Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 16 - 22 July 2015 Issue 1567 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1567

16 - 22 July 2015

MALLORCA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Island tourist numbers come under scrutiny By Staff Reporter LIMITING the number of tourists visiting the Balearic Islands may be considered in the future. The Councillor for Innovation, Investigation and Tourism, Biel Barcel o , h a s n ’t r u l e d o u t ‘launching a debate’ regarding a limit on the number of tourists allowed to visit in the high season. This has already been considered in the Canary Islands. Following a meeting with the Mallorca Hote-

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COUNCILLOR has not ruled out ‘launching a debate’ on the subject liers’ Federation, Barcelo said that the islands are “full and drained” during the summer and that there should not be more pressure put on the territory and resources. H o w e v e r, t h e p o i n t e d o u t t h a t f o r n o w, i t w a s only something which may be up for discussion in the future. In the first five months of this year, more than 3.3 million tourists visited the Balearic Islands, 10.9 per cent more than the same p e r i o d l a s t y e a r. I n t h e whole of 2014, there were 13,580,000 visitors.

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LOCAL NEWS

Unhappy customer smashes window A WOMAN, 38, was arrested in Palma after allegedly smashing the window of a pizzeria with the stand which held the menu, because she wasn’t happy with her order.

She had previously been arguing with a member of staff. A girl, nine, who was sitting inside the restaurant sustained injuries when the glass fell on her foot.

No warning siren A WITNESS to a crash between a 4x4 vehicle and an ambulance on Son Castello industrial estate claims that the ambulance’s siren was not activated. They crashed at a light-controlled intersection when the ambulance was rushing to the scene of an accident. The other driver, 69, is in a serious condition.

Four arrested for house robberies in Alcudia FOUR men were arrested by Guardia Civil for their alleged involvement with several house robberies in Alcudia between January and April this

year. Two were charged with receiving stolen goods and the other two with committing the robberies. Stolen items included TVs and computers.

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Marivent to open up to the public PALACE gardens will be open when the Royal Family are not in residence By Staff Reporter KING Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their daughters Leonor and Sofia spent last weekend at the Marivent Palace in Mallorca. The last time they were seen in Mallorca was for the Resurrection Sunday Mass at Palma Cathedral with Queen Sofia. The Royal Family has been coming to Marivent since 1973 when Juan Carlos was a prince and in recent years, the most frequent visitor has been Queen Sofia. Every year, she likes to make sure all eight of her grandchildren visit the palace. The new Balearic Government has said an agreement will be signed with the Royal Family so that when they are not using the Palace, the gardens will be open to the public.

ROYAL FAMILY: During their visit last year.

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Featured News 3

News Desk 24

European Press 26

Russian Press 27

Finance 29 - 34

Stocks 30

Leapy 35

Vicki McLeod 36

Our View 38

Colin Bird 38

Mike Walsh 38

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Controversy over talk of tourist tax HOTELIERS and regional government at odds Max Sorglos/Wikipedia

By Maria José Fernandez THE Mallorca Hoteliers’ Federation and regional government have begun talks on tourism policies which will be put in place during this term of office. Talk of plans to charge tourists a new tax already has them at odds. Vice-President and Councillor for Innovation, Investigation and Tourism, Biel Barcelo, said the aim is to talk with all sectors so that the so-called ‘ecotasa’ can come into effect. The law which will apply to the tax will soon be drawn up. It aims to minimalise the effect which tourism has on the environment and would be charged to all visiting tourists. At a suggested €1 per night’s stay in a hotel or tourist apartment, some €15 billion could be received every year. This, the

ECO TAX: Revenue could be used to alleviate rubbish, water and energy problems.

new government has said, would be to solve problems with rubbish, water and energy, and improve the management of protected natural areas. The plan is for it to be charged in hotels and tourist apartments if there is no way of doing so at airports and ports, or to add it to the price of tickets and package tours. The president of the Hoteliers’ Federation, Inmaculada de Benito, says that this will affect competitiveness and if it does go ahead, has asked for it not to come into effect next year, as prices are already almost agreed with tour operators for 2016. Barcelo has said that so far, no dates had been set to bring the tax into effect and that talks will be held with all affected parties so they can work on it together.

Daily TV 40

Time Out 42 - 43

Letters 44

Health & Beauty 47

Food 48 - 49

Homes & Gardens 51

Property 52 - 53

Pets 54

Classifieds 56 - 57

Motoring 58 - 59

Boats 60 - 61

Sport 62 + 64

Demands to curb waste incineration ENVIRONMENTALISTS ‘Amics de la Terra’ (Earth’s Friends) have demanded measures to limit the incineration of refuse which could be recycled.

EU circular economy rules mean that incineration must be reduced and the environmentalists are asking for the two old ovens in Son Reus to be closed.

Incineration, they say, is eliminating natural resources and the EU aims for 50 per cent of refuse to be saved for recycling before 2020.

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EMPIRE STATE VI: The training ship is on its yearly 90 day summer training voyage.

New York University comes to Palma SHIP holds the record as the longest serving power-driven vessel By Staff Reporter THE Empire State VI, a training ship from the State University of New York, was in Palma while cadets carry out sailing operations. The troop ship of the United States Navy and training vessel of the United States

More wealthy visitors jetting in THE number of private jets using Mallorca and Ibiza’s airports has risen considerably over the past two years. According to Enaire, a record number of private jets and air-taxis used Son Sant Joan and Ibiza airport in 2014, due to luxury residential tourism attracting wealthy visitors from Germany, the UK, France, Switzerland and Italy. This is believed to be a sign that Spanish economy is recovering, especially in the commercial aviation sector. Forecasts from the two main Spanish companies which operate this market, Gestair and Mallorcair are good, estimating figures for 2015 will beat those from last year.

Maritime Service is on its yearly 90-day summer training voyage, during which cadets learn about navigation, transport, mechanics and weather. This year’s voyage began on May 11 from Fort Schuyler (New York) and has visited Charleston (South

Carolina), La Spezia (Italy) and Belfast (Ireland). Having received a second group of students there it was due to head to Split in Croatia, but this destination was changed for Palma, from where it will head to Cadiz before ending the voyage on August 10 in New York.

There are 636 people on board, including crew, teachers and cadets aged between 18 and 23 of different nationalities. With 25 years of service to the Maritime College, the ship holds the record as the longest serving power-driven vessel ever used by the school.

Plans to improve the ‘most dangerous road’ vTHE Llucmajor to Campos road has been dubbed the most dangerous in Mallorca, but the Territory and Infrastructures Department has promised work will start on it in 2016. In the past 10 years, 16 people have died on the road and many others have been seriously injured. The Traffic Department explains that the 9.5 kilometres of the MA-19 between the two points carry a great number of vehicles, especially in the summer, and many drivers don’t slow down having just travelled 20 kilometres on the toll motorway. In most cases, excessive speed has been the cause of the accidents. Another problem on the same road is that there are 7.7 kilometres between the exits for es Coll d’en Rabassa and Cala Brava, where there is no central safety barrier. This has led to many fatal accidents when vehicles have driven into oncom-

ing traffic. The councillor for Territory and Infrastructures, Mercedes

Garrido, has said fixing these problems is a priority and engineers are working on it.

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Bonfires cancelled THE Balearic Nature Institute (IBANAT) cancelled all authorisations to have bonfires earlier this week due to the high temperatures and asked people to take extreme care.

House fire THE annex of a house in the Camí S’Àguila area of Llucmajor caught fire for reasons unknown. The German owners alerted the emergency services and firemen rushed to the scene.

Port profit THE Balearic Port Authorities announced they made a profit of €16.8 million in 2014, 31 per cent less than in 2013. This is due to a reduction in fees which was applied to boost financial activity.

No problem DESPITE Air Traffic Controllers striking, the airports in the Balearic Islands reported no problems over the weekend. More than 449,100 passengers were expected to use the airports of Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Mahon over the weekend, but any delays reported were just normal.

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Detainee sets fire to his cell in protest A MAN attempted to set fire to a cell in the National Police station in Palma. The middle-aged North African man, who is due to be deported, had a lighter hidden in the sole of his shoe with which he attempted to set fire to the mattress in the cell. However, it is made of nonflammable material, so instead of fire, he caused a lot of smoke, which set off alarms. The officers quickly resolved the situation and no-one was injured. Nothing was damaged either, but the fire department, an ambulance and the Local Police

were all on the scene and the road outside was closed to traffic. Firemen cleared the cells, where there were three people detained, of smoke. The detainee, who reportedly caused the fire in protest against his deportation, claimed he had swallowed the lighter and was taken to Son Espases Hospital. However, the lighter was found hidden in his shoe and although he had suffered slight smoke inhalation, after he was released from hospital he was taken back to the cell.

Beer is favourite drink in summer RESIDENTS of the Balearic Islands claim beer is their favourite summer drink after water. According to a survey regarding ‘summer hydration habits in Spain’ carried out by the Beer and Health Information Centre and Madison Market Research, half of the people questioned in the Balearic Islands only drink when they are thirsty. However, women and elderly people are more aware

of the importance of keeping hydrated. More than 50 per cent also believed that between 1.5 and two litres of liquid per day was adequate, but the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommends two to 2.5 litres per day, especially during the current heat waves which can lead to severe dehydration. Beer, in moderation, is a hydrating drink, as it is 92 per cent water.

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Cala Bona is ac and adapted fo

SAND has been renewed and raised pedestrian crossin By Staff Reporter CALA BONA in Son Servera is the only beach in Mallorca with the Aenor Universal Accessibility Certificate. The local town hall promised last year to make all beaches accessible to everyone and adapted for the disabled. Works began last year, and this summer the council has presented a beach which has a service to help disabled people bathe in the sea thanks to qualified lifeguards. The council has worked hard to publicise the beach, having translated the website into English and German, as well as printed pamphlets with information in Catalan,

CALA BONA: The only beach in Mallorca with the Aenor

Attack left victim blind in one eye IRISHMAN Kian Michael O’G, 22, has accepted seven years in prison for beating a compatriot in Santa Ponsa in August 2014. He was reportedly arguing with a woman near a bar in Calvia when the victim tried to stop him and was punched in the face, causing him to fall down the stairs. The attacker then picked him up and punched him in the face again before kick-

ing him several times. The victim sustained multiple facial and skull fractures, including his nose, j aw and eye socket s f or which he required several operations. It left him with permanent dam age t o hi s br ai n and skull, scars and the loss of sight in one eye as well as his sense of smell. He also now suffers from post-traumatic stress disor-

der. The accused will pay the victim €273,000 in compensation. Despite not knowing each other before the attack, both men are from Cork and their par ent s know each ot her t hr ough t hei r pl aces of work. The defence has asked for the attacker to be allowed to serve his prison sentence in Ireland.

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r Universal Accessibility Certificate.

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gs to and from the parking areas have been installed Spanish, English and German to hand out at hotels and tourist offices. All slopes with an angle of more than 6 per cent have been done away with to make the route to the beach easier to travel, electrical supply from solar panels has been restored to the beach shacks, breakwater have been made safer and paving has been improved. Plus, the sand has been renewed and raised pedestrian crossings to and from the parking areas have been installed to make sure vehicles travel slower in the area making it safer for those on foot. Access to the area has been improved and there is also a taxi available for the disabled and more parking in better located areas.

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Compensation is paid out for falls PALMA City Hall has been sentenced to pay €36,340 in compensation to a woman who tripped and fell in the street because of a missing paving stone. She fell in Calle Santa Ponsa in February 2008 and sustained several fractures and other injuries. The city hall was initially sentenced to pay €21,804, but appealed the sentence in the Balearic High Court of Justice, claiming the missing paving stone was so obvious that the woman must have been distracted or she would not have missed it. Meanwhile, she demanded more money, saying that the city hall was entirely to blame. Witnesses said the hole was covered with dirt and leaves, making it hard to see. In a separate case, the Balearic Government has been sentenced to pay €29,492 in compensation to the relatives of

a woman who slipped and fell in a corridor at Manacor Hospital just after it had been cleaned and broke her leg in 2010. The woman, now deceased, was 76 when she fell after coming out of the room where her husband was admitted. The hospital and regional government argued that their cleaning systems leave the floor dry and that it was the woman’s fault she had fallen so she was refused compensation. Her relatives claim there was

water on the floor which had been spilled while cleaning and were demanding €49,706 because they believed the hospital had failed to take measures to prevent such a situation. A cleaner confirmed that there was a ‘wet floor’ sign in place, but that the woman may not have seen it. The High Court accepted their appeal but awarded them less money because her injuries didn’t take as long to heal as they claimed.

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Police sentenced for beating up detainee VIDEO camera showed the officer hitting the man By Staff Reporter FOUR Palma Local Police officers have been sentenced for beating a detainee in his cell. The events took place in May 2011 and there was a video from a security camera showing how one of the officers hit and kicked the man in the head while he was handcuffed while the other three did nothing to prevent it. When one of the officers noticed the camera, he turned it away from them.

The victim reported the attack and the Provincial Court has now sentenced the officer who beat him to 18 months in prison. He has been banned from the Local Police force for three years and will have to pay a fine of â&#x201A;Ź60 plus â&#x201A;Ź4,480 to the victim for the injuries and moral damage he caused. The other three have been sentenced to a year each in prison, and banned from the Local Police for between two and three years. The sent ence m ay be appeal ed i n t he Supreme Court.

Caterers demand talks THE Mallorca Association of Bars, Cafeterias and Restaurants has demanded talks with the city hall regarding plans to do away with terraces in the Borne area. The President of the As-

sociation, Alfonso Robledo, criticised that local caterers had only learned of the plans through the press, and said that if they go ahead it will seriously damage financial and commercial activity in

the area. Robledo explained that many businesses had invested money in order to have a terrace and that doing away with them would also mean people would have to be fired.

