Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 24 - 30 December 2020 Issue 1851

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24 - 30 December 2020

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IN ALL OUR HEARTS

THE Calvia Council was delighted to accept the gift of a special sculpture donated by the Ou Verd artists collective which is dedicated to the victims of the Covid­19 pandemic. The sculpture, which has been made with recycled iron, is called ‘Cor Calvianer’ and was produced by sculptor Carlos Terroba Bello (Thierro) and is accompanied by a poem written by Manuel Navar­ ro (Navarro Durruty) called ‘The Heart of Terroba.’ The heart is situated on the seafront in Palmanova and the poem has been inscribed on a plaque which sits adjacent to the sculpture. Ou Verd, is a Multidisciplinary Artistic Collective that was estab­

lished on December 3, 2018 in Mallorca, with the aim of pro­ moting the arts and culture movement in the Balearic Is­ lands, representing the interests of the artists’ collective based on a code of good practices. It is made up of professionals from various artistic fields: pho­ tography and digital art, painting, sculpture, engraving and ceram­ ics. Concerning the donation, a spokesperson for the collective said: “From the memory, sadness and love to those who have not been able to overcome the dis­ ease, to families punished for the loss of a loved one and society as a whole, to them goes our trib­ ute.”

The Calvia Heart on Palmanova seafront.

Air Europa news Vaccine roll-out SPECIALIST aircraft publications around the world have pounced on information revealed by El Con­ fidencial that the proposed takeover of Air Europa by Iberian and its parent IAG is to go ahead but under quite different terms than originally expected. When the two parties were first in discussion, the Mallorcan based Globalia company, owner of Air AIR EUROPA: Proposed takeover is to go ahead. Europa agreed ‘in principle’ terms Spanish government loan is due to be repaid by of €1 billion for the airline but with the onset of the that date and as such, IAG wants that cleared be­ pandemic, the airline industry took a huge hit and fore making any payment and clearly in its opinion, the deal was put on hold. Air Europa which has suffered financially in the past Since that time, Air Europa has received a loan of 12 months is just not worth the original amount. €475 million from the Spanish government and ac­ The good news for Mallorca and Palma Airport is cording to the El Confidencial report (which has not that if a deal can be secured for Spain’s third largest been commented on by IAG) it suggests that a new airline then access for tourists and a reasonable offer has been made in the sum of €500 million number of jobs will be guaranteed over the long­ which would not be paid until 2026. term without regular financial crises occurring. This new calculation is based on the fact that the

THE Balearic Islands is preparing to vaccinate up to 1,000 people against Covid every day from next week. Minister of Health, Patri­ cia Gómez, announced on Tuesday, December 22 that 73,123 doses of Pfizer will arrive in the islands on Sun­ day morning, December 27 with administration begin­ ning the same day. She said that “users of res­ idences who have not suf­ fered any outbreak of Covid­ 19 have been prioritised.” Social health personnel who provide a service in nursing homes and other health workers will be next in line for a vaccination. In total in this first round

of vaccinations, the Ministry of Health plans to vaccinate around 12,000 people with between 500 and 1,000 re­ ceiving doses every day. The department will send a total of 102,000 doses of vaccines to the Balearic Is­ lands between December and the first quarter of 2021. Two doses are needed per person and for this reason,

the Ministry estimates that between January and March about 51,000 people will have received the jab. The objective is to vacci­ nate the entire population in the first six months of 2021, and the IB­Salut is currently training a group of about 150 health workers, such as doctors and nurses, to ad­ minister the vaccine.

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Outbreak forces closure THE Balearic Sports Technology Centre (CTEIB) was closed by the government on Monday, December 21, after 15 positive cases were de­ tected. The facilities will remain closed until January 7, 2021, and educational activities planned for this week will be carried out entirely online. The CTEIB has 360 regular users including athletes and technical personnel excluding of­ fice staff and officials. So far, 15 positive cases and 75 close con­ tacts have been detected, prompting the Min­ istry of Socials and Esports and the Ministry of

Health to close the centre until the New Year. The only athletes who will continue their training at the facilities are those who are preparing for international competitions or games, for example, the gymnasts Nicolau Mir and Cintia Rodríguez who have already quali­ fied for Tokyo. While some of the athletes remain concen­ trated in the Reina Sofía Residence ­ located in Calanova ­ none of them have had to be iso­ lated due to Covid. During the closure, the sports facility will be deep cleaned and disinfected.

Mallorca Mass Testing

Port Expansion Complete

THE largest mass Covid test action to date has been launched in Inca, the third largest town in Mallorca. All of the approximately 28,000 residents over the age of 16 are to undergo tests which began on Monday, December 21, and is set to carry on until December 28. Residents have been asked to at­ tend at specially set up locations which have been divided by neighbourhood, with the aim to identi­ fy as many Coronavirus cases as possible and to isolate those who test positive. This is the largest mass test on Mallorca to date. So far, this has also been carried out in the towns of Sa Pobla, Muro, Sóller and Lloseta. In Sóller, 14 people tested positive among about 5,000 people between Tuesday and Sunday of last week.

THE expansion to the port of Palma de Mallorca to allow cruise liners has been completed, prepar­ ing itself for the future reception of giant cruise ships. The newly created area, with a surface of 36,000 square metres and a length of 371 metres, among other things, features numerous car park­ ing spaces for coaches to pick up passengers. With a budget of €21.4 million, the reconstruc­ tion is part of a package of measures designed to better manage the growing cruise tourism. This year, 586 ships were expected to arrive ­ until the coronavirus threw a spanner in the industry’s works.

URGENT: Missing Man THERE is a Guardia Civil alert for missing 53year-old B ritish resident of L lucmajor, M ichael W right who was last seen on S unday December 14. H e is 5ft 5 inches with brown hair and blue eyes and may be driving a Silver Peugeot 407 estate car (7128 DDP) and prior to living in Llucmajor, he spent several years in Calvia. A s time passes and with his disappearance being totally out of character according to his sister S haron Phillips, it becomes increasingly important that any sightings of either the car or Michael be reported by calling 642 650 775 or 649 952 957.

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Fair Trade baskets THE Balearic Government though its Ministry of Social Affairs and Sports is investing €25,000 to encourage the purchase of Fair Trade goods sourced from developing economies by Fair Trade establishments on the islands as Three Kings gifts. One of the activities of this year’s campaign is a letter to chil­ dren suggesting that when they write their wishes to the Kings of the East, they include a request for some surprise gift from the Fair Trade stores in order to distribute equality and social justice for everyone. In addition to distributing 500 copies of the Kings letter the enti­ ties that make up the Fair Trade Group will raffle among their cus­ tomers, six baskets of products valued at €100 each and for every € 10 of purchase in one of these businesses, each customer will have a ticket for the draw. All baskets will include a Nicaraguan coffee to alleviate the ef­ fects of the passage of the hurricane.

Farm Squatters FOUR squatters have occupied a farm between Inca and Pollensa in the north of Mallorca with po­ lice unable to clear them. When the officers showed up, the persons claimed to have bought the property for €2,000, however, the owners of the farm, called Can Panxeta, say this is not the case and are des­ perate to get back into their property. They are horrified because

they have not been able to get the criminals out for three weeks, one of them said. This could take months, while they also have to continue paying for electricity for the squatters. Meanwhile, it became known that several of the squatters had been allegedly terrorising the residents of an apartment build­ ing in Palma’s Pere Garau neigh­ bourhood, demanding that the city and the police act quickly.

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Library grant THE Binissalem Library has received a grant of €2,670 from the Mallorca Council which it will use to purchase furniture for the new children’s comic section, plus specialist equipment and stools as well as a printer for those using the internet facilities.

Musical theatre THERE is a chance for all of the family to enjoy the musical Aladdin at the Santa Margalida Auditorium at 6pm on Saturday January 2 with tickets costing €5 per person available from the Santa Margalida Library.

