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Elderly left ‘stranded’ as day centre closes A DAY CENTRE has closed in Axarquia, leaving six elderly people with dependency problems without local assistance. The six claim they received just two days’ notice of Riogordo Senior Citizens Day Centre closing. But local mayor Antonio Ales Montesinos denies they were given such short notice of the closure, with the town hall aware of the situation for longer. Not in contention is that the centre - open for five years and used by just six people, including some with Alzheimer’s Disease had been running with huge losses. The co-operative which
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€90m budget go ahead VELEZ-MALAGA Town Hall has given its full approval to this year’s proposed municipal budget of €90 million.
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DAY CENTRE SHUT: The Senior Citizens Centre in Riogordo had facilities for 30 but just six attendees. previously ran the centre recently ended the agreement, and it was
then decided it was not viable economically. Mayor Montesinos says that the lack of people using the centre caused an annual deficit of €30,000. Part of the centre’s does not carry any plant pests, including running costs was paid by the Mediterranean fruit fly. the regional government Around 80 per cent of avocado through the office of production is in Málaga Health and Social WellProvince and the Axarquia. being but Montesinos said The majority of Spanish the town hall could not avocados are currently take responsibility due to exported to Europe. an unpaid €1 million debt It is thought that initial and the need to spend exports to the US, if €30,000 to maintain it, approved, could be with only six people between 300,000 and attending. 500,000 kilos. Turn to Page 4
Spanish avocados boost AMERICA may soon begin importing Spanish avocados. This follows confirmation by scientists that the fruit
PROVINCIAL Health Delegate Daniel Pérez confirmed there are no funds available for the construction of a new Nerja Health Centre or installing a lift in the existing one.
Petition plan THE Citizen’s Platform is collecting signatures to convert the restored Cane Sugar Museum into a cultural centre for Torrox.
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‘Charity collector’ held for mugging A ROMANIAN has been arrested by police in Benamocarra, accused of robbing a woman in the street. The 23-year-old allegedly grabbed a gold chain and the woman’s purse before running off from the town centre. Local Police later detained him, and he is also suspected of various other crimes in the Axarquia area. Prior to the latest alleged crime, the man was collecting signatures and donations from passers-by - with a female companion - for a disabled centre. One woman refused to give a donation, but agreed to sign the petition. He then hugged her in appreciation, before grabbing the gold
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Services STREET STEAL: Calle García Lorca in Benamocarra where the robbery took place. chain and her purse. After the suspect’s arrest, he was taken to the Guardia Civil station in Velez-Malaga, where it was discovered he had
previous convictions for similar robberies in Madrid. Police have so far been unable to trace his female companion.
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Blue Flag flies again THE beaches at Torre del Mar and Benarjarafe have once again received the Blue Flag award for the cleanliness, security and environmental conditions of the western Velez coastline.
Pensioner found A 72-YEAR-OLD man suffering from psychological problems who disappeared from his home last Friday was found on Sunday with slight injuries in Periana. He was taken to Axarquia Hospital.
Probe into air crash ends A PLANE CRASH in which a pilot and passenger were killed in Velez Malaga was caused by low altitude and poor weather conditions. This was the verdict of an accident investigation team into the crash near Axarquia airfield last April. The 33-yearold pilot was a qualified flying instructor and the plane was airworthy. The investigation by
the Investigation of Accidents and Incidents of Civil Aviation Commission (CIACIAC) and the Ministry of Public Works concluded that the crash was due to the plane making a slow turn at low altitude with an unfavourable tailwind. The report revealed that the pilot made an unsuccessful attempt to land without touching down.
During the second attempt to land, the plane left the runway. Though the pilot tried to take off again to avoid colliding with fencing at the end of the runway and tried a left turn, he lost control of the aircraft. On the day of the accident the pilot had already twice flown with different passengers, although on the first trip he had to abort one attempt to land.
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Chopper call A YOUNG walker was rescued by helicopter in Alcaucin and taken to hospital after falling into a ravine, injuring his head and hip.