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‘Llonguet’ route until October MORE than 40 bakeries and cake shops in the city will take part in order to promote this bread amongst locals and tourists By Staff Reporter EVERY Wednesday until the end of October, Palma will hold the Ruta

Residents complain of smells RESIDENTS of the urbanizations in Playa de Muro attended a plenary meeting held to discuss the problem of sewage water and bad smells in the area. The opposition had requested the plenary meeting in order to discuss this matter, as it affects not only public health but also the image of the town. The problems mainly affect sectors 7-16 and 7 of Playa de Muro, although there have also been spillages on the Alcudia to Arta road. The mayor, Marti Fornes, said the town hall was attempting to solve the problem, the origin of which is between the urbanisations and the water purification plant which is at the other end of town. He also promised the council was taking action to solve it as quickly as possible.

Christians in Pollensa THERE is now proof that there was a Christian community living in Pol-lentia (now Pollensa) when it was under Muslim rule. A dig carried out at the old Roman city revealed 13 lots of human bone remains which have been carbon dated and confirmed to be from between the 10th and 12th centuries. The co-director of the dig, Miquel Angel Cau, reports they were buried following Christian rites, with the head pointing west and feet east and facing upwards.

Llonguetera. More than 40 bakeries and cake shops in the city will take part in order to promote this type of bread amongst locals and tourists.

The project has been promoted by the city hall and the local Association of Bakers and Confectioners and was presented by the councillor of Tourism,

Commerce and Work, Joana Adrover, manager of the association, Pep Magraner, and manager of the Sobrasada Regulation Council, Antonia Torres.

The two products, the ‘llonguet’ bread and the typical Mallorca ‘sobrasada’ sausage are being promoted as a symbol of the island’s identity.

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Being an angel to someone else Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports. Tricia Barr has that special gift of listening that can only come from personal experience.

TRICIA BARR is slightly built with large brown eyes and an infectious smile. When the Euro Weekly News (EWN) asked her about her greatest achievement, she said: “Being a single mum, bringing up two boys by myself.” And this is what motivated this remarkable lady to set up the organisation Guardian Angels, which supports lone parents. Tricia knows all about being a single parent; when her marriage broke up her two boys were very small, aged just four and one. “Being a single parent changes you,” said Tricia: “It is hard work, relentless and sometimes isolating. When I came to Spain seven years ago I began meeting single parents here and recognised in them all the difficulties I had faced as a single mum all those years ago. Within two years I set up Guardian Angels.” In Spain, lone parents have to work hard to survive and for their children to thrive. Some work two or even three jobs to earn enough to keep their families together and in Spain there are hurdles to overcome that are not present elsewhere; the cost of school books, for example, which is a financial nightmare for cashstrapped singles. “The price of school textbooks is astronomical,” said Tricia, “and parents don’t even know which books they have to buy until September so they have little time to try to buy them secondhand or even organise a book share. So Guardian Angels helps out with a

A new‘wing’ in Benidorm is Tricia’s next goal

HELPING OTHERS: Tricia Barr set up the organisation Guardian Angels, which supports lone parents.

A great communicator and listener By Jan Gamm

Fact file Being a single parent changes you. It is hard work, relentless and sometimes isolating

book allowance for each child of parents registered with us.” The charity is an impressive support network with a team of professionals on hand. Guardian Angels provides mentoring as well as a range of services either free or at a greatly reduced cost: a psychologist, doctor, gynaecologist, financial expert lawyer... and they are presently looking for a dentist. Some parents come to Tricia with heartbreaking stories and many need the

Name: Tricia Barr Age: 64 Family: Two boys: Chris and Ben, both grown up and a granddaughter Home town: Stranraer, Scotland Where now: Denia Languages: Spanish – improving all the time! Book or TV: Both – I love Strictly Come Dancing! Favourite titles: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Susan Jeffers Strengths: Perseverance and determination Weaknesses: I can be a bit stubborn! Greatest Success: Raising my two boys alone Greatest Failure: A business I started with my partner in Spain years ago Irritants: Unfairness and injustice Best time of your life: When my boys were born and also coming to Spain Big picture or detail? Oh both, I think Biggest influence in your life: Susan Jeffers and also Louise Hay of the Hay Foundation - both great believers in the power of positive thinking Most proud of? My boys

loving support of her organisation to recover from emotional or even violent trauma. The charity’s special events include a Christmas party, a swimming pool day in the summer, usually held at someone’s private home and this year, a day at Safari Aitana where the children can pet and feed the animals that are free to roam. Tricia said: “It was brilliant. One little boy said to me, ‘This was the best day of my whole life,’ and that makes me feel our hard work is worth it – worth more...” Guardian Angels covers the Marina Alta and Tricia’s next goal is to set up a new ‘wing’ in Benidorm. Where does Tricia want to be in five years’ time? “Oh on, a cruise, I think. Yes definitely, with either a lovely new man or a very good friend!” Euro Woman Tricia Barr, President of Guardian Angels, is the definitive Mum and Grandmother, a great communicator with that special gift of listening that can only come from personal experience.

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured. As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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ANTI-BULLFIGHTING: Eighteen towns on the island have now joined the fight.

Bullring puts people in danger due to condition MALLORCA Sense Sang complained that lives were put at risk By Staff Reporter THE Mallorca Sense Sang (Without Blood) anti-bullfighting campaign has complained that human lives are at risk due to the condition of Palma bullring. Several weeks ago, they complained about the poor upkeep of the bullring and have now alerted that those who attend concerts and other events carried

out there are being put in danger. They reported cracks in the stalls and stairs, poor emergency exits, deficient safety areas, a broken door and stalls which are at risk of collapsing. They were therefore asking for all events which are due to take place there to be cancelled as a precautionary measure. They already made a similar com-

plaint back in 2013 and claim that the authorities did nothing. Mallorca Sense Sang was launched in 2014 by Anima Naturalis and CAS International in an attempt to ban bullfights on the island and has 130,000 signatures backing it. Eighteen towns on the island have declared they are against bullfighting, the most recent to join the list was Mancor de la Vall.

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Fewer abortions ABORTIONS in the Balearics fell by 6.4 per cent in 2014 to 2,866 according to the Regional Health Department. For 707 women it was their second and for 303 their third.

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Forged medicines seized after worldwide operation IN total, 19 people have been arrested and another 12 charged in 29 operations

Blue flags PLAYA de Alcudia, Ciudad Blanca and the Alcudiamar Sailing Club area have blue flags for the quality of their beaches, which the town hall puts down to the constant effort made every day.

More debt RESIDENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Associations in the Balearic Islands had debts totalling â&#x201A;Ź55.52 million in 2014 according to the Property Administrators Association. This is a 4.75 per cent rise compared to the previous year.

ILLEGAL PRODUCTS: A worldwide operation coordinated by Interpol seized forged medicine. By Staff Reporter AN arrest was made in Palma as part of a worldwide operation coordinated by Interpol during which Guardia Civil seized more than a million doses of

forged medicinal products. The operation, codenamed Pangea VIII, targeted the sale and distribution of forged or illegal medicinal products on the internet. In total 19 people have been arrest-

ed and another 12 charged in 29 operations. Police have inspected 837 establishments, carried out 13,448 luggage controls and monitored 102 websites, 11 of them based in Spain. The prod-

ucts mainly promised to enhance sexual performance or muscles, but there were also slimming products, vitamins, painkillers, antibiotics, stimulants and other products, most of them coming from China.

Association lends wigs to cancer patients THE Comarca de Llevant Association to Help Cancer Patients and their Relatives (APROP) has a service to lend equipment at Manacor Hospital.

The association accepts all types of equipment, including wheelchairs, hospital beds, walking frames, wigs, caps and scarves, which can make it easier for cancer patients to

get through the disease. Their in-house psychologist, Catalina Garau, says that hair loss is a problem which can cause women to lose their self-esteem, and that a wig can be a

huge help to prevent this. However, wigs and other items are expensive and not all patients can afford them. People who borrow items promise to use it properly and

return it in the same condition. In 2014, the association visited 900 people, including patients and their relatives, 280 of which were first visits.

Their ages range from 18 to elderly patients. They are given information on how to face the disease and control the symptoms, including anxiety.

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Trial for forcing disabled woman into prostitution A MAN, 46, is facing 10 years in prison for sexually abusing a mentally disabled woman, 22, and forcing her into prostitution. The events took place between June 2013 and March 2014, when the man, who allegedly knew that the victim had been declared 71 per cent disabled, took money from her disability allowance. She did not get on with her carers and sometimes left their home, which is when he would allegedly take her to his house when his wife was not there. He is also accused of taking the money which she earned through prostitution. He denied he charges in

Palma Provincial Court, though he admits to having had a sexual relationship with her. He claims he did not know she was disabled and denies ever having taken money from her. Meanwhile she said in court that she thought of him as her boyfriend and that he made her drink so he could have sex with her. She also said he demanded she give him all her money so he could pay the rent. His defence is demanding an acquittal as the sex was consensual and the woman denies having had sex with other men to get money to give to him. However, her carers said this happened on several occasions.

World’s largest cruise ships visit

Pests galore

AROUND 12,000 passengers visited Palma in one day

ANTHEM OF THE SEAS: On its first visit to Palma. TWO of the world’s largest cruise ships were docked in Palma Port at the same time at the weekend. One was the Norwegian Epic, the fifth largest, which arrives in Palma every week, and the other, on its first visit to Palma, was the Anthem of the Seas, the third largest in history, beaten only by the Oasis of the Seas and the Allure of the Seas. The latter also visits the city every week. At the same time, the Aidavita, the Thomson

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Dream and the Star Flyer were also visiting, meaning that around 12,000 cruise ship passengers visited on that day. Anthem of the Seas was christened on April 20, 2015 and during its first visit to Palma Port an event was held on board during which a commemorative gift was given to Swedish captain Gus Andersson by the representative of the Port Authorities, Jorge Nasarre. It is 347 metres long, has 2,090 cabins and can carry 4,905 passengers.

DUE to the extreme temperatures registered this summer, the presence of cockroaches has increased in Palma, the city hall has confirmed. There are also more rodents but officials say the problem is under control.

Wish granted A WOMAN, 33, who has been trying for 15 years to get the part of Saint Catherine of Palma in the festivities held on the first Sunday of September in Santa Margalida will finally see her wish come true this year.

Old update FELANITX Town Hall has announced plans to restore some of the town’s large old houses in order to improve the appearance of the city centre. Many of them have three or four storeys and a large patio inside.

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Two arrested for knife attacks A MAN, 53, was arrested in Palma for attacking a client with a knife following a complaint. He had installed a kitchen for the victim, who came to complain about the work. The two began to argue until the workman pulled out a knife and the two began to grapple. The client was taken to Son Espases with injuries to his hands, while the police arrested his attacker. Meanwhile, at the Secar de la Real riding club, a man was also arrested for threatening another with a knife. The owner of the premises had reprimanded him for taking his horse into a stable without permission. The two began to argue and a member of staff stepped in, but he was threatened with a knife, although he managed to escape. The attacker threatened to kill the two men before getting in his car and attempting to flee the area but the staff shut the doors. He climbed a wall and fled the premises but police arrested him when he returned five minutes later. He has a previous criminal record.

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2.9 per cent more passengers at Palma

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Mosquito problem

MAIN market is still Germany, followed by Spain and the UK Wusel007/Wikipedia

CALVIA Town Hall held a talk to inform locals of possible problems which can be caused by the Tiger mosquito and answer any questions. A plan was created this year to prevent and control the mosquitoes.

Red lines THE Palma councillor for Equality, Aligi Molina, has presented a manual on how to avoid sexism in advertising. It contains red lines which no advertising should cross, such as using the female body for attention.

PALMA AIRPORT: Passenger figures in April and May rose to levels never seen before.

By Staff Reporter DURING the first half of this year, 2.9 per cent more passengers used Palma Airport compared to the same period last year. The total number amounted to 9.54 million people, and there were 74,747

flights operated at Palma Airport, 3.3 per cent more than in the first six months of last year. April and May saw passenger figures rise to levels which have never been seen before. The countries from which passenger figures have risen the most are

Italy (21.1 per cent), Belgium (20.7), Sweden (9.7), Spain (9.2), Switzerland (7) and the United Kingdom (1.7 per cent). The main market is still Germany, with 3.35 million passengers, followed by Spain, 2.55 million and the UK with 1.72 million.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better ELECTRIC company Endesa has invested â&#x201A;Ź148,000 to improve nine underground transformer centres in Palma and provide better service for 3,505 clients.

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Yellow alert TEMPERATURES in Mallorca had dropped a little after the last heat wave, but are once again expected to surpass 40ºC, putting the island on yellow alert, according to State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).

Cycle lane THE Palma councillor for Mobility, Joan Ferrer, presented the new cycle lane between the city centre, Nou Llevant, the Fachada Maritima and the Cami Salard, adding 1.2 kilometres to the existing lanes.

Court case THE Centro Canino Internacional will be represented in court as part of the accusation in the Platja de Palma police corruption case. The shelter claims to have been harassed by the ‘Green Patrol’ for years.

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Tourists mugged in

LOCAL POLICE from Son Servera and San Llorenç worke By Staff Reporter NINE Spanish and Colombian youths were arrested c h a rg e d w i t h m u g g i n g tourists at knifepoint in Cala Millor. In a joint operation with Local Police from Son Servera and San Llorenç des Cardassar, they were arrested and charged with violent robbery, causing bodily harm, belonging to a criminal gang, drug trafficking and receiving stolen goods. The first attack took place on July 2, when four tourists were mugged at knifepoint near a wellknown disco on Cala Millor seafront, and their money

CALA MILLOR BEACH: Spanish and Colombian youths were muggin

Further tests needed to clear Dutchman THE Supreme Court believes it is too early to annul the sentence of a Dutchman serving time in prison in Mallorca, even though evidence suggests he is innocent. Romano Liberto van der Dussen, 42, has been in prison for more than 11 years after Malaga Provincial Court sentenced him to 15 and a half years for sexual assault, robbery and causing bodily harm. He has always denied the charges and refused to enter a rehabilitation programme for rapists as he says this would amount to admitting he was guilty. Therefore, he has never been granted parole. On August 10, 2003, three young women claimed to have been beaten and sexually assaulted in identical attacks in different areas of Fuengirola, Malaga, and DNA from an unknown man was found on one of the victims. The Dutchman was arrested on September 2 that year based on a photo ID. According to his lawyer, he was on police files for having attacked his ex-girlfriend and a prostitute. However, his DNA, provided voluntarily, did not match the sample found. In 2007, a DNA match was

found for Briton Mark Philip Dixie, arrested in the UK for raping and strangling 18-year-old model Sally Ann Bowman in 2005 and sentenced to 34 years in prison. He physically resembles the Dutchman and has admitted that he may be linked to the events in Fuengirola, where he was living in 2003. Despite the Spanish police knowing this, the Dutchman says

his life has been ruined by what he puts down to bad police work. The Supreme Court says that the DNA evidence which could prove him innocent needs to be confirmed a second time by a Forensic Scientist in the UK who tested Dixie’s DNA, and that it also needs to be compared by the Spanish police. If Dixie’s DNA matches the samples from the crime scene, van der Dussen can request another revision.

