The people’s paper Issue No. 1885 19 - 25 August 2021
New police vehicles TWO new police cars were presented to the Local Police by the mayor, Jose Alberto Armijo, and the councillor for Security and Transportation, Francisco Arce, accompanied by the chief of the Local Police, Francisco Iranzo. “To provide the means, in this case with two new vehicles, to the Local Police officers is to increase the safety of Nerjeños and Mareños,” stressed the councillor. “There are already six vehicles purchased by the council since the beginning of this mandate, two cars and four motorcycles, to which we must add the complete renewal of uniformity and protection material, thus fulfilling the commitment we acquired in its day.”
Two arrested DURING the night of August 12, neighbours in rural Paraje Catalina in the municipality of Riogordo spotted a suspicious vehicle near an unoccupied house and quickly reported it to the Local Police who rushed to the scene to check out what exactly was happening. They were able to catch two people aged 37 and 39 years old who lived in Malaga and Casabermeja. They were caught stealing building materials and tools from inside the property. The alleged perpetrators of the crimes had apparently broken windows and several doors to gain access to the house and vehicles at the property.
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Beware the jellyfish
SO far this summer jellyfish had not caused too much trouble for bathers, but over the last few days more and more jellyfish have headed into several areas. “We knew that this summer could be good for jellyfish, be‐ cause in spring the conditions were perfect for their prolifera‐ tion,” said Jess Bellido, biologist of the Aula del Mar. The biolo‐ gist has highlighted that: “above average temperatures in the Alboran Sea, possibly, have made the breeding ground for these animals to reproduce.” Not too many jellyfish had been seen until a few days ago, but the expert has explained how the easterly wind, known as Levante, has brought jellyfish into the Costa del Sol area. “It is true that we have had some days of Levante in July and some could appear, but the poniente and the terral appeared quickly and removed them. Now we have had almost two weeks of more persistent Levante and this has meant that the jellyfish, which this summer are more abundant than usual, are arriving more easily to the beaches,” said Bellido. Over the last week more jellyfish have been seen invading the coastline of the province and different beaches have been affected to different extents. According to the expert: “They have been moving from east to west and right now where they are most present is on the west coast,” he also added that when the jellyfish arrive there is the potential for “thousands of specimens” to be seen.
APAA: Want to build a new shelter. THE APAA Nerja is appealing for help in find‐ ing a premises to build the charity’s new ani‐ mal shelter. The charity is searching for a plot of land to build an animal shelter on following an offer by one generous donor of €200,000 to create a place to care for Nerja’s needy animals. Sue Kiff, the Treasurer of the APAA, told the Eu‐ ro Weekly News the charity is appealing to any lo‐ cals who know of a good location for shelter. She told the EWN that since the APAA’s last refuge was closed in 2018 the charity has been housing the many animals in its care in foster homes and resi‐ dences, which are paid for by donations and the proceeds from the APAA’s Nerja charity shop. Ms Kiff said that a generous donor has now of‐ fered to spend €200,000 to buy the APAA a plot of land to build their new shelter, and even foot the bill to create kennels and the rest of the refuge. The charity is now looking for a plot of land in
Nerja and the surrounding areas, and is appealing to anyone who knows of an area. Ms Kiff told the EWN the plot had to be isolated so that noise from the shelter does not disturb neighbours and be within half an hour of the chari‐ ty’s vet in Nerja. The APAA is currently caring for around 50 cats and 80 dogs, many of which the charity pays for to stay at an animal residence in Torrox due to a lack of fosterers. Ms Kiff said the charity now needs more foster homes and also appealed for anyone who wants to foster an animal to contact the charity. To foster or donate, or to get in touch with the charity, contact 643 406 591, or visit the APAA’s charity shop on Calle el Chaparil 7, Nerja.
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JELLYFISH: More have been seen in the last week.
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Bathers catch drug traffickers Kissing thieves caught THE peace and quiet of a typically lazy Saturday afternoon on August 14 on the Melicena beach, in the province of Granada, suddenly turned into something resembling a film set, as a Guardia Civil launch appeared out at sea chasing what turned out to be a narco boat with two passengers headed at full speed directly onto the beach. Grounding itself, without any care for the bathers in the immediate vicinity, its two occupants jumped out and tryied to flee on foot. Several bathers on the
SEA CHASE: Resulted in narco boat being grounded.
beach decided to help the pursuing police officers, and started running after the two men, as a game of chase ensued, with the two
men trying their best to dodge the ever-increasing pack of bathers giving chase - among them an off-duty sergeant of the Benemerita.
They eventually managed to corner one of them, an incredulous scene which was captured on film by one of the bathers. The second man was captured shortly after by the Guardia Civil officers who had chased him along the sand and both men were arrested there at the beach. An inspection of their abandoned boat, and cargo, revealed a load of 25 bales of hashish, weighing more than 800kg, with many bathers approaching to take a look at the illegal stash of drugs which was subsequently confiscated by the police.
Garden funding NERJA Council, through the Municipal Service Department, has acquired new machinery for its gardening service. The machinery was presented by the area’s delegate councillor, Gema Garcia, accompanied by the Municipal Services Coordinator, David Roman, and the gardening foreman, Gustavo Garcia. “The tools released today, are made up of lawnmowers, mowers, hedge trimmers and hand blowers, with a total investment of €9,989, financed with municipal resources,” Gema Garcia detailed. “It will help workers and female workers from the Gardening Service to carry out pruning and maintenance tasks for public gardens more efficiently and quickly,” she added. She congratulated the coordinator and the foreman, as well as the municipal staff, for the work that is being carried out in the conservation of the local gardens, reiterating the commitment of the Council in caring for the municipality. “We are going to continue with the care and beautification of Nerja and Maro, which will result in the improvement of its tourist image for the benefit of all residents and visitors.”
KISSING COUPLE: But the pair were stealing from other people. OFFICERS from Malaga’s Local Police have arrested a man and a woman of Venezuelan nationality, both aged 31 years old and lived in Madrid but who were caught out stealing from locals and tourists in Malaga. Both the arrested people were in an irregular situation in Spain, and proceedings had already been started against them. The couple were caught out in the city centre when police noticed the pair as they seemed to watching young people in the area.
Officers began a discreet surveillance operation and saw how as couples in the area kissed, the pair also kissed and managed to discreetly steal items from the kissing people. The couple were able to discreetly slip a hand into handbags and take mobile phones from tourists and locals. After the kissing thieves had taken an item from one person they quickly left, mingling with other young people in the area.
Praise for local athlete THE mayor of Nerja has praised local athlete Ouassim Oumaiz for his national and international wins. O uassim O umaiz, was welcomed at the council by Mayor Jose Alberto Armijo, accompanied by the President of the Andalucian Athletics Federation and Vice President of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation, Enrique Lopez Cuenca.
The mayor praised the athlete, highlighting a sporting career which has achieved important national and international successes in athletics in recent years. The athlete announced that he has settled in the municipality with the aim of training in the municipal sports facilities to prepare for the next athletics championships.
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NIBS EXTRA Pacifiers tree A FOUR-METRE-high tree made from recycled material and pacifiers (dummies) by sculptor José Manuel Molina Castro which symbolises the vital passage from the baby stage to that of a child has been ‘planted’ on the Paseo Marítimo de Poniente in Torreño.
Life savers LOCAL POLICE officers in Motril on duty at the fairground on Saturday August 14 were alerted to the fact that a young man was possibly suffering a heart attack. He was in such a serious condition that after giving CPR they rushed him to hospital in their car.
Drying out MOST of the water that serves Axarquia comes from the La Viñuela Reservoir, but the recent heatwave and lack of rainfall has seen its level reduce dramatically on a weekly basis. It is currently at just 25.61 per cent of actual capacity.
Reversing trend THREE towns in Axarquia, Alfarnatejo, El Borge and Alfarnate have recorded a population loss in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the latest data from the municipal register and Malaga Provincial Council is offering a prize worth €22,000 to companies encouraging new employment to attract residents.
Red Cross LAST Friday, August 13, the beaches of Salobreña became an environmental school as volunteers from the Red Cross as well as lifeguards spoke to local children about the need to be aware of the problems of pollution and to be environmentally friendly.
RBL donation ON Tuesday August 17, members of the Nerja Branch of the Royal British Legion met with Councillor Daniel Rivas and representatives of charity Nerja Solidaria to present new clothes and school supplies to be given to local children whose parents continue to experience financial difficulties.
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La Vuelta hosts RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is to host the 10th stage of La Vuelta, an unprecedented feat in the 76-year history of the Spanish cycling event. “We are just one week away from La Vuelta arriving in Rincon de la Victoria. An unprecedented event for our city because it will be followed in 190 countries, with 17 live broadcasts and will have an average of 1.5 million viewers per stage,” said the mayor, Francisco Salado (PP). This is a stage never seen before and that will have a no-
table media impact for a tourist town like Rincon de la Victoria, with up to 1,130 journalists and photographers from around the world covering this stage of the Spanish cycling event. “It will be a very important event for our city that we have to take advantage of. Not only because of the economic impact it will have on hotels, shops and restaurants, but also because of how Rincon de la Victoria will be promoted to all those who may choose it as a destination for their future vacations,” said Salado.
Pest control reinforced NERJA Town Hall has activated new pest control for over the summer. The councillor for Health and Environment, Javier Rodriguez, reported that Nerja Town Hall has activated a new campaign of disinfection and rat extermination to reinforce pest control during the summer. The treatments began this week and will end August 31. “The campaign will be carried out throughout Nerja centre, paying special attention to the most popular tourist areas, as well as in Maro, Punta Lara, the outlying urbanisations, the industrial area, and in municipal buildings and facilities,” explained the councillor. Rodriguez also explained that the work is being carried out by the specialised company Geinsa Medio Ambiente, and is being undertaken at night to avoid any inconvenience to residents and visitors. He concluded by pointing out that “occasionally, once the treatment has been carried out, dead insects may appear on the public highway. To minimise the visual impact, the actions have been coordinated with the Cleaning Service to reinforce the work in the areas where the work is being carried out.”
LA VUELTA: Will have a notable impact on local tourism.
eral weeks, on the terrace of a nearby house that he would pass frequently. The Seprona unit of the Motril Guardia Civil went to the location, where they found an extremely thin American Staffordshire terrier that was being forced to move among garbage and its own excrement, without food or water and with hair falling out of his hindquarters and tail. Officers also found that the animal did
not have the mandatory identification mi‐ crochip. Seprona officers confiscated the dog and relocated it to the animal protec‐ tion association, ‘SOS Animals of Salo‐ breña’, who took custody and will care for the animal. The officers then later identified and located the owner of the dog, who was placed under investigation for an alleged crime of abandonment of domestic ani‐ mals.
