Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 16 - 22 June 2016 Issue 1615 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1615

16 - 22 June 2016

MALLORCA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Sink or swim? By Sandra Galo

With the world’s largest cruise ship, the colossal Harmony of the Seas, scheduled to dock in Palma frequently throughout the summer, Mallorca’s increasing invasion by tourist liners has forced the authorities to take measures to prevent overcrowding and pollution. Balearic Tourism chief Biel Barcelo has now requested that the cruise liners trade association ensure that there are no more than four ships docked in Palma simultaneously. Acknowledging the economic benefits provided by the industry, Barcelo stressed the necessity of limiting the daily numbers entering the city to protect residents against congestion and overflow. Local environmental organisations have taken a tougher stance, arguing that day-trippers spend the majority of their money on board, and warning that increased air and water pollution and wastage threaten the island’s long-term sustainability. Ecological activists Salvar la Serra de Tramuntana (Save the Tramuntana mountains) have now launched a campaign against cruise ships, posting an alarming video on

Facebook to highlight the dangers they pose to Mallorca’s environment. They are joined by fellow

associations GOB and Amics de la terra (Friends of the Earth) who allege that Palma is being exploited by large

multinationals, and that it is essential that Mallorca reduce its dependence on the tourist economy.

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A lack of water THERE are more than 2,400 homes in urban areas of the Balearics that are not connected to the water mains, according to statistics from the Ministry of Finance and Public Administration.

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Bull run to go ahead CREDIT: flickr by steve260589

Municipalities with the highest number of properties not connected to water mains are Banyalbufar, Deia, Campos, Capdepera, Escorca, Esporles, Llucmajor, Marratxi, Pollença and Valldemossa.

Scotsman falls A 32-YEAR-OLD Scotsman, on a weekend holiday with friends, broke his pelvis after falling 15 metres in Santa Ponsa on Sunday (June 12). Gary Brodrick, from Glasgow, was apparently walking along the road when he fell from the pavement over a sheer drop. He is currently recovering in Son Espases Hospital.

Quad accident A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been hospitalised in a serious condition, after falling with his quad from a height of eight metres on the Majoris de Mallorca road.

The incident took place near the Best Delta hotel. Because of the location of the accident, he had to be airlifted by helicopter to Son Espases Hospital.

ALCUDIA: The next bullfight is scheduled to be held in Alcudia at the end of July.

By Sandra Galo BULL-RELATED activities will take place this summer, since the amendment to the Animal Protection Law, which was expected to be approved immediately, has now been postponed. Due to the postponement of the bill till September when parliament resumes, the

Fornalutx Bull Run will go ahead, and bullfights will be able to be held on the island during the summer months. The next bullfight is planned in Alcudia for the end of July during its summer festivities, and another in August, with one expected to be held in Palma and another possibly taking place in Inca. The amendment, which will prohibit all

bullfights on the islands, has been under debate as to whether or not the traditional Fornalutx Bull Run should also be included. Groups have been trying to come to a solution, and maintain the tradition whilst ensuring that “the animal does not suffer.” The amendment had been delayed due to disagreements over the wording of the text.

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Featured News 3

Finance 23 - 28

Stocks 24

Leapy Lee 29

Daily TV 30

DRY LAND: Most of Mallorca is under pre-alert drought phase status. By Sandra Galo

Letters 32

Time Out 34 - 35

Health & Beauty 36-37

Social Scene 38 - 39

Property 42 - 43

Homes & Gardens 44

Our View 45

John Smith 45

Colin Bird 45

Pets 46

Classifieds 48 - 49

Boats 51 - 52

Motoring 54

Sport 56

MOST of Mallorca is in the pre-alert drought phase due to this year’s low level of rainfall. According to EU Guidelines for the preparation of Drought Management Plans, the objective of pre-alert status is “to prevent the deterioration of water bodies while ensuring the activation of specific drought management measures and meeting water demands” with “mainly informative and control measures as

well as voluntary water-saving measures.” Because rainfall on the island has been less than half the normal amount, Councillor of the Environment Vicenç Vidal warned of the need for proper water usage. At the moment, the area of Llevant is the only part of the island which is not in the pre-alert phase. However, Llevant which includes the towns of Arta, Capdepera, Manacor, San Lorenzo de Cardessar and Son Servera may soon join the rest of

the island under pre-alert status. For the first time in Balearic history, a drought status index will be published by the Council of Environment. The index will define four stages of drought including stable, pre-alert, warning and emergency and is determined from the information received from aquifers, reservoirs and springs on the islands. The information in the index will serve to make decisions on water management and technical resources available at the desalination plants.

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Trouble with allinclusive INSPECTION Services of the Council of Tourism have found that only 53 tourist establishments have registered as all-inclusive when in reality the number reaches close to 300. For this reason the Council of Tourism has launched a campaign for controlling this type of offer. Balearic Vice President and Councillor for Tourism Biel Barcelo said that inspections will focus on all of the hotels which have chosen not to register even though they have been given sufficient time to do so. Director General of Toursim Pilar Carbonell said that during the month of June they would comb through all tourist areas where they have detected all-inclusive hotels by scanning through websites of tour operators and online travel services. The areas with the largest number of allinclusive hotels are Alcudia, Cala Millor, Capdepera, Palmanova, Magaluf, Peguera, Santa Ponsa, Jordi and Palma.

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Fireman fights to walk down aisle A 28-YEAR-OLD British firefighter, left paralysed from the waist down by a freak fall while paddling in the sea just hours after arriving in Mallorca for his stag party, is determined to make it to his own wedding, his family have said.

James Thorpe arrived in Magaluf with a group of friends and went for a paddle in the sea, only to lose his balance and fall. He hit his head on the seabed and unfortunately broke his neck and seven vertebrae.

Although doctors treating him have said he may never walk again, fiancée Michaela Watson, who immediately flew to his side, said: “James is so excited about getting married that he’s using it as his drive to ge t b et t er. Hi s goal i s t o

make it down the aisle.” Now, after urgent surgery, the firefighter can only wait to see what permanent damage has been done while his family try to raise funds to get him home for specialist treatment.

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Recuperated turtles returned to the sea By Sandra Galo TWO young sea turtles were released this month in the waters of Sa Dragonera Natural Park. The turtles named Ella and Ossa were rescued a few months ago. Ossa was rescued in Palma’s Cala Gamba suffering from a respiratory illness. Ella, who was found completely covered in oil, was rescued in the Port of Soller. The animals were subjected to various tests to help them regain their health through the Department of Environment’s programme of monitoring and recovery of sea turtles carried out by the Consortium for the Recovery of the Fauna of the Balearic Islands (COFIB) working in collaboration with the Palma Aquarium and the Veterinary Hospital of Aragon. The release of the turtles was witnessed by a large audience of children from Ramon Llull primary school in Andratx.

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Two young sea turtles were released.

Improvement projects Cat control THE Balearic government has announced Abaqua’s action plan for 2016 and the welcome news that the nine production lines of Palma’s desalination plant will be finished at the end of June. In a press conference, Balearic spokeswoman Pilar Costa announced that the Balearic Council had received the Action Plan of the Balearic Agency of Water and Environmental Quality (Abaqua) for 2016 about the production lines and other major projects planned for this year. One of the projects to improve the water infrastructure is a ‘bypass’ piping between Sa Marineta and Sa Estremera to facilitate the reversibility of water flow so that it can be sent both ways. Other projects include improving the water treatment facilities of Muro, Andratx, Soller, Son Pacs and Son Sant Joan. This year Abaqua is taking action to solve or alleviate current production and quality problems and will start recuperation projects to improve facilities and networks that are still pending. It also aims to improve the transparency and objectivity of management and contracting as well as implement systems and procedures for the improvement of effectiveness and economic efficiency, quality and quantity of its processes and products.

TWENTY-EIGHT stable colonies of feral cats live within the urban area of Inca according to studies by the town’s local environmental organisation Tall d’Orella. To control health and the demography of these colonies and others that may arise, the city council and Tall d’Orella have reached an agreement for mutual cooperation. Head of Tall d’Orella Mar Agüera said that cats can have two serious diseases. One is similar to leukaemia and the other is a catlike version of AIDS. Agüera explained that infected animals need to be separated so as not to infect the others and, in severe cases, may need to be put down. The city council will support the organisation to capture animals for their evaluation, control and release if they are healthy. The organisation will also sterilise cats from these colonies to prevent the noise made when felines are in heat and causes residents to complain and also to control overpopulation. A positive aspect of keeping the cat colonies is that they keep rodents at bay.

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Motorists mad about cameras By Sandra Galo THE Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has installed cameras that read the licence plates of all passing vehicles and can find out if they have a valid MOT or insurance. One of the areas where these cameras are positioned is on the MA-13 motorway of Inca

near kilometre 16.1 at the exit for Consell-Alaro. As vehicles pass under the bridge, the cameras read every plate and a powerful computer system processes the thousands of licence plates, and then generates fines for those lacking a valid MOT. The system can also track the absence of insurance.

Many drivers have contacted the Guardia Civil after being fined thinking that the notice they had received was an internet scam since they had been fined without having committed a traffic violation. The disgruntled drivers were informed by the Guardia Civil that the fines were actually due to the DGT’s new cameras.

El Corte Ingles filming on island EL CORTE INGLES has announced that it is currently filming its upcoming advertising campaign on the island of Mallorca. The popular department store announced that it chose Mallorca “because of its excellent beach locations, although various scenes have also been filmed in the centre of Palma and on the Paseo Maritimo.” A team of 80 people have been working on the island for the filming project. The team

spent two days in the Alcudia area, on the beach of S’Illot located near La Victoria, as well as in a chalet and other places in the municipality. This year’s advert doesn’t include any celebrities as in the past. The majority are models from Spain with some local Mallorcan models also appearing as extras. The film and photographs will come out on television and in other media, and will reach audiences in Spain in July.

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Urban hotels are flourishing By Sandra Galo URBAN hotels in Palma are set to record their best year in terms of employment, occupancy, price increases and profit. The tourism boom fuelling the success of the sector has been generated in foreign s ourc e ma rke ts due to th e di ver si on of tourists from areas where there are security fears, and also because more tourists are looking for quality accommodation and urban services offered in the city centre.

