Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 20 - 26 August 2015 Issue 1572 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1572

20 - 26 August 2015

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Palma set for Hollywood fame SUPPORT for film industry will benefit the city PALMA City Hall is planning to work with the Palma Film Office in order to support the film industry and promote the use of the city as a film set. General Co-ordinator for Tourism, Commerce and Work, Francisco Ducros, said the council would continue to support the film industry as it is can lead to great advantages for the city. Palma Film Office provides information to producers interested in filming in Palma. Flickr by Andreﾌ《 Nieto Porras

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LOCAL NEWS

Corwith Cramer is a steel brigantine

Tourist injured A FRENCH tourist was airlifted to Inca Hospital after breaking her ankle on Coll Baix Beach in Alcudia. Other tourists alerted the emergency services and as the

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area was difficult to access by ambulance, she was carried to the helicopter by firemen and Guardia Civil officers because she was unable to move on her own.

Accident probe A MOTORCYCLIST in his 50s was found unconscious in the road near the Son Oms Industrial Estate in Palma. The occupants of a passing vehicle alerted the emergency services just after midnight and he was found to be in a critical condition. He was taken to Son Espases Hospital and Local Police are investigating the case.

Abortions fall THE number of abortions carried out at private clinics in the Balearic Islands fell by 46 per cent in the past three years to 1,383 in 2014, according to data

from the Health Council put together by the Balearic Family Policies Institute. A further 1,483 were carried out on the public health system last year.

Training ship in port THE 41-metre-long tall ship can carry 38 people ANOTHER training ship, the fifth this summer, arrived in Palma Port at the weekend. The 41-metre-long Corwith Cramer is a steel brigantine owned by the Sea Education Association (SEA) sailing school, named after SEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding director. Her home

port is Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA. She was designed by Wooden and Marean and built specifically as a research vessel for SEA by ASTACE in 1987 in Bilbao. The tall ship, which can carry 38 people, had already visited Palma last year and it is be-

lieved she needed some repairs this time. The 280-tonne ship is used by students to carry out the practical part of their training in the ocean on a traditional sailing ship. Their courses combine technique with natural and social sciences.

The ship will sail from Barcelona on September 29 and is due to visit Palma again before travelling to Cadiz, Madeira and Las Palmas, where it will pick up another group of students before crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean.

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Calvia hoteliers are on track for better tourism ALTHOUGH it may take some time, it will be worth the effort

News Desk 20 By Staff Reporter

European Press 22

Russian Press 23

Finance 25 - 30

Stocks 26

Leapy 31

Our View 32

Colin Bird 32

Mike Walsh 32

Vicki McLeod 33

Daily TV 34

Time Out 36 - 37

Letters 38

Health & Beauty 41

Social Scene 42 - 43

Homes & Gardens 44

Pets 45

Property 46 - 47

Classifieds 48 - 49

Motoring 50

Boats 52 - 53

Sport 54 + 56

HOTELS in Palmanova and Magaluf report they have not had a good summer. Calvia’s busiest area has seen occupancy levels for its 20,000 hotel beds fall by 4 per cent for July and August, with 6 per cent fewer British tourists, their main market. According to the President of the Palmanova-Magaluf Hotel Association, Sebastia Darder, the Russian market, which had been on the rise up until a couple of years ago, has fallen by almost 57 per cent this summer. Hoteliers consider this is because of the area’s poor reputation of the past years, as well as the rising hotel prices. Despite this, they do believe that things are changing for the better, as family tourism has increased by 3.2 per cent, prices were up, more jobs were created and the number of couples visiting the area is up by 2 per cent, while there were 8,000 fewer young louts visiting in the first part of the year. This, unfortunately, accounts for the

MAGALUF: The area has suffered from a poor reputation. fall in the British market which until a few years back represented more than 60 per cent of the total. There are also 8.6 per cent fewer Spanish tourists, but more Germans (7.8 per cent), Italians (34 per cent), Portuguese (21 per cent) and Scandinavians

(12 per cent). All in all, despite this summer’s figures, hoteliers believe they are on track to attract a higher quality tourist and get rid of the unruly hooligans, and that although this may take some time, it will be worth the effort.

Mayor asked to resign over bullfight ANIMAL ASSOCIATIONS are demanding the resignation of the mayor of Alcudia, Antoni Mir, for allowing a bullfight in the town. Members of the Mallorca

Sense Sang (Without Blood) campaign and the Balearic Animal Association (ASSAIB) have said they will take legal action against the organisers of the bullfight

for allowing children under 18 to attend the bullfight breaching the laws of Mallorca. They complain that the mayor allowed the bullfight and even invested mon-

ey from the public coffers, and that the authorities do nothing to ensure that laws are enforced. They also complain that he is an associate of the bullring management.

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NON-STOP: Ricardo Garcia Castro felt very pleased upon his arrival.

Mallorca to Ibiza on water-skis DESPITE the weather, he made it across in just over three hours By Staff Reporter SPORTSMAN Ricardo Garcia Castro waterskied non-stop from Magaluf to Santa Eulalia in Ibiza. Despite winds, rain and large waves, he made it across the approximately 60 nautical miles in just over three hours. Ricardo was very nervous before he set out and had been unable to sleep the night before, but upon arrival he said he felt very pleased. He was accompanied by two crafts, one which pulled him along, requiring a steady speed and extreme concentration from the captain, especially in adverse weather conditions, and the other, a support craft to provide water and provisions to keep him hydrated and with

adequate sugar levels. It is not the first time Ricardo has performed such a feat. In 2005 he travelled on waterskis between the seven Canary Islands, travelling 187.8 nautical miles; in 2007 he circumnavigated La Palma non-stop, travelling 72 nautical miles, and in 2008 he travelled 242 nautical miles between Lanzarote and La Palma stopping only once in Tenerife. Three years ago he was involved in a serious accident when travelling on his motorbike on a toll road in the USA and was almost killed. Following a long and painful recovery, he dedicated his latest exploit to people who have been in similar situations to prove that with a strong will anyone can reach their lifelong goals.

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TOURIST ATTRACTION: August is the busiest period for the horse-drawn carriages.

Work conditions enforced for Palma’s tourist horses CHECKS are being carried out at the various stops By Staff Reporter PALMA City Hall has increased controls for horses and carriages used as a tourist attraction in the city, following complaints from animal associations. August is the busiest period for the horse-drawn carriages, but the animals are often exhausted and last year one collapsed in the street.

There are currently 61 horses and 28 carriages registered. All the horses are in good health, but the council found that there was one not registered. The horses have chips and those which are not registered or have health problems are not allowed to work. Following demands to ensure that the horses are in good condition, the city hall

now carries out blood tests to check they do not have liver problems or anaemia, the councillor for Ecology, Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Neus Truyol, reported. Checks are also being carried out at the stops in Calle Conquistador and next to the cathedral, including time checks to make sure the horses are not overworked. There are three time controls per

day carried out by vets three times per week and so far the rules are being obeyed. Animal associations have asked for the Calle Conquistador stop to be moved, as it is on a hill. Others have asked for the carriages to be swapped for electric cars. Last spring, 60,000 signatures were presented to the city hall in the hope of banning the services.

Police chief behind bars TH E forme r c hie f of the Palma Beach Local Police station was sent to prison for breaching a restraining orde r w hic h ba nne d him from accessing premises in s’Arenal.

He was suspended without pay when he was charged in March in the socal l ed Sancus oper at i on whi ch i s i nvest i gat i ng favours exchanged between Local Police officers and local business owners. These may have included drinks, money and sexual services f or t he pol i ce. He was charged based on evidence from documents seized in a brothel and a hotel. The court has proof that he visited several premises which he had been ordered to stay away from as they are involved in the investigation. He told a judge that

he had been in the area because it was where he preferred to go to the beach. He al so sai d t hat as he i s now pai d onl y €700 per month he would continue to visit one of the establishments as they fed him every day for free. He was sent to prison for breaching a court order and obstruction of justice. The judge fears he may contact protected witnesses and get them to change their statements. Several members of the bars’ staff are collaborating with the investigation and claim to have felt intimidated by his presence.

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CASTELL DE SANTUERI: Archaeological remains were found.

Mallorca part of Byzantine Empire ITEMS found are now at Mallorca Museum By Staff Reporter ARCHAEOLOGICAL remains found at the Castell de Santueri confirm the Byzantine presence in Mallorca. Items found with a metal detector by Swiss citizen Rupert

K. Spillmann can be compared with others similar to them to confirm a continued presence of the Byzantines between the eighth and 14th centuries AD. Experts believe, based on written evidence and both the number and type of items

found that between the sixth and eighth centuries AD Mallorca was a main part of the Byzantine Empire. The items found at Santueri Castle are currently at Mallorca Museum and will become part of the archaeology exhibits.

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Road rage in Palma A WOMAN was injured after a man intentionally drove his vehicle into hers following a minor traffic incident. According to a local Spanish daily, the man, a French citizen in his 50s, was driving his Mercedes towards Porto Pi and stopped to make a left turn towards the seafront promenade. The 33-year-old woman driving behind him failed to notice and hit the back of his vehicle, although witnesses say it was no more than a slight bump. However, seconds later, the Frenchman made an illegal Uturn, driving over a traffic island and hitting a set of traffic lights, and accelerated straight into the side of the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car, injuring them both. Port police who were in the area were the first to arrive and requested the presence of the Local Police who took statements and directed traffic. Meanwhile, the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter arrived and told police her father was ill and he probably hit the other car unintentionally.

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EURO WOMEN PAGE

Strong believer that anything is possible 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. Sam has been an inspiration to others, a true rock. THE first impression you receive from meeting Sam Bayley is warmth and openness as her smile tells you that everything will be OK. This is the philosophy that has made Sam strong, and she generates that in others around her. Sam graduated in the UK with her Master’s degree in English Literature at Glasgow University at the age of 21. Later she began work as a merchandiser for C&A where her career took her to Dundee, London and Brent Cross. Sam’s senior manager steered her away from what she originally wanted to do which was to become a buyer, as they had realised her skills were creative and so she succeeded in her role as merchandiser. In 1989 Sam’s parents moved to Spain, and so she decided to try it too, just for one year, but that soon became permanent. Within that time she met Joe, who later became her husband. Together they worked hard building up their furniture business, working long hours producing it and many hours spent at markets to sell their wares. This is where success begins, as you only reap what you sow, and both Sam and Joe were busily planning for their future. During this time Sam also raised her family, five beautiful children, and still she managed to work the business with Joe working all hours around the clock. Some years later, Sam noticed that things were not going too well in life for one of her daughters, Hannah, and there were problems that needed to be addressed to put things right. It takes a special person, like a mother to know when something is not quite right. Hannah was suffering depression

SAM BAYLEY: Practises mindfulness, she tries to be positive, not to look back or regret, but to live in the moment.

Has made an amazing contribution to fundraising by Wendy Ann Cowham

My grandmother was an amazing woman whom I looked up to, a light in my life.

Fact file Name: Sam Bayley Age: 50 and proud Family: Husband, 5 children, 1 granddaughter Where from: Kidderminster, West Midlands, UK Where now: Torremolinos

which is a condition that many suffer which goes unnoticed. Being a loving mother, Sam was quick to respond and began to study eagerly in order to offer help first hand. After some years, Hannah came back to the light with the love and strength that had been given to her by her loving family. Sam was so passionate about the need to raise awareness of conditions such as these that she decided to do much more to help. The Mental Health Foundation is an organisation that Sam has raised money for by using her skills and also her sheer determination. Sam trained to do the London marathon after months of getting herself fit and earning a place to run. Despite the odds after tearing her calf muscle, Sam soldiered on to still enter the run with her two friends Jen and Kerry.