Training for lifeguards THE Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre has been ac‐ credited to teach professional training courses for employment for lifeguards in aquatic facili‐ ties and in natural aquatic spaces. The Cultural Centre has been accredited af‐ ter passing the inspection carried out by the technicians of the Territorial Employment Del‐ egation, Training and Autonomous Work of the Junta de Andalucia. The news was an‐ nounced by the mayor of Nerja, Jose Alberto Armijo, highlighting the work carried out by the Local Development Technician, Rosario Vil‐ lasclaras, under the political direction of the
councillor for Human Resources, Angela Diaz, with the collaboration of the councillor for Ed‐ ucation and Culture , Gema Laguna. This has allowed this new speciality to be added to those announced in May, of auxiliary operations of administrative and general ser‐ vices, recording and processing of data and documents, and cleaning of open spaces and industrial facilities, which may be taught at the Cultural Centre Villa de Nerja by having class‐ rooms approved by the Junta de Andalucia, al‐ lowing obtaining certificates of professional‐ ism.
Bonnie Tyler concert cancelled BONNIE TYLER’S concert that was due to take place on Fri‐ day, August 13, in the Los Trances Municipal Sports Cen‐ tre in Salobreñas, Granada, was postponed, due to what the organisers described as the singer’s ‘disposition’. Lorena Pal, the interpreter who is accompanying the Welsh singing star on this tour, went on stage ‐ with the public already starting to en‐ ter the venue ‐ to announce that Ms Tyler had been feeling unwell from around 12 mid‐ day, with symptoms compati‐
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Arrested for alleged animal abuse THE Motril Guardia Civil has investigated and arrested a 29‐year‐old man on suspi‐ cion of a crime against the protection of do‐ mestic animals, when they discovered that he was letting his dog die of hunger and thirst on the terrace of a property in the neighbourhood of Torrecuevas in Almuñe‐ car. Police said a neighbour first alerted the officers to the dog’s situation, saying that it had been kept in terrible conditions for sev‐
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ble to Covid‐19, and although she had started to feel better as the day progressed, at din‐ ner time she felt worse again and had to call for a doctor. As a result, the doctor in‐ sisted she took a PCR test which came back negative, and allowed her to continue with the rest of her concert tour dates in Southern Spain. The organisers have report‐ edly said they plan to resched‐ ule the concert date in Grana‐ da Province, but anybody wishing for a refund can get their ticket money returned.
Meeting now off NERJA Council has announced it will postpone its August council meet‐ ing. According to the Council, the Board of Spokespersons, at the pro‐ posal of the Adelante municipal group, agreed to postpone the next council session in August. The Board of Spokespersons was chaired by the mayor of Nerja, Jose Alberto Armijo, while Councillor Gema Gar‐ cia participated as spokesperson for the Partido Popular, Rosa Arrabal for the PSOE, Juan Andres Jimenez for Adelante, Maria del Carmen Lopez for Ciudadanos, Jeffrey Taylor for Vox, as well as Councillor Jose Garcia and Councillor Javier Lopez.
N E R JA Council, through the Department of Education, is carrying out improvement and maintenance work in the Las Maravillas, Joaquin Herrera, Nueva Nerja, Narixa, San Miguel and Fuente del Baden schools for nursery and primary education, coinciding with the summer period. These works, which aim to get the centres ready for the next school year, are being carried out by municipal personnel under the supervision of the Coordinator of Operational Services. It was announced by the area’s delegate councillor, Gema Laguna, accompanied by the pediatric mayor of Maro, Encarnacion Moreno, who visited the Las Maravillas school, underlining that the works have been planned according to the needs raised by the management of the centres. Among the actions, the councillor for Education highlighted that “cracks are being repaired in the walls of patios and on the façades of buildings and roofs.” They also indicated that painting works are being carried out, as well as repairs in windows, blinds, doors and furniture, thoroughly reviewing classrooms, toilets and common areas. In addition, pruning and gardening work is carried out in all the centres: “Once these actions have been completed, the council will carry out the cleaning and disinfection of them,” he concluded.
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Criticism for Sanchez PRESIDENT Pedro Sanchez faced criticism this week for not ending his holiday while chaos engulfs Afghanistan. Angela Merkel, Boris Johnson and Em‐ manuel Macron suspended their August holidays to return to the business of gov‐ ernment as an international crisis unfolds in Afghanistan. But Sanchez stayed on holiday in the opulent Palacio de La Mareta in Lan‐ zarote. His Interior Minister, Fernando Grande‐ Marlaska, was also criticised for claiming that the Hamid Karzai International Air‐ port in Kabul was “secure” while Afghans and the international community alike struggled to leave the country amid dis‐ turbing scenes of stampedes and deaths. Spain, the UK, America and others is‐ sued a joint statement on developments in Afghanistan on August 15. The statement came as Taliban overran the capital Kabul and Afghanistan’s lead‐ ership scrambled to escape the country.
Our readers are finding the weather too hot to handle SEVENTY‐TWO per cent of our readers said that the high temperatures we are having at the mo‐ ment in Spain are just too much! According to the results from our online survey, 28 per cent say that they love the heat, adding that it was the reason they had moved to Spain. Those who wish someone would bring back the cooler weather mainly say that it is the humidity more than the high temperatures that bother them and some even said that it’s not as hot as normal. Some residents said that it’s part of the climate in Spain and only lasts for a couple of months, so if you live here, you need to adapt to it, do your jobs and shopping early in the morning when it’s cooler. As for how to beat the heat, our readers suggest dipping in the pool, using the air‐ conditioning in the house and in the car, and cold beers! Others worried that while humans may be able
HOT AND HUMID: Keep your pets cool.
to beat the heat, it’s a lot harder on our pets, es‐ pecially dogs, and pointed out how important it is not to take them for walks in the heat of the day.
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TUI optimistic despite losses TUI has successfully resumed business activities and bookings in all European markets despite third quarter losses of €670 mil‐ lion, the company said. TUI CEO Fritz Joussen said, “Our business model and the strong TUI brand remain a successful model and are the guarantee for the successful restart. Customer demand and booking momentum remain high as soon as state travel restrictions are withdrawn. “Where the state gives back normal freedom, we are very suc‐ cessful ‐ where states intervene and restrict freedom, these inter‐ ventions impact bookings. With one and a half million additional bookings since May and a total of more than four million bookings for the summer business, the fig‐ ures are encouraging,” he added.
Don’t assume it’s Covid THE charity Meningitis Now has issued the warning, ‘Don’t assume it’s Covid‐19’. They believe that life‐threat‐ ening illnesses risk going un‐ diagnosed if people, particu‐ larly young people, follow government advice to self‐ isolate if they suspect they have Covid 19. The charity has warned that people aged 15 to 24 years old need to carefully look at their symptoms if they
Signs can be mistaken.
Amazon TV
AMAZON has announced a decision to produce the upcoming Lord of the Rings TV series in the UK from the second season on. Although the first season was filmed in New Zealand, as with Peter Jackson’s movies, Amazon now says pre‐production on season two will begin early next year in the UK. Oscar‐winning director Sir Peter Jackson used New Zealand’s rolling mountains, meadows and forests as a backdrop for his famed Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. The streaming giant said that season one post‐production will still continue in New Zealand. Amazon has not revealed the location of where the series will be shot and is at the moment shipping the complex sets it built for the first season over to the UK and is also currently booking stages for them.
fall ill. If the illness is meningi‐ tis or septicaemia rather than Covid, then action is vital and could save lives. Dr Tom Nutt, Meningitis Now chief executive said: “Re‐ search has shown that up to a quarter of 15 to 24‐year‐olds carry the bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia in the back of their throats compared to one in 10 of the general popula‐ tion. “Whilst many young people will have been vaccinated against MenACWY, which pro‐ tects against four strains of meningococcal meningitis, at school, we estimate that up to half a million under‐25s may have missed this important vaccination.” Many of the signs of menin‐ gitis could be mistaken for Covid or even a hangover ac‐ cording to the charity. Meningitis symptoms in‐ clude fever, headache and drowsiness. The charity hopes that young people heading to university soon will make sure that they are aware of the symptoms.
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Green light to test THE medicine agency in Spain has authorised the first round of clinical trials for the Covid vaccine that was developed by Spanish company Hipra. The early stages of the clinical trial will see dozens of participants from hospi‐ tals in Spain to test the effi‐ ciency, immunogenicity, and tolerability of the drug, said the medicines agency. Hipra has manufacturing bases in Spain and Brazil and said it could produce up to 400 million doses of the vaccine in 2022 and 1.2 bil‐ lion in 2023. Hipra is a pharmaceutical lab that mainly researches and manufactures veteri‐ nary vaccines and has been working on two Covid‐19 shots. One of the shots is based on the same RNA messenger technology used in the Pfizer Moderna dose, the second, which has just been approved for trial, us‐ es a recombinant protein like the American based drugmaker Novavax.
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Endesa X install solar plant ENDESA X, which is electricity supplier Endesa’s energy services subsidiary, has announced its intention of starting up two self-consumption photovoltaic plants for Domca, a company that specialises in the development and commercialisation of natural ingredients and conservation solutions for the agri-food industry.
One of the plants will be installed in the factory that Domca has in Granada - with 114.4kWp of power and 260 solar panels - and another will be located in the headquarters of its technological entity that dedicated to R + D + I, again in Granada, in the DMC Research Centre, with 48.9kWp of power and 103
modules. According to a statement from the company, with these two self-consumption solar plants it will be possible to cover almost 40 per cent, and 45 per cent respectively, of the energy that these two facilities need for their production processes, with clean and renewable energy.
Una Cosmetic animal testing Stubbs dies BRITISH actress Una Stubbs, known for her roles in TV shows like Worzel Gummidge, Till Death Us Do Part, Sherlock and EastEnders, has died aged of 84. Una became famous in the 1960s and ap‐ peared on films such as Sir Cliff Richard’s Summer Holiday, and has since remained one of the UK’s best‐loved actresses. Her family have said that she died at her Edinburgh home with her family around her, her agent told the BBC that she had been un‐ well for a few months.