President of the Palma and Cala Major Hoteliers Association, Javier Vich, believes that this situation is positive in many ways, including the entrepreneurial effort that has been very important in the construction of boutique hotels, which have transformed the concept of city accommodation and are currently very popular in Europe. Vich added that in the last 10 years, around €200 million has been invested towards establishing four and five-star hotels, which have contributed to improved working conditions for employees.

German music in Mallorca MALLORCA is one of the mos t w e ll-love d de s tina tions for Germans, and a new music video filmed on the island proves its popularity. The song ‘Die Immer Lacht’ (She Who Always Laughs) is very popular at

t he m om ent and can be heard every night in German nightlife venues along the Playa de Palma. Its popularity, however, reaches beyond local establishments and German holidaymakers. The vi deo post ed on

YouTube has already had more than 45 million views. Stereoact filmed its music video for the song in various places around Mallorca, including the beach bar of Cala Torta, Ses Covetes and areas in Palma and s’Arenal.

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Are You Paying Too Much Wealth Tax? There are so many attractions and advantages to living in Islas Baleares. However, some expatriates find the tax burden in Spain quite high, especially if they are liable to wealth tax on top of income tax. Wealth tax returns need to be submitted by the end of June 2016, for assets held at 31st December 2015. Married partners need to make separate returns reflecting your share of any joint assets and liabilities in addition to any personal items. If you are unhappy with your wealth tax liability now is the time to seek advice to see what you can do to reduce your tax bill next year. Wealth tax rules Wealth tax is an annual tax, payable on the total value of your taxable assets as at 31st December. If you are Spanish resident you are liable to wealth tax on your worldwide assets. Non-residents are only liable to wealth tax on assets located in Spain.

By Simon King, Partner, Blevins Franks In general, under state rules each resident individual has a tax free allowance of €700,000 plus a €300,000 allowance on his main home. Non-residents receive the individual allowance of €700,000, but no allowance against their Spanish property. The progressive state tax rates range from 0.2% for assets up to €167,129, to 2.5% on assets over €10,695,996. However, the local autonomous communities can amend the

allowances and rates, and here in Islas Baleares our wealth tax rates are higher than the state ones, ranging from 0.28% to 3.45%. Last year the individual deduction had been increased to €800,000 but with effect from January 2016 it is back down to €700,000. The tax is payable on the value of most of your assets, such as real estate, savings and investments, jewellery, art, cars, boats etc. Some assets are exempt from wealth tax, for example household contents (excluding jewels, fur coats, art and antiques) and pension rights (but not purchased annuities). Loans are deductible in calculating your net taxable wealth provided they were not used to buy or invest in assets exempt from Spanish wealth tax. Limiting wealth tax While wealth tax is an unpopular tax, there is some good news.

For a start, your cumulative wealth and income taxes cannot exceed 60% of the ‘general and savings taxable income bases’ of residents (but still excluding from savings income any gains on assets held for more than one year, and the associated tax rates). This is subject to paying a minimum of 20% of the full wealth tax calculation. However, this liability cannot be reduced at all on assets that do not produce an income. There may be other steps you can take to reduce a wealth tax liability, or eliminate it completely, particularly on your investment assets. Seek specialist advice on how to re-structure your investments you need solutions that are personalised for your situation and objectives. If wealth tax, or other Spanish taxes, are a concern for you, contact the Spanish tax specialists at Blevins Franks. They would

review your tax planning and how you own your assets, to see if you can use Spanish compliant arrangements to lower your tax liabilities. Blevins Franks has decades of experience advising expatriates in Spain. We have in-depth knowledge of Spanish taxation and specialise in reducing tax on invested capital, pensions, wealth and inheritance. 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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Northern towns disconnection flickr by Andrew Stopford

CONNECTING BUS: Towns in the north of the island are requesting improved bus services for their municipalities. By Sandra Galo THE northern Mallorca towns of Alcudia, Muro, Pollensa, Sa Pobla and Santa Margalida are requesting improved public transport for their municipalities. Representatives of the towns have met with local hoteliers and the Mallorca Transport Consortium (CTM) explaining that they have felt at the tail end of public service and are requesting that there be a bus service connecting the five municipalities.

Mayor of Sa Pobla Biel Ferragut noted that bus connections between his town and the rest of the north were “absolutely zero” and proposed a service connecting the five towns that would benefit both residents and tourists. Joana Maria Serra, Director of the Hoteliers Association of Playa de Muro, added her support to the proposal by pointing out that a number of hotel employees live in Muro, Sa Pobla and Santa Margalida and have no other

alternative than to use their own transport. Antoni Mir, Mayor of Alcudia, added that a service which connects Alcudia to Sa Pobla would make it easier for residents in his municipality to use the train. Pollensa’s Councillor of Trade and Tourism Iliana Capllonch pointed out the need for the public service from Pollensa to Sa Pobla because of its Health Centre which provides physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment.

High-tech tourism ideas AGORA NEXT has just launched the first ecosystem of start-ups of southern Europe related to tourism in Palma which aspires to become the ‘Silicon Valley of Tourism.’ The Agora Next forum was held this month with the objective of forming major alliances which would allow Spain and Palma to have the best global ecosystem of tourism innovation. In a speech given at the forum held in Es Baluard, Mayor of Palma Jose Hila

said that he wants Palma to “export knowledge, attract talent and create employment in tourism.” During his speech, Hila congratulated representatives of Telefonica, Samsung and Indra and others for their commitment to launch the Centre for Technological Innovation in Palma. He added that “Palma offers the talent, business savvy and excellent prospects for the future and that these companies then bring the capacity for commercial and

technological development and their specific know-how as they are the ones who best understand the sector” adding that this is “a perfect complement which is much needed today.” Agora Next 2016 provides a space for tourist entrepreneurs to show their ideas to investors in the sector. This technological hub in Palma is for companies and entrepreneurs related to the tourism sector in the field of innovation and digital processing.

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Two Black Flags for beaches on the island Flickr by Alex Gomez *A.M.G.1969*

By Sandra Galo THE beaches of Ciudad Jardin and the Puerto del Molinar have both received Black Flags from Ecologists in Action (EA). The EA ecological confederation has designated a total of 47 points on the Spanish coast which have received Black Flags in its annual report which denounces the degradation of the coast due to oil exploration, structural problems, spills and waste. The 47 Black Flags are distributed among 24 provinces of the 10 autonomous communities with beaches plus the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla. The two Black Flags were received in Mallorca for the worst environmental state as well as for the irresponsible actions of administrations which have endangered or destroyed the coastline. According to the report, the beaches of Palma’s Ciudad Jardin are in a terrible

CIUDAD JARDIN: One of the beaches to have received a Black Flag. state and filled with all kinds of rubbish and waste including tyres, plastics, pieces of boats and even shopping trolleys have been discovered in water near the ‘safe’ bathing area. The water itself smells of hydrocarbon. The report also pointed out that the improvement and remodelling plan for the

Puerto del Molinar disproportionally expands the port 290 metres into the sea causing the coastline to be altered and also entails the loss of the oldest yacht club in Mallorca. The expansion would mean a deterioration of water quality in the nearby beaches and cause serious safety concerns among other problems.

Brexit concerns in Mallorca BALEARIC exporting companies are concerned about the repercussions of a win for Brexit and how the local economy would be affected by the UK leaving the European Union. President of the Mallorca Chamber of Commerce Jose Luis Roses expressed fears

over Britain leaving the EU: “There is great concern in all export sectors, because Britain leaving the EU would mean an immediate devaluation of the pound against the euro and the resulting loss of purchasing power of millions of tourists who visit us.”

Roses continued to explain the foreseeable effects of Brexit explaining that the productive sectors of food, footwear, liquors, beverages and essential oils would have to increase administrative costs because the customs system which is now obsolete would have to be

re-established. According to Roses, “It would be very negative to the Balearic economy as it would affect more than 200 companies from all the islands.” Both exporting companies and the Chamber of Commerce agree that the devaluation of the British pound would distort the entire export business strategy to the UK and the effect it would have on the tourism industry would be to raise the price of Balearic holidays for tourists coming from Britain, the second source market after Germany. Joan Company, the president of the Asaja agrarian association and chief executive of the Esplet de Sa Pobla cooperative, noted that affects from the Brexit referendum were already being seen in the export of potatoes. Roses added that the property sector would also be affected by the British pound’s loss of purchasing power. The Chamber of Commerce president summed up his view of a win by Brexit by saying: “We all lose.”

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Bus on fire By Sandra Galo TOURISTS in Illetes got more than they bargained for when they witnessed a public bus catch fire while driving through the resort on Monday (June 13). The incident took place around 12.30pm on the Paseo de Illetes. A motorcyclist behind the bus alerted the driver to fire coming out of the bus. After a cloud of smoke was detected, the line three bus was immediately evacuated. A few minutes later an explosion was heard coming from the engine.

The flames scorched the vehicle and also caused serious damage to the facades of two restaurants, burning the awning of one to the dismay of the owner. No one was injured, although one person had to be attended to after suffering an anxiety attack. Units from the Local Police, Guardia Civil and the firefighters of Palma and Mallorca worked together to extinguish the flames. Local Police are investigating the cause of the fire, which appears to be due to a technical failure.

Summer parking problems RESIDENTS, businesses and Campos Town Hall are once again left without a solution to the serious problem of parking and access to the coastal village of Ses Covetes. As feared, the Council of the Environmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent announcement of opening up a second period of talks

regarding the law of the nature park Es Trenc-Salobrar, means this is the second consecutive summer without a solution to the serious parking problems the area faces. The closure of an illegal car park in the summer of 2014 resulted in complaints last year from businessmen

in the area regarding the sizeable decrease in vehicles that could access the village. Residents face overcrowding during daylight hours and many have opted to stay at home during the day and make outings to Campos or Sa Rapita during the early morning hours or late in the day.

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Blue flags THE Blue Flag ceremony took place on June 9 in Calvia. In total, 45 blue flags were awarded to quality beaches and ports on the Island, eight of which are located in the municipality of Calvia.

Farm fire UNCONTROLLED burning caused an agricultural fire on a farm in the area of Son Gual along the motorway of Manacor in the municipality of Algaida. The fire destroyed around 7,000 square metres of land.

Drug ‘den’ THE Jardi d’Epicur urban garden of Palma, located where the streets Joaquim M Bover and Bisbe Maura join, was visited by National Police responding to complaints about young people taking drugs.

