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A FATHER has stabbed his 11-year-old son to death then hanged himself. Police made the tragic discovery when the boy’s mother, who was estranged from the man, called them to say the boy was an hour and a half overdue from a scheduled visit to his father in the village of Beniel (Murcia). Local Police officers and Guardia Civil went to his house with a key provided by a relative, but could not open the door. They called in a locksmith who gained entry. It was then the police made their grim find - the body of the boy was lying in the hall with stab wounds. The father’s corpse was hanging in the kitchen. Before going to the property, family members had warned law enforcement that David SO had engaged in suicidal behaviour before. The main hypothesis, pending the outcome of a post-mortem examination, is that the 39-year-old father murdered his son. Twenty-seven children have been murdered by their fathers or their mothers’ partners or ex-partners in Spain since 2013.
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BUST: National Police make significant arrests in Murcia and Alicante.
7 held for drug and weapons offences A JOINT operation between British NCA, the Italian Police in Spain and the Spanish National Police have arrested seven men for possession of 2,000 kilograms of hashish, weapons, and ammunition in Murcia. The group consisted of Spanish, Moroccan, Italian and British citizens. According to sources the group allegedly specialised in ‘rollovers’ which involved impersonating police officers in or-
der to steal drugs from rival gangs. They reportedly used an informant in a local transport com-
pany to distribute the drugs, mainly to Italy, and store their goods in local warehouses and residential areas.
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Elderly Brit hiker dies AN 87-yera-old British man has died while hiking in a nature reserve near Cartagena. Emergency services said the 87-year-old, who has not been named, was found lying unconscious in the sea by other walkers in his group after he got lost near the cove of Cala del Barco. The cove is in the Cal-
blanque Natural Park. The man is believed to have fallen. Medical personnel attempted to revive him but were unsuccessful. Guardia Civil officers have since launched an investigation into the death, which remains open.
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HAUL: The sativa variety of marihuana is rare in the south of Spain. THE Guardia Civil has arrested a Venezuelan couple for allegedly cultivating around 300 marihuana plants in a house in Calasparra. The detainees had set up an indoor hydroponic irrigation system with a number of air conditioners and UV lights to facilitate the indoor growth of the plants. The 295 specimens that were seized were all of the sativa variety which prefers warmer conditions and less water, meaning that they needed stronger light exposure and better ventilation. The
couple were also charged with stealing electricity from the mains as they needed the extra electricity to condition the plants and the authorities noticed the suspicious activity on the grid monitor. The Red House operation began with the Guardia Civil investigating the area where the large quantity of electricity was being recorded, then traced it back to the couple who had rented the place, but were living somewhere else. The 31-year-old man and the woman, 27, face trial later this year in the court of Caravaca De La Cruz.
To rent or sell THE mayor of Lorca, Diego Jose Matos has the awkward decision this week of deciding whether to sell or rent the 59 new apartment buildings in the San Fernando neighbourhood. The buildings must be used by November whatever the decision may be, but the councillor for Development has assured the public that plans to prepare the dwellings for rent, sale, public housing or special needs purposes will
be put into action this week. The government coalition between the PSOE and the Citizens Party has stressed the importance of the decision and as such will consult the other parties Vox, PP and IUVerdes for a more concise verdict. A decision will be reached according to the council who met last week to discuss the options with municipal architects and engineers.
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THE migration of the finback whale is currently in situ. The up to 27-metre long colossal marine mammals are on their way to Gibraltar from France and usually stop by the Mar Menor for a couple of hours to take in the scenery.
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Dance off THE National Urban Dance CDS Championship took place in Sangonera La Verde over the last weekend where more than 4,500 spectators turned out to watch the 400 dancers from all over the south east of Spain bust their impressive moves.
Green city MURCIA is not the typical place tourists congregate during the summer as it hasn’t got the beach or the mountains, but it does have some rather nice gardens to admire along the Segura river. The Segura basin is full of old rice paddies which are routes being promoted by the Segura Hydrographic Confederation.
Left alone THE mayor of Lorca, Diego Joe Mateos has assured the town of Puntas De Calnegre that residents won’t have to leave their homes after rumours of plans to turn the town into a tourist destination circulated. Mateos claims that he wants to keep the historical town in its entirety.
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THE world’s largest climate change event, Climathon, has gained the support of the Murcia City Council. On October 25, the city will showcase the area of Huerta de Murcia and turn it into an ideal representation of responsible waste management to demonstrate how to be more environmentally friendly.
ACCORDING to the town hall a recent outbreak of mosquitos in Cartagena has been brought under control. After several complaints from locals in the area south of the Mar Menor, the council started a fumigation campaign and wiped out a significant number of the miniature pest.
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VENERATED: Santa Maria de Africa is the patron saint of Ceuta.
Patron saint THIS picture of a shrine to the Virgin Mary comes from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta which is venerating her African image, their patron saint, on Monday. Catholics there celebrate Santa Maria de Africa (Saint Mary of Africa) every August 5. The festival typically sees devotees lay flowers in for the Virgin in Ceuta’s Plaza de Africa. There is also a procession throughout the city which sees locals throw flowers from balconies. The parade is followed by fireworks.
The Santa Maria de Africa celebration has its origins not with Spain but with Portugal. Prince Henry the Navigator, who became famous for launching early Portuguese exploration efforts, sent an image of the Virgin Mary to Ceuta in 1421. The image was sent with a message which said: ‘I send you an image of the Virgin who is very devoted to me.’ The image of the Virgin Mary evolved into a representation for Africa, similar to other incarnations worshipped by Catholics including
the Virgen del Carmen and Virgen del Rosario. The image was also co-opted by Ceuta for official use and was named the enclave’s patron saint in 1654. Ceuta was in Spanish hands by this time, having remained under the country’s control after a union between it and Portugal dissolved in 1640. Santa Maria de Africa is often depicted weeping as she mourns the plight of children on the continent according to Catholic tradition.
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San Javier jazzed out THE musicians who came from all over the world to make the jazz festival in San Javier a special occasion this year have packed up and left the town after giving a memorable closing concert. The band leader last Saturday was double bassist Pierre Boussaguet who directed the tribute performance covering the music of Michel Legrand, a composer that has recorded over 200 soundtracks and many jazz classics. Boussaguet was joined on stage by the fervent singer David Sooper and the organist Mauri Sanchis, who together created a deep bluesy atmosphere in the Almansa Auditorium. Buddy Whittington was on guitar to complement Santiago Campillo’s riffs with a more metallic style of ‘lemon’ blues. San Javier has been spoilt this year with such acts as Chic Correa and Ron Carter, both of whom were in Miles Davis’ first band gracing the stage.
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More tolls THE mayors of Orihuela and Torrevieja have together proposed a new ‘soft’ toll to be implemented between Torrevieja and Orihuela to make sure that the AP-7 road does not collapse. Eduardo Dolon of Torrevieja and Emilio Bascuñana of Orihuela proposed the new toll to the Department of Development which has been considered a controversial call by many of the opposition. The mayor of Torrevieja cited the horrendous traffic during the summer months between the two cities and claims that this toll will help to break it up a bit. The opposition claim that the cost of the toll which will likely be somewhere around €3.95 will cause locals to use the back roads where more congestion will occur. The new road just below La Manga is a good representation of what investment in the infrastructure of the roads can achieve, especially for the new parking spaces that it provided.
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Trees in danger THE Department of Urban Development and Modernisation has agreed to a plan which aims to control the infestations that are affecting the green areas of Murcia. Certain species of eucalyptus and pine trees have received particular attention in the form of endotherapy which will help to prevent pests decimating them. This project comes after Italy has recorded one of the largest infestations of a bacterium known as Xylella Fastidiosa which has already caused the death of millions of trees. The deadly bacteria is on its way to Spain according to scientists and could cause a similar travesty if it isn’t caught in time.
First loggerhead turtles in Murcia AFTER much anticipation and planning, the loggerhead turtle has finally nested in Murcia and eggs that have been laid in the sand on the beaches of Cala Arturo just south of La Manga. This has caused great interest from the University of Valencia as they have been waiting over a century for the so-called ‘Caretta Caretta’ to return to the eastern shores of Spain. The Environmental agency was quick to respond and shut down access to the beach straight away so the eggs weren’t disturbed. Some of them were transferred to a secure facility in the Wildlife Recovery Centre of El Valle to be incubated and others are being relocated to a safer area of
RETURNED: Loggerheads lay their eggs in shallow, often inauspicious holes on the beach sand so that other wildlife and humans don’t disrupt them. Turtles hold the location where they were born in
their genetic memory so it is more than likely that the turtles born here will come back to nest in the future.
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A GAY man has denounced a security guard for allegedly abusing him by throwing him out of a club in La Manga and assaulting him until unconscious. According to a friend of the man assaulted, security personnel working at the club where a group of around 20 were celebrating acted in an unnecessarily hostile manner towards the gay people in the group. By the end of the night, they had reportedly harassed them to such an extent that the emergency services had to be called. According to the police report and the injury report from the hospital that were filed after the altercation, the man who was assaulted received a serious concussion and lesions to the head. The man was treated at the Hospital at Los Arcos del Mar Menor near La Manga.
Child in sea scare AN eight-year-old boy was treated by the emergency services on Sunday after swimming in the Bay of Levante in Aguilas. The child, who is yet to be named, was reportedly swimming in a rocky area of the bay when the tide swept him under causing him to collide with the shore. The emergency services were called as soon as the parents of the boy realised that he was struggling to breathe. The Red Cross gave credit to the Copla Plan - the team that assisted the child and later gave him the all clear.
Walk way A NEW walk way is being built on the west side of Alfonso X El Sabio Avenue which will incorporate several new benches and a new entrance to the parking lot. The mayor of Murcia has also declared that there will be 11 new bins in the avenue which should help to keep the streets clean during the festival season.
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THE sixth inaugural Amata Crafts Fair of Hondon De Las Nieves will be held on August 9 and 10 when 20 to 30 craftsmen will pour into the town to show off their skills with clay, wood, metal, leather, paper and anything else they can make something creative out of that they can sell or display. There will be workshops for children to join in with all day, where they can have a go on a professional potter’s pottery wheel, smelt some metal with a blacksmith or carve out some useful tools with a carpenter. If that wasn’t enough the circus is also coming to town. A group of street performers will be coming to ride ‘crazy’ bikes, juggle, breath fire and tell some jokes at the end of each day. The Crafts Fair is going on during the festivals of the Virgen De Las Nieves so there will be lots of celebrations and traditional events such as fire walking going on at all times of day. To find out more about the event go to the website amata.es/Hondon16.html.
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ARTISANAS: Up to 30 craftsmen expected at Amata’s upcoming fair.
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GREEN FLAGS: The Eco-Vidrio award being presented to the council of Orihuela.
Recycle campaign now in force THE departments of Street Cleaning and Urban Waste have collaborated with environmentalist group Eco-Vidrio to make the Green Flags Movement in Orihuela, a project aimed at promoting the recycling of glass especially during the summer months when the most recyclable waste is recorded. The most common places to dispose of glass are apparently restaurants, bars and beach huts. Due to an influx of tourists during the summer months, these establishments have a lot more business and as a re-
sult of which, more recycling to do. So the Green Flags Movement is aimed at hotels, bars, restaurants and other businesses in the hostelry sector as well as residents of the municipality. Exemplary recycling practices of hostelry establishments will be publicly recognised for their important commitment to the environment and the Eco-Vidrio branded flag will be awarded to the two most environmentally friendly establishments out of the 145 local bars and restaurants that are participating in the event.
Jobs for young on offer THE council of Orihuela is offering a number of official positions to unemployed adults under the age of 30. The Councillor of Employment Victor Valverde announced last Thursday that a grant from the Valencian Employment Service (LABORA) has been issued to go towards
placing young unemployed adults in various positions in the city hall. There are two separate programmes, one for qualified youngsters and one for young workers in general who don’t have any qualifications, which follows the traditional balanced business model requir-
Speeding fines THE speed camera on the RM-12 leading to La Manga has reportedly photographed a number of vehicles legally travelling under the speed limit and issued unnecessary fines. The speed limit is set at 100km/h on this section of the road, but the cameras were incorrectly calibrated to photograph motors travelling at 90km/h. Victims of the speed trap will have to contest the fine as they can’t be annuled automatically.
Playtime is back THE Department of Urban Development and Modernisation has announced new renovations have taken place on the playground near San Antonio Rocamora Avenue, with the new swings and tower now safer than before. The cost of the operation was €48,244.
ing different skills such as life experience, work experience and relevant education. To register for one of these positions it is necessary to be registered as both unemployed in LABORA and a member of the National Youth Warranty System (Sistema Nacional de Garantia Juvenil).
Housing plan THE Housing Service in the Murcia region has received the green light from the Municipal Government to build a network of homes for the elderly and disabled. The state funded houses will be developed for rental to those with mobility problems and will last for 25 years on average.
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More jobs in Murcia THE Council of Murcia has revealed that the percentage of people who are unemployed has gone down by almost 2 per cent and the number of people who are gainfully employed has risen by 19,200 since the
last quarter of last year. The study was conducted by the Encuesta de la P o b l a c i o n A c t i v a ( E PA ) and was based on telephone surveys and face-to-face interviews, taking into account all the autonomous
Migrant boat landing GUARDIA CIVIL officers were called out to a beach in Cartagena after 15 migrants landed there on a boat on Monday, with the passengers fleeing before police arrived. Officers were alerted to the boat’s arrival by a chiringuito near to the Cala Fria beach in the town of Cabo de Palos. The boat landed at around midnight. Witnesses said they saw the occupants jump out and run off before Guardia Civil officers arrived. Officers launched a search operation to track the migrants down. It is unclear if any have since been found. The landing comes as almost 12,840 people have arrived in Spain by sea so far this year, according to the UN’s International Observatory on Migrant (IOM).
communities as individuals and as a whole. It revealed that although the whole of Spain is better e mploye d this ye a r tha n 2018, Murcia stood out as the region that appears to be creating the most new jobs.
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Tourist hot bed THE number of tourists who checked into hotels on the Costa Calida this June was double the average number in the whole of Spain according to Murcia Council. The Hotel Occupancy Survey of the National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed that tourism in Murcia has increased by over 10 per cent since last year whilst Spain as a whole recorded less than a 5 per cent increase. The Minister of Tourism and Culture Miriam Guardiola said the region of Murcia has recorded its best hotel occupancy rates in June for nearly 20 years.
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International contest THE 17th International Guitar Festival which was held this year in the city of Elche came to a close over the weekend with the inaugral awards ceremony topping it off. First place went to Yuki Saito from Japan. The virtuoso won a number of prizes including €1,000, automatic progression to the finals of next year ’s competition, a concert with him as a headliner organised by Petrer’s Youth Guitar Association (PIMA), €600 towards another concert in the 22nd International City Guitar Festival of Albacete and €750 towards another of his choosing. Second prizes consisting of €400 each went to Inês Martins De Sousa and Alvaro Toscano Roman. Roman also won the audience award. The awards came just before a concert from the renowned Italian guitarist Andrea De Vitis who is considered one of the best guitarists of his generation by several European musical critics in-
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WINNER: Yuki Saito performing for the win.
cluding Positano News in Italy. He will be giving a masterclass on the first of August in Rosciolo in Italy for those
who want an encore. The winner of last year’s chamber music competition, the Khitarsis Duo took to the
San Jose Cloister stage on Saturday to perform and share their musical knowledge for free with the audience.
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THREATENED: Man brandished this knife.
Threatened to kill daughter A MAN who barricaded himself into his house while threatening to kill his twoyear-old-daughter and brandishing a large knife has been given an eight-month suspended jail sentence. Police had been called to the property in the Toledo Province town of Madridejos by the convicted man’s ex-girlfriend, who said her daughter was trapped in the house with the man. She told officers he was drunk and in an ‘altered state’ and was threatening to kill his daughter with a 19-centimetrebladed knife. They threw a cordon round
the home then started negotiating with the man who was described as ‘very excited and aggressive.’ Police spent several hours trying to calm the man down but in the end decided to storm the building to subdue him. Just two days later a trial was held. All interested parties agreed to the eight-month sus-
pended sentence. If he commits any crime in the next 24 months he will go to prison. In addition, during this 24month period, the convicted person must not approach his ex-partner or his two children, nor can he exercise parental authority, and the possession and carrying of weapons is prohibited.
US Marine hit and run A US Marine accused of two vehicle thefts has been arrested after he knocked a Guardia Civil officer off his motorbike, leaving the victim seriously hurt with mul-
tiple injuries. The arrested man is stationed at the US military base in Rota (Cadiz). It was from there that he allegedly stole a high-end car on June 17. He is said to have gone on a joy ride, causing two accidents in the process, before abandoning the car in the middle of the road. A military ID card was found in the vehicle. A day later he allegedly attempted to steal another car and then he took a van he found in Chipiona. When he was driving this van on the A-2078 road in Rota, he caught the attention of police when he made an illegal manoeuvre. He then allegedly ran over the police motorcyclist in a hit and run. The 33-year-old US sailor was arrested on June 21 for the first of the thefts, then arrested a second time on July 18 for the second series of incidents.
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BRITAIN recently had the second hottest day on record with temperatures reaching 37 degrees. This caused mayhem back in the UK as travel, work and everyday life was disrupted by the sudden burst of heat. Although Euro Weekly News sympathised with the levels of discomfort people must have experienced, it made us think about soldiers. The troops who don’t complain about the heat when they’re fighting for us in 120 degrees, 5,700 miles from home while carrying 70lbs plus of equipment. So we posted on Facebook to put our opinion out to the public. It seemed that many people agreed with us! A total of 48,283 people saw this post on their timeline, going on to comment, react and share!
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Spain’s Junior Eurovision entry chosen TWELVE-YEAR-OLD Valencian Melani Garcia has been chosen to represent Spain in the upcoming Eurovision Junior contest. Garcia was tearful as she was told the news during an interview with presenter Julia Varela, on La 1’s morning television show As of Today. “Going to Eurovision is a thing I’ve always dreamed of since I was little. I can’t believe it,” Melani said.
She will travel to Gliwice (Poland) on November 24 to compete in the contest, the first time Spain has been represented for 13 years. Garcia is no stranger to the spotlight, she was recently crowned champion of TV talent show La Voz Kids on Telecinco in 2018 with an outstanding performance of ‘Nessun Dorma.’ Her TV success allowed her to release two songs and she has appeared in ‘We Love Queen.’
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HEPATITIS C: Estimates suggest that up to 70,000 people in Spain are living unknowingly with the disease.
Scheme to combat hepatitis C A STUDY by Javier García-Samaniego, head of hepatology at HU La Paz, estimates between 50,000 and 70,000 people are living with the disease unknowingly. The scheme is designed to spread the message for people to get screened for the disease, which
involves only a blood test. The disease, which if caught early, is completely curable, and early screening can prevent a host of related illnesses. Last year in Spain, 130,000 people were treated using localised antibiotics. Carmelo Gomez has
become a face for the campaign after he found out he had the disease during a blood donation. He explains that having the disease is like a “movie that started badly, but it’s going to end well because the end of the history of hepatitis C is in our hands.”