USING animals to test ingredients which are only used in cosmetics was banned over 20 years ago in the UK but, Cruelty Free Interna‐ tional (CFI) believe that it could soon return due to the fact that the government has ‘reconsidered its policy.’ The government made the move to align itself with a decision made by the appeals board of the Euro‐ pean Chemicals Agency (ECHA) last year. This means that ingredients that are only used for cosmetics need to be safe, so some ingredi‐ ents will need to be tested on ani‐ mals. According to the Home Office the law in the UK on animal testing has
not been altered, although animal rights campaigners believe that aligning with the ECHA’s ruling will see animal testing return on a much wider scale. The CFI have hit back though claiming that the UK is set to blow ‘a hole in the UK’s longstanding leadership of no animal testing for cosmetics’. The government has confirmed that: “Under UK regulations to pro‐ tect the environment and the safe‐ ty of workers, animal testing can be permitted, where required by UK regulators, on single or multiuse in‐ gredients. However, such testing can only be conducted where there are no non‐animal alternatives.”
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Irish gangster arrested IRISH gangster Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch was arrested in Fuengirola on August 12. Hutch, 58, is wanted in Ire‐ land in connection with the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in Dublin in February 2016. Byrne, a member of the rival Kinahan gang, was shot dead by armed men dressed as gardaí. It is believed that the attack was ordered by Hutch in retal‐ iation for the murder of Gary Hutch, the Monk’s nephew, in Spain in September of 2015. “The Spanish put a lot of re‐ sources into this. A lot of time and effort, and so did the gar‐ dai. The arrest of Gerard Hutch is a major result for the joint Garda‐Spanish interna‐ tional operation and for the Serious and Organised Crime detectives,” a source said.
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15 minutes too early A M OT H E R and son spent the day at Luton airport af‐ ter easyJet would not let them take their flight to Split, Croatia due to their lat‐ eral flow test being out of date by just 15 minutes, with Croatia demanding the test be taken 48 hours be‐ fore departure, not arrival. Staff turned the pair away, which meant they lost a day of their holiday, the money spent on the Covid tests and they also needed to pay for new flights and an overnight hotel before their flight the next day.
The mother and son, who did not want to be named, had travelled from Norfolk to Luton in the small hours of the morning to make their 6.40am flight to Split. The pair took the test at 8.55am on the Monday morning, which was within 48 hours of departure. How‐ ever, their flight was arriving to Split at 9.10am, which ex‐ ceeded the window by 15 minutes. A spokesperson for easyJet said: “We know that flying is currently different to how many of our customers are
used to travelling, which is why we are alerting cus‐ tomers to the importance of checking current local travel requirements ahead of their flight via email and on easy‐ Jet.com via our Covid help hub, where they can also find access to government web‐ site links and the most up‐to‐ date travel information. “Unfortunately, as these passengers were unable to provide test results in line with the criteria required by the Croatian authorities, they were unable to travel on this occasion.”
Spanish pork overseas THE Spanish food and fisheries sector has consolidated the key role it plays in Span‐ ish foreign trade. The main contribution came from fruit, with an export value of €9.57 billion. In second place was meat, at €8.476 billion, which was the subsector with the highest growth, 17.8 per cent, driven by the demand for pork from China. Vegetables constituted the third largest
export group at €6.89 billion. The value of exports to third countries increased last year by 8.5 per cent (€20.088 billion overall) due to the signifi‐ cant boost in sales to China, which in‐ creased by 67.3 per cent. The sector now accounts for more than a fifth of the na‐ tional economy’s total exports, while im‐ ports represent 12.8 per cent.
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Trafico declare ‘open war’
TRAFICO: There will be harsher penalties applied.
TRAFICO are waging an ‘open war’ on radar detectors and laser jammers, and anything else that assists drivers in de‐ tecting police presence that cannot be legally used, but that nobody can prevent them from carrying in their cars. The DGT is willing to put a stop to these behaviours and will apply a harsher penalty on drivers who have any of these types of devices installed with fines of up to €500 and the with‐ drawal of three licence points in place as a deterrent. According to paragraph 6, Ar‐
ticle 13, of the Traffic Law of the Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015, it is prohibited to install and use radar inhibitors and detectors, but there is no mention of the simple fact of having the device or devices in the vehicle and ready for use. The DGT reform seeks to amend the law in this regard by clarifying that ‘It is forbidden to install or carry in vehicles radar or speed inhibitors or any other instruments aimed at evading or interfering with the proper func‐ tioning of traffic surveillance sys‐ tems, as well as to issue or make
signals for that purpose.’ It is also forbidden to carry in the vehicle radar or speed de‐ tection. Excluded from this pro‐ hibition are warning mecha‐ nisms that inform of the position of traffic surveillance systems like GPS systems. However, the sanction will affect those drivers who drive just holding a mobile phone. Using a jammer while driving amounts to a fine of up to €6,000 and the loss of six licence points. In addition, the garage that installed it can also be fined up to €30,000.
easyJet uniforms Filmmakers to be recycled denounce EASYJET are set to roll out new uniforms to all its cabin crew and pilots with a difference, as they will be made from recycled plas‐ tic bottles. The move is set to re‐ cycle more than half a million plastic bottles each year and the five‐year contract will see 2.7 mil‐ lion bottles saved from ending up in the trash or even in the oceans. easyJet teamed up with man‐ ufacturer Tailored Image, who are based in Northern Ireland and each uniform will use 45 bottles to make. “Our role as a bespoke uniform and corporate wear provider is to deliver inno‐
vative solutions for our clients, built around comfort and practi‐ cality for their wearers. The addi‐ tional challenge with the easyjet project was to meet their excep‐ tionally high standards in reduc‐ ing environmental impact,” said Bernard Birt, managing director of Tailored Image. “We were excited from the outset to be involved in this pro‐ ject and are delighted that the success of the new easyjet wardrobe demonstrates the re‐ sult of our award‐winning cus‐ tomer‐focused approach and our ability to meet even the most ex‐ acting briefs.”
Spain has issued 18 million certificates SPAIN has issued 18,177,202 Covid‐19 certificates, 17,361,058 for vac‐ cination, 400,522 for recovery and 415,622 for diagnostic tests. The electronic format is the most popular. The autonomous Com‐ munities that have issued the most certificates in relation to their pop‐ ulation are the Canary Islands (57 per cent have an EU Digital Covid Certificate), Galicia (55 per cent) and Catalonia (52 per cent). The least are Murcia (21 per cent) Castilla‐La Mancha (20 per cent), and Madrid (16 per cent). On June 7, Spain became one of the first countries to start issuing and recognising the EU Digital Covid Certificate.
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ON Tuesday August 10, Spain’s leading group of women film‐ makers hit back against the deci‐ sion to award Depp with the Donostia award. They believe that it will give the San Sebastian film Festival a bad name. The president of Spain’s Assn. of Female Filmmakers and Au‐ diovisual Media, Cristina Andreu announced that she was “very surprised” that Depp is set to re‐ ceive the award. This will be the San Sebastian festival’s 69th edi‐ tion. “This speaks very badly of the festival and its leadership, and transmits a terrible message to the public: ‘It doesn’t matter if you are an abuser as long as you are a good actor’,” Andreu said. She also added that the associ‐ ation are “studying the next steps.” The Donostia award is a lifetime achievement award and honours ‘outstanding contribu‐ tions to the film world’ and is due to be awarded on Septem‐ ber 22 at the Kursaal Auditorium in San Sebastian.
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Tests reduced UK holidaymakers and expats will benefit from cheaper travel testing packages, with the price of some tests expected to fall by a fifth from August 14. The cost of NHS Test and Trace tests for international arrivals will now be reduced from £88 to £68 for green or fully vaccinated amber arrivals, and from £170 to £136 for two tests for amber arrivals who have not yet been fully vaccinated. The Health Secretary has also announced there will be a rapid internal review of the pricing and service standards of all providers of day two and eight tests. Any misleading pricing will be clamped down on swiftly and the government will urgently remove listings found to have misleading prices. This is the second time pricing of NHS tests has been reduced, following a review in May which reduced the cost of a day two and eight package from £210 to £170.
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Passport wallet app SPAIN has joined other EU countries supporting the Covid passport within the iPhone Wallet app, a digital certificate used for citizens to travel between countries. The Covid digital certificate lets EU citizens that are trav‐ elling between countries easi‐ ly prove that they have been vaccinated, have recovered from the virus or have had a negative test result. Spain’s Ministry of Health, Consumer Affairs and Social Welfare said if citizens “don’t have the EU digital Covid cer‐ tificate, they can travel but the process to allow them in‐ to another country is slower and additional measures, such as quarantine, can be re‐ quested.” In July, it was announced that the Covid digital certifi‐ cate is recognised by 31 coun‐ tries, including Switzerland, Norway and Iceland, and in all EU member states. Users in Spain can request the Covid digital certificate af‐ ter following a few steps and
opting for the ‘Certificado Digital’. They can choose to receive the certificate by text message in English or Spanish and then add it to the Apple Wallet. Last month, England’s NHS
app also added the Covid cer‐ tificate with Apple Wallet, however, the UK government said it can only be used at events and venues in the UK and not for international trav‐ el.
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Listeria alert for products SPAIN’S Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN) has issued an alert for Listeria in several SALGOT sausage products. The products affected by listeria are: Botifarra Negra, 250 grams, lots 211804 and 212019, expiration dates August 7 and August 23; Botifarra negra Tradiciona, 250 grams, lot 211804, expiration date August 24; and Bull de llengua, 1kg, lot 212017, expiration date August 16. The affected products were sold in the Balearic Islands, Valencia, Catalonia, Aragon and Madrid.
Hottest month ever JULY 2021 has earned the unenviable dis‐ tinction as the world’s hottest month ev‐ er recorded, according to new global data released by the US’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA). “In this case, first place is the worst place to be,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad. “July is typically the world’s warmest month of the year, but July 2021 outdid it‐ self as the hottest July and month ever recorded. This new record adds to the dis‐ turbing and disruptive path that climate change has set for the globe.” Around the globe, the combined land and ocean‐surface temperature was 1.67ºF (0.93ºC) above the 20th century av‐
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erage of 60.4ºF (15.8ºC), making it the hottest July since records began 142 years ago. It was 0.02ºF (0.01ºC) higher than the previous record set in July 2016, which was then tied at the same temperature in 2019 and 2020.