Lower salaries for 23 mayors TWENTY-THREE of the 53 mayors in Mallorca will be earning less than their predecessors. Only six, in Andratx, Campanet, Santa Maria, Santa Eugenia, Arta and Santanyi, have increased their salaries. Until last year, there were no rules to determine how much mayors should earn. Since the Rationalization and Sustainability of the Local Administration Law came into effect, this has changed. The mayor of Calvia, Alfonso Rodriguez, is now earning 10 per cent less, although he still has the highest salary. The aim of the law was to improve budget control and the amount received will be based on the number of inhabitants. Towns with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants can no longer have mayors who are dedicated to the job 100 per cent of their time.

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and mobile phones were stolen. A little later, another couple was mugged and the woman’s bag was snatched while her partner was threatened and sustained defensive wounds to his arms and hands getting the knife away from his attacker. Soon afterwards, a German tourist was also attacked and sustained injuries while attempting to defend himself. He was able to grab the knife which was handed over to the Guardia Civil. One stolen mobile phone was returned to its owner, another had already been swapped for marihuana by one of the detainees.

Priest denies accusations A FORMER priest of Selva, accused of sexually abusing a girl, 12, claims that the accusations against him are false. The 72-year-old priest was called into the Guardia Civil office for a statement a few weeks ago after the girl reported that he had sexually abused her in February in his home in Calonge. He was not arrested and told the officers he would only testify before a judge. The girl’s story was considered “credible” by experts, according to a local Spanish daily, but the priest says that he has witnesses who can confirm that he was threatened with a complaint by the girl’s father after he refused to lend him €60,000 to help pay a mortgage. The girl’s father is one of two

men who also claim to have been sexually abused by the priest in the 80’s when they were altar boys, but he had the priest officiate his wedding, perform his daughter’s baptism, and carried out work at the priest’s home. According to the priest, when there was a problem, the man would always bring his daughter to him to chat and help her. Her mother died a few months ago and her father remarried, which she did not take well, and she reportedly spent several days at the priest’s house. He claims that one night she came to him crying and saying she was afraid and asked to sleep with him, but that he never touched her.

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STREET DRINKING: Residents complain that the party-goers leave a mess behind. RESIDENTS in the es Jonquet district of Palma are complaining that the area is becoming increasingly popular with youths who meet to drink in the street. The area where the mills are located is away from where the police can normally be found, but near enough to the nightclub area for it to be

favoured by those who want to drink and then go to discos to continue partying. The President of the Residents’ Association, Magdalena Moragues, complains that on Fridays and Saturdays the area is full of groups who make a lot of noise and leave everything dirty and smelly. They also

complain of graffiti and vandalism, including smashed flower pots and wing mirrors and slashed tyres. They are afraid to go outside because they fear attacks. Residents also complain that the city hall does not clean up after the party-goers and that the police do not come when they call to complain.

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INCREASED SAFETY: With forces from five different countries involved.

Foreign officers to patrol in Spain PALMA is one of the locations where officers will patrol By Maria José Fernandez THIS summer, Guardia Civil will patrol the streets with officers from forces of five different countries to increase safety in Spain. Palma is one of the tourist locations where the Guardia Civil will be patrolling with the

French Gendarme, the Moroccan Royal Gendarme, the Portuguese National Republican Guard, the Italian Carabinieri and the German police. This is part of the Secretary of State for Security’s Safe Tourism Plan and will control beaches, hotels and urbanisations according to the Interior

Ministry and also aims to increase international cooperation in the fight against global tourism. Guardia Civil officers will also travel to Italy and France to patrol in areas such as Venice, Amalfi and Sorrento, work with the special team during the Tour de France and also at Chambord Castle. Spain receives 53 million tourists per year and tourism is the most important area of Spain economy, at 11 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product.

Hotel robberies solved A MAN was arrested by Guardia Civil for allegedly stealing items from hotel rooms in Cala Vinyes, Calvia. Following reports the Guardia Civil located the man when he was going to sell electronic equipment to a computer store in Palma. Guardia Civil seized four iPads and several mobile phones valued at more than €3,000. A search of the detainee’s home revealed several other electronic items which had been reported stolen from different hotels in Calvia, which have now been returned to their owners. Guardia Civil have not ruled out further arrests.

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Slip road THREE people were injured when two motorbikes on which they were travelling reportedly ‘slipped’ on something on the Andratx toll motorway heading to Palma. They sustained burns and minor injuries.

Sponsored swimming across Mallorca for MS MORE than 30 beaches and pools took part in the event FOTO: ABDEM/FACEBOOK

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Press officer THE newly elected press officer for Manacor council, Marcel Pich, was reportedly sentenced to eight months in prison and a €240 fine in 2014 for attacking two police officers during a protest march in November 2012.

Drugs cash SEVERAL foreign residents who work in hotels in the Cala Millor area have been targeted recently by knife-wielding youths who are allegedly mugging the victims in order to obtain money for drugs.

GETTING WET: Participants at Colonia de Sant Pere Beach in Arta. By Maria José Fernandez MORE than 30 beaches and pools in Mallorca took part in an event to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis. The Mulla’t (Get Wet) 2015 campaign was organised by the Balearic Association for Multiple Sclerosis (ABDEM) for the 20th time this year and the headquarters was set up at the Colonia de Sant Pere Beach in Arta, because this was where it

was the first time, back in 1995. The sponsored swim was attended at the headquarters by the President of the Association, Andreu Anglada, and the local representative, Mateu Llodra, amongst others members of ABDEM. The Vice-President of the Balearic Government, Biel Barcelo, took part, as did many other members of the Balearic Islands and Mallorca’s political scene. ABDEM aimed to raise awareness of

their need for larger facilities to take care of people affected by the disease. Across Mallorca, many people visited the pools and beaches to swim their sponsored lengths or take part by purchasing beach gear sold by ABDEM and making donations. In Alcudia alone, more than 95 people had swum before 1pm. All those who took part across Mallorca received a diploma to prove that they had assisted.

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14 years for sexually abusing boys A MAN, 46, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for raping and sexually abusing three boys in 2010 and 2013. The abuse took place when the boys were aged 10 and 13 in Palma and s’Arenal. The public prosecutor was asking for 31 years in prison but reduced this because the man has a slight mental disability and was an alcoholic. He accepted the sentence and a further 18 years of surveillance after he is released, plus a sixyear restraining order during which he cannot come near the victims or communicate with them. He will have to pay them between €5,000 and €6,000 each in compensation. He has been remanded in prison since 2013 and pleaded guilty to the charges in Palma Provincial Court where he arrived covering his face from the press. As he left the courtroom to be taken to prison he was insulted by the mother of one of the victims.

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Spain’s Tweeters bust drugs gangs INFORMATION sent in is kept strictly confidential By Dilip Kuner THE news that more than 800 arrests linked to drug trafficking have been made through information gleaned on Twitter shows the use of social media is now an effective police tool. In just two-and-a-half years a campaign asking for information has had 35,000 tip-offs from its 1.66 million Twitter followers.

Using hashtag #tweetredada, Spanish National Police urges people to report any suspected drugs transactions, large or small, anywhere in Spain. There is also a dedicated email account, antidroga@police.es for the same purpose. Police say the information sent to both Twitter and the email account is kept strictly confidential and no user has to identify themselves. Once re-

ceived, the tip offs are assessed by a team from the Central Narcotics Unit to decide whether to investigate further. In the latest triumph for the campaign, a suspected drugtrafficking gang based in Barcelona and Cadiz was broken up, with 5,000 kilos of hashish and 27 cars seized. Police say that in the investigation, they were given vitally important anonymous tip offs.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Has now proved to be an effective police tool.

Strength to strength

TINIE TEMPAH: One of the recent top acts. THE new BH Mallorca hotel continues to go from

strength to strength with its season of international DJs. The line up has proven to be very popular with its audience of local Mallorcans, expats and visitors to the island as well. At a typical gig the good natured crowd exceeds 2,500 people all having a superb time and if you aren’t so keen on crowds, then there is a VIP option. In the past weeks we have

seen several top acts including Rudimental, Tinie Tempah, and Steve Angello. Now looking forward into the coming month the likes of Hardwell, voted the World’s Number One DJ for 2015, David Guetta and even British legend Pete Tong will be coming to the island. You can buy tickets at the hotel or visit www.bhmallorca.com for more information.

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Missing girl found in Spain A SCHOOLGIRL who went missing from Oldham, UK, has been found alive and well in Spain. Camilia Lupu, 14, handed herself over to police in Almeria Province yesterday (Monday July 14) after an appealmade by her parents. The girl, originally from Romania, was reported missing on June 26 and was believed to be travelling with 37-year-old Romanian Alin Coman. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed they still want to speak to Coman on suspicion of child abduction. He is described as slimly built with short, dark receding hair and a mole in the middle of his forehead. Det Insp Mark McDowall said: “Everyone is delighted with the news that Camilia is safe and well.”

Tourist gored to death FRENCH tourist died in the early hours of Tuesday morning during the festivities By Staff Reporter A FRENCH tourist aged 44 died in the early hours of Tuesday morning (July 14) after being gored by a bull during festivities in Pedreguer, Alicante. The tragic event occurred at approximately 1am, when the man (identified by police with the initials LO) suffered fatal gore wounds after joining the bull running with a group of friends. Doctors and ambulance staff could do nothing to save the man’s life, and the local council later cancelled activities involving bulls on Tuesday (July 14) and Wednesday (July 15) as a sign of respect and expressed their condolences and support to the deceased’s family and friends.

BULL RUN: The local council cancelled all activities involving bulls after the incident.

As Greece sinks Spain rises as tourists look elsewhere

SPAIN’S TOURISM: Has the hotels and tourist infrastructure to cope with demand. AS Greece goes through financial turmoil and British citizens have been advised not to go to Tunisia, it would appear Spain could get an unexpected tourism windfall. Figures suggest that up to 300,000 Britons were planning on visiting Tunisia, many of whom are now looking for late deals to other destina-

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tions, according to the UK’s Daily Mail newspaper. In Europe it is largely Spain which has the hotels and tourist infrastructure to cope with a large rise in demand. Factor in Greece as well, where advance bookings are down over fears there may be food shortages and a lack of cash from hole in the wall ma-

chines, and the thought is there may be an influx to Spain. The country has already reported good bookings with more than 90 per cent occupancy rates in August expected at coastal tourism hotspots. Last year around 15 million Britons visited Spain, up from 11 million in 2010.

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Stricter measures against drinking and flying AIRLINES and British police are asking for people to know their limits and cut down on drinking before boarding flights following a number of recent incidents. A recent case saw Jet2 ban a passenger for life and send him an almost £5,000 (€6,950) bill after a flight from Leeds Bradford to Alicante had to make an unscheduled landing in Toulouse due to the passenger’s behaviour and refusal to stop drinking. A similar case occurred this month in the Balearic Islands, when five British men were escorted from their flight to

EASYJET: Has a duty to ensure the safety of all onboard its planes and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated. Spain by Guardia Civil after being abusive to staff. Spanish police were waiting for the group when their easyJet flight to Ibiza touched down after the pilot radioed

ahead that the five had been ‘abusing’ cabin staff for nearly the whole duration of the twoand-a-half hour flight from Bristol in the UK. The reason? It would appear

they took exception to a limit of just one alcoholic drink each that was being enforced on board. Unwilling to accept that with good grace, it is alleged

they became abusive and threatened members of the cabin crew with the abuse carrying on throughout the flight. The crew reported the matter to the captain, who made

sure there was a chilly reception for them when they arrived at Ibiza. easyJet said that it has a duty to ensure the safety of all onboard its planes. Abusive or threatening behaviour aboard a plane is not tolerated and the company always pushes for prosecution of those guilty of such behaviour. It has emerged that there has been a 40 per cent rise in alcohol related incidents on UK flights between April 2014 and March 2015. In that period there were 271 incidents reported, compared to 190 in the same period the year before.

Fewer people visiting ALL-INCLUSIVE schemes to blame By Staff Reporter ALL-INCLUSIVE resorts in the Balearic Islands may make tourists holidays easier, but not everyone seems to be happy. A number of bar owners in Magaluf have alerted that they have noticed a reduction in profits by 20 or even 30 per cent during the present summer season. They claim the most affected area is Punta Ballena and have gone to the Palma Council to express their concern. “We believe the ‘all-inclusive’ hotel schemes are to blame, as they offer open bars,” said the council in a statement. The new Tourism councillor, socialist Antonio Garcia Malero has insisted the most important step to follow is to modify the laws regarding ‘all-inclusive’ schemes, to regulate and limit them. “This year, fewer and few-

er people are coming to Calvia, especially to Magaluf. We can see it and feel it,” said the owners group. However the council showed their disagreement saying: “So far this year we have already reached a level of occupancy similar to that of last year. It is still too soon to give accurate numbers, but we believe we are at the same level. “The problem to solve is different, and it directly affects hotels. We have got to make a great effort to maintain the quality of our offer and understand that these kinds of schemes lower the quality of the area and the whole tourism sector is damaged.” The fact that stricter regulations have come into force in the area in regards to street drinking, balconing and other reputation-damaging issues has also being credited as one of the reasons behind the decrease in customers.

