Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 10 - 16 March 2022 Issue 1914

To help the situation in Ukraine see our special on page 20 10 - 16 March 2022

Maximum Excellence THE regional government recognised Finestrat as a tourist municipality, as‐ signing it the Generalitat’s Maximum Excellence ranking. Only 11 of the Valen‐ cian Community’s 542 municipalities have achieved this classifica‐ tion, said Finestrat’s may‐ or Juanfran Perez Llorca. “The Generalitat modi‐ fied its regulations and we were one of the first mu‐ nicipalities to meet their terms, obtaining the Max‐ imum Excellence classifi‐ cation along with big cities like Malaga, Sevilla and Bilbao.” Perez Llorca added that the local government had invested in modernising the town,while creating one of the region’s finest shopping centres which was visited by an average four million people each year.

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Turn to page 2 SEAFRONT WALK: Companionship is as important as the exercise.

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Make a date IT is now possible to book appointments to lodge non‐urgent complaints at 20 Guardia Civil headquarters in Alicante Province. Originally a pilot project in Torrevieja in southern Alicante as well as Almeria and Madrid, this has been extended throughout the province to include Calpe, Campello, El Verg‐ er, Ibi, Javea, Novelda, San Juan, San Vicente, Villajoyosa and Villena. Prior appointments for face‐to‐face attention when presenting non‐urgent Denuncias or completing bureaucratic procedures at these Guardia Civil headquarters can be made on the official www.guardiacivil.es website. Appointments can also be made in person or by ringing the headquarters which offer this service.

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Time for chat and fun

LOCAL LADIES MARINA BAJA began as a small walking group last October when Angela Skinner first arrived in Altea. Newly‐arrived after working in Dubai and Vietnam ‐ that’s a story for another day ‐ she believed it would be a good way of making friends, and she soon found that she was right, Angela told the Euro Weekly News. Numbers have crept up and the group now has around 180 members, Angela said. “As a nutritionist and lifestyle coach, connection and community play a big part in what I do. A healthy diet and lifestyle are essential, but having fun and laughing with like‐ minded people are just as essential,” she declared. Around 40 members ‐ they are mainly British, although the mix of

LA NUCIA is celebrating Inter‐ national Women’s Day with 11 days of activities that began on Tuesday March 1. Events for La Nucia Avanza con Las Mujeres (La Nucia Moves Forward with Women) included free aquagym and pi‐

nationalities reflects Altea’s cos‐ mopolitan population ‐ set out on twice‐weekly walks along the seafront between La Olla and Albir beach, Angela said. “We all walk at a different rate and there is always time to chat, have fun and build up the relationships that are just as vital to healthy living as eating wisely and taking exercise,” she added. Given the group’s rapid growth and popularity, Angela will soon start or‐ ganising events that will include lunches out and workshops on preparing appetising meals, amongst other projects. “Wholesome food and sensible eat‐ ing can be delicious too,” said Angela who loves what she does and is pas‐ sionate about banishing the idea that a healthy lifestyle needs to be boring.

Moving forward lates classes at La Nucia’s mu‐ nicipal pool on the morning of

March 3, and a trip to Bodegas Enrique Mendoza for wine‐ tasting. Equally well‐attended was the spa morning at a La Nucia hotel on March 4, fol‐ lowed by the Marina Baja Women’s Meeting in Alfaz in the afternoon.

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NIBS EXTRA Close watch PASSENGERS on the Benidorm‐Denia Line 9 tram covered the Altea‐Calpe sec‐ tion by bus on March 5 dur‐ ing technical inspections of the River Algar bridge in Altea and the viaduct over Calpe’s Mascarat ravine. Built in 1913 and 1915 respectively, both are closely monitored by re‐ gional rail operator FGV.

Bowling along CALPE BOWLS CLUB play at the Calpe Tennis Club and they meet each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 10am until 12.30pm. All lev‐ els of play are welcome and readers who would like to know more about the club should contact them with an email to the john.pauline @hotmail.com address.

Say again? THE Plataforma per la Llen‐ gua, which defends the use of Valenciano throughout the region, accused Marina Salud, the outsourced com‐ pany that provides the Mari‐ na Altea’s health care, of “ex‐ iling” the region’s language. Ondara health centre’s an‐ swering service and many others used only Spanish, a spokesperson complained.

Fewer leaks MUNICIPALLY‐OWNED Am‐ jasa, which provides Javea’s domestic water, spent €2.1 million on replacing 15.4 kilo‐ metres of waterpipes last year, 2.7 per cent of the total network compared with the recommended annual 2 per cent. The company also re‐ designed seven pumping sta‐ tions and installed solar pan‐ els to reduce energy consumption.

Cut price AN Alicante court reduced compensation due to the owners of land on the Benidorm side of the Sierra Helada, which is now a na‐ tional park. Instead of the €283 million compensation they were seeking once the Sierra Helada’s new status ruled out development, they can expect only €636,000..

THE cats and dogs at the SCAN Animal Sanctuary in El Verger have finally been blessed. Fr Rodney Middleton and Fr Robin Pettitt of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy visited the sanctuary to bless them on Sunday February 27. More than 100 SCAN supporters enjoyed the barbecue and blessing ceremony which would normally have been held in January to coincide with the feast day of the patron saint of animals, San Antonio, but was postponed owing to the Covid restriction then in place. After blessing individual

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BEHIND BARS: Frs Rodney and Robin bless the animals at the SCAN animal sanctuary.

pets brought forward by their owners, Frs Rodney and Robin blessed all the cats and dogs that are

The Costa does its bit TOWN halls, associations and private individuals throughout the Costa Blanca have joined forces to help war‐stricken Ukraine. In the Marina Baja, the Encuentros Empresariales association mobilised the entire area to collect and later send to Ukraine ba‐ sic supplies of medicines, non‐perishable food, clothing and opti‐ cal items. One trailer would set out on March 10, announced Encuen‐ tros Empresariales members Silvio Monroy and Antonio Alcaraz. “All the town halls in the area have offered their collaboration and we have 10 people in two warehouses packing and labelling everything,” Alcaraz said beforehand, explaining that the dona‐ tion would go directly to its destination without needing any in‐ termediary. “You can’t imagine the amounts that are being donated,” he added, while admitting that he felt “inundated” owing to peo‐ ple’s generosity. Alcaraz also revealed that he was on familiar ground, as he owns a business in the zone: “Once the first trailer returns, we shall load up a second,” he said. Alfaz’s mayor, Vicente Arques, like all other Marina Alta may‐ ors, pledged to do all he could to help, pointing out that Encuen‐ tros Empresariales had already demonstrated what it could do during the pandemic. “From a small Alfaz workshop they produced 1,800 face shields that were distributed in hospitals and health centres throughout Spain and even abroad,” Arques said.

awaiting forever homes at the sanctuary. SCAN ‐ Society for the Care of Animals in Need ‐ takes in abandoned

Assistance for war-hit firms THE Generalitat’s Va‐ lencian Finance Insti‐ tute (IVF) opened a €10 million line of credit to assist companies af‐ fected by the Ukraine war. Regional president Ximo Puig announced the move on March 2 after meeting business owners and union rep‐ resentatives to analyse the effects of the con‐ flict . Assistance would be available for firms with outstanding bills in Russia or Ukraine, Puig revealed.

Worries about asbestos in Albir EURO WEEKLY NEWS reader, Nigel Deville, lives not far from the old BBVA building in Albir. This was formerly a holiday hotel for employ‐ ees of the former Banco de Vizcaya, now merged with the Banco de Bilbao and Argen‐ taria. “The huge old building is being demolished, creating loads of of dust in the areas close to the building,” Nigel said. “Locals have known for many years that there is much asbestos in the building,” he continued. “But I get no answers from anyone as to what is

cats and dogs, provides shelter as well as medical care when necessary and has successfully found homes, in Spain and in‐ ternationally, for around 3,000 cats and dogs. The association works closely with local town halls, giving advice on combining animal welfare with Spain’s evolving ani‐ mal protection laws. SCAN also carries out school visits, helping the next generation to under‐ stand the importance of responsible pet owner‐ ship. For more information about SCAN, to volunteer or donate, visit the www.scancostablanca.co m website.

being done to prevent asbestos dust from es‐ caping and affecting properties and businesses surrounding this site.” Nigel pointed out that many residents in the area are worried about asbestosis. “Why oh why can’t the authorities even an‐ swer my questions? Are they hiding some‐ thing?” asked Nigel, who added that he hoped the Euro Weekly News could get some answers for him. We hope soon to obtain them, and will advise him as well as other worried Albir resi‐ dents and our readers once we have them.

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Those with confirmed operations can apply to the IVF for the invoiced amount, which will be interest‐free and need not be repaid until pay‐ ment has been re‐ ceived from their insur‐ ance company. Most of the applica‐ tions for an advance are expected to come from companies which have insured their op‐ erations, a customary practice when export‐ ing, Generalitat sources explained. Those companies that were not insured can apply for a four‐ year loan, which will be interest‐free for the first six months after which it will be charged at 0.75 per cent.

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An alarming situation BENIMARCO, which strad‐ dles Teulada and Benissa, is quiet, peaceful and slightly off the beaten track. A resident there, who preferred not to be identi‐ fied, related recently how a white car proclaiming the name of an alarm company that sells its ser‐ vices in this area, recently pulled up outside their house. “A guy was standing at the gate and I pointed out that we already had an alarm and security service as he could see by the sign on the gate,” the Beni‐ marco property owner told the Euro Weekly News. “He said, yes, but he might have a better deal and could he look around? I informed him that we were content with our existing service, and in fact had it upgrad‐ ed recently.” The would‐be salesman left “but the fellow’s ac‐ cent and general de‐ meanour suggested he wasn’t Spanish,” the read‐ er added, pointing out that it was unlikely that a security firm would send someone around to solicit clients without advance notice. He added that the event reminded him of the phoney Repsol ‘ser‐ vice’ guys who comes by from time to time or the Microsoft ‘consultants’ who call from remote call centres, trolling for infor‐ mation. “Whatever language they speak we reply in an‐ other, not very politely. Swedish or Serbian work quite well, we find!”

and finally... SATURDAY February 26 saw the Black Sheep Mini Classic Club meet in Calpe’s port area. Over 40 classic Minis turned out for the rally and fortu‐ nately the weather changed for the better, said Euro Weekly News reader, David Stockton. Thanks to the bright sunshine, owners were able to en‐ joy the local restaurants and cafes and at the same time appreciate the interest that the car buffs showed in the iconic classic cars.

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A new look for U3A Calpe U3A CALPE’S committee are changing the format of the general meetings. In future, there will be 10 yearly meetings, excluding Ju‐ ly and August. The January, June and September quarterly meet‐ ings, plus the November AGM, will deal with U3A busi‐ ness including accounts, membership details and group activity updates as well

as a guest speaker. The remaining six meetings will be coffee mornings, with December earmarked for handing over the usual Christ‐ mas charity collection of gifts and cash. Over the last two years, U3A Calpe has felt the impact of both Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Suitable speakers and venues are more difficult to find and members have ex‐

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pressed a wish for more face‐ to‐face activities. The coffee mornings will be social events where members get to know each other, the group leaders and the com‐ mittee in a relaxed and friend‐ ly atmosphere. The first will be held on March 17 between 10.30am and 12 noon at the Calpe Club de Tenis. “Please talk to us about what you think U3A Calpe should offer,” U3A Calpe’s vice‐president Karen Flack said. “The committee holds a further Think Tank meeting on March 24.” Members can also email president@u3acalpe.org, drop a note into the U3A mailbox at Total Postal or the Suggestions Box available at all Coffee Mornings.

Alicante-Madrid standoff REGIONAL, provincial and local administrations fumed in unison on learning that Alicante‐ Madrid trains will finish their journey in Chamartin. Announced in late February, the modification already adds 15 minutes to the journey and as Chamartin is further from shops and hotels than the Atocha terminus used until now, travellers must spend another quarter of an hour reaching the centre. ADIF, responsible for Spain’s rail infrastruc‐ ture, maintains that Atocha will not be able to cope with trains arriving from the south once other companies join Renfe in providing a high speed rail service. Transport minister Raquel Sanchez initially an‐ nounced that Alicante trains would have to use the Chamartin terminus for the next three years, until Atocha was enlarged, but this has now been increased to eight years. Faced with opposition from all quarters, in‐ cluding the Generalitat, Pedro Sanchez, presi‐ dent of the Spanish government, revealed that alternatives would be sought “but it doesn’t look easy.”