Pets: 1 dog Languages: English / Spanish Book or TV: Book Favourite title: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving What are you strengths: Enthusiasm, patience What are your weaknesses: Naivety and crisps Who is your hero: My husband Carl What is your greatest success: My family and my Degree

She recalls the emotions that flowed when she ran past Buckingham Palace and the Mall to the finishing line to earn her medal. Before this wonderful achievement, Sam organised a concert to

raise money for the Mental Health Foundation. Divas, Nikki Rae, Laura Elen, Jordana, and Laura Oldfield put together a spectacular show earlier this year which was a huge success and the total

fundraising amount so far has been a staggering €5,211. This is an amazing contribution towards not only raising money but raising awareness of this type of condition. Sam is a strong believer that anything is possible; she is a tower of strength. Maybe it is because Sam practises mindfulness which is a guide to help your mind be in a better place, to be positive, not to look back or regret, but to live in the moment. This is why Sam has been an inspiration to others, a true rock, within the family and the workplace too. When asked who were the people that she looked up to the most she said: “Paula Radcliffe for running, Hillary Clinton as she is an amazing woman, and Maya Angelou as there are many quotes that are so true by her.” Today Sam’s daughter Hannah has a beautiful baby girl herself named Ella after her great grandmother. Sam added “Ella was my grandmother who was an amazing woman, strong and independent, and who I looked up to, and was always a light in my life.” Sam Bayley is a replica of that inner strength and understanding that continues to radiate upon others around her.

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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Boxer in prison for robbery

HIGHER TOWERS: Spanish Electric Network plans to change the capacity.

Protests against high tension cables MUCH larger than required for islanders’ needs By Staff Reporter THE ‘Alta Tension en Llucmajor’ group is continuing to car r y o u t a c t i v i t i e s to stop to high tension cables from being installed in the town.

They were accompanied by the local mayor, Jaume Thomas, to meet with the Director General for Industry an d Clima te Ch ange , Joan Groizard, to discuss h o w to p u t a s to p to p rojects which they consider

are “much larger than required for the needs of the islanders.” The Spanish Electric Netw ork pla ns to c ha nge the capacity from 66 to 132kV which requires higher towers.

A W ELL-K N O W N boxe r from Palma, Madu Pascua, ha s be e n re ma nde d in prison for allegedly stealing a safe containing €8,000 from a house in Son Gotleu. The robbery occurred at the beginning of this month and National Police focused their investigation around the gym used by the victim, which had no lockers. They suspected that the boxer, who had a criminal record and was on parole, may have taken the victim’s hous e ke ys a nd c opie d the m. Polic e loc a te d him and found tools which could ha ve be e n us e d to ope n a safe. He is thought to have also committed other robberies recently, including €800 from the ow ne rs of the last place where he had be e n s ta ying, jus t a fe w days before his arrest.

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Best summer in history for hotels PRICES are up on average by 3 to 5 per cent By Staff Reporter HOTEL chains in the Balearic Islands report they are having “the best summer in history” for prices, profitability and the amount of business. There have been more tourists from almost all foreign markets, such as Scandinavia, France and Italy, although not from Russia, and 10 per cent more Spanish

tourists on the Islands. The recuperation of the Spanish market has helped but one of the main boosts has been thanks to the strength of the pound, meaning British tourists are spending more. Prices are up on average by 3 to 5 per cent, and in some cases between 10 and 15 per cent, and there have been plenty of last-minute bookings without having to resort to offers, mean-

ing that chains operating in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera are getting the best Revpar (revenue per available room) they have ever seen. The average hotel room price in the Balearic Islands is €217, according to hotel search engine Trivago, making it the most expensive region in Spain, a 14 per cent rise from last year. The average for the whole of Spain is €124.

Work inspections planned SOME 1,300 work inspections are planned from this week until September as part of a plan to combat exploitation in the Balearic Islands. The main objective will be to control temporary and part-time contracts. There will be 650 inspections in Mallorca according to

the General Department for Work, Social Economy and Labour Health and the Work Inspection Department. The aim is to make sure that proper jobs are being given under the right conditions for workers which will also improve the offer of products and services

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OUT-PATIENTS DEPARTMENT: Now has a ticket machine.

Updated system for Son Espases TICKET will inform patients about their appointment By Eleanor Hawkins

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AGE CONCERN MALLORCA has informed of updates at the out-patients departments of the Son Espases University Hospital. To keep in line with data protection laws, there is now a ticket machine in the main corridor between modules B and C on the main level zero

floor of the out-patients corridor which gives appointments with specialists. To get an appointment, a valid Spanish health card is required or an NIE number. The ticket obtained will inform patients where there appointment is and at what time. Screens in the waiting rooms will advise when it is your turn and where to go.

BICITAXIS: Chauffer-driven tricycles for tourists.

Tricycles to run until midnight THE chauffeur-driven tricycles for tourists known as bicitaxis, which can be found in Palma, will be able to operate from 8am to midnight.

Palma City Hall has announced that there will be three official stops identified with a sign saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;triciclos no motorizados,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which have been

placed according to a report carried out by the Local Police so that they will not coincide with horse-drawn carriages or conventional taxis.

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19 drowned so far NINETEEN people drowned in the first seven months of this year in the Balearic Islands. This makes it the region with the sixth highest number of deaths by drowning in Spain this year according to the Royal Spanish Federation of Lifesaving and First Aid. In the whole of Spain, 235 people drowned between January and July, 85 of them in July. In August, more than 30 have drowned already.

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Mystery drone is returned to owner MISTAKENLY believed to have been used in a crime By Staff Reporter NATIONAL POLICE returned a drone to a 13-year-old girl after it was mistakenly believed to have been used in a crime.

Woman said her daughter had wanted to see it with its lights on. The drone was found at around 11pm in a garden in a quiet area of Can Valent urbanisation in Palma. The owner of the property took it to the police, much to the surprise of the young owner’s mother when she went to ask for it back. According to the local press,

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Lost control A MAN, 40, was taken to hospital after he lost control of the van he was driving and crashed into a wall on the road between Son Ferriol and Son Banya before the vehicle overturned.

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TOY DRONE: Landed in woman’s garden. the police examined the drone and ruled out the possibility of it taking photos of the property where it fell in order to commit a crime. The owner of the property said that a woman had stuck her head over the fence and asked for the drone back and “disappeared” when she told her she had given it to the police. The girl’s mother told the po-

lice that it was just a 150g toy which she had bought for her daughter and which could hardly travel any distance before the battery ran out. She explained her daughter had wanted to see it with its lights on which is why she had been allowed to use it at night. She took the box to the police who reportedly returned the item to her immediately.

TWO youths, aged 17 and 18, who were travelling on a scooter, were injured after failing to stop at a red light in Palma and crashing into a 4x4 vehicle which crossed their path.

Jazz concert BARCELONA-BASED band Tomas Fosch Trio will perform in Sala Trampa (Calle Claro, Palma) on Saturday (August 22) at 8.30pm. Tickets are €5 at the door. More information at www.salatrampa.com.

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Bad storms wreak havoc in Mallorca HEAVY rain continued to cause further incidents after the weekend By Staff Reporter ALMOST 70 emergencies were registered in the Balearic Islands over the weekend due to the heavy rains. They included 56 incidents in Mallorca such as houses, businesses and streets flooding and trees and other items falling. In Calle Servet in Palma, part of the ceiling of a house collapsed but no-one was injured and the occupants were not evacuated. Apart from the rains, there were more than 2,000 bolts of lightning in just six hours and more than 4,000 throughout Friday and Saturday, most of which hit out at sea. The Islands were on orange alert for rain and storms based on warnings from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), and the worst affected were Mallorca and Menorca.

LIGHTNING STRIKES: More than 2,000 bolts in just six hours. Heavy rains and storms continued on Monday causing further incidents including part of the bell tower at the MontiSion Sanctuary in Porreres collapsing.

Lightning caused a fire in the fuse box inside the tower. The damage to the 15th century sanctuary will be evaluated by experts.

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SON ESPASES: The CAT scan is now a bright, fun and happy place to be.

Pirate ship CAT scan for hospital CHILDREN will feel comfortable By Staff Reporter LAST week saw the official unveiling of the new pirateship-themed CAT scan in the Paediatric Department of Son Espases University Hospital in Palma. Some 350m² of decorative vinyl wrapping has given Son Espases entry into a very select group of hospitals to implement such an idea, alongside the Morg a n S t a n l e y C h i l d r e n ’s Hospital of New York, the Hospital Municipal Jesus in Rio de Janeiro and Hospital San Juan de Dios in Barcelona. In each case they’ve proven that this fantasy décor creates a warm, inviting, relaxing atmosphere and reduces levels of anxiety - making life easier for patients and professionals alike. The number of patients who need sedation to conduct a scan is reduced by 20 per cent - a significant amount considering Son Espases carries out around 4,000 CAT scans in

this room each year. In attendance at the inauguration were Minister of Health for the Balearic Islands, Patricia Gomez; Managing Director of Son Espases University Hospital, Victor Ribot; Director of Healthcare for the Health Service, Nacho Garcia; designer Kiko Sebastia, and co-sponsors, easyboats, Pirates Adventure and Rotula2, the latter also responsible for installing the stunning nautical backdrop. Lorenzo Vila, Director of yacht charter and brokerage company, easyboats, who c o - s p o n s o r t h e n e w C AT scanner commented, “Hospitals can be frightening places for young children, and their parents, particularly when faced with complex machinery in austere clinically-white rooms. Thanks to top-to-toe vinyl wrapping, the CAT scan is now a bright, fun, happy place to be. We hope children feel comfortable here even when times are tough.”

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The UK’s summer budget included measures that will impact on UK nationals living in Spain, depending on your situation. Inheritance tax A transferable main residence relief will be introduced in addition to the existing nil rate band of £325,000. It starts at £100,000 per person in 2017 and increases by £25,000 per year until reaching £175,000 in 2020/2021. From that date, this will create an effective £500,000 inheritance tax threshold for individuals where their share of the main home exceeds £175,000, provided the main home passes to a direct descendent. Any unused main residence allowance for each individual would be transferred to their surviving spouse or civil partner, so the effective inheritance tax threshold will rise to £1 million for a couple with a property worth more than £350,000. Where the net estate exceeds £2m, the main home relief is tapered away This extra exemption applies to a property outside the UK provided it has been the main home of the deceased at some point. Local Spanish succession tax will still apply, however. The current nil rate band will remain frozen at £325,000 until 2020/2021. Changes to domicile rules from April 2017 The permanent non-UK domicile status

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The UK Budget And Expatriates In Spain By Peter Worthington, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks will be abolished. Anyone who has lived in the UK for 15 of the past 20 years can no longer claim the remittance basis of taxation. Currently, UK nationals leaving the UK to live abroad permanently are deemed domiciled in the UK (so liable to inheritance tax on worldwide assets) for at least three years. This will increase to five years. If they return to the UK, their domicile of origin immediately reverts, under all circumstances. Further consultation will take place before this becomes law. This will affect individuals with excluded property trusts, since they will no longer have excluded property status on their

return to the UK. Anyone who may move back to the UK needs to review their tax planning in advance. UK property owned by non-UK domiciles will become subject to UK inheritance tax even if held indirectly through opaque structures like non-UK companies or partnerships, or excluded property trusts. This proposal will be subject to consultation. Personal tax Personal allowances are to increase from £10,600 to £11,000 for the 2016/17 tax year. The higher rate (40%) band will apply for annual incomes of over £43,000. Mortgage interest relief for rental income will be restricted to basic rate of income tax and the ‘wear and tear’ allowance for furnished properties is to be withdrawn. The Rent a Room scheme annual income limit will be increased to £7,500. The 10% dividend tax credit will be abolished. It will be replaced with a new taxfree allowance of £5,000 on dividend

income. Rates of dividend tax will be set at 7.5%, 32.5% and 38.1% depending on the rate band in which the dividends fall. There will be further limitation of tax relief for pension contributions and the maximum relief for high earners (those earning in excess of £150,000) will be limited to £10,000. Anyone who may be affected by any of these changes should seek personalised expert advice. Remember you also need to consider your tax and estate planning in Spain. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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NEWS FROM OUR FIVE OTHER REGIONS

COSTA DEL SOL

Look up to the sky in Torrox for a rather surprising view! PICTURE CREDIT: Salva Escudero.

