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Balearic fish to reel in Greenpeace ENVIRONMENTAL campaigning group Greenpeace has chosen to come to Mallorca. The ship Arctic Sunrise will be spending three months here in a campaign to observe and protect the fish in the waters off the island. They will especially look at the conservation of fish only found in the waters of the Balearics. The crew of 31, of 12 nationalities, will arrive from their respective countries at Palma Airport this week. They will be conducting their observations from small boats already on board the Arctic Sunrise. The ship has recently participated in a campaign against prospecting by oil companies in the Arctic. The Arctic Sunrise started its life at sea as a sealhunting vessel.
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gangs, accused of six burglaries at homes in the Sa Pobla area. On January 10, the Guardia Civil stopped two men who were acting suspiciously after reports of a burglary at a home and a plumbing store. The first man was arrested whilst the second man ran away. The first man appeared
Broken promise
MALLORCA’S current government will not honour a verbal agreement made by the previous administration to pay €150,000 to the producers of German drama Cloud Atlas, filmed partially on Mallorca in 2011.
Dino park SINEU COUNCIL has given the green light to the creation of a dinosaur theme park on a defunct paint-balling site.
IRONIC: Greenpeace ship was originally a seal hunter.
5 arrested for string of burglaries GUARDIA CIVIL have arrested five people belonging to two separate
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in court and was remanded in custody. Police later arrested his accomplice who was due in court on Saturday. The other three men are part of the second group and were arrested early on Saturday morning as part of the ongoing investigation into thefts from homes in the municipality. All of the suspects are
of Moroccan origin, according to police sources. The first two men are 28 years old. In the second group two are aged 20 and one 17. Allegedly they would sit watching houses between 9pm and 11pm before forcing an entry. So far police have recovered a plasma TV and €720 in cash.
Look east
THE Balearic Government met with Russian tour operators in Palma to explore ways to increase the flow of Russian tourists to the islands.
Eviction despair CALVIA saw another suicide as a 68-yearold man whose home was being repossesed suffocated himself with a plastic bag.
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Your EWN this week News PROBLEM: Airline machines can’t process payments until landing.
Mid-flight clone card scammer A man has been arrested for trying a mid-flight credit card scam just a month after getting away with the same fraud. The 25-year-old Latvian was arrested at Palma’s Son Sant Joan for spending €1,500 on a cloned credit card on a flight to Palma from Zurich. But stewards realised he was the same man who had used a cloned card in January to buy duty free goods mid-air.
The man took advantage of the fact that the card reading machine used by the airline has no coverage whilst in the air, so all payment procedures are not processed until the plane has landed. The suspect managed to buy 13 bottles of perfume, two cameras and 11 cartons of cigarettes. However the air stewards were aware of the scam as he had done the same on a previous flight.
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Rare disease focal point MALLORCA, along with Portugal, Japan, Sweden and Brazil, is a focal point for a disease called Andrade that affects the nervous system by way of a gene manufactured by the liver and can only be cured by a transplant.
Iñaki banned IÑAKI UNDARGARIN the King of Spain’s son-in-law, is forbidden from staying at his wife’s family’s palace, Mar i Vent in Palma, Spanish media claim.
Palace gong PEDRO SERRA – founder of Mallorca’s first English language newspaper the Majorca Daily Bulletin – has been awarded an honorary MBE by Queen Elizabeth II.
500 protest FIVE-HUNDRED people gathered in Palma’s Plaza España on Saturday to protest against evictions and demand new laws to protect homeowners and renters.
Milan fair MORE than 100,000 people visited the Balearic Island stand in Italy’s largest International Tourism Exchange (BIT) in Milan.
Iberia workers DURING this week’s demonstration by 3,000 employees in front of the Iberia HQ, in protest at recent mass firings, workers vowed to prolong the strike into the Easter holiday.
Rocker rests MALLORCA and the world bids farewell this week to long time Deià resident and founder of 60’s band Soft Machine, Kevin Ayers, aged 68.
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Man stabbed, wife arrested GUARDIA CIVIL have arrested the wife of a man stabbed in his own home. The woman was said to have attacked the man in a fit of jealousy. The couple, who share their home in the municipality of Porreres, began an argument on Friday. Police say that at the height
of the argument the wife went into the kitchen and allegedly grabbed a large kitchen knife and stabbed the man several times in the abdomen. He suffered severe injuries and fell to the ground but managed to raise the alarm just after 10pm. The Guardia Civil quickly arrived at the scene and called
for an ambulance which took the victim to Manacor hospital. At the time of going to press he remained in intensive care in a critical condition. The wife has been remanded in custody. The couple, both believed to be from the Ukraine, have lived on the island for several years.
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PANIARDS are not as happy as Britons, Danes or Swedes. But they are equally as happy as the French and Germans, and considerably more positive about daily life than Russians. The happiest people in the world are South Americans, with eight out of the top 10 in a survey of 148 nations by Gallup from that region. Equal top of those surveyed were Panama and Paraguay residents each experiencing 85 per cent of positive emotions. In Europe, the Danes topped out regionally with 79 per cent, followed by the British (77), and Swedish (76), with the Spanish, French and Germans each weighing in with 74. Russians were 59 per cent positive, while at the bottom of the poll were Singaporeans (46 per cent happy) Armenians (49) and Iraqis (50). Wealth clearly does not bring happiness, with economic indicators placing Singapore fifth in the world for Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while Panama ranks a much lower 90th. Gallup measured positive emotions by asking people whether they had experienced
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Princess Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein regarding e-mails between her and Royal son-inlaw Iñaki Urdagarin revealed in court by his former business partner, Diego Torres.
SMILES GALORE: Spaniards are 74 per cent happy, but the Brits are happier. a lot of enjoyment the previous day, and if they felt respected and rested. Additionallly they were asked whether they
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per cent of Spanish workers claim they have to go without sleep so they can manage to combine work and family commitments, either by working late into the night or getting up earlier.
EWN aims to please all... all of the time! THE EWN aims to please all its readers and advertisers all of the time. Undoubtedly the brand leader of all local Englishlanguage newspapers throughout Spain - forget imposters in various market places - the EWN with its strong local pedigree is reaching ever deeper into its huge circulation area. Putting out 135,000 copies weekly from the Costa Blanca North down to Gibraltar, and across to Mallorca, with six editions for its local markets, the EWN is read by more than half a million people EVERY week. Additional recent aim-toplease developments have included more copies distributed in key locations, thereby better serving both readers and advertisers. With ongoing expansion in many areas, EWN now processes almost 600 pages every week, with more local stories and more local advertisements providing the best local newspaper throughout our distribution zones. EWN Costa del Sol is over 120 pages, and Costa Blanca South is over 100 for the first time ever, making us the biggest in every individual region While some publications please some of their readers some of the time, EWN, week in, week out, aims to please all our readers all of the time. So watch next week for another development in the EWN’s ongoing quest to remain the biggest and best. EWN - everyone gets it.
and finally... A BUSINESS owner is going to rent 16 apartments in Rialp (Lleida) to families with all members unemployed and who have a child with a rare disease for just €1 per month for six months, then €75 from then on.
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Tunnel opening for June A NEW tunnel linking the Via Cintura to the Manacor road will open in June, coming in €400,000 under budget. The tunnel will cut out the need for people to use the Can Blau roundabout, which is a congestion black spot in Palma. The cost of the project was originally expected to be €6.2 million, but that has been reduced to €5.8 million. The two ends of the tunnel were joined on Friday. The tunnel starts close to the Estadi Balear and joins the Carretera de Manacor. The project has been praised because of the lack of disturbance caused to traffic, and work is now in an advanced state of completion.
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Man fakes attack to get time off work A MAN who called the police saying he had been attacked in the toilets of Mercat de l’Olivar whilst he was working has confessed that his wounds were self-inflicted.
He claimed that he wanted to take time off work but still wanted his employers to pay him, so he fabricated the story that he was attacked by two hooded men
when he went to the toilet. His employers are now considering whether or not to continue his work contract with them.
No to evictions MALLORCA firefighters have refused to help with the eviction of the ever increasing number of people unable to pay their mortgage or rent. They have said that it is not their job unless there is a risk of a fire or people being hurt because of an emergency situation.
NO WAY: Firefighters refuse to help with evictions.
Victim of house fire dies two days later A MAN, aged 49, has died two days after being rushed to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at his house. Manuel Isua Alba was sleeping whilst his wife went out to buy paint at around 9am last Thursday. The blaze broke out in the lounge of his third floor flat in Calle Condor, Son Ferrer. Neighbours saw a large cloud of smoke coming from the flat and alerted the Santa Ponca fire department.