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Another well-deserved donation CAROLYN MILLS contact‐ ed the Euro Weekly News recently, thanking us for publicising a dona‐ tion for Cancer Care Cos‐ ta Blanca. “I thank you for that because this organisation is not as widely‐known as another one, but it should be!” Carolyn ex‐ claimed. Now Cancer Care Cos‐ ta Blanca has received another donation, Car‐ olyn explained, this time a €500 cheque from the Calpe‐Benissa Lions Club. The Javea‐based chari‐ ty, which was founded in 1998, works with profes‐ sionals and experts to deliver care and meet the needs of people throughout their cancer journey. Carolyn explained how much Cancer Care Costa Blanca had helped her af‐ ter she was diagnosed with cancer. “I have been fortunate to have so far survived four operations, three chemotherapy and 40 ra‐ diotherapy sessions,” Carolyn revealed. “There was no pain with any of the procedures but my goodness, the after‐ef‐ fects were dismal.” After her treatment “feeling absolutely mis‐ erable and unable to eat” she was nursed by Carol, one of Cancer Care Costa Blanca’s nurses and other members of the team. “Most of all, she gave me confidence. She is a star, together with the rest of the nurses, no‐ tably the amazing Amilee,” Carolyn said. “I hope your widely‐read newspaper brings this charity to everyone’s at‐ tention.”

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Our lucky giveaway winner! 02.02.22: The once in a lifetime date.

GIVEAWAY: Ivy’s name was pulled out of the hat.

AS part of the launch of our brand new website and to celebrate the once in a lifetime date of 02.02.20222, the Euro Weekly News held a give‐ away of €2,222 for one of our lucky readers! We spoke with the win‐ ner of our giveaway, Ivy Grace Galicto, to find out how she felt when we drew her name out of the hat on Tuesday, March 1. Twenty‐nine‐year‐old Ivy Grace, originally from the Philippines, now lives in Madrid and has been reading the Euro Weekly News since she moved to Spain two and a half years ago. When we asked Ivy Grace why she entered the giveaway and how she felt when she found

IVY GRACE: The Euro Weekly News reader from Madrid.

out she had won, she said: “I was just trying my luck when I entered and this is my first time to win anything! I was eat‐ ing my dinner late on Monday night while scrolling through my phone when I saw the video posted on the Euro Weekly News Facebook page and unexpectedly heard my name being an‐

nounced ‐ I started jump‐ ing up and down in my bed and shouting loudly that I had won!” We asked Ivy Grace what she plans to do with her winnings and she will be “saving it first and once I have enough money I am hoping I can get an apartment. The money is a big help to me.”

Congratulations again to our lucky winner, Ivy Grace!

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Giving4Giving

THE Giving4Giving charity had a number of donations for January and February. In January, they made two €1,000 donations, first to AACC cancer charity and second to Doggie Angels an‐ imal charity. In February, they made three €1,000 donations, first to Finestrat Social Services, second to Anemona breast cancer charity and lastly to Carazon Express charity. This now brings their to‐

Maria, president of Anemona breast cancer charity.

tal to €225,000 donated! Giving4Giving always needs volunteers at all their shops, so if you can spare a few

hours a week call Gary on 603 137 697. Thanks for all your help and support.

Something different

THE Javea Players Studio Theatre audience was recently treated to something different. They were taken on a sound journey com‐ bining poetry with various ancestral instru‐ ments including a gong, Tibetan and quartz bowls, bells, drums, chimes, hand pan, native American flute, clarinet and voices. The charming couple, Teresa and Manel, performed for over an hour, instilling a sense of calmness and tranquillity upon those at‐ tending, who were advised to sit with their

eyes closed in order to better absorb the sounds. Each performance is different and they per‐ form again on Saturday March 19 ‐ in English and Spanish ‐ at 7pm and tickets cost €12. Reservations: myshow2022@gmail.com. Payment through paypal.me/teresajuan lopez or on the night at Calle Cronista Figueras Pacheco 6. For more information see the https://celes tialechoes.webnode.es website.

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Barbarian Rugby under 16s win again T H E Barbarian under 16s travelled to Valencia on Saturday March 5 to take on the division 2 league leaders Valencia in what was going to be a very hard fought match. Having been beaten by them in the opening game of the season by over 50 points, the BaBas turned the tables this time around running out win‐ ners 19‐14. The young Barbarians defence was immense in a game which went down to the wire. What a turnaround for this team, now beating both the first and second placed teams in the last three weeks. A credit to all the players who work hard week in and week out and give 100 per cent when they take the pitch. This weekend sees a full programme for the BaBas. The Under 14s take on Alicante RC on Saturday morning in Denia at 10am fighting for a play‐ off place. This is fol‐ lowed in the afternoon with the Seniors playing at home to Orihuela in the final match of the regular season.

If they win, they move forward to the playoffs as league winners and a guaranteed home match in the semis. Sunday morning, again in Denia, the Under 16s play against Elche at 11.30 to continue bat‐ tling for a playoff place in the Under 16 league. Spectators are wel‐ come to all the Barbar‐ ian games and to visit our new club bar after matches to enjoy social‐

ising with players and families. The Barbarians run Academy teams from under 14s to 16s to 18s and through to seniors and welcomes everyone to come and train and join the club. Free qualified coach‐ ing is available at all lev‐ els. Please call Santi (Spanish) on 676 612 357 or Mac (English) on 609 646 349 for more in‐ formation.

UNDER 16s: Travelled to Valencia and played a very hard fought match.

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Time for the ladies to dress up JAVEA GREEN BOWLS CLUB will be watching live racing from Cheltenham at the Inn on the Green on March 16.

The ladies will be putting on their best summer dresses and hats for this fun social event which will also raise

funds for the Captain’s charity, as the ‘bookmakers’ will be taking a percent‐ age of all bets placed for this cause. Afternoon tea will be avail‐ able, with a glass of cava and prizes for the ladies’ sauciest hat and the gents’ sexiest tie, so this is a great chance to get dressed up and have a flut‐ ter. Javea Green Bowls Club has a busy social and charity diary, with a Christmas pan‐ tomime that raised over €1,000. More recently, the club Captain proudly presented Javea Cancer Care with a cheque for €2,000 at the Bowls Club Captain’s Day on March 9. The next event will be a car Treasure Hunt on March 26 over 30 kilometres of quiet MANDALAS: Decorated the town centre. roads in the Benitachell area, support of Oliva’s town well received by locals with a donation of €5 per hall, were mounted in and visitors to the old person to enter. Plaza San Roc in the town. Future projects Future events include the heart of Oliva. are in the planning Queen’s 70th Jubilee Fun Day The manadalas will stages in order to con‐ in June, Independence Day be in place for a few tinue with this success‐ open bowling competition in weeks and have been ful initiative. July and grand Masked Ball on October 7.

Women’s Day

AN International Wom‐ en’s Day event in Oliva took place on Monday, March 7, bringing to‐ gether women from more than 40 nationali‐ ties. Organised by a wom‐ en’s project on the Cos‐ ta Blanca, the group aims to bring colour to the town centre with mandalas, created to‐ gether using knitting, weaving and crocheting skills. Recycled and donat‐ ed materials were used making this project sus‐ tainable and low cost. More than 200 colour‐ ful manadalas were created and, with the

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Fish battered by Russia THE rising cost of fish, batter, fat, wrapping pa‐ per and energy may lead a third of Britain’s fish and chips shops to go out of business over the next 12 months. According to the Nation‐ al Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), one in three fish and chip shops could be forced to close this year. Andrew Crook, president of the NFFF, said the situa‐ tion was about to get

Fish & chips in trouble. much worse due to sanc‐ tions against Russia. Roughly 60 per cent of haddock and cod are im‐ ported from Russia.

According to Crook, “We’re expecting a third of fish and chip shops to go out of business.” He added, “Whitefish comes from Russia be‐ cause they are a very big fishing nation in the Bar‐ ents Sea. So, if we lose that, the price of fish will go significantly higher and this is on top of the cur‐ rent record prices we are seeing. If that happens, we are in real dire straits.”

Masks abolished soon

PRESIDENT Pedro Sanchez said the mandatory use of masks inside build‐ ings as a Covid‐19 prevention measure is set to be abolished soon, possibly as early as mid‐March. He made the announcement during a PSOE party meeting on Sunday March 6 called to address the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The head of the Executive highlight‐ ed the “formidable response” of citi‐ zens to the pandemic. He praised

Spain’s “extraordinarily high” vaccina‐ tion rate and said that the country has reached the lowest reported cumula‐ tive incidence in Europe. Sanchez however stressed that the new rules can only be confirmed by the Ministry of Health following con‐ sultations with representatives of the autonomous communities at the next Interterritorial Council of Health meeting which is scheduled for today, Thursday March 10 in Zaragoza.

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Refugees arrive THE Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migra‐ tion, Jose Luis Escriva, has confirmed that the govern‐ ment is finalising plans to accept at least 6,000 Ukrainian refugees. “Ukrainians who come will have a protection framework throughout Eu‐ rope and Spain that simpli‐ fies all papers, gives immedi‐ ate access to work, aid and

protection from the first moment,” Escriva said on Monday March 7. Madrid is working with the consular services of Ro‐ mania, Poland, Hungary and Moldova to facilitate trans‐ port. Discussions are also taking place with the Ukrainian authorities to “channel in a more institu‐ tionalised way” transport for children who live in orphan‐

LEGENDARY British rock band, the Rolling Stones, will celebrate their 60th anniver‐ sary with a European tour due to be an‐ nounced later this month. The Stones are expected to reveal de‐ tails of the tour on March 14 and insiders say it will include a date at Liverpool’s iconic Anfield football stadium. By performing at Anfield, the Stones join an exclusive list of less than 20 acts who have played at the venue. Bon Jovi, Paul

ages or who have lost their families as well as those who are sick or disabled. Three reception centres are being established in Madrid, Alicante and Barcelona. “There they will know their rights, an interview will be done to know their needs and to be able to re‐ fer them to the most appro‐ priate resources,” Escriva added.

Stones to tour McCartney, Pink, and Take That are among the star names to have performed at the Reds’ stadium. The final date on Sir Elton John’s world tour is also due to be staged there later this year. Following Anfield, the band will play two concerts at London’s Hyde Park as part of the British Summer Time festival.

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The world’s largest earthquake was a magnitude 9.5 in Bio-Bio, Chile on May 22, 1960.

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AN 11‐year‐old Ukrainian boy made the incredible 600‐mile trek to Slovakia, all by himself. He fled the country carrying just a plastic bag and a contact phone number written on his hand. His amazing feat has been verified by the Slovakian gov‐ ernment. The boy was picked up at the border by volunteers. He was given food and drink af‐

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ter his epic trip. “He won them over with his smile, fearlessness and determination, worthy of a true hero,” a spokesman for the Slovakian government said on Sunday March 6. Thanks to the number his mother had written on her

THE Queen has held her first in‐person engage‐ ment since beating Covid‐ 19. The in‐person audi‐ ence was held at Windsor Castle on March 7. The British monarch met Canadian Prime Min‐ ister Justin Trudeau. Prime Minister Boris John‐ son also held talks with Trudeau along with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The heads of state were discussing Russia’s continuing invasion of Ukraine. The Queen, 95, caught

son’s hand, it was possible to contact her from Slovakia to let her know that her son was safe. Yulia Pisecka, the boy’s mother, from the town of Za‐ porizhzhya, the location of se‐ vere fighting for possession of a nearby nuclear power plant,

Contact phone number.

said she had no choice but to save him by sending him to Slo‐ vakia.

Debris hits Moon A PIECE of a rocket launched years ago crashed into the Moon on March 4. It was proba‐ bly the first time a piece of a spacecraft has hit the Moon accidentally. The impact took place at 12.25pm UTC on the far side of the Moon, near the equator, out of view of ground‐based telescopes and probably also far from the immedi‐ ate view of NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The impact was pre‐ dicted in late January by Bill Gray, who writes the

Project Pluto software widely used to track near‐Earth objects, aster‐ oids, minor planets and comets. He initially identified the culprit as the second stage of a Space X Falcon 9 rocket launched in 2015. But in February, he changed his opinion on the origin of the object and said that it belonged to the Chinese experi‐ mental lunar mission Chang’e 5‐T1, launched in October 2014. The Chinese govern‐ ment denies this.

Covid in late February. At the time Buckingham Palace said that she expe‐ rienced “mild cold‐like symptoms.” Numerous virtual events were can‐ celled due to her illness. Following the Queen’s Covid‐19 battle, she also welcomed two new High Commissioners to the UK. The engagement was held virtually last week. The Prince of Wales re‐ cently confirmed that the Queen is “a lot better now” following her brush with the virus.

and finally... US Senator Lindsey Graham has called on Russians to assassinate President Vladimir Putin in light of the in‐ vasion of Ukraine. “Is there a Brutus in Russia? Is there a more suc‐ cessful Colonel Stauffenberg in the Russian military?” he tweeted on March 3, referring to the army officer who tried to kill Adolf Hitler. “The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy out. You would be doing your coun‐ try ‐ and the world ‐ a great service,” he said.

