Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 19 - 25 September 2013 Issue 1472 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

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Row your boat THE first International Sea Rowing competition takes place on October 5-6 in Torrevieja. It is expected to attract between 100-150 rowers from across Spain and Europe.

Life savers IN 2012, of the 112,631 human organ transplants worldwide, Spain carried out 3.7 per cent (4,211) of them.

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A helping hand! Cash grants for taking jobless off dole BUSINESSES that take on the long term unemployed could be in line for cash grants. Torrevieja is aiming to get more people working thanks to the Joint Employment Plan. The aim is to promote the hiring of unemployed people in the city by giving grants to companies who take on the long-term jobless. For the 2013 fiscal year, â&#x201A;Ź312,750 has been set aside for the plan which will be used for a maximum of 278 contracts of a minimum 25 hours per week. Workers must be registered unemployed for at least six months.

The promotion of the Joint Employment Plan by Mayor Eduardo Dolon comes as figures released show that 17 per cent of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents are workers. Proving its status as a retirement city, statistics show that 26 per cent

of the population is over 65 years old. Of the 107,009 registered inhabitants, 18,538 of them work. This compares to the neighbouring municipality of Orihuela, which has a population of 92,087 people and 19,234 Social Security contributors.

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Profits up due to new trading hours GREATER freedom for shops and stores in their opening times is being thanked for the increase in tourist purchases in the Valencia region. According to the National Association of Large Distribution Companies (ANGED), there has been a strong growth in purchases by foreign tourists in the region between January and August, compared to the same period last year. Whilst visitors increased by 12 per cent, sales have risen by 20 per cent which they say has been “driven by the liberalisation of trading hours.” In Valencia City after declaring an area to have a high tourist inflow at the start of the year,

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Daily TV FLEXIBLE HOURS: Have encouraged tourist spending. businesses have been able to open Sundays and tailored their schedules to meet consumer demand. ANGED said this has also led to the creation of around 2,000 jobs. ANGED stressed that tourism offers them a

‘magnificent’ opportunity to drive sales and combat the severe recession. However, to ensure the full potential of spending, job creation and wealth of international tourists, freedom of trading hours needs to be maximised.

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Father banned from seeing children attempts suicide A PORTUGESE man attempted suicide by setting fire to himself in the centre of Murcia’s shopping district. He is currently in a critical condition in hospital with 80 per

cent burns. Witnesses say he had a placard saying he had been refused access to his children and as a result, would set himself on fire.

It is understood the man has two children, both of whom have mental disabilities. When their mother died they were placed in a home with the father having regular visits.

However, staff complained of his increasingly violent behaviour towards them and a temporary ban on visits was put in place while an evaluation was carried out.

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Museum pieces MORE than 2,000 pieces are currently being put in place at the new premises of the La Alcudia museum, Elche, ahead of its inauguration mid-November.

Fair trade CAVEX, the Association of Exporters of Footwear Valencia reported ‘good business expectations’ following their first day at the GDS Dusseldorf trade fair in Germany.

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Working unpaid overtime EMPLOYEES in the Valencia region worked an extra 4.1 million hours in 2012. The unpaid overtime is the equivalent of 2,172 40 hour contracts, and is saving companies more than €2,000 on the annual payroll per worker. The average employee find themselves working an extra 3.2 hours a week for no extra money.

This is an increase from 2011 when they were expected to work an average 2.3 hours extra. The authors of the report used data from the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (CIETT) and the Ministry of Employment and Social Security. However, Ana Garcia, Head of Employment and Training at CCOO union said the

actual figure is expected to be higher: “We are sure that there are many more hours than the report says. “Employers are using fear as a weapon. Overtime has always been there, but now it is unpaid.” A recent study by Adecco, a human resources company, puts the average salary of a full-time worker in the Valencia region at €20,818 per year.

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A MULTIPLE pile up caused queues over four kilometres long, and delays of three hours on the A-70 motorway near Alicante. A small van was crushed between two articulated trucks.

Beach rescues ELCHE’S beach rescue service dealt with more than 2,000 emergencies during the two summer months, 600 fewer than last year. The most common assistance was for jellyfish stings with 1,928 people being treated.

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ON Wednesday San Fulgencio Town Hall has organised a coach trip to Ikea in Murcia. It leaves at 10am, costing €6 per person. Book at the Office for the Urbanisations in urbanisation La Marina.

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Ahoy me ‘earty! Spaniards left facing a pirate lingo problem

VAST there! If you hear a refrain of ‘shiver me timbers’ and are accused of being a landlubber, it is because today (Thursday) is ‘International Talk Like a Pirate Day.’ From small beginnings it has swept the world and is now entrenched in 40 countries worldwide. The holiday was created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy) of Albany, Oregon, initially as a private joke. The native English West Country dialect is considered the origin of the ‘pirate accent.’ That has led to difficulties for Spaniards wanting to join in the fun. No one can figure out what a Spaniard would say for shiver me timbers, shake-a-leg or bilge rat. There are whole web pages discussing the thorny problem. But they all agree that ‘aaaar’ is

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CRAFT classes take place every Wednesday from 10.30am-1pm in the Social Centre, urbanisation La Marina. Call in at the Office for the Urbanisations for more information.

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MELENDI is to be the highlight of this year’s festivities in Pilar de la Horadada as the town hall confirms the singer will be playing, at no cost to the municipality, on October 8 at 11pm behind the Sports Centre.

COMMERCE and catering representatives have met in Torrevieja to discuss the results of the summer season. They agreed there was a ‘significant turnaround’ compared to previous years.

POLITICIANS should not be expected to speak good English, but to be transparent and know how to manage public resources’

Union, Progreso y Democracia spokesperson, Rosa Diez, who admits that she does not speak English.

the same in all languages. Some of Spain’s most famous pirates include Alonzo Bosco, who according to folk tradition on Inishbofin, Galway (a small island off Ireland), settled there in the 16th century and built a castle from which he raided passing ships. Jose Gaspar, ‘Gasparilla’ (supposedly lived c.1756 - 1821), the last of the Buccaneers, claimed to have raided the west coast of Florida during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Benito de Soto (1805 - 1830) who was Captain of the ‘Burla Negra’ and the most notorious of the last generation of Atlantic pirates. He was one of the most bloodthirsty pirates of any age, murdering crews and sinking their ships. The Burla Negra was wrecked off Cadiz. De Soto and his men headed for Gibraltar, but were recognised and tried. De Soto was hanged and his head stuck on a pike.

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million is looking for an owner. La Coruña City Hall has launched a search for the owner of a winning ‘Loteria Primitiva’ ticket which was left on the counter at the kiosk where it was sold. The owner has two years to claim the money.

THE trial is underway of a father and son accused of beating to death a woman in Torrevieja in 2007. Both are accusing each other of having killed the 52-year-old Belgian.

Rubbish check TWO teams of Civil Defence volunteers are conducting a sweep through the ravines of the municipality of Elche to ensure no rubbish or weeds will block the drainage systems during the winter rains.

Dutch goal THE Costa Blanca provincial tourism board has been promoting the region in the Netherlands at the KLM Zandvoort Open Golf Tournament which is expected to attract 50,000 visitors.

and finally... THE winner of this month’s logo competition is Thomas Broadbent from Costa Blanca South, chosen at random by Susan from Roadrunner Transports. How many EWN logos like this can YOU find in this week’s paper? Visit www.euroweeklynews.com to answer, for a chance to win €100 each month! All correct answers will also go in a Christmas draw for a gift voucher to spend in local businesses.

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Mother is saved from eviction THEFT: Police recovered property stolen from a car.

Stolen camera revealed A CAMERA, allegedly stolen from a parked car next to Las Salesas, has been recovered by Orihuela’s Local Police hidden down the trousers of a suspected thief. Officers recognised a known thief inside a vehicle in the area. When he spotted the police he hid something down his trousers and when questioned, he revealed the camera saying he had found it dumped in a bin.

A VALENCIAN mother has been saved from eviction. The 31 year-old victim of domestic violence went to the Platform of People Affected by Mortgages (PAH) for help after the owners of the property she was renting stopped paying the mortgage. The apartment went to auction and as a

result is owned by the bank. Now, an agreement has been reached with Nova Caixa Galicia which means she and her two young daughters can remain in the property and pay social rent of €150 per month for a period of three years. It is renewable for another three years after that.

Jose Luis Gonzalez from PAH Valencia thanked all those who worked to stop her eviction. He said she can now have “a certain dignity and tranquility for her daughters.”

Man killed by train TWO people witnessed a man being run over and killed by a train in the San Gabriel area of Alicante. The line was closed for just under two hours and emergency services arrived at the scene and the body was removed. The accident happened at a point which is generally inaccessible to pedestrians.

Knife threats A MAN has been arrested in connection with six robberies in the Mar Menor area. Shops run by lone women in San Javier and Los Alcazares were allegedly targeted by the 43year-old who employed intimidation and violence, threatening the women with a knife to hand over the cash. TARGETED: Lone women.

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Increase in house sales TORREVIEJA saw 1,075 resales in the second quarter of this year. Sales of previously owned homes has increased by more than 300 during the second quarter of 2013 compared to the first three months of the year, according to Procasta, Promoters and Builders Association of Torrevieja and the Vega Baja. New builds accounted for 147 sales, compared to 60 sold in the first three months of the year. Procasta said the city could overcome the barrier of 500 newly built homes sold in 2013.

Returning to school A TOTAL of 243,700 students this week started secondary and baccalaureate schools across the Valencia Community. Throughout the next school year, which ends June 20, students will receive a total of 176 hours of teaching. By provinces, in Alicante there were 75,349 secondary students; 52,925 in public schools and 15,424 in private. Alicante has 23,761 students studying

baccalaureate; 20,441 in public schools and 3,320 in private. During the 2013-2014 school year 27,687 students will also study vocational training. On the Orihuela Costa, around 400 high school students returned to classes in temporary portacabins. The new IES Playa Flamenca school remains unfinished after undergoing four stoppages in five years since the start of the project valued at €7 million.

Woman has heart attack at home AN 81 year-old woman has died in the doorway of her home in Alicante City. She collapsed in the street at the entrance of her property in Calle Taquígrafo Martí. Despite suffering a blow to the head as she hit the kerb, medical examiners confirmed the cause of death was cardiac arrest.

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Temporary EU prawn fishing ban in place A BAN on prawn fishing in the Mar Menor has been put into place. The prawns are currently measuring below the 10cm minimum length allowed under EU regulations with most of the samples taken measuring around 9.7cm. The fishing season usually runs from September 1 to

November 30 but has been delayed until the crop reaches the minimum size. Prawns in the Mar Menor are harvested twice a year, with the autumn crops traditionally lower in terms of size and volume. The harvest was also delayed last year.

Rural tourism increases THE average stay in rural parts of the Valencia Region, estimated at 3.1 nights, has increased by 20.4 per cent. In July 2013, domestic demand for accommodation to enjoy rural tourism, increased by 3 per cent while foreign demand rose by 21.1 per cent. Alicante Province saw the largest rise with a share of 23 per cent of overnight stays. PUBLIC SAFETY: New agreement will combine resources in Orihuela and Rafal.

Agreement on public safety between towns THE Mayors of Orihuela and Rafal have signed a

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public safety and emergency agreement to cover both towns. Given the close proximity of the two and the crossover of hamlets of housing, the agreement means that Local Police from Orihuela will be able to act in Rafal and vice versa.

