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The people’s paper ISSUE NO. 1873
27 May - 2 June 2021
Smell of summer THE Frigiliana Tourist Board is delighted that a promotion in Madrid to welcome summer by El Corte Inglés features a shot taken in the town. The large image of a man and woman dressed in latest fashion decorates a number of bus stops across Madrid aimed at encouraging passers-by to purchase their summer wardrobes now.
‘Flag Ship’ Smart Tourism TWO new ‘Flag Ship’ spaces have been created in VelezMalaga to bring smart tourism to the area. They come complete with 55 inch touchscreens, which allow tourism content such as videos to be shown. The new smart tourism is said to be a pioneering initiative. It is hoped that the new technology will delight both residents and tourists in the area and allow them to easily find out what is going on locally.
Tsunami warning ON May 20, The Official Boletin (BOE) published the State Plan for Civil Protection against Tsunami Risk. The document is an analysis of how much danger the tidal waves on the Andalucian Mediterranean coastline poses. The results show Malaga is the province with the highest risk of suffering a tsunami.
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2,750 KMS IT was in May 2020 that Ruth Staines was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and less than a year later in April of this year she sadly died, despite a defiant battle against the disease. Now, her partner Alisdair Anderson has decided that he needs to raise funds for the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association in memory of Ruth and he will be cycling from Dublin (where they last lived) to Nerja where they spent five happy years together. The journey is not for the feint hearted and Alisdair expects to cover the 2,750 kilometres in around two months (which allows for rest days and any unforeseen circumstances) and expects to arrive on July 17. He has set up a just giving page which has already raised just over €38,500 from more than 1,000 supporters at https://www.justgiving.com/fun draising/ruth-staines? utm_source but as he moves through the UK, France and then Spain, he hopes that more people will be attracted to give their support and donate. There is no target as he doesn’t want to ‘tempt providence’ but will simply rely on the goodwill of people, which is why we at Euro Weekly News are more than happy to publicise his ride, knowing as we do, how generous and kind-hearted our readers are. MND/ALS is a neurological disease that impacts the nerves which enable movement of muscles and presents challenges to completing some of life’s most simple tasks that you might do
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RAISING FUNDS: Alisdair with Ruth. every day with your hands, feet, legs etc. For Ruth, it began to affect her legs first, but as it progressed it prevented her from being able to even send a private text message or play her beloved Candy Crush, simple things we all take for granted. Alisdair was a chef at Restaurant 34 in Nerja for many years, although he first visited in 1994 with his family and regards it as not only his second home, but also as the place where he spent too little time with Ruth and because of the pandemic has not been able to return to work in Dublin, so has time to devote to this journey. As Alisdair explained his charity choice it becomes obvious how much it helped him and Ruth during what was such a dreadful time. “The Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association provides care and support to people with MND, their families, friends and carers. Without them, we
would have been lost. “The support they provided to Ruth throughout her illness allowed her to live a much more comfortable life. From mobility and wheelchairs, nursing, homecare support, counselling - these were all critical services we depended on. “They also provided Ruth with Eye Gaze technology, which allowed Ruth to send messages, flick through TikTok and of course play Candy Crush - all without the use of her hands. “I can’t thank them enough for the speed in which they moved, as time sadly was never on Ruthie’s side. All of these services cost money, however, and I’m aiming to do my bit to support these services by raising vital funds for IMNDA. Although much of the cycling will be done solo, Alisdair will be joined part of the way by Ruth’s brother Mark and he has worked out a route which may not be the shortest but will bring him to Nerja via the Spanish east coast.
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68 residential homes THE town hall of Rincón de la Victoria has proposed a ‘pio‐ neering’ active ageing residential project to be implemented in the district of El Cantal. Miguel Angel Jiménez, the council‐ lor for Town Planning reported on the characteristics of this cooperative, social, and non‐profit project open to citizens through the method of ‘cohousing,’ which consists of the de‐ sign of community housing based on cooperative principles. This is, as Jiménez described, “a new form of collective liv‐ ing focused on efficiency and sustainability, made up of peo‐ ple who share common values, many of whom have previ‐ ously lived alone. In 15 years, one out of every three households will be single‐person households, with people over the age of 65 accounting for nearly half of them. “From the town hall, we are taking a step forward to help this project, finding the feasibility and legalities and town planning fit required to adapt to these changing times, uses, and way of life. “In the next few days, a partnership agreement will be signed to allow people registered in the municipality to be a part of this project and participate with the Social Welfare, and be involved in the courses and activities organised by this new facility,” the councillor for the Elderly said. “Every day, we fight to give our older people priority, creating pub‐ lic policies to preserve their rights, now more than ever as the pandemic has converted them into a virus‐prone popula‐ tion,” Aguilar added. As a result, 16 of the spaces will be reserved for members of the Rincon municipality.
NEW PROJECT: A form of collective living.
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Feel Freedom
ON May 21, the mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, presented the campaign ‘Feel Nerja, feel freedom’ at the Costa del Sol Tourism and Planning stand at the 41st edition of the Fitur International Tourism Fair, with which the municipality promoted as a tourist destination of excelPresenting the campaign. lence to live an unforgettable experience through the five senses. He was accompanied by the president of the Malaga Provincial Council, Francisco Salado, and the councillors for Tourism and Culture, Gema García and Gema Laguna. The mayor highlighted that Nerja, as a benchmark for the Eastern Costa del Sol based on two strengths. “Regarding health security, taking into account the events since the beginning of the pandemic, Nerja is a safe municipality, especially from a health point of view. Also as an indisputably attractive municipality, that of tourist consolidation as a national and international reference.”
The New Face of Tourism JUAN MARÍN, the vice president of the Junta de Andalucia and Minister of Tourism, Regeneration, Justice and Local Administration, has announced during the Fitur, International Fair of Tourism, in Madrid, that Malaga‐born actor Antonio Ban‐ deras will be the new face of Turismo Andaluz. Unable to attend in person, Banderas communi‐ cated with the event via a video link, in which he recognised the “true illusion” that makes him want to be part of this project that involves “sharing with the whole world all that is good about An‐ dalucia. “It is a pride to have the opportunity to teach
what Andalucia means to me, and to give my un‐ conditional support to the very important tourist sector.” DEC is the company that has been awarded the responsibility of promoting tourism in Andalucia for the next three years, with the vice‐president saying, “Our Intensamente has accompanied us for almost six years, in this time the world and the in‐ tra have changed a lot. “It is necessary to seek new markets and adapt to what travellers demand today: experiences and sensations. Andalucia as a destination where illu‐ sions are made.”
Nerja Passes To Level One NERJA, like the rest of the province of Malaga, passed to health alert level 1 against Covid‐19 from Fri‐ day May 21, within Phase 1 called Stabilisation. This level entails the flexibility of some measures regarding capacity limits and maximum number of people allowed depending on the activity carried out, such as in the hotel industry with 75 per cent ca‐ pacity inside and a limit of eight people per table, and 100 per cent on the terraces with a limit of 10, shops and markets with 100 per cent capacity, and cinemas and theatres with 85 per cent capacity. All the information can be found on the website https://www.mapacovid.es/detail/Nerja.
