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Poacher busted A suspected hunter has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting a male ibex, a type of Spanish mountain goat. Although hunting these hardy

hoofers is not strictly prohibited, it can only be done in certain seasons and a licence is required. See page 2

Playground plans Nerja Council intends to dish out a generous €160,000 on improvements to a variety of children’s play areas in the town. Climbing frames, jungle gyms and other children’s favourites will be polished up and regular maintenance is set to follow. See page 5

Puppets aplenty Children and adults alike were tickled pink thanks to La Herradra’s 18th annual puppet show, which drew to a close on July 31, but those with a

yearning to see some more plucky puppets are in luck, as another show is set to take place in Nerja next week. See page 6

Axarquia paralympic Employment up hero going for gold Hiker rescued

Velez-Malaga residents and council members are rejoicing over the news that unemployment has fallen in the town for the ninth consecutive month, bringing the total tally of jobless folk down to See page 9 8,234, the lowest since August 2010.

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A disabled sportsman from Velez-Malaga is to be the only representative from Malaga Province in the Paralympics this year. Jesus Romero, from Torre Del Mar, something of a local hero, will be participating in the wheelchair basketball. He will represent both Spain and his sports team, Clinicas Rincon Amivel BSR at Rio de Janeiro from September 8 to 18. “Jesus Romero, our great local wheelchair basketball athlete will be an Olympian again, this time at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games. Con-

gratulations champion. Proud of you,” the Velez-Malaga Sports Facebook page said, upon the news breaking. This will be the second time the 31-year-old Axarquian forward has taken part in the Olympics. In 2012, he represented Spain in London, helping them finish 5th, beating Germany 67-48. He has also won two bronze medals in European competitions, in Germany and Israel. Velez-Malaga takes wheelchair basketball very seriously, with Romero’s team proving themselves one of the best in Spain, winning the 2015 Anda-

lucia Cup. Velez itself hosted the sport’s Copa del Rey in May this year, with Romero representing Malaga Province alongside his teammates from Clinicas Rincon Amivel. “I’m very happy, it’s been quite difficult to be here, because there’s such a high standard. I have to keep working and give everything to pursue the best possible position,” he said. He appears optimistic about Spain’s chances, adding “we can do a good job.” Spain play Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan and Turkey in their first round. Romero is a key representation of sportsmanship and

Spain’s commitment to the disabled. The nation is widely recognised worldwide as continuing to improve disability rights. It’s clear to see Romero has the backing of his club and his country, and nothing is going to keep him down.

A hapless hiker from Madrid fractured his ankle while going for a wander in the Rio Chillar area near Nerja. Emergency Services, police offi-

cers, and firefighters sprung into action to rescue the man and took him to the Nerja Health Clinic for treatment. See page 15

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New school RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is to construct a new school in the Torre Del Bengalbon district. The project is budgeted at €312,406. The school is expected to have

places for 620 students, with four classrooms for each level of secondary school, a total of 16, and four for those studying for their Baccalaureate.

A friendly telegram FRIGILIANA has begun to use the messaging app Telegram to keep in touch with residents. The app allows users to receive alerts without registration, serving as an alternative to the town hall’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. Councillor David Raya Vaca said this approach “makes communication between the local government and citizens much easier and more accessible.”

Religious exhibition AN exhibit on the first procession of the Brotherhood of Jesus’ Resurrection has gone on display in Nerja Town Hall. The exhibit commemorates 50 years since the first procession, a local facet of an integral part of Spanish culture. The exhibition includes robes of the penitents, photographs, and the group’s banner. It will run until Sunday, September 11.

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Suspected ibex hunter arrested By Joe Chivers GUARDIA CIVIL Officers be longing to the Guardia Civil Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) arrested a s us pe c te d ibe x hunter in Alcaucin. The man was allegedly caught red-handed by the officers, after he reportedly shot a male ibex, and was caught with the body and a shotgun. The arrest came as part of

a larger operation against poachers operating in the Sierras de Tejeda y Almijara, which stretches from Ner j a i n t he sout h t o Fornes, Granada, in the north. The area is one of the few in Spain where the Spanish I bex, a speci es of mountain goat, can be

found. Ibex hunting is not completely illegal, with the animal listed as of ‘least concern’ by environmental gr oup t he I nt er nat i onal Union for Conservation of Nature, but they can only be hunted during certain seasons. Permission from the Junta de Andalucia regional government is also required.

SPANISH IBEX: Can only be hunted during certain seasons.

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ALMUÑECAR is adding the finishing touches to preparations for its festival of the Virgen de la Antigua. The festival will be held from Sunday August 9 to Monday August 15. The programme for the festival was presented on Tuesday (August 2) by the councillor for festivals, Maria del Mar Medina, who said 10,000 copies have already been distributed.

The festival has a broad range of activities available. On Paseo Blas Infante, stalls operated by religious brotherhoods, political parties and the municipality will be present. A concert will be staged in the Francisco Bonet Municipal Stadium, with Huelva singer Manuel Carrasco showcasing his latest work. From August 10 to the August 13, a festival will be held on Calle Pintor Manuel Rivera, from 1pm to 7pm. Medina said that many different activities

will be provided in the mornings for youngsters, ranging from workshops through to sandcastle making, a foam party and ‘many games.’ Children’s entertainment will also be provided in the afternoon, with Medina saying there will be a variety of activities available in the town’s gymnasiums. These will “enliven the Altillo area” she said. The grand finale will be the religious procession of the virgin, the town’s patron saint, culminating in a large fireworks display.

New school for Rincon RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is to construct a new school in the Torre Del Bengalbon district. The project is budgeted at €312,406. The school

is expected to have places for 620 students, with four classrooms for each level of secondary school, a total of 16, and four for those studying for their

Baccalaureate. A fourth s c hool ha s be e n de ma nde d in the town for some time by teachers and parents alike, a nd prote s ts ha ve e ve n

been held over the issue by the Platform for Education group. I t i s hoped t he school will be ready in time for the 2017/18 school year.

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Upgrades to play areas promised By Joe Chivers NERJA Council has announced improvements to 16 children’s play areas, at a cost of €160,000. The improvements will be-

gin on El Playazo beach, where there are numerous climbing frames and jungle gyms, before moving on to other areas. “The objective is the updating of all areas thus end-

ing the abandonment they were subjected to in previous periods,” said the council. They have also promised that the play areas will be maintained regularly, keeping them in good condition.

All the fun of the Feria Nerja carers training

MOTRIL is finishing preparations for its Feria as part of its Festival in honour of La Virgen de la Cabeza, to be held from August 10-12. The Feria will be held across the city, in various neighbourhoods. This approach is to follow “the format that was so well received last year,” commented the councillor for festivities, Francisco Ruiz. Explaining this approach, as opposed to keeping the fair in a single location, the

councillor said it regains “the traditional character of the ‘fair day,’ and every neighbourhood experiences the atmosphere of this celebration and enjoys the festival.” The town is to be decorated for the event in a variety of different motifs. Ending the statement, Ruiz urged hoteliers in the city to get involved in the festival, encouraging them to “fill the streets of Motril with good atmosphere, music and fun.”

THIRTEEN unemployed people in Nerja have begun a course aimed at teaching them to be carers. The course, run by the town’s Department for Social Welfare, alongside the Social Services, inducts candidates into official training required to work in day centres, care homes, or as a live-in carer. The theory part runs for four weeks, with 32 hours contact time for candidates before practical training in September.

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Puppet festival wows La Herradura By Joe Chivers LA HERRADURA concluded its 18th puppet festival on Sunday, July 31. Around 2,000 people in total attended the festival. In total, three companies worked on the festival, stag-

ing a different play every night. The event began with Buhu Teatro’s play ‘The True Story of Red Riding Hood,’ followed by Angeles del Trapo’s ‘Carousel Travellers.’ Miguel Pino’s renowned company, who will be per-

forming in Nerja on August 11-13, closed the event, staging a play called ‘Quixote and Peneque With the Children,’ which served to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote.

Two crew injured in explosion and fire TWO crew members were injured in Almuñecar following a fire on their boat on Sunday (July 31). The boat was around 150m from shore, off Playa Puerta del Mar, when Emergency Services were notified of the incident at 6.16pm. The rescue proved extremely risky, as the boat was carrying at least 80 litres of fuel. It is thought that an explosion on board started the fire, with the cause of the explo-

It’s thought an explosion on board started the fire. sion currently unknown. The fire was finally extinguished by a Guardia Civil boat around an hour after it began The two men, both identified as residents of Granada, have been transferred to the comarcal hospital in Motril for treatment.

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Tribute nights at the theatre By Joe Chivers A THEATRE company is putting on plays in tribute to William Shakespeare and Miguel Cervantes in Almuñecar from Tuesday, August 2 to Friday, August 5. The plays will be held in the

Sun, sea and air shows THE mayor of Velez-Malaga, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, has hailed the first Torre Del Mar International Air Show as a big success for the town. A staggering 250,000 people turned out for the event, which ran from Friday July 29 to Sunday July 31. Moreno said “our town has proven to be up to hosting a show of this magnitude, which has made us an important focus of attention.”

The town already has its sights set on next year’s event.” The show began with an evening show on Saturday. The ‘Sunset Air Show’ featured demonstrations of the Eurofighter, Belgian F16 Fighters, and a French aerobatic team, the Patrouille REVA. The show finished with Aerosparx, a team who fly with pyrotechnics on their wingtips, ending the night in spectacular fashion. The following day, the shows were provided by several groups including the Spanish equivalent of the Red Arrows, the PAPEA, and Swiss wingwalker Danielle Hughes. Moreno was joined in his praise by deputy mayor and councillor for Beaches Jesus Perez Atencia. “Torre Del Mar retains its place in the Costa del Sol, and has become a benchmark at a national and international level.” Moreno added that the town already has its sights set on next year ’s event, which he believes will “exceed expectations.”

Auditorium in Parque El Majuelo. The event, the fourth Exhibition of Classical Theatre, is being managed by the Teatro Corral de Almagro Company. The event began on Tuesday night with a production of ‘The Phantom of Love’ by Italian playwright Flaminio

Scala by the Malaga theatre company Teatro de Lazzi. This play is said to be the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This was followed on Wednesday by ‘The Comedy of Virtuous Adultery’, from Machiavelli’s ‘The Mandrake’.

Thursday’s production is a series of one-act plays by Cervantes: ‘The Widowed Ruffian Called Trampagos’, ‘The Tableau of the Wonders’ and ‘The Careful Guard’. The final night, in Jardines del Palacete La Najarra, will see performances of a selection of short

classics from the Spanish golden age, each lasting about 25 minutes. Buy tickets online at bravoen tradas.com, at Almuñecar’s tourist office or Viajes Ecuador. They cost €15 per night, except Friday which costs €5 per play or €12 for the full night.

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Watch tower TWO new lifeguard towers have been installed on Nerja’s Burriana Beach after one collapsed in early July. More will be installed soon, with the council stressing that maintenance work will be regularly carried out.

Beach event TORROX will host a second Spanish beach handball tournament in 2017, Mayor Oscar Medina announced on Saturday, saying the town’s attempts to develop a strong sports calendar is “beginning to bear fruit.”

Housing aid NERJA Town Hall is offering advice to those eligible to receive housing aid, available for vulnerable people and those on low incomes. A meeting’s planned for Sunday August 6 in the town hall (second floor).

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Velez-Malaga slashes unemployment rate By Joe Chivers UNEMPLOYMENT in Velez-Malaga has fallen for the ninth consecutive month. In July, there were 8,234 people unemployed in the municipality of nearly 78,000, according to the newly-released data. The municipality is one of just two in M ala g a w ith n in e c ons e c utive months of improvement, according to a statement released by the municipal g o v ern men t. T h e o the r is Gaucin, a town of 2,000 near Puerto Banus. The unemployment figures are th e lo w e s t s in ce A u g u s t 2010, when the number of unemployed stood at 8,083. The mayor, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, noted the role of the government’s plans and recent festivities in boosting the number of visitors and jobs. “Action plans and improvements implemented by the town hall, together with events like the Weekend Beach Festival and the International

WELCOME WORK: Local events have helped create jobs. Airshow, have helped boost economic activity, and therefore job creation.” Moreno also appeared optimistic for the future, pointing towards a

€2.4 million fund from the Junta de A nda luci a r egi onal gover nm ent , aimed at providing jobs for adults under 30 and the elderly.

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Storm repair compensation missing MIGUEL Angel Heredia, the secretary general of the PSOE in Malaga, is requesting information from the national government on missing aid. The money, owed to several towns in Malaga Province including Algarrobo, Arenas and Sayalonga, was promised to repair damage caused by a storm last autumn. “The municipalities themselves had to take charge of repairs of local roads, water pipelines, etc. given the inaction of the central government,” Heredia claimed. He is demanding an explanation from Cristobal Montoro, Minister of Finance and Public Administration. Heredia questioned when the money “approved not only for the province of Malaga, but to all areas of Spain affected by the storm” is going to manifest. The amount owed to the municipalities in Malaga is around €6 million.