Waiting times average falls OPERATION waiting times in Murcia have decreased. Regional Councillor for Health and Social Policies, Maria Angeles Palacios, said waiting times have reduced slightly over the first half of 2013 and are now shorter than the national average. Waiting times for external and specialist consultancies fell by eight days and now stand at an average wait of 53 days while the average wait for non-urgent minor surgery fell from 97 days to 94. However, there were more people waiting for their operations by the end of June compared to the end of December 2012.

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Elche’s boost for hotel industry AFTER three years of decline, there is expected to be a boost in Elche’s economy and all thanks to football. With Elche’s football club reaching the Premier, it is hoped that the city will

receive a renewed interest and more visitors. Manager of Holiday Inn in Elche, Pedro López said: “We should expect to see increases in occupancy of around 15 to 20 per cent when Elche is playing at

home.” August saw improvements in hotel occupancy registering an average of 69.8 per cent, an increase of 11.5 per cent compared to 2012. “This is very positive data, involving 15 per cent more

Corvera contract now cancelled THE Corvera airport contract has now been officially cancelled. As reported in last week’s EWN, Murcia regional government had been given the go ahead by airport operator Aena and the Ministry of Defence to overturn the prior management contract with Aeromur and a consortium led by Sacyr. Now, following a regional cabinet meeting, Councillor Antonio Sevilla, has confirmed the decision. One reason for rescinding the contract was the consortium wanting to change the terms of its contract and failing to get the airport up and running within the time specified. The contract will now be put out to tender once again.

HANDBALL: Icelandic team train in Torrevieja.

Icelandic handball team’s praise for Torrevieja TORREVIEJA’S Sports City has received praise by the Icelandic Handball Team FH Hafnarfjordur. The 20 members made their first visit to the city making full use of the handball courts as well as the gym,

swimming pool and outdoor athletics track as park of their week-long training schedule. Commenting on the sporting and gastronomic tourism they enjoyed, the club confirmed they would return in 2014.

than we expected thanks to last minute bookings,” said López. Elche recorded one of the worst figures of recent decades in 2009 when average occupancy was 44.8 per cent.

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Paramount Park in miniature A MODEL of the planned Paramount theme park in Alhama de Murcia is expected to go on display soon for public viewing at the archaeological museum of Los Baños. It comes as the council is expected to discuss the two objections which have been registered against the plans at the next plenary meeting. The first complaint came from Ecologists In Action who

question the validity of the environmental impact study by the Department of the Environment. The second comes from Repsol who allege the park will affect its supply network passing through the land where it is to be built. If these issues can be resolved the council would be in a position to grant the works licences before the end of the year.

Town mayor fails Beaches to ‘pay and display’ wind down GUARDAMAR’S mayor faced criticism this week after her car was spotted parked in a pay-and-display parking zone in the town, allegedly without a ticket. Carmen Verdú Garcia’s vehicle was parked without the mandatory parking fee having been paid as the mayor was inspecting the beach area of El Moncayo following complaints of dead fish at the mouth of the Segura river.

A LIMITED lifeguard service is now in place across Alicante’s beaches. The city’s San Juan and Postiguet beach will still have daily cover until the end of the month from 10am-7pm, but lifeguards have been removed from Urbanova, Albufereta and Almadraba beaches.

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Jobs at the cinema ALICANTE’S Panoramis cinema has reopened after closing last year. Its relaunch has created an additional 25 jobs.

First Aid day TO mark World First Aid Day, the Red Cross in Guardamar organised a series of informative and awareness talks for more than 100 children aged between six and 10.

Outlet fair GUARDAMAR has hosted the ninth Outlet Fair in Plaza de la Constitución, complete with animals from Elche Safari Park and a display of classic cars over the weekend.

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Premature births treble in 20 years THE number of premature babies has trebled in the last 20 years. The number of babies born before 37 weeks or weighing less than 2,500 kilos in the region has increased from 3.79 per cent to 14 per cent. Stress, more women working and starting motherhood later in

life, are some of the factors attributing to the increase according to the University General Hospital of Elche. Fernando Vargas, head of the paediatric unit and president of the Children’s Health Foundation said: “These babies have biological risk factors or social conditions which should be treated from the first days of life. Stimulation will enhance both neuronal growth and interconnection and will contribute to securing the intellectual future of PLANS to build a walkway from San Pedro del the child.” Pinatar to La Manga have received unanimous The Elche hospital is a pioneer support from all political groups. in the field and was the first to introduce psychologists in The proposed wooden walkway will be paediatrics in 1979. It remains the 1,500m long with access restricted to only one in the Valencian pedestrians and cyclists during the nesting Community that works in the field season for the birds in the local nature of early intervention with a team reserve. It is hoped it will provide a link of paediatricians, speech between the tip of La Manga and the therapists, physical therapists and mainland and promote environmental tourism psychologists, working together and education. to prevent problems in the future An environmental impact study will be development of the premature carried out before the project gets underway. infant.

Walkway to link San Pedro and La Manga

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Drivers facing child crackdown ELCHE police have been fining drivers €200 if their child is not in the correct seat restraints. The clampdown is part of a campaign

to raise awareness about the importance of child seat belts and using the correct safety measure for children’s age and weight. Jose Sanchez from Elche Local Police pointed out that incorrect seat belts are a leading cause of death in children aged from one to five. “There are still many parents who are not aware of the THE Summer Ball in aid of the AECC cancer danger of taking their children charity, organised by Maria Wilson and her in the vehicle without adequate Pink Ladies fundraising team, was attended security systems,” he said. by more than 120 people and raised The current law prohibits €1,462.50. children under 12 years Maria formed her new group of Pink Ladies travelling in the front seats of in November 2012, and since then they have the vehicle, unless using raised more than €47,000. approved devices designed Since Maria became president of the specifically for this purpose. Torrevieja branch of the AECC in July 2012, There are five categories for she has raised a further €23,000 for their the correct safety measure for detection and early screening programmes children. and cancer research. Throughout Elche’s campaign, Following the masked ball, the Pink Ladies those found in breach of the were once again raising funds the next day at appropriate seat belt device the Filton Centre in Los Balcones at a fun day face a €200 fine and the loss of event where a further €1,163 was donated. three points on their licence.

Masked ball raises €1,000 for charity

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Five donkeys rescued by Easy Horse Care THE Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre (EHCRC) has recovered five abandoned donkeys, left malnourished and in a poor condition on a property in Redován along with 20 dogs locked in a cage. With the permissions granted, EHCRC went to pick up the donkeys as a number of other charities rescued the dogs. Sue Weeding, cofounder of EHCRC said: “The Guardia Civil and Local Police were also in attendance assisting in the rescue along with many local Spanish residents. The conditions were dreadful. Some of the donkeys had open sores and it was obvious they had been neglected badly because their hooves were so long they had difficulty in standing up, let alone walking.”

RESCUED: This female donkey will now be safe and cared for at EHCRC. The donkeys are now safely in the Rescue Centre in Rojales where visitors can meet them and many

other residents every Sunday from 1pm during open days. Call Sue 652 021 980 or www.easyhorsecare.net.

Going nuts for S.A.T. WHILST the farmers of the Hondón Valley have been busy collecting almonds using large mechanical aids, a couple from Hondón de los Frailes had other ideas for their almond harvest. Patricia and Richard De Ste Croix invited friends to spend the day collecting and dehusking them. Armed with long poles, large pieces of netting

NUTTERS: Richard and Patricia with some of their ‘nutters’ collecting the almond harvest. and the essential hats they set about gathering in this year’s crop which will be taken to S.A.T in

Dolores and sold in aid of the charity which offers refuge and medical assistance to many dogs.

Spangles at tea party CURRENT Spanish Barbershop Champions, Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus, were invited by the Owners’ Club of La Manga to entertain at their English Afternoon Tea Party fundraising event. Organised by Tricia Brister and her team, the day raised €335 for El Buen Samaritano charity, which provides around 300 meals per day for people in need.

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Grants available now for parents ORIHUELA has opened the registration period for financial assistance for

parents of young students. The town hall has allocated a budget of €12,000, with grants of up to €300 available for families struggling to fund their child’s education. The amount per student HUNDREDS of people gathered in Redován as will not be determined the town hosted the fourth annual ‘Wacky until the number of Races’ style event. Participants worked to applicants is assessed. create the most original vehicle from steam Last year families received trains and baby’s cots, before competing to be €74. the fastest to cross the finish line without Grant applications can crashing. Cash prizes of €150 and €250 were be made until October 10. awarded to the fastest and most original More information is vehicle. available via the town hall.

‘Wacky Races’ in town

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Stories making headlines from the United Kingdom

Cyber crime A CYBER gang is thought to have taken remote control of a Santander bank branch’s computers. Now 11 men have been arrested after the scheme, which could have netted millions, was uncovered at a Santander branch in Surrey Quays shopping centre.

We’re doomed! A LIST of ‘doomsday’ threats to

humanity is being drawn up by scientists at Oxford and Cambridge universities. They will investigate the chances and consequences of events like asteroid impact or man-made superviruses.

Feet up CHRISTCHURCH in Dorset has been named the retirement capital of the UK. Census figures show that 30

Daddy gave birth A TRANSGENDER person who became the first ‘man’ in Germany to give birth is fighting a court battle in Berlin Schöneberg to call himself a father rather than a mother, according to the BZ newspaper.

Ray of hope FEMALE genital mutilation is carried out every 11 seconds, according to the World Health Organisation. Now Europe’s first clinic dedicated to treating women who have suffered ‘female circumcision’ has opened in Berlin.

per cent of the seaside town’s population are pensioners, nearly double the national average.

Try again IF at first you don’t succeed…. US firm Dunkin’ Donuts is making a second attempt to enter the UK market 20 years after closing its last shop there. It is to open 50 franchises initially with another 150 planned.

GERMAN PRESS Stories making headlines from Germany

Refugees arrived THE first 107 Syrian refugees, of an expected total of 5,000, have arrived at Hanover Airport. German Interior Minister HansPeter Friedrich greeted the families.

Poor children NEARLY 1.6 million children (15 per cent) under the age of 14 live in Hartz IV households which rely on means tested benefits - often in

single-parent families - according to the Federal Employment Agency. Particularly dramatic is the situation in Berlin.

Fewer young GERMANY ranks among the countries with the fewest young people, together with Japan and the United Arab Emirates, according to the German Foundation for World Population (DSW). Only one out of eight Germans is under 15.

A FIRE has killed 37 people in a psychiatric hospital in the region of Novgorod. It is thought a patient caused it while smoking.

EC warning RUSSIA has been warned by the European Commission after it allegedly ‘threatened’ ex-Soviet states including Moldova, Armenia and Ukraine for signing association agreements with the European Union.

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PUTIN: Attended ceremony.

SERGEI SOBYANIN was re-elected as mayor of Moscow with 51 per cent of the vote. Russian President

Actor offended FRENCH actor Pierre Richard is said to have been ‘a bit offended’ after the Russian government gave him a shortstay single entry visa to attend the Pacific Meridian Film Festival held in Vladivostok (far-east Russia). He wants a ‘normal’ visa.

Book ban PROSECUTORS in Russia want to ban a book that combines Italian dictator Benito Mussolini’s autobiography and ideological manifesto.

Cash gone THE Russian Audit Chamber is investigating the alleged embezzlement of 50 million rubles (€1.15 million) initially assigned for the refurbishment of the east wing of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersbourg.

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GERMANY has more industry-leading sustainable companies than the United States, Britain and Japan combined, according to the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Review.