It was at first thought that the flat was empty and the firefighters had to break down the door to gain access. The whole apartment was full of smoke and most of the furniture was on fire. As a precaution two nearby neighbours were evacuated. A fireman discovered the man in his bed and quickly called for a vital basic support ambulance. The ambulance crew arrived and for 45 minutes tried to resuscitate the man with cardiac massage. The ambulance men managed to revive the victim and took him to the Intensive Care Unit of Son Espases Hospital in Palma. But he died on THE Germans Escalas swimming pool in Palma has Saturday. reopened after being forced to close last Thursday Fire investigators due to a gas leak. found that a wiring short The leak was discovered in one of the tubes that circuit in one of the leads to the boiler which heats the pool. It was a electrical sockets in the minor leak and only the swimming pool had to be lounge had started the closed, with the rest of the sports facilities blaze. Later when his remaining open. wife learned of the fire After detecting the leak, technicians quickly she also had to be started to repair the pipe and the swimming pool attended by medical was reopened on Sunday. staff because of shock.
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Four held in card fraud PALMA police have arrested four men accused of cloning credit cards. The men of Nigerian nationality are allegedly part of a gang, and used the cards to buy electrical goods amounting to nearly €12,000. The operation named Taki has been carried out by the Drug and Organised Crime Department. The men copied card data and purchased laptops, mobile phones, tablets, watches and other goods, said police.
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Camera off as woman assaulted A BRAZILIAN woman was sexually attacked in Port d’Andratx, right under a security camera. But the Sunday evening assault was not recorded as the CCTV was not working at the time. She was attacked by two men. She described one as being very tall and the other as being short. The woman was left with swollen lips after being punched in the face and had her purse stolen. The men also tried to sexually assault the woman and force her into their car but she managed to fight off her attackers.
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GUARDIA CIVIL are searching for a man who worked for a fish wholesaler in Alcudia, for allegedly stealing €40,000 from him. Apparently the man visited customers of the wholesaler and told them if they paid their bill early they could avoid paying IVA. The offences took place late last year and enquiries are ongoing. The man in question is known to have left
Mallorca on December 22. It is believed he has used the money to set up a business in Cordoba. The Guardia Civil are interviewing all of the businesses affected and say the man’s arrest in Cordoba is imminent. It is not the first time the man has been involved in stealing money from his employer, police claim. On a previous occasion a family member repaid the money that was allegedly stolen.
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Flu epidemic gets worse THE flu epidemic that has hit the Balearics has increased by 12 per cent in one week. Anybody suffering from symptoms has been asked to go to their normal doctor or in the case of emergency to go to their nearest health centre, not to the hospitals.
Caring donation THE Careline Theatre Group of Alcalali presented the Franciscan Hospice with €200 worth of provisions and food supplies at the Palma de Gandia. The hospice would like to say a special thank you to Careline’s longest serving member Elaine Farrow for buying the goods for them.
Squatters arrested TWO squatters aged 20 and 39 have been arrested by Palma police after allegedly stealing several pieces of jewellery from the owner of the house. The elderly lady who owned the home had recently moved into a relative’s house because of ill health.
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House destroyed by fire
POLICE arrested a man who was driving his car with his seven-yearold son as a passenger whilst SIX times over the drink drive limit.
A HOME was completely destroyed by fire on the outskirts of Campos on Sunday. The blaze was discovered by the German owner of the property when he heard a noise coming from the garage of the property. When the man opened the garage door he saw that the fire had already taken hold of the garage area. He tried to control the blaze with a small fire extinguisher but it was impossible due to the fact that there was a lot of wood stored there. Firefighters from Llucmajor and from Felanitx were called and the Guardia Civil and Local Police tried to extinguish the flames to no avail. A nearby parked car was also affected by the blaze. Luckily the German resident escaped without any personal injury.
Police were first alerted to the man when he had stopped at a red traffic light in the Avenidas in the center of Palma.
When the lights changed to green he remained stationary even after protests from other drivers behind him. It was a few moments before the driver noticed and continued. When the man stopped again at red lights close to the Plaza De España the same thing happened. The police decided to stop the car and noticed in the passenger seat was his seven-year-old son not wearing a seat belt. It was obvious to the police that the man was under the influence of alcohol and requested a breath test which he failed. They immediately arrested the man and contacted the mother of the child to come and collect him. When the police took the man to the PAY UP: Some bus fares rising. police station he was asked to perform another breath The bus company also announced that test with a result showing expects that on the the fleet of buses that he had 0.94 milligrams per airport bus alone this uses gas fuel will be litre of breath, six times will generate an extra increased by 12 this over the limit. €600,000 a year. It has year.
Bus fares increase FARES are set to rise on some Palma bus routes. The line number one that serves the city to the airport is set to rise from €2.50 to €3. The rise will not affect people who have the citizens’ card with their fare remaining at €1.50. Also set to rise is the open topped bus sightseeing tour of the city which will go up from €15.00 to €17.00. The rises have been partly blamed on the rise of VAT (IVA) from 8 per cent to 10 per cent that was implemented back in September 2012.
All the fun of the fair in Palma THE annual fairground (Fira De Ram) has once again opened on the industrial estate Son Fusteret in Palma. In total there are 70 attractions including
Viking ships, bumper cars, a horror train and 140 small booths with tombolas, shooting ranges and bars and cafes. The fairground will be open all day on
Sundays and public holidays and evenings Monday to Friday until Sunday, April 7. Admission is free and the attractions are priced from €2.50 to €3.50.
Drug arrests in Santa Ponsa after neighbours complain about constant visitors to house The Guardia Civil have broken a drugs ring in Santa Ponsa. Early on Saturday morning Guardia Civil officers entered five houses within the Santa Ponsa area and arrested six
people, four of Spanish nationality and two Colombians. In an operation ‘Malta’ they believe they have broken and stopped the supply of five major drug outlets in the municipality.
The police recovered 300 grams of cocaine, several precision weighing scales and €2,500 in cash which allegedly came from the sale of drugs. In an ongoing operation the
Guardia Civil arrested two more individuals on Sunday morning in the Palma area, one Spaniard and one Dominican. The operation was launched after several complaints from local residents because of the amount of visitors to the houses. Guardia Civil mounted discreet monitoring Customers will be devices. Some of those expected to pay this on arrested have previous collection of the car, even if convictions for drug they have already paid for related offences. All of the hire car in advance. those arrested have been remanded in custody.
Calls to scrap planned car hire tax THE major travel companies have contacted the Balearic government to try to stop a new green tax on hire cars. Backed by ABTA (the
Association of British Travel Agents) the companies want the tax scrapped, or at least delayed. The planned tax, to be
introduced soon, will put approximately €3 to €7 a day on to the cost of car hire, depending on co2 emissions.
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Police fitness POLICE officers will undergo compulsory annual tests to ensure their fitness levels are up to standard. Those who fail face having their salaries docked. A recent report revealed three out of four officers in London were overweight.
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Papal praise OUTGOING German Pope Benedict XVI has won praise from an unusual quarter, the Catholic church’s leading exorcist priest.
Gay adoption GERMAN and European top courts have extended gay adoption laws in Germany, a further step towards equality for homosexual couples.
Violent toy THE German manufacturer
emergency calls is underway. The 48 year-old Chinese woman was taken ill, collapsed and later died before paramedics arrived at the London leisure centre.
Fat start FIGURES suggest one in 10 children in the UK is obese when they start school at the age of four and five. The figures indicate that the UK’s obesity epidemic has become worse over the last two decades.
SURVEY: Tesco was voted as the worst supermarket.
Got the job UNEMPLOYMENT figures in the UK have fallen over the last six months resulting in the number of individuals claiming jobseekers allowance falling to the lowest in two years.
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voted Tesco as the worst supermarket. The annual survey of 11,000 people shows the results of nine major UK supermarkets based on overall customer satisfaction.
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AN off duty police officer has been shot dead in his home in London. A RECENT Which? consumer survey The death of the 43-year-old specialist protection officer is not being treated as suspicious, but an RESS investigation continAMAZON’S operations in ues. Germany are set to come Stories making headlines from Germany under further scrutiny in a probe into policies banning sellers from of Playmobil toys has come to be used in its Ababil III third-party BILLIONAIRE lowering prices on other under fire from anti-gun surveillance and attack drone. Richard Branson has sites. campaigners over its Bank and promised to donate Safe pack with all the pieces half his fortune to needed to stage a heist. charity. The Virgin CASCADA, the German Group founder has RTL2 in Germany has entry for this year’s Eurovision added his name to Song Contest, has been commissioned an 8x60 series the Giving Pledge TWO Iranian men have accused of plagiarising last of UK format Embarrassing campaign set up in been charged with allegedly year’s winning song Illnesses distributor Zodiak the US by fellow has confirmed, smuggling dozens of German- “Euphoria” by Swedish singer Rights billionaires Bill Gates following a successful pilot. made aircraft motors to Iran Loreen. and Warren Buffett.