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Hash found FORTY kilos of hash were discovered in a bundle off El Morche beach. The package was made up of hash resin, and is believed to have come from a larger stash.

More jobs NEW unemployment figures for July show a drop in jobless rates in Nerja and Torrox. The number of unemployed in Nerja has fallen from 2,011 to 1,928, while in Torrox, it fell from 1,427 to 1,296.

Beach films CINEMA lovers can enjoy outdoor screenings of recent films in Rincon de La Victoria from Friday August 5 to Saturday August 27. Almost all screenings will be held on the town’s beaches. Films include Pixels and Mad Max: Fury Road.

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Cooking up a storm

British Art on show by way of Axarquia

By Joe Chivers

AFTER THE STRUGGLE, a new exhibition by artist Bob Woodhouse and Nigel Short, is running until August 28 in the Cipriano Maldonado exhibition centre in VelezMalaga. Bob and Nigel are both British artists, Bob receiving training from the Brighton Art College, and Nigel is self-taught. The two became friends through their mutual love of art, and have since

CHILD prodigies in cooking will be able to channel their talent in a new course being run in El Trapiche aimed at eight-14 year olds. The course, called Trapichef, will help 16 children from the area discover the fun of cooking, encouraging them to ma k e a v a rie ty o f dis he s inc luding cakes and stuffed potatoes. The course will be overseen by chefs from Sabores, a catering school in Torre Del Mar. A s w e ll a s e n co u ra ging the m to learn about cooking, the course also aims to teach the children food hygiene, good working behaviour, and will attempt to “encourage equality between boys and girls and cooperative work,” said Ana Campos, mayor of El Trapiche. Each week, the children will be divided in to g ro u p s w h o w ill a tte mpt to s c ore points in a variety of fields, including hygiene and creativity. TRAPICHEF: Children will learn to cook.

formed the group Axarquia Art. The group has since has put on many exhibitions across the area. They are joined in this exhibit by Shanthi Nalini Cook, a member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, who has had her work exhibited widely around the world. Cook, like Short and Woodhouse, is inspired by Spain, in addition to other countries she has visited, including France and Asia.

Firefighters injured THREE firefighters were injured on Friday after rolling their fire engine on a Maro roundabout. The firefighters were taken to the Hospital Comarcal in Torre Del Mar following the accident, but suffered only minor injuries. They had been responding to a fire in Almuñecar tunnel at the time. The fire was instead extinguished by a crew of firefighters from Granada.

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New cops THREE new Local Police officers were sworn in at Velez-Malaga on Monday, August 1. The ceremony was presided over by the town’s mayor, Antonio Moreno Ferrer in the town hall.

Road block ACCESS to the Rio Chillar on Calle Mirto in Nerja will no longer be so easy, after Local Police installed large stones to prevent access. The measure was taken to protect the environment of the river.

Returning champion THE new world Combat Jujitsu world champion, Juan Antonio Pozo Gaitan, a Nerja native, has been congratulated by Mayor Rosa Arrabal Tellez. The 17-year-old Gaitan won the championship recently in Croatia.

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Velez-Malaga launches Cervantes campaign By Joe Chivers BUSINESSES in Velez-Malaga are channeling the legacy of Cervantes to market itself in a new campaign called ‘Cervantes Invites You to Visit VelezMalaga.’ The initiative involves acting out scenes from Cervantes’ novels to enliven visitors’ stays. The campaign will begin on Friday, August 5. Visitors on the tour will embark from the Guardia Civil barracks, riding a mini train across the town, visiting various local sights including the Ermita de los Remedios and the Museo de Semana Santa. The campaign is organized by the Association of Businesses in VelezMalaga (ACEV). The ACEV plans to further develop the scheme in other parts of the municipality, including Benajarafe and La Caleta. This scheme is just one of a number that the ACEV are working on to increase the number of visitors to the municipality.

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Revival of Roman market TORROX is to host a ‘Roman Market’ from September 2 to 4 close to the archaeological site near the town’s lighthouse. This second to be held in Torrox, the first being held last year, the festival, called ‘Civitas Caviclum’ will focus on teaching visitors about Torrox’s past, and provide a venue for local craftsmen. “Torrox wants to honour its cultural and historical heritage,” said the town’s mayor, Oscar Medina (PP). Councillor for Tourism and Equality, Sandra Extremera (PP), stressed: “This is one of the few Andalucian festivals created by women, a project that is still 100 per cent Torrox-run.”

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COME VISIT: The Cervantes statue in Velez-Malaga.

NEARLY two tonnes of waste have been recovered from the Paseo de los Carabineros in Nerja. The rubbish was removed from the Paseo, a walkway below the cliffs linking Carabeillo and Calahonda beaches, by boat and taken to Torrecilla beach before being taken to a dump.

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New ecological farming REPRESENTATIVES of Bioazul, a company specialising in environmental development have met with the President of the Association of Axarquia Municipalities, Gregorio Campos, to discuss using recycled water for irrigation. The company plans to install a new 150 m3 tank in Algarrobo to test its use in farming.

“Since learning of the project we thought it was an interesting and we should get involved in moving towards new sustainable models for agriculture and the environment,” said Campos. Testing by Bioazul and Institute of Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture La Mayora will begin in September, using various crops.

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Fighting for expat rights in Europe By John Smith WHILST the UK is still a member of the European Union and no-one knows what the future holds, when and if the divorce occurs, a number of expatriates have formed various groups in order to try to not only influence governments in the UK and Europe but to disseminate information

as it becomes available. The latest new support group has been formed for expats worried for their future in the EU post Brexit. ‘Expat Citizen Rights in EU’ or ‘ECREU,’ aims to persuade MPs in London and Brussels to state the expat case in negotiations following the EU Referendum. Concerned UK citizens living in EU countries are encouraged to join the group so their views can be put to the negotiators. The group

was set up in France by UK expats, retired marketing and media man Dave Spokes, Roger Boaden who earned an MBE during his working life at the top level of UK Government, long time expat campaigner Brian Cave all resident in France and Harry Shindler MBE, the 95-year-old veteran campaigner who lives in Italy and was one of the instigators of the legal demand that all overseas expats should have been able to vote in the referendum. Membership is free, join at www.ecreu.com.

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FAIR FUN: Staff and some of the patients enjoying their own private fair day.

A heartwarming letter from some Axarquia nurses THE Euro Weekly was thrilled to receive the following letter from some regular readers, along with some lovely photos. “We are a group of nurses from the dialysis clinic Axarquia (Diaverum). Our centre is located in Torre del Mar on the seafront, and receives a volume of about 80 patients each week. These people come to be dialysed three times a week for four hours. During this time the monitor to which they are connected removes toxins from their blood because their kidneys have lost this function, and controls their blood pressure, heart rate and other more specific parameters. We try to make them feel relaxed and really we go out of our way to help them up in any way we can. During this time some watch TV, others read, others sleep and others surf the internet. Not all of our patients are elders, but most are. Some are young and sometimes we have had a teenager. We have patients from all over the world. Each time we are approaching a designated date like Easter, Halloween, Christmas, Andalucia Day, Valentine’s Day, Fair, etc.

TREATMENT TIME: Is made more fun for patients.

we try to make our dialysis sessions more enjoyable, by involving all patients and relatives in our activities. With these activities we have the desire to ‘forget’ momentarily that they are connected to a dialysis machine. It is particularly important for dialysis patients and their families to have these kinds of activities with us now and then in order to remain physically and mentally refreshed. As you know in Torre del Mar from July 22 until 26 we had a fair. Every year we celebrate the day of Santiago and Santa Ana. During these dates we held a pri-

vate fair with our patients. They enjoyed our fair day, where under this ‘carpa’ all staff workers and family members participated in decorating. There were days of music, fun, laughter, many pictures and we all had fantastic morning and afternoon shifts. We know our patients, their needs, and their strong desire to live a normal daily life, not being confined by their illness. Our aim is that our patients can experience a warm and comfortable atmosphere with us during their treatment at the clinic, so they all go home revitalised. The company’s response is always very positive and supports us to carry out our projects. We all had a really good time in our private fair, thanks to all of them.”

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Campaign for an Independent Britain By John Smith FORMED in 1969 in order to oppose Britain’s membership of what is now the European Union, the Campaign for an Independent Britain, continued to fight against what they considered to be the evil of continued encroachment on the rights of self-determination of the United Kingdom and was involved in the recent referendum campaign encouraging voters to indicate their wish to leave. Operations Manager John Petley told Euro Weekly News in an exclusive interview “We were thrilled by the vote to leave but the importance should be focused on how we go about leaving. Prospects are good, but let’s hope the politicians get the exit strategy planned and correct.” They fully understand that many expatriates are worried about the future and whilst there is no guarantee

of what will actually happen, their informative website (www.campaign foranindependentbritain.org.uk) which contains articles from many respected authors, goes some way in trying to explain how a staged exit could make life much easier and understandable for those possibly most affected by the result. According to Mr Petley, a staged exit would be the most sensible approach, with the first move, to leave the European Union but rejoin the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein who all enjoy high standards of living and also have an economic arrangement with the EU. One of the biggest worries that elderly expats in particular have concerns free health care and one piece of good news is that although there are no changes to health benefits at

the moment, those who rely on their EHIC cards to obtain treatment in Spain should expect this to continue in the event that Britain joins EFTA. Currently those from the European Economic Area which takes in EFTA and Switzerland are entitled to use EU health facilities and it is highly unlikely that this would change if Britain takes the first step to leave the EU and join EFTA. This, and a great deal of other useful information, is available on the Campaign’s website and now that the decision has been made to leave, the organisation sees itself as a medium for the dissemination of informed opinion and publication of news as it occurs, especially as Mr Petley says that they expect that it could take up to 10 years to actually complete all of the exit negotiations.

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Latest scientific breakthrough ducing levels of viral DNA. The discovery was not the aim of the scientists, SCIENTISTS in Algaras Jesus Navas, of the robo have discovered a virology team at the previously unknown institute, explained. effect of microscopic “As often happens pieces of DNA, which in science, we made could help prevent the the discovery by spread of a plant dischance. We were lookease. ing for new viruses in The team, from the Instisweet potato in Spain, tute of Subtropical and Cuba and Venezuela, in Mediterranean Horticul- PESKY WHITEFLY: Transmits ture La Mayora, found viruses causing plant disease. other crops and weeds, and found DNA that tiny DNA fragments, genomes that were smaller than viruses, called deltasatellites, can parasitise a smaller, and always found in plants which have the virus.” type of viruses called begomoviruses. These viruses can cause extreme damHowever, the deltasatellites, have the age to infected plants. The begomovirus- capacity to limit the severity of the outes are transmitted by the whitefly, which breaks, by reducing levels of viral the scientists discovered could also DNA. Therefore, there is a tantalizing transmit the deltasatellites. However, possibility that by using the deltasatelthe deltasatellites have the capacity to lites, the plant disease could be conlimit the severity of the outbreaks, by re- trolled, saving harvests the world over. By Joe Chivers

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SAHRAWI CHILDREN: Who participated in the Vacaciones en Paz.

Velez-Malaga stands with the Sahrawis VELEZ-MALAGA officials met with Sahrawi children who are participating in the Vacaciones en Paz (Holidays in Peace) programme. The mayor, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, along with other officials, presented the children with a gift of school supplies. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is a state in the Western Sahara, whose territorial claims are challenged by the

Moroccan government, who govern most land claimed by the Sahrawis as ‘the southern provinces.’ The area is a former Spanish colony. On Thursday August 4, at 9pm the Second Festival of Sahrawi Solidarity will be held in Colegio Antonio Checa in Torre Del Mar. The festival will include live music and a market, with proceeds going to the programme.

Music lights up the night FLAMENCO and jazz dancing kicked off the first night of Almuñecar’s August cultural calendar, with simultaneous concerts in the Barrio de San Miguel and La Najarra. In the barrio, flamenco was provided by Anabel Veloso, Alberto Ruiz Iglesias, Rocio Zamora and Gabriel Perez, who wowed crowds with varied flamenco styles. Salobreña-based jazz group ‘One for My Baby’ leapt from jazz to soul to latin playing in the gardens of La Najarra.

Hiker rescued A 36-YEAR-OLD Madrid man was rescued from Los Cahorros del Rio Chillar north of Nerja on Sunday after suffering a fall which fractured his ankle. Emergency Services received the call just after 4pm, and the man was rescued in a joint operation by the Guardia Civil, Civil Protection, and firefighters. After being stretchered to an ambulance, the hiker received treatment in Nerja’s health clinic. The area’s close to where a Dutch woman went missing for 18 days in 2011 after she was trapped in a ravine. Six people have been rescued there so far this year.

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LIVING CHESS: Combines movements with the script of a story on a giant board.