WALES’ Anglican church has voted to allow women bishops, following the lead of the Anglican communities in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Stories making headlines from Russia

Vladimir Putin accompanied Sobyanin at the mayoral inauguration ceremony.

LONDON’S cat lovers are to get a special café. Permission has been given for a ‘cat café’ in Shoreditch where customers can have a tea or coffee while stroking a feline friend. The idea originated in Japan.

A POLICEWOMAN who hit the headlines when she decided to sue the owner of a petrol station where she THE gravel-voiced German tripped over a kerb actor Otto Sander who appeared while on duty has in international arthouse hits withdrawn her claim. such as ‘Das Boot’ and ‘Wings of PC Kelly Jones was Desire’ died aged 72, his agent claiming for loss of said. He had suffered from earnings after she cancer for several years. hurt her arm.

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Stories making headlines in Denmark, Norway and Sweden

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DENMARK - Denmark is considered the happiest place in the world according to the World Happiness Report that measures factors including life expectancy and perception of corruption. Norway came in second place and Switzerland third.

DENMARK - National football team coach Morten Olsen apologised after comparing a 4-0 defeat to Armenia with the New York 9/11 terrorist attacks two days before the anniversary of the attacks.

Top uni SWEDEN - Lund University (southern Sweden) has been ranked as the best university in the country according to the QS World University Rankings. It came at 67th place overall. Uppsala University is the second best, coming at 79th place overall.

Economy down SWEDEN - Swedish economy shrank by 0.2 per cent in the second quarter of the year, whereas business production decreased by 0.8 per cent in July according to the Financial Times.

Midsomer travels DENMARK - British detective drama Midsomer Murders will celebrate its 16th year with the filming of its 100th episode in Copenhagen in October.

ECONOMY: Shrank by 0.2 per cent.

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THE UK Department of Works and Pensions has set up a hotline for people to give tip offs about benefit fraudsters. Members of the public living in Spain can report suspected fraud anonymously via the Benefit Fraud Hotline on 900 554 440 or online at: www.dwp.gov.uk/benefit -thieves-spain. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am4pm and all calls are free and confidential. They are hoping to catch fraudsters, some of whom come up with the most unlikely excuses. One claimed his wife was really his sister, and another said she needed the cash for satellite TV. They are among the latest examples of strange excuses that Department for Work &

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Hotline to turn in benefit fraudsters

CAUGHT: Fraudsters can be reported anonymously. Pensions (DWP) benefit fraud investigators have heard over the last year. Other odd stories told to DWP officers include a claimant who, using a fake ID, said her skin colour had changed after a road accident; a man who blamed his evil twin; and a woman who claimed she wasn’t in a relationship but just had a three-night stand resulting in three children

over five years. These unlikely stories are revealed as the Government announces a new campaign to target benefit fraudsters encouraging claimants to come clean about any changes to their circumstances and urging the public to report suspicions about possible fraudsters to the National Benefit Fraud Hotline. The campaign, starting this autumn, will remind claimants to report all changes in their circumstances at the time that they happen and before DWP investigators turn their attention to their claim. Examples of changes in circumstances include moving or buying property abroad, moving in with a partner or starting work.

Free live music at Ciudad Patricia CIUDAD PATRICIA near Benidorm is one of the leading senior resorts in Europe, if not the world. Part of what makes it special, apart from the security, peace of mind, and independent living, is the fact that the team recognises that socialising helps you stay young.

Residents can enjoy a number of social activities ranging from theatre and movies, to excursions and live music. On September 25, you are invited to come and see for yourself what living at Ciudad Patricia is all about. At 4pm, Amanda Hobbs will be giving a short presentation about the resort, and answering any questions you may have. At 5pm, her dad and well known singer, Johnny Hobbs will be performing a string of songs from THE Strictly Social Club, a non profit, the 60s, 70s and 80s. English speaking club, meets on the You will be able to meet the third Wednesday of each month, at residents, and enjoy a beer or two the New Asturias Restaurant in Punta (at special prices). Prima on the N332. If you are wondering what makes They are actively looking to recruit Ciudad Patricia so special, and often new members. The club activities called the best kept secret on the include, bingo, ‘Open the Box,’ raffles Costa Blanca, come along. You will be made most welcome. for wine, quizzes, trips and a guest Ciudad Patricia is on Calle speaker from time to time. So, if you would like to join the Rumania just outside Benidorm. merry throng, please contact Brian If you rely on public transport, the Tanner on 678 807 159. nº 11 bus stops right outside our front door.

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Art in Albir FRUTOS MARIA’s latest exhibition, ‘Eclosion de la Forma III’ is displayed at Fundacion Frax in Albir. Entrance is free and the exhibition can be visited until December 1.

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A big thank you!

AXARQUIA

Mayor banned FORMER Competa mayor Leovigildo Lopez Cerezo has been banned for 14 years from public office and fined €4,320 by a Malaga criminal court for illegally granting building permits.

Fair prospect

Fire scare

ALTEA is reviving its traditional Michaelmas Fair. It will be held between September 27 and 29, with the main shopping street, Jaume I, closed to traffic.

TWENTY people were evacuated from an apartment building in Torre del Mar as a precautionary measure after a fire broke out in one of the flats. Velez-Malaga firefighters put out the blaze.

Buried treasures

Tasty interest

MINERALOGISTS found fluorite for the first time in the San Vicente and Alicante city areas. They also discovered the much rarer strontianite near Busot.

Term-time help HYPERMARKET shoppers gave €14,145 in school materials for the province’s needy families. Carrefour added a further €6,480 and the final figure will be higher once all donations are collated.

Part-timers MORE than 18 per cent of work contracts in Alicante province are parttime. Only Malaga and Melilla have more, with 21 per cent and 19.3 per cent, respectively.

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Marathon trip ALMOST 100 cyclists took part in the first Marathon Mountain Bike race held in Carboneras at the weekend. The first three on the podium were Jesus Lopez Navarro, Mathew James and Antonio Cegarra Navarro.

Road race

By Dilip Kuner A LITTLE girl who desperately needs intensive therapy will get her treatment thanks to a local expatriate charity shop. Last week the Euro Weekly News reported how the family of five-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer Keira faced a race against time to raise €2,500 after a disappointing turnout at a fundraiser. After reading of her plight John Griffiths of the Moraira Charity Shop was so moved he got in touch with the family and pledged to pay the full cost of the treatment. That has left Keira’s mother Debbie delighted. She said: “I want to thank them a million times. Thank you so much to everyone there, and thank you to the Euro Weekly News for publishing the story. “One minute I was lying in bed with a migraine trying to think what I could do to raise the money, the next an email popped up from John with the offer. You can imagine the relief I felt.” John said: “When I read about Keira we just had to help. Everyone on the ruling committee felt it was a very deserving cause.” More information: www. morairacharityshop.com.

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Rockin’ final

THE penultimate race in the Circuito Carreres Populares road race took place in Vera with 140 participants. The last race is in Velez Rubio on September 28.

THE final of the Rockinlei 2013 music contest in Almeria city will be between bands ‘Tyrona Banderas’ and ‘The Dry Mouths.’

Fewer flights

MALLORCA

AIR NOSTRUM is to reduce the number of flights between Almeria and Melilla from five to three a week at the end of October.

Exodus boost EXODUS, the new film by Sir Ridley Scott, will boost the Spanish economy by an estimated €23 million. One month before the start of filming, the producer already has around 250 people working, mostly on the sets being built in the Sierra Alhamilla .

Marihuana seized A 19-YEAR-OLD man from Felanitx has been arrested after Guardia Civil officers seized 40 marihuana plants on his property. The plants seized weighed a total of 20 kilos.

Profits rise THE Balearic Islands registered a ‘profit’ of €120 million, the equivalent to 0.46 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up to July 2013.

No hiding LOCAL POLICE officers arrested a man and a woman accused of reportedly stealing mobile phones from tourists on Magaluf beach. The woman was hiding three of the phones in the bosom of her dress when arrested.

Teacher protests NEARLY 5,000 teachers, according to National Police data, demonstrated against the Balearic Islands linguistic policy in schools. Protestors also demanded the resignation of Education representative Joana Maria Camps.

Sales up PURCHASES made by tourists on the Balearic Islands between January and August 2013 increased by 13 per cent in relation to last year. This is due to the freedom to establish opening times in shops, according to the National Retailers Association (Anged).

CRUISER-LINE passengers who visit Motril are showing a growing interest in tapas. The snacks came third in an ‘interest list’ that was topped by the town’s beaches and cultural heritage, according to mayor Luisa Garcia Chamorro.

On the run MOTRIL Local Police officers are looking for a fugitive driver involved in a collision with a cyclist on the road connecting Gualchos with Motril. The cyclist was admitted to the Motril hospital with multiple injuries.

Pet-friendly THE Rincon de la Victoria branch of the left wing Izquierda Unida party has asked the council to set up three 80metre wide pet-friendly spaces on the town’s beaches.

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Hot spot MORE than 1,641 houses were sold in Malaga in July, the highest number in Andalucia, where the total number of sales was 4,964.

Sweet success A RECORD chestnut crop of more than 4.5 million kilos is expected in the Valle del Genal, Malaga, this year, thanks to the rains and cooler summer.

Tobacco raid A MAN, 31, was arrested near Granada for stealing 13,634 packets of cigarettes from a tobacconist in Malaga.

Peak rates THE socialist party in Tarifa, Cadiz, claims an un-named councillor spent €20,000 on calls to erotic phone lines with a municipal mobile phone.

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MORE than 90 per cent of Spanish government aid during 2011 went to the finance sector. The €84.19 billion represented 7.84 per cent of GDP, or €1,781 per inhabitant.

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because her government felt that too few consortiums were competing for contracts, explained Manuel de la Camara, Spain’s ambassador to Brazil. That means Spanish plans to bid for the contract are back on track after fears they would miss the original deadline. Engineering bids will be invited in 2014, followed a year later by bids to supply rolling stock. The news was welcomed by the Madrid government. The delay gives it 10 employees, where time to work with the overtime increased by up to companies involved 30 per cent in 2012. and present combined “This imbalance in working offers, De la Camara hours could be countered said. with a greater market The Santiago de penetration by employment Compostela train agencies,” the report stated. crash will not Working with statistics influence the bidding. from the ministry of Labour The Spanish and Spain’s Social Security delegation had system, the study concluded provided the Brazilian if fewer employees worked authorities with overtime, more jobs would information which be available and demonstrated that unemployment would fall. the disaster occurred Employees in the Navarra, on a conventional and Aragon and Cataluña worked not a high speed 3.4 hours of overtime, more track, De la Camara than in any other region. revealed.

Staying late is costing jobs

SPANISH employees worked 38.82 million hours of overtime last year, compared with 43.27 million in 2011. Despite an 11.5 per cent reduction, this still meant each year every employee in Spain worked an average 2.3 hours more than stipulated on their contracts. While there might have been an overall reduction nationally, some employees worked longer overtime than in the past, found a survey by the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (CIETT). This was particularly evident in business with up to

ITV makes money go around

ITV TEST: Large turnover.

SPAIN’s ITV vehicle inspection system generates €1.7 billion a year. For every euro that motorists pay for the obligatory test, equivalent to an MOT, they spend another €3.40 on bringing their vehicles up to scratch either before or after the inspection. The ITV tests account for between 15 and 25 per cent of the total turnover for garages specialising in electrical repairs, found Conepa, Spain’s Federation of Automotive Business-owners. Knowing they must pass the obligatory ITV inspection, vehicle-owners carry out repairs that they might otherwise put off until later, pointed out Conepa’s secretary general Victor Rivera.