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Lucky winners THE Euromillions draw held on Friday Au‐ gust 13, saw a jackpot of a staggering €113,156,128 for a first category winner with two stars and five correct numbers. This ticket was sold in Spain to one ex‐ tremely lucky person. According to reports the winning jackpot ticket was sold at the at Lottery Administration No. 4 located in Vizcaya’s Leioa. The actual ticket was sold in the Artea shopping centre. This is not the only lucky ticket for a per‐ son in Spain, as another millionaire has been made after winning the El Millon. Re‐ portedly this ticket was validated in the town of Madrigueras in Albacete.
Record-breaking THE Cordoba town of Montoro smashed the record for the highest temperature measured in Spain according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). The town recorded a shocking 47.2 degrees Celsius shortly after 5pm on Saturday, August 14. The previous record had come in at just under 47 degrees on July 13, 2017, and was set by Cordoba City. After the record tem‐ perature in Montoro, the next highest was recorded at Cordoba Airport with 46.9 de‐ grees at shortly before 6pm, followed by Ecija in Sevilla which reached a sweltering 46.6 degrees. Cordoba’s Aguilar de la Fron‐ tera also managed a more than respectable 46.5 degrees at just after 5pm.
Glovo delivery protests DELIVERY drivers staged a fourth day of protests over what they say is Glovo’s dubious adaptation to the new law, saying the company is forcing them to compete more with each other and charge less. Glovo denies this and alleges that it is simply due to a drop in demand. On Monday, August 16, drivers for the company took to the streets in Barcelona for the fourth consecutive day, denouncing the new remuneration model of the multinational, in force since last Thursday.
PROTESTS: Riders gathered with bikes and motorbikes. Those who gathered in front of the company offices with their bicycles and motorcycles denounced that the new system, devised by the company
as a result of the entry into force of the new ‘Rider Law’, ends up favouring those riders who are willing to charge less for each order.
It’s a decisive moment THE first disbursement under the EU’s Recov‐ ery and Resilience Facility plan is a decisive mo‐ ment for Spain, said EU president Ursula von der Leyen. The European Commission on Au‐ gust 17 disbursed €9 billion to Spain in pre‐fi‐ nancing President Ursula von der Leyen said, “To‐ day’s disbursement is a decisive moment for Spain and its people, kicking off the implemen‐ tation of the recovery and resilience plan. This
plan was ‘made in Spain’ to emerge stronger from the crisis and invest in a sustainable and more digital recovery.” The Commission will authorise further dis‐ bursements based on the implementation of the investments and reforms outlined in Spain’s recovery and resilience plan. The coun‐ try is set to receive €69.5 billion in total, fully consisting of grants, over the lifetime of its plan.
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B&Q’s sister in Spain B&Q has been named the cheapest place to buy DIY tools and equipment in the UK, according to snapshot Which? research, with its customers paying a quarter less than Amazon shoppers on average for a basket of popular items. The consumer champion found that B&Q was the cheapest DIY retailer, with the basket coming in at just £151.80, while Amazon was the priciest at £206.03. In total, those shopping at B&Q paid £54.23 - or 26 per cent - less than Amazon customers. In Spain, Brico Depot is owned by the same group as B&Q and may be able to offer the same value for money.
Help for Tunisia TO help Tunisia cope with the impact of the Covid‐19 pandemic and the worrying health situation within the country, the European Union, including Spain, continue to mobilise emergency aid via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Close to 1.3 million vaccine doses, and almost eight million face masks, along with antigen tests, ventilators, oxygen concentrators, nursing beds and other vital medi‐ cal equipment have already been delivered. More deliv‐ eries are expected to arrive throughout the month. Janez Lenarcic, Commissioner for Crisis Management said, “I thank all the EU member states who promptly re‐ sponded to Tunisia’s request for assistance and the Euro‐ pean Civil Protection Mechanism that made this possible thanks to a swift coordination.”
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New financial product THHE European Commission approved, with a dedicated budget of €1.4 billion, a new financial product to mobilise at least €13 billion of lending to small and medium‐size companies affected by the pandemic, including Spain. “This is a significant con‐ tribution to the overall tar‐ get for the European Guar‐ antee Fund to mobilise up to €200 billion of additional fi‐ nancing in the 22 participat‐ ing Member States,” the EU said on August 16. Executive Vice‐President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition poli‐ cy, added, “This new prod‐ uct will contribute signifi‐ cantly to the European Guarantee Fund's overall target to mobilise up to €200 billion for the European economy, by helping to orig‐ inate at least €13 billion of new lending by financial in‐ termediaries to SMEs, which have been severely hit by the coronavirus outbreak.”
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 shop‐ ping this year, instead of feeding online giants and superstores. During this lockdown, we chal‐ lenge you to rediscover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the won‐ derfully quirky independent busi‐
Banksy staycation
Ryanair apologises BUDGET airline Ryanair has been forced to apologise for making an autis‐ tic boy take a Covid test before flying from Valencia to the UK, even though he was exempt. Video footage shows the “petrified” boy in tears as staff discuss which nostril they should swab. An employee, wearing a mask, asks him “do you prefer this one”, point‐ ing to his left nostril. Callum replied: “No, not when it goes all the way up”. Callum, from Essex, cries as he shouts “no” and holds his head in his hands. The man recording the video can be heard saying: “A child with AD‐ HD and autism refused a Ryanair flight even with a GP letter stating exemp‐ tion. Not good enough Ryanair.” Callum’s mother stated, “They said if you don’t have a Covid test you can’t go home, so we had no choice.” People with specific medical conditions do not have to take a Covid test to return to Britain if a note is granted by their doctor. A Ryanair spokesman apologised and said: “Ryanair regrets to hear of the stress caused to Ms Hollingsworth and her family.”
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MODEL VILLAGE: The video showed how some of the works were created. BANKSY has confirmed that he is re‐ sponsible for a number of artworks that appeared in seaside towns around the UK that people suspected were made by the mysterious artist. The anonymous street artist confirmed his involvement in a number of paintings that have gained public attention in the past few weeks in a post on Instagram. They appear to have been named ‘A British Staycation.’ Another of Banksy’s works appeared in Great Yarmouth, with similar murals
found in the seaside towns of Brean, Gor‐ leston, Torquay and Lowestoft. In a video posted on Instagram with the name ‘Banksy’ shows the mantra ‘Go hard or go home’ was written on a new house in a model village in Great Yarmouth. The video shows how some of the works were created and reactions from people who spotted the art. The reveal comes as there has been speculation that Banksy may finally re‐ veal his identity.
ANIMALS living at Barcelona zoo are also feeling the heat. The zoo is home to 300 different species and keepers are doing their utmost to make sure that their charges are kept hydrated and cool during the shockingly hot weather. Keepers have taken to giving the animals frozen fruit yoghurts in the form of ice cream and popsicles. The frozen yoghurts are extremely popular with the lowland gorillas. “It’s not the main meal, it’s an enrichment that we give them in the form of frozen yoghurt or fruit popsicles with water and honey,” said Francisco Esteban, the primate manager. “To avoid conflict, we first have to give the ice cream to the dominant male, Xebo, until he has had enough. Then he doesn’t mind us giving them to the others,” said Esteban. The keepers hand out the treats by throwing them over security fences to the gorillas. Xebo gets his first followed by dominant female Marena. Ngumbi, Akiba and Nbini finally get their turn and receive their treats too.
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nesses 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 local community. Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or on‐ line, consider where your money 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 mak‐ ing a small gesture and shopping in this way. Many local stores support lo‐ cal charities, support and sponsor local sports teams and in many cases 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 generations and support not just
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the current owner but the gener‐ ation before. 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 in‐ dependent store and compete with the multinational and chains. So be sure to pre‐order your meat 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 outside 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 online 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 better gift. Helping people alleviate stress and worry , give the gift of peace of mind through these dif‐ ficult 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 lo‐ cal, and it strengthens the local economy in two ways. First, buy‐ ing local keeps money circulating within the local economy. Stud‐ ies have shown that local busi‐ nesses recirculate a greater share of every euro as they create lo‐ cally owned supply chains and in‐ vest 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 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 fantastic 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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Vodafone for equality Amputee creates camp EARLIER this year, Vodafone Spain broadcast their new heartwarming inclusive advert, showing a young girl using Vodafone’s house security system as a clever way to come out to her parents. The advert received a lot of positive responses, but it was also met with some negative comments. One person said, “Why should my eight‐year‐old daugh‐ ter or four‐year‐old son have to see something like this in a Vodafone advert?” Another asked, “Why does it have to be a lesbian? Why not a heterosexual kiss?” The social media team at Vodafone took the opportuni‐ ty to stand up for equality and inclusion. “Usually, global brands don’t get involved in controver‐ sial debates,” explains Roberto Tamayo, Social Media Manager at Vodafone Spain. “But this time, we decided to say: ‘enough is enough’.” Vodafone Spain also published a tweet to let their stance on discrimination be known: “Given the unfortunate comments received on our last announcement, we confirm that: yes, we have made this video and we are proud that our mission is to connect ALL people, regardless of their sexual, political or religious ori‐ entation.” Vodafone’s competitor, Movistar, even showed their support stating, “There are times when competition does‐ n’t exist ‐ and this is one of those times. We join you in taking #OneStepForward.” An article recently published on Vodafone’s website writes: “At Vodafone, we believe diversity makes us stronger, and we are passionate about technology’s ability to give everyone the ability to be their authentic selves ‐ just like the girl in our ad.”
BEN L O V E L L, a British above knee amputee who has been running a camp for adults who have lost a limb, is now fundraising to be able to offer the camp for free to children. The first AmpCamp Kids is set to take place in Febru‐ ary 2022 and Ben is raising funds to pay for six children and their families to take part in the camp in Tener‐ ife. Ben lost his leg in 2017 following a blood clot and has since worked to help other amputees. His camp in Tenerife al‐ lows others who have lost a limb to speak to other am‐ putees, while receiving a personal chief, nutritionist, fitness programme and work on all the things they think they need to help them move forward with their new life. After AmpCamp was formed Ben had a thought about focusing on children and their families coming to terms with their new way of
BEN LOVELL: Is fundraising to help the children. life and that’s how Amp‐ Camp Kids was born. With the same concept as the adult camp, Ben will be sending six children who have all suffered amputation through meningitis, cancer and other serious health is‐ sues, with their families to the camp for free. The camp is aimed at fun, giving them back a piece of childhood which lots of them missed out on due to having so many treatments and hospital visits, but also allowing siblings and par‐ ents to join.