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Paternity payout A WOMAN has been ordered to pay her exhusband €62,000 for hiding for three years that the real father of his daughter was a workmate of hers. The sentence, which can still be appealed, says that the woman did not tell her husband when her colleague took a paternity test proving paternity. The husband and wife had been engaged between 2003 and 2007, when he entered a seminary but resumed their relationship in March 2009. They maintained a ‘relationship of chastity.’ Although they had only one ‘not
complete, no penetration’ sexual relationship, a girl was born in August 2010, between nine and 10 months later. According to the judicial report from a Madrid court, the woman had an on/off sexual relationship with a co-worker until 2011 when she learned the true paternity of her daughter, a fact that she did not tell her husband until 2013. The Madrid Court decided that the woman should compensate her ex-husband ‘for not having communicated the doubts about paternity at the time of knowing that she was pregnant, or later.’
British expat woman dies in house fire in northern Spain A BRITISH woman has died in a house fire in northern Spain. Named only as Michelle I M, the 58-year-old was living alone in a house in La Civera, a neighbourhood of the village of Olba (Teruel). Just the four walls were left standing after flames swept through the two-storey building. Neighbour Carlos Villacre-
ces said that the walls of the house “made a kind of chimney through which the flames were going out.” He alerted emergency services who raced to the scene, but it was too late to save Michelle, who was described as a kind and good woman. Once the fire had been extinguished, police had to wait for the smoke to clear
and the heat from the fierce fire to die down before entering the property. They discovered the body about two metres from the front door. The victim had lived in the area for more than 10 years and owned several properties which she let out. The town council has made contact with Michelle’s family, who live in the UK.
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THE WEEK IN POLITICS By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S acting prime minister will be weighing his options carefully after failing to secure lawmakers’ backing for his return to government. Pedro Sanchez lost both of last week’s investiture votes after the leftist Podemos refused to join a coalition government with the left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE). The acting prime minister lost the second and final investiture vote after 155 Congress of Deputies members voted against him. He secured the backing of 124 lawmakers, but Podemos’ abstention deprived him of the numbers needed to win the simple majority, more yeses than nos, required to govern. Acting Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo accused Podemos of demanding ‘virtually the government’ after they asked for control of ministries including Labour, Science and Finance. Podemos’ head of political action Pablo Echenique claimed PSOE intended talks
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STUCK: Sanchez faces no clear way forward. to fail to manufacture an excuse to approach the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and the centrist Ciudadanos. The countdown has now begun for Sanchez to get Podemos’ support with a new offer or to call a fresh election. Sanchez has until Monday September 23 to hold another investiture vote or call a snap poll. PSOE sources have said the acting prime minister is keep-
ing the door to talks open but the party is also being geared up to fight another election if necessary. Each way forward for Sanchez and PSOE is fraught with complications. Reopening talks with Podemos may lead to greater concessions or it could land the acting prime minister back where he started, without a deal and facing defeat in Congress.
A fresh election would also be a gamble. PSOE is currently polling ahead of its rivals, but the gap between it and the PP is closing (see Poll Tracker). If Sanchez called an election, the PP and Ciudadanos could cast him as the architect of Spain’s political impasse and could win seats at his expense or collectively defeat PSOE. King Felipe is set to meet with party leaders to find a way forward. Although he may encourage the PP and Ciudadanos in particular to try and reach a deal with Sanchez, their political priorities might trump the king’s wishes. PP and Ciudadanos leaders Pablo Casado and Albert Rivera respectively may reason their chances are better going into possible elections in opposition rather than throwing their lot in with PSOE.
Backlog growing POLITICAL deadlock resulting from protracted talks to form a new government is causing state business to pile up, with posts unfilled and long-standing legislative issues stalling. The acting left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) government’s mounting unfinished business includes a budget for this year. The failure of the government’s earlier draft budget, which was effectively vetoed by pro-Catalan independence lawmakers, triggered April’s election. The 2018 budget drawn up by the previous conservative Partido Popular (PP) budget was carried over to this year. But delays to forming a new administration could also affect accounts for 2020. Pension and housing reform are also among the items of unfinished business. The government has yet to iron out details for state housing while pension rises have not been signed off after three years of talks. A handful of high-level government positions also remain unfilled, including the post of Territories Minister which has been vacant since Meritxell Batat became the Congress of Deputies president. Foreign Minister Josep Borrell is also set to take up a new role with the European Commission, raising the prospect of Spain being without a top diplomat. The National Intelligence Centre (CNI) is also without a director.
Poll tracker: • Partido Socialista (PSOE): 29.2 per cent, 128 seats • Partido Popular (PP): 20.8 per cent, 93 seats • Unidos Podemos: 13.2 per cent, 39 seats • Ciudadanos: 14.3 per cent, 37 seats • Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control
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Tarantino wants to visit Almeria US director Quentin Tarantino has said he wants to visit Almeria and would love to make a Spaghetti Westernstyle film there. Tarantino, whose latest film Once Upon A Time in Hollywood has just been released, told Golden Globes he wanted to see the Spanish province. “I would love to go there and see if these places still exist,” Tarantino said in reference to the locations of classic westerns including the Dollar Trilogy and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. “I love the idea of going there and shooting my own version of a Spaghetti Western in the desert,” the director added. Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, which is set in the home of US cinema during the late 1960s, also pays homage to Almeria
FILMMAKER: Tarantino said he wanted to shoot a film in Almeria. which was a leading location for Westerns and also for
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Arrests in Malaga of Nigerian trafficking ring The National Police have taken steps to dismantle a prostitution ring operating out of clubs and salons across the tourist spots of Marbella and Benalmadena port of Nigerian members of the British National Crime Agency (NCA) who obtained the information that she was indeed a minor under the age of 15 and a prostitute and that her father had been killed in mysterious circumstances. The interview led authorities to several
properties where the members of the group were arrested. All of those arrested were also of Nigerian nationality. Overall the police have made 11 arrests in connection with the group for the crime of sexual exploitation.
It has been reported that the women were captured from Benin City (Nigeria) where they were promised a good life and well paid jobs. However once on mainland Spain they were subjected to ‘iron control’ and forcibly distributed across the Malaga Province to practise. Credit: Flickr / Twitter @leticia58625970
THE investigation was authorised after officers identified and interviewed a woman who they believed was working as a prostitute. It was established she was of Nigerian nationality, but police officers struggled to communicate as she spoke little Spanish. They enlisted the sup-
INTERVENTION: Firefighters rescue suicidal man from Gran Via hotel rooftop (inset).
Suicide intervention A TEAM of rescue workers closed the streets of Madrid’s Gran Via to rescue a man who was threatening to jump from the roof on the city’s Gran Via. The man had climbed onto the domed roof of a hotel located at number 80 of the Gran Via around 15 storeys up and clung to the tiles threatening to throw himself off into the streets below. Passers-by noticed the man and contacted the emergency services. A specialised team of rescue workers from the
Mobility Management Centre of Madrid closed the nearby streets and attempted to talk the man down. As a precautionary measure, officers from the Samur-Civil Protection Unit and Madrid firefighters placed six large mattresses at the base of the hotel in case the intervention was not successful. After two hours the man relented and was escorted off the building by firefighters and taken to Jimenez Diaz Foundation, where he has been admitted as a psychiatric patient.
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BREXIT BRIEF By Joe Gerrard BRITAIN’S government has ratcheted up preparations for a no-deal Brexit since its new prime minister took office little over a week ago, with one minister calling the prospect ‘very real.’
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No-deal ‘very real’ Michael Gove wrote in the Sunday Times that the government was now ‘working on the assumption’ Britain would
leave the EU without a deal on Thursday October 31. “We still hope the EU will change their minds, but we must operate on the assumption that they will not. No-deal is now a very real prospect and we must make sure that we are ready,” Gove wrote. Prime Minister Boris Johnson appointed Gove the new
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The role does not traditionally have fixed responsibilities attached to it, but Gove has been tasked to oversee the government’s no-deal planning as part of the position. Gove wrote in his article: “Planning for no-deal is now this government’s number one priority.
RAMPED UP: Gove said no-deal planning was now the number one priority.
“We are optimistic about the future but we are realistic about the need to plan for every eventuality.” He also wrote the government would continue to push ‘intensely’ for a new Brexit settlement with the EU. Johnson’s victory in the Conservative leadership contest was always expected to be the harbinger of a hardening Brexit stance from London. But the pace of Johnson’s recalibrating of the government’s approach has shown he is committed and willing to allow a no-deal. New Chancellor Sajid Javid echoed Johnson and Gove’s line in an interview with British media in which he pledged an at least extra €1 billion for nodeal preparations. The government is also reportedly drawing up a no-deal emergency budget for early October to have ready if necessary.
Logistics worries AN association representing Spanish haulage companies has called for measures to ensure transit between Spain and Britain continues in the event of a no-deal, with Britain taking 8.1 per cent of total lorry shipping according to Fenadismer.
Plant plans CARMAKER Vauxhall’s owner PSA is planning to halt production at its Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire, where about 1,000 people work, as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ramps up Brexit no-deal rhetoric and planning.
More staff BRITAIN’S Competition and Markets Authority has taken on hundreds more staff ahead of Brexit, rising from 593 workers in June 2016 to 807 last month, because of the ‘additional responsibilities’ leaving the EU will create.
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Gender equality in Spain
By Marco March A RECENT report from the G20 summit has stressed the importance of gender equality and has given advice on how to achieve this through education. Carmelo Marcen who has a PHD in geography has announced his concern for the current state of education
New betting regulations AS part of the new National Commission in control of tackling sports corruption which EWN reported on last month, Spain’s DGOJ has approved new legislations that prohibit betting organisations from offering wagers on under-18 sanctioned sporting events. The main reason for the ruling is to create a clear distinction between categories and to protect the integrity of sports involving minors. The official terminology of the legislation is under the umbrella term ‘underage sports events’ and it defines it as ‘all sporting events categorised as ‘sub-18’ age range by organising committees, regardless of the actual age of participating athletes.’ The new rules will come into effect with the publishing of Spain’s next state regulatory bulletin, dates of which have not been revealed. This comes as part of a wider scheme organised by the DGOJ, the Guardia Civil, the National Police and Spain’s Higher Sports Council to clamp down on betting fraud and corruption in sporting events in Spain.
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GENDER EQUALITY: The issue is number five on the SDG’s list. surrounding gender issues as he believes education is the most important factor in changing the scope of such controversial themes in Spain. Marcen points out that girls in more than 25 per cent of countries suffer from violence derived from sexism and have nowhere to go when abused. He also eludes
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to the difficulties that women suffer in certain areas where there is no access to adequate hygiene facilities such as tampons and fresh water in public bathrooms. The G7, along with Marcen, have agreed that education is a primary factor in changing the current climate around sexism. The continental governing body are
clearly keen on gender equality (it is the fifth item on the SDG list) but maintain that reaching it will be reliant upon teachers in primary schools spreading awareness of gender issues amongst young people. UNESCO have announced that by 2030 all of the items on the SDG list will be addressed.
A QUARRY worker died after a boulder crushed the cab of an excavator he was operating. The 55-year-old man from Teruel died instantly in a quarry in Castellet i la Gornal (Barcelona). He had reportedly been loading rocks onto a lorry when one toppled onto him, accord-
ing to the Mossos d’Esquadra Catalan police. Various investigation units from the Vilafranca del Penedes police station (Barcelona), three medical units from the Sistema d'Emergències Mèdiques (Sem) and five teams of firefighters from the Generalitat attended the incident.
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COSTA WOMEN founder, Ali Meehan, chatted to Jill Leonard who started ‘Local Fire & Weather Watch’ on Facebook in 2012 after the fires which devastated parts of the Costa del Sol. The groups now have more than 35,000 members in their geographically based groups around Spain warning of fires or adverse weather conditions. Q. You head up an amazing group of Facebook pages - Local Fire and Weather Watch how did that start? A. It was created just a few days after the massive fire near Coin in 2012. The one thing I found during the three days of the fire was that information was flying all over Facebook pages and groups. At one time I had at least 10 tabs open, all with varying degrees of information; some of it correct and some of it pure speculation. That in itself was enough to prompt me into trying to offer a more organised method of reporting factual information. This was then extended to include weather problems, once the floods started in winter. I just felt that a more constructive way of presenting information was called for. Q. What are the objectives of the group? A. To provide factual information from both
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The woman behind Spain’s Local Fire & Weather Watch
FIRE AND WEATHER WATCH: Set up by Jill Leonard, the Facebook pages reports factual information. Twitter and the members, based locally, thus allowing the members to make informed decisions, ie to evacuate or not. To provide what the rules and regulations are regarding bonfires etc during summer. To provide advice, via the authorities, about safeguarding your property against fire/floods.
Q. And since you launched, other groups have sprung up too. Where can we find out about ones in our area? We have a page showing all the links to each group, we also have a photo gallery page and chat group that gives them too. We cover from the border with Portugal, right along the
Mediterranean coast to the French border, the Balearics and the Canaries. All the groups differ in size and make up of members. By far the biggest groups are Malaga Province and Alicante/Valencia Provinces with well over 14,000 members in Malaga and 12,000 in Alicante/Valencia. Q. If members want to help you as an administrator, how do they get involved? A. With 11 groups to look after there’s lots to do, especially between 10.30am and 11.30pm (much later during a fire!) It is a massive commitment for the volunteer administrators. If anyone is interested in joining us, new administrator help is a priority for us at the moment! If any of your lovely Costa Women have the time, be a quick thinker, computer literate, ideally have basic Spanish and can commit to a shift pattern then we would love to hear from you! Q. Where do we find out more about Fire and Weather Watch? A. Both these links have all the local group links. https://www.facebook.com/FireandWeath erWatchSpain/ and https://www.facebook.com/ groups/515669808563372/. Thank you Jill!
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SURVIVORS: Two donkeys and a goat were rescued.
Farm of horror
POLICE inspecting a farm in Avila came across a scene of horror when they found 37 goats, five dogs and ‘numerous’ birds that had been abandoned and left to die with no food or water. Investigations indicate they had been left to suffer a lingering death up to 20 days before police found their corpses. Two donkeys and a goat were found alive at the same farm, although in a ‘serious state of malnutrition,’ according to the Guardia Civil’s animal protection unit, Seprona. These animals have been taken in by farmers
in the area and are waiting for the competent authority to decide their fate. Vets and an Avila City Council team have removed the dead animals. A plague of ‘transmitting insects’ including fleas, meant the premises and neighbouring farms had to be disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. The farm lacked any sanitary control, licence or documentation. Police have not disclosed the ownership of the farm or given a reason for the abandonment of the animals.
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VOLUNTARY: The suspect handed over the stolen items he had stashed in one of his properties.
Light-fingered exemployee caught out A LIGHT-FINGERED ex-employee is under arrest after the company boss reported the disappearance of more than ₏1,700 worth of professional materials from the businesses’ warehouse to Garrucha Guardia Civil. Missing items included company clothing, as well as communication and security technology. A Guardia investigation into the matter and possible suspects who would have had access to the materials led to the detention of MALF
from Huercal-Overa. When officers interviewed the 35-year-old he was by this time working for another company. The Guardia said in the face of the contradictions in his statements and the evidence they had against him, he voluntarily handed over the items he had stashed in a second property he owns. They also said he had offered some of the stolen items for sale on mobile applications and websites.
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Pocketing collector items THIEVES who pocketed items including antique silver coins, watches and fountains pens when they broke into a home in Malaga are under arrest. Police said they have detained two men, both Spanish, suspected of climbing up onto the property’s terrace and forcing open a sliding door to carry out the robbery, bagging pieces with a total value of close to €46,000. Investigations led to the recovery of a number of the stolen items from various pawn shops in the provincial capital, and which police have now returned to their rightful owners. The police operation was first launched at the beginning of May as a re-
Borrell said in his proposal, “there are countries, such as France or Germany, that have a strong identity, granted from school and culture, which in Spain has not happened. We have an identity deficit. “In a time of Brexit, fake news and the independence
sult of checks on these kind of businesses in Malaga by specialist officers. Among the discoveries which caught their attention was the sale of two coins minted in 1870 at a price well below their market value. It turned out the sale had been made by a 45-year-old man living in Malaga. The investigating officers also found out his 44-year-old partner had sold watches in another pawn shop in the city around the same time. An analysis of different transactions and the objects verified they were the stolen items. Police detained and charged the two suspects for breaking and entering.
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The Cervantes headquarters in Madrid. THE acting Foreign Minister, Josep Borrell held a meeting yesterday (Wednesday) with 70 members of the Cervantes Institute San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid) to discuss a plan to spread an international message on the image of Spain.
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challenge in Cataluña, we must now more than every spread the ‘story of Spain’,” continued the minister. The Cervantes Institute is an institution which is tasked with promoting Spain across the world through language, culture and arts.
A MAN has been arrested in Zamora, Spain after allegedly uploading sexual photographs of his exgirlfriend on the internet. The case is further complicated as the images were taken years ago when the victim was a minor. An investigation was carried out by the Family and Women’s Care Unit (UFAM) of the Zamora police after the victim lodged a complaint upon finding the images online through a third party. The distribution of images of this nature without the person’s consent carries a prison term of up to one year as well as compensation to the victim for moral damages. The Zamora police pointed out that the crime is ‘particularly difficult to manage as once the photos are online they are then public property and can be shared an infinite number of times.’
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Disabled woman assaulted A MALE under the age of 18 has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing a disabled woman in the outskirts of Oviedo on July 6. The 25-year-old woman, who has not been named but is reportedly 65 per cent disabled, reported the attack to the authorities prompting an investigation. The attack happened in an abandoned building in the outskirts of Oviedo, where he allegedly sexually attacked the woman then threatened to steal her belongings, documentation and money. After an investigation by the National Police and the Family and Women’s Service Unit (UFAM), the attacker was identified by the victim and a witness and was arrested. He is currently being held in the Sograndio Juvenile Centre where he awaits a court appearance.
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AIR TRAVEL: Government red tape prevents new terror laws. SPAIN and Slovenia are the last two countries that haven’t yet approved new EU regulations to introduce new air passenger registration (PNR) to help combat terrorism. The aim of the new legislation is to monitor air travel movements to alert of any suspicious air movements and patterns in flights between certain countries. Details of travel itineraries
and schedules will have to be provided on booking and billing stages and luggage will be monitored. The European Commission issued an ultimatum to Spain on January 24 to fully implement PNR stating they had two months before they would be taken to the Court of Justice. S p a i n ’s S e c u r i t y C o m m i s sioner Julian King has explained
that Spain is doing all it can to implement the laws, but has had trouble passing it through congress due to the problems that the government is currently undergoing. The new anti-terror laws have been implemented by other member states since May 2018, announced as part of a larger scheme which also aims to regulate weapons export and money laundering processes.