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By Eleanor Hawkins JAVEA’S Living Chess drama representation, considered an event of national tourist interest, celebrated its 20th birthday at the weekend with a special edition which more than 200 people took part in. Groups of children, the living chess pieces, combine chess movements with the script of a story on a giant chess board, which due to the size of this year ’s event was set up at the municipal sports centre. The spectacular performance takes place every year on the last Saturday of July.

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Gone fishing

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Body found

Celebration week

JAVEA Local Police carrying out marine surveillance duties caught two French men fishing illegally at the Cap de Sant Antoni marine reserve during one of their daily patrols. The men were arrested and their gear and catch confiscated.

THE Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre has managed to rescue a pony found wandering by Almoradi’s sports centre while battling a critical funds shortage caused by the sudden serious illness of one of its horses.

A BODY in an advanced state of decomposition was found last week in the vicinity of the football pitch in Can Pastilla, in Palma. The macabre discovery was made in the early evening, and National Police officers were dispatched to the scene to remove the body.

LUBRIN’S annual fiestas began this week. The festivities opened on Monday August 1 and will continue to Sunday August 7 with music from guest bands and orchestras, dancing displays from adults and children along with various sporting activities.

Transport grants

Marine reserve

UNIVERSITY students from Poble Nou de Benitachell can now present applications for transport grants of up to €120 at the town hall on Calle Mayor from Mondays to Fridays between 9am and 2pm.

CABO TIÑOSA has become the second marine reserve in the Costa Calida. An area of 1,200 hectares between Cartagena and Mazarron has been agreed by the regional government to be protected and named a Marine Reserve of Fishing Interest.

Sandy balls

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JAVEA’S Playa del Arenal will be hosting a beach tennis tournament from today (August 4) until Sunday 7. The finals will be at 6pm and 7pm on Sunday.

A CHILD was admitted to intensive care at the Virgen de Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia after nearly drowning. Paramedics carried out emergency CPR on the four-year-old before transferring him to hospital.

Runner dies A MAN from Majadahonda died of a heart attack in Javea last week while out running in the Portitxol area. The 57-year-old, a regular runner, was seen collapsing by a driver who called 112 Emergency Services, but they could do nothing to save his life.

Colony control SAN VICENTE has asked Alicante Council for a grant of €3,800 to carry out a sterilisation plan for cat colonies. The plan will involve sterilising around 60 cats in a bid to reduce the population of feral cats.

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LOCAL and visiting children were kept occupied and their brains working on Saturday (July 30) with a jigsaw puzzle day in Benitachell as part of festivities in honour of Saint Mary Magdalene.

FOR the first time in five years, Callosa de Segura has broken the negative trend and has a surplus of €2,111,888. The Department of Finance in their first year, has made positive net savings of €655,199.

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Cops robbed TWO British men staying in a Magaluf hotel allegedly sneaked into the adjoining hotel room by way of the terrace. Unknown to them, a Guardia Civil officer who had been deployed to Mallorca for the summer was staying there, and the two men, after searching the room, apparently decided to make off with the officer’s gun.

Hepatitis attack SUSI BUADES, president of the Mallorcan Association for those Affected with Hepatitis (AMAHC), has estimated that there are approximately 12,000 people in the Balearics who have Hepatitis C but don’t know it.

Cocaine bust THE Guardia Civil became aware earlier this year of a new gang consisting of a combination of Britons and Spaniards involved in the sale of cocaine throughout Mallorca and with the co-operation of the National Police have made a number of arrests with large amounts of cocaine seized.

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League success THE career of a young Olula del Rio sportsman reached new heights this week. Ramon Garcia, aged just 16, was signed to La Liga club Real Betis on a two-year contract.

More jobs THE Active Population Survey results announced on Thursday (July 28) revealed there were 6,900 fewer unemployed people in Almeria Province at the end of June than at the end of March.

Better trips RENFE rail company has announced improvements to its Almeria-Madrid services from September 12 including shorter travel times, more modern trains and specific seating for passengers with reduced mobility.

Old friend TERENCE HILL, an old friend of Almeria who appeared in many Spaghetti Westerns filmed in the 60’s and 70’s, is returning to the province to work as a director.

Pokenet widens FURTHER confirming our dramatic plunge off the social abyss, ‘Poketurismo’ has arrived, with a Spanish travel firm now offering ‘Pokefriendly’ packages that will maximise capture of the colourful cartoon blobs.

Pernicious pong A WAREHOUSE containing ‘mostly plastic’ Chinese products was razed to the ground by a raging fire on Sunday, July 31, although thankfully no-one was hurt, the worst upshot being an evilsmelling synthetic whiff.

Foolish ferret A HALF-WITTED hunter from Almogia has been detained after being caught in the act of shooting a male Spanish ibex, a protected species which is only hunted under strict regional government rules.

Safe and sound A MAJOR estate agent has predicted that the Costa del Sol will remain the leader of foreign home sales, especially to British buyers, despite the recent Brexit vote.

Formidable figures MALAGA airport set new records on Saturday July 30 and Sunday July 31, with more than 440 flights arriving or departing on Saturday alone, and some 74,000 passengers passing through on Sunday.

Bullies beware THE provincial council has launched a specialised service to support domestic violence victims who reside in villages of less than 20,000 inhabitants, which is available via local social service centres 365 days per year.

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Failed birth SWEDEN: A baby died in hospital after six failed attempts at a natural birth before an emergency caesarean section. The mother, who was having her fourth child, said she repeatedly said she needed a caesarean following complications.

Bed bugs SWEDEN: The number of bedbugs in Swedish hotels has doubled in recent years, according to figures from a pest control firm. Bedbugs are parasites that feed on blood, particularly human blood and thrive in bedding.

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Penny pinching A 65-YEAR-OLD from East Sussex has been named the UK’s thriftiest great-grandmother after revealing how to make dinner from scratch for just 47 pence on her blog thriftylesley.com.

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ber 19 and the Radford family from Lancashire has said they won’t rule out another one to make it an even 20.

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Fleeing father

THE body of a 32-year-old British financier was found six days after he was pushed off a boat by a friend in a ‘prank gone wrong’ while on a stag do in Lisbon, Portugal.

A COURT battle is under way in London to try and bring back a Welsh girl who is alleged to have been kept prisoner by her father in Saudi Arabia for four years. She was born in Swansea but taken to Saudia Arabia when she was 16.

CHEAP DINNER: A greatgrandmother shows how to make a meal for just 47p.

19 and growing THE UK’s biggest family has celebrated the arrival of baby num-

SWEDEN: Ahead of the popular crayfish season, thieves have stolen crayfish from a lake in southern Sweden. Around 180 unauthorised crayfish cages were found containing around 10 crayfish.

DENMARK: A 21-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident with police believing the man may have had the accident whilst hunting for Pokemon. They found the Pokemon Go app still running on his mobile phone.

SPEAKING for the first time after a Syrian refugee blew himself up, Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed her commitment to helping refugees saying “we’ll manage it.”

Attack plans A 15-YEAR-OLD was arrested in Baden-Wurttemberg on suspicion of planning to carry out an attack on his school. The teenager had been in contact with the youngster who shot nine people then himself in Munich the previous week.

Suitcase explosion

UNIVERSITY students have created the ‘Bloon,’ a plastic bubble on top of a converted telephone box in between two houses. They say it could be an answer to the overcrowding in student halls.

NORWAY: Reports suggest that, despite tourism in other cities across Europe being affected by a string of attacks, the tourist industry in Oslo appears to be heading for another record year.

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NORWAY: A man crashed into a herd of reindeer in Stokkedalen. A total of 19 reindeer were killed or had to be put down following the accident.

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A SUITCASE was blown up near a migrant centre on the outskirts of Nuremberg. Bavarian police confirmed the detonation but said no one had been injured.

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Smelly fight ON THE GO: Driver was playing the game while driving a bus.

Pokemon has gone pe ople wi l l be t r ansf er r ed f r om te mporar y cent r es t o per m anent ones while their cases are being assessed.

A BUS driver has been sacked for playing Pokemon Go behind the wheel. Passengers on the service between Leiden and Alphen aan den Rijn, filmed the driver playing the game whilst behind the wheel.

Dutch nationality last year.

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AN MP wants the residency period to qualify for a Dutch passport to d o u b le fro m fiv e to 10 ye a rs . Some 25,000 people applied for

THE refugee settlement agency is closing 15 emergency locations because of a falling number of new arrivals of asylum seekers. More

ROTTERDAM’S summer carnival is the 100th tradition to be included on the Dutch cultural herita ge list not ed f or i t s ‘ cul t ur al identity and social cohesion.’ It first began in 1984.

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POLICE were called to deal with an incident on a Berlin train when a fight occurred over a pair of smelly feet when a man decided to take his shoes and socks off and put them on the seat next to a fellow passenger who complained of the smell.

Beach value GERMANY has the best value beaches in Europe according to the Beach Price Index compiled by online travel agency Travelbird which ranked the world’s most popular beaches from least to most expensive. Timmendorfer Strand in Schleswig-Holstein, was named best value.

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MOUNT ELBRUS: Has two summits which are both dormant volcanoes.

Climber dies A CLIMBER from St Petersburg has died while attempting to scale Mount Elbrus, the tallest mountain in Europe. The 45-year-old had reached 5,350 metres before falling seriously unwell. Part of the Caucasus, Elbrus is near the Georgian border and has two summits which are both dormant volcanoes.

Subliminal soundbites SWEDISH authorities have accused Russia of initiating a campaign of psychological warfare by infiltrating media outlets, web articles, Twitter and other opinion shaping frontiers and promoting a subtle pro-Russian narrative. The Swedish Security Police say the plot is designed to impact political decision-making by sowing social tension and division.

Surprise surprise EVERY month polls are conducted to discover the approval rating of Russia’s political class and shockingly president Putin has come out on top again, with 82 per cent declaring themselves happy with his work. How willingly people would criticise the authoritarian leader to someone who has their address is a different story.

RIVER FIND: Army managed to recover the tank.

Tank is living history ARMY officers managed to pull the world’s only surviving and preserved T-34-76 tank from the Don River near Voronezh south of Moscow. It is thought that the tank sank into the ice during a retreat from the Nazis in 1942. T-34 models made a huge contribution to the war effort.

Punished planet CONSTRUCTION of a huge pipeline spearheaded by Gazprom and the Chinese government through the Altai mountains is being vehemently opposed by the World Wildlife Fund who are lobbying for a change in the route. The Golden Mountains of Altai in southern Siberia are home to a dwindling number of endangered species.

Cheeky chappies HACKERS based i n Russia and possibly allied to the Kremlin have been bl am ed f or a scandal ous

leak of emails from Democratic Party chiefs in the US that appeared to show the par t y conspi r i ng t o el ect Hillary Clinton as its nominee. Donal d Tr um p has called on Russia to release even more emails.

Party poopers THE Russian political and media class is in uproar over the banning of athletes suspected of doping from the Olympics, with Putin declaring that rejected candidates would have their very own Games in Moscow and be entitled to the same prize money and benefits, and that victory without Russian participation is meaningless.

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Unemployment continues to fall By John Smith IN a report released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on July 28, it announced unemployment in Spain continued to fall in the second quarter of 2016 and had now dropped to 20 per cent of the population, the lowest figure since the fourth quarter of 2009. The current unemployment figure of 4.57 million should see further falls during the third quarter as more people

is the number of people who found new employment in Spain during the second quarter of 2016.

EU COMMISSION: Valdis Dombrovskis and Pierre Moscovici.

No fine for Spain THE EU executive has backed down on its pledge to sanction Iberian duo Spain and Portugal for failing to meet deficit targets, with commissioner, Pierre Moscovici, citing current anti-EU sentiments sweeping the continent as the main reason for the about face. “Sanctions, even symbolic ones, would not have been understood by the public,” he said. “It’s not the best approach at a time when doubts are widespread in Europe.” The landmark move has

are employed on temporary contracts to cope with the continuing influx of tourists who have deserted previously popular spots such as Turkey. Whilst good news for the economy as a whole, the percentage of youth unemployment continues to be horrific with over 60 per cent of those under 20 and 43 per cent in the age range of 20 to 24 unemployed. In light of the fact Catalonia is once again banging the In-

We are operating in a challenging geopolitical environment, with repeated disruption in some of our key source and destination markets.” Peter Fankhauser CEO of Thomas Cook on drop in forecast profits.

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thus been vetoed once more, with Moscovici twittering about “new fiscal paths” for the debt-ridden nations, which both posted budgets exceeding the current EU limit of 3 per cent of GDP for a few years. “Spain and Portugal have come a long way having experienced severe economic and financial crises and have restored financial stability thanks to major fiscal adjustment.” said EU Commission Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis.

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Interest rates AS speculation continues to surround the Bank of England and the possibility it may decide to cut the base interest rate, the US Federal Reserve has decided it will not increase rates for the time being although it is widely anticipated there will be an increase, if not in September then before the end of the year. Whilst certain parts of the British economy would benefit from a rate cut, the Bank of England has to be careful that if it takes such a decision and the Fed pushes its rate up, both shares and sterling could be quite adversely affected.

