for Dentistry in Spain was in the past somewhat haphazard, as prior to 1991, dentists had to qualify as medical doctors before they could start studying dentistry which meant that their training was often shorter than those who qualified as dentists in the UK. As with any part of the medical profession, he keeps up-to-date with latest discoveries and treatments, and has been able to combine his UK training with an understanding of what patients in Spain, both local and expatriate are looking for. The doctor emphasises the benefits of be-
ing a British dentist in an area where so many expatriates live: “Although patients can go to any clinic they want to, I think British people feel more comfortable talking to someone from their own country in their own language. There is much less risk of misunderstandings.” His dental nurse Katia is also British, so there is never any trouble in trouble calling and arranging appointments. Some of the most advanced procedures available in dentistry are now available in Spain, so he has continually trained and updated his skills during his professional life here with his clinic walls adorned with certificates in everything from bridges, implants and root canal treatment to surgery, aesthetics and cancer diagnosis. Many people have also turned to Dr Chris for a second opinion when not happy with other treatment they have had elsewhere: “I had one woman who was told she needed implants costing thousands, but she didn’t need such extreme and costly treatment, she just needed a deep cleaning, and regular checkups, and that was all,” he explained. Eleven years later she still has all her teeth. For professional and straightforward advice about a whole range of treatments contact Clinica Dental Alfaz del Pi. Clinica Dental Alfaz Del Pi Avda. del Pais Valencia 9, Local 3 Alfaz del Pi Tel. 965 889 032 Emergency number 609 687 814
Cruising the healthy way A MEDITERRANEAN, Caribbean, or world cruise may well be high up on many of our wish lists. Round-the-clock partying, food and drink can come at a price, however, with many people finding themselves gaining weight once they do get to that once-in-a-lifetime trip. According to cruise comparison website Aquotic.com, there are tips and tricks which could help us avoid piling on the pounds while away, though. Take advantage of on-board sports and activities you may not normally have access to. Many cruises offer swimming
pools, gyms, pilates, yoga, zumba, basketball, volleyball, or even golf, giving you the perfect opportunity to have fun and keep fit at the same time. Keep active as you move around the vessel by taking the stairs rather than lifts. Walking up five or six decks every time you return to your cabin or visit the pool very quickly adds up, burning around 10 calories per flight. This tip works particularly well for those who prefer to avoid the gym, instead taking their exercise as they move around. Signing up for excursions
and activities will keep you active, as well as helping you make the most of what’s on offer. Events such as dance classes offer multiple health benefits at the same time as helping you learn or perfect a skill. The combination of multiple food options and free meals can be hard to turn down. However, it is still possible to make the most of delicious meals without gaining weight. Simple tricks include using smaller plates at the buffet to avoid over-eating, and staying hydrated; both good for the skin and helps create a feeling of fullness.
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Porefection ASIDE from lines and wrinkles, one of the crueller facts of ageing can be the sudden increase in the size of our pores. The size of these glands - which allow sebum (oil) to be secreted onto skin to keep it hydrated - is largely dictated by genetics. The lucky few may boast near-imperceptible pores, while others may find theirs easily visible. Sadly, as skin loses firmness pores can expand. Similarly, congested skin is prone to increased pore size as the build-up of dirt and oil can cause them to stretch. While little can be done to actually shrink or close pores, some products can help to resurface skin, resulting in a more even appearance. Try an alpha-hydroxy cleanser such as Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel by Dr Dennis Gross (from €19.82 for 60ml, www.cultbeauty.co.uk). This daily cleanser gently exfoliates and cleans to remove dead skin cells and excess oil. Refine skin texture and unclog pores with Dr Dennis Gross’ Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel (from €20.99, www.cultbeauty.co.uk). This two-step process combines five gentle acids with age-fighting antioxidants and retinol to gently exfoliate and clean, resulting in reduced pore visibility and an even skin tone. Though it may be tempting to skip the moisturiser, dry skin can actually over-produce oil, exacerbating the issue of enlarged pores. Try a light hydrating product such as 111SKIN’s Bio Cellulose Facial Treatment Mask (from €23.32, www.111skin.com). This gel-like masks allows liquorice root extract and silk amino acids and asiatica to penetrate deeper to brighten and condition skin. For make-up, avoid heavy products which settle into pores, emphasising their appearance. Choose a light texture, such as Sheer Eye Zone Corrector by Shiseido (€38.50 for 3.8ml, www.elcorteingles.es).