Hoax calls THE Ministry of Health has issued a warning that possible fraudsters are calling people advising that they can make an appointment to receive the Covid-19 injection at home, but this is a lie as vaccinations will take place in designated locations.

102nd birthday THE council in Llucmajor was delighted to learn that local resident Madó Magdalena Pons Llompart has celebrated her 102nd birthday and in order to offer their congratulations, councillors visited her with a gift of a large bunch of flowers.

No cars STREETS in the centre of Manacor have become pedestrian access only in order to allow residents to enjoy shopping and simply walking through narrow thoroughfares safely. Free parking for two hours is available in the underground car park in Plaza de Sant Jaume.

Toy collection ONCE again, the Santanyi Council has organised a collection of toys that are no longer loved by children and some 1,500 have been donated (double last year’s total) and will be passed to Caritas to distribute to disadvantaged children.

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A Carol from Flanders By Frederick Niven ( 1878 - 1944) In Flanders on the Christmas morn The trenched foemen lay, the German and the Briton born, And it was Christmas Day. The red sun rose on fields accurst, The gray fog fled away; But neither cared to fire the first, For it was Christmas Day! They called from each to each across The hideous disarray, For terrible has been their loss: “Oh, this is Christmas Day!” Their rifles all they set aside, One impulse to obey; ‘Twas just the men on either side, Just men - and Christmas Day. They dug the graves for all their dead And over them did pray: And Englishmen and Germans said: “How strange a Christmas Day!” Between the trenches then they met, Shook hands, and e’en did play At games on which their hearts were set On happy Christmas Day. Not all the emperors and kings, Financiers and they Who rule us could prevent these things For it was Christmas Day. Oh ye who read this truthful rime From Flanders, kneel and say: God speed the time when every day Shall be as Christmas Day.

Michel and Steven Euesden would like to wish everyone that reads this message a very Merry Christmas It has been a difficult year for everyone but hopefully as in 1914 - we can all find it in our heart to be festive during this holiday period…

Palma Cavalcade Hospital Worker

THE Palma Council has sent 44,000 letters to children under the age of 11 to announce the arrival of the Three Kings on January 5 and invite them to follow the procession from home via television. In the letter, their Majesties ex­ plain that this year they will also come to Palma on Janu­ ary 5 to distribute gifts, but ask for their collaboration by staying at home following the Caval­ Councillors are proud of the letters. cade which will be broadcast live on IB3 television. The initiative has cost €3,700 with distribution of the first 20,000 beginning this week, but only those registered as being in families, resident in Palma will receive one. According to the Council, there is a double goal as it wishes to emphasise the fact that this year’s Cavalcade will be closed to the public, but they aim to excite the children, who are the ones who deserve it the most after all the efforts they have made this year.

discounts

THE Comarcal d’Inca Hospital management has reached an agreement with the Association of Merchants and Restaurateurs whereby all of the hospital staff may ob­ tain discounts and benefits in different shops and restau­ rants in Inca until January 6. As the HCIN management recognised that it would not be possible to celebrate the hospital’s traditional Christ­ mas dinner this year, it decided to organise something special for staff, who have been making a great effort since the pandemic began. At the same time, it was seen to be helpful to the com­ munity to give a boost to local trade, which is suffering so much from the consequences of Covid­19 and which has helped the Hospital so much with its donations in recent months. In this way the more than 1,100 workers of the Region­ al Hospital will be given discounts and gifts in restaurants, toy stores, men’s and women’s clothing stores, shoe stores, opticians, accessories stores, hairdressers, beauty centres, dentists and even insurance companies, as a total of 500 Inca establishments have joined this initiative.

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Small business subsidies

PALMAACTIVA has in­ vested €78,711.22 out of a €100,000 budget to help subsidise 46 estab­ lishments thanks to the council’s special aid for small businesses. Subsidies for small businesses are a line of direct aid that covers up to 80 per cent of the costs of local trade to a maximum of €2,300 per establishment, provided the money is intended for innovation, improve­ ment, modernisation or the establishment of new businesses. Rodrigo Romero, councillor for Economic Promotion and Employ­ ment said “This is the first time the budget has not been exhausted. The call came out in February and due to the pandem­ ic, some establishments did not make all the planned investments.”

24/7 support TWENTY­FOUR HOUR cancer support will con­ tinue to be offered to ex­ pats in Mallorca over the Christmas and New Year period. Cancer Support Group Mallorca will con­ tinue to offer round­the­ clock support for the ex­ pat community, helping patients, relatives, carers and anybody who has been affected by cancer. More than just a sup­ port group, the associa­ tion provides all types of assistance and providing practical help. “Cancer Support Group Mallorca would like to wish all CSG vol­ unteers, supports, and friends a very Happy Xmas and New Year. We would not survive with­ out all your help. “If you need us over the holidays do not hesi­ tate to contact us,” said a group spokesperson.

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Lottery seller hides tickets A LOTTERY administration in Almeria has hidden 10 tick­ ets in its neighbourhood in an aim to encourage local shopping. Lottery administration number 13 in Almeria, better known as La Trece, is run by Jesus Ibañez who told the press that when work was going on last year in the Oliv­ eros area of Almeria City, it

made it hard for people to access so they had to go else­ where. He then thought it would be a good idea to do something to encourage peo­ ple to visit the area. He didn’t plan to do it again this year, but as busi­ nesses in the area are suffer­ ing due to Covid­19 restric­ tions, he decided to hide the tickets.

LA TRECE: Is encouraging local shopping.

The idea has been very popular with residents in the area, and is also attracting visitors from other neigh­ bourhoods, with two people having already found the tickets. The numbers of the hid­ den tenths of tickets are 90612, for El Gordo Christmas lottery, which will be drawn on Decem­ ber 22. People have been calling

for clues about where the tickets will be hidden. On its website and social network, the lottery adminis­ tration will be giving clues about where the envelopes are located. They contain a slip which can be exchanged for a lottery ticket at La Trece, as well as instructions. The lottery seller is hopeful the number might earn someone a prize in the Christmas lottery.

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Chefs make dinner for needy FORTY of Spain’s chefs cooked a special Christmas dinner for 1,000 people in need. In the eighth edition of charity campaign ‘Te invito a cenar,’ 40 chefs, including Maria Jimenez, Juan Pozue­ lo, Ruben Cordero, Jose Luis Inarejos, Chema de Isidro, Pepe Gorines, Santiago Abad and Nico Rios, Eduar­ do Casquero, David Rubio and Anita Be Cool, prepared meals which were later giv­ en out to families in Madrid. The dishes were prepared at the Mirador de Cuatro Vientos while more than 400 volunteers prepared the gifts and treats for the families, previously selected by NGOs, and then deliv­ ered them to their homes last night, Sunday, Decem­ ber 20. The meal had aperitifs, first course, second course

and a dessert, but the fami­ lies also received basic food and other products, as well as toys in the households with children. The beneficiaries are homeless, poor, unem­ ployed immigrants, drug ad­ dicts, refugees, minors in care and youths with diffi­ culties, according to the or­ ganisers, Compañia de las Obras. Whereas other years they have been invited to come to a dinner, this year, it was taken to them, but it includ­ ed a video connection so they could share the fun with music, carols, games, raffles and other surprises. They added that every year, the number of chefs wanting to take part has in­ creased, and highlight that it has also been possible thanks to donations from numerous companies.

Exodus of Madrid Nurses MADRID is experienc­ ing an exodus of nurs­ es ahead of a possible third wave of Covid­ 19. In the last few months alone over 100 nurses more than in the same period last year have already left, and more are set to do the same. The ongoing treat­ ment of Covid­19 pa­ tients has left nurses exhausted and many fear they are unable to face a third wave of the virus. One nurse Amanda Bielza has headed to Valencia and said, “ I did not see myself ca­ pable of facing anoth­ er wave,” while anoth­ er nurse has opted for a war zone in Afghanistan over stay­ ing in Madrid.