Ben has personally been raising the funds himself to send children to the camp and is encouraging other amputees to take part in his fundraising challenges. He currently has his first six families and he is on his way to reaching target, however he wants to con‐ tinue fundraising to help as many families and send them to the camp. To donate to Ben’s fundraising drive, visit www.gogetfunding.com/ ampcamp‐kids
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Aid granted THE Junta de Andalucia has granted aid worth more than €1 million to 982 winegrowers in the province of Cordoba. This was announced by the territorial delegate for Agricul‐ ture, Livestock and Fisheries in Cordoba, Juan Ramon Perez, that winegrowers in the province will receive aid. He adds that “the commitment is to pay these incentives before De‐ cember 31.” The delegate pointed out that in the province of Cordoba there are 5,456 hectares of vineyards distributed mainly between the municipalities of Montilla and Aguilar, followed by Montemay‐ or, Moriles, Lucena, Monturque, Cabra, La Rambla, Puente Genil, Castro del Río and Santaella. The province of Cordoba represents around a fifth of the Andalucian vineyards. Perez pointed out that the aid is “based on the decrease in the commercialisation of wines due to the prohibitions established in the celebration of events and in the containment measures that have been imposed during the pandemic in the field of ho‐ tels and restaurants.”
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Pay up to leave RESIDENTS of Masalfasar in Va‐ lencia have finally seen their nightmare come to an end after threatening squatters have final‐ ly left a property in the small town. Squatters had been living in the house for many months and had made life impossible for peo‐ ple living in the small town, for nearly half a year. On August 11, they finally left the property after receiving a considerable amount of money from the bank which owns the property. As the squatters left the prop‐
erty they stopped to speak to the press and were called out for what many consider to be extor‐ tion. According to reports the man and his partner only left af‐ ter making sure that money was given to them in exchange for leaving, something that the squatter has denied. The squatter said: “I asked them that if they wanted to make a contribution they could do so, nothing more.” It was put to him that he had extorted money but he reacted and said “No, that’s not exactly
the way it is. I asked them to pay if they wanted to so that we could leave earlier.” According to reports, the bank paid around €3,500 to get the squatters to leave, something which is extremely unusual. One neighbour spoke out with relief and said: “What justice has not been able to achieve, the me‐ dia and pressure from the people have achieved. “Now at least we will be able to sleep a little more peacefully, although we will always have fear in our bodies.”
Soaring electricity prices AS each day sets a new record for the cost of electricity in Spain, the government has the power to lower it, if it wanted to, the EU commissioner for Energy has said. In reply to a query from Partido Popular’s Dolors Montserrat, Commissioner Kadri Simson wrote that electricity companies “are free to set the price at which they supply electricity to customers” but she added, “Member States must guarantee effective competition” and “in paral-
lel, Member States can apply some safeguards, such as public interventions in setting prices for the supply of electricity to domestic customers in situations of energy poverty or vulnerability. “EU state aid rules allow, under certain conditions, Member States to compensate large energy consumers for part of the financing costs of renewables and part of the indirect costs of carbon emissions,” added Commissioner Simson.
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Brexit forces giveaway THE Plants Galore garden centres in UK are giving away £100,000 worth of plants on a first come first served basis. Due to Brexit, they just
cannot get the staff to help them look after the plants, so they would rather give them away, than have to throw them. Matt Pollard, team leader
Third product recall THE Spanish consumer organisation Facua has issued the third list of Nestlé ice creams whose manufacturer, Froneri, is urging establishments to remove them due to being contaminated with ‘carcinogenic’ (cancer‐causing) ethylene oxide. According to the association, it was a ‘whistleblower’ worker from a Supercor Repsol petrol station and another from a small establishment in Zaragoza who provided the information, while the manufacturer still continues to refuse to give the complete list of affected products. The list received contains details of 21 types of 14 vari‐ eties of Extreme Nata‐Fresa, Pirulo Mikolápiz; Milka Hazel‐ nut; Nuii Almendrado; Nuii Dark chocolate with almonds; Oreo bonbon; Sandwich Bokazas Nata; Toblerone choco‐ late; Smarties; Llra Cup Suprema Nougat; Great Cream La‐ dy; Cream Princess cake; Nestlé Tres Gustos Block and Nestlé Vanilla Block. Facua is continuing to demand that Nestlé and Froneri act with transparency and make public the complete list of all the affected products.
said: “In any usual year we would return these plants to our nursery to cut them back and grow them on for future years. “This year it is simply not an option as like many busi‐ nesses in our sector and the region we can’t find enough staff to work at our nurs‐ eries. “With the advent of Brexit and the departure of many European staff from the UK, we are suffering the same problem as many other busi‐ nesses in finding suitable staff who want to work. “We also need a sensible government scheme for hor‐ ticulture to employ Euro‐ pean staff on a seasonal or contract basis if UK workers don’t want this type of work,” said Matt. “We hope the giveaway of these plants will allow our customers the opportunity to pick up some free plants. There’s no catch ‐ simply turn up and load your car with as many plants as you can fit in.”
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Fighter pilot speaks out SPANISH Air Force Captain Antonio Cifuentes has spoken about his work on a NATO Baltic Air Policing mission. Deployed to Lithuania as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission in May 2020, the Spanish fighter pilot talks about the challenge and plea-
Cifuentes enjoys his work.
Amazon resell items
AMAZON looks set to allow its partners in Spain to resell re‐ turned items as used, as it launches two new programmes aimed at helping companies recoup money. The two new programmes aim to make it easier for compa‐ nies that sell through the Amazon platform to handle goods returned by customers and excess inventory allowing partners to resell items that have been returned, giving a second life to more items. Amazon already provides this programme in the UK and the US will see it arrive late in the year too. In 2022 it is expected to be made available in Spain, Germany, Italy and France. “Our business partners will be responsible for selecting the inventory they wish to give a second life to through this ser‐ vice, and we will assess each selected item through a rigorous multi‐point inspection process, resulting in the assignment of one of the following conditions: used‐as‐new, used‐very good, used‐good and used‐acceptable. Afterwards, the item will be put back on sale on Amazon, at the price set by the seller,” said Amazon.
sure of flying. Cifuentes said he enjoys seeing his work make a difference in the Spanish military and to society. Across Europe, NATO fighter jets are on duty, ready to scramble in case of suspicious or unannounced flights near the airspace of their allies. NATO calls this activity Air Policing, which has been a part of NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence for 60 years. There are approximately 35,000 daily air movements inside European airspace, and NATO’s Air Policing carries out around 400 interceptions each year. NATO a Combined Air Operations Centres (CAOCs) in Spain and its Air Policing covers 13 countries, with around 786,000 square kilometres of land covered by it. There are currently around 60 NATO quick-response jets on duty across Europe, with 21 allies contributing fighters, air command and control centres, and air surveillance stations to NATO Air Policing missions.
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FRANCE
Porkie Pies
Net loss
THE world’s largest pork exporter, Danish Crown, is being taken to court for an alleged ‘greenwash’’ of its marketing claim that its bacon comes from ‘climatecontrolled pigs’ when the single report supporting this claim was funded by the company itself.
ONE of France’s top courts has banned a range of traditional techniques for hunting birds, which include trapping with glue as well as use of nets and cages, which has been welcomed by environmentalists but denounced by hunters, especially in the southwest of the country.
THE NETHERLANDS Covid pets
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ACCORDING to animal welfare organisation Sophia Vereeniging, between one and 1.5 million people became pet owners in the Netherlands during the coronavirus pandemic, but sadly many animals have now either been abandoned or given to shelters as the country has begun to emerge from lockdown.
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Jail break
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NORMALLY prisoners try to break out of jail, but bizarrely a young man who was out on parole from the Turhout jail in Antwerp was arrested for being drunk and disorderly and trying to break into the jail as he was out after his 10pm curfew.
THE owners of Helsinki-based cocktail bar Chihuahua Julep have said that they will refuse entry for between three and 12 years to Prime Minister Sanna Marin, as well as five other officials who played a key role in imposing restrictions on Finland’s bars and restaurants during the pandemic.
GERMANY Bowled over WHEN you see the word Bundesliga you probably think of football, but there is another organisation with the same name which caters for German cricket clubs! The ever-growing numbers of settlers from the sub-continent, Bangladeshis, Indians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans are forming clubs.
WALLY the Walrus who has spent his summer holidays off the coast of Cornwall and the Scilly Isles causing mischief and delight, has now packed his bags and is returning home to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, with a stop in Waterford, Ireland.
SWEDEN Holy smoke A FIRE in a church in Jönköping was not caused by arson as initially suspected, but the roof was hit by lightning at night and within a matter of minutes had caught fire which spread to a nursery classroom in the same building.
FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Messi deal AS Real Madrid decided that it couldn’t afford to pay Lionel Messi’s salary any longer and let him leave for Paris St Germain, the French club has come up with a solution which will see them using their specially created cryptocurrency to settle part of his wage bill.
Gatwick losses LONDON’S second largest airport Gatwick which is owned by investors from Abu Dhabi, Australia, South Korea and the USA has retuned a pre-tax loss of £204 million (€244 million) in the first half of 2021 and is asking lenders for some breathing space.
Pub culture ALTHOUGH there has been a steady decrease in the number of public houses in the UK, the former head of Greene King Rooney Anand, having raised around £200 million (€230 million) is confident enough to purchase 18 historic country pubs to go with 42 already owned.
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Delivery riders WHILST the Spanish Government and the Supreme Court thought that they were doing a favour to drivers working for companies such as Glove and Deliveroo, the decision to make them employees has rebounded. Deliveroo are shutting down in Spain whilst Glovo is employing many riders through agencies and has offered fixed contracts to around 2,000 riders only. Many are unhappy because they have less control over their ability to work on a selfemployed basis for different companies and it appears that they will find it more difficult to hide their earnings from the tax authorities.
€13.5 million
was the 2020 turnover for Filmin Spanish online supplier of movies, up from €5.9m in 2019 thanks mainly to lockdown.
