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53 families homeless TOURISM HOPE: Palma to be a year-round hub for all kinds of visitors.
€6m project set to boost Palma’s trade PALMA City Council officials have announced the creation of a new €6 million project which aims to turn Mallorca’s capital into a year-round hub for all kinds of travellers. Another proposal within the plan is to super-charge
commerce by keeping shops open on Sundays all year round, taking advantage of short-term tourists coming over for city breaks as well as cruise-ship passengers. The council recognises that tourism is the
preferred path towards job creation and economic revitalisation. The project entitled ‘Palma de Mallorca Tourism Foundation 365’ was presented at the recent FITUR tourism fair in Madrid.
SINCE January, 53 homeowners have been evicted in Palma along with 38 tenants, according to figures from the Balearic Justice Department.
Palma pot A COMBINED effort by the drug enforcement agency and police resulted in the seizure of 300 marijuana plants at a farmhouse outside Palma.
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Rubbish tariffs not set to fall THE prospect of rubbish tariffs in Mallorca being cut seems bleak. The local governing People’s Party (PP) sought to decrease tariffs by 2014, but Mallorca’s government has temporarily frozen the month-old agreement to import waste from mainland Spain in order to incinerate it here. The stalled project stems from a viability report carried out this month wherein 1,086 tonnes of waste was shipped in from Sabadell, Cataluña and which had been set to receive a total of 40,000 tonnes over a year’s time. Initial figures said fee reduction was predicated for Mallorca importing between 100,000 and 200,000 tonnes in order to make a reduction in tariffs feasible. Environment Councillor Catalina Soler was asked at a Press conference about the future of municipal waste tariffs, and said: “They can go up or down, no one can say, we will continue to work towards lowering prices.” As a result of this latest development, calls from opposition party coalition More for Mallorca (MES) are being made
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Classifieds TRASH: Promises of tariffs reducing have been rubbished. for the councillor to step down for trying to “turn Mallorca into the dunghill of Europe.”
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Goodbye Pedro and Jovita FUNERAL services were held Monday for the retired couple who tragically took their own lives rather than live through imminent eviction from their home in Calvia.
Flood of CVs SOON-TO-OPEN DIY superstore Bauhaus in Marratxi has received 4,000 job applications in less than a month of advertising.
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Wetlands to be a mall HEAD of Urban Planning Jesus Valls has announced a plan to convert Palma’s last remaining wetlands into a macro shopping and tourist complex. In a Palma Town Hall press conference, Valls explained that they intend to utilise a 75,400m2 area in Ses Fontanelles to build 23 two-storey structures and parking for up to 2,500 vehicles.
One third of the 320,000m2 that make up Ses Fontanelles will be utilised including a 225,000m2 green zone with 100,000m2 dedicated to botanical and urban gardens with walkways for hiking. The project, complete with pedestrianised zones resembling Festival Park, Marratxi, was furnished with a preliminary licence to start construction for
which Palma Town Hall can expect to receive €6 million. The GOB, Mallorca’s biggest association of environmental protectionists, has filed a legal complaint signalling that there are serious irregularities surrounding the plan. Earlier this month several local ecological NGOs staged a protest in the form of a family bike ride in order to draw attention to the issue.
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HIPOTEL, the Mallorcan hotel chain, will invest €50 million in a new four-star hotel in Playa de Palma as part of the area’s regeneration plan.
MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY: Promotes linguistic and cultural diversity, and multi-lingualism.
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POTATO growers in the northern municipality of Sa Pobla are optimistic with about this year’s projections due to good weather. Mallorca makes up 55 per cent of Spanish potato exports.
SWISS tour operator Hotelplan has launched a new charter flight from Zurich to Palma which it plans to run during August.
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MALLORCA’S Luis Salom has concluded his first IRTA test of the 2013 Moto3 category. This year Luis will be racing with Team Red Bull KTM Ajo Sport.
BLUE STAR promoters have announced that Palma Arena will be the April 28 venue for the Al Jarreau concert. Tickets are already on sale. For more information: bluestarcp@46@ gmail.com
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CULTURE and sport lose out after Mallorca’s government published the 2013 budgets, showing a 14.3 per cent decrease in subsidies.
OWNERS of the nightclub Pacha are close to reaching an agreement with Cursach Ocio to bring the nightclub back to Palma’s Paseo Maritimo before the summer season begins.
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JODY CUNDY along with other members of the British Cycling Squad, Dani King, Lizzie Armistead and Laura Trott have based themselves with Team Sky in Alcudia to train for this season.
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Former head of parliament, Jose Bono, on the subject of elections within the PSOE Socialist Party to choose their next candidate for Prime Minister of Spain.
turns nationally on Spain as a multi-lingual country. Though Castilian (castellano) is the official Spanish language, the constitution establishes all other languages of Spain will also be official within respective autonomous communities. They are Basque (euskera) in the Basque Country and Navarra; Catalan (català) in Cataluña; the Balearic Islands and Valencian Community (where the variant is called
Valencià); and Galician (galego) in Galicia. In Cataluña, Aranese, a local variety of the Occitan language, has been declared co-official, and is spoken only in the Comarca of Val d’Aran by about 6,700 people. Other minority languages, though not official, with special recognition, include Bable (Asturian) in Asturias, Leonese in Castilla y Leon, and Aragonese in Aragon.
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per cent of positions in the Spanish Supreme Court are filled by women, despite the percentage of women working in the legal system amounting to 50.23 per cent. All the Regional Supreme Courts of Justice have all-male judges except Valencia.
Prior payout THE Priors - whose house was publically demolished in 2008 in Almeria after the Junta de Andalucia invalidated their building licence have been awarded €30,000 in compensation for being excluded from a secret court hearing.
All bets off AFTER dismantling an illegal gambling ring in Manacor, police made the firsttime discovery that payments were being made via bank transfer.
and finally... APPROXIMATELY 30 towns and cities in Spain joined in the One Billion Rising movement against gender violence. It was marked in 184 countries worldwide and got thousands of people together, showing their support for the billion victims in the world by dancing.
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CRASHED: Driver suffered a heart attack.
Twelve hurt in bus crash
TWELVE people were injured when a bus veered off the road and crashed near the Can Penasso Restaurant in Bunyola. It was around 2:30pm last Sunday when the driver of the TIB public transport bus on the Soller-Palma line apparently suffered a heart attack causing him to lose control, swerve off the road and slam into a stone wall. According to the Guardia Civil, the impact was such that three of the passengers flew out of the windows and landed in the garden of a home owned by a well-known athlete. At the time of going to press the driver, aged 45, was still in intensive care.
THE Coastal Observing System of the Balearic Islands (SOCIB) has taken possession of a new boat. Measuring 23.76 metres in length with a nine metre beam, the vessel’s mission embraces a new concept in coastal and marine investigation and it has been outfitted with stateof-the art equipment. Fresh out of the Rodman Polyships boat builders in Vigo, Galicia, it is partly selffinanced along with grants from the Balearic Government and European Community. The catamaran, able to carry up to a crew of 16, will soon be embarking on its maiden voyage, between the Balearic Islands, Denia, on mainland Spain and Cataluùa coastline. It will collect information regarding oil spillage and the proliferation of jellyfish.
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200 bungalow plan for Natural Area A PLANNED €70 million holiday club is set to create 150 jobs. The Belgian-backed scheme is proposed for Sa Canova Beach, Artà. Investors are negotiating with the General Director of Tourism, Jaume Martínez, along with the mayor of
Artà, Jaume Alzamora for the construction of 200 luxury bungalows one kilometre from the Sa Canova Beach in Artà. The club, despite being located on a Natural Area of Special Interest (ANEI) will have to stick to the
HIGH AND DRY: New dock will cater for repairs and winter stays.
Dry dock launch SA RAPITA YACHT CLUB in the municipality of Campos, has announced that come April 1 it will open a new €300,000 dry dock able to accommodate up to 60 boats at a time. Sa Rapita’s 40-year-old Club Náutico will foot the bill and members are confident the investment will pay for itself due to the high demand for maintenance and winterisation. The port of Sa Rapita is very busy as it is just 12 miles from the island of Cabrera. The new dry dock will be 60 metres long.
General Tourism Law passed last July by parliament to get final approval. The bungalows will sit on 60 hectares of land that was supposed to be the site of a golf course during the 1980’s. The golf plans died in 1991 when the land was re-categorised and subsequently protected. According to the project, the new Club Vacacional de as Canova will be working under a strict premise of absolute respect for the environment and stipulates that all structures are to be built out of wood and glass and be elevated on wooden pylons so as to harmonise with the natural surroundings. Outside the complex there will be a 350 car park but there will also be regular minibus transport for holiday makers.
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Emails referring to the King to be handed over DIEGO TORRES, the Duke of Palma’s business partner has been ordered to hand over emails that refer to King Juan Carlos. The 197 emails turned over to Palma’s Magistrates Court by Torres allegedly reveal
THE owner of the Bingo Balear in the centre of Palma is ready to invest €8 million to convert the antiquated bingo parlour into a modern day casino. Eusebio Cano, owner of the building situated at the site of the old Balear Theatre built between 1900 and 1915, bought it with the intention of one day turning it into a casino.
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that Iñaki Urdangarin, the King’s son-in-law, and the King’s friend Corinna SaynWittenstein had business dealings together and were keeping King Juan Carlos informed. Urdangarin’s objective was apparently to do
business under the umbrella of non-profit group the Laureus Foundation, which focuses efforts on promoting sports events and bestowing awards to outstanding athletes. In order to do so he allegedly needed the help of the King. On various occasions, both the Duke and Sayn-Wittenstein allegedly refer to King Juan Carlos as being apprised of their operations. In further emails SaynWittenstein explained to the Duke that as a member of the board at the Foundation he would be making around €200,000 and that she would lobby on his behalf with bosses to assure him an additional €50,000. Emails dated earlier still, refer to Sayn-Wittenstein as having RIGHT CARDS: Casino plan to bring 150 jobs. forwarded Urdangarin’s CV to board members for their consideration, a deed which Cano, who has been advised by approved, construction is wound-up in his being named a team of experts, has the plans scheduled to begin in May to be chairman. ready to go. If they are finished in November 2013.
Lobby group elections LOBBY group Europeos por España (Europeans for Spain) held their 5th Annual General meeting, last week in Palma. The non-profit association, which has been very active since its creation in 2009, re-elected committee members, President, Kate Mentink along with VicePresidents Will Besga and John Lambourne. Europeos por España (EPORE) was set up by a group of European citizens living in Calvià, who found a large number of those eligible to vote in Municipal elections were not registered on the census. EPORE’s aim is to act as a voice for residents by lobbying for change through the integration and participation of European citizens in Spanish political life. EPORE meets every two weeks to discuss progress.
