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ISSUE NO. 1761
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COSTA DEL SOL
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Verdict due for Brit defendants By Joe Gerrard MALAGA’S Provincial Court is weighing its verdict on two British defendants on trial over the disappearance of a Latvian woman from a Marbella nightclub. Prosecutors told the court’s Second Section Westley Capper, 41, and Craig Porter, 37, forced a ‘fearful’ Angese Klavina into Capper’s Mercedes S63 outside the Puerto Banus nightclub in September 2014. The pair face up to 12 years in prison each if found guilty. State Prosecutor Maria del Carmen Tirado said in her closing statement on Monday that Klavina, aged 30 when she disappeared, was ‘coerced’ into going with the defendants. Tirado told the court earlier in the trial, the pair had kid-
VERDICT DUE: Agnese Klavina disappeared in 2014. napped Klavina and later dumped her body in the Mediterranean from Capper’s boat. “The images show that when she left the nightclub
she didn’t want to go with Capper and she didn’t want to get into the car,” Tirado said. Private prosecutors said CCTV footage showing Klavina getting into the car was a
‘filmed crime’. Nightclub bouncer Siene Ousmane is also standing trial. Prosecutors claimed he held the car door closed to stop her getting out. Capper and Porter both deny any wrongdoing. They claim Klavina wanted to go with them and that she was drunk and needed help getting into Capper’s car. Capper’s defence lawyer Jorge Hoz told the court the prosecution’s claims were ‘conjecture and speculation.’ “The only evidence that is undisputed is Agnese Klavina left the nightclub and got into a car driven by my client,” Hoz said. DNA evidence was never found in Capper’s car or on his boat, the court heard. The court is due to deliver its verdict in the coming weeks.
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NEWS EXTRA Debt down in Malaga
A SUPERMARKET run by and for British expatriates in Mijas is due to host officials from Britain’s Consulate in southern Spain for a meeting on Brexit this Thursday. Mijas’ Overseas Supermar-
MALAGA City last year reduced its debt by €72 million to a total €408 million, making it the second least indebted large city (population more than 500,000) in the country, according to the Bank of Spain’s latest figures.
About time WORK to complete the extension to Marbella’s Costa del Sol Hospital, which has been frozen for 10 years, is set to restart after its board of directors gave the go ahead to spending €12million on the project.
Open house THE Costa del Sol Tourist Board will spend €230,500 promoting the region by hosting trips and press visits where industry professionals and journalists are flown in from around the world.
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ket said officials will be on hand between 10am and 1pm to provide support and questions on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU. Britain is currently scheduled to leave the bloc on Friday April 12.
United Marbella WASTE DISPOSAL: Volunteers are collecting waste in Fuengirola (file photo).
Clean-up efforts by Joe Gerrard A LOCAL group of volunteers have called for those interested to join them on a Fuengirola beach to clean up plastic waste on Saturday April 13. Plastic Free Seas Worldwide is running two beach clean-ups, one by Fuengirola’s Sohail Castle and another in Bournemouth. They will take place at
the same time, with participants competing to see who can collect the most plastic. Sue, of Plastic Free Seas Worldwide, told Euro Weekly News the group has been cleaning beaches for around two years. “At our last clean-up on Laguna beach, we collected 1.5 tons of plastic and waste in two hours. “We’ve got such a lovely coastline on the Costa del
Sol, but there’s so much rubbish on the beaches, the amount always amazes us,” Sue said. The group’s clean-ups are open to both adults and children. Volunteers teach children about what waste they can pick up and about environmental awareness in general, Sue said. For more information visit the Plastic Free Seas Worldwide Facebook page.
MARBELLA NOW’S Nicole King has unveiled the programme for this year’s United Nationalities Summit which is taking place in the town this May. Ms King said the event, which is free to attend, would feature talks on improving the local community, recycling and waste disposal and interaction between businesses and charities. There will also be talks on issues related to young people. The event takes place on May 14 at the Finca Amalur from 9.30am. For more information visit: http://rtvmarbellanow.com/UN MS2019/.
Balcony fall A YOUNG British woman was left paralysed after falling from the third floor of a Benalmadena apartment on St Patrick’s Day. Niamh McGeoghegan, 18, originally from Northern Ireland but now living on the Costa del Sol, fractured her skull
and ribs and punctured her lung following the fall. Her spinal cord was severed and vertebrae shattered, meaning she will now need a wheelchair. Claire McGeoghegan, Niamh’s mother, said: “She is very determined, really lively and is always having fun.”
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NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested four suspects aged between 20 and 47 in Fuengirola in connection with drugs crimes and the alleged theft of rival gangs’ takings. Officers seized 4.5 kilograms of hashish, three mobile phones and two luxury watches as part of the probe, with the suspects since remanded in custody.
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OFFICERS with the National Police in Marbella have arrested a 23year-old suspect in Marbella in connection with the alleged running over of a traffic officer. The officer was left wounded following the incident on Calle Chumbera on 9.30am on Saturday, with the suspect also accused of drunk driving.
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UNEMPLOYMENT in Malaga Province has fallen by 2,344 to 153,172 out of work during March, a decline of around 1.5 per cent according to figures from Spain’s Employment Ministry. Hiring in the hospitality and construction sectors contributed to the fall while the number of farm workers out of work rose.
MORE than 15 litres per square metre of rain fell on Malaga Province on Sunday, more than the whole of winter according to meteorological data. The figures, from the Junta de Andalucia’s HidroSur monitoring station at Malaga Airport, were higher than the 11.4 litres per square metre recorded since mid-November.
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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.
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Beach call TOURISM companies on the Costa del Sol have called on Spain’s Confederation of Business (CEOE) to push for action to replace sand washed away from beaches during last year’s storms. The Confederation of Andalucian Entrepreneurs Tourism Council said firms wanted to ensure coastlines are safe before the start of the tourist season this month.
Fire probe FIREFIGHTERS were called out to Mijas on Friday after a house was set ablaze in a suspected arson attack, leaving a woman trapped inside. Emergency services were called out to the Las Lagunas house at around 4.45pm, with the woman rescued unconscious and Guardia Civil officers later arresting a suspect.
Body found in prison GUARDIA CIVIL officers have launched an investigation after a the body of an inmate was found in an Alhaurin de la Torre cell. Prison guards found the 46-yearold female inmate’s body in the prison’s women’s unit. The ACAIP prison workers’ trade union said the body bore no injuries or wounds. The body has been sent to Malaga Province’s Institute for Legal Medicine for an autopsy. Initial inquiries suggest she may have died following
a drugs overdose, according to ACAIP. “Neither of the prisoner’s cellmates realised what had happened,” ACAIP said. It comes as ACAIP and other unions and prison organisations have warned of a rise in the number of inmates dying in Spanish prisons in recent years. Trade unions have also called for improvements in pay and conditions for guards and other prison workers.
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Brit drugs trial TWO British men are among five jailed over the attempted smuggling of more than €130 millionworth of cocaine into Britain after planning trafficking on the Costa del Sol. Bristol Crown Court jailed Nigel Clark, 64, and Dean Waters, 60, for 28 years each after they were found guilty of conspiring to trafficking cocaine. The haul, seized from their catamaran near Cornwell in August
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2018, was one of the largest ever intercepted by British authorities. Clark and Waters both had no fixed address. But investigators believe they had been living in Estepona and hatched their plan to move the 1.4 tons of cocaine into Britain there. The court heard the pair, along with their Dutch and two Latvian crew members, sailed from South America. Their boat was intercepted in the English Channel.
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Cow corpse ANIMAL welfare personnel were called out to a Marbella beach on Sunday after the corpse of a cow washed up on its shores. Personnel were sent to El Ancon beach at around 2.30pm. Staff from Paraiso, a company which deals with animal remains, found the body had already begun decomposing. The origin of the body is unknown.
Counterfeit clothes probe NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested 22 people in Fuengirola in connection with the sale of thousands of fake clothes at the town’s market. Officers made the arrests after inspecting 14 stalls and seven vehicles belonging to traders at the town’s feria ground. Police found more than 5,500 fake clothes including t-shirts and trousers.
Man stabbed EMERGENCY services were called out in Malaga City on Saturday morning after a 34-year-old man was stabbed. Medical personnel and National Police officers went to Calle Explanada de la Estacion after they were called out at around 10.15am. The man was later taken to the city’s Carlos Haya Hospital.
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MISSING: Anthony Oldham’s family have appealed for help to find him.
Appeal to find missing Brit EXCLUSIVE by Karl Smallman A WORRIED family has pleaded for the help of expatriates and holidaymakers to find a 49-yearold British chef missing on Spain’s Costa del Sol since Monday. Anthony (Tony) Oldham hasn’t been seen since around 10pm on April 1 when he was spotted near Fuengirola train station. Tony is 49 years old, around 5ft 5in tall of medium build. He has mid-brown hair. He was last seen wearing denim cargo pants and a bright blue and white rain jacket.
Speaking exclusively to the Euro Weekly News yesterday (Wednesday) fiancée Karen Lincoln said: “He worked Saturday, Sunday and Monday in a new job. But he went missing Monday night around 10.30pm. “It’s such a worry - and hopefully we’ll find him soon.” Tony is originally from Dukinfield, but has lived and worked in Spain as a chef for 15 years. Last Easter he sparked a manhunt on the Costa del Sol after he went missing, but he was found after a Euro Weekly News appeal led to his location. If you have any information about Tony’s whereabouts please send a WhatsApp message to 722 308 858.
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Heart health plan ESTEPONA’S council has launched a campaign in schools aimed at stopping children from getting heart disease as they get older. Third and fourth year secondary school pupils are
due to take part in tests to detect heart issues which could pose difficulties while playing sports. The tests take around 15 minutes, according to the council.
A total of 475 teachers are also due to be trained in first aid as part of the programme. Around 1,600 students aged between 14 and 16 are set to be tested this month and in May.
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Performer’s gear stolen A PERFORMER and friend of Costa del Solbased singer Antony Wolfson has launched a fundraising appeal after his PA system was stolen last Thursday. Nathan Dean said friends and family had rallied round Wolfson, 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.
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A PROJECT is to be launched to guarantee that high-quality food is served at Torremolinos beach bars. The Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality (ICTE) has joined forces with a Costa del Sol beach bars association to ensure high standards are kept. Qualifying establishments will be awarded a Q Tourist Quality Mark in the town hall-backed project. The project begins this month and runs until September, with 30 beach bars taking part. They will be shown how to meet the high standards needed for the award.
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FUNDRAISING: Wolfson depends on his PA rig for concerts. The appeal raised €225 in the first 10 hours of it going online. It has now raised more than €1,700. “Your contribution will get him on the road and performing in his very special way,” Dean said.
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PATIENTS at some Costa del Sol NHS clinics face waiting as long as a month for a simple blood test, according to a trade union. The Sindicato Médico (health professionals union) said no-one should have to wait more than 10 days once tests are ordered, but at Las Lagunas
(Mijas) and San Miguel (Torremolinos) the wait is now 30 days. The union’s José Antonio Becerra urged patients to make official complaints. Health authorities denied the claims and said appointments were available in Las Lagunas next week.
Cruise arrives in Malaga A NEW cruise ship is set to stop in Malaga City on Tuesday April 16, the first visit after its launch. Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas will come from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. The ship, with a capacity for 9,000 passengers, is the most technologically advanced in the fleet. Malaga was chosen as the first stopping point, as the location is ‘key’ to the company, Royal Caribbean added.
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NEWS EXTRA Awareness for autism MARBELLA marked World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday which saw its famous entrance arch and other landmarks lit up blue for the occasion which seeks to promote improvements in the lives of people who live with the condition.
Coast plan THE Junta de Andalucia’s Economy and Business Department has said it is drawing up a strategy for the Costa del Sol which is set to focus on the region’s tourist industry, making it sustainable and a global leader.
New flights MALAGA Airport is set to offer 16 million more places on flights during the peak tourist season which started on Sunday and finishes on Saturday October 26, an increase of 7.1 per cent on the same time last year.
Hole rescue FIREFIGHTERS and Local Police officers were sent to help a 34-year-old man in Malaga City after he fell into a three-metre hole inside a building on Tuesday. Emergency services personnel were sent to the building on Calle Alamos after the man, who had been working inside the building, fell into the hole. He was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg, according to emergency services sources.
Works finish WORKERS in Fuengirola have finished renovations to a road after it spent years in disrepair and covered in graffiti. The works to the Arroyo Maria Bar cost more than €557,250. Pipes and drainage systems underneath the 360-metre path have been replaced and the walls have been covered with anti-graffiti paint.
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Restaurant boat sinks A PADDLE steamer restaurant popular with British holidaymakers in Benalmadena partially sank last Thursday in rough seas following storms. The Mississippi Willow boatturned-restaurant touched the bottom of Benalmadena harbour
before sinking completely. The sinking came days after the boat underwent repair work. Spanish government representative in Malaga Province Maria Gamez, who visited the boat after it partially sank, said it had previously been deemed safe.
The owner has been asked to take measures to prevent a future sinking, Gamez added. The roughly 60-metre long boat became the Mississippi Willow after being brought from Britain and converted into a restaurant in 1996.
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SUNK: The paddle steamer went down in Benalmadena’s port.
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NEWS EXTRA Planting for cancer CARTAMA’S council is set to hold its third annual Planting Life event this Sunday in the town’s Los Naranjos de Estacion park which is due to see people plant trees to raise awareness for the fight against cancer from 11am.
Charity show AN exhibition on the ONCE charity for the blind is taking place in Marbella’s Adolfo Suarez Trade and Congress Centre until next Friday as part of events taking place across Andalucia to celebrate the organisation’s work.
Result report MEMBERS of Cudeca Cancer Hospice are presented their annual results today (Thursday) at their centre in Benalmadena, with the charity thanking companies, institutions and professionals for their commitment.
Poetry event MARBELLA’S Teatro Ciudad hosted the Marpoetica Festival on Saturday which saw writers and artists meet to discuss and recite their work, with National Poetry Prize winners Antonio Colinas and Chantal Maillard among those who spoke.
Glasses collection THE Lions Club of La Cala de Mijas has joined forces with a local branch of Specsavers to collect unwanted glasses for the needy in developing countries. The charity and the company have launched their appeal across all nine Specsavers stores in Spain, including those in Fuengirola and Marbella. The company said glasses donated from customers would be collected by Lions Club volunteers before being sent to the Melvin Jones recycling centre near Alicante City and further afield. Amrik Sappal, of Specsavers Optica in Fuengirola, said: “We take it for granted that we can correct our vision with a pair of glasses if our sight is bad.
HELPING OUT: Specsavers Opticas are collecting glasses for the needy. “But in many parts of the world, people don’t have that luxury and poor eye sight can make life very difficult for vulnerable people.” Anita Humphreys, vice
president of La Cala de Mijas Lions, said: “We are so grateful to Specsavers Opticas for their support. It is so important this wonderful company takes such an interest in those who
Addiction fundraising A CHARITY which helps people overcome addiction is set to hold a fundraising sale in Marbella on Sunday. The Horizonte Association’s sale is due to take place at the city’s Alameda Park from 10am. The charity said new and used jewellery, clothes, accessories, household items, toys, books and other items would be available to buy. The charity said money raised from the sales and donations of items
helped to keep its programmes in its Socio-Educational Integration centres going. This Sunday’s sale comes as part of a series of events held on the first Sunday of every month. The sales began in February and will take place again in June, August, October and December. The Horizonte Association has worked to raise funds for people with substance and other addictions for 35 years. It also works with the children and families of those affected.
through no fault of their own, find themselves less fortunate in the world.” The glasses are due to go to people in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Charity race MORE than 500 people have signed up to take part in a race in Benalmadena on Sunday in aid of a Costa del Sol-based addiction charity. The fourth Annual Holiday World Litoral Race is due to take place in aid of the Proyecto Hombre Foundation from 10am. It will see some runners choose from three different runs to help the charity. Adult and child Runners are due to start at the entrance to the Holiday World Resort. They will have a choice from three distances: one of 21 kilometres, one of 10 and one of five. The entry cost for each is €17, €12 and €6 respectively.
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Seeking volunteers A LOCAL cancer hospice has called for volunteers to help organi se char i t y event s throughout this year. Cudeca Cancer Hospice said it was looking for volunteers to help organise its sports activities, theatre perform ances, exhi bi t i ons, awareness campaigns and other fundraisers. The charity said its events volunteers do a ‘very important’ job. “We are looking for dynam i c peopl e wi t h the desire and ability to work as a team, committed to the mission of Cudeca, so they can transmit it to the public and help raise funds,” the charity said. The t ask of vol unteers would be to repr esent t he char i t y at publ i c event s, hel p with the sale of tickets and helping at the charity bar. The work is usually done at weekends, but will require an awareness which fits with the charity’s special kind of caring, CUDECA said. For more information contact: 952 564 910/671 048 304 or email: volun tariado@cudeca.org.