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RUSSIAN PRESS Smoking ban THE Russian parliament approved a law banning smoking in restaurants, cafés, state institutions, hotels, universities, schools, hospitals, stadia, trains, ships and near entrances of metro and railway stations.
Earth threat “WE must create a system to detect objects that threaten Earth,” Dmitry Rogozin, first deputy prime minister in charge of the Russian defence industry, said on Twitter.
Adoption concern RUSSIA expressed “serious worry” over the fate of
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a Russian boy adopted by an American woman who did not reveal that she was a lesbian.
Writings stay A COLLECTION of Jewish writings will remain in Russia because returning it to a New York-based group would set a precedent for claims, President Putin said.
Gypsy care RUSSIA is going to map out guidelines to promote the image of gypsies in the country and help them integrate into Russian society.
End conflict RUSSIA has urged the warring sides in Syria to halt their almost two-year conflict and start talks, warning that both sides risk “mutual destruction.”
PRESS Self-surgery SWEDEN - Golfer Daniela Holmqvist performed surgery with a golf tee to extract potentially fatal spider venom from her leg before completing her round in a qualifying event for the women’s Australian Open in Canberra.
Meat scandal SCANDINAVIA - German discount chain Lidl has pulled ready-made meals from the shelves of its Finnish, Danish and Swedish stores after tests confirmed the presence of horsemeat.
Asylum given DENMARK - Denmark has granted political asylum to a Ukrainian former acting defence minister who served under jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko.
Stories making headlines in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Blown away DENMARK - Denmark, already the world’s leader in wind energy, gained more percentage points in 2012, with wind now responsible for 30 per cent of the country’s OUCH: electricity consumption. ‘Open’ wound.
Exile jailed
NORWAY - A Norwegian court sentenced a Rwandan man to 21 years in prison for his participation in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. He has been living in Norway since 2002.
Homeless hotel SWEDEN - The Faktum Hotel in Sweden, is raising awareness of what it’s like to be homeless, charging $10 a night to sleep on the floor or under a bridge. The money is put towards raising awareness.
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Stat of week January saw 4.6 per cent fewer UK tourists visiting Spain compared to a year ago. Total international visitors were 2.6 per cent down.
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Bosses say ‘no more Miss’ Beauty contest company latest victim of crisis MISS ESPAÑA is bankrupt. The company which organises the Miss Spain beauty contest is insolvent, announced the Official State Gazette (BOE). The company has taken the first steps towards bankruptcy proceedings and has gone into voluntary administration. In the contest’s heyday, securing the Miss Spain title launched lucrative, celebrity careers for many young women.
Airport owner looking to offload British assets SPANISH company Abertis is considering offloading Cardiff, Luton and Belfast airports from its assets. The group owns Cardiff and Belfast airports and operates Luton under a long term deal. Abertis, which either owns or runs 29 airports around the world, is carrying out a review of all its airport businesses. It has signed up AZ Capital and Citi to look into the division, valued at £900m (€1.02 billion) with the possibility of a sale or part sale on the agenda.
At the moment the Welsh Government is undertaking a due diligence process with the aim of buying Cardiff Airport by next month in a deal worth about £50million (€56.9 million). However, if a deal cannot be sealed Abertis could put Cardiff Airport up for sale alongside its other airports. Abertis’ portfolio currently includes telecommunications, car parks and motorways. In Spain it has been hard hit by the recession with big falls in toll road revenues.
Not least among them is Baroness Carmen ThyssenBornemisza, now more often identified as a patroness of the arts than a beauty queen. The contest has struggled financially for some years and was not held last year. Both Telecinco and Marina d’Or pulled out as sponsors and Andrés Cid Fernandez, owner of the contest rights since 1990, sold them in January 2011 for €3 million.
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Orange alert MOBILE PHONE company Orange España made a net profit for the first time last year. It had a turnover of €4,027 million, 0.9 per cent more than in 2011.
Belt tightened LUFTHANSA earned €990 million last year but could decide to dismiss 3,500 employees, 2,500 in Germany.
IOU time BOLIVIA promised a ‘solution’ for expropriated Spanish companies, Red Electrica Española, Iberdrola and Abertis.
Spanish giant expands in UK FERROVIAL is moving into the UK in a big way with a £385 million (€445 million) deal for Enterprise. The Madrid-based business has made the move for the services company in an effort to double its UK trade. But the deal must be confirmed by the European Commission first. If given the go ahead Enterprise will be absorbed into Amey, Ferrovial’s UK arm. Its total workforce would be
21,000 with annual revenue of £2.3 billion (€2.66 billion) and an order book of £8.2billion (€9.48 billion). Currently Amey has more than 11,000 employees and works with clients in a range of sectors including justice, aviation, and education. Enterprise has 9,600 employees and provides environmental, property and utilities services as well as road maintenance.
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Fall in trade union income and members THE CCOO trade union is losing members and money. By the end of 2012 the union had 1,143,000 members, 60,309 fewer than in 2009 when membership peaked at 1,203,309. Revenue has fallen correspondingly. In 2009, CCOO had an income of €159,290,850; this rose to €162,131,212 in 2010, but fell to €156,800,914 in 2011. General category members – including pensioners and the unemployed – with an income of more than €700 a month pay monthly dues of €11.10. Members earning less than this pay €6.70 a month, with a lower rate of €5.50 for pensioners, students and unemployed without benefits.
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The loss of union members and income has been a principal concern since Ignacio Fernandez Toxo took over as secretary general in 2008, union sources revealed. Family budgets have had to be adjusted to cope with unemployment and wage and pension cuts, with a “significant increase” in STATE-OWNED coal mining group Hunosa is resignations, said suing Grupo Alonso for misappropriation. More CCOO. At best, than 528,000 tons of coal, worth €46 million, members are switching stored with companies belonging to the group from the general to the have disappeared since 2009. reduced category.
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More cash flowing into public coffers BETTER tax revenues helped the public finances to an £11.4 billion (€13.2 billion) surplus, the best for five years. But Chancellor George Osborne still faces an uphill struggle to meet his borrowing target for the 2012/13 financial year.
£££ MOTORISTS have been warned that pump prices could soon hit a record high. The AA said sterling’s slide and market speculation could push
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ABOUR market reforms are heralded at home and abroad as the basis for Spain’s improved economic performance. The shake-up, announced a year ago has reduced labour costs and made exports more competitive, although this has come at a price. Collective bargaining between employer and employees has been John Keynes radically deregulated while wages have been cut. Cheaper, easier dismissal has destroyed more jobs than it has created. These reforms are one of the few election promises that Mariano Rajoy has been able to keep. But they have not reduced unemployment and they merely redistribute the few jobs that are available, wrote Bob Hancke in The Guardian, recently. There is also growing unease outside Spain, which its European neighbours see as a new and aggressive competitor, whose low labour costs will invite future investment. “For every job in the ‘competitive’ Spanish car industry, another is gone in the French, Italian, Belgian, Swedish or German,” wrote columnist Bob Hancket. “Beggar-thy-neighbour policies of this kind never increase the number of jobs, as Keynes pointed out more than 75 years ago,” Hancke continued.
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prices to record levels by Easter. The average cost of petrol in the UK is now 138.32p ( €1.60) per litre,
£££ BAE, the defence and aerospace
company saw its underlying profits fall 6 per cent to £1.89bn (€2.18 billion) in 2012. Defence cuts hit BAE’s US business, which accounts for 40 per cent of group sales.
£££ THE Weston family, which is behind Primark, Fortnum & Mason, and upmarket furniture store Heal’s, has given £65 million (€75.2 million) to charity after a bumper year of profits.
Historical step to nationhood better than squabbling states I SHOULD have been writing this and other articles from the UK, where I was expecting to spend some time, undergoing nonurgent medical treatment. But, as Rabbie Burns wrote: ‘The best-laid plan o’ mice and men gang oft agley’, and so it has been with me. My flight was booked, my pick-up at Gatwick arranged and my taxi to the airport this end ordered, all to no avail when my old heart decided to take a holiday, forcing me to make a hurried visit to ‘Emergencias’ at Torevieja hospital, my first experience of such a move. Now, unless you are one of those suffering Munchausen’s Syndrome, this is never going to be a happy time, but I have to say the staff could not be faulted. Tender loving care seemed to be top of the list, and although the many tests to which I was subjected were sometimes less than pleasant, the doctors and nurses rendered them bearable, and I was almost sorry when, after five days, they told me I could go home – but not to the UK, since I am still in no condition to fly. This was my first personal experience of the Spanish Health Service and I can only say how pleasantly impressed I have been. I hope I was a good patient and that I did not stretch the staff’s patience too far. Whilst in hospital with nothing better to do, I bought and read
UNITED SPAIN: Catalans and Basques should think hard about what they really want.