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Young musicians from the UK SEVENTY-FIVE musicians from the Wolverhampton Music Service’s Youth Orchestra and Youth Wind Orchestra travelled to Spain this summer to perform in a series of festivals across the Palencia region. The musicians performed classic compositions from Holst, Rossini, Borodin, Sparke, Smetana and Kabalevsky. Wolverhampton Council’s cabinet member for education and skills Councillor Dr Hardacre said: “Every year the two orchestras take part in a foreign tour at the start of the summer break.” Palencia is a town in northern Spain famous for its culture and architecture and the perfect backdrop for their musical talents. The trip has been sponsored by local businesses and charities and the town’s rotary clubs. Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Claire Darke praised the youngsters, “My congratulations and best wishes for the future go to all of them.”
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New Milky Way theory SCIENTISTS from Spain's Instituto Astrofísico de Canarias have published a theory on how the Milky Way came to form over 10 billion years ago. The report was published in the latest Nature Astrono-
my Journal and suggests the Milky Way as we know it today formed after a relatively non-dramatic merger with a fellow micro galaxy. The theory explains that the much smaller galaxy known as Gaia-Enceladus and
the precursor to our Milky Way, the Milky Way Progenitor, merged together with their stars combining to form the core and the perimeter around our solar system. “Yes, indeed it was a pivotal moment,” said astronomer Carme Gallart of Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias in Spain, lead author of the research. While the merger was dramatic and helped shape what the Milky Way has become, galaxy mergers are surprisingly well-organised and harmless. “This crash was big in cosmic terms, but if it was happening now, we could probably not even notice at a human or solar system level,” Gallart said. The discovery was made thanks to precision measurements of position, brightness and distance between stars around our current Milky Way, made by the European Space Agency’s Gaia Telescope using a billion pixel camera.
CHEAP OFFER: An unknown number of consoles were ordered.
PS4 for one cent was too good to be true AN Alcampo hypermarket store has been left with egg on its face after it mistakenly advertised PS4 games consoles worth €300 for sale at just one cent. The offer went up on the Sevilla East store’s online site for several hours on Sunday. In that time the ‘offer’ went viral through social media and an unknown number of the consoles were ordered. Not only that, people many of whom had ordered
up to 20 consoles - had the orders processed and received confirmation emails. It was only later that they starting getting emails saying the PS4s were ‘out of stock,’ but many people have refused to take it lying down. In fact about 20 of them showed up on Monday afternoon, at the time previously agreed for the collection of goods, at the shopping centre in Sevilla. There, they were only able
to present a complaints form and have received a letter notifying them that the price was due to an ‘involuntary and undesired’ computer error and apologising for the inconvenience. Other purchasers are organising an online group to fight for delivery of the ordered goods. It is not the first time that a computer failure has put a big-name brand in a predicament. In 2016 an offer of €40 for a mobile phone costing more than €200 became viral. The error was limited to the Amazon platform in Spain. A few hours after the ad began to trend on social networks, the company informed buyers that it had been a mistake and cancelled orders at no cost to users. More recently, Amazon offered Dell laptops for €35 and €39 last May. The company has refused to deliver the equipment purchased by users at that price arguing that there was an error in the computer platform. However, hundreds of people have organised an action group with the aim of forcing the company to honour the email confirming the purchase and delivery time.
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New safety scheme for young women hailed a success A NEW scheme pioneered by police at the Santurtzi Festival in northern Spain has been praised for providing young female festival goers a safer experience during the late night festivities. The scheme, a collaboration between the Santurtzi local council and police force, involves a free minibus that will transport the minors to and from the festival under the supervision of security and police personnel. Once the young women have been dropped off at their destination they are monitored by the accompanying police officer to ensure they get through their door safely. The new scheme comes after a plethora of sex attacks have been reported this year at festivals and ferias across the country. Local culture councillor Danel
Bringas said of the project, “the a i m i s t o a v o i d m i n o r s b e i n g caught up in dangerous situations, in particular in the case of women who live in remote areas where they could be subjected to threats, propositions, unpleasant insinuations or violent situations.” The minibus was first used at l a s t y e a r ’s C á r m e n e s d e S a n turtzi festival and was used by a total of 388 young women. One young girl has used the service every night, because, she says, she has to use “streets with no lighting” to get home. “After a certain time of night this all gets crazy,” says the girl. “People don’t know what they are doing and anything could happen to you.” The scheme has now been used by a number of localities across the country and has had similar positive feedback.
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Air pollution hearing THE European Commission has taken Spain, along with Bulgaria, to the Court of Justice over their lack of steps to limit the amount of air pollution in the country. Spain has reportedly failed to maintain a level of air pollution in the country to below the standards set in a mutual agreement between the country and the EU in 2010. Fellow member states France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania and the United Kingdom were taken to court in 2018 for the same reason, however Spain avoided the ruling as they promised reasonable action within a specific time frame. However these promises were not met and therefore the court appearance is now the last resort route available. A deciding factor on the decision for legal action is the u-turn in
CONCERNS: Spain’s air pollution rates continue to grow despite EU pressure.
policies for Spain’s capital Madrid. The centre-right mayor of Madrid Jose Luis Martínez-Almeida overturned the zero emissions scheme in the city put in place by the previous mayor. In a statement, Commissioner
Karmenu Vella said of Spain’s worrying increase in air pollution: “One year later the evidence of harm from air pollution still continues to grow, there is no more room for excuses. We need to see decisive action.”
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Children hit by airgun pellets SIX children under the age of 10 and two adult supervisors were hit with lead shot fired from an airgun while they played at a summer school. The incident happened at the Eduardo Ocón school in Huelin, a historic neighbourhood of Malaga. The shots were fired from a building overlooking
the playground. National Police say they have identified the perpetrator, who because of his age (under 14) cannot be prosecuted. They have confiscated his gun. The events took place when 150 children were in the playground for recreation. Supervisors first noticed some-
thing was wrong when they heard noises of impacts against the walls and windows of the school. Soon children began complaining of being ‘stung.’ The youngsters were immediately moved indoors, but not before several were hit. None were seriously hurt.
Job done before peak month IMPROVEMENTS to infrastructure around Vera Playa’s busy Las Buganvillas area have been completed in good time before the start of the peak holiday month, the local council reported. The local authority has invested close to €100,000 on road surfaces, pavements, ramps for people with reduced mobility and new street lighting between Calle Magallanes and Calle Nuñez de Balboa, getting the works done and dusted some days before the start of August. Vera’s Town Planning and Works councillor Belen Carnicer, described the works as “neces-
sary and urgent,” given the “very deteriorated condition” of the surfaces, which she said “represented an important risk for passers-by in the area due to the potholes and cracks.” She also said issues of rainwater drainage had been addressed. Visiting the location this week the councillor remarked that the completion of the works had been speeded up “in order that residents, visitors and tourists can enjoy the month of August in the area without the inconvenience of major works like these.” CREDIT: Vera Council
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DONE AND DUSTED: The works were speeded up to avoid inconveniencing residents and tourists in August.
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Cooking show in hot water over Catalan remark VIDEO streaming service Netflix has once again caused controversy between unionalists and separatists during a family cooking programme. ‘The Big Family Cooking Showdown’ is a UK-based reality cooking show and during one of the episodes, the contestants were asked to name where a specific dish originated. The contestant innocently answered, “Spain?” The presenter corrected the contestant saying, “You are close, it’s Catalan Fish Stew.” This response caused frenzy on social media
following the airing. Spanish viewers of the programme tweeted comments such as; ‘Is it that Cataluña is not Spain? That translation even offends.’ Of course the comment also caught the attention of pro Catalan independence supporters. This is not the first time Netflix has left Spanish viewers scratching their heads recently. Last month EWN reported on how the new Adam Sandler film Murder Mystery, streaming on the service, apparently ‘grossly misrepresented’ the Malaga region.
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BREAKFAST: A full English or toast with tomato and olive oil?
How do you eat yours? HOW did you kick start your day? We are asking our wonderful EWN readers what you typically sit down to eat in the morning. ‘Tostada con tomate y aceite’ is one of the most traditional breakfasts in Spain! It consists of toast, tomato
and olive oil, and is one of the most popular morning meals here. And a full English is... well, we’re sure you know! But for those who don’t, this UK legend usually consists of bacon, eggs, mushrooms, toast, beans and tomatoes.
Have you given up your homeland’s brekkie and swapped it for your adopted nation’s favourite? Or not? Let us know! Visit our Facebook page @EuroWeekly News The poll closes at 10am on Saturday (August 3).
Spain taken to court over 112 failures SPAIN, along with Croatia , the Czech Republic, Germany and Greece have been taken to EU courts in Brussels for ‘breaking the rules of emergency number 112, unjustified geographical blocking and cyber security rules.’ The European Commission (EC) opened a case against Spain for multiple breaches in the 2002 guidelines for emergency numbers, especially in regards to usage for disabled and the impaired. The Spanish Committee of Representatives of Persons with Disabilities (CERMI) brought light to the shortcomings in the 112 system during a statement released earlier in the year, and the news that the EU will be ‘forcing’ Spain to act has come as a welcome announcement. “The emergency telephone number 112 is not accessible to people with sensory disabilities,” explained a spokesperson for CERMI. They went on to explain they feel the reasons for the breaches in regulations are due to
the Civil Protection (PC) “considering the accessibility of the 112 a minor matter.” Brussels has given the countries involved two
months to respond to the allegations and are warned that if the responses do not satisfy the board, action will be taken.
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Gang preyed on pilgrims POLICE have broken up a gang that preyed on pilgrims on the famous Camino de Santiago route. Guardia Civil and the Policia Foral say they have cleared up 108 crimes and recovered 66 mobile phones that had been stolen from pilgrim hostels in the provinces of Navarra, La Rioja, Burgos, Leon, Cantabria, Palencia, Pontevedra, Asturias, Lugo and La Coruña. Five people have been arrested and seven others are being investigated, all from the city of Bilbao. The alleged leader of the group has been remanded in prison for being a repeat offender. The operation known as Gastejo began when both police forces became aware of numerous robberies and thefts in different hostels in the towns crossed by the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago over the past four months.
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LUXURY HOTEL: Was the scene of the alleged sexual assault.
Teen allegedly raped A 19-YEAR-OLD British woman has allegedly been raped in a luxury Marbella hotel. Police have arrested a British man, who has since been released on bail. It is thought the victim and a friend had been out for the night when they met two men
and they all went back to a room. It is alleged that when the young woman went to the bathroom, a man followed her, closed the door then sexual assaulted her. It has been reported that the woman then went to a health centre and explained what had happened, saying she
was too drunk to have cried out for help. Police were called in who launched an investigation. They identified a suspect who has been released with charges and is under investigation for an alleged crime of sexual assault.
ROBERT MANSFIELD-HEWITT, 51 will return home to the UK this week after spending one year in a Spanish prison for having 1.5 tonnes of marihuana in his possession in a rented flat near Gibraltar. The electrical engineer from Chichester was on a business trip for the Ministry of Defense last June and rented a holiday apartment through Airbnb which he paid for in cash up front. The Moroccan man who rented the house to him has not been questioned regarding the matter even though it has been reported he has previous drug trafficking charges against his name. Robert was originally facing a charge of four and a half years in jail and a fine of around €8 million, but was instead given a €1,500 fine for renting an unlicensed house. He was denied bail three times and suffered several serious liver problems whilst he was locked up. Robert’s family and friends have stressed multiple times that the circumstances surrounding the event are very strange and it is not like Robert to ever get involved with illicit drugs. One friend said he is a kind and caring individual who often played organ in the local church.
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David Guetta to rock the Rock NATIONAL DAY (Tuesday September 10) in Gibraltar this year will feature a rebranded, family-friendly Monkey Rocks event, headlined by David Guetta. Having sold more than 50 million records worldwide, Guetta is one of the biggest names in music production and has won two Grammy Awards out of his six nominations. The French DJ and producer is no stranger to the south coast of the Iberian Peninsula having played sell-out gigs in Marbella in 2014 and San Pedro Alcantara in 2015. This year’s Monkey Rocks is organised jointly by the Monkey Rocks Festival and the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group. The event will receive funding from HM Government of Gibraltar, which will be allocated specifically to provide additional security and bag searches as a preventative measure against the excessive alcohol consumption and drug use which have been reported at previous events. Monkey Rocks 2019 will be held
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AWARD-WINNER: David Guetta loves to entertain.
at the Europa Point Stadium and those attending can expect the style of production, administration and security to be very similar to that of the Gibraltar Calling Festival that will take place the weekend before. For the first time, this year’s event will feature dedicated ‘familyfriendly’ seating areas and free tickets for children under 12 will be available with the purchase of an adult ticket. To ensure ease of access and to alleviate the traffic pressure of the event, a free shuttle bus service will be available between the Europa Point Stadium and the town centre. Doors are expected to open at 3pm and the first acts are expected to begin at 4pm, whilst further artist announcements will be made shortly. Tickets cost £65 for seating areas and £45 for general entry and are now available at www.buytickets.gi, whilst paper free tickets for children 12 years and under will be available in due course. More information is available at www.monkeyrocks.com.
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Migrant children robbed in Ceuta THE National Police of Ceuta has arrested six people accused of assaulting, threatening and robbing young migrants who survive in the port area or sleep in hostels. Three adults arrested were detained, while the other three investigated who are under 18 have been summoned by the Prosecutor ’s Office for Minors. “We are in the process of investigation to confirm or not their participation in the events of which we have been aware during the last month. There have been five or six incidents where threats, assaults and robberies with violence were made on minors living in the port or immigrants centre,” said Chief of Police, Commissioner Andres Martin Garrido. The police are seeing if the cases are linked, although they say they do not think these were hate crimes.
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Guardia Civil rescue 974 people in 2018 RECENT figures released from the Guardia Civil shine light on the incredible work the mountain rescue team do throughout the year to assist people in trouble whilst enjoying outdoor activities. The primary activity that called for rescue assistance was hiking, making up 46 per cent of the total figure. The report also shows that a total of 103 bodies were recovered from remote areas, a figure that they are desperate to reduce. The striking trend in most of the rescues shows a lack of preparation or improper equipment to be the cause of the ma-
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The Guardia Civil Mountain Rescue has produced a guide to safe outdoor activities.
jority of the incidents. A new summer campaign has been launched to give tips on how to avoid getting into trouble whilst participating in outdoor activities.
Advice such as preparing a proper itinerary, using the right equipment, checking the weather, knowing your limits, and informing other parties to your location are all published in the new leaflet. To download the guide please visit http://www.guardiacivil.es/es/se rvicios/consejos/montana.html
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TARA RIPPIN: Editorial Manager at EWN.
Euro Weekly News: a great job opportunity MY name is Tara Rippin, I am the Editorial Manager at Euro Weekly News and I am looking for somebody who could fill the big and competent shoes of journalist Joe Gerrard who is moving on after 18 successful and rewarding months at head office. This means an eager, determined and energetic writer is required to take up his mantle. Joe is sharing his experience with EWN, and the amazing opportunities which have come his way as a result, helping him grow into the journalist he is today. Could this be for you? Here’s his story: “As the time comes to start the next chapter of my life and career, I can look back and reflect on my time here, and what a time it has been. I graduated with a masters degree in journalism late in 2017. After I decided to travel and set off on a journey from France through to Spain and ultimately to Euro Weekly News.
I applied for and was offered my first journalism job at the paper while travelling and started in January 2018. Within weeks I had gone to a press conference with British Consul for Southern Spain Charmaine Arbouin. By the summer of 2018 I had been given the opportunity to report for all our six papers, giving me the chance to learn more about areas popular with expatriates and other places further afield. I spoke to and interviewed several expatriates for stories. I was able to hone the skills I was taught at university while being able to view Spain, my new home, from a unique vantage point. I was also able to bring my skills to bear on one of my pet subjects, politics. I was fortunate to be reporting when history was made with the first successful no-confidence motion against a sitting Spanish government, which I covered. About a year ago I was giv-
en responsibility for the Costa del Sol edition of Euro Weekly News, one of the company’s biggest titles. Around the same time Euro Weekly News owner Michel Euesden offered me space to cover Spanish politics and Brexit. In my first job I was given the chance to choose stories, chose my own angle and report on my own terms, a generous vote of confidence in me. Those responsibilities opened more doors, including being interviewed by the BBC and The Guardian. I have been able to cut my teeth as both a local news reporter and as a political correspondent. But the time has come to move on. And now it is time to pass on the mantle to a new reporter. To anyone interested in joining the team I would say that if you are willing to put in the hard work, you will reap tremendous reward.”
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Barcelona floods STORMS and heavy rain left streets in Barcelona flooded last Saturday, July 27. Barcelona City Council had to activate e m e rg e n c y m e a s u r e s f o r s t o r m s a f t e r heavy rains struck at around midday. The rains lasted for about 30 minutes but local meteorologists said some 47 litres per square metre struck the area in
that time. A total of 26 flights from Barcelona-El Prat airport were cancelled because of the weather, according to reports. Emergency services received several hundred warnings concerning damage resulting from the storms. Some buildings and metro stations were also flooded.
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Donating blood in Spain 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. In Spain, Blood Components and Services are provided by 17 Regional Blood Transfusion Services. Despite their autonomous operations management, every regional service is fully incorporated into a unique and common Public National Health System, supplying a cohesive blood transfusion care to all citizens, residents, and visitors in Spain based on 100 per cent voluntary and non-remunerated blood donation. For more general information, visit www.msps.es. Anyone who has lived continuously in the UK between 1980 and 1996 (a minimum of one year) will not be able to donate blood in Spain due to the risk of transmitting mad cow disease. Similarly, there are restrictions if you have received a blood transfer in the UK. However, each region may have different rules about donation. Call the donation helpline on 935 573 500. Alternatively, visit www.donorsang.gencat.cat to find out if you are eligible. If you are eligible, you can give blood at your local hospital, or via the Spanish Red Cross (Cruz Roja) at one of their clinics, or in one of their mobile units. You can check dates and locations by visiting www.donarsangre.org. A donor card is not necessary to give blood. On the first visit you will have to provide DNI, NIE, passport or a driving licence. If you are already registered in the Blood Bank, you only need a donor card or a document with your name and surname. The process of blood donation takes just 10 minutes in which 450 ml are collected (equating to 10 per cent of the total blood circulation of an adult person). Despite huge technological advances, the only way for hospitals to obtain blood is through the generosity of the public. The blood is carefully screened for disease to make sure it is safe. After a tattoo, you must wait four months to be eligible to donate. After surgery, the exclusion period will depend on the type of intervention. After minor surgical procedures, you cannot donate blood for seven days or until you are fully recovered. After undergoing major surgery, you will not be able to donate blood for four months. The rarest blood type is AB, present in 1 per cent of Caucasians, according to research by the America Red Cross. Blood transfusions are carried out daily in Spanish hospitals with more than 6,200 patients being given them, of whom almost a quarter are fighting cancer and a similar figure receiving transfusions during or after surgery. Spain has around two million donors in total, but needs closer to four million. 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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CHARTERED: Alicante became a city 529 years ago.