Cash grant TWENTY-NINE Axarquia municipalities with less than 25,000 inhabitants will receive €11.4 million from the delegation of the Provincial Plan of Assistance and Co-operation this year.
Recycled oil MORE than 10,000 litres of used cooking oil from hotels, restaurants and cafés, and deposited in 16 containers in Rincon de la Victoria, have been recycled.
Road repairs EMERGENCY work to repair damage caused by the rains last November is due to be completed soon. €5.8 million has been invested by the Territorial Delegation of Public Works in the Axarquia for this purpose.
New stores SWEDISH company H&M is to open a new shop in El Ingenio Shopping Centre, Velez-Malaga and three more in Madrid, Cuenca and Mataro (Barcelona) creating 60 new jobs.
FLASHBACK: Spanish celebrations will be less colourful than these in Hong Kong last year.
It’s Kung Hei Fat Choi as Year of the Snake nears
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ITH more than 176,000 Chinese officially registered as living in Spain, and possibly many thousands more, this Sunday’s Chinese New Year celebrations are set to go off with a bang. For on Saturday night - the Chinese New Year’s Eve - families by tradition meet for a feast, and then end the night with fireworks. The new year will be the Year of the Grass Snake, with this the strongest, most negative force of all signs.
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The snake’s season is Spring, its month May and its element Fire. Many claim the Water energy clashes with the Fire element, meaning that during the Year of the Snake - not considered a calm period - there could be strange weather and possibly conflict in marriages. During the celebrations - with many Chinese shops expected to close despite their normal policy of opening daily for long hours children receive gifts of money in red paper envelopes.
Grown-ups exchange gifts, often including food and clothes, plus New Year greetings of Kung Hei Fat Choi. Chinese New Year tradition is to thoroughly clean the house to sweep away ill-fortune and make way for good luck. Windows and doors are decorated with red colour papercuts with themes including good fortune, happiness, wealth and longevity. It is also a New Year tradition to forget grudges and to wish peace and happiness for everyone.
Number of the week were sold by 84,667 properties Spain’s main banks in 2012.
Banco Santander sold 33,500 properties but will not reveal how much money it made, followed by Bankia, with 14,600 sales worth €1.6 billion.
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Crimes faked for insurance pay-out A WOMAN, aged 55, was detained by the Guardia Civil in Salobreña for allegedly reporting false crimes. She has been charged with two offences of simulating a crime, one offence of fraud and of reporting a false theft from her home and of falsely claiming to be the victim of a hold-up in Cordoba. She told police that she had jewellery and articles worth more than €5,000 stolen in the hold-up, and articles worth more than €30,000 stolen from her home in Madrid. Both reports, police claim, turned out to be false and were made with the intent of receiving an insurance pay-out. The woman had already received €6,000 in compensation from the insurance company for the alleged theft of items from her home. A man, aged 48, has also been accused of participating in the simulation of a burglary.
Noisy bar compensation delay THE 18 homeowners who hit the compensation jackpot due to noisy bars are still owed money five years on.
The residents of the Ipanema buildings were awarded a total of €3.9 million when they took the town hall to court after it failed to do
anything about excessive noise in the El Copo nightlife area of Torre del Mar. The delay in paying out the amount set by
Paraglider hurt in ravine fall A PARAGLIDER was seriously injured after falling into a ravine known as Taramay in Almuñecar. He was taken to the Santa Ana
Hospital in Motril suffering from head injuries and blows to the neck and spine. The cause of the accident is not known, nor the identity of the man.
the court could cost the town hall another €1.3 million in interest. To date the town hall has only paid those affected €2 million of the compensation ordered by the Supreme Court as compensation for the 13 years from 1990 to 2003 that they were subjected to excessive noise. The town hall has proposed to pay €79,635 per month with 4 per cent interest.