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Hotline help for islands’ children A TELEPHONE hotline and a web page have been set up for children in trouble. The idea is to make it easier for youngsters and families in need of help to get in touch with social services. Now children and their families can call 116111 or visit www.oddm.caib.es for help and advice on a wide range of issues. It is part of a new set of measures taken
by the Balearic Office of Children’s Defence’s department head Maria Garrido. She was appointed last March, but it is only now that her changes are working through the system. Working for the health and wellbeing of minors, the going has been slow but new measures and initiatives are beginning to emerge as the Balearic office wades through a sea of red tape. There have been significant achievements in the area of sexual and physical abuse, says the department, as well as improving the system of THE K42 Mallorca Adventure Marathon is set to go under foster care. In regards to foster starters orders on Saturday, March 2, at the Calvià public families there is now a farm, Es Galatzó. And organisers are happy to count on the participation of concerted effort to recruit Mallorca’s own Tofol Castanyer and other cycling figures volunteers with a new such as Luis Alberto Hernando, Pablo Villa, Raul Camara emphasis on “permanence” whenever it is impossible to and Miquel Capó. The marathon will take place amidst Calvia’s mountain reunite families. Another important roads and trails where runners will be able to get a taste of ‘mountain trial running’ as well as enjoying the beauty of emphasis this year will be Mallorca’s nature along the way. It will finish at sea level at on creating outreach programmes. Paguera beach.
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Charge threat in meat scandal DAVID CAMERON has said those responsible for passing off horsemeat as beef could face criminal charges. The scandal continues to shock the nation as new cases are exposed.
Choir arrest A PAEDOPHILE was allowed to continue working with children
after his arrest for sexual abuse claims. The 68-year-old Durham choirmaster continued to work with members of a choir during the investigation into his alleged abuse.
Police taunt A CRIMINAL was arrested after posting a string of videos of himself breaking the law in a bid to taunt police. The photos of the 24-year-old man from Wales included one of him urinating on a police car.
German lasagne AUTHORITIES were investigating whether a shipment of frozen lasagne contained horsemeat, following a tip-off. It is Germany’s first suspected case of horsemeat in a product labelled as beef.
Gay refuge SAME-SEX couples are choosing to live in Germany, because it’s one of just 16 countries in the world which grant rights to same-sex partners for legal immigration purposes.
Outback find A BRITISH teenager who went missing in the Australian outback has
Stories making headlines from Germany
MUSLIM plans to convert a former Lutheran church in the city of Hamburg into a mosque are generating controversy across Germany. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the country.
Pulling out GERMAN do-it-yourself chain
RUSSIAN PRESS Safe haven RUSSIA is offering the hope of a secure future to a significant number of Egypt’s Coptic Christian population.
Gun trade MILITARY hardware and light weapons are still being supplied to the governments of Syria and Mali as Russia expands arms’ sales.
Oil deal IRAN’S Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi boosted ties by
Gold rising in value.
AN investigation into a leaked photo of Jon Venables, the murderer of James Bulger, is under way after the photo was reported to be circulating on the social networking site Twitter.
GERMAN PRESS Muslim plan
Praktiker AG is closing its stores in Turkey and withdrawing from the country after failing to sell the nine stores it operates there.
Helping hand VIETNAM’S Ha Long Bay is known for its breathtaking beauty. Environmental awareness campaigns and a German project are helping to preserve that beauty
Gold prices RUSSIA and Kazakhstan expanded their gold holdings, seeking to diversify their reserves as the metal’s value rose for the 12th year in a row.
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Stories making headlines in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Friendly face
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SWEDEN - According to a recent survey, Swedes are friendlier than Britons despite their reputation for being aloof.
SWEDEN - Stores are removing all products made by Comigel, the French firm that produced the Findus lasagne sold in the UK found to contain 100 per cent horsemeat.
Talk down
YOUTUBE is challenging Russia’s right to block its service. The firm has launched an appeal against the banning of a video that apparently showed how to put on Halloween make-up.
NORWAY - Two years ago, Norwegians’ English skills were ranked highest in the world amongst countries whose first language is not English. Now Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Finland are ahead.
Rules flaunted
Child shortage
A SIX-YEAR enquiry into an explosion at the Ulyanovskaya coal mine in Western Siberia on March 19, 2007, killing 110, reports the accident was caused by violations of safety rules.
DENMARK - Fewer women of childbearing age, couples waiting longer to start families, and low sperm quality in Danish men means that low birth rates are ‘approaching epidemic’ levels.
Ban challenge
been found alive. The 18-year-old from London had not returned to his Queensland accommodation after going out for a run.
THIRTEEN nurses are facing the sack and being banned from work after an investigation into from the pollution of tourism and serious neglect allegamining. tions at a hospital in Stafford, where 1,200 people died in three years. RIGHT-WING extremists group the ‘Immortals’ are wearing masks and posting videos on YouTube to attract young new PHOTOS of supporters. pregnant Kate Middleton in a bikini on a public beach in Mustique have been BERLIN ZOO’S famous polar published in an Italian bear Knut, who died two years magazine, causing an ago, will be stuffed and put on outcry from the Royal display at the city’s natural history Family. museum until March 15.
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signing a deal with the Russian Energy Minister for more cooperation in oil and gas exploration.
HORSEMEAT SCANDAL: Cameron on the case.
Photo leak
Top names NORWAY Nora and Lucas were the most popular first names in Norway in 2012. Both have been in the Top 10 for the last 12 and five years respectively. Not enough births.
Food trail
DENMARK - Flexi Food Ltd, a meat distributor in the United Kingdom owned by the Danish firm Flexi Food Holding ApS, is suspected by British food authorities of selling horsemeat.
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Stat of week Power company Iberdrola reported a net profit of €2,840.7 million last year, 1.3 per cent more than in 2011.
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Consumption down prices up Basic product sales dip but takings on the rise FOR the first time in decades, consumption of basic home products has fallen. Sales of food, cleaning items and toiletries experienced a 0.6 per cent dip last year - the economic crisis, a reduction in the immigrant population and rising prices - were cited by market research experts, Nielsen. Although consumption was reduced, Spanish families spent €70,700 million - or 0.6 per cent more - than in
Jobs boost as promise kept TELEFONICA created 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in Spain last year. “At a time when backing Spain looked complicated, that is what we have done,” said Telefonica president Luis Miguel Gilperez. The multinational provided direct employment for 450 people in 2012 as well as work experience for 555 interns through its Talentum programme. The majority will ‘probably’ join the company when their probationary period was over, Gilperez said. Regarding indirect jobs, a call centre that recently opened in Las Palmas would provide employment for approximately 2,000
people over the next two years, the president added. Another 4,000 jobs have been generated by Telefonica’s fibre-optic network. The company has taken to heart criticism from users, and intends to reduce outsourcing, Gilperez said. At present, 50 per cent of calls to Telefonica’s customer care centres are answered in Spain. By the end of this year, this should have increased to 100 per cent. Gilperez defended the 2011-2013 redundancy plan for 6,500 Telefonica workers. This had helped the company to increase efficiency, he insisted.
2012. Average price increases of 1.2 per cent were responsible for the apparent anomaly. Packaged food and fresh products were respectively responsible for 41 and 34 per cent of family spending in 2012, Nielsen found. CLEAN-UP: Cleaning products account for 14 per cent of family spending.
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Peugeot losses PEUGEOT CITROEN reported losses of €5 billion for 2012, its worstever result. It has now built the foundations for recovery with a tough restructuring plan, the car-maker insisted.
Beer bubble HEINEKEN had net profits of €2,949 million, almost double the €1,430 million reported in 2011. Markets in Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific compensated for a weaker European market, Heineken said.
‘Tithe’ keeps church tills filled THE Catholic Church in Spain was once notoriously rich and still manages to get by. Every Spanish income tax declaration has a box that taxpayers tick if they wish 0.7 per cent of their taxes to go to the Church. Although 78.5 per cent of the Spanish say they are Catholics, only 33.4 per cent of them tick that particular box.
This donation was originally 0.5 per cent but was increased in 2006 by the Zapatero government. In return the Church relinquished its annual allocation from the state budget. Years back, the Church announced its intention of becoming selfsufficient but made little progress. For this to be feasible every Catholic in the land would need to pay 50 cents each time they went to Mass.
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Still confused about driving licence medical certificate Q: I AM hoping that you can explain exactly what David Searl meant in his column two weeks ago regarding the medical certificate for driving licences. We have read his answer several times and it You and the remains a puzzle. We have had our medicals Law in Spain By David Searl and carry them with our UK driving licences but David Searl says confusion arises because the certificate says it is valid for three months. We cannot find this anywhere on our certificates. The most worrying thing is that he said if one does not apply for a licence or a renewal within three months, then you may have to get a new certificate. As our driving licences have not expired we have not either applied or renewed them so we really do not understand. Perhaps there is something we have not done. We do not want to change to a Spanish driving licence but is David Searl saying we now need to do this? LM (Costa Blanca) A: No, you do not need to change your UK licence until it expires. Then you must change it for a Spanish licence as you cannot renew your UK licence because you are not resident in the UK. 1. Your medical certificate you carry with your UK licence does not expire in three months. It is valid for 10 years. Unless you are over 70 years of age, in which case it is valid for only two years. 2. Now, if, and only if, you are applying for a Spanish driving licence, or the renewal of one, then the medical certificate is only good for three months. That is, if you do not complete your application within three months, you must obtain a new certificate. 3. It does not matter whether your certificate states it is valid for three months or not. All such documents are valid for only three months, as noted in paragraph 2 above. I hope this helps to clarify the situation. David will respond to queries but reserves the right to select letters which will be of interest to the greatest number of readers. You can also consult David through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola. ask@lawtaxspain.com or call 952 667 090.
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Half of PPI claims are ‘illegitimate’ FORMER CEO of Lloyds, Eric Daniels, said he believed around half of PPI claims were ‘completely illegitimate’. He said false claims were pushing up compensation bills for banks’ mis-selling of payment protection insurance.
£££ AS Derby-based engine-maker Rolls-Royce faces a corruption enquiry, it has appointed a new chairman, Ian Davis. The former
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£££ BIG SIX energy company EDF said it is selling gas and electricity at a
loss to households and businesses. It claimed a 25 per cent profits rise is down to its nuclear power generation division’s best performance in seven years.
£££ A PROPOSED merger between Britvic and AG Barr has been referred to the Competition Commission. The soft drinks firms have vowed to keep the £1.6 billion (€1.86 billion) deal alive.