ORIGINAL feature is expected to become a tourist attraction

SUSPENDED: Colourful umbrellas hang in the old town.

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By Maria Jose Fernandez WHEN looking to the sky in Torrox one will not only see blue but also orange, yellow and even green thanks to an original initiative using more than 600 umbrellas. The colourful display also provides a pleasant, shaded area which is appreciated by everyone walking across the old town centre in the hot temperatures. Mayor of the town, Oscar Medina, explained in a statement that this initiative launched by the council had been designed as an original, unique and innovative new feature of Torrox, which is also expected to become a tourist attraction. He pointed out that the installation was set up by a local company and will remain in place until the winter. Paola Moreno, Deputy Mayor of Torrox, said the project had coincided with the local fair in the district El Morche, which meant that a large number of tourists had already been able to enjoy this new umbrella extravaganza.

Child drowns at villa A FOUR-year-old British boy drowned after falling into a swimming pool at a villa in Mijas Costa during a dinner party. One of the guests was a doctor but neither his nor ambulance staff’s attempts were unable to save the boy’s life.

Fire suspect A WOMAN has been arrested in Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, suspected of being responsible for nine recent fires in the area. Guardia Civil investigators caught her near the scene of a blaze on Friday evening (August 14).

Airport woes COSTA BLANCA NORTH

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Extra water

Crews welcomed

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Bank raid foiled

PEDREGUER has water to spare and will send up to 600,000 cubic metres of it each year to Javea whose municipal water company Amjasa will pay €10,000 a month for the water.

PECHINA has opened its arms to setbuilding crews which are at work preparing for the filming of scenes for the sixth season of popular HBO series Game of Thrones in October.

TEN winning tickets have left a total of €350,000 in Motril from last week’s ONCE raffle. The seller is called Francisco Javier PalomoNuñez and winners bought the tickets at the stall located in Avenida de Salobreña.

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Tough competition

A MAN was arrested following an attempted bank robbery in Elche. He held two customers and two employees at gunpoint while he demanded money but they managed to grab the man and take the gun which was loaded with blanks.

A EUROMILLIONS coupon processed in Carrefour in San Juan won €206,760 for its owner. The winner shared a second-category prize with six other participants, one of them from Valladolid.

LOS Genoveses beach is facing tough competition in Antena 3 national TV station’s competition to find the best beach in Spain as it is up against Alicante’s Granadella, which has won the last two editions.

Rubber ducks THERE was something different about the Sagunto (Valencia) fiestas this year. Historically the town’s men compete for ducks in the harbour waters but this year, only rubber ducks were allowed.

Slightly cooler AFTER the hottest July in decades, August is proving to be a little cooler with Saturday’s overnight temperatures being the coolest so far this summer in Alicante Province.

Spare change A €100 MILLION grant to generate employment for the Valencian Community’s jobless young has not been used. Only €150,000 - just 0.15 per cent of the €100,205,422 that arrived from the national government - was spent.

Blaze in Nerja A FIRE destroyed more than 1,000 square metres of bush in Calle Amirante Carranza in Nerja last Thursday (August 13). It was not extinguished until the next day but no casualties were reported.

Storms ahead

Helping students

NIJAR Council is to present a new project to open up accesses to Cabo de Gata beaches to the public by reclaiming private land, a measure which is bound to spark plenty of rows if it goes ahead.

LIBRARIES and study rooms across Velez-Malaga and Torre del Mar will see their timetables extended until 9pm to accommodate those students who must re-sit their exams in September.

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Mountain fire

A SPANISH woman was taken to Huercal-Overa’s La Inmaculada Hospital with second and third degree burns after her boat exploded in Garrucha Port when she turned the key in the ignition.

A FIRE started on Saturday at the Los Peñoncillos mountain area in Frigiliana was put out by five helicopters, three lorries and four firefighter teams.

Water rationed AUTHORITIES in Berja have put their foot down and ordered police to make sure people do not collect more than 30 litres of water per person per day from public fountains, as stated in a bylaw.

Job-hunter help THE public administrative agency Delphos, through its employment programme, has provided counselling to 790 residents of Rincon de la Victoria since it became operational five months ago.

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Family rescued

MALAGA-Costa del Sol Airport could face chaos tomorrow due to a strike by Iberia baggage handlers called by trades unions for August 21 and 28. Airlines which use Iberia’s services include British Airways, Tui Group and Vueling.

Fair evacuated

A COUPLE and two children were rescued without injury from a pleasure boat that caught fire off the coast of Benidorm. Red Cross and emergency crews picked them up from the sea and extinguished the fire.

VISITORS to Benahavis fair had a nasty fright at the weekend as a forest fire approaching the village square forced the authorities to evacuate more than 2,000 visitors as a safety measure.

Pricey petrol

Officers hurt

FUEL prices in Alicante Province remain amongst the most expensive in Spain. The latest report relating to June’s prices showed that Alicante was seventh highest in the cost of 95octane gasoline and 11th most expensive for diesel.

THREE Marbella policemen had to be taken to hospital, and one remains in intensive care, after a young driver allegedly jumped a red light and smashed into the police van they were travelling in.

Inherited debt CONSTRAINED by debt; that’s how the new mayors of major municipalities in Alicante Province have described their position after their takeovers following the elections. The Partido Popular (PP) has left reported debt of more than €479 million in provinces including Alicante and Elche.

Ohh, la la! FRENCH police officers will be patrolling the streets of Malaga City and Madrid for two weeks as part of a collaborative project between European Union authorities.

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Town ablaze

PARENTS make traditional choices THE UK’s most popular baby names have been announced, with Oliver and Amelia topping the lists for 2014. The office of National Statistics said Jack, Harry and Jacob were next most popular for boys, with Olivia, Isla and Emily runners up for baby girls.

More men

Top bosses’ pay

SWEDEN: There are more men than women living in Sweden, with the country’s population climbing close to 10 million, says the national statistics agency.

A REPORT on the earnings of Britain’s bosses found that CEOs of FTSE 100 companies take home 183 times the average salary of a full-time worker. The top directors earn an average of £4.964 million per year, compared to the median full-time employee’s wage of £27,195.

Stowaway alive SWEDEN: A man was found alive in the hold of an Ethiopian Airlines plane that landed at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, having survived the almost eight-hour journey from Addis Ababa.

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SWEDEN: A fire has left the historic, wooden town of Eksjo looking like a war zone, say locals. One woman was killed, and firefighters battled for a day to put out the blaze.

Rugby revelation BRITISH rugby league’s first openly gay player, Keegan Hirst, said he had received overwhelming support since coming out about his sexuality. Hirst is captain of National League One side Batley Bulldogs.

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BRITISH PRESS TWITCHERS have flocked to Cumbria for a sight of rare and colourful bee-eater birds. Two pairs have set up home in a quarry near Brampton. The RSPB said the chicks were doing well.

A THIRD suspect has been arrested as police investigate the theft of thousands of pounds worth of biscuits from a south Wales factory belonging to Burton’s Food Ltd. A trailer was taken and later found empty and abandoned in Cheshire.

Risk of collapse BUSINESSES on Brighton’s seafront are being relocated, as their historic premises are in danger of collapse. The

POLICE have warned about the risk from pickpockets in German train stations, with the number of incidents on the rise.

Missing worker

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Victorian Madeira Terraces buildings have suffered “decades of neglect” by the council, said one of the business owners.

Glen run GLEN COE in the Scottish Highlands hosts a challenging endurance race on Saturday. The tough event, which includes a climb up Buachaille Etive Mor, has attracted 170 elite mountain runners.

A WOMAN aid worker with the charity Gesellschaft for Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ, Society for International Co-operation) is reported to have been kidnapped in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Coming clean GERMAN Olympic discus gold medallist Robert Harting has joined other athletes in publishing his drug test results in order to clear up any doubt over his performances. The move follows speculation over a number of athletes’ results.

Racial right Chalk works

WHEN a man of Turkish descent was racially abused on a Munich bus, the driver stopped the vehicle and insisted the abuser got off, to applause from fellow passengers. Bayram Yildiz said he wanted to say thank you to everyone who had helped him.

DENMARK: Around 25,000 people took part in creating the world’s largest chalk drawing in Nørrebro, which covered 18,598 square metres of the Copenhagen neighbourhood.

Record number

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DENMARK: Some 30,000 people turned out for Copenhagen’s Pride festival at the weekend, a record number of attendees for the gay rights event.

Five barred DENMARK: Five people have been barred from the Faroe Islands after taking part in efforts to disrupt a pilot whale hunt, which many locals defend as a tradition.

Virus risk NORWAY: Vets have warned of high incidences of ‘Cat Aids’ diagnosed amongst strays in Hadeland region, putting pets at risk of the virus.

PRIME MINISTER: Mark Rutte.

No apologies for the war ATTENTION to be paid to the events DUTCH Prime Minister Mark Rutte stopped short of apologising for the war which followed the Japanese surrender in Indonesia at the end of WWII, when local people fought the Netherlands for independence, but called for “attention” to be paid to the events.

Launch plan CONTROVERSIAL taxi App Company Uber plans to launch in the Nether-

DUTCH PRESS lands later this year. Although the company says its service will not use private cars, its ‘chauffeurs’ will not need blue taxi licence plates.

Cool means coal CARBON dioxide emissions in the

Netherlands rose 4.1 per cent between May and June, according to figures released last week. The rise was put down to cooler weather and an increasing use of coal-fired power stations.

Woodwind saviour A CAMPAIGN to save the bassoon, which launched in Holland earlier this year, is spreading. Dutch maestro of the woodwind instrument, Bram van Sambeek, says it is an’ endangered species.’

THOUSANDS of protestors demonstrated at Rhineland coalfields over the weekend against the use of the fuel. They aimed to stop the diggers working at the RWE-owned opencast mine.

Cat in the house RESCUED tigers have moved into their new home in a disused American military base in Massweiler. The big cats had been pets in private homes, but can now roam a 34-acre sanctuary which includes swimming pools and ‘chill-out lounges’ for the stressed animals.

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Crisis deepening COUNTRY in worst recession for six years

ECONOMIC CRISIS: Oil prices fell 4.6 per cent.

RUSSIA’S economic crisis deepened this week as oil prices fell 4.6 per cent, plunging the country in to the worst recession in six years

More bans RUSSIA has added Albania, Montenegro, Liechtenstein and Iceland to a list of countries from which it has banned most food imports in retaliation for Western sanctions over the Ukraine crisis. The ban includes meat, fish, dairy products, fruit and vegetables.

Negative view A GLOBAL study has shown that most people around the world take a negative view of both Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Just 24 per cent of respondents approved of his behaviour in world affairs.

Sub’s 15th anniversary RUSSIA has marked 15 years since the Kursk nuclear submarine sank in the Barents Sea. All 118 men on board died after a torpedo exploded during an exercise.