Almuñecar unveils new all terrain ambulance ALMUÑECAR now has a new ‘all terrain’ ambulance. The Land Rover Defender 110 4x4 has been converted and will be used on the beaches by the First Aid and surveillance services as well as for accidents or help where needed. The final cost, financed by the town hall, was €42,000. The vehicle consists of two parts, one for the driver and passenger with controls for lights, sirens, megaphones and telecommunications and the other part with a stretcher, heating, air conditioning, a seat, store cupboard, defibrillator and oxygen.
Day centre closes From Front Page In total the centre when fully used had 30 public places. The six affected by the closure have now been offered help through the Community Social Services, with attendance at centres in Casabermeja, Villanueva del Trabuco or Velez a possibility, along with potential assistance in their own homes.
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Horse off the menu SUPERMARKET chain Aldi has dropped their contract with supplier Dalepak after horse meat was found in its products. Tests from beefburger products at a UK store tested positive for traces of horse DNA.
Sour milk A MANCHESTER hospital dropped plans to charge mothers of newborn babies for formula milk. The plan to charge mothers £5 (€5.83) for milk tokens was blasted by staff at the hospital, saying it breached a fundamental NHS principle.
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ALL TERRAIN: Almuñecar has a new 4X4 ambulance.
A PAINTING that belonged to the young Queen Victoria is heading back to its original home at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. The painting called La Siesta is worth £73,000.
The mayor hopes to increase the number of Civil Protection
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Off-duty arrest drama AN off-duty policeman, assisted by two civilians, detained a man who was allegedly attempting to steal objects from inside a caravan in Velez-Malaga. But another man managed to get away. The caravan’s owners disturbed the two men, who had forced open the door,
while they were still inside. One ran off and the second produced a knife. The officer heard the commotion and went to help. He managed to wrench the knife away from the suspect and immobilised him on the ground until a patrol car arrived.
Big plans set out for Motril MOTRIL has set out plans to become the destination for trade and business conferences on the Costa Tropical. With an investment of €7 million it plans to construct a new Centre for Tourism Development which will house a conference centre
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with capacity for up to 1,000 people, a catering school, reception centre for visitors and a school with 41 places for infants up to three years old. Leisure activities will include a restaurant able to seat 175 diners with a panoramic balcony.
The International School of Catering is the key to offer ‘quality tourism, not seasonal’ based on conferences, cultural events, aimed at Nordic countries as an emerging tourist market. Mayor Luisa García Chamorro said: “The infra-
structure will not only increase the number of potential visitors to Motril, but also have repercussions for the entire region.” President of the delegation, Sebastian Perez, pointed out the potential the project had to generate employment and wealth.
TWO women have been jailed after they were found guilty of the torture and murder of 67-year-old Barry Reeve. The women, thought to be drug addicts, were convicted at Norwich Crown Court and jailed for a total of 48 years.
Pool death A BRITISH teenager has drowned in an outdoor pool at a French ski resort. The tragedy happened during a night of drinking with friends at the Alpe d’Huez resort. The girl is thought to have dived into the pool, but failed to resurface from under the tarpaulin cover.
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Fire fright as 30 evacuated MORE than 30 people were evacuated from an apartment block when a fire broke out in an empty flat. Firefighters were called to extinguish the blaze, which produced a large pall of black smoke. The flat on the third floor of a block in Calle Sevilla, Almuñecar, was not occupied at the time and the Guardia Civil were able to quickly find the owners, who live nearby in the Plaza de Madrid, because of a ‘For rent’ sign on the terrace. The fire started at around 11.30pm and the occupants of the other flats were allowed to return to their homes around 1am.
rescuers then took the injured man by stretcher to a waiting ambulance to
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Helicopter called in for mountain rescue A WALKER was rescued after falling 30 metres in the Barranco el Cañuleo area in the Pico de la Maroma mountain. The Mountain Service of the Guardia Civil from Malaga and Granada and the police force’s helicopter unit were all involved in what was called a difficult rescue. The operation was complicated by the dangerous terrain and the serious injuries suffered by the walker. A Guardia Civil helicopter had to lift him to an area where
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Flower man dies after fall NATIONAL POLICE are investigating the death of a street flower-seller, 51, who had been in a coma for several days in Axarquia’s regional hospital. Investigations have revealed that the man fell and hit his head on the kerb after he received a slap during an argument. The
More land for hotels TORROX COUNCIL wants to let hotels be built on land previously zoned for housing. It wants to take advantage of the new protection plan of the coastal corridor regulated by the regional government to boost its tourist infrastructure. According to Mayor Francisco Muñoz, Torrox has ample residences but lacks hotels which will help to improve tourism in the area.