Industrial base is absolutely essential for Spanish hopes READERS might recall that in a previous article I set out the idea that, to have a stable and successful future, Spain had to forget the old times of property bubbles and floods of tourists. Instead it should concentrate upon establishing an industrial bedrock to underpin the economy, a manufacturing base to develop, not only full employment, but also a profitmaking ethic capable of financing it. The present level of unemployment in Spain, particularly with that for young people (under 25s) running at more than 51 per cent, should be seen for what it is: the result of successive governments, both Socialist and Conservative, having focused only upon day-today topics leading up to the next election. Problems have been left to fester until they have become almost incurable ulcers in the body politic. This laissez-faire attitude has proven itself to be dangerous, and once confronted and overcome – which must be the case if Spain is to have a viable future – should never be allowed to show its face again. Spain must break away from the old, seductive comfort zones. They have gone; the damage has been done, and future governments must ensure that such short-sighted cupidity never again infests the national mind. Let us imagine for a moment what Spain might come to if nothing is done to correct past mistakes. It is doubtful that the
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‘property bubble’ would ever be re-inflated, not for a very long time anyway, seeing that just about every square metre of the Mediterranean coastline already lies beneath bricks, mortar and concrete. But suppose some powerful group of international financiers should look upon Spain with a different money-making plan in mind? Instead of apartment blocks and villas, what if they saw the potential for vast profit if the
present co-operatives and privately-owned farms and smallholdings, stretching from Cataluña, through Valencia, Murcia, Castilla la Mancha, into Andalucia and Extremadura, were bought up and turned into huge farming factories? Highly mechanised and with their own transport and storage facilities they might have their own shops and supermarkets, operating throughout Europe and spreading the gospel of low prices. Sounds good, eh? But such vast tracts, planned to maximise profits, would require far fewer people. The others? Well, what would a few more added to the roll of the unemployed matter? Then Spain really would become that which I forecast earlier, that is the food-producing reservoir of low-paid, unskilled labour that highly-developed industrial groups have always required. You think I’m seeing the world, not through rose-tinted glasses but through cobwebs? Well, it has happened in the past, and will again. It occurred in Great Britain as the 19th century Industrial Revolution gathered pace, and in Germany a few years later. The commercial rivalry between these two great powers was the true fuse that set off the conflagration of the Second World War and brought the United States of America into the equation. Now, while 21st century China and India endure their own industrial revolutions, the world teeters.
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www.euroweeklynews.com You will soon be able to file your first declaration under Spain’s new overseas asset reporting law. While the deadline is 30th April, forms can be submitted anytime in March and April. The official form, Modelo 720, is now available and will need to be submitted online. This year you need to declare your assets as at 31st December 2012, where the value of the assets in each of the three listed categories amount to over €50,000. The Spanish tax authority, the Hacienda, has now published a list of Q&As and since Euro Weekly News readers will find them useful I have paraphrased some of the key points of interest below. There are a number of other aspects which I could not cover here, and you will probably have more queries yourself on what you need to report and how. Looking ahead, this is the time to review if your assets are in the right place to be as tax efficient as possible. You could be paying more tax than you need to. Ask an expert advisory firm like Blevins Franks to review your current arrangements and discuss the tax efficient vehicles available in Spain. This is a specialised area, and you do need professional advice to make sure you avoid any of the consequences of getting it wrong. If an overseas bank has joint or multiple owners, does it still need to be reported?
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Asset Reporting Obligations – Q&As by Bill Blevins, Financia l Correspondent, Blevins Franks
The obligation to report exists where the balance of the account is over €50,000 regardless of how many account holders there are. Each account holder should declare the total balance (not pro-rated), indicating the percentage they hold. If, for example, an individual ceases to be the account holder in June 2012, is there an obligation to make the declaration? Yes, if the balance on that date is over €50,000 (when combined with other overseas accounts). Full details need to be given about the account, the bank it was held with, and the balance on the date the individual ceased to be the account holder. Do overseas pension plans need to be declared? There is no obligation to provide
information on pension plans situated overseas provided that they do not give rise to a temporary or lifetime annuity. Where there is an annuity, the capitalised value, as calculated for wealth tax purposes, should be declared. If an individual moves overseas once the tax year has started and he has to file an income tax declaration as a resident for this period, does he need to file a reporting Form? Yes, provided that the conditions for reporting are met. If a property is acquired as a gift or an inheritance, what acquisition value needs to be declared? The real value of the asset at the time of its original acquisition. Where an account is held in a different currency, what is the exchange rate that should be used? The exchange rate should be that in force at 31st December each year. The same rate should be used for valuing the average balance of the last quarter. If the account was closed during the year, you should use the exchange rate at the date of closure.
In relation to assets declared on Form 720, in the event that they relate to undeclared income, can this be regularised? If the asset was purchased with undeclared income, this can be regularised under the normal regularisation procedures. What are the penalties for failing to report: a) One overseas account, two other movable assets, and three immovable properties? The minimum penalty for failing to file a Form 720 in this example (where all three categories should have been reported) will be €30,000. b) Assets in just one category? Where only one category of information should have been reported, the minimum penalty is €10,000. Note that this last question just covers the fines for failing to make a report; there are more consequences. Any undeclared income will be deemed to arise in the last tax year that is not statute barred, so the Hacienda can look back indefinitely to review unpaid
tax. It will charge income tax on any undeclared income, plus late payment interest, plus penalties as high as 150% of the total tax due on the asset. It is possible that the total amount is more than the value of the asset. While you should use an accountant for help filling in your form, for peace of mind about your overall tax planning you should speak to a tax planning and wealth management firm like Blevins Franks who are Spanish tax experts. With its in depth understanding of Spanish taxation and law, Blevins Franks will advise you on what you need to include in the form and at the same time guide you through the opportunities to legitimately lower your tax liabilities in Spain on your offshore assets. The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual should take personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.
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PRICE(P) C O M PA N Y Aberdeen Asset Mngmnt 426.25 Admiral Group PLC 1269.00 Aggreko PLC 1709.50 AMEC PLC 1018.00 Anglo American PLC 2029.25 Antofagasta PLC 1098.00 ARM Holdings PLC 929.75 Associated Brit Foods 1816.00 AstraZeneca PLC 2923.25 Aviva PLC 361.45 Babcock International 1048.50 BAE Systems PLC 326.10 Barclays PLC 319.95 BG Group PLC 1141.25 BHP Billiton PLC 2218.50 BP PLC 446.77 British Am Tobacco PLC 3340.50 British Land Co PLC 579.75
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MMM 3M Co 103.23 AA Alcoa Inc 9.32 AXP American Express Co 61.69 T AT&T Inc 35.36 BAC Bank of America Corp 12.03 BA Boeing Co 75.03 CAT Caterpillar Inc 95.61 CVX Chevron Corp 114.96 CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 20.99 DD E. I. du Pont de Nemours and C... 46.94 XOM Exxon Mobil Corp 88.36 GE General Electric Co 23.29 HPQ Hewlett-Packard Co 16.79 HD Home Depot Inc 67.52 INTC Intel Corp 21.12 IBM International Business Machine... 200.98 JNJ Johnson & Johnson 76.16 JPM JPMorgan Chase and Co 48.88 MCD McDonald's Corp 93.90 MRK Merck & Co Inc 41.42 MSFT Microsoft Corp 28.01
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Most Declined LogMein, Inc. Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. eHealth, Inc. Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. IPG Photonics Corporation Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Fuel Tech, Inc. Elbit Imaging Ltd. Icahn Enterprises L.P.
C O M PA N Y PRICE(P) CHANGE Croda International PLC 2515.00 -33.00 Diageo PLC 1923.25 -9.91 Eurasian Nat Resources ... 391.65 -10.90 EVRAZ PLC 284.75 -4.80 Experian PLC 1079.50 -5.29 Fresnillo PLC 1532.00 -19.00 G4S PLC 285.40 0.56 GKN PLC 257.20 0.00 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1470.25 -1.09 Glencore Intnal PLC 390.50 -1.55 Hammerson PLC 495.20 7.80 Hargreaves Lansdown 846.50 -1.50 HSBC Holdings PLC 726.00 -0.40 IMI PLC 1169.00 9.00 Imperial Tobacco Gr PLC 2352.50 35.00 InterContinental Hotels 1999.50 15.00 International Consldtd 223.20 -4.70 Intertek Group PLC 3267.00 -9.00 ITV PLC 120.25 3.28 Johnson Matthey PLC 2274.50 -19.00 Kazakhmys PLC 733.50 -13.50 Kingfisher PLC 270.95 -1.60 Land Securities Grp PLC 837.00 1.50 Legal & General Grp PLC 151.05 -0.20 Lloyds Banking Grp PLC 54.49 -0.18 Marks & Spencer Grp PLC 383.25 -3.96 Meggitt PLC 449.60 -1.70 Melrose Industries PLC 238.40 0.29 National Grid PLC 692.75 10.50 Next PLC 4163.00 -12.00 Old Mutual PLC 197.90 1.32 Pearson PLC 1193.50 9.00 Petrofac Ltd 1634.00 -9.00 Polymetal Intl PLC 1002.00 3.50 Prudential PLC 948.75 3.56 Randgold Resources Ltd 5572.50 -10.00 Reckitt Benckiser Grp 4486.00 7.00 Reed Elsevier PLC 694.25 0.50 Resolution Ltd 261.35 -1.20 REXAM PLC 471.70 2.84 Rio Tinto PLC 3698.00 -35.92 Rolls-Royce Holdings 1008.50 0.00 Royal Bank of Scotland 340.25 -4.03 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 2152.75 1.50 RSA Insurance Group PLC 131.75 -0.40 SABMiller PLC 3194.25 7.50 Sage Group (The) PLC 334.75 -3.20 Sainsbury (J) PLC 332.45 1.54 Schroders PLC 1964.50 8.00 Serco Group PLC 563.25 -2.95 Severn Trent PLC 1602.00 18.00 Shire PLC 2046.50 -14.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 696.50 -5.00 Smiths Group PLC 1229.50 -8.00 SSE PLC 1409.50 1.10 Standard Chartered PLC 1729.00 11.00 Standard Life PLC 336.20 -0.10 Tate & Lyle PLC 785.50 1.00 Tesco PLC 366.60 1.85 TUI Travel PLC 316.10 -3.00 Tullow Oil PLC 1247.00 -16.00 Unilever PLC 2563.00 -1.28 United Utilities Group 722.75 2.56 Vedanta Resources PLC 1277.00 -21.00 Vodafone Group PLC 167.12 -0.70 Weir Group PLC 2172.00 -9.00 Whitbread PLC 2663.50 -8.00 Wm Morrison Sprmrkts 262.80 1.60 Wolseley PLC 3069.00 -8.00 Wood Group (John) PLC 800.50 -5.50 WPP PLC 1040.50 -7.00 Xstrata PLC 1172.75 -8.00
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MENU FOR SUCCESS : Many Spaniards are opening their own businesses.
Create your own job SPANIARDS are becoming their own bosses in an effort to escape the economic crisis. Between 2008 and 2011 more than 625,000 self-employed had to give up, according to government figures. But last year, as the unemployment rate climbed above 26 per cent, 53,000 newly registered
self-employed made their numbers rise rather than fall for the first time since 2008. These entrepreneurs created 72,000 jobs, said Lorenzo Amor, President of the small entrepreneurs’ association ATA. “For the next few months it is going to be easier to create your own job than to find one,” Amor said. He added that in Spain 67 people an hour register as self-employed. But in these tough times it is hard to keep a new business going. THE number of people who used planes to travel Just half of new within Spain fell by 12.5 per cent in 2012, while train businesses are still passengers fell by 2 per cent, according to the running after three National Institute of Statistics. years.