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Research team in Mallorcan waters By Sandra Galo A TEAM of 22 researchers headed by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) is assessing the state of ecosystems in the waters of the Balearics. The 15-day campaign, which began on June 7 aboard the research vessel Miguel Oliver, has been held annually in the waters of the Balearics since 2001. It has formed part of the international bottom trawl survey in the Mediterranean known as the Medits Project since 2007. The programme co-financed by the EU uses the research gathered to help in the management of fisheries. Scientists will take 52 samples using an experimental drag technique between 50 and 800 metres deep to collect data of temperature, salinity and

EXPLOITED: The research team is collecting data on fish species being exploited in the Mediterranean. pressure. The information collected during these two weeks will help scientists to estimate the abundance and population structure of demersal species of fish which form part of exploited communities in Mediter-

ranean trawl fisheries. Biological information will also be obtained from the main species being exploited including mullet, hake, and red shrimp. Scientists will also analyse the impact of fishing

on ecosystems. The team includes researchers from the oceanographic centres of the Balearics and Malaga as well as the University of the Balearic Islands and various other centres in

Spain. Foreign participants include the Natural History Museum of Rijeka (Croatia) and the Department of Ichthyology of the Bavarian State Collection of Zoology in Munich (Germany).

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Tackling illegal peddling of counterfeit goods By Sandra Galo THE Palma Town Hall is trying new methods to fight against illegal peddling. Councillor of Public Safety Angelica Pastor presented a leaflet this month, published by the town hall, to inform tourists and residents of the

disadvantages of buying from street peddlers and the advantages of buying from small local businesses which contribute to the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. The informative leaflet will be given out in hotels, the airport, the port, shops and other places where there are a lot of tourists and it will also be available in small businesses. Councillor of

False alarm bomb threat at airport PALMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Son Sant Joan Airport activated its bomb threat protocol after a passenger on a flight to Frankfurt alerted police after overhearing two other passengers talking about a bomb on Sunday night (June 12). The concerned passenger told the crew of a possible bomb who then alerted the pilot. The pilot passed on the information to the control tower. Emergency protocol was immediately activated which included moving the plane to

a remote area and evacuating passengers. The Guardia Civil and National Police arrived on the scene to inspect the plane but did not find any explosive devices. The Guardia Civil took statements from the passenger who had sounded the alarm. She explained that it had all been a misunderstanding. Sources from the Airport Authority AENA emphasised that the false alarm did not affect the operation of the airport.

Tourism, Commerce and Work Joana Maria Adrover explained that the leaflet supports small businesses and fights against counterfeit goods. Adrover explained that the initiative is a response to demands by the Balearic Business Associations Afedeco and Pimeco. The leaflet encourages tourists and residents not to buy

counterfeit goods, informing that such products are a risk to consumers and that peddling, which requires municipal authorisation, contributes to the underground rather than local economy. Pastor advised that possibilities are offered to peddlers like providing areas to trade so they can be regulated and have government permission.

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Colossal cruise ship visits Palma By Sandra Galo THE largest cruise ship in the world has made its first visit to Palma. Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas docked in Palma for the first time early Monday morning (June 13). The gigantic ship arrived from Barcelona, with guests on board representing more than 30 different countries. Throughout the summer,

Harmony of the Seas will offer seven-night cruises starting from Barcelona and stopping off in some of the Mediterranean’s most popular port destinations, including Palma, Marseille (France) as well as La Spezia, Civitavecchia and Naples in Italy. In November, the ship will move to its permanent home in Port Everglades, Florida (USA) and offer seven-night cruises in the Caribbean.

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Tragedy as man drowns A 50-YEAR-OLD man with Down’s syndrome drowned in Calo d’en Rafelino in the municipality of Manacor while swimming from a boat to the shore. The incident occurred on June 10 at 12.45pm, when emergency services received several calls about a man who appeared to be drowning in the cove. Firemen helped to retrieve the body from the water since it was difficult for the ambulance crew to reach him. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save his life.

Rubbish beaches BATHERS in the Colonia de Sant Jordi beaches, Pregons Petits and Pregons Grans, are demanding more waste bins due to the amount of rubbish collecting on the beaches. One long-time bather in the area commented that she had never seen so much rubbish on the beaches before. A complaint has already been forwarded to the Ses Salines City Council.

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By Sandra Galo THE University of the Balearic Islands is contributing to the fight against the invasive Asian predatory wasp through an application students have developed for Android phones called Vespapp. The easy-to-use app notifies experts

Predator wasp tracking app of sightings of the wasp by simply taking a photo of the insect. The app can be downloaded free of charge from Google Play.

Slow internet in Balearic islands THE Balearics has below average internet speed. According to a Spanish broadband coverage report for the first quarter of 2016 by the Ministry of Industry, regions with slower internet speeds include the Balearic Islands, Galicia, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Asturias, Castilla y Leon and Andalucia. Although internet networks with speeds of more than 10 mbps (megabits per second) have reached 88.1 per cent of the Spanish territory, this unfortunately does not include the Balearic Islands. The lowest lev-

els of coverage were recorded in Galicia with 69.3 per cent followed by the Canary Islands (76.7) and Cantabria (82.7). The report is the result of grouping all fixed data transmission technologies available in the market including conventional lines of copper as well as fibre optic networks. For networks not fixed, including wireless 3G and 4G services, coverage levels were higher than with fixed cable installations. Nearly 100 per cent of the population had access to the 3G while for 4G it fell to 90.5 per cent.

For users of other mobile devices, a website is also available where people can easily notify authorities of sightings of the insect which threatens local in-

sect species, especially bees. If someone sees a suspicious looking wasp that could be the Asian predatory wasp (also known as the Asian hornet

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or yellow-legged hornet), a photo is taken with the app and sent automatically to experts who confirm whether or not it is the dreaded species. If the answer is yes, a protocol is started to detect the waspâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location and monitor and control the insect to be able to find and destroy its nest.

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PACKAGE HOLIDAYS: Pet-friendly tourism will be offered in Colonia de Sant Pere this October.

Pet-friendly tourism By Sandra Galo PET-FRIENDLY tourism, which is now gaining popularity in Europe, will soon be offered in the local seaside town of Colonia de Sant Pere. The town, in the municipality of Arta, will become a petfriendly destination in October.

The city council of Arta has decided to promote this latest trend in an effort to extend the tourist season and enhance the beach town which has long been forgotten. The council is working with Harmony Travel G4D (Guide4Dogs), which searches for places to promote winter tourism with pets.

Mayor of Arta Bartomeu Gili noted that some years ago the municipality formed part of those interested in spreading this type of tourism, but nothing concrete had materialised. The idea now, Gili explained, is for Colonia de Sant Pere to be advertised as a pet holiday destination before and after the

summer tourist season. He added that this year will be a test to see how it works. Pet-friendly tourism that includes package holidays for pets is now gaining popularity in many countries, with more people refusing to leave their pets behind when they go away on a trip.

Burglar has been arrested THE Guardia Civil has arrested a Moroccan national on suspicion of two dozen home burglaries committed in the Playa de Muro and Puerto de Alcudia areas. The police operation began last summer with the investigation of a thief who watched houses waiting for residents to leave, so that he could force his way into the homes through a window or

Fall from an open window SHORTLY after arriving on the island, a 43-year-old German national was taken to hospital for injuries sustained from a fivemetre fall. The accident occurred on Friday (June 10) around 6pm, after Nahrath Wolfram Hasko had arrived in a hostel in Cala Rajada where he would be spending his holidays. Nahrath was speaking to some friends on the street below when he lost his balance and fell out of the window onto the street below.

main entryway. His objective was mainly to steal cash, telephone equipment and electrical devices. Officers discovered the identity of the thief and kept him under surveillance. They were then able to stop him before he was able to commit new robberies in holiday homes in the north of Mallorca. During a search of his

home, police seized some of the stolen goods from his most recent burglaries. The majority of the stolen articles, however, had already been sent to Morocco to be sold there. So far, the man has been charged with committing around 20 burglaries. Confiscated goods are waiting to be claimed by their rightful owners, most of whom are foreigners.

Floating jetty faces opposition THE political organisation Alternativa per Pollensa is fighting against the authorisation of the new floating jetty that the Club Nautic wants to make use of. The group, which works to achieve global social change for a just, equal, free and ecologically sustainable world said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;these types of projects do not respect the principles of advertising, impartiality, transparency and competitive tendering.â&#x20AC;? Alternativa defends the need to find an alternative solution to illegal moorings in the bay. Last November, the Balearic Commission of Environment warned that installation of the floating dock could not skip a prior environmental impact assessment. The dock, which is 72-metres long, can accommodate 63 vessels.

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Green will also be required to give an explanation as to his financial activities prior to the sale of the company. Whatever the eventual outcome of the enquiry, there appears little doubt that a great deal of money was removed from the company or was withheld from the pension fund before its eventual closure although at this stage, there is no proof this was done improperly.

FOLLOWING on from recent shareholders revolts over pay packages, more than 33 per cent of shareholders (including major investment groups), of the world’s largest advertising agency WPP, voted against granting a £70 million (€87.5 million) salary proposed for CEO Sir Martin Sorrell. However the vote didn’t stop the payment and it was argued the high sum reflected the profits made and the remuneration structure that exists.

By John Smith AFTER the furore that accompanied allegations against Sir Philip Green and the impending closure of BHS, the most recent owner, Dominic Chappell has been branded a ‘liar’ who had his ‘fingers in the till’ by former BHS managers at a Commons enquiry into the financial woes of the company. Darren Topp, previous CEO of the

is the amount paid by Dominic Chappell to take over BHS, its debts and assets.

We are very confident that we can stand on our own two feet” JCB Chairman Lord Bamford in letter to employees supporting Brexit.

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NO GO: Sweden take Mars to court.

Challenge to M&M branding ALTHOUGH it wouldn’t appear to be something for large corporations to fall out over, a court in Sweden has ruled that American confectionery giant Mars may no longer market its M&M brand in that country in lower case as it is too similar to the ‘m’ used by Swedish brand Marabou.

company alleged Mr Chappell threatened to kill him during a row over company money although this has been denied by Mr Chappell and another former advisor, financial consultant Michael Hitchcock referred to him as “a premier league liar and a Sunday pub league retailer.” Whilst everyone currently involved with the demise of BHS is swiftly attributing blame to each other, Sir Philip

Mars naturally believes that there is no potential confusion and has until July to appeal against the decision. Interestingly, the Marabou brand is owned by another American food and drinks company Mondelez, which also owns Cadbury and many other confectionery brands.