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several newspapers of various political views, finding it interesting how the same items of news are reported, or at least approached, including that of Cataluña’s proposed – or threatened, rather – separation from Spain. Now, I don’t usually write about this, feeling as I do that it
is a purely internal subject better left to the Spanish people, but one columnist – I won’t give his name, or that of the paper for which he writes – came up with some comments that I thought quite profound. He is clearly antiseparatism, his arguments being that as far as much of the world - including Europe believes, Spain has not moved on very far from the civil wars of the 19th century, and that this opinion has, and still does, tended to colour the way some Germans, French, Britons and others regard the nation and its people. Of course Spain has moved on since then. The post-Franco transition and constitution has broken through the almost traditional ‘estado de excepción’ that afflicted the country for centuries, to become not a group of squabbling states, each thinking itself independent, but a NATION. The Spanish nation that has abandoned its historical malevolent past to become a strong, proud European state. Perhaps the Catalans and Basques should consider very carefully whether their own pseudo-national pride has the right even to consider overturning such an historical advance. I shall say no more, suggesting only that a National vote might be the course to follow.
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Online dating boosts economies as singles keep looking for love IN times of crisis we’re told that it’s important for the public to continuously consume products and services, because this helps the economy to continue to thrive. If people stop buying, then the companies that produce the goods and services collapse and go into bankruptcy. By continuously buying, we can ensure the livelihood of companies and can help maintain employment rates. A look It all sounds logical at finance enough, but when things for females are tight and the media is full of doom and gloom Jane Plunkett and recession talk, it does jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. make people think before LOVE BOOST: Online dating is big business. com putting their hand in their pocket to spend. sites reporting a 350 per cent increase in sign- reported to have earned the most financial There is one group of people, however, who ups in the last two months alone. Apparently its reward with an annual turnover of $280 million are not holding back on spending. A new report money well spent to join online dating at the (€212 million). German dating sites turned over reveals that people looking for love in their lives, moment as more and more singles are using this $268 million (€203 million), and French sites a total of $161 million (€122 million). are responsible for massively boosting platform to find love. With so many people nowadays in search of economies worldwide. The report’s statistics show that last year According to the report, online dating is almost 30 per cent of all relationships in the EU ‘The One,’ it seems that there is plenty of love to booming around the world, with some dating were formed online. British dating sites are keep our world economies ticking over.
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Job losses DANONE has eliminated the jobs of 76 office and administrative employees in Spain. The Frenchowned company intends to save €200 million with 900 redundancies throughout Europe to offset reduced demand.
Less profit EMILIO BOTIN, Santander president, earned €3 million last year, 32 per cent less than in 2011. Santander’s €2,205 million 2012 profits were down 59 per cent on the previous year.
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Still waiting for mains water four months on I LIVE in Fuente Amarga and I was conected to Galasa mains water, that was until the deluge. It is now over four months ago and we have been without water ever since. The torrent that swept down a gully exposed the pipework, which was just black rubber hosepipe. That being the case, the replacement of broken pipes should not be that difficult. After the first month of having to travel to fill bottles with water, I contacted Galasa only to be told that my details would be passed to their engineers and they would contact me! I have now repeated this five times and am still waiting. Now I and others have received a bill from Galasa for service charges! Is it legal to charge for a service that is not there? When you consider that only two months after the dreadful Japanese tsunami they had new roads and rail systems and water, are we living in a truly Thirld World country ? David S-H, Fuente Amarga (Almeria)
Great attitude MY wife and I have recently moved to Turre and of course we had heard all the usual stories about the Spanish mañana attitude. Our experiences have been completely the opposite. When we needed a new oven it was delivered right away, the two Spanish workmen
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use the (expensive) facilities of the person who had prevented me from parking for free! It is about time that Spain got up to date and provided the same modern facilities as France and Portugal, where towns provide basic services for a few euros or free. If camper vans are going to be banned from parking on any land except official sites overnight, then they will simply go elsewhere, taking their money with them! Peter Reales, Callosa De Segura (Alicante)
Sour grapes I NOTICED an interesting looking line of approximately 54 caterpillars. I picked one up and attached it to the end. Later I learned I had handled a dangerous insect that can cause skin irritation and/or nausea to adults, serious illness to children and death to dogs. It is known as the Processional Pine Caterpillar.
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made sure it was installed and working and were very pleasant and helpful. The same with a new fridge. When we had problems with tiles, a Spanish builder said he could be round in five minutes. Sure enough he turned up, gave a quote and did a great job. We certainly do not miss anything
about the UK and I haven’t bought an English newspaper since we moved. Why would I need one when I can get a good free read every Thursday! Steve Clarke, Turre(Almeria)
Service wanted THE manager of Camping International at La Marina is complaining (EWN Costa Blanca South, Issue 1441) that camper vans are staying in the free car park at El Pinet. Maybe he thinks that by getting camper vans banned from all places except official sites, this will increase his business. My opinion is that if I had to pay to park overnight, I would be unlikely to
Anna Jefferson-Smith is provoking diverse comments from some readers...
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AS a mature and intelligent woman, I would ask that you discontinue publishing ‘As I see it.’ I am not alone in finding this ridiculous, inane and puerile nonsense irritating. Obviously, it is complete fiction but, even so, at a time when people are struggling to make ends meet, it is highly insensitive. And the constant references to ‘daddy’ are just ludicrous. The excellent quality of articles by your other female writers are in stark contrast. Sue Frost, Moraira (Alicante)
I HAVE just read the article written by Ana Jefferson-Smith. Would she like a guy to look after her cats? Ten is a lot. I adore animals, and for some bizzare reason, they seem to like me. I’ve just arrived in Spain from France. Merci. Duncan (By email)
Oh mother! I WOULD like to know why the
EWN, a reputable and informative publication, gives any column space to Ana Jefferson – Smith. If it’s not Mummy having to live in Monaco for tax reasons while Daddy and Long Term companion Layla travel the world in the private jet, it’s weeping and wailing about Crispin the Cad. I can only think Daddy must own shares in EWN for you to publish this rubbish. D Clark (By email) Editor’s note: Ana’s Daddy does not own EWN shares. Also, many readers enjoy the column.
I THINK the manager of the Camping International La Marina is suffering from sour grapes. Many of the campers are pensioners and cannot afford to pay the high prices some of these campsites ask. All these people want is a care-free holiday, water and somewhere to empty their grey water and toilet waste. So Elche council, don’t drive campers to Camping International La Marina so we can be ripped off, use common sense, be camper friendly and boost local shops, bars and restaurants. W Winterburn Gran Alacant (Alicante)
Thanks all! I WAS really very surprised by the help I received while having a fractured hip and trying to keep getting about. I would like to thank friends and colleagues at Javea Computer Club, local shop keepers at Javea Arenal, friends and neighbours at Toscamar and our local supermarket, the local farmacia, people at Urbatenis , my vet, Help of Denia and finally Denia Hospital. From the caring and happy doctors and nurses, down through the chirpy meal suppliers and smiling cleaners, it was a pleasure! Mick Scarles, Javea (Alicante)
Police policed WITH reference to Ed Tarwinski (Grammar Police Letters Issue 1440) I think he should check his grammar before he corrects others. Does he not know that all adjectives of nationality begin with a capital letter and not the lower case in ‘spanish’ as he stated in his letter? R Macdonald, Torremolinos (Malaga).
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them to almost certain death shudders to mind. No, 21 to vote and 21 to fight. Makes far more sense to me. I’m all ears. I, as most of us I’m sure, welcome the far overdue decision to make sure doctors in the UK are to be tested in their knowledge of the English language before being allowed to practice. I do sincerely hope, however, that those who set these particular tests are also well versed in the language of our British medical society. ‘How are you’? ‘Take one of these three times a day’ and ‘next’ doesn’t quite hack it for me. Oh and in the light of the recent court fiasco, could these exams also be extended to take in those elected for jury service and indeed anyone who seeks to integrate into the far too generous British society and way of life? Have a good week. Keep the Faith Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.
THAI airport customs seized more than 2,000 live snakes hidden in cargo. The reptiles, worth €15,000 were stashed in 200 fruit boxes heading to Hong Kong.
Orange alert ITALY holds an annual Battle of the Oranges in the village of Ivrea where hundreds of people participate in a huge citrus fruit fight.