Breaking into Spain US delivery company Gopuff has signed an agreement to take over UK‐based Dija set up recently by former Deliv‐ eroo workers Alberto Menolascina and Yusuf Sa‐ ban. Although UK‐based, Dija has a presence in France and Spain which was one of Gopuff’s target markets. Dija was founded in 2020 and has grown rapidly, opening and operating dozens of micro‐fulfilment
centres across London, Paris, Madrid, Valencia, and other major cities. There are many similari‐ ties between Gopuff and Di‐ ja as both businesses have a vertically‐integrated operat‐ ing model, sharing many core values and a passion for both innovation and de‐ livering for their customers. With Gopuff’s earlier ac‐ quisition of the delivery plat‐ form Fancy in the UK, and now Dija, Gopuff will oper‐
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ate in three European coun‐ tries with plans for contin‐ ued rapid expansion, bring‐ ing even more consumers their everyday needs and further redefining the In‐ stant Needs category. Gopuff plans to operate in those three European countries with some 40 mi‐ cro‐fulfilment centres and 200 employees in the re‐ gion, with further plans for continued rapid expansion. Following the sale, Dija
will continue to operate un‐ der that name in the short term as the two companies develop an integration plan to enhance the customer ex‐ perience in Europe and the UK. Gopuff has recently raised $1 billion (€850 mil‐ lion) in new funding as in‐ vestors see the strength in quick home delivery which became particularly popular during the worldwide lock‐ down.
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Troublesome neighbour I live in a small development of row houses. My neighbour has become very troublesome. He is verbally abusive when we meet and he slanders me by untrue comments on our internet and he even emails these comments to members of the community where I lived be‐ fore moving here. He also has what I must call a “very aggressive” fig tree planted next to our sep‐ aration wall. This tree drops figs and the rotting figs attract rats, which he refuses to deal with. I am a woman of more than 80 years old and I need advice on how to deal with this situation.
Bailing out FOR reasons not made public, a number of top officials involved in the economic sector of the Spanish Government have been leaving the service and moving into other jobs. The latest is Carlos San Basilio, who is to join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
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To make defamato‐ YOU AND THE LAW ry comments by IN SPAIN email or Internet is an offence, set out in Article 205 of the Criminal Code. You can bring charges against your neighbour, but this will involve a lawyer, expenses and visits to court. He could even be punished by a prison sentence and a small fine. As to the fig tree, you are entitled to cut any part of it that overhangs your own garden. My own advice is to do your best to ignore him.
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Pay cut WITH reports across the UK of a general shortage of staff, it seems to be a very brave or possibly foolhardy decision by Pret a Manger to cut staff pay. There were no major dis‐ agreements when it decided to implement temporary pay cuts during the pandemic and lockdown, but now it has told staff that this will become permanent as trading contin‐ ues to be at lower than pre‐ pandemic levels. There are three options for its staff, accept the cut which means no payment for breaks, look for work else‐ where or go on strike and it appears that this third option is quite likely.
Double whammy ALTHOUGH much has been said and written about the im‐ pact of higher electricity prices on people’s homes which will be exacerbated with the use of air conditioning during the on and off heatwave, there is an‐ other problem waiting to emerge. Most Spanish businesses which are not self‐sufficient in energy production will find that their bills could be as much as doubled, especially as they are, in the main, working during the most expensive times of day. This means that if they are to retain their levels of profit, then they will no doubt have to pass the cost on to cus‐ tomers by increasing prices.
Hacker returns $600 million A HACKER who stole cryptocurrency worth $600 million (€510 million) has now re‐ turned most of it to US‐based Poly Net‐ work. For some months the Bank of Spain, as well as many other Central Banks, has warned investors that whilst cryptocurren‐
cy may appear attractive, its very nature makes it difficult to trace and is therefore very risky. It transpires that the hacker in question was more interested in showing how clever he was rather than wanting to make a large financial gain from his actions and
he is considered to be what is known as a White Hat, someone who points out flaws in company systems. He or she did however make a few do‐ nations to strangers online but turned down a $500,000 (€425,000) reward and promise of immunity of prosecution and
confirmed via Twitter they had undertaken the hack for fun and to point out to Poly Network that its system was vulnerable. Time will tell whether all of the money will be returned and whether the anonymous hacker will be identified, but it certainly gives investors something to think about.
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COMPANY PRICE(P) 3I Group 1.323,50 Abrdn 276,51 Admiral Group 3.645,0 Anglo American 3.333,5 Antofagasta 1.543,00 Ashtead Group 5.668,0 Associated British Foods 2.030,4 AstraZeneca 8.482,6 Auto Trader Group Plc 635,80 Avast 594,00 Aveva 4.048,0 Aviva 416,27 B&M European Value Retail 559,20 BAE Systems 576,80 Bank VTB DRC 1,402 Barclays 181,72 Barratt Developments 714,80 Berkeley 4.911,0 BHP Group 2.430,00 BP 298,65 British American Tobacco 2.690,0 British Land Company 526,20 BT Group 173,60 Bunzl 2.643,0 Burberry Group 2.081,0 Carnival 1.464,8 Centrica 50,08 Coca Cola HBC AG 2.720,0 Compass 1.473,00 CRH 3.782,0 Croda Intl 9.121,4 DCC 6.080,0 Diageo 3.617,0 DS Smith 437,90 EasyJet 795,34 Experian 3.149,0 Ferguson 10.320,0 Flutter Entertainment 13.925,0 Fresnillo 827,58 GlaxoSmithKline 1.498,40 Glencore 327,70 Halma 2.962,0 Hargreaves Lansdown 1.481,25 Hikma Pharma 2.540,00 HSBC 406,35 IAG 161,00 Imperial Brands 1.590,50 Informa 549,00 InterContinental 4.507,0 Intermediate Capital 2.179,00
CHANGE(P) 1.323,50 277,30 3.650,0 3.339,0 1.543,00 5.670,0 2.055,0 8.512,0 636,60 597,00 4.054,0 418,20 561,60 578,40 1,418 182,22 716,40 4.918,0 2.504,50 298,90 2.695,5 529,40 175,65 2.645,0 2.082,0 1.486,2 50,78 2.723,0 1.478,50 3.787,0 9.130,0 6.128,0 3.626,4 439,40 804,28 3.153,0 10.325,0 14.010,0 833,00 1.498,40 328,90 2.965,0 1.486,50 2.544,00 408,85 162,82 1.593,00 551,60 4.573,0 2.179,50
% CHG. 1.304,50 274,00 3.604,0 3.296,0 1.506,00 5.564,0 2.029,0 8.446,0 629,20 592,00 4.003,0 414,90 557,20 574,80 1,392 180,36 709,20 4.850,0 2.413,50 292,55 2.672,5 525,20 172,40 2.625,0 2.036,0 1.458,4 49,96 2.680,0 1.467,00 3.752,0 8.998,0 6.004,0 3.601,5 433,20 791,37 3.100,0 10.150,0 13.795,0 809,78 1.489,40 325,15 2.936,0 1.475,50 2.504,00 406,00 160,02 1.579,50 539,20 4.494,0 2.148,00
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5.198,0 119,14 297,10 2.990,0 720,60 266,70 44,88 8.034,0 816,00 171,50 2.062,72 956,60 215,00 7.928,0 33,63 1.806,02 2.911,0 660,60 1.442,50 5.578,0 2.165,00 566,40 697,09 5.543,0 109,94 7,54 1.430,20 1.430,4 1.417,4 719,60 1.566,50 18,14 3.718,0 1.338,09 1.267,00 2.884,0 1.373,00 1.448,50 15.740,0 1.621,00 1.631,00 451,40 176,20 243,60 313,90 4.108,0 1.084,00 119,52 3.021,0 991,80
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5.206,0 119,65 297,80 3.005,9 728,80 270,30 45,29 8.034,0 817,20 171,75 2.064,00 957,20 215,70 7.940,0 33,63 1.827,50 2.918,0 671,00 1.447,50 5.623,0 2.170,00 568,00 697,40 5.542,0 110,29 7,61 1.431,61 1.431,4 1.418,4 719,80 1.571,00 18,18 3.724,0 1.339,28 1.268,00 2.890,0 1.380,00 1.457,00 15.755,0 1.621,50 1.633,50 454,20 176,70 244,95 320,10 4.125,0 1.085,50 119,70 3.066,0 993,20
5.168,0 117,85 295,30 2.981,5 719,00 265,80 44,78 7.948,0 812,00 169,20 2.040,00 951,90 213,70 7.814,0 33,12 1.790,00 2.869,0 660,20 1.429,00 5.553,0 2.154,00 558,40 686,80 5.469,0 107,90 7,54 1.414,25 1.412,4 1.397,6 712,60 1.565,00 17,83 3.694,0 1.319,00 1.257,50 2.866,0 1.365,50 1.435,50 15.580,0 1.603,00 1.612,00 451,10 174,50 239,00 312,50 4.099,0 1.077,50 118,82 3.007,0 980,60
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David Potts, CEO of Morrisons. THE Morrisons’ takeover in the UK becomes more complicated as bids increase with a further £400 million (€460 million) on the table. Apparent front runners Fortress upped the value of their takeover bid following rumbles of discontent by large sharehold‐ ers and this was approved by Morrisons Board who recom‐ mended that it should be ac‐ cepted. However there was a new twist to the tail as previous bid‐ der US investment group Clay‐ ton, Dubilier & Rice asked for the deadline to submit a new bid to be extended and after Morrisons tacitly expressed their agreement, the UK regula‐ tor has extended the deadline until August 20. Morrisons had delayed the planned shareholder meeting whereby a vote on the Fortress
offer was due and because of this, the extension could be granted although if a new bid from a third party was present‐ ed then the extension would be cancelled. There have been rumours of other interested parties lurking in the background plus the on‐ going thought that the Amazon group which uses Morrisons for grocery deliveries in the UK might step in and make its own bid. In the meantime, Clayton, Du‐ bilier & Rice has time to raise more funds from investors whilst Fortress may feel that it has gone to the limit with its lat‐ est offer. Under UK takeover rules there is a possibility that the company could be put up for auction by the regulator, al‐ though that would be likely to attract legal appeals from some
Fuelling inflation A REPORT by the Bank of Spain suggests that the increase in electricity prices has been responsible for fuelling inflation in 2021. It estimates that in the first half of the year, soaring electric costs represent 0.8 per cent of the 2.9 per cent growth in consumer pricing. Not all of this is necessarily the fault of the electric companies as they have been affected by rising gas and CO2 costs, but wholesale electricity prices have almost doubled in the first half of the year and this has been passed on to the consumer. A reduction in IVA (VAT) has helped to soften the blow slightly, but prices are still up by over 20 per cent.
of the larger shareholders who oppose the sale as they believe that the company has underval‐ ued many of its assets.