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GDP debate DESPITE the fact the interim government in Spain has indicated that it expects to reduce the public deficit to 3 per cent of gross domestic profit (GDP), this figure is questioned by the Bank of Spain, which believes that 2017 will see it drop to 4 per cent only, although the situation for 2019 could be much better. Others opine that a reduction is unlikely to occur if at the same time, a newly elected PP keeps its promise to reduce income tax.

Argos refund PRIOR to the sale of Argos to Sainsbury’s, it has been discovered that a number of customers with Argos store cards have been overcharged for late payment fees and it appears the company will need to refund around £30 million (€37.5 million) with the average refund expected to be £100 (€125). The problem has been known for some time, but sufficient funds had to be allocated to cover the estimated cost.

ECB purchase to boost economy THE European Central Bank is purchasing corporate bonds issued by individual European companies in an effort to encourage businesses to borrow and spend, hoping to boost the Eurozone economy. Although, the Bank won’t confirm which bonds it has purchased until the middle of July, it’s believed the first purchase, valued around €5 mil-

lion, was in Telefonica as it’s particularly anxious to stimulate the economies of Southern European members of the Eurozone. Britain is a shareholder but has only made a minimal payment in respect of its shares, cannot obtain dividend on any profits but equally is in theory not responsible for any losses that may arise.

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$ 53 $ 9.40 $ 2.70 $ 8.20 $ 5.93 $ 3.95 $ 74.97 $ 19.43 $ 24.15 $ 4.644 $ 24.79

11.53 ▲ 27.80% 1.50 ▲ 18.99% 0.40 ▲ 17.39% 0.88 ▲ 12.02% 0.61 ▲ 11.47% 0.39 ▲ 10.96% 7.07 ▲ 10.41% 1.62 ▲ 9.10% 2 ▲ 9.03% 0.324 ▲ 7.50% 1.64 ▲ 7.08%

$ 2.27 $ 4.16 $ 6.28 $ 5.46 $ 13.99 $ 29.40 $ 9.97 $ 4.55 $ 12.85 $ 50.345 $ 6.05

0.74 ▼ 24.58% 0.66 ▼ 13.69% 0.97 ▼ 13.38% 0.81 ▼ 12.92% 2.04 ▼ 12.73% 4.18 ▼ 12.45% 1.41 ▼ 12.39% 0.62 ▼ 11.99% 1.55 ▼ 10.76% 5.875 ▼ 10.45% 0.66 ▼ 9.84%

Most Declined Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc. Mirna Therapeutics, Inc. Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. Egalet Corporation Insys Therapeutics, Inc. Mattress Firm Holding Corp. Dynamic Materials Corporation Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. Cherokee Inc. Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.

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EU investigates Modelo 720 Credit Rubén Ojeda Wikimedia

By John Smith IN 2012 the Spanish government announced that all persons resident in Spain would need to start declaring any overseas assets worth over €50,000 and Modelo 720 (Form 720) was created for this purpose. The obligation exists therefore to

It appears that the EU had concluded that it may well be the case that these fines are unfair, but it is likely that Spain will fight such a ruling and this matter will take some considerable time to be settled. INVESTIGATION: Office of the Agencia Tributaria. submit this form separately from, and extra to, the annual income tax and wealth tax returns with significant penalties for failing to report these assets. According to well-known tax and

wealth management advisers Blevins Franks, the European Commission, following submissions from various parties, decided to investigate whether the fines and penalties imposed for non-compli-

ance were fair and equitable, especially as investigations are not covered by any statute of limitation. It appears that the EU had concluded that it may well be the case that these fines are unfair, but it is

likely that Spain will fight such a ruling and this matter will take some considerable time to be settled. In linked news, it is reported that four members of the Spanish Royal

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Flybe airline flying high

INCREASED PROFITS: Flybe is the largest independent regional airline in Europe.

UK local and regional airline Flybe has announced that following a poor 2014, when it made a loss of £35.6 million (€45 million), it has recovered in 2015 with pre-tax annual profits of £2.7 million (€3.4 million). Based in Exeter and with more than 60 destinations, it is the largest independent regional airline in Europe, serving mainly UK destinations, although i t a l so f l i e s t o A ms te rd am, Dublin and Paris, and by expanding its routes the airlines has managed to increase the number of passengers carried by more than 5 per cent.

As is to be expected and in common with many other airlines, Flybe has benefitted from the reduced oil prices, with considerable savings over anticipated costs, and income had increased to £624 million (€792 million) despite the fact that sales had been affected by the terrorist activity in Paris and competition over fares from other airlines. Chief Executive Saad Hammad, who is changing the business philosophy of the airline to increase the number of owned rather than leased aircraft is quoted as saying “As a result of all the action we have taken, Flybe is now a

much more resilient business and well positioned for profitable growth.” The underlying problem for all airlines nowadays is the cost of fuel, but the good news for them is that whilst OPEC and other oil producers are maintaining or increasing production, it appears unlikely that prices will shoot up in the foreseeable future, especially as Iran is desperate to sell its oil now that sanctions have been mainly removed. Fracking in the USA is also increasing the a mount of oil in the globa l market.

Family were able to take advantage of a 2012 tax amnesty to declare and regularise a €4 million deposit in a Swiss bank account, paying a relatively small ‘fine’ of less than 2 per cent of the value of the holding.

UK house prices in temporary fall ACCORDING to a report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), there is likely to be a short-term drop in house prices in the UK, based on a survey which shows more members anticipating a drop rather than a rise. If correct, this would be the first drop in six years, and the areas that have perhaps overheated the most are forecast as being London and East Anglia. The slowdown is blamed on a change in stamp duty rates which will affect the buy-to-let market and continued uncertainty over the likely Brexit result, but the good news for sellers is that this drop is not likely to last for more than three months as the referendum will become old news and buyers will have adjusted to the new rates of stamp duty. Unfortunately for first time buyers, it doesn’t appear that ‘bargain prices’ will be around for long, and if there is a sudden surge in demand for cheaper properties then that in turn will feed an increase in prices.

Maria still with Nike DESPITE being banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation, Russian star Maria Sharapova received some good news when she learned that one of her major sponsors, Nike, were not intending to drop her from its lists. Nike had initially suspended her but has now announced that they consider the decision flawed and she will be appealing.

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Caixa Bank to grow IndianSpanish trade

WORKING TOGETHER: State Bank of India has signed a deal with Caixa. government and learning about this special market. By John Smith Other banks will view the success or otherwise of WITH an eye firmly set on increasing the share of this joint venture with interest and perhaps a little the growing Indian market that Spanish companies jealousy, as La Caixa seems to be expanding its can obtain, Caixa Bank has signed a memorandum business both internationally and at home. of understanding with the State Bank of India in orIt has now completed the take-over of Barclays der to provide loans to companies that wish to work bank’s Spanish pension assets together. as part of Barclays’ ongoing This is not a one-way La Caixa seems action to divest itself of what it agreement, as loans and to be expanding considers to be non-core busiassistance can be made to its business both ness, and having sold its Spanboth Indian and Spanish internationally ish retail arm to Caixa in 2015, companies as well as and at home. it was a natural extension to joint ventures, and both sell other products to the Spanparties see a natural synish bank. ergy as investment and Moving across the world, Iberia Airlines was one trade between the two countries begin to grow. of the first to decide to stop flying in and out of forIndian media has reported that the agreement was eign currency starved Nigeria, and this move is besigned by Caixa Bank’s Executive Vice-President of ing followed by a number of other international airInternational Banking Victoria Matia and SBI’s lines. Chief General Manager Sujit Kumar Varma, and the The problem has arisen with regards to the fact two banks expect to work closely together in order that there is insufficient foreign currency to allow for to provide such vital services as export credit and repatriation of income, derived from the sale of airnetworking, as well as straight forward loans and inline tickets sold within Nigeria, as the naira is simply vestments. too week a currency to hold with a black market rate The Spanish bank was relatively quick to recogmore than double the official exchange rate. nise the potential of the Indian market and estabIronically, it is the falling price of oil which has lished its first office in New Delhi in 2011, and this benefitted so many airlines that has left ‘oil-rich’ new agreement with the State Bank shows that it has Nigeria with insufficient foreign reserves. spent the last five years developing contacts within

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Why on earth is Gordon Brown telling us what to do? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

I’M sitting here, scribbling this missive and actually feeling physically sick. The reason? I’m watching Gordon Brown, on prime-time Sky news telling us why we should vote to remain in the EU! The arrogance of some of these politicians simply defies the imagination. This egotistical self-disillusioned individual has less right to advise us than even that pathetic idiot Eddie Izzard. Brown, in his role as Labour’s Chancellor of the Exchequer and short disastrous unelected stint as prime minister, plagued the whole of the UK with more problems than any

BROWN: Has less right to advise us than Eddie Izzard.