Diversity Awards For LGBTI+ KELLY ROLLER, Javier Ruisán, Javi Mota, Jonás Campos, and lvaro Gómez will be on stage at the musical and appreciation evening on June 26 in Plaza Gloria Fuertes in La Cala del Moral. Yoga exercises, coaching, seminars, book readings, and conversations on the ‘En‐ counter of Happiness’ will take place during the day. All activi‐ ties are free and require ad‐ vance registration; they will be conducted in a capacity with
LGBTI+ EVENT: Various activities will be on offer. social distancing security mea‐ sures in respect of Covid‐19. Safety steps such as social distancing will be used in each of the activities. People inter‐ ested in attending the awards
gala and activities must make their reservations using the QR code found on the event posters before June 22 in order to keep the capacity under control.
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Another week, zero deaths ACCORDING to data from the Institute of Statistics and Car‐ tography of Andalucia, the Ministry of Health and Families of the Andalucian Regional Government confirmed 22 new cases of coronavirus infec‐ tion in Axarquia in the last 24 hours on Friday, May 21. Furthermore, no new deaths have been confirmed making it several days since there have been no deaths in Axarquia due to Covid‐19. On the other hand ‐ 19 people have recov‐ ered from the disease since. The entire province of Mala‐ ga is on level 1 health warning, which includes the Axarquia Health District (which includes Casabermeja) and the Malaga Health District (which includes Macharaviaya, Moclinejo, Rincón de la Victoria, and To‐ talán).
Raise a Toast RAISE at toast to the sun in Torrox, as investors are setting their eyes on the town. Mayor, Óscar Medina has high‐ lighted that big investors are head‐ ing to the town and said: “Torrox is the municipality of opportunities and the big investors already have their eyes on projects such as the marina or the golf course.” The mayor has presented the promotional campaign for the Madrid tourism fair FITUR, and it comes under the slogan ‘A toast to the sun.’
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Cancer project ON May 21, some 350 children at the Virgen de la Antigua Junior School in Almuñecar joined in to raise awareness and funds to benefit the local branch of the AECC cancer association. The intention was also to explain to the youngsters the reality of the disease.
Post code lottery THE Red Cross lottery draw which takes place on Saturday June 5 includes number 18680 which is the post code for Salobreña, so the mayor, Maria Eugenia Rufino Morales is encouraging residents to buy at least a 10th ticket to help the charity and hopefully win.
Air Show ALTHOUGH the 2020 Torre del Mar Air Show (which attracted some 300,000 visitors in 2019) was cancelled and went online only, the Velez-Malaga Council is now counting down to the 2021 event which they hope to run in July of this year, if the pandemic allows.
Demolished BUILT in 1937, a ruined house at the corner of Calle Ruiz in Motril has finally been demolished after the council encouraged the owners to take action as it was considered a blight upon the face of the historic old town.
Vandal alert ACCORDING to the Torre del Mar representative on VelezMalaga Council, vandals decided to attack and uproot a number of palm trees and plants in the Paseo de Larios on May 22, but local residents believe that they have identified those responsible for the damage.
Port success THE port of Motril has seen a huge jump in the volume of business it has handled in 2021 and has exported 31.6 per cent more merchandise in the first four months of the year compared to the same period of the previous year.
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€9,000 found in rubbish but is not mine
A GOOD samaritan binman from Granada said he had a phrase that came to his mind when he found himself with €9,000 in his hand, all in €50 notes: “What is not yours, is not yours,” so he took them and handed them in at the Local Police station. “Here behind me I have my wife telling me the same thing: it wasn’t mine and I had to return it... I didn’t hesitate at any moment,” says Juan Miguel, who found the stash among a collection of second-hand clothes. When they were about to
hanging out the side of one of those tiny safes. By pure chance, Juan Miguel hit it with a hammer and opened it: “It was just to find out what was in it,” he says now with a smile. He wasn’t expecting that surprise. “Normally, the boxes usually contain letters, photos or other souvenirs, but this time there was €9,000,” said Juan Miguel Clavero. On this occasion, it could have changed someone’s life, but he decided to be honest and return what was not his and that is his motto.
GOOD SAMARITAN: The binman handed his find to police. unload the lorry, a bag fell at random and when it hit the
ground, it opened. And there was ‘one of the little ones’
Nerja gets Q For Quality THE mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armi‐ jo, accompanied by the councillors for Tourism and Culture, Gema García and Gema Laguna, and businessmen from the tourism sector, collected the Q for Quality award awarded by the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality (ICTE) to the Municipal Tourist Information Of‐
Food Bank distribution THE Costa del Sol based food bank Bancosol was able to help a staggering 58,000 people in the Malaga Province last year. Many of these people had been severe‐ ly hit by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the Spanish State of Alarm, that recently ended. During 2020 the food bank distributed a mas‐ sive 6.3 million kilos of food in what the presi‐ dent of the organisa‐ tion, Diego Vázquez has called a “very difficult and hard” year. He wanted to high‐ light the fact that both businesses and individu‐ als throughout Malaga have come together in order to “to give a mini‐ mum of dignity” to vul‐ nerable people during the pandemic. The organisation has been able to provide 500,000 litres of milk and some 500,000 ready meals in a single year.
fice of Nerja at the ‘Noche Q 21’ gala on Thursday May 20. The event took place at the Crystal Gallery of the Palacio de Cibeles of the Madrid City Council, with the Municipal Tourist Information Office of Nerja renewing its distinctive Q for Tourist Quality that it has received
uninterruptedly since 2008. The Q for Tourist Quality was re‐ ceived in recognition of the implemen‐ tation of a system and protocols of quality and professionalism in the ex‐ ercise of its activity, offering visitors who come to these dependencies the best possible tourist experience.
Historic Caves Smashed SPANISH historic caves have been ‘smashed into the ground’ in Malaga in a move which has upset those who wish to pro‐ tect them. The cave system discovered in Churriana is considered to be ‘a unique site formed by artifi‐ cial caves opened in a rock face in which a monastic community
from the early Christian period settled and which lasted during the Muslim rule.’ UMA Professor Cravioto commented on the caves being covered with land and said that: “What they have done is barbaric. This is happening be‐ cause of the negligence of not providing resources.”
Get Ready to Holiday THE Association of Municipalities of the Axarquia, have launched their new campaign in a bid to bring in the tourists this summer. The campaign highlights all that the area has to offer and is called ‘Ganas de Verte’. The area is indeed ‐ looking forward to seeing you. The campaign will explore all that the region has to offer in the eastern area of Malaga. Speaking of the campaign the president of the institution, José Juan Jiménez highlighted what is on offer for tourists. The campaign boasts a series of 15 second announce‐ ments and each of the 12 shows, ‘the charms of our coast, the beauty of our inland villages, our historical and artistic heritage, our natural parks and our tradi‐ tions’.
In early 2019 the expert high‐ lighted that the caves which are in the vicinity of the Camino del Retiro and the Churriana Ceme‐ tery could be of Mozarabic ori‐ gin. He believes that the caves could be linked to Christians as far back as the eighth to the 10th century, when Christians were in Muslim lands.
Burriana Parking THE Burriana Municipal Parking opened its gates on May 21, ahead of the summer season. It was an‐ nounced by the councillor for Munici‐ pal Services, Gema García, explaining that “attending to the start of the summer season, the Nerja City Coun‐ cil reopens the doors of this municipal car park, which for now will have opening hours, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 am to 8 pm.” The councillor said “as mobility lim‐ itations have been reduced, both our municipality and Burriana beach have experienced a greater number of visi‐ tors, especially on weekends. With this reopening we facilitate parking for people who come to this beach, thus improving the services it offers.”