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AVE’s Brazil plan on track BRAZIL will renew the bidding process for its high speed train network in 2015. Tenders for the €13 billion project would be postponed “for at least a year,” announced Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff in August. Rousseff decided to delay a decision

Takeover BARCELONA’S El Prat airport overtook Barajas last month as Spain’s busiest airport. It had 3.9m passengers compared to Madrid’s 3.8m.

Online boom

BIDDING: Spain wants train contract.

SPAIN’S internet turnover rose by 15 per cent to €2.8 billion in the first three months of 2013. Travel agencies accounted for 13.8 per cent of sales.

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LONDON - FTSE 100 C H A N G E ( P ) % C H G. 1.40 0.37 1.75 0.14 17.38 1.08 15.75 1.47 19.50 1.24 21.00 2.47 5.50 0.57 26.28 1.45 56.50 1.78 7.20 1.75 0.00 0.00 2.70 0.61 5.30 1.76 3.00 0.25 34.00 1.80 3.10 0.70 34.50 1.04 0.50 0.09

NET VOLUME 1,004.60 58.92 179.76 51.26 598.72 382.07 453.27 121.17 572.15 1,890.52 96.61 433.71 9,198.74 741.76 789.92 3,534.25 421.57 622.50

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C O M PA N Y PRICE(P) Aberdeen Asset MngPLC 379.15 Admiral Group PLC 1225.00 Aggreko PLC 1633.00 AMEC PLC 1090.50 Anglo American PLC 1588.25 Antofagasta PLC 869.50 ARM Holdings PLC 978.00 Associated B Foods PLC 1835.00 AstraZeneca PLC 3231.00 Aviva PLC 417.95 Babcock Int Group... 1202.50 BAE Systems PLC 446.30 Barclays PLC 306.95 BG Group PLC 1206.75 BHP Billiton PLC 1919.00 BP PLC 445.62 British Am Tobacco PLC 3340.50 British Land Co PLC 583.25

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C O M PA N Y MMM 3M Co AA Alcoa Inc AXP American Express Co T AT&T Inc BAC Bank of America Corp BA Boeing Co CAT Caterpillar Inc CVX Chevron Corp CSCO Cisco Systems Inc DD E. I. du Pont de Nemours and C... XOM Exxon Mobil Corp GE General Electric Co HPQ Hewlett-Packard Co HD Home Depot Inc INTC Intel Corp IBM International Business Machine... JNJ Johnson & Johnson JPM JPMorgan Chase and Co MCD McDonald's Corp MRK Merck & Co Inc MSFT Microsoft Corp PFE Pfizer Inc PG Procter & Gamble Co KO The Coca-Cola Co TRV Travelers Companies Inc UTX United Technologies Corp UNH UnitedHealth Group Inc VZ Verizon Communications Inc

PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 118.60 8.08 75.30 34.32 14.49 111.33 87.01 124.14 24.32 58.88 88.40 23.78 22.07 75.11 23.44 192.17 88.57 52.59 97.35 47.79 33.03 28.51 79.05 38.69 83.56 108.39 74.48 47.76

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Most Advanced Lakeland Industries, Inc. $ 5.50 1.35 / +32.53% ViroPharma Incorporated $ 39.13 8.66 / + 28.42% Rockwell Medical, Inc. $ 10.09 1.86 / + 22.60% Liquid Holdings Group, Inc. $ 9 1.46 / + 19.36% Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. $ 13.93 2.11 / + 17.85% Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. $ 117.53 17.37 / + 17.34% Reliv' International, Inc. $ 2.71 0.38 / + 16.31% Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. $ 15.56 1.82 / + 13.25% United Natural Foods, Inc. $ 67.73 7.76 / + 12.94% NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. $ 5.55 0.59 / + 11.90% Sophiris Bio, Inc. $ 5.66 0.59 / + 11.64% Mercer International Inc. $ 7.67 0.74 / + 10.68%

Most Declined Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Paragon Shipping Inc. DragonWave Inc EveryWare Global, Inc. Mannatech, Incorporated Education Management Corporation Dot Hill Systems Corporation Popular, Inc. RTI Surgical, Inc. Marketo, Inc.

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C O M PA N Y PRICE(P) CHANGE % C H G. Diageo PLC 2021.75 21.00 1.05 easyJet PLC 1329.50 29.00 2.23 Eurasian Natural Resources ...216.25 -3.70 -1.68 Experian PLC 1210.50 21.65 1.82 Fresnillo PLC 1047.50 -150.12 -12.53 G4S PLC 258.20 1.24 0.48 GKN PLC 354.10 0.70 0.20 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1629.25 7.00 0.43 Glencore Xstrata PLC 345.05 3.55 1.04 Hammerson PLC 502.25 1.00 0.20 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC1026.00 11.63 1.15 HSBC Holdings PLC 706.10 4.10 0.58 IMI PLC 1498.50 7.00 0.47 Imperial Tobacco Group PLC2318.00 26.00 1.13 InterContinental Hotels Gro...1908.00 5.00 0.26 International Consolidated ...322.40 7.70 2.45 Intertek Group PLC 3413.00 27.00 0.80 ITV PLC 184.25 0.80 0.44 Johnson Matthey PLC 2955.00 31.00 1.06 Kingfisher PLC 403.40 3.49 0.87 Land Securities Group PLC 922.00 0.00 0.00 Legal & General Group PLC201.00 3.10 1.57 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 77.01 0.41 0.54 London Stock Exchange Group...1635.0013.00 0.80 Marks & Spencer Group PLC515.75 4.00 0.78 Meggitt PLC 566.75 11.00 1.98 Melrose Industries PLC 311.05 4.40 1.43 National Grid PLC 746.75 5.00 0.67 Next PLC 5210.00 30.00 0.58 Old Mutual PLC 193.90 2.10 1.09 Pearson PLC 1287.50 5.00 0.39 Persimmon PLC 1153.50 -9.00 -0.77 Petrofac Ltd 1406.50 16.50 1.19 Prudential PLC 1183.50 17.00 1.46 Randgold Resources Ltd 4508.00 4.00 0.09 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC4542.00 -12.00 -0.26 Reed Elsevier PLC 816.25 5.50 0.68 Resolution Ltd 324.50 1.50 0.46 REXAM PLC 502.00 0.00 0.00 Rio Tinto PLC 3177.25 33.50 1.07 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC1118.50 -6.00 -0.53 Royal Bank of Scotland Grou...363.55 1.90 0.53 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 2173.50 7.00 0.32 RSA Insurance Group PLC 124.00 0.91 0.74 SABMiller PLC 3176.50 41.00 1.31 Sage Group (The) PLC 356.85 6.20 1.77 Sainsbury (J) PLC 400.95 3.68 0.93 Schroders PLC 2496.50 21.00 0.85 Serco Group PLC 581.25 6.15 1.07 Severn Trent PLC 1744.00 11.00 0.63 Shire PLC 2541.50 64.00 2.58 Smith & Nephew PLC 789.25 9.00 1.15 Smiths Group PLC 1371.00 8.00 0.59 SSE PLC 1559.50 8.10 0.52 Standard Chartered PLC 1522.25 12.00 0.79 Standard Life PLC 348.95 6.30 1.84 Tate & Lyle PLC 793.00 0.00 0.00 Tesco PLC 374.30 2.25 0.60 Travis Perkins PLC 1630.50 19.75 1.23 TUI Travel PLC 360.65 7.20 2.04 Tullow Oil PLC 1075.00 11.00 1.03 Unilever PLC 2479.00 12.00 0.49 United Utilities Group PLC 685.75 5.32 0.78 Vedanta Resources PLC 1185.00 25.00 2.16 Vodafone Group PLC 212.80 0.75 0.35 Weir Group PLC 2348.50 -15.00 -0.63 Whitbread PLC 3172.00 35.00 1.12 William Hill PLC 434.65 7.10 1.66 Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC295.65 0.50 0.17 Wolseley PLC 3356.50 -28.00 -0.83 Wood Group (John) PLC 814.25 7.50 0.93 WPP PLC 1288.00 -4.00 -0.31

VOLUME 79.49 184.42 362.99 149.17 1,447.06 464.24 575.20 1,073.32 6,699.12 165.96 62.47 4,189.68 64.74 421.78 88.66 1,842.49 42.42 1,838.86 102.49 1,239.93 269.07 2,306.00 45,002.46 14.82 621.37 233.29 192.68 976.66 73.11 1,005.82 322.35 267.21 97.74 980.85 139.85 165.81 831.18 218.74 110.64 592.25 692.28 1,995.40 851.77 1,992.71 229.34 227.53 722.39 37.32 320.96 33.81 520.40 215.61 152.34 333.46 1,060.50 1,586.75 189.77 1,691.83 49.33 308.26 169.57 463.10 224.63 148.31 13,279.49 142.31 85.22 1,234.36 1,123.99 210.75 67.75 619.57

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READ an article this week written by a woman who says she feels guilty about spending her husband’s earnings. The woman described how she has always been a hard worker and enjoyed making purchases for herself and her husband using her salary, but since having a baby she now doesn’t feel as comfortable spending as she describes it - ‘his’ cash. When she was working, she says she wouldn’t have thought twice about buying lunch out or a new top, but since giving birth to a little girl and stepping back from her desk job the writer is hesitant to spend, as she doesn’t see the income coming into the house as her money! I imagine this attitude

Loose change A look at finance for females Jane Plunkett jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

is something that might enter many women’s heads if they decide to

IT’S YOURS: His money is your money too. stay at home and look after a newborn, but it’s an attitude that makes the 1950’s look progressive and a stop needs to be put to such negative thinking immediately.

A woman looking after a newborn baby is working, and often working long, hard, tiresome days at that. It’s an important job bringing up a child and it deserves to be valued

in the same way that professions outside the home are valued. The decision to have a baby is a joint effort, so there is no need for any stay-at-home mum, or dad for that matter, to feel uncomfortable about spending what should be considered as being the family’s money. Obviously, if one income is lost after having a baby, it’s wise not to be wheeling the new pram around town spending carelessly. It’s important to be organised and stick to a budget, but a stay-athome mum or dad should never feel as if the worker has the only claim to an income. In an ideal world it should be shared and spent fairly between the worker outside the house and the worker inside the home.

Compensation within sight AT least half of investors with mis-sold preference shares and subordinated debt in nationalised banks should recoup their money, according to the FROB, Spain’s bank restructuring fund.

Bank deal NATIONALISED bank Novagalicia is selling its EVO subsidiary to Apollo Management, a US investment fund, for €60 million. The new owners pledged to retain jobs at Evo, Novagalicia said.

Inflation dip SPAIN’S inflation rate dipped to 1.5 per cent in August, down from 1.8 per cent in July according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

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Telefonica plotting a comeback… TELEFONICA, which has been suffering in the domestic market, has predicted better times ahead. The company has been losing customers to cheaper rivals, particularly from its Movistar mobile brand. Luis Miguel Gilperez, CEO of Telefónica España, had pinned his hopes on ‘bundling’ together landline, ADSL and mobile products plus TV into one monthly payment under its Fusion banner. Since its launch the Fusion bundles have signed up 2.8 million customers. But despite its efforts

many cash strapped Spaniards are still moving to budget companies. Many mobile customers do not necessarily want to pay for a landline as well. So it remains cheaper to switch to other providers, many of whom offer free or very cheap data downloads as well as phone calls. Others offer good value ADSL internet deals and landline at very competitive prices. Movistar mobile lost 248,000 customers during March which brought its loss of customers in the first three months of the year to 700,000.