Barcelona millionaires A RECENT piece of research by consultancy company WealthIn sight has produced a list of the cities in Europe with the highest percentage of millionaires per head of population and Barcelona is the only place in Spain which enters the top 20 with just 0.6 per cent of the population having a worth of $1 million (€900,000) or more.

British fall short with wages THE results of a report published by the Trades Union Council (TUC) in the UK which is based on figures prepared by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) suggests that wages in real terms in the UK have dropped by 10 per cent or more which is a worse situation than

€22,850.57 was the average annual wage in Spain in 2015 according to a report just issued by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

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any member of the EU except Greece. Whilst much is made of a decrease in unemployment figures, the TUC suggests that this is because wages are so depressed especially when compared to European partners who have seen an average increase of 6.7 per cent overall and in the case of Poland a stunning 23 per cent.

dependence drum, it is interesting to note that since the beginning of 2016, the number of unemployed in Catalonia fell by 65,608 and this June represents the biggest percentage decline for that month in the last 20 years. Catalonia leads unemployment decline in Spain and this shows despite fears concerning the future, employers are comfortable with continuing to create new employment opportunities.

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Hinkley Point DESPITE earlier reports that the French company EDF was thinking of pulling out of the production of the Hinkley Point power station it is now believed that the board will meet shortly in order to confirm its intention to continue with the £18 billion (€21.5 billion project). Once this is approved and funds are in place, work can then commence on the construction which is likely to involve the employment of 2,500 construction workers.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group PLC 619.50 2.50 Admiral Group PLC 2178.00 14.00 Anglo American PLC 861.35 30.70 Antofagasta PLC 511.25 11.00 ARM Holdings PLC 1673.50 1.15 Ashtead Group PLC 1193.50 -2.00 Associated British Foods PLC 2732.00 42.00 AstraZeneca PLC 5054.50 5.00 Aviva PLC 390.75 -0.30 Babcock International Group... 975.00 5.00 BAE Systems PLC 534.25 0.50 Barclays PLC 151.03 -3.55 Barratt Developments PLC 428.60 -8.70 Berkeley Group Holdings 2625.00 -58.00 BHP Billiton PLC 973.50 28.70 BP PLC 425.82 -1.05 British American Tobacco 4805.00 -20.50 British Land Co PLC 670.75 -0.50 BT Group PLC 408.07 -5.30 Bunzl PLC 2379.00 13.00 Burberry Group PLC 1318.00 -2.00 Capita PLC 950.00 -10.00 Carnival PLC 3661.00 19.00 Centrica PLC 242.70 1.70 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1574.00 13.00 Compass Group PLC 1457.50 21.00 CRH PLC 2323.50 22.00 DCC PLC 6862.50 115.00 Diageo PLC 2171.75 10.50 Direct Line Insurance Gr 351.60 1.20 Dixons Carphone PLC 345.60 -3.65 easyJet PLC 1030.50 -10.00 Experian PLC 1485.50 8.00 Fresnillo PLC 1958.50 29.00 GKN PLC 289.90 0.60 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1699.75 11.50 Glencore PLC 189.47 2.70 Hammerson PLC 553.75 -3.50 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 1296.00 -3.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2690.00 55.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 492.30 -2.85 Imperial Brands PLC 4008.75 25.50 Informa PLC 713.75 -0.50 InterContinental Hotels Gr 3034.50 13.00 International Consolidated 395.85 -10.10 Intertek Group PLC 3563.50 -62.00 Intu Properties PLC 298.30 -1.80 ITV PLC 194.80 -1.10 Johnson Matthey PLC 3289.50 12.00 Kingfisher PLC 338.45 2.10

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NET VOL 479.06 93.42 1,841.10 508.15 1,450.70 247.74 306.74 553.71 1,909.46 172.77 1,547.77 17,583.16 1,204.63 123.44 2,412.42 6,419.60 583.73 1,454.76 4,402.15 75.21 293.76 381.45 72.09 2,572.51 32.18 735.62 192.11 49.19 1,072.45 844.33 301.34 696.60 402.97 265.53 784.00 1,945.81 9,582.67 961.51 94.46 68.93 7,385.97 296.40 307.87 139.42 4,369.28 186.10 529.86 3,407.59 83.54 1,153.65

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NET VOL 400.42 5,141.97 41,764.21 51.57 774.62 146.79 243.48 395.98 3,112.96 754.00 106.56 3,153.67 17.85 3,034.82 260.18 77.48 973.39 103.70 334.96 933.02 1,232.12 1,356.06 6,668.64 2,261.31 393.65 343.90 2,149.78 550.92 1,540.45 47.70 173.19 271.48 933.34 704.85 273.18 758.89 2,274.49 2,299.11 611.66 6,438.80 5,311.16 296.82 177.24 386.95 205.70 5,241.84 105.70 67.56 835.23 471.39

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Brexit aftermath and moving forward Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IT was a tough start to July for Sterling in the aftermath of the UK’s decision to leave the EU, as the pound slumped to a 31-year low on the dollar and a two-and-a-half year low on the euro. The pound was put further under pressure in the early part of July when former Prime Minister David Cameron resigned from his post. As a result, uncertainty was rife in the markets as investors were hesitant to put their faith in the pound and instead headed for safe haven currencies such as the Yen and USD. It is predicted that the uncertainty surrounding the pound will continue in the short to medium term as all eyes sear on the Bank of England and what their intentions will be moving forward post Brexit. Furthermore, the Bank of England decided to keep interest rates on hold in their meeting in July, citing the initial impact that the Brexit had on the UK economy was currently too severe. By doing so the pound rallied in the second week of July as the decision was coincided with the UK’s

TOUGH TIMES: For Sterling with the uncertainty set to continue. new Prime Minister Theresa May being unveiled with the pound gaining 2-3 per cent on all of its major counterparts. The pound thrived in the days following May’s appointment as the new PM stated that despite having differing views regarding the Brexit, Britain would thrive in the long-term, without the EU.

If Theresa May’s remarks are a sign of what is to come then the general public would assume we can expect a UK healthy economy moving forward. Investors however are not so optimistic in the short-term, as the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee could potentially implement a programme of Quantitative Easing at

their next meeting in August. As they left interest rates on hold this month, they may be forced to give further stimulus in order to boost the economy in the long-term. Initially, however, the pound would be expected to weaken, especially on the euro as the Bank of England would essentially be printing more money highlighting the weakness of the economy. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recently insisted that the UK’s negotiations to leave the EU will not commence until the new Prime Minister has triggered Article 50. It would appear Theresa May will seek to trigger the official deal in 2017, giving her party and the UK time to properly manoeuvre themselves out of the EU, as it will take approximately two years to be released from EU regulations. Angela Merkel did suggest that the bond between the UK and the European Union will still be as strong as ever after the Brexit, showing commitment to keep in partnership moving forward. Moving forward, the EU and UK could move interest rates in the coming months, which will again trigger a volatile period, plus with the US political race starting to heat up, certain global volatility is expected in the long build up to Christmas.

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New investment in British industry By John Smith DESPITE, or possibly because of the referendum result, GlaxoSmithKline, the sixth largest pharmaceutical company in the world does not intend to move new business outside of the UK but will invest a further £275 million (€325 million) in expanding its UK manufacturing base as it still believes that Britain is a good country to trade in. When announcing this decision, CEO Sir Andrew Witty said that a combination of a skilled workforce and an attractive tax regime meant that Britain was still a good base for the company even after Brexit and he was a well-publicised Remainer. By increasing production, most of which will be for export, the company expects not only to increase its turnover but to be able to afford to increase staffing levels and it is proud of the fact that with this latest proposed spend, it will have invested £1 billion (€1.2

GSK’s recognition of our skilled workforce, world leading scientific capabilities and competitive tax environment is further proof that there really is no place better in Europe to grow a business.”

billion) in expansion within the UK in just the last six years. Rather than create new factories, the money will be used to expa nd e x i st i ng si t es i n Count y The Rt Hon Durham, Hertfordshire and ScotGreg Clark la nd w h er e i t al r eady em pl oys MP 6,000 people in direct manufacturing. This news, following the news that the British econom y has expanded dur i ng Photo Credit No 10 flickr the last six months, was

welcomed by all, including the government and Greg Clark, the Business and Energy Secretary, commented that “An investment of this scale is a clear vote of confidence in Britain and underlines our position as a global business leader. “GSK’s recognition of our skilled workforce, world leading scientific capabilities and competitive tax environment is further proof that there really is no place better in Europe to grow a business.” Whilst the recent growth in the economy has brought a smile to the faces of many politicians, it should be noted that May and June did see a slow-down in growth and the figures following the referendum result are still to be compiled and wi l l be i ndi cat i ve of how British and Foreign business has really reacted. I t coul d be a ver y t ough f ew months for the economy or hopefully, the markets will find some other event or country to panic over and the British economy will carry on regardless.

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IRISH CUSTOMERS: More than 250,000 need to consider taking out a new policy.

By John Smith THE decision by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission a week ago to direct Enterprise Insurance Company to cease writing new business after the company admitted to being insolvent has now led to the directors agreeing with the Supreme Court for the company to be placed into liquidation and a provisional liquidator has been appointed. The insurer, being unable to obtain additional funds from shareholders is said to have had more than 250,000 customers, with 14,000 motor policies sold in Ireland and many indemnity policies sold to solicitors and other legal firms around the world. The appointment of a provisional liquidator has been made in an effort to speed up investigations as to whether any funds would be available in order to satisfy claims and shareholders but whilst authorities suggest that all policies remain in force, there is currently no guarantee

The co-ordination of national protection schemes for policyholders remains unsatisfactory.” that any claims will be settled. Indeed the Central Bank of Ireland in a public announcement encouraged motorists who have insured through Enterprise to consider taking out new policies to ensure that they are covered in the event of an accident and they are advised to contact their brokers regardless. According to the governor of the Irish Central Bank Philip Lane, Europe needs to be more co-ordinated with regard to protection schemes for insurance companies and their customers in the event of a firm failing. “The coordination of national protection schemes for policyholders remains unsatisfactory,” he said. “Should an insurance firm fail, citizens are

covered in full, in part or not at all, depending on where they are.” This inconsistency is because under EU ‘passporting’ rules, insurers are allowed to be regulated in one country but sell insurance in another so that under this system, when an insurer fails, the cost of paying claims sometimes falls on the country where the insurance was sold rather than the country in which the insurer is domiciled. This is not the first time that an insurance company of this type has failed, the most recent occurrence being when Malta based insurer Setanta Insurance failed and eventually, the bulk of the costs had to be met from Irish and other local protection schemes. As the liquidator starts investigating Enterprise, so more information about assets and liabilities should emerge although it is not unusual for professional costs to take up a great deal of any assets left in any company in similar distress.

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Innocent until proven guilty so stop the witch hunting LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT DELIGHTED to see my old ‘Tremeloes’ mates ‘Chip’ Hawkes and Rick Wakefield found not guilty of assaulting a 15-yearold girl almost 50 years ago. Not guilty is of course a far more exonerating verdict than ‘insufficient evidence to prosecute,’ the decision handed down by authorities in the recent Cliff Richard allegations. Sorry to once again get the backs up of loyal Cliff admirers, but there is still the Elm Tree guest house affair, whic h se e m s t o h a v e c o n v en ien tly dropped out of sight over the past year or so. My main gripe in these so called historic ‘witch hunts’ is not that I’m against them being pursued; it’s the publication of

names before any charges have been proven, or indeed even made against possible suspects. I certainly do not think that crimes of this abhorrent nature should be s h elv ed s imply be c a u s e c ons ide ra ble time has elapsed since the alleged assaults occurred. The Elm Tree allegations involved a large number of personalities and people in high office and I for one would still like to see any guilty parties receive their just desserts. I sincerely hope the police continue their enquiries into this affair and not back o ff s im ply be c a us e they’ve had their fingers burnt in a few

CLIFF RICHARD: Intends to sue police.

unproven cases. I was also surprised at the paltry sum Cliff Richard announced he was intending to sue the police for. A million pounds to this man is not too much above pocket money. I would have thought the figure sought by an innocent party in his position would be in the 10’s of millions. In my opinion suing for a million pounds is actually extremely clever. To not sue at all would undoubtedly be suspicious. To sue for 10’s of millions would invoke strong reaction from the police, who would then be under considerable pressure to fight the case. Who knows where a high profile investigation of that nature would lead? A million pounds is just right. Look out for a very low key, out of court settlement and a donat i on of t he m i l l i on pounds t o a favourite charity. Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Police probe possible links with Madeleine Nora Johnson