City anniversary ALICANTE City is celebrating 529 years since it was first granted its royal charter City officials including Mayor Luis Barcala have spoken about the historical significance of Alicante becoming a city. An exhibition featuring documents and images covering the city’s history is also being held in Alicante’s Municipal Archive. The capital of the province of the same
name first gained city status in 1490. King Ferdinand II of Aragon’s Decree of Cordoba granted the then Villa de Alicante city privileges and status. Barcala said Alicante’s economic importance as a key Mediterranean port with extensive farming and a craft industry led it to be recognised as a city. City council officials travelled to Cordoba to mark the anniversary.
Estepona to create Costa del Sol’s first ‘smoke-less’ beach THE City Council of Estepona has announced that it will be creating a smoke free environment on a one kilometre section of its popular La Rada beach. The announcement comes as part of the Andalucian Network of Sanitary Services and Smoke-Free Spaces Project which aims to raise awareness of the health dangers of smoking and its impact on the
environment. The area chosen on La Rada beach is located next to the water park and a sports playground and has been specifically chosen due to the number of young children and people wanting to practise sports who gather there. People choosing to use the area will be encouraged to not smoke whilst using the beach and initiatives put in place by
Tenerife rape arrest REPORTS are surfacing of an arrest of a 43-year-old man of Moroccan nationality being arrested in the Playa de las Americas area of Tenerife. The arrest was made after a video apparently showing the attempted sex attack near the Las Veronicas nightclub was handed into police on the island. The victim is a 17-year-old British girl who was on holiday at the time. Police have not revealed any more details of the event, but the reports come in after two holidaymakers were allegedly attacked on Playa de Palma beach in Mallorca.
local beach bars and chiringuitos will be aimed at clearing the sand of cigarette butts. A spokesman for the beach bars said that for every glass full of discarded butts, they find they will reward the collector with a free drink. Councillor Susana Aragón who launched the project also commented that they will not fine beach goers who do smoke in the area. “Our idea is to inform the population about the existence of a space where smoking is not recommended because of the high number of children who come to enjoy the water attractions and the sports court, and because more and more people are interested in having this type of smoke-free places.” According to data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), smoking causes more than 1.2 million deaths every year.
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Catral NEWS AFTER the DiputaciĂłn de Alicante arranged to finance the planting of a number of trees in Catral as part of the provincial programme to increase the trees in urban areas, there has been some controversy. The area chosen for the planting was problematic due to the presence of electric cables, so the Catral Council recommended a slight change of the planting area and the young trees are now in situ in Calle Comunidad Valenciana. Local residents however are apparently split over the decision to plant the trees at the height of summer with many suggesting that due to the heat they are likely to die, whilst others
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CHANGE OF SCENE: The recently planted trees. have commented that if they do thrive then there is every chance of the heir roots spreading and destroying the paving stones. Others however welcome the planti-
ng, believing that once the trees do grow, there will be an unbroken walk in the shade and are even asking the council to introduce benches in the area for the benefit of residents.
Football camp MORE than 120 students attended the ninth Soccer and Multisport camp organised by the AtlĂŠtico De Catral football club. A selection of local boys and girls had an enjoyable time learning the skills of a number of different sports, although football was one of the most prominent. The camp gave the young players a taste of the training regime and possible life of a senior footballer, but also gave them the chance to enjoy playing out of season and making new friends and learning new skills. Work is now underway to get ready for the 10th anniversary camp which they hope to make even more appealing to participants, especially if they can increase the number of sponsors and coaches who are vital for such an event to be successful.
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WITH the hot dry weather, La Marina and San Fulgencio have been put on a level three forest fire alert. The town hall decided the punto limpio ‘tip’ where residents can take rubbish was a possible fire risk, so it has been cleaned up. The main task was to shred garden clippings and prunings which will be composted and used in municipal gardens. People who do not have the facilities to compost their own garden waste are reminded that they are not permitted to light bonfires in the summer months.
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Cleaning up in the heat
ESSENTIAL: Flammable waste was cleared away.
Don’t dump! RESIDENTS of La Marina and San Fulgencio are being reminded not to dump unwanted furniture, mattresses and other bulky rubbish by bins. Police say they have seen several examples of house clearances in recent days, where piles of junk have been left piled in the streets, and not only is it an eyesore, but it can be a fire risk. San Fulgencio Town Hall has a service for the removal of furniture and other large items. People should call 693 927 778 to arrange a collection time.
EYESORE: Several cases of dumped furniture in recent days.
Parks works THE town hall has started a programme of improving and carrying out maintenance work at parks across the municipality. Francisco Molero, councillor for Parks and Gardens said: “We have works planned for 11 parks. Everything is included in the project. We also plan to create two ‘bio-healthy’ parks.”
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Torrevieja NEWS Man drowns in La Mata A 75-YEAR-OLD man was found dead last week off the coast of the La Mata beach in Torrevieja by a Red Cross Maritime Rescue Team. The Red Cross noticed a man floating in the sea after the family of the deceased had alerted the rescue squad about an hour and a half before. They alerted the Guardia Civil and the Emergency Services shortly afterwards who together brought the man’s body ashore, but they were unable to revive him. The strong winds on the beach that continued through last week meant that the red and yellow flags were flying throughout the week.
Habaneras choral contest winners T H E 6 5 th a nnua l Polyphony Contest in Habaneras finished last week with first place going to LNHS Voice Chorale from the Philippines. The Habaneras ‘Ricardo Lafuente’ prize was worth €12,000 and the Polyphony ‘Juan Aparicio’ award €10,000. The winning Filipino choir which was directed by Celgar Villa Campa Venzon received both these awards as well as their own individual trophies at the grand choral gala and awards ceremony last Sunday in front of the seven other choirs which performed that day. Second place in the Habaneras division went to the choir from Colombia referred to as Cecilia
THE VOICES: The grand finale brings the competition to a close. Espinosa who won the ‘Francisco Vallejas’ prize worth €5,000. In third place was the Sofia choir from the Ukraine and they took home €2,500 for their efforts. The Ukrainians also took sec-
ond place in the Polyphony division of the competition and won a further €4,000 along with the ‘Cesar Canovas’ prize. Third went to a choir from South Korea by the name of Choeur Chantez a
Dieu who were awarded €2,000. The ni ght was r ounded off wi t h al l seven of t he choi r s singing a rendition of Rosita de Un Palmar Verde together in unison.
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Villamartin Safely home T HE family of a Sc ottis h w oman w ho w e nt missing have sent their thanks to everyone for their support and help in finding her. Irene went missing on Sunday after leaving her home in the early hours to collect her husband from Playa Flamenca, Villamartin. The 68-year-old was last seen leaving the house in a white Seat Ibiza. Family members were concerned as she had no money, ID or keys on her. Local authorities report that she has now be e n found and w as take n to hos pital for a check-up. She is currently with her family.
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FOUND: Irene is currently with her family.
Don’t miss out DON’T forget one of the best tribute acts around is due to play at Villamartin Plaza tonight (Thursday August 1). Taking to the stage at 9pm will be Fleetwood Bac, the world’s first authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute show. Over the last few years Fleetwood Bac has received excellent reviews from The Stage
newspaper, the official Stevie Nicks website and from audiences wherever the band played, wowing audiences as far afield as Dubai, St Tropez, the Cayman Islands and Monte Carlo. The Fleetwood Bac show focuses on the ‘Rumours’ era. It also features songs from the Peter Green days, plus some of Stevie’s biggest hits.
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La Zenia NEWS SATURDAY (August 3) is a busy day at La Zenia Boulevard, not only for the choice of shops, but for all of the entertainment. First at 5.30pm are a number of water games, followed at 7pm by the exciting music of Charanga Huapango, a large group of musicians who will be filling the air with their own special brand of music. Then the highlight of the evening at 8.30pm will be an appearance by singer and songwriter Ruth Lorenzo who first travelled to the UK to become well-known in Spain. She’s bilingual and appeared in the 2008 series of the X Factor eventually making the finals and finishing fifth. Having gained some publicity from this appearance she returned to Spain and sang Dancing in the Rain in the Eurovision Song Contest, which became a hit single and she finished 10th in the
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competition. Since that time she has released two albums, with her latest seeing her work with guitar legend Jeff Beck and in 2016 she became a Guinness World Record holder by performing in eight different Spanish cities in 12 hours as part of a breast cancer aware-
ness charity event. This free concert from a consummate professional is bound to be a great crowd pleaser. There is something different on almost every night at the shopping centre with music from Quentin Tarantino on August 1 and the latest hits live
on August 2. Then on Sunday it’s time to amuse the children with a onehour show at 8pm featuring from Ancient Egypt Cleopatra and Tutankhamun, who will sing and dance and interact with the youngsters teaching them choreography and generally having a great time.
DRIVING in the area should now be a little easier with the opening of a new stretch of road which is some 1.5 kilometres in length. Representatives of both the Orihuela and Torrevieja councils attended the formal opening of the road (Avenida Denia) as the roundabout at which it starts straddles both municipalities. The concept behind the road is to reduce congestion on the N332 and this new road will not only make travel around the area quicker and safer, it has been designed in anticipation of serving up to 1,000 new homes. A great deal of planning has gone into this area and it will be served by LED street lighting, underground containers whilst all green areas have an irrigation network connection to the tertiary municipal network and the existing pine forests
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Less local congestion
EASIER DRIVING: A shared roundabout leads to the new road.
in the area have been maintained . The opening of this road will serve to decongest the traffic saturation on the CV95 and it is expected that from now
on, when drivers know that it has been opened it will become one of the most important communication routes in the area.
Check on your beach ONE of t he obvi ous m ai n at t r act i ons of t he Or i huel a Coast i s t he f act t hat t her e ar e so many exceptional beaches which are kept in good order. If you fancy a swim however there is nothing more disappointing than arriving at the beach to di scover t hat t her e m ay be pr obl em s i n the water due to undercurrents, swells or even jellyfish. Ambumar SyA offers a range of health, lifeguard and sports development services and now has a twitter feed @AmbumarSyA which gives details of the beaches in the area (including La Zenia) which are free of problems and even advises should there be a restriction on car parking or other access.
Shopping ALTHOUGH La Zenia Boulevard is the largest shopping centre in the area, don’t forget that there are also a number of other options around if you are looking for something different. With five other commercial centres in La Zenia plus a number of unusual shops, there is plenty to see and you can buy almost anything.
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Special needs pupil ‘forced to list disliked traits’ THE father of a 10-year-old boy with special needs has told British media his son was made to list the reasons classmates did not like him.
Damian Lightoller said his son, who has traits of autism, ADHD and a host of other conditions, brought a drawing home at the end of the school year. He
was studying at Allenton Community Primary School in Derby. The picture featured a drawing of him surrounded by phrases he was made to write including: ‘stop shouting’ and ‘stop annoying us.’ The words ‘Be happy, not sad’ were written at the top of the page. A drawing of the 10-yearold in the centre was accompanied by a thought bubble with the words: ‘How can I get the other children to like me?’ written inside. Lightoller said: “My son’s mentor sat him down and asked the other children why they didn’t like him, and tried to tell him to change those things. “My son sought help from a teacher, and rather than discipline the other children for bullying, the mentor blamed the victim and said ‘well you need to not do this’.” School headteacher Jon Fordham said the session was ‘restorative justice,’ according to Lightoller. The school itself declined to comment.
APPEAL: Ratcliffe said Johnson needed to show he could keep promises about wife Nazanin’s freedom.
Husband’s prison meeting call A BRITISH woman’s husband has called on the prime minister to meet him after his partner’s jailing in Iran on spying charges which she denies. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband Richard said he needed to speak with Boris Johnson to show the new prime minister could ‘keep his promises.’ Radcliffe told British media: “We were looking to you to be Nazanin’s hero and you promised us things that didn’t happen.
Ratcliffe’s comments follow his wife’s arrest in Iran on spying charges in April 2016. Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who worked for the Reuters news agency, was on holiday there. Johnson incorrectly told a parliamentary committee while serving as Foreign Secretary that the 40-year-old travelled to Iran to ‘teach journalism.’ Tehran’s Prosecutor General claimed she was recruiting people to spread anti-Iranian propaganda.
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European medics’ bacteria fears THE evolution of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics is a worry for a large portion of the world, especially Europe which is reportedly facing a potential pandemic as a strain of the bacterium Klebsiella Pneumoniae has killed thousands of people
over the past decade. Over 2,000 patients who contracted Klebsiella Pneumoniae were studied and according to the Spanish researchers’ results more than half of the cases that turned out lethal began in hospitals as a result of an infection.
Doctors generally prescribe Carbapenemas in these situations as the last line of defence against aggressive infections. The Centre For Genomic Pathogen Surveillance in Spain concluded that patients who contracted the resilient strain of
Klebsiella Pneumoniae were liable to spread it from hospital to hospital due to the overexposure of antibiotics and bacteria. The rogue bacteria have apparently evolved with enzymes that can break down Carbapenemas.
INTERNATIONAL
‘False’ rape claims CYPRIOT police officers have arrested a 19-year-old British woman in connection with alleged false rape claims at the Ayia Napa resort town. Investigators said 12 Israelis arrested over the allegations have now been released. All the detainees denied the allegations. Police spokesperson Christos Andreou said the 19-year-old would appear in court this week.
EAT ONLY: Doctors have warned against this intimate way of cooling down.
Doctors warn against ‘intimate’ ways to cool down this summer DOCTORS in Britain have warned women of a new trend that is apparently sweeping the nation to help cool down during the sweltering temperatures currently engulfing Europe. Apparently the new thing is to put ice lollies into their intimate areas to lower their body temperature! Dr Sarah Welsh of Cambridge University Hospital has specifically warned of the dangers of doing this to the health of their private parts. As if people needed reminding, the main
reason against practising this is that inserting food items into the vagina introduces microbes and bacteria into the body which can cause infections and damage the natural ph levels. The ice can also attach to the delicate skin inside the woman’s body and can cause real trauma. Dr Welsh advises that people should take more traditional measures to beat the heat such as, taking cool showers, staying hydrated and keeping your home cool.
FINANCE
Minimum wage increases plan
THE Spanish government will take into account economic developments including market movements, consumption data and purchasing power when deciding on future minimum wage rises, a government official has said. Secretary of State for Economy and Business Support Ana de la Cueva said the government needed to take decisions on the rate ‘prudently.’ It comes as the government plans to increase the minimum wage to €900 a month. Previous efforts to raise it to €1,200 failed to pass along with the rest of last year’s draft budget.
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The unemployment rate after a fall of around 123,600 during the second quarter of this year meaning it is now at pre-recession levels, according to National Institute for Statistics (INE) data.
OECD on small firms in Spain
Firms reveal half-year profits PUBLICLY-LISTED companies in Spain have published their earnings for the first six months of this year, with many recording year-on-year falls. Firms in the banking sector reported mixed results. CaixaBank made €622 million in net profits, beating the €510 million analysts forecast in July, but still earning 52.1 per cent less year-on-year. The company said staff restructuring which incurred one-off costs of €978 million gross hit their earnings. Sabadell made net profits of €532 million, an increase of almost 341 per cent compared to the first half of
By Joe Gerrard 2018. The rise was caused in part because of costs from the purchase of British bank TSB last year. In the finance sector more broadly, insurance company Mapfre made €374 million, 2.9 per cent less than last year. Company Finance Director Fernando Mata said Mapfre chose not to take advantage of capital gains on its fixed income portfolio because of a drop in interest rates. In the telecommunications sector Vodafone made more than €1 billion, a 10.3 per cent drop on last
year’s figures. Company sources said its decision not to offer promotions was undermined when its rivals chose not to follow suit. Basque operator Euskaltel made €22.9 million, 20.5 per cent less than in the same period in 2018. Losses came despite 4,000 new customers signing up for their services, company sources said. In manufacturing, the Acerinox steel maker earned €69 million, 50 per cent less than in the first half of 2018. The firm had to grapple with ‘very competitive’ market conditions, it said.
SPAIN’S corporate law regime is better than many of the world’s economies for small businesses but regional improvements are needed, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has said. The OECD’s SME and Entrepreneurship Outlook 2019 report stated Spanish law was god when it came to getting companies access to financing. But access to public procurement and the cost of infrastructure, much of which is the responsibility of autonomous communities, let the country down. Small companies’ lack of access to skilled workers also needed improvement, the OECD found.
BUSINESS EXTRA
Purchase go ahead THE European Commission has given the go ahead for US investment firm Carlyle to buy a stake of between 30 and 40 per cent in the Cespa petroleum company for at least €4.2 billion.
Savings push LOSSES: Nissan is axing 12,500 jobs.
Nissan job cuts SPANISH workers at Japanese car maker Nissan’s plants are set to be the first to go in company plans to axe some 12,500 jobs worldwide. Nissan said some 600 workers at plants in Cataluña would retire early while 150 have already left the company voluntarily. Nissan plans to reduce staff numbers in two phases. Some 6,400 workers will have left by the end of this year while 6,100 will go in 2022 and 2023. The car marker is scaling back production by 10 per cent up to 2022. Nissan’s second quarter net profits were €53.1 million, a fall of 94.5 per cent year-on-year.
TELEFONICA telecommunications company president Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete has told analysts that cutting costs to improve its balance sheet remains the ‘priority’ after firm figures showed it had reduced its debt liabilities for the ninth consecutive quarter.
Bond offer OIL company Repsol has issued €750 million in bonds over the next eight years which is being handled by banks including CaixaBank, Santander, Citigroup, Natixis, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and UniCredit.
Company worker spending survey THE average Spanish worker earned about €23,003 before tax last year, according to a survey from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) on worker costs to businesses. The INE’s Annual Labour Cost Survey found annual gross salaries increased by an average of 0.9 per cent compared to 2017 levels. It found the average worker costs firms around €30,883 a year after deductions of about
€202 from administrations to promote jobs and training are taken into account. The net annual cost of the average worker in 2018 was 1.1 per cent higher than the previous year, INE figures found. The survey found almost €412 is spent on welfare contributions per worker per year. Work expenses accounted for almost €209 a year, with €192 spent on severances and €82 on training.
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0,46
139.763
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL B SHRS 25,765
0,90
0,23
CRODA INTERN
47,060
0,68
0,32
17.434
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL CL.A NLD 25,740
1,15
0,29
898.676
DCC ORD IEP0
70,880
2,06
1,43
17.384
SAGE GROUP
2,15
0,16
398.769 653.014
7,494
3,277
0,62
0,02
227.101
SAINSBURY
2,000
0,60
0,01
DIAGEO
33,475
0,74
0,24
332.612
SCHRODERS
30,380
1,46
0,44
13.693
EASYJET
10,330
-0,13
-0,01
238.262
SCOT.& STH
11,110
2,48
0,27
581.301
EXPERIAN GROUP LTD
24,930
0,49
0,12
146.149
SEVERN TRENT
20,730
1,89
0,38
42.866
26,440
0,88
0,23
24.169
DELLING GRP
8,000
1,91
0,15
184.740
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GLAXO WELLCO
17,052
1,84
0,31
573.348
SLOUGH EST.