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‘Bulky’ coat fine MOTORISTS face a new winter fine for driving in a ‘bulky’ coat. Similar to the fines for driving in flip flops during the summer months, motorists will be slammed with a fine of up to €200 for wearing ‘bulky’ coats during the winter months. This new penalty refers to the fact ‘a coat that is too large or that is too bulky can interfere

PM in quarantine SPANISH PM Pedro Sánchez will be in quarantine until Christmas Eve after being in contact with French President Emmanuel Macron who has tested positive for Covid. The two leaders lunched together on Monday, December 14, just days before the French government made the announcement. Sánchez has suspended all of his activities scheduled for the next few days in compliance with health protocols, and will undergo a diagnostic test. The PM has informed the King Of Spain, Felipe VI that he will quarantine until December 24, to allow 10 days to lapse following his lunch with Macron in Paris.

Freedom of movement.

with the functions of the seat belt.’ Article 18 of the General Traffic Regulations says: ‘The dri­ ver of a vehicle is obliged to maintain his own freedom of movement,’ which means it could be down to the traffic po­ lice whether a fine is issued. In short, wearing a chunky coat isn’t strictly prohibited, but drivers can be fined for it.

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No to rapid tests THE Spanish government will urge health centres not to prescribe rapid Covid tests amid fears they ‘do not serve to detect the virus.’ Self-diagnostic tests have been sold in pharmacies for the last 15 days, for around €25 and always with a prescription. But Health Minister Salvador Illa has asked for caution before using them. “The tests are not an absolute security passport nor are they a guarantee, they are a caption of a certain moment. It does not exempt us from taking security measures.” And a health source told La Sexta the department will ask doctors to stop prescribing the tests which detect if a person has antibodies against coronavirus in 10 minutes. The test is said to be 90 per cent effective. The Ministry of Health has warned that if you do a test at home, you must get confirmation from a health centre. “We are going to work on protocolising these self-diagnostic tests,” it was added.

False ID arrest A THIRTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Peru­ vian who used the identity of an 89­year­old woman she was car­ ing for in Petrer to traffic cocaine has been jailed for six years by Alicante court. The woman was convicted of using her client’s name without permission to re­ ceive a shipment of cocaine from Lima on December 9, 2019.

The Customs Surveillance Ser­ vice of the Adolfo Suarez­Madrid Barajas airport intercepted the package, which claimed to con­ tain golf clubs, and used the tele­ phone number provided to track the woman down. She was ar­ rested, held without bail and sen­ tenced on November 30 to six years in prison.

Vaccine WILL Work

THE Minister of Health for Spain, Salvador Illa, assured the public on Monday Decmeber 21 that the coronavirus vaccine “is also effective with the new strain detected in the United Kingdom.” This more contagious strain has so far caused a torrent of flight suspensions against the UK. Several European countries- and the list is growing - have closed their entrances and exits. Spain has not (at the time of going to print), saying it will instead reinforce the PCR tests. The governments of Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru have also cancelled their connections with the United Kingdom, as well as Canada in North America.

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McLaren

Mind

M C L A R E N F 1 announced it has raised £285,000 for mental health charity M ind through initiatives from its fans, partners and team members in 2020. T he Formula O ne team, which is the former home of B ritish World Champion driver Lewis Hamilton, has also announced that they will be continuing to support the vital work of Mind into the 2021 Formula 1 season by extending their relationship with the charity. M oney raised by McLaren for F1 charities as part of W e R ace A s O ne campaign brings McLaren’s total fundraising in response to the C ovid-19 pandemic to more than £420,000 since the Austrian Grand Prix.

Biggest ever job boost for region IN a euphoric and truly elated way, one of the largest job offers has been made in the region. Valencia City Council has announced just over 500 vacancies for firefighters, police, administration, teachers, engineers and more. In an unprecedented move, the council has asked for applications totalling more than 500. This is the largest offer in 15 years. Once again it was noted the decision by all parties, in talks previous to the offers being made, were in complete unison, a unanimous vote to secure so many jobs in the region. From a piano teacher to 24 admin staff to 50 new Local Police officers, and the document went on to describe in detail the requirements of the council and the need to fill vacancies as soon as possible. A long-awaited positive for Valencia for jobs and the region is how this news can be described.

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Peaky Blinders Brummies Needed Illegal immigration PEAKY BLINDERS is set to start filming season six, and Brummies are needed. Casting is open now, so get your applications in. The Birmingham based show is a major hit around the world, and many were disappointed when season six became delayed due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The good news though is that the latest season is set to begin filming in Manchester soon. Talent agency LB Casting Ltd took to Facebook to search for Brummies to appear in the show. The casting requirements may rule out hopeful stars though, as requirements are strict. For men, no modern facial

CASTING OPEN: But the requirements are strict.

hair or beards are allowed, no modern haircuts or fades and you must be willing to shave if needed. Other requirements include not having a chest size over 44 inches. The list for women is slightly shorter and requires no dyed

hair or highlights, mid to shoulder length hair is a must and you must fit in a size 12 dress or under. Casting is only open until Friday January 3 and applications can be made via email to ap ply@lbcastingltd.co.uk.

NATIONAL POLICE have dismantled a network which brought hundreds of illegal immigrants from Morocco to Spain in small boats. Nineteen people have been arrested in Lanzarote, Murcia, Cadiz, Almeria, Granada, Huesca, Madrid and Malaga. They are suspected to have brought several hundred illegal immigrants into Spain, earning them more than €75,000. The investigation began when a witness reported the criminal organisation, which brought the immigrants mainly to Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. The National Police and Europol discovered that there were two parts to the network, one in Morocco, which organised the trips and found the passengers, who could book a place on the boats for between €500 and €1,500, and another, in Lanzarote, which organised the logistics side of the operation. If the immigrants failed to pay, the organisation held them against their will until they did. Seventeen of the detainees are Moroccan and two Spanish, who are charged with belonging to a criminal organisation, crimes against the rights of foreign citizens, money laundering and document falsification. Three properties were searched in Lanzarote, and National Police have seized three vehicles, eight mobile phones and computer equipment.

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Spanish ‘Kitchen Nightmares’

A SPANISH version of hit show ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ has gone viral after producers were forced to call the police because the restaurant was so filthy. Hit Spanish show ‘Are you going to eat it?’ has just had a new boost as a video posted on Twitter by TV chef Alberto Chicote of a disgusting Chinese restaurant in Zaragoza has gone viral. In the video, Chicote is heard calling the restaurant “a s### hole” as he explores the filthy kitchen where there is no refrigeration and fresh food is left out. Several Local Police officers accompanied the chef on his inspection, and after finding cockroaches immediately said “We must close this kitchen now.”

Best Holiday award for Jet2Holidays JET2HOLIDAYS was awarded a silver award in the Best Holiday Company to the Iberian Peninsula category and a bronze award in the Best Holiday Company to East and Southeast Europe category at this year’s virtual ceremony. Over 132,000 holidaymakers cast more than 240,000 votes across the categories to have their say on who they consider the best in travel.

This year, consumers were encouraged to vote for companies who had provided the best customer service during the pandemic whether that was by way of arranging refunds, rebookings or cancellations for customers whose plans have been affected. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays customer-first strategy during the pandemic won them praise from customers, consumer

organisations, media, and independent travel agents for how they have looked after customers who have been affected by any programme changes. Jet2holidays were also named ‘Best Short-Haul Operator’ at The Sun Travel Awards 2020 and emerged as the industry leader for customers for cancelled holidays in a review by Money Mail.