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COSTA DEL SOL

Omar Sharif, the actor who had Almeria in his heart FILM STAR died of a heart attack at age 83 By Linda Hall

OMAR SHARIF: Actor, bridge-player and heartthrob.

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COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

OMAR SHARIF, the Egyptian film star, has died of a heart attack at the age of 83. Sharif, who had retreated from public life and was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, was born Michel Demetri Chalhoub in Alexandria to a family of Lebanese descent. He was best known for his Oscar-winning role in Lawrence of Arabia and Dr Zhivago. Lawrence of Arabia was shot mainly in Almeria and the actor last visited the province in December 2012 during the International Short Film Festival, ‘Almeria en Corto.’ “Without Almeria, there would have been no Omar Sharif,” he said during an emotional interview, recalling how he found fame 50 years earlier in David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia.

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Dog saved

More sand

Tourism success

Living wage

POLICE in Cullera rescued a dog which had been locked in the boot of a car, under a bicycle, with no ventilation in 45 degree heat. The owner has been charged with animal abuse.

THE beaches of Pilar de la Horadada beaches have received more than 30,000 square metres of sand to rebuild what was lost over the winter following storms; twice more than the previous year.

THE new tourism website for Almuñecar www.turismodealmunecar.es has tripled its numbers of visits to 51,300 in the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period of 2014 .

PULPI’S mayor is to be paid €44,971 gross a year, the maximum allowed by law for the full-time post. Councillors working at the town hall full-time will receive €30,555 gross.

Uncivil behaviour

Room service

MOTRIL Council has launched a campaign to raise awareness amongst citizens to avoid anti-social behaviour, such as littering streets and playing very loud music, with fines of up to €3,000.

APPROXIMATELY €200,000 will be spent on reforms and improvements to the Torrecardenas Hospital complex between now and October. Work will concentrate on kitchens and patients’ room.

Drugs plantation

Tax relief THE manager of a Poniente transport company was arrested for using employees’ details and identities to file income tax returns for five years from 2009. He later shared the €27,000 proceeds with an accomplice.

Figures down GANDIA unemployment figures for June are down by 304 to 8,198. Councillor for Economic and Innovation Policy, Alicia Izquierdo said: “The unemployment data is merely factual figures, and do not represent reality.”

Super prawns THE Mar Menor is producing a bumper crop of prawns this year, being somewhat larger than normal, due to the extra saltiness of the water.

Benissa biker

No busy bees

A BRITISH biker, Kyle Smith, who lives in Benissa will be testing his endurance in Japan on Sunday July 26 when he competes in the Suzuka eight hour endurance race.

HONEY producers in the Murcia Region warn that production could be down as much as 75 per cent this year due to the excess drought.

A MARIHUANA plantation has been discovered by National Police in Canillas de Aceituno. Five people aged between 20 and 52 years old were arrested for a crime against public health.

Prefab classes

Adapted parks

ALMORADI’S three public schools will start the next school year in September with 13 pre-fabricated classrooms. The town has been waiting on the construction of a new school since 2008.

THE local Izquierda Unida party in Velez-Malaga has put forward a motion requesting full guarantees of accessibility for children with disabilities to the town’s children’s parks.

Pay to shower THE hot weather means that bathers on Javea’s L’Arenal have to pay to use the beach showers. The charges are €3 for two minutes or €5 for 10 minutes.

Saving cash DENIA will save €2.4 million in interest by applying for state funds to cover a €6 million debt left by the previous council on land on Avenida Miguel Hernandez bought to build a second health centre.

Police training POLICE officers in Callosa de Segura, Cox, Redovan and Rafal have attended seminars and workshops for training on the legislative reforms on the Public Safety Act.

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Advertising lorry SALOBREÑA Council Tourism Department has signed an agreement with transport company Kiko Garcia to promote the town’s tourism attractions with a 13-metre long lorry which will display pictures of the village.

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Burning issue THE Asociacion del Melanoma in Almeria warned against the growing popularity of ‘sunburn stencils’ as a substitute for tattoos. Deliberately seeking sunburn is a skin cancer risk, a spokesman said.

Churches helped THE Almeria Diputacion allocated €200,000 to the Almeria diocese for restoration of 14 churches including Albox, Almeria City, Almocita, Bentarique, El Ejido, Illar, Ohanes and Padules.

Record figures MALAGA-Costa del Sol airport has reported the highest number of passengers ever over the first six months of the year, reaching almost 6.5 million. More than 2 million suitcases have also been handled, AENA airport authority reported.

Shark art THE world’s largest sand shark sculpture, measuring 10 by four metres, has been created on Benalmadena’s Malapesquera beach to celebrate a nearby marine centre’s 20th anniversary. The sculpture took more than 250 hours to create and used more than 100 tonnes of sand.

Nice theft NINE people suspected of forming part of an ‘affectionate’ pickpocket group have been arrested. The alleged pickpockets reportedly confused their victims by hugging and kissing them while emptying their pockets.

800 stung IN JUST four days almost 800 people were stung by jellyfish on Marbella’s beaches as the floating hazards plagued the coast, adding insult to injury as bathers trying to escape the heat were rewarded with painful stings.

Safety call LOCAL residents and business owners in San Pedro’s Boulevard area have expressed concern after two women were run over in a matter of days. More safety measures are called for to make both drivers and pedestrians take more care.

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Eurovision 2016 SWEDEN: Stockholm has been announced as the host for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016. Karin Wanngård, mayor of Stockholm, said it was a great honour.

Bomb blast SWEDEN: A man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years over a Christmas Eve explosion in Malmo. He had targeted a real estate company with a bomb after it had allegedly threatened to evict three families.

Homicide links FINLAND: A double homicide in Helsinki has been linked to organised crime. The victims were known to have ties to the crime family United Brotherhood.

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Samurai murderers MAN killed in attack in family feud A MAN in Kilmarnock was executed by a pair of samurai wielding attackers. The attack is thought to be related to a family feud. Police are looking for the men.

Naked theft JESUS TARANGO, from Wales, stole a police car while naked claiming he had been poisoned. Jesus drove to a hospital where he was dressed and arrested.

McDonalds takeaway A BIRMINGHAM man, who was high on drugs, committed two robberies from the same branch of McDonalds within one hour. He was sentenced to five years in prison.

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Nativity miracle A COUPLE from Liverpool who played Mary and Joseph in their schools nativity play have married after meeting 30 years later. The happy couple said this time there was room at the inn.

Smallest horse in Britain

Ripper Valentine

MICRODAVE, the miniature stallion is Britain's smallest horse. He is 18 inches tall and gates and fences have had to be adjusted to stop him escaping.

THE Yorkshire Ripper has been sending numerous letters to female admirers during his incarceration. They included several Valentines where he urged the women to visit him in prison.

NHS wifi

MICRODAVE: He is only 18 inches tall.

A CONVICTED sex offender from Kent might escape prison as his pacemaker requires wifi to connect to the NHS. The judge observed it was a dangerous precedent.

FINLAND: With over 900,000 Finnish taking their annual summer holidays there has been an increase in short term employment contracts.

Racism charges DENMARK: A Danish theme park, Djurs Sommerland, which has rides of an African theme has been accused of racism.

Public taboo A WOMAN in Dresden has started a photography campaign aimed to break down the taboo of breastfeeding in public. The campaign is called Mama Stillt, Mothers Breastfeed.

Hail damage FRAMERSHEIM in Rhineland-Palatinate was struck by a tornado and hailstones. Roofs were ripped off and damages are expected to cost €10m to repair.

Tank removal A KIEL man had his collection of WW2 tanks and filed guns removed from his cellar. Local police said he used the tank during snow storms.

Mafia arrests

Fishy tale

DENMARK: The Roskilde music, arts and culture festival was a resounding success. The three day event was headlined by former Beatle Paul McCartney and Africa Express.

BERTELSMANN has predicted that the German population will drop by 500,000 over the next 15 years. Regions in the east will suffer the greatest drop in numbers.

KITZIGEN in Bavaria has recorded a new record high temperature for Germany. The mercury rose to 40.3ºC, the highest since records began in 1881.

NORWAY: Police in Norway have only discharged their guns twice in the last year. This is a decrease from the previous year when there were three incidents.

Festival success

Fewer people

New record

Don’t shoot

NORWAY: A man fishing in Lofoten caught a fish so big it would not fit in his boat. The halibut weighed over 100 kg and was returned to the water.

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High end properties.

Luxurious living for students EXAMS are said to be the reason for the increase in requests FINAL year students in Amsterdam are renting luxurious apartments. Estate agents have noticed an increase in students requesting high end properties, citing their exams are a reason.

Lost millions TAX officials have admitted that there was a massive €19.5 million hole in the department’s accounts. The loss was

DUTCH PRESS thought to have been from one mislaid payment.

WhatsApp doc DUTCH doctors are using the popu-

lar application to swap patients’ records. The application is the most popular in the Netherlands, although there are privacy concerns.

Immigration centres CONGRESS centres in Zwolle and Goes are being refitted to accommodate the increase in migrants. The centres are expected to be used as a short term solution.

NINE Italians were arrested near Lake Constance in southern Germany. The men were suspected of belonging to Ndrangheta, Calabria’s branch of the mafia.

Equality lights TRAFFIC lights in Munich have been altered to show gay, lesbian and heterosexual pairs waiting to cross. The lights have been installed in time for gay pride day.

Hot dogs LUCKY hounds in Bremen are being treated to a special ice cream to combat the heat. Liver sausage sundaes are being lapped up by the grateful pooches.

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Russian bombers off the US coast NORAD has not confirmed if the planes were armed

RUSSIAN BOMBERS: Were flying between California and Alaska.

AMERICA has released details of Russian bombers flying between California and Alaska. US forces were scrambled, but NORAD has not confirmed whether the planes were armed.

Dirty cash UNDERCOVER reporters, pretending to be a Russian official and his mistress, have been caught on camera. A number of top London estate agents were willing to help them purchase an upmarket home with laundered money.

Safe selfies RUSSIAN authorities are promoting a guide to ‘Safe Selfies.’ Suggestions include not taking them with tigers, or while holding a gun. An illustrated guide has been produced.

Saudi invests SAUDI Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is to invest $10bn in Russian projects. Deals are to be signed soon, and could attract partners from China and South Korea.

Save the bear A SIBERIAN community has raised over 34,000 signatures to save the life of a bear that mauled a woman in Tomsk. It is said she provoked the attack.

Fast food RUSSIA’S parliament has proposed restrictions to advertising fast food this week. Russian authorities temporarily closed 12 McDonald’s restaurants last year citing health issues, but critics suspect political motives.

10 year plan RUSSIAN Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachyov expects Russian farmers to eradicate foreign food imports within 10 years. Russian politicians remain bullish regarding domestic agriculture since banning select foreign imports last year.

Dog bite A MOSCOW man denied throwing a girl from a window, but admitted throwing a dog which had bitten him. The girl is in intensive care, and the dog being treated by vets.

No gum RUSSIA’S budget airline, Poveda, has banned

McDONALD’S: Fast food restrictions.

chewing gum on its planes, as the cost of cleaning is so high. It costs 100,000 rubles to remove a single piece of gum.

Crimea boost RUSSIAN Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev, supports the development of Russian coastline to boost Crimea’s economy, which has struggled since being annexed from Ukraine. The coastline is said to be perfect for water sports.

Sex fine A RUSSIAN teenager has received a hefty fine for having sex with her boyfriend on the Moscow Metro. She was caught after posting photos of the illicit act online.

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Alhambra director resigns By Jason Bailey THE granting of a contract for audio services for the Alhambra Palace by Maria del Mar Villafranca has been tainted by accusations of misappropriation of funds. The public prosecutor of Granada also lists money laundering and legal prevarication in its report. After serving 11 years as director

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€5 million has allegedly been fraudulently appropriated from the government says a police report.

of the Nazari monument, Villafranca has resigned and intends to defend her position on the basis of her honesty and integrity. Victoria Chamorro, general secretary and Jose Maria Visedo, accountant, and Miguel Gutierrez, auditor, have also been named in the public prosecution report. Two employees of the Stendhal Company, who have held

To the Greek people, I say : Greece IS Europe French Prime Minister Manuel Valls

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Single mothers THE National Statistics Institute has revealed that most single parents are single mothers. Also those homes with only one parent have the greatest levels of child poverty, around 54 per cent. UNION: Working to provide a dietary substitute.

Spanish research, British science A UNION of two specialist companies, one from Spain and one from Britain, is hoping to push forward the development of carbohydrates that can counter ailments often associated with western living. British company Optibiotix Health PLC has agreed to work with the Instituito de Quimica General which is part of the Spanish Research Council. The focus of their research

will be the development of oligosaccharides which are carbohydrates which are low calorie and have reduced sugars. They are hoping to provide a dietary substitute for complex, high calorie sugars that are known to encourage heart disease, diabetes and weight gain. One area that is under scrutiny is the taste and flavour of the oligosaccharides which need to be palatable.

Top boss JUAN ROIG, chairman of Mercadona was named as Spain’s best boss for his corporate reputation. The chairmen of Telefonica, Banco Santander and Caixabank were also commended.

Solar collapse GOVERNMENT taxation of businesses who install solar panels has resulted in many having to sell their systems. The tax of 27 per cent is seen as extreme and counterproductive.

Facebook Spain growth FACEBOOK, the social media giant has declared substantial growth in the Spanish market. According to accounts just released its turnover grew from €2.7 million to €3.9 million in the last financial year. The report shows that there was a 49 per cent growth in operating income with a 48 per cent

Despite resurgence in economic growth, Spanish debt is 150 per cent of gross domestic product, although this is down from 2007 when it was 190 per cent.