WITH spring in full swing and the sun out more and more, some of us may start to find our scalps - one of the areas hardest hit by UV rays and the elements - in need of extra attention. Scalp conditions can have a large impact on the overall health of our locks, with an unhealthy scalp potentially leading to problems with hair growth. Everything from sunburn to product build-up and imbalanced oil levels can result in itching, flakiness, and dull hair appearance. Luckily, these problems can often be rectified using the right tools. For those suffering from scalp discomfort, dryness, or oiliness, try a targeted treatment such as Briogeo’s Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment (€31.48 for 30ml, www.cultbeauty. co.uk). This liquid contains Binchotan charcoal to remove impurities, spearmint and peppermint oils to soothe, and witch hazel to balance oil levels. Vitamin biotin also provides nutrients to support
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by Robert Shallis INVESTING in yourself is one of the best investments you’ll ever make. Like any good investment, it will steadily grow over time adding value and yielding a healthy return. So, how about adding value and growth to your own life by making that wise decision to invest in you. Understanding yourself and what you really want from life is the first step. Knowledge is powerful and having knowledge about yourself is selfempowering. Once you understand and know your own strengths and weaknesses, it will make your journey in life a lot clearer in order to progress. We all possess strengths, weaknesses and skills but we’re not always aware of them, and therefore do not utilise our ability to harness our attributes to benefit ourselves and others. So why not become your own superhero? Put on that invisible cape and soar to new heights! Whatever your passion in life might be, sports, charity work, travel, career; you can always increase your learning and understanding to become more skilled at what you already know.
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FOCUS: Longer term self-investment will yield rewards. You can make better use of your time by enhancing your existing skills, whatever they may be. Practice doesn’t make perfect but it does make progress and the more you enhance yourself in any field you will make that progress and start the self-investment process. The time to start making changes in your life is NOW! Progress is impossible if you continue doing the same things. You will not see results until you
decide to invest in you. When most of us reach 35 years of age, we are stuck in our ways and accept life and our abilities. We can live to an amazing age of 80 plus years, but effectively die much younger in terms of personal growth and what we are truly capable of. Be aware of the use of the word ‘but.’ This small disempowering word will stop you before you even begin. We hear it all the time, ‘I would love to
change my job but… I would love to start my own business, travel, re-invent myself, contribute to others… but.’ ‘But’ will only ever hold you back from your true potential, so be mindful of what you are telling yourself and others. The most difficult part about changing is making the choice to change and when you do start to implement that change, you will be stepping out of your comfort zone which is where most
people decide to stop as its unfamiliar territory. They hit that invisible wall, simply turn around and go back to living an uncomfortable comfortableness and say to themselves, ‘well I tried… but…’ Most people don’t know their true talents, what they’re capable of achieving and go through life always wondering, ‘what if?’ What if’s will eventually turn into regret so dig deep, be imaginative and decide what it is you want to change or achieve. Now is the time. Start that investment in yourself NOW. Step up and look forward to the exciting rewards it will bring you. You will be so glad you did. In order to get what you want in life, you need to do what the majority of people are not willing to do, which is change for the better, invest in yourself and progress. It’s easy to do but it’s easier not to. So, if you want to be a better version of you, resist the short term ‘but,’ and focus on the longer term self-investment and the yield it will produce. Education is key, and if you start preparing today, tomorrow will belong to you.
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Bilingual baby news FORMER Hollyoaks actress and Strictly Come Dancing Star Gemma Atkinson has revealed she and her Spanish boyfriend will raise their baby to be bilingual. The pregnant star, 34, who is expecting her first child with Strictly professional dancer Gorka Marquez, wants her baby to learn both English and Spanish. Speaking to The Sun, Marquez, who is from Bilbao, said: “Of course our baby will learn to speak Spanish, Gemma loves where I’m from too. She has been to visit, we love how hot it BUMPING ALONG: Gemma is.” He added: “I love being an uncle so I can’t wait to be a dad.” shared photos of her bump and Meanwhile, blonde beauty Gemma took to Instagram to share said she felt lucky to be photos of her bump in a bikini on a recent holiday to Tenerife. She pregnant. told her followers: “Our bodies are incredible! What they are capable of doing astounds me, and in both these pictures I felt / feel like superwoman.” She added: “I have a life inside of me ticking away ready to join us soon. The little kicks and turns and flutters are just wonderful. I feel so incredibly lucky.” HOLLYWOOD star Kevin Costner has been in Madrid to reprise his best role; Kevin Costner. He made the trip to Spain to launch his latest movie The Highway Men in which he leads a team hunting down notorious criminals which ends in bloodshed and the all-American good guy coming out on top. This time the targets are Bonnie and Clyde rather than the mafia gangsters of The Untouchables, or in
an early twist the English villains the Sheriff of Nottingham and his sidekicks in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. For those of you old enough to remember he played the title role as an all-American good guy seemingly transported into Medieval England, but who still comes out on top after slaughtering the baddies. Still, it was good to see him in Spain, where he has a legion of fans who probably don’t want him to change at all.