leader in recent history. He sold off all our gold reserves - when the bottom had actually fallen out of the market - costing the country billions. He supported Blair in the Iraq war and after a disastrous tenure, when even his own party wanted him to resign, finally ran for cover after the emergence of Ed Miliband: another, even more incompetent Labour frontrunner. And now here he is giving us advice! ‘We don’t need to leave the EU’ he spouts (without that annoying jaw movement, he has undoubtedly worked extremely hard to correct!). ‘We need to lead it.’ What sort of a naïve pipe dream is that? We will never ‘lead’ the EU. Germany and the overpaid, unelected bureaucrats of Brussels do that. Give us a break Brown. We know most politicians consider

us minions lowly uneducated peasants (bigots yet!), but you really are pushing your disdain and underestimation of the public to the limit. Why don’t you join forces with Nicola Sturgeon? Had a great missive this week. It asked: If you were actually being asked to join the EU on June 23 how would you vote? Er…just a minute. Choosing to join will cost you billions, bring uncontrolled borders, resulting in millions of immigrants entering your country. The destruction of your infrastructure. A currency and organisation that is falling apart by the day and all decisions on law, order and your economy, taken by untouchable, incompetent and overpaid bureaucrats! Well!? Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Put the ‘Great’ back in Britain THE doom and gloom stories that abound if we leave the EU are becoming quite preposterous. Collapse of the housing market, inflation at 7 per cent or more, jobs will dry up, factories will close. What a lot of nonsense. The latest block of apartments in London to go to the market, 50 per cent have been snapped up by overseas buyers. The Nissan factory at Sunderland turns out a Qashqai Mark II every 62 seconds, 52 days a week, 24 hours per day besides the other makes and models they produce in huge numbers. Does anyone really believe they will close the factory and set up elsewhere? Never. This government has made cutbacks on just about everything, including the fuel allowance for expats to try and balance the economy and it never will as long as we are giving £350 million per week to the EU. Hospitals are at breaking point, not enough doctors and nurses. Police numbers are down, yet crime is up. Prisons are short-staffed and bursting with foreign criminals we can’t deport. Macedonia, Montenegro Serbia and Albania have been promised acceptance to join and the UK has been asked (ordered) to pay in a further £2 billion per year to bring them up to standard. Turkey have been promised travel visas so we can expect a good size of the 75 million Muslims to swell the over 400 Mosques already in London. This is madness. We must vote to leave the EU now and start to govern ourselves. Put the ‘Great’ back in Britain and trade with all the world. We have the skills and diversity to do it, so let us all stick together and leave the EU. B Kendall from Benidorm

Stay and fight THE real cowards are those people who don’t have the balls to stand up and fight for reform so their only answer is to run up the white flag and retreat. It doesn’t take a genius to see the advantage in being part of a united Europe. It does take a truly courageous person to stay inside and kick some doors down to bring about change. Unfortunately this would be a little too much for Brexits’ three stooges. Ian

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Your brother makes assumptions that they are claiming benefits, he does not know that for a fact, and, in any event, tens of thousands of people on low pay are entitled to claim benefits, at least this man works unlike many caucasian Brits who have never done a day’s work for years. I know quite a few near me. Yet ‘James from Gran Alacant’, on the strength of this hearsay and with no personal knowledge of his own, sees fit to write to the local MP and two local newspapers to express his “disgust.” Words fail me. Sean

Spain too liberal?

QUITE right that the Mallorca authorities banned ‘Geordie Shore’ from filming on the island. All the very reasonable points made by the expats I know on immigration in the UK are undermined when we have a cast of disgraces with passports embarrassing Britain on Spanish soil.

Euro 2016 WIT H th e E u ro p e a n C ha mpionships underway, as a proud Cz e c h w h o h as live d in Spa in (from Palma de Mallorca to Tarifa) for nearly 18 years now, I will b e s u p p o rtin g E ngla nd in the ir fight against Slovakia on June 20. My wife’s extended family all come from Slovakia to Spain each summer to stay with us and there’s nothing I enjoy more than having a good excuse to laugh at them. I hope my extra support makes your English readers happy but I must warn that, if we play one another, we will crush you. Pavel

Imagine a Spanish reality TV show saw a bunch of wasted narcissists from Madrid descend on Bristol for a night out, well unfortunately they’d blend right in, but if we had a decent culture to colonise I like to think we’d ban them too. Sally

Hateful hearsay I WAS appalled to read the letter from ‘James from Gran Alacant’ in last week’s edition dated June 9. First and foremost, all his “information,” by his own admission, is second-hand from his brother so he does not know the actual facts or the circumstances of this family who he says his brother says are “Arab” based on his brothers hearsay, who himself says he does not know as “they never speak or make contact.” Yet he seems to know that he is

a taxi driver with a “partner and four c hi l dr en and i s pr obabl y claiming benefits.” I would say that your brother seems to know a lot about people who “never speak or make contact,” none of which is his business anyway and he has no right to make such comments about people he knows nothing about and both of you could find yourself in serious trouble for doing so. And, if your brother is the sort of loc a l t hey have com e up against, no wonder they “don’t speak or make contact,” personally I w oul d t el l your br ot her t o mind his own business in no uncertain terms.

THIS article actually demonstrates the need for pride events. Do you really think it’s just the ‘we’re here we’re queer’ parade? Try the Stonewall riots as a starting point, then how the movement has developed around the world. Gay peopl e had t o m ar ch t hr ough t he streets to get many of our civil rights now. We are still not equal when it comes to attitude and, if I hold hands with a partner and I see a group of lads, I still feel nervous. Equality is not just about legislation. Mark

Elderly care scam IT is bad enough getting ripped off in Spain by corrupt lawyers, builders and town hall officials, but when your own countryman has also jumped on the bandwagon of financial lust that just takes the biscuit. These individuals should be put behind bars for a very, very long time. George

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‘TO AVOID THE TOWN TAKE THAT WAY IT’S THE PRETTIEST!’

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your old shoes are comfortable and still have a lot of wear in them but someone is suggesting that you should buy some new shoes and throw the old ones away. They are no longer shiny. They are no longer fashionable. They do, however, provide all that you need.

opened your eyes to many things. Perhaps you question why you did not do it before. The fact is that it doesn’t matter. You are where you are right here and not because that was where you were heading.

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

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Just imagine for one day that you have achieved everything your heart has desired. When you wake up in the morning believe it is so. Feel how your spirits lift and your heart sings. Carry that feeling through the week and beyond. If you believe that you are a success you can be. Why stop when it feels so good?

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

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Yours is a big ship. You are able to take a lot on board but you don’t have to. In this special week, when you see things so clearly, be selective. Allow into your life only that which is valuable and worthwhile. This is not selfishness, it is providing a source of inspiration

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

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 11 • Good: 15 • Very good: 21 • Excellent: 27

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aver even ever gave give nave neve pave rave rive vain vane veep veer vein vine given giver grave naive nerve never paver raven reave riven vegan verge viper avenge envier geneva graven greave grieve paving ravine raving vainer venire avenger engrave peeving reeving veering vinegar GRAPEVINE

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

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) There’s a lot of buzzing going on in your head. No, it isn’t tinnitus, it’s something quite different. You know it’s a great time to get ideas and act on them. However, trying to act on too many at once is causing some confusion. Maybe there’s too much going on.

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you, the mike’s wired, your audience awaits, then nothing. Not that you are lost for words. You know exactly what to say and do. What you are wondering is why you are there in the first place. Maybe where you are was not intended.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) It appears at times that you are in the middle of a play. The lights are on

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

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

Madrid

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A way opens up before you that can bring wealth. Branching off from that is a path to certain happiness. Which will you take? If having that money means changing your nature (or trying to) is that going to make you happy? On the other hand, if you sidestep the money can you still be happy? Keep things simple. You know where you are.

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DIET DIRT DART DARK BARK BACK

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Solution DIET DUET DUCT DUCK BUCK BACK or

BACK BACK

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DIET

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Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Triumph (7) 5 Rescues (5) 8 Intended (5) 9 Normal (7) 10 Light source (7) 11 Marine mammals (5) 12 Feel remorse for (6) 14 Powerful (6) 18 Shatter (5) 20 Specimen (7) 22 European country (7) 23 Perceives sound (5) 24 Tries out (5) 25 Gets thinner (7) Down 1 Alike (7) 2 Series of links (5) 3 Outermost (7) 4 Become smaller (6) 5 Symbols (5) 6 Fissure in the earth's crust through which molten lava and gases erupt (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents Z and 7 represents B, so fill in Z every time the figure 2 appears and B every time the figure 7 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 Nepal, 4 Deacons, 8 Clandestine, 9 Spaniard, 10 Bait, 12 Bad egg, 13 Reason, 16 Rota, 18 Integral, 21 Belligerent, 22 Startle, 23 Dance. Down: 1 Nicks, 2 Placard, 3 Lodgings, 4 Desire, 5 Avid, 6 Omega, 7 Spartan, 11 Reverend, 12 Barrios, 14 Surgeon, 15 Engine, 17 Tibia, 19 Lathe, 20 Blot.

QUICK Across: 7 Arranges (5) 13 Spectacles (7) 15 Educator (7) 16 Estimates (7) 17 Stay behind (6)

English - Spanish

Down:

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

Across 1 Appointment (with client, bank manager etc) (4) 3 Discurso (alocución) (6) 8 Traffic (7) 9 Sun (3) 10 Coliflor (11) 11 Afuera (3) 12 Números (7) 14 Estrecho (calle, pasillo) (6) 15 Labourer (on roads, building site) (4)

1 Special, 2 Nurse, 3 Consider, 4 Result, 5 Geek, 6 Tarnish, 7 Agree, 12 Bacteria, 14 Terrain, 16 Respect, 17 Deface, 18 Stays, 20 Links, 21 Idle.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Flor, 4 Ribs, 8 Carnicero, 9 Ayer, 10 Ocho, 14 Saucepans, 16 Vaso, 17 Lead.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 2 Leche, 3 Raro, 4 Rail, 5 Bee, 6 Because, 7 Botones, 11 Cesta, 12 Beso, 13 Nail, 15 Uva.

Down 1 Corte (incisión, herida) (3) 2 Translator (9) 4 Problemas (8) 5 En otra parte (9) 6 To freeze (5) 7 Pepper (spice) (8) 10 Corona (de rey, reina) (5) 13 Hijo (3)

Hexagram

1 Sonic, 4 Regatta, 8 Errands, 9 Error, 10 Inedible, 11 Wise, 13 Letter, 15 Father, 18 Sure, 19 Reptiles, 22 Award, 23 Arrange, 24 Sincere, 25 Asset.