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Spanish support emigration controls THE majority of Spanish people are more concerned about people migrating out of the country than about immigrants coming in, according to a European think tank. The European Council on Foreign Relations poll found a majority of respondents in Spain, along with Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland and Romania, were more concerned about emigration then immigration. Almost 50,000 people from 14 countries were polled by YouGov for the survey. Mark Leonard, of YouGov, said the findings showed that seeing May’s European election as one to be won or lost on migration would be a “strategic blunder.” “The findings from this
poll should give heart to proEuropeans, and show that there are still votes to be won on major issues such as climate change, healthcare, housing and living standards,” Leonard said. A majority of Spanish respondents said they would support controls on emigration to help keep the country’s population from declining. A majority of respondents in northern European countries said they were more concerned about immigration than they were about emigration. Spain was among seven EU countries where more than 50 per cent of survey respondents placed corruption at the top of their list of concerns.
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Pensioner rights curbed
BIG PLANS: Level wants to expand into flights to Asia.
A JUDGE has supported Endesa in a case to withdraw free electric rights from 26,000 pensioners. As of June 30, electricity bill help received by tens of thousands of retired Endesa workers will be cut. Unions have rejected the ruling, and announced they will take the case to Spain’s Supreme Court, arguing an agreement dating to 1928 guaranteeing rights for all employees. Widows and retired workers received further protection at an agreement eight years later. The bill to subsidise Endesa’s 9,000 current employees and 26,000 retired employees is thought to have cost the company €711 million.
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A BUDGET airline is studying the possibility of new air routes between Barcelona and Asia. Level announced plans to expand its range of destinations from Barcelona, with an eye to opening new Asia routes in the summer of 2020. Vincent Hodder, the airline’s CEO, told Spanish media: “Barcelona has a lot of potential, it’s the best option for growth and we want to continue growing.” He added: “There are many interesting big cities in Asia, but we have not made any concrete plans now.”
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. 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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SPAIN’S government has said it will create a new department to tackle fake news. The disinformation unit will monitor false news stories and seek to prevent them from being spread on social networks and elsewhere online. Government officials are reportedly keen to have the bureau up and running in time for this month’s snap general election and the vote for the European Parliament in May. It comes as a recent study showed most fake news spread on Spanish social media was created by governments, political parties and corporations. The study also found its production spiked during elections.
Brit pool death A 53-YEAR-OLD man from the Isle of Bute is said to have died after falling into a pool in the Canary Islands. Iain McKellar, an online seaweed seller from Rothesay, was reportedly found floating in a pool at the Hotel Oasis Village in Corralejo, Fuerteventura, at around 1am on Saturday. Emergency workers tried to revive the man, who is thought to have suffered a heart attack, for 45 minutes, but he was declared dead at the scene. The man was thought to have been holidaying with his 49-year-old wife, Yvonne, at the time. The Guardia Civil are investigating but police said they do not believe the circumstances are suspicious. A spokesman told media: “An emergency response was immediately activated and private health workers at the hotel and emergency responders tried to revive the man. None of the attempts were successful.” Mr McKellar’s seaweed was sold online across the world, as well as to Michelin star restaurants.
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MONEY BUST: Police arrested four men in a raid.
Counterfeit money bust POLICE in Tenerife have allegedly brought down one of Spain’s most prolific money counterfeiting gangs. O ff i c e r s f r o m t h e N a tional Police have arrested four Italians in connection
with the alleged crime, and have seized around €15,500 in fake notes. Police claim the gang counterfeited €10 and €20 n o t e s , a n d s a i d o ff i c e r s seized around €9,000 in fake notes from a cash reg-
i s t e r i n A r o n a . O ff i c e r s said the group printed high quality false notes, as well as false identity documents. The gang reportedly made around €7,500 a m o n t h f r o m t h e i r e n t e rprise.
PEDRO SÁNCHEZ, Spain’s prime minister, carried out a tour of Cartagena in a recordbreaking 37 minutes last Thursday. After arriving in the city from Murcia at 12.55pm, he visited the Palace, signed the visitor’s book, received a gift from the mayor, Ana Belén Castejón, and quickly ran round the excavated areas of the Roman Amphitheatre all in just over half an hour. At 1.32pm, the Prime Minister left for Madrid without replying to any of the questions posed regarding the economic viability of the amphitheatre’s excavation plans nor any other questions.
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Brit holiday fine A BRITISH mother has been fined more than €215 for taking her three children on holiday to see their grandfather in Spain. Rachel Lancaster told British media she was fined for taking her daughter, Tinkerbell, on holiday despite her other two children’s schools granting permission. The mother claimed her family needed to travel then due to her son’s health. Rachel said: “My dad lives in Spain and I really wanted to go to see him.” Catherine Pointon, the Headteacher of Tinkerbell’s Oxhey First School, said: “Any decision to grant leave during the time is made after following strict guidelines and the school’s attendance policy.”
What do you like about Spain? TRAVEL plans linked to gambling are one of the biggest areas of growth for the Spanish tourism industry. According to a report from the Weekendesk website, which indicates tourism-related information requested by Spaniards when planning a weekend trip, travel bookings linked to gambling are growing. This helps make Cataluña one of the main destinations for casino tourism, with Galicia also named as a favoured choice. The report lists the main attractions for each region, with Navarre being the favoured destination for gastronomy with Castilla y Leon a close second. It comes as no surprise that La Rioja’s greatest asset is wine when it comes to tourism, while Aragon is noted for its theme parks. An-
Benefits increase IN an effort to alleviate child poverty, from April 1, families in Spain who fall below the poverty line will receive a substantial increase in child benefits. Specifically, the government will increase the benefit for dependent children without disabilities from €291 to
BIG DRAW: Gambling is driving tourism. dalucia too has this type of activity as a main draw, followed by Cantabria. Those of a more adventurous nature searching for nature, cycling, hiking and extreme sports tend to head over to the Valencian community, while Cataluña and
Navarre score highly for this sort of activity too. Finally, cultural plans remain one of the most popular options for those looking for a weekend getaway in more urban environments - the favourite reason for visiting Madrid.
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€341 per child in the case of families in poverty (those whose income is less than 50 per cent of the income considered as the threshold of poverty); and up to €588 for families in a situation of severe poverty (when annual income is below 25 per cent of the poverty line).
Arson sentencing A MAN in Valencia has been sentenced to five years and nine months in prison after causing a fire which burnt down 1,600 hectares. The accused, who is 43 per cent mentally disabled, is said to have endangered life when he used a lighter to start a blaze in Bolbaite in June 2016. The Valencian Superior Court of Justice found the man, ‘has a mental age of approximately 12 years old and is easily manipulated or influenced by those around him.’ The fire is thought to have created around €834,000 of damage.
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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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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.
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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Urgent appeal FAMILY and friends of a British man, 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 Desaparecidos has requested citizen collaboration to find a big-built man of 1.80 metres, with grey hair and black 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
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MISSING: Martin Walker. northern Spain. If you have seen of have any information surrounding the
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Plane diverts after ‘bird strike’ A RYANAIR flight landed safely back in Spain after suffering a ‘bird strike’ shortly after take-off. The aircraft landed in Alicante on the Costa Blanca after taking off from Murcia’s Corvera airport to the south on Sunday evening. Passengers on board flight FR-8027 to London Stansted described how the plane appeared to suffer a bird strike a ‘few seconds’ after take-off before circling the area at low altitude. One passenger said that every time that
power was applied to the engines “there was a terrible noise.” The incident was confirmed on a Spanish air traffic controllers’ Twitter account. After the aircraft landed safely it was inspected by engineers. Passengers continued their journey to London later in a replacement plane. Airport manager Aena said that instead of returning to Corvera, the pilot chose to divert to Alicante because Ryanair has its base and resources there to inspect the aircraft.
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Potato shortage
Sardine supply exhausted
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.
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 o f ‘ i l l e g a l ’ p i r a te websites in the top 50 of Spanish internet users visits. According to Aexa.com, search engines and social networks’ top positions in the ran k i n g o f t h e m o s t visited websites, in which the Internet sales company Am a z o n , Wi k i p e d ia 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, w h ic h ap p e a rs in 4 0 th place, and Elitetorrent.biz, one of those which have n o w b ee n b lo c k ed , ap pears in 46th. In fact, the former has mo re tra ffic th an A ma zon’s international webs ite (a s o p p o s e d 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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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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THE WEEK IN POLITICS By Joe Gerrard SPANISH political parties are stepping up their efforts for this month’s snap general election, with leaders and other highprofile 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 precampaign 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
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OFFERINGS: Leaders including Sanchez (left), Casado (centre) and Rivera (right) continue to vie for Congress seats. (CPI) measure of inflation, raising corporate 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.
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 probusiness 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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SEWAGE PROBLEMS: Wet wipes can accrue in pipes, causing blockages and damage.
€120m wet wipe bill WET wipes are costing millions of Euros of damage in Spain each year. The Spanish Association of Water Supply and Sanitation (AEAS) estimates the problem costs the equivalent of between €1.50 and €2.60 per person every year. The build-up of wipes also creates miles of blockages, with three kilometres accumulating in Valencia’s north
collection pipe alone. Sandra Enguidanos, a Global Ominum technician in Valencia, spoke about the UNE 149002 regulation which distinguishes between wipes which are cellulose and biodegradable and those which are not. She explained: “In recent years the consumption of wet wipes has increased considerably to the point that today
they are used almost for any use, the problem is that in many supermarkets and large areas they are labelled as disposable via toilet when they are not. There is no national regulation.” She added: “Unlike what happens with toilet paper, wipes increase in size and become trapped without degrading while they remain in the sanitation network.”
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Spanish Civil War 80 years on By Joe Gerrard ON April 1, 1939, 80 years ago on Monday, the guns of both sides in Spain’s Civil War fell silent. General Francisco Franco, whose nationalist troops stood victorious over forces loyal to Spain’s Second Republic, told the country over the radio, ‘the war is over.’ Franco’s nationalist uprising against the Republic began as a botched military coup backed by Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. It would end following a three-year long struggle for Spain, pitting progressive, liberal and democratic ideals against those of tradition, conservatism, religion and nationalism. Origins of the conflict The conflict would leave hundreds of thousands dead and missing. The true death toll remains unknown, but estimates range from around 150,000 to as high as two million when starvation and disease are taken into account. King Alfonso XIII abdication and the founding of the Republic in 1931 set events in motion.
Economic and social reforms and rising tension which saw churches looted and politicians murdered, led traditionalists, the church and parts of the army and business-class to plot an uprising. Beginnings The nationalists began the war with an advantage in weapons and foreign backing, but controlled less territory than the Republic. The Republic was bolstered by a groundswell of popular support. A banner declaring: ‘No Pasaran!’ (They Shall Not Pass) hung in Madrid, which itself held out under siege against Franco’s forces for much of the conflict. The nationalists maintained a unified command structure during the war while the Republic was more divided. Cataluña effectively broke away early in the conflict and began an experiment in revolutionary anarchism.
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Victory and defeat The Republic was aided by support from the Soviet Union and from thousands of volunteers who travelled to Spain to fight in International Brigades. British writers George Orwell and Laurie Lee both made the journey and later wrote about their experiences. But this international backing was not enough. Franco had allowed German dictator Adolf to use Spain as a testing ground for a host of new weapons and tactics. The result of this can still be seen today in the Basque town of Guernica. It was left ruined as a memorial to the conflict and immortalised by Pablo Picasso’s painting. By February 1939, the nationalists had swept over much of Spain and were pushing the Republicans back towards the Costa Blanca coast. The last Republican force surrendered in Alicante City on April 1. The Civil War ushered in Franco’s regime which only ended with the man himself in 1975. The 1936 -1939 conflict is often regarded as a dress rehearsal for the Second World War.
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Trial for murder suspect A MAN accused of the kidnapping, rape and murder of a young model has been committed for trial after a preliminary hearing. José Enrique Abuín Gey, alias ‘El Chicle,’ will have to answer charges of not just murder, but also sexual violation, which could mean he is given a permanent jail sentence rather than 15-20 years for the killing alone. Diana Quer went missing in Galicia in August 2016 and despite extensive police searches no trace of her could be found. It was not until December 2017 that a breakthrough was made when another young woman from the Galician town of Boiro complained of being
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HORROR: Diane Quer’s body was found in a well.
SOCIAL media site Facebook has said it will block unauthorised campaign adverts on the platform during the run up to the Spanish general election and European Parliament vote. The company said parties and candidates who wish to run adverts would have to register before
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the victim of an attempted kidnapping. The description given by both her and eyewitnesses led to Enrique Abuín, who was already one of the main suspects in the Diana Quer case. Enrique Abuín was arrested on December 29, 2017, and two days later he allegedly admitted to having been responsible for the death of Diane. He is said to have led investigators to well in an abandoned warehouse. Inside they found Diane’s body. He has been in custody awaiting trial ever since. The Public Prosecutor’s Office said that the motive for the attack was sexual and described an attack of ‘extreme horror and terror.’
making their posts. They will have to include a disclaimer explaining who paid for the advert. It follows concerns over an alleged lack of transparency on the site, with the origin of some adverts posted during election campaigns in previous years unclear
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Gypsy feud killing JOSE CAMPOS, al i as El Chul e, was charged with homicide and remanded by a Madrid judge after giving himself up. He is accused of killing a man whom he stabbed in the neck while trying to defend a nephew who was arguing with Campos over a dog. Earlier he had refused to make a statement to the police after arriving voluntarily at the police station, pressured by the gypsy patriarch of the Los Visita clan to which he belongs. Relatives gathered outside the courthouse throughout the morning while Campos was questioned by the investigating judge. His aunt complained to reporters that her nephew was the victim of an injustice as his rivals from another clan were drunk and carrying knives. “The boy was defending himself and perhaps the other man fell and cut himself,” she maintained. “I don’t believe he could have done it.”
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SLICK: The Grande America is still releasing fuel oil.
Oil slick approaches coast WEEKS after the Grande America sank in the Bay of Biscay in French territorial waters, it continues to release fuel oil. The ship carrying 2,000 Porsches from Hamburg to Casablanca caught fire off the French coast and sank, creating a 50-square kilometre oil slick. The ship lies on the seabed at a depth of more than 4,000 metres and the oil slick is now drifting towards Cantabria in Spain, according to the EU’s Copernicus Sentinel satellite. The Grande America’s fuel tanks contained 2,000 tons of heavy fuel oil, cheaper than other types owing to its refining process, but also highly polluting.
Life expectancy THE Madrid Region and Soria Province have the longest average lifespans for men and women in Spain respectively, according to new data from the National Institute for Statistics (INE). INE data shows the average life expectancy for Spanish men is more than 78.6 years. Women can expect to live to be more than 84 years old. The average life expectancy of men in Alicante Province, Almeria Province, the Balearic Islands, Malaga Province and the Murcia Region was 80.3, 79.4, 80.4, 80 and 79 respectively. The equivalent ages for women were 85, 84.3, 85.4, 84.7 and 85 respectively. The North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla both had the lowest life expectancy rates. Men live to 76.6 and 77.8 years old respectively while women live to 82.1 and 82.8 years old respectively on average.
Although international law limits its use in the North Sea and the Baltic, there are no restrictions for the Cantabrian Sea. Two days after the accident, Spain activated the Bay of Biscay Plan, jointly operated with France, mobilising a Maritime Rescue boat with personnel and material to deal with the oil slick. The clean-up had to be halted owing to bad weather and heavy seas, but meanwhile the Ecologistas en Accion environmentalist group called for the government to deploy an Emergency Plan. “This could affect several autonomous regions and particularly vulnerable zomes,” a spokesman warned.
Madrid marches to demand help for rural areas THOUSANDS of protestors took part in a march in Madrid on Sunday to demand the government take action to curb the depopulation of rural areas. The Revolt of the Emptied Spain demonstration was organised by 85 grassroots groups to highlight the fact 90 per cent of the population is now concentrated in 30 per of the country, in particular Madrid and the coastal areas. That means 10 per cent of the population is spread over large parts of the interior of Spain, and protestors want to see improved infrastructure in these regions. On Friday, the government reportedly revealed measures to improve internet networks in the countryside. The march comes before Spain’s April 28 general election, when rural areas could play a pivotal role in deciding whether or not the Socialists remain in power. Spanish election law gives more weight to underpopulated areas.
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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.
Police ‘urged to protect’ tragic tots IT has been revealed that police were urged by a judge to take appropriate measures to protect a baby and her toddler brother on the same day that they were allegedly battered to death by their
Town hall search GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Cataluña have searched a town hall for documents as part of a probe into fraud allegations. Officers arrived at La Seu d’Urgell Town Hall and seized Mayor Albert Batalla’s mobile phone, along with those of other council officials. Batalla’s council said they voluntarily handed over documents as part of the probe.
mother. The tragedy which has rocked the town of Godella in Valencia saw a police hunt launched after the babe in arms and three-year-old child disappeared. Their mother eventually led police to the bodies, saying they ‘were in need of resuscitation.’ Now judicial sources have confirmed that Amiel and Ixchel’s maternal grandmother had been warning the courts about the fragile mental state of her daughter for three weeks before the tragedy. Despite there being no complaints of mistreatment before the children’s death,
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TOO LATE: Searchers could not save two children in Godella. the grandmother considered their lives at risk. So she had alerted the courts and social services, and then after receiving a text message from her daughter hinting at suicide she once more went before the courts to make a complaint. A magistrate in Valencia started preliminary proceedings, and that same afternoon on March 13 sent a fax of the complaint to National Police in Burjassot-Godella, along with a message which urged them to take ‘appropriate measures in relation to the situation of minors’ as a preventive measure to protect them.