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Renfe offers free travel to Ukrainians THE Spanish national railway network Renfe has an‐ nounced that it will offer free travel on all its trains to refugees arriving from Ukraine. Minister for Transport Raquel Sanchez said on Thursday March 3 that all Renfe trains will be free for Ukrainian citizens arriving in Spain, including those who wish to travel to France and elsewhere in Europe. Renfe will handle the man‐ agement of all such move‐ ments of Ukrainian refugees in Barcelona, which has been set up as a hub for refugees arriving in Spain. The terminal is served by the Elipsos cross‐ border trains which connect France with Spain and are al‐ so free of charge for Ukraini‐ an refugees.

Once in Barcelona, refugees can take any Renfe train and continue their jour‐ ney. Ukrainian citizens should

carry a passport or identity card and present it at Renfe sales points, service centres or station ticket offices.

Worries for Kate Garraway GOOD MORNING BRITAIN host, Kate Garraway, has suffered another blow as her husband’s business is set to go bust. Kate had taken on a directorship at the company in a bid to keep the business alive, but she recently revealed that they face cash problems as Derek Draper, who con‐ tracted Covid‐19, needs round‐the‐clock care. “Astra Aspera was primarily Derek’s company, he was the director. Kate was made director last February so that she could attempt to keep it going,” a source said. “Kate has done her very best to do that while Derek has been incredibly ill. However, he has been unable to work, his revenue has stopped entirely and is unlikely to return in the near future. Kate has other jobs on GMB and Smooth Radio, but with her massively increased costs it wasn’t possible to keep the company going, so has to be folded,” the source added.

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A chef’s hat has 100 pleats.

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IN this article, we want to speak about the responsible declaration of second occupa‐ tion, and the habitual prob‐ lems, that the vendors and buyers are finding with the town halls. What is the responsible dec‐ laration of first and second oc‐ cupation? The responsible declaration of second occupation is an au‐

Responsible declaration of second occupation. Common problems. Legal advice. thorisation that accredits that a specific property complies with the conditions of habitability re‐ quired by the regulations. There are declarations of first and second occupancy. The responsible declarations

of first occupation are request‐ ed for newly constructed prop‐ erties. Also in existing proper‐ ties, provided that works have been carried out that involve an essential modification or when‐ ever the use of the property is changed, and it is destined for use as a dwelling. The responsible declarations of second occupation will be re‐ quested for properties that have been occupied for the first time and more than 10 years have passed since they were obtained. They will also have to be applied for every time a transfer of ownership takes place, such as in the case of a purchase and sale, which is the most common case. Regulation of the responsi‐ ble declaration of second occu‐ pation in the Valencian Com‐ munity The responsible declaration of second occupation is regulat‐ ed by Decree 12/2021, of 22 January, related to the responsi‐ ble declaration for the first and

following occupation of proper‐ ties; except in those municipali‐ ties that have issued an ordi‐ nance regulating this procedure. Documentation to be pro‐ vided in the application for the responsible declaration of sec‐ ond occupation. According to the above de‐ cree, the only documentation that must be provided when re‐ questing a declaration of second occupation is the following: ‐ ID ‐ Certification issued by a competent technician confirm‐ ing that the building or, where applicable, the part of the build‐ ing susceptible to individualised use, complies with the condi‐ tions that led to the granting of the first or previous occupancy permit for which the application is being made.

Local councils also usually ask for, IBI receipts, proof of pay‐ ment of applications fees, cadastral record, and proof of ownership. Common problems with the town councils when applying for the responsible declaration The problems we find, in many town halls, is that they ask the person requesting the re‐ sponsible declaration of second occupation, for much more doc‐ umentation than, according to our criteria, they could request according to the regulations. By this we mean that some‐ times our clients have been asked by the town hall to pro‐ vide them with a declaration of new construction justifying the modification of the property. Or validation of the modification of the metres of the property in the land registry, or catastro. Or, connect the property to the sewage or change the septic tank. Or, submit a legalisation project for an old extension that it is not compulsory to do, etc.

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In our opinion, on many occa‐ sions the town halls over de‐ mand with documentation, more than what they should re‐ quest for the procedure of ob‐ taining the responsible declara‐ tion of second occupation. This has many negative conse‐ quences for the people who ap‐ ply for it, and on many occa‐ sions delays the purchase and sale of properties for these rea‐ sons. And could also have ef‐ fects in the resolution or termi‐ nation of purchase contracts. Conclusions In view of the above, we be‐ lieve that the town halls, are confusing the terms and proce‐ dures. The occupation or habit‐ able condition of a property im‐ plies compliance with the standards of habitability and de‐ sign that must be met in order for it to be used as a dwelling. Therefore, it does not make sense, in our opinion, for the Administration to demand in‐ formation that is not intended to justify this habitability. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys information relating to legal matters.

Carlos Baos (Lawyer) - White&Baos Tel: +34 966 426 185 • info@white-baos.com White & Baos 2022 - All Rights Reserved.

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Lack of humanity Chicken Kyiv UKRAINIANS: Were told to go to Paris or Brussels.

B R I T A I N has been ac‐ cused of lacking humani‐ ty after 150 Ukrainians were turned away in Calais. According to Gerald Darmanin, the French in‐ terior minister, refugees were told to go to Paris or Brussels to obtain visas from UK con‐ sulates. Darmanin has called on the UK to set up a con‐ sular presence in Calais. “It is imperative that your consular represen‐ tation, exceptionally and for the duration of this crisis, is able to issue

visas for family reunifica‐ tion on the spot in Calais. Our coasts have been the scene of too many hu‐ man tragedies. Let’s not add to that those Ukrainian families,” he wrote to Home Secretary Priti Patel. Hundreds of Ukrainian people have travelled to Calais after it was an‐ nounced by France that the UK would set up a visa centre in the city. Patel however hit back saying the Home Office’s response was adequate and launched “within a matter of days.”

TESCO is considering renaming Chicken Kiev as Chick‐ en Kyiv to show support for the Ukrainian people. Other supermarkets including Morrisons and Sains‐ bury’s may also change the name of the popular dish. The capital of Ukraine was known as Kiev under So‐ viet rule, but Kyiv has been favoured on an interna‐ tional level since the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Af‐ fairs started the online campaign #KyivNotKiev in 2018. Waitrose and Marks & Spencer do not currently in‐ tend to rename their products, but some smaller companies have been boycotting Russian goods. Oth‐ er supermarkets are refusing to stock Russian vodka. British company Finnebrogue Artisan tweeted that they had decided to rename their vegetarian version of Chicken Kiev “in solidarity with the Ukrainian peo‐ ple.” Changing the spelling is a small yet significant and peaceful way of showing support for Ukraine and tak‐ ing a stand against Russia, it is argued.

Putin’s alleged mistress RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin is believed to have sent his alleged mistress, Alina Kabaeva, to Switzerland where she is hiding out in a private chalet. Famous for its neutrality, the Swiss country is also where her twin girls are thought to have been born. It has never been confirmed that Putin is the father of any of her four children. Kabaeva won two Olympic medals during her glittering career as a rhyth‐ mic gymnast, becoming one of Russia’s most decorated athletes. She won bronze in the 2000 Sydney Games fol‐ lowed by gold in the 2004

Athens Olympics. There were also 21 European Championship medals and 14 World Championship medals. Putin’s private life has al‐ ways been shrouded in mys‐

tery. He was married for about 30 years to air hostess Lyudmila Putina. They di‐ vorced in 2013. “I have a pri‐ vate life in which I do not permit interference,” he once said.

and finally... CHINA has been working on high‐speed Maglev train technology for some years, with the latest prototype expected to reach a top speed in excess of 620kph. Unveiled in China in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, the sleek 21 metre long prototype runs on high‐tem‐ perature superconducting (HTS) power that makes it look as if the train is floating along the magnetised tracks.

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Sex toy win for cyclist

NOT every sport has success in finding the level or type of sponsorship they are look‐ ing for and cycling is no different, with the recent winner of the Tour de Friesland Chrono seeing the funny side in winning a selection of sex toys. Dutch cyclist Ellen van Dijk, six‐time road cycling world champion, won the first leg of the race and received a box including a vibrator, lubricant, some socks, an eye mask, a pumice stone and a deck of cards to play the Kama Sutra. Van Dijk, who was presented the box on the podium, was not offended and asked her followers on social media what they advised she should do with the gifts. EasyToys.nl, the sponsoring company, is

WORLD CHAMPION: Ellen van Dijk.

currently enjoying more coverage than they expected, with the story around the box getting more attention than their usu‐ al advertising efforts.

Spain sending oil to Ukraine SPAIN will send two million barrels of crude oil from its re‐ serves to Ukraine, the govern‐ ment announced on Friday March 4. Government spokesperson Isabel Rodriguez said the oil will be voluntarily transferred to Ukraine in coordination with the International Energy Agen‐ cy. The shipment represents

roughly the amount of crude oil Spain would use in two and half days. Spain has already sent 20 tons of medical supplies and other items which are being de‐ livered to Ukraine by road from the Torrejon de Ardoz airbase in Madrid. As the conflict in Ukraine continues, humanitarian aid for

the country is crucial as Russian forces continue to bombard cities, Rodriguez said. More than 1.5 million people have left the former Soviet territory in order to escape the crisis which continues to escalate while a diplomatic solution proves evasive. Roughly one million of those have crossed the land border into Poland.

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What is happening in Ukraine?

ON February 24, 2022, Russia launched a devastating large‐ scale military invasion of Ukraine ‐ a European democracy of 44 million people ‐ marking a major escalation to a conflict that began in 2014. Several officials and ana‐ lysts called the invasion the largest conventional military at‐ tack in Europe since the Second World War. Russian President Vladimir Putin consistently denied that he would invade Ukraine, but then tore up a peace deal and began what Ger‐ many calls ‘Putin’s war’, sending forces into Ukraine’s north, east and south. On February 24, Putin claimed the constant threat from modern Ukraine meant that Russia could not feel ‘safe, develop and exist’, from there, airports and military headquarters have been attacked, warplanes have

Free Airbnb housing for Ukrainians

RUSSIA: Launched an attack on Ukraine on February 24.

bombed major cities and Russia has seized control of the impor‐ tant port in Kherson. Putin claims he wants to pro‐ tect people from genocide and the ‘demilitarisation and de‐Nazification’ of Ukraine. However, Ukraine is actu‐

FOLLOWING Russia’s attack on Ukraine that began on February 24, up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees will be housed for free by online rental company Airbnb. Brian Chesky, the company’s CEO, has al‐ ready contacted the leaders of Hun‐ gary, Romania, Poland, and Ger‐ many offering this help. Taking to Twitter on Monday, February 28, Chesky urged: “We need help to meet this goal. The greatest need we have is for more people who can offer their homes in nearby countries.” Airbnb.org, which is chaired by Joe Gebbia, the Airbnb co‐founder, is the lesser‐known non‐profit branch of the company that is dedi‐ cated to helping to house people during such moments of crisis glob‐ ally. The specific needs of Ukrainian refugees in each country will be done by liaising specifically with each government and longer peri‐ ods of stay will be investigated. Airbnb will fund these stays through Refugee Fund, the main donor, and also by other hosts of Airbnb.org. A statement from the company released on Monday, February 28 said, “We know that hosts and guests on Airbnb around the world will be eager to stand up and assist this massive effort to help those fleeing Ukraine.”

ally a modern democracy led by a Jewish president, Volodymyr Ze‐ lensky, who has drawn parallels with Russia’s invasion and that of Nazi Germany in the Second

Benidorm housing

BENIDORM has opened a registry for those who want to make their homes available to refugees from Ukraine. Mayor of Benidorm Toni Perez said: “Given the offer al‐ ready expressed by residents of Benidorm to provide a hous‐ ing solution for refugees who arrive in Spain fleeing the Rus‐ sian invasion, it was decided to open a register to be more able to respond to this possible demand for housin.” Mayor Perez added: “The council has given two social homes to accommodate refugees.” Speaking about the council’s register, the mayor said: “Both those who want to offer an empty home and people who want to share their homes can use our register.” People interested in offering their homes to refugees can go in the morning to the Department of Social Welfare on Plaza Pintor Lozano. They can also contact the RAC (Collective Help Network) on 900 701 322.

World War. Russia has long resisted Ukraine moving towards the European Union and Nato, and following the rejection of Ukraine’s former pro‐ Russian president Viktor Yanukovych in 2014, Putin has fre‐ quently accused Ukraine of ex‐ tremism. Last year, Russia started to send large numbers of troops close to the borders of Ukraine, while still denying any attacks would hap‐ pen. Now, it’s clear Russia wants to take over the big cities and overthrow the Ukrainian Govern‐ ment, although Putin’s long‐term plans are still unknown. As the death numbers increase, Putin stands accused of disinte‐ grating peace in Europe, however, Russia refuses to use the terms war or invasion.