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OH DEAR: Another court case for Shakira.
OH dear! Spain’s favourite Colombian warbler Shakira just can’t seem to keep out of court. Already facing a hearing to give testimony in a tax case where she is accused of avoiding millions of euros worth of payments, the singer got an early taste of courtroom action last week in Madrid. Together with fellow musician Carlos Vives she is accused of plagiarising part of their Grammyaward-winning hit La Bicicleta. Music publisher MDRB decided to sue on behalf of Livan Rafael Castellanos, a Cuban singer known as Livan, who claims that the catchy tune copies parts of the melody and lyrics from his own song called Yo te quiero tanto (I love you so much). Well, Livan might not love Shakira quite so much now, especially as both she and Carlos deny the allegations and don’t want to pay a cent.
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Recipe for 60 happy years BRIAN and Stephanie Clarance recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Brian (82) and Stephanie (77), who have lived in Albir for the last 16 years, met in Norfolk at the bakery where they both worked. Brian asked Stephanie to a dance and the rest is history. The couple have three children, seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and two stepgreat grandchildren and say that the secret to their marriage is their ability to discuss their dreams, hopes and problems. With Brian’s two new knees and Stephanie’s new hip, them and their family hope they continue to live a life of joy and happiness and look forward to their 70th anniversary.
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WEDDING DAY: Brian and Stephanie in March 1959 and (inset) today.
A new view of the Mediterranean JAVEA-based artist Oscar Bento’s work is on show at the Isabel Bilbao gallery until April 30. Oscar Bento executes a new view of the Mediterranean Sea which dominates J a v e a , f r o m w h e r e h e c a n s e e F o rmentera, an island he visits whenever he can. The endess light and sensations combine to find a never-ending source of inspiration which sets a challenge in each attempt to capture them on canvas. B e n t o ’s n e w c o l l e c t i o n i s h i s m o s t ambitious yet, encompassing blues, cyans and violets together with white horses and dark moonlit nights. Galeria Isabel Bilbao, Avenida d’Ausias March 9, Javea open from Monday to Saturday 10.30am - 1.30pm and 5pm - 7.45pm. THE MEDITERRANEAN: A neverending source of inspiration.
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COSTUMES for an awardwinning Spanish film can be seen at Benidorm’s Boca del Calvari museum. The designs won Clara Bilbao this year ’s Goya the Spanish Oscar - for Best Costumes for La sombre de la ley (Shadow of the law), a cine noir film set in Barcelona in 1921. Opening the exhibition, Benidorm’s Culture councillor Ana Pellicer said it was a pleasure to host the exhibition, the first of the activities scheduled for the Skyline Benidorm Film Festival which opens today
(Thursday), and continues until Sunday. The exhibition, which has been curated by Abigail Aguirre and can be visited until May 5, shows 27 sets of costumes which were key elements in recognising and understanding the main characters in the film, and recreating Barcelona’s political and social conditions at that time. Museo Boca del Calvari, Calle de Tomás Ortuño Benidorm, open from 10.30am - 1.30pm and 5pm - 8pm.
Date for the summer FLAMENCO singer Niña Pastori visits Benidorm on August 2 this summer on her Bajo Tus Alas (Under your wings) tour. Already a sellout, the tour continues this year and tickets for her concert in the outdoor Auditorio Julio Iglesias in the Aiguera park are now on sale. More information is available from www.iboleleproduc ciones.com as well as www.entradasatualcance.com and Correos post offices.