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The death of the teenage odd job means a shock in the real world AS a kid, my brother had a paper round from the age of 11. I used to babysit for neighbours from the age of 14. My friend packed bags at the cashier of a local supermarket at the age of 16, while nearly every friend I have worked parttime in a café or restaurant during their college years to make a few extra quid. In our home, apart from keeping our bedrooms clean, my brother’s job was to load A look and empty the at finance dishwasher, while I was for females the queen of ironing, which I enjoyed because Jane Plunkett it’s a job where you can jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. watch TV at the same com time. That’s why it always surprises me how little many Spanish kids do around the house, or how unaccustomed they are to dreaming up small jobs in their neighbourhood that could enable WORK: Odd jobs to make money. them to earn a few euros. Just last week, I was speaking to a group of together to spend at the weekends?” I asked. teens about pocket money and odd jobs. “So “Que?” was the unanimous reply from blank and what do you have to do to get a bit of money confused young faces.
From the looks of things, the concept of working doesn’t enter their minds until they finish studying and start looking for a job. Having surveyed five separate classes of Spanish kids between the ages of 10 and 17, regardless of receiving pocket money each week, about 80 per cent do not have to do any small chore in their homes in return. The girls among the classes definitely admitted to doing more jobs around the home, but the boys blatantly confessed that ‘mama’ didn’t ask anything of them in exchange for their pocket money. Earning a bit of money as a kid is an important start to lessons in finance and managing money. If a child thinks money just appears on a silver plate for doing nothing, it’s some shock they are going to get when they enter the real world. Kids need to dream up silly jobs to earn some money. Even if it’s picking flowers from gardens, mixing the petals with water and selling it door to door as perfume. This is the start of entrepreneurialism and creative thinking that could make a person rich in the future. A child that doesn’t begin to understand the value of money early in life is in for a tough lesson on dealing with finances in the future.
Mystery shoppers shop Santander SPANISH banking giant Santander’s UK division is suspected of providing clients with flawed investment advice, according to internet rumours. The UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has ordered an in-depth investigation of Santander UK, claim industry sources. Between March and September last year, ‘mystery shoppers’ from the FSA paid 1,231 visits to six banks and building societies, posing as potential customers. “A major high street bank” was referred to its enforcement division, the FSA announced. It could face a fine or licence changes preventing it from providing these services in future. But as yet the FSA has refused to reveal which bank is involved. Santander
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Facing FSA investigation? UK declined to confirm whether it is the bank in question. Last December, Santander UK suspended its investment advice service. There were concerns that employees would be unable to meet new FSA rules arising from its Retail Distribution Review (RDR) introduced at the end of 2012.
SPAIN exported 75,000 tons of garlic worth €130 million in 2012. The average price per kilo last year fell to €1.80, compared with €2.40 in 2011.
Less beauty TURNOVER for Spain’s 78,000 hairdressers and 11,000 beauty salons fell by 7.5 per cent last year. While some independent establishments struggle, chains continued to increase their share of the market.
Lines cut SPAIN lost 2.7 million mobile lines - one in 20 - in 2012 owing to the crisis, fewer handset offers and purging of inactive lines. Further reductions are predicted for 2013.
High price A THIRD of children in Spain have been pushed to the brink of poverty by austerity measures. Charity Caritas said Spain and other countries that have had EU loans, are raising poorly-fed children with few job prospects.
More cash SAREB, Spain’s ‘bad bank’ has increased its capital for the third time. Iberdrola has bought €2.5 million in shares and Banco Camino another €800,000, increasing Sareb’s capital to €1,200 million.
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Time to learn a lesson in honest politics I’VE lost track of the corruption cases involving Spanish politicians or other public servants. The worst is that the average Spaniard on the street is now so used to it that they almost automatically accept their daily dose of political scandal with resignation. The word ‘transparency’ recently coined by Barack Obama enjoyed a certain amount of popularity here until Spain’s voters discovered that their political representatives were economical with the truth. So much so that the word transparency might as well be eliminated from the Spanish dictionary. It would be worthy of a Marx Brothers’ movie if it were not so tragic. I humbly but urgently suggest that Spain’s politicians take an example from Obama’s honesty before its irate voters abandon the polling stations like rats from a sinking ship. Richard M McBride, Benidorm (Alicante)
Quiet anticipation I RELISH the opportunity for quiet discourse and relaxation in public bars that the rumoured upcoming disappearance of British television from Spain will bring. The chance to enjoy a quiet drink without having to yield to the almost daily onslaught of football fanatics who are generally capable of volubly expressing ‘qualified’ opinions; the inane audible hum of analysis of soap operas; the discussion of vapid televised talent. Karl Marx may now be inclined to state that ‘Vacuous televised entertainment is the opium of the people.’ British televisions’ entertainment output is as appalling as that of Central and South America and even ranks lower than that of Nigeria and Tanzania given, at least, that the latter output is made more amusing by the introduction of witchcraft. C S, Mijas Costa (Malaga)
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Six phone calls later (all to different numbers!) I was told that as the demand was sent by certified post I could not pay by phone! Neither the banks listed on the bill nor the post office would let me pay with my card. I had to get €800 in cash out and pay at the post office. I do not like walking the streets with that amount of money in my pocket. Jack Andrews, Fuengirola (Malaga)
Fuming at waste SO 10,000 inspections were carried out to make sure no smoking laws are being followed in Murcia (More ignore no smoking laws, EWN, Costa Blanca South, Issue 1441). Result? Just 711 complaints reported. What a waste of time and money in the middle of an economic crisis! Sheila Quinnell, Orihuela (Alicante)
In or out? All this sun and sangria makes my head swell, so I am resting in Paloma Park, Benalmadena. I think I need to see a shrink!
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imprisonment. The same thing happens here. Take the case of Jose Maria Zaragoza Berenguer, a popular garage owner from Polop, who for the last 16 months has been languishing in Fontcalent Prison (Alicante). The reason for his unjust imprisonment is that in 2011 his garage assistant allegedly killed two people. Yet Jose Maria, although innocent, has not been liberated. This is obviously an injustice that should be corrected ASAP. We are not in the Gulag Archipeligo. Name supplied, Polop (Alicante)
Weevil solution THERE is a simple, safe and cheap preventative measure against red palm weevils which has been tried with some success in Castellon. It’s to spray a diluted mixture of turpentine (aguaras) on the fronds, top centre and at the base of plants
likely to get infected. The weevil is killing palms, and the black version, agaves, yuccas and aloes. This application doesn’t cure infected plants, it apparently keeps the bugs away because they hate the odour. The turps should be diluted about one part to five of warm water. How often the spray should be used I don’t know. Probably every month or so or after heavy rain. Chuck (by email)
SINCE the no smoking in public places law was introduced, there has been a dramatic increase of terrace coverings, with gas heaters and in some cases a door fitted to enter the premises. This covers entirely all tables and chairs placed outside some restaurants and cafés. This forces the non-smoker to go inside. Is this area classified as inside or as an outside smoking area? Don Ralph, Benijofa (Alicante)r Editor’s note: Terraces where smoking is permitted should have a minimum of two sides open under Spanish Law.
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THERE are lots of advertisements on TV asking for donations for the African children as they cannot drink the water. I have lived in El Galan for 10 years and during that time I have spent thousands of euros on bottled water as the tapwater was unfit to drink. Will anyone send me money to compensate for all those years as I am only a hard-up pensioner? Deirdre Drayton, San Miguel de Salinas (Alicante)
WE received a visit from two alleged gas inspectors. They insisted that they had right of access and if we refused then we would be denounced and face a €2,000 fine. They were told to depart and off they went with many glowers and muttered threats. A few days later, we heard gravel crunching and the sounds of conversation. There was a loud bang and on reaching the lounge we found a piece of firewood protruding into the room between the door and frame. My wife shouted, and we heard footsteps running. By the time we got out of the cottage there was nothing to be seen except slashed fly screens front and rear. We called the police who were with us in 15 minutes. Excellent service. Dr/Colonel Bob & Sandra Lyons, Puerto Lumbreras (Murcia)
Card blues WHY does the Endesa electricity company make it so hard to pay a bill by card? I had a big bill to pay for my business, and following the instructions on the letter I phoned their help-line.
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Useful information All foreigners who wish to reside in Spain will be issued with a unique identity number or NIE. This number will be used on all official documents in the person’s name. To obtain this, you will need to present the EX-15 form (www.interior.gob.es/file/ 58/58421/58421.pdf), full passport original and copy at the Foreigners’ Office. You must also take proof of having paid the fee, which is €9.18. Other documents may also be requested.
ENTERING SPAIN: Citizens from many non-EU countries need to obtain a visa if they wish to live in the country.
Non EU family wanting to live with you in Spain GETTING a Foreign Residents Card as a relative of an EU Citizen, when the applicant is from outside the EU, requires a different process to the one covered in the last issue. Citizens from many countries will need to obtain a visa from the Spanish Consulate in their country of origin or place of residence in order to join their partner, spouse or relative here. See here which countries require visas: http://www.maec.es/es/ MenuPpal/Consulares/Servicios Consulares/Informaciona Extranjeros/Visados/Documents /2011listadopaisessomentidos visado.pdf
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By Gabrielle Devon Within three months of their arrival in Spain, they must request a Foreign Residents Card as a Relative
of an EU Citizen. To do so, they need to visit the Foreigners’ Office in the capital city of the province where they plan to reside or their nearest National Police station with a Foreigners’ Department. They will receive proof of having requested the card which will make them legal residents in Spain until the card is issued. They need the EX-19 form, which can be downloaded here: www.interior.gob.es/ file/58/58403/58403.pdf plus originals and copies of a full valid passport, proof of their relationship with the EU citizen who they are joining in Spain, copy of the EU
GETTING TOWED: If you are caught drinkdriving or refuse to take a breath test, police can impound your car.
cause an accident. If you are with someone else who has a valid
driving licence, they can drive your car for you if tests show they
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citizen’s Foreigners Central Registration Form (green document), the EU citizen’s passport or ID card, three recent photos, proof of having paid the fee. You can download the payment form from the following website: https:// sede.mpt.gob.es/tasasPDF/ prepareProvincia?idModelo= 790&idTasa=052# Please note that other documents may also be requested and different documents will be required depending on whether the non-EU citizen joining their EU
When police impound your car If you test positive for alcohol in a breath or blood test, the officers who stopped you can immobilise your vehicle or remove it to a vehicle impound if it is blocking the road. Your vehicle may also be immobilised if you refuse the tests. This is so you cannot
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have not consumed alcohol. The cost of immobilising the vehicle, moving it or taking it to a pound, must be paid by the driver.
relative in Spain is their spouse or partner, descendant or ascendant. In the case of your non-EU spouse joining you in Spain, please visit the following site to find out more about the recognition of foreign marriage certificates in Spain. http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk /en/help-for-britishnationals/living-inspain/births-deathsmarriages/marriage/foreignmarriage
Useful words to know are: Copas – drinks Prueba de alcoholemia – Alcohol test Coche – car Aire – air Sangre – blood ¿Has bebido? – Have you been drinking? Multa – fine Cárcel – prison Vino – wine Cerveza – beer Nivel – level
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The week’s guide to currencies encouraged renewed selling when he listed the economic difficulties facing Britain.
commentary by Moneycorp EURO: The euro and the US dollar both left sterling for dead. The pound lost almost two euro cents, wiping out most of the previous week’s gains. A string of poor economic data from Euroland did not deter buyers. The economies of Germany and the euro zone as a whole both shrank by -0.6% in the last quarter of 2012 but investors still preferred the euro to the unpopular pound. USD: The US dollar and the euro both left sterling for dead. The pound lost three US cents, touching its lowest level since July last year. The main pressure was not investors’ love for the dollar but their dislike of sterling. The Bank
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902887243 mallorca@moneycorp.com August last year. The main pressure was not investors’ love for the Loonie but their dislike of sterling. The Bank of England governor
AUD: The Aussie did less well than the New Zealand dollar but beat the other dollars by a nose. Improvements in Australian business and consumer confidence helped but it was investors’ distaste for sterling that had the most effect. The Bank of England governor did the pound no favours when he listed the economic difficulties facing Britain. NZD: The New Zealand dollar was one of the week’s star performers. Sterling lost nearly six cents - three per cent - and touched a record low on Thursday. Notable improvements in NZ manufacturing performance and retail sales were helpful to the Kiwi. The Bank of England governor did the pound no favours when he listed the economic difficulties facing Britain.