New chairman for Pescanova

IN CHARGE: Luis Miguel Gilperez, CEO of Telefonica España. Spain’s mobile virtual network operators companies that offer a service using bigger providers’ infrastructure gained 210,000 customers in March alone. But Telefonica at a press conference has said that it is confident of an upswing in its fortunes. Gilperez said although not yet back to growth, the company

was close to reversing the trend of losing customers. It is planning to launch some innovative and cost effective products. These include the ability to use data ‘bought’ on a contract to be shared across different devices, negating the need for pricey contracts across all a household’s devices. And it plans to roll out the most modern and

fastest 4G mobile network across Spain at no extra cost to consumers. That is in contrast to other countries where customers who want 4G will have to pay a premium, usually around an extra €5 to €10 a month. It claims that 50 per cent of the country will have access to its 4G coverage by Christmas.

INSOLVENT frozen fish company Pescanova has appointed a new chairman. Shareholders decided to put Juan Manuel Urgoiti into the hot seat to guide the company through what is expected to be a lengthy insolvency process. The previous chairman left amid charges of insider trading and falsifying information. Manuel Fernandez de Sousa who left the post in April denied any wrongdoing. He and nine other executives are under court investigation. Urgoiti is a former chairman of Banco Gallego and sits on the board of directors of retailer Inditex, owner of Zara.

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Gibraltar suffered as well! MR GRAHAM (Issue 1471) is quite right in praising Malta’s George Cross, but totally wrong about everything else. No one in Gibraltar has called for it to be granted to Gibraltar. The initiative has come from an English MEP. For the record, Gibraltar was bombed during World War 2 by both the French and Italians. The majority of the population had been removed to French Morocco only to be rounded up at gunpoint when France fell and crammed into ships that were obliged to sail to the nearest friendly port, Gibraltar, as they had no food or water. A second evacuation settled people in Madeira, Jamaica and, the bulk, in Blitz-torn and V-bombed London! Worse than that, our Indian Community was shipped to India, captured by a German raider, shipped to France, their ship torpedoed by a British submarine and the survivors interned in German Concentration Camps. Most of the population suffered five or six years of exile but some lingered in makeshift camps in Ireland away from home and family for 15 years. All able bodied persons helped in the war effort, not forgetting those in essential posts in Gibraltar. Since then, Gibraltar has contributed to the defence of democracy during The Korean War, the ‘withdrawal from Empire,’ the Falklands War and all the recent conflicts in the near and Middle East. Despite all this, no one in Gibraltar has ever asked for the George Cross. Charles Rosado (by email)

Parking blues I AGREE with Allen Everington (Issue 1469) and Mick Scarles (Issue 1470) with regards to people parking in disabled parking bays without a badge. Just as bad are the people who abuse the parking privileges that come with a disabled badge. In the past few weeks I have seen four different cars parked in a disabled bay, display a badge and walk away with no apparent disability and there has not been anyone else in the car. A couple from Holland in Moraira parked in a disabled bay next to an empty normal space, put the badge on the dashboard and were quicker than us into the store. Len Atkinson, Benichembla, (Alicante)

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Despite of.... MR ERIC CONWAY (letters, Issue 1470) refers to Oxford and Cambridge as though the Catholic Church set them up in their present form, when this actually came about gradually in spite of religious control, not because of it. The early religious academies functioned more as places of indoctrination according to dogma rather than as centres of inquiry and the search for knowledge and understanding. The non-acceptance by the medieval Church of factual discoveries about the physical world is well known, as is the forced retractions made by men of knowledge under Church duress. The ‘unprecedented human achievement’ of the Renaissance owed more to the discovery of Arab translations of Greek and Roman

texts and to Gutenberg’s invention of printing with re-usable type than to any positive input by the Church. I have no problem with people following their bliss but I think it diminishes their credence when, in their bliss, they either misrepresent historical facts or erase them altogether. Eric Robinson, La Herradura (Granada)

Lanes needed I WAS interested to read the report about how poor Malaga’s cycling lanes are (CDS Issue 1471). The city is not alone. Cyclists in Spain are very badly catered for. I have read motorists complain about cyclists, but really the majority of us would rather not use the roads or pedestrian paths in town. Well designed cycleways are in everyone’s interests, leaving the roads for cars and pathways for pedestrians. Samantha Lacalle, Nerja (Malaga)

So sorry! I WOULD like to say sorry that we had to cancel the paella at the Arts & Crafts Market in Rojales on Saturday evening Sept 7. Many visitors complained about that, but I had to make the decision early on due to rain and the

possibility of cancelling the event. Secondly, sorry I wasn’t able to do demonstrations or portraits due to lack of space. Thirdly, sorry that the event was severely curtailed with only a fraction of the artists expected, but they didn’t want their precious work ruined by rain. One visitor said “Is this all there is?” - but at least it went ahead! But better than turning out to find nothing there, I hope. The event started at 7pm but at 6pm it was still likely to be cancelled and it was only because I knew the gallery cave - Sala Mengolero - was empty and I suggested we used it, that the event happened. Thanks go to Rojales Town Hall for allowing use of Sala Mengolero at the last minute. Also thanks to the artists and artisans and the Funtastic Dixieland band. Martin, Rojales (Alicante)

Another mystery RE the ‘Mystery Statue in Marbella,’ (Costa del Sol, Issue 1470). I always admire this when leaving Venta Los Pacos, but there is more of his work in Marbella in Carib Playa in the beach restaurant Rama. It has to be by the same artist as it is nearly identical, and at Rama the trees are alive! Jamie Stonehewer (By email). Editor’s note: The Euro Weekly News reported on a mystery statue on Marbella’s Golden Mile, the origins of which are lost in the mists of time.

Thank you I AM writing in appreciation of the article on page 2 (Issue 1470, Costa del Sol) regarding the fire and our horses which have found a new home in Barranco Blanco. This is very much appreciated especially the accompanying photo... a very big thank you. Vera Wates (Malaga) Editor’s note: The EWN reported how Equinatural, a charity that looks after abandoned horses, had found a new home after a massive bush fire that swept across parts of Mijas, Coin, Alhaurin el Grande Marbella and Ojen (Malaga) last year.

The views expressed and opinions given in Letters are not necessarily those of the EWN publishers. They accept no responsibility for accuracy of information, errors, omissions or statements, and reject claims arising out of any action that a company or individual may take on the basis of information contained therein.

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3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home. 7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Coronation Street Omnibus More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap. 9:20am Emmerdale Omnibus More drama and turmoil from the residents of Emmerdale. 12:10pm The X Factor 1:10pm The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 2:10pm The X Factor USA 3:10pm Girlfriends

5:25am Deal or No Deal 6:20am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not 6:25am Countdown 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am Caterham Motorsports 8:05am Mobil 1 The Grid 8:30am FIM Superbike World Championship 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am The American Football Show 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:25pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm Undercover Boss USA 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing

4:15pm You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 4:45pm You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 5:15pm You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 5:45pm You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 6:15pm Johnny English 8:00pm Uncle Buck 10:00pm The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 11:00pm Celebrity Juice Topical panel show hosted by Keith Lemon with team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton. 11:50pm The Magaluf Weekender

5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Come Dine with Me 6:10pm Come Dine with Me 6:40pm Come Dine with Me 7:10pm Come Dine with Me 7:40pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:00pm Double Your House for Half the Money 9:00pm Grand Designs You couldn't meet two more different people than Martin and Kae Walker. 10:00pm Iron Man

Matthew Lillard

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12:10am The Ring 1:55am Quatermass 2 3:20am This is BBC Two

BBC4

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Sarah Michelle Gellar

5:05pm - Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 12:50am Crazy Beaches 1:20am The X Factor 2:25am The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 3:15am All Star Family Fortunes 3:50am Teleshopping

1:20am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45am ITV

12:25am Man on Fire Denzel Washington stars in director Tony Scott's revenge thriller. 3:05am Hollyoaks Omnibus 5:20am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not

Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Stargate SG-1 7:00am Glee 8:00am Glee 9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am Sky Sports Game Changers 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 2:00pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 2:30pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 3:00pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 3:30pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 4:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family 6:00pm Modern Family 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm A League of Their Own 10:00pm Three Kings 12:20am Now That's What I call

History! 12:50am Now That's What I call History! 1:20am Road Wars 2:20am Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces 3:20am Miami SWAT/Border Invasion USA 4:10am Miami SWAT/Border Invasion USA 5:00am Crash Test Dummies 5:30am Crash Test Dummies

SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:20am Summer Rental 7:00am Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 8:40am Black Sheep 10:20am Anger Management 12:10pm Mr. Deeds 1:50pm The Longest Yard 3:45pm Caddyshack 5:25pm Bedtime Stories 7:10pm Anger Management 9:00pm Mr. Deeds 10:40pm The Longest Yard 12:35am Caddyshack 2:20am The Top Ten Show 2013 2:40am Risky Business 4:35am The Muppets Sky

Movies Special 5:05am Bedtime Stories

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 3:35am Giant 7:00am The Lady 9:15am Gandhi 12:25pm Private Peaceful 2:15pm The Remains of the Day 4:35pm Gandhi 7:45pm The Lady 10:00pm Private Peaceful 12:00am Cold Mountain 2:45am Peace, Love and Misunderstanding 4:30am The Remains of the Day

SKY MOVIES ACTION 4:25am Money Train 6:25am The Top Ten Show 2013 6:40am Wrath of the Titans Special 7:00am Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of James Bond 8:40am

Goldfinger 10:35am The Bourne Legacy 12:55pm Gladiator 3:35pm Last Action Hero 5:50pm Goldfinger 7:45pm The Bourne Legacy 10:00pm Gladiator 12:40am Last Action Hero 2:55am Premium Rush 4:30am A Man Apart

TCM 6:40am Gunsmoke 7:40am Gunsmoke 8:40am Apache Territory 10:10am The Beautiful Blonde From Bashful Bend 11:40am Rocky 2:00pm Rocky II 4:20pm Rocky III 6:15pm Rocky IV 8:00pm Rocky V 10:00pm Exit Wounds 11:55pm Navajo Joe 1:40am Exit Wounds 3:30am Take the High Ground! 5:10am Off Set

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2:10am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:00am Breakfast The latest news stories and events. 8:40am Match of the Day Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action. 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show Andrew Marr talks to key figures from politics, current affairs and the arts. 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Bargain Hunt 3:00pm Flog It!