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7th Tapa Route THE seventh Al‐ muñecar Tapa Route began on Fridya May 21 and is sure to de‐ light all those who get the chance to try out the tapa. The event will run until Saturday June 5 and has been or‐ ganised by the Asso‐ ciation of Hoteliers of the Tropical Val‐ ley and the organi‐ sation of the Depart‐ ment of Commerce of the Almuñecar City Council. The tapa route aims to promote the gastronomy of the area including the use of local products such as tropical fruits and Mediter‐ ranean fish. The dishes will have to be tasted and evaluated by a panel of judges along with the pub‐ lic too. You can join in on the action and vote for your favourites as the decision will be split, 70 per cent for the judges and 30 per cent for the public vote. Taking part in this year’s edition are: Gastrobar De la Flor, Seiva Fusión, Fir‐ mum Restaurant, Mesón del Gusto, El Cortijillo Restau‐ rant, El Cortijillo Brewery, Salitre Playa, Rosa Negra, Casa Paco, Francisco I Winery, El Templo, Hotel San Cristóbal, Mesón Mari y Miguel, Mesón Gala, New Gala PinBall, Casa La Parra Restaurant, Mesón Emiliano and El Ár‐ bol Blanco Restau‐ rant.
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Passengers ‘In Tears’ OVER 30 Ryanair passengers were ‘left in tears’ at East‐Midlands airport check‐in after being turned away from their flight to Malaga ‐ because they did‐ n’t have the right travel documents. The upset happened on Friday morning, May, 21, just days before Spain opened its borders to visitors from countries that have low infection rates, includ‐ ing the UK. Prior to this though, anyone travelling to Spain had to present evidence of Spanish residency at the airport check‐in. This was a requirement of the Spanish authorities‐without a residency permit, air‐ lines could not allow passengers to board.
One of the passengers who was turned away said: “I was met [at the airport] by a woman who in‐ formed people they would not be travelling unless they had a Spanish passport, proof of an application for residency or a letter from the UK Government saying the trip was essential.” The passenger who was turned away claims he followed all of Ryanair’s instructions on their website and claims he had valid Covid‐19 vaccination certificates. He also claimed he had validated QR Codes from Spain Travel Health for him to go on an essential business trip, as he owns property in the country and had to deal with a number of ongoing issues.
Andalucia to Start Vaccinating Under 50s ANDALUCIA will begin to vaccinate the under 50-year-olds starting the second week of June. One week before, the health service will call for peo-
ple over 50, with those born in 1971 and 1970 (50 and 51 years) being able to request an appointment. During the last week of May,
people between 52 and 53 years of age are beginning to be vaccinated, while the forecast is to start vaccinating citizens who are 50 and 51 years of age next week and the following week, the second of June, below 50 years. With almost 100 per cent of those over 70 years of age already vaccinated in the community, the next group to be concluded are those over 60 years of age, whose percentage of people reached with at least the first dose exceeds 87.3 per cent. For the remainder of people over 60 who have not yet had the first dose of the vaccine, they can make an appointment by telephone. The numbers for this age group in each province and district can be found through this link http://lajun ta/33475 Those of 68 years of age or more who have not been called can make an appointment via ‘Salud Responde” on 955 545 060.
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Transfer and Rehabilitation THERE has been advancement in the process‐ ing that allows the transfer of the old San Modesto Hydroelectric Plant, known as the Second Factory of Light, as well as the an‐ nexed houses and the rehabilitation of the Chíllar river channels in Nerja. The mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, has held a second meeting with the Endesa compa‐ ny, represented by the director of the South Hydraulic Production Unit, Tomás Chica, the head of the Territorial Unit, Luís León, the head of Agrupación de Centrales, Bernabé Rispal and the unit technician, Alberto García, to ad‐ vance in the processing that allows the transfer of the old San Modesto Hydroelectric Plant, known as the Second Factory of Light, as well as the annexed houses and the rehabilitation of the Chíllar river channels that will be fi‐ nanced with ERDF funds within the lines of ac‐ tion of the EDUSI strategy. They have been accompanied by the coun‐ cillor for Culture, Gema Laguna, the councillor for European Resources, Maricarmen López, and municipal technicians. The councillor has reiterated the municipal interest in developing an important cultural,
OLD PLANT: To become a tourist interest. tourist, sports and environmental project in the area, in order to value the environment and expand the tourist offer of Nerja beyond the sun and beach model. He recalled that the town council has al‐ ready taken a first step, formally requesting En‐ desa to initiate the mandatory procedures and has sent documentation required by the com‐ pany.
Solidarity March for the Paraplegic FRANCISCO, a 20‐year‐old Be‐ najarafe resident, was involved in an accident that resulted in the loss of his memory on April 24, just one day after receiving his driver’s licence. Following a 20‐day stay at Malaga’s Hospital Carlos Haya, he was transferred to Toledo’s Hospital de Parapléjicos for more specialised care, where he will be required to stay for at least six months, according to his mother, Eva Mara Morales. This accident, however, not only impacted his life, but also that of his parents, who were forced to leave their jobs in or‐
der to be near him during these trying times and relocate to a rented flat. Nordic Walking Axarquia has organised a Nordic walking and solidarity walk to help Francisco’s parents to help with the expenses while this situation lasts. This event took place on Tuesday, May 25 at 9am. The Torre Ladeada in Algarrobo Costa was the starting point. All proceeds will go directly to Francisco’s family, who, de‐ spite being born in Vélez‐Mála‐ ga and having a father from Canillas de Albaida, is still very much a member of his other
municipality in the Axarquia, where his family lives and where he has worked in the fields and on construction sites in the past. This is also where he was in the process of getting his driv‐ er’s licence and was about to be hired by a businessman. For the time being, a Face‐ book group has been created, and through it, another way to support them has been made possible: making a donation through Bizum to the phone number 660 144 304, though they are in the process of set‐ ting up a foundation to handle all collaborations.
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Family ask EWN to highlight UK benefit mistake A FAMILY who moved to the Costa Blanca 21 years ago and have now been in Gibraltar for three years are finding them‐ selves caught in the British bu‐ reaucratic system. Greig and Pauline Stewart have two Down Syndrome chil‐ dren, Adam now 36 and Lucy 31 and because the couple had contributed to what is known
as the Disability Living Al‐ lowance (DLA) in the UK, prior to 1992, their children were entitled to financial support from the UK Government. Adam first received his pay‐ ment in 1985 and Lucy in 1990 when they reached the qualify‐ ing age and the rules allowed them to continue to receive these payments in Europe and
Virtual cocktail challenge WHOLESALE company Import Montes in association with Nero Premium Vodka are running the second Summer Cock‐ tail Championship. Anyone can participate by sending a video no more than three minutes long to WhatsApp 004 661 403 showing the cocktail which must contain Nero Premium Vodka. There are three prizes, €500, €250 and €125 with a closing date of Saturday June 5. Points will be awarded based on the background environ‐ ment of the video, the recipe which should reflect summer on the Costa del Sol, the actual professionalism of the mix‐ ing, the way in which the cocktail looks and is presented and the use of not just Nero Premium Vodka but mixers supplied by Import Montes. The competition is supported by a number of organisa‐ tions and businesses including the Marbella Council.