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OWER the voting age of British subjects to 16? Have they all completely taken leave of their senses? Apart from the extremely rare exception, most teenagers are not aware, or frankly even care about the intricacies and often devious workings of the political parties who infest our lives like incurable lice. In the first place children of 16 are more EAPY EE likely to vote in the latest rap sensation SAYS IT than any candidate LEGAL AGE: 21 should be the age to vote and fight. OTHERS THINK IT from a major political party. And why not? Before you all should lead them on to the field of They’re children for heaven’s sake. begin screaming I am undermining battle or through the battlefield of Let ‘em enjoy it. Plenty of time to our brave troops, nothing could be life. involve them in the affairs of the so further from the truth. I have the The elderly masters of war have called adult world, which will utmost respect and admiration for been sending our young men and undoubtedly blight the rest of their our armed forces. women to an early grave for much existence. What I truly believe is that no too long. If they’re allowed to Frankly I think that even 18 is too young person should be exposed to continue unchecked, who knows young. Which brings me to the active service until they too are 21. how far they will endeavour to take argument that if they’re old enough This should also be the age they it? The sickening sight of Adolph to kill they’re old enough to vote. A are allowed to vote. At 21 they are Hitler congratulating the children of five year old can pull a trigger. far more capable of deciding who his youth brigades before sending
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Sweet revenge CHILDREN at a US Primary School were caught smoking and inhaling crushed Smarties and sherbet. The school has banned all sweets from the school as punishment.
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Word list Muerte – Death Divorcio – Divorce Pareja registrada – Registered Civil Partner Marido – Husband Mujer – Wife Hijos – Children Custodia – Custody Victima – Victim Violencia de Genero – Gender violence Declarar – To give a statement Abogado - Lawyer
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A weekly focus aimed at keeping expatriate readers informed on various aspects of Life in Spain
Retaining the right to live in Spain T
HE death of an EUcitizen, departure from Spain or annulment of marriage or civil partnership does not affect the right to live in Spain of the non-EU citizen. Non-EU citizens can reside in Spain as seen in last week’s edition if they are married or in a civil partnership with an EUcitizen. If the EU-citizen dies, the non-EU citizen can remain in Spain as long as they lived here before the death and must inform the authorities of the death. If the EUcitizen leaves Spain or dies, their children can continue to live
SEPARATION: Who retains the right to stay in Spain?
in Spain, as well as the parent who retains custody, while they remain in school here. If the couple divorces or ceases to have a civil partnership, the non-EU citizen must advise the authorities and prove the following: That they have been married or in a partnership with the EU-citizen for at least three years and lived
in Spain for at least one. That they have been granted custody of the children of the EU-citizen. That they have visitation rights to the children. Once six months have passed, unless the former husband, wife or partner of the EU-citizen has obtained
a permit to permanently reside in Spain, they must request authorization to reside in Spain legally. They must prove that they are paying social security or that they have sufficient resources for themselves and their relatives.
Did you know? More than 51 per cent of EU citizens registered as residents in Spain are from Romania (913,405 people), the UK (246,533) and Italy (189,841). In 2012, the highest percentage rises were seen amongst the French (7.32 per cent more), Italians (7.09 per cent), Dutch (7.08), Germans (6.43) and British (6.26 per cent)
Tips to face a breath test
1 – Do not refuse or attempt to escape 2 – Do not attempt to tell the officer you haven’t drunk 3 – If the first test is positive, you have the right to another 4 – You have the right to compare the breath test results with other tests 5 – Don’t smoke before the test or between tests, it can alter the results 6 – If you are taking any medicine, let the officer know 7 – If you are with someone who has a licence and hasn’t drunk, they can be tested and drive your vehicle 8 – Report any possible anomalies in the test or equipment 9 – The officer can have your car immobilised or removed if you test positive and you can be OVER THE LIMIT: taken into custody What should you 10 – You have the right to refuse giving a do when faced statement. If you do give one, do it in the with a breath test? presence of a lawyer
Useful information There is no obligation to register the death of a British national overseas with the British Consulate-General. However, doing so means a British form of the death certificate will be made available to the relatives of the deceased, and that a record of the death is held at the General Register Office in the UK.
This is important should a record of their death be required in the future for any reason. For more information on how to register the death, visit: http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/he lp-for-british-nationals/living-inspain/births-deathsmarriages/death-registration
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From the Pope to Queen Beatrix, everyone wants to abdicate F
IRST Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands announces her abdication. Then Pope Benedict XVI suddenly declares that he’s also resigning, the first Pope to do so since 1415. Followed by calls for King Juan Carlos of Spain to abdicate, too. Is there something in the air? Is abdication/resignation contagious? Might it even sweep across the Channel to the British monarchy, given that Queen Elizabeth II, who’s a year older than Pope Benedict, has just celebrated her Diamond Jubilee? The answer, we know, is a firm no! But it does leave open the question who we’d like to see abdicate/resign, now that a precedent’s been set. There are many who’d like to see the back of David Cameron and Nick Clegg (and not just members of the opposition). Equally, many Labour supporters fancy their chances without Ed Miliband.
STEPPING DOWN: If David Cameron was to resign, who would you like to see replace him?
Breaking Views NORA JOHNSON A Costa del Sol resident for a number of years, Nora is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ nora-johnson
But who to replace David Cameron? William Hague? Definitely not! George Osborne? Pleeze! Well, how about Education Secretary Michael Gove? He’s regularly attacked on all sides. For his U-turn over the EBacc. By historians for his too ‘narrow’ history curriculum. And by his own civil servants who threaten strike action over his planned departmental cuts.
Now, Michael Gove’s got his faults and, of course, not every part of his proposed reforms will turn out perfect, but at least, he has the guts to take on the vested interests, the lefty-obsessed teachers’ unions, the local authorities and, increasingly, his
own colleagues. If only more ministers had his vision, energy and backbone. Since the days of Shirley Williams and her doctrine that noone’s a failure, everyone’s a winner, the end of the right of teachers to discipline students
and of any sign of authority, the standard of British education has nose-dived. Add to that the daft desire to send everyone to ‘university’ with inflated grades, even if they’d be much better served in a tech college or apprenticeship presumably designed by previous governments to massage the employment figures - and the educational system’s now in a right old mess. There are many fine teachers doing an all but impossible job but they seem all too often overwhelmed by forces beyond their control. Maybe Gove’s got lessons for everyone … In the meantime, who would you like to see resign? Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Soul Stealer’ & ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/ eBook (€0.89; £0.77) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.
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EBATING the state of the nation is superfluous for much of Spain’s population. For them, abstract debate in Madrid is window-dressing by the government and an ineffectual PSOE opposition. They have their own opinions and regarded Mariano Rajoy’s predictable promise of anticorruption measures as a sop. He scrupulously avoided mention of the former PP treasurer, Luis Barcenas, who stashed away a fortune in Switzerland and recently used Rajoy’s fiscal amnesty to launder some of it. Despite sacking him in 2009 for involvement in the Gurtel politicalfinancial scandal, the PP continued paying his social security payments until last December. The man who doled out salary top-ups from PP party funds clearly had to be looked after. Mentioning Barcenas and some of those – including Health minister Ana Mato’s ex-husband – who were paid with Gurtel money, would have been like shouting in an avalanche zone. The white-out would have ended in blackout and too many people would have been hung out
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A weekly look and not entirely impartial reaction – to the Spanish political scene
By Cassandra Nash IF banks give in to social pressure to accept mortgaged properties in lieu of further payment, this could make it harder for families to access credit, Rajoy told parliament. In the good old days before sub-prime mortgages toppled the first domino that triggered a global chain, these loans were not easy to obtain. If mortgages had been harder to acquire during the pre-2008 building boom, times would be less hard now. is too soon to consider fitting him with an electronic tag, the Public Prosecution Office says. Surely it THERE are multiple, convincing would be more realistic to say indications that disgraced Luis that it is too late to give him a Barcenas committed crimes but it Peckham Rolex?
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JOSE BONO: Almost always choosing the wrong person when holding primaries.
Sour grapes “ALMOST always we chose the wrong person when we held primaries,” said Jose Bono, former socialist cabinet minister and ex-
president of the Castilla-La Mancha region. He meant he hasn’t forgiven being passed over for Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero as PSOE secretary general in 2000.
Putting their money where their mouth is SPANISH actors and directors lashed out at government austerity measures during the Goya film awards ceremony. “Spain does not need a Depardieu,” Cristobal Montoro, Treasury minister said, referring to the French actor who went to Belgium where he pays less tax. Do you know why? “Some of our actors do not pay taxes here.” Hello? If Spain’s actors are concerned, they should ensure their taxes go to their own country.