No extradition MOSCOW has voiced re-

Face of war A PORTRAIT of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been created by a Ukrainian artist out of 5,000 bullet shells. The piece is called ‘The Face of War.’ PUTIN: 5,000 bullet shells.

gret over the decision by the authorities of Cyprus not to extradite Andrey Nekrasov back to Russia, but to send him to Lithuania. He is wanted in relation to extortion-related crimes.

Troops in training BRITISH troops are in the Ukraine and have already trained 1,000 Ukrainians in life-saving battlefield medicine and basic infantry tactics to help them battle the Russian-backed separatists.

Condolences sent PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences to China’s President Xi Jinping following the two major blasts and explosions in the port city of Tianjin that killed dozens of

people and destroyed more than 1,000 cars.

Media blackout SOME pages on social news site Reddit have been banned in Russia for discussions about growing marihuana. The block was enacted by Russia’s federal service for the Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media.

Disabled debate RUSSIAN supermodel Natalia Vodianova has started a debate about rights for disabled people after taking to social media to complain that her sister, who has autism and cerebral palsy, was asked to leave a cafe in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.

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Spain warned that its economic growth will start to slow down IMF five-year prediction shows growth dropping to 1.8 per cent

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5m remain unemployed and new jobs still rely heavily on temporary and part-time contracts

finish 2016 with 2.5 per cent growth (slightly above the European average) but followed by a steady decline over the next five years, where it anticipates it will level out at 1.8 per cent in 2020. The statement added: “Deep structural problems limit Spain’s growth potential going

Together, we have looked into the abyss. But today, I am glad to say that all sides have respected their commitments.’ Jean-Claude Juncker, speaking on the Greek bailout.

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€23 billion initially EUROPEAN officials have recommended that eurozone finance ministers disburse an initial €23 billion in a first aid tranche to Greece under its new bailout deal, a Greek official said on Friday.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

IMF to take part in Greek bailout ANGELA MERKEL has attempted to reassure doubtful lawmakers that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would play its part in the new bailout plans for Greece. Merkel told German media ZDF she was sure Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, would ensure the participation of the fund if conditions on Greek pension reform and

debt relief were met. “Mrs Lagarde made very clear that if these conditions are met, then she will recommend to the IMF board that the IMF takes part in the programme from October," Merkel said. “I have no doubts that what Mrs Lagarde said will become reality,” she concluded.

THE fund owned by the influential billionaire George Soros has sold most of its shares in the Chinese online retail firm Alibaba. Soros Fund Management now holds just 60,000 shares worth €4.4 million, according to a regulatory filing.

Euro strength THE 19 eurozone countries that have the euro have seen their econemies grow by approximately 0.3 per cent between April and June, according to official Eurostat figures.

Ortega doubles income AMANCIO ORTEGA, the world’s secondwealthiest man, has seen profits of one of his property companies almost double last year as Spain’s economic recovery gathered momentum. Pontegadea Inmobiliaria SL reported net income of €182 million, up from €93.4 million a

The Euro note: In total, 8.3 billion banknotes were produced in 2014, with a cash value of €326 billion.

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year earlier, according to accounts filed to Spain’s mercantile registry. The Coruna-based company, which employs eight people and leases commercial properties across Spain to businesses including Apple Inc. and Primark, said the value of its real estate last year climbed to €5.6 billion from €4.5 billion.

forward.” And while the IMF commended the “strong policy implementation” of Spain’s Popular Party (PP), which has helped create jobs, it noted that “more than five million people remain unemployed and new jobs still rely heavily on temporary and part-time contracts.”

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Keeping Greek depositors safe EUROZONE finance ministers protected Greek bank depositors from any losses they might incur during the restructuring of the Greek financial system, as part of Friday’s deal on the €86-billion bailout. Eurozone finance ministers agreed to a deal that would this week see €10 billion deposited into the Greek Bank Recapitalisation Fund, with another €15 billion available if required.

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Back-to-school expenses can cripple cash-strapped parents THESE costs come all at once with no phased scheme for payment to pay off bills gradually

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

FROM fancy folders and trendy backpacks to USB drives and other techie gadgets, ballooning back-to-school costs are pinching families’ budgets. The cost of everything school-related keeps going up, which makes trying to pay everything else in the household a struggle. A recent report from the UK revealed that 60 per cent of parents are struggling financially because of back-to-school expenses, which is causing great stress as a result. School costs nowadays range from books, uniforms, voluntary contributions, registration fees and after-school activities. But they can also incorporate the cost of expensive technology as some schools now require that parents pay for technological advances like iPads or

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Firing line for banks NINE banks have agreed to pay €1.8bn in settlements to US investors over claims they rigged foreign exchange rates, according to lawyers who are taking action on behalf of investors. Clients including hedge funds and pension funds accuse banks of conspiring to manipulate rates. The banks include HSBC, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Bank of America, JP Morgan, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, RBS and UBS.

Secure future THE Goldman Sachs Group has declared that it will be buying GE Capital Bank’s US online deposits, with the idea that will give the largest American investment bank a more constant source of funding should it need to weather future crises.

IMF advice “SPAIN needs to improve conditions to allow small- and medium-sized enterprises to grow,”said the IMF, and recommended keeping wages in line with productivity and strengthening the skills of long-term jobless.

SCHOOL TECH: Some parents have to pay for expensive items like iPads. contributing to the cost of such devices. Parents might also be asked to pay for schoolbook downloads, an additional charge that does not

appear on the book list. And the main problem for parents is that these costs come all at once, with no phased scheme

for payment that might allow them to pay off the bills gradually. Meanwhile, another study from the US shows that “most” kids will lose items! And while peer pressure often dictates to parents that children have to get the most popular branded items, it is actually best not to splash out too much on coats, books, lunchboxes and tablets, as many children end up losing many of their shiny new supplies by year’s end. Before dashing out to the shops, check what is left over from last year. Why bother buying a brand-new pack of pencils, pens and highlighters when you have loads sitting in your kitchen drawer? Likewise, making an inventory of your child’s wardrobe can also prevent overbuying. Parents can often save money too by shopping online, or remembering that items are priced highest at back-to-school time, so if it is possible to wait until the end of September sales, it would be worthwhile. And as always, make a list of everything you need to buy and stick to that list.

Spain expected to break record for car sales this year NEW vehicle deliveries in Spain are predicted to move past the one million vehicles threshold for the first time in five years, thanks to a strong economic rebound and the government’s subsidy programmes. According to ANFAC, the country’s industry association, the 2015 forecast finds passenger car registrations increasing by 23 per cent to 1.05 million vehicles. In 2014, a total of 855,308 cars were delivered in Spain, which was an 18 per cent rise on the previous year. The ANFAC guideline sees all registrations, including industrial and commercial vehicles, jumping 22.7 per cent to 1.21 million units. ANFAC President Jose Luis Lopez-Schuemmer said: “The economic forecast is good, we expect 3 per cent GDP growth this year, and the jobless rate will also fall.”

DRIVING FORWARD: Forecast sees passenger car registrations increasing by 23 per cent to 1.05 million.

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Moving the goalposts CHINA has set the guiding rate for its yuan currency lower three times in a week. But the latest drop to the rate of 1 per cent down against the dollar was a smaller margin than the shock cuts earlier in the week.

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In rehab GOOD news for UK banks as rehabilitation plans look up. The prominent fund manager Hermes, which manages almost £10bn in stocks as part of a £30bn investment portfolio, is looking to buy back into the industry, even while lenders continue to struggle with looming problems in their finances and culture.

£19m fine PRESSURE builds on BP to pay a £19 million fine after a US judge ruled its traders had manipulated the natural gas market in 2008. The fine relates to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's investigation findings in 2011 into possible price fixing.

WE scratch our heads when a corporate business enterprise spends a million or so from petty cash to redesign a brand logo. Yes, they are spendthrifts, aren’t they? However, one must never underestimate the pulling power of brand symbolism or business identity. A corporate logo is just as impressive as the old school or regiment tie once was. It suggests credibility, reputation and standing in the business community. A logo carries much street cred with the buying public. It helps if you are seeking credit and dealing with your bank. Arranging a logo is easy enough. If you are light-fingered, in a laptop keyboard sense, there are online logo designs to draw inspiration from. Once you find something that inspires you the next step is to find a graphic designer. These unique craftsmen and women tend to work from home; their fees, unfortunately, are buttons and they deserve bet-

BRAND SYMBOLISM: Never underestimate its pulling power. ter. Tony Perrin was a master at creating company logos. My friend created designs to a marketing company for £50. His artwork was then sold on to the end user company for £2,000. Once you have your new logo your signwriter and printer complete the job. You now have business premises, vehi-

cles, advertisements and company stationery carrying your unique corporate identity. It is yours; no one can steal your copyright. There is the occasional reluctance to use a company brand logo. Common perception suggests the public will presume brand identity firms charge higher prices. This is not necessarily so. We

do business in a competitive environment. A limited plumbing firm found a way to get around this problem. In addition to their large press advertisements they advertised a different telephone number for a household plumbing service in the classifieds. The two phones sat together on the company’s reception desk.

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British pride delivers a message VJ DAY celebrations demonstrate the resolve of Western beliefs and faith LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I SINCERELY hope our enemies took careful note of the glory and power of our VJ Day celebrations this week. L e t u s a l so h o p e th a t th e Britis h demonstrations of remembrance and pride toward those who suffered and died to allow us to remain in democratic freedom, delivered a strong message to the primitive extremists who believe they can, with acts of cowardice and terror, overcome the resolve of our Western beliefs and faith. Take heed all of you. For all your messages of hate, your willingness to give up your earthly existence for some mystical ShangriLa, your notion that oppression and violence are the paths to travel on this earth, and your dangerous misconception that one day, all who exist on this planet will follow your misguided philosophies,

PRIDE: Remembering those who have fallen for freedom.

I suggest you think again. When all the death, destruction and misery you can deliver is at an end, when your evil regime lies rotting in the tat-

tered remnants of its own beliefs, the future veterans of the West will once again gather together to remember with pride those who fought and died to destroy our

enemies, and you and your bunch of savages will have joined the list. The list of all those who were misguidedly led to believe that our love of peace and democracy is a western weakness; your egotistic naivety will be your downfall. It is Christian strength that has survived pretty much intact for over 2,000 years. Most of us who follow it are in awe of death and love our lives. That makes us far more dangerous than those who hate this earthly journey and lay out a welcome mat to some mystical afterlife fallacy filled with virgins. Have no fear, your evil actions will never be forgotten. When the future veterans of the war on terror gather to remember those who died fighting to stamp out your despicable regime, none of you will be there to witness it. There will actually be so many of your followers in Shangri-La the virgin supply will have ground to halt long since. God bless our heroes! Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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We deserve a better media

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MOST deceptive lie is the half lie with intention to deceive Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

CONVENIENTLY, just six days from the anniversary of the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, mainstream media, in perfect harmony, focused on sections of a ‘Russian made BUK missile system being discovered near the scene of the incident. Russia has claimed it was not involved.’ Fact: This debris was not identified as such but we mustn’t let truth get in the way of a good story. This same media focused on trivia when damning evidence pointed to Washington and Kiev complicity. To this can be added the peculiar US, Ukraine and Dutch government ‘no comment’ response when asked to release vital evidence that would assist in getting to the cause of the tragedy. Mainstream media intention was clear: The most deceptive lie of all is the half lie with deliberate intention to deceive. It is common knowledge that Ukraine’s BUK missile systems are Russian made. In the same way NATO armaments are mostly American made.