Gibraltar. In 1992, the Government changed DLA to a non‐contrib‐ utory benefit which was not payable outside of the UK, but both Adam and Lucy having qualified before that date were protected and were still enti‐ tled to receive the benefit. Later still, the DLA allowance was changed to the non‐con‐ tributory Personal Indepen‐ dence Payment (PIP) for every‐ one, but this is only payable in the UK. There is now something of a Catch 22 situation as the chil‐ dren cannot claim PIP as they don’t live in the UK, but they are still entitled to DLA and there is some confusion in the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as not every‐ one working there knows the rules concerning pre‐1992 DLA. Recently, Adam’s payment was stopped but following complaints from his parents not only was he re‐instated and the missing payments re‐ funded, but he was also given £100 by way of apology. What worries Pauline is the
Pauline and Greig. fact that the case officer she spoke to said “we don’t know what to do with you and new staff don’t always know the regulations.” So worried was she about this turn of events and assum‐ ing that other parents or recipi‐ ents of the payment abroad could be similarly affected, Pauline decided to apply to a Tribunal so that the case could be recorded in court. In order to do this, she was advised by the Judge that she
had to obtain a Mandatory Reconciliation Notice from the DWP within 56 days or the case could not be heard. Despite the fact that both she and MP Sir Roger Gale have contacted the DWP on more than one occasion, no such document has been pro‐ vided which means that what could have been a matter of precedence to show in the fu‐ ture for all similarly affected, the matter may simply be dropped.
Adam and Lucy. In theory the payment of DLA is guaranteed indefinitely, but if a mistake can happen once, it can happen again and not every person is as knowle‐ gable about the rules as Pauline which is why she asked Euro Weekly News to help dis‐ seminate information about this case. The family are very happy in Gibraltar but need the funds that they are entitled to from the UK as they are currently not eligible for local support.
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Use of masks to be revised AS the country’s coronavirus data improves as a result of the vaccination programme, the Spanish Health Ministry is con‐ sidering easing some of the ex‐ isting Covid‐19 restrictions. This was according to Fernando Simón, director of the Coordi‐ nation Centre for Health Alerts (CCAES) of the Ministry of Health, who held a press con‐ ference on Monday May 17 to present the latest report on the epidemic. The government’s chief epi‐ demiologist said it’s “very possi‐
Steps may be eased. ble” that the requirement to wear masks outside will be re‐ vised “in just a few days.” Simón explained that the steps would be eased depend‐ ing on how the virus’s average outbreak in the country pro‐
gresses. The 14‐day average number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 inhabitants is now 152, according to Monday’s ar‐ ticle. If it falls below the 150‐point mark, Spain would have moved from a high‐risk to a medium‐ risk situation. The last time Spain fell below this level was on March 30, just as it appeared that a fourth wave was about to reach the world. In the end, the vaccine campaign and con‐ tinuing social controls prevent‐ ed a significant increase.
7,000 Euro Fine for Cursing A SPANISH woman has been fined for calling a dead matador an ‘assassin’, according to MSN news. The controversial ruling of Spain’s Constitutional Court fined a left-wing former mayor €7,000 for labelling a bullfighter a ‘murderer’. Datxu Peris has been ordered to pay compensation to the widow and family of the matador, Victor Barrio, for violating his right of honour. In 2016, Barrio was the first bullfighter to be killed in 30 years when he was bludgeoned to death when he was struck by the bull’s horn in a fight that was
broadcast live on television. In the hours following his death, Peris wrote on social media platform, Facebook, that she was “positive” that Barrio was left to die because he was an “assassin.” However, the then Spanish president, Mariano Rajoy, and King Felipe VI paid tribute to the matador, and the widow began a legal battle to punish those who had celebrated his death - this was done under a Spanish law that states the family of a deceased person has the right to defend the honour in their memory.
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Early Birds Reward A NEW electricity bill, which will be launched on June 1, is set to reward early birds with big savings. The new bills will be calculated ‘more on when than how much is consumed.’ People willing to pull out devices, not boil the kettle while the washing machine is
on and do their ironing before 8am could save up to €300 per
Tourism Will Rebound ANDALUCIA is hoping for nine million tourists this summer, the President of the Junta said as he unveiled the Andalucian pavilion at the Madrid Tourism Fair (Fitur). Visitors to Andalucia in 2019 topped 32.5 million, making it the best year for tourism in the province’s history. But the pandemic almost gutted the sector in 2020 with the number of tourists falling to just 13.3 million generating losses of €14,000 million. The rebound will be made possible by the immunisation against Covid‐19 of 75 per cent of the autonomous region’s population. “Excellent news to shore up security in Andalucia. At the end of June there will be group immunity,” Juanma Moreno said on May 19. Throughout the course of 2021, Andalucia is hoping to see 19.5 million tourists.
year. Three times sections will be set for the new electricity tariffs: peak, flat and valley. The peak period, in which the cost of tolls and charges will be higher, will be between 10am and 2pm and 6pm and 10pm; The flat section, with an intermediate cost, will be between 8am and 10am, 2pm and 6pm and between 10 pm and midnight; The valley rate, the cheapest of the three, will be between midnight and 8am and at all hours over the weekends and holidays. The change will apply to electricity rates for power below 15kw, which means households and small and medium businesses will be affected.
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Top Football’s Rich List Again FOR the third year running, Real Madrid has been recognised as the most valuable football club in the world according to the 2021 Brand Finance list. “Real Madrid has consistently been able to secure Champions League qualification year after year. This consistent influx of Champions League revenue and status has played a central role in the club’s overall success,” the Brand Finance report said. The Spanish club is worth a whopping €1.27 billion, but it lost 10 per cent of its value in the past year meaning that rivals Barcelona are worth nearly as much at €1.26 billion. “While the La Liga giants remain on the podium for 2021, it has now been three years since a Spanish club has reached the final of the UEFA Champions League, with the last appearance being Real Madrid’s victory over Liverpool in 2018. Despite this, both Spanish clubs have consistently been able to secure Champions League qualification year after year, with the last time either club failed to reach the groups stages now more than 20 years ago. “This consistent influx of Champions League revenues and status has played a central role in both clubs’ overall success,” the report said. World’s most The failed European Super League (ESL) pro- valuable club. ject dented the brand strength of the 12 founding clubs and knocked over €600 million off their total brand value.
Morocco warned “Not to Play” SPAIN: Will not accept the slightest blackmail.
THE Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, has warned the government of Morocco that Spain will not accept “the slightest blackmail or questioning of territorial integrity.” The minister has accused Rabat of “violating the norms of international law” after allowing the massive arrival of illegal immigrants to Ceuta. “We are not going to accept blackmail, the integrity of Spain is not negotiable or at stake and we are going to use all necessary means to guarantee territorial integrity and monitor the borders.” She also accused Morocco of “throwing” its citizens across the border into the Spanish enclave and of “violating the norms of international law.” “Morocco is a neighbour and
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friend but it has to reconsider what it has done. I am sure that Moroccan diplomacy will know how to draw its consequences,” she added. Between Monday May 17 and Wednesday May 19 around 8,000 migrants swam into Ceuta. Some 1,500 of them were unaccompanied children.
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Donation for vaccination MERCADONA founder’s wife, Hortensia Herrero, has made a donation of three million syringes in a bid to boost the coronavirus vaccination roll-out in the Valencian Community of Spain. The syringes complete with hypodermic needles will be donated across all three provinces of the region and will be used in four centres for vaccination. The vaccination centres will be the Congress centre in Castellón, the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, the trade fair centre in Elche, and Alicante’s Ciudad de la Luz film studio. This is not the only time that Herrero has helped during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The successful businesswoman runs her own charity, the Hortensia Herrero Foundation, and is married to Juan Roig, Mercadona’s chairman. The disposal syringes are ‘fully compliant with the medical requisites’ of the ongoing vaccination programme. The fantastic donation will help cut public costs too.