Mira Mirror donates to Ukraine MIRA MIRROR, a hair and beau‐ ty lounge in Moraira, will be mak‐ ing a donation of €10,000 worth of new clothing (including much needed hats and scarves) to the Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal to support their vital work with refugees and families fleeing the conflict. They are also donating clothes for refugees who may come to Spain for sanctuary. Juliet of Mira Mirror said: “Over the next two weeks, we are offer‐ ing free blow dries and eyebrow treatments in exchange for cash or medical supplies that will also be donated.” Mira Mirror is located on Calle Castillo 30, Rada de Moraira.

Help in your area ITEMS required include: generators, bandages, antibiotics, painkillers, First Aid kits, torches, blankets, batteries, personal hygiene products, mats, military boots, petrol chainsaws, nuts, chocolate, energy bars, other food items that don’t need to be cooked, baby food and nap‐ pies. Moraira Mira Mirror are offering free eyebrow treat‐ ments and blow dries in exchange for supplies or donations that will be used to purchase supplies. Calle Castillo 30. Javea Cash donation can be handed to Angela at the ISVH office at the fire station on Carrer George Frederic Händel, 3, Javea on Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday and Friday from 10am until 2pm and on Thursday from 6pm until 8pm. Karunawa Charity Shop, Javea Park, are accept‐ ing donations of clothes, medical supplies, pet food, towels and non‐perishable food. Until March 10, several local artists will host a charity exhibition at the Lambert Arts Centre, 41 Calle Mayor, 5pm until 9pm. All exhibited work will be for sale to raise funds to assist refugees (to be managed through the Red Cross). Jesus Pobre Niamh O’Sheehan has organised a collection in Jesus Pobre. You can contact her direct on 676 507 791 or take donations to the primary school between 9am and 2pm every day this week.

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How you can help online Donating online From donating clothes to signing peti‐ tions, there are many ways you can help the Ukraine crisis. Here is a list of charities you can donate to directly on‐ line: Red Cross Your donation will help in areas where medical services are limited and hu‐ manitarian aid is required. https://redcross.org.ua/en/donate/ With Ukraine The website states: “The Embassy of Ukraine in the UK set up a special fund to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of Russian war against Ukraine.” https://www.withukraine.org/en Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) This nonprofit organisation helps fund medication and essential supplies for army hospitals that are on the front line. https://www.rsukraine.org/ Voices of Children This charitable Voices of Children foun‐ dation provides immediate aid to fami‐ lies affected by the invasion and helps children to recover from the psycho‐ logical effects of war. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/ UNCHR Refugee Agency This organisation is providing shelter for Ukrainians who have been dis‐ placed from their homes. https://donate.unrefugees.org.uk/ Petitions you can sign There are various national and interna‐ tional petitions that will be debated by governments and leaders once a set number of signatures have been raised: (Parliament.uk) Pledge any necessary military support to defend Ukraine (38 degrees) An open letter to Priti Pa‐ tel: The UK must give safe passage to those fleeing war in Ukraine (Change.org) Tell the UK govt: Help Ukrainian refugees! (Open petition) Ask NATO to close the airspace over Ukraine (Avaaz ‐ worldwide) Stop this war Get your information from verified sources With a lot of misinformation circulat‐ ing on social media, it is very important to get your information from reliable sources. Here is where you can follow: www.gov.uk

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Bye-bye Buckingham Palace Queen to live at Windsor.

QUEEN ELIZABETH is to leave Buckingham Palace in London to ‘work from home’ making Windsor Castle her main residence and per‐ manent address. “Windsor is the place she loves. She has her memories with Prince

Philip there, she has her ponies there and family nearby. It makes sense,” said royal expert Hugo Vick‐ ers. The move will mean that the monarch will meet officials in her Berkshire home and cut down on

Doctor stranded with big cats AN Indian doctor is strand‐ ed with a jaguar and a pan‐ ther in war‐torn Ukraine. Girikumar Patil, who lives in Severodonetsk, has been looking after the ani‐ mals he bought from a zoo. He said will not leave without the big cats. At the moment the only time he dares leave the basement he is sheltering in is when he needs to buy food for them. Girikumar said: “My big cats have been spending nights in the basement with me. There has been a lot of bombing happening around us. The cats are scared. They are eating less. I can’t leave them. This is the second war I am living through. But this is scarier.” Previously Girikumar, who studied medicine in Ukraine, lost his Indian restaurant in Luhansk. “My parents have been

calling me and asking me to come home but I can’t leave the animals,” he said.

Doctor won’t leave cats.

the amount of travel she faces. The Queen spent much of the Covid‐19 pandemic at Windsor Cas‐ tle including her final weeks and months with Prince Philip. Sources said the elderly couple “rediscovered the happiness of their

early years together” during their time at Windsor Castle and enjoyed relative privacy with only a limited number of staff at the estate. Buckingham Palace is undergoing renovation work which is expected to be complete in 2027.

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Sanctions are “war” RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the Western sanctions against Russia are a “declaration of war”. Speaking on state television, Putin said sanc‐ tions were “methods of fighting against Rus‐ sia”. “These sanctions that you can see are equiv‐ alent to declaring a war. Thankfully it has not come to an actual war, but we understand what these threats are about,” he said. He also insisted that the invasion of Ukraine is going according to plan and that the Russian army would “meet its objectives”. He dismissed suggestions that he would place Russia under martial law. Thousands of anti‐war protesters have been arrested across Russia. Moscow, Putin added, would consider any

PUTIN: Invasion going according to plan.

declaration of a no‐fly zone over Ukraine by any third party as “participation in the armed conflict”. He also denied reports that there were con‐ scripts fighting in Ukraine claiming that only professional soldiers were involved.

Great white shark attack in Australia AN Australian swimmer has survived an attack by a 3.5‐ metre‐long shark. The inci‐ dent took place at a popular beach near Perth. The swimmer was rammed by the shark when he was 150 metres from the shore. The authorities swung into action and alerted beachgoers. A search for the

shark was also launched. According to the Depart‐ ment of Fisheries Shark Op‐ eration Unit, the attack took place at Florida Beach. “To reduce the threat to people, Florida Beach has now been closed and will re‐ main closed for 24 hours when the city of Mandurah will reassess the situation,”

the Department said. One local told an Aus‐ tralian newspaper: “There’s not many whites, they’re normally out way deep, they come in if there’s schools of fish. They go where the food is. It obviously wasn’t inter‐ ested in the person it bumped. That’s not really predatory behaviour.”

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GB’s first gold at Winter Paralympics NEIL SIMPSON won Britain’s first gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Para‐ lympics on Sunday March 6. The 19‐year‐old from Scot‐ land put in a stunning per‐ formance at the visually‐im‐ paired super‐G event. The gold medal win has “not really sunk in yet” ac‐ cording to the young athlete. “We went in with a clear game plan and it worked out pretty well. We put it all down on the line and really went for it and I’m just very happy with the perfor‐ mance. It felt good. I could tell it was quick, but I didn’t know how special it was,” he said. “I’m just really thrilled. It’s not really sunk in yet. Initial‐ ly when we came down there was a bit of an anxious

wait. I wasn’t thinking about it being a winning perfor‐ mance, I was just thinking

that it was a good run. It’s such a high. It’s almost inde‐ scribable,” he added.

Pregnant Harry Potter star suffers Covid HARRY POTTER star Jessie Cave has been admitted to hospital with Covid‐19. The actress played Laven‐ der Brown in the famous JK Rowling franchise. She is pregnant with her fourth child. The 34‐year‐old actress took to Instagram to share the news with her fans. She posted a photo showing herself in a hospital bed. She told fans: “Triage, once again… Anyone else had Covid in third trimester and had it hit them like a tonne of bricks for weeks?” Later on, she posted again and said: “Also ‐ has anyone taken the anti‐nausea drug and it made them feel worse?” After her latest post, she has received plenty of support from Harry Potter fans. One fan comment‐ ed: “Oh honey. I’m so sorry. Like your body hasn’t got enough to deal with. Sending you lots of love lovely.” Another added: “Oh Jessie I’m so sorry this is rotten.”

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Gold medal for athlete.

100

A chef’s hat has 100 pleats.

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Football bloodbath Travel update Many fans rushed onto the pitch.

AN on‐pitch brawl broke out at a Queretaro v Atlas FC game on Saturday March 5 in Mexico. Initial reports suggest that at least 17 people were killed and 22 people taken to hospital.

Local officials said: “The rest are stable. It should be men‐ tioned that all of those injured are male and at this moment it’s been confirmed that four were from the state of Jalis‐ co.”

The bloodbath began as Queretaro were losing the match. At the 62nd minute the game had to be suspend‐ ed. Metal bars were used as weapons as fans rushed onto the pitch. The teams escaped the violence by retreating to their locker rooms. Mikel Arriola, President of Liga MX, said on Twitter: “Un‐ acceptable and unfortunate violence at the Corregidora stadium in Queretaro. Those responsible for the lack of se‐ curity in the stadium will be punished in an exemplary manner. The safety of our players and fans is a priority!”

SPAIN has changed travel rules for unvaccinated holi‐ daymakers in a boost to the country’s tourism sec‐ tor. When entering Spain hol‐ idaymakers previously had to be fully vaccinated to avoid undergoing tests or quarantine. As part of the new measures, unvaccinat‐ ed travellers who have beaten the coronavirus in the last six months will be able to enter Spain. Holidaymakers from the UK can head to Spain un‐ der the new rules if they can prove they have been

vaccinated or that they have recovered from Covid. The recovery must have taken place in the last six months before travel‐ ling. After taking a first posi‐ tive Covid test, 11 days must have passed before travelling. This can be a PCR test or similar or a rapid antigen test. In Spain, the recovery certificate will only be valid for 180 days though.

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DANIEL ANDREWS, the Premier of the Australian State of Victoria has of‐ fered the family of crick‐ eter Shane Warne a state funeral after his sudden death. Warne, who died on holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand, was 52. Andrews said: “Shane Warne didn’t just inspire a cricket generation ‐ he defined it. To us, he was the greatest ‐ but to his family, he was so much more. Our hearts are breaking for Shane’s family and friends ‐ and they are in the thoughts of all Victorians. “I have offered a state funeral to his family so Victorians can pay tribute to his legacy and contribu‐ tion to our state, commu‐ nity and country.”

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Jet2 ditches masks Jet2 change their policy.

Putin faces jail

THE British Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Sec‐ retary has warned Vladimir Putin that UK prison cells are ready for him. It has been hinted that Putin could well stand in the dock at the Hague, and face trial for slaughtering innocent civilians. Russia is currently under investi‐ gation by the International Criminal Court for war crimes. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already accused the Russian president of committing such crimes by dropping cluster bombs on blocks of flats in Ukraine, killing many innocent people. “The UK has a role to play, and we are sending a message out now that we will not just turn the other way. However long it takes, if you commit a war crime on Ukrainian soil, expect to be held to ac‐ count,” warned Raab.

JET2 has become the first ma‐ jor UK airline to ditch face masks on flights. This is in line with the latest regulations from the govern‐ ment. Face masks will no longer be necessary on flights from Northern Ireland and England. The airline though has recommended that cus‐ tomers still wear their masks on board and at the airport. A spokesperson from Jet2 explained: “It is no longer a le‐ gal requirement to wear a face mask in England and Northern Ireland, including at our airports or on board our aircraft.” They went on to add: “However, as per UK Govern‐ ment guidance, we recom‐ mend that customers contin‐ ue to wear a face mask in these spaces, and we remind customers that they will need to wear one when they get to their overseas destination.” For flights travelling from Wales and Scotland travellers aged six and over will still need to wear their masks.

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Quarantine eased

FROM Saturday, March 5, new rules came in‐ to force in Spain for close contacts of Covid cases. The decision to ease the rules were made by the Public Health Commission. Coronavirus quarantine rules for close contacts will be eased regardless of the person’s vaccination status. The rule changes were announced on Tues‐ day, March 1. From March 5, close contacts of Covid cases will not need to quarantine, ac‐ cording to La Sexta. The Public Health Commission though has recommended that precautionary measures for vulnerable people be increased. The Commission has advised that for 10 days after being exposed to a positive case close contacts should reduce social interactions and

A TEXAS-BASED Airbnb host has been accused of record‐ ing more than 2,000 photos and videos of people at his cabin. A Jay Allee, 54, was caught out in July last year. Accord‐ ing to the police, the hidden camera resembled a power adaptor for a Wi‐Fi router. Af‐ ter becoming suspicious, a couple staying at the cabin googled how to spot hidden

take precautions where possible. The commis‐ sion has suggested constant mask‐wearing and following hand hygiene measures. The organi‐ sation has also said that close contacts should avoid being in contact with vulnerable people. The incidence rate in Spain is falling which has led to this decision. Fully vaccinated people in Spain were already able to avoid quarantine. The new measure will affect people who have not yet been fully vacci‐ nated. It will also affect young children who have not had the full vaccine schedule. Children below five years old are not being vaccinated in Spain. Just under 20 per cent of children between five and 11 years old have been vaccinated. Anyone who has been infected with the virus though will have to self‐isolate.