But just a few hours after the children’s grandmother filed the complaint, the mother is alleged to have beaten her two children to death and buried them in graves next to the house they illegally occupied in Godella. It has emerged that within the space of three weeks, three different forces - the Guardia Civil, National Police and Local Police - had needed to attend different incidents involving the mother of the children after reports from the grandmother. The mother and father of the children remain in custody while investigations continue.
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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 nonexistent 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 small-scale drug trafficking.
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Pickpocket warning POLICE in the south of Spain are urging the public to be on their guard for pickpockets ahead of Semana Santa (Easter week) which sees a huge influx in the number of foreign tourists. Officers in Sevilla have taken the unusual step of releasing photographs of some of the suspects they say are targeting tourists around the Cathedral, Giralda and Plaza de España. National and Local Police say the organised groups of pickpockets do not fear the law, as often only a fine could be imposed if the theft was committed without violence or intimidation and the value of items stolen did not exceed €400. Tourist guides have been alerted to the problem and have been asked to make their clients aware of the issue. Police say that the number of organised gangs of pickpockets increases in the capital of Andalucia ahead of Semana Santa and the city’s Feria de Abril; two events which draw huge numbers of tourists to the city. Visitors are being advised to ‘adopt protective measures,’ and look after their belongings. Police advise carry-
PICKPOCKET WARNING: Operating in Sevilla’s Plaza de España claims. ing backpacks on the chest instead of on the back. Last year police discovered more than 100 thieves operating in the city centre. The UK’s official foreign travel advice for Spain says: “Most visits to Spain are trouble-free, but you should be alert to the existence of street crime.
“Don’t carry all your valuables in one place, and remember to keep a photocopy or scanned copy of your passport somewhere safe.” In any emergency, call 112. To report a crime, including stolen property and lost or stolen passports, visit the nearest National Police, regional police
(Ertzaintza in the Basque Country, Mossos d’Esquadra in Cataluña, and Policia Foral in Navarre) or Guardia Civil station to file a police report (denuncia). While in Spain, you can also call a dedicated English-speaking police line on +34 902 102 112.
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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 meeting on Friday. The savanna monit o r, r o y a l p y t h o n a n d p e n i n s u l a c o o t e r t o rtoise are among those now banned as pets. T h e Vi e t n a m e s e p i g 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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Floods considered ever-present danger FLOODS have taken 300 lives over the last 30 years in Spain, causing €500 million of damage. Twenty-four people died last year alone, of whom 13 people were killed in the Mallorca flash flood, and experts predict that climate change will increase both flooding and its negative impact. Floods are responsible for more personal and material harm in this country than any other natural disaster, said Alberto Herrero, director gen-
eral of Civil Protection. Herrero also stressed the Administrations’ need to prepare for floods by designing reliable hydraulic infrastructures and improving their understanding of flood risk. The general directorate for Civil Protection and Emergencies has now made a video with recommendations for dealing with flooding. It was vital the public should be aware of basic self-protection measures in a flood situation, he said.
Podemos ‘dirty war’ probe THE Madrid high court is in v e s tig atin g a n alle ge d d irty w ar a g ain s t P ablo Ig les ia s , in itia te d afte r P o d e mo s s o a re d in 2 0 14 opinion polls. The party went on to win six seats in that year’s European elections, after which Iglesias was in the sights of the Patriotic Police. The group was created to d ama g e th e re p u ta tio n of the Partido Popular’s political opponents when Jorge
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Fernandez Diaz headed the Ministry of the Interior. It also involved former police chief Jose Manuel Villarejo who is now remanded for criminal activities and corruption. J udge M a nue l G a rc ia Castellon is now investigating w he the r the Pa triotic Police wanted to frame Iglesias in 2016 with manufactured evidence claiming that he had money provided by the Venezuelan government
hidden in a tax haven. This information was suppos e dly linke d to a Venezuelan, Carlos Alberto Arias, who was granted a one-year residency permit due to ‘exceptional circumstances’ which involved cooperation with police authorities. Meanwhile, Podemos is studying the case’s political and legal implications, Iglesias told a Ser radio interviewer.
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.
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‘Vicious attack’: Guards in centre beating by Sally Underwood AN alleged vicious attack on two guards at a juvenile reception centre in Madrid has prompted a debate about how Spain deals with unaccompanied foreign children.
The incident took place when a group of young people allegedly beat two male guards, leaving them with extensive injuries to their faces and bodies. Fernando Grande Marlaska, Minister for the Interior, said the government is in the process of identify-
ing young people who have made their way into Spain without family members, and said Spain was committed to repatriating them. Ignacio Aguado, Madrid’s Ciudadanos party candidate, said the government should ‘speed up the rehom-
ing process,’ but children should receive ‘the best care,’ while in Spain. The Minister of the Interior estimates there are about 13,700 unaccompanied minors who have arrived in Spain since the country began recording figures.
RISING: Migrant arrivals are up on last year.
Migrant arrivals up by almost half MORE than 6,790 migrants have arrived in Spain so far this year, up by almost half on the same time in 2018 according to UN data. The UN’s Refguee Agency (UNHCR) said 46 per cent more people came to Spain compared to the first three months of 2018. The UNHCR monitors the arrivals on land and sea routes. The number of people who migrated to Spain over land routes numbered 1,244. Those coming by sea numbered 5,546. The figures which cover arrivals from the beginning of the year to March 24, showed arrival numbers were down in March and February compared to 2018. They spiked in January, with 4,612 people arriving in Spain this year compared to 2,182 in the same month in 2018. January and February showed 75 per cent of arrivals were men. Women and children made up 15 and 10 per cent of arrivals respectively. A total of 1,121 migrants, (18.8 per cent), came from Guinea, Morocco, 1,025 (17.1 per cent), and Mali, 935, (15.6 per cent). Spain is now the leading route for migrants coming into Europe.
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Reconquista apology call AN Andalucian mosque has written to the Spanish King calling for an apology for the Catholic reconquest of Spain from the Moors. S e v i l l a C i t y ’s I s h b i l i a Mosque said in its open letter to King Felipe that the crown should apologise for the ‘atrocities’ committed during the Reconquista. Yihad Saraua, president o f t h e m o s q u e ’s I s l a m i c Community group, said: “The time has come to acknowledge responsibility for the vileness, plunder, exile and murder carried out by the orders of the Catholic Monarchs.” Social media user Javier Igea said the request would be the same as asking the Muslim community to apologise for its invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in 711. The Reconquista took place over several centuries. It ended when the Emirate of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold left in Spain, fell to the forces of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1491. The victory was followed by the Alhambra Decree of 1492 which ushered in decades of persecution against Muslims and Jews.
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Visitors rise THE number of visitors to the Valley of 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 to exhume Franco’s body from the site.
Passenger ‘meltdown’ A WOMAN on a flight heading to Spain's Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport allegedly went ballistic after crew refused to serve her a popular cola drink. Other passengers claimed that the woman, on a 90minute TAP Air flight from Lisbon in Portugal, was taking swigs from a hip flask and demanding to be served a
Pepsi to accompany it. The unidentified woman, speaking in Spanish, allegedly became outraged when the crew informed her they would only be serving fruit juice on the flight. Authorities met the plane when it landed at Malaga and the woman was escorted from the aircraft by Guardia Civil police officers.
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Pope talks Spain POPE FRANCIS has spoken out about Civil War mass graves, the treatment of migrants and the affect of capitalism on Spain’s economy and society in a recent Spanish media interview. The Pontiff said those buried in mass graves had the right to a proper burial. He compared the situation in Spain to his home country of Argentina where 30,000 people remain unaccounted for. “Society cannot smile into the future while its dead remain hidden,” Pope Francis said. Pope Francis also discussed migration and called for Spanish society to be more accepting of those coming to the country. “If you build walls between people then you end up becoming a prisoner of your own structures,” he said. The head of the Catholic Church laid the blame for Spain’s social ills squarely at the door of capitalism, which he branded ‘savage.’ “The world of finance creates wars for the possession of wealth, be they national or international,”
SPEAKING OUT: Pope Francis said capitalism was ‘savage.’ Pope Francis said. The pontiff added Spanish politicians had ‘no right’ to talk about peace while continuing to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia which is currently fighting in the Yemen Civil War.
Pope Francis said he continued to encourage victims of the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandal to report allegations to the police. The pontiff added he had not yet achieved his objective of improving the lot of women in the church.
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Spain warming CHANGING CLIMATE: Spain is getting hotter and more arid.
By Joe Gerrard TWO-THIRDS of Spain’s population fa c e h i g h e r t e m p e ra tu res , longer su m m e r s, m o re tro p ica l nights and a growing area of arid land d u e t o c l i m a t e ch an g e , th e 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 Ecology Minister, said all future government policies would have to take climate
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.
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 which are an average of five weeks longer than the early 1980s. Su m m er s have been get t i ng longer by an average of nine days a ye ar si nce t he 1980s, t he st udy found. More people in Spain also face warmer, more humid tropical nights. People living in coastal Mediterranean parts of the country are more likely to 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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NEWS EXTRA Sunflower meeting FIGURES from Spain’s sunflower industry are set to meet in Andalucia’s Cordoba City for the first national conference for the industry, with more than 200 participants set to attend and discuss trends in and the future of the sector.
Boss respect IGNACIO RIVERA, the CEO of the Hijos de Rivera food and drink producer, has the best reputation of any boss of a Spanish publicly-listed company according to a poll from the Reputation Institute which scored him at 75.8.
New firms A TOTAL of 27 companies from outside of Spain opened shop in the country for the first time in 2018, a decrease of 21 per cent compared to the previous year according to the CBRE property firm.
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‘Empty Spain’ decides
Same bug strikes twice SALMONELLA fears prompted two French companies to withdraw babies’ dried milk made in Spain. An Asturias factory has shut down one of its drying towers after some products based on rice protein for children with milk-allergy were responsible for salmonella in France, Belgium and Luxembourg. This was the second outbreak in eight years which has been traced to this particular drying tower, Industrias Lacteas Asturianas (ILA) confirmed. The previous episode, which occurred between 2020 and 2011, affected 289 babies, all of them in Spain. Analyses found that the bacteria involved in both outbreaks is the same,
Spain’s Ministry of Health confirmed, meaning that the bacteria survived for almost a decade despite the rigorous cleaning measures applied. Neither was it detected in subsequent inspections at the factory or in the final product although, as the Ministry said, the factory had complied at all times with regulations. “The problem affected only one consignment of rice-based products but ILA announced that no date has been fixed for reopening the tower which was closed earlier this year. “We shall not do so until we can guarantee that it is safe,” said a spokesman for the company, which is still unsure how or where the contamination originated.
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BODY FOUND: Bed of the River Guadalentin.
Murder hunt POLICE have launched a murder investigation after the apparently battered body of a man was found in a dried-up riverbed. Although a post-mortem examination has not yet confirmed the cause of death, police are working on the assumption the unidentified man was deliberately killed. His body was found on the bed of the River Guadalentin near Totolan in Murcia after a local man reported there was an overturned car that had been there for some days. Responding officers were then told by another
citizen that he had just discovered a body half hidden in bushes several metres away from the car. The corpse ‘showed obvious signs of violence.’ Police do not yet know if the deceased has any connection with the car. Officers then spent several hours looking for clues in an exhaustive search amongst the undergrowth and rubbish which has collected on the riverbed. No hypothesis has been ruled out, although police are working on the assumption the man was deliberately killed.
TWENTY-EIGHT of Spain’s 50 provinces will each return five MPs to the national parliament on April 28. These are the depopulated provinces of ‘Empty Spain’ whose residents recently demonstrated in Madrid, unhappy with the central government’s urban-orientated policies and the lack of infrastructure in rural areas. Ironically, these neglected provinces could play a decisive role in the count up on election night. Their ageing populations traditionally voted for the Partido Popular or PSOE, with the balance tipped slightly towards the former but Podemos, Ciudadanos and now Vox are vying for their votes. In 2016 Unidos Podemos - the Izquierda Unida Podemos coalition - and Ciudadanos obtained a few ‘Empty Spain’ seats, usually by a very small margin. When they failed to win, the margin was again narrow. Three years later politicians are putting on their gumboots and wooing voters in rural constituencies where they are aware that a handful of votes can win or lose them a seat in Madrid. “Empty Spain is increasingly Decisive Spain,” Metroscopia’s principal investigator Juan Pablo Ferrandiz said. “There could be enormous differences in the distribution of seats with the slimmest of margins,” the pollster predicted.
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120 children ‘poisoned’ WORRIED parents are refusing to send their children to a sc h o o l wh e re 120 pupils were affected by wh a t a p p e a r s t o b e food p o i so n i n g u n t i l a caus e h a s b e e n e st a b lished. The y o u n g st e r s, p l u s five teachers from Everest Montec l a r o Sc h o o l , in Pozuelo de Alarcón, suffered symptoms including acute vomiting and dehydration last Thursday and Friday. But since then no cause has been found despite t e st s o n t h e f o o d served in the canteen and on drinking water. The school, which has 1,300 st u d e n t s, h a s re-
ma in ed o p e n , b u t ma n y parents are keeping their c h ild re n at h o me u n til they know more. Some are complaining about a lack of information and wond er w h y th e ca n tee n re mains open. The first cases of poisoning struck at the end of the school day on Thursday, and the health authorities were notified the next day. Inspectors fund ‘minor’ issues with the catering company used, but nothing that would explain the incident at the Community of Madrid-based school. Investigations are continuing.
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‘NeoNazi’ arrest
‘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.
April Fool spoof stories ban FOLLOWING hot on the heels of the tech giant Microsoft banning April Fools’ Day pranks by staff, Spain issued a Royal Decree banning English media operating in Spa in from publis hing thei r t r adi t i onal spoof stories on Monday. It is understood that the Spanish government’s dramatic last-minute action is a further attempt to preserve the country’s traditions tha t ha ve be e n s lo wl y er oded by expats over the years. Spain does not - and never has - marked April Fools’ Day, but instead celebrates a similar prank day the ‘Día de los Santos Inocentes’ on December 28, as does much of Latin America and the Philippines. And it is believed that the government action is aimed at getting expats to mark that date instead of April. The Euro Weekly News has reluctantly decided to comply with the Royal Decree this
year and will not be publishing any spoof stories although we do plan to challenge the ruling ahead of next year. The UK media has traditionally got into the fooling act on April 1 with probably the best - known bei ng Ri char d Di m bl eby’s ‘news report’ about the spaghetti harvest broadcast in 1957 on BBC’s Panorama. Mor e t han 250 vi ewer s r epor t edl y jammed the BBC switchboard after the hoax aired, wanting to know where they could buy the spaghetti. The exact origins of April Fools’ Day remain shrouded in mystery. Wherever and whenever the custom began, it has since evolved its own lore and set of unofficial rules. Superstition has it that the pranking period expires at noon and any jokes attempted after that time will lead to bad luck for the perpetrator.
Coffee lovers TH E Spa nis h c ons ume an aver age of 4.5 kilogra ms of c o ff ee per head every year, the third highest consumption rate in the world according to industry figures. Data from the Spanish Coffee Federa-
tion showed around 63 per cent of Spanish people aged 15 or over drink at least one coffee a day. About 40,000 t ons of coff ee i s consumed in capsules every year, according to the federation’s figures.
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SPAIN’S opposition conservative party faced a backlash this week after one of its leading candidates for the upcoming general election evoked Neanderthals in comments about abortion. Adolfo Suarez Illana, second on the Partido Popular (PP) tick-
Racial ‘beating’ probe NINE security guards working for Spain’s Renfe railway operator have been suspended after video footage emerged appearing to show staff beating a black passenger in Barcelona. Footage posted on the It’s Racism Twitter page showed the passenger being cornered and then beaten by staff wearing Renfe guard uniforms. The incident took place in the Plaza de Cataluña metro station. Renfe said on Twitter: ‘This may have been done by guards who did not act according to regulations.’ The case continues.
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Abortion ‘Neanderthal’ comments et behind leader Pablo Casado, also equated abortion with suicide. He was speaking in an inter-
view with a Madrid radio station. “ Wo m e n h a v e t o d e c i d e b e tween being the mothers of a dead child or a living child. It is
outrageous that we don’t do anything about abortion,” Suarez Illana said. “Abortion has been around for
100,000 years. The Neanderthals also used it. But they waited for the baby to be born and cut off its head,” the candidate added. Suarez Illana, son of Spain’s first democratic prime minister Adolfo Suarez, later apologised at a campaign rally.