Mobile Phone Driving Laws THE Directorate General of Traffic, DGT are getting set to update the rules on why people can be fined when driving. One of the new rules will probably include being able to be fined when you are carrying a mobile phone incorrectly, even if you do not use it. At the moment a traffic officer can stop you and issue a fine if they see a mobile phone being used by the driver. This can even happen when the driver is using a mobile phone at a traffic light too.
Currently though they could not do this if a mobile phone is spotted stuffed between your legs or even on the dashboard above the steering wheel. This could change soon though. The DGT are aiming on discouraging people from using their mobile phones while driving. It looks like in future they will be able to issue fines for incorrectly carrying a mobile in the car, even if it has not been used.
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Demand For Tickets IBERIA AIRLINES, Spain’s flag carrier, said it expects monthly flights to reach 60 per cent of 2019 levels by July, as travel starts to recover from the Covid‐19 pandemic. Speaking at the FITUR tourism trade fair in Madrid, Iberia’s Commercial Director Maria Jesus Lopez Solas said,
IBERIA AIRLINES: Bookings are pouring in.
400 Summer Jobs
FRENCH multinational, Leroy Merlin, specialising in DIY, con‐ struction, decoration, and gardening is carrying on with its re‐ cruitment drive throughout Spain. Spain is experiencing an employment boost at the moment as other multinationals like Ikea, Consum, Mercadona and Tele‐ fónica are expanding. Leroy Merlin is currently advertising almost 400 jobs for this summer. Given the difficult economic situation due to the pan‐ demic, some companies have wanted to add more workers to their workforce and improve their working conditions. Some of the positions required to be filled are in areas of sales, project advisers, section managers, management con‐ trollers, cashiers, members of the store management and ser‐ vices team, logistics, and store managers. These jobs are avail‐ able throughout their stores in Andalucia. The company also guarantees internal training to be able to improve and grow personally and professionally whilst em‐ ployed by them.
the airline is flying at 40 per cent of May 2019 levels and ex‐ pects to reach 50 per cent in June. Demand for tickets could quickly outstrip supply once re‐ strictions are lifted, she said. The carrier is counting a deci‐ sion to reopen routes with South America soon and has plans to fly to 18 Latin Ameri‐ can capitals in June. “There’s enormous pent‐up demand. As soon as restrictions are lifted, we see bookings start pouring through,” Lopez Solas said. The airline also wants to in‐ crease flights between Asia and Spain. Only 5 per cent of flights landing in Madrid’s Barajas air‐ port come from Asia compared to 20 to 25 per cent in other major European airports.
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THE EUROWEEKLY NEWS is urg‐ ing its readers to support local businesses in the community by going local through the lock‐ down and for your all your shopping this year, instead of feeding online giants and su‐ perstores. During this lockdown, we challenge you to rediscover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky inde‐ pendent businesses in your area. Due to the Covid‐19 pandem‐ ic, you may have to support many local businesses by order‐ ing online and making use of any click and collect services they can operate if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or lockdown restrictions. The joy of shopping local means that independent busi‐ nesses can help support the lo‐ cal community. Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or on‐ line, consider where your mon‐ ey is actually going. By shopping at an indepen‐ dent store you’re putting food on a local family’s table, and there is no better time than now to give back to your community by making a small gesture and
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shopping in this way. Many local stores support lo‐ cal charities, support and spon‐ sor local sports teams and in many cases the small indepen‐ dent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numerous generations and support not just the current owner but the generation be‐ fore. For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros spent there are supporting someone’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 independent store and com‐ pete with the multinational and chains. So be sure to pre‐order your meat from a local butcher and
SPENDING LOCALLY: Will make a difference to the local economy. 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 perhaps pre‐paying a family member’s phone bill for the month would actually be a bet‐ ter gift. Helping people alleviate stress and worry , give the gift of peace of mind through these difficult times. Choosing to spend your money locally will really make a difference in the recovery of the local economy. When we buy local, our money stays local, and it strengthens the local economy in two ways. First, buying local keeps money circulating within the local econ‐ omy. Studies have shown that local businesses recirculate a greater share of every euro as they create locally owned supply chains and invest in their em‐ ployees. 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 restaurant, which in turn prepares the fresh produce and sells it to local cus‐ tomers. The farmer pays its local 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 communi‐ ties. Buying local also fuels new employment and job opportuni‐ ties for people within our com‐ munity. Studies show, locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and retain more employees over time. A fantas‐ tic example of how to support your local community is with a Charity Gift certificate, why not donate to your loved one’s favourite cause. Just remember to follow the latest government advice and any guidance businesses have to keep everyone safe.
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AS airlines look to reintroduce long-haul flights, the question of pollution is foremost in many minds and Air France-KLM have recently flown an Airbus 350 from Paris to Montreal with a 16 per cent mix of sustainable aviation fuel produced in France by Total from used cooking oil.
THE NETHERLANDS €5 Billion missing DUTCH government audit office Algemene Rekenkamer has revealed that the Ministry of Health is unable to account for €5 billion of its 2020 spend as no receipts or proof of supply of goods including respirators and corona tests can be found or produced.
BELGIUM Diplomatic immunity THE wife of Belgium’s Ambassador in South Korea has claimed diplomatic immunity after CCTV evidence appeared on South Korean TV which appeared to show her slapping two sales assistants who accused her of shoplifting. She cannot now be prosecuted for alleged assault.
GERMANY Double life A JUNIOR officer in the German Army led a double life as a full-time soldier and Syrian refugee as he stole weapons and explosives intent on attacking German politicians and blaming Muslim extremists. He is now on trial accused of plotting a serious act of violence endangering the state.
NORWAY Oil fields WITH so much oil still available to take from the sea, senior Norwegian politicians have said that even though income is dropping, they do not support the suggestion by the International Energy Agency to halt investment in new oil fields and will continue to allow it.
FINLAND Rapid test SCIENTISTS at the University of Helsinki have developed a new rapid technique for detecting coronavirus infections which is able to detect infection within just 10 minutes and is believed to be almost as accurate as the PCR test, so will be ideal for use at airports and ports.
SWEDEN Avicii Stadium FORMERLY known as the Ericsson Globe Arena, Stockholm’s largest indoor arena (built in 1989) which can hold 16,000 people is to be renamed Avicii Stadium after popular hitmaker Avicii (real name Tim Bergling) who committed suicide in 2018 aged just 28.
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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA OECD survey TODAY, Thursday May 27, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is publishing a new Economic Survey of Spain which examines the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the economy and discusses how EU funds could best be used to ensure a strong, sustainable and inclusive recovery.
Online presence US travel business Apple Leisure Group has announced that it wants to increase its hotel presence in Spain and will create a new European online travel agency to promote its brands in order to attract more Hispanic speaking clients to and from the Americas.
Colin the caterpillar HOT on the news that M&S is taking action against Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar cakes, the furore has gone up a notch as two knitters in Essex are producing knitted post box toppers showing the caterpillar and saying “There’s only one Colin.”
Zombie alert THE European Central Bank (ECB) now accepts that by making cheap credit available to help companies during the pandemic, it has created a group of Zombies which are businesses which are not financially viable but continue due to the availability of low interest loans.