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SHORTLY after Madeleine McCann’s disappearance in 2007, the late broadcaster/MP Sir Clement Freud, recently unmasked as a paedophile, befriended her parents at his nearby villa in Praia da Luz, Portugal. With the focus on the referendum and its aftermath (PM Theresa May possibly favouring a Brexit-lite fudge?), you’d be forgiven for missing some recent news. Namely, that police from Operation Grange, the ongoing Metropolitan Police investigation into Madeleine’s disappearance, are reportedly assessing whether this new information is relevant to their five-year, £12 million inquiry. Freud, who was “great friends” with Rolf Harris and worked with Cyril Smith, was accused of child sex abuse after victims contacted ITV’s Exposure documentary team, who also broke the story of Jimmy Savile’s paedophilia four years ago. Freud allegedly spent

MISSING LINK: Another probe may be launched at the expense of taxpayers. years abusing one girl he raised as a daughter, and violently raped another who, now 64, said she “wouldn’t be surprised” if he was linked to the case. So, another probe launched by the

police just in time for another trip to sunny Portugal at taxpayers’ expense maybe? The Met really needs to stop wasting valuable manpower and scarce resources. Freud was apparently in the

UK the night Madeleine disappeared and never questioned by police. As for Kate McCann – a “Marmitefigure” like Cliff Richard - hasn’t she suffered enough? Nobody accuses Mrs

Bulger of not looking after James when he was abducted or any other parent whose child has been kidnapped: Ben Needham, April Jones, etc. No Way Back, the latest in my psychological crime thriller series featuring journalist Alice Myers (as you know, all profits to Cudeca cancer charity), has a character based on a Kate McCann-like figure. A woman who can’t rest until she discovers the fate of her own daughter who went missing 26 years earlier. A woman so obsessed with closure and peace of mind in her unending search for the truth she’d maybe contemplate blackmail, even murder. Whatever the outcome, Kate McCann surely needs closure, peace of mind, too, just like the character in my thriller. Whether she finds it only time will tell. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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Look on the bright side Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

AT the time of writing, no-one knows who will represent Spain at the Rio Olympics. No member of the royal family has been designated and acting president Mariano Rajoy is staying put. This is not pique because the Games should, in all fairness, have gone to Spain, but fallout from the political parties’ inability to get their act together and form a government. Who in their right mind would want to go to Rio right now? The Zika virus, a self-proclaimed Islamist terrorist threat and the everpresent threat of violence are hardly inviting. Sighs of relief all round at possessing castiron reasons for not going.

Get on with it THE Spanish complained in the past that

Reverse turn HAD Cataluña been allowed a referendum a couple of years ago the ‘remain’ vote would have obtained a narrow victory. No longer, the latest opinion poll showed that the balance has tipped in favour of independence. If Prohibition turned America into a nation of drinkers in the early 20th century, vetoing a Catalan referendum is creating a nation of separatists.

“all politicians are the same” and they haven’t changed their minds in the present. They are running out of patience as they are forced to endure dickering and bickering between people who are paid to represent them but can’t manage to form a government. The argument heard from intransigent MP’s – usually socialist – that they have a responsibility to their voters won’t wash. Few voters care a jot about party politics: they just want a government, any government, and they want it now.

Pots and kettles SPA IN mus t ma ke a nother €10 billion in cuts, Brussels says, but heaven knows what part of the welfare state will be slashed to provide them. Acting president Mariano Rajoy c a mpa igne d tw ic e on t he strength of returning the economy to the straight and narrow while running up a huge debit balance. Four years on he and his ministers continue to bleat about the situa tion the y inhe rite d from the socialists but studiously ignore the situation they ha ve c re a te d themselves.

ACTING PRESIDENT: Mariano Rajoy.

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A relentless fighter in the face of adversity Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.

SUN in Leo: Until August 22 the sun is ruled by the sign of Leo. This courageous sign is helping you to believe more in yourself. The lion is a powerful pack animal, proud and regal. This beautiful creature reminds you of your own beauty. This is not to be mistaken for ego, but an increased awareness of your own divinity. The lion is a relentless fighter in the face of adversity. The presence of this animal reminds you of your own ‘wild’ side. Observe your emotions this month, especially when feeling angry or fearful. What situations evoke these strong emotions and how can you begin to tame them?

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When the sun moves into the sign of Virgo later in the month, you may feel more reflective. This is a good time to take stock on a practical level, declutter and get your financial affairs in order. Virgo favours routine, so begin a daily discipline such as Meditation, Yoga or some other form of exercise to help you develop a calmer mind and healthier body. Numerology: Listen to your intincts The number seven: The number seven is the seeker, the thinker, the searcher of Truth. Take nothing at face value this month and look deeper to understand the underlying hidden truths. The seven indicates that perhaps nothing is exactly as it seems and that reality is often hidden behind the illusions of own our thinking and perception. This month try to look at your life from a different perspective. Just a small change in how you view a certain situation can cause a big shift. Have faith in your own intuition

and take time to connect to your inner world through meditation and any other practice which enables you to develop a calmer mind-set. Trust your inner vision to guide you to exactly where you need to be. The Tarot: Acknowledge your successes! The Chariot: This major arcana picture card depicts a king standing triumphant in his chariot. Remember your own successes this month. You have come a long way and achieved much so give yourself some praise for all your accomplishments! Then consider what you else you would like to achieve by the end of the year. Now, at the half way point of 2016, recognise your victories so far this year and create a plan for the second half of the year. Think big, let go of small thoughts about yourself and see yourself succeeding in whatever venture you choose! As the month draws to a close we enter the

sun sign of Leo, the proud leader. Take pride in all that you do and know that if you can dream it you can do it, so go for it! Sally Trotman offers personalised Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Readings via Skype, telephone and email. If you would like to find out more about how to make the most of the next six months please visit her website to find out how a reading can help you www.sallytrotman.com. Please send her an email at sally.trotman@btinternet.com to make a booking.

The best of Motown and Bruno Mars in Almuñecar Spotlight Events bring international tribute artistes and bands to Almuñecar’s Parque El Majuelo as part of the Almuñecar Party in the Park! FOLLOWING the sell-out success of their Legends of Soul Show and their superb tribute to the brilliant Bruno Mars, Spotlight Events have merged their two biggest selling shows together to create the ultimate spectacular that offers something for everyone as they embark on their European Tour. This excellent show is fronted by international showman Johnny G, ably assisted by his gorgeous backing UPTOWN singers and dancers, along FUNK: At with brilliant guest vocalAlmuñecar’s ists. Together they pay Party in the homage to the very best of Park. soul legends, old and new,

with a repertoire that covers five decades, and is enjoyed by parents, teens, grandparents and grandchildren alike. In the first half of this extravaganza enjoy the soul classics of yesteryear from the magic of Motown with the hits of Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, The Drifters and more, right through to the soulful 70’s with the likes of Barry White, Lionel Richie, Tavares and The Trammps, as special guests perform the best of The Supremes, Etta James, The Four Tops and Candi Staton. The second half of the show takes on a more contemporary feel as Johnny and his gorgeous girls and guests perform the legends of today with hits from Adele, Pharell Williams, Justin Timberlake and Pitbull to name but a few. The evening is brought to a spectacular crescendo with a superb tribute to Bruno Mars, featuring all your favourite hits including ‘Locked Out of Heaven,’ ‘Runaway Baby,’ ‘Just The Way You Are’ and many more, plus of course the worldwide smash hit

‘Uptown Funk!’ Don’t miss out! Get your tickets online now at: www.spotlightevents.es or tel: 670 766 855. You can also pick up tickets from the central tourist office in Almuñecar and don’t forget to like and follow the page ‘Almuñecar Party in The Park’ on Facebook. Book your seats now!!! Also on the spotlight events website you can get further information about other great shows coming to Almuñecar as part of their Party in the Park. Motown to Mars! Thursday August 11 in Almuñecar’s Parque El Majuelo, it’ll Uptown Funk you up! ... Don’t believe us? - just watch!!!

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Brexpats in Spain hold their first public meeting BREXPAT INFLUX: Some of those who attended.

MAYOR MALDONADO: Addressing Brexpats in Spain.

By John Smith BORN out of a Facebook page ‘Brexpats in Mijas,’ a group of five like-minded expats were worried and confused about their future once Britain leaves the European Union and the response online was so enormous that they decided to expand the group and rename it ‘Brexpats in Spain’ so that all British expats could have a forum to discuss their worries and to obtain advice. They had their first public event at the Hotel Tamisa Golf on the evening of July 27 where far more people than anticipated arrived in order to learn what they could about the group and its advisors. The staff of the hotel was hard pushed to provide enough chairs and the room soon became crowded with many standing to hear a variety of speakers. It was stressed by original founders Anne Hernández and Christine Rowlands that this is a non-political not-for-profit organisation which is not run by experts but by expats who live in Spain. They are dedi-

cated to obtaining advice from various specialists to help with questions although at this stage, little can be said for certain. One thing is sure however and that is this group has only been in existence for three weeks, and they already have more than 1,400 members. Interest is so encouraging that they are appealing for people across the nation to join with them and possibly set up satellite branches as whatever affects expats in Mijas will affect expats everywhere and the group is more than happy to disseminate the information to all. Indeed they plan to hold a more formal meeting in La Cala de Mijas in the future with specialist representatives ready to advise on specific matters that worry the British community. The mayor of Mijas Juan Carlos Maldonado is totally behind this venture and in a speech to those present he made it clear that the expat community is very important to the well-being of Mijas which has 11,000 British residents and he is dedicated to not only supporting their rights but to assist in bringing them further into Spanish society by making sure that they are fully

One thing is sure, this group has only been in existence for three weeks and they already have more than 1,400 members. registered in Spain to protect their best interests. The mayor was accompanied by the local foreign residents representative and also attending was Dominic Jackson, representing the British Consulate who understandably explained that nothing was set in stone but the British government had indicated that it would keep in mind the needs and wishes of expats during the forthcoming Brexit negotiations and finished by saying for the time being “keep calm and carry on.” Also present were legal advisors as well as a representative of a medical team, so that all of those involved will do all they

can to help with making sure that all members are kept well aware of developments. It was initially expected that members of the ‘team’ would circulate amongst attendees to discuss individual matters but due to the fact that the room was absolutely packed, questions were invited from the floor which wasn’t ideal as people started to chat amongst themselves if they couldn’t hear the question. All in all however this was a highly encouraging first presentation from a band of volunteers who want to ensure that the best interests of the British community in Spain are promoted and they intend to let others know what is happening in the coming months and years. Their slogan is best described as ‘Fighting for Expat Rights’ and as there is more power in numbers, we at Euro Weekly News stand 100 per cent behind this initiative and would encourage readers from all of our areas to visit their sites www.brex pats.es and Facebook Brexpats in Spain. If you have any specific questions or would like to offer assistance then e-mail info@brexpats.es.

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Interesting airline awards YOUR recent (July 21) survey of the top 10 airlines was most interesting though the annual Skytrax list is often regarded as the most reliable as it is voted on by thousands of regular, frequent fliers. Cathay Pacific (based in Hong Kong but essentially British) and Singapore airlines have long been the benchmark for all other airlines; the Middle East companies like your top two, Emirates and Qatar, have learnt most of their service skills and qualities from these and other east Asia airlines like EVA (Taiwan-where I was based for 20 years) and ANA. I was surprised Turkish airlines and Lufthansa appeared in your list, as European - as well as American (north and south) or African! - rarely feature among the best. Peter Holmes

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Dear Leapy BEFORE moving back to the UK six years ago, my husband and myself lived in Costa Blanca North for 10 years. Every Friday we always read your column and we always agreed with everything you say. Why are so many people so blind? Keep up the good work. Rita Akerman

Best wishes I REALLY enjoyed your insert (and Bettina’s) in the ‘Growing Old Disgracefully’ TV show which was just on our TV3 channel! Hope that you are keeping well. Read your ‘Euro Weekly News’ column when in Spain, and have never forgotten ‘Little Arrows’... when I could move the feet! Continued good health to you. Maurice Foster (OAP)

Never give up I WOULD like to point out that out of 384 polling stations across Britain, 252 were won by Leave and constitutes an overwhelming vote and not ‘a narrow margin’ that Colin Granville stated in last week’s edition of the Sur. Furthermore we were battered by Cameron for about a year to Remain, which turned out to be a complete waste of our money, but a mere three month campaign by Leave wiped the floor with his pitiful whining on his

A SHORT list of financial and industrial FUBARs from the EU... Read it and weep! Ford Transit moved to Turkey 2013 with EU grant. Jaguar Land Rover has recently agreed to build a new plant in Slovakia with EU grant, owned by Tata, the same company who has trashed our steel works and emptied the workers’ pension funds. British Army’s new Ajax fighting vehicles to be built in Spain using Swedish steel at the request of the EU to support jobs in Spain with EU grant, rather than Wales. Gillette gone to Eastern Europe with an EU grant. Texas Instruments Greenock gone to Germany with EU grant. Boots sold to Italians Stefano Pessina who have based their HQ in Switzerland to avoid tax to the tune of £80 million a year, using an EU loan for the purchase.