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growth in total net profit. Facebook has over 18 million active users in Spain and has stated it expects this to increase despite an overall slowdown in new subscribers worldwide. Having based themselves in Ireland, concerns have been raised that Facebook is taking advantage of the tax laws there.

the controlling rights for the last eight years, are also under investigation. A police report has alleged that €5 million has been fraudulently appropriated from the government with regards to the running of the monument which is the biggest tourist attraction in Spain. The Alhambra sees more than two million visitors each year.

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Greece has to comply SPAIN is only too aware of the fragile state of the Eurozone after accepting a bailout of their banks in 2012. After the Greek referendum returned a NO vote for more austerity, Spain’s Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, has said that Greece needs to undergo reforms to stimulate fiscal growth and propose a realistic plan to pay off the huge debts it owes to the IMF. Spain wants to see Greece remain in the Euro as a Greek exit could affect Spain’s growth.

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Spain heads IMF growth prediction

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Yorkshire expansion THE popular bedding company Yorkshire Linen has opened a new store after strong sales over recent years. The company is very popular with expatriates as well as with Spanish women.

Property draw criticised THE raffling of property has been condemned by legal experts. The popular concept of selling tickets to win a house can leave both the owner and the purchaser in extreme legal difficulties.

Lidl continues to grow THE German supermarket has announced it is to open 40 new stores across Spain. The company has seen profits soar as more people move away from traditional supermarkets.

TOUGH BATTLE: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Greece had secured debt restructuring.

Relief as bailout agreed EUROZONE ministers give Greece another chance to get back on track By Dilip Kuner A GREEK exit from the Euro has been averted after a bailout deal was struck between Greece and Eurozone leaders. At least that is according to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. Speaking after a marathon 17hour bargaining session on Sunday, July 12, that went

through the night, he said: “Grexit has gone.” This news will come as a relief to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy; with elections coming up the last thing he needed was the uncertainty over the Euro affecting Spain’s economic recovery. The bailout comes at the price of tough new austerity

measures imposed by the EU which were due to be approved by the Greek Parliament on Wednesday, July 15, before any funds were released. The EU and International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimate Greece needs between €82 and €86 billion over the next three years; that is on top

of the €240 billion it has already received. Greece has been in turmoil as its banks have been shut for two weeks with a €60 a day limit on cashpoint withdrawals. The crisis came to a head with a €3 billion loan repayment to the IMF due with no money in the Greek treasury coffers to pay it.

A business plan is a road map

CAREFUL PLANNING: Accurate predictions of income, outgoings and profit are necessary.

Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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SELLING and marketing are an exact science that work on a formula. Get it wrong and your business could go belly-up. A business plan is a road map. You build your own business’s best route.

It is necessary for you to accurately predict income, outgoings and profit. Most businesses fail due to their being over-optimistic about money coming in whilst underestimating outgoings. I was 21 when I heard a true story concerning a Woolworth’s buyer. A one-man business approached her with his lathe-turned wooden dolls at a price she couldn’t refuse. She wouldn’t order unless the seller doubled his prices. The doll-maker scratched his head until she explained: “The dolls will be

popular. If I buy at your price you will not have enough profit to invest in the tools needed to increase production. My customers will be disappointed when you cannot meet demand. If I pay you double, you can buy tools and hire extra workers to produce the dolls more quickly.” Charge too much for your service and you will lose custom, charge too little and your community loses your service. Before setting up a business make a thorough analysis of the com-

munity’s businesses and its trade. Is there a need for your service or are you depleting what little potential it has? The outgoings are likely to be double what you first thought. Enquire as to every cost, investment and regular outlay. The other hard bit is to figure out your income. You are going to need X number of customers per month, spending X amount. This should be sufficient to cover your outgoings and leave you with a profit.

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has placed Spain at the head of growth amongst advanced economies in the Eurozone, with a growth forecast of 3.1 per cent for 2015 and 2.5 per cent for 2016. In its revised Global Economy Outlook, the IMF has maintained its previsions for growth of 1.7 per cent up until the end of this year and 1.5 per cent for next year in the Eurozone, where in general it believes recovery to be under way. Spain’s growth appears clear to the IMF, which has placed it amongst the countries in the world with the highest growth margin. In fact, it even beats the US (expected to grow 2.5 per cent in 2015) and the UK (2.4 per cent). On a global level, the IMF has reduced its growth forecast to 3.3 per cent for 2015, two points less than the predictions from April, while those for 2016 remain at 3.8 per cent.

Hotel boom THE resurgence of Spain’s economy is having a dramatic effect on the hotel and tourism sector. Investment from Britain, the US, Asia, Russia and the Middle East is driving a surge in hotel and tourism. CBRE, the financial advisors, have predicted that 2015 will be a boom year, outstripping the €1.6 billion invested in the sector in 2006. The rising trend can be attributed to many factors. The strong sterling exchange rate is one reason for investment from Britain. Russian investors who want to move their assets abroad are finding the Spanish climate attractive. Middle Eastern speculators who are looking for new markets within Europe are finding the glut of Spanish property and tourist businesses available suits their needs, and Asia is flexing its new-found financial muscle. Regardless of where the funds come from it is a well-needed boost to the Spanish economy.

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Legal promises THREE quarters of Spain think that election promises should be legally enforceable. They felt if promises were not enacted the party were in breach of contract.

Repsol exploration REPSOL has started to take gas from the Perla reservoir in Venezuela. The predicted gas yield is sufficient to fulfil Spain’s demand 18 times.

Mostly happy DESPITE a troubled economy and political uncertainty, 80 per cent of Spaniards said they were happy. The survey by CIS also revealed that 51 per cent were totally contented.

Foreign deals FOREIGN shareholders now control 43 per cent of shares in Spanish companies. This is the highest figure ever recorded. In 2014 64 per cent of deals were initiated outside Spain.

Securing your holidays with adequate travel insurance cover Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

AT six months pregnant and just about to set off on a trip around Europe for one month, the idea of travel insurance popped into my head. I am usually quick to tick the “no I don’t want insurance” button on airline websites or similar such situations - it’s just an extra cost, isn’t it? But suddenly with a little baby growing inside me I have found myself to be less of a risk taker. So if like me travel insurance sounds like a wise move for your holidays this summer what should we look out for? Well, like everything that is sold to us, quality (of cover) can vary a lot, so it’s best to do some research. Travel insurance can be cheap, but remember that cheap doesn’t necessarily mean worthwhile, as the cover might

LEVEL OF COVER: Do your homework for adequate insurance.

be inadequate. An easy way to shop around is to look on price comparison websites, which give you a range of quotes to choose from. Recent tragic events in Tunisia are an example of how a good policy could really come in handy in an unforeseen situation. A decent policy should take care of any unexpected medical bills and ensure that you can get home in an emergency. Medical cover in case of an accident is probably the most sought after insurance holidaymakers are concerned about. But whether you are buying insurance or not, always be sure to travel with a European Health Insurance Card, which is known as the Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea (TSE) here in Spain. It can be applied for at your local social security office. This card provides you with access to free medical treatment in EU countries. Do your homework and have a good trip!

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Layabouts get comeuppance UK BUDGET is a victory for decent, hard-working citizens LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT WHAT a wonderful budget result for decent hard-working citizens and what a glorious comeuppance for the layabouts, who wheedle, sponge, and indeed consider it their right to exist on taxpayers’ money! After all the propaganda and bribes the leftwing politicians have been using to buy these idlers votes for years, the benefit wastes of space have at last received the truth, namely that they are deluded, despised and downright hated by the majority of British citizens. Ironically, it was probably the left-leaning Channel 4 who, by somehow trying to glamorise these people in the Benefit Street documentaries, attracted a whole deluge of Cameron votes from Labour and Liberal supporters appalled that the likes of ‘White Dee’ and her bunch of apparent wasters could possibly be able to continue their worthless existence. The sheer arrogance and blatant work-shy attitude of these social misfits, was enough to

WORK-SHY: Some even consider having to sign on a chore. The benefit wastes of space have at last received the truth, namely that they are despised by the majority of Britons

change anyone’s political loyalties. I would actually like to go even further. Amongst other measures, I would bring in compulsory sterilisation for the single mothers churning out children by unknown fathers purely to receive child benefits.

Pictures of these self-righteous women, surrounded by Lord knows how many kids, is an affront to responsible parents who often restrict their families, purely because they know their income cannot support more offspring, even if they would perhaps enjoy a larger family. Don’t misunderstand me, I am not against a fair benefit system for those genuinely in need. What I am opposed to are those who adopt Giros and handouts as a lifestyle. Like those who think it clever to fall out of bed in the early afternoon, and consider signing on a chore. I’d like to be one of the undoubtedly many flies on their wall, when they wake up one morning and realise that in order to feed themselves and their families they will actually need to get a job. Ain’t life suddenly grand? Let’s hope we don’t have to wait too long. Beware of Greeks bearing nothing. Practically a whole nation looking for even more handouts. Also the beginning of the end of yet another German dream of a United Europe - with them at the helm. Great. Keep the faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Parking surrounded by myths and legends SURELY the simple system of paying a fine cannot have been invented by the Spanish authorities? Vicki McLeod

Family Matters STONEHENGE, Katmandu and Loch Ness in my opinion have always had something in common with the Palma Pay and Display parking system. They’re all surrounded in legends and myths. Many years ago I once heard tell of a nifty way to pay a parking fine as and when you might get one in Palma, but until this week I had never had the opportunity to see if it works, or even exists. So it was with mixed feelings that La Gidg and I returned to my car parked on Las Ramblas, a good 30 minutes passed the displayed time on the ticket. I’ve often got away with it before now, the luck of the expat perhaps. However today was not going to be my day, and so there it was, a parking ticket for 60€! Ouch, with the sweetener that if you pay within 14 days you ‘only’ pay 30€. But hang on! What is this little envelope tucked under my windscreen wiper along with

MODEL GIDG: Simply post your paperwork into the pay and display ticket machine. the hated fine? Finally I was about to put into action the stories I’d long heard about ‘posting money into the ticket machine.’ When I

should have been annoyed with myself for getting a ticket I was in fact rather excited to see if the system really worked.

This is how it goes if you haven’t come across it yourself. You can only do this if you have already paid for a parking ticket,

but you’ve come back to your car late. You take that Pay and Display ticket, your parking fine and the little envelope (all modelled by La Gidg in our photo ‘on the go’) and go to the Pay and Display ticket machine. You press the yellow button on the machine and then up pops a ‘Cancellation’ sign. You then have to pay 6€ into the machine and press the blue button and it prints off a receipt for you. Then (and this is the best bit) you fold all of the papers up together and post them into a slot in the machine! It seems such a simple and benign way to get out of a fine, surely it can’t have been invented by the Spanish authorities? Gidg looked on, completely baffled, whilst I squealed my way through the process. Now the only thing is that I cannot prove that I ever paid the ticket.... hmm... I knew the plan couldn’t be perfect. Now do I wait to see if I still get a fine, or will that be it? The legend continues. www.mallorcamatters.com

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Who took the love out of tennis?

OUR VIEW

IT’S all about winning the trophies, but I reckon the cash might be a slight consideration too Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

ONCE again Wimbledon has come and gone, and by now we will have seen the latest champions parading around Centre Court, displaying their silverware. It’s all about the prestige of winning these trophies the players assure us, but with £1.88 million going to both the men’s and ladies’ winning finalists, I reckon the cash just might be a slight consideration too. I have always been a Wimbledon fan. Taking time off work in my teens to watch the games on TV, I simply could not get enough of watching the giants of the game on our less than giant 14 inch screen telly. I remember with fondness the golden days of Australian tennis with players such as Rod Laver, Roy Emmerson, Ken Rosewall, Margar e t C o u r t a n d E v o n n e Goolagong. My own favourite was John

WIMBLEDON: The grace and decorum have all but disappeared.

I remember with fondness the golden days of Australian tennis with Laver, Emmerson, Rosewall, Court and Goolagong.

Newcombe and I looked forward to the artistry and comedy from him and Tony Roche when they played together in the doubles. Sure, they played to win, but the dignity and traditions of the great ga me ha ve s low ly de te riora te d since the introduction of the really big bucks. Rudeness is commonplace and

began in earnest with the emergence of John McEnroe in the 70s. He may be a respected tennis analyst now, but his conduct then was anathema to true tennis fans. I st i l l m ar vel at t he artistry and skill of today’s players, but the magic has diminished and the gr ace and decor um w hic h was a m ar k of t he gam e, have all but disappeared. It irks me to see players tossing sweaty towels at the marvellous ball boys and girls without a smile in recognition. And when that screaming banshee Maria Sharapova stalked off the court, having won her game against the exotic sounding beverage, Coco Vandeweghe, she scribble d her aut ogr aph i m pat i ent l y across programmes without even the courtesy of eye contact with some splendid old gentlemen from the Royal Chelsea Hospital. Ironically, each one of them is more suited to the title of hero than she will ever be. But truth to tell, I will probably be glued t o t he TV once agai n w he n Wi m bl edon 2016 r ol l s around.

Put our own house in order WHETHER we approve or not of the activities of the young, one can respect their courage Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

AS we set out for the Denia Bull Run I put my wife’s mind at rest. Like me, she abhors animal cruelty. I had learned that these animals come to no harm and afterwards are returned to their pastures. I can write only as an observer and reflect. We can’t have it both ways. Young people are mocked for being hooked on an inactive lifestyle. The youngsters who filled Denia’s arena and stands were as full of spirits as you could wish them to be. Whether we approve of their activities or not, one can respect their courage. The teased bulls came to no harm. The same cannot be said for the youngsters. Young men were outpaced, tossed into the air and injured; a young girl

FOX HUNTING: The act against one of Britain’s cruel sports is to be repealed. hurt so badly she was stretchered to hospital. These ‘sports’ raise the ire of many Britons. I posted on British social media. Some respondents want the young people taking part being ripped apart. The Irish Press, because the bravest of these young men teasing the ani-

mals, was waving the Irish tricolour, loved the story. Personally, I think the Spanish would be far more justified in campaigning against Britain’s cruel sports. It appears the Act against fox hunting is to be repealed. Badger baiting and culling is commonplace, as is hare coursing.