Airbnb hidden camera cameras and searched the property. An investigation was car‐ ried out by the Kendall Coun‐ ty police and they discovered that the man had allegedly been recording his guests for more than a year. The police seized the fake router along with laptops,

phones and a tablet. The guests had been caught out in compromising positions and were partially dressed or naked. The Airbnb host was arrest‐ ed in November. He is facing multiple charges, although he has insisted he is innocent ac‐ cording to his lawyers.

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Homeless pensioners

PENSIONERS are among those who have been sleeping rough at Manchester Airport. Two of the people have been helped into temporary accommodation. Speaking for the Reach Out to the Commu‐

nity charity, Steph Moore re‐ vealed that around 15 people regularly sleep at the airport. She told one publication: “It’s very transient, “It’s not the same people we’re seeing all the time. There

are a handful of regulars. Peo‐ ple go, come back and go again.” Steph added: “If you’re homeless, where can you go where it’s dry and indoors? And where have they got toilets?

“It’s all those kind of things we all take for granted. “To a lot of people in the community, the airport feels safe. There are cameras there. It’s warmer than some places. “People don’t want to go in‐ to the city centre. Homeless‐ ness has steadily increased and Piccadilly is just bedlam at the moment.” She went on to add: “And we had a couple of women re‐ cently at the airport. One wom‐ an came from Europe. During the pandemic there were a lot of European people working who lost their jobs in hospitality and ended up on the streets.”

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Expat escapes the Ukraine FAMILY: Managed to escape to the west of the country.

A SCOTTISH expat and his family made it out of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on the last train on Wednesday, March 2.

Managing to catch the last train after a 15‐hour wait, the couple and their child made it to western Ukraine. Chloe told the media: “We managed to get into the train only around midnight. It was very cold, very dangerous, very loud. “There was a possible chance of them bombing the actual building, so people were panicking. It was our last chance. We knew if we didn’t get in we’d probably have to spend the night there.” Chloe added: “I knew this day might come so I’ve been preparing as much as I can. I have food and basic clothes for [my son], I didn’t want him to get cold. “We’re all exhausted but we’re in a more safe place and we also have people around ‐ they’re all helping each other, they’re giving us food and water. So we’re not that bad. I think it’s worth it to take this chance.”

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ITV expands streaming

ITV has announced that it is set to launch its new ITVX streaming platform. The platform will provide free content with adverts and viewers will also be able to opt for a subscription service that will remove all the adverts. Viewers will be treated to new content first on the plat‐ form before it even hits TV. According to ITV: “There will be something for everyone on ITVX, with more fresh new content dropping every week of the year than any other British video on demand plat‐ form.” ITV’s Chief Executive Car‐ olyn McCall revealed: “The digital acceleration we are an‐ nouncing today builds on ev‐ erything we have achieved in phase one of our More Than TV strategy. ITVX will be a free service supported by adverts, with a compelling subscription proposition. This is fantastic for viewers ‐ it will provide a simplified and seamless expe‐ rience with thousands of hours of free content.”

ITVX: Viewers can opt to remove all the adverts.

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A sugary secret ON February 21, Guardia Civil officers in the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria port of La Luz seized two bags with about 100 kilos of cocaine hidden between bags of sugar in a container arriving from Brazil. This is the second bust of the same kind at the port in recent days. On February 17, a total of 268 kilos of cocaine, also from Brazil, was report‐ ed seized. These seizures, clarify the force, are the re‐ sult of monitoring and joint surveillance carried out by both the Guardia Civil and

HIDDEN DRUGS: Found in sacks of sugar.

the Tax Agency in the port fa‐ cilities. In recent months this has led to exhaustive docu‐ mentary analyses of the ships coming from Brazil, as well as of inspections of con‐ tainers suspected of contain‐ ing cocaine hidden among

the sacks of sugar they were transporting. The narcotics have remained at the dispos‐ al of the corresponding judi‐ cial authority, while the au‐ thorities continue their investigation to identify and locate those implicated.

I’m A Celeb comeback I’M A CELEB is set to return to Australia for an epic comeback in November. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the show had taken place in Wales for two years. For the 2022 season though the series will return to Australia. Rosemary Newell, Director of Content for ITV confirmed that the show will soon return home. She revealed: “We expect a celebrity to return in Australia in November,

when it will generate an audience over 11 mil‐ lion.” Ant and Dec had reportedly been hoping to head back to the jungle in Australia. The pair appeared on The One Show last month. Ant re‐ vealed: “Well, the plan is the jungle, so if all things...” Dec interjected: “Nothing against Wales!” Ant defended Wales too and said: “We love Wales but you know, Australia is its home and we’d like to get back there if we can.”

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Citizenship refused

Electric cars

A 64-YEAR-OLD Irishman Billy O’Shea refused to shake hands officially with a Copenhagen councillor because he believed the requirement “is un-Danish, undemocratic and in conflict with the constitution,” so even though he shook hands privately to prove he could do it, his refusal meant he lost citizenship.

FOLLOWING a landmark agreement signed with energy group EWII to set up 1,350 new electric car charging points at Copenhagen Airport (which boasts 14,000 parking spaces), it will become the site of the largest charging station in the country within the next 10 years.

THE NETHERLANDS Unaffordable

Amsterdam Museum

THERE is something of a conundrum for politicians in Holland as a new initiative on climate requires that 1.5 million Dutch homes be removed from the gas network by 2030, but a survey has found that more than half of local councils say it can’t be afforded.

ALTHOUGH an independent organisation, the Hermitage Amsterdam is effectively an arm of the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg and because of this, the Amsterdam Museum which was due to temporarily relocate to the Hermitage on March 5 has decided to postpone the opening.

BELGIUM Iodine tablets

Office closure

IN 2018 the Belgian Government made supply of iodine tablets free as part of its defence against radioactivity and according to the Pharmacists Association on the day that Russia invaded Ukraine, just under 30,000 people asked for tablets which supposedly prevent thyroid cancer.

CONFIDENT that the pandemic is now under control, the Corona Commissioner’s office, which was responsible for the coordination of Belgium’s coronavirus policy and giving advice to the government will close on April 8, although it may be reconstituted if there is a sudden spike.

GERMANY Unable to fly

Greeting refugees

MAIN Russian airline Aeroflot doesn’t own a great number of aircraft but leases them from many European owners and now will be required to return them under new sanctions and as Russian aircraft are banned from European airspace, several planes are stuck at German airports.

AN estimated 1,000 Ukrainians and African guest workers who had fled the conflict initially via Poland arrived at Berlin Central Station on March 3 to be met by volunteers who either helped them find trains to onward destinations or to find accommodation in the city.

FRANCE Hijab ban

Émigré actor

WHEN the Bar Council in Lille issued a ruling that no lawyer could wear religious or political dress in courtrooms, a 30-year-old hijabwearing female lawyer of Syrian descent challenged the decision on the grounds that it was discriminatory, but her case was rejected by France’s highest court.

IN 2013 as a protest against a hike in taxation on the very rich, French actor Gerard Depardieu applied for Russian citizenship which was personally given to him over dinner by Vladimir Putin. On March 1, speaking to AFP he called for peace with Ukraine.

NORWAY Peace Prize

National income

IRONICALLY in the year that Russia invaded the Ukraine, 2022 has seen the second highest number of nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize with 343, mainly individuals, including British broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, with the final presentation to be made in Oslo this December.

ALTHOUGH Norwegian exports fell dramatically during the start of the pandemic in 2020, they soon recovered and according to new figures from Statistics Norway (SSB), the ongoing increase of the price of crude oil and natural gas saw the country’s Gross National Income increase by 22.2 per cent.

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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Euro fall THE Russian invasion of Ukraine has seen a major knock‐on effect on the euro which has fallen to a two year low against the dollar and has broken the €1.20 level against sterling due to perceived threats of rampant inflation fu‐ elled by additional rises in en‐ ergy costs.

On the go SWISS company Selecta which cur‐ rently operates 200 ‘Starbucks on the Go’ self‐service stands across Spain has announced plans to ex‐ pand dramatically to at least 1,000 outlets situated in airports, petrol stations, large offices and universi‐ ties offering the usual range of spe‐ cialised coffees.

AENA action AFTER being refused permission by the government to increase landing fees at airports in Spain, airport management group AENA is on a campaign to reduce interest on loans and is reportedly considering issuing ethical ‘Green bonds’ with a value of up to €3 billion.

Inditex quandary AS a number of Spanish and Eu‐ ropean companies took action to either close their stores or stop supplying goods to Russia, fashion leader Inditex finally de‐ cided to close its 521 stores in that country which employ around 9,000 people.

Car sales down THE UK Society of Motor Manu‐ facturers and Traders (SMMT) has confirmed that 58,994 new cars were registered in Britain during the month of February. It believes that this figure which is some 25 per cent lower than February 2020, the month before the start of the pandemic is not simply a sign of depressed demand, but has been hurt by the shortage of semiconductors, so necessary in modern cars. With less stock available, prices are not being reduced but there is now a very healthy take up of electric vehicles as they become available with longer ranges.

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is the amount that Dutch bank ING says that it has in outstanding loans to companies and individuals in Russia and Ukraine.

UK Funeral Plan Providers must be registered FCA UK now requires Funeral Plan Providers to register with them, as from July 29, 2022 if they aren’t autho‐ rised then it will be a criminal offence to sell or administer a funeral plan con‐ tract. Many people have been prudent and taken out such a plan in order to ensure that their families are not sud‐ denly burdened with the cost of bury‐ ing them and having to find thousands of pounds or euros at short notice. Although this new law will only be effective in the UK, it must be noted that some funeral plans aimed at the British residents in Spain are actually administered from a UK base so it is important that everyone is aware of the situation. It has been made a little easier to check as the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority has a list giving details of some 71 providers where you can check their status to see whether they have applied or not, or in some cases

don’t intend to apply for authorisation, which means that they should have contacted clients to advise them. The list is at https://www.fca. org.uk/consumers/funeral‐plans/ providers‐list#revisions. The majority of the larger providers will already have applied for authorisa‐ tion, amongst them popular and much used Golden Leaves who supply such plans across the whole of Spain which are administered from the UK and has issued the following statement: “Golden Leaves is aware of recent press coverage of the fact that funeral plan providers like ourselves are re‐ quired to become authorised and reg‐ ulated by the Financial Conduct Au‐ thority (FCA) from the end of July this year. “We have received inquiries as a result of this from customers asking about our intentions and what regu‐ lation by the FCA might mean for those with existing Golden Leaves

funeral plans. “Please be assured that Golden Leaves, in common with many other funeral plan providers, submitted its application for authorisation to the FCA in late 2021 and this is under re‐ view by the regulator at the current time. “While this remains under consider‐ ation, Golden Leaves remains free to promote its funeral plan services to new customers and to administer those plans that are already in place. “Golden Leaves is confident that its application will proceed and wishes to reassure its customers that business will be conducted as normal until such time as the regulator confirms its au‐ thorisation.” In some cases, the company that sold you the funeral plan, may actually have sold it on behalf of a third party which may be on the FCA list, so if you can’t see your provider, don’t panic but just double check with them.

Explaining the Golden Plan WHEN looking at funeral plans, it can all get a little overwhelming, that’s why Golden Leaves is here to help. The Golden Leaves Golden Funeral Plan is de‐ signed for those who wish to be repatriated to a country other than their current country of residence. The plan includes administration of the plan, attending to all necessary funeral arrangements, advice to executors re‐ lating to repatriation and all legal documents required. It also includes the funeral director’s services, a quality wood veneer coffin and a simple coffin for international travel, use of the chapels of rest, a hearse, provision of conductor, service and committal at crematorium and bearers and minister services. Golden Leaves will arrange the preparation for international travel, delivery to the airport in a closed hearse, delivery from UK airport to fu‐

Find the right pre-paid funeral plan for you.

neral directors, freight free allowance and contribution to UK funeral director’s fee. To find the right pre‐paid funeral plan for when the time comes, contact Golden Leaves today.

For more information, visit their website: www.goldenleavesinternational.com, send an email to info@goldenleavesinternational.com, or call for free on 800 098 309.

AFTER the German Government can‐ celled the Nord Stream 2 pipeline prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine it seems that the company organising it has encountered serious financial diffi‐ culties. The concept to pipe more natural gas from Russia to much of Europe was becoming unattractive even be‐ fore the invasion as it appeared that too much control over energy supply

Nord Stream 2 would rest with Gazprom and there‐ fore the Russian Government. Soon after the announcement by Germany and the imposition of sanc‐ tions by the US and EU, it was ru‐ moured that the company handling the $11 billion pipeline intended to file for bankruptcy in Switzerland.