other man in the argument has been detained for suspected manslaughter. The incident occurred in the Carabanchel district of Velez-Malaga, well-known in the past for drugs raids, when the deceased approached the accused and tried to sell him a flower. When he refused to take no
for an answer the accused slapped him causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground, hitting his head on the kerb and causing severe brain damage. A post-mortem examination is to be carried out by the Institute of Legal Medicine (IML).
Tourist attractions for Archidona TOURISM has been pinpointed as a motor for economic growth for Archidona. The town’s mayor Manuel Sanchez, speaking at the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid, has now outlined plans to encourage more visitors to the area. One programme that was started last year was called ‘Archidona within your reach. 8 visions-8 experiences’, which offered visitors personalised routes adapted to their needs:
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Retiring early MORE Germans are taking early retirement, according to new figures. A record number in 2011 opted to take a reduced pension in order to enjoy more free time.
Camels die EIGHTY-SIX camels were killed when flames engulfed a building at a family-run animal farm in the southwestern German state of BadenWüttermberg. The blaze caused €1 million worth of damage.
Flying visit LAUNCH: Archidona was represented at the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid. Eight routes have been established including Royal Archidona, Muslim Archidona, Natural Archidona, Archidona
your own way and Historical Archidona. This programme will increase the attractions available to the tourist,
Village wants tourism boost THE mayor of the village of Alfarnatejo wants to promote a small rural hotel to create work. “There are a few rural houses where people can stay,” he said, “but what we need is to promote ecological and cultural tourism. I would like to make a small tourist complex, a hotel with 14 or 15 rooms and a lounge/diner.” The village, which has only 500 inhabitants, the majority of whom are pensioners, desperately needs an economic boost. The mayor, Antonio Benitez Barroso, said: “It would give work to three or four families. If we don’t have enterprising people the future of the village will become more complicated and the young people will have to move away to find work. “Alfarnatejo boasts a spectacular cemetery, the ‘best’ swimming pool in the Axarquia, a grass football pitch, a marvellous bridge, a multi-sports centre, and the streets are all in order. “With a lot of work, we have transformed the village,” he added. There is a lot of unemployment in the region and due to this year’s bad olive and cereal harvest this has hit the female labourers who traditionally help to collect the olives, said the mayor who has been in office since 1999.
including one called ‘Archidona Wide Open’ which will be held on the last weekend of every month. Later in the year the Feast of Zambra will be held on Friday, September 27, to Sunday, September 29. This is a fiesta which converts Archidona into an Arabic town for the weekend and includes the reenactment of the legend of the Peña de los Enamorados (The Lover’s Rock)
Better classrooms A NEW infants school is planned for Rincon de la Victoria. The regional government has set aside €4.8 million for the project. At the moment 200 under six-year-old pupils are being educated in prefabricated classrooms first installed 10 years ago. Work on the school is expected to start later this year.
CHANCELLOR Angela Merkel urged visiting Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi to ensure dialogue remains an option as his country grapples with a political crisis that has sparked deadly unrest.
Beer slump GERMANS are losing their thirst for beer as consumption has hit the lowest point since 1990, according to official figures.
Music links YOUTUBE’S dispute with Germany’s music rights authority GEMA means the country is unable to see 61.5 per cent of YouTube’s top 1,000 videos, far more than 5 per cent in the Vatican.
Noisy star ACTOR George Clooney feared his group had been too noisy in a Berlin restaurant so he paid a neighbouring table’s bill. The businessman sitting there had not even noticed the actor.