4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Points of View BBC viewers share their thoughts, feelings and opinions on the channel's output. 5:15pm Lifeline 5:25pm Songs of Praise 6:00pm F1 the Singapore Grand Prix Highlights 7:30pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:50pm Regional News All the latest local news. 7:55pm Weather The latest weather information. 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Charley Boorman: Ireland to Sydney by any Means 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Regional News 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm Match of the Day 2

12:50am Lone Star 3:00am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 3:05am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

BBC3 8:00pm Robin Hood Drama series which gives a contemporary feel to the classic Robin Hood legend. 8:45pm Great Movie Mistakes IV: May the Fourth be with You 9:30pm Lara Croft: Tomb Raider 11:00pm Family Guy Animated comedy series about the everyday trials and tribulations of family life. 11:22pm Family Guy 11:45pm Bad Education School-based sitcom. 12:20am American Dad! 12:40am American Dad! Stan invites his boss over for dinner, but the Smith family fears getting caught hiding Roger. 1:00am Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular 2:00am Live at the Electric 2:30am Live at the Electric 3:00am Bad Education 3:30am Boom Town 4:00am Fazer's Urban Takeover

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3:20am This is BBC Two 7:00am Preview 7:05am Nocturne 8:30am Around the World in 80 Gardens 9:30am Gardeners' World 10:00am The Beechgrove Garden 10:30am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 12:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 1:00pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 1:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 2:00pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 2:30pm The Incredible Spice Men 3:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 3:45pm Inspire: The Olympic Journey

4:45am ITV Nightscreen 7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Ade in Britain 11:25am Columbo Mystery drama. 1:25pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 1:30pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 2:30pm The X Factor 3:30pm Big Star's Little Star

3:50am Teleshopping 6:50am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Beauty and the Geek What do you get if you put a Chess club captain in a castle with a page three girl? 7:50am Emmerdale Omnibus More drama and turmoil from the residents of Emmerdale. 10:30am Coronation Street Omnibus More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap. 1:00pm America's Got Talent Talent show which scours the country in search of the most talented person in America. 2:00pm America's Got Talent 3:50pm Happy Feet

5:20am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not 6:15am Kirstie's Vintage Gems 6:20am Deal or No Deal 7:15am Ironman 2013 7:40am The American Football Show 8:35am American Football 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:25pm The Big Bang Theory 1:50pm The Big Bang Theory 2:20pm The Simpsons 2:50pm The Simpsons 3:20pm Take the Lead

4:15pm Sailing: America's Cup 2013 5:00pm Canoeing Coverage of a Canoeing event. 6:00pm Rugby League The latest action in the Rugby League. 7:00pm The Great British Bake Off Ten passionate home bakers take part in a bakeoff to test every aspect of their baking skills as they battle to be crowned the Great British Bake Off's best amateur baker. Presented by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. 8:00pm Hunt v Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals 9:00pm The Crane Gang 10:00pm The Story of the Jews 11:00pm QI XL Quiz show. Stephen Fry looks at people whose names start with J. 11:45pm A Single Man

4:30pm Happy Birthday E.T 5:30pm E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 7:35pm Local News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Surprise Surprise 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Downton Abbey 11:30pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm Perspectives

6:00pm The X Factor 7:00pm The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 8:00pm Evan Almighty Follow-up to the hit comedy Bruce Almighty. 10:00pm The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 11:00pm The Big Reunion: On Tour

5:40pm Location, Location, Location 6:40pm The Spiderwick Chronicles 8:25pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm The Political Slot 9:00pm Kevin Mccloud's Man Made Home Kevin McCloud returns with a new incredible Man Made challenge. 10:00pm Big Fat Quiz of the 80s Jimmy Carr is joined by three teams of top celebrities for another fiendishly difficult pub quiz about news, music, telly and fashions of the 80s. Playing the quiz are David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus, Alan Carr, Sarah Greene, Jack Dee and Jason Donovan. And, as ever, Jimmy is helped by a host of famous question-setters, including Jim Bowen, Kim Wilde, Tony Robinson and Toyah Willcox. 11:35pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man Another chance to see Alan Carr bring some 1980s sparkle in to the studio for this special Alan Carr: Chatty Man, from Friday's 80s Night. This special edition features some superfly guests including Jessie J, performing and chatting, and actor Matthew Fox.

12:00am Pitch Black A deep space transporter crashlands on a desolate planet circled by three suns. 2:10am The X Factor 3:05am The Xtra Factor An exclusive insight into the daily lives of The X Factor contestants. 3:55am Teleshopping

12:35am The Last Leg 1:25am Paddy's TV Guide 2:10am American Football Live 5:45am Ironman 2013 This edition looks ahead to the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

5:30pm - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. ITV

BBC1

Heartwarming sci-fi fantasy in which a 10-year-old boy befriends and shelters a gentle alien stranded on Earth.

1:20am Countryfile News and stories concerning the heart of the British countryside. 2:15am Holby City 3:15am This is BBC Two

BBC4 8:00pm The Golden Age of Canals 9:00pm Fabric of Britain Documentary telling the story of how knitting rose from basic craft to the height of popular fashion in the 20th century. It's a craft that has given us scratchy jumpers, sexy bathing costumes and the infamous poodle loo cover, has sustained Britain through the hardships of war and shown a mother's love to generations of little ones. Today, knitwear has become a staple of every wardrobe thanks to a prince's golfing taste, the Beatles and 1980s breakfast television. Warm-hearted and surprising, this is the story of the people's craft and a very British one at that. 10:00pm Citizen Kane 12:00am Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies 1:00am Joy of Country 2:05am Glen Campbell 3:05am An Evening with Glen Campbell

12:45am Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights 1:40am The Store 3:40am Motorsport UK All the very latest motor sport action from around Britain. 4:30am ITV Nightscreen

Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Crash Test Dummies 6:30am Crash Test Dummies 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am Glee 9:00am Glee 10:00am Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 11:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars 12:00pm WWE Experience 1:00pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 1:30pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 2:00pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 2:30pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 3:00pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 3:30pm Dog the Bounty Hunter 4:00pm Road Wars 5:00pm Road Wars 6:00pm One Direction: One Day 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Moone Boy 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 10:00pm Chickens

10:30pm Trollied 11:00pm Road Wars 12:00am Road Wars 12:30am Now That's What I call History! 1:00am Now That's What I call History! 1:30am Now That's What I call History! 2:00am Miami SWAT/Border Invasion USA 3:00am Miami SWAT/Border Invasion USA 4:00am Miami SWAT/Border Invasion USA 5:00am Crash Test Dummies 5:30am Crash Test Dummies

SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:05am Bedtime Stories 7:00am Big Top Pee-Wee 8:40am Sister Act 10:30am 50 First Dates 12:20pm Happy Gilmore 1:55pm That's My Boy 3:55pm Big 5:40pm 50 First Dates 7:25pm Happy Gilmore 9:00pm That's My Boy

11:00pm Little Nicky 12:35am National Lampoon's Animal House 2:30am The Pool Boys 4:00am Coneheads

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 7:00am Carousel 9:15am Albatross 11:00am Medicine Man 1:00pm Flashdance 2:50pm Shakespeare in Love 5:00pm The Vow 7:00pm Twins 9:00pm Flashdance 10:45pm The Vow 12:35am The Juror 2:45am The Top Ten Show 2013

SKY MOVIES ACTION 8:25am The Dark Knight Rises: Premiere Special 8:45am The Dark

Knight Rises 11:30am Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 2:05pm Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 4:55pm Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 7:15pm The Dark Knight Rises 10:00pm Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 12:10am xXx 2:20am Big Trouble in Little China 4:05am Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

TCM 6:00am Rocky 8:10am Rocky II 10:30am Rocky III 12:25pm Rocky IV 2:10pm Run for Cover 4:00pm Alvarez Kelly 6:20pm Arrowhead 8:20pm Good Day for a Hanging 10:00pm The Perfect Storm 12:30am Thunderheart

19 - 25 September 2013

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Automatic Exchange Of Information As A Global Standard

2013 has seen unprecedented political support for automatic exchange of information. Various multilateral initiatives are being developed, and on 6th September the G20 announced plans to introduce automatic exchange of information as the global standard. Governments and tax authorities will start to receive much more information than ever before on their taxpayers’ financial affairs. In 2009, triggered by the financial crisis, the 20 wealthy nations declared that the “era of banking secrecy is over”. Within four years 119 jurisdictions had committed to the global standard for transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes developed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Around 1,100 new bilateral agreements had been signed. Tax authorities everywhere, including in Spain, have continued to explore more ways to co-operate and prevent taxpayers hiding assets and income overseas. Activity escalated this year, with the EU, G5, G8 and UK offshore centres all making significant

By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks announcements. Even Swiss bankers suggested it is time to change direction, initially by dropping banking secrecy for EU residents. Tax evasion is a global issue, so a model for automatic exchange of information needs to be developed and used worldwide to prevent people moving money elsewhere. We have therefore seen a move from the traditional bilateral agreements between two countries to multilateral agreements where several countries share vital information. At the September G20 Summit world leaders committed to

automatic exchange of information as the new global standard. They “fully endorse the OECD proposal for a truly global model for multilateral and bilateral automatic exchange of information” and will work together to present a new single standard by mid-2014. They aim to have all G20 members automatically exchanging information on tax matters by the end of 2015, and called on all other jurisdictions to join them by the earliest possible date. The G20 also pledged to close loopholes that allow tax avoidance by big businesses, and to help developing nations, not part of the international convention, to track funds in tax havens and improve their ability to prevent tax evasion. The G20 commitment is viewed as a major breakthrough in the global fight against tax fraud. It will provide authorities with much more

power to track down tax evaders and assets hidden overseas. This will be welcome news for the Spanish authorities who are focusing on overseas assets and increasing investigations. Expansión newspaper reported in July that, following last year’s tax amnesty, the Spanish tax agency has been asking taxpayers for proof of the source of the funds declared or clarification on discrepancies. Requests are being sent by both the Department for Administration of Taxes and Department for Investigations. The requests are more numerous and detailed than in the past. Regular taxpayers are being targeted as well as those who took advantage of the amnesty. As Expansión concluded, “it is clear that offshore assets are being targeted for full investigation.” The tax authorities will be going through all the 720 forms received

earlier this year, looking for discrepancies between the overseas assets declared and the data they have on file. All the new exchange of information agreements coming into force will enable them to check the declarations, to ensure that the information reported was correct, and that all overseas assets were included in Form 720 and none were left out. The consequences for failing to report an asset can be devastating. The days of financial privacy are long gone. This does not mean that you cannot still arrange your assets in a tax efficient way. There are effective, legitimate arrangements available to Spanish residents which can significantly lower your tax liabilities and in such a way that you need not worry about Form 720. You should seek specialist, individual advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com

EUROPEAN MONDAY PRESS TV

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BBC1

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3:05am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Claimed and Shamed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction. 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Perfection

12:05am Who Do You Think You Are? 1:05am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 1:10am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

BBC3 8:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 9:00pm Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes 10:00pm Fazer's Urban Takeover 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 12:00am Family Guy Animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of family life. 12:22am Family Guy Animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of American family life. 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Fazer's Urban Takeover 2:30am Don't Tell the Bride 3:30am Russell Howard's Good News 4:00am Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes

ITV

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Channel 4

3:15am This is BBC Two 7:00am Preview 7:05am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 8:05am Street Patrol UK 8:50am Claimed and Shamed 9:20am The A-Z of TV Cooking 10:05am Watchdog 11:05am Robbed, Raided and Reunited 11:35am Click Technological and digital news from around the world. 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm Daily Politics Conference Special 2:00pm Mastermind 2:30pm The Weakest Link 3:15pm Great British Menu 3:45pm Oceans

4:30am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal

3:55am Teleshopping 6:55am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Emmerdale 7:25am Coronation Street 7:50am Coronation Street 8:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 9:10am You've Been Framed! 9:40am Dinner Date 10:40am The Real Housewives of New York City 11:35am The Real Housewives of Vancouver 12:30pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 1:30pm Emmerdale 2:00pm Coronation Street 2:30pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Jeremy Kyle Show

5:45am Ironman 2013 This edition looks ahead to the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. 6:15am Countdown 7:00am The Treacle People 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am According to Jim 8:25am Will and Grace 8:55am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00am Four Rooms US 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 1:35pm The Hunt for Red October

4:45pm Elephant Diaries 5:15pm Incredible Animal Journeys Nature series about some of the more amazing journeys taken by certain species. 6:15pm Cash in the Attic Series which looks at the real value of household junk. 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Everyday Gourmets 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food 10:00pm The Midwives 11:00pm Never Mind the Buzzcocks Irreverent pop quiz, with guest competitors from the worlds of music, TV and comedy. 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.