BUSINESS EXTRA Led by Donkeys ANTI-Brexit campaigners Led by Donkeys claim that their campaign against Sainsbury’s advertising on GB News was successful after Nigel Forage said that the RNLI was “a taxi service for migrants.” The supermarket chain denies being influenced, simply confirming that its short campaign was finished.
Pigging out THE Port of Valencia has announced that every year thousands of containers filled with pork leave there and are shipped to around 75 countries to be consumed in North America, Asia, Oceania, Europe and South America, with this being an important activity which generates significant income for Spain.
Merry Xmas IT will be more than turkey for Christmas for 2,000 workers across the UK as ALDI has revealed that it is continuing to expand and will be opening a number of new stores during the second half of 2021 which will need staffing.
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The US lost this war
LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT
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THE recent decisions of the Americans in Afghanistan are almost beyond belief. If they truly were naïve enough to believe that diplomatic and peaceful negotiations with the Taliban would prevail with the withdrawal of American troops, then the whole world should be in in very real fear that the USA, our strongest and most powerful ally, is now under the control of a bunch of completely inept idiots. At the time of writing, White House spokespeople (while arranging for their own staff to flee the country) are actually announcing that the Afghan diplomats in Kabul are still hoping to negotiate with the enemy when they take over the city. You really couldn’t make it up. The two facts that emerge from statements of this ilk are that either the American hierarchy is naïve beyond belief or they think everyone else is! No, the truth of the matter is that the Americans have lost this war and hung the Afghan people out to dry. US and UK troops have been in the country 20 years. A whole generation has grown up under their protection. Most of their economy has been dominated by the American investment and military
DUMPED: A whole generation has grown up in Afghanistan under UK and US protection. infrastructure. And they have now been unceremoniously dumped. Yet another American president has become the toast of the Taliban Chai houses. Obama was the first. I always questioned his motives for withdrawing vast numbers of troops under the guise of ‘bringing our boys
home,’ which the gullible American public lapped up and quite brilliantly enabled him to retain his popularity with both his Muslim supporters and his home crowd. Trump then condoned the plans by promising the troops would be out by 2021, and bungling Biden, who probably has no more than another six months or so
of presidential power left before Kamala Harris takes over (as per plan!), has now finished it off. They have even left the enemy millions of dollars’ worth of equipment to fight with. The mind truly does boggle. All of this is of course not helped by the hundreds of thousands of fighting age young men who
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have fled the country and been allowed sanctuary in the West. If these cowards had been sent back and made to fight for their homeland they may have been in with half a chance. Well, I hope the woke brigade are truly proud of themselves. Allowing these people to infiltrate the West in droves has left the indigenous people of Afghanistan with an impossibly depleted army and devastatingly vulnerable to all the atrocities which will now undoubtedly ensue. I hope the leftie do‐gooders sleep peacefully in their beds when, under their misguided insistence, the men who should be defending the women and children of Afghanistan are lounging in their hotel beds and complaining about the food, while the terrified women and children they have abandoned and thrown to the wolves are suffering the almost unspeakable brutalities and barbarisms we know their new ‘government’ is capable of. Global Jihad also now has a firm base to operate from. A more dangerous scenario is difficult to imagine. Heaven help us all. Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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DAVID WORBOYS THE Nanny State must have evolved on the assumption (right or wrong) that society today is a weak‐kneed shadow of its recent ancestors. Is it really so sensitive? Are we so easily hurt and offend‐ ed that the measures imposed and the restrictions in force today are justified? I heard recently of a proposal to make wolf‐whistling a criminal of‐ fence in the UK. There seems to be a move to eliminate the cele‐ bration of the fact that we had two opposite sexes which attract each other, adding colour and pleasure to life. The romances, the infatuations, the love‐making and the heartbreak were all part of life’s deepest emotional experi‐ ences. There was joy, humour and innocent fun in openly expressing appreciation of the physical beau‐ ty of film stars, work colleagues or the girl in the street. A certain amount of cheek and teasing was tolerated. Boris Becker was reprimanded
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Boris Becker - a healthy appreciation of Hungarian women. for commenting on television that the fiancee of tennis player Fucso‐ vics was very pretty. And that Hungary has beautiful women. What kind of people would take offence at such an appreciative comment? Well, one of them was his co‐ commentator, John Inverdale, who reacted with a disapproving put‐down. This is a man who claimed that Marion Bartoli was “never going to be a looker, so
you have to compensate for that.” That was a far from flattering (and totally inaccurate) comment. Television films, documentaries and even interviews are often preceded by a warning. “Some viewers may find this distressing” or “this episode includes some medical procedures (or scenes of dead bodies).” And soap operas may be followed up with “if you have been affected by any of the issues in this programme, please
call this number …” It’s not only in the West, either. The Director of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, Ken‐ taro Kobayashi, was sacked the day before the opening because of a joke in bad taste he made in the 90s, when he was 25 years old. It is true that some humour in the past was over the line, none more so than the notorious Peter Cook and Dudley Moore’s ‘Derek
and Clive Live’ album. From Max Wall to Bob Monkhouse many co‐ medians have been controversial, but they were very funny and only the most sensitive would have got hurt. It will soon be impossible to relax, laugh and have fun for fear of getting into serious trouble. Having said that, there has nev‐ er been anything funny about some of the sick mockery of Jesus Christ, the disabled (for example spastics) and the holocaust. When we look at comedy and the comedians of the golden era compared with today’s bland at‐ tempts at it, we see how political correctness has robbed us of so much harmless enjoyment in life. Whether it’s satire, innuendo, risqué, slapstick, sketch, parody or the pun, it’s not the same today.
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READERS TURNING TO CRIME (ERR, CRIME NOVELS!) FOR COMFORT 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
AS the culture wars rage on, alongside move‐ ments like #MeToo, #ExtinctionRebellion and #BlackLivesMatter, an increasing and equally im‐ portant fringe has started to emerge in… wait for it… crime fiction writing! In ‘The Sentinel’, the latest in my own psycho‐ logical crime thriller series, DI Barbara Forster (or ‘DI Barbara’ as my audiobook reviewers call her) is praised for her success in an earlier case, but is suddenly accused of having tampered with evi‐ dence in it. An accusation that threatens to derail her entire career. As the man who was wrongfully convicted 10 years earlier goes free, a young woman goes missing. Meanwhile, Barbara is sus‐
pended and the media smell blood. And again, narrated by my good friend, the ac‐ tor Rayner Bourton (listen to the free audio sam‐ ples on Amazon!) who created the role of ‘Rocky’ in the original London production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’. Frankly, I’m always amazed how some readers turn to ‘true crime’ for entertainment. Why waste precious hours of your life immersing yourself in unsolved mysteries? They’re so frustrating! The joy of crime fiction is providing an answer to a rid‐ dle, seeing the good guys win and loose ends tied up (in a story with seemingly more loose ends than a bowl of spaghetti) and an orderly dénoue‐ ment. Precisely why we love crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and quiz shows! We are consoled by bringing order to chaos. Though chaos can sometimes rear its head in unexpected ways... I’ve already described how, in an early novel, I had to make a late change to a character’s name, using ‘find and replace’ to change all Joans to Beryls (don’t ask!) which worked well until a key
character visited Paris and discovered in the Place des Pyramides the magnificent gilded bronze equestrian statue of... Beryl of Arc. In an even earlier story, I had to use ‘find and replace’ to change all Lisas to Muriels. Worked a treat until readers got to the point when some‐ one talked about visiting the Louvre and seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting of... Mona Muriel. Oops! Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Sentinel’, ‘No Safe Place’, ‘Betrayal’, ‘The Girl in the Woods’, ‘The Girl in the Red Dress’, ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora‐johnson.net) available online as eBook (€0.99; £0.99), Apple Books, paperback and audiobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cude‐ ca cancer charity. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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Travel
Seeing is believing in gorgeous Guadalest
IF you venture inland from Benidorm you reach the Algar Waterfalls. If you then travel just a few minutes further you will find the delightful village of El Castell de Guadalest, usually known simply as Guadalest. This picturesque village was a strategic military stronghold and has a long history dating back to the period of Moorish occupation in Spain. The village grew around the castle’s fortress with the population originally living within the castle walls. It retains its small population of just hundreds of people living there, but it attracts over a million visitors each year and is reportedly one of the most visited municipalities in Spain with the Castell de Guadalest, perched upon its rock and the turquoise waters of the reservoir amongst the most visited and photographed. Whilst clearly targeting tourists with its array of souvenir shops and cafés, its whitewashed ancient streets are still a delight to meander through as you head towards the castle gates. Guadalest is now also known for its eclectic mix of museums including the micro-miniatures museum where you can see some of the
best micro artwork in the world including the Statue of Liberty inside the eye of a needle. There is the Belen and Dolls House museum and the Casa Orduña Municipal Museum which was built after the great earthquake of 1644. Perhaps something a little more unusual is the salt and pepper museum which has more than 20,000 original pieces from all over the world. It is reported the museum in Guadalest is only the second such museum with the other salt and pepper museum being in Tennessee in the USA. For those with a more morbid fascination for torture, head to the Medieval Historical Museum, home to more than 70 pieces of torture instruments and capital punishment. For those wanting to get round them all, visitors will be pleased to know that most are open all day in the summer and do not close for siesta. If you are wanting to explore the area a little further, take in its natural, breathtaking beauty and go for hikes and bicycle rides, there are a number of small guest houses in the heart of the village and just outside, and of course bustling Benidorm is just a half hour’s drive away. www.guadalest.es
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FULL OF HOT AIR AFTER all of the trials and tribulations of the past 18 months, you would think that it was time for a bit of respite, but that’s not the case. Almost as if by design, no sooner has the cost of domestic and commercial electricity been increased quite dramatically at peak times, Spain is hit by some of the hottest weather it has ever known. The temperature rose to an astonishing 50°C (122°F) in Granada last Saturday and much of the country has endured higher temperatures than previously, so peo-
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Pesky roadworks Normally it will take you less then five minutes to go from Villa Martin to La Zenia. Now, in mid August, the roundabout at AP7 and Blvd. La Zenia is being repaired. Is there a good reason for doing this right in the middle of most busy month of the year? Today it took more than 30 minutes with detours through various living quarters. Is it the way Orihuela City Hall wants to thank the tax payers in Orihuela Costa? Kr Peter
Sandy Sandra He obviously knew her by the look of that photo of him with her. If it’s been doctored then why isn’t he countersuing for defamation??????? No mention of that strategy.