This has since been denied although the company has terminated the em‐ ployment of its entire staff. The company’s website now simply contains the following statement; “We cannot confirm the media reports that Nord Stream 2 has filed for bankrupt‐ cy. “The company only informed the

£170 million pay cut BRITAIN’S highest paid woman Denise Coates, co‐owner of gambling firm Bet 365 took a drop in pay of some £170 million in its last financial year. The pandemic saw the cancel‐ lation of all sporting events which meant that even with on‐ line gambling less money than expected was spent, but the overall figures were however similar to those earned in the year before the pandemic struck. All in all, she managed to ac‐ cept almost £350 million from her combined salary and bonus, so whilst taking a pay cut, she is hardly likely to be left in financial difficulty.

Smart marketing WHILST many bands com‐ plain about low income from music sites such as Spotify, one is promoting its new al‐ bum with an unusual free of‐ fer for fans. A number of London taxi cabs are emblazoned with the artwork for Marillion’s 20th album ‘An Hour Before It’s Dark’. Anyone who hails one of those cabs until March 14 and says the secret password (the name of the album) will be entitled to a ride to any destination within the capital completely free of charge. In return, those taking ad‐ vantage of the offer are asked to take a photograph of themselves with the cab and to post it on social me‐ dia, thus promoting the al‐ bum and the band. local authorities that the company had to terminate contracts with employ‐ ees following the recent geopolitical developments leading to the imposi‐ tion of US sanctions on the company. “We can confirm that we have tak‐ en down this website due to serious and continuous attacks from outside. “Unfortunately, our mobile and fixed network lines are also not reach‐ able ‐ at least for the time being.”

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BOUNCES BACK: All 25 shops in the UK were closed due to the pandemic.

VICTORIA’S SECRET UK has bounced back after entering into liquidation in 2021 with all 25 shops being closed due to the pandemic. A joint rescue bid under‐ taken by US parent L Brands and the Next Group saw the UK business resurrected and they now trade from 27 UK stores and a popular website. It was known that the company had some difficul‐ ties in the US as well where it operated around 1,000 stores and at one time was responsible for 25 per cent of all US intimate lingerie sales. Although business picked up considerably in 2021, it has now had to lower its 2022 first quarter forecast to around $80 to $110 mil‐ lion which compares un‐ favourably with sales of $225 million in the same quarter last year. It said that the reasons are two‐fold, firstly because of increased supply chain

costs and also because it didn’t receive the federal stimulus support it did last year. Despite this, actual sales volume is up by some 25 per cent and it reported that overall operating in‐ come for 2021 was $869.5 million which saw a com‐ plete turn around from the overall operating loss of $101.5 million for 2020. Having recognised that the mood of the market has swung away from the overt‐ ly sexual nature of the Vic‐ toria’s Angels and their an‐ nual runway shows, the company has positioned it‐ self as being more aware of the average woman who wants to look and feel at‐ tractive. Their 2022 Love Cloud Collection features a total of 18 models of different age, ethnicity and size likely to appeal to a very wide range of customers including those based in Spain and the UK.

Inflation soars INITIAL figures released by Spain’s National Statistics In‐ stitute (INE) indicated the highest monthly inflation rate since 1989 with February coming in at 7.4 per cent. Although the Bank of Spain and the European Central Bank (ECB) had previously warned that inflation would continue into 2022, they both expected it to be short term, but the current main culprits are the cost of food and energy. This will not be helped by the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine as crude oil prices have jumped, even though Spain doesn’t rely heavily on Russian gas.

BUSINESS EXTRA Higher prices EVEN though Spanish leg‐ islation precludes tech‐ nology companies from simply increasing prices in line with inflation, Tele‐ fónica Chief Operating Of‐ ficer Angel Vila has pub‐ licly stated that the company is currently con‐ sidering ways of recover‐ ing profits by offering higher internet speeds and more data at higher prices.

Part refund THERE was a great deal of criticism when Ladbrokes’ owner Entain gave no in‐ dication that it planned to repay the £101.5 million it received from the British Government in furlough payment, but it now plans to return £44 mil‐ lion after declaring 2021 pre‐tax profits of £393 million.

Jobs affected A DECISION by Sains‐ bury’s bosses to close around 200 of its in‐store cafes as well as some hot food counters in April will affect 2,000 workers and although the company plans to offer vacant posts to many, there is no guarantee that there will be no redundancies.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT DON’T mention the war! Despite the devastating military onslaught Putin has released on the beleaguered people of Ukraine, in my opinion this pumped up steroid of evil has now unleashed one of the most demoralising and dangerous weapons of all ‐ on his own people. He has virtually quashed the freedom of speech. By closing down the free media outlets and threatening up to 15 years in prison to anyone he regards as spreading anti‐government narrative, he effectively now commands all the data both leaving and entering his iron domain. The control of information is a crushing power. This move will now ensure the majority of decent, ordinary Russian citizens will, through his own carefully contrived propaganda, still consider his bloodthirsty incursion on Ukraine a legitimate and moral effort to liberate the people and ‘denazify’ its corrupt government. Let’s just pray that modern day social communication will be able to overcome his efforts of misinformation and encourages the Russian citizens to overthrow his regime of wicked malevolence. It is also a further reminder that the freedom of speech and open

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discussion is one of our most basic of human rights and something we need to protect at all cost ‐ lest we all becoming victims of the dictators and politically correct that seek supremacy in our precious world. When are the rational authorities (assuming there are any left!) going to get off their complacent derrieres and start prosecuting some of these woke wallies for child abuse? This latest outrage truly should finish up with someone standing in the dock. Not content with traumatising young pre‐pubertal girls by insisting schools have gender free toilets and promoting fully dragged up transvestites as teachers of four‐year‐olds, these dangerous individuals now have the sheer audacity to label a six‐year‐old child, confused by a fellow schoolmate, who identified themselves as a ‘gender fluid,’ (apparently someone who changes their appearance from day to day!) as Transphobic! Don’t bother looking this up, it’s another of those contrived terminologies set to join the categories of racist, homophobic, non‐ PC and all the other expressions conceived to suppress the freedom of speech. This

little boy has now been made to feel an outcast. An innocent six‐year‐old, who should be playing with his friends and learning to read and write, is now identified as an enemy of the politically correct. You really couldn’t make it up. Both he and his sister, who also had trouble identifying the ’gender fluid’, have now been pulled out of the school by their naturally concerned parents, who no doubt will now be accused of homophobia themselves. Thank you all for your marvellous support in the recent ‘popularity poll’. Although I consider all out wonderful scribes top notch, it is nice to know I still have so many readers backing my weekly wanderings. Bless y’all. Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland Mon. and Fri. 1pm till 4. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com

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FEATURE

TV & Film Review by Laura Kemp

A personal family look BELFAST is a deeply personal look at a family during the Troubles in Ireland from writer‐ director Kenneth Branagh, based on his own experiences. Belfast, directed, written and produced by the legendary Ken‐ neth Branagh, is a personal look at his experiences of being a young child during the late 1960s Troubles in Ireland. This film has an impressive 87 per cent critic rating and 92 per cent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is definitely worth a watch. Despite its sub‐ ject matter, Belfast is an uplifting and humourous film starring some acting greats including Dame Judi Dench (James Bond), Ciaran Hinds (Harry Potter), Jamie Dornan (50 Shades of Grey) and Caitriona Balfe (Mon‐ ey Monster). Belfast is a black and white coming of age movie set against a bouncy Van Morri‐ son soundtrack, focusing on a tight‐knit family in which Hinds and Dench play the grandpar‐ ents superbly, adding more hu‐ mour and a feeling of comfort. Buddy and his family are Protestant, watching the attacks

on the Catholic people living on their street ‐ people they think of as their friends and neigh‐ bours. The movie doesn’t go in‐ to too much context around the Troubles, something that Bud‐ dy’s family feels somewhat sep‐ arate from and something they don’t want to get involved with ‐ no matter how hard people try and recruit Buddy’s father to their Protestant vigilante groups. The credits say the film is “For the ones who stayed,” “For the ones who left,” “And for all the ones who were lost” and it does exactly that, as the audience fol‐ lows Buddy and his family as they decide whether to move away from Ireland with heavy hearts. I really enjoyed this movie, it’s a feel‐good film de‐ spite the backdrop of the Trou‐ bles, as we watch Buddy form a crush for a Catholic girl at school, the funny conversations he has with family members and the growing tension in religion ‐ all tied up with the famous Irish hu‐ mour. Belfast can be rented on‐ line via Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, YouTube, Redbox or Vudu.

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CLAIRE GORDON FINDING BALANCE IN AN UNEVEN WORLD THERE is nothing like a cri‐ sis to bring out the inepti‐ tude of various govern‐ ments and organisations. As people flee conflict in Ukraine, leaving behind the lives they spent years building in their past in or‐ der to protect their future, the UK government umms and ahhs over letting refugees to safety on their shores. Even the communica‐ tions that were given to British people in the affect‐ ed areas were confused, badly worded and delayed repeatedly. While other countries al‐ low streams of the dis‐ placed and disillusioned through their borders, UK border police stop people in their hundreds from boarding the Eurostar into London. As Boris bumbles his way through another an‐ nouncement dedicated on‐ ly to his ego and his ulti‐ mate dream of playing a cut‐price Churchill, riling up tension that could see even more devastation wrought

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Aid in focus upon innocent people, no meaningful action is taken to assist Ukraine unless it involves the sale of arms or the tit‐for‐tat propaganda that attempts to make the UK seem like a strong pow‐ er on the world stage. These empty gestures fil‐ ter down to the general public also. The missteps made by ordinary people may not have such sinister undertones as the ones made by people in office, but they can be just as dis‐ tracting and unhelpful as the ones that come from ‘above’. While the changing of profile pictures on social media and boycotting of Russian (or not Russian, as in the case of British‐ owned Smirnoff Vodka) is rife, relevant aid is left be‐ hind. The buying up of Airbnb nights is a frankly bizarre way of offering help to a war‐torn country when there are legitimate chari‐ ties on the ground that

could take that money and help many more people than the few who have the ability to get onto the in‐ ternet and have spare rooms available in their homes. While I understand the need to help in the grand scheme of things, following non‐Ukrainian Facebook posts may not be the way to actually assist. The posts that have the most shares are obviously visible and palatable, a way to connect to others and show that you care, but lis‐ tening to people who actu‐ ally understand the crisis is preferable. The feeling of over‐ whelm when looking for ways to help is legitimate and understandable but we have the privilege to be at least one step removed from the panic. The use of critical thinking and under‐ standing of where our news and information comes from is more impor‐ tant than ever. I have a

To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com Claire Gordon’s opinions are her own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

friend who has lived in Ukraine for a few years now and has slowly made his way out of the country

over the last few weeks. He has given me this website as a guide for peo‐ ple to choose a charity that

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can make a direct differ‐ ence, with enough choices that people should be able to pick an organisation that aligns with their general beliefs too. Please do take a look and donate what you can: https://how‐to‐help‐ ukraine‐now.super.site/ help‐translate/united‐king dom/donate

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OPINIONS: Might not necessarily accord with yours.

Dear Sirs, Possibly you quite correctly place a disclaimer on Leapy’s column, that his opinions do not necessarily accord with yours. Certainly not the case this week where Leapy correctly called Putin’s move and your leader column is little more than an extension of his column. Plenty of wisdom in the old boy musings. Maybe he’s not ‘woke’, but he’s certainly awake! Yours sincerely, Barry

On the lookout Hello Euro Weekly News, There was an incident where a person masquerading as a Repsol technician and carrying a clipboard came to my property in Moraira saying that he had to check my gas equipment. I do not use gas in my house, and when I did previously, my contract was with Cepsa. This guy was evidently a fraudster. I am writing to you in case you wish to tell your readers that this scam is again operating in Moraira. The man was wearing a blue uniform with the logo of a Repsol techni-

OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT THE response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by Spanish residents, businesses, charities and councils has been incredible. There has been an outpouring of sympathy for those badly affected by the Russian aggression which seems to be much greater compared to the last major European conflict which took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Perhaps on this occasion because it is not considered an internal struggle but a brutal invasion, a David and Goliath scenario, so many are taking a positive stance to try to help people in trouble. Schoolchildren are already collecting goods to send to refugees. Companies and caring individuals are arranging to transport these much-needed items overland to try to help those who have fled with so very little. All across Europe, people are offering to assist

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cian, is of slim build, around 1m 70cm tall with darkish complexion, dark brown hair with a receding hairline and thinning on top. I took a photo of him, much to his annoyance, which unfortunately I know that legally you cannot use. He was on foot, and as far as I could see, was alone. I didn’t allow him onto my property. I phoned the Teulada Local Police immediately after I sent him on his way. They are aware of the incident, when and where it took place and that I have a photo of him if they need it. Kind regards, John

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those in need and rail companies are in many cases offering free transport across the continent for those who are able to find accommodation with family. Others are being offered free accommodation while they decide what to do in the future. Councils are acting as depots for goods and some are offering access to beds in hostels or council run accommodation to those fleeing the conflict. Apart from public protests against the actions of such a dangerous man as Russian President Vladimir Putin, there is little that individuals can do other than offer aid. But one thing is certain, no-one wants this unprincipled attack to escalate into a Europe-wide war which is how Putin is able to get away with his shameless incursion into Ukraine.