Fitting farewell to 2020 EL POZO KING, the youngest and now the most rebellious brand of El Pozo Alimentación, from Murcia sent a special farewell message to 2020 with a powerful statement and humorous goodbye to a long, hard and sad year. In a daring, creative and clear cut message, the banner reads:

‘F**KING YEAR 2020. So long,’ accompanied by a gesture that expresses more than words. This message has been displayed on a large canvas and can be seen by thousands of residents on the facade of the building located at Calle Zurbarán in Madrid.

This action, which will be visible until December 31, is complemented by the different related messages that will be launched through the brand’s profiles in social networks and that can be shared through WhatsApp.

UNICEF Help UK FOR the first time in its history, UNICEF is set to come to the aid of UK children. According to reports, the United Nations (UN) agency, which has provided humanitarian aid to children around the world since 1946, is now set to fund a project to feed children in the United Kingdom after 900,000 more children have registered for free school meals this year. UNICEF will provide thousands of breakfast boxes, of which each will provide enough food for 10 breakfasts and will be distributed over the Christmas holidays to vulnerable children and families in Southwark, south London by giving £25,000 to the charity School Food Matters.

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Life sentence confirmed Guitarist’s duet for Gabriel’s killer with cat goes viral

THE Supreme Court has confirmed the life sentence handed down to the killer of eight-yearold Gabriel Cruz, Ana Julia Quezada. The boy was murdered on a property in Rodalquilar, Almeria, in February 2018, by his father’s girlfriend, a former prostitute from the Dominican Republic. The Supreme Court has supported the decisions of the Almeria Provincial Court and the Andalucia High Court of Justice by confirming the maximum sentenced for the murderer and rejecting her appeals. On February 27, 2018, Gabriel went to play with his cousins and his father’s girlfriend convinced

him to go with her to the house where she suddenly and intentionally hit him against the wall or floor and covered his nose and mouth until she killed him. The search for the boy lasted 11 days, during which Quezada pretended to be upset and created false hope for the family by claiming to have found his tshirt. She was arrested on March 11, 2018, upon arrival at her home in Vicar having dug up Gabriel’s body and put it in the boot of her car. The investigation had focused on her secretly for several days before her arrest, but officers did not want her to think that they suspected her.

Musical cat, Barney. A GUITARIST’S duet with a cat playing the piano has gone viral on TikTok. Russian Mars Gilmanov has posted several videos of his pet cat Barney playing the piano. The cat even seems to know what he’s doing. One of the videos was spotted by another musician, Akiz Guitar, who creat-

ed a very original duet video of himself playing along with the cat, who he calls a ‘maestro.’ He plays the same notes and pauses with the same flair as the cat, just proving that what the feline is doing, isn’t actually bad (for a cat!) The cute video has been very popular on TikTok.

Tribute To

Health Workers MADRID leaders received a mixed welcome when they arrived in the capital to pay tribute to health care workers. Head figures in the government converged on the Plaza de los Sagrados Corazones in Madrid on Friday, December 18, to unveil a sculpture in tribute to health care workers who have died in Spain while fighting the Covid pandemic. Minister of Health, Salvador Illa, was met with boos and calls to “get out of the photo,” while Madrid Community President, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, and mayor, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, were greeted warmly.

Interest In Sierra Nevada

Warm Winter in Spain is forecast

INTEREST in buying a Sierra Nevada ski lodge is up 107 per cent on last year. The demand for owning a home in Spain’s iconic ski resort has risen exponentially in spite of the coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty over whether the facilities will even open this year, according to a report published by Idealista on Tuesday, December 15. “This situation could be due to the interest of families with medium/high purchasing power in having a second home in a natural environment in the event of a new confinement, but without giving up the services offered by the regions where sports can be enjoyed in winter,” according to the real estate portal. The greatest increase in demand has been in Granada, where searches for houses in Sierra Nevada have grown by 107 per cent compared to last year, closely followed by Madrid, Girona and Lleida.

DON’T pack the shorts away just yet as experts predict that Spain is to have a warmer winter than usual this year Following an unseasonably mild autumn the good news keeps coming as experts at the State Meteorological Agency (Aemat) announced on Thursday, December 17 that winter throughout Spain is set to be warmer and drier than in previous years.

Amazon Ex Donates

AMAZON founder Jeff Bezos’ ex­wife MacKenzie Scott do­ nated $4bn (€3.4bn) in four months as food banks and emergency relief funds re­ ceived her generous support. Ms Scott, who is the world’s 18th­richest person, said in a blog post that she wanted to support those most affected by the Covid pandemic. The 50­year­old benefited from being married to the world’s richest man and since their divorce has seen her wealth grow from $23.6bn (€19.3bn) this year to $60.7bn (€49.7bn). “This pandemic has been a wrecking ball in the lives of

Americans already struggling,” she wrote in a blog post on Tuesday, December 15, adding that she had picked more than 380 charities to donate to hav­ ing considered almost 6,500 organisations. “Economic losses and health outcomes alike have been worse for women, for people of colour and for people living in poverty. Meanwhile, it has substantially increased the wealth of billionaires.” Last year she signed the Giv­ ing Pledge, promising to give away the majority of her for­ tune stating that: “I have a dis­ proportionate amount of mon­ ey to share.”

According to Aemet’s seasonal forecast, January, February and March 2021 will have less rain and higher temperatures than usual, with some areas such as the Balearic Islands seeing an increase of at least 0.7ºC above normal. Autumn 2020 was also an extraordinary season in Spain, with rainfall at 14 per cent below normal values for the time of year.

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EUROPEAN NIBS SEVILLA FERIA OFF DENMARK

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If Carlsberg

Break through

THE Danish brewery alongside SAB Miller and United Breweries control almost 90 per cent of the beer sold in India and now they have been accused of price fixing and could face enormous fine if the allegations are proven.

IN 2017, thieves stole a huge modern Canadian gold coin valued at €3.75 million from a Berlin museum. Police who believe that it has been melted down and used to make counterfeit coins raided 14 properties and seized gold and cash.

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ACCORDING to a report in Dutch newspaper Trouw, food banks in the Netherlands have not used a €4 million grant in order to feed their 100,000 clients and now a further €8 million is due to be paid via the European Social Fund.

TWO prominent Italians have returned their French Legion of Honour awards in protest at the decision made by President Macron to give the award to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi who they believe was involved in the death of an Italian student in Cairo.

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THE owner of the Café Crayon in Ostend gained a great deal of publicity after jokingly announcing that he would start his own religion and turn his bar into a church which would allow him to serve 15 disciples every Sunday under coronavirus rules.

NORWEGIAN AIR currently still in business due to bankruptcy protection in Ireland looks to the long term and will almost certainly scrap its cheap intercontinental routes which have lost money for years, sell some of its aircraft and concentrate on European travel.

SADLY the Sevilla feria typically planned for April has had to be cancelled. The fair has been going since 1847, and even in the Civil War, it kept trade in livestock going to service demand. This will be the second year in a row it has been cancelled which is unheard of and represents the seriousness of the pandemic. The total loss to Sevilla infrastructure and Andalucia as a whole could be €800 million which is around 3 per cent of the G D P of the whole region. The mayor of Sevilla Juan Espadas has known that a

UNHEARD OF: Cancellation of the feria in April.

delicate decision lay ahead and it’s now been made. September 2021 is the

new April possibly, and this was the suggested month to postpone it to.

What Papers To Carry

WITH the new restrictions revised for the Christmas period, the latest announcement brings with it a reminder to have all paperwork with you whilst travelling. The usual documents proving who you are, concerning the peo-

ple you are visiting, brother, sister or mother perhaps will always speed up the process of verifying your reason to travel, Driving licence, insurance document, ITV (MOT) papers and sticker, logbook and an accident (blue) form are all legal requirements.

During the Christmas period whilst travelling there are no strict revised rules sent down to the traffic police from authorities, however, there are recommendations, and they relate to medical certificates if travelling for that reason and that they must be current and signed. The rule regarding papers to be carried in a vehicle allows for photocopies, however they must be stamped with a notary mark. The recommendation from authorities is to have basically as much relevant documentation as you can to help explain who you are and why you are visiting a different municipality or province in your region.