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UKRAINIAN ARMY: Still uses BUK missiles, they went out of production in Russia in 1999. The Ukrainian Army still uses BUK missiles; they went out of production in Russia in 1999. Western media narrative is as beautifully orchestrated as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Here is a clue: ‘The CIA owns everyone of any significance in the major media.’ Former CIA Director William Colby died suddenly after a freak canoe accident.

Here is another clue: ‘We’ll know our disinformation programme is complete when everything the American public believes is false,” CIA Director, 1981. It seems he got his wish. Two weeks before the outbreak of WWII, a solemn British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain remarked, “History will judge the Press to have been the principle cause of war.”

Nevile Henderson, the British Ambassador to Berlin echoed the premier’s words. France’s President Lebrun and Foreign Minister warned the Press ‘not to abuse their so-called Press freedom.’ In September 1941, U.S Senator Clark: ‘Half a dozen men controlling the film industry clamour for war.’ I do think the public deserve a far more honest mainstream media.

Wildlife returning to the Costa IF IT carries on like this, David Attenborough himself will be paying us a visit WHEN we arrived here in 2006, the bird life was conspicuous by its absence - indeed wildlife as a whole was non-existent. Building was continuing unabated and it was not conducive to our little furry and feathered friends who had obviously scarpered to quieter and greener surroundings. Then construction came to a shuddering halt and on the tracts of land previously earmarked for new houses - in some cases where infrastructure had commenced and been abandoned - Peter Rabbit and his pals started to arrive.

HOOPOE: Returned to the area.

It wasn’t Watership Down, but it was good enough for the bunnies. Sparrows were the first birds to re-colonise this area, which is expected from these resourceful little blokes; then a few wagtails, and more recently families of blackbirds. There is a Hoopoe or two, finches and - because of the rabbit population - hawks are quite a common sight.

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But thanks to the erratic collection of rubbish and green waste from our streets, and the vigorous growth of shrubs through the cracks in the kerbs, the wildlife has increased tremendously. Hoorah! Even when the assortment of refuse bins have been emptied, the overflow that has, by necessity,

THE number of deaths of members of the public who have taken part in Spain’s bull running festivities has been shockingly high in 2015. During the weekend of August 16-18 alone, four participants were killed in bull running events and a total of 10 individuals have died taking part so far this summer. While bull running and bullfighting activities remain controversial, when so many spectators or participants are killed or injured through these celebrations, there surely has to be some serious attempt to prevent further fatalities. Different regions of Spain have different rules regarding these events, with some even allowing children to accompany their parents in the festivity, and while each municipality has their own regulations governing these events, incidents still occur. As debates about the cruelty of Spanish customs such as bullfighting and bull running continue, the first priority must be to address the issues regarding the safety of those taking part. It may be traditional to celebrate events like these but when so many people are dying for the sake of a festivity, isn’t it time organisers seriously consider the safety procedures of these celebrations and take measures that will stop more people being killed? The current complacent attitude that “these things happen” should be challenged, and formal regulations that ensure public safety should be established across Spain.

been left on the roadside is only partially shovel l ed up and r emoved. This leaves an assortment of detritus and muck that is a natural habitat for Periplaneta americana (American cockroach) which can be seen in greater and greater numbe rs a s t he hol i day season pr ogresses and are a common sight whilst walking home from local hostelries. Obviously many of the holidaymakers that choose to spend their time here in Orihuela Costa, are keen naturalists judging by the way they strategically place their bags of rubbish and food scraps at random locations along the byways of the area, in order to attract these elusive creatures. But most exciting of all are the Now we sightings recently of that furry want to rogue, the brown rat. Oh joy! hear your news. Thank you Orihuela Costa town hall and thank you tourists. YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE If it goes on like this, David - YOUR OPINION Attenborough himself will be www.euroweeklynews.com paying us a visit.

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Suffering Empty Nest Syndrome: What every parent needs to know A TIME for transition for the relationship between you and your child as they develop into an adult Vicki McLeod

Family Matters ALTHOUGH my daughter is only coming up to her 10th birthday, I already worry about ‘Empty Nest Syndrome.’ So far her childhood and our lives together have been the happiest and most productive of my life, and I can’t yet imagine what it will be like without her. But if you’ve got kids of a certain age then you will know that now that the excitement around the A-Level results are over, job vacancies are being filled and university places are being sorted out it’s time to think about whether you and your young person are ready for the next stage - independent living and the empty nest. Local writer and coach, and my long term cohort and mate, Kay Newton, has co-written a short book with thera-

pist, Pat Duckworth to provide parents with strategies to help them successfully navigate this stage of life. “Empty Nest is a time of transition for the relationship between you and your child as they develop into an adult. That parent/child relationship may be ending, but a new adult relationship is just beginning,” says Kay. Plan ahead, is everything prepared? Does your young adult have all the skills they need to live alone? Have you begun to think what you will do with your spare time? Have you all discussed and agreed ground rules for visits home in the future? Let go: We learn better by making our own mistakes. Now is not the time for ‘helicopter parenting,’ for doing everything for your young adult. Let them go it alone. Let them fall. They will learn to pick themselves up again, just as they did as toddlers. Talk about money: Money plays an important role at this stage, yet it is of-

KAY NEWTON: Is leaving both nest and adult children behind!

ten ignored and not talked about. Do you know your financial situation? Have you let them know what financial help you can give, and for how long? Have a ritual: We celebrate all other stages of our lives, yet often fail to celebrate midlife and the next step in our family dynamics. Plan a celebration that will mean something to you all at this defining point in your lives, helping you all to focus on the future. Seek professional help: If you still cannot cope with day-to-day tasks two weeks after your nest is empty, seek professional help. More information and the book can be found at Amazon Kindle here: http://amzn.to/1Lh5r4t For the past 30 years Kay has lived her dream life in Mallorca. In September 2015 Kay is moving to Zanzibar in Tanzania with her husband and a 20 kg suitcase, leaving both nest and adult children behind! Find Kay’s work at: http://www.SensiblySelfish.com. More at www.mallorcamatters.com.

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) A need to listen to your innermost feelings and needs has perhaps been overlooked. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, philosophical thoughts are often pushed into a corner. Even so, you owe it to yourself to truly consider what you want as opposed to going along with what others want from you.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There are enough people in this world who will be willing to tell you what to do. Although it is in your nature to value your freedom, have you been compromising? Think of the time you have left to get to grips with a particular situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is a creative week and one in which you seek to find your talents. For some time now you have toyed with the idea of joining a club or group. This will enhance your social life and bring you laughter. Although your confidence has been a little lower than usual, you have the chance to impress someone important to you.

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Nostalgia overtakes you and an urge to look back into the past is strong. Perhaps you are thinking of tracing your family tree. It may be that you have received a letter or phone call that aroused your curiosity. Whatever it is, do be aware that any decisions made this week could have farreaching effects, for the good as well as the ‘not so good’.

really cannot do anything to change the situation. Take into account how, in the past, worrying has affected your wellbeing. Maybe it is time to walk away and take another path entirely. Some may not be happy about this. You must come first now.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) With so much energy around you, it will be hard to concentrate on business matters. Finances, however, do require your attention and a brief period of scrutiny will show you why. Someone close may be spending too much or undermining the situation by making big plans.

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THERE’S NO QUIZZNESS LIKE SHOW QUIZZNESS 1. ‘I’m in charge’ and ‘Nice to see you, to see you, nice’ were two of which famous showbiz personality’s catchphrases? 2. In which television quiz show that originally ran from 1981 to 1995, did contestants throw darts at a board in which each sector represented a different category of questions, such as Pot Luck, Faces, Places, Sport, Showbiz, Affairs, History, Books, Words, Britain and Spelling? 3. Learning to Fly was the title of the 2001 autobiography of which British showbiz personality? 4. Which American soul singer and dancer was often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Soul’ and the ‘hardest working man in showbiz’? 5. Which actor-turned-director, famous for playing the role of Richie Cunningham in Happy Days was born in Oklahoma in 1954 and began his showbiz career at the age of two as a member of the Kraft Theatre? 6. Which showbiz veteran recorded over 90 ‘Singalonga’ albums between 1972 and 1996? 7. Which television sketch comedy show featured the character Smeeta Smitten, Showbiz Kitten? 8. Whose showbiz marriage to her third husband, Arthur Miller in 1956 provoked the newspaper headline ‘Egghead Weds Hourglass’? 9. Which famous showbiz couple announced in August 1975 that they were going to remarry after being divorced for one year? 10. On January 23, 2014, which showbiz megastar was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida together with singer Khalil, on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), driving with an over six month expired licence and resisting arrest without violence? 1. BRUCE FORSYTH, 2. BULLSEYE, 3. VICTORIA BECKHAM, 4. JAMES BROWN, 5. RON HOWARD, 6. MAX BYGRAVES, 7. GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME, 8. MARILYN MONROE, 9. ELIZABETH TAYLOR and RICHARD BURTON, 10. JUSTIN BIEBER

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bit of aggravation and frustration of late it is overdue. Someone you believed had lost interest in you suddenly surfaces. You may be unsure of how to react, so save judgment.

A close relationship seems to be changing. You need to know why and maybe believe that you do. However, be sure to get all the facts. Asking outright questions of the person involved is your best chance of getting the right answers. Someone may urge you to ‘read between the lines’ but it is hardly necessary. LEO

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Enjoy filling in the following puzzles and check the answers in next week’s edition

Quick Across 1 Private room on a ship (5) 4 Pleasantly occupied (6) 9 Disperse (7) 10 Ray or light (5) 11 Lowest in rank or importance (4) 12 Gain with effort (7) 13/18 Delay (3,3) 14 Celestial body (4) 16 Finishes (4) 18 See 13 20 Made fit or suitable (7) 21 Large, perching black bird (4) 24 Free from dirt or impurities (5) 25 Having no knowledge of a situation or fact (7) 26 Strive against (6) 27 Jobs (5) Down 1 Having a high price (6) 2 Strikes repeatedly and violently (5) 3 Short informal written message (4) 5 Playful misbehaviour, especially by children (8) 6 Marine algae (7) 7 Obligations (6) 8 Deal with (5) 13 Makes believe (8)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents Z and 22 represents T, so fill in Z every time the figure 12 appears and T every time the figure 22 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.

1 Desist, 4 Berths, 9 Narrate, 10 Osaka, 11 Amend, 12 Theatre, 13 Acupuncture, 18 Acrobat, 20 Cocoa, 22 Drama, 23 Origami, 24 Ranged, 25 Better.

Down: 1 Denial, 2 Serge, 3 Stand-up, 5 Elope, 6 Traitor, 7 Scaled, 8 Destination, 14 Certain, 15 Tactile, 16 Wander, 17 Caviar, 19 Blake, 21 Chart.

QUICK Across: 7 Repair, 8 Around, 9 Bare, 10 Specific, 11 Adapted, 13 Dares, 15 Wages, 17 Possess, 20 Basement, 21 Send, 22 Dental, 23 Scared. 15 Merchants (7) 17 Ballerina (6) 18 Smell (5)

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19 Candies (6) 22 Streets (5) 23 Lure (4)

Down: 1 Demand, 2 Hate, 3 Dressed, 4 Eager, 5 Holidays, 6 Invite, 12 Prevents, 14 Contest, 16 Amazed, 18 Singer, 19 Heals, 21 Stay.

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

Across 1 Too much (excessive) (9) 5 On (indicating place, position) (5) 7 Western (side, part) (5) 9 Boniato (5,6) 10 Autumn (5) 11 Unharmed (person, animal) (5) 13 Diente de león (9)

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Down 1 Two (3) 2 Maíz dulce (9) 3 Disculparse (9) 4 Grandson (5) 6 Good (5) 8 Smooth (skin) (5) 9 Tormenta (5) 12 Poseer (3)

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1 Brass, 2 Clavo, 3 Every day, 5 Año, 6 Dos, 7 Prisoner, 12 Enero, 13 Plans, 14 Ajo, 15 Oca.