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2,16
0,17
283.361
GLENCORE INTL
2,764
1,58
0,04
1.995.237
SMITH & NEP.
18,175
1,17
0,21
125.377
GROUP 4 SECU
1,957
-0,04
-0,00
237.724
SMITHS INDU.
16,545
0,91
0,15
33.953
HAMMERSON
2,710
0,18
0,01
224.195
ST JAMES S P
10,651
1,22
0,13
104.231
FRESNILLO
HARGREAVES LANSDOWN HSBC IMPERIAL TOBACCO
21,340
2,51
0,52
50.258
STAN.CHART
6,904
0,03
0,00
625.763
6,610
-0,28
-0,02
3.591.075
STANDARD LIFE
3,071
0,98
0,03
356.005
21,600
0,75
0,16
124.165
TAYLOR WOOD.
1,747
0,69
0,01
737.728
TESCO
2,274
0,96
0,02
1.504.867
INFORMA GROU
8,872
2,33
0,20
295.432
INTERCON.HOT
56,240
1,89
1,04
14.224
TUI
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1,16
0,66
21.299
UNILEVER
8,520
0,86
0,07
98.604
49,350
0,34
0,16
202.288
INTL CONSOLIDATED ARLNS GR 4,398
0,22
0,01
515.372
UN.UTILITIES
8,050
2,28
0,18
250.798
ITV
1,144
1,46
0,02
713.408
VODAFONE GRP
1,506
4,88
0,07
20.489.588
32,130
0,56
0,18
24.242
WHITBREAD
45,590
0,11
0,05
45.899
KINGFISHER
2,262
0,99
0,02
433.543
WPP GROUP
9,674
0,96
0,09
123.885
LAND SECURIT
8,462
0,39
0,03
109.476
3I GROUP
11,420
2,74
0,31
140.765
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0.90148
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New UK government and central bank outlooks keep currency markets on edge
ASK THE EXPERT Peter Loveday
Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com
Euro EUR/GBP: Unmoved at £0.89 EUR/USD: Down from $1.13 to $1.11 The euro (EUR) spent much of July with mixed movement, as its rival the US dollar (USD) recovered and the shared currency outlook became increasingly gloomy due to concerns about the eurozone’s economy. Eurozone economic activity, especially in the manufacturing sector and especially in Germany, has been showing signs of prolonged weakness and slowdown. Hopes for the eurozone economy to be rebounding from the slowdown seen earlier in the year have largely faded. Due to these lasting economic fears, markets have become more convinced that the European Central Bank (ECB) will ease monetary policy before the end of the year. The ECB signalled as much in its
THE EURO: Spent much of July with mixed movement.
policy decision this week. However, ECB President Mario Draghi kept markets from getting too jittery, as he was less gloomy about the economy than many had suspected. Still, investors will keep a close eye on eurozone data over the coming month, as it may indicate what
stimulus measures the ECB will adopt when it meets in September. Pound GBP/EUR: Unmoved at €1.12 GBP/USD: Down from $1.27 to $1.24 Once again among the worst-performing major currencies, the pound (GBP) continued to be throt-
tled over the past month, by fears that a no-deal Brexit was becoming an increasingly plausible outcome to the long Brexit process. As expected, hard Brexit advocate Boris Johnson won the Conservative Party leadership contest by a wide margin and became Britain’s new Prime Minister. Many fellow ‘Brexiteers’ have been selected for Johnson’s government cabinet, making economists anxious that a worst-case scenario no-deal Brexit will indeed be more likely. Brexit fears have only been part of the pound’s reason for weakness, as recent UK data continues to show signs of economic activity being weakened by uncertainty. This has caused Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cut speculation to rise as well. UK politics and the Brexit plans of the Johnson government are like-
ly to remain in focus for the pound. US Dollar USD/GBP: Up from £0.78 to £0.80 USD/EUR: Up from €0.87 to €0.89 Following brief periods of weakness in June, the US dollar (USD) has been able to benefit from broad weakness in both the pound (GBP) and euro (EUR) to put in solid gains for much of July. While Federal Reserve interest rate cut bets have risen significantly, with analysts expecting multiple US interest rate cuts over the next year, weakness in US dollar rivals has prevented the currency from suffering too much. Of course, with the Federal Reserve’s July policy decision due to take place next week, the US dollar could be in for big movement in the coming weeks depending on the action and tone the bank takes.
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Bank hiring row goes on SANTANDER has accused a prospective CEO of engaging in unethical behaviour by recording conversations between himself and senior company staff. The bank claimed Andrea Orcel, who was set to be Santander’s new CEO until it withdrew the offer, recorded conversations during the final phase of negotiations for the position. Bank president Ana Botin said a final contract for the role, which carried a salary of €17 million, ‘never materialised.’ His recording of conversations showed ‘dubious ethical and moral qualities’ which were not befitting the CEO of a bank, the president added. It comes after Orcel threatened to take Santander to court claiming they rescinded on their offer leaving him jobless. He is seeking more than €100 million in compensation from the bank. Botin said Orcel’s hiring process was conducted in good faith and carried out according to ‘solid’ corporate governance standards. Orcel is attempting to pin his case on an offer letter he signed for the company. But Botin said the letter had no legal validity.
Pension cost rise THE Spanish state spent almost €9.7 billion a month on pension payments from the start of July, an increase of more than 7 per cent year-on-year government figures show. Data from the Labour Ministry showed the amount allocated to pension spending represented a new record. It comes as the number of pensioners grew by 1.2 per cent from July 2018 to this year, reaching more than 9.7 million. July is the 42nd consecutive month in which pension costs have risen. The average retirement pension was around €1,138 a month as of July 1, almost 5 per cent higher than the previous year. The average general pension was about €991 a month when payouts for permanent disabilities, widowhood and orphans are taken into account. Retirement pensions account for almost two thirds of the more than 9.7 million total at more than six million. Almost 2.4 million widows’ pensions are paid out, more than 959,220 go to recipients with permanent disabilities, while more than 341,330 go to orphans. Government figures showed eight regions spent more on pensions than the national average. The top spenders were
BUSINESS EXTRA
Bank to avoid negative rate CAIXABANK has said it will not apply negative interest rates to private deposits despite ‘strong pressure’ on the company to bring them in from the current economic situation, CEO Gonzalo Gortazar said.
Railway cash THE Spanish government has earmarked €95.8 million for maintenance projects across its non-high speed rail network for the next three years, with works due to fix signalling, detection systems and other devices. INCREASE: The Spanish state is spending more on pensions. the Basque Country with more than €1,230 a month, Asturias with almost €1,170 and the Madrid Region with more than €1,160. Extremadura, Galicia and Murcia all spend less than the national average with around €826, more than €841 and more than €873 respectively. Pensions continue to be a contentious issue for the Spanish government and
retirees. Proposed increases of fractions of a percent from the previous conservative Partido Popular (PP) government sparked mass demonstrations across the country. Pension costs continue to climb as Spain’s population ages, meaning more people will receive payouts, but there will be fewer taxpayers supporting the system.
Firms probe THE National Commission for Markets and Securities (CNMC) has launched an investigation into 13 companies which operate Spain’s highway network over allegations they engaged in anti-competitve practices, including forming cartels and collusion to distribute contracts among themselves.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT WHAT a weekend that was. Not only did I watch with glee and satisfaction, reruns of the destruction of Corbyn’s bunch of seedy, glum faced and utterly miserable losers, by a buoyant Boris and a rib-tickling Rees Mogg - who managed to put forth arguments and positive ideas to the House in a language that the opposition couldn’t even understand, leave alone find credible answers for (Diana Abbott is still Googling up most of the words as we speak!), but I also discovered I had won yet another £15 million in a lottery; a game of chance that I have no recollection of, but is nevertheless kindly being held for me by the American Ambassador to Nigeria who wants to arrange a meet to hand it over. He will be arriving in the UK next week and has requested I send my address and phone number, so he can ‘deliver the package in person!’ Before I do that, I must urgently (‘before time will be against us’) send $280 to the cargo registration officer, a Mr Nwabundo Iscanyi Benjami in Lagos Nigeria. The letter is actually signed by Ambassador W Stuart Symington himself, so it is obviously genuine and subsequently this column will unfortunately be my final offering as I could, by the time it is published be off on a well-de-
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A weekend of highlights
CROMER PIER: Quintessentially British. served golfing trip to Honolulu! To complete my weekend, I actually found myself the recipient of gale force winds at the end of Cromer pier! I know, I know, what a rich and abundantly varied life he must lead I hear you say. Well, in
fact, that is precisely how it panned out this weekend. After attending yet another tedious, but necessary specialist appointment in the UK (Don’t worry folks there’s life in the old canine yet!), I took up the kind invitation of some old friends to join them in a couple of days of frol-
ics in the depths of the beautiful Norfolk countryside. One of the weekend highlights was the summer variety show on the historic and quintessentially British, Cromer pier. Picked up by a coach (what else!) with the delightful title of ‘Marriots Chariots’ prominently displayed on its side, the highly skillful ‘charioteer’ wove us through the meandering byways and hedgerow flanked ‘low ways,’ till we soon found our selves savouring the sight of the crashing waves and slate grey briny of our Cromer seaside destination. Naturally, in true British tradition, the crippling Sahara record- breaking conditions had changed overnight and the wind, although not cold, was whistling across the bay, whipping up the surf and, once again in true British fashion, completely undeterring a whole family of swimmers and surfers frolicking happily on the stony grey and swirling foreshore. The end of the pier show was utterly delightful with all the rich British content and humour one would expect from this most local of traditions. Surrounded exclusively by the accents of dear old GB and even regaled at one stage by the National Anthem, my pint glass positively overflowed. A million thanks to all concerned. Keep the faith Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com
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best glass curtains on the market as well as a five-year warranty. As technology creates new concepts, one area of particular interest is that of bioclimatic pergolas as in addition to providing a zone of shade and sun protection, they have become a decorative element for the home and the real luxury of a room in the garden. Everyone agrees that climate change is a reality and there are more sunny days than ever, so the introduction of awnings and blinds are more of a necessity than ever so whatever your property and colour choice, Cerramientos Candela is sure to be able to offer you the ideal option. As more people from northern Europe settle in the Costa Blanca, they have also brought with them a love for double glazing which cuts down external noise and is an added protection in winter from both heavy rain and unwanted visitors and the choice of aluminium and Upvc options is amazing. One other area that has become increasingly important is the introduction of fixed and retractable roofs and there is a huge range available to view.
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CASSANDRA NASH A WEEKLY LOOK - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
ANYONE who remembers Jose Maria Aznar’s ‘Leave, Sr Gonzalez’ in the mid-1990s felt the cockles of their heart warming up at the sight of the two ex-presidents talking together in Madrid. They were speaking at a technology forum moderated by the former Partido Popular Minister of Defence, Eduardo Serra and inevitably politics overlaid many of the questions and replies. How reassuring to hear voices of reason cutting through the highpitched hysterical babble of the preInvestiture debates and commentaries, old-timers declared. The old foes could safely ignore their successors’ red lines because Gonzalez has never come out as a full-fat Sanchista, while Aznar hinted that he believes Pablo Casado’s PP should abstain and enable Sanchez to govern. It almost fooled those who were around at the height of Gonzalez-Aznar enmity into sighing for the good old days. Those days never existed and Gon-
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The good old days zalez and Aznar were only prepared to chat amicably because neither is important to national politics and both know they no longer influence them.
Seen and not seen VOX is everything Spain has fled from since Francisco Franco’s death in 1975.
Santiago Abascal’s party hardly echoes the thoughts and feelings of the majority of the population, but what you see is what you get. They might be bigots but they aren’t hypocrites. The same can’t be said for Podemos at the other end of Spain’s political spectrum. Strictly speaking it’s Unidas
Podemos which incorporates Izquierda Unida, the former Communist party. IU and its leader Alberto Garzon command respect but have little clout and the lead singer is Pablo Iglesias. He wouldn’t let Pedro Sanchez enter the Moncloa in March 2016 and he’s doing his damnedest to prevent it in 2019.
No need for a love-in
IT’S not a bad idea to have coalition government whose members are not enamoured of each other. A little mutual distrust and ill-disguised resentment is always more convincing than false smiles and promises of partnership made in heaven. Remember the cringe-making David CameronNick Clegg love-in at the 10 Downing Street garden in May 2010? Remember how it went pear-shaped in 2012 and ended belly-up in 2015? But a coalition is something that Spain has yet to experience and judging by the Investiture debacle it won’t happen in the foreseeable future.
With martyred altruism Iglesias said before the failed Investiture debate that he would forego the vicepresidency that was his due. He knew the bargain he still intended to drive would scupper any chance of a coalition on Sanchez’s terms and prevent his return to the Moncloa. Iglesias did so while preaching democracy but not practising it. Worse in his own way than Abascal because the Podemos supremo is both a hypocrite and a bigot.
A right old twoand-eight OH, the gloating! Oh, the pleasure on the faces of Pablo Casado and Albert Rivera when Iglesias gave an encore of his 2016 party trick and prevented Pedro Sanchez from becoming president last week. The Right might be at sixes and sevens, but it’s nothing compared to the Left’s two-and-eight.
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Visuel CONSULAR MATTERS THE presentation given by a group of Danish artists called VISUEL is a special occasion, but if this presentation also takes place in one of the most special towns on the coast, such as Nerja, my consular duty is transformed into a personal pleasure, a welcome relief from running my firm on the Costa Del Sol. Starting on July 18, 2019 the work of a dozen Danish artists has been exhibiting in the Nerja Museum under the title of ‘Underground’ in triptych format. The title of the exhibition was very appropriate for two reasons, firstly the artists drew from the deepest of their souls and this is reflected in their different artistic ex-
pressions. Secondly the exhibition is in the room that is located in the basement of the Nerja Museum, which makes the works more intimate and closer. When Caroline Krabbe, one of the artists of the exhibition, asked me to give a speech at the exhibition’s opening ceremony, I rearranged my schedule as this was an event that I wanted to attend and be part of the moment. A summer night in Nerja and enjoying art is one of the most attractive offers I receive as Trade Delegate for Andalucia and Extremadura. Caroline belongs to a family of reputed Danish artists who have been based for many years in Frigiliana. She belongs to a family that combines in a wise and discreet way two creative universes, the Danish and the south of Spain. Caroline managed for many years probably the only art gallery
Marisa Moreno Castillo: Consul of Denmark
From left to right: Maribel Castillo, Marisa Moreno (Danish Counsel) and Caroline Krabbe. in the Axarquia villages, maintaining continuous communication and collaboration with international artistic trends. Caroline has created her own universe, where you can recognise the confluence of the colours and the lights of the south, her Scandinavian roots, the influence of the pictorial work of her father, Arne Sorensen, a very wellknown artist in Denmark and the
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forms and volumes of the work of her famous potter mother, Dorte Krabbe. Caroline, has closed the gallery experience and is now immersed in its creative stage through its membership in the artistic group VISUEL. This group was founded in 2016, the year in which the member artists exhibited for the first time in Denmark and the next exhi-
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bition was in Frigiliana in September of the same year at the Krabbe Gallery. Then, it was when the VISUEL group was formed. Since that moment, VISUEL has been exhibiting a couple of times per year in all kinds of places from museums to pop-up exhibitions, which challenge the world of regular art. Good luck Caroline, good luck VISUEL!
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What a fine old mess! Well you know where this is going. I never got a second letter. In fact, I never IN MY OPINION got a first letter. I find this strange because there is someone on our gate 24/7 Views of a and Correos know that even if he’s away Grumpy Old Man for a few minutes, they only have to wait a short time. I don’t believe I was sent anything. The I SAW on the news that there is a scumbag person on the ‘phone informed me that American financier called Jeffrey Epstein this is not unusual. I was fortunate. I paid being accused again of having sex with unit straight away and managed to get the derage women. OK, let’s get this clear maximum discount on my fine. there is no such thing as ‘an underage Now not every company gives this serwoman.’ She’s a child!! And he is a paevice, so I was lucky. I was relating this dophile. If he is guilty, bang him up and story to my mate and he told me a horror throw the key away instead of repeating the story about how he had a fine that he nevpittance of a sentence he got in 2008. er knew anything about and he finished I got a letter from my insurance compaup with a horrendous fine. ny the other day informing me that I had The first thing he knew about it was got a speeding fine. It said: ‘We are conwhen his bank account was embargoed tacting you because we have located the and even though he protested, they were publication of a notice related to the vehinot interested and insisted that the letters cle registration number xxxxxxx.’ had been sent. I have had similar experiThe information in this notification is ences here with letters from the town hall as follows: and it then goes on to tell or other official places where it’s somewhen and where and how much the fine thing to do with a payment. was. I ‘phoned them and asked how they I mean, they would never tell porkies knew about it before I did. They told me about these letters just to get a bit of extra that these notices go into this publication dosh would they? Or would they? Let me if Trafico do not get a response from the know if you have had any experiences of second letter they send to the owner of the fine letters going missing. vehicle. mikesenker@gmail.com.
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OUTSTANDING: Cabo de Gata-Nijar.
Almerian beauty SPANNING some 45,663 hectares, Cabo de Gata-Nijar is Andalucia’s largest coastal protected area and home to some of Europe’s most original geological features. The wild and isolated landscape features dramatic cliffs, small and secluded caves and white sandy beaches, some of the best in Andalucia.
The mountain range is Spain’s largest volcanic rock formation with sharp peaks and crags in ochre-hues which drops steeply to the sea creating jagged 100mhigh cliffs. Offshore are numerous tiny rocky islands and, underwater, extensive coral reefs teeming with marine life, perfect for underwater photography, sailing,
snorkelling and diving. The park boasts a variety of habitats, from coastal dunes and saltpans to a substantial marine zone and saltmarshes, and shelters an outstanding array of wildlife as rare and endangered fauna. In fact Salinas de Cabo de Gata is one of the country’s most important wetland areas for breeding and overwintering birds.