ONCE again, two staff members of the Original Charity Shop and Library have been training for the Mirador Challenge. Together with three friends they are tackling the strenuous 29-kilometre hike this Sunday, which starts at the Mirador La Granadella lookout point and ends at Mirador Los Molines. Passing through all 15 of Javea’s beautiful lookouts, this is a tough test for even the fittest legs and definitely deserves the name ‘Challenge.’ This year ’s team of three ladies, Aileen, Gina and Karina, and gents George and Steve hope to raise funds to support their chosen charities. This year ’s beneficiaries are the Javea Psychological Support Programme for victims of gender violence and the Spread some Sunshine organisation, which raises funds for children’s homes in Sri Lanka. They are hoping that many generous people will sponsor their efforts and sponsorship forms are available at the Original Charity Shop on Car-
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MIRADOR CHALLENGE: Training for a strenuous hike. rer de Nancy and the Library in Javea Park. The shop and library are open from
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New builds hit by drop in purchases IT hasn’t been the best start to the year regarding the number of property purchases in Alicante Province. In fact, according to a study published by the National Statistics Institute (INE) based on data collected from the Property Registry offices (which actually corresponds to purchases made a few months before), the number of property purchases fell by 4.7 per cent in January this year from the month before, with a total of 3,685 transactions registered. There could be a number of reasons for this. First of all, with the international economy slowing down during the last few months of 2018, this led to a slight drop in the number of foreign buyers and investors interested in Spanish real estate. And secondly, the chaos caused by the Supreme Court’s ruling on who must pay the Stamp Duty when a purchase goes through may also have had a negative effect on figures. Whatever the reason or reasons, statistics show that the number of property purchases registered with
FIRST FALL: January saw the number of property purchases fall for the first time in nine months. the Property Registry office fell in January in almost every part of the country. However, in the majority of other areas, the drop wasn’t quite as sharp as that recorded in Alicante and averaged around 0.2 per cent less. In January, the number of purchas-
es of new-build properties in Alicante Province took the biggest hit, with only 545 operations - a reduction of 17.7 per cent. There was a huge reduction of people buying new builds across the country in January and their purchases only made up 15 per cent of the
whole market for that month. Resale properties fared much better, as is to be expected, with a total of 3,140 transactions in January, which translates to a reduction of 2.2 per cent from the previous month, according to the INE’s figures. Whilst on first glance these figures
don’t look that positive, we must also take into account that Alicante Province experienced a great year for property purchases in 2018, with almost 40,000 transactions and an increase of around 14 per cent. Looking at the whole of the Valencia region, in January a total of 7,239 property purchases were registered, which is a reduction of 2.7 per cent. Nationally, property purchases fell just 0.2 per cent and this is after nine months of steadily increasing figures and therefore, the first decline since March 2018. In total, 47,645 operations took place. The number of property purchases fell in 11 of Spain’s autonomous regions, with the most significant declines being registered in the Canary Islands (-22.4 per cent), Asturias (-18 per cent) and the Balearic Islands (-13.7 per cent). House purchases saw fairly notable increases in the regions of Extremadura (+36.9 per cent), Galicia (+17.5 per cent) and Aragón (+16.9 per cent).
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THE last car to feature a cassette player as standard was the Lexus SC430, which arrived in showrooms in 2010.
Renault XM3 Inspire FRENCH car maker Renault has unveiled its new XM3 Inspire SUV which the company said was a distinctive coupe embodying a new era in the company’s motoring design. The company presented the new SUV at the Seoul Motor Show in South Korea. It will be a real novelty for buyers when it hits showrooms due to its unique design, Renault said. The company said in a statement: ‘The XM3 Inspire achieves the perfect blend of an SUV and dynamic saloon, with no compromise on roominess and loading volume. ‘The upper part is fluid and dynamic like a saloon while the lower part is robust like an SUV.’ The car features a high waist
line and a cut-off roof line enhanced by chrome strips and a glass roof. The lower part is robust like an SUV, with significant ground clearance, l a rg e b l a c k w h e e l arches and more than 48-centimetre alloys. A twin aluminium tailpipe reinforces the sporty look of the new show car. Laurens Van den Acker, Sen i o r Vi c e P r e s i d e n t o f C o r p o rate Design at Renault, said the car had the clear objective of meeting the expectations of customers. “The XM3 Inspire show car unveils the lines of a future ve-
FUTURISTIC: The XM3 Inspire blends SUV and saloon features.
hicle perfectly blending the athletic proportions of an SUV and the elegance of a sedan,” Van den Acker said. The company said the XM3 Inspire showed they were tear-
ing up the rule book on car design. It comes as part of Renault’s Drive the Future strategic plan. Renault has teamed up with South Korean technol-
ogy multinational Samsung for the car. The car is set to reach showrooms after being built and shipped in the first half of 2020.
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AMG UPGRADE: Mercedes has unveiled its new AMG GT.
Mercedes- AMG facelift PRODUCTION is now underway on the new MercedesAMG GT in Sindelfingen, Germany. The high-end sports car brings two-door Coupe and Roadster variants to the Mercedes-AMG GT family, and will boast an updated new look. The model, described as a ‘facelift’ on previous AMG models, will offer an updated exterior, as well as more agile performance and handling courtesy of the integrated AMG Dynamics handling control. The models will also feature the new AMG Perfor-
mance steering wheel, with centre console, innovative display buttons and a fully digital instrument display. The Mercedes-AMG GT will be hand finished at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant. Buyers can choose between a fabric, carbon fibre, or glass roof, while fully-customisable packages will be available to offer a tailormade experience. The AMG GT R PRO limited edition has been modified further still to provide even better racetrack performance. These modifications include a new suspension and the opti-
mised power to weight ratio, as well as lightweight bucket seats and lightweight wheels. The aerodynamics have also undergone further fine tuning. Members of Mercedes’ senior team were on hand to celebrate the completion of the first car. Ergun Lumali, chairman of the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Works Council, said: “Our production of the Mercedes-AMG GT demonstrates once again that we have a highly qualified workforce at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant which is dedicated to producing the highest standards of quality.”