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 (ORDAIN) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ARREST

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CANTON

PENMEN

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Batter 2 Splash 3 Turned 4 Stacks 5 Bushes 6 Cursed 7 Writhe 8 Tested 9 Gaiter 10 Whence 11 Steeds 12 Treaty 13 Enters 14 Storey 15 Traced 16 Breeze 17 Strand 18 Boards 19 Patrol

Across 1 Was confused in her cable (6) 5 Coven I broke up as a beginner (6) 8 Gave birth to dull person (4) 9 Burn a bus, run amok, out of town (8) 10 Adjustment of halter making horse sweat (6) 11 Schemer gets more than enough to break through (6) 12 Drug discovered by a police department (4) 14 One politician is a little devil (3) 15 Fish swallowing end of angler’s line (4) 16 Soldier workers are big fellows (6) 18 City model does South Africa (6) 20 Vented at organisation? That’s how it started! (8) 22 Middle Eastern oil is hard work (4) 23 Invent lipstick say? (4-2) 24 Oriental flower for a religious festival (6) Down 2 Fragrance from a Roman perfumery (5) 3 Boiled the seed furiously (7) 4 Checks wet periods after the

holiday (9) 5 Flipping ban results in arrest (3) 6 The French writer was discovered in a tavern, evidently (5) 7 One who makes you pay for a horse (7) 11 Bond activity is Page One drama (9)

13 Throw me a rich fire-breathing Greek (7) 15 Makes a secret stew (7) 17 Prod people without clothes, including George (5) 19 The summit of the damaged piers (5) 21 Pecuniary bonus is mine in return (3)

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A genuine war hero who deserves every benefit going JUST a line to say how proud the family of Ernest Hall, former Far East prisoner of war, who was 100 years old, (as per your Costa del Sol edition front page story 30 July–5 August) should be, and how humble we his fellow countrymen and women should be. A real hero who failed to mention in the article that all those freed from the Japanese POW camps were made to pay for their ‘subsistence whilst in enemy hands’ by the British Government after the war!!! Absolutely shocking, but true! One would hope Mr Hall is receiving his winter fuel allowance, summer cooling benefit, and anything he requires in his old age. God bless you, Mr Hall, and all your generation who gave us our present-day freedom. Pompey Gary, Benalmadena (Malaga)

Festival rip-off MY granddaughter and her partner recently attended the Dreambeach festival at Villaricos. They had paid for tickets to get in but, to their amazement and disgust, they were charged €18 (eighteen) to leave!! Not only that but they were charged the same amount for just two drinks. As they were just visitors to Spain, and spoke no Spanish, what could they do but pay up? Needless to say, they will not return to a Spanish pop festival and will tell their friends to do likewise. Grumpy Grandad, Alan Baxter (by email)

Pile of filth HOORAY for Pope Francis’s acknowledgement that “The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” Can we now look forward to further pontification on the cause of it. Overpopulation? Probably not. In 1900, the world population was 1,600,000,000; in 1950, there were 2,500,000,000; in the year

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MAY I through your Letters column express a big thank you to the lifeguards/socorristas at the Tropicana Beach, El Faro. Today when we were leaving the beach, my partner tried to climb on to a small ledge leading on to a pathway. Unfortunately, she lost her balance and fell backwards onto some small rocks. I was behind her and managed to prevent her head falling on to the rocks, which would have made things more serious. However, she landed on her left hip and was unable to get up. This incident took place approximately 20 metres from the lifeguard lookout post and they were on the scene immediately. They took my partner to the lookout post and treated the bruise on her hip. Throughout they were very professional and even offered to escort my partner across the main road to our car as I was laden with beach chairs, parasol, towels, etc. The downside of all this was despite the beach being very busy and a cry from my partner as she fell backwards, only a young Spanish couple came to see if they could assist. Disappointing to think it could have been something more serious yet no one bothered to come and see if they could help. Thank you again the lifeguards/socorristas.

(again not the case in Russia). Putin makes sure he wins the elections and when he has to stand down he makes sure he has a puppet in place. How does he do this? Simple, you can vote for him, vote for someone else or not vote at all. If you don’t want to vote for Putin then you simply don’t vote at all. If Putin supporters get the slightest hint that someone either intends to vote against or actually votes against him, they are subjected to violent abuse. Ian Terry (by email)

More rubbish AFTER reading a recent letter on your page about the rubbish piling up in the street, I went to the local council to ask about ours. We have been looking at a smelly pile of waste overflowing for four bins and a skip for two weeks. Their answer was: “It gets cleared regularly.” I asked how regularly because it’s been there for two weeks. They said: “Regularly,” and then I was asked to leave. If bi-weekly is regular, is it any wonder there are rats running around in the street? Bernard, Fuengirola (Malaga)

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Roadworks!!! 2000, 6,700,000,000; and the projection for the year 2050, according to the Population Institute of Washington, is that there will be almost 12,000,000,000 human beings on Planet Earth. Birth control, anyone? Richard M McBride Benidorm (Ex-altar boy: 10 years’ service, youngest of five children with 17 nieces and nephews, retired DINK: Double Income No Kids) I learned my lesson well!

Mozzie solution THIS month has been very hot and sticky and has brought out the annoying mosquitoes in ever-growing numbers.

In Turkey in the late afternoon, a lorry would come around and spray the streets with an insecticide and that seemed to work. Maybe Spain could think about this? Just a suggestion. Trilby Belcher (by email)

Load of bull WITH regard to Mike Walsh’s article in last week’s edition, I have no doubt that there may be 1,400,000 Ukrainian passport holders wanting to move to Russia; however, there is a very strong possibility that the vast majority of these are actually ethnic Russians. Wherever you go in the former soviet states you will find large numbers of ethnic Russians. To this day they gen-

erally remain loyal to Mother Russia and firmly believe that the country they are living in should remain part of the Russian Federation (Putin’s new Soviet Union) and it’s no surprise that with so many actual non-pro-Russian people in Ukraine many of whom are looking toward Europe, the ethnic Russians would be disenchanted There are 8,334,000 ethnic Russians in Ukraine making up 17.3 per cent of the population. In a snap poll last year, 73 per cent of Ukrainians said they favoured moving closer towards Europe. I believe in freedom of the press and freedom of expression (pity it is not actually the case in Mike Walsh’s beloved Russia as all media is government controlled in one way or another). I also believe in true democracy

CAN you or any of your readers tell me why roadworks to main streets through towns are carried out in the middle of summer when it causes the most hassle? In the winter when it would cause very little congestion, you never see anyone fixing the roads! But as soon as the tourist season starts, they block all the traffic… do they do it on purpose? Annoyed, Malaga (by email)

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Using headlights AS part of a new 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.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS: Since 2011 all new cars have them. A LOT of cars are seen with their lights on during the day but these lights are usually different to ones referred to as ‘headlights.’ Since 2011, all new cars and trucks sold in the EU were required to have Daytime Running Lights (DLR) which turn on automatically with the engine in accordance with a new directive designed to improve road safety. The rule then became mandatory for trucks and buses from August 2012. The DLR is a new method of illumination with low energy consumption, but it is not designed to provide additional lighting for the driver, but rather they work to improve the vehicle’s visibility to other road users. With regard to headlights, there are times when you must turn your lights on during

the day and in certain locations, as marked by road signs, such as when you enter a tunnel. During the winter months when the sun is lower and visibility becomes problematic as a result, the DGT recommend having headlights on during the day. Under normal circumstances there is no mandatory requirement to have your headlights on during the day and that also applies when driving through road works. However, they should be used in certain road conditions, such as when travelling on a reversible lane, which can at times, be used by traffic in either direction. These lanes are more common near to city centres where the flow of traffic can alter to give more space for vehicles in one direction.

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Is it one vote per property at AGM? C a n y o u c o n firm th at ea c h house or apartment in a Community has one vote? I ask because at our AGM meetings the Presiden t a sk s p e o p l e w h o ag ree o n a proposal to raise their hands and then he counts the hands. It is the same proYou are quite right. The law provides that each property has one vote only. If a husband and wife each own half the flat, they must decide on one of them to attend the AGM, to speak, and to cast their vote. If one person owns three apartments, he has three votes, one for each unit. The law also provides for considering the percentage

cedure for anyone who wishes to vote against. However, I have noted that sometimes two people from the same household vote. Surely that is not correc t? S h ould it not be one vote pe r household? D.R. (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

The law provides that each property has one vote only.

share each unit has of the whole building. Often some units will be much larger than others. These units pay a higher share of Community expenses and they have a larger vote. The law specifies that a positive vote must be both the majority of owners and the majority of percentage shares.

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How did Britain get into this state? Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

ACCUSATIONS against the late PM, Sir Edward Heath, are just the latest in the never-ending round of alleged child abuse cases. Whilst there is no doubt these matters should be investigated and the guilty brought to justice - like Max Clifford, Rolf Harris, Gary Glitter there have also been notable failings. The example of Lord McAlpine (falsely identified as a child abuser by BBC2’s Newsnight) clearly shows that mistakes of identity or false allegations aren’t impossible and that justice and fair procedures should apply to the living as well as the dead. As Sir Edward Garnier, former solicitor-general, said: “This country is the poorer if it continues to allow allegations to be bandied around as if they are the unvarnished truth and for that to be . . .

LORD MCALPINE: Justice and fair procedures should apply to the living as well as the dead. supported by police forces holding press conferences in front of Ted Heath’s house or for them to tip off the BBC to fly helicopters over Cliff Richard’s apartment.” So, we see another nail in the failing reputation of the UK’s jus-

tice system and public trust in the police? The suspicion is that the police are yet another British institution that’s become removed from the concerns of the vast majority of people who pay for it. Too easily in-

fluenced by fashionable political issues; too eager for the spotlight; and fairly useless at doing what people really want them to do. Incidentally, the entertainer Lionel Blair recently declared, after 60 years in showbiz, that he’ll no

longer work with kids because of the risk of being falsely accused of inappropriate behaviour. This is after an incident in Stockport while he was doing panto. Blair asked a little boy, aged about seven, his name. The child looked up at him and replied: “If you touch my nuts, you’re dead.’’ What a sad indictment of these depressing Savilesque times. But time to get used to the fact that Britain is rapidly changing. Uncontrolled immigration; incompetent politicians; overpaid, over-pensioned public-sector bosses who couldn’t organise a you-know-what; a health service on life support despite huge increases in ‘managers’; schools that teach little and allow young people to leave unable to read, write or do simple sums. But then, we’re all in it together, right? Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Cudeca charity.

On the way to nowhere Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

NATIONAL parliament MPs claimed €2.6 million in travel expenses in the first six months of this year. Since the parliament chamber looks empty most of the time it begs the question of how they manage to spend that much on getting there.

However much Rajoy complains, the Catalans are never going to feel they are primarily Spanish first, no more than most Scots would describe themselves as primarily British. Meanwhile Sanchez has given the PP a stick to beat him with, even though flexibility is a better way of keeping Cataluña within Spain than Rajoy’s autocratic rigidity.

Not his cup A question of of tea UNLOVED former Education identity minister Jose Ignacio Wert high-

THE Partido Popular believes it has found the weak flank of the PSOE socialists. That flank is Cataluña, not because the PSOE is pro-independence but because its secretary general Pedro Sanchez suggested constitutional changes recognising Cataluña’s own identity and uniqueness.

tailed it off to Paris to live but enemies are still out to smear him and, in passing, Jose Manuel Soria, the current minister of Industry, Power and Tourism. Together with their respective spouses they allegedly had an expenses-paid holiday in a Dominican Republic hotel, invited by the owners.