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In total agreement BRILLIANT, couldn’t agree with you more (‘What if’ Manifesto Issue 1776). Once again, brilliant. Best regards. Loraine and Tony
No vote DEAR Leapy, Having just read your ‘what if’ manifesto (Issue 1776), twice, so I was clear. YOU WOULD GET MY VOTE! Cheers Fiona
Possible backlash DEAR Leapy Lee Totally agree with you on items of your manifesto (Issue 1776). Unfortunately difficult for people that agree with you to be outspoken on these matters as would be called RxxxxT. Good Luck Sue Gell
In support DEAR Leapy It was with great delight we read and reread your article (‘What if’ manifesto, Issue 1776). Our top 10 are as follows 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 13, 16, 18, 23 and in top place should without any doubt be number 9 - regards introduction of two years national service. Keeping on with your thinking because we really enjoy your article every week. Best regards, Lynda and Laurence Patterson
Man in charge COME on Leapy I know you have said before you are not interested in standing for Parliament, but let’s face it you are the man for the job.With you as the new Prime minister we might just stand a chance of putting the GREAT back in BRITAIN. Anyway keep up the good work of spreading common sense. Regards, Tony
Missed opportunity I READ the news of Spain’s PSOE and Podemos failing to agree to a coalition with despair and I see it as a missed opportunity. I had looked forward to a new government that would serve the interests of workers here in Spain rather than those of big business. As a Brit I have watched as right-wing governments there and in Spain loot and pillage their countries to serve their corporate puppet masters. Taxes for the wealthiest have been slashed while ordinary people have been punished with bru-
NO AGREEMENT: Failed to put party politics aside. tal austerity regimes. PSOE and Podemos had a chance to put an end to this, but they failed to take it. Their failure to put aside party politics and unite on a left-wing basis is tragic
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but it will ultimately be the working class, not they, who pay the price. The two parties’ lack of political vision may allow reaction to rear its ugly head. Owen Carlson
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OUR VIEW Good plan, bad cause A BUS and police escort service put on for young women attending a festival in the Basque Country is welcome, but also a damning indictment on Spain’s gender violence issue. Santurtzi Council and the Biscay Province town’s Local Police joined forces to bus young women in and out of the Carmenes de Santurtzi fiesta. Santurtzi Council culture spokesperson Danel Bringas said it aimed to avoid young women being targeted by ‘threats, propositions, unpleasant insinuations or violent situations.’ One comment from a user was chillingly telling. She said: “After a certain time of night this all gets crazy. Anything could happen to you.” The last part underlines how pervasive the dangers facing women are in Spain. The beast of machismo, or gender violence culture, continues to prey on women and its appetite for victims appears boundless. Recent government figures show 35 women died in proven or alleged gender violence cases so far this year, the third worst figure in a decade. More than 1,000 have died since records began in 2003. Santurtzi’s scheme and others are welcome, but all they do is treat the symptoms and not the problem. Educating young men out of sexist and violent mindsets and treating addictions would go a long way. But ultimately society must be radically altered and the economy transformed to stop it manufacturing the poverty which spawns so much of the causes of the gender violence scourge.
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Julen well case confirms cause of death vThe well was dangerous and anyone could have experienced the same fate, so he needs punishing. The parents must take some responsibility, however I imagine they are being punished daily for losing their son. Anne Brogan
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It’s sad that a life has been lost of someone so young but what does it serve to punish the land owner. Pragmatism would suggest the parents/person in charge of care at the time would be punished for child endangerment. Robbie Mc Miller
would be wrong to deny someone their freedom. As tragic as these cases are, they are extremely rare in the grand scheme of things. It is impossible for society to protect itself from every eventuality. Brian Photastic
Father murdered 11-year-old son then killed himself Not even professionals can foretell if someone might snap. And unless there is overwhelming evidence, it
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Why would you give visiting rights to someone who has already has suicidal tendencies? Especially if a child is involved. I think the judge has a lot to answer for. Shocking lack of judgement. RIP little one. Condolences to the Mother. Jeni Potter
Threats left teenager scared to go out Sentence suspended for two years, this is hardly reassurance to any young person scared of threats similar to those this young person experienced. He’s still at large. He should be in prison, how can she be reassured? Penny Cameron
Boris Johnson officially UK prime minister Going by his past experience I’d say we are doomed. Ask anyone who knows him or has worked with him. However he did cause Brexit with his hack journalism and heading the Leave party, a political move on his part, he created the mess but I doubt he’ll clean it up. Katrina Edbrooke
POLL OF THE WEEK Tostada con tomate y aceite is one of the most traditional breakfasts in Spain! It consists of toast, tomato and olive oil, and is one of the most popular morning meals here. And a full English is... well, we’re sure you know! But for those who don’t, this UK legend usually consists of bacon, eggs, mushrooms, toast, beans and tomatoes.
Have you given up your homeland’s brekkie and swapped it for your adopted nation’s favourite? Or not? Answer 1: Tostada con tomate y aceite • Answer 2: Full English breakfast
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No 1 Bentley Blower roars again NICK HORNE’S Rich Pick Freelance correspondent, London, England
BENTLEY CARS has revealed a homage to the legendary No 1 Bentley Blower of 1929. Billed as a modern interpretation of a classic racing car and limited to just 100 examples worldwide. No doubt if you have not been offered one already then you are probably not on the list of probable buyers. And yet. Created by Mulliner the coachwork or bespoke division of Bentley Cars to mark the Centenary of the Marque the
Continental GT Convertible Number 1 Edition by Mulliner draped in Dragon Red paint.
bespoke specifications include 18-carat gold plated fender badging, a painted Number 1 on the front grille and a remarkable piece of history, cast from a piston from the original No 1 set within the innovative Bentley Rotating Display. Hand crafted in England and during Bentley’s centenary year this car in the last of the three Limited editions marking the Centenary Trilogy. The previous two being the Bentley Mulsanne WO Edition introduced in 2018 and the Continental GT Number 9 revealed earlier this year. The Number 1 Edition is based on a 6.0-litre W12 Continental Convertible the ‘ultimate grand tourer.’ Offering ag-
ile and exhilarating performance the Number 1 Edition recalls the remarkable car that was responsible for some of the most memorable moments in Bentley’s illustrious past. A further accent is a distinctive wheel spin-
A piece of Bentley history set into the display of Continental GT Convertible Number 1 Edition by Mulliner.
ner, cast from a piston from the No 1 taken during restoration work. As well as a Bentley Black Line Specification and Carbon Body Kit, the Limited Edition is offered in Dragon Red or Beluga exterior paint, a claret or Beluga folding hood. Inside a new colour split of either Cricket Ball or Beluga main hide is complemented by Heritage hide on the seats and door pads with a debossed B insignia on the headrests and door inserts. The Grand Black wood veneer is enhanced by 18-carat gold plated organ stops and an Alcantara steering wheel and gear lever. Meanwhile passengers step across a Number 1 treadplate insert as they enter the luxurious cabin. As well as a British Jaeger clock featuring a Number 1 face , the uniquely crafted dashboard also incorporates Engine Spin on the centre console, often referred to as ‘Turned Aluminium’ Engine spin was a popular car and aviation finish in the 1920s and 1930s due to its property of limited light reflection. Few companies celebrate a century. Fewer still have a racing heritage as distinguished as Bentley Cars. The No 1 Edition by Mulliner is not a footnote, though several feet will be blowing a tune on these select cars’ engines I have no doubt. Nick Horne, London, England
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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS
This is a time to consider finances and keep your options open. Someone who tries to get a fast decision out of you by pushing you into a corner is doing you no favours. You will decide what (if anything) needs to be done when you are good and ready.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Keep things simple. Getting involved in other people's problems is not for you at the moment. It may be necessary to delay a decision to give yourself time to think. Could you manage a few days away somewhere? Maybe you could stay with a friend or relative. You need some peace and quiet on your own.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Although things are going pretty well, there are some things that could be just a little better organised. The time and money that this saves could be small, but it's the ongoing positive attitude that counts. There have been times recently when you have wondered if your progress on a certain matter would ever start up again.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) It is better if you don't get involved in any high profile, high risk business deals. Success is not assured. This is a time for financial consolidation. Count your pennies and see the pounds collecting in the future. On a cold winter’s night it can give a pleasant glow to realise your action during the summer is keeping you warm.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Partnerships see you leap ahead on something that was a bit stuck in the mud. A leap in your bank balance follows. Some quick decisions may be called for so it is better to share responsibilities, whatever the outcome. You have a chance to show just how clever you can be, but do it because it gives you personal satisfaction rather than to impress.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) After a hectic start to the week, things seem to have slowed down. Look carefully at what has happened, but remember that there is no point in worrying over something that you cannot change. Sitting tight and waiting for this period to pass could be the best solution. Certainly, it will prove less stressful than fighting a losing corner.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Money is good and this can make you over-confident. Beware bank managers offering loans in large amounts. Nothing is for free and you need to look carefully at interest rates right now. Another, more personal, investment also needs looking at right now. Are things going exactly the way you want them to?
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23)
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Aim a bit higher than usual and you may be surprised at your success. When seeing the bigger picture, you realise that it is not so daunting after all. If one person can do it, then so can another. It is a matter of how you approach it. What you have to ask yourself this week is why you should accept the minimum when the maximum is so close by.
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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This should be a great time for your finances. Any glitch is likely to be because you have overspent. Even if things still need close attention, you can win if you concentrate. A bit of plotting and planning can work wonders at the moment. Most of your big expenses are behind you and if you can just tighten that belt a wee bit more.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Although things seem fine, this is not a time to overstretch your finances. Spending a lot this week without thought is problematic later. This is a week of shifting and changing and that certainly means your finances. The other area is your social circle, where people come and go, sometimes without warning.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is not a particularly lucky week for you, so I would certainly advise caution. Gambling is not recommended. Being clever with money is as much about not spending it as about how you spend it. .
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Look at the long-term picture when considering money matters. What seems like a good deal now may not be so a few years down the line. Someone who appears to be telling a lie may simply have either misunderstood or have the wrong information.
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Across 1 Small cooking utensil range (4) 3 Stormy petrels, I found. are coldblooded creatures (8) 9 Steered clear of a free journalist (7) 10 Journalist claiming award is fix (5) 11 Country featured in Dublin Diaries (5) 12 Account about Rotterdam, possibly (6) 14 Lard is produced for Scottish land- owners (6) 16 Injury initially received in European country (6) 19 Pal emptied pockets for fools (6) 21 Insult leaves a mark (5) 24 Tim returns with ruler, goodness (5) 25 Swore a few made a mistake (7) 26 Changed ringtone element (8) 27 Emperor buried in crypt's a Romanov (4) Down 1 Painless treatment for dogs (8) 2 Stay clear of a space (5) 4 Last stop before river (6) 5 Belgian port without an oaf (5) 6 Left European peninsula for African state (7) 7 Singular fuss about providing drink (4)
8 King of fitted wardrobes (6) 13 Burglar tried urn by mistake (8) 15 Get left in scratchin' her itch? (7) 17 Light shade of broken plates (6) 18 Housing area in eastern land (6)
Code Breaker
20 A slogan for Tom to ruin (5) 22 Pulls in listeners around North (5) 23 Arab state within Romania (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents H and 19 represents Z, so fill in H every time the figure 9 appears and Z every time the figure 19 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 Abnormal and hideous (9) 7 Having the same or nearly the same characteristics (5) 9 To gather in great quantity (5) 10 Prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising or adapting (4) 11 Lowest point of anything (5) 14 Stunned (5) 15 Small pigeon (4) 18 Join together (5) 19 Optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light (5) 20 Continual (9)
English - Spanish
Down 2 Any long and difficult trip (4) 3 Beetle sacred in ancient Egypt (6) 4 In complete agreement (9) 5 Having a strong or impatient wish to do something (5) 6/16 Make a date (3,3) 8 Counterfeit (9) 12 Regard with high respect (6) 13 Organ that circulates the blood through the body (5) 16 See 6 17 Money or goods contributed to the poor (4)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Across Down 1 Carnicero (7) 1 Yawn (7) 2 Awning (5) 5 Cuttlefish (5) 3/22 Perro caliente (3,3) 8 Hendidura (corte) (5) 4 Corner (inside) (6) 9 Agujas (7) 5 Maíz dulce (9) 10 Angry (7) 12 Aquellos (5) 6 Almohadas (7) 13 Dueños (de casas, coches, perros) 7 Nave (de iglesia) (5) (6) 11 Tin opener (9) 15 Ruidos (6) 14 Guardería (7) 18 Pear tree (5) 16 Calles (7) 17 Asustado (6) 19 To know (someone) (7) 18 Alumno (5) 21 To lend (7) 22 Where (5) 20 Canoa (5) 23 Laws (5) 22 See 3 24 Grados (7)
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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 (GABBLE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ARCTIC BAUBLE BEADLE BEDLAM BEETLE BEFOUL BOUNTY BUBBLE BUMBLE CASHEW EDGING FILTHY GABBLE (10) GALLOP GLYCOL LICHEN NIBBLE RETORT WEALTH
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Cruddy 2 Cudgel 3 Arrear 4 Shelve 5 Lingua 6 Afresh 7 Heaven 8 Fiddle 9 Dearth 10 Hiding 11 Diaper 12 Regale 13 Ridden 14 Teeter 15 Radian 16 Server 17 Girlie 18 Ransom 19 Raised.
Nonagram
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.
• Average: 18 • Good: 26
• Very good: 37 • Excellent: 47
SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point 7 letters: 5 points 5 letters: 2 points 8 or more letters: 6 letters: 3 points 11 points
Average: 9 Good: 13 Very good: 18
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Excellent: 23
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aced card cede chad cred dace dare dart date dear deer drat hard head heed herd read reed retd teed trad ached acred acted arced cadet cadre cared cedar cered chard creed dater death deter eared hared hated heard raced rated tared trade tread treed adhere arched carted catted crated dearth derate detach detect etched hatred hatted header heated ratted redact tetrad thread traced catered charted chatted cheated created detract earthed hearted reached reacted retched treated CHATTERED RATCHETED
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
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1 Choir, 2 Tractor, 3 Site, 4 Admire, 5/17 Hot pot, 6 Dodge, 10 Placebo, 11 Verify, 12 Cider, 14 Mumps, 15 Damp.
CRYPTIC
ENGLISH-SPANISH
Across:
Across:
1 Sold, 3 Pretoria, 9 Clapham, 10 Eager, 11 Aches, 12 Duties, 14 Elapse, 16 Hawser, 19 Grocer, 21 Ropes, 24 Recap, 25 Chelsea, 26 Astonish, 27 Edge.
1 Batería, 5 Stool, 8 Steep, 9 Foreign, 10 Spanner, 11 Errar, 12 Cellar, 14 Ankles, 17 Recto, 19 Rabbits, 22 Compass, 23 Mauve, 24 Listo, 25 Seaweed.
Down:
Down:
1 Socrates, 2 Leach, 4 Remedy, 5 Treat, 6 Regrets, 7 Acre, 8 Ghosts, 13 Brisbane, 15 Apricot, 17 Agreed, 18 Wrecks, 20 Capon, 22 Posed, 23 Orca.
1 Besos, 2 Toenail, 3 Ripen, 4 Afford, 5 Surgeon, 6 Odiar, 7 Londres, 12 Caracol, 13 Avocado, 15 Leisure, 16 Crisps, 18 Combs, 20 Bomba, 21 Speed.
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QUIZ: FIRST MEAL OF THE DAY 1. By what nickname was the Jamaican-born British fitness instructor Derrick Evans, who rose to fame in 1993 through appearances on the UK breakfast television show GMTV, better known? 2. From which country did the popular breakfast spread Nutella originally come? 3. In darts terminology, which score is often referred to as breakfast or bed 'n' breakfast? 4. In the 1961 film version of Truman Capote’s novella Breakfast at Tiffany's, what is the name of the New York socialite character played by Audrey Hepburn? 5. ‘Take a look at my girlfriend. She's the only one I got’ are the first lines of which 1979 UK Top 10 hit single by Supertramp? 6. Tony the Tiger is the advertising cartoon mascot for which breakfast cereal? 7. What was the title of the British light entertainment television programme that was broadcast on Channel 4 and
S4C each weekday morning from September 28, 1992 until March 29 2002? The first two presenters were Chris Evans (from 1992 to 1994) and Gaby Roslin (1992 to 1996). 8. Which breakfast cereal was advertised with the slogans Central heating for kids and Get up and Glow? Television adverts during the 1970s and 1980s showed children walking to school with a superimposed radiant glow. 9. Who had Breakfast in Bed with Chrissie Hynde in 1988? 10. Who is the current host of the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show? He took over from Nick Grimshaw in August 2018. Not a lot of people know that... the world’s first cold breakfast cereal, Granula was created in 1863 by James Caleb Jackson, but it needed soaking overnight to be chewable.
Answers: 1. MR MOTIVATOR, 2. ITALY, 3. 26 (made up of a single five, single 20, single one), 4. HOLLY GOLIGHTLY, 5. BREAKFAST IN AMERICA, 6. KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES (also known as FROSTIES), 7. THE BIG BREAKFAST, 8. READY BREK, 9. UB40, 10. GREG JAMES
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1 Cites, 4 Aphid, 7 Attempted, 8 Rate, 9 Triple, 12 Curlew, 13 Harm, 16 Duplicate, 18 Retry, 19 Pious.
How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case D) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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Malaga
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Sn: Snow
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• Jack O’Connell, Actor; August 1, 29 Sandman. Born in Downey, California, US, he O’Connell featured in This is England, Harry grew up a Christian Scientist but lost faith when Brown and Skins. Born in Alvaston in England, he his mother died of cancer without medicine, went to Saint Benedict Catholic School and inspiring his song The God That Failed. • Meghan Markle, Royal; August 4, 38 debuted in acting in 2005 with a part on the TV series Doctors. Markle became the Duchess of Sussex after James Hetfield. • Kevin Smith, Director; August 2, 49 marrying Prince Harry in May 2018 and gave The director and producer of Clerks and Mallrats was born birth to their son Archie this year. Born in Los Angeles in in Red Bank, New Jersey in the US and avidly collected the US, she studied international relations at Northwestern University before appearing in TV series Suits from 2011. comic books as a teenager. He went on to direct Chasing Amy, Dogma and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. • Wayne Bridge, Footballer; August 5, 39 • James Hetfield, Musician; August 3, 56 Bridge was born in Southampton in England and began his The lead singer of heavy metal band Metallica penned youth career at Olivers Battery before signing with his home town’s team in 1998. He played for England’s some of the band’s most popular hits, including Enter
Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
national team from 2002. He held the Premier League record for the most consecutive appearances with 113. • Barbara Windsor, Actor; August 6, 82 Windsor has appeared in more than 1,500 episodes of EastEnders in her role as Peggie Mitchell which won her two British Soap Opera Awards. Born in London, she studied at Aida Foster School and rose to fame with her appearances in the Carry On films. • Ashley Brooke, Model; August 7, 30 The model and actor starred in the MTV series Real World Explosion in 2014 and went on to become the co-winner of The Challenge: Final Reckoning in 2018. She was born in West Virginia in the US and was raised in California and has worked with Adidas, Nokia and Vogue.