Georgia support THE Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili visited Madrid on May 19 and 20, where he met with President Pedro Sánchez. During their meeting at the Moncloa Palace on May 20, they highlighted Spain’s consistent support for Georgia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Euro-Atlantic integration, according to the Georgian government’s press service. Sánchez underlined Madrid’s support for Georgia’s ongoing democratic reforms, also noting that the Association Agreement between the EU and Georgia can contribute to economic development and regional stability. He highlighted Spain’s interest in increasing direct investments for projects in Georgia, especially in the fields of infrastructure, renewable energy, and tourism.
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is the amount that the president of multinational Spanish company Ferrovial, Rafael del Pinohas earned by selling all of his free allocation rights for shares.
Gibraltar economy damaged THE combination of Coron‐ avirus and Brexit has seen Gibraltar rack up an exception‐ al deficit of £138 million with a further negative figure of £51 million expected for the next financial year. Although it is not normal for the Gibraltar Government to reveal information about fu‐ ture budgets before parlia‐ mentary discussion, Chief Min‐ ister Fabian Picardo explained the expected deficits on May 20. The forecast for expendi‐
ture is £665 million plus capital expenditure of £68 million go‐ ing forward and if estimates of ongoing income and expendi‐ ture go according to plan, then Gibraltar should be back in the black within 24 months. Having obtained a signifi‐ cant loan (with UK Govern‐ ment backing) at very low rates of interest, Picardo is confident that the Govern‐ ment is financially viable and will be able to meet all of its commitments. The Chief Minister com‐
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pared Gibraltar to the rest of the world, observing that ev‐ ery developed country was in deficit and Gibraltar was no exception because it had tak‐ en action to protect all of its residents from Covid‐19. Tellingly he said in Parlia‐ ment “We have not just paid for ventilators and for medicines. “We have not just paid for PPE and other equipment. “Every single detail of Covid spending is provided for in the published details of
the Covid fund. “We have also paid for the salary of every single civil ser‐ vant and public servant with‐ out deduction in this period – even when they were not working. “And we have paid for the salary of every person in the private sector who was not permitted to work under the Covid Regulations. “And so, a deficit was the obvious result that every per‐ son should have expected was coming.”
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How can they bank? I am the president of a small bowling club on the Costa Blanca. The club funds are held in a Spanish bank account. We provided the bank with three signatories, with any two of three signatures required when withdrawing cash. This has not been a problem for over 20 years. This year two of our signatories have died and the bank will not allow another member to take their place. This leaves the club without access to funds. We have the death certificate of one of the deceased members, but the second has returned to the UK and is suffering from dementia. Is there any reason for the bank preventing us adding oth‐ er signatories? T M (Costa Blana)
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THE Sunday Times UK Rich List for 2021 shows that Britain must be doing some‐ thing right in order to attract so many fi‐ nancial ‘big hitters’ from abroad. Sir James Dyson and family only made an extra £100 million in the last year, knocking them off the top spot and down to fourth with just £16.3 bil‐ lion to their names. Topping the chart is Ukrainian born Sir Leonard Blavatnik with a massive
Wooing Spanish hoteliers ALTHOUGH the FITUR travel show in Madrid attracts large numbers of Spanish municipalities and tourist boards, it is also about oth‐ er countries wooing Spain. This year, after meeting with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Ed‐ mund Bartlett was seen promot‐ ing his country to three senior rep‐ resentatives of Spanish hotel groups, all of whom are women who have reached the top. Jamaica has a number of good hotels on the island, but tourism is an important industry for the country and would welcome the addition of new hotels, so this was his topic of conversation with the CEOs of Iberostar Hotels & Re‐ sorts, Grupo Pinero and RIU Ho‐ tels & Resorts.
Eurozone bounces back Rest assured. SOME of the most frequently asked questions about pre‐ paid funeral plans are about the prices and payments. Golden Leaves has very competitive prices with a 12‐ month, interest‐free period, then 4 per cent interest ap‐ plied annually. If an instalment term is tak‐ en past 12 months the inter‐ est is not backdated to the start of the plan, it is applied from month 13. If you decide to pay the bal‐ ance in full, there is no penal‐ ty and you will not have to
pay all the interest because the balance will be recalculat‐ ed at the date of payment. If there are amounts still pending when you pass away, your next of kin will be asked to settle them, but regardless of this, Golden Leaves will al‐ ways take care of the de‐ ceased. Your loved ones will not be left with large bills to pay to third parties, as the cost of the funeral director is fully guaranteed, as well as costs towards third party ex‐ penses of between £1,000‐ £1,200.
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Britain’s richest £23 billion, much of which comes from metal and oil earnings in Russia, al‐ though he did make a further £1.37 bil‐ lion when Warner Music Group went public. There are now reportedly 171 billion‐ aires in the UK and their wealth has in‐
creased by more than 20 per cent dur‐ ing the pandemic. The top 10 list is as follows; 1. Sir Leonard Blavatnik £23bn 2. David and Simon Reuben £21.465bn 3. Sri and Gopi Hinduja and family £17bn
ACCORDING to a survey pub‐ lished on Friday, May 21, busi‐ ness activity in the eurozone is growing at its fastest rate in three years, as Europe’s econo‐ my kicks into gear after months of Covid‐19 restrictions. The closely‐watched study compiled by economic data group IHS Markit indicated that the jump in demand was even overwhelming the economy, with factories and businesses unable to keep up with record demands. According to the data, “order inflows surged to an extent not seen for almost 15 years,” the report said. Growth would have been “even stronger” had it not been for supply chain delays and diffi‐ culties restarting businesses quickly enough to meet demand. 4. Sir James Dyson and family £16.3bn 5. Lakshmi Mittal and family £14.68bn 6. Alisher Usmanov £13.406bn 7. Kirsten and Jorn Rausing £13bn 8. Roman Abramovich £12.101bn 9 Charlene de Carvalho‐Heineken and Michel de Carvalho £12.013bn 10. Guy, George, Alannah and Galen Weston and family £11bn
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New EU VAT rules
ORDERING ONLINE: Tax rules can be confusing. BREXIT saw a number of changes with regards to ex‐ ports from the UK to Euro‐ pean Union members and the next will take effect on July 1, 2021. Currently EU and non‐EU sellers selling goods online to EU consumers can import the goods into the EU, di‐ rectly to the consumer, im‐ port VAT‐free if the consign‐ ment of goods is valued at €22 or below. The idea was to make life easier for Customs so that they didn’t have to process every small package coming into their country, but this is now to change for three main reasons, which aren’t directly caused by Brexit. Firstly, there is a huge vol‐ ume of cheap items coming in from China which the EU wants to regulate, secondly some unscrupulous senders
have been declaring a value under €22 for goods worth much more and thirdly EU sellers have been required to charge VAT when selling to other EU countries which puts them at a disadvantage. In theory, from July 1, both EU and non‐EU sellers will be required to charge VAT at the rate prevalent in the country where the cus‐ tomer is based so that no VAT is to be collected when the goods are received. For items with a value over €150 which have been ordered online from a non‐ EU state, the delivery com‐ pany will be required to col‐ lect the VAT which could be cumbersome if the amount of tax involved is significant and the delivery company doesn’t accept credit or deb‐ it cards. Some UK companies are
Dutch exports ACCORDING to Dutch National Statistics Agency CBS, exports of Dutch products to Britain were up 24 per cent in the first three months of this year, compared to 2020. Oil, gas, flowers and plants accounted for the biggest increases, the CBS figures show and overall, when looking at pre-Brexit and pre-pandemic figures from 2019, exports of Dutch products this year are stable so far. Significantly however, the figures for goods which are moved through the Netherlands in transit in Britain were down 26 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 and 37 per cent down on the same period in 2019.
already gearing up to add VAT whilst others will simply refuse to supply.