Game shooting is a moneyearner; birds are raised to be peppered with shot by toffs. The Aintree Grand National Steeplechase is notorious for the appalling deaths of beautiful horses. Add to this the scores of other horse racing ‘sports.’ Vivisection is still legal. Few Britons have the

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Taking care in the heat AS welcome as the Spanish sunshine is, soaring temperatures can seriously affect our health and this week’s heat wave continues unabated, bringing with it grave dangers if we don’t pay heed to our environment and take necessary precautions. It sounds like common sense, but setting out on a journey without making sure our vehicle is in good condition, is risky and foolish. Over-heating engines are a serious danger, so water needs to be checked, and it’s also wise to check your tyres. Keeping ourselves, our children and pets rehydrated is essential, drinking water especially on long journeys, with young children and the elderly particularly vulnerable. Leaving pets locked up in cars in this weather could also be fatal, and we have to be fully aware of the harmful effects of the sun, whether we are in a car, at home or on the beach. Small animals and children absorb the heat more and need to be protected from harmful rays which cannot only burn but can cause heatstroke. Some of the signs of heatstroke include high body temperature, altered mental state, flushed skin, rapid breathing, racing heart rate, headache, vomiting or exhaustion. Be on the lookout for the signs of heat-stroke in your loved ones, keep them cool with a wet sponge on the skin or ice packs, keep them in shade, and if any doubt, seek urgent medical advice. So, when out and about this week, don’t get caught out, in different circumstances, sunshine can be heaven… or hell.

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Penalty points celebrate birthday AS part of our series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

DISTRACTIONS: Points are deducted for using a mobile phone at the wheel. IT has been nine years since Spain’s driver penalty points system for traffic offences came in to force. Unlike in the UK where points are added for committing offences, in Spain, drivers are allocated points with their licence which are taken away if found guilty of an offence. According to data released by the DGT, 73 per cent of all Spanish drivers still have their full quota of points intact, but 7 million drivers have been penalised. Since the launch of the system 35.5 million points have been removed and a total of 203,283 drivers lost their licence on account of losing all their points; 183,342 were men and 19,940 were women. Speeding is the most likely cause for los-

ing points. Last year alone, there were 640,996 speed related infractions and its not the younger generation who are the worst offenders, with over half being aged between 35 and 54, compared to 20 per cent of the younger drivers. Cases of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs have risen in the last nine years from 94,027 infractions in the first year to 119,345 in 2014 with the highest peak recorded in 2011 with 141,170. More than 400,000 points have been lost in the last year alone for drivers being distracted, for example, by using a mobile phone at the wheel. However, there has been a decline in the number of offences for not wearing a seatbelt or child restraint.

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What is ‘street legal’ in Spain? Do I need all the right paperwork? I have always understood that a n y f o r e i g n p la te d c a r o n th e road in Spain had to be ‘street legal’ in the country in which it is registered. For example, a British car more than four years old must have valid road tax Yes, a UK-plated car needs all the above requirements that make it ‘street legal’ in the UK in order to operate legally on Spanish roads. The same goes for any other foreign-registered vehicle. If you are stopped by the Guardia Civil and

sticker, MOT and UK insurance. Could you please confirm if I am right or are there any exceptions to the above statement, where a car can be on the Spanish roads without all the above? J.Y. (Costa Blanca))

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

Valid road tax, MOT and UK insurance is necessary to drive in Spain.

your UK car has an outof-date MOT, they will probably just give you a warning. Remember that you can legally drive your foreign-registered vehicle in Spain for six months a year as a tourist. After that, you must take it out of Spain or import it.

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) There’s a lot of buzzing going on in your head. No, it isn’t tinnitus, it’s

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You’ve been working hard, maybe in the dark some of the time. This week someone shines a torch on your situation and you see exactly where you are. Surprised? You shouldn’t be.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20)

TARGET: Average: 16 Good: 20 Very good: 29 Excellent: 36

How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case T) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aper earn erne near pare part pear peer pert rant rape rapt rate reap rent rete tare tarn tarp tart tear tern trap tree antre apter eater enter pater peart peter prate preen ranee taper tater tetra treat enrapt entrap natter neater parent patter petter rennet repeat repent tanner tenner tenter trepan entrant entreat pattern ternate REPENTANT

Alicante TODAY:

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31 24 S 31 24 S 32 24 S

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Benidorm TODAY:

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone needs to learn to stand on their own two feet. It isn’t you, but it’s close. Finding a balance between helping and idly standing by while mistakes are made is necessary. It’s not easy but it has to be done. You may break into a sweat this week and it won’t suit your nerves, but you’ll get through.

32 24 S 33 25 S 33 24 S

Mon - 33 24 S Tues - 34 25 S Wed - 34 25 S

S Sun,

Cl Clear,

Sh Showers,

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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic. UK THUNDERBALL

IRISH LOTTO

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Friday July 10

Saturday July 11

Sunday July 12

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Sometimes, when we are making a journey, it is not the usual route that is best. Something has changed in your sphere and there is a need to adjust to it. There are other options that will bring the same result and maybe even a more convenient one. You will need to do two things. The first is to open your mind to the possibilities.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Yours is a big ship. You are able to take a lot on board but you don’t have to. In this special week, when you see things so clearly, be selective. Allow into your life only that which is valuable and worthwhile. This is not selfishness, it is providing a source of inspiration for the present and the future . PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your old shoes are comfortable and still have a lot of wear in them but someone is suggesting that you should buy some new shoes and throw the old ones away. They are no longer shiny. They

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Getting a creative project started has opened your eyes to many things. Perhaps you question why you did not do it before. The fact is that it doesn’t matter. You are where you are right here and not because that was where you were heading. Enjoy the feeling, the praise and the satisfaction.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) That little bit of extra cash has made you realise something. Not everything is as simple as you would wish it to be, and throwing money at a problem will not make it go away entirely. There are some things that you need to come to terms with. It is much easier to incorporate the uneasy into your life if you take a more relaxed attitude.

Just imagine for one day that you have achieved everything your heart has desired. When you wake up in the morning believe it is so. Feel how your spirits lift and your heart sings. Carry that feeling through the week and beyond. If you believe that you are a success you can be. Why stop when it feels so good?

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) It appears at times that you are in the middle of a play. The lights are on you, the mike’s wired, your audience awaits, then nothing. Not that you are lost for words. You know exactly what to say and do. What you are wondering is why you are there in the first place. Maybe where you are was not intended.

something quite different. You know it’s a great time to get ideas and act on them. However, trying to act on too many at once is causing some confusion. Maybe there’s too much going on.

LOTTERY

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you looking for guidance? Maybe you are thinking that a recent acquaintance will be able to provide it. You ran something by a few friends and they are not so sure. That is because this is a situation where you need an expert, not a well-wisher. Best not to waste your time and jangle your nerves. Get that expert even if it costs a few pennies.

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YOUR STARS

are no longer fashionable. They do, however, provide all that you need.

A way opens up before you that can bring wealth. Branching off from that is a path to certain happiness. Which will you take? If having that money means changing your nature (or trying to) is that going to make you happy? On the other hand, if you sidestep the money can you still be happy? Keep things simple. You know where you are.

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Across 1 Abandoned (8) 4/6 Latin phrase that means 'with good faith' (4,4) 7 Alloy of copper and zinc (5) 9 Strips of potato fried in deep fat (5) 11 Apartments (5) 12 Precise (5) 13 Consecrated (6) 15 Napping (6) 19 Examine minutely (5) 21 Complete disorder and confusion (5) 23 18th letter of the Greek alphabet (5) 24 Mock or make fun of playfully (5) 25 Lay hold of something with one's hands (4) 26 Small, noisy fireworks (8) Down 1 Fraught with uncertainty or doubt (7) 2 All the people employed by a particular organisation (5) 3 Forgive (6) 5 Regarding (5) 6 See 4 Across 8 Have in common (5) 10 Look at with fixed eyes (5) 14 Annoyed and irritable (5) 16 Elegant and stylish (5) 17 Particular course of action intended to

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CRYPTIC Across: 1 Scales, 4 Comets, 9 Realise, 10 Craft, 11 Intro, 12 Sardine, 13 Pedestrians, 18 Maestro, 20 Disco, 22 Crane, 23 Alabama, 24 Settee, 25 Dampen.

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents Z and 13 represents T, so fill in Z every time the figure 2 appears and T every time the figure 13 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Down: 1 Sprain, 2 Apart, 3 Episode, 5 Occur, 6 Evasion, 7 Setter, 8 Sensational, 14 Elegant, 15 Indiana, 16 Smacks, 17 Domain, 19 Theme, 21 Sharp.

QUICK Across: 7 Ocelot, 8 Casino, 10 Startle, 11 Raise, 12 Obey, 13 Label, 17 Wager, 18 Fake, 22 Aroma, 23 Chatter, 24 Elated, 25 Unless.

achieve a result (7) 18 Oblong cream puff (6) 19 Not tall (5)

20 Feeling of intense anger (4) 22 Boot mounted on a blade for moving on ice (5)

English - Spanish

The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

Across 1 Estilo (manera) (5) 3 Ajedrez (5) 5 Afuera (3) 7 Sunflower (7) 9 Jabón (para lavar) (4) 10 Lavar (4) 14 Closed (7) 15 Ojo (3) 16 Pearl (5) 17 Lakes (5)

1 Monsoon, 2 Relaxed, 3 Boots, 4 Farrier, 5 Tibia, 6 Cover, 9 Decadence, 14 Cabaret, 15 Partner, 16 Refresh, 19 Eager, 20 Molar, 21 Gains.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Cheap, 3 Besar, 7 Toalla, 9 Obey, 10 Calabacin, 13 Read, 14 Aduana, 16 Peace, 17 Batas.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 1 Cats, 2 All, 4 Sobrina, 5 Raya, 6 Cambiar, 8 Azafata, 11 Trap, 12 Saws, 15 Uva.

Down 1 Escocés (5) 2 Huevos (4) 3 Priest (4) 4 Sun (3) 6 To bring (news, luck etc) (5) 8 Pala (para cavar) (5) 11 Talones (de pies, calcetines, zapatos) (5) 12 Spade (tool) (4) 13 Hervir (agua, leche) (4) 14 Taza (recipiente) (3)

Hexagram

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Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 sixletter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (HITHER) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ABATES

REPENT

BARRED

ROTUND

BIASES

RUSHES

DETOUR

SPLASH

HITHER (10)

STRIDE

INTENT

STRIPE

MENIAL

TESTED

NEARBY

WANDER

PRISON

WATERS

Across 7 Female warrior in river (6) 8 How one might see there’s no sulphur in Greek wine? (6) 10 Rider at crash is farther behind (7) 11 Sounds like soft leather is influenced (5) 12 Fraud with some worthless cameras (4) 13 Pole always cut off (5) 17 Where boats may be seen made of tin and aluminium (5) 18 Repaired leak with a vegetable (4) 22 Religious opus I composed (5) 23 Hire a map-maker? (7) 24 A Milan builder is a brute (6) 25 Rises with bare head in dances (6)

7 9 10

13 14 17

21 23

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Barest 2 Dealer 3 Rabble 4 Floats 5 Aboard 6 Starry 7 Batter 8 Roared 9 Tramps 10 Barely 11 Header 12 Prayer 13 Handed 14 Papers 15 Elders 16 Barrel 17 Angers 18 Burden 19 Wizard

Down 1 It’s exceedingly quick, the Football Association’s cricket match (7) 2 Roman emperor in a hard form (7) 3 Company microphone is amusing (5)

4 People with this complaint may easily be spotted (7) 5 Lined up the media by mistake (5) 6 Restrains a killer in a motel (5) 9 Self-employed getting weapon for nothing (9) 14 Windlass disturbed catnaps (7) 15 It holds cutlery for the dining

room (7) 16 Obtain reparation concerning one’s clothing (7) 19 Traps set out for a little fish (5) 20 Papers from the Foreign Office backing oil (5) 21 A leg’s easily broken in such winds (5)

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EU should wise up and beware of the Greeks bearing gifts SO when are the EU going to wise up and beware of Greeks bearing gifts? How many times are the people of the EU going to have to bail out a nation that is obviously laughing all the way to the bank, literally! Greece is a never ending hole that the European government has just committed itself to throwing money into indefinitely, instead of cutting their losses and running when they had the chance. They were loaned money when they joined, failed to pay it back, bailed out with more, and failed to honour that agreement as well. Now the EU has fallen for their promises a third time. Honestly… how stupid do you have to be? Let’s put this into perspective… If a single parent without a job or prospects managed by some miracle to get a 100€ bank loan because she needed food, and then couldn’t pay it back, then went back to the bank and said “I’ll pay it back over six months if you give me another 100€ today,” then failed to pay that back. But then refused to speak about it until the bank gave them another 100€, what do you think the bank would say… if they would say yes, I want to know the name of that bank, I’ll open an account tomorrow. And no! I wouldn’t pay it back either. Disgusted, Estapona.

To Leapy Lee COME off it, where on earth do you get the info that Jews and Arabs are the biggest investors in the world money markets? Statement of fact : I think China has passed under your radar! Have you any statistics to show Jewish investment in say, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Barclays, HSBC or even Santander (number 20 in the list of top banks). Look, you may have a Jewish granny, but your comments about Jews and Arabs are as fatuous as saying that God is an Englishman. And we all know that really She is an English woman! Now I really must leave you at this point to count up my money bags! Regards, sent in via email from elliskorn

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barbaric? I’ve never been to a bullfight and I don’t like them, but it’s a Spanish tradition. We’ve heard from a reliable source, that from when the bull enters the ring to its demise, it’s no longer than 15 minutes. At least the bull has a chance against one man. What chance does the fox have against a pack of dogs tearing it to pieces, when it is exhausted? Hopefully the fox hunting MPs won’t win, although I can’t imagine that happening. Come on you protestors, get your own house in order! Jenny Hollowell, via email

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My wife and I have just come back from Barcelona and read the letters page. We love John Marshall’s photo of Sevilla and intend on going there in August. In the meanwhile, I thought you might like one I took of Gaudi world in Barcelona Park. Paul & Margaret Somers, Loma Cabrera, Almeria.