Word Ladder RARE
SILK BACK
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Move from the start word (RARE) to the end word (SILK) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time. Solution RARE MARE MALE MILE MILK SILK or RARE RACE RACK (RICE) SACK (RICK) SICK SILK
ALI’S life seems perfect. She has the career she always wanted and is married to her university sweetheart Mike and now has a growing family. She decides to invite six university friends over for a reunion after 20 years apart. On paper it seems perfect, but things soon take a dark turn. Ali’s friend Karen staggers into the garden covered in blood and visibly shaken. She claims she was assaulted by Mike, placing Ali in the impossible position of choosing whether to believe her friend or husband. Mike tells her a very different version of events to Karen. On top of that the episode leaves Ali questioning her university past. What she thought was a golden age now appears a lot darker than Ali remembered. She has to confront troubling memories in Claire McGowan’s What You Did.
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This week in history
Reunion gets dark
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527 - On the throne Justinian I becomes the sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire after the death of co-emperor Justin. He took the empire to its greatest extent through the conquest of territories formally ruled by the Romans. 1278 - City siege The forces of the Kingdom of Castile lay siege to the city of Algeciras which is controlled by the Emirate of Granada. 1492 - Setting sail Explorer Christopher Columbus leaves the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera on a voyage to find a new route to India. He would instead discover the Americas. 1704 - New territory English and Dutch fleets capture Gibraltar during the War of Spanish Succession. The territory was ceded to Britain after the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. 1786 - First reservation The US government creates the country’s first reservation for Native Americans. 1800 - Union act Laws merging the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom are passed in the British and Irish parliaments. 1939 - Nuclear letter Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard write to US President Franklin D Roosevelt to persuade him to begin the Manhattan Project. The project culminated with nuclear bombs on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. 2012 - Rover lands NASA’s Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars where it begins its mission to explore the planet which remains ongoing.
ADELAIDE THOMAS (Lupita Nyong’o) was on holiday with her family in Santa Cruz, California when she met a doppelganger of herself in a fairground fun house in 1986. Ye a r s l a t e r s h e r e t u r n s t o h e r f a m i l y ’s h o l i d a y h o m e i n t h e t o w n with her husband Gabe Wilson and two children Zora and Jason. But Jason soon goes missing, causing Adelaide to panic. But that is nothing compared to the terror she feels when a family of four identical to hers appears at their home in Us.
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Being honest will bring you peace JORIS PLU HONESTY. We can write hundreds of books about this one single word. We all want honesty, to be honest ourselves or other people to be honest with us. But on the other hand it frightens us a lot. Because pure honesty is right in your face. It is about how people feel. How they see things. And then just say it. No filter. Honesty can hurt. A lot. It can also heal. Make one feel free. At peace. John Lennon once said ‘Being honest may not get you many friends, but it will always get you the right ones.’ And he was a man who loved peace in his life. For him, for the whole world.
Of course, honesty is also something very personal. We all see and feel things differently, we have different backgrounds. So being honest can be very tricky. As long as we are respectful to others and speak with integrity, not having the intention to hurt someone, I believe
that being honest is the best thing we can do. Ever. What do you think? Not easy at all. Since we know or sometimes even do not know how the other person will react. So therefore, we are most of the times not really honest, or just a little
HONESTY: The best option.
honest. And we put a big smile on top of it while saying the honest things. To soften the brutal honesty which can be so painful for the other party. Is this a good way of doing it? Or maybe most of us already do it like this? For as long as we remember, pure honesty is not easy. What we can do, if we are not fully honest today towards others and also not to ourselves, we must train this step by step, day by day. Just be a little more honest next time. And the next one. Just practice it. Rome was not built in one day. Changing a behaviour takes time and effort. And like Lennon has said. You will maybe lose some people in your life, but the real ones will stay.
Some other quotes about honesty are: *Honesty is much better than sugar coated bullshit. *Everybody wants the truth but nobody wants to be honest. *I have found that growing up means being honest. About what I want, what I need, what I feel, who I am. *Be kind, be honest, be loving, be true and all of these things will come back to you. *Be honest with yourself, every minute of your life. Honest about your feelings. Honest about what you believe. Honest about the way you speak. Be ready to live an authentic life. Helena Kalivoda. Have an honest day you all. Every day.
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Advertising Feature AMELIA NAILS are qualified experts in everything from the bottoms of the cuticles to the tips of the eye lashes. The Torrevieja-based nail salon uses all the latest techniques and recently moved into their new premises in April. All their staff have many years of experience, doing a wide range of aesthetic services. For the hands there’s a choice of porcelain and gel nail extensions of all shapes and sizes, nail decoration, manicures, French manicures, Shellac nail polish and many more. For the feet Amelia is offering pedicures, gel or porcelain nails, Shellac nail polish as well as other bespoke services upon request. The lashes department will take care of eyelash extensions, eyelash lifting, eyelash tint etc and the salon also offers forms of hair removal. The girls are only using quality products such as their finely crafted gel and porcelain nail extensions, the likes of which can’t be found in any run of the mill salon. It’s best to book an appointment at least a day before for this service as it can take more time than a simple lick of paint. It’s worth it as these nails aren’t going
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to fall off in the middle of a meal or for that matter during any kind of handy activity. Same goes for the lashes which will make your eyes flutter nicely for as long as you care to blink. Amelia Nails want you to leave feeling fantastic so they treat you like one of their own as soon as you walk through the door until the moment you walk out gleaming and beaming from ear to ear. This sterling customer service can be attributed to their love and appreciation of the art as they themselves enjoy a good giggle in the seat whilst
they get pampered. The salon is open from Monday to Saturday, 10am9pm and it’s closed on Sundays. Clients come from all around the area of Torrevieja and Orihuela, some even come especially all the way from Alicante. Prices of the services are competitive and at the moment there is a special deal on gel and porcelain nails which can be attached for as little as €25.
For more information or to book an appointment give Amelia’s a call on 722 260 356 or go to their website www.amelia-nails.com. They also have an Instagram page @AmeliaNailsTorrevieja with lots of stunning artwork and a Facebook page with the same handle where you can get in touch just as easily. The store’s address is Calle Clemente Gosálvez 28, Torrevieja.
Beat the bumps CELLULITE is when the fat beneath the skin pushes against the connective tissue. This is what causes the skin above it to look dimpled and bumpy. There are varying degrees of cellulite and it can range from barely noticeable to more severe
and spread over a large area. Although cellulite is not harmful, it is not something that is welcomed by many women. It is often difficult to know what causes cellulite, as there are often different factors involved, including, diet, lack of
exercise, a person’s genetic make-up and their metabolism. Having cellulite can be dependent on lifestyle. Being active with a healthy diet can have a significant effect on how visible your cellulite is or whether you have it at all. A highly stressful lifestyle has also been shown to increase the compounds associated with the development of cellulite, whereas exercising regularly and eating healthily can help to make cellulite less noticeable and even prevent it. It is said that nothing will get rid of cellulite, but a healthy diet, staying hydrated, avoiding stress and exercise will reduce the appearance of this problem. Here is another idea, which has been suggested as helping people to get rid of cellulite: Mix three to four tablespoons of ground seaweed with 50ml of sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil or any essential oil. Massage the mixture on the affected area for 10 minutes before taking a shower. Massage the affected area daily for effective results.
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Men’s mental health MEN often find it very difficult to discuss their health. They are either embarrassed, too busy or live by the ‘it will be ok’ mentality, but with mental health all over the world becoming ever more prominent it is something that needs to be discussed. More and more young men are taking their lives each year for a variety of reasons, many of which could be dealt with if they knew how and where to seek help. Societal expectations, the way men believe they should behave by the rules set out in society, have a large part to play in the mental health of men living in today’s world. Men are supposedly strong, dominant and masculine and feel ashamed when they do not feel this way as they believe they will be judged by their peers and their loved ones. Other factors such as stress at work, financial issues, broken relationships, or questions about their sexuality or gender contribute to the shocking statistics of male suicide. Figures from studies in the UK show
that men are three times more likely to commit suicide than women and suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45. But what can be done to reduce this staggering number? Firstly, men need to realise that there is no shame in suffering from mental health issues. Feeling depressed or anxious is something that millions of people suffer with and it does not make you weak. Identifying the root cause of depression and anxiety can be tricky, but there are hundreds of resources available that can help identify and work through your problems. The first step is to recognise that there is a problem and visit your doctor and explain how you feel. Your doctor will understand and know how to treat you whether it is through medication, therapy or by recommending further treatment. Once you understand that eventually you can feel better, it helps to alleviate some of the anxiety and shame and hopefully will make you feel more
comfortable to open up to your friends and family for help. Mental health and suicide are complex topics with varying causes and opinions but the more we talk about them, hopefully the more people will seek help and avoid such a tragic end to their life. It may sound like a cliché, but it is ok to not be ok. *English-speaking helplines in Spain The Samaritans Spain helping 900 525 100 Suicide - www.befrienders.org Crisis SOS Helpline - 0033 146 214 646 (3pm to 11pm) www.soshelpline.org
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DID you know that eating the right foods can help you look your best? Here are some tips that could help you look your best, by doing nothing more than eating the right foods. • Fruit Summer is here and what better way to introduce the season than eating fruit. Strawberries, blueberries
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You are what you eat and blackberries are all packed with antioxidants, which are great for your health, together with vitamin C, which is essential for healthy-looking skin, as it regulates collagen
and also helps prevent your skin from losing moisture. Now, our bodies, cannot store vitamin C so you need to make sure your daily diet is packed with fresh fruit. Other fruits to include in your diet include apples, avocados, guavas and, of course, tomatoes. • Nuts Nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts are rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant which works to repair and protect your skin and as they contain ‘good fats’ are a fantastic snack to keep you on the straight and narrow and, of course, better for you than a bag of sweets or a chocolate bar. • Fish Fresh fish offers a great source of vitamin A and D, as well as omega-3 acids, which can help you beat blemishes. Vitamin A will keep your skin healthy by regulating its oil production to prevent spots and even helps repair stretch marks and cellulite.
• Lentils Lentils are not only a good carbohydrate but they also can help you to have gorgeous hair! If you find your hair is becoming limp and dull, it could be that you have an iron deficiency, so iron-rich lentils could help you to have beautiful thick and shiny hair. • Water If your skin is not getting a sufficient amount of water, the lack of hydration will present itself by turning your skin dry, tight and flaky. Many people often report that by increasing their water intake, their skin has a more radiant glow. Nothing will LOOKING GOOD: Make fruit part of your beauty regime. happen overnight, but working well. In the summer we all need even a good couple of weeks To a certain extent, you are to be drinking at least three of increasing water intake what you eat, so eat more fresh litres of water every day (more should be enough for you to healthy food. Your mirror will for men), not only for our skin, see how hydration affects your love you for it. but to keep all of our organs skin.
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Katy and Orlando take a hike KATY PERRY and boyfriend Orlando Bloom have been doing something a little more dangerous than strolling the Ibiza promenades on their holiday. Orlando, at 42, nine year’s Katy’s senior, was spotted with a bloodied ankle after hiking up a local peak. The couple had decided to start their weekend with some serious exercise, but Orlando was perhaps not suitably dressed for the occasion. He was photographed sporting casual clothes and light shoes rather than
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CELEB COUPLE: Katy and Orlando visited Ibiza. hiking boots. Despite his injury, Bloom appeared to be chirpy. He was
FORMER Eastenders actress Jacqueline Jossa and husband, reality star Dan Osborne, appeared to put any marriage issues behind them as they holidayed with their children in Mallorca. The family were snapped during a day out at the Pirates Adventure, The Family Acrobatic Show at the weekend. Jossa recently admitted the couple’s marriage is a ‘work in progress’ after Osborne, 28, was pictured chatting with a brunette whilst on holiday in Vegas.
photographed walking around with blood on his ankle as though nothing had happened. The couple looked very happy together, but are in no rush to get married. Speaking about their relationship on Australia’s Kyle and Jackie O radio show Katy recently said: “I think we’re doing really great and we’re really doing the hard work and laying the beautiful foundation before we start to build a monster house.”
But they looked like perfect doting parents during the family day out with daughters Ella, four, and Mia, 12 months, as well as the ex-TOWIE stud’s son from a previous marriage, Teddy, five. The gorgeous actress, 26, showed off her toned midriff in a red and white crop top, couple with a denim mini skirt and gold stilettos. Meanwhile, Osborne looked casual and relaxed in dark grey denim shorts and a black sports top.
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Chloe Ferry casts Sam adrift REALITY TV star Chloe Ferry has apparently shown she has split from Sam Gowland by parading her tattoo of ‘Sam’ changed to ‘Salmon’ while on an Ibiza break. Just two days after being spotted together in Magaluf, it seems 23-yearold Chloe is single once more. The Geordie Shore personality was seen in a revealing swimsuit that SIZZLING: Chloe is single again. sent temperatures even higher during the sizzling heatwave that hit parts of Spain recently. On Monday she told fans on Instagram that she’s ‘back in my happy place Ibiza’ after her split from Sam. It was also on Instagram that Chloe revealed the altered tattoo, which now reads ‘Salmon,’ with a little fish outline inked underneath. She captioned the photo ‘Plenty more fish in the sea [fish emoji] who likes me new tat.’ There have been previous reports that the pair’s romance was in trouble as he allegedly had been caught out cheating on her. Credit: Chloe Ferry/@Chloe_GShore
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Market PLACE Every week we will be listing some of the hundreds of events, happening in the Costa Blanca South region. We are particularly keen to help to promote charity events, so if you are organising one or know of one, please let us know at info@euroweeklynews.com.
Albatera: Thursday, 9am to 2pm; Calle Mayor - general market with around 40 stalls Algorfa: Wednesday, 8am to 1pm; Calle Fernando de Rojas - general market with around 10 stalls Benijofar: Tuesday, 8am to 2pm; Calle Corazon de Jesus - general market with around 20 stalls Cartagena (Los Dolores): Thursday, 8am to 2pm; Calle Conesa Caldron - general market with around 120 stalls Cartagena (Urbanizacion Mediterraneo): Friday, 8.30am to 1.30pm; Calle Sierra de Cazorla - year round general market selling fruits, clothes and home equipment from around 160 stalls Cartagena Cenit: Wednesday, 8am to 2pm; Avenida Ribera de San Javier - huge general market where you can buy flowers, clothes, decorations and food from 282 stalls Cartagena (Barrio Peral): Monday, 8am to 2pm; general market with about 90 stalls selling tools, pharmaceuticals and vegetables Ciudad Quesada: Friday, Midday; Avenida de Quesada Por La Paz - big general market with 60 stalls Gran Alacant: Thursday and Sunday, 8am to 2pm; Avenida Escandinavia - large general market with 130 stalls selling everything from clothes to food Guardamar del Segura: Wednesday, 8am to 2pm; Calle Ingeniero Mira/San Emigdio large general market with 335 stalls spread out over the town selling everything from clothes to food Guardamar (Campico): Sunday, 9am to 2pm; Carretera CV-895 - antiques, second hand items and general market sometimes displaying 500 stalls Hondon Valley: Thursday, 8am to 1pm; Calle Azorin - small year round general market with around five stalls La Manga: Every day during summer, 5pm to 2am; Plaza Bohemia - runs from June until September 15 , there are ceramics, decoration and artisanal products on offer La Mata: Friday; Eras del Cerro - general market with around 180 stalls La Romana:Saturday, 8am to 1pm; Calle de la Fuente - year round market with 48 stalls Lorca: Thursday; Calle Santa Quiteria General market with 250 stalls Lorca (Antiguedades): Second Sunday of the month, 10am to 2pm; Plaza de EspaĂąa second-hand items and antiques Los Alcazares: Tuesday; Calle Catalanes general market
Los Montesinos: Friday, 3pm to 8pm; Calle de los Santos Medicos - year round general market with 50 stalls Mazarron (Camposol): Thursday, 9am to 2pm; Avenida del Saladillo - general market with 125 stalls Mazarron (Puerto de Mazarron): Second Saturday of the month, 10am to 2pm; Paseo Maritimo - artisanal and second hand products on offer Murcia: Thursday; Calle Auditorium general market with 163 stalls Murcia (Alhama): Tuesday; Avenida Juan Carlos I - general market Murcia (Javali Nuevo): Friday; Calle Real general market with 63 stalls Murcia (Corvera): Sunday, 9am to 2pm; Calle San Carlos I - general market with 30 stalls NB Murcia has many other markets throughout the year Pilar de la Horadada: Friday, 8am to 2pm; Calle Isla - general market with 135 stalls Pinoso: Saturday, 8am to 1pm; Plaza de Colon - year round general market with 48 stalls Rojales: Thursday, 8am to 1pm; Avenida Justo Quesada - year round general market with 130 stalls San Javier: Thursday; Calle Cartagena General market San Miguel de Salinas: Wednesday, 8am to 1pm; Calle Juan XXIII - Year round general market with 165 stalls San Pedro del Pinatar: Monday; Calle Victor Pradera - General market Santa Pola: Monday and Saturday, 8am to 2pm; Avenida de Albacete - Large year round general market with 440 stalls specialising in food and clothes Torre de la Horadada: Tuesday, 4pm to 10pm; Calle Alcarria/Calle Italia - Summer only general market with 265 stalls Torre Pacheco: Saturday; Avenida Fontes General market Torrevieja: Friday, 8am to 2pm; Avenida Delfina Viudes - General market with over 500 stalls selling everything from artisanal products to groceries Torrevieja (Hippies): Every day, 10am to 10pm; Paseo de la Libertad - Old artisanal market with around 300 stalls Villamartin: Every other Monday, 9am to 2pm; Calle del Guadalquivir - General market
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CAFÉ QUIJANO: Manuel, Oscar and Raul. THERE are three musical events planned to take place at the Eras de la Sal in Torrevieja during August. The first, the Salt Music Festival will take place on August 4, at 10pm, with three artists, including rappers, Juancho Marqués, who recently released a new album and local artist, Jonathan Pons.
Aimed at a younger audience, admission is free and tickets may be obtained from the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre and the CIAJ (Youth Information and Animation Centre). On August 15 and aimed at a more mature audience the popular Mocedades y los Parrandoleros group of singers
and musicians will perform their Magic of the Voices concert at 9.30pm, with tickets costing €20 from travel agency Thaderthur (C / Caballero de Rodas, 10). Finally on August 18 pop/rock brothers Café Quijano, will be on stage with tickets costing from €20 to €30 online from the Correos.
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Supper on the West End THE Campoverde Theatre Group was pleased to take a break from rehearsals for their next show Supper on the West End to donate some vital goods to the Para Ti Mujer Charity. Money was collected during their last performance and they are always looking to not only entertain audiences but to raise funds for worthy local charities. This time, products for babies and children as well as personal hygiene products for women were purchased and a number of filled bags were presented to Nadine and Thomas Davison from the Para Ti Mujer group which works to help women and families, especially those affected by domestic violence. The next show will be at the Olympia Restaurant at Mil Palmeras on September 19, 20 and 21 (and will feature many well-known songs from West End musicals). Tickets for the shows with a one-course meal cost €12 per person and can be obtained from the Olympia or by calling Pat on 626 772 256.
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Tango in the night WITH these warm sultry nights many people want to enjoy the sensual feelings embodied in tango, the dance of passion. There’s a chance every Friday night during August to experience this for yourself when special open air Milongas (tango workshops) take place between 8.30pm and midnight at the Gabriel Miró Square in Alicante capital. It’s free of charge and may well reveal hidden depths in both yourself and your partner.