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initiatives at all to prevent Britain’s core of rottenness and indecision expanding unchecked, until it totally engulfs the once beautiful country so many of our forefathers fought and died for. Sorry, Dad! My piece on the alleged cache of weapons stored under Buckingham Palace caused quite a stir last week. One gentleman, who didn’t want his name published as he is still bound by the Official Secrets Act, assured me there are actually no weapons stored directly under the palace. He suggests my friend was probably in the basement of Wellington Barracks, some 500 metres away. Thank you, sir, for that information. It did strike me, though, that if a cache of weaponry and explosives of that magnitude is not exactly under the palace, at only 500 metres from the royal abode, it may as well be! Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
SOME 3,500 identicallydressed couples from 70 countries have tied the knot in a ‘Moonie’ mass wedding in South Korea. They were all members of the Unification Church.
Furry fiends CARS parked at Denver International Airport, US, have suffered thousands of dollars’ worth of damage by wild rabbits eating spark plugs and other wiring.
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THE problem with the UK’s ‘esteemed’ political leaders is that they’re all talk. Most of us are fully aware of this pathetic trait among those who are supposed to be guiding Britain to a better future, but since they’ve finally begun to listen to those who voted them in, it’s got decidedly worse. The whole bunch are now falling over each EAPY EE other to voice their agreement with prevSAYS IT iously taboo subjects CARING FOR ELDERLY: MPs have no answers. OTHERS THINK IT that have concerned the British public for How are they What they are actually doing is years. The problem is none of them going to achieve that? Nada. “We endeavouring to make all the right seems to have a single idea as to have to make sure our elderly are noises simply to get their sorry what to do about any of it. properly looked after in our hides re-elected and that’s about it. “Oh, yes,” they declare grandly, hospitals and care facilities.” What Don’t ask me what the solutions “it is totally wrong for child benefits can they do about it? No idea. “We are. I’m only an old pop-singing to be sent out of the country to have to cap immigrant numbers.” hack. What I do know is that Britain provide for children who don’t even Fine, er... any ideas? Not a clue. desperately needs a bunch of live here.” Solution? Zilch. “We must pull ourselves free from leaders with some ‘cajones’. This “We have to make sure we only the yolk of Brussels’ law-makers.” limp-wristed ‘all mouth and no trousers’ brigade appears totally let in those who want to work and Any bulbs lit up? Nope. incapable of coming up with any not those simply here for benefits.” And so it goes on.
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Hot ratings NORWEGIAN television plans to broadcast a burning fireplace for 12 straight hours tomorrow (Friday), with firewood specialists providing colour commentary, expert advice and a cultural tutoring.
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Ignorance was bliss but meat scandal makes me think harder
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HAVE just had a conversation with my husband that I don’t think either of us thought we would ever have. We have just discussed, in detail, the contents of burgers of two well known fast food places (I feel calling them “restaurants” just a little far fetched) and praised both of the businesses for seemingly getting through the horsemeat hoo hah unscathed, so far. We did deviate into an argument thinly disguised as a debate about how these burgers were cooked, as he did seem to know a lot about this. Looks like he may have been doing some research, all in the name of science, of course. When I was a kid, indeed for the entirety of my childhood, I was obsessed with horses. Like many girls I was mad about ponies. I worried myself the other day by considering the
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fact that I have probably eaten horsemeat, and just not really cared. It turns out that I don’t think you should mind eating horse any more than I mind eating any other animal, in my opinion it’s no worse than eating dog, or cat, or cow, or chicken. If you eat one, then why not the other? My choices come down to squeamishness or how it tastes. I have knowingly eaten ostrich in Sydney, Australia and donkey in Verona, Italy (it’s the local meat, it’s in everything) but I couldn’t bring myself to try chicken’s feet in Taipei, Taiwan (too bony), or octopus in Mallorca, Spain (too,
TV DINNERS: The recent scandal has forced us to think about what we are eating. just too everything, yak!). What I do object to is the meat industry’s deception of its customers. It didn’t occur to me that perhaps it wasn’t what it said it would be on the tin. Silly Vicki, what a chump. Ignorance was bliss though, ooh, how much do I love a banger, and what about my husband’s ‘Boy
Chocolate’ as he calls it (chunks of salami), and how useful to have a couple of ready meal lasagnes lurking in the freezer for those moments when I don’t have the time to cook. Wonderful. But sadly, these days are now no more. It’s been a wake-up call for a lot of people I think. Reports have
said that the sale of horsemeat has gone up, great news, eat what you like as long as you know what you are eating and you have made an informed choice. So I would like to take this opportunity to thank the abattoirs who managed to mix up (deliberately or not) horse and cow meats, because it has finally pushed me into seriously thinking about what I eat and what my family eats. I now have a definite leaning towards more and more vegetarian and even vegan (I know, sounds extreme, but in reality quite delicious) cooking. There are side effects to this: lowering cholesterol, reducing the cost of the shopping bill, but most notably, increasing the amount of farting competitions my daughter and husband can have with each other. There’s an upside to everything if you look hard enough.
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Taxing times as authorities seek to know about every last cent…
RE you sitting comfortably? Taken the daily Valium? Good, then I will begin.
Life for us expats in Spain, it seems, is about to become a whole lot more complicated and perilous within the next couple of months. If you’ve been reading the financial comments here in the Euro Weekly News or recent emails from your diligent tax advisor you know what I am talking about. In case you have been on the moon or in denial, let me sum it up in a simple, nonfinancial advisor sort of way: before the end of April you have to tot up all your savings, flats, houses or shares you happen to own outside of Spain and jot them all down online on the relevant parts of the Tax Agency Form 720. Because this government wants a cut. Sounds easy enough? Think again… because if you missed something - maybe the inheritance from dear Aunty Ethel - you will have to pay 150 per cent of what you failed to declare as a fine. And yes, that means you will have to give away the whole inheritance plus half again from some other pocket to clear the ‘multa’, a
Expat Strife Swedish-born Ulrica is a freelance journalist living in Mallorca with her family. Her debut novel $Expat Wives is available on Amazon and iBooks. To comment on any of the issues raised in Ulrica’s column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ ulrica-marshall
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Spanish word we risk becoming all too familiar with. Oh and remember when you followed the UK government advice and invested in tax-free Personal Equity Plans or Individual Savings Accounts back in Blighty? You have to declare those, too, because here in Spain they are taxed. And although it is not strictly related, never give any money to your spouse, because that too could be taxed at 7 per cent. In fact, there are very few parts of life that are not taxing. Of course, taxes are a necessary evil and we do live in this country so it is only fair that we pull our weight. It’s just that these latest measures seem a tad Draconian. The new law is not intended to target expats specifically, rather the wealthy
WISE WORDS: Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes. Spaniards who have tucked away nest eggs in distant tax havens. But since many expats still have a property or a savings account outside Spain, we are the ones who have to be particularly careful, especially since we’re unlikely to enlist the top tax gurus to guide us. Mistakes can be more than costly, they can be ruinous, so it may be worth seeking advice after all.
Unemployment may well run at 26 per cent but at the tax advisors’ they’re working around the clock, it’s a real bonanza year for this lot. In fact, with the swings and roundabouts in this sector, every year is a good year. Benjamin Franklin was spot on when he said that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes.
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Japan’s ‘dirty’ dinners ONE Japanese restaurant is spearheading a new filthy food fad as it launches a menu of dishes cooked with dirt. Ne Quittez Pas restaurant in Tokyo’s Gotanda district uses eco-friendly compost made from coffee grounds and palm fibre which is safe for human consumption. The menu includes potato starch and dirt soup, dirt risotto and sautéed sea bass, and for dessert there’s dirt ice cream and dirt mint tea. Sampling this dirty menu is not cheap and you’ll have to fork out around €81 and make a reservation at least a week in advance.
Mould-free future to extend life for food RESEARCHERS have developed a technology that stops bread from going mouldy without the use of preservatives. The new MicroZap technology, produced at Texas Tech University in the US, has been made with the aim to reduce outbreaks of food-borne illnesses by sterilising and extending the shelf-life of different food. And the university claims it does not affect the bread’s taste. Along with bread, food including turkey, herbs and jalapeño peppers was also tested. The bread treated with the MicroZap technology showed no mould growth up to 60 days after being tested, providing the evidence that the bread
LONG LIFE BREAD: Researchers have developed a technology that stops bread from going mouldy without the use of preservatives. was suitably sterilised by the method. The technology uses microwave frequency pulses to pasteurise the food but the process does not cook or damage food
as regular microwaves do. The technology is claimed by the makers to be more effective at killing the E Coli virus and salmonella than older methods.
The company is also promoting it as a way to eliminate the drugresistant MRSA virus, which has become a major problem in hospitals worldwide.
Sweet trends return CAKE was once considered a luxury treat but now it is much more affordable and more common. During the 1960s, cheap and simple cakes were made as part of afternoon tea but expensive cakes like chocolate were a rarity. Today, we see cake reaching new levels of popularity. The cupcake has become a fashionable phenomenon in the cake industry, with trends in unusual combinations in flavours and styles becoming hugely popular. Cupcake bakeries and shops can be found worldwide as the fashionable delicacy continues to grow in popularity.
Benefits of tomato juice MUSCLE BOOST: Taking tomato juice after exercise speeds up INSTEAD of reaching for energy drinks after a workout, try tomato juice. Research suggests it could be better than energy drinks at helping the body recover from exercise. Experts say tomatoes have vital chemicals that can help muscles recover and blood levels return to normal after being stretched and strained.