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Two week Update THE 11-month transition/implementation period, which ends shortly, was intended to give businesses time to set themselves up for Britain’s new relationship with the EU. It has not exactly worked like that. With only days to go, the country is still in the dark about what that relationship will be. Officially, on both sides of the Channel, the view is that a no-deal Brexit is the most likely outcome. Yet investors believe there must be a point to the extended negotiations, so they have become optimistic buyers of the pound. There was a worthwhile psychological boost for the euro when European leaders found a way round the political blockage created by Poland and Hungary. The way is now clear to releasing the €1.85 trillion stimulus and budget package agreed back in July. The European Central Bank also put its hand in its pocket to fund a €500 billion increase in the pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP), though it might not need to spend all the money. The euro did well against the US dollar, adding a cent and a quarter, and held steady

against the pound, the yen and the Swiss franc. America’s dollar remains largely unloved and it is an average of 1.2% lower. Some of that weakness results from increased confidence among investors driven, among other things, by the approval and roll-out of Covid vaccines. Some is caused by the widening spread of the tragic pandemic in the United States and the dampening effect that has had on the economic data. Jobless claims are rising once again and retail sales have slumped. There has still been no breakthrough in Washington’s long-running internal struggle to come up with a package of fiscal stimulus that can satisfy the Democratic House and the Republican Senate and administration. Investors took more of a shine to the Canadian employment data than they did to the US figures which came out at the same time. The 62k new jobs were three times as many as expected and the rate of unemployment fell to a seven-month low of 8.5%. They were not the only Canadian ecostats to beat forecast: Housing starts went up after two months of decline;

inflation picked up to 1%, its highest level since the 2.2% recorded in March; house prices rose by 0.9% in November, the strongest gain for that month in the 22 years of the Teranet index. The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.25%, and it will stay there until inflation returns sustainably to 2%. Australia’s dollar outperformed its peers, strengthening by an average of 1.1%. The domestic economic data almost all exceeded expectations. B usiness confidence achieved a two-year high. Consumer confidence was the highest in 10 years, as were new home sales in October after a 15.2% monthly increase. House prices went up by 0.8% in the third quarter, blowing away forecasts of a 1% decline. The employment numbers looked good too, with 90k new jobs in November, most of them full-time positions, and the rate of unemployment down to 6.8%. There were more problems with China though, this time with Beijing all but banning the import of Australian coal.

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24 - 30 December 2020 THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS is urg­ ing its readers to support local businesses in the community by going local through the lock­ down and for your Christmas shopping this year, instead of feeding online giants and super­ stores. This lockdown and festive peri­ od we challenge you to rediscov­ er your local high streets, mar­ kets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky inde­ pendent businesses in your area. Due to the Covid­19 pandemic, you may have to support many local businesses by ordering on­ line and making use of any click and collect services they can op­ erate if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or lock­ down restrictions. The joy of shopping local means that independent busi­

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nesses can help support the local community. Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or online, consider where your money is ac­ tually going. By shopping at an in­ dependent store you’re putting food on a local family’s table, and there is no better time than Christmas to give back to your

community by making a small gesture and shopping in this way. Many local stores support local charities, support and sponsor lo­ cal sports teams and in many cas­ es the small independent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numerous genera­ tions and support not just the current owner, but the genera­ tion before. For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros spent there are supporting some­ one’s dream and ambition, and also the courage it took them to step out alone, which is no easy task. It takes quite a large chunk of money to set up an indepen­ dent store and compete with the multi­national and chains.

So be sure to pre­order your turkey from a local butcher and get your spuds from a local greengrocer, let us revive that community spirit and get to know our neighbours again. You could also consider pur­ chasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking out­ side the box can often lead to some fantastic ideas. Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tattoo time at a local studio, a hair cut at a local salon or an on­ line study course for someone looking to change their career path. As people are struggling with finances thinking about what friends and family may actually need is important too. Whilst it’s nice to give a glamourous gift

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OCAL perhaps pre­paying a family member’s phone bill for the month would actually be a better gift. Helping people alleviate stress and worry, give the gift of peace of mind through these dif­ ficult times. Choosing to spend your mon­ ey locally will really make a dif­ ference in the recovery of the local economy. When we buy local, our money stays local, and it strengthens the local econo­ my in two ways. First, buying lo­ cal keeps money circulating within the local economy. Stud­ ies have shown that local busi­ nesses recirculate a greater share of every euro as they cre­ ate locally owned supply chains and invest in their employees. Data shows that local retailers return 52 per cent of their rev­

enue back into the local econo­ my, compared to just 14 per cent for national chain retailers. Money circulating through the local economy benefits everyone who is a part of each transaction. For example, let’s look at a local farmer growing produce. First, they sell to a local restau­ rant, which in turn prepares the fresh produce and sells it to local customers. The farmer pays its lo­ cal employees and the restaurant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood hardware store. This example illustrates how the recirculation of money in the local economy leads to a stronger financial foundation for our neighbours and communities. Buying local also fuels new em­ ployment and job opportunities

for people within our communi­ ty. Studies show, locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and retain more employees over time. While buying local is financially compelling to our communities; the benefits to our environment are equally impressive. Buying lo­ cally reduces the processing of

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goods, packaging and transporta­ tion waste, which leads to less pollution. There’s a massive cultural shift underway redefining the way people make buying decisions. We’re seeing more individuals concerned about the environ­ ment, about how products are made and sourced, where mate­ rials come from, and a company’s overall social and environmental impact. Many businesses are joining our Go Local campaign by offer­ ing customers special offers and discounts throughout the festive period, more details to follow here soon. Just remember to follow the latest government advice and any guidance businesses have to keep everyone safe.

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FINANCE Bitcoin booty WHEN the crypto currency Bitcoin broke the $20,000 (€16,334) barrier it was expected by many that that would be its limit and the price would drop back, but to their amazement it continues to prosper and recently nearly touched $23,000 (€18,784).

Healthy hydrogen AS hydrogen becomes the latest gas to be considered useful in creating energy without adding carbon, Enagás and Naturgy have announced that they will partner to build the largest hydrogen plant in Spain in La Robla, Leon.

Mortgage rates DUTCH owned bank ING is determined to increase its share of the Spanish mortgage market and is introducing a number of new, highly competitive options in both fixed and mixed rate prices and will now await competitors’ responses.

Palm oil RESEARCH is underway to create a synthetic alternative to palm oil which is used extensively in the beauty and food industries but is said to be responsible for the mass destruction of rainforests throughout the world and the permanent loss of wildlife.

BA cut routes BRITISH AIRWAYS’ owners IAG, desperate to save money after reporting losses of €4 billion in the first six months of 2020 is to cut a number of long-haul destinations from its 2021 schedules. Routes affected include Abu Dhabi, Calgary, Charleston, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, Muscat, Osaka, Pittsburgh, Seychelles and Seoul and there are suspensions of summer flights to Bangkok, San Jose and Sydney. According to the BBC, the group has previously indicated that it doesn’t expect passenger numbers to return to normal until 2023.

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is the amount of dividend that Spanish banks may be able to pay to shareholders following a decision by the European Central Bank.