Soria admitted spending two nights there, prepaying by credit card. Wert insisted that he did not stay in a hotel that he had never heard of in a country he has never visited. Doubtless he should be believed: a brash Caribbean honeymoon paradise doesn’t sound Wert’s style at all.

Some plea bargaining WHY did disgraced ex-vice president Rodr i go Rat o and cur r ent I nt er i or minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz meet? They spoke at the ministry, triggering rumours that they discussed Rato’s run-ins with the law over Bankia, of which he was president, and his own finances. It was personal, insisted Fernandez Diaz, prompting further incredulity. What personal matter could link the man who claimed that St Teresa would help Spain emerge from the crisis and a man who spent thousands at discotheques on his undeclared ‘black’ credit card? RODRIGO RATO: Has had run-ins with the law over Bankia.

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THERE are so many fitness and health gurus, articles and products available in the health and fitness industry that quite often you can become extremely confused and rightly so. The diet industry in the UK alone is worth two billion. So there are a whole lot of companies out there making an absolute fortune from consistently bombarding us with all sorts of fitness and health solutions. There really is NO Quick Fix to getting slim, fit and healthy. Common Mistakes • Restricting your food I have done regular weigh-ins with clients for years; I can confirm that not one of them has ever had a basal metabolic rate under 1,150 kcal. This is the amount of energy in calorie value that their body needs to function if they were do nothing more than sleep on a sofa all day. So my question is, how on earth do you expect your poor body to function on a daily restricted intake of 600-800 calories? So your body goes into panic mode, thinks it is being starved and slows the metabolism right down to preserve fat stores. • Over training Training at the gym for hours to the point of exhaustion, is counter-produc-

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tive. Mix your sessions to include resistance training, cardio and High Intensity Training for around 45 minutes to an hour per session three to four times per week, this is plenty. • Alcohol Your biggest saboteur, it is laden with calories and has no nutritious value whatsoever. Your body cannot metabolise alcohol as it views it as poison, so as you are working off the alcohol calories, any food that is sitting in your stomach is busy being stored as fat. My Top 4 Tips: • Plan a long-term lifestyle change instead of following random fad diets. • Incorporate regular effective exercise into your life - minimum three hours per week. • Eat at least three well balanced nutritious meals per day. • Limit alcohol to a weekend treat. Over-training is not good.

More single women signing up for IVF FERTILITY starts to decline from the age of 31

SINGLE WOMEN: Choosing to have a baby alone. By Gemma Quinn AN increasing number of single women are turning to IVF to have a baby. The number of women without a partner wanting fertility treatment has more than tripled in less than a decade with experts putting

the rise down to women putting their career first and then choosing to have a child on their own before it’s too late. An increased acceptance of both single-parent families and IVF in general is also thought to have played a part.

In 2006, the number of single women with no partners registered at UK IVF clinics was 292. In 2013 it was 952. Fertility starts to decline in women from the age of 31 and by the age of 35 the decline is ‘significant’ prompting more women to have treatment.

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Noa in concert at Canyamel Tower

ALCUDIA BEACH: The day will offer lots of activities for all the family.

A Fun 4U Party Tourist Day NOTE the date in your diary, the main aim is to have fun By Wendy Ann Cowham COME and join in the fun on Alcudia beach on Friday August 28, where the day will offer lots of activities for all the family. It is a day for the tourists and will commence at 10.00am until 3.00pm and in the Port de Alcudia beach there will be sports, music, games, and free lunch for all partici-

pants, so be there and work up an appetite! In the afternoon there will be lots more to see and do as there will be a flea market, a children’s animation show, and at 7.30pm there is a spectacular music show. This is a date for your diary whether you are resident or tourist, as the main aim is to have fun. Be sure to have the sunscreen ready as the day’s activities will accelerate your tan.

THE Canyamel Tower is to host an intimate concert by renowned Israeli singer Noa. The building, a fortified tower dating back to the 13th century, has been chosen as the perfect setting for this performance, which is expected to be one of the most important dates of Mallorca’s music summer scene. With a charitable spirit, all proceeds will be donated to association Antics de Montision Solidaris, created in 2008 and devoted to helping the poor. Noa, whose real name is Achinoam Nini, is a wellknown international artist who met guitar-player and composer Gil Dor in 1990, creating a tandem since then often joined by other artists, especially from Arab and Palestinian origins. Noa was the first Israeli artist invited to perform in Morocco at the Sacred Music Festival of Fez and in 2003 she was be-

NOA: Her music is influenced by the 60’s. stowed with the title of Goodwill Ambassador by the FAO for her humanitarian work. Her music is influenced by singers and songwriters form the 60’s including Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. So far she has published 16 albums.

The most recent one is titled Love Medicine. One of the songs featured in the album, titled Look at the Moon, is dedicated to former Pope John Paul II. The event will take place on Friday (August 21) at 9pm. Tickets are on sale from €30 at the door.

Open air cinema nights in Palma OFFERING original version of the movies or sub-titles OUTDOOR cinema screenings are all the rage across

Spain’s beaches during the summer season. Palma hosts several cinema nights without forgetting about all those expats and visitors who do not speak Spanish. They offer original versions of the movies or English subtitles on dubbed films. The event is called ‘Nits al Fresca’ (which roughly translates to ‘Fresh air nights’) and takes place at the Parc de la Mer by the

city’s Cathedral. August screenings take place at 9.30pm on the 25th while the September ones will start at 9pm (Tuesdays, September 1, 8 and 15). Entrance is completely free. There are many other films being shown in Spanish and Catalan which you can attend. The whole programme of films can be found at http://www.cultura.palma.e s/documentos/D_1640.pdf.

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Michael Jackson’s legacy goes on in Mallorca TELLS the story of a young couple who fall in love with his music By Maria José Fernandez MICHAEL JACKSON enthusiasts cannot miss the musical tribute to the king of pop scheduled to take place at the Auditorium of Palma. Manacor-born director Francsc Riera, has chosen the title Moonwalking to present the musical show that tells the story of a young couple who falls in love with the music of legendary pop star Michael Jackson. More than 40 people, amongst which are actors, dancers and musicians will pay a well-deserved tribute to the king of pop, promising a great deal of fun and good music, according to the creator. “We want to tell the story of Michael’s more human side, not only in musical terms,” said Mr Riera, and added: “I had the chance to meet him in person and he was an excellent human being. His music will never go out of style and they are already part of history.”

MICHAEL JACKSON: Don’t miss this musical tribute to the king of pop.

The audience will be able to enjoy wellknown songs including ‘I want you b a c k , ’ ‘Thriller ’ or ‘Bad,’ and the artists will be dressed up in the style of all time periods, from the 60’s bell-bottoms to the bling-bling style of Michael’s last years. The shows are scheduled for August 20, 21, 22 at 10pm and 23rd at 8pm. Tickets have a price of €25 and can be purchased at http://www.audito riumpalma.com/ or at the door.

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

MORE than 40 different herb plants are surviving the summer heat in our garden, in shrub beds, the vegetable garden, on rockeries or in pots. Some are in full sun, others are in semi or dappled shade. Most importantly many withstand both extreme summer and winter temperatures. Many of the herbs are used for cooking, refreshing infusions, and natural remedies for plants - and humans - as well as for their perfume, flowers and attraction for butterflies and other beneficial insects. No wonder herbs have been an essential feature of Spanish gardens since time memorial and cover most hillsides. Herbs can be fitted into gardens of all sizes in a number of ways: • Planted in pots or larger containers, either within the garden or conveniently by the kitchen door. Or of course in a patio courtyard or the terrace of an apartment or penthouse. • In a dedicated herb garden with a squared, wagon wheel

VERSATILE: It’s amazing how much herbs can add to the garden and how multi-purpose they can be. or raised spiral, or medieval tied knot design. • Alongside the vegetable plot or paths. • Mixed in with alpines and succulents in a rockery. • Mixed into the front and mid depth of a mixed perennial/shrub bed. • Creeping thyme and dichondra as lawns in shady areas.

• As internal hedges. Rosemary, bay and lavender are especially useful. • Mints are best planted in large, sunken pots or barrels as the roots can spread evasively. Or build up a collection of different leaved and flavoured varieties in a cluster of pots or containers. • In the vegetable garden borage, cultivated and wild

garlic, fennel and artichokes, tagetes menor not only brighten up a plot but are also useful companion plants that help protect vegetables from plagues like carrot fly, black and white fly and swarming beetles. A patch of comfrey has several uses. Fermented in a plastic barrel it produces a very useful plant feed. Some gardeners use it as a poultice

to accelerate the curing of gardening or other sprains and cracked bones and get rid of the early signs of gout. HARVESTING HERBS For cooking and salads, best picked fresh as required. Can also be sun-dried or cool oven- dried and then sealed in airtight containers. Also try freezing in ice cubes for use

Brits and Scandis just love a bit of luxury CARPETS are a growing trend ALTHOUGH living in Spain means that we are blessed with the sunshine almost all year round, it seems that the home comfort of a carpet on the floor is still welcomed by British and Scandinavian expats. Lots of apartments in Spain are now being fitted out wall to wall with luxurious carpet; whether it be for the living room or bathroom, trends show that the carpet is back! With lots of designs to choose from, stocks at furniture shops have been increasing in demand year on year, until now there are many colours and textures that can be incorporated into the Spanish home and lifestyle.

Much thought has gone into the serviceability of the designs so that you can have the best of both worlds, chic and comfort rolled into one, and easy to clean fabrics. Another big plus for carpet lovers is that a floor covering cuts down the acoustics and helps to reduce noise all round, so carpet is not just a pretty face on the floor but an asset. If your room is not quite ready for the overall fitting, large rugs are a fantastic room enhancer for the cooler months and they can cheer up a plain grey marble floor a treat, giving more colour and character to your room.

in soups and sauces. Pick seeds such as coriander and anis just before fully dry and dry in the sun. If you leave them to fully ripen the seeds will fall in the first strong breeze. For pot-pourri, pick a mix of leaves and flowers at any time of the year. For adding to oils, pick flowers like marigolds and hypericum when in full flower. For infusions, pick fresh as required or sun dry in the summer and dry for winter use. For distilling essential oils, the easiest herbs to use include lavender, rosemary and geranium. For enriching the soil or accelerating the compost heap, we find that comfrey and borage are excellent in this respect. Cut the leaves several times a year. Yes, it’s amazing how much herbs can add to the garden and how multi-purpose they can be. But if you are allergic to bees, be warned that they can attract them when in flower. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2015

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THE University of Warwick has recently carried out a survey into the causes of separation anxiety to try to identify any common factors. The survey showed almost 75 per cent of vets reported seeing up to five cases per month with the other 25 per cent seeing more than this. That totals to one case every single week for every vet in the country! Separation disorder is rarely the reason that a pet dog owner will take the dog to the vet, since most owners do not understand the problem. One of the worrying aspects of the survey is that 57 per cent of owners stated they could not keep their pets because of the barking or destruction. Male dogs between one and three years of age from the working or terrier breeds were most prone to these problems. This does not mean that you will never encounter barking or destruction if you have a female collie aged four. The survey has so far shown that in many cases, a change

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PET rabbits are animals that need lots of attention, especially in Spain with its extremes of temperature, as well as interaction with their owners. But many owners abandon them or pay them little attention, according to the Scottish SPCA. There have been 550 rabbits taken into care since the start of 2015 and as many as 728 rabbits were rescued last year in their areas. While children often stop paying attention to them as soon as the

novelty of having a pet wears off, the rabbits become lonely and isolated and are left to languish in small hutches with only the occasional visit by owners. Some owners complain that they don’t have time to look after their bunny, or say that the children have lost interest in taking care of them. Mike Flynn, chief superintendent of the SPCA says, “These poor rabbits are literally left suffering in silence, living a miserable and lonely life.” In the UK, rabbits are the

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country’s third most popular pet but are, sadly, the most neglected, whereas in Spain they ranked seventh, but are typically more cared for. UK Legal provisions are not adequate either, with no laws regulating the size of hutches or whether they should be kept in pairs. The RSPCA recommends rabbits are kept in pairs and that there should be at least an hour’s daily exercise either in a rabbit proofed room or garden, suggesting a run-exercise area that is permanently attached to the main shel-

ter. Playtime should also be part of the daily routine with more time spent with a rabbit that is housed alone. In total, the charity calculates that rabbit owners should expect to spend around 10 hours a week on pet care. While pet buyers may choose a rabbit thinking it’s easy to care for and doesn’t require too much time in terms of thought or time, it is clearly a mistake to ignore your animal and think it is enough to keep them fed and watered.