BUSINESS EXTRA Air Europa DESPITE significant losses at parent IAG caused by the pandemic, Iberian has announced that following its takeover of Air Europa which should be completed later this year, it will look to develop its routes out of Madrid and has eyes on the Asian market.
Solar power TWO major groups, Ikea and El Corte Inglés have cottoned on to the fact that one major area of continued development over the coming years will be the installation of solar panels on the roofs of private houses and are targeting consumers accordingly.
Pfizer deal ACTING on behalf of its 27 member states, the European Union has entered into a deal with Pfizer to purchase a guaranteed 900 million doses of vaccine between now and 2023 with an option on a further 900 million if new anti-variant vaccines are developed.
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Golden Leaves In Q &A
WHEN choosing a funeral plan, y company and will understandably
• Is the emergency helpline available 24/7? Will I be able to speak to someone in English? • Yes, the emergency helpline is 24/7 - 365 days a year and your call will always be answered. The primary language is English, but the team are multilingual. Between 9am and 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, the Spanish office takes the calls, and we also have a specialist out-of-hours team based in the UK. Once Golden Leaves receives the call, the team will come into action immediately. The emergency contact numbers can be located on the card we provide in your pack.
• Are there any limitations to which airports can be used for repatriation? Are there are any additional charges per kilometre to get to the airport? • The only limitations for repatriation are the availability of flights and airlines. There is no extra charge for transportation mileage on top of the plan.
• If I die away from my home, will I be transported back? ls there any extra cost? • The remains of the deceased will be returned to their place of residence, within Spain, and within the UK (as well as Cyprus and Portugal, Canary and Balearic Islands), at no additional cost.
• Does my plan include cover in Ireland? • Yes, from Ireland, as from anywhere else in the world, your relatives would simply need to make one call to Golden Leaves who contribute towards the costs and if there was any shortfall, it would need to be settled by your next of kin.
• Do you (pandemics)? • Yes.
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• If I die abroad and I have travel insurance, how does this affect the plan I purchased? Your plan can be utilised globally. With Golden Leaves, you have the option to call us, and we would take care of the arrangements as of immediate effect, we would contribute towards the funeral cost. However, the next of kin would be responsible for any shortfalls in balance. You have the option to cancel the plan and get a refund minus 20 per cent of the plan purchase price. Or if you have travel insurance, this usually includes repatriation of the deceased back to base. Golden Leaves would then co-ordinate with the insurance company for airport collection in the UK or Spain, putting the plan into action as per the client’s wishes.
• What happens to my plan if you go out of business? • The independent trust fund is in place to safeguard your plans and funds for any eventuality. This means both your funds are protected and your funeral will always take place.
• Are coffins or urns included in the price? Yes, we provide a mid-range selection of both, at a small additional cost you can upgrade these items to suit your requirements. • Are death certificates included? • Yes, three each in English and Spanish. If you require more, they will be provided at no additional cost. • ls Golden Leaves a company I can trust? • Yes, we are who we say we are, we can provide full credentials, you can see our team on the website, and we advertise our services openly in all the areas in which we operate. • Are the testimonials and reviews I read about Golden Leaves true? • Yes, all testimonials are provided by real people in real locations of which Golden Leaves can provide proof. Just visit Trustpilot to see the many positive reviews about Golden Leaves Funeral Plans and our team of professionals.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Let Golden Leaves take care of everything for you.
• Will I need to settle any remaining balance before the remains of the deceased are collected? • Golden Leaves will always take care of the deceased. However, if there is an outstanding balance, we will discuss the balance payment with your next of kin at need. • Will my loved ones be left with hefty bills to pay to third party disbursements in the UK? • No, the cost of the funeral director is fully guaranteed in the UK, we will contribute between £1,000- £1,200 towards the cost of the 3rd party disbursements, if this amount is exceeded your next of kin would be responsible for this shortfall.
• Are the number of facilities in the UK or globally limited? Will this make it difficult to use the plan I have purchased in the area I reside? • Golden Leaves’ sister company is RBI, a company with global connections which was founded by the great-grandparents of the owner of Golden Leaves more than 100 years ago. Golden Leaves is also affiliated with funeral directors internationally. We will also allocate your funeral directors upon purchasing the plan so that you the client has full information to hand. • Does Golden Leaves have a good relationship with partners and third parties? • Yes, Golden Leaves has impeccable
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you need to know that you can trust the y have some questions, read on to find the answers you seek. • How do Golden Leaves’ prices and interest rates compare with competitors? • Golden Leaves have very competitive prices when comparing the market, with a 12-month, interest-free period, thereafter a 4% per cent interest applied annually. If an instalment term is taken past 12 months, the interest does not get backdated to the start of the plan, it is applied from month 13. • What funeral plans do you have to offer? • The Opal Plan, designed for those who want a simple cremation service. The Pearl Plan, designed for those who would like a traditional funeral service for cremation or burial. The Golden Plan, designed for those who wish to be repatriated to a country other than their current place of residence. • Is Golden Leaves in any way related to any other Funeral Plan provider? No, we are an independent company, with no associations with alternative providers.
relationships with all partners globally, and having been in the industry for more than 25 years we have an excellent reputation on all platforms. The company has grown and been sustained over the years thanks to these partnerships, and we always honour our agreements with each of the parties we work with.
• If I want to pay the balance in full at some point, is there any penalty? • You can pay the balance at any time without penalty, and the interest will cease from the date of payment. If you decide to donate your body for medical research/science, there is a 100 per cent refund made to your next of kin.
• Will Golden Leaves pay out from the trust when I need to use the plan I purchased? • Golden Leaves’ trust is in a strong position with a £24 million surplus, held in the UK in Lloyds TSB, with investments managed by Julius Baer and Quilter Cheviot. The trust fund is regulated by the FPA and voluntarily audited every year. The trust has been in place since Golden Leaves was founded, your plans will always be paid as per our contractual agreement.
. d in m f o e c a e p s e n Giving your loved o If you have any further questions about Golden Leaves, call our Director here in Spain 966 493 082 • 603 531 417 Facebook: goldenleavesspain • enquiries@goldenleaves.com
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Not a one way street!
LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT SO, once again I find myself on the defence against accusations of racism. Not that it worries me unduly. Primarily because I abhor the very idea of evaluating one human being against another on the grounds of ethnic background or appearance; I only judge people by their actions! Secondly because I am fully aware that playing the racist card is always the last resort of those engaged in the ongoing vendetta against the purveyors of free speech. I am also a long term antagonist of the fact that these suppressers of truth are always trying to imply that only the white population can be racist. This is the attitude of the extreme left, which is actually pushing racism to pinnacles of unrest the UK has never before witnessed. It is glaringly obvious to anyone who watches TV that large numbers of actors; particularly in commercials, are being selected exclusively for the colour of their skin or ethnic origins. This is pure reversed racism and is actually now beginning to cause concern among struggling white performers. It is also an insult to the
SKIN COLOUR: Attitudes are pushing racism to the extreme.
public’s intelligence to deny that the ethnic populace is allowed to get away with far greater demonstrations and accusations of racism than Caucasians could ever be. The white citizens are actually becoming terrified to speak out in case they are accused and even prosecuted for misconstruing the (ever changing)
interpretations of so called racism. Many are even totally confused on how to address people of colour. An example of this type of racial inequality was aired on British TV just last week. A half dozen extremely successful young black female pop singers were gathered together to discuss racism in the music profession.