Health institutions in Greece spent two months carrying out tests on 15 athletes. They looked at vital signs before, during and after exercise. Nine of the athletes drank tomato juice after exercise and six consumed their regular energy drink. The results showed that those drinking tomato juice had quicker levels of muscle recovery and their glucose levels returned to normal faster after
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T is 32 years on Saturday - when democracy was just two years old in the new Spanish constitution since a civil guard coup attempt failed in Madrid. On February 23, 1981, Spanish television viewers were treated to a few minutes of high drama. As 220 heavily armed civil guards took control of the Cortes (parliament) in Madrid their leader, Lt-Colonel Antonio Tejero made his way to the central parliamentary chamber and, waving his pistol in the air, informed the deputies that their “ineffectual” services to the country were no longer required. He and a number of civil guard officers and King Juan Carlos with military generals would restoring the rule of law now be taking control of and the democratic A new monthly Iberian history column. the country to save it process to a briefly Bruce - a former UK career linguist has studied national history and culture from terrorism, most shaken nation through for years. A Spanish resident for two notably Basque stout leadership, with his decades, he lives in Alfaz del Pi, near Benidorm. separatism. televised address to a It appeared that transfixed population a by Bruce Walbran Spain’s fledgling twofine example of the year democracy had power of rhetoric. ended in gunfire; an ominous echo He stated unequivocally that the from the Civil War 40 years earlier. monarchy, being the symbol of And when General Milans de Bosch Spanish unity, would not tolerate any ordered tanks onto the streets it threat to the democratic seemed that the coup was complete. process that was part of the But then it all started to fall constitution, voted for by the Spanish apart. people. History has, more or less, credited But the conspirators themselves
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actually ensured the coup would fail through rushing and not securing support from enough officers and units beforehand. They gambled that their actions would galvanise a nationwide revolt. But most of the army sided with the King. Civil Guard units were stood down; the people demanded an end to the madness, and in all the coup bid lasted just eight hours. And what of Tejero? He is the most remembered of the conspirators, mainly because unlike many conspirators who distanced themselves from the plot, he remained true to the objective,
SAVIOUR: Current King of Spain Juan Carlos has been credited with restoring the rule of law and democracy when a civil guard coup attempt failed in Madrid 32 years ago.
believing Spain needed a strong patriarchal hand, in the form of a military junta. He finally stood down the following day and spent the next 15 years behind bars. Now approaching 80 and living a sedate lifestyle, he enjoys painting and strolling. One wonders if, between brush strokes or during tranquil strolls, he contemplates his actions of 32 years ago when he stormed into the parliamentary chamber to ‘save Spain from terrorism’. It appears so far, through a more peaceful parliamentary process, that Spain is saving itself.
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1. BARGE, 2. CLIPPER, 3. FERRY, 4. GALLEON, 5. GALLEY, 6. HYDROFOIL, 7. JUNK, 8. LINER or CRUISE SHIP, 9. OIL TANKER, 10. YACHT.
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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) So far as your work or business life is concerned, those in authority may seek to see things done their way. Where they seem to pay lip service to your needs, that is all it is…talk. Be clear that you want action and that you will not give in easily. Humour will not help. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Putting yourself first is necessary at the moment. There is so much happening this week that you may be tempted to run yourself ragged trying to do it all yourself. It is possible to persuade others to give a hand and, although it may seem too much trouble at the time, you will reap the benefits in the longer term. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You should bear in mind that you are the best one to decide what you want, when you want it and how you will go about getting it. Others may offer you short cuts, but is that really going to deliver the goods? I think not. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You know where you are going and who with, but there is this one unresolved thought in your mind. It is just a thought, isn't it? Or is it more? This is something only you can answer. Be prepared this week to take advice and ask questions. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) You are still looking more to the past than to the future, but now it seems that circumstances are urging you to move ahead at more of a pace. Because the matter becomes urgent, it may seem to you that circumstances are overtaking you. The choice is still yours if you show speed and determination. LEO (July 24 - August 23) What you truly want in life is now becoming clear to you. Not for you the fuzzy ideas of the past. Now, you realise that, if you do
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IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: The months ahead now are all about playing games: mind games, physically challenging games, whatever takes your fancy. Indulge your intellect and your body to find balance.
February 21 - Alan Rickman (1946) English actor and former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company February 22 – George Washington (1732) America’s first president February 23 – Emily Blunt (1983) British actress best known for her role in The Devil Wears Prada and The Young Victoria February 24 – Bill Bailey (1964)
not give a strong lead, then others will lead you. To avoid going backwards now you must be determined and clear. Show others that you are firmly taking the lead in your future. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) With your self-confidence on a high note, you are ready to sing the song of your future. There will be highs and lows but that is what makes life interesting and exciting. Do not now avoid changes for the sake of peace. What is exciting and balanced this week is where your future lies. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Where you see things failing to go your way, it may seem that others are being
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This week in history 1594 – Henry IV was crowned King of France at a Catholic ceremony in the Cathedral of Chartres. 1925 – The first issue of The New Yorker newspaper was published. 1956 – Elvis Presley entered the music charts for the first time with his track ‘Heartbreak Hotel.’ 1981 – Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Price Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. 1993 – Six people are killed and more than a thousand are injured after a car bomb exploded under the World Trade Center in New York. 1998 – Tornadoes in Florida killed 42 people and damage and destroyed 2,600 homes and businesses. 2009 – 750 people are arrested for drug trafficking in ‘Operation Xcellerator’ investigation in one of the biggest organised crimes in American history.
Popular British stand-up comedian February 25 – George Harrison (1943) Lead guitarist of the Beatles Jose Maria Aznar Born February 25, 1953, he was Prime Minister of Spain from 1996 to 2004. He is the grandson of Manuel Aznar Zubigaray, a prominent journalist during the Franco era, and both his father and grandfather held governmental positions under Franco. He graduated in law from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1975. He became a Tax Inspector in 1976. As a teenager, he was a member of the Frente de Estudiantes Sindicalistas (FES), a Student Union supporting the Falange, Francoʼs one-party fascist organisation.
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unfair. It is unlikely to be that simple. Perhaps, by being too easy-going and friendly, you have given the impression of not being particularly caring. State your case and change the tune. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Judgement may be impaired this week and it would be advisable to get second and even third opinions. In much the same way that you sometimes have an instinctive feel for things and situations, you now have this sensation about a certain person. An unbiased and imaginative opinion scatters your stress. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This week be prepared to be forthright when it comes to a certain difficult situation. This involves
February 26 –Johnny Cash (1932) Influential American singer and songwrite
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February 27 – Elizabeth Taylor (1932) American supermodel and actress
someone trying to get you to make a decision you are either not sure of or against. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Are you being pushed into a corner? There is no need to respond with aggression, but a smooth and fast move is required to avoid this. They say that forewarned is forearmed. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are looking to having everything your own way, which may not be entirely out of the question. The only sticking point could be that you are not even willing to be sharp with someone who has been far from straight with you. Be prepared to trip over a loose end later if you do not tie it up now.
hero, hoer, hole, holt, holy, hone, horn, loth, then, they, ethyl, helot, henry, heron, holly, honey, horny, hotel, hotly, north, other, thole, thorn, throe, hornet, theory, thorny, throne, helotry, heronry, norther, NORTHERLY
How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case Y) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
Word ladder FACT
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Move from the start word (FACT) to the end word (MOOD) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
FACT FAST MAST MOST MOOT MOOD
The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (HEATED) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
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Across 1 Commissioned work? (5) 4 Dossiers? No sir! Medical units (5) 7 Blackberries turn cars around (8) 8 Take care of seat (4) 9 Bring round rude apes by mistake (8) 11 Trail from the Carpathian Mountains (4) 12 Is put off by the bad end, which is silly (6) 14 Mass is the place where one gets help (6) 16 Unfermented wine is essential (4) 18 The Spanish notice changes of appointment (8) 20 Hanker after a coniferous tree (4) 21 Example of epic men's makeup (8) 23 The kitchen features are drops in the ocean (5) 24 Trials for important matches (5) Down 1 Learner damaged Ted's nut (7) 2 Ancient instruments discovered in famous family residence (5) 3 Sounds like a star issue (3)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Cuellos (5) 4 Pala (para cavar) (5) 7 Airports (11) 8 Preguntar (3) 9 To see (3) 14 Stepbrother (11) 15 Pueblos (5) 16 Wide (street, river, trousers) (5)
4 Pestered a poor frightened person in need of help (9) 5 Bands' trip to England in a ship (7) 6 It's shrewd to reverse street cars (5) 10 Postal information lectures (9)
QUICK Across 1 Begrudge (6) 4 Extremely (5) 8 Louisiana marsh (5) 9 Parcel of land (7) 10 Sports ground (7) 11 Drill a hole (4) 12 Young dog (3) 14 Gull-like seabird (4) 15 Reign (4) 18 Permit (3) 21 Above (4) 23 Substitute (7) 25 Debts (7) 26 Kitchen stove (5) 27 Filthy (5) 28 Crossbreed (6)
13 Design net trap (7) 15 Floors fresh oysters (7) 17 Battalions' learning blocks (5) 19 Dogs in a tailspin (5) 22 Enact odd swallow (3)
Down 1 Cerca (indicando proximidad) (4) 2 Sacacorcho (9) 3 Toad (4) 4 Estofado (4) 5 Auténtico (legítimo) (9) 6 Este (costa) (4) 10 ¿Qué? (interrogativo) (4) 11 Sierras (herramientas) (4) 12 Pope (4) 13 Well (for water) (4)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS Down 1 Full-bodied (6) 2 Small songbird (7) 3 Concerning navigation, sailors or the sea (8) 4 Classify (4) 5 Keyboard instrument (5) 6 Athlete (6) 7 Part of wicket (5) 13 Real estate (8) 16 Apprentice (7) 17 Central European country (6) 19 Faith (5) 20 Guard (6) 22 Mistake (5) 24 Simple (4)
CRYPTIC Across: 1 Hengist, 5 Pass, 8 Inlay, 9 Laconic, 11 Oars, 12 Nagasaki, 15 Fiend, 16 Acres, 1 9 Anglican, 21 Undo, 23 Account, 25 Dense, 26 Deed, 27 Bassist. Down: 2 Enlarging, 3 Guys, 4 Sultan, 5 Pro, 6 Skink, 7 Pilot, 10 Chance, 13 Apennines, 14 In lieu, 17 Mantra, 18 Money, 20 Nacre, 22 Odds, 24 Old.
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QUICK - Across: 11 Slight, 4 Sadly, 8 Quits, 9 Overall, 10 Examine, 11 Halo, 12 Yes, 14 Hera, 15 Rest, 18 Let, 21 Away, 23 Release, 25 Tedious, 26 Noise, 27 Party, 28 Called. Down: 1 Sequel, 2 Imitate, 3 Hospital, 4 Seek, 5 Drama, 6 Yellow, 7 Honey, 13 Sri Lanka, 16 Spaniel, 17 Laptop, 19 Trust, 20 Depend, 22 Adder, 24 Copy.
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Funagram 1. Unscramble the name of a famous Second World War book and film: HAMSTER’S DEBUT 2. Unscramble the name of a popular indoor sport (two words): SEAT BELT INN
ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 1 Torre, 4 Ataud, 7 Ice, 8 Puppies, 9 Raindrops, 13 Earring, 15 Arm, 16 Entre, 17 Spear. Down: 1 Twin, 2 Rueda, 3 Expensive, 4 Asparagus, 5 Ahi, 6 Desk, 10 Peace, 11 Jefe, 12 Amar, 14 Rat.
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents H and 4 represents Z, so fill in H every time the figure 10 appears and Z every time the figure 4 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
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1Jake Bugg – Jake Bugg Jake Bugg is a singer-songwriter from Nottingham. His debut album is a collection of folk rock songs beautifully pitched between youth and experience. His style of music sees influences by Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and The Beatles.