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Junta wants a return to 1800s THE Junta de Andalucia regional government wants to join part of Rincon de la Victoria to Malaga City. An order from the Junta government council forces both Malaga and Rincon de la Victoria to return to the boundaries existing in 1873 despite their appeals. This would divide existing homes, properties, streets and public areas in the area to the east of the Totalan stream, which currently belongs to La Cala del Moral, Rincon de la Victoria. Meanwhile, to the north, it divides land which currently belongs to Malaga City. The two areas intend to create a committee to put the changes in place while taking into account the welfare of local residents. Their plans must be approved by each of the local councils and by the Junta de Andalucia.
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Almuñecar on show at world travel trade fair APART from, sun, sand and cultural activities the new luxury seven-star hotel project in Almuñecar has been put on show at the FITUR tourism fair. The FITUR trade fair attracted more than 200,000 visitors last year and featured almost 10,000 exhibitors from 167 different countries and regions. More than 6,000 journalists from 54 different countries also attended, making FITUR one of the most important trade fairs in the travel industry. This year Almuñecar will receive the ‘Q’ prize, presented by the Institute for Spanish Tourist Quality (ICTE). The prize has been awarded for the first time to the beaches at San Cristobal and La Herradura in recognition of efforts made by the town council in regards to accessibility, signposting, security
Mayor Trinidad Herrera (fourth from left) with delegates at the fair. and services. The Almuñecar Association of Brotherhoods also presented the poster for Easter Week 2013 in the auditorium of the Provincial Tourism Board of Granada. This is a very
Mugging claim exposed A MAN, 35, was arrested in Velez-Malaga after making a false report that he had been stabbed. The man entered a bar on La Pañoleta Industrial Estate claiming he had been mugged. The staff called the police and paramedics, who found he had several knife wounds. He claimed two unknown men in a dark car had approached him to ask questions, then taken out a knife and demanded his belongings. When he started to shout for help, he claimed, one of them injured him. However, the police doubted his story, and once at the station, he finally admitted that he had sold his wedding ring and watch, and spent the money on drinks and slot machines. He was arrested for falsely reporting a crime.
important time in the tourism sector, especially as it has been acknowledged as a time of National Tourist Interest in Andalucia. The last day was dedicated to promotion, and an agreement to initiate bookings and reservations using the internet page Destinia.
Cave dwellers had a whale of a time EVIDENCE that prehistoric cave dwellers in Nerja ate whale meat has been found by investigators from the University of Valencia. Remains of barnacles, a parasite that lives on whale flesh, were discovered in a bonfire dating back 14,000 years. The findings will be published in the magazine, Quaternary International.
Air show ready for take off UP to 30,000 spectators are expected to attend the eighth Air Festival to take place on Sunday June 16 at Granada Beach. This year the festival will include an exhibition of model aircraft and a photographic competition. The president of the Orion Andalucian Aeronautical association, Jose Miguel Perez Juarez, explained that the organisation had been in contact with various European embassies and the US, inviting them to participate in the air show. So far Holland, Belgium, France and the US have shown an interest in sending military planes. The show will last approximately three hours, during which time the spectators can witness the aerial pirouettes of more than 20 civil and military aircraft, which are as much acrobatic as historic.
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WAGES FALL SHORT: More than 70 per cent of people forsee money problems in the future.
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Wages not lasting to month-end ONLY 30 per cent of Spanish get to the end of the month without problems. Forty-five per cent have ‘one-off or intermittent difficulties’ in making their money go round, revealed a survey by bank-users’ association Adicae. The remaining 25 per cent ‘always’ have trouble, they said. Seventy per cent remedy the solution by cutting down on their spending or using credit cards. A large proportion of families have taken on mortgages that are beyond their possibilities, Adicae found. For 37 per cent of the 1,651 people who responded to survey, a mortgage is eating up 40 per cent of their monthly salary. “It is especially worrying that more
than 70 per cent foresee problems in the future,” Adicae said. Barely a quarter can save for a rainy day. The majority have only a minimal safety-net and some none at all. An ongoing shortfall means that 16 per cent are overburdened by mortgage debt and confessed that they had failed to pay several instalments. They have little or no faith in the information supplied by banks, admitted 80 per cent of those taking part in the Adicae survey. The Bank of Spain and the CNMV – the Spanish equivalent of the UK’s FSA – are also viewed negatively, Adicae said. The Spanish also believe that the banks are 93.4 per cent responsible for the financial crisis, followed closely by the government (93 per cent), the political parties (92.8 per cent) and the Bank of Spain (91 per cent).