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Longevity And Its Financial Impact
Provided we are of sound health and mind, most of us would relish the prospect of a nice long life. Thanks to advances in science and medicine, it is already becoming more common for someone retiring at the age of 60 to live another 30 years, and this will increase. There are however financial implications at both personal and government levels, with the key issue being: can we afford it? On a personal level we need to ensure that our wealth will last us comfortably right to the end of our days, even after inflation and (very possibly increasing) taxation. As life expectancy increases, so does the length of time we need our savings and investments to last and provide an income. From the government’s point of view, rising life expectancy will only add to the already high burden on the State. The more older people there are, the higher the national health
by Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks bill, not to mention the need to pay out state pensions for longer. Governments rely on taxes to fund their costs. In the past, there were more people in work than in retirement. Taxes were largely collected from the working population. Today, with less people in work and more people in retirement, there is much less tax coming in to support social services for retired people. So, what are governments to do? One solution is to increase tax revenue. The UK government has just
announced that it will freeze the tax free threshold for inheritance tax until 2019. This will generate an extra £1 billion for the Treasury annually, which will be used to help fund care for the elderly. The inheritance tax nil rate band has been frozen since 2009 as an austerity measure, whereas before it increased every year with inflation. This is effectively a tax rise in real terms, and will cost thousands of families up to £95,000 or more – if the threshold increased with inflation, it would reach £420,000 by 2019. We have also seen a massive step up in the global campaign against tax evasion. Spain’s new overseas asset reporting law may have come about as a means of increasing tax
revenue to improve the current economic woes, but it will continue to be play an important role in providing money for the state once the economic crisis is over and the government moves on to tackle the issue of longevity costs. Many of the current high tax rates in Europe were introduced to help lower budget deficits, but we should not rely on them to fall back to pre-crisis levels once it is over. Governments will still need to increase tax revenue. Retired people should set up their financial planning to shelter as much of their income and wealth from taxation as possible. There are arrangements available to expatriates living in Spain which will provide tax mitigation within a legitimate framework.
Reducing the amount of tax you have to pay will make your money go further and help combat the effects of inflation. As always, it is essential that you ensure that any financial decisions you make are fully in line with your personal situation and objectives. Advice from a professional firm like Blevins Franks will help you get your affairs in order and ensure that you get your tax planning right from the outset. 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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Stone cold in Mallorca forces a comeback of my electric blanket
F YOU had told me nine years ago when I first moved to Mallorca in July 2004 that the winters were going to be the coldest that I had ever experienced, I would have laughed at you. Heartily, and for a long time. If, you had also told me that my most favourite household gadget would be, not the washing machine, or the kettle (both of which seem to die on a regular basis despite Calgon) but the electric blanket, then I would have asked to take your pulse and wondered if you were sickening for something. Not one of my UK friends or family believe me when I tell them it gets properly cold in Mallorca in February and early March. But it can’t have just got cold from the winter of 2004 onwards can it? So why on earth are the buildings in Mallorca so ill-prepared for cold damp weather?
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ELECTRIC BLANKET: Cold snap forces us to wrap up. I don’t get it. We live in a stone house, stone cold. (Now I know where that expression comes from). We can stick it out for most of the winter, but February and early March can be pretty miserable given that we have no carpets, no curtains, the windows are single-glazed and we only have a wood burner. Hence my love affair with the electric blanket. Perhaps the Mallorcans are just tougher than they look, how
does everyone else cope? The fuel is so expensive now, I
know of many people who can’t afford to put on their
New for nautical show EACH year since it began in 2009, Dovaston’s Crew Show has included an element of fundraising for charity. This year, the chosen organisation which stands to benefit will be Asociacion Ondine. Formed last year, it aims to work with the simple vision of combining science, local communities and conservation to protect and improve local marine ecosystems around the Balearic Islands. Brad Robertson from the Asociacion said, “We are really delighted to have been chosen to participate in this year’s show, raising awareness about the Asociacion.” The free Crew Show will be held on April 26 from 4pm at Mood Beach in Portals. For information about exhibiting and attending visit www.dovaston.com.
heating if they are lucky enough to have it, because electricity it is so costly. It’s student time, i.e. put on another jumper, and get under the duvet. I do take a great deal of pleasure in explaining to newcomers to the island about a) how ridiculously hot it gets in August and b) how painfully cold it is in the earlier months of the year. I love their faces and the confused looks that run across them. Mallorca’s weather is great isn’t it? There is a wide range of it to choose from, and the best bit is that we don’t have to put up with many overcast or grey skies. I can placate myself with the knowledge that we’re quickly back to blue skies and sunshine, and in six months time I can moan about the heat and not being able to think straight. www.familymattersmallorca.com.
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Move forward to build happier relationships and better health March WELCOME to your forecast for March. Each month I write about how the moon cycles, numerology and major arcana tarot cards connected to the current month affect you. By understanding these influences, you are able to move forward to create happier relationships, By Sally Trotman better health and a more www.sallytrotman.com prosperous future... Based in Mallorca, Sally Trotman is a The influence of the qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each number 3; March is the month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self third month of the year, awareness. which means it’s time to get creative! We tend to think of creative people being month is a time to explore your good cooks, artists or musicians creative side. Every moment we but actually we all express our create situations in our life from creativity in different ways. our thoughts and follow this How do you express your through by taking action. Think creativity? Perhaps it is through about what you want to create in your ideas, by decorating your your life this month. home, or painting your nails! This You are the master of your
destiny so confidently create what you want in your life by keeping your thoughts positive and focused on your desires. Get in touch with your feminine side: In the tarot deck, the third major arcana card is the Empress. This archetype is the
MARCH: Get in tune with the moon embodiment of female power. By tapping into your unlimited well of ideas and concepts you are connecting to your female power. Allow yourself to daydream this month as you are being influenced by the sign of Pisces, the most imaginative sign of the zodiac. Let your mind explore all the possibilities open to you. In April you will have the chance to take practical steps to make these dreams reality, so make the most of this coming month to explore all of your hopes and dreams. Get in tune with the moon: The new moon on March 11 is in the sensitive sign of Pisces. Listen to your intuitive hunches on this day. Your dreams may be more vivid at this time also, with important messages for you. On March 27 the full moon is in the
sign of Libra. This highlights the area of relationships. Old issues may come to the surface to be resolved within your existing relationship. To attract new love make a wish list on the full moon to bring your ideal partner to you. Libra encourages you to find balance within your life, and reminds you that your relationships are simply a mirror of your inner self. Would you like to discover how to develop happier and healthier relationships in 2013? Discover how the numbers in your date of birth and placement of the planets influence your relationships in particular, with an Astrology and Numerology reading. One hour sessions can be done via Skype, or face to face in Palma, Mallorca. Visit www.sallytrotman.com for more information and to book in for your one hour session.
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Be determined not to be intimidated by someone who thinks that they are superior. Decide who you will take advice (or orders) from and stick to it. You are not the person that you were in the past and others need to realise it. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Outside influences and pressures make it hard to concentrate. However, finances in particular need attention, so do not be distracted by others trying to put a finger into your 'pie'. Do not be concerned about making changes in your social life because this, in turn, will sort out some of your more immediate practical problems. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Being unusually uncertain of yourself this week could throw confusion into your ordered life. There is a partnership problem to be sorted out. Links with personal matters, however, make this tricky. Let some time pass so that someone close can get the message without feeling pressured. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Some loss of control over a project is irksome. A new start that seemed so promising seems to be going off course. A real injection of time and effort will make all the difference, however. Midweek, you see things
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Cinder, 2 Hasten, 3 Chosen, 4 Housed, 5 Hinted, 6 Speeds, 7 Adhere, 8 Seated, 9 Reared, 10 Heated, 11 Elders, 12 Steeds, 13 Enters, 14 Patron, 15 Resent, 16 Sender, 17 Averse, 18 Meters, 19 Scared
IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Arians can be elusive and even slippery customers. Making use of the element of surprise serves you well. Keeping rivals guessing puts you well ahead of the game in many respects.
February 28 -Brian Jones (1942) Legendary guitarist and member of the Rolling Stones March 1– Justin Bieber (1994) American pop singer and teen heart throb March 2 – Daniel Craig (1968) English actor best known for playing James Bond March 3 – Alexander Graham Bell (1847) Scientist, engineer and
going in the right direction again. Keep finances simple and try not to combine business with pleasure. That way lie complications. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You are holding a good hand. Deal with the right people and the rewards are high. There is potential for being cheated out of something that is morally yours, so it may be necessary to be 'difficult' or 'awkward' to get what you deserve. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Being a brave and forthright soul, it is easy this week to dispel the negative thoughts of others. A relationship that makes you hesitate could be of great benefit to you. There is little to lose by 'going for it'. The outcome could be beyond your dreams, something that you have not had many of lately.
Your Stars
1910 – 118 people die in the biggest snow slide in US history 1923 – Time Magazine first issue is published in New York 1944 – The first US bombing of Berlin, Germany 1956 – First televised showing of King Kong on US television 1968 – The BBC broadcasts the news for the first time in colour on television. 1973 – President Rochard Nixon imposes price controls on oil and gas 1975 – A major tube train crash in Moorgate station, London kills 43 people. 1983 – The final episode of M*A*S*H is broadcast to 125 million viewers.