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Kat Shakespeare is one heart-pounding step from bankruptcy when she lands a lucrative contract to troubleshoot a South London multi-million-pound council housing estate makeover. After a human skeleton is
discovered in the ruins of a tower block she demolishes, Kat turns detective, determined to both solve the mystery and bring in the project on time, but soon finds that a little amateur sleuthing can seriously
damage your health. A laugh-out-loud book with bang-on descriptions and dialogue.
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Ellie Goulding - Halcyon Ellie Goulding is an English singersongwriter from Hereford. This is her second album and is a collection of experimental, dynamic song writing blended with electronic and folk influences.
4 Biffy Clyro – Opposites
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. Opposites is the band’s sixth album and experiments with a diverse range of musical style and instruments. Their music influences include Nirvana and Metallica
5 Les Miserables – Motion Picture Cast Recording Les Misérables is a sung-through play based on the novel of the same name by French poet and playwright Victor Hugo. This album is a collection of music from the recent motion picture.
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Events Emeli Sande is a British singer songwriter from Aberdeen. This is her debut album, a collection of beautiful soulful songs and ballads. Her musical influences include
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Fleetwood Mac are a BritishAmerican rock band from London. Rumours is the eleventh album from the band and was originally released in 1997 and became the fastest selling LP in history. Their influences include The Beach Boys and Al Green. Harris – 18 Months 8 Calvin Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, singer, songwriter and record producer. His unique style of
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Just joking What do sea monsters eat? Fish 'n' Ships What do you call spiders who have just got married? Newly-Webs! What do invisible people drink? Evaporated Milk! Why do they compare men with roses? You have to watch out for the thorns!
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As former soccer star and alcoholic Paul Gascoigne undergoes rehab in the US, England footballers and the FA have paid €48,000 towards treatment, also
being financed by Piers Morgan and friends. Could this money perhaps be better spent? EWN newsdesk reports.
Gascoigne’s alcohol rehab cash wasted or well spent?
OSE LUIS GONZALEZ, a 56-year-old salesman from Madrid visiting family in Altea thinks it’s a waste of money to pay for more rehab, but also considers footballers can afford it. “Since footballers are so ridiculously overpaid they’re not likely to miss the money, are they?” he said. Spanish resident Sito Fabrega Navarro who is the president of Albox Football Club, said: “Footballers can spend their money where they like. If they want to drink themselves to death it’s their choice.” Recently retired Oria resident Wilhelmina Rice said: “George Best was given a new liver and it didn’t stop him. These footballers should be like Alan Sugar and give their money to Great Ormond St Children’s Hospital.” Roger Davies, a retired mechanic from Benalmadena was surprised to hear the news. “Where is his family when he needs help? Maybe they have given up on him after all these years of abusing himself.” Meanwhile Tony Quintero from La Marina felt that Paul Gascoigne has made enough money over the years to pay for his own rehab. “It would be nice to
know a few famous people who would be willing to pay for their mistakes.” He added: “I do hope he gets sorted out, but I think the money could have been better spent going to charity.” Alicia Pico, a student at Alicante University, had never heard of Paul Gascoigne. Once the Euro Weekly News briefed her on the troubled footballer’s career and his failed attempts at rehabilitation, Alicia felt compassion towards him. “Everyone deserves a second chance,” she said. But Terry Matthews a resident of La Marina feels Gascoigne should pay for his own rehabilitation. “He should take responsibility and sort himself out, it is not down to anyone else.” Fuengirola resident Simon Canales believes there is no hope left for Gascoigne. “After hearing that he was drinking two litres of gin every day and his massive drug binges, I don’t think he can ever recover mentally or physically.” PAUL GASCOIGNE: Undergoing rehab.
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Cut the apron strings UNIVERSITY students with over-controlling parents are more likely to be depressed. That’s the claim by the University of Mary Washington, Virginia, (USA) which conducted an online survey of 297 American students aged between 18-23. Their study said that so-called ‘helicopter parenting’ affected students in a negative way making them feel less competent and increasing their levels of depression and their dissatisfaction with life.
SLIM DOWN HIGH UP: It is believed that living at a higher altitude can help lose a few pounds.
Living higher up can help you slim down IF you want to slim down, you may want to move inland to the Spanish mountains as it is believed that living at a higher altitude can help lose a few pounds. Researchers found that Americans who lived well above sea level were less likely to be obese than those in low-lying areas. The study assessed data from 400,000 people living in Colorado (USA) with the figures showing that
a person’s obesity risk dropped with every 660 feet increase in elevation. Other factors that could influence the results were also taken into account, like retirement age. The researchers found that adults living at the lowest altitudes had a Body Mass Index (BMI), which measures weight in relation to height, of 26.6. Those living in a higher altitude range had a BMI of 24.2.
Music lessons can make children smarter CHILDREN who learn to play a musical instrument at a young age could be smarter in later life. Research shows that there is a special window of learning in a child's brain between the ages of six and eight, when musical training boosts the development of the motor skills regions of the brain. Concordia University in Montreal (Canada) carried out a study on the brains of 36 musicians, all of whom had played for around the same number of years. They were split into two groups, those who started playing music before the age of seven and those who started at a later stage in life and then they were monitored as they carried out nonmusical tests of their motor skills.
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Grow your own plants and save yourself money T HE self growing or propagation of plants is an economic way of producing new plants and can be an interesting and fascinating hobby. Luckily the warmer Spanish climate makes some propagation easier than in Northern Europe and in many areas without the need of a greenhouse. Much of our garden was planted from our own plants raised from cuttings or seeds from our own or a friend’s garden. The cost of buying each plant from a garden centre would have been astronomic and we have some plants that are often not readily available on sale. This month we therefore review a number of practical ways of propagating and indicate what can be produced with relative ease by each method. Splitting of mature root balls: The easiest propagating method is to split large root clumps in the autumn or spring. This can be done with a wide range of perennials including herbs, vegetables, bulbs
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and flowering plants. Often pots of the latter are already root bound when purchased from a garden centre. We therefore carefully remove the plant from its pot and prise the roots apart to produce up to a dozen or more good plantlets from a single purchased plant. Root cuttings: New herbs such as mint and
ginger and rhizomes such as irises can be produced by cutting off and planting up a short length of a healthy strong root. Leaf cuttings: Pot plants can be easily raised this way. Remove any healthy young leaf and pin the leaf down on the surface of the soil or sink one edge of the leaf into the soil. Stem cuttings: This is probably the most popular method used by both amateur gardeners and commercial growers for the reproduction of shrubs. The cuttings can be rooted by planting up in pots or directly into a flower bed or special nursery corner of the garden. Rooting can be stimulated by dipping
CUTTING: Propagating plants can save a fortune. the cut ends of cuttings in rooting powder before inserting them into the potting compost. For roses a useful Spanish trick is to cut a two centimetre slit in the end of each cutting and insert a dried sweet corn seed in the slit before planting. Removing runners or baby plants: Some plants develop runners with small rooted plants on the ends. Strawberries, raspberries, spider plants and aloes are easily multiplied in this way. Next week we will give more tips on propagating plants.
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those awkward places such as ‘under stairs’ areas or ‘awkward corners’ that up to now have been underutilised, providing sliding doors as room dividers, building library shelving etc. We can also retrofit glass doors as replacements for old wooden doors (if
possible). Innerspace covers the whole of Mallorca and will visit any client at their home to introduce the company and the product we provide, take measurements and discuss the design of door and internal wardrobe requirements including the
vast array of options available. We will then take away all the information and produce a design for approval. The company is based in Andratx and is run by Michael Cawkwell. His background is in the manufacturing industry retiring as operations director after 25 years with the same company and with the last two years designing, manufacturing, and fitting this product for a major British company. For more information or to book a home visit, call Mike on 602 487 057 or email mickycawk@gmail.com.
The truth about treating black mould ALTHOUGH the internet abounds with mould related, horror stories and some accounts are liberal with their use of poetic licence, the truth is that mould is bad for you. People who live in an atmosphere where they are inhaling the airborne spores that are present where mould growth is visible, expose themselves to a very definite, significant and, in some
cases, serious health risk. Symptoms can range from a persistent cough to the far more shocking instances where mould inhalation has been cited as the cause of death. Especially around children and the elderly, its presence in our homes should not be tolerated and trigger immediate action. Those who have tried, know how difficult it is to successfully remove mould
NO MORE MOULD: The Mould Medics provide a treatment guaranteed to prevent mould re-growth. that has taken hold and how frequently it just keeps on growing back. We can all testify that bleaching and repainting it simply doesn’t work. Even those expensive additives that claim all sorts of properties rarely seem to work very well. Mould Medics are a specialist, mould treatment and damp-proofing contractor who are providing a treatment guaranteed to prevent mould regrowth for a minimum of 10 years. “The success of the ‘NoMoreMould’ system is its common sense approach to the problem and it has been formulated with only one thing in mind. Kill mould and stop it coming back.” says Mould Medics’ Tim Webber. “The product we use to kill the
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GOLF GTI 16v MK2, 1989, LHD. Only 2,495€. Nice example of this 80s icon in red with recent MOT, having alloy wheels, newish tyres, trip computer, but requires some TLC. Return to the UK forces sale. Phone 971 739 075, adam.handyside@yahoo.co.uk (201123)
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Chimney Sweep “SOOTY & SWEEP”, chimneys swept, repaired and installed. 971 231 623 / Mob. 629 547 685 (206811)
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POOL TABLES, Snooker Tables, Table Tennis Tables, Darts and Juke Boxes. Tel: 666 933 726 www.spainpool.com (203168) FOR SALE, GOLF PLAYING RIGHTS, 2 available, €1,000 per year at Golf Maioris. 666 590 313 (202803)
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REFLEXOLOGY, SW Mallorca. Winter rates 25€/hour. Tel Michelle 610 420 845 (201129)
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LADY GARDENER would love to help you care for your garden. Please call 634 371 836 today (201125)
GolF Car Hire LEARN TO DRIVE IN MALLORCA. Scottish Driving Instructor now qualified to teach in Mallorca. Classes in English or Spanish. Obtain your Spanish licence easier or have refresher lessons and get behind that wheel. Interested! Call 648 133 929 (202628)
AIMPOINT green reading clinics in Mallorca. Aimpoint (as seen on TV) is easy to learn and legal to use in competitions. Visit www.aimpointgolf.com or contact peter@mallorcagolfacademy.com for info. Tel 669 188 050 (201387)
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Cars for Sale IVECO Luton Van, year 2000, RHD, excellent condition throughout, diesel, economical, €3,700. 633 977 903 (202950)
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MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726)
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FELIX Dog and Cat Kennels. Based at Manacor. Boarding available. Home sitting Island wide. Tel 689 795 049 (201097)
Pet Insurance PROTECTAPET Spain’s leading pet insurance. 965 756 371 www. info@protectapet.eu (95962)
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TOLLERIC: Furnished apartment of 50m2 plus 8m2 terrace. 1 bedroom, bathroom, lounge with American kitchen. €550 pm Ref 2807A. Inmobiliaria Llucmajor. Tel 971 662 402 (200576)
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THE Man & Van Island wide removals & storage. Cheap Cheerful and most importantly LEGAL. Tel: 626 792 037 (201098)
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VAN MAN FAST, FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT. REMOVALS, STORAGE 25 euros p/h. 638 478 204 (201391)
DARRAMAR Excavation, demolition, overgrown gardens cleared, ponds and swimming pools, reforms prepared, tree felling & landscaping. 608 790 007 (200710)
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LLUCMAJOR: Small chalet with 2 bedrooms, shower room, lounge with fireplace and kitchenette. No electricity, water by tanker delivery, living area about 45m2. Plot 1,500m2. €370 / month. Inmobiliaria Llucmajor. Tel 971 662 402
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LLUCMAJOR: 2 bedroom apartment of 65m2, 1 bathroom, lounge with American kitchen, community pool. €475 pm Inmobiliaria Llucmajor. Tel 971 662 402 (200576)
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Storage 50m3 Dry secure storage space available, Poligono Son Bugadelles. 300€/month. 971 231 623 / Mob. 629 547 685 (206811)
WE CLEAR building rubble, garden rubbish, furniture etc. Quick & reliable. Tel. 629 547 684 (206811)
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FIRST LINE APARTMENT for sale in El Toro, 5th floor, fantastic view, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, good condition, €197,000, reduced. Phone 662 272 940 (206920)
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EXPERIENCED COUPLE. Seek live-in position, English speaking. House/garden maintenance including cooking, cleaning and more. Non-smoking, driving licence. Tel 622 128 874 (201107) HOUSE MANAGERS. Maintenance, cooking, cleaning, waiting, qualified masseur, Russian, Spanish, English. Driving licence and much more. Tel 656 839 144 (201131)
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Geneva showcase for the McLaren P1 THE new McLaren P1 supercar will be making its official debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Photos from its Middle East launch in front of VIPs in Bahrain show the ‘mean street racing car’ concept of the British company’s team of designers. It will use the twin-turbocharged 3.8L V8 used in the smaller MP4-12C. But with a state of the art KERS energy storage system power will be boosted to more than 800 horsepower. That should see the successor to the F1 accelerate from 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds and from 0-100mph in just 5.5 seconds. Even the P1’s steering wheel has been designed for performance, with its diameter determined by McLaren’s extensive experience in Formula One racing. With this much attention to detail, the P1 is bound to be exceptional to drive on the track, even if it won’t be the most comfortable ride. A McLaren spokesman said: “It is designed with one aim in mind, to simply be the best driver’s car in the world, on road and track. The McLaren P1 is one of the decade’s most highly anticipated cars.