WHEN dog owner Julita goes away every year it is for a good four weeks to see friends and family abroad. Although she loves living in Spain, and has done for a few years, she really looks forward to a break back in Blighty catching up with everyone there. Daisy her dog does miss her though. One way Julita has found to minimise Daisy’s distress when she goes away is to bring housesitters into her home to take care for Daisy in her own home. Although only three years old she still acts like a puppy and a rather jealous one at that, she is very much an ‘only dog.’ Recently Alex and Chloe, international house-sitters registered with HouseSitMatch an online network, moved in for the month to

take care of Daisy and Julita’s home while she was away. One way they helped both pet and owner stay in touch was by connecting via Skype and letting the dog talk to the owner. It worked a treat. Though a little confused by the screen at first, Daisy was excited and loved hearing Julita’s voice. Having used HouseSitMatch two years in a row now, Julita feels she has found a good solution for her annual pet-sitting challenge and is recommending the online network to her friends. The house-sitters care for her garden and cherish her dog, and they get free accommodation. It’s a win win! To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508

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Not all down on the property stock market EVEN though the property stock has not ceased to decrease since 2010, there

are a few areas of the Spanish territory in which the stock has experienced the opposite. This is the case of areas such as the independent Spanish cities in Africa, Ceuta and Melilla as well as Alava and Biscay in the Basque Country, where the property stock has seen a stark increase from 2010 to 2014, according to the most recent data provided by the Ministry of Devel-

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Crossing the ocean in a drone A BRAND new sailing project named Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship (MARS) by Plymouth University aims to cross the Atlantic Oc e a n i n a n u n manned sa i l i n g v e s s e l complete with drones which will carry out experiments during the pioneering trip voyage. Using state-of-the-art wind and solar technology to propel the ship, the 32 metre l o n g t r i m a r a n w ill feature a glass composite hull and carbon composite deck. MARS will be capable of sailing at a speed of up to 20 knots and the ship will be able to identify when to use on e o r b o t h sa i l s , o r stow them away automatically, depending on weather

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WEATHER between May and October is ideal for sailors and makes navi By Carol Irving SEASONED sailors from all around the world choose the Balearics over other venues as it has so much to offer the sailing enthusiast. The islands have particularly good weather conditions for sailing because of their location in the Mediterranean and the temperate climate which attracts so many to the shores of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The question is, when is the best time to go? Generally, weather conditions between May and October are ideal for sailors and make navigation of sailboats, motor boats and catamarans much easier to handle. Summers are usually warm, rising to an average maximum of 27.5 degrees in August, but

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igation much easier to handle not unbearable, and winters are usually fairly mild, dropping to a minimum of 11 degrees. Visitors, either experienced or unexperienced in sailing, choose sailing holidays in summer and sailing conditions are often ideal, especially on the southern side of the Balearics. There can be as many as 300 good sunny days every year. Venues such as Palma, Puerto Portals and Can Pastilla therefore draw in the luxury yachts to their docks, making them busy with traffic in summer. Winds are usually favourable in the region and are generally stable, making it a safer and easier sailing experience, and even in winter, weather conditions do not vary much. However, seasonal changes can create western winds blowing

in a northern direction and can cause problems. Anyone caught in such a scenario should seek a safe harbour for their boat as soon as possible. In these conditions, the seas around northern Menorca and Majorca and between islands can be tricky for sailors, although, being protected, the bay of Palma is fairly safe. High sailing season begins in April to May and finishes in September. The low season runs from late September to April when there is less sailing traffic and better deals for sailing holidays and rentals. Whenever you sail, you can find a range of services and support for sailors and their boats on the islands and you enjoy some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in the Med.

Two bronze in European Under 17 Championship for Palma club OPTIMIST CLASS: Great things are expected from this pair in the future. TWO youngsters from the Royal Nautical Club of Palma took a bronze medal in the 420 class of the European Under 17 Championship held in Bulgaria on August 8 - 15. The win was the first medal for the crew of Albert Torres and Antoni Massanet since they first started to compete in this class. After competing in 12 regattas, the pair finished the competition with 66 points, com-

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NETBALL - England beat Jamaica 66-44 to win the bronze medal at the women’s World Championships. Hosts Australia beat New Zealand 66-55 in the final before a record 16,773 crowd. FOOTBALL - Albeit briefly, last Saturday teatime Leicester City topped the PL for the very first time after winning 2-1 at West Ham who had goalkeeper Adrian red-carded five yards outside Leicester’s penalty area. The Foxes took over pole position from Manchester United who won 1-0 at Aston Villa the previous evening. Twentyfour hours later Manchester City shot back to the top after

whipping Chelsea 3-0 (their second successive win by this scoreline as Vincent Kompany netted again) and Arsenal won 2-1 at Crystal Palace, while Liverpool played Bournemouth on Monday. Elsewhere, Norwich equalled a club record 10 away games without defeat with a 3-1 win at ‘desperately poor ’ bottom of the table Sunderland whose rivals 10man Newcastle (also looking poor) lost 2-0 at Swansea while Everton won comfortably by 3-0 at Southampton. In-form Middlesbrough beat Bolton 3-0 to head the Championship and in FL1, Coventry won 4-0 at Millwall, while in FL2 the ‘sea port’ derby ended Plymouth

Argyle 1, Portsmouth 2. Ingolstadt won their firstever game in the German Bundesliga last Saturday, beating Mainz 1-0. Reigning champions Bayern Munich began with a 5-0 drubbing of Hamburg while Borussia Dortmund hammered rivals Borussia Monchengladbach 4-0. In Spain’s Super Cup first leg, Barcelona were thrashed 4-0 by Athletic Bilbao where midfielder San José scored a stunning goal from 50 yards. DIARY of EVENTS • This weekend’s top football matches are (PL) Manchester United-Newcastle (Saturday); Everton-Manchester City and WBAChelsea (Sunday) and Arse-

nal-Liverpool (Monday). Tonight it’s Southampton v Midtjylland in the Europa League. And in the draw for the second round of the Capital One League Cup Bournemouth (at Hartlepool), Exeter (at Sunderland), York City (at Swansea) and Carlisle (at QPR) will all make long mid-week journeys. • In cricket, the fifth and final Ashes Test starts today at The Oval. England lead the series 3-1, and in women’s game, Ireland play Australia in T20 internationals tomorrow and Saturday. • The F1 Belgium Grand Prix takes place at Spa on Sunday. • The men’s and women’s

10-day Euro-Hockey championships start tomorrow in London. • The World Athletics championships are being held in Beijing, China: August 22 30. • The Vuelta a Espana (cycle race) will run from August 22 to September 13. • And the World Judo Championships are being staged in Kazakhstan: August 25 - 30.

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The US PGA Championship IT’S the final Major of the year and there are three questions awaiting answers... Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont By Tony Myles 1. Will anyone be able to deny Jordan Spieth his third major title? 2. Will Rory risk further injury in order to put in an appearance? 3. Can Tiger build on his improved form and cause an upset? Jordan - The Open play-off was Spiethless Jordan was within one putt of grabbing the Open title. Had he managed to reduce his four putts on a par three to just three, he would have been in the play-off. Had he made the putt in two he would have

DETERMINED: Rory McIlroy wants to play in the US PGA. won. Of course, every player could provide their own ‘if onlys’ but you have to expect Jordan to be extremely anxious to make amends as he returns to attempt the US Slam, all three American-based majors in one

year. With the bookmakers he is the favourite to win and, with a lame McIlroy, for many it is a question of who will be second. Rory - Fit and frustrated? The fact that he injured his ankle

in an activity which every young man his age enjoys is probably no compensation and of course he will dismiss as nonsense the suggestions that he should be more careful. However, he must have felt a high level of frustration when reduced to watching his fellow professionals struggle to come to terms with the strength of challenge from St Andrews, a Scottish links course which he could have tamed. Will his determination to play in the final major of the year have an impact on his recovery? The experts in the medical profession are advising that a full three months recuperation is recommended in order to see a complete recovery. When he tees-off on Thursday alongside Jordan Spieth and Zach Johnson it will be just six weeks since he injured his foot. Tiger – Sustainable improvement?

His legion of fans were ecstatic when they viewed his performance in the Open. His body language demonstrated a renewed confidence. His swing was recognisable. And occasionally he smiled. All good signs but they had to be balanced by the fact that he was still prone to too many wayward shots meaning that he had to rely on his recovery skills. However, as this may be his final outing for 2015 he will be focused, and especially as the PGA is a competition that he has won on four previous occasions. Can he win it once more? Unlikely and with some stiff competition in the field I think that his realistic hopes are for a top 10 finish and an improvement on his current world ranking. It will be an interesting Major and if you have picked your four players for Campbell’s Major Wager, I wish you lots of luck.

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Devastating Day, terrific Murray, glory for Lorenzo and super City 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

GOLF - The final major of the year, the US PGA, was won by Aussie Jason Day who finished on a record 20 under par, three shots ahead of American and now world number one Jordan Spieth

with Branden Grace third and Britain’s Justin Rose fourth. Spieth was attempting to win all three major events in the USA in the same year. MOTOGP - Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi finished 1-2-3 in last week’s Czech Republic Grand Prix. Lorenzo and Rossi (211 points) are joint leaders, ahead of Marquez (159). CRICKET - The semi-finals of the T20 Blast competition at Edgbaston in nine days time will feature Birmingham

Bears (Warwickshire) against the holders Northants and Lancashire v Hampshire. The final takes place on the same day (August 29). RUGBY UNION - Last weekend’s friendly internationals (ahead of the World Cup) saw potent England, with sin-binned Sam Burgess making his ‘Union’ debut, beat France 19-14 and gritty Ireland defeated Scotland 2822. TENNIS - Andy Murray claimed his 11th Masters title

(and his 35th championship win overall) by beating world number one Novak Djokovic for the first time in two years in the final of the Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada, breaking a run of eight successive defeats against the Serbian. Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic defeated world number one Serena Williams in the women’s semi-final before defeating Romania’s Simona Halep in the final. The Cincinnatti Open is now under way which will be followed by the

US Open at Flushing Meadows: August 31 to September 13. CYCLING - The GB trio of Mark ‘The Manx Machine’ Cavendish (back on his bike after injury), Sir Bradley Wiggins and Joanna Rowsell all won medals at the Revolution Series in Derby. Turn to page 54

JORGE LORENZO: Finished first in Czech Grand Prix.