4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show Chat show that celebrates the very best of British. 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather Up to the minute regional news and weather updates. 7:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 8:00pm Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street More drama and turmoil from the residents of Coronation Street in the longest running TV Soap. 10:00pm Doc Martin Comedy drama series about a top London surgeon who developed a phobia of blood. 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Through the Keyhole

4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Vancouver 6:05pm The Millionaire Matchmaker Reality series following a matchmaker who caters for wealthy clients. 7:00pm Dinner Date Dating series with a twist. 8:00pm You've Been Framed! Harry Hill keeps the laughs coming in another episode of the nation's favourite home video show. 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Peter Andre: My Life 11:00pm Couples Retreat

4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Jamie's Money Saving Meals 9:30pm Gadget Man 10:00pm The Fried Chicken Shop 11:00pm Sex: My British Job

12:35am Piers Morgan's Life Stories 1:30am Jackpot247 4:00am UEFA Champions League Weekly 4:25am ITV Nightscreen

1:20am Girlfriends Emma Willis hosts the second series of the dating show. 2:20am The Vampire Diaries 3:05am Life's Funniest Moments Series featuring hilarious candid moments caught on camera. 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

12:20am Today at the Conference Political update. 12:50am The Story of the Jews 1:50am The Hairy Bikers: Restoration Road Trip 2:50am This is BBC Two 5:00am Fit to Rule 5:30am Pompeii A reversioned series of short science films reveals how the victims of Pompeii died in AD79.

BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Nature's Microworlds Series in which Steve Backshall looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems. 9:00pm Welsh Railways: Beating Beeching 9:30pm Only Connect 8 10:00pm A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley 11:00pm Agatha Christie's Miss Marple 11:55pm 10 Things You Didn't Know About Tsunami's 12:55am Africa 1:55am Tribe 2:55am Only Connect 8 3:25am Nature's Microworlds Series in which Steve Backshall looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems. 3:55am A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

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10:00pm - Anna Karenina.

Trapped in a passionless marriage, a beautiful Russian society girl risks everything to begin an affair with a dashing young count.

12:20am Educating Yorkshire 1:25am Random Acts 1:30am Om Shanti Om 4:25am Nashville 5:10am Aquamarine

Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Crash Test Dummies 6:30am Crash Test Dummies 7:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 8:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am Airline USA 9:30am Airline USA 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm Hawaii Five-0 3:00pm Hawaii Five-0 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Stargate SG-1 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm A League of Their Own 10:00pm Kick Ass Kung Fu 11:00pm Spartacus: Vengeance 12:10am Cop Squad 1:10am Road

Wars 2:10am Nothing to Declare 2:40am Nothing to Declare 3:10am Road Wars 4:00am Miami SWAT/Border Invasion USA 5:00am Stargate SG-1

SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:30am Big Top Pee-Wee 7:00am We're No Angels 8:50am Free Samples 10:30am Salvation Boulevard 12:15pm The Dictator 1:50pm Here Comes the Boom 3:40pm Evolution 5:30pm Analyze This 7:20pm The Three Stooges 9:00pm The Dictator 10:30pm Here Comes the Boom 12:20am Free Samples 1:50am The Out-of-Towners 3:25am I Don't Know How She Does it 5:05am Evolution

SKY MOVIES DRAMA

Park 1:30pm Wrath of the Titans 3:15pm Black Hawk Down

5:00am Twins 7:00am Paradise, Hawaiian Style 8:40am The Decoy Bride 10:15am The Top Ten Show 2013 10:30am When a Man Loves a Woman 12:45pm The Help 3:25pm The Top Ten Show 2013 3:40pm Anna Karenina

5:45pm Stealth 7:50pm Jurassic Park 10:00pm Wrath of the Titans 11:45pm The Italian Job

6:00pm The Next Best Thing 7:50pm When a Man Loves a Woman 10:00pm Anna Karenina 12:15am The Next Best Thing 2:15am Casanova 4:20am Sweet Charity

SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:50am Over the Top 7:30am Justice 9:25am Rise of the Planet of the Apes 11:20am Jurassic

1:40am Escape From L.A. 3:25am Death Wish 5:00am The Perfect Weapon

TCM 6:00am Run for Cover 7:50am Good Day for a Hanging 9:30am Arrowhead 11:30am Alvarez Kelly 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Island in the Sky 6:05pm The Unforgiven 8:25pm Hellcats of the Navy 10:00pm The Replacement Killers 11:40pm Operation C.I.A. 1:30am Cleopatra

19 - 25 September 2013

EUROPEAN PRESS OPINION & COMMENT

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Mad to even think of voting for Labour after their squandering HOW could anyone in their right mind even consider voting Labour at the next election? Personally the idea of Miliband, Balls and co. actually empowered to introduce just about anything that even vaguely controls the way we exist, fills me with absolute horror. Last week’s conference did precisely nothing to change my views. The only thing I agreed with in the whole sorry, uninspiring shambles, was the pathetic smattering of applause that greeted Miliband’s final summary. As a lifelong Conservative, I am still of the unshakable opinion that the UK is a business and should be run as such. Left wingers, with their ‘everybody out’ and ‘a better deal for the workers’ piffle is just that. Unadulterated hypocritical claptrap. Workers only prosper when the business prospers. Wages only rise when profits become healthier. Keep handing out more than is coming in and there can be only one inevitable result - bankruptcy.

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT NEXT ELECTION: Who to vote for. Which is exactly what happened when the ‘New’ Labour brigade took over. Conned by self-ambitious Tony Blair, they inherited a business that, under the Conservatives, was thriving (with a basically happy and suitably rewarded work force) and proceeded to run it into the ground. In the end they even sold off our gold reserves - at an absolute pittance I may add. Labour and its

OTHERS THINK IT leftwing incompetence, couldn’t run a tombola at a church hall - let alone a UK INC. In an effort to replace millions of disgruntled voters they then opened the immigrant flood gates. Without a single thought for the decent British hard working men and women, who had sacrificed their time and energy to help put the

country firmly on its feet, they subsequently allowed in a positive deluge of often spongers and grabbers, without a patriotic bone in their bodies, who then proceeded to bleed the country dry. Our National Health Service, schools and public services, which should have been part of the British people’s reward for their hard work, are now strained to breaking point and will take years to recover - if ever. They squandered even more money by attempting to bribe the masses with handouts and subsequently created a vast army of spongers who consider working for a living a mugs’ game. They embroiled us in a war which cost billions and brought the misery of death and maiming into thousands of British homes. And some of you want to vote them back in. Keep the faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee.co.uk. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.

END COLUMN Giant leap into space A FROG was caught by specially designed, remote cameras on the side of NASA’s LADEE rocket during its takeoff from Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

Bump bust A CANADIAN woman was arrested in Columbia for trying to smuggle two kilos of cocaine using a fake pregnancy bump.

Andes man A MAN who disappeared in the Andes four months ago has been found alive after surviving on rats and raisins. He got lost in a snowstorm trying to cross the mountains when his motorbike broke down.

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4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 4:45pm Country Show Cook Off 5:15pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 8:00pm The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. 8:30pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Girls Behind Bars

12:35am Hart's War 2:35am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:40am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

BBC3 8:00pm The Insider 9:00pm Motorway Cops Documentary following the traffic police. 10:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 11:00pm Bad Education 11:30pm EastEnders Another visit to the residents of Albert Square, for a regular dose of drama, excitement and tears. 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Bad Education 2:00am Don't Tell the Bride 3:00am Fazer's Urban Takeover 4:00am Don't Tell the Bride

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4:25am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them?

3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home. 7:00am Emmerdale Chas reports the outcome of Cameron's trial. Rhona betrays Paddy's trust once again. 7:25am Coronation Street Eva and Jason try to control their feelings. Hayley's day takes an unexpected turn. 7:50am Coronation Street Stella makes a shock announcement. Hayley wonders if she has done the right thing. 8:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 9:10am You've Been Framed! 9:40am Dinner Date 10:40am The Real Housewives of New York City 11:35am The Real Housewives of Vancouver 12:30pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 1:30pm Emmerdale 2:00pm Coronation Street 2:30pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Jeremy Kyle Show

5:10am Aquamarine 6:55am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am According to Jim 8:25am Will and Grace 9:05am Frasier 9:35am Frasier 10:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00am Four Rooms US 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary Includes news headlines and weather. 1:05pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 1:35pm Kirstie's Vintage Gems 1:40pm The Devil at 4 O'Clock Spencer Tracy is a whiskydrinking priest on a volcanic South Pacific island.

5:00pm Coast A look back at part of an episode of coast. 5:15pm Incredible Animal Journeys 6:15pm Cash in the Attic Series which looks at the real value of household junk. 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Everyday Gourmets 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm The Wrong Mans 10:30pm The Sarah Millican Television Programme Sarah Millican returns with her comedy series featuring stand-up and unique interviews. 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.

4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show Chat show that celebrates the very best of British. 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather Up to the minute regional news and weather updates. 7:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 8:00pm Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 8:30pm Aussie Animal Island 9:00pm Ade in Adland 10:00pm Being Paul Gascoigne 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news. 11:35pm When Ali Came to Britain

4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Vancouver 6:05pm The Millionaire Matchmaker Reality series about a matchmaker who specialises in wealthy clients. 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! Comedian Harry Hill has saved some of the funniest home videos for this episode. 8:30pm You've Been Framed! Harry Hill returns with more camcorder catastrophes. 9:00pm Peter Andre: My Life 10:00pm The Magaluf Weekender 11:00pm Crazy Beaches 11:30pm Celebrity Juice Keith Lemon continues the tenth series of the outrageous comedy panel show.

4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Double Your House for Half the Money 10:00pm My Big Fat Gypsy Ladies' Day 11:00pm London Irish 11:30pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Another chance to see 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown's 1980s makeover from Friday's 80s Night, as Jimmy Carr hosts the ultimate 80s words and numbers quiz show, which launched in 1982. Team captain Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty. Vic Reeves joins Countdown regular Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with 'help' from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

CH4 7:00pm - The Simpsons. Animated comedy series following the hilarious adventures of a working class, semi-dysfunctional nuclear family in the misfit city of Springfield.