bended knee to Angela Merkel. Since the Leave vote won, the establishment controlled media, TV, radio and newspapers will continue to undermine our democratic vote for years to come, by the arrogant bullying of the British working class. Will Remain ever give up? No I do not think so.. Brian Johnston, Benalmadena

Pure madness I HAVE never been so baffled in my life as I am by all of this Pokemon nonsense. It’s one thing for children to be doing it, but grown men and women, running around chasing after

UK airports are owned by a Spanish company. Scottish Power is owned by a Spanish company. Most London buses are run by Spanish and German companies. The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station to be built by French company EDF, using cheap Chinese steel that has catastrophically failed in other nuclear installations. The Mini cars that Cameron stood in front of as an example of British engineering, are built by BMW mostly in Holland and Austria. His campaign bus was made in Germany even though we have Plaxton, Optare, Bluebird, Dennis etc, in the UK. Anyone who thinks the EU is good for British industry or any other business simply hasn’t paid attention to what has been systematically asset-stripped from the UK. William

invisible creatures like a bunch of eejits! What has this world come to? The thing that really gets me is that people are saying that it’s good because it gets children up off the sofa and running around and playing together. Are you kidding me? Heads down, bumping into each other, getting hit by cars! That’s not what I call playing together! It’s pure madness! As far as I’m concerned these horrible little ‘Pokemon’ are the first sign of the apocalypse. Call me when it’s over. Bertie

Thumbs up DEAR Leapy, I have just finished reading your column and yet again I

agree with all that you say. Europe or is it just the UK that is in a hell of a mess. I think it won’t be long before England is attacked, Sam Gilliland

Brexpats in Spain THANK you for a great article that really does explain our ethos very well. I have to say I am feeling a little worn out after a hectic couple of weeks since this all started, but we are all delighted and overwhelmed by the response of everyone who has given their support. Thanks to EWN, we really can go further and reach more people than we

ever thought possible. Of course we will keep you informed of all developments. Here’s to the future, and being prepared to meet it head on! John

Dual citizenship I FIND it depressingly ironic that the elder generation voted for Brexit to ‘protect future generations’ and now their grandchildren appear to be flocking to obtain Irish, Spanish and German citizenship, while Scottish youngsters continue paving the way for independence. The last time I remember it being ‘cool’ to be British, or there being some measure of pride outside the lunatic fringe, was way back in the swinging 60’s, a time I recall fondly. Of course there was ‘cool Britannia’ in the 90’s with the likes of Tony Blair and Oasis spreading the brand, but we all know how that turned out! Along the same lines, is there a country on earth whose flag is so contemptuously reviled by its own population? Sadly I think most of the characteristics which endeared us to the world - an underdog spirit, comic genius, literature, music - simply hit a plateau about 30 years ago and it’s been a steady decline ever since. Rick, Sotogrande

Cunning cats I HAVE immensely enjoyed recent letters from readers about how their cats react to classical music. There’s a few felines slouching and prowling around my home and over time I’ve come to realise just how emotionally intelligent they truly are. Sometimes I wonder whether it’s us who own the cats, or perhaps our feline friends are really the ones in charge! Beth, Javea

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in history 378 - A large Roman army under Roman emperor of the East Valens was defeated by the Visigoths at the Battle of Adrianople, in present-day Turkey, in one of the most decisive battles in history. 910 - The last major Danish army to raid England was defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall. 1100 - Henry I was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey. 1305 - William Wallace was captured by the English near Glasgow and taken to London, where he was tried and executed. 1420 - Construction began on the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy. 1704 - Gibraltar was captured by an English and Dutch fleet commanded by Admiral Sir George Rooke and allied with Archduke Charles. 1783 - Mount Asama erupted in Japan, killing about 1,400 people and causing a famine which resulted in 20,000 more deaths. 1793 - Following more than two centuries as a royal palace, the Louvre in Paris was opened as a public museum. Today it houses one of the richest collections in the world. 1818 - 22-year-old John Keats returned from a walking tour of the Lake District and Scotland during which he began to show signs of tuberculosis, which would kill him within three years. 1914 - The world’s first electric traffic signal based on a design by James Hoge was put into place on the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. 1926 - Gertrude Ederle, 19, became the first woman to swim the 21 miles from Cape Griz-Nez in France to Dover on the other side of the English Channel, beating the previous record by two hours. 1944 - 15-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family were captured in Amsterdam by the Nazi Gestapo after 25 months hiding in a secret annex of a warehouse. 1945 - An American bomber dropped the world’s first atomic bomb over the city of Hiroshima, killing about 80,000 people directly and injuring 35,000. A further 60,000 died by the end of the year from the effects of fallout. 1962 - Actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her home in Los Angeles. While there are many theories regarding her death, the police put it down to a suicidal overdose of sedatives.

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Sing Street Directed by: John Carney Starring: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Jack Reynor, Aidan Gillen THIS delightful comedy revolves around Conor, a 15-year-old bedroom Bob Dylan who forms a gloriously shambolic new romantic band with his new school chums in 1980’s Dublin. It is a movie about idealism, aspiration, and getting off with girls, an uplifting fairytale which is both happy and sad, and which features a superb soundtrack including an eclectic mix of period tracks from the Cure to the Jam, Joe Jackson to Spandau Ballet and beyond. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, then you’ll buy the soundtrack.

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

ABRADE ALKALI BLEACH CANCEL COCKLE DETOUR GAGGLE(10) GLACIS LOUNGE MIGNON

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1 Quarry 2 Harden 3 Advise 4 Pander 5 Reload 6 Elicit 7 Deacon 8 Scrawl 9 Venous 10 Cowman 11 Stride 12 Maroon 13 Inmate 14 Curlew 15 Layman 16 Honest 17 Parlay 18 Ruling 19 Pauper

Born on the Costa del Sol, Banderas is known for his many roles in Hollywood films including The Mask of Zorro, Philadelphia, Assassins, Desperado and Spy Kids and also appeared with Brad Pitt in the 1994 film Interview With the Vampire.

• Barack Obama, US President, August 4, 55 Obama became the 44th president of the United States and the first African-American president. His 2008 presidential bid was supported by Oprah Winfrey, who cried tears of happiness during his victory speech. • Pat Smear, guitarist, August 5, 57 Born Georg Albert Ruthenberg, this American musician was a founding member of influential punk band The Germs and the additional live rhythm guitarist for Nirvana. He currently plays with rock band Foo Fighters. • Geri Halliwell, singer, August 6, 44 Halliwell was one of the original Spice Girls members, known as Ginger Spice. She married Formula 1 driver Christian Horner in 2015. • Charlize Theron, actress, August 7, 41 Born in South Africa, Theron became popular after her role in The Devil’s Advocate and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a disturbed murderer in 2003 film Monster. • Roger Federer, tennis player, August 8, 35 This grand slam champion ranked as one of the top three ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) players in the world between 2003 and 2013. He speaks four languages and has four children. • Michael Kors, fashion designer, August 9, 57 Kors was the first women’s ready-to-wear designer for French fashion house Celine between 1997 and 2003 and now has his own brand, which sells women’s and men’s clothes, accessories, jewellery, footwear and fragrance.

YOUR STARS VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) This is a great week for parties and socialising. Libra is shining on you and the light is shooting right through your love life. Other relationships benefit, too, and it is a good time to ask favours. When it comes to showing your affections, avoid being super-cool. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Making changes in your surroundings takes priority this week. You want to be ready for a busy party time ahead and that means making a special effort. You do so love making your friends comfortable and giving them pleasure. As money is not likely to be so tight at the moment you have the chance. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Some disruptions from Jupiter’s influence mean that this is not likely to be a smooth week. However, there are some niggling drawbacks that you do not even notice until they are already past. That is no bad thing because time often solves these matters. Be aware that someone is waiting for a decision on the romantic front. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Why has that special plan not been started? Could it be that you are waiting until next year? Best strike while the iron is hot and not delay a moment longer. While others are having a good time this week, you can steal a lead.

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That niggling disagreement that you had with someone should not be allowed to take up your time any longer. Be sure to take the bull by the horns and get it sorted out. It may not be possible to use your charm in this situation but, if you look and sound determined enough, the message will get across.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Joint efforts and team projects go hand in hand this week. Your social life will improve dramatically if you make a special effort at the weekend. Realising and then admitting that you need others is the start of real progress. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Changes are to be made as soon as possible. There are people in your life who give you nothing but trouble. Being kind to them seems to do no good at all. Why not be kind to yourself for a change? Arrange not to be available to them all the time and they will soon find some other outlet. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Being firmly in control this week shows results. Although you prefer to accommodate others, this is not the time. Once you have realised how much easier your life is when you put your foot down,

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there will be no looking back. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Finances may be the last thing on your mind at the moment but deal with matters now and get them out of the way. There are other directions that your thoughts are taking. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Please, please be organised. Not to be so would mean problems on the financial side for months to come. Money is good and this, combined with a romantic interest, means that you will be sorely tempted to overspend. When it comes to giving of yourself, emotionally, remember that you will only receive back what you are willing to give. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A pet love is given a helping hand from someone close. You may have criticised this person in the past but now they are showing you their best side. To keep this going, be sure to show your appreciation. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Steaming ahead this week, it will surprise you just how much you get done. A relationship that seemed to be going nowhere perks up and the chance to show just how versatile you are in that direction sees you shine. Generally, your confidence is good so don’t be surprised if someone starts singing your praises.

Answers 1. SIX (plus one silver), 2. FIELD HOCKEY, accept HOCKEY, 3. WOMEN'S COXLESS PAIR, accept ROWING, 4. MIDDLEWEIGHT, 5. Jason GARDENER, Darren CAMPBELL, Marlon DEVONISH, Mark LEWIS-FRANCIS, 6. JUDO, 7. GAMES MAKERS, 8. Steve REDGRAVE, 9. Menzies CAMPBELL, 10. Rebecca ADLINGTON

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

TARGET: • Average: 10 • Good: 13 • Very good: 19 • Excellent: 25

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Ceil, clef, eely, feel, felt, file, flee, flit, leer, left, lice, life, life, lift, lire, lite, lyre, reel, rely, riel, rile, tile, cleft, creel, elect, elite, filer, filet, fitly, fleer, fleet, flier, flirt, flyer, leery, lefty, lifer, liter, litre, lyric, relic, relit, rifle, telic, tiler, celery, eerily, filter, fleecy, flirty, freely, leftie, lifter, relict, relief, tercel, trifle, erectly, fertile, reflect, reticle, tierce, celerity, fiercely, ELECTRIFY

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Across 1 Hard case played a parlour game (8) 5 Russian ruler seen in artist’s area (4) 9 Mountain range in the Australian Desert (5) 10 Casual shoes for layabouts (7) 11 Strange knick-knacks containing uranium (7) 12 Incinerates Scottish streams (5) 13 Proceeded confidently and sorted out (6) 15 Wears away or redoes differently (6) 19 Get rid of the waterway (5) 21 What’s left of arranged rise is now unpaid (7) 23 Army unit rebuilt a bridge (7) 24 Extreme part of a devout era (5) 25 Duck into stealth bomber (4) 26 My encore involved a tradition (8) Down 1 Probabilities of Chinese detective with first class evening suit (7) 2 Summer snake (5) 3 Bad cons break out and flee (7) 4 Recruit from a dozen listeners (6) 6 Cut off an ear in the outhouse (7) 7 Nozzles for the flowers (5) 8 Save Britain? It’s an insult (4) 14 Greek wine turns up in a canister (7) 16 Bring back others' mineral (7)

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7 Arable, 8 Ravers, 10 Cottage, 11 Probe, 12 Ogre, 13 Item, 17 Saga, 18 Mane, 22 Needs, 23 Spaniel, 24 Cheers, 25 Yokels. Down: 1 Raccoon, 2 Factory, 3 Bleak, 4 Samples, 5 Devon, 6 Ashen, 9 Demitasse, 14 Maestro, 15 Cabinet, 16 Legless, 19 Snack, 20 Repel, 21 Bacon.

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17 Rely upon an orderly Serb way (5,2) 18 A waft from soft cheeses, they say (6) 19 Introduction of Fairtrade butter extract (5) 20 Father came back after him for Mass (4) 22 Some of what you said it to me is the same (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents Q and 22 represents T, so fill in Q every time the figure 3 appears and T every time the figure 22 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Contracts (7) 5 Pieces of information (5) 8 Damp (5) 9 Informed or conscious (5) 10 Triumph (7) 11/19 Chinese martial art and system of callisthenics (3,3) 12 Dance craze from 1960s (5) 14 Raw, unprepared (5) 19 See 11 20 Expert (7) 22 Precise (5) 23 From that time (5) 24 Jobs (5) 25 Advanced in years (7)

Down 1 Try out (6) 2 Wrecks (5) 3 Observes (7) 4 Divided up (6) 5 Dreads (5) 6 Made (7) 7 Motionless (6) 13 Novelists (7) 15 Turned down (7) 16 Consider or hold as true (6) 17 Small (6) 18 Place where bread and cakes are made or sold (6) 20 Closes securely (5) 21 Of the moon (5)

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

1 Wages, 4 Singers, 8 Partner, 9 Utter, 10 Spare, 11 Arrange, 12 Sleepy, 14 Closes, 17 Restore, 19 Shaft, 21 Nurse, 22 Portion, 23 Slender, 24 Bends.