Simon Manley and WTO

Inditex in good place AS companies around the world succumb to the downturn in business caused by the international pandemic, one Spanish gi­ ant shines as a beacon of how to not just cope but adjust to the change in the market and benefit. Inditex has just released its third quarter figures and whilst sales have dropped from the previous year, it has taken action to not only increase its online business

but also to reduce costs. It recorded a net profit of €866 million in the third quarter which taking into account losses from the lockdown still sees its nine­ month position as having an overall net profit of €671 million, but equally impor­ tantly it has more cash than ever before. The current cash in hand amounts to €8.3 billion which means that whatever may come along in 2021, it

LEGALLY SPEAKING

Will his Will be valid?

will have enough money to weather any storm no mat­ ter how harsh it may be. Should Covid­19 be con­ trolled successfully with the introduction of the newly developed vaccines then Inditex may well consider acquisitions of brand names that are either suf­ fering or have gone to the wall or introducing new ranges itself. Despite the fact that 21 per cent of the Group’s

shops remain closed, it still has plans to expand into new countries such as Panama and Puerto Rico af­ ter earlier expansion in Chile, Costa Rica, Honduras and Tunisia. For Spain and Portugal as well as other mature mar­ kets, it has launched its lat­ est brand Lefties which is aimed at all types of people of all ages and sexes with clothing and a selection of footwear.

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I am an Engishman living in Spain with Span­ ish Residency. Some time ago I made a Last Will and Testament with my UK solicitor. I have also made a Spanish Will with my Spanish As­ sessor here in Spain. Last year I gave my only son Power of Attorney through his UK solicitor. My question is: On January 1, 2021, will both Wills be applicable or only one of them? Liz Truss in Zoom meeting with Robert Lighthizer.

B J (Costa del Sol)

Brexit will have no ef­ fect on Wills. But YOU AND THE LAW be careful. Does IN SPAIN your English Will specify that it disposes only of your estate in the UK? Does your Spanish Will specify that it disposes only of your property in Spain? If so you should be all right. If not, the Will dated last will take precedence. Be warned that a Power of Attorney dies with its maker. We are assured that UK citizens residing in Spain will continue to enjoy their EU rights after Brexit but you might want to confirm that your inher­ itance tax exemptions still apply. If your Spanish es­ tate is substantial you may face inheritance tax.

DAVID SEARL

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

WHILST the French are expecting a drop in the sale of Champagne this year, Spanish bodegas in Jerez are cheering up as market research suggests that it’s not just Santa who will be enjoying a glass of sherry this Christmas. Market research company Nielsen has released informa­ tion that shows that sherry sales in the UK are up by more than

REPORTS on Irish TV sug­ gest that the outgoing Trump administration is ready to offer Britain a mini trade deal which could see tariffs on certain products being reduced or removed. Trump’s trade chief Robert Lighthizer reported­ ly told the BBC “I’m talking to (International Trade Sec­ retary) Liz Truss, about try­ ing to work out some kind of a deal... I’m hopeful we can get some kind of an agreement out you know; we don’t have a lot of time left. “We have the advantage in that both the US and the UK ­ particularly the current government of the UK ­ are not big subsidisers, where

some other countries are more inclined to subsidise. So, it would be helpful if we could come to some kind of agreement.” This suggestion comes in response to a British gov­ ernment decision to reduce American tariffs on subsi­ dies currently given to air­ craft manufacturers after December 31 and may see a lifting of high import duties on Scotch whisky. A mini deal would be welcomed by the British government, especially in the event of a no deal Brex­ it and would, it hopes, act as a springboard for a more expansive trade deal with the new Biden administra­ tion.

Sherry isn’t just for Santa 17 per cent in the 12 weeks to December 5 and various super­ market buyers have told the BBC that they are stocking up for the festive season. According to Majestic Wines, the lockdown saw a lot more ex­ perimenting with drinks and

their spokesperson refers to the ‘tapas effect’ which has coincid­ ed with the introduction of dif­ ferent ranges of sherries in the higher price range. Drinkers are becoming more adventurous in their choice of sherries and although the sweet

FORMER British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley CMG has been appointed the Unit­ ed Kingdom’s Permanent Rep­ resentative to the World Trade Organisation, United Nations and other Internation­ al Organisations based in Geneva. Speaking about his new ap­ pointment, which takes place in Spring 2021, Mr Manley tweeted “Excited to build on work of Julian Braithwaite CMG (who returns to the Diplomatic Service) to pro­ mote free trade, defend hu­ man rights, and secure effec­ tive multilateral solutions to our shared global challenges.” With Brexit and the need for trade agreements this is an important appointment which is bound to be busy.

OECD 60th SPANISH Prime Minister Pe­ dro Sánchez travelled to Paris to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Organisa­ tion for Economic Coopera­ tion and Development (OECD) alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The pair co­hosted a num­ ber of Zoom meetings in­ cluding one with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc who sent the best wishes of the Vietnamese people to the organisation. It was upon his return to Spain that Prime Minister Sánchez learnt that he would have to self­isolate until Christmas Eve, as he had attended a meal with President Macron who test­ ed positive for Covid­19. versions are still the most popu­ lar, chilled, light­coloured dry versions are seeing a definite in­ crease in popularity as they are drunk as an aperitif. There will still be room for sherry in a trifle and it won’t be used to fire up the Christmas pudding but it looks as if Spain’s fortified wine is bouncing back with a vengeance.

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FUNERALS around the world and the difference between celebrating a life lived or mourning a lost life? The ways we handle death differs not only from person to person, but also from community to community. Funeral plan expert Haylee from Golden Leaves explained, “The different processes each religion goes through is really very interesting. In my role as a funeral planner, I have had to learn so much about different cultures and their beliefs. Every culture has its own traditions and customs regarding death, funerals, and burials. In some cultures it’s a real celebration of life as opposed to mourning which is totally different from how people in England approach death.” Some religions cremate their dead while others prefer burial. Some faiths go through grieving ritu­ als that last long after the funeral, while others prefer to end the observances when the funeral is complete. Traditions within religions themselves can also be rather diverse, varying from religion to religion and country to country. Vietnamese Buddhist Usually, bodies are cremated in Buddhism, to follow the example of the Buddha, but families might choose to bury their loved ones, too. In either case, there will be a three­day period of worship after the person is buried or cremated, to wish for a peaceful departure for their soul. Memorial services are traditionally held on the third, seventh, 49th, and 100th day after the death and the family will come back to the temple during these days for more services. It’s a long process, but the belief is that the soul needs to pass seven ports before going to heaven. Islam Cremation is forbidden in Islam, so the body is buried as soon as possible from the time of the death. Funeral preparations begin immediately and the body has to be washed for burial. This is usu­ ally done by family members. After that, the body is covered in three pieces of clean white cloth and the body is put into a position of prayer, if possible, with one hand on the chest and the other hand on top of it. Hinduism Traditionally, when a person dies, they are cremated. It’s done as quickly as possible after a person dies so that the soul can find a new body to inhabit. After the cremation, there are no prayers or ritu­ als for the next 13 days, because it is believed that for the first nine days after the cremation, the soul is still connected to the body. Days 10 to 12 are so that the soul has time to leave the body. Then, there is a celebration on the 13th day to mark that the soul has left. Judaism In Judaism, the funeral occurs ideally within 24 hours of one’s passing. Shiva (‘sitting,’ in Hebrew) begins right af­ ter the funeral, lasting for seven days. This practice is really beautiful; it is a time in which mourners refrain from work, receive vis­ its from loved ones, recite mourner’s kaddish (memorial prayer), and simply sit. It is a mitzvah (good deed) to visit mourners and comfort them. Christianity As you can see, funerals around the world are different depending on religious belief and Chris­ tianity is no different. Christians believe that when someone dies, they are judged by God. The right­ eous go to Heaven and the sinners go to Hell. When a Christian dies, it is seen as the end of his/her life on earth. A funeral is held for friends and family to grieve for the person who has died and give thanks for their life. Since 1984, Golden Leaves has helped tens of thousands of customers from both the UK and over­ seas to plan ahead and purchase a funeral plan. By erasing concerns about the arrangement and costs of your funeral, pre­planning your funeral can deliver peace of mind for you and your family whatever your religion or beliefs. You really can’t put a price on peace of mind, but to help reduce costs in the last few weeks before Brexit, Golden Leaves are offering a fabulous €150 off all pre­paid Funeral Plans throughout the month of December.