PRESIDENT PUTIN: Can anything be done to stop him?

Heather JJ Sewell-Bullock Putin has lost the plot and is nothing less than an arrogant dictator of the modern age. He’s on a par with Hitler, Batista and the likes. He needs to be taken out!

Theresa Attwood Two sides to a story and after the Corona virus media and politician brain washing, I don’t believe this is being done for no reason.

Gilbert Jassey The only thing that can stop him is our fear, all out war against him. Nothing less, nothing more.

Robert Miller Snr USA and NATO and the EU created this dreadful situation, they must have been well aware that trying to push further eastwards would provoke the Russian Bear.

Sandra Howells Take a vote all over Europe and United States, every country give your opinion, do we lock together or be frightened and abused by a bigger country when he takes the rest over. We are all frightened because of nuclear war, but it makes no difference, he will have his hand on the button if we do or if we don’t.

Jacqueline Leathem Hard to believe that one insane man is doing all this???? ... People of Russia need to rise up before the war comes to their towns and homes too ... as he is pushing it that way.

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OFCOM’S LATEST LIST OF OFFENSIVE WORDS annoyingly enough, when there is an actual problem and that is why you are speaking to them in the first place. Whatever happened to ‘you’re welcome’ or ‘I’ll see to that straight‐ away’? And finally, the most annoying six words: ‘Your call is important to us’. Plus: ‘We are ex‐ periencing unusually high call volumes.’ Since we invariably have to wait 15 minutes to get through to someone, this is a blatant lie. They’re simply too mean to employ enough staff to take calls. What words do you find offensive? Let me know and ‘I’ll circle back to you’. No problem! How I love a good grumble!

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

I’M aware it’s not currently the biggest news story, but reports that the media regulator Ofcom added ‘boomer’ and ‘snowflake’ to its list of terms that TV and radio audiences might find offensive are nonetheless thought‐ provoking. Well, what about ‘trigger’ warnings that seemingly precede nearly every TV pro‐ gramme? I think people have the intelligence to work it out from the title. (And then you watch the programme and wonder what it was that was supposed to be upsetting!) And then there’s ‘journey’ used to refer to basically any amount of time that’s passed in a person’s life eg “my journey has brought me to my new role with this life‐affirming company.” Roughly translated as: “I hated the last place I worked and the pay here is better.” And ‘lived experience’ which actually means opinion, not events that occurred. Makes me cringe! And how about I’m ‘living the dream’ (It’s Nora Johnson’s opinions

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time to wake up!), ‘it doesn’t get better than from saying ‘hard‐working’ people, ‘we’re in this’, people ‘speaking their truths’, ‘reaching this together’, ‘working tirelessly’ and ‘working out to you’ or saying they’ll ‘circle back to you’. 24/7’. Are they really? Basically, all govern‐ Urgh! ment‐ese for: ‘we’ll get round to you eventual‐ To read more articles from our columnists ‘For your comfort and convenience’ almost ly’. and to have your say in the comments go invariably means you’re about to enter a And what about ‘no problem’? Always said to www.euroweeklynews.com ‘world of pain’. Politicians should be banned when people are either just doing their job or, are her own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

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Why hip injuries affect women three times more often than men

HIP injuries can make day‐ to‐day life very difficult and may have permanent con‐ sequences for mobility. Sometimes fractures are small enough to heal on their own, but larger frac‐ tures may need to be sta‐ bilised via surgery. Hip fractures affect three times as many women as men because they lose bone density faster than men. The menopause reduces oestro‐ gen levels, which accelerates the loss of bone mass. Factors that increase the risk of hip injuries Diseases Osteoporosis is the dis‐ ease that is most likely to lead to a hip fracture. The bones become so fragile that a simple blow or sud‐ den movement can break them. There are also other dis‐ eases that affect bone strength, such as certain dis‐ orders of the endocrine sys‐ tem (eg hyperthyroidism), as well as certain diseases of

HIP FRACTURES: Women lose bone density faster than men.

the intestine that affect the absorption of vitamin D and calcium. Medications Certain medicines, such as cortisone, directly affect the bones. If you are prescribed them, remember to watch out for falls and blows. We are also at greater risk if the side effects of certain medicines can affect our bal‐ ance or make us dizzy (seda‐ tives, sleeping pills, etc). Lack of nutrients Vitamin D and calcium are essential for good bone

health. We get this vitamin mostly from sunlight and it helps us to absorb calcium. Sedentary lifestyle A lack of physical activity weakens bones and mus‐ cles, causing us to have more difficulty holding our‐ selves up without strain. Smoking and excessive drinking Alcohol and smoking both impair bone regeneration and proper bone mainte‐ nance, which leads bone mass to degrade more rapidly.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

By Clinica Britannia

Our newest member of staff WE would like to warmly welcome the newest member of our Britannia team, Sara Buades our Po‐ diatrist. She is available to diagnose and treat any problems you are having with your feet and lower limbs or to simply assess the feet, trim the nails and remove any calluses on the soles of the feet to re‐ lieve any pressure points. Podiatrists also specialise in the treatment of diabetic patients who suffer with wounds on the feet due to the disease, correct defor‐ mities such as bunions, treat infections like athletes foots, warts, troublesome nail fungus and verrucae. Verrucae are a very com‐ mon problem, especially in children. They are very challenging to remove so it is essential to have them

PODIATRIST: Will treat any problems with your feet.

treated professionally as if left can spread quickly. Most of us have tried some

form of treatment available from the pharmacy with‐ out success. You may also be advised to see a podiatrist if you are suffering from an ingrown toenail, cracks on the soles of the feet or suffering from foot or heel pain. Tailor‐made insoles can be made for footwear to help realign the foot, cor‐ rect posture, and relieve pain and pressure on the foot if necessary.

So don’t suffer in silence with foot problems, book an appointment with a Podiatrist to help put that spring back in your step.

Two essential vitamins for a healthier you

WRINKLES, sagging and blemishes are natural and inevitable over time. As we age, cell renewal slows down and lipid, collagen and elastin production decreas‐ es, leading to the appear‐ ance of wrinkles and the loss of elasticity, radiance and firmness. Although factors such as age and genetics cannot be helped, external elements such as sun exposure, pollu‐ tion, diet and smoking can cause excessive production of free radicals, which con‐ tribute significantly to early signs of ageing. The B vitamins are essen‐ tial for helping to maintain healthy and beautiful skin, and there are two that are particularly important. Vitamin B3 or niacin Due to its low molecular weight, this vitamin is easily absorbed and is able to act in the skin’s deepest layers. From there, it stimulates mi‐

VITAMINS: Essential for helping to maintain healthy and beautiful skin.

crocirculation in the dermis, preventing water loss and helping to keep the skin hy‐ drated. It also participates in the synthesis of keratin, collagen and elastin, meaning that it improves the appearance of wrinkles, prevents sagging and helps to fade age spots. It is also beneficial for problems such as acne, rosacea and dry or sensitive skin. Sources of niacin include brown rice, tuna, chicken, mushrooms, peanuts and av‐ ocados.

Vitamin B7 or biotin Biotin has vital functions in the body that go far beyond the surface, but it also pre‐ vents irritation, dryness and cracking of the skin, keeping it healthy and preventing the appearance of wrinkles. Biotin also stimulates the action of certain essential en‐ zymes in cell replication, which then stimulates the re‐ generation of tissues, skin and hair. Foods rich in biotin include milk, spinach, avocado, strawberries, seeds, nuts and liver.

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By Clinica Britannia

Main function of the liver I have been advised by my GP to have a liver ultrasound but I don’t know why, can you give me some advice? The liver is the largest or‐ gan inside the body with its main functions as follows: Breaking down or convert‐ ing substances from food like fats and protein. Extracting energy, vita‐ mins, and minerals. Making toxins less harmful to the body and removing them from the bloodstream. When there is an excess build‐up of fat in the liver, it causes damage and inflam‐ mation, the liver suffers with scarring which in severe cas‐ es leads to liver failure and death. An ultrasound scan is an ex‐ cellent first line diagnostic tool for evaluating the liver. It is

NAFLD: Early diagnosis is essential for treatment.

useful for distinguishing liver cysts from solid masses. A liver ultrasound is also used to as‐ sess for diffuse liver changes, including alcoholic and non‐al‐ coholic fatty liver (NAFLD). NAFLD is the term for a range of conditions caused by fat build up in the liver and is more common in obese and overweight people with a poor diet. There are often no symptoms so early diag‐

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Sleeping badly? Here’s how your bedroom should be for the best sleep possible WE all know the impor‐ tance of a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, reg‐ ular exercise and enough sleep. Good sleep is vital for our bodies to function properly in everyday life, and when we do not have it, it can lead to cognitive problems and serious ill‐ nesses. How to get a good night’s sleep Given the importance of sleep and the conse‐ quences it has on our lives, we need to pay spe‐ cial attention to the bed‐ room. The first thing to bear in mind is that the tempera‐ ture in your bedroom should always be be‐ tween 18 and 22 degrees Celsius. A room that is too hot or too cold will affect your quality of sleep. In addi‐ tion, the humidity must be higher than 50 per cent to stop the environment from becoming too dry.

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This is why it is so impor‐ tant to ventilate the room every day. Of course, you need to make sure that the bed‐ room is as quiet as possi‐ ble, which means select‐ ing the room that is furthest away from exter‐ nal noise to be the bed‐ room. It should also be dark, as it has been shown that

artificial light has a nega‐ tive effect on sleep. Never skimp on money when buying a mattress and pillow. They are a must, as is comfortable, hypoaller‐ genic bedding. Finally, try to keep electronic devices such as phones and lap‐ tops out of the bedroom, as their blue light can af‐ fect the quality of sleep.

5 shower mistakes affecting your skin MOST people probably don’t put too much thought into showering ‐ but this daily habit could be having a huge effect on your skin. The water is too hot Showering in hot water will strip your skin of oils

making it dry and itchy. A good tip is to warm the bathroom with steam from the water before you get into the shower, then turn the water cool‐ er when you begin show‐ ering. Your soap is too harsh

It feels great getting out of the shower all squeaky‐ clean, but your soap could be doing more harm than good ‐ especially if it con‐ tains anti bacterial and detergent. Try fragrance free soaps and products that contain oils. Too much scrubbing Scrubbing and exfoliat‐ ing too much will strip your skin of good bacte‐ ria and oils, resulting in dry skin. Water and a gentle soap will do just fine, if you need to exfoli‐ ate try oil based prod‐ ucts. Dirty razors Razors that are not reg‐ ularly changed are a breeding ground for bac‐ teria and infections, es‐ pecially for cuts and mi‐ croscopic tears in the skin. Heavy handed drying Rubbing your towel on your body too vigorously will also contribute to re‐ moving oils and is espe‐ cially harsh on sensitive skin. Try to air dry as much as possible!

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Surely in this day and age... MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION

Views of a Grumpy Old Man I FIND what’s happening in Ukraine absolutely abhorrent and hope that somehow peace will happen very soon. I, like everybody else, watch it on the news every day and also look at stuff on social media. What fascinates me is that last week’s Covid experts are now war experts, with the solution to everything. Twitter is just full of folks telling me what to stop buying to hurt Russia and help Ukraine. The problem is it only hurts the Russian civil‐ ians, not Putin or the Russian economy. It doesn’t help a cause either by inviting Z list celebrities on to a supposedly serious news bulletin to give their opinion. Somebody mocked up a video of Kerry Katona threaten‐ ing Putin, turned out it was a recent appear‐ ance on a daytime TV show, but many people thought it was real and were impressed with it. I have no idea how to stop this terrifying lu‐ natic but I’m not sure kicking Russia out of the Eurovision Song Contest will help or removing Smirnoff vodka off the shelves bothers him as it’s not even Russian anymore. It’s been made in the USA and other countries since 1917.

Countries are also seizing Russian Oligarchs’ possessions like yachts and multimillion dollar homes. But what do they do with them? Can they sell them? If so, where does the money go? If the war stops next week, do they have to give the stuff back to owners? I need to under‐ stand how this helps the people that are being attacked. I just hope that it doesn’t escalate to a situation where Putin goes full out raving ma‐ niac. Can someone explain why people go on to Facebook and ask a group that is there for buy‐ ing and selling stuff on the Costa del Sol ‘What’s the weather like there in March?’ Why don’t they just google it? My guess is it’s just to see how many people answer. I see so many stupid questions getting 30/40 replies. I saw another one that asked, ‘How long is the flight from Doncaster to Malaga?’ The mind boggles. Why isn’t sound on TV kept at the same lev‐ el? I’m permanently sitting there with my TV control changing volume when music plays in a show or adverts come on. It always gets so much louder. Surely in this day and age of tech‐ nology it should be very simple to sort out and maybe it has and I just don’t know about it. If anyone knows, let me know please. Email: mikesenker@gmail.com

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Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D Minor ON Saturday, April 2, the prestigious Vila de Sant Joan Symphony Orchestra of the La Paz Music Soci‐ ety, composed of 60 musicians, will join the 70 voices of the Alicante Choir to perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s famous Requiem Mass in D Minor, K 626, conducted by Joan Espinosa. The concert is being held at San Jaime and Santa Ana Church at 8pm as part of the agenda for Benidorm’s Holy Week (Semana Santa). The event is free of charge, although places are limited.