Hundreds strip naked for photo shoot MORE than 1,300 volunteers got their kit off for a huge naked ‘artistic installation’ in Spain for the world-famous photographer Spencer Tunick. The photo shoot on the streets of Valencia on Saturday by the New Yorkbased photographer was staged as part of the city’s IntraMurs cultural festival. Participants were pictured in various positions which placed the men on the ground and the women standing over
SOUL OF THE CITY: Spencer Tunick’s art goes beyond what the eye can see. tographer has returned to Spain after shooting 7,000 naked bodtter Twi ick CREDIT: Spencer Tun ies in Montjuïc (Barcelona) in 2003, and 1,000 people modelled in the them, intended to represent buff for him in 2007 in San the latter group as the ‘wiser Sebastian. of the two sexes.’ Participants in the Valencia It is the third time the pho-
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event will receive a limitededition copy of the photograph taken by Spencer as a souvenir of the experience. His website proclaims ‘Spencer Tunick’s art goes beyond what can be seen to the naked eye.’ ‘His function is to capture the soul of a city and decode its language, and he achieves this not only by aligning naked bodies, but also by synchronising with the energy and geometry of the urban space itself.’
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 ‘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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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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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 man threw large 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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SPANISH police officers have smashed a gang that allegedly specialised in the theft of vehicles for subsequent sale in Africa. Investigators also found that several of the vehicles had been used in robbery attacks on pharmacies before being shipped to Morocco. Eight people have been arrested and 57 vehicles have been recovered. Equipment used to falsify number plates was also seized in a raid on a rural farm in Paracuellos del Jaram. The Guardia Civil’s Operation MUTALA, said that the gang were also accused of robberies with force in eight pharmacies in the province of Madrid. The investigation began after officers obtained information from different maritime ports that showed several vehicles destined for Morocco of the same model, of different colours and characteristics, but all of them with the same li-
Paraglider death EMERGENCY SERVICES in Spain’s Canary Islands have confirmed that an unidentified man died after a paragliding accident on Tuesday evening. The 112 co-ordination centre said that the accident happened in the Risco Blanco area of Puerto Naos in the municipality of Los Llanos de Aridane on La Palma. Because the area was difficult to access the GES helicopter was scrambled to the seriously injured man who was in cardiorespiratory arrest.
Trucking on CEVA LOGISTICS has expanded its China-Europe trucking service with a new route to Spain covering 13,600km. Just 16 days after setting off, the 70 cu m load of 7,000 kg of garments destined for a leading worldwide retailer in Spain successfully completed the delivery. Departing from South China, the truck travelled via Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany and France.
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Police bust robbery gang
STOLEN CARS: Gang allegedly specialised in stealing cars to sell on. cence plate numbering. Investigators said the ringleader ordered the gang members to steal vehicles of the same make and model that he and his family had legally acquired to later forge the number plates and chassis numbers with the data of their legal ones. It is claimed the man, of Mo-
roccan origin, sent two cars a week to the African continent. The alleged head of the group also used his own family members with ‘specialist’ jobs to commit the crimes. Police said his eldest son stole vehicles, another managed the falsification of identifying elements and a third, along with a cousin,
stole high-end vehicles to commit robberies with force in pharmacies at weekends. Once the vehicles were stolen and, before moving them to Paracuellos del Jarama, they were parked on public roads for a few days to verify that there were no surveillance measures on them.
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Thousands attend festival AROUND 15,000 students and teachers from Spain and across Europe have travelled to Extremadura for a festival of classical theatre with an ancient venue playing host. The 23rd edition of the European Festival of Greco-Roman theatre is taking place at the roughly 2,000-year-old Merida theatre. A total of 195 Spanish education centres, more than 180 actors and around 600 teachers are also taking part, according to organisers. Felipe Gomez Valhondo, director of Merida’s Santa Eulalia secondary school and head of the festival’s organising committee, said the event put Extremadura on the cultural map. “The objectives of the festival are to celebrate classical culture, promote theatre studies in school and publicise Merida and Extremadura,” Gomez said.
Spain ‘getting older’
take into account only the provinces, the oldest Spanish province is Zamora, which occupies the 25th place of almost 2,000 registered, with an average age of 52 years. The average age of Spanish residents is also increasing the fastest in Europe, and Spain now boasts an average age of 43.7, which is the 10th oldest average in Europe. Part of this increase in the average age can apparently be attributed
New Brit ferry FRENCH ferry operator Brittany Ferries has announced a new service between Britain and Spain. The company is yet to decide on the home port for the ferry, but British media reported that it would likely operate at least partially out of Plymouth. The ferry is due to be built in China and will be powered by liquefied natural gas. It is due to enter service in 2023. Br i t t any Fer r i es CEO Chr i st ophe Mathieu said the new ship showed the company was committed to investing in travel post-Brexit.
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AGEING: Spain’s population is getting older on average. THE European Statistics Agency collects statistics from 371 regions of the European Union and produces an analysis of the average age of the population of all the communities. There are three Spanish communities where the average age is in the top 20. The seventh oldest community is Asturias, where the average age is 49.2 years old, the 11th is Castilla y León (48.3 years) and Galicia is 20th (47.5 years). If we
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to its falling birth rate, with Spain showing the second lowest fertility rates at 1.31 children per woman (as against an average of 1.59) and the average age for women to have a child is 30.9 years, the second oldest in Europe after Italy. Interestingly, three of the four oldest communities are in Germany (the other being an Italian community) and there are five regions where the average age of the population is over 50 years old.
MARIA LUISA CARDENO, Spain’s Health, Consumer Affairs and Social Welfare Minister has announced plans for a 24-hour freephone Counselling Service for people who are suicidal. The Minister outlined the plan which will come into effect, provided the ruli ng l ef t - l eani ng Par t i do Soci al i st a (PSOE) remains in power. The other parties in the election have yet to announce their mental health policies.
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Pigeon thief detained THE Guardia Civil in Sueca (Valen c i a ) r e c o v e r e d 3 5 competition pigeons worth €52,000 which were stolen in the Ribera area. The c u r r e n t Sp a n is h 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. Officers arrested one person who was charged with animal c r u e l t y a s we ll a s stealing the birds, as they also found the dead bodies of nine recently-killed pigeons, while another two people are under investigation.
Paternity leave extended to eight weeks in Spain S PA I N ’ S p a t e r n i t y l e a v e h a s 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’
PATERNITY: Fathers of all born and adopted children are now entitled to nearly two months leave. 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.
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Brexit means more Euro Parliament seats GOVERNMENT spokeswoman Isabel Celaa announced that with the UK still inside the EU, Spain will elect 54 Euro MPs next May. Without the UK in European parliament, their seats were to have been split proportionally between the remaining 27 countries, giving Spain a new total of 59. Now, with Brexit still unresolved and while Brussels and other member countries wait to hear the exact terms of the Wi t hdr awal Agr eem ent , Cel aa announced that Spain will elect 54 Euro MPs. Once Brexit takes place, the Central Electoral Commission will allocate the five extra seats according to Spain’s May 26 results.
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.
Contentious terms put on hold CATALUÑA’S regional broadcaster TV3 and Catalunya Radio will no longer refer to ‘political prisoners,’ ‘exile’ and ‘trial of repression.’ Both habitually used these expressions when referring to 12 former politicians now on trial in Madrid until Barcelona Province’s Electoral Board ruled that they belonged to the ‘electoral
language’ of some of the parties participating in the April 28 general elections. Vicent Sanchis, director of TV3, later stated he ‘accepted and obeyed’ the Electoral Board’s resolution and would not use the terms until after polling day, although the ban produced ‘a sensation of helplessness and impotence.’
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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.
Caution over uterus transplant AN unidentified medical team in Barcelona is on the verge of asking permission to perform Spain’s first uterus transplant. But according to the director general of the National Transplant Organisation (ONT), Beatriz DominguezGil, it is far from certain that the go-ahead will be given, due to the complexity of the operation and ethical concerns. What does seem clear is that if permission is given, it will be on a case by case basis, with no National Health Service funding made available for the procedure. At the moment life-saving transplants such as those of livers and kidneys get a general approval and funding, but as a uterus transplant is not to save a life but to enable a woman to become a mother, the authorities consider that there are alternatives available,
SURGERY: Possibility of uterus transplant. such as adoption. The ONT is very cautious about the prospect because it says the risks for women (the patient and the donor if it is from a living person) and for the embryo are very high.
In addition, at the end of the pregnancy the recipient would need further surgery to remove the donated uterus so as to stop the need for drugs to avoid the body rejecting the organ.
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Puigdemont return warning THE lawyer of the former president of Cataluña said he will tell his client to remain in exile after the politician announced that he would stand in the European Parliament elections. Jamue Alonso-Cuevillas said Carles Puigdemont risked jeopardising his ongoing appeal in the European Court of Justice if he returned to Spain. The former head of Cataluña’s Generalitat remains in Belgium after fleeing a Spanish arrest warrant issued in the wake of the region’s 2017 independence push. Puigdemont is set to stand for the European Parliament election in May. There are questions over whether he would be able to take his seat due to him having to return to Spain to be sworn in if elected.
Taking Electra on tour THE Spanish National Ballet (BNE) recently performed its avant-garde version of Electra in San Cugat (Barcelona). Directed by the choreographer Antonio Luz, Electra is a ‘contemporary vision,’ which combines popular imagery, flamenco, Spanish dance and mythology, explained BNE’s director Antonio Najarro. The wardrobe and minimalist set design are faithful to the ballet’s rural context of 1920’s Spain, with traditional and simple costumes, the director said.
From the outset he was aware that Electra would be controversial and a risk, since the company’s dancers who specialise in the stylised dance, folklore and flamenco which characterise the BNE were putting themselves in the hands of a contemporary choreographer. The BNE first performed Electra in Cordoba last month on a tour which also takes the ballet to Santander, Oviedo and Alcobendas in Madrid as well as Barcelona.
Judges condemn ‘shameful’ courts A JUDGES’ association criticised the ‘third world’ conditions of many Spanish court buildings. The condemnation by the Asociacion Judicial Francisco de Vitoria followed on from the General Council of the Judiciary order to close two courthouses in Martorell (Barcelona)
where there were leaking roofs, unsafe wiring and no emergency exits. “Installations in ruins in Cataluña, courts closed in Valencia due to lack of personnel, and a six months’ accumulation of rubbish in Basque courts are some of the situations inflicted on employees and citizens, as
well as the delays they bring to numerous cases,” the association complained. The decision to close the two Martorell courts was’historic,’ the communique continued, but their condition was merely a ‘flagrant example’ of the ‘shameful and unworthy’ situation of many others.
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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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Motivational messages: Lega CHARITY leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs came out in force for the launch of The Best You Legacy Club Marbella, sponsored by Euro Weekly News. Organised by businesswomen Glenda Smithson and Kathleen Parker, and taking place at the glamorous Restaurante Posidonia Banus, last Thursday’s event saw a series of speakers share their inspiring and motivational messages. The Best of You Legacy Club founder and NLP Life owner Bernardo Moya began the event, telling guests how a loss in the Spanish real estate market when he was 38 spurred him to action, prompting him to begin working on his personal development. Moya explained: “I wanted to create a brand that would be global… and the Legacy Club is now all over the world.” The entrepreneur added: “I have since also worked with Paul Mckenna and together we have helped more than 25,000 people.” Kathleen Parker then introduced her daughter, Kerri Parker, a former Miss UK and entrepreneur. Kerri inspired attendees, explaining how she thought she was living the dream in LA at 25 until five years later she was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Given an initial diagnosis of just five years to live, Kerri is living life to the full six years on. Although her cancer is terminal, the actress is still fighting and continues to live her best life; climbing mountains, swimming with sharks, and even earning a black belt. Next, the Euro Weekly News’ CEO, Michel Euesden shares her inspiring story. Speaking movingly about her own fight to live her best life after receiving a cancer diagnosis, Michel told guests her own keys to being the best version of herself for her family, business, friends, and employees. At the end of her motivational speech, Michel created a powerful visual message by inviting attendees to “have faith” and to share it by lighting a candle and passing the flame to their neighbour. The next Best You Legacy Club Marbella event is on Friday April 12 at Restaurante Posidonia Banus. For more information, visit https://www.getinspiredmar bella.com/join-legacy-club-mar bella.
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LEGACY: Organisers Kathleen Parker (left) and Glenda Smithson with club founder Bernardo Moya.
GLITZY: The Best You Legacy Club Marbella.
So much talent “MARBELLA for me is like an island in the south of Spain, very entrepreneurial and full of talent,” enthused The Best You Legacy Club founder Bernardo Moya after the hugely successful launch of a Marbella branch. The NLP owner is himself from Marbella, and was delighted to be invited as a speaker at the first business networking of its kind in Costa del Sol. He told Euro Weekly News: “A lot of who I am culturally and professionally was built and began here. Being from a wonderful place like this allowed me to CLUB FOUNDER: Bernardo Mayo open my eyes to all opportunities. A lot of the talent here should be used and applied, to allow people to go out there and make a difference.”
INSPIRATIONAL model and entrepreneur Kerri Parker took time after her moving speech to catch up with the Euro Weekly News. Kerri, who is the daughter of The Best You Legacy Club Marbella cofounder Kathleen Parker, told the EWN: “I came to support my mum. She has helped me all my life and now I am giving back.” The businesswoman, who had flown in from the United Kingdom to take part in the event, explained she was staying active despite her brain cancer and has recently filmed scenes for Tomb Raider in London. Kerri has now raised £20,000 (€23,250) for charity Brain Tumour Research and continues to raise awareness of the potential benefits of CBD oil.
Euro Weekly Ne DURING the glamorous event EWN CEO Michel Euesden walked onto the speakers’ stage to the song Faith by George Michael and enthralled guests with a passionate and inspirational speech. Michel revealed the woman behind the suit and talked about her own personal life journey and experiences. Revealing her own challenges and fears, Michel explained how she managed to turn them around to make them shape her personal and business life in a positive way. After embarking on a path of personal development in 2006, Michel explained her life took an unexpected turn in 2011 after a cancer diagnosis, forcing her to re-evaluate her life.
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acy event spreads inspiration Like-minded people building a legacy THE glitzy launch of The Best Legacy Club Marbella attracted like-minded business people from across the Costa del Sol and further afield keen to make the most of the first business networking event of its kind in the region. Organised by inspirational entrepreneurs, Glenda Smithson and Kathleen Parker, the launch at Restaurante Posidonia Banus, was sponsored by Euro Weekly News who spoke to some of those present.
Simone Harding: Marbella with Love SINGER Simone Harding has been in Spain for the past 11 years and was at the event supporting her friend Gemma Carr and charity Collective Calling. Simone’s husband, Michael Harding, co-founded Marbella with Love, an initiative using music to connect communities. The group hosts live music events, with part of the proceeds going to charity. Simone told the Euro Weekly News: “It has been a really inspiring night, I have been having a great time.” SIMONE HARDING: The singer has been living in Spain for 11 years.
Gemma Carr: Collective Calling GEMMA CARR, from charity Collector Calling, has been on the Costa del Sol now for 18 years. Her organisation, which helps the homeless here in Spain and builds homeless shelters in Tanzania, could end up being one of the charities supported by The Best You Legacy Club Marbella. Gemma told the Euro Weekly News she, “felt at home as soon as moving to Spain,” after coming, “on an extended holiday never going home.” The fundraiser has now been running Collective Calling for three years and was invited to attend the launch of The Best You Legacy Club Marbella by Kathleen Parker who she know from women’s lunches. GEMMA CARR: The charity boss helps build homeless shelters in Tanzania.
Axel Schmidt and Claudia Roediger: Spreading the word
KERRI PARKER: The model gave a moving speech to guests.
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LIFE JOURNEY: EWN CEO Michel Euesden talked about her challenging experiences.
She said she is continuing to learn lessons from this period and shared her inspirational message. Michel told guests: “Be careful what you ask the universe for. We have to be specific about what we want. “The laws of attraction are powerful ones so it is important to define exactly what you want and focus on it.” Sharing final tips with guests, Michel said she now rises an hour earlier every day, amounting to an extra working day each week. The boss, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and owner of three much-loved pooches rounded off by letting guests know they “are all beautiful in their own way” and “that we are not defined by our mistakes,” instead we should learn from them.
Friends Axel Schmidt and Claudia Roediger were keen to find out more about the club with a view to becoming members. Claudia, who lives in Coin, launched a Reshape Your Body programme, with the support of German life coach Axel. “Everybody knows how important networking is for any business. We have built this new brand and want to get it out there. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about doing that.” AXEL AND CLAUDIA: Keen to share their concept.
Amber Turner: Sharing the knowledge The holistic family lawyer, who travelled from Gibraltar for the launch, said: “When I heard about the launch I knew I had to be here. I’m so excited there is a club here to expand the network and share knowledge and advice.” Amber explained that the nature of her business, Amber Law, relies heavily on networking. While she provides the legal assistance, she caters for the emotional and physical needs by referring her clients to professionals who specialise in practices like acupuncture, stress relief and anger management. She was also keen to hear The Best You Legacy Club founder Bernardo Moya’s talk. She said: “I met Bernardo at Expo London last year. I went specifically to meet him and hear him speak as well as learn from people who were there with stands. I wanted to see how to properly network as well as raise awareness about holistic family law.” HOLISTIC: Amber’s approach to law takes into account emotional and physical needs.