More babies required ON top of its economic woes, Spain is experiencing a baby crisis. The country needs an additional 280,000 babies each year to maintain the balance between young and old, according to family
policies institute, IPF. For years Spain had the lowest birth rate in Europe but this rose as young immigrants flocked to the country during the boom years. By 2008 the birth rate had risen to 1.46 children per woman but
has steadily dropped as the economic crisis deepens. Only Hungary, Romania and Poland have fewer births. “That means less prosperity, economic growth and above all, future,” warned IPF President Eduardo Hertfelder. The current birth rate is now 1.36 children per woman, well below the EU average of 1.57 children and far from the 2.1 babies needed for generation renewal. Murcia now has the highest birth rate in Spain and Asturias the lowest. Spain needs a total of 752,000 births a year instead of the current 472,000, Hertfelder said. There is a direct link between family allowances and a high birth rate, he continued. “Countries that give allround help to families have higher birth rates,” he said, citing Ireland (2.05 children), France (2.01) and the UK (1.91).
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School blast SWEDEN - Students were questioned by police after a homemade explosive device blew up in a teacher’s hand at a Stockholm school. The blast injured 13 people.
Green day DENMARK Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid statue will join the ranks of the world’s most famous landmarks to turn green in honour of St Patrick’s Day. Sydney Opera House was the first.
Duty tour NORWAY - From 2001 to 2012, 8,363 Norwegians served on average 172 days in Afghanistan, one out of three have been twice or more. Seven per cent were women.
Nude demo SWEDEN - Egyptian activist Aliaa al-Mahdy chose to bare all, despite sub-zero temperatures, outside her country’s embassy in Stockholm in her latest protest against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
No work DENMARK - Only three of Denmark’s 98 councils have a majority of employed residents. This is a significant reduction from 2009, when there were 59.
New fuel NORWAY - Statoil is looking into the possibility of exploring for oil and gas in Burma. It already has petroleum operations in 36 countries.
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Animal feed claim being investigated
PET FOOD: Remains of dead animals have been found in some products.
A gallery with a difference WHEN there is little to laugh at, life should be viewed with humour. This is the belief of Reichel Congosto and Isa Arenas, two Madrid architects behind an itinerant art gallery called La Galeria de la Magdalena. It takes its name from the street where the project began but the two women now install their own and others’ works throughout Spain’s capital. They invariably choose empty, derelict walls or the screens erected around building sites. Passers-by are invited to take whatever takes their fancy, because Reichel and Isa are giving away ‘urban gifts’. They and the 25 artists participating in the project recycle the ‘presents’ from cheap and modest materials, including eggboxes, Velcro, photocopies and plastic containers. Their latest ‘work’ near a pharmacy is called ‘remedies for daily worries’.
SOME pet foods and cattle feed allegedly contain the remains of stray dogs and sick animals. Seprona, the Guardia Civil’s environment protection unit, is investigating claims that the animals were incinerated in Pontevedra (Galicia) before being processed at a Salamanca factory. The unit was called in after a Ponteareas (Pontevedra) court received a number of similar complaints. Using stray dogs and sick animals, including those from zoos, puts the food chain at risk, according to molecular biologist Montse Espiñeira. It could cause a disaster similar to the ‘Mad Cow’ crisis, she warned. It is “beyond all logic” to use dead dogs to feed cattle, which is
eventually eaten by humans, Espiñeira said. Another of the complaints received by the Ponteareas court came from Olga Costa. She runs an animal shelter in Cambados. She claimed contaminated feed has been supplied to dozens of pet and animal food companies, including some outside Spain. She has since had “threatening phone calls” from a company that incinerates the animals, she added. Seprona investigated this firm last May and found two warehouses owned by As Neves (Pontevedra) Town Hall that were being used as clandestine stores. One contained 15 tons of dead animals. Similar installations were earlier located in the Val Miñor and Salceda areas, both in Pontevedra.