18 Beginning (5) 19 Causes pain (5) 21 Large musical instrument (5)

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

BEATEN CASEIN COUGAR EARWIG (10) EMERGE EVINCE GYRATE IODINE MARVEL

MITTEN MONIES RESCUE SPREAD TEETER TERROR TUNDRA UPROAR VERIFY WEAPON

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Launch 2 Tennis 3 Albeit 4 Schist 5 Nutria 6 Survey 7 Social 8 Strive 9 Horror 10 Little 11 Mutter 12 Server 13 Street 14 Spread 15 Letter 16 Quartz 17 Averse 18 Bateau 19 Surtax

Across 1 Rick recovered initially in a European country (6) 3 Taint desert (6) 8 Go for a walk after buying first prickly bush (7) 10 Seven Tories hosting a happening (5) 11 Dance in a slim bow tie (5) 12 Give authority back, some felt it needed it (7) 13 Put up or flatten they say (5) 15 Poke fun at tense aunt (5) 20 Fibre for number one gallery (7) 22 Experience state broadcast (5) 24 I sold Altered Images (5) 25 Born in a service station? That’s nonsense (7) 26 Discovers a wide plaything (6) 27 Highlight small bit of hair (6) Down 1 Low key bustle about (6) 2 Region is true centre of Bermuda (5) 4 Choose from college lecturers (5) 5 Always get a hundred toffees (7) 6 Noble bird was ahead (6)

7 Agent the Spanish send back (5) 9 Marks the second rate batches (5) 14 Odd name given to a spring flower (7) 16 Player appearing in Balzac to Rowlings's novels (5)

17 Changes victory sign (6) 18 Meet George in pool (5) 19 Arrange desert hampers (6) 21 Eat, as choppy on the ocean (2,3) 23 Paces out distance (5)

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Change your mealtimes Some say the key to a longer, healthier life is constant change and avoiding routine as the brain thrives on uncertainty. The disruption stimulates body and mind and may help to ward off ageing and disability as when brain cells are stimulated, they function better and last longer. Avoid old lady clothes No one wants to look like mutton dressed as lamb, but equally, dressing younger can help you look and, more importantly, feel younger. If you resist the temptation to behave in a certain way and refuse to assume certain stereotypes merely because you are old, it can improve your quality of life. Eat berries Researchers have found that

eating antioxidant foods such as berries and tomatoes can reduce the damage caused by free radical molecules in the blood that are linked to ageing. Work standing up Too many of us live very sedentary lifestyles and now a number of employers are introducing desks for workers to be able to stand up at. Being able to move around isn’t just good from a physical perspective, it’s also good for your emotional wellbeing. However, a senior lecturer in the Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease at the University of Liverpool believes everyone must find their balance between a healthy lifestyle and the pleasures from indulging in the occasional unhealthy habits as being happy can ultimately help you live a longer and healthier life.

Guidance on implants THE Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) under the Ministry of Health, has prepared a briefing paper with the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE) for women who are considering undergoing surgery for breast implants. The guide warns of risks to this surgery and asks patients to be “emotionally mature” and have “realistic expectations” of the results. Placement of breast implants is a surgical procedure and has “some risks inherent in any surgery” which patients need to be aware of, and that they can deteriorate over time requiring further surgery. Leaflets will be available in health centres and specialist plastic surgery clinics.

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Benefits of green tea GREEN tea could benefit people with Down’s Syndrome, according to researchers who carried out a year-long clinical trial. Young adults were given green tea supplements and it was found that a chemical in green tea helped improve memory, speaking and behaviour, and this remained for six months after the trial ended. Brain scans revealed the compound altered the way brain cells connect with one another. Scientists advised this is not a cure but that it could improve the lives of people with Down’s Syndrome.

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Ask the Optician: protect your eyes from allergens Andrés Román Romero, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Santa Ponça IT’S hayfever season again and this can cause eyes to water, or be dry, itchy and sore. Allergies are on the increase around the world and according to WHO they will keep increasing until one out of every two of us will suffer. Don’t worry though, there are things you can do to limit symptoms of hayfever and other allergies, so here’s our advice on how to get through hayfever season.

If none of this works, visit your chemist for one of the many hayfever remedies available which help reduce all the symptoms, including the issues with your eyes. If you find your usual brand has stopped working, try a few different ones as every year can be different. If your eyes are reacting quite badly you could also try an antihistamine eye drop.

How does hayfever affect the eyes? Hayfever can cause conjunctivitis underneath your eye lids which will cause your eyes to feel itchy. When you get conjunctivitis under your eyelids, less mucin is produced and your eyes will feel dry. On the other hand, hayfever can simply irritate the eyes and make them water.

Can I still wear contact lenses during hayfever season? Unfortunately hayfever is a real problem with contact lenses. If your eyes are affected badly, there is no option but to revert to wearing glasses so that you can use antihistamine eye drops, as unfortunately you cannot use these with contact lenses.

How can I stop my eyes watering and being sore during hayfever season? Protect your eyes with sunglasses, keep windows closed in the house and shower and change when you get home to remove any pollen from your body or clothes. You should also wash hands frequently and try to avoid rubbing your eyes.

If your eyes are sore, or red or you are experiencing discomfort, go to your nearest Specsavers for an eye test and advice on how to deal with hayfever this year. Eye tests are currently free and we are offering 2 for 1 including sunglasses for the special price of €59, until July 3. www.specsavers.es

Poor fitting footwear can lead to injuries R U N N IN G ma y not be a s good for your health as you think. Research by the College of Podiatry found that running typically leaves people nursing injuries for around 26 days each year. Their study found that ignoring foot or leg pain meant 13 per cent were forc e d to give up s port or running completely because it got worse and half of people who take up a new sport or running get injured by wearing the wrong footwear.

Two thirds of those asked admitted they do not replace trainers or running shoes until they fall apart and 43 per cent confessed they’ve carried on using uncomfortable footwear, because they look good, despite the pain. Wearing the wrong shoes for running can lead to injuries such as shin splints, calf problems, lower back pain and hamstring strains. One in four had to get hospital treatment for their injury which also then puts people off

their good intentions to run and exercise. The average Brit has two pairs of trainers, but only 19 per cent had a proper fitting before buying and 33 per cent never t r i ed t hem on havi ng bought online. The College of Podiatry recommends shoes are professionally fitted, should be at least 1cm longer than the longest toe and should be fitted in the afternoon or evening when feet are at their longest.

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By Sandra Galo FOR a relaxed afternoon or a funfilled evening, Aficine offers cinema fans, opera lovers and ballet enthusiasts the thrill and magic of a highquality audio-visual experience. Cinemagoers who enjoy listening to their favourite actors speaking in their native language can now see more original version films at Aficine cinemas. MultiCines Porto Pi will be showing a minimum of two films in English 365 days of the year and, for cinema fans closer to Manacor, Multicines Manacor is now offering original version films every Tuesday evening. On occasion, partner cinemas Ocimax, Rivoli and Sala Augusta will also show films in English. For fans of opera and ballet, Aficine also provides access to some of the most famous theatres in the world. Four years ago, Aficine began of-

fering l i v e stream connections to worldrenowned venues. Fans unable to travel and see performances in person can now enjoy opera or ballet live from some of the greatest concert halls in the world including London’s Royal Opera House and the London Coliseum, Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre and the Palais Garnier in Paris. For more than 70 years, Aficine cinemas have brought the magic of the big screen to Mallorca.

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HISTORIC: The Rivoli (C/Antonio Marques, 25) and Sala Augusta (Avda Joan March Ordinas, 2) cinemas are historical treasures from a bygone era. Starting from 1944 when the grandparents of the current management opened the Metropolitan cinema (now closed), three generations of Mallorcans have been operating the business. Two of the oldest cinemas still in operation are the Rivoli and the classic cinema Sala Augusta. Both are historical treasures,

with Rivoli inaugurated in 1959. Aficine provides a wide selection of films and times including matinees and night sessions, as well as a variety of special offers. Low-cost tickets for only €3 are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Bono10 and Bono5 vouchers offer clients 10 cinema tickets for

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Winners: Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition SPECSAVERS Opticas have announced the winners of the Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards 2016. The first prize of 500€ and a pair of designer glasses has been awarded to Tynesha Dudgeon, who submitted a sassy, fun picture of herself in her oversized black frames. The judges felt the image really expressed her style and how central her glasses were to her identity. She commented that she loves her glasses because: “They are a great fashion accessory and now everyone wants to wear glasses!” The judges thought that this was an excellent message and so combined with her fantastic look, they felt she was a worthy winner. Congratulations to Tynesha. There are also four semi-finalists from the different age categories who have all won one pair of designer glasses worth €159: 1. Imanol Ortega 2. Zlatka Brodie 3. Jennifer Franks 4. Antonia Belmonte Gámez They were chosen as runners-up in their age categories as they are all really proud of wearing glasses, and have given great reasons why they love them, as well as fantastic pictures of them showing their own style and favourite frames. As the competition winners show, glasses are a wonderful

COOL FRAMES: The winner and runners-up. accessory that you can use to follow the latest trends, express your personal style, flatter your face and bring out your eyes. Here are some tips from Specsavers Opticas to help everyone look wonderful in their glasses, just like these worthy winners. 1. Consider your face shape: Different style glasses will suit different face shapes, so make sure you know your face shape before you shop and choose your styles accordingly. Try a wide frame with a strong top line for a rectangular face, an angular frame to flatter a round face and an oval frame for a square face shape. 2. Take into account your

colouring: There are so many colours and materials to choose from that it can be hard to know where to start. By choosing colours that match your hair colour and skin type, you can find the glasses which complement you perfectly. Black hair goes well with metallic frames, blondes should try lightweight styles with delicate warm colours, or if you have light grey hair then rich deep colours or metal styles work well. 3. Express your style through your glasses: Glasses don’t have to be boring and with the great two-for-one offers available at Specsavers Opticas, you can choose a day and night style, or a colourful and a more conservative option. Think of

your glasses as an extension of your wardrobe and an accessory to dress your face! This way you will complement your fashion sense with your glasses choice and set off your look perfectly. 4. Ensure a perfect fit: Did you know that glasses come in different sizes just like clothes? Make sure that frames do not slip or rub, they will be uncomfortable and won’t look right. Specsavers Opticas has introduced Digital Precision Eyecare, a cutting edge new way of selecting and fitting customers’ glasses, using imaging software on tablet devices. This is very clever kit and gets customers much more involved with the frames and lens selection. Specsavers staff are fully trained to offer style advice on the latest trends and styles to suit all face shapes, and help make glasses-wearers look and feel great. To find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es.