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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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Law criticism
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. 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.
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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 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.
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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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More flights 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
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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 British market. Valencia Airport also offers flights to London-Gatwick, London-Luton, London-Stansted, Belfast, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh and Manchester.
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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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PRICE 109,300 189,950 381,420 135,490 123,180 53,990 46,860 80,800 191,990 191,890 141,100 53,700 139,790 101,230 189,900 83,170 117,940 84,210 42,470 104,050 137,160 128,890 247,260 59,130 156,190 63,270 97,530 111,030 207,780
CHANGE% CHANGE 0,13 0,14 0,65 1,23 1,86 6,98 2,36 3,12 0,13 0,16 1,18 0,63 0,60 0,28 0,07 0,06 0,42 0,81 0,96 1,83 0,84 1,18 1,11 0,59 0,66 0,91 0,52 0,52 0,27 0,51 0,65 0,54 0,86 1,01 0,20 0,17 0,43 0,18 0,48 0,50 0,19 0,26 1,27 1,62 2,08 5,03 0,08 0,05 0,98 1,52 1,22 0,76 0,41 0,40 0,29 0,32 -0,36 -0,75
VOLUME(M) 91.675 1.040.437 215.305 77.980 234.050 271.554 200.334 342.172 70.415 216.745 125.560 253.571 372.229 331.452 145.334 214.680 927.063 106.001 235.785 260.289 36.127 111.146 237.256 244.207 273.360 68.478 283.350 199.590 119.640
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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
3.2962 ▲ 36.37% 0.49 ▲ 31.21% 21.65 ▲ 22.52% 1.77 ▲ 17.86% 3.71 ▲ 16.49% 2.02 ▲ 15.84% 6.05 ▲ 15.79% 0.80 ▲ 14.06% 0.39 ▲ 13.22% 1.74 ▲ 12.78% 2.32 ▲ 12.58%
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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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, women 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-
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Is there any confusion?
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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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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Brexit and the return of rip-off Britain? CUSTOMERS’ CONCERN: Getting value for money?
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 the zoning regulations, in Spain 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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7:00am Breakfast 10:05am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics 12:30pm Walks of Life 1:30pm BBC News 1:40pm Weather for the Week Ahead 1:45pm Songs of Praise 2:20pm The Boat Race 5:00pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm Money for Nothing 6:45pm Pointless 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Line of Duty 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:00am Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights 12:30am Jack the Ripper: The Case Reopened
3:10am This is BBC Two 7:20am A to Z of TV Gardening 8:05am Great British Garden Revival 9:05am The Edible Garden 9:35am Gardeners' World 10:05am Countryfile 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Nadiya's British Food Adventure 1:00pm Nature's Boldest Thieves 1:50pm Holiday of My Lifetime 2:35pm Garden Rescue 3:20pm Nature's Great Events 4:20pm Talking Pictures 5:00pm Tomorrowland 7:00pm World's Busiest Cities 8:00pm Dragons' Den 9:00pm Race Across the World 10:00pm Florida: America's Animal Paradise 11:00pm Gone Girl 1:25am Frankie Boyle's New World Order
8:00pm The Battle of Britain's Breakfast 9:00pm Discovering... The Bridge on the River Kwai - Malcolm Arnold 10:00pm Our Classical Century 11:00pm Wayne Mcgregor: Atomos 12:10am Timewatch 1:00am Engineering Giants 2:00am Line of Duty Drama about the investigations of AC12, a controversial Police AntiCorruption Unit. 3:00am Line of Duty Drama about the investigations of AC12, a controversial Police AntiCorruption Unit. 4:00am Line of Duty Drama about the investigations of AC12, a controversial Police AntiCorruption Unit.
7:45am Frasier 8:10am Frasier 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am The Simpsons 10:00am The Simpsons 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Jamie's Quick and Easy Food 2:05pm The Simpsons 2:35pm Epic 4:40pm A Place in the Sun 5:40pm Joe Lycett's Got Your Back 6:15pm The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Escape to the Chateau 9:00pm Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings 10:00pm Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins for Stand Up to Cancer 11:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:00am Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
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Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Hollyoaks Omnibus Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts Don't Tell the Bride Speechless Speechless Speechless Speechless Speechless The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Schooled Brooklyn Nine-Nine Young Sheldon Young Sheldon The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Night at the Museum 8 Out of 10 Cats Naked Attraction The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory
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Top Ten Show, the 2019 Shazam: Special All Summers End Time Trap Bao Incredibles 2 Hotel Artemis The Escape Shazam: Special Skyscraper Bao Incredibles 2 Hotel Artemis The Escape Skyscraper Reprisal! Time Trap Big Fish and Begonia
9:30am EFL Greatest Games 9:45am EFL Greatest Games 10:00am EFL Goals: League One and League Two 10:30am EFL Greatest Games 10:45am EFL Greatest Games 11:00am SPFL Greatest Games 11:30am Sunday Supplement 1:00pm Football 3:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 4:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 5:30pm EFL Greatest Games 5:45pm EFL Greatest Games 6:00pm EFL Greatest Games 6:15pm EFL Greatest Games 6:30pm EFL Greatest Games 6:45pm EFL Greatest Games 7:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 7:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:00pm Football 11:05pm EFL Goals: Championship 12:05am One2eleven 12:15am EFL Greatest Games
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8:30am Great British Menu 9:30am The Week in Parliament 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm The Boss 2:45pm Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 3:45pm This Wild Life 4:15pm The Hairy Builder 4:45pm The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Richard Osman's House of Games 7:30pm Britain in Bloom 8:00pm The Chronicles of Mourne 8:30pm Only Connect 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Mary Berry's Quick Cooking 10:00pm A House Through Time 11:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Horizon 1:15am MasterChef
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm National Treasures of Wales 9:00pm Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World 10:00pm Operation Stonehenge: What Lies Beneath 11:00pm Storyville 12:15am World's Greatest Food Markets 1:15am David Hurn: A Life in Pictures 1:55am Mountain Documentary series in which Griff Rhys Jones explores the mountains of Britain. 2:55am Our Classical Century 3:55am The Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story
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New phone anyone? Mike Senker In my opinion 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.
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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Conquistadors and climate change RESEARCHERS from a British university have claimed that plummeting winter temperatures from the end of the medieval era to the mid-19th century were caused by Spain’s conquest of the Americas. The University College London (UCL) team’s study claimed that temperatures dropped in the years after the Spanish arrived in the Americas. They published their findings in the Quarterly Spanish Review. The academics claimed this was because vegetation returned to what were once indigenous villages and farms, absorbing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and pulling global temperatures down. UCL’s Mark Maslin said the amount of native people who died following the arrival of the Spanish was so high that European settlers
NEW THEORY: Academics linked the arrival of Conquistadors with the Little Ice Age. could not replace them. Around 56 million hectares of formerly inhabited land are estimated to have returned to nature after the arrival of the Spanish in the Americas. The Little Ice Age took place in Europe and North
America from the mid 17th century to around 1870. It saw global temperatures fall by half resulting in famine and the spread of diseases coincided with the Thirty Years War and the English Civil War.
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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
LETTERS FROM CANARIES By Barbara Belt barbarabelt@gmail.com IT’S raining! Everybody, apart from the tourists, is happy, despite leaking roofs and power cuts. It’s been a dry winter. Reservoirs are low. Prevailing winds are usually north-easterly, moisture rich trade winds, which form cloud caps over the western islands and save us from an African climate. If the last couple of years are anything to go by, however, God help future generations, because what’s been blowing in here is lots of Calima from Africa. (EWN passim). We’re turning into Africa, as is Andalucia and eastwards, as you’ll no doubt be aware if you read El País or watch Spanish media. There’ll be 40 per cent less water available relatively soon. The Spanish government is supposedly ‘grappling with the disastrous implica-
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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.
“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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tions of this future reality now.’ But is anybody really even mentioning the urgent need to act on climate change, apart from 16-yearold year old Greta Thunberg and her young followers? https://www.youtube.com/wa t c h ? v = H 2 Q x F M 9 y 0 t Y; We’re all too cosy and dumb to stir ourselves, so all power to the kids! Meanwhile, long may it rain on these islands, which are the tops of submerged mountains, featuring very steeply sloping terrain indeed. Impossible to farm, these landscapes were painstakingly terraced over centuries into ‘bancales,’ which are drystone-walled, soil-filled, level spaces where agriculture and grazing are possible. La Gomera, for example, looks much like Peru in this respect. Man-made terraces form a large part of the is-
land’s unique landscape, making it the ideal venue for the fourth ITLA (International Terraced Landscapes Association) Congress, titled ‘Re-Enchanting Terraces’ in March. ITLA’s objective is to study, map, restore and conserve these landscapes, many of which are abandonded, across the planet. Most of Macaronesia (the Canaries, Cape Verdes, Azores and Madeira) are terraced to some extent, as are areas of China, Japan, Italy, France, Slovakia,
Croatia, Peru and more. Did Franco contemplate these islands’ extraordinary terraced landscapes, whilst limbering up for the dictatorship, when he was Canarian military commander? Perhaps, as he ordered the massacre of thousands of men, women and children, the islanders’ resilience and capacity to adapt their environment worried him? We shall never know, but the Ley de Memoria Historica will, despite earlier rightwing PP opposition, be properly adhered to hence-
forth in the Canaries, thank God. A DNA data bank will be created, maps of common graves used to dump bodies compiled, exhumations and proper reburials facilitated and Franquist vestiges and symbols, like the monument to Franco in Tenerife, removed. The news comes too late for many of the victims’ families. As Lola Tejera, wife of Diego Gonzalez, says: “My husband has dedicated most of his life to finding and reburying his fa-
ther ’s remains and I shall continue on his part until Francisco Gonzalez’s name appears on the headstone of a proper grave.” Diego, 92, now has Alzheimer ’s. His father Franciso was a union leader and consequently shot by Franquista firing squad. The Canarian Gold Medal has justifiably been awarded to the various platforms fighting for the exhumation of Franco’s victims.
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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
By David Worboys LET me introduce you to a country with an enviable quality of life. There is general respect for figures of authority, such as teachers, policemen, clergymen and referees, as well as for parents. Most children leaving school are literate and numerate. Radio interviewers show respect for cabinet ministers who, with a few exceptions, conduct themselves as befits their office. The health service, available for all, is the envy of the world. Hospital discipline and procedures are controlled and supervised by authoritative matrons. When we are ill, most doctors visiting our homes have a sympathetic ‘bedside manner.’ Natural, unprocessed food can be obtained from the local grocer, greengrocer, fishmonger or butcher while healthy chickens produce tasty eggs and meat. Bottles of fresh cream-topped milk are delivered daily to the door by the milkman while the baker delivers fresh loaves of bread. Food items are wrapped in paper and carried in paper bags. The absence of plastic wrapping and plastic bags means there is no
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
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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.
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DAYS GONE BY: Life in the 50’s in England. permanent pollution to our seas and rivers. Beer and milk are sold in glass bottles. Litter takes the form of cigarette ends, but there are no cans or rubbish from restaurants on the streets. Successful clean air campaigns are forcing factories to regulate the
smoke belching into the environment. Pub food may be generally poor and some food bars are emerging as outlets for tasteless hamburgers, but the food in the better restaurants can be quite good, despite the pretentious menus in French. Hearty, tasty
courses are served and there is no nouvelle cuisine. The more expensive wines of France and the whites of Germany are superb, although the cheap ones can be bland or vinegary. The consumption and dealing of drugs is seldom practised, although there is a widespread addiction to
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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.
tobacco. Nicotine, however, does not provoke anti-social or violent behaviour and cigarettes are acquired legally. It is safe to put an unaccompanied child of 11 on a train from the capital to the coast to be met by a relative at the station. Apart from in certain urban areas, we can walk the streets, attend functions or go to a pub or club in safety. Travel by road, rail or air is free of hassle and congestion. The literature of Hemingway, Orwell and Camus occupy the minds of teenagers and they meet their friends to play games and have fun. Depending on the season and on their interests this may involve chess, table tennis, conkers, climbing trees, stamp collecting, jigsaw puzzles, trainspotting, cycling or visiting cinemas, museums or social clubs. Communication is face-to-face. The branch bank manager is there to take a personal interest in each customer’s needs and to make appropriate decisions, while the friendly bobby on his bicycle patrols the small towns and villages. Sadly there are no flights to this destination. This is, of course, England in the 1950’s.
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Commercial relations
CONSULAR MATTERS THE Vienna Convention of 1963 is the international agreement which 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 which the Consulates can, and should, develop 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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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 which 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 to up to four years.
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YOUR STARS
DID YOU KNOW?
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
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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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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Thoughts come to you, perhaps in dreams, that are creative and energy boosting. Someone who recently moved out of your sphere is sadly missed but is in some ways still a part of you. A person at work who has been causing you concern needs investigation, but the facts may be less alarming than you suspect.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) If you suspect that some things are not what they seem, you could be right. Repel doubts, ban anxieties and stick to facts and tact. If certain individuals or situations continue to conspire against you, change course and do something entirely different. What goes around will come around quicker than you think.
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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Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I’m not perfect - and I don’t live to be but before you start pointing fingers... make sure your hands are clean!” Bob Marley
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I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no-one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” Marilyn Monroe
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Cryptic
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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
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• 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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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*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.
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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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ESTEPONA 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?
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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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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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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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By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com CARPAL TUNNEL is a diagnosis which is becoming more and more common. But so few patients get good results from treating it. And then you end up in a situation where the pain goes on and on. And painkillers can’t treat it. And operations can make it worse. And it’s often ignored, or dismissed as you being a ‘hypochondriac.’ A recent study in Madrid compared physiotherapy with surgery for women with Carpal Tunnel syndrome. Unsurprisingly, (in my completely unbiased opinion!!) physiotherapy got better results in terms of pain reduction and, most critically, return
Carpal Tunnel and the vital importance of talking to your patient to function and movement. This was especially noticeable at the one, three and six-month marks as they didn’t have to recover from surgery. Stopping it before it starts I’m going to let my patient, Danielle tell the rest of this story, as taking the time at the beginning to listen to her history meant she avoided unnecessary surgery and make a quick recovery. “I began to experience numbness in my fingers and hand extending to my upper arm on the right side and occasionally in my fingers and hand on the left. I thought I had slept awkwardly, and if I ignored it, it would go away. It didn’t! “One night I was awoken by completely numb fingers, hand and arm
and extreme pain. In the morning I could barely use my hand. Night after night the pain increased and day after day, I could not perform the simplest of tasks, like picking up a kettle, or using a knife and fork, writing or typing. “I went to see my GP. He diagnosed Carpal Tunnel and said the operation was very simple. I did not want an operation. So, I telephoned Estelle at Bodyworks. “Estelle asked me if I had a problem with my neck, I said no, but later I mentioned I had broken a rib and other smaller injuries falling down the stairs nine months before. “What appeared to have been an isolated incident in my wrist was traced back through my arm and neck.”
Fast results “After three appointments I began to sleep better, I still had numbness, but the pain had started to disappear. “I now sleep every night knowing the pain and numbness will go in time. I am having the root
of the problem cured. The right treatment makes the body work!” Listen first - to every detail! If your doctor/therapist/consultant doesn’t take the time to talk to you, look at you and examine not just the
area which hurts, but the person attached to it, please think about whether they are treating you or just your scans. Getting the right information to treat the root of the problem makes fixing it a simple mechanical solution.
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Instant fix IN THIS modern world filled with work, travel, and family commitments, we may often find ourselves lacking in time to do all the things we mean to. While taking time for ourselves is vital for our wellbeing and mental health, luckily when we are really pushed for time there are some shortcuts we can take. Before an important event, fix skin that is dull or lacking in radiance in one minute with Ren’s Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial (€32.30 for 75ml, www.primor.eu). This mask contains vitamin C and can be let to fight signs of fa-
tigue while you get dressed to reveal fresh, glowing skin. Keep the brightening effects going by moisturising afterwards with Bybi’s 100 per cent Cold Pressed Buriti Oil (£12/€13.80, www.bybi.com) which contains antioxidants to fight off external aggressors, including pollution and UV rays. Next, knock time off makeup application with an effective primer such as Wander Beauty’s Smooth Sailing Perfecting Primer (£33/€37.95 for 30g, www.net-a-porter.com). Containing vitamin C and gold to minimise pores and blur imperfections, reducing the time taken up with applying foundation, concealer, and powder. Now reduce the need to touch up makeup later as well as reducing oiliness or shine with Boscia’s White Charcoal Mattifying Setting Spray (€34.95 for 50ml, www.sephora.es). Particularly effective in hot weather when makeup has a tendency to slide and oiliness can set in, this product could
save time on reapplying makeup throughout the day. 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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Wine without the hangover By Sally Underwood ONE scientist believes he may have created a type of alcohol which could offer hangover-free 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 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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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 (£27/€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 healthy hair growth.
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DREAM HOLIDAY: Cruises can also be a great chance to get healthy.