SUPERCAR: Inspired by Formula One engineering.
“Inspired by Formula One engineering, it will offer exceptional aerodynamics, amazing performance and bespoke design for every owner.” Only 500 will be built, at a price tag expected to approach €1 million. McLaren calls the cabin ‘minimalist’ in its design, and the carbon fibre used throughout the interior is there for function as well as to look good. You’d be hard-pressed to find anything that isn’t necessary for performance.
There’s no wood trim, no metallic accents and no leatherwrapped dash. In fact, spartan may be a better word to describe the interior than minimalist, and the full-on race-carfor-the-street look probably won’t appeal to all potential buyers. While the driver is surrounded by everything he needs and nothing he doesn’t, the passenger is left looking at a vast expanse of carbon fibre. To save weight, the P1 forgoes interior sound deadening and makes lightweight carpeting an available option. The racing-style seats use minimal
New concept for Toyota TOYOTA has released the first images of its FT-86 Open and i-Road concepts ahead of their debuts at the
upcoming Geneva motor show. The carmaker’s FT-86 Open concept previews a
potential future development of the GT86 sports coupe. Toyota is using the concept to gauge
Audi reveals its Black Edition AUDI has revealed its Amplified Black package on TT Coupé Black Edition models. It adds distinctive black exterior styling features to the sporty high-end Black Edition. It also includes 19-inch ‘five-arm rotor’ design black alloys. The package is available in combination with a choice of four exterior paint finishes: Misano red, Daytona grey, Glacier white, or Samoa orange normally only available on TTS. In the UK it will add €840 to the list price, on top of the Black Edition cost.
Specification (in addition to Black Edition) • 19-inch x 9J five-arm rotor-design black alloy wheels with 255/35 R19 R tyre • Black exterior design elements: fixed rear spoiler, front spoiler, door mirrors, exhaust tailpipes • Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with a more contoured rim • Metallic paint (choice of four colours) • Samoa orange inlays.
public reaction while carrying out engineering tests on a prototype. Toyota’s i-Road promises to generate a lot of interest, having been developed as a compact, emissions-free personal mobility concept. The concept is designed to offer fast and efficient urban transport for two people. Also at the Japanese car giant’s stand will be the production-ready Auris Touring Sports and the fourth-generation RAV4, supported by two design studies, the RAV4 Premium and RAV4 Adventure.
padding, and their carbon fibre shells deliver a weight of just 10.5 kilograms each. Though standard seat belts are fitted, anchor points for six-point harnesses are also included. Even the seat recline function is limited, with the seats offering a 28 degree from vertical setting and a 32 degree from vertical setting, to accommodate helmeted drivers. The seat height (for driver and passenger) is determined at the time of ordering, though this can later be changed in the workshop. Unlike a race car, however, the P1 does make concessions to civility and occupant comfort. There’s a standard climate control system, as well as a navigation system and an audio system developed specifically for the P1 by Meridian. The car’s glass canopy maximizes outward visibility, allowing precise placement while also opening up the cabin.
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SOCCER ROUND UP Last week, it was two wins, two draws and two defeats for six British clubs in Europe. In the Champions League, Manchester United drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in Spain while Celtic crashed 3-0 to Juventus at Parkhead. In the first legs of the knockout stage in the Europa League, Tottenham were ‘Baled out’ again by Gareth who scored both goals from free-kicks in a 2-1 win over Lyon… Oscar hit Chelsea’s winner against Sparta Prague to give them an away goal advantage… Newcastle drew with Metalist Kharkiv… and Liverpool lost 2-0 to Zenit St Petersburg. The return legs take place this evening. As predicted, there were shocks in the FA Cup, the biggest coming at The Emirates where Arsenal, who haven’t won a trophy since 2005, were KO’d 1-0 by Blackburn and Oldham scored a dramatic late equaliser to hold Everton 2-2. Unfortunately, it’s all over for non-League Luton, beaten 3-0 at home by Millwall; MK Dons lost 3-1 to Barnsley, Brentford and Leeds both suffered 4-0 defeats at Chelsea (with Frank Lampard’s 199th goal) and Manchester City respectively, Wigan beat Huddersfield 4-1, while Manchester United ousted Reading 2-1 on Monday. • Coventry City FC has been told to ‘pay up or shut up’ and leave the Ricoh Arena unless rent arrears of £1.3 million (€1.51 million) are paid sooner rather than later. FA CUP 6TH ROUND DRAW: Everton/Oldham v Wigan Athletic Manchester City v Barnsley Manchester Utd v Middlesbrough/Chelsea Millwall v Blackburn Rovers Ties to be played on March 9/10.
By Tony Matthews A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains.
Serena top at 31 TENNIS - Serena Williams (aged 31), the oldest woman ever to top the world rankings, taking over from Chris Evert (30), was beaten in the final of the Qatar Open in Doha by former number one Victoria Azarenka. And Rafael Nadal defeated David Nalbandian to win the Brazil Open, his first singles success in 10 months.
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SIX NATIONS rugby is back this weekend with unbeaten England playing France and Italy meeting Wales on Saturday, followed by Scotland against Ireland on Sunday. Also on Sunday, around 70,000 fans will watch Premiership side Swansea City contest their first-ever major cup final when they play underdogs Bradford City in the League Cup. Bradford’s last final appearance was in the FA Cup back in 1911. The Welsh club lost 5-0 at Liverpool in a Premiership match five days ago! Elsewhere, there’s a full Premiership programme which includes Manchester City versus Chelsea, QPR against Manchester United, a London derby between West Ham and Spurs, and a bottom of the table clash involving Reading and Wigan.
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WHILE most of England’s focus is on the matches being played in New Zealand, here the Mallorca Cricket Club’s 25 members are keeping their attention on the fields just outside Magalluf. February in Mallorca is mid way through the local cricket season. Although the history of the MCG is not particularly long (established in 1988), they have rather quickly grown from a loose group of expats, yachties, neighbouring islanders and visitors into a well established team. They are capable of playing other competitive teams from Spain’s Asociación Española de Cricket (ACE) league as well as UK based teams travelling down from Britain for a nice sunny game in the islands. The grounds at Magalluf are in excellent condition, with a clubhouse, lounge and bar. Changing rooms and showers complete the professional area and outside there is an area with tables and chairs on a large covered terrace. Anyone interested in watching cricket is welcome to come along for a nice cricket experience. If you think you might be interested in playing you are invited to contact the Secretary at robhughes@mallorcacri cket.com or go along to the club.
Rugby returns and a cup final at Wembley NEAL
Cricket season is warming up
• Paul Ince is Blackpool’s new manager, Mark Robins has left Coventry to take charge of Huddersfield and Paolo Di Canio has quit as boss of Swindon. GENERAL SPORTS NEWS • CRICKET - England’s women finished third in the World Cup in India, while their male counterparts thrashed New Zealand by 10 wickets in the third 20/20 game to win the series 2-1, openers Michael Lumb and Alex Hales scoring a record 143 off just 76 balls. However, the Kiwis won the first ODI by three wickets. • GOLF - 15 year-old Lydia Ko hit a 10 under par 63 in the first round of the Canberra Open in Australia. • CYCLING - Chris Froome stormed to victory in the Tour of Qatar and will now be GB’s top man in this year’s Tour de France. • ATHLETICS - Double Olympic champion Mo Farah won his first race of 2013, taking the 3,000 metres title in Birmingham last Saturday.
And we all know about the South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius - The Blade Runner - who has been charged with murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. He denies the charges.
Mallorcan superbiker in Australia NUMBER 44, Palma born David Salom, will be participating in the Superbike World Championship. First race meeting of the year will be held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Victoria, Australia from tomorrow (Friday) until Sunday. After signing a deal in the last few days with Team Kawasaki Intermoto, the 29-year-old will race a competitive Ninja ZX-6R and aim for the title. Salom has taken part in 50 WSS races and has three podiums and the same number of poles to his name. In 2006 he won Supersport champion of Spain, then spent 2007-2008 with Yamaha
Spain, and then in 2010, after a first period with Italian team Kawasaki Pedercini in Superbike, he returned to the 600cc category with a Park in GO Triumph Daytona 675, finishing sixth overall. In 2011 he changed to the Kawasaki Provec Motocard.com team having had to settle for runner up. When asked about his thoughts regarding the upcoming season, David said: “I’m happy to return to Supersport, a class that I feel is my own and where I’ve always had a good feeling these last few years, and for this I have to thank the Kawasaki Intermoto team and in particular Josef Kubicek, together we hope to score some good results in the 2013 season.”