Stephen Chatt Milne Well I’m a staunch Royalist, but I think nothing should be done in Her Majesty’s lifetime,as she has devoted her entire life to us and should be given as little pressure as possible before the curtain falls, let’s face it, sadly it will only be a few more years, then I’m certain that King Charles will sort his brother out... till then of course the show must go on... cheers.
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ple are trying to keep cool and it can be expensive. The logical thing, if you have it is to turn on the air conditioning but many are having to run it much longer than they would normally do which means higher costs, especially as it will often be running in the peak times. Offices and shops are running the air conditioning for staff or customers which means that they will see the results in higher than forecast bills and these costs will inevitably be passed on to the consumer. Another problem which some
people ignore, is the fact that pavements heat up considerably during the day and whilst humans have the advantage of wearing shoes to protect their feet, our four-legged friends can easily find the paws being burned and as cats and dogs don’t sweat, they have to be allowed access to plenty of water so that they don’t become dehydrated. There is an irony that many expatriates came to Spain to enjoy the hot weather, but it is now so hot (hopefully for just a short period of time) that the decision may have rebounded on them.
First off, what about innocent until proven guilty. Second, what about all the others who should be held to account because of Epstein? Why aren’t we hearing about them? Also, is this woman suing everyone who was responsible?
Claire Nina Spinks I don’t think ‘options’ come into it yet. This is a lawsuit, and it needs to run its course before anything else.
Caz Webb Yes most definitely, he’s abused his position, thinks he’s a law above himself because of it, what an embarrassment he is to the Royal family.
Sylvia Saunders Feel so sorry for the Queen’s eldest son, a self confessed adulterer and now younger son accused of paedophilia must be heartbreaking.
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WHILE pets may be man’s best friends, it is not always a match made in heaven as there are ac‐ tually many things that humans do to annoy their furry friends. Hugging may be a comforting and personal gesture among people, but pets can often feel scared and trapped when their owners pull them in for a tight embrace. This can often result in a strug‐ gle for freedom which is not pleasant for anyone. Pets also don’t appreciate be‐ ing woken up as they can feel startled and confused ‐ especially if you do it abruptly. Dogs, in par‐ ticular, sleep more heavily as they age so are likely to react fair‐ ly grumpily if you wake them up from a nap. Animals also don’t appreciate change and can find it harder to adapt than humans to alterations in schedule or environment. This can cause them to act out and misbehave which may lead to problems such as chewing, scratching, digging and barking. Keeping them on a routine schedule as much as possible will help to prevent this. Newcomers can also be a dis‐
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ROAD TEST by Mark Slack MANY people think that unless you have owned an Alfa Romeo you are a not a true petrol head, you can kind of see their point. While classic Al‐ fas probably still deserve their reputation for being tempera‐ mental, newer models have long left that aspect of owner‐ ship behind. The trouble is reputations can take a long time to disappear and that’s a shame because it prevents many people from en‐ joying some cracking cars, and they don’t come anymore cracking than the Giulia. The ‘standard’ Giulia range is by no means backward in accel‐ erating forward, with even the least athletic engine producing 200hp and the most powerful 510 hp. The lead‐in Sprint has an enviable standard equip‐ ment list that includes active cruise control, dual zone cli‐ mate, navigation, Bi‐Xenon headlights and all the other niceties one might expect at this level.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Facts at a Glance Model: Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Engine: 2.0-litre, turbocharged, petrol developing 280 hp Gears: 8-speed automatic Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 5.7 seconds/Maximum Speed 239 kph (149 mph) Economy: 8.6 l/100km (32.8 mpg) combined driving - NEDC Emissions: 195 g/km - NEDC Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
On the road this car has a dual personality.
A RECENT report by the European Transport Safety Council has revealed that Spain is the country in the European Union with the lowest rate of traffic accident deaths, which will be mu‐ sic to the ears of the Directorate‐General for Traf‐ fic (DGT), as they strive to keep the roads of Spain as safe a place to drive as possible. With the sudden return of traffic to the roads after lockdowns disappeared, this summer alone, an estimated 50 million trips are expected to take place across the country, with the DGT running various campaigns to control drivers who might try to abuse the alcohol or drugs laws.
My mid‐range Veloce out‐ sprints the lead‐in model with a 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) time of 5.7 seconds and then on to a 239 kph (149 mph) maximum. The 280hp developed by the 2.0‐litre turbocharged petrol en‐ gine is quite a feat and when you think this isn’t the top of the range model, it shows how good the Giulia range is on the performance front. One would expect no less from Alfa Romeo! At €50,261 (£42,595) the Alfa is up against some very stiff competition from arguably much more premium badges. However, the Alfa not only has history and heritage but an excellent standard equipment package, looks that turn heads for all the right reasons
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Spain heads the list, along with Latvia, and Lithuania, as the countries in the EU with the fewest road deaths in the period from 2001 to 2020, reducing fatalities by 75 per cent, although as far as Spain is concerned, if you only take the last decade, then the country is fourth on the list, showing a 45 per cent decrease in road fatalities, but, a plus factor is that between 2019 and 2020, deaths decreased by 22 per cent on Spanish roads. Some voices ‐ including the Spanish Association
of Roads (AEC) ‐ have been raised at times about the state of repair of the Spanish road network, with the country lagging behind the investment of other EU countries such as Germany, France, or Italy, with road conservation budgets reportedly having dropped from €1,300 million in 2009, to €760 million currently. However, that initial investment seems to be one of the key factors in the last decade behind the 45 per cent decrease in deaths on the roads in
and remains commendably practical. This is a four‐door sa‐ loon where you can carry four adults in space and comfort. On the road the Giulia has a bit of a dual personality. It is quite happy to potter through urban streets, but show it a more open road and its inner performance demon is re‐ vealed. It’s not just acceleration and speed, but all round perfor‐ mance. From the way it puts power down to the handling and steer‐ ing. It is superbly accomplished. Gear changes through the eight‐ speed automatic box can be en‐ couraged manually via some lovely aluminium paddles. This is a well‐honed, well‐ crafted and hugely entertaining car. It manages to combine so many positive attributes and is a delight to drive. Here in the UK many premium badge buyers will stay loyal to their usual fare, but the few who venture to Italy will not be disappointed.
Spain, with fatalities dropping from 2,478, to 1,366, placing Spain fourth, behind Norway, Greece, and Portugal. If that initial investment in roads played its part, then probably so did Spain’s pioneering imple‐ mentation of anti‐drug controls on its roads, com‐ bined with an adjustment to speed limits, along with restrictions derived from the Covid‐19 pan‐ demic, although the report does point to the need for more specific safety measures for motorcy‐ clists, one of the most vulnerable groups on the roads, according to the latest accident data from the DGT.
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WALKING FOOTBALL CONTINUES TO GROW IT’S the fastest growing sport in Europe as new walking football clubs and leagues are springing up in countries throughout Eu‐ rope and the Iberian Peninsula is no different. Madeira recently launched a new club, Puerto San Marina (Cadiz) are presently assem‐ bling a squad and as can be seen in another part of the arti‐ cle, Torrox has a recruiting message with a view to starting up a club there. All the clubs on the south coast report growth in num‐ bers, so much so two leagues will operate next season. League A and a B League for slower, less ability players. The Walking Dead are re‐ cruiting players as they are fielding an A and a B team next season. If you are Over 50 and still ‘dream the dream’ or
haven’t loss your touch, pop along to the Finca Naundrup, Calahonda on a Wednesday night at 6.45pm and join in and bring it all back again. Exercise the body and mind, and join in the banter after the game with a beer or refresh‐ ment. For further details phone Darren 0044 7579 018635 or Martin on 0034 622 390 857. Aston Viñuela, Benahavis, Calahonda, Nerja, Malaga and the Walking Dead are all look‐ ing for new players to augment their squads for the coming season. For details of a club in your area contact apal‐ mar2011@hotmail.com marked ‘Walking Football Re‐ cruitment.’ Torrox could be the next new team to join the other six teams in the South of Spain
Walking Football Leagues. The Tornados are looking for any‐ one over 50 in the Torrox area who would be interested in benefiting physically and men‐ tally from playing walking foot‐ ball, getting fit and making friends. Why not give it a try? Register on Facebook Steve Lynton ‐ Torrox Community Group. Formentera WFC will launch a Costa Blanca Walking Foot‐ ball League in October with the following fixtures... Hondon Valley Fliers v Moraira WFC /// Portobello WFC v PINOSO /// Formentera WFC v Portobello WFC This is the third Walking Football League set up with WFAI member clubs and the only walking football leagues in Spain outside Catalonia. There is even the prospect of
a second league starting up in the Almeria/Alicante area in the near future. After their visit to Benahavis last Tuesday night where Mala‐ ga WFC A team won a hard fought game by 6‐5. The B team took time to settle and were 1‐0 down to the hosts at half time. A couple of tactical changes resulted in a hat‐trick for new Spanish signing Pedrin in an impressive debut and one for Carlos in a 4‐1 win. They will be on their travels again at the end of the month when they visit Aston Viñuela in pre‐season friendlies. Mala‐ ga will take their A and B teams hoping to repeat the double as in their last visit. Viñuela will be under new management and hope to have recruited new players during the close season.
Man United thrash Leeds MAN UNITED were back in action on Saturday, August 14, with their first Premier League match of the 2021‐22 season at a packed Old Trafford, with an official attendance shown as 72,732, playing their old rivals from Yorkshire, Leeds United. In a majestic second‐half spell, Portuguese international Bruno Fernandes scored a brilliant hat trick, in what was really a devastatingly good display of football by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men, as the Red Devils simply brushed Leeds aside, totally dom‐ inating the second 45 minutes. It was 26‐year‐old Fernandes who opened the scoring, set up by Paul Pogba after 30 minutes, although Luke Ayling did level the match with a spectacular strike just minutes into the second half, after which, the floodgates opened and it was all United. Mason Greenwood started the rout, on 52 minutes, with an‐ other clinical finish, before Fernandes stepped in ruthlessly with two more goals after 53, and 60 minutes, as Paul Pogba ran the show from the middle of the field, collecting his fourth assist of the game when he teed up Fred for goal number five after 68 minutes. In a ridiculous show of strength, United then brought on £73 million new boy, Jadon Sancho to make his home debut, much to the delight of the home crowd, who, on this evidence, will be expecting big things this season for sure. With a new season up and running, Solskjaer declared that “nothing is beyond” his squad this season, and when you think he still has other players fighting back to match fitness, plus Varane waiting in the wings, the Dane has every right to feel op‐ timistic for a change.