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MATCHES UNVEILED: The Davis Cup is being played in Madrid in November. BRITAIN’S Liverpool and S p a i n ’s B a r c e l o n a r e mained at the top of the Premier League and La Liga respectively this week after a narrow win for the former side. Liverpool faced third p l a c e t e a m To t t e n h a m a t A n f i e l d o n S u n d a y, w i n ning 2-1 against the Lond o n s i d e a f t e r i t s To b y Alderweireld scored an own goal in the 90th minute. Barcelona took on RCD E s p a n y o l i n a c i t y d e r b y, winning by 2-0. The latter team is currently 14th in the table. L i v e r p o o l b o s s J u rg e n Klopp said after the Anfield game that the crowd had helped push them along to their victory. Klopp said: “It is only positive. I said to the lads there are 500 ways to win a football game and today w a s s l i g h t l y u g l y. W h o cares in the end? Who cares?” Elsewhere in the Premier League, sixth in the table Chelsea beat rivals Cardiff C i t y, c u r r e n t l y 1 8 t h a n d facing relegation, by 2-1. Manchester City won 2-0
against Fulham and S o u th amp to n 1 -0 ag ains t Brighton. Burnley won 2-0 a g a i n s t Wo l v e h a m p t o n , Crystal Palace 2-0 against Huddersfield Town, Leicester City 2-0 against Bournemouth, Manchester United 2-1 against Watford and Everton 2-0 against West Ham. In Spain’s La Liga, Real Madrid bagged a close-run
win against Huesca winning 3-2 after Karim Benzema scored a goal in the 89th minute. Real Madrid remains in third place behind the capit a l ’s Atletico and Barcelona, in second and first place respectively. They are followed by Getafe CF and Alaves, according to rankings as they stood earlier this week.
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Hamilton triumphs ahead of Finnish Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, Monaco’s Charles Leclerc, Belgian-Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel. Hamilton said he gave his all in what had been a “dramatic day.” “To my team, you were incredible as always, we’ll take this 1-2 and move forwards to Chian,” Hamilton said. Leclerc had started in pole position and remained ahead until his car began losing power due to a cylinder failure, costing
him his lead in the last 11 laps. He dropped to finish in third while Hamilton pressed on to overtake and ultimately win. Spain’s Carlos Sainz had Verstappen in his sights on the fourth turn, but a collision ruptured his front-right tyre sending him crawling back to the pits. He did not finish, the second time in a row he has been forced to abandon a race this season. The Mercedes team made Formula 1 history after both its drivers finished first and second in the race.
Making history SPANISH karate champion Jesus del Moral won four gold medals at the European Championship in Castilla-La Mancha, the first Spanish fighter to win that amount in such a tournament. Del Moral fought at the championship in Guadalajara at the weekend. Spanish press dubbed him the King Midas of martial arts due to the amount of gold medals he has won in his career. Del Moral said he was always thinking of ways to improve and said he could “never settle” and had to get better. The fighter has won eight world medals and 12 European ones. Del Moral said he felt a mixture of “hope and pride” over being the first fighter to win four medals. The fighter, who is also coach to Spain’s national karate team, said: “It was very complicated to achieve it. Not because of the athletes, but because I did
CREDIT: Royal Spanish Karate Federation, via Twitter
WINNER: Hamilton drove his Mercedes to victory in Bahrain.
BRITISH Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamlton clinched victory in Bahrain on Sunday at the country’s Grand Prix race. Hamilton drove his Mercedes to finish with 25 points and a time of 1:34:21.25. He came
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MARTIAL ARTS fighter Laura Palacio beat reigning world champion Eleni Chatziliadou in the 68 kilograms and above tatami contest in Madrid at the weekend while her mother continues to undergo treatment for cancer.
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MIDAS TOUCH: Del Moral was the first Spanish fighter to win four golds in one tournament. not trust myself very much. “It was the first time I had been in charge of a national team and I was not sure if I would be able to manage it.” The fighter has been credited with professionalising the
Spanish team, introducing rigorous training regimes, nutritional plans and psychological assistance for fighters. Del Moral’s victory comes as the Spanish national team loses Fran Salazar.