I was astounded to hear these young ladies, some with tears dripping on to their designer gear, bewailing just how hard it had been for them to succeed because of ‘white prejudice’ in the music business and asking why there are so few black performers in the their profession! Err, just a minute. In the first place, it’s hard for
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everyone in the pop business, fat, thin, black, white, male, female, or otherwise. In the second place the profession has always been awash with black performers. Most of the all‐time greats in Jazz and early rock n roll have been black. In the 50s and 60s it was the ilk of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey and Johnny Mathis etc. We also enjoyed the glorious days of Motown, when the charts were positively rammed with wonderful black artists. The most successful rappers, apart from Eminem, are all black. The list is unending. No I’m sorry this was a programme of wholly undeserved racist accusations, against people in an industry which is probably the most unbiased of all as regards to race and colour. Had the positions been reversed and a panel of white performers been protesting against the dominance of black artistes there would have been a public outcry. And this to me sums up the whole sorry state of affairs. I maintain ALL racism to be totally unacceptable; but assert most emphatically ‐ it is not a one way street! Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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Anyone know the formula? MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man I S anybody going to tell the scooter drivers that there are new speed restrictions here in Spain? I have to admit it’s very tough trying to keep to the new lower limits, and I seem to be spending more time looking at my speedo than the road, but I’m trying my best. It doesn’t help having scooters and motorbikes coming past me on both sides, travelling at least double the speed, and lorries sitting on my back bumper forcing me to break the speed limit. A pparently the reason for the new limits is that if you hit someone with your car at 30kph they have more chance of survival. I think if you drive carefully enough and manage not to hit anyone at all, the speed limits could have stayed the same. Last year, for a laugh, I filled in the UK Government re-training form and it came up with some ridiculous job suggestions for me. So move on a year and all of a sudden my in-box is full of job
offers from stacking shelves in Tesco’s to being a dog walker or a night watchman. This is not spam as such, this is from a legitimate UK company. I googled them and their Trust Pilot reviews are appalling! What I want to know is have they either nicked, or been sold, the UK Government’s email list of people that filled in the form last year? I don’t believe in these types of coincidences, it happens too often. I went out for lunch the other day with the ever suffering Mrs S and decided to go to a beach bar as it was a nice sunny day. We ordered a nice salad and a half ration of different sea food which was very tasty and the service was very good. When I asked for the bill I was surprised to see the price for the half ration was €12 when a full portion was €16. W hen we queried it the waiter just said, yes it’s a half portion but it’s not half price, that’s just the way it is. I’m sure there is a very scientific reason, such as it costs the same to do this, that and the other and the amount of food is actually academic. Anyone know the formula? Email: mikesenker@gmail.com
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A SURGE IN PETS IN A PANDEMIC ercise their pooches. Moreover, most of the dogs bought in 2020 will invariably live for at least a decade, so will need maintaining. The animal health pharma sector has all the good attributes of human pharma, minus the bad bits. Unlike human health, there is almost no price regulation, no equivalent of the NHS or medical insurers that can bargain on prices, and still plenty of gen‐ uine medical needs that haven’t been served. So dogs present great advantages not just for groomers, producers of pet products, but for vets too. But then, pet mania brings out those animal instincts in us all, doesn’t it?
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
ALONG with online fitness, video conferencing and television streaming during more than a year of coronavirus lockdowns and restric‐ tions on movement, the pandemic led to a surge ‐ hardly surprisingly ‐ in pet ownership in the UK. Reflecting growing spending on pets ‐ more than 3m UK households bought a pet during the pandemic ‐ the Office for National Statistics has now added dog treats to its inflation bas‐ ket. The question is whether, as vaccines facili‐ tate reopenings, Brits will continue to lavish spending on their animal companions. Some say this pet mania will tail (oops!) off. Having had nothing to spend money on this last year, affluent humans will return to their usual spending habits and a pampering for the pooch won’t then be top of the list. Others disagree. Tail off? You’re barking up the wrong tree there! Those still working from
POOCH PAMPERING: Brits continue to lavish spending on their animal companions. home will keep their canine companions ‐ opening the door to a slew of services that will be in demand and that aren’t currently avail‐ able in abundance. For example, what do these pet buyers do when they go on holiday without the dog: do
they rely on extended family, turn to a dog sit‐ ter, or opt for a kennel? For the small business person, this may be a great opportunity to open an appropriate service. And then of course those who do need to return to the office will pay someone to ex‐
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FOR those too young to remem‐ ber ‐ or those who live in leafy Buckinghamshire, ‘Jimmy Riddle’ was euphemistic cockney‐ rhyming‐slang for ‘piddle’. “I need to have a Jimmy Riddle” is considered less vulgar. There are many reasons for us‐ ing euphemisms. Often, it’s to avoid embarrassment. Many Americans seem to feel awkward about going to the lavatory, the most natural of involuntary bodi‐ ly functions. So, they started talk‐ ing about “going to the bath‐ room”. Inevitably, the Brits obediently followed suit. Recent‐ ly I heard an English woman com‐ plaining that her cat had gone to the bathroom on her carpet! A bathroom is a room with a bath or shower and normally also a lavatory and wash basin. A lonely loo in an underground car park is not a bathroom. Nor is a narrow cubicle in a pub. Admit‐ tedly, when we express the inten‐ tion to relieve ourselves, one
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lie. So is “I’m going to powder my nose.” A euphemism can also avoid giving offence. Thus, Boris John‐ son is not a liar but simply “has a distant relationship with the
truth.” Trump was not called a nut‐case but simply declared “un‐ fit for office”. “He has an enquiring mind” sounds more charitable than “he’s a Peeping Tom”. “She’s a feisty woman.” suggests “she’s a bitch”, while “they don’t suffer fools gladly” means “they are on‐ ly interested in their own opin‐ ions”. Euphemisms are commonly used in the interest of political correctness. Ronnie Corbett was not short but “vertically chal‐ lenged”, Cyril Smith was neither a paedophile nor gay but “of alter‐ native sexual persuasion”. More‐ over, he was not fat but “com‐ fortably proportioned”. Joe Frazier was not black but “of colour”. Why would anybody object to being called black? No human be‐ ing is literally black, any more than I am white. American Indi‐ ans don’t have red skin while the Chinese are not yellow. And un‐ less their name is Christine La‐
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DELLA’S fundraiser which had to be postponed on Sunday May 16 has now been provisionally set for Tuesday June 8, commenc‐ ing at 6pm at the Retamar Sports Centre, Benalmade‐ na. Unfortunately injuries and a lack of enthusiasm from the women of Viñuela mean there will only be three Ladies teams, all from Benalmadena. Split into three teams they will play in a group, the winners col‐ lecting the Walking Football Association of Iberia Chal‐ lenge Trophy. For the men Malaga WFC will take on a Senior Select, Calahonda Over 70s will play a Benalmadena Seniors team and to finish the evening off a Malaga/Senior Select will play a Calahon‐ da/Legaue Select. Della is very ill and un‐
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VIÑUELA: Action from the recent Aston Viñuela v Malaga match.
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