Down: 1 Wipes, 2 Garbage, 3 Since, 4 Streak, 5 Neutral, 6 Eaten, 7 Streets, 12 Shrinks, 13 Proceed, 15 Station, 16 Helper, 18 Serve, 19 Scrub, 20 Tends.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Barber, 3 Apio, 7 End, 9 Charlar, 10 Painter, 13 Lorries, 15 Tren, 16 Badger. Down: 1/14 Beer mat, 2 Escribir, 4 Pilgrim, 5 Otro, 6 Fantasma, 8 Deporte, 11 Flat, 12 Star.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Cacahuete (6) 4 Huevos (4) 8 Pulgar (5) 9 Fewer (5) 10 Escenario (teatro) (5) 11 Rocas (5) 14 Weak (5) 16 Dejar (5) 17 Cat (domestic) (4) 18 Bolsillo (6)

Down 1 Ducks (birds) (5) 2 Needle (5) 3 Paraguas (8) 5/14 Perro de caza (3,3) 6 Southern (side, part) (3) 7 Yellow (8) 12 Tiza (para escribir, de billar) (5) 13 Aguanieve (5) 14 See 5 15 Pero (uso adversativo) (3)

By Karen Millie-James AS soon as corporate forensic specialist, Cydney Granger, hears the crunch of tyres on her driveway, she knows they’ve come to report her husband is dead. After all, Captain Steve Granger had barely left for Afghanistan when she’d had the first of those terrible premonitions. Although Cydney is a psychic medium, she’s disturbed by her inability to connect with Steve. But when she’s contacted by recently deceased Ray Gordon, he agrees to help her, on one condition - can she put a stop to his brother’s greed and corruption and ensure Ray’s family get the inheritance they deserve? In a genre of its own encompassing crime and mystery, this unique thriller is impossible to put down. books@euroweeklynews.com

Cheeky Fingers CHEEKY FINGERS is a genuinely decent digital keyboard and chord dictionary designed both for learners and people who want to tickle the virtual ivories once in a while. With its visual chord dictionary, it’s an invaluable teaching tool, especially for those who are teaching themselves how to play.

AS the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games begin this week, with hundreds of sportspeople due to compete in 42 different sports during the 19 days the games last, we take a look at the 10 best names in the history of the games. 1. Usain Bolt The Jamaican runner has won six Olympic gold medals, eight golds and two silvers from World Championships and holds the world records for 100 and 200 metres. Although recently injured, Bolt will be competing in the 100, 200 and 4x100 metre races this year and is expected to take more medals home with him. 2. Michael Phelps Considered by many as the best swimmer of all time, the American has won Olympic golds for various distances and styles and beat seven world records in the Peking games. He is also hoping to add to his medal collection in Rio. 3. Sergei Bubka This Ukrainian pole-vaulter is considered to be one of the best sportsmen of the 20th century and the best ever in his sport of choice. He has won six gold World Championship medals and broke the world record more than 30 times. He retired from competition in 1997. 4. Nadia Comaneci One of the best gymnasts of the 20th century, this Romanian was the first to ever obtain 10 points at the Olympics. She won five Olympic golds, three silvers, two World Championship golds and nine European Championship golds. 5. Edwin Moses One of the best athletes ever to

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USAIN BOLT: Will be competing in this year’s Olympic Games. compete in 400 metre hurdle races, this American sportsman won everything he took part in for a very impressive nine year, nine month and nine day period. He reached fame at the 1976 games in Montreal winning the Olympic gold, and he also won another gold in Los Angeles in 1984 and a bronze in Seoul in 1988 before retiring. 6. Felix Savon This Cuban boxer won three consecutive Olympic gold medals and four World Cup crowns in the under 91 kilo category during his 20year sporting career. He retired in 2001. 7. Jesse Owens Known as the Hero of Berlin, this athlete was the first American to win four gold medals at the same Olympics. However he was better known for beating German athletes in front of Hitler during Nazi times. 8. Johnny Weissmuller This Romanian swimmer was the

best in his class during the first half of the 20th century and the first person to swim 100 metres freestyle in under 60 seconds. He was Olympic champion in the 400 and 100 metres freestyle at the 1924 Paris games and renewed his gold for 100 metres in Amsterdam four years later. He won five Olympic golds and set 67 world records during his career. 9. Emil Zatopek Nicknamed the Czech Locomotive, he was considered one of the best long distance runners of all time. He won 261 of the 334 races he ran during his career and set 18 world records and is best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. 10. Abebe Bikila This Ethiopian runner is best known as the only athlete to have won an Olympic marathon running barefoot in Rome in 1960. He has won two Olympic gold medals.

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Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: • Average: 15 • Good: 21 • Very good: 30 • Excellent: 39

SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 5 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ardor, armor, armored, armorer, amort, amen, ambo, amber, drat, dram, dorm, dormer, dome, doer, does, doest, dote, doter, doted, dotes, dots, debt, debtor, debts, emote, emoted, emotes, embed, ember, embeds, erode, eroded, erodes, enrobe, enrobed, enrobes, error, borate, border, bort, bode, boded, bodes, bore, bored, bores, borer, born, borne, bots, beds, bets, best, bromate, from, fret, erst

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

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Little sparrows (sorry Leapy!) There was no malice intended, it was simply an avian warning of impending doom, I should have listened.”

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.

IT seems to me that the humble sparrow has always been present at key moments in my life. It came home to me many years ago. Having just arrived in Bermuda and taken a phone call at the airport that my new boss, who was coming to collect me, had been delayed, I perched myself on a wall outside the terminal building to take in the breathtaking view. Almost immediately a gang of sparrows gathered around, presumably in the hope that there might be a snack in the offing. It was hard for me to believe; there I was in that sub tropical idyll, but instead of birds of paradise or cockatiels whizzing round my head, there to greet me was a small herd of spadgers

SPARROW STALK: Greetings from paradise island Bermuda. looking as if they had just stepped, or rather flown, out of an English garden. Unaccountably though, it somehow made me feel welcome and quite at home. Five years previously, on my first wedding day - a

day that shall live in infamy, to quote a certain American President - a cheeky little sparrow had defaecated on the shoulder of my 30 guinea suit as I was entering the church. I believe now that there

was no malice intended, but that it was simply an avian warning of impending doom. I should have listened. Now this morning as we enjoyed coffee at our regular stopover after a lengthy

pre-breakfast walk, here they all were right on cue. We are well known to this Los Dolses chapter of house sparrows, who await our arrival with baited beaks in the sure knowledge that the Princess will feed them with small chunks of her complimentary biscuit. I have to be honest and admit that I too, find these little blokes charming and thoroughly engaging. There were some very cute infant birds present, and as I watched an attentive little mum feeding crumbs to one of her demanding offspring, I had this thought: Without the politics, hatred, Brexit and indeed, humankind itself, this would surely be paradise Earth.

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Good and evil live side by side John Smith Random thoughts... ON the day that Pope Francis, during his visit to Poland, asked the world to be more compassionate especially to migrants and refugees, a shopkeeper in India beheaded a man and hacked his wife to death over a row concerning a debt of just 15 rupees (€0.19) apparently because the couple were ‘untouchables’ and he was of a higher caste. The Pope had already spoken out

There’s still a large percentage of people who take no notice of acceptable moral norms.” against the evil that is Daesh and the fact that there is a full blown war, not between religions but effectively the forces of stability against the forces of chaos. On the following day, Francis be-

CHILLING SIGN. At the entrance to Auschwitz. came the third Pope in recent years to visit Auschwitz, the scene of the brutal murder of more than one million people, mainly but not exclusively of the Jewish faith, passing through the main gate with its chilling sign ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ the German phrase meaning ‘Work

makes you free.’ Visibly moved, the elderly pontiff looking sad and a little frail in his white robes walked through the camp, stopping to pray silently and clearly affected by the ghosts who must haunt this dreadful place. Unlike previous papal visitors, he

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decided not to make any formal statement about the visit, letting his own sorrow and pain for those who had died speak for him. He did however meet with some of the now elderly survivors of the death camp, kissing them on each cheek and speaking to them softly. The stoic dignity with which Pope Francis contemplated this ‘temple’ to man’s inhumanity will hopefully resonate throughout the world, but the juxtaposition of these two stories just reinforces the fact that whilst the majority of individuals around the world lead blameless lives, there are still a frighteningly large percentage who take no notice of acceptable moral norms and believe that they have the right to do as they wish no matter how it harms others. Without even trawling through the internet, it is too easy to think of evil and persecution around the world, with Daesh being the most Now we covered, but there is still murder want to and mayhem in Syria, Yemen, Nigehear your views. ria, South Sudan and Palestine with troubles just waiting to YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE erupt again in Turkey and - YOUR OPINION some of the former Russian www.euroweeklynews.com states.

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Nerja 41 Club go bowling By John Smith M E M B E RS o f N e rja 41 C lu b , w h o are fo rm e r R o u n d Tab lers , a n d th e ir partners spent a very enjoyable evening at the Almijara Bowls Club. Despite some excellent instruction from members of the bowls club the visitors all blamed the heat for their poor performance. A g rea t ev en in g of fu n a n d fe llo w s h ip w a s fo llo w ed b y a me a l a nd club meeting including the ladies at the Nerja Club Hotel. C h a irma n J im S k in n e r was very pleased with the outcome of the evening and has plans for many more inte re s tin g an d d iffere nt evenings during his year as chairman. N erja 4 1 C lu b mee ts

BOWLED OVER: Some of the members after their game of bowls. twice a month. On the first Thursday of the month they have their ‘Munch Bunch’ w he n the y go out for a menu del dia with the ladies and on the third Thursday of the month the me mbe rs have an evening meeting. Most members are only

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Tasty paella lunch at Torre del Mar RE C E N T LY, th e frien d s of Lux M undi, Torre del Mar enjoyed a paella lunch at the Centre. The cooking was undertaken by the administrator Gloria together with her son Leo. The meal started with a salad bar fol-

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The most frequently asked question! What is the value of my home? John Graham The property expert

“WHAT is my home worth?” is the first question I am always asked by the owner when I am carrying out a ‘Valuation’ or a ‘Home Condition Report.’ I could simply say to the owner that the property is worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it and leave it at that but there’s a lot more to it than that. This week I explain to EWN readers some of the tangibles and intangibles that go into answering that question. The stock market is referred to as trading in either ‘bear’ or ‘bull’ market conditions, and the property market is similar; we refer to the property market

FOR SALE: There are a lot of factors that determine what your home is worth. condition as either a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. Market conditions affect home prices, so if you are selling your home when the prop-

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expect a lower asking price. Selling your home is a very emotional experience and you will need the best professional advice from experts to arrive at

what your home is worth. My check list is a list of important factors that go into finding out what your home is worth. • Buyer’s or Seller’s Market • Location of your home • Condition of your home • Age of your home • Size of your home’s interior living space m2 and balcony/ terrace space m2 • Size of your land m2 • Number of bedrooms • Number of bathrooms • Size of kitchen • Lounge dining room and other rooms, size and layout • Design and style of your home • Age and condition of all appliances • Views from your home • Orientation of your home e.g. south facing, etc. • Are your planning and legal

documents in order? • Garden and pool condition • Garage or Parking facilities Last but not least, let me give you a proven and tested a professional insiders tip. You have a much better chance of selling if you provide the buyer with a Surveyor’s Home Condition Report. It gives the buyer peace of mind and puts you in a stronger position to sell, compared to other similar priced properties on sale without a Home Condition Report. Next week I will be giving some top buyer’s tips for EWN readers who are looking to buy a dream home in Spain. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute. For advice or information on the Home Condition Report, contact John by email. gk.ipad@me.com.

Spain cracks the world’s real estate top 10 By Matthew Elliott A ROSY outlook for Spanish property was provided by global accountancy giant Ernst & Young which found Spain to be the ninth most attractive country in the world for investors in real estate and construction. The firm’s latest report ‘Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction Capital Confidence Barometer’ placed Spain in good company alongside the likes of the US, China, Germany, Sweden and India in the world’s top 10. The report is based on polling analysis of wealthy investors, whether com-

panies or individuals, who are looking to acquire real estate or construction assets in the coming months. However, the number of investors looking to do so has declined slightly over the past year due to economic uncertainty on a global scale, but Spain’s dramatic rise up the ranking is nonetheless a great indication of where the country is headed, and highlights an increasingly impressive domestic recovery. ON THE UP: Spain is an attractive country for investors.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Driving under influence AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

DRINK DRIVING: A factor in many road deaths. THE latest statistics unveiled by the National Spanish Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Sciences (INTCF) reveals that 43 per cent of drivers killed in road traffic incidents last year tested positive for the presence of alcohol or drugs: 4 per cent more than the previous year. The report includes the results of toxicology tests of 900 deaths (638 drivers, 179 pedestrians and 83 passengers) in road traffic collisions. The DGT reported there were 1,126 deaths from traffic accidents but the INTCF figures are lower as some autonomous communities carry out their own toxicology tests). Of these tested by the INTCF, 275 drivers (65 per cent) tested positive for alcohol and more than 30 per cent tested positive for some kind of drug.