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Wrong anthem for Carlos Sainz T H E wrong anthem was played for Spaniard Carlos Sainz after winning the preparatory rally for Dakar, when the Saudi Arabians mistakenly played the one from the Franco era. The driver stood calmly on the podium, obviously trying not to allow his facial expression to show his surprise on

hearing the hymn, which was written by Jose Maria Peman in 1928 upon the orders of Miguel Primo de Rivera and used during the Franco dictatorship. The Dakar Rally starts on January 2. Sainz, and his partner Lucas Cruz, won the second Baja Ha’il after Al Attiyah won the first.

Soldiers Punished THREE Spanish soldiers have been punished after a video leak surfaced from a fascist party at a military base in Paracuellos del Jarama, Madrid. The party was held on December 8, 2019, where the military men can be seen dancing with several others to the rhythm of a Blue Division song and making a fascist salute. The video was broadcast last Wednesday, December 16, by the website La Marea. Sources from the Spanish Army said that those punished were a non-commissioned officer, responsible for organising the party, and two soldiers who behaved ‘inappropriately’ and who could be identified in the video. The three were punished for a minor disciplinary offence after the video shows a group of people, in uniform and in civilian clothes, dancing to a rock version of the song, some of them holding beers and waving. The army learned about the video in January when disciplinary proceedings were opened.

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Merry Christmas everyone LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT ‘THOSE who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.’ So paraphrased Sir Winston Churchill in 1948. As the Germans stand on the brink of losing their third attempt to take over Europe you would have thought they may have just learned something from the errors of past disasters. The irony is of course that it is once again the British who are the instigators of their highly probable downfall. Despite their attempts to make us believe this whole Common Market exercise was intended to unify a European community with equal opportunities for all, its actual goal (however they have tried to disguise it) has always ultimately been the forming of a super state with Germany at the helm. France, with its historical hatred for all things British, has predictably tagged along and ‘Vichy like’ revelled in siding with its German masters in putting down or impeding the UK at every opportunity.

With their forces of occupation this time replaced by its economic ‘troops,’ the Germans have so far managed to keep the member states in line. Now their whole plan is beginning to fall apart, it is imperative, as an example to other countries, for them to make Britain’s departure as difficult as they possibly can. There are a number of highly disillusioned and disgruntled countries out there and if the UK is seen to ‘get out’ too easily, they will be following suit before you can say Drachma, Lira or even Peseta! In my personal opinion, within the next decade we will see the whole antiquated project fall apart, leaving the Germans once again stuck in a bunker vainly trying to prop up their egos, along with the dregs of their under financed and ill equipped ‘ally’ nations that we have all had to subsidise for years. Brussels has now most certainly inherited the dubious title of ‘Sick Man of Europe’ and it is no more than this outdated, obsolete bunch of arrogant wasters deserve. After its third victory in just over 100 years, God bless the UK and

a whole sparkling new beginning. Driving around London of late you find your eyes assaulted by ginormous electric hoardings. Normally used for advertising commodities, these sites are now being freely exploited for black racist propaganda. They now promote messages akin to ­ ‘I want to live in a country that celebrates black history all year round,’ or ‘I want to live in a country where a black person can confidently say, I want to be Prime Minister.’ This last statement is an utter disgrace and implies that certain races cannot reach the highest position in British politics. With at least a half dozen ethnic MPs who could at this moment quite easily qualify for the position, it is a blatant, unacceptable racist slur on the UK’s white populace. I hasten to remind the UK’s black citizens that it is qualifications, quality and votes that elect Prime Ministers. Not the colour of their skin. Sorry Diana Abbott didn’t quite attain the criteria! Merry Christmas everyone. Keep the faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com. Expatradioscotland.com Mon. Wed. Fri.

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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Awkward situations usually bring out the best in you and this week proves that. In the longer term, you will be grateful to those making things difficult now.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Get out in the fresh air as much as possible and be kind to your body. You may have neglected yourself because you have been such a busy bee of late. What about a trip to the seaside or a walk in the hills? Maybe a trip to the local cocktail bar is more your style! Whatever puts a spring in your step will be good.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A fleeting meeting stirs feelings that you thought were dead. This could be good if it reminds you of how life can be, or bad if it makes you think of missed opportunities. It is never too late to make a fresh start. Why not go on that painting holiday or stampcollecting weekend? Pole dancing anyone?

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Someone really has rattled your tree, but try to refrain from throwing coconuts on their head. It is much more effective to be charming and get them confused.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you feeling that you have been dealt a rough hand? Consider this: there are some who are not dealt a hand at all. Many are missing those few cards that mean they are never really in with a chance. Instead of lurking on the shady side, walk out into the sun. You will soon see the bright side.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A chance remark opens a can of worms. Trying to get them back in could turn out to be very messy. We all open our mouth and put our foot in it sometime. However, overreacting won't help. You will need help with something this week.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Someone who is usually quite the opposite to you will surprise with an offer. Although you are naturally suspicious, give them the benefit of the doubt. Leopards do not change their spots but they are capable of behaving for the bigger good.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) An intimate meeting is less exciting than anticipated. This should not bother you because time could yet change that. You need to be in the right place at the right time, so don't give up hope, just have a little patience. A change of plans will be more beneficial than irksome, at least in the longer term.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) While counting your pennies, also count your blessings. Money can be a big problem or merely an irritation but the lack of it must be kept in perspective. You are right to think twice about accepting something that seems to be for nothing.

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 (CAROLS) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

AGREES ALLEGE ALLELE ASSAIL BEHEST CAROLS (10) CEREAL CHOOSY ENSURE ESCORT GARISH HEREBY INTUIT MILIEU SOCIAL TALENT TALLOW UNLOAD WIDGET

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The goat in you is keen to find pastures new. It isn't a nibble that is needed at the moment, but a feast. Accepting anything less would be a mistake because someone is watching your reaction to an offer. If you feel unsure of your worth, then ask a few trusted friends. It is so hard to see ourselves. Heed their words.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Don't allow an open-ended offer to muddle your mind. There is no need for an immediate decision and this may be too soon for a positive move. A sense of urgency may be put down to practical reasons when, in fact, it is no such thing. A feeling of insecurity is more likely to be the trigger to uncertainty.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Are things going swimmingly? Good. Maybe you had forgotten how to have real fun. Remember when you were a child? Life was so simple. Relax and be that child again. If some old fogey accuses you of being silly, feel sorry for them.

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CODE BREAKER

ENGLISH-SPANISH

The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents N and 17 represents V, so fill in N every time the figure 2 appears and V every time the figure 17 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 Sacred (art, musical) (5) 3 Bañera (7) 6 Marido (7) 8 Pencil (5) 10 Opal (5) 11 Del este (7) 14 Raffle (draw) (6) 15 Detalle (6) 17 Bufandas (7) 20 Salmo (5) 21 Verde (5) 22 Farol (7) 23 Delay (hold-up) (7) 24 Broad beans (5)

Down 1 Colegios (7) 2 Sunset (5) 3 Insignia (distintivo) (5) 4 Tejas (5) 5 Letterbox (5) 7 Escalera (9) 9 To get ready (9) 12 Añade (4) 13 Twelve (4) 16 Lemons (7) 17 Azúcar (5) 18 Sale (commerce) (5) 19 Stamp (postage) (5) 20 Ponche (5)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION QUICK Across: 1 Cerebral, 7 Spoon, 8 Sitar, 9 Answer, 10 Wren, 12 Leak, 14 Cattle, 17 Spear, 18 Scald, 19 Stumbles. Down: 1 Cross, 2 Runner, 3/16 Bass drum, 4 Actor, 5 Establish, 6 Orangeade, 11 Damsel, 13 Adept, 15 Tears.