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
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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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Boost the effectiveness of any products you do use with a scalp massaging tool such as Briogeo’s Scalp Revival Stimulating Therapy Massager (£13.50/€15.74, www.cultbeauty.co.uk). Created with rubber tips, this brush can be used on all scalps, helping to build up and distribute shampoo better, stimulate blood flow, and exfoliate. These tools also offer the added bonus of a relaxing massage experience, helping to lower stress levels; another factor thought to affect hair health. Finally, for those with long hair, make sure to use a snag-free band when tying it up, such as Popbands (from £6/€6.99 for five, www.thepop band. com). These ‘dent-free’ ties glide over hair, rather than pinching it, resulting in less strain on the scalp and helping prevent hair breakage.
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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
INTERVIEW by John Smith EVEN following the departure of Brian Johnstone, AC/DC continue to be one of the most popular rock bands with Spanish audiences, but haven’t been seen here since 2016. There is however a chance to hear all of their best loved songs when AC/BC, a true tribute band who were formed 15 years ago come over to Estepona to perform at the Bull Ring on Friday June 28 as part of the Pink Purple Zep Fest II. The band has a new singer Jon Blandford who has himself been in the music business for many years, and was at one time in a different AC/DC tribute band. Although Axl Rose made a few appearances with the band following Brian Johnstone’s enforced medical retirement, they haven’t released any new material since 2014 so the appearance in Estepona will see the band performing all of the most popular songs from the Bon Scott and Brian Johnstone years. The five-piece band promise
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
Let there be rock
AC/BC: On stage in Germany. a proper live show, and although they are not ‘lookalikes,’ they do have their own Malcolm Young guitarist
who dresses as a schoolboy and plays some pretty accurate licks. Bass player and one of the
founders of the band Geoff (Boggles) Schofield, told Euro Weekly News that this will be their first visit to Spain and
they are really looking forward to it as they have heard audiences over here really enjoy a great live rock band. He hopes their set will get the audience on their feet, and if so he has promised the band will feed off this and often improvise when things are going well. Although Spain is a new venture, the band regularly play in Germany and have appeared two years running at the annual Harley Davidson Festival, so thousands of bikers can’t have got it wrong by inviting them a second time. The band’s biggest problem will be choosing which numbers to play as they have a huge repertoire and could easily perform for two hours or more. To find out more about AC/BC and to see some of their live performances (which often include pyrotechnics) visit the website http://ac-bc.co.uk or their Facebook page. For tickets to the event and to see more about all of the bands taking part or for booking accommodation, please visit http://pinkpurpleproductions.com.
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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 is.” BUMPING ALONG: Gemma 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.”
Here comes the good guy
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.
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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Rock on Tommy
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JUST because the duo of Cannon and Ball no longer appear regularly on TV doesn’t mean that they don’t continue to work both separately or as a pair up and down the UK. Every y e a r t h e y a p p ea r in p a n tomime and both are still working together after more than 50 years, although the two born again Christians admit that during their heyday they barely spoke to each other, but they are now back together as the best of friends. Bobby who is now 75 is a prolific writer and he has produced a number of shows in theatres around the country, whilst Tommy is now 81 but still keeps working, as the couple continue to delight audiences. Fuengirola will now have a chance to enjoy the pair who will be appearing in a hilarious comedy written by Bobby called The Dressing Room which combines sitcom with variety as it is part play and part variety show. It’s set behind the scenes at a rundow n th e a t r e , To m m y Ca n n o n a n d Bobby Ball playing themselves get involved in the crazy goings-on of compere Stu Francis (of Ooh I could peel a grape fame)and fellow comic
CANNON & BALL: Still delighting audiences. Johnnie Casson who appeared in Opportunity Knocks and The Comedians. This is a rip-roaring comedy for all of the family and will be presented at the Salon Varietes from Thursday May 9 to Sunday May 12 with an additional Saturday matinee.
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Tic ke ts for this s how w hic h c os t €25 are likely to be in great demand so visit the theatre website www.salon varietestheatre.com or call the Box Office on 952 474 542 between 11am and 2.30pm from Monday to Saturday or one hour before any of the shows.
The Scottish B WITH more than 30 years of experience, the aptly named Scott Gray of The Scottish Butcher in Fuengirola knows a thing or two about top quality meat. Based at the Mercacentro in Fuengirola with its fantast i c f r ee car par ki ng, Scot t Gray offers a whole range of different meat products including large fresh chickens, gammon joints, fresh legs of lamb, sausage meat, stuffing, chipolatas, rolled pork with crackling, rolled rib of beef, r ol l ed si r l oi n, duck and much more - all at affordable prices. All of his meat comes from natural farms and is supplied locally, with no additives or colouring added, so not only do you get the freshest and tastiest meat around, but you can really taste the difference!
Reader s of Euro Weekl y News can be the first to learn of special offers by turning to The Scottish Butcher’s weekly adverts in the paper and you can also chat with Scott about the most suitable meat for a whole range of different recipes and needs. His beef is left on the bone for 21 days to ensure that delicious flavour and nowadays as peopl e becom e m or e health conscious and don’t want additives, the Scottish Butcher can boast that they offer absolutely pure mince meat with no colouring or additives and what’s more you can even buy lamb mince to allow you to make a genuine Shepherd’s Pie. The fat free chicken burgers are made from chicken breasts with no artificial additives to bulk out the meat, recently introduced are tasty
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A wide range of quality meat at The Scottish Butcher. beef olives and there are also gluten free pork sausages available which Scott produces himself. If you fa n c y so m e t h i n g a little
exotic such as Venison or Wild Boar (o r in d e e d a lmo s t a ny othe r c ut of
me a t) the n jus t ge t in c onta c t with The Scottish Butcher and they will be more than happy to order it for you. At the Scottish Butcher, you can also s toc k up w ith a ll of your fa vourite British condiments to add the finishing touches to the perfect dinner. Sea salt, apple sauce, mint sauce, traditional horseradish and of course cranberry sauce which goes so well with turkey at Easter. Call The Scottish Butcher on 952 467 743 to discuss all that you need to order in advance or visit Scott and his team at the Mercacentro, Avda. Jesus Santos Rein, 29640, Fuengirola between 8.30am and 2.30pm daily except Sunday and remember that unlike some other destinations, parking is free, easy and available in the underground car park between 9am and 2.30pm, so you can call in an order and then simply collect.
Charity golfing CONCORDIA is an HIV/ AIDS charity that covers the Costa del Sol. The services it offers are impressive and it has been responsible for the saving of literally thousands of lives since being established by Princess Marie-Louise of Prussia in 1994. Based in a discrete modern building with very impressive facilities in San Pedro de Alcantara, where six full time members of dedicated staff and volunteers cover and expect to work with more than 500 sufferers and their families each year, plus those who arrive daily at the centre to take the HIV/Aids test. The bulk of the funds needed to run the CONCORDIA Association come from revenue collected throughout the year from donations, and special events. There will be a Charity Golf Tournament under Stableford rules which starts at 9am at the Aloha Golf Club on Saturday May 11. The day’s play
will be followed by an enjoyable prize-giving dinner dance. Green fees are €100 and the dinner dance will cost €75 per person.
For golf reservations call 952 907 085 or email reser vas@clubdegolfaloha.com. For dinner reservations call 952 812 390 or email fer minj2003@yahoo.es.
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THIS week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Fellow Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala takes a stroll down memory lane.
Memory lane Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella www.thelittlegeranium.com THE most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. I can’t drink a bottle of Meursault wine without the memory of a special restaurant that always has a place in my heart. We all have memories and without them there is no life. This week I am taking a trip down memory lane inspired by a recent visit to the UK when I visited my first ever restaurant where I was chef/ patron in 1981. The White Hart at Great Yeldham is a 15th century Coaching Inn sitting amongst four acres of landscaped gardens bordered by the River Colne near Halstead in north Essex. I was chef patron there for nearly seven years and it was my home and the first restaurant that I was ever responsi-
ble for. It has so many fond memories of Christmas with my family, my brother’s wedding and my drunken chef who we used to carry off to the staff quarters! It also has memories of the first time I met my first wife who was a client and her mother who ran a great little pub locally which I would visit. I also have memories of Suzi Quatro who we often entertained and she would sing and play her guitar at the table of my friend’s mansion in the next village after a few glasses of red wine. The White Hart was a great success and where most of my inspiration and enthusiasm came to create The Geranium. Cars literally parked down the road trying to get into the restaurant, it was always packed. The sad day that I left, the owner (Mrs Gough) who was always hostile to me came to say goodbye and as I packed things into my car boot she said “Well at least now we can start doing some real business and make some money!” I was gutted and very hurt by her comments and that memory also stays
with me forever. I had put my heart and soul into this restaurant and it was a great business filled with regular loyal clients who liked spending money (the sort of clients we love!) Many heartfelt memories were made and captured forever. Six months after I left The White Hart it went bust! Whilst I smiled inside at this irony, I was also angry that a great business could be destroyed so quickly. It changed hands a couple of times after that and I never went back. Nearly 40 years past and I went to visit my ex mother-in-law who is in a care home in Castle Hedingham nearby. We drove past The White Hart and so I said to Serena let’s call in for lunch. Serena said “Dad I know how you love to be recognised, but after 40 years there is no chance anyone will remember you, so be prepared!” We walked through the same old entrance way through the same old door down the same old steps into the same old bar. “Mr Saunders a voice from the bar called, we have been waiting for you said Tony the Manager.”
GREAT LUNCH: Steven, Kevin White and Serena. We had a great lunch there cooked by Chef Kevin White with a bottle of Meursault of course! At The White Hart I often borrowed a friend’s Range Rover to collect clients so that they could relax and drink. This gave me the idea to offer a client chauffeur service at The Pink Geranium which we also now do at The Little Geranium here in La Cala. When I bought The Pink Geranium in 1987 we also bought a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (as you do). Clients were collected from near and far and one of our most regular was Rod Stewart who had a beautiful mansion in Epping. Rod loves a brandy or two and so we always
collected him and returned him home! I will never forget him sitting at his table discussing the World Cup of 1966 when England won. He asked for a marker pen and drew a line down the centre of the tablecloth. On the left hand side he wrote the entire team of England, on the right side he wrote the German team. He then signed it in an extravagant way and asked for the car to take him home. The next morning my cleaner Yvonne said, “Someone had written all over one of our cloths, it has taken me all morning to get it removed!” “Yvonne” I said, “if only you knew what you have just done!”
Rod Stewart’s Lamb with saffron pickle and herb crust ROD loves lamb. I cooked it for him differently several times but the one he loved was the saddle of lamb tender and pink with a herby crust currently on the menu at The Little Ge r a n i u m . He re is th e recipe: Ingredients for four 600g of lean trimmed lamb saddle with no fat or gristle 2 cooked whole small beetroots cut into small wedges 4 cloves of garlic peeled 250ml good olive oil Maldon salt and fresh milled black pepper For the saffron pickle 2 large onions peeled and sliced thinly A generous pinch of saffron 200ml of white wine vinegar 200ml of white wine 3 tablespoons of caster sugar 1 teaspoon of saffron threads For the crumb topping 4 heaped tablespoons of panko breadcrumbs (available in most supermarkets)
1 bunch fresh parsley 1 bunch fresh coriander 1 b u n ch rosemary (just the needles not the stalks) To make the pickle Simply sweat off Rod Stewart. the onions in a deep Credit Claudi Guido flickr.jpg s au ce p an , a d d the w h ite w in e , th e v in eg ar an d th e sugar and cook on a low heat until you have sticky cooked sweet and sour onions. Now add the saffron, stir in and reserve. To make the crumb Simply put the breadcrumbs into a food processor with all the herbs and blend until you have a bright green powdery mixture. To cook the lamb Firstly take the garlic and blend with the olive oil with and electric hand blender until you have a gar-
TENDER LAMB: Covered in a lovely green herb crust.
lic puree. Season the lamb and seal in a hot frying pan until coloured all over but not cooked. Remove and spoon some of the garlic puree over the lamb fillets and roast in a pre-heated oven for four/five minutes only. The lamb is very lean and won’t take much cooking. Cook it pink so about 4650ºC on a temperature probe. Rol l t he l am b f i l l et s i n t he crumb so that they are totally coated and allow to rest for four/five minutes. Now slice into four coated lamb steaks. Serve with some beetroot roasted in the oven and the pickle on the plate (see photo). Serve with a sauce made from the lamb bones or alternatively a sauce made from reduced lamb st ock cube / gr anul es wi t h r ed wi ne and add som e f r esh m i nt leaves and rosemary into the stock for flavour. Also lovely with potato dauphinoise!
Follow Steven on Instagram … saunderschef - Email any questions … steven@thelittlegeranium.com The Little Geranium, Winner of Best Contemporary International Restaurant 2019-Costa Del Sol - www.thelittlegeranium.com
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Fundraiser for Triple A charity TONIGHT, Thursday, there is a special fundraiser for the Triple A animal charity at the Occo Restaurant in Marbella. The event which costs €59 starts at 7pm with a chance to mingle and enjoy a glass of cava with dinner which consists of a Lebanese meze, baklava, tea or coffee and a half bottle of wine per person commencing at 7.30pm. During the evening there will be a fashion show presented by Elisabeta Franchi, live entertainment from the Lisa Elwin and Annika Olsson Duo and a raffle with all proceeds going to Triple A. There may still be space so contact Occo Avenida Manolete 7, Marbella by calling 689 593 879.
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He who dares wins
ON TOUR: Don’t be a plonker, enjoy the cushty experience. FOLLOWING the undoubted success of the Faulty Towers The Dining Experience which had a great succes in the Costa del Sol recently, the next tour is being planned. The Only Fools Cushty Dining Experience from the same producers has just two dates in May where fully immersive experience transports audiences to The Nags Head, to meet the pride of Peckham
in a night of wheeling, dealing and eating. The fun starts from the moment you join the Trotters and their friends for a knees-up. Meanwhile, they try to drum up some cash and make a cheeky saving on the side. A three-course meal at The Nags Head and all the fun of the Trotters family is included... You know it makes sense!! The first night at the Tamisa Golf Hotel
in the Mijas Costa sold out within a few days of being announced, but for those who hate the thought of missing this great night out and don’t mind a drive then the experience will be repeated at the Salon del Mar in Torre del Mar with tickets costing €35 (payable in cash in advance). The show starts in the bar at 8pm and moves on to dinner at 8.30pm, so for a great night out, this is one show to see.
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Immortal Beloved FOR those who enjoy classical music there will be a showing in English (with Spanish subtit l es) of t he 1994 f i l m about Beethoven entitled Immortal Beloved this Saturday. This biography chronicles the life of the classical composer played by Gary Oldman and his painful struggle with hearing loss. Following his death in 1827, his assistant, Schindler played by Jer oen Kr abbé di scover s three letters addressed to immortal beloved and searches for the woman referred to. As Schindler solves the mystery, a series of flashbacks reveals Beethoven’s transformation from passionate young man to troubled musical genius. Tickets for the film which will be shown at 8pm in the Vasari Centre, Urb La Alzambra, Puerto Banus cost €12 and may be reserved by calling 689 000 944, emailing reser vas@musicaconencanto.org or by purchase on the night.
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Preparing for Easter week THIS Saturday, the Estepona Municipal Band will present a concert of music for Holy Week at the Felipe VI Auditorium. This is the ninth annual concert of its type when the band performs ‘Sones de Pasión’ (Sounds of the Passion) which will then be played during the processions at Easter. The Municipal Band also welcomes the collaboration of Cornetas Squad of the Musical
Group of the Brotherhood of the Virgen de los Remedios. As in previous years, the concert will be for the benefit of the CUDECA Foundation for cancer care and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of Estepona. Tickets are priced at €5 and can be purchased at the headquarters of the Brotherhoods Sto Christ of Veracruz, Sto Christ of Love and Ntro Padre Jesús Cautivo from 6am to 8pm.
Their own kind of magic POPULAR Malaga tribute band Queen of Magic will be bringing the magic of Queen to La Sala (The Hall) in Malaga City on Friday April 26 from 10pm. The four members of the band have studied the music of Queen and perform in a way that the audience feels they are listening to the original group itself. They have a wide repertoire including all the most popular hits and they play nine songs note for note as in the original records and another nine songs recreating the sound from the Kind of Magic concert performed at Wembley in 1986. Tickets cost just €11 (including booking fee) from the ticketea website.
Ballet at its best Credit: Moscow Ballet
POPULAR CHOICE: A scene from Sleeping Beauty. BALLET appears to be an art form which regularly attracts sell out audiences therefore the presentation of Sleeping Beauty, by Tchaikovsky at the Congress Palace in La Linea on Tuesday April 30 is bound to be popular. Now, often considered his finest achievement in classical ballet it is a blending of traditional mime, expressive dance in a lavish theatrical setting and superb music
which inspired the choreography. Tchaikovsky was invited to write the music for a ballet based on Charles Perrault’s well-known fairy tale. A baby princess, condemned at her christening by an evil fairy to prick her finger and die on her 16th birthday, is saved by the gift of the good Lilac Fairy, who declares the princess will only sleep until awakened by the kiss of a prince.