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Javier Bardem, Born March 1, 1969, he is the first Spanish actor to be nominated for and win an Oscar for his part in No Country for Old Men (2008). He has since been nominated twice. He is married to Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and the couple has a child, Leo, born in 2011. He comes from a family of actors, but he initially wanted to be a rugby player. He also studies painting.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Hidden forces are working away in the background. These give good and bad influences but life will not be dull this week. Sometimes you wish others would leave you alone. Not that you are being anti-social. We all reach a point when we need space to think. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Petty arguments should be forgotten. More important things are afoot. Have you heard about fiddling while Rome burns? This may be you at the moment. Avoid wasting time with certain individuals and projects. A little extra effort in other directions, however, yields great results.
March 4 – Dr Seuss (1904) Famous children’s book writer and poet March 5 –Eva Mendes (1974) American actress, model and singer March 6 – Michelangelo (1475) Italian Renaissance sculptor and painter
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Avoiding a decision will not help this week. Who will deal with this matter but you? A relationship is threatened if you do not make a move. Will loved ones always be there for us no matter how much we neglect them? Why take such a chance? We only get out of life what there is willingness to put in. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) In your heart of hearts you know what you want out of life. It is a little timidity of spirit that is now stopping you. I know that recent experiences have sapped your confidence, but I have a message for you. Now is the time that you are most likely to make progress in your chosen field. Do not hesitate through lack of confidence in your talents. Build on your strengths.
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Awkward situations usually bring out the best in you and this week proves that. In the longer term, you will be grateful to those making things difficult now. Midweek sees you turning the tables, which gives much satisfaction.
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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Let others whinge if they will. Being determined to get your own way, they will stand little chance. Recent disagreements have left a sour taste. In the best of worlds, things will not always go your way. Life would be boring if that were the case. What you need now is a good dose of realism washed down with some sound financial planning. Be likeable and you will be liked. Simple, isn't it?
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Argo chronicles the lifeor-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis. On November 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Based on true events. 2hr Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin and John Goodman.
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aery, arty, cyst, easy, eery, eyas, eyer, eyes, racy, rays, stay, stye, tray, trey, tyre, yare, year, artsy, carry, retry, satyr, sayer, scary, stray, tarry, teary, terry, yeast, artery, creasy, eatery, scarey, starry, stayer, yester, catseye, sectary, strayer, tracery, SECRETARY
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 D) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed
Word ladder FAIR
DEAL
Move from the start word (FAIR) to the end word (DEAL) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
FAIR VAIR VAIL VEIL VEAL DEAL
Argo Drama / Suspense
FAIR HAIR HEIR HEAR DEAR DEAL
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 (SIMPLE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
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Across 7 Albanian city volunteers to capture a Middle Eastern country (6) 8 Some colleagues are about three miles away (6) 9 Piece of evidence Rod left hidden (4) 10 The cleaning lady has a dress, oddly, for these word games (8) 11 Turned out quite spruce and beautiful (11) 14 Device to repair torn Pontiac (11) 18 Food that South Africa and America have for a long time (8) 19 Group making joke about Norway (4) 20 Small seal sounds like small swan (6) 21 Possibly a tenth local government district in Kent (6) Down 1 Lost mails I'd prepared (7) 2 Sounds like pretend church (4) 3 Ballerina gets caned terribly by Romeo (6) 4 Nothing found in apartments but swimming aids (6)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Soup (thick) (4) 3 Falda (prenda) (5) 6 Suizo (5) 8 Stem (of a plant) (5) 10 Cálido (climate) (3) 11 Stage (phase) (5) 12 Águila (5) 13 Hombre (varón adulto) (3) 14 Oveja (5) 15 Corto (longitud, distancia) (5) 16 Alcalde (5) 17 Perros (4)
5 Sling talc up at doctor (8) 6 Still, stop taking Ecstasy (5) 12 Made up handouts are grand (8) 13 In opposition at the shop (7) 15 The nights a bird goes out in clingy attire (6)
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16 Benefits Tessa's arranged (6) 17 Practice weakness (5) 19 Insect in habit of altering nature (4)
Down 1 Hermanas (7) 2 Spring (season) (9) 4 Gatitos (7) 5 Religious (beliefs, leader, service, reason) (9) 7 Champú (7) 9 Listeners (radio) (7)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
Across 1 Illuminated (6) 4 Jobs (5) 8 Tender and brittle (5) 9 Put back (7) 10 Analyse (7) 11 Profound (4) 12 Small green vegetable (3) 14 Acquires (4) 15 Revolve (4) 18 Bath (3) 21 Twilight (4) 23 Free (7) 25 Heads (7) 26 Twofold (5) 27 Velocity (5) 28 Consider true (6)
Down 1 Pail (6) 2 Copy (7) 3 Most joyous (8) 4 Handy hints (4) 5 Portion (5) 6 Drowsy (6) 7 Crawl (5) 13 Good at sports (8) 16 Understand (7) 17 Grownups (6) 19 Grooming implement (5) 20 Overcome (6) 22 Frighten (5) 24 Stoop (4)
CRYPTIC Across: 1 Sales, 4 Doses, 7 Currants, 8 Rear, 9 Persuade, 11 Path, 12 Stupid, 14 Assist, 16 Must, 18 Election, 20 Pine, 21 Specimen, 23 Sinks, 24 Tests. Down: 1 Student, 2 lyres, 3 Son, 4 Desperate, 5 Stripes, 6 Smart, 10 Addresses, 13 Pattern, 15 Storeys, 17 Units, 19 Tails, 22 Eat.
Co d e B r e a ke r
QUICK - Across: 1 Resent, 4 Super, 8 Bayou, 9 Terrain, 10 Stadium, 11 Bore, 12 Pup, 14 Skua, 15 Rule, 1 8 Let, 21 Over, 23 Replace, 25 Arrears, 26 Range, 27 Dirty, 28 Hybrid. Down: 1 Robust, 2 Skylark, 3 Nautical, 4 Sort, 5 Piano, 6 Runner, 7 Stump, 13 Property, 16 Learner, 17 Poland, 19 Trust, 20 Defend, 22 Error, 24 Easy.
Funagram 1. Unscramble the name of a famous Cole Porter musical (three words): MIKE’S STEAK 2. Unscramble the name of a famous footballer: SEE MILLIONS
Play on Words little little little
LARGE LARGE little LARGE LARGE
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ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 1 Necks, 4 Spade, 7 Aeropuertos, 8 Ask, 9 Ver, 14 Hermanastro, 15 Towns, 16 Ancho. Down: 1 Near, 2 Corkscrew, 3 Sapo, 4 Stew, 5 Authentic, 6 East, 10 What, 11 Saws, 12 Papa, 13 Pozo.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents B and 17 represents C, so fill in B every time the figure 1 appears and C every time the figure 17 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
Answers: A little on the large side, For once in your life
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2 I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth William Wordsworth (1770-1850) was a major English poet who helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature. I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
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Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm’d;
5 How Do I Love Thee? By Elizabeth Barrett Browning Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was a prominent poet of the Victorian era. Her poetry was widely popular in both England and the US. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal grace. I love thee to the level of every day's
6 Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: "Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown And wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command
7 Death by John Donne John Donne (1572-1631) was an English poet, satirist, lawyer and a cleric in the Church of England. DEATH, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thouart not so: For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow Die not, poor Death; nor yet canst thou kill me. From Rest and Sleep, which but thy picture be, Much pleasure, then from thee much more must flow;
8 O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman
Walter Whitman (1819-1892) was an American poet, journalist and humanist and played a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism. O CAPTAIN! my Captain! our fearful trip is done; The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring: But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead
9 A Dream by William Blake
William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Blake is considered a seminal figure in the history of poetry and visual arts. Once a dream did weave a shade O'er my angel-guarded bed, That an emmet lost its way Where on grass methought I lay.
10 Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, literary critic and philosopher. In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea. So twice five miles of fertile ground With walls and towers were girdled round;
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Just joking Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party? He had no-body to go with Why won’t Cannibals eat clowns? They taste funny Why do they compare men with roses? You have to watch out for the thorns Why couldn’t the ghost get a drink at the bar? They don’t serve spirits
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How to be happy is more than just keeping up with the Jones’ H
OW important is it to be happy? We all want health, many strive for wealth, but ultimately the elusive happiness is what drives us in the choices we make. I would even go as far as to say you probably came to this country, throwing caution to the wind, in search of a sunnier and happier life. Happiness is of course not country-specific, or else we would find the whole of the world’s population on top of one another in one place; Canada, for example; or Norway, which both feature high on the list of the most contented countries on the planet. But personally, I find it is so much easier to have a smile on my face when the sun warms the
GLASS HALF FULL: Keep the smile alive.