Spanish urged to clean up act SPAIN has been advised to deal ‘aggressively and rapidly’ with corruption. Fast action needed to be taken to avoid undermining Spain’s confidence in its politicians, said America’s Ambassador in Madrid, Alan Solomont. The Spanish are currently being asked to make “difficult sacrifices,” Solomont told Europa press. He made no mention of alleged, and apparently documented, salary top-ups to the highest-ranking PP
politicians from party funds. He saw no reason for Spain to feel ashamed, he replied on being asked if he believed it was especially corrupt. Spain has a history of great success and overcame other adversities in the past, Solomont said. He did not doubt that it would be able to rise above its present difficulties, he added. A positive aspect of any crisis was the way that different sectors joined forces in search of solutions, according to Solomont.
Mayor back home A MAYOR accused of bribery and links to the Russian mafia has been set free by a court Josep Valls, Mayor of Lloret de Mar, was arrested by the Guardia Civil in Operation Clothilde. After making a statement to a Barcelona court he was allowed home on condition he does not leave the country and he hands over his passport. Valls was the eighth person detained in the operation and was charged with prevarication and bribery for his alleged connection with a Russian mafia money-laundering network supposedly run by Andrei Petrov. Also implicated are architect Pilar Gimeno, and Constantin Mischanin.
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Bizarre flatmates A BARCELONA Guardia Civil officer was sharing his official quarters with a crime boss. Both men belonged to a 14strong criminal organisation involved in drugs, extortion and robbery with violence. The group had been operating since October, believe police. They began their enquiries following a break-in at a home in Rubi when a masked, armed couple tied up the owners and stole jewellery. After two months of investigation, homes were searched in Rubi, Terrassa, Sant Quirze del Valles and Badia del Valles where the Guardia Civil officer lived with the gangleader. A search of this, and other properties revealed two pistols, several replica guns and various drugs.
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Relations dropping THE Russian government has abandoned an agreement signed in September 2002 with the US on fighting crime and the drugs trade in an apparent sign of worsening relations.
Flu cases MORE than 80,000 cases of flu have been recorded in Moscow, St Petersburg and 18 other regions. In the republic of Bashkortostan, cases of flu have exceeded epidemic levels.
Ballet move LEADING Bolshoi Ballet soloist Svetlana Lunkina revealed she moved to Canada amid claims of threats arising from a film project involving her producer husband.
Crime raid POLICE raided a restaurant near Moscow arresting four suspected crime bosses and 19 others who met to allegedly plan strategy after the killing of a criminal godfather known as Grandpa Hassan
Suicide aid CHIEF Medical Officer, Gennady Onishchenko, has announced a decision to close down 594 websites which contained information about the techniques and methods of committing suicide.
Acid attack BOLSHOI Ballet artistic director Sergei Filin who is recovering from an acid attack has been temporarily replaced by former prima ballerina Galina Stepanenko.
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Stat of week Inflation is slowing according to the National Statistics Institute. Prices rose by 2.6 per cent year on year in January, the slowest rate since August.
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€19bn Santander write off
Bank sets aside cash to cover property and loan debt SPANISH banking giant Santander has had to write off nearly €19 billion for sour loans and failed property assets. That sent net profit down by 60 per cent last year as the bank made extra provision for bad debts.
The group said it put aside €12.7 billion for non-performing loans in Spain and another €6.1 billion for Spanish property exposure. Despite the write off, Santander remains one of the few Spanish banks not to ask for government help.