The fairy tale, complete with a king and queen, fairies both good and evil, a beautiful princess and dream prince, magical stage effects, and courtly splendour was the ideal vehicle for this exceptional ballet. Tickets for this one-off performance by the Moscow Ballet, (returning to the town after last year’s presentation of Swan Lake) starts at 8pm and cost from €35 to €38 online.
Piano and cello THERE is to be a recital of classical works at Las Brisas Golf Club on Saturday April 13 accompanied b y a t h r e e - c o u rs e meal. G il j a e L e e o n c e llo and Minjae Kim on piano, b o t h f r o m So u th Korea, will be performing th e wo r k s o f B o ccherini, Schumann, Bottermund and Franck. Tickets to the evening which starts at 8pm cost €55 and guests will be invited to enjoy a welcome drink with canapes, the three-course meal wi t h wi n e a n d o f course the musical talents of the two performers. For tickets call Lorraine Powell on 619 099 310, contact Las Brisas Golf Club or email pmmtickets@mail.com.
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Great value for lunch ONE of the signature restaurant/ b ars in Ba n u s , L a Sa la ha s re in v e n ted lu n ch w ith a s upe rb n ew a n d imp ro v e d tw o-c ours e set lunch menu at only €15 per person. There is a great selection of six s ta rte rs an d s ix main c ours e s to c h o o s e fro m an d if you fa nc y
adding a dessert then they cost just €5 per person. There is an even better offer for Ladies who Lunch as for just €4.50 more they can enjoy unlimited cava between 1pm and 3pm. Determined to ensure that customers always receive great service and are offered some special bar-
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LA SALA: Dine with a view. gain options, happy hour has just put on weight! Every day between 5pm and 7.30pm you can enjoy dis-
count ed cockt ai l s, house cava, wines, draught and bottle beers as well as house spirits and mixers.
Johnny G’s big weekend THE very talented local singer and friend of musical theatre Johnny G will be taking over the Salon Varietes in Fuengirola for three different shows over three nights. Each is billed ‘For One Night Only’ and tomorrow (Friday) he presents ‘The Legends of Rock’N’Roll’ featuring the timeless hits of the 50’s and 60’s from the likes of Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Neil Sedaka, The Platters, young Elvis Presley, Bill Haley and more. With great special guests including a tribute to
Cliff Richard this is one not to be missed! Then the following evening it’s ‘The Legends of Soul & Motown’ so enjoy the best of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson, Ray Charles and many more. There are special guests The Soul Sisters and with a tribute to The Blues Brothers you’ll be dancing in the aisles! Then on Sunday the weekend comes to an end with ‘The Legends of Las Vegas’ as Johnny and his special guests present the best from the Kings of
Swing to The King of Rock’N’Roll, Elvis Presley, all in one great show. Enjoy the hits of Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Shirley Bassey and many more plus a tribute to Elvis in what promises to be one of the best shows of the weekend. To book please visit www.salonvarietestheatre.com or call the Box Office on 952 474 542 between 11am and 2.30pm from Monday to Saturday or one hour before any of the shows.
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Marbella Moments by Nicole King AS mentioned in last week’s column my dad used to say it’s not what you know or whom you know that counts, but who knows you. He didn’t need to add that how they feel about you will determine how they remember you, and whether they want to continue a friendship or business relationship with you or not. That was a given. However it’s also important to understand that not everyone is going to like us. As Michel Euesden says about her and her hubby, like Marmite, you either love them or hate them. In a political election a 51 per cent vote is considered a landslide, but it still means 49 per cent preferred someone else! We can’t please everyone and we shouldn’t try. Likewise perhaps we shouldn’t try to ‘sell’ ourselves to everyone, blurting out what we do and exchanging cards which will not be valued, if we’re just pitching our own story and not making a connection. Very few cities have this amount of networking events, which have
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-
Making contact
PICK A CARD, ANY CARD: Maintain meaningful relationships. sprung up through an international community trying to thrive under the sun. A city big enough for so many, but small enough to know what’s going on and who’s who and what’s
where. This is where recommendations come in. If you made a good first impression and then a second and a third, contacts can come from anywhere.
Just this week whilst talking with two separate companies, I recommended to each that they contact the same person to collaborate and complement what they do.
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I’ve interviewed this gentleman on the TV several times and bumped into him at various ‘networkings.’ He is always friendly and polite and once he has briefly described what he does, when asked, he just enjoys himself and the opportunity of meeting new people. He isn’t over friendly or over pushy and because of this, and the level of professionalism in his work, his is the first name that came to mind. There are many events along the Costa del Sol and they are a great way to meet like-minded people, perhaps even clients, but you’ll only know for sure if they are right for you by taking time to get to know them. People might not remember a name, but they will remember how you made them feel. When guests come on the show I encourage them to be themselves. There are many companies competing for the same audience, so be yourself and let the chips fall where they may. If you are empathetic, listen to hear and not just wait to say your piece, perhaps you’ll be the first person they recommend to others or with whom they make direct contact. Hugs and happiness xox
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 process or by choice, are perceived 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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ELECTRICIAN ALHAURIN FURNITURE Emporium. Buyers and sellers of quality furniture. We buy from a small item to full clearances. Top prices paid. 697 511 071 (253107) THE WAREHOUSE – We buy a Single item to a Full House Clearance – 602 610 103 (253107) FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 675 357 575
FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLIZING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. RELIABLE. 27 YRS EXPERIENCE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 634 455 064 (279112)
IRRIGATION F&P: professional new sprinkler systems and repairs, 30 years’ experience. 14 days free trial, fixed price. Free quotation. 656 314 510 (282148)
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GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@ garden-professionals.com
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CHIROPRACTOR FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J. Schaegen, Specialized in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (282256)
DENTISTS ENGLISH SPEAKING DENTIST in Fuengirola & Nueva Andalucia. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. FREE check up! drvisky@hot mail.com. 689 887 019 (278675)
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LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jeweler, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewelers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)
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MEETING POINT SWF 36 years, slim, attractive, friendly, caring, active. Likes travel, home-life, cooking, music. Looking for a SWM for LTR and marriage. Will re-locate. Write to me in English, e-mail anitaama nar@gmail.com or call or text: +1-917-336-0010
MOBILITY SENIORWORLD - MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´n´ recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices. (279180)
MOBILITY RASCAL 650 Electric Mobility Scooter (Red). Good working order. €450. 600 341 413
MORTGAGES FLUENT FINANCE Abroad. Are you looking to release equity in your home here in Spain? Need to pay IBI, Community Fees, Taxes, but don’t have the cash available now to do this. Do you want to sell your property for what it is worth but don’t have the ability/time frame due to cash constraints? Do you want an alternative to the Banks who are costly and slow? Call us now on 691 179 445 / 952 961 952 or email ronald@fluentfi nanceabroad.com Come and visit us in our San Pedro office (281207)
MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 (281384) (T1) ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.design (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high-quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (276610)
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CAR SERVICES AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also, 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: transmat ic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (277164) BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369 (259167)
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FOR SALE R O B E R T S O N CARS.....STAR BUY..Jaguar XF 2015 only 10,000kms. From SALAMANCA MAIN DEALER, MUST BE SEEN EVERY EXTRA. Cost new 46,000 euros star buy at 26,500 euros TEL. 952 832 173/608 658 785. See photo. WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM ROBERTSON CARS....4x4 BMW X3 AUTOMATIC / DIESEL 2013 ONLY 77,000KMS (APPROX 50,000MILES) SAT NAV, PARKING SENSORS,CLIMATE CONTROL, CD.PLAYER, BIG BLACK BEAUTY ALLOY WHEELS ,ROOF BARS EVERYTHING YOU WANT.......21,500 EUROS. TEL.952 832 173 / 608 658 785 See photo. WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM SALE...ROBERTSON CARS 4X2 NISSAN JUKE 1.6 2012 ONLY 40,000KMS. PETROL 5 SPEED, 5 DOOR, TOW BAR UNUSED, Samantha’s favourite feels good to drive a beauty she looks right in white, WAS… €10,995 NOW...€9,500. TEL.952 832 173/ 608 658 785 See photo. WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM
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CLASSIFIEDS SALE…ROBERTSON CARS...DIESEL CITREON BERLINGO MULTIVAN 2011. 5 DOORS 1 SLIDING, ONLY ONE GERMAN LADY CLEANER HAS KEPT IT spotless 116,000KMS (APPROX 70,000MILES) ITV till 2021. Not your usual rubbish.....€4,995 Tel. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 See photo WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM SALE...ROBERTSON CARS DIESEL SKODA FABIA 1.6 2012 ONLY 24,000KMS, BLACK AND WHITE 5 DOOR MANUAL IMMACULATE, FABULOUS TO DRIVE FABIA, WAS. 8995 NOW...7,500 EUROS. TEL.952 832 173 / 608 658 785 See photo. WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM SALE...ROBERTSON CARS HYUNDAI Xi20 CROSSOVER 2017 DIESEL ONLY 13,000KMS. WHITE 5 DOOR, HIGH SEATING GREAT FOR BAD KNEES/BACKS. STILL SMELLS NEW. PARKING SENSORS, WAS €11,995. NOW...€11,750. TEL 952 832 173 / 608 658 785. See photo WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM
CLASSIFIEDS AUTOMATIC MERCEDES 500CL COUPE AMG. 2004 SUNROOF, ONLY 95,000KMS *Approx 60,000miles* SILVER, BLACK LEATHER, PARKING SENSORS, AMG.STYLING INCLUDES 10,000 EUROS WORTH OF EXTRAS FROM NEW, 2ND LADY OWNER LEAVING SPAIN, TOO MANY EXTRAS TO LIST SEE WEB PAGE WITH PHOTOS , SERVICE HISTORY ALWAYS GARAGED, €11,995. TEL 952 832 173 / 608 658 785. WWW.ROBERTSONCARSSPAIN.COM SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (257838) MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (257838) PRICE SLASHED - AUTOMATIC / Diesel Hyundai I-40 2012 Like new one private owner full service history and lots of extras looks and drives like cars double the price. WAS €13,995 NOW €11,995 952 838 842 /608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (257838) MASSIVE REDUCTION! AS NEW (Special Order) Automatic / Diesel Seat Alhambra Seven seats. Nov 2016 Only 8,000 Klm. (5’000 Mls) Touch electric side doors, Apple touch and sat-nav, sensors all round front back sides etc. Climate control, cruise control, parking cámera privy glass, lots more to many to list here, a perfect family M.P.V. Save a fortune on a top quality family car remember this is not ex-rent or lease cost 35,000 € Was selling for 27,995€ NOW ITS ONLY 24,995€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 billbradycars.com 4X4 AUTOMATIC/ Diesel SSangyong Rexton 2.7 Ltr. 2009 With service history 99’000 Klm. (62’000 Mls) Metallic Black/ Black leather electric seats, bluetooth, dod guard and lots more extras fantastic value for money its only 7’995€ 952 838 842 /608 950 221 billbradycars.com
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www.euroweeklynews.com LEXUS IS. Sport 220 Diesel 4 door 2009 only 63’000 Klm. (39’000 Mls ) 6 speed manual, parking sensors, suede upholstery, this car be the best value for money Its ONLY 6’995€ 952 838 842/608 950 221 billbradycars.com MERCEDES Estate C-220 Diesel Automatic Sport Line with only 120’000 Klm (75’000 Mls ) S/History Sat-Nav, bluetooth, tow bar and lots more metallic silver half black interior YES ONLY 7’995€ 952 838 842/608 950 221 bill bradycars.com FORD Focus 2010 1.6 TDCI. From private owner cruise control, climate control, Sonny Sound system drives and looks for great ONLY 4’995€ 952 838 842/608 950 221 billbradycars.com 2007 TRANSIT CONNECT in good all round condition. Electric Windows, Air Con. One local owner. €2,995 Tel: 695 559 939 (254317) 2011 FIAT DOBLO 1.3 CDTi DIESEL. Very economical. Only 135,000klm. In very good condition throughout. One local owner. €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939 (254317) 2007 Range Rover 2.7 HSE Sport, Diesel in excellent condition throughout 20inch wheels in Magenta, with cream leather High Kilometeres. 390,000 kl New Engine Fitted 30,000 KL ago. Must be seen €11.750 Tel: 695 559 939. 2007 Mercedes 320 ML Disel New Model Right Hand Drive On Spanish plates in Silver New Tyres and ITV 130,000 Miles. Lots of Extras €8,450. Tel: 695 559 939. 2008 Mercedes E63 AMG, Full Spec in Silver with Black Leather, only 90,00 KL awsome car must be seen € 23,950. Tel: 695 559 939. 2012 Ford Transit Connect, Endurotec 210,00 KL in very good condition thoughout, Air Con, side door, new ITV €4,995. Tel: 695 559 939. COLLECTORS Car 1994 Mercedes E220 Convertable Left Hand Drive 1 owner from new 5 speed manual Electric roof with Air Con, only 140,00 KL in Silver with black Leather must be seen these cars are only appreciating in Value €9,750. Tel: 695 559 939. 2006 Kia Serento 4 x 4 Left Hand Drive Spanish PLates 2.5 Diesel in Excellent condition thoughout Light Metalic Blue with Grey Leather. Alloys, Air Con also New Tyes and New Itv €5,995 includes Transfer. Tel: 695 559 939.
2007 Citroen Picasso Right Hand Drive on Spanish PLates, 1.6 HDI Diesel. One owner from New, Top of the Range, New ITV, Ecellent condition thoughout €2,995. Tel: 695 559 939. CHEAP diesel 2001 Mercedes E300 Automatic Spanish Car, Runs and Drives Perfectly in silver, Low KL, Needs a bit of Tidying, €1,995. Tel: 695 559 939. AUTOMATIC 2002 Chrysler Tratos 2.5 only 90,000 KL Spanish Left Hand Drive, New ITV in very good condition throughout only €1,495 Tel: 695 559 939. WORLD cars Marbella – Car Sales - Arias de Velasco 36 Marbella 612 460 995 world carsmarbella@gmail.com 612 460 995 Window Tinting Also Available WORLD Cars Marbella -Car Sales Arias de Velasco 36 Marbella 612 460 995 – Fiat 500 2009 – 97,000 km White – Panoramic Roof – multifunc. steering wheel – transferred price 5.3955€
4 - 10 April 2019 EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (277294)
MECHANICS MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (277922) BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369 (259167)
REPAIRS ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (279183) BRITISH MECHANIC Mijas Costa. Experienced & Reliable. 605 407 369 (259167)
MITSUBISHI L200 TDI. 2004. New Clutch. New Tyres. Refurbed suspension. New Topend engine rebuild. Immaculate interior & exterior. Photos available €4,800. 615 309 446 (283948) FIAT GRANDE Punto 1.4 petrol 2009 all extras ITV transfer 14,7000kms, perfect condition €2850. 607 334 610 JAGUAR XF PREMIER LUXURY 3.0 Diesel, Automatic, 2010. €16,950 Consider P/Exchange. 610 040 555
INSURANCE WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309.
CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (253107)
MUSIC LIVE MUSIC with DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK specialising in Spanish Guitar for Weddings & Events,Gib to Nerja. Call 00 350 540 367 29. E-mail: davechris tianclark@gmail.com. Search on YouTube & Google + for video-demos etc. (277271)
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WANTED
OPEL MERIVA, 1.7 DIESEL, ONLY 53,000 KM’S, 2005, AIR CON, EXCELLENT ROOMY HATCHBACK, NEW ITV, SILVER, 2950€. 656 920 936 SKODA FABIA 1.9 DIESEL 4 DR SALOON, RHD ON SPANISH PLATES, ONLY 100,000 MILES, 05, LONG ITV, METALLIC GREY, GOOD RELIABLE CAR. 2750 € 611 067 630
ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, any age, any condition. Cash. Buyer collects. Transfer included. 605 109 796 (282565)
COURSES INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 636 444 929 (283919)
PEST CONTROL CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (253107) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (253107) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921. (253107) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837. (253107) WANTED all cars, vans and anything interesting also classic cars, bikes, etc, with or without paperwork considered, same day decision, cash waiting, 653 777 073. (254317) WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models… from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (281326)
COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (277244)
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CHARITIES ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace -charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 in fo@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321)
PETS YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (246764) LOW COST NEUTERING 630 197 435 (Eng) / 691 357 744 (Spanish) www.euroweeklynews.com
AT SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a
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clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to our stables every day from 911am. Come along and help out, or sponsor or adopt one of our horses, donkeys or ponies. We always need help with fund raising to look after the abandoned and abused animals. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home. We are a small friendly team why not join us. Find us in Alhaurin el Grande, behind the Venta Miralmonte on the road from Alhaurin to Coin, (A404), Urb. Viña Borrego, follow the yellow signs. Charity registered with the Junta de Andalusia No 8448. www.horserescuespain.org or info@horserescuespain.org or archrescue@yahoo.co.uk Tel 656 935 613 or 659 408 664 Our Charity shop is located in Calle Melendez Pelayo, just off Calle Gerald Brenan, Alhaurin el Grande. Tel: Liz 600 651 007. We always need volunteers and stock for the shop. We can also arrange collection. (93322)
WWW.STEFANIESKEN NELS.COM Excellent Kennel & Cattery facilities Est. 1986 Viewing most Welcome 952 790 943 (282111)
PET TRANSPORT ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (276821) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Fully DEFRA/OCA/TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-anddog-world.com (241623)
PLUMBING
CREATIVE MARBELLA Your friendly local printers. Luxury Printing, Copying, Binding, Branded Merchandise and Clothing, Menus, Bespoke Gifts, Wedding Accessories. Located in Poligono Industrial Nueva Campana 27 - 952 810 831 - www.creativemarbella.es or follow us on Facebook (278561)
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www.starlight-spain.com (282515)
PROPERTY TO LET
PROPERTY FOR SALE WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835
EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anytime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eu rodog.es (242538)
WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835
PLUMBING & repairs / descales, water heaters supplied and fitted same day. Will travel as Benalmadena based. NO job to small. Call Glen 669 073 773. (281331) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (257090)
BENAVISTA – El Paraiso 167kms.Ground floor studio apartment furnished with bedroom, bathroom with shower unit. Kitchen, lounge. Lawned rear garden with orange & lemon trees. Communal Swimming Pool. Near to shops & restaurants, bowling green & golf. €90,000. 633 774 266 FANTASTIC OFFER Duplex Penthouse in Elviria two hundred meters to the famous beach. Shops etc. 3 min. 3 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, large bbq. Terrace with sea views, large garage + storeroom, 3 pools and tropical gardens NO AGENTS as this price is set to sell quickly its only 650’000 € 952 838 842/608 950 221.