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sky and not bundled up in 20 layers of clothing. One theory is our happiness is relative to that of our neighbours’.
If the Jones’ next door suffice with a sturdy Skoda, you will feel royally smug lording it up in your Mercedes, but the moment they
upgrade to a Ferrari, your bubble will burst. Expectations are also said to have a bearing on our general cheer. Achievable goals are important, but lofty aspirations of world domination are more likely to see you ending up on the shrink’s chaise longue than as Head of State. Since keeping up with the Jones’ is a tedious and tiresome pursuit, what else can we do to keep the smile alive? Happiness, experts say, is mostly down to personality; in particular our thoughts and behaviour. Difference in circumstances accounts for a mere 10 per cent of root causes once basic human needs are taken care of. So, by trying to be happy and telling yourself you are indeed
happy, you can programme your mind to believe it. Back on the chaise longue, they call this cognitive-behavioural therapy, or seeing the proverbial glass as half full rather than half empty. Starting each day with a lifeaffirming mantra and a smile is more likely to lead to a good day than a moan and assumption that all will go pear-shaped the moment you leave your front door. Research also shows that people who consider themselves generally happy tend to devote more time to friends and family; they appreciate what they have and they live in the moment with an optimistic outlook. Other catalysts for happiness are said to be trying something new. Other than that, a touch of altruism goes a long way. Small acts of random kindness can make someone’s day that little bit happier, and probably yours too.
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WINNER: Ayanlaja was fortunate that his eye test revealed signs of possible glaucoma. Advertising feature
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GENEVA: Organisers say 130 cars will be unveiled 130 premieres at Geneva motor show THE GENEVA Motor Show will have 130 cars premiered there this year. The 83rd edition of the Geneva International Motor Show will be officially opened on March 7, by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Ueli Maurer. Some 700,000 visitors are expected to attend the 11 days of the exhibition. Before that, more than 10,000 representatives of the media from all over the world will be there to see all the latest cars. Ten per cent of the 900 vehicles being exhibited
will be ‘green’ powered. A series of conferences regarding the future of vehicle transportation will be presented by 10 different experts. The Geneva International Motor Show, which provides an open showroom for the world to the latest technologies and designs, is one of the five most important
automobile exhibitions in the automobile world. This year the show will present more than 130 World and European Premieres from the private vehicles market sector. Amongst the new exhibitors is Qoros, a Chinese brand that has chosen Geneva to launch its products for Europe. McLaren will also
Lotus will have an exhibit.
Gloria right for Alfa THE European Institute of Design (IED) in Milan will unveil its new Gloria concept, developed in collaboration with Alfa Romeo Style Centre, at the Geneva motor show. This takes the sports sedan concept and gives it a beautiful shape via a traditional Alfa grille that feeds into the hood’s prominent V-shaped character lines. Two leather hood straps in front of the windshield are a nod to older models.
Its flanks feature a heavily concave surface and an exaggerated rocker, while the beltline stretches from the top of the front wheel arch. That creates, say designers, a soft wave effect before straightening as it feeds into the horizontal rear lamp strip, which stretches the visual width of the car. Its cabin appears to mix traditional Alfa themes with modern electronics.
present its range of sports cars based on its motor sports technologies. Bringing together nearly 260 exhibitors within an area of 110,000 square metres, the Geneva International Motor Show will be presented in the exhibition halls that compose Palexpo. www.salon-auto.ch.
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Misery continues for Mallorca MALLORCA face a trip to Granada on Sunday (6pm kick-off) needing a miracle to avoid the drop. The misery for the Mallorca team and its supporters continues after losing 1-3 to Getafe on a cold and wet Saturday afternoon in the Ibero stadium. The home side looked lively in the
THE Director of the Spanish Royal Federation of Athletics has announced that Mallorcan David Bustos will be part of a 27-member Spanish team competing in the European Championship of Indoor Athletics to be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, next week.
ITF tennis CALA MILLOR’S Club Simó is hosting this year’s International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) Women’s Circuit Tournament through March 3, in which 38 players with Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) ranking are competing.
• FOOTBALL - After 100 years of trying, Swansea City have won their first major trophy, whipping Bradford City by a record 5-0 By Tony Matthews scoreline in the League Cup final before 82,597 fans at Wembley. A former football player and the world’s City had goalkeeper Matt Duke most prolific author of football books sent off. (more than 100 published), Tony is also Manchester United won 2-0 at the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio QPR to maintain their 12-point and lives in the Cabrera mountains. advantage at the top of the PL over rivals City who also won 2-0, against Chelsea, Joe Hart saving last 16 but Liverpool missed out. Frank Lampard’s penalty. A 94th minute goal by Eden At the bottom of the table, QPR Hazard put Chelsea through, 2-1 look dead and buried; Reading on aggregate over Sparta Prague; have slipped into the bottom three Moussa Dembele’s stunning rocket (whipped 3-0 by Wigan), likewise with just 25 seconds remaining, Aston Villa (2-1 losers at Arsenal) gave Spurs a 3-2 overall victory while Southampton are back in over Lyon and Shola Ameobi’s trouble after making the penalty earned Newcastle longest PL trip and losing victory over Metalist Beckham 4-2 at Newcastle. Kharkiv. Cardiff (2-1 winners Liverpool, for whom debuts as at Wolves) lead the Jamie Carragher was ‘sub’ for Champion-ship; making his recordSheffield United top breaking 150th and Paris SaintLeague One, last European Germain appearance, went Gillingham and Port Vale out are on course for to Zenit St Petersburg on promotion from League Two and the away goal rule. Also out are Celtic are 21 points clear in the SL the holders Athletic Bilbao. In last week’s Champions FIFA has stated that goal-line League, Arsenal lost 3-1 at home technology will be used (at last) in to Bayern Munich and Barcelona the 2014 World Cup. went down 2-0 at AC Milan, while And David Beckham made his in the Europa League, Chelsea, debut as a ‘sub’ for Paris SaintNewcastle and Spurs reached the Germain on Sunday.
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Rookies triumph • GOLF - After snow in the desert and the top three golfers, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods (first round) and Luke Donald (second) were beaten by unknown rookies, Matt Kuchar went on to win the Match Play Championship in Arizona. BEATEN: Woods went out in the first round. • CYCLING - GB’s men and women topped the medal table at the World Track Championships in Belarus. Among the winners were Olympians Laura Trott and Dani King and newcomers Elinor Barker and Becky James. The latter claimed a record four medals in total, two of them gold as well as two world records. • CRICKET - Former Aussie captain Ricky Ponting will play for Surrey in June and July… and England thrashed New Zealand by five wickets in the last 50overs encounter to clinch their first series win (2-1) over the Kiwis since 1994. And England
quickie James Anderson is now his country’s all-time leading wicket-taker at international level, with 513 victims to his name. A new law will be introduced soon, whereby if a bowler breaks the wicket in his run up, the delivery will be called ‘no ball.’ • RUGBY - Unbeaten England are on course to complete their first Grand Slam in a decade after beating France 23-13 last Saturday. Wales won 26-9 while on Saturday, in Italy and Scotland beat Middlesbrough meet Ireland 12-8, their first leaders Cardiff, it’s back-to-back wins since Coventry v Swindon 2003! In the League code, in League One Melbourne Storm defeaand Oxford against ted Leeds Rhinos to win Port Vale in League the World Club ChampionTwo. ship for a record third time.
1,000th time on field for Giggs THIS coming weekend, if Sir Alex selects him, Ryan Giggs will make the 1,000th club and international appearance of his career when Manchester
United play Norwich City at Old Trafford. Other top flight games include Aston Villa v Manchester City, Chelsea v WBA, Southampton v QPR and the North
London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal. In the Championship tomorrow night, Derby host Crystal Palace and Wolves entertain Watford
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PALMA’S Son Hugo municipal swimming pool is hosting the Junior and Children’s Championship Swim until Sunday.
Colunga scored his second and Getafe’s third just three minutes later. Mallorca manager Gregorio Manzano said: “With this result nothing but a miracle will save Mallorca now from the drop to the second division.” The club remains 19th in the table and still has away games with Barcelona and Real Madrid to face.
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penalty was awarded to Getafe. Diego Castro stepped up to score. From then on Mallorca faced a tough challenge as Getafe brought the game to the home side. A draw looked almost possible until the 82nd minute when Adrian Colunga scored. The defeat was confirmed when
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first 20 minutes and were playing well when they were rewarded with a goal in the 25th minute by Giovani Dos Santos. Mallorca held their lead going into the break. They continued well until the 70th minute when defender Jose Carlos Nunes handled the ball in the area. He was shown a yellow card and a