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It’s time for the big clean up Vicki McLeod

Family Matters IF you think life has become overly hectic and complicated, you’re not alone. Our homes, minds and lifestyles are overflowing with things and stresses. Was life truly simpler back in the day? I think every generation believes things used to be less complicated for generations before them. Henry David Thoreau said “I do believe in simplicity. It is astonishing as well as sad how many trivial affairs even the wisest thinks he must attend to in a day; how singular an affair he thinks he must omit. When the mathematician would solve a difficult problem, he first frees the equation of all encumbrances, and reduces it to its simplest terms. So simplify the problem of life, distinguish the necessary and the real. Probe the earth to see where your main roots run.” Over the years I have managed to acquire many so-called time and ef-

CLEAN UP: Sometimes when you change a room, other things in your life can change too. fort saving gadgets without actually winning back the time they were supposed to save. I’m a list maker, and an organiser, I like to feel like all of my ducks are in a row. But since my kitchen was refurbished about two

months ago I’ve hardly been back into my living room which now looks like a cave where ‘car booters’ live. This tells me that probably we have a room full of things we don’t need any more. Time to purge? When

we get rid of old things we clear old energy from years past as well. Although it’s definitely not spring anymore I know I have to have a major clear out. Here’s a few tips I’ve found to make some space for summer.

1) Unsubscribe from e-mail lists you never read and set my computer to clear junk and spam mail regularly. 2) Donate furniture and junk that has been hanging around for years. 3) Organise your wardrobe, get the winter clothes in a storage box and recycle or donate everything that doesn’t suit or fit. Get rid of every sock and piece of underwear that has holes, are close to being vapor, or look like they belonged to grandma. Look how much room there is now! 4) Get rid of paper clutter. Keep documents that are still pertinent and shred or burn everything else. Recycle magazines and donate books. It’s a bit daunting to do it all in one go, but also very liberating. I’ve done smaller versions of ‘The Big Clean’ before hand, but this time I really want to go for it. Sometimes when you change a room other things change too, it’s exciting to see what might happen! So at the supermarket this weekend if they’ve run out of bin bags and rubber gloves you know where to look. mallorcamatters.com

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CHECK IT OUT: Make sure your community rules allows rentals.

John Graham The property expert

FOR EWN readers on the Costas and Mallorca planning to rent out their property this summer, here’s my ‘top 12 tips’ on preparing your property for holiday rentals. You may want to keep this and use it as a check list, to help you enjoy a stress free and successful summer, renting out your property. • The community rules: If you’re planning holiday rentals for an apartment first check that the community rules allow this. If current rules do not allow rentals, you may want to get together with other likeminded owners and vote to change this community rule at your next AGM or re-

quest an extraordinary meeting. If you’re renting out a villa there should be no problems but it’s always wise to first check local community rules to be on the safe side. • Legally register your property: The first thing you need to do is register your property for holiday rentals with the town hall, or ask your lawyer to do this for you. • Holiday rental agreement: Draw up a standard holiday rental agreement or ask your lawyer to prepare one for you, if you intend to use an agent they will have their own standard rental agreement. • Handling rental bookings yourself: If you’re going to handle bookings, you will also need to arrange weekly cleaning, laundry, maintenance, repairs, meet and greet, bookings, collect money, advertising, problem renters, damage to your property, etc. • You’re competing with other rental properties: Holiday rentals is a competitive

business so start by writing down a list of appealing points about your property that can be used to advertise your property and attract holiday rentals. The points could be simple things like views, location, new or refurbished property, a good kitchen, lifts and ramps, private pool or garden, south facing, etc. Take interior and exterior photos and some local attractions like the beach or golf course. • Target the type of holiday makers you want for your property: Make sure that you’re clear about the type of holiday rentals you want, if you want families or couples only, let them know you’re catering for them e.g. baby cots, fold down sofa for children, board games and books available. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. If you would like a personal consultation please contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

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eral things one can do when planning a new garden or modifying an existing one as outlined below. Ground cover plants Plant flowering and evergreen plants that will soon grow sideways and create deep shade below the green growth which will make it difficult for most weeds to germinate and survive. Minimise planted areas Design the garden with smallish flower beds and shrubberies surrounded by wide paths, terraces and ar-

eas of stone chippings laid over solid plastic sheeting over which plant growth can be allowed to overlap. Covering areas to block out light for a few weeks One can use pieces of old carpet, old rugs or pieces of heavy grade black plastic sheeting to achieve this. Permanent deep mulching As described in Section 4.7 of the book How to use less water in your garden there are many ways of mulching plants once weeded to reduce the growing of new weeds. Solarisation I first saw this method being used extensively in the ve ge ta ble grow ing a re a s surrounding the city of Valencia but it is also easily used in new gardens to kill off weeds and weed seeds before areas of soil are planted up with flowering plants or vegetables. For instance solarisation

is ideal if you plan to develop a vegetable garden on an area of wild ground that is c urre ntly c ove re d w ith a dense mass of annual and perennial weeds and with many fallen but ungerminated seeds on and in the soil at the moment. A s outline d be low the method is inexpensive, not labour intensive and relatively fast during the hottest months of the year. Having selected a well loc a te d a re a of the ga rde n ma rk it out w ith pos ts or rocks and then buy a sheet of clear heavy grade plastic, the shape of the area to be cleared of weeds but a little larger. Then dig a 15 centimetre deep trench around the intended veggie plot. When this is done water the area and then immediately cover the damp weed covered soil with the plastic placing rocks on the plastic sheeting to prevent it being blown

WEEDING: Backbreaking work. away. Then push the edges of the plastic into the trench and bury them. The area of soil will now be sealed and wind will not be able to get under the sheet of plastic. Now watch and wait as existing weeds wither, die and t ur n t o dust and any seeds germinate and soon die back as the temperature rises to over a hundred degrees centigrade. During the hottest months of June to Sept em ber, ever yt hi ng should be totally burnt and

turned to dust in six to eight weeks. Naturally during the winter an extra month or two will be necessary. By starting to use solarisation in the next few weeks you will have with a weed free area by the end of August that can be rotovated and enriched with well rott ed com post s r eady f or planting plantlets or sowing seeds in the early autumn. ÂŠ Dick Handscombe June 2016

Making space By Simon Russell IF you have a small bathroom, utilising the space is particularly important. Experts have given some tips worth remembering. Start by removing all personal items from the bathroom eg towels, make-up, hair dryers, etc as this gives you a clear picture of the space you have. Then you can decide what really needs to be moved back and what can be stored elsewhere. Do occasionally used items need to be stored in the bathroom all the time? Storage boxes that stack together are another obvious move. Try and store similar items together, for example hair care products in one box, unopened shampoos, toothpastes in another and so on. Small shelving units can also be useful, as is a shower rack for soap and shampoo.

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In my 20’s I believed I had plenty of time to knuckle down.

Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

WE all think that time passes more quickly with the passage of years, but I am convinced that time actually does accelerate as we get older. As kids, the summer holiday sauntered along and we filled our long days with fishing or getting on our bikes and disappearing until sundown, and my recollection is that almost every day of those six weeks really was warm and sunny. Likewise winter, when snow would come and then lay around for weeks on end, with the snowman in the back garden standing sentinel until his nose fell off and he wet his pants in anticipation of spring. Life stuck to its proper order and it was good. The only annoyance was listening to our parents

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‘Leave it out’ we thought. ‘We’ve got years and years.’ Then in my 20s my house mates and I believed that there was still plenty of time to knuckle down and become millionaires.

We didn’t own a telly because every night we were out partying and playing best-of-three on the bar ’s tennis machine for female American tourists; then squeezing in a few hours on

the beach at weekends. Then zzzzzip! We went to bed one night, and woke up in the future. Where had the years gone? Now I try to reassure myself that I am ageing well, but one look in the mirror every morning only to be greeted by a bug-eyed stranger, tells me otherwise. These days instead of leaving the bar because I have drunk the place dry, I leave because I am tired, and invitations out are often weighed up alongside the prospect of Midsomer Murders on TV. In my head I hear again my parent’s words of wisdom: ‘Life is short’ they say. But am I listening now? Yep, you can take that to the nearest branch of Santander!

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Will Brexit lead to the breakup of the United Kingdom? John Smith Random thoughts... AS far as expats are concerned, the closing date for registration for the referendum is now passed and we now await a decision concerning the final wishes of the British people as far as the European Union is concerned. Reports suggest that a significant percentage of the population has registered to vote and as many as 400,000 took advantage of the 48-hour extension in order to either check that they were registered or to actually register. Generally business and international observers are in favour of a remain vote whilst a large number of individuals are very much in favour of the exit. There is bound to be continued vocal ‘encouragement’ from both sides of the argument in the countdown to the actual vote, and there seems to be no clear leader, with finance motivating one

LEAVE: Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister, may call another referendum.

view and immigration the other, although the ‘bookies’ continue to make a remain result the favourite. Brexit campaigners have complained that the 48-hour extension has seen an unfair advantage to the remain group,

as a large number of younger voters registered and it’s considered most likely that they will want to remain. Interestingly, despite the lack of general recognition for David Cameron as a ‘statesman-like’ figure, he might just

Pray for Orlando THE massacre that occurred in Orlando on Sunday June 12 at Pulse gay nightclub was shocking, harrowing, and unfathomably tragic, but unfortunately there is a lot of hatred out there in the world. There is strong evidence that the attack was motivated by homophobia. The gunman’s own father has stated in the media that his son consistently demonstrated a deeprooted hatred of homosexuals, even going so far as to cite a recent incident in which the shooter saw two men kissing and flew into a rage. Recent reports have indicated that he may have in fact been gay himself, putting the bloodbath into a whole new perspective. A human life is a human life, regardless of skin colour, sexual orientation, gender, or any other factor, and massacres such as the one in Orlando should be treated as such: a devastating blow not only to the gay community, but to the whole city and the human race in general. That being said, it is important to acknowledge that in 2016, there are still countless crimes which are motivated purely by intolerance, hatred, and prejudice. At the end of the day, this was a pointless massacre of a large number of innocents who deserved to be allowed to live their lives as they wanted and once again it raises the question of the easy availability of lethal weapons in the USA. Regardless of individual views the whole world has offered sympathy and comfort by demonstrations and vigils to ensure that the victims are remembered forever.

go down in history as the leader who shook up the EU thanks to the fact that he allowed himself to be put in the position of having to call the referendum in the first place, and whatever happens it will also need to see changes. If the outcome is to leave, nothing significant will happen in either the UK or Spain immediately, as we will have to wait to see what is agreed with the other 27 member states and other countries in the world, as Britain will in theory still remain a member for some time. What does seem likely, assuming the Scottish vote is to remain and the overall vote is to leave, is that the Scottish parliament will probably demand another independence referendum and this could see the demise of the UK to go with the departure from the EU. Now we In the meantime, many of those with want to Irish roots are flocking to obtain Irish hear your views. passports before it is too late, so that they can maintain their European YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE rights and if there is an exit vote, - YOUR OPINION it is likely that a number of people www.euroweeklynews.com will be checking their lineage.