SINGLE builder. Looking for long term rent in Marbella area from 1st May. For example: old villa or part in need of a reform, part of rent can be paid my labour or looking after house. Reference available. Also unfurnished. Facebook: Reform Costa del Sol. 671 801 005. Email: ro mansauerspain@gmail.com
REMOVALS/STORAGE
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE by professionals. For all your needs: Gardening, Cleaning, Pool Maintenance, etc… 100% client satisfaction. Call Javier now 654 353 522 – 640 626 675
NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL
EUROPE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (277262) LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE and also wanted. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (279040) BENALMADENA 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment. Suit Retired Couple. Low rental in exchange for occasional assistance. 605 978 203 (283518) KINGSCASTLEMARBELLA apartment & Villa Rentals.Telephone 622 571 040
PROPERTY WANTED SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call and let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale, no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please call 685 524 921. (253107) WE HAVE clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (276690) www.euroweeklynews.com
PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL gary moveit@yahoo.co.uk (276485) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years’ experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu (277259)
15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 19th April. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (258054)
MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Paperwork Assistance, (NIE, Residencia, Driving Licence Renewal, Car Transfer, Doctor Registrations, Translation, Property Rental License and more), Relocation Advice. Outstanding service at competitive rates. Call Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaex pat.com (276483)
CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-anddog-world.com (279084)
LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. la gunakennels@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983. (280597)
SIGNAGE, LED, 3D Corporate lettering, Solar check films, full CNC Cutting Service, Large format Flatbed printing, Poster, Menu boards, Interior Decoration for Homes and offices. Real Estate Boards, Roller Banners, Business Cards, Flyers. We cover the coast. 951 310 395 or 952 906 121 info@eyeprint.es (259024)
ARDALES Unique country house 240m2, on 36,000m2 land bordering river Turon. Breathtaking surroundings, has business potential. €450,000. 609 502 445. cbw@ncs.es (283947)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
KENNELS
PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air-conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain. (278403)
PRINTERS
CLASSIFIEDS
USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (277262) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (277262) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (277262) www.euroweeklynews.com
REMOVALS & STORAGE
LOCAL & International Removals Regular Schedules 603 860 702 move@freinter national.com (257824) HIGH TOP VAN going from Spain to UK and return. Reliable Service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. E-Mail vgcasacolor@gmail.com JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Contact Julian 00 44 7884 908 929/00 34 637 066 114 See Facebook Page for recommendations (276418) SPAIN UK - UK Spain, 15 years established. Part / full loads Storage. Pet transport / travel with your pets spainukukspain@gmail.com 637 980 655 (282779) MOVE IT MASTERS UKSPAIN-UK. Over 30 years experience. Guaranteed lowest prices. Storage & kennelling available Tel or Whatsapp: 660 030 107 (282612)
CLASSIFIEDS MAN AND VAN MAN & LARGE VAN, 100% reliable, Removals, Clearances. Ikea collection & assembly. 20€ per hour. Tel: 622 020 856 (246758) MOVEIT-STOREIT.COM Tel David 696 810 618 (2559433) BIG VAN (Removals) UK-Europe. Always on time. 100% reliable €25 PH 633 277 270 (279080) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 (276419)
STORAGE
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ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@ace ofshades.design (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931
SERVICES
STORAGE Marbella Dry Secure 603 860 702 move@freinternational.com (257824) STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage Marbella 952 811 311 (278691)
CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years’ experience. Very reliable. 677 087 575 (277284)
SITUATIONS VACANT
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SITUATIONS VACANT
FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (241249)
MARBELLA Center. Experienced chef for Irish sports bar. Fluent English essential. Tlf 602 448 083 (283951)
SEWING SERVICES CURTAINS, Blinds, Upholstery, Soft furnishings made to measure, wide range fabrics and foam 672 800 887 judeinspain@hotmail.com
SIGN & DESIGNS EYEPRINT – 951 310 395 (259024) SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 603 464 582, www.signdsign.es (257068)
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IPARKING MALAGA requires staff for full time and part time for its parking and rent a car business at Málaga airport. Aplications in writing only to dave@iparkingmalaga.com
TAKE Care of your Career as a live in Carer in the UK. If you have good written/spoken English with a British or EU passport you can earn from £1134 - £1344 for 2 weeks. Contact Sandra Field on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultuscare.com (282731) BLUE SQUARE REAL ESTATE is currently searching for Sales Executives to work in Málaga, Fuengirola, Mijas, Calahonda, Estepona & Sotogrande. A training package is provided and excellent incentives. Multilingual candidates are sought after. Please email hr@blue-square.com your CV
REAL ESTATE AGENT in Mijas Pueblo are looking for Professional Swedish, Norwegian, Flemish & Danish Sales Agents to join their successful team to continue the growth of the business. Candidates must have a good level of English. Other languages a bonus. We can provide 200+ leads per month. Basic wage (depending on experience) plus excellent commissions. Contact 622 166 545 for more info.
SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella@hotmail.com
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SOLAR SOLAR Hot Water Systems. Quality Guaranteed. All Areas, Envirocarespain since 1996. 952 663 141 670 409 759. www.envirocarespain.com info@envirocarespain.com (281338) SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal For Large Glazed Areas To Reflect Heat / Glare And Stop Furniture Fading And Still Keep The View. Save Heat In The Winter Too Improve Your Living Environment. ian@solar shadetinting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (258409)
SWIMMING POOLS
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TV & SATELLITE
POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland re-grouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenripple.net (257044)
TAROT www.perfectpools.es Main tenance, Repairs & Renovations. Also, the very latest technology in pool heaters, covers & rollers. info@per fectpools.es. 650 348 785 (257069) WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westarpools.com (277920)
TV & SATELLITE
POOL HEATERS, covers and rollers. Quality inatallations. Free quotations. All areas covered. Over 20 years’ experience. EnviroCare. 952 663 141/670 409 759 www.envirocare spain.com (281338) JUSTPOOLS.ES 8x4m pool 90€ inc. 10x5m pool 100€ inc. Re-grout 8x4 500€ inc Full liability insurance. 952 472 476 / 619 636 586 (258615) POOL MAINTENANCE, Problems, Repairs, Sand change, Friendly reliable, Est2005, References available, Nick 625 863 133
TEACHING
REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 years’ experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201
TRANSLATOR OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. All languages. 952 789 204. Mobile 654 613 094. sanpedrotranslations@g mail.com (279016)
UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, 28 years’ experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable. 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 acservs@outlook.com (253107) UPHOLSTERY including leather cleaned also carpets. 685 524 921 (253107) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service. Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN RUGS FITTED CARPETS, Upholstery Including Leather Cleaned On Site 685 524 921
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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.
Volvo continues sustainability push S W E D I S H c a r m a k e r Vo l v o h a s announced it will replace the paint shop at its Torslanda plant with a new one designed to cut emissions by at least a third. Vo l v o s a i d t h e c h a n g e c a m e a s part of plans to have zero emissions in its production arm by 2025. The company installed solar panels at its Ghent plant in 2018 while its Skovde engine factory be-
came the first carbon-neutral facility in its global manufacturing network. J a v i e r Va r e l a , Vo l v o ’s S e n i o r Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics, said: “We are committed to our vision for a more environmentally sustainable business. “This investment also strengthe n s o u r p l a n s f o r t h e To r s l a n d a plant to remain globally competitive.”
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Classic Car Club of Andalucía
Another Super Tour! D
RIVE ANDALUCIA’ the Tours arm of the Classic Car Club of Andalucia, puts on a number of car tours each year. Usually, a minimum of three days and often up to seven days. This last one, called the Tour Primavera (Spring Tour) was over four days and covered some spectacular countryside. The event had a full entry of 25 cars, the maximum the super hotels chosen could take, and a fine variety of motor cars. Porsches, Ferraris, Jaguars, Bentleys, Mercedes, a Chevvy Camaro, a Nissan 370Z, a Lexus 430SC and even a Peugeot Cabriolet were among the assembled beauties. That’s the cars… The event got started just outside Malaga at Montes de Malaga on a warm Sunday morning. Breakfast was enjoyed at Venta Mirador del Carlos whilst registration was completed and Roadbooks were distributed. The Roadbooks use a ‘Tulip’ style of navigation, originally developed for the International Tulip Rally of the 1950s and now universally adopted as the way to navigate for modern events too. This system is very easy to use, requires no language as every junction etc is drawn as an aerial diagram with the rule ‘ Stay on the Primary Road until you’re told to go off it!’ Simples! This is bound into a navigation book and each day is preceded with an outline map of the day’s route, a narrative style route description and features the addresses of the hotels and lunch stops, the entry list and a whole host of other information including a fascinating article on the historic and geographical features of the places the event would visit. It does mean that both experts and newcomers should be able to cover the entire route without getting lost! Once breakfast and formalities were completed, the route set off up the Montes de Malaga, stunning scenery and views out over Malaga and the Port,
in the direction of Colmenar and then past Rio Gordo to the first big climb from Periana up to Alfarnate. Here the first coffee stop of the day was enjoyed in the famous Alfarnate Inn. The oldest Inn in Andalucia, where they still have a calaboose (jail) in the middle of the dining room. That was for the Sheriffs’ use, whilst taking prisoners from Malaga to the Courts in Granada, they could stop for the night or a hot meal and the prisoners would be secure whilst they enjoyed themselves. That’s the Sheriffs, not the jailbirds! From here the route passed through Zaffaraya, then over the blue lakes of the Bermejales before a fast run to stop just south of Granada in Conchar. A marvellous hotel, the Senorio de Nevada, was the chosen night stop with amazing views of the Sierra Nevadas. Here a superb dinner was arranged, something that was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A few slightly blearyeyed crews assembled the following morning for the restart after a good hot breakfast! A superb route was about to greet them. Still in marvellous weather, blue skies and sunshine which have typified our area these past weeks, the route headed out to run along the Alpujaras before turning north at Ugijar and going straight up, over the Sierra Nevadas, passing the highest road-point at just over 2,000 metres at Puerta de la Ragua and then descending the other side down to Guadix, home of the Troglodytes and no, that’s not a pop group, but the local cave dwellers! The route passed the town of La Calahorra with its im-
pressive castle. Built between 1509 and 1512 it is one of the first Italian Renaissance castles outside Italy. Onwards from here and the second night stop was in the old Roman town of Baeza where a stunning hotel in the old part of the town was the scene of a superb dinner and a bit of partying afterwards in
the hotel’s gastro-bar! Day three took the crews from Baeza, through Jaen Province and skirting the Cazorla National Park where one can also find the biggest reservoir in Andalucia. Then, on through the Gor Valley where can be found the highest concentration of prehistoric burial mounds in Spain. After that, Granada, and a
free night for the crews to go out and enjoy the marvellous tapas bars that the city has to offer. Crew didn’t take much encouraging and all thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the city. And the food, and the bars… Day four of this amazing trip saw a late start (!) and a short trip down the spectacular ‘roof of the world’ Ruta de las Cabras and into Almuñecar before all crews arrived in the
picturesque harbour of Marina del Este to enjoy the final event lunch and swap war stories. The only thing now, when do we organise the next one? Probably in October to Toledo and then along the Route of the Al Andalus to head from there to Lisbon and then down through Sevilla. Probably, over seven days. More on that nearer the time. Meantime, the CCCA has its monthly classic car run this Saturday. The start will be from Restaurante Jose Carlos just along the A7075 Almogia road off the A7 Malaga ringroad. That’s it from me until our next issue.
Further information on Classic Car Club of Andalucia events can be found on the Club’s website www.cccandalucia.com. Membership of this vibrant club is open to anyone owning a genuine classic car here in Spain. Saca tu coche clásico del garaje y diviértete con el.
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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 Southampton 1-0 against 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
RIDING ON: Cyclists from across the world raced in Cataluña last week.
Race finishes
CLOSE: Liverpool bested Tottenham at Anfield. 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.
THE Volta a Cataluña cycling race finished on Sunday with Colombian Miguel Angel Lopez lifting the trophy following several gruelling days of riding. Lopez took the lead last Thursday during the fourth stage when he won following an uphill finish in La Molina. He was able to fend off rivals and eventually rode to victory in Barcelona which saw the final stage of the race. Lopez, 25, beat British rival Adam Yates by 14 seconds. The British rider for the Mitchelton-Scott team pursued the Colombian right to the end of the race, but his efforts proved unable to gain him a victory. Egan Bernal, the Sky team’s rider who recently won the ParisNice race, came third and finished 17 seconds after Lopez. Romain Bardet, who came second and third in the 2016 and 2017 editions of the Tour de France respectively, crashed during the Cataluña race. He and Romain Barguil were both forced to abandon the race. Their injuries are not thought to have been serious, with Barguil reportedly left with cuts and bruises following the accident. The Volta a Cataluña is Spain’s oldest cycling race. This year was its 99th edition.
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BRITAIN’S Liverpool and Spain’s Barcelona remained 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 Anfield on Sunday, winning 2-1 against the London side after its Toby 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
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VICTORS: The Spanish team beat their Dutch opponents 54-0.
European champions SPAIN’S women’s rugby team have been crowed the champions of Europe after beating the Netherlands 54-0 in Madrid on Saturday at a match which broke attendance records. Around 8,900 fans watched Spain’s Lionesses beat the Dutch side at Madrid’s Complutense University. Spain’s La Liga said on Twitter the roar of the team resonated across the continent following the victory. Spain’s Patricia Garcia led the charge and bagged the team its first try which she then converted to bag seven points. Tries from Anna Puig and Paula Medin followed, bringing Spain’s score to 19 while the Dutch side continued without scoring points.
Once the Netherlands were put on the back foot there was no return for the visiting team. Spain continued to widen its lead and maintained dominance throughout the second half. Medin scored another try in the 47th minute, which Garcia converted in the 47th minute to bring the score to 26-0. Garcia converted each of the five tries that followed, bringing the score to 54-0 by the time the final whistle blew. Fans who stormed the pitch in the traditional invasion following the game reportedly told players they wanted to be like them and play rugby when they grew up.
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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 not trust myself very much.
CREDIT: Royal Spanish Karate Federation, via Twitter
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MIDAS TOUCH: Del Moral was the first Spanish fighter to win four golds in one tournament. “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, introduc-
ing rigorous training regimes, nutritional plans and psychological assistance for fighters. Del Moral’s victory comes as the Spanish national team loses Fran Salazar.
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Rower opens up about depression
SPANISH Olympic rower Anna Boada has announced she is taking a break from the sport after relapsing into depression in September. Boada announced her hiatus during the Spanish Rowing Federation’s Gala which saw her awarded in recognition of her contribution to the sport. She read a speech from the stage in which she spoke of her depression. She said she no longer had the “strength” to continue battling the condition while training and rowing competitively. “The most complicated part of depression is not to fall, the most difficult thing is not knowing when you are going to touch the ground again so you can start to get up,” Boada said. “Loneliness invades you because of the shame of being judged. You worry that those who know about your illness will not want to approach you in case you get infected,” the
CREDIT: Spanish Olympic Committee, via Twitter
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BOWING OUT: Boada spoke out during a Spanish rowing gala. rower added. Alejandro Blanco, president of the Spanish Olympic Committee, said: “Anna Boada gave many years of her life to rowing. She has all my support and that of the committee.” Boada said she wanted to open up about her illness publicly to raise awareness of the
pressures athletes across all sports face. “I sincerely believe that I am not and will not be the only elite athlete who needs help. I would like it if there was some way of supporting us during crises and also means of preventing these conditions before it is too late,” Boada said.
SPORT WINNER: Hamilton drove his Mercedes to victory in Bahrain.
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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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Hamilton triumphs 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 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.