12:20am Today at the Conference Political update. 12:50am The Crane Gang 1:50am The United States of Television: America in Primetime 2:50am This is BBC Two 5:00am Children at Work Two hundred million children around the world go to work every day. 5:30am Speaking Sport

BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Nature's Microworlds Series in which Steve Backshall looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems. 9:00pm A Pembrokeshire Farm 9:30pm Britain on Film 10:00pm Lost Kingdoms of South America 11:00pm Hunt v Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals 12:00am The Deadliest Crash: The Le Mans 1955 Disaster The Le Mans 1955 Disaster. 1:00am France on a Plate 2:00am Britain on Film Worlds Apart. 2:30am A Pembrokeshire Farm 3:00am Nature's Microworlds Series in which Steve Backshall looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems. 3:30am Lost Kingdoms of South America

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12:20am Paranormal Activity 2:10am America's Got Talent 2:55am Up All Night 3:20am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

12:35am Rewind the Tube 1:35am Random Acts 1:40am Pokerstars.Com Caribbean Adventure 2:35am American Football 3:30am KOTV Boxing Weekly 4:00am Beach Volleyball 4:55am Caterham Motorsports Caterham Motorsports 2013 highlights. 5:25am Mobil 1 The Grid 5:50am FIM Superbike World Championship

Satellite channels SKY1 6:00am Stargate SG-1 7:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 8:30am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am Airline USA 9:30am Airline USA 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 2:00pm Hawaii Five-0 3:00pm Hawaii Five0 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm Stargate SG-1 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm An Idiot Abroad 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm Cop Squad 12:00am Road Wars 1:00am Road Wars 2:00am John Bishop's Only

She's Having a Baby 9:00am Moonlight Mile 11:00am Annapolis 1:00pm To Rome with Love 3:00pm Awakenings

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5:05am Evolution 7:00am Critical Condition 8:45am Bedtime Stories 10:30am Bean 12:15pm Tower Heist 2:05pm The Full Monty 3:50pm Win Win

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5:40pm Analyze That 7:25pm Bean 9:00pm The Full Monty 10:35pm Tower Heist 12:25am Jackass: The Movie 2:00am Boogie Woogie

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TCM 6:00am Hellcats of the Navy 7:35am Gunsmoke 8:30am Gunsmoke 9:35am The Unforgiven 11:50am Island in the Sky 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm The Mcconnell Story 6:05pm Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 8:00pm Armoured Command 10:00pm Mindhunters 12:00am Castle Keep 2:05am Mindhunters 4:00am Castle Keep

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4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 4:45pm Country Show Cook Off 5:15pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:30pm Regional News All the latest local news. 8:00pm The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. 9:00pm Watchdog 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 11:00pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 11:25pm Regional News All the latest local news. 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Father Figure 12:05am The League Cup Show All the latest action from the the League Cup. 1:05am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 1:10am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

BBC3 8:00pm Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes 8:05pm Great Movie Mistakes IV: May the Fourth be with You 8:50pm Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 11:00pm Staying in with Greg and Russell 11:30pm Russell Howard's Good News 12:00am Family Guy Animated comedy series about US family life. Lois and Peter sail off on a cruise. 12:22am Family Guy Animated comedy series about US family life. 12:45am American Dad! 1:07am American Dad! 1:30am Staying in with Greg and Russell 2:00am Bad Education 2:30am Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular 3:30am Don't Tell the Bride 4:30am Bad Education

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4:50am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them?

5:10pm Incredible Animal Journeys 6:10pm Cash in the Attic Series which looks at the real value of household junk. 6:55pm Party Political Broadcast by the Labour Party A party political broadcast by the Labour Party. 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain Chef James Martin takes to the skies to explore how the beautiful and unique landscape of the British Isles produces distinct and delicious regional ingredients. He visits the fertile plains and lowlands of East Scotland to understand why Scottish whisky is a true reflection of the landscape in which it is made. He also discovers why the raspberries grown near Strathmore are a class apart and such a sought after ingredient. 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Everyday Gourmets 9:00pm The House That £100k Built 10:00pm Science Britannica 11:00pm The Culture Show Topical magazine programme which features the best arts and culture stories of the last week. 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.

4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show Chat show that celebrates the very best of British. 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:25pm Party Political Broadcast by the Labour Party 7:30pm ITV News and Weather A roundup of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 8:00pm Emmerdale Popular long-running soap opera, set in a Yorkshire village. 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Big Star's Little Star 10:00pm Whitechapel 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news. 11:35pm Great Night Out

12:20am Today at the Conference Political update. 12:50am The Midwives 1:50am See Hear Magazine programme for the deaf community. 2:20am This is BBC Two 5:00am One Hundred Years of the Women's Movement 5:30am L8R Youngers 3

12:35am James Nesbitt's Ireland James Nesbitt presents an eight-part guided tour of Ireland. 1:05am Jackpot247 4:00am Columbo 5:20am ITV Nightscreen

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5:50am FIM Superbike World Championship 6:15am Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not SuperScrimper Juliette hosts a money-saving masterclass in turning old clothes into new looks. 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:05am According to Jim 8:30am Will and Grace 8:55am Frasier 9:25am Frasier 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond Robert and Amy convince their families to spend Thanksgiving together. 11:00am Four Rooms US 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Home or Away Eric and Maria have lived in the same Hampshire town all their married life. 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Jamie's 15 Minute Meals 1:35pm Reach for the Sky

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12:50am Random Acts Channel 4's nightly shortform arts strand asks: what happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? 12:55am Itunes Festival 2013 1:50am Shameless USA Fiona starts to plan for a more exciting future now that Monica is back at home. 2:50am Chaudhvin Ka Chand Guru Dutt's story of two friends, Aslam and Nawab, who fall in love with the same girl, Jameela. 5:25am Deal or No Deal

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TCM 6:00am Armoured Command 7:50am Gunsmoke 8:55am Gunsmoke 9:55am Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 11:50am The Mcconnell Story 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Darby's Rangers 6:15pm Rio Conchos 8:15pm Waco 10:00pm Hard to Kill 11:50pm Barquero 1:50am Hard to Kill 3:30am Barquero 5:15am Off Set

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The agony and the ecstasy TO my knowledge a question that has never been asked or answered. Was your marriage better than that of a society wedding? My recent marriage to my Ukrainian bride, Nadezhda (Nadia) could hardly be bettered. I would say that wouldn’t I. However, what made it special was the euphoric enthusiasm of multi-national friends and officials in their Mike Walsh determination to make our tying the knot special. Mike Walsh. Based in This was in sharp contrast Mediterranean Spain, is an international to killjoy Spain giving our journalist, author and betrothal the big thumbs professional writer. down. Before the Spanish legislature would consider us marrying, we were obliged to FLICKR_THEJCGERM live in provable sin for 12 months. That JUST WED: But not in Spain. INSET: John and Yoko. is rich coming from a Catholic country. Besides, Nadia would have to be notarised from USSR Russian to It seemed 30,000 Gibraltarians resident in Spain for 12 months, which is Ukrainian and then to English. had decked out every building with flags not possible on a three-month visa. The UK’s Madrid visa department and bunting in our honour. However, I Gibraltar beckoned and from there on called to wish us well. The staff at concede that might have something to Spanish ‘Can’t do’ was exchanged for Gibraltar’s marriage registrar could not do with a diplomatic dispute. British ‘Can do.’ do enough to help us. The Bristol and Queens hotels The hurdles were formidable as On reaching the Gibraltar border we provided exceptional service. As a Nadia’s multiple documents, by two blithe spirits sailed through and prelude to our signing the register, Nadia necessity, had been translated and what a welcome we received. delicately played Ukrainian, French and

Russian melodies on the hotel’s grand piano. Without a trace of Spanish bureaucratic inflexibility, we two were happily married. Our betrothal was made possible by an office that had in the past brought together ‘in holy matrimony’ Sean Connery, Roger Moore, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Lawrence Harvey and similar romantics. What can be said of our entourage? The practical support and well wishes poured in from Russia, the Ukraine, France, Britain, Spain and the Baltic States. On our return we stayed at a friend’s Sotogrande villa where we received a celebratory call from a country’s EU representative. In my idle moments, I reflect on the enormous wealth that international marriages bring to Gibraltar. Each such marriage, including an entourage of 100 people, could easily add £100,000 (€118,500) to the local economy. A diplomatic spat over an artificial reef costs a lot of money; so does turning away besotted couples intent on marriage.

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It’s just not cricket

ANGELA MERKEL: Livid.

Cassandra Nash

A weekly look and not entirely impartial reaction – to the Spanish political scene

Olympics were a luxury neither Madrid nor the country could afford. Treasury minister Luis de Guindos had vowed that cash would be available. So spend it on Health or Education, comes the call now. De Guindos could explain at length why he cannot but few will listen. Social wellbeing is currently the country’s biggest preoccupation, not sport. Except football, of course.

War games SPAIN had little stomach for international wars until Aznar trotted after Bush and Blair into Iraq, doing himself no good at all. And then along came Rajoy, present at the G20 meeting and staunchly adding Spain’s name to the joint resolution

from Britain, France and Italy supporting Obama on Syria. This went down well with the US but badly in Spain where 96 per cent oppose military action. Still worse, Angela Merkel was livid. It was wrong, she said, to sign the statement without knowing where other EU members, absent from the G20 meeting, stood. Rajoy afterwards hastened to clarify that Spain was not “expressing support for a specific military action.” The suspicion remains that the rectification was for the German chancellor’s benefit, not Spain’s.

Main undoing A RECENT POLL showed the PP and PSOE neck and neck. If there were elections tomorrow, Rajoy might not squeeze home. His huge parliamentary majority has been his undoing because the government’s disdain for consensus is alienating potential voters. Rajoy could not keep his

election promises regarding the economy and unemployment, but he has been able to carry out election threats. Labour reforms designed to combat austerity and create more jobs went through parliament like a dose of salts but created more austerity and fewer jobs. This has lost him the support of first-time PP voters. Unpopular abortion reforms have been delayed for almost two years although Justice minister Alberto RuizGallardon plans to resuscitate them in October. This one is likely to cause concern even to women (and men) who usually vote PP. A popular slogan with women’s groups translates as “Keep your rosaries out of our ovaries” and Rajoy must lose the PPChurch alliance image if he hopes to attract non-PP voters.

PRINCE FELIPE: Desolate.

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SPAIN’S Olympic Committee set off so hopefully to Buenos Aires. This was going to be third time lucky, wasn’t it? It wasn’t. “This isn’t sport, it’s politics,” said a committee member after suffering defeat in the first round. It was politics although a few high-profile doping scandals didn’t help. The desolation visible in the faces of the Spanish delegation from Prince Felipe downwards on being eliminated in round one was less evident back home. Many felt the

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Rebalance and heal with the help of the angels BODY HARMONY has been relaxing, rejuvenating and helping to restore people’s health in Spain since 2005. Christine Quinlan, an experienced and certified practitioner in Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Therapeutic Massage, Indian Head Massage, the Bowen Technique, Hopi Ear Candling, Angelic Reiki Healing as well as being a Reiki Master, started Body Harmony in 2000 in Cardiff, Wales before she resettled in urbanisation La Marina. Over the last eight years, she has enjoyed a regular clientele. Some have remained with her ever since those early days, others have returned to the UK, while new ones arrive. All are a testimony to her calming and friendly manner, healing hands and reasonable prices that have remained unchanged. As well as offering treatments, as a member of the International Federation of Therapists (IFT) the professional board for certified practitioners, Christine is able to offer several courses including Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Reflexology and Hopi Ear Candling. These one to one courses are tailored around the student’s availability and range in length. She is

also able to offer Archangel Michael attunements for those who are interested in angels and want to connect with them. Christine said: “You can connect to Archangel Michael’s energy to use for yourself and you can then call him at any time and attune people yourself to this wonderful energy.” Christine explains that Archangel Michael is the mighty warrior angel who protects the vulnerable and gives strength and courage to those who need it. Christine uses her connections with angels to offer clients Angelic Reiki; a powerful system of personal empowerment and healing. During a healing treatment Christine works as a bridge for the angel’s energy to pass to the recipient, allowing them to let go of physical, emotional and karmic imbalances, offering a deep sense of relaxation and feeling of well-being. “Anyone can benefit from Angelic Reiki healing. If you have already had a Reiki treatment and enjoy the feeling, just imagine the difference when you add the angel energy to the Reiki energy.” For more information, call 966 795 103 or visit www.bodyharmony therapies.co.uk.

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