Animal magic IF you like animals of all shapes and sizes, the Dolores Fair which runs from today (Thursday Augusut 1) until August 5 is the place to visit. There is a livestock market, a Spanish horse competition and even an exhibition of acrobatics with bulls. Keeping to tradition you can enjoy a parade of carts of different types, a donkey race, a ploughing competition, dressage and dog agility. There is plenty of music, food and drink and on the Monday evening there is the Cow Pat Competition where for €2.50 you can buy a space in a field and the first cow pat wins the owner of that grid €2,000.
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NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
AT this time of year, air travel’s uppermost in many people’s minds. Not always a pleasant experience what with queuing, flight delays, threats of strikes etc. But let’s look at another problem: reclining seats in economy class. You know, when the guy in front must have loosened an extra bolt in the seat base - because he’s effectively in your lap. And bang! There go your laptop, drinks and food! On long haul, ideally you should only be able to recline seats an hour or so after the main meal has been served. Problem sorted! But if there is a problem, why not speak out (politely) rather than sulking and taking a picture for social media - which everyone seems to do nowadays? But symptomatic of the ‘snowflake generation’ that seems to say to itself: I have a problem, but rather than fix it I’ll post a bunch of messages declaring how ****** off I am, hoping that the silent indignation and smiley faces will somehow make it all go away... Flying used to be fun, but I’m talking about the ‘80s and even earlier. Since then, flying’s become increasingly punishing as the seat cushions in cattle class have become thinner
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AIR TRAVEL: Not always a pleasant experience. like some absurd time lapse torture. So, thinner seat cushions, less leg room due to shorter seat pitch and skimpy food service plus lengthy waits on the tarmac have all eroded what used to be a reasonably convenient and pleasant form of travel. Some time ago, a neighbour decided to finally give up flying after a lifetime of it. Dreadful airports, dreadful security, dreadful overcrowding, strikes, delays, screaming kids, harassed parents and centre seatmates who hog both armrests and glare at you ominously if you dare to object. So, he’s now committed to staying in the UK or travelling elsewhere
only by ferry or trains. He swears he won’t ever miss boarding a plane again. Too true, especially if Ryanair pilots vote to strike this summer and dig their, err, chocks in for the, err, long haul... Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘Betrayal,’ ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.net) available online as ebook (€0.99;£0.99), ibook, paperback and (now) audiobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
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A better system for proxies Some years ago, our Community of Property Owners had the same problem regarding proxy votes as your earlier questioner. When residents realised that their wishes were not necessarily carried out by the proxy holder, discontent arose. When I became president, I instructed our administrators to include all Agenda items on the proxy form. Voters could then put a tick against each item to vote Yes/No/Abstain. This ensures that their wishes are respected. This system is normal practice among large corporations for their AGM, particularly for electing committee/board members. We have used this method for many years and it works. R N (Costa Blanca) Thank you for your excellent suggestion. YOU AND THE The proxy forms LAW IN SPAIN with the Agenda items can be sent out to the community members as part of the information package announcing the Annual General Meeting, which should include the Minutes of the previous meeting, the Agenda itself, the financial report and the proposed budget for the coming year. The member can then deliver the filled-in and signed form to the person he wishes to vote his proxy at the AGM. The forms are collected at the end of the meeting.
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Releasing equity in your home IN Britain, there is a scheme called ‘Equity Release.’ This is a means of retaining use of a property, which has capital value, while also obtaining a lump sum or a steady stream of income, using the value of the house as collateral. This scheme is generally deemed a mortgage-related product and normally arranged through financial companies and is regulated by financial law. The deal is that the income-provider must be repaid, with interest, at a later stage, usually when the homeowner dies and the property is sold. Such deals are subject to numerous conditions and may not be available for non-UK house purchases nor non-UK residents. Here in Spain, equity release itself is only consid-
RELEASE: Money to enjoy your later years. ered where the funds are to be used for improvements on the property or to buy another property in the country. However, one option that
is becoming increasingly popular amongst impoverished Spanish pensioners is to sell their property outright, but on condition that
the occupants can live there until they pass away. This is called a ‘bare ownership’ sale. Under this scheme, the
price a homeowner receives is reduced according to the age of the seller, with the discount calculated based on how many years they are likely to continue to live. For example, for a seller who is 70 the sale price could be reduced by 40 per cent, for one who is 80 there could be a 30 per cent discount, and for a person 90 years or older, the discount could be only 20 per cent off the normal sale price of the property. The advantage of this scheme is that it immediately releases the value of the property for people to enjoy their advancing years, without them having to give up living in their home. There are also some tax benefits, but you should always seek expert advice on the current tax implications and benefits of any financial transaction
of this nature. For the purchaser, the investment could be financially advantageous, particularly when property prices are increasing, though as the old warning says ‘property prices can go up as well as down!’ If you are interested in learning more about this concept, The first bare ownership property exhibition was held in October 2018 at Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid and this is now planned to be an annual event. The average price of the 500 properties that were up for sale at this exhibition was around €150,000, with discounts between 40 per cent and 90 per cent available. It is advisable to seek the assistance of a specialist lawyer before proceeding with any purchase or sale.
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month (and 11.15 am on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30am. Our choir sings at our 11.15am Services and there is also a Sunday school, called Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. We welcome residents, visitors and children. For more information see our website www.lasiestaevangeli calchurch.org THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188. (95461)
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CHURCHES/CHARITIES LA SIESTA EVANGELICAL CHURCH on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja is a friendly, English speaking church. We hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. English-speaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aa-costablanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric-abrac. There is usually something there for everyone but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still
need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. (93325) ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch now meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1700 (5pm) at CHE LOCO bar/restaurant, El Chaparral urbanization, Torrevieja. For more information please contact Chairman Paul Edwards on 618644934, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on 966716274 or Secretary Margaret Forshaw on 966921996. (95455) ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - Why not make this year the year you volunteer? Call and see how you can help either as a caseworker (with full training) or as a Telephone Buddy. We also visit beneficiaries who are housebound or in hospital. If you feel you could support us here in Spain, and you have a Spanish phone number then why not email us for more info tbuddyhhvisits@gmail.com. If you or your partner served or are serving, and you feel you need help or support then contact us using the details on the card, we are here for the small things as well as the big, sometimes talking to someone is the first step to feeling more in control. It can be a personal need or some help with your home or information on what or who to speak to on a medical issue, we help with signposting if we cannot help directly, just call and have a chat with Pam who will try to guide you to where you need to be. If you would like to go to a branch meeting then find your nearest one at, www.britishlegion.org.uk/co unties/spain-north Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month
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at 19.00 -19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuela costarbl.co.uk. (95457) HELP VEGA BAJA. We are a non-profit making organisation that helps and supports anyone, without prejudice, in times of need or crisis within the Vega Baja area. Our offices are based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). Both offices are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1.30 pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Thursday (10 am to 1.30 pm) at the Hope Fellowship Church (opposite the Thursday Market site) at Avda de Justo Antonio Quesada, Urb. La Marina (Tel 615770145). We are online at www.helpvegaba ja.com and also on Facebook. You can email the San Miguel Centre at office@helpvegabaja.com. We also have a 24-hour Emergency help-line which is available to both members and nonmembers on 966 723 733 (95456) THE BAKER FOUNDATION SPIRITUALIST CENTRE. Find us on the Saturday market road opposite the Chinese Restaurant. Playa Flamenca. Different International and local mediums every Sunday and Tuesday. Sunday, divine service with clairvoyance 11 am start. Tuesday, evening of clairvoyance doors open 7 o’clock for 7.30 start. Spiritual Healing is available on Sundays after service and on Thursday mornings from 10. 30 until 12. We have a development group on Tuesdays 5 until 6.30 for those interested in meditation and advancing your knowledge of spirit. Private readings are available on request. Please join us and make new friends, a warm welcome awaits you all. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available. You can join us on
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STROKE ASSOCIATION Spain (formally known as Torrevieja stroke support) meet every Wednesday and Friday 2.30pm until 5.00pm. Our new address is Casa de Cultura, Calle Francisco Ribera Perez Benijofar. Our aim is to help and support stroke survivors and their careras. With rehabilitation, speech therapy, OC therapy and a very active social group. For info please contact 654 801 260 or email strokesupportgroup@hot mail.com, website: torrevie jastrokesupport.org. We are always looking for volunteers who have the skills and knowledge to support our groups and activities. (95473) ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meet the 1st Monday of every month at Lounge D, Calle Holanda, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant at 6pm. For further info, contact the branch Secretary at granalacant.secretary@rbl.c ommunity CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc., and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hot mail.com (95475)
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THE PATIENCE LODGE No 2177 of the R.A.O.B meets every Sunday morning at the Sacko´s Bar, El Limonar near Las Siesta at 10am. We are always looking for new and lapsed members to join us. Please call Secretary Dave Tonge on 688 704 091 for further information. (253807) CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH EVERY SUNDAY AT 10.30am. Everyone welcome at Turre Evangelical Church next to Muebles Nuñez just across form the vet. Tea, coffee and fellowship after every service. Transport can be arranged. Tel: 950 617 549 www.giv inglight.com. HUNTINGTON’S Disease Association - Costa Blanca. We are a non profit organisation that helps and supports sufferers of Huntingtons and their families. For details visit www. hda.org.es .We have a social gathering every Friday 2 - 4 at O’Brien’s Bar in El Raso, Guardamar. As a social group, we welcome anyone with a neurological disease, such as Parkinsons, Motor Neurone and their partners and collectively we call ourselves “The Movers and Shakers”. If you would like to attend, please contact Marion Smith on 651 043 681.
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SPAMA GANDIA SHELTER. Dog and cat rescue registered charity, La Safor area. 500 animals awaiting re-homing. Shelter open 7 days a week 12noon 2.00pm & 3.30pm - 7.00pm. (Spanish speaking staff) or phone Gail 962 896 118. Visit our website for directions. www.spama.org and view our new blog at w w w . s p a m a - s a for.blog.com.es PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THEM (95707)
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P.E.P.A. VOLUNTEERS & FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED. By fostering an abandoned dog or spending a few hours each week on our telephone helpline, you could help save the lives of many animals. Please call: 650 304 746. For more information browse our website: www.pepaspain.com GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community. Kittens require adoption, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, defleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)
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www.euroweeklynews.com MOTORING FACT FERRARI has introduced a new chapter in its history with the introduction of its first series production PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), the SF90 Stradale. This car delivers unprecedented performance for a production model. Figures such as 1,000 cv, and a weight-to-power ratio of 1.57 kg/cv, and 390 kg of downforce at 250 km/h not only put the SF90 Stradale at the top of its segment, but also mean that a V8 is the top of the range model for the first time in the marque’s history. Acceleration is really impressive with official figures reporting 0-100km/h in 2.5 sec and 0200km/h in just 6.7 seconds. The SF90 Stradale has a 90° V8 turbo engine capable of delivering 780 horsepower, the highest power output of any eight-cylinder in Ferrari history. The remaining 220 horsepower is delivered by three electric motors, one at the rear, known as the MGUK (Motor
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Benz and Mercedes were competitors until 1920. When these companies merged, the newly formed company started selling cars under the brand name ‘Mercedes-Benz.’
unprecedented performance
Generator Unit, Kinetic) due to its derivation from the Formula 1 application, located between the engine and the new eightspeed dual-clutch transmission on the rear axle, and two on the front axle. Apart from the incredible aerodynamic styling, another major innovation is the steering wheel which now has a touchpad and a series of ‘haptic’ buttons that allow the driver to control virtually every aspect of the car using just their thumbs. The car comes with four different drive modes: • eDrive: the internal combustion engine remains off and traction is entrusted entirely to
the electric front axle. Starting with a fully charged battery, the car can cover up to 25km in this mode. This mode is ideal for city-centre driving or any other situation in which the driver wishes to eliminate the sound of the Ferrari V8. • Hybrid: this is the default setting when the car is turned on, in which the power flows are managed to optimise the overall efficiency of the system. • Performance: unlike ‘Hybrid,’ this mode keeps the engine running because the priority is more on charging the battery than on efficiency. This
mode is best suited to situations in which driving pleasure and fun behind the wheel are the main focus. • Qualify: this mode allows the system to achieve maximum power output by allowing the electric motors to work at their maximum potential (162kW). The control logic prioritises performance over battery charging. INNOVATIVE: Ferrari SF90 Stradale
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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher THE T-Cross is Volkswagen’s latest and smallest SUV model, a compact five-seater with class-leading interior space, many safety and driver-assist features as standard and destined to make quite an impact in the crowded SUV sector.
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Volkswagen T-Cross SEL There are two 1.0 litre turbo petrol engines available, offering 94 hp and 113 hp and all models are two-wheel drive with a choice of manual or auto transmission. There are four trim levels and prices start at €18,967 (£16,995). Volkswagen says the TCross is ‘urban friendly’ and majors on practicality and convenience without sacrificing style, a point well made as I found during my week-long test drive. The T-Cross has elegant styling and its size will seem to many people to be ideal - it’s not as bulky as many SUV models, yet is still surprisingly roomy. Boot space is 385 litres but it can be expanded to 455 litres by just sliding the rear seats forward meaning they can still be used for passengers. But if the rear seats are folded flat, luggage space is then a class-leading 1,281 litres. The cabin has a quality appearance with durable materials and the dashboard has an
T-CROSS: Seems certain to be a big seller.
efficient user-friendly layout. Overall the T-Cross impresses with attention to detail and VW’s traditionally high standard of fit and finish. My test model was an upper-range SEL version priced at €24,151 (£21,655). With the 113 hp engine and manual gearbox it has a top speed of 193 kph (120 mph) and a 0100 kph time of 10.2 seconds. Average fuel economy is 17 kpl (48.2 mpg) and emissions
Facts at a glance Model: VW T-Cross SEL Engine: 1.0 litre turbo-petrol Transmission: 6-speed manual Performance: 0-100 kph 10.2 seconds, top speed 193 kph (120 mph) Economy: 17 kpl (48.2 mpg) Emissions: 112 g/km
Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
are modest at 112 g/km. I found it quiet and responsive to drive, with accurate steering, supple ride quality and assured handling. It provided the sort of smooth easy feel that makes everyday driving a real pleasure. Standard kit includes sat-nav, connectivity including smartphone mirroring, roof rails, dual-zone climate control, LED headlights with auto adjustment, adaptive cruise control and a raft of safety features including city emergency braking, predictive pedestrian protection, front and rear parking sensors and a driver alert system. The compact SUV sector is hard-fought, but the T-Cross ticks so many boxes when it comes to everyday family requirements, it seems certain to become a big seller.
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SPORT F1 puts on a show
SPANISH golfer Jon Rahm, who finished seventh in the St Jude Invitational, will hand over $23,000 (€20,065) to charity after pledging $1,000 for every birdie and $5,000 for each eagle he scored at the tournament to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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BRILLIANT: Max Verstappen put in a fantastic performance.
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THE F1 roadshow rolls into Hungary this weekend with Red Bull on a high, Mercedes looking to make amends and Williams celebrating their first point of the season. Max Verstappen drove a superb race in the wet to win at Hockenheim and S e b a s t i a n Ve t t e l w i l l b e hoping he has got his mojo back after starting from the back of the grid to claim second position. Daniil Kvyat was a surprise third as Toro Rosso scored just their second ever podium. Runaway championship leaders Mercedes suffered a nightmare in their 200th race, with
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COMEBACK: Lorenzo has inked in Silverstone.
Lorenzo’s British date JORGE LORENZO is planning on making his MotoGP comeback at Silverstone for the British GP on August 25. Jorge Lorenzo and the Repsol Honda Team have agreed it is best for Lorenzo to miss both the Czech and Austrian rounds to continue his recovery and avoid any further risk of injury.
He suffered fractures to two of his vertebrae during the Dutch GP. Having spent the summer break working on his recovery, Lorenzo’s condition has improved but he is still in some pain and his movement on a bike remains restricted. Silverstone has been set as his new objective for returning to
riding for the Repsol Honda Team. In his place, Stefan Bradl will again ride the RC213V in Repsol Honda Team colours. The German had been scheduled to wildcard at the Czech GP, but will now fill in for Lorenzo as he did at the Sachsenring.
Bottas crashing out and polesitter Lewis Hamilton having multiple offs on his way to P11. H o w e v e r, H a m i l t o n stretched his record of scoring points in every race to 23 when he was promoted two spots after the finish thanks to both Alfa Romeos being handed time penalties for starting line clutch irregularities. This also meant Robert Kubica being promoted to 10th to give Williams their first point of the 2019 campaign. Raikkonen and Giovinazzi crossed the line seventh and eighth res p e c t i v e l y, g i v i n g A l f a Romeo their best result of the season. However, soon after the race, the stewards summoned a team representative to discuss an alleged breach of Article 27.1, related to clutch torque application during race starts. The stewards found the torque in the clutch at the start did not match the torque demand as the driver re-
leased the clutch within the specified 70 millisecond maximum period. This time was measured at approximately 300 milliseconds. They compared this breach to that of a false start with a potential advantage and therefore opted to give both drivers a 10-second stop-and-go penalty, which equates to 30 seconds added to each of their race times. Responding to the stewards’ verdict, Alfa Romeo Te a m P r i n c i p a l F r e d e r i c Va s s e u r s a i d : “ I t i s e x tremely disappointing to have both cars penalised and pushed out of the points in what had been such an exciting race. The situation arose during the laps we spent behind the Safety Car ahead of the standing start: we suffered a dysfunction of the clutch that was beyond our control and we will further investigate the issue. S t a r t i n g s e c o n d , Ve r stappen and Red Bull mastered the strategy, taking a gamble to switch to mediums first, then realis-
ing their mistake and diving back into the pits. The Dutchman pitted five times in total, but made the right calls at the right time to emerge at the head of the field. Ve t t e l m a d e u p s e v e n places in the last 15 laps to cap a marvellous comeback, after starting dead last having not set a time in qualifying. Lance Stroll briefly led the race in the final stint, after Racing Point rolled the dice and put him on dry tyres. The move proved inspired and while h e b a t t l e d b r a v e l y, h e eventually succumbed to K v y a t a n d Ve t t e l t o t a k e fourth, ahead of M c L a r e n ’s C a r l o s S a i n z , who at one stage was as low as 14th. The Spanish driver said: “Quite an intense Sunday and a good day for Formula 1. On my side, I’m very happy with that P5. Obviously the podium opportunity was there and now i t ’s e a s y t o s a y w e could’ve made it, but when we were P5 under t h e S a f e t y C a r, i t w a s a very tough call to pit for slicks and nobody around me was stopping. “We decided not to and the guys who were further b e h i n d h a d m o r e m a rg i n to take that risk. In general we made the right decisions at the right time. Clever race and well-managed under stressful conditions, so congratulations to the team.”