Mobility cover I HAVE been unable to get third party insurance for my mobility scooter and have been told that the original supplier based in London has now stopped insurance cover in Spain. Do any readers know of an insurance company in Spain who still cover please? Liz R Jones, Playamar, Torremolinos.

Barking dogs I WAS HORRIFIED to read David the Dog Man’s article about the noise from barking dogs and concluding that people can drug their dogs to stop it. Most of the readers of your paper will be native English or British and presumably like me will never have come across this problem before coming to Spain, so why is Spain different? The article focuses on the terrible noise we all have to put up with, mostly at night for some reason and not the

suffering of the dogs, and they are suffering because dogs as we all know do not normally bark incessantly for no reason. Is it simply separation anxiety or is it lack of consideration, or even abuse? Why is it mostly at night? How terrible for ‘David the Dogman’ who cares for animals to suggest people drug their animals. Would you suggest drugging a child that cries all night?? No of course you wouldn’t you would find out the reason and stop it! Beverley Saunders, by email In reply David writes: How on earth can you be horrified to read that drugs recommended by a vet combined with a behaviourist to assist dogs and cats and other animals is uncaring. My article clearly states:‘Dogs that bark day and night’ it is not only at night, as you write. Clomicalm are used as part of a comprehensive behavioural management programme to treat separation anxiety in dogs and other animals. Inappropriate barking or destructive behaviour, as well as inappropriate elimi-

nation (urination or defecation) may be alleviated by the use of Clomicalm in conjunction with behaviour modification. Separation anxiety is a complex behaviour disorder displayed when the owner leaves the dog. Beverley with respect I suggest you re-read my article which clearly states pet owners with problems regarding continual barking, destruction or separation anxiety should refer to a vet who ‘might’ consider Clomicalm further stating that this drug should be used in conjunction with behavioural therapy. I reiterate one must take advice from a vet since this drug is only on prescription. Your comment regarding comparing dogs with children does not come into the equation.

Bulls v foxes WE see the English MPs are to vote to continue fox hunting with dogs again. Where are all the people who complain about Spanish bullfighting, as being

LEAPY, I cannot agree with your assertion that Cliff should be shouting his innocence, everybody handles such things differently. You may well do that, but Cliff has to a great extent withdrawn from society for a good many years and I don’t believe it is in his nature to do as you suggest. I don’t believe for one minute all these allegations against him, they are just made by people who are maybe seeking compensation, or want to make a name for themselves. One has already been told by the police to forget it. It has all come to light since the allegations against Jimmy Savile so why not jump on the bandwagon? If these people are so incensed about ‘what happened to them’ why have they waited 40 years to come forward? The trouble is, these days many people are looking at any way to make a few bucks and they don’t care what damage they do to a person’s reputation. It is shameful, and a good indication of the type of society we are living in these days! Roy Peters, via website

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Will the real Banksy please stand up? EWN speaks to a man who claims to bust some of the myths that lie behind the street-art phenomenon By Steve Walsh AFTER more than 10 years, the real Banksy, or at least the man claiming to be the real Banksy, has finally come out of the shadows to speak to the Euro Weekly News about the phenomenon, the myth and the lies that are ‘Banksy’, and how he intends to “bust open the whole scam.” In a moment that was as surreal as the portraits of Picasso and Dali I was looking at, Michael Shurman eased back into the terrace chair of his Spanish woodland hideaway cottage and drew a deep breath. I waited pen in hand as the anxious frustration that was apparent on his face broke and he said: “I am the real Banksy.” The thought that I could actually be sitting in front of arguably the most controversial and elusive street artist in the world flashed through my brain as he continued: “Or should I say, if Banksy really existed, it’s me.” My mood of pending epiphany was

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replaced by one of bewilderment as Michael began his story. “Banksy doesn’t exist, you see, not as a person. Banksy is a group of people controlled by one man, a man that stole my ideas back in Bristol in 2004,” he said. Artist and illustrator Shurman, claims that after studying at Goldsmiths College of Art, he moved back and forth between Bristol and Glastonbury, where he started displaying his Alien Head graffiti that became synonymous with the times in strategic locations. “When I went back to Bristol in 2006 and got back into the street art scene, I discovered my work had been covered over with new works,

Barack Obama above No. 10 Downing Street

but in the style I created while at Goldsmiths. These works soon became known as Banksy. Since then I have been frozen out of any art gallery, exhibition or art establishment I’ve tried to get into. I’ve been shunned by the press and blocked by the art world at every turn. “I know who’s responsible,” he said, “he went to Goldsmiths after me. He stole my ideas and gets his team to stencil graffiti for him. He is very shrewd, and very clever. I was pushed out of the scene because I didn’t agree with the money-making side of it. That’s what Banksy means, it’s their slang name for making money. “I’ve bitten my tongue for too long. So I am going to get a lawyer and start proceedings against them. Enough is enough,” he said, adding: “People have to know the truth about the big lie and how they have been tricked all these years. I’m going to bust open the whole scam. If anyone’s Banksy, it’s me!” he declared. LIFTING THE LID: Michael Shurman

The poor doggy had none Cassandra Nash A weekly look

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- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

FORMER president Jose Maria Aznar complained that Madrid’s new and extremely left wing mayor Manuela Carmena said better things about her Partido Popular predecessor Ana Botella in three days than the party itself in three years. Aznar is being disingenuous: Botella is the querulous ex-premier’s wife which explains why she is not universally loved inside the party. On the other hand, she was an inept mayor who can only make Carmena look good. No wonder the former judge can afford to be magnanimous.

WHEN the chips are down, or when an EU nation can’t pay its debts, even Podemos has to admit that Spain isn’t Greece. People don’t like or want austerity and politicians know it’s a vote-loser. But the money has to come from somewhere: Mrs Hubbard’s poor doggy discovered that the hard way several centuries ago. And Pablo Iglesias isn’t Tsipras, who at least has the makings of a statesman, even if he is rather short on policies. Iglesias is an anti-system university lecturer who was in the right place at the right time, but now Podemos supporters are looking askance as he tries to organise primaries to his own advantage. His party attracted disillusioned voters who felt that politicians “are

PABLO IGLESIAS: As power hungry as the rest. all the same.” Now power-hungry Iglesias is confirming it.

Wrong side of the blanket SPAIN’S president Mariano Rajoy questioned the legitimacy of town

halls and regional governments now in PSOE hands after council investitures were shored-up by Podemos. He might equally question the legitimacy of councils and regional governments that remained in PP hands thanks to Ciudadanos. The party retained control of Madrid’s autonomous government in this way as well as Almeria City Hall, for instance. Ciudadanos might be more presentable in PP eyes, but does that make its support any more legitimate than Podemos’s?

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WHO calling for higher tobacco taxes THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for countries to impose higher taxes on tobacco and its derivatives, to reduce the number of deaths caused by their addiction and generate funds for public health systems. According to a report by the WHO on the global epidemic, only 33 countries in the world have set taxes that

account for 75 per cent of the price of a pack of cigarettes. This is the amount of tax recommended by the organisation, who said it was one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce the consumption of harmful products, while public revenues are generated. The presentation of the 2015 report was held in the Philippines in recognition of

the efforts and progress of the country in the fight against cannabis abuse, which in recent years has increased taxes by more than 300 per cent. It is estimated that globally, one person dies of an illness related to snuff every six seconds, which is equivalent to about six million people a year.

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AS a Personal Trainer you would expect that I would be consuming water at every opportunity. WRONG! I’ll freely admit that I can’t stand the stuff unless mixed with a teabag or coffee. But, I am aware of how important water is, especially when I am training clients to lose excess weight. Exercise and diet go hand and hand if you hope to achieve successful weight control, but understanding exactly how your body works to lose excess body fat is crucial. The kidneys cannot function properly without water, when the kidneys do not func-

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Felanitx is ready to party MALLORCA will celebrate the Santa Margalida in the town of Felanitx in the east of the island on Sat July 18 with live music and a party, so get your glad rags on and join in the festivities. Sunday July 19 will be a display of demons and fire runs so prepare to be amazed, and on Mon July20 there will be more dancing. This will all take place in the open air at Placa de sa Font de Santa Margalida. The evenings events start at 8.00pm.

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Fun and adventure CHILDREN will be happy to get into something more adventurous DO you remember the Crystal Maze show on TV that was started in the 1990s with Richard Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien that had everyone looking for clues and desperate to solve puzzles before they got locked in for good? Well now you can experience the same real life escapes with the new Adventure Rooms in Mallorca. It is fantastic for a family event or for a group of friends to take part in, as it is all about team work and you can really put yourself to the test! This game has been a success internationally, it has travelled Europe, the US and now we have it in Spain. This is a refreshing change from the computer games that

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Bellver Castle in Palma WHAT a spectacular setting for a series of classical music concerts on those hot summer evenings under the stars. This beautiful castle is set high above the city and away from the maddening crowds, so this venue goes hand in hand with quality performances. Every Thursday throughout the month of July the Balearic Symphony Orchestra will start their show at 9.30pm and the gates will be open from 8.00pm. This classical treat has been organised by the City of Palma and you can find out more about the performances if you visit Simfonica de Balears website. There are also three more dates to note on Saturday evenings which are July 18 and 25 and also August 1 where you can see more classical music concerts all at very reasonable prices, so visit snfonicadebalears.com.

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And all that Jazz

INCA JAZZ FESTIVAL: Takes place later this month. IF your hot on Jazz then the summer is also hot on dates for all music lovers in Mallorca. Things are really going with a swing as the 10th edition of the Inca Jazz Festival takes place this month. The first two concerts will be on Sat July 19 and Sat July 26, taking place in the Claustre de sant Domingo in Inca. The entrance is free and the event has been organised in collaboration with local businesses and restaurants, so it is an ideal opportunity to try the local tapas and

wines. All bars and restaurants will be offering special rates on the night so visitors can sample some of the finest traditional dishes in San Domingo. As the venue is open air the evening will be a spectacular one as the sun goes down and the sounds of Jazz can be complemented by a starlit sky. There are two more dates to be confirmed for the month of August, so be prepared!

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Good, bad and the deceitful: fancy doing a Reggie Perrin like my ex-boss? Nora Johnson

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THE recent ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of the July 7 London bomb attacks brought back both good and bad memories of the atrocity that destroyed lives and families. Stories about acts of selfless heroism performed by emergency workers and members of the public alike. My cousin was in London that day for an interview, staying at a Russell Square hotel, and I knew she’d be on a train or at the station or catching a bus at nearby Tavistock Square. It was a frantic few hours waiting for news, but once that relief was there, my mind turned to sheer, bloody-minded anger which, frankly, hasn’t really stopped. Fortunately for us, the outcome was good. But I’ll always feel for those for whom it wasn’t. I’d been in the vicinity of quite a few IRA London bombings in the 90s myself, so reading again about the stoical calm of Londoners

REGGIE PERRIN STYLE: Reports suggested ‘death’ might be ‘premature.’ on 7/7 filled me with pride - until I came across another story that reminded me of the unpleasant things that terror brings in its wake: Britain can’t deport an al-Qaeda preacher who praised 7/7 - and is linked to the Tunisian beach killings. Other stories not infrequently linked to

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Growing vegetables in builders buckets is best in the summer heat THERE are many benefits to growing vegetables in large tubs in the garden This kind of vegetable growing also works well in small patios and on apartment terraces.

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Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

IN theory a few vegetables as well as herbs can be grown in pots, but what we normally regards as pots are not very successful in the summer in Spanish gardens once temperatures rise above 20 degrees. Today and for the past few days our temperature in the shade hovers around 37 degrees but vegetables, if watered every other day, are growing well in black builders buckets of 55 centimetres diameter as shown in the photograph and of 65 centimetres elsewhere in semishaded corners of the garden. They include red and crinkly green lettuces, rocket, Swiss chard, purslane, carrots, cabbages, cauliflowers, stevia, cumin, horse radish, climbing yard long and butter beans, dwarf beans, tomatoes, nasturtiums for edible leaves flowers and seed pods, several types of peppers and aubergines, courgettes, onions plus leeks producing seed for autumn sowing. Based on our now 12 years of experimenting with large tub growing along the lines of the concept of a ‘10-tub vegetable garden’ launched in our book ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’ there are many benefits as described below.

Proven benefits 1. Small space required You can build up a circle, square, oblong or row in one bucket units of just a quarter of a square metre. 2. High yield per square metre - close planting works well and you have no unplanted areas and paths to worry about. 3. Speedy harvesting - if

ners of the garden. 19. Just grow what you need - easy for children and the infirm as well as the totally strong and able. 20. Crop rotation possible by rotating between buckets. 21. Can have a floral centre - mine has a tall geranium.

ASSORTED VEGETABLES: Can be grown in pots and builders buckets. you choose vegetables regularly used and co-locate the salad and ones for steaming for instance daily or twice daily, harvesting takes just minutes. 4. Relatively inexpensive - if you hunt around builders buckets are not expensive and second hand ones can be used if located. 5. Little waste as number of plants controlled by your space. 6. Co-located salads - all the year round. 7. Accommodate small and expansive plants. 8. No space for weeds - if one plants close to give shade to roots. 9. Easy to use mutual mulching- for instance lettuces around aubergines. 10. Easy soil enrichment just make good initial soil/compost/manure mixes and top up between crops. 11. Low water wastage no sideways losses to dry earth. 12. Circular support frames for tomatoes, peppers and beans etc for strength. 13. Rare insect and fungi attacks - no major area of vul-

nerable crops. 14. Companion plant - using mutually beneficial herbs and vegetables. 15. Instant filling of gaps to replace cleared crops- just pop in a few new plantlets from local market or garden centre.