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sand sands safe safer safes iffy jiff jiffy nays naff fays fret fern ferny feta fetal felt feat cyan oxter oxters recto recti recta rectal real reals exit tern tesla teal teals tael taels tale tales iota sect sexy sext serf seta seat seal slat slate slater slaw late latex later alec ales alto alter altern alters water waters wait waiter waiters wale waler

Across: 1 Inside, 3 Pepper, 8 Stapler, 10 Hielo, 11 Salad, 12 Airline, 13 Every, 15 Frase, 20 Esquina, 22 Gifts, 24 Hueso, 25 Charlar, 26 Drowsy, 27 Straws. Down: 1 Insist, 2 Snail, 4 Echar, 5 Precios, 6 Reopen, 7 Broad, 9 Lider, 14 Vaquero, 16 Regla, 17 Method, 18 Catch, 19 Ostras, 21 Irons, 23 Falda.

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Across: 1 Debated, 5 Split, 8 Idaho, 9 Granted, 10 Tubas, 11 Tardy, 12 Elated, 14 Ballet, 18 Mitre, 20 Amour, 22 Nonstop, 23 Haifa, 24 Mason, 25 Nursery. Down: 1 Dwindle, 2 Beast, 3 Trouble, 4 Digest, 5 Scant, 6 Lateral, 7 Today, 13 Attends, 15 Another, 16 Tiffany, 17 Sampan, 18 Minim, 19 Eaten, 21 Rhine.

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1 RETAIL 2 INTERN 3 NETTLE 4 BECALM 5 ATTAIN 6 TANNED 7 ARCTIC 8 INTENT 9 FARINA 10 CANCEL 11 RENTAL 12 VENIAL 13 CINDER 14 ANNULI 15 AVERSE 16 TINDER 17 SQUEAL 18 SENIOR 19 CLERGY

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Almeria TODAY: MAX 18, MIN 7 Fri 17 9 Sat 15 8 Sun 13 10 Mon 15 11 Tues - 16 12 Wed 17 11

Benidorm TODAY: MAX 19, MIN 9 Fri 19 9 Sat 18 8 Sun 17 8 Mon 19 9 Tues - 17 9 Wed 17 9 Mallorca TODAY: MAX 17, MIN 11 Fri 19 13 Sat 17 12 Sun 17 11 Mon 18 11 Tues 17 12 Wed 19 11

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FUTOSHIKI Fill in the squares so that each digit from 1 to 6 occurs exactly once in each row and column. Greater-than and less-than signs indicate the relationship of the two adjacent squares. There is only one solution, and you can find it without guessing.

BOGGLED How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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KAKURO 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.

CRYPTIC Across 1 Clap a very quiet boy going round university (7) 4 Wrote about part of a castle (5) 7 Calls for some jewellery (5) 9 Accounts signed initially by Conservatives (7) 10 Firm must order Eastern outfit (7) 11 Open ended attempt at the doorway (5) 12 Voucher for new kit etc (6) 14 Churchman a nuisance about religious instruction (6) 18 Have Charles informally round in pandemonium (5) 20 Give a foolish archer a guinea and you will receive a horse (7) 22 Greedy for cooked caviare (7) 23 Brave group from Mount Ribense (5) 24 Laid out, exhausted (5) 25 Such places of worship go to my head! (7) Down 1 Fruit transported to Capri (7) 2 Doesn't find breathing easy, covering legs (5) 3 Cleaning item badly rusted (6) 4 Treasure discovered in a controversial place (5) 5 Produce a shrill sound with Les in trouble (7) 6 After religious instruction, heaven appears unsafe (5) 8 Dressing required impudence (5) 13 Race had degenerated into farce (7) 15 Severe criticism will warm (5) 16 Really bad films or The Birds seen in a farmyard? (7) 17 Admit there's a metric measure in tangled tape (6) 18 Chews the fat in a church at suppertime (5) 19 Garment Trish repaired (5) 21 Question the fence (5)

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Across 1 Sugary (5) 4 Army officer (5) 7 Ready for use (9) 8 Earth (4) 9 Makes fit or suitable (6) 12 Mentally quick and resourceful (6) 13 Bakery product (4) 16 Magnifier of images of distant objects (9) 18 Inn (5) 19 Revolves (5)

Down 1 Rescues (5) 2 Check closely (7) 3 Squad (4) 4 Song feature (6) 5/17 Miscellaneous collection of things sold together (3,3) 6 Tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems (5) 10 Trailblazer (7) 11 Utensil for holding something (6) 12 Take hold of, especially something in motion (5) 14 Movies (5) 15 Ship (4) 17 See 5

WORD LADDER Move from the start word (SOCK) to the end word (DATE) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

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Christmas cheer 1. ‘“Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents,” grumbled Jo, lying on the rug’ is the opening line of which famous novel, which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869? 2. In which fantasy novel, first published in 1950 (the best known in a series of seven works), is there ‘a century of perpetual winter with no Christmas’? 3. In which US city was Kevin M0cCallister (Macaulay Culkin) accidentally left home alone in the 1990 Christmas comedy film Home Alone? 4. What is the name of the rich Italian bread made made with eggs, butter, sultanas and candied peel, traditionally eaten at Christmas? 5. Which 1999 film James Bond film features model-turned-actress Denise Richards as nuclear physicist Dr Christmas Jones? 6. Which celebrated English journalist, short-story writer, poet and novelist wrote the first Royal Christmas Message, a radio broadcast by King George V on the British Broadcasting Corporation's Empire Service in 1932? 7. Which cricketer, born in Gloucester on Christmas Day in 1984, is England’s most-capped player and has captained the team in an English record 59 Tests and 69 ODIs? 8. Which famous actor played the part of Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1992 film The Muppet Christmas Carol? 9. Which Tamla Motown superstar appeared on the 1993 album Christmas in Vienna, alongside the Spanish tenors Plácido Domingo and José Carreras? 10. Which television cartoon family owns a pet dog named Santa’s Little Helper?

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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 R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

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Answers 1. LITTLE WOMEN (Louisa May Alcott), 2. THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (part of The Chronicles of Narnia), 3. CHICAGO, 4. PANETTONE, 5. THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, 6. RUDYARD KIPLING, 7. (Sir) ALASTAIR COOK, 8. (Sir) MICHAEL CAINE, 9. DIANA ROSS, 10. THE SIMPSONS

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BENZEMA: Continues his goalscoring run. REAL MADRID bullied their way past Eibar and move up into second in the La Liga table as Karim Benzema con­ tinues his goalscoring run. Real Madrid forward Ben­ zema also provided two as­ sists as Zinedine Zidane’s side extended their winning league run to four games in the Basque Country following

a 3­1 away victory on Sun­ day, December 20. It wasn’t all plain sailing for the Madrid side though de­ spite early goals from Benze­ ma and Luka Modric as a spectacular Kike Garcia strike before the break made victo­ ry less certain. However Real, who are now level on points with La

Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, wrapped up the game with a late goal from Lucas Vazquez. The result was their fifth win on the bounce across all competitions easing the pres­ sure on Zinedine Zidane who had been under intense scrutiny at the start of De­ cember due to a run of poor results.

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ASTON VILLA’S victory spoils Sam Allardyce’s re­ turn to management after his West Brom side struggled with 10 men. Big Sam suffered defeat in his first game in charge of West Brom after the Baggies lost 3­0 at home on Sunday, December 20. The Villans took the lead early on through An­ war El Ghazi with five minutes on the clock be­ fore matters got worse for the home side when Jake Livermore was sent off after a VAR review

upgraded his yellow card for his challenge on Jack Grealish. Although Dean Smith’s side pro­ vided an attacking onslaught they had to wait until six minutes from time before notching their second after Bertrand Traore provided a sublime finish to secure the game. Anwar El Ghazi scored his second from the penalty spot in a comfortable result that meant Villa climbed up to ninth and left West Brom sec­ ond bottom.