Nacho Mañó and Gisela Renes quartet concert SINCE 2009, husband‐ and‐wife duo Nacho Mañó and Gisela Renes have been leading a musical project with clear influences of bossa nova, bolero and jazz. They have released two albums together, Canto Rodado de Chico Buarque (2012) and Tonada De Luna Llena (2017). Accompanied by Ales Cesarini (double bass)

and Mariano Steimberg (drums and percussion), Nacho and Gisela will be performing pieces from both albums, and there will also be some of Nacho’s songs from Presuntos Implicados, the band with which he rose to fame. The concert will take place at 8pm on March 18 at the Casa de Cul‐ tura in Javea and tickets cost €5.

Enjoy some top jazz musicians in Denia JAZZ lovers will not want to miss out on the chance to see some of the world’s top jazz musicians at this con‐ cert at the Casa de Cultura in Denia on Monday March 14. The saxophonist Enric Peidro is one of the leading figures on the interna‐ tional swing and classical jazz scene, with more than two decades of expe‐ rience behind him as a soloist and many more as a sideman. He has per‐ formed at Spain’s most prestigious jazz festivals and toured several Euro‐ pean countries. In Denia, Peidro will be accompanied by his quartet to of‐ fer his contemporary vision of tradi‐ tional jazz as creative, fresh and imag‐ inative. In his long career, Dan Barrett ‐ trumpeter, trombonist and arranger ‐ has worked with some great names from the history of jazz and swing. He is undoubtedly one of the world’s most prolific jazz musicians of the last few decades, both in terms of his recordings and his participation in fes‐ tivals all over the world. Howard Alden has been described as one of the best guitarists in the world by the New York Post and sure‐

Creative, fresh and imaginative.

ly needs no introduction for lovers of jazz. He has worked with legendary jazz artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Clark Terry, Woody Her‐ man, Joe Williams, Mel Tormé and many more. Tickets for the concert cost €15 and can be purchased in advance on https://www.notikumi.com or on the day at the ticket office an hour before.

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Nat’s Garden exhibition THE artist Natalia Rodríguez has put together a selection of her best paintings at the Casa de Cultura in Denia, where visi‐ tors will be transported to Nat’s Garden and its delightful flowers and plants. Rodríguez has her studio in the small Valencian village of Monserrat, where her own garden is her source of inspira‐ tion. Visitors will see the flow‐ ers from her home surround‐ ings come to life on paper, with the shapes, shades and shadows combining in delicate harmony to create cheerful and colourful works. Rodriguez uses acrylic as a base for every‐ thing. The exhibition is open to the public until March 15, from Monday to Friday from 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm and on Saturdays from 11am to 1.30pm and 6pm to 9pm.

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‘Springtime’ Chords at Canor THOSE looking for a way to celebrate Springtime and Easter in style should head to the cava and canapés ‘Springtime’ mu‐ sical evening at Salones Canor, Teulada on Friday, April 1 for what promises to be an excellent evening of music and re‐ freshments. Jalon Valley Help has brought together two leading choirs, the Lis‐ burn Harmony Ladies Choir and the Costa Blan‐ ca Male Voice Choir, to provide musical enter‐ tainment after the recep‐ tion. The Lisburn Harmony Ladies Choir, from North‐ ern Ireland, was formed by Kirsty Orr in 2010 and boasts a fun and varied repertoire that ranges from pop to soul, swing to classical and every‐ thing in between. The members of the choir are well‐travelled and have won interna‐ tional recognition as festi‐ val winners on three sep‐

arate occasions. This will be their first trip to Spain. The Irish ladies will be supported by the Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir, the first expatriate male voice choir on the Costa Blanca. The choir has an excellent reputation and

a strong following in the region. Tickets for the perfor‐ mance and the cava and canapé reception cost €20 and may be obtained via email at eventsjvh@ gmail.com or by tele‐ phone on 634 305 005.

Volunteer at Aldea Felina ANY animal lovers in the Denia area with some extra time on their hands should consider volunteering for Aldea Felina, the Denia Cat Protection League. There are many different ways to get involved, including working with cats, fundrais‐ ing, communicating with councils and governments, responding to queries or educating the public. The range of jobs avail‐ able is broad and some can be done from home. The association has vol‐

unteers of many nationali‐ ties, and those who are able to translate between Spanish and English are particularly valuable. Ger‐ man is also often spoken. Aldea Felina is extremely grateful for all the help and love they receive from their volunteers and can offer them the opportunity to be part of something great and do good in the com‐ munity in return. Those interested should get in touch via gatos@ aldeafelina.es.

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Festival Ojos Rojos

MARCH 18 marks the start of the fourth edi‐ tion of Festival Ojos Rojos, an international festival of Spanish and Ibero‐American pho‐ tography held in both Denia and Javea. For the second year running, the festival has a guest country, which will be Chile this year. Ojos Rojos began as a free digital maga‐ zine (still running) and was transformed into a festival for the first time in 2019. There will be a number of exhibitions by different photographers at the festival, as well as talks, workshops, a photography market and a contest consisting of different challenges for children and young people to do with their parents. The exhibitions, held at different locations in Denia and Javea, vary greatly in style and content. Everybody Loves to Chachacha by Bego Anton tells the story of different wom‐

en across the United States who dance with their dogs and have an indescribable bond with them. Geometric Corners by Francisco Ubilla is a work of street photography that seeks simplicity in urban scenarios and aims to show the unnoticed interaction that we have with our surroundings and how visual harmony can be found around any corner of the neighbourhood. Welcome to Espaiñ by Jordi Bernadó is a portrait of Spain’s cultural landscape by a photographer whose intention is not so much to document as to expose, with irony and a certain tenderness, the life that lies be‐ hind the apparently ordinary in Spain. The festival runs from March 18 to April 24 and is a must for anyone interested in the art of photography. For more information, visit https://festivalojosrojos.com.

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Women Athletes of Denia Calpe exhibition Bridge

ALTHOUGH the Calpe De‐ partment of Equality car‐ ries out training and awareness‐raising work throughout the year, it is at the beginning of March, with the celebration of In‐ ternational Women’s Day, when it intensifies its ef‐ forts through a specific programme. As part of the agenda for International Women’s Day this year, the Exhibi‐ tion Room at the Casa de Cultura in Calpe (Avenida Masnou) will be housing the Women Athletes of

Calpe photographic exhi‐ bition, jointly organised by the local Departments of Sports and Equality. Last year, the Women’s Day exhibition paid homage to female artists, and this year, it aims to be a tribute to the women who have been practising sports in the municipality over the past few years. The exhibition will be open to the public be‐ tween March 8 and 30 and is free of charge, al‐ though capacity will be controlled.

Club

THE Denia Bridge club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4pm to 7.30pm at the Casa Holanda in Denia, next to the Club de Tenis, and there are also tourna‐ ments on Bridge Base On‐ line every Tuesday. The annual subscription fee is €30, and a table costs €3 per person for members or €5 for visi‐ tors. Visitors are always wel‐ come and the Club can help players to find part‐ ners. Disabled parking is available. For more information, email deniainternational bridgeclub@gmail.com or call Kees Van Eck on +34 965 785 387, Maggie Ban‐ nard on +34 655 621 329 or Christian Van de Vo‐ orde on +34 629 571 334.

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Javea U3A: Join the activities T H E Javea U3A is an association where English‐speaking people who are no longer in full‐time work can find opportunities to learn and to share knowledge and skills with oth‐ ers. Learning at the Javea U3A is for fun and does not lead to a qualification. Many of their activities are also sim‐ ply social with the aim of fostering a sense of community. There is a wide range of activities available in areas as diverse as history and culture, reading and writing, exercise, games, visual arts, bird watching, Spanish language, music, dancing and wining and dining. The main activities of the U3A take place in groups which are arranged ei‐ ther on a regular basis or as events and trips throughout the year. Once

Many activities are simply social events.

you are a member of the Javea U3A, you can apply to join any groups that you are interested in. Note that there may be a waiting list if the group is full. There is a one‐time registration fee of €10 and the yearly membership is €5. For more information, get in touch via their website at https://u3ajavea. com/info.

Who really was Saint Patrick? T H E English Church in Benidorm is hosting a special night on St Patrick’s Day (March 17) at 7pm. The man him‐ self is shrouded in mystery and myth and the pastor will speak on the topic of who Saint Patrick really was, why he was important and what he believed. With music, an Irish quiz and re‐ freshments, it is sure to be a good

night. Admission is free and all are welcome. The church is situated on Avenida de Madrid in the Rincon area of Benidorm and all details are on the website at www.englishchurchbenidorm.com. Alternatively, email info@english churchbenidorm.com or call +34 623 435 563.

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THERE’S reportedly a grow‐ ing community of people who believe it’s dangerous to vaccinate your pets. The advocates behind the campaign claim that immunising domestic ani‐ mals can cause various dis‐ eases and disorders ‐ in‐ cluding autism ‐ that could shorten your pet’s life. While the alleged risks of vaccinating children have been broadcast for many

years now, the supposed danger vaccines pose to animals is a relatively new talking point. The website www.doglistener.co.uk al‐ leges an American veteri‐ nary paper revealed around 22,000 cats devel‐ op cancer at the point of vaccination every year in the USA. Immunisation also re‐ portedly causes thyroid dis‐ ease, arthritis and par‐

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HUGGING: Pets can often feel scared and trapped.

as chewing, scratching, dig‐ ging and barking. Keeping them on a routine schedule as much as possible will help to prevent this. Newcomers can also be a disruptive presence for ani‐

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Pet protection gone too far?

Habits that our pets hate WHILE pets may be man’s best friends, it is not al‐ ways a match made in heaven as there are actual‐ ly many things that hu‐ mans do to annoy their furry friends. Hugging may be a com‐ forting and personal ges‐ ture among people, but pets can often feel scared and trapped when their owners pull them in for a tight embrace. This can of‐ ten result in a struggle for freedom which is not pleas‐ ant for anyone. Pets also don’t appreci‐ ate being woken up as they can feel startled and con‐ fused ‐ especially if you do it abruptly. Dogs, in particu‐ lar, sleep more heavily as they age so are likely to re‐ act fairly grumpily if you wake them up from a nap. Animals also don’t appre‐ ciate change and can find it harder to adapt than hu‐ mans to alterations in schedule or environment. This can cause them to act out and misbehave which may lead to problems such

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mals, so don’t expect them to warm to any unfamiliar faces right away. Animals are often very territorial over their home so try to do any introductions out‐ side the house.

vovirus, according to vari‐ ous anti‐vaccine protestors. Others claim that pets are being over‐vaccinated, as most injections are de‐ signed to last for at least

seven years, and many fear smaller animals are sub‐ jected to injections that are stronger than they need. However, immunologists claim large and small dogs require the same dosage.

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10 - 16 March 2022

DGT introduces zero alcohol rate THE General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) will in‐ troduce a series of new measures this month, as the new Law on Traffic, Circulation of Motor Ve‐ hicles, and Road Safety, comes into force. These actions are aimed at curbing road accidents, and improving the safety of all users, especially the most vul‐ nerable, while also pro‐ moting responsible driv‐ ing. As a result, the most dangerous and reckless attitudes will be pun‐ ished more harshly. One of the most strik‐ ing new regulations that will begin to be applied on March 21 is based on the fight against drink‐ ing and driving, with the new so‐called 0.0 rate being established. With this new mea‐ sure, not one single drop of alcohol will be per‐ mitted in a driver’s sys‐ tem.

This is a step towards the ultimate goal of there being no alcohol‐ related traffic accidents by 2050. The measure is partial of course, since it will only affect young peo‐ ple. Those under 18 are currently prohibited from driving B1 licence cars, but can drive mopeds, light quadricy‐ cles, electric scooters, bicycles, and motorcy‐ cles with less than 125cc. In order to put an end to the increasing num‐ ber of cases of young people who ride a scoot‐ er or bicycle while intox‐ icated in cities, this mea‐ sure has been focused on them. With the new zero rate, it means that when breathalysed, even the smallest amount of alco‐ hol cannot be detected in underage drivers, that is, 0 g/l in blood, and 0

mg/l in expired air. Fines will range from between €500 and €1,000. Other drivers will maintain for the mo‐ ment the rates that are currently in force, that

is, 0.5 g/l of alcohol in blood, and, 0.25 mg/l in expired air for general drivers, and, 0.3 g/l in blood and 0.15 mg/l in expired air for profes‐ sionals, and learner drivers.

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