16. Of interest - to owners and visitors. 17. Easy to move or reorganise - nothing too heavy to pull around. 18. Feature or hidden away - part of mine is an island on the drive while other parts are in otherwise under used cor-

Yes this expanded small scale vegetable growing really does work and not only in gardens, but also in small patios and on apartment terraces. My retreat from an 800 square metre allotment to raised beds and at present …builders buckets was driven by the increasing ad-

vent of thieving, increased cost of irrigation water, pollution of water by millions of weed seeds as the surrounding agricultural land was progressively abandoned, wind-blown chemical pollution from non-organic orchards, the moving of a Michelin starred restaurant away from the area the prices they had paid for mini organic vegetables met our production costs several t i m es, and t o r educe m y physical work as now nearing 79 years of age. So give it a go by starting with just two or three buckets of closely planted salad plantlets, even now in full summer grown in a mainly shaded posi t i on and t hen expand to produce the vegetables for the Christmas table, including new potatoes. Two useful books are now avai l abl e f r om Am azon Books and some other internet sites. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2015.

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Building again MORE houses are to be built in Spain this year than last, at least if approved projects are anything to go by, yet so far

fewer are being finished. The Public Works and Development Ministry said that between January and April this year, 18.3 per cent fewer homes were completed than in the same period in 2014. Over the first four months of the year, construction was finished on 13,786 homes, whereas over the same period last year the total was 16,884. Yet the number of finished homes is expected to rise shortly as applications for construction licences have increased.

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Property demand increases predicted AS family sizes drop, it is expected that more homes will be required

MORE HOMES: The demand for property is forecast to increase over the next few years. By Eleanor Hawkins THE demand for property will increase by 85,000 homes per year over the next few years, the Ceprede Economic Prediction Centre has forecast. Regardless of predicitions by the INE National Statistics Institute, which believes that by 2030 the population in Spain will have dropped by

more than one million people, Ceprede predicts that increasingly smaller family sizes will counter this drop as far as the demand for homes is concerned. The centre has estimated that the number of homes required will increase as it expects family sizes to drop from 2.5 people per family this year to 2.2

people in 2030. While the number of homes in Spain is currently at 18.3 million, and the population is at 46.4 million people, as of next year the number of inhabitants will begin to fall slowly, reaching 46.3 million while the number of homes will grow to 18.5 million, Ceprede predicts. This tendency is expected

to continue until at least 2030, by which time population will be at an estimated 45.1 million people while the number of homes will have reached 20.6 million. This leads Ceprede to predict that the number of available properties will progressively fall, leading to an increased demand of approximately 85,000 per year.

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brands available and the product is applied by drawing a line from the neck halfway down the back and applying the liquid directly onto the skin after separating the hair. It’s important not to bath the pet for three days before or after applying these products. Again a broad range is available depending on the

pet’s age and type. Anti parasitic products are also available in shampoo, tablet or injection form. For the home we have sprays available which can be applied directly to furniture, carpets and pet beds, and foggers are also available. With these products we can kill parasites in all stages of their development. Remember that 90 per cent of fleas are in the home, they only climb onto pets to feed. At Dogs and Dogs we recommend treating your pets and home at the same time. Don’t hesitate to ask us for advice, we will be happy to assist you in choosing the best treatment for each individual case, or you can book an appointment.

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No driver, less insurance WITH the development of ‘driverless’ cars insurance premiums could halve by 2020, say industry experts. With car-makers developing technology that will allow cars to drive on motorways automatically the cost benefit is expected to be passed on to drivers. That is because 90 per cent of accidents are caused by ‘bad driving.’ With the new technologies being developed cars will communicate with each other in order to avoid accidents.

New DS8 on the way INDUSTRY reports claim that Citroen is to launch a new luxury DS8 in 2018. But Europeans may have to wait a while as it is planned to be sold in China first before arriving in Europe. According to trade title Automotive News Europe the new model will be influenced by the 2014 Divine DS concept car. The DS label has been applied to several of Citroen’s models, for instance the DS3 is an upmarket version of the C3, and has been doing so well the DS brand is now a separate division.

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Skoda Rapid Spaceback Scoutline is built for exploring in style

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THE special edition is due to arrive in dealerships this month By Carol Irving OUTDOORS types may take a shine to the latest updated version of Skoda’s popular Rapid Spaceback line. The Scoutline features a choice of 16 or 17-inch alloy wheels, distinctive plastic exterior fixtures and other design elements like its matt black front and rear bumpers with reflective silver, which the external mirrors are also finished in. This special

edition is due to arrive in dealerships this month and Skoda hopes that it will become as big a favourite as the original Rapid Spaceback model which has sold more than 105,000 units in Europe. The compact car’s original model has proved popular with the youth market and Werner Eichorn, Skoda Board Member for Sales and Marketing at-

tributes this popularity to its distinctive features. “The combination of Skoda’s practical features and fresh designs have convinced a great number of customers,” he said, adding: “We plan to build on this success with the Scoutline edition.”

The Scoutline comes in the full range of Skoda Rapid Spaceback exterior colours, including the distinctive Pistachio Green, which gives the new model the scouting image. The green look also extends to its engines, which all comply with Euro-6 emission standards and are equipped with the start-stop system and regenerative braking.

16 or 17-inch alloy wheels are available on the new model

SCOUTING IMAGE: Distinctive Pistachio Green colour.

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The perfectly balanced Alfa Romeo Giulia THE Alfa Romeo Giulia, the topof-the-range model sporting the Quadrifoglio badge, was recently introduced to the international press.

POWER: Six-cylinder engine delivers 510hp.

ACCELERATION: 0 to 100 in 3.9 seconds.

The launch of the 2016 model also marked the brand’s 105th anniversary as well as a redesigned version of the familiar Alfa Romeo logo. Alfa Romeo is known for the sporty feel of its cars with good weight to power ratios, 50/50 weight distribution and innovative engines combining with Italian style to create a model much desired by car enthusiasts. In the Giulia, Alfa Romeo decided the key elements were the 50/50 weight balance and rear wheel drive. In order to balance the weights perfectly, the engine and the mechanical parts are arranged between

the two axles. This is why the Giulia has very short overhangs, a long bonnet and front wings, a retracted passenger compartment ‘settled’ on the drive wheels and muscular rear wings which visually mark the point where power is unleashed onto the road. All this translates into a very generous wheelbase - the longest in its category - but contained in one of the most compact bodies. The six-cylinder turbo petrol en-

gine tuned by engineers with a Ferrari background delivers 510hp and exhilarating performance; for instance, it accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in only 3.9 seconds. Incidentally, despite the sensational power and torque output, the new engine is surprisingly fuel efficient and implements an electronically controlled cylinder deactivation system. Prices for the Giulia have not yet been released.

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BOATS

OPENING DAY: Saw the fleet at its highest level yet for the 52 Super Series.

Platoon on the March in Po FIRST day of racing on the Bay of Palma for the TP52 World Championship HARM MÜLLER-SPREER’S German flagged Platoon team sat on top of the leaderboard after the first day of racing on the Bay of Palma for the TP52 World Championship Porto Portals. A gun to gun win in the opening race of the five days regatta, the first race win so far for Platoon,

was paired with a solid fifth in the second contest to leave them just one point up on the second placed Sled. Takashi Okura’s Sled crew added sixth to their victory in Race 2, their third win of the season, to sit two points clear of a trio of boats - Azzurra, Ale-

gre and Rán Racing which all collected nine points. The opening day of the world championship saw the fleet at its highest level yet for the 52 Super Series. The return of Phoenix to the fleet has brought a tough, talented top level team back into the series. With 12 boats racing, a double digits score is

heavy ballast to go forward with. World Champions Quantum Racing and Porto Cervo winners Azzurra both had rollercoaster days - Azzurra marginally better with a 2.7, but Quantum Racing’s 3.11 opening salvo is not the start to their title defence they wanted.

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BARBECUE TIME: Enjoy them safely ashore and avoid the risk of fire.

ortals A win is important to Müller-Spreer. Their game plan was executed precisely and it was plain sailing to win comfortably ahead of Azzurra which was second to the left, second at the top mark, and second at the finish. Credit to Quantum Racing and Phoenix which both gained big time on the second beat, working left to take four or five boats. Eduardo de Souza Ramos’ crew lost third to Quantum down the final run.

Boating BBQ warning IT IS never safe to have a lit or cooling BBQ on board a boat By Staff Reporter AT this time of year it is tempting to dust off the barbecue but when on boats that is a dangerous thing to do. The UK’s Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) may be mainly concerned with canal and river

boating, but its advice is applicable to all boaters. The BSS said: “We love barbecues, but never on a boat use them ashore, enjoy them safely and avoid the twin risks of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.” Highlighting some of the

risks based on actual incidents, Graham Watts, BSS Manager said: “With the BBQ off the boat the threat to decks or on-board combustible materials being set alight by the heat from the red hot charcoal or loose embers is removed.”

The carbon monoxide (CO) risk is real and immediate. Graham Watts added: “The lessons from camping that boaters need to take on board is stark and concerns life or death decisions. “It is never safe to have a lit or cooling BBQ in a cabin or covered cockpit area.”

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The 114th Open is at St Andrews THE oldest and arguably the most prestigious title in golf which has both created and destroyed great champions

Novak & Serena are champions Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains. Costa de Almeria

CRICKET - England (430 and 289) thrashed grumpy and moaning Australia (308 and 242) by 169 runs in the first Ashes Test at Cardiff. The Aussies were second best after the first hour’s play on day one and in the words of explayer Ricky Ponting:

ST ANDREWS: The first competitors will already have teed off in The Open.

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By Tony Myles AS you read this the first competitors in The Open will have teed off at St Andrews and already some hopes will be fading. It is a tough test and rightly so as it is the oldest competition in golf, having been initiated in 1860. For many it is the pinnacle of their career and therefore the opportunity of playing is one that is fiercely contested. Sad news therefore that the World’s number one golfer Rory McIlroy will be absent, but great news for Russell Knox from Scotland who has received

have copied the concept and so there is a need for these to be identified. The Major Wager As with all the Majors, Campbell will be adding to the excitement with his Major Wager Challenge and all the details are on his website. Following my previous attempts at tipping a winner I fully expect several competitors to email me and asking me not to select them. So I will limit my forecasting to suggesting that the young Texan, Jordan Spieth, will be the man to beat. With two Majors already tucked away and a mastery of the game not seen since the early days of Tiger Woods it is hard to remember that he is still only 21. In the meantime Campbell is suggesting that Louis Oosthuizen is in excellent form and will gain a top five place.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Beat Federer.

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confirmation that he will be taking his place. As first reserve he was always hopeful that he might be called upon to play, but nevertheless he is delighted to receive that confirmation. In his own words - “It’s a special place, it’s the home of golf.” And he is right because ‘The Open’ is special. Why is it special? * The Open is the world’s oldest golf competition and throughout its history it has both created and destroyed great champions. * It is the competition that bestows the title ‘Champion of Golf ’ upon the player who lifts the Claret Jug. * Because it was the first golf competition its name is simply The Open and so there is no requirement to add the word ‘British.’ Other nations

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“They deserved to lose!” Even the tourist’s skipper Michael Clarke said: “We were outplayed.” Joe Root, who scored 134 and 60, took great catches and claimed few wickets, was named ‘Man of the Match.’ Bowlers Stuart Broad and Mark Wood, all-rounder Moheen Ali and Ben Stokes were other England successes... and the Welsh supporters were “fantastic,” said Wood. The second Test starts at Lords today, and there is no doubt that England’s captain is ‘Cook-a-hoop’! TENNIS - Andy Murray’s semi-final conqueror and World number one Novak Djokovic retained his Wimbledon singles title by beating seven-time champion Roger Federer in four sets in the final. Changing sexes, and Serena Williams won her 21st Grand Slam title in her 25th final with victory over Garbine (Gabby) Muguruza, the first Spaniard to reach the last two of the women’s singles since Conchita Martinez in 1998. Williams now holds all four major Grand Slam titles, a feat she achieved back in 2002-03. And

by winning at Wimbledon for the sixth time, she became the oldest champion in the modern era at 33. Both singles’ champions each received £1.8m (€2.5m) for their efforts. There was more misery for the Murrays when Jamie and Aussie John Peers lost in the men’s doubles final, but Martina Hingis returned to winning ways with victory in both the women’s and mixed doubles events. GOLF - There will be NO Rory McIlroy at this year’s 144th British Open which commenced earlier today at St Andrews; he damaged his ankle playing football! But Jordan Spieth, chasing a third Major in a row, Zach Johnson, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler, Justin Rose and others will all be looking for glory and winning £1.12m (€1.55m). BOXING - And congratulations to Ireland’s Conor McGregor who beat Chad Mendez to win the UFC Interim Featherweight belt in Las Vega. “My fans were great,” said Conor. FOOTBALL - West Ham United and Aberdeen are safely through to the next stage of the 2015-16 Europa League tournament - but St Johnstone are out. And on the transfer front, at the time of writing, German World Cup winner Sebastian Schweinsteiger of Bayern Munich was having talks with Manchester United... Robin van Persie was set to leave Old Trafford for Fenerbahce... Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling was on the brink of joining Manchester City for £49m... and Glen Johnson had agreed to move from Liverpool to Stoke who have sold goalkeeper Asmir Bergovic to Chelsea.

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Another signing for Mallorca TIMON: Highly rated.

LOOKING to improve on 16th place LOOKING to improve on a disappointing 16th place finish in the second division Real Mallorca has just made its fifth signing for the new season. Following the arrival of highly rated German keeper Timon Wellenreuther on loan from Schalke comes another youngster, this time from Brazil. Hugo Domingos Gomes, is being brought in to lead the defensive line. Despite his youth - he is just 19 - he dominates in the air, as he should being 1.87 metres tall, and is said to

have a good shot. And like most Brazilians he is comfortable on the ball. He has arrived on a year’s loan from Sao Paulo with an option to buy at the end of that period. Gomes has played for Brazil’s Under 20’s and was captain of every junior level at Sao Paulo. With two more signings promised this week it looks like the club is trying hard to turn its fortunes round and push for promotion.

HUGO DOMINGOS GOMES: Will lead the defensive line.