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drinking, frequent urination, diarrhoea or a poor appetite. If any of these symptoms last for more than a few days call your veterinarian. Your wish is my command Be consistent. Decide on the rules and stick to them. For example, be sure you and your children understand whether or not the dog is allowed on the furniture. Does that mean all the furniture or just some of it? If you change the rules, the dog will be confused. Don’t allow him to do something one time and forbid it the next. Basic training Obedience training can be very helpful to the adult dog and to you. However, it is not the same as training a puppy with no prior training. Your dog may have learned commands other than the ones

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Inquisitive and gentle By Matt Ford CHINCHILLAS are among the most suitable rodents to be considered as a family pet, despite being predominantly nocturnal. They are relatively low maintenance, quiet, and do not produce offensive smells, while they can also become quite tame if handled from a young age, even forming a bond with their owner. Native to South America, wild examples are now ex-

tremely rare having been hunted to near extinction, with those available in the pet trade bred on special farms which have also produced a range of colours in addition to the natural grey form. In Spain, the main issue is temperature, since chinchillas require a constant range of 60-75°F, meaning they are unsuitable for owners without a basement, or those unwilling to use airconditioning during the summer.

House-sitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! To find a pet-sitter go to www.Housesit Match.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508. EURO WEEKLY NEWS and HouseSitMatch are co-sponsoring a new photo competition. Send us your funny pet photo and email address and we will enter you into a free prize draw. The first 10 entrants get a free annual premium membership to HouseSitMatch.com, as either a homeowner or a house-sitter, and the winner gets their photo printed in the Euro Weekly News newspaper! What you get with your pr em i um m em ber shi p t o HouseSitMatch: 1. One year’s free access t o exper i enced pet and house-sitters in 20 countries. 2. Fr ee pet - si t t i ng and house-sitting in exchange for free accommodation. 3. Help to create your adverts to find pet and housesitters. 4. Adverts online with

space for 800 words and eight photos to find housesitters. 5. Oppor t uni t y t o post several properties or dates at the same time. 6. Email alerts as soon as a house-sitter applies for your pet/house-sitting advert. 7. Secure space to send private messages and talk ( wi t hout r eveal i ng your contact details). 8. Authentic reviews of house-sitters and homeowners, reviews verified by Trustpilot.com. 9. Personal service, if needed, through our ‘private client service’. The competition deadline is 30 October 2016. Send your funny pet photo to admin@housesitmatch.com. Need to get ready for the holidays? To find a pet-sitter go to the website, which is www.HouseSitMatch.com.

Cat licking fun SOME people will do anything for their beloved pet. If you’ve watched your cat lick itself or another cat and been st r uck by j eal ousy, f ear not , gi ant si l i cone tongue LICKI is here. The innovative device is held in the mouth and will supposedl y al l ow you t o bond with your moggie by, yes, licking it.

Blurb accompanying the product states “Cats groom each other as a form of social bonding. There’s evidence to suggest that cats view and treat their human as large cats. As a human, you’re left out of the intimate licking ritual. “At best, you have a onesided licking relationship with your cat.”

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MILLECAVALLI: Sleek beast. MAZZANTI debuted its Evantra Millecavalli at the 2016 Turin Auto Show on June 8, with the sleek beast promoted as the most powerful car ever made in Italy. The name is apt as Millecavalli is Italian for ‘a thousand horses’. The hypercar vision of the original Evantra has a power output of, yes you guessed it, 1,000 hp. With Ferrari’s LaFerrari stoking a measly 950 hp, the Millecavalli claims to be Italy’s most powerful prodigal son, a boast easily supported by its twin-turbocharged 7.2 litre V8 engine featuring peak torque of

885lb-ft, seeing it race from 060mph in just 2.7 seconds. It easily handles speeds in excess of 250mph and powerful brakes allow it to grind to a halt from 186mph in just seven seconds. A monocoque chassis constructed from steel and carbon brings down the weight, while Brembo carbon-ceramic

brakes, OZ Racing lightweight wheel and Pirelli Trofeo tyres lend a sophisticated aesthetic and feel. “Our new hypercar is an arrival point for us,” said CEO and founder Luca Mazzanti. “Not an absolute arrival, but the result of meticulous work and a

refining process started since the delivery of the Evantra project. I strongly believe a car manufacturer shouldn’t be completely satisfied by the results just achieved and should always aim to perfect them .” The car on display in Turin

was a prototype. Plans are afoot to test it on premier racetracks across the world to fine tune it for limited production. Mazzanti has often been overshadowed by rival Italian manufacturers but has grown reputation an elite manufacturer of quality handcrafted cars.

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JAGUAR: Rebuilding nine models after they were destroyed by a fire at their plant. By Matthew Elliott JAGUAR caught the attention of motoring enthusiasts last year when it announced plans to finish the legendary XKSS 1957 series. A huge fire at the company World War Two era assembly

plant had destroyed nine of the 25 original models, leaving just 16 in existence, one of which was bought by Steve McQueen. Rebuilding those nine is expected to be a mountainous challenge but the firm expects completion in around six months and has already sold

the vehicles, at €1.3 million each, to private buyers. Original drawings and two original cars have allowed the engineers to create a digital representation of the manufacturing process, while McQueen’s model can be found in a Los Angeles museum valued at €26 million.

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Hackers expose flaws A SERIOUS security breach has forced Mitsubishi to recall 100,000 Outlander hybrid cars after hackers managed to turn off the car ’s alarm and drain its battery. The Outlander uses wifi to allow drivers to access and change certain features remotely but it is less secure than other methods such as the GSM web service. The hack was conducted by a security expert who works for consumer and driver interests in ensuring their cars and personal data is protected. He also found that hackers could locate a car they were interested in easily using the same technology. Cybersecurity is fast becoming of chief concern to engineers working on new generation interactive cars.

Manx rally record smashed MARK HIGGINS broke his own Isle of Man record for cars by completing the 38 mile course in a speedy 17 minutes and 35 seconds, at an average speed of 128.73 mph. The time is a solid 80 seconds ahead of the previous official record Higgins set back in 2014. Driving a highly modified Subaru WRX STI with nearly 600 hp, Higgins had a massive advantage over his previous attempts in rustier vehicles. Higgins has won the British Rally Championship three times and is also a professional stunt driver but isn’t the fastest on the island with biker Michael Dunlop managing a lightning fast 16.58 on a BMW S1000 RR Superbike. A video of Higgin’s record breaking run will soon be released by Subaru.

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FOOTBALL • Hosts France began the Euro Championships by beating Romania 2-1 in Paris. Olivier Giroud headed their first goal but it was Dimitri Payet’s brilliant late winner which stole the show. • Other early group games saw England concede a 92nd minute equaliser against Russia (1-1)… Wales claimed their first major championship win for 58 years by beating Slovakia 2-1… Northern Ireland succumbed 1-0 to Poland, Croatia

squeezed past Turkey 1-0, Switzerland beat Albania 1-0 and Germany defeated Ukraine 2-0. • Belgium lost to Italy 2-0, the Republic of Ireland drew 11 with Sweden and Spain scraped past the Czech Republic 1-0 on Monday, and coming up, it’s England v Wales, Germany v Poland and Ukraine v Northern Ireland (today), Italy v Sweden and Spain v Turkey (tomorrow) and Belgium v Republic of Ireland and Portugal v Austria (on Saturday). • More worrying is the crucial fact that FIFA has stated that if there is any more violence (similar to the violence that erupted in Marseille last weekend) involving England and Russia fans (wherever they may be), then both countries COULD be eliminated from the tournament!

• In Copa America, hosts USA (after beating Paraguay 10 with a Clint Dempsey goal) joined Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela in the quarter-finals. CRICKET • In the third and final Test at Lords, England scored 416 (Jonny Bairstow 167 not out) and 233-7 declared (Alex Hales 94) while Sri Lanka replied with 288 (Chris Woakes 3-31) and 78-1 (persistant rain stopped play, the Test was declared a draw). The five ODI’s between the two countries take place on June 21, 14, 26 and 29, and July 2. RUGBY UNION • Last weekend, superb England, coached by an Aussie, Eddie Jones, beat Australia 39 points to 28 in the first of three Tests down under. Also New

Zealand defeated plucky Wales 39-21, and 14-man Ireland (who had CJ Stander sent off) pulled off a memorable and historic 26-20 victory in South Africa. RUGBY LEAGUE • After 18 games, it’s looking mighty tight at the top of Rugby’s Super League with Hull FC (28 points), Catalan Dragons (26), Wigan Warriors (26) and Warrington Wolves (24) all in the mix. GOLF • The US Open starts today at the Oakmount CC in Pennsylvania and the initial threeplayer groups include Danny Willett, Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler, Jordan Speith, Zach Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson and Jason Day, Adam Scott and Louis Oosthuizen.

FORMULA ONE • Last Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal was won by Lewis Hamilton with Sebastian Vettel second and Valtteri Bottas third. Nico Rosberg now leads the driver’s championship by just nine points from his Mercedes teammate Hamilton, who dedicated his fifth victory in Canada to the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Former champion Vettel actually complained to the stewards that back-markers were in his way… he hasn’t got the right of way on any one given track, has he? And Jensen Button wasn’t a happy chappie after his engine ‘blew up’ on the same track for the second year running. • This Sunday, the cars, drivers and crews are in the Azerbaijan capital of Baku for the

European Grand Prix. TENNIS • The Aegon tournament at Queen’s club is taking place right now, ahead of the Wimbledon fortnight which starts on Monday, June 27. Youngster Dominic Thiem is the player in form after beating Roger Federer in the recent Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, but Andy Murray (who has re-engaged Ivan Lendl as his coach), Stan Wawrinka, Juan Martin Del Potro and world number one Novak Djokovic, plus females Serena Williams and young Spaniard Garbiñe Muguruza are all capable of becoming champions. HORSE RACING • Over 200,000 enthusiastic racegoers are expected to attend the annual five-day Royal Ascot meeting, which started on Tuesday and ends on Saturday.