The report indicates that the data reflects an increased consumption of alcohol and psychoactive drugs (those which change brain function and alter perception) among those killed, whilst the level of other forms of drug use had been similar to the previous year. In 2014, 26 per cent tested positive for alcohol, 10.74 per cent for psychoactive drugs and 13.35 per cent for other drugs. In the case of pedestrians killed, more than 46 per cent of the 179 cases analysed were positive with 57 per cent having consumed alcohol. In those who tested positive for drugs, the most popular substance detected among drivers was cocaine (49 per cent positive) followed by cannabis (44 per cent). For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

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Can he fight insurance company? I WAS involved in a traffic accident that was not my fault. I had insurance through a broker. My broker, however, failed to pass on full information to the insurance company. The insurance company wrote off my car and because the brokers failed to pass on the relevant information, I will receive nothing for my car. I am on a disability pension and cannot afford to lose my car. R.W. (Costa Blanca) FIGHTING the insurance company is never easy but it sounds as if you have a case. The first step is to discuss the problem with your broker. If you find him reluctant to help, you can contact the ‘Atención al Cliente’ or ‘Defensor del

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Asegurado’ department of the insurance company. There is a telephone number on your policy. You will need to put your case

in writing. Every company has such an office. If all else fails, you complain to the DGS, the ‘Direccion General de Seguros,’ at Paseo de la Castellana, 44, Madrid 28046, in writing. You can also call them on the telephone at 902 191 111.

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In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I LIKE sport and I enjoy watching it. Football, snooker, tennis, boxing, F1... I like all sorts but I don’t like the Olympics. I should qualify that by explaining I don’t like what the Olympics have become. This week the Russians have had some of their teams slung out for taking drugs that enhance skills, all approved by their Government. The whole lot should be banned, end of because it’s cheating, simple as that. I remember years ago looking at an East German female shot-putter and wishing my beard was as thick as hers. Then there was the bloke who took four Viagra tablets and ran the 200 metres, he tripped over and won the pole vault!! Then we have events like race walking, how stupid is that? It’s like having a ‘who can whisper the loudest’ competition. Equestrian, what nonsense! Look how clever my horse is. I’d rather watch a good dog act like Ashleigh and Pudsey (they won Britain’s Got Talent ) and get more dog acts from around the world (I bet a few of you are nodding). The 100 metres is brilliant though. I love

watching Usain Bolt who ran it in 9.58 seconds. I can’t do anything in 9.58 seconds. It took me 15 seconds to type that sentence. Then there’s the time difference, often having to watch stuff in the middle of the night because the event you want to watch is on after the 10 you don’t! Of course there are people who love the Olympics but not me. Plus now, with the PC brigade in the UK we don’t have anyone losing in school sports days. I have news for that lot, WRONG! The kid that came first won and all the rest lost. The one who came second wasn’t ‘first runner up,’ you came second son, sorry try harder next time and you might win, now jog on and practise harder. Then there’s cricket. Who invented a sport you can play for five days and finish up with a draw? What’s the point? If it’s competitive surely there’s a winner and a loser? Of course, there’s massive corruption in football. FIFA has to be the most crooked bunch ever and the bare faced audacity of Sepp Blatter is incredible. They’ve been nicked by the FBI and he still says, ‘I don’t know what they’re talking about.’ Get rid of them all. On the bright side, 50 years ago last Saturday West Ham won the World Cup...well, England did but as a Hammers fan that’s how I remember it. They think it’s all over – it is now!

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KEEPING plants alive consists of four things: a. Keeping roots of plants constantly damp both in the garden and containers. Whether you water with a drip irrigation system, hose or watering can this can be difficult to judge unless you dig a hole to check what layers are dry and at what level the soil is still moist. The latter is time consuming, difficult to do in closely planted beds and based on judgement as what one person regards as damp another person may regard as wet. The solution is to purchase a soil moisture meter. Typically they have a probe to push into the earth in a garden bed or the compost in a pot down to 15 centimetres of depth and do not need a battery to operate them. b. Placing tender plants that are easily shrivelled in full sun or by blazing hot winds in semi, dappled or full

PLAN PLANTING: Ensuring what you plant is naturally drought resistant. shade and watering twice a day if necessary. This includes annual herbs such as parsley or basil. c. Keeping roots cool by shading them with slabs of rock or mulches of compost or bark chippings. d. Ensuring that you plant up your garden with plants that are naturally drought resistant and capable of slowing down their growth and moisture re-

quirements during the hottest weeks. Keeping the garden colourful: Stimulating plants to flower continuously or again requires that you dead head as soon as flowers have finished to prevent seeds being formed, watering as above and minimising the use of feeds high in nitrogen. Most plants will grow and flower well without regular feeding but should you consider it nec-

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OFTEN when we think of flower gardens, we envisage beautiful blooming fields of violets and lavender. But many parts of southern Spain are known for their drier, more arid climates, meaning that a cactus can be the perfect companion. Cacti come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, whereas others can be taller than a house! There are more than 1,500 species of cacti in the world. Cacti generally need lots of sun. Cold, wet conditions often cause them to rot. Putting a cactus in a raised bed or on a slope can help prevent them becoming inundated with rainwater. House cacti are a popular choice because they are hardy and easy to nurture. Their spiny appearances also make them aesthetically pleasing adding an exotic touch to any room. Some versions have flowers and some do not, meaning you can choose a cactus that is perfectly suited to your disposition.

Just be careful if you’re a sleepwalker or you could end up with more than you bargained for if you have too many cacti scattered around the house!

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Power rankings A NEW study from JD Power looks at the gratification and satisfaction experienced by an owner when they speed away from the dealership in their brand spanking new car. Known as the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, it is based on the experiences, thoughts and opinions of more than 80,000 drivers questioned after 90 days spent spinning their new wheels. Particular brands are awarded a score out of a maximum 1,000 points based on such criteria as smoothness, visibility, fuel economy, navigation, infotainment and power. Top of the ranking was Porsche which scored a solid 877 points, beating out the industry average of 801. Bottom of the pile was Smart, whose energy efficient city zippers scored just 745.

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ROUND-UP: • Lewis Hamilton comfortably won last week’s F1 German Grand Prix to go 19 points clear of Nico Rosberg in the driver’s championship. • American Jimmy Walker claimed the US PGA golf title ahead of Jason Day and Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn won the women’s Open. • England and Pakistan stand 11 in the Test series; the third game is underway at Edgbaston. And the T20 quarter-finals are Glamorgan-Yorks, Gloucester-Durham, Northants-Middlesex and Notts-Sussex.

• Irish jockey ‘JT’ McNamara who rode over 600 winners, has died, aged 41. • Italian Walter Venga is Wolves’ new manager. • Manchester United are set to sign ex-player Paul Pogba from Juventus for £100m. • Football friendlies/ICL results: Liverpool 2 AC Milan 0; Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 6-5 on penalties; Manchester Utd 5 Galatasaray 2; PSG 4 Leicester 0; Real Madrid 3 Chelsea 2 (before 105,000 fans in Michigan) and Spurs 0 Atlético Madrid 1. • Aberdeen (1-1 v Maribor) and West Ham (1-2 v NK Domzale) are in Europa League 2nd leg action tonight (August 4) and Leicester play Manchester United on Sunday (August 7) in the FA Charity Shield. • A 200-1 shot at Wolverhampton last week was only the fourth such priced winner in horse-racing history. • Hull will play Warrington in RL’s Challenge Cup final. • Carl Frampton is now a twodivision featherweight champion of the world after beating Leo Santa Cruz. Tony’s Olympic Games Preview: The summer Olympics start on Saturday August 6 in Rio de Janiero,

Brazil. More than 10,500 competitors, including 555 Americans and 366 Brits, representing 205 nations will enter 306 events, covering 28 sports at 10 venues; 136 medals will be awarded to women, 161 to men with nine ‘mixed’ medals. My world stars to watch in Rio: * Ashton Eaton: The reigning Olympic decathlon champion is rated the world’s best over 10 events. * Simone Biles: The Texan (18) is the reigning world all-around gymnastic champion, unbeaten since 2014 and going for five medals. * Claressa Shields: In 2012, aged 17, she won gold at the first Olympics for women boxers and has not lost since. * David Boudia: Star of the American diving team that collected four medals in London, he’s aiming to become the first US diver since Greg Louganis to win back-to-back golds. * Jordan Burroughs: Winner of the 74kg freestyle wrestling gold in 2012, he could become the third American to seal successive Olympic titles. * Allyson Felix: The American won sprinting gold in London and will make history if she wins the 200m, 400m and both relays in Rio.

* Justin Gatlin: Could deny Usain Bolt the triple triple (three 100m, 200m and 4x100m gold medals). The American has been the world’s best sprinter for two years. * Gwen Jorgensen: She’s won 12 straight triathlons, a record by a man or woman. * Katie Ledecky: The greatest female freestyle swimmer of all time from 400m to 1500m, there’s talk of her taking on Michael Phelps in an exhibition race. * Kerri Walsh Jennings: Chasing a fourth Olympic gold medal, she’s one of the greatestever players in beach volleyball. * Federica Pellegrini: Italy’s first female swimming gold medallist, this is her fourth Olympics. * Tiago Camilo: Brazil’s world judo champion is confident of winning on home soil. * Lauren Jackson: Aussie basketball player who has five medals to her name already. * Serena Williams: Winner of 22 Grand Slam tennis titles and ROAD TO RIO: The 2016 Olympic games kick off.

four Olympic gold medals, she can add another in Rio. * Robert Scheidt: The Brazilian sailor has already won five Olympic medals (two gold) and is confident of adding a sixth. * Tamika Catchings: USA basketball star has won three Olympic golds already with a fourth on the way! * Lin Dan: China’s badminton champion is going for a third successive Olympic gold. These can make Britain ‘Great’ in Rio! • Swimmers James Guy and Adam Peaty. • Cyclists Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish, Ed Clancy, Lizzie Armitstead, Laura Trott and Becky James. • Gymnasts Claudia Fragapane, Louis Smith and Max Whitlock. • 100m sprinters Adam Gemili and Dina Asher-Smith. • High jumpers Isobel Pooley and Robbie Grabarz. • Long jumpers

Shara Proctor and Greg Rutherford. • 5,000m & 10,000m champion Mo Farah. • Showjumper Ben Maher. • Eventer William Fox-Pitt. • Equestrian rider Charlotte Dujardin. • Finn class sailor Giles Scott. • Female boxers Nicola Adams and Lisa Whiteside. • Triathletes Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee. • Heptathletes Katerina Johnson-Thompson and Jessica Ennis-Hill. • Diver Jack Laugher. • Golfers Danny Willett and Charley Hull. • Rowers Kath Grainger and Katherine Copeland. • Tennis stars Andy Murray and Kyle Edmund. • Runner Jo Pavey (42, in her fifth Olympics). GB/Northern Ireland’s aim is to eclipse the 65 medal-haul they gained at London 2012. And with a little bit of luck, they can achieve their goal... watch and enjoy the action.

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Añoreta Monday July 25 Individual Stableford Overall Winner John Millward Ladies 1st Men 1st 2nd

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A much overdue return to form by nine-handicapper John Millward who saw off several gallant 30-odd pointers for the main prize. Lyn managed to score on all 18 holes to comfortably take the Ladies prize. A couple of ‘blobs’ cost Granville a chance of catching John. For the second successive week there was only a single two, again holed from off the green. Four points to Cliff quickly followed by 20 more on the back nine. I won’t reveal his modest efforts on the first eight holes.

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It was great to see 35 players People were return out for this first Jon Rose luctant to admit Memorial game sponsored to putting balls in by Sam. the water until they realised Played was a normal there Individual Stableford game was a Callaway ball with the addition of ‘nearest consolation prize.” the pin’ and ‘longest drive’ prizes. The respective winners were Jackie Viles, first lady with 35 points and Clive Akid first man also with 35 points. People were reluctant to admit to putting balls in the water on the 14th, where we had a ‘nearest the water’ prize, until they realised there was a free Callaway ball as consolation then all the hands went up. It was a fabulous day that did both Sam and of course Jon proud. One special thank you to Gill Sibson for organising the meal and of course a huge thank you to Sam for proposing and sponsoring this wonderful day.