Cyber access big business FOR many, living without internet access would be like living in limbo. But only 32 per cent of adults in 148 countries could access the internet in 2011, a Gallup poll revealed, although this did not imply a home connection. In Spain, 70 per cent of adults had an internet connection and 62 per cent of Spanish homes had broadband in 2011, according to INE, Spain’s statistics office. And that means there is still huge potential for growth for internet providers in Spain. Internet access influences a nation’s productivity and economic strength. The greater the prosperity, the wider the internet access and greater the opportunity to buy and sell online.
Only 1 per cent of adults accessed the internet in Burundi, Haiti and Mali, three of the world’s poorest countries. In contrast, Sweden and Singapore topped the Gallup list with 93 per cent, followed by Denmark (92 per cent). In the US, the world’s largest economy, 80 per cent accessed the internet. So did 73 per cent of the Japanese and 77 per cent of Germans. Things were different in China – the world’s secondlargest economy – with 34 per cent. Russia and Brazil did better with a respective 51 and 40 per cent. India’s IT industry is booming but has a yawning gulf between rich and poor, just 3 per cent of the population could access the internet.
That left Santander with 73 per cent of its Spanish bad loans covered. The move meant the bank met the demands of new legislation forcing banks to set aside more money to cover bad property debt.
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Easier to start MEN under 30 and women under 35 starting new businesses will pay €50 a month social security for six months, followed by a 30 per cent reduction for two years.
Small mercies INFLATION fell by three percentage points in January. Lower prices for electricity and fuel were responsible for the fall.
Tipping scales SPAIN’S balance of payments last November showed a surplus of €1,777.4 million, the widest margin since 1990.
Piece of cake from Bimbo BIMBO could target neighbourhoods near schools with cut-price products approaching their sell-by date. Spain’s largest industrial baker has plans to market popular lines in areas easily able to absorb them, near schools and markets. It would only do so where the products would sell quickly, the company said.
Care would be taken not to provoke complaints from nearby businesses, it added. Chosen shops would need to conform to certain specifications and have authorisation to sell food products. Business-owners would also have to pay transport costs from Bimbo depots.
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The medical certificate for driving licence stays valid Q: RESIDENTS of Spain who continue to use a UK driving licence need to have a medical certificate, which is renewed every 10 years or five years, just like Spanish drivers, as you have You and the reported in earlier columns. Now I find various rumours Law in Spain By David Searl that the medical certificate for drivers lasts only THREE MONTHS. Can you tell me the correct position? DJ (e-mail) A: NOT to worry. If you obtain the medical certificate for drivers, it is valid for the next five or 10 years, depending on your age, when you must renew it in order to continue driving on your UK licence. The confusion arises because the certificate itself states it is valid for three months. This means only that, if you obtain the certificate and then do not apply for your licence or renewal within three months, you will have to obtain a new and up to date medical certificate. Many Spanish documents which are needed in order to obtain some other document, contain this three month limit. If you have your medical certificate and carry it with your UK driving licence, you are in compliance with Spanish law.
Early renewal of driving licence Q. My wife’s Spanish driving licence runs out in April. We are going to be in Australia during May and June. I know that it takes Trafico some time to process the new licence. Is it possible to apply for her new licence early? RC (e-mail) A. Yes, you can apply to renew your Spanish driving licence three months before the expiry date. David will respond to queries but reserves the right to select letters which will be of interest to the greatest number of readers. You can also consult David through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola. ask@lawtaxspain.com or call 952 667 090.
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Olympics boost for companies COMPANIES that helped stage the Olympics will be able to use their games connections to promote their companies after stringent licensing rules were relaxed. Originally only official sponsors that paid millions of pounds were allowed to advertise their links. Now companies that worked on the London games can apply for licences to promote their Olympic role at trade fairs.
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£££ THE Johnnie Walker-to-Smirnoff vodka maker Diageo says its £1.3 billion (€1.5bn) deal for a majority stake in Indian drinks giant United Spirits should go through by March. Finance director Deirdre Mahlan said talks with an Indian regulator would not delay the acquisition.
Politicians fiddling while Rome continues to burn AN ex-treasurer of the Partido Popular (conservative) has stirred things up with his assertions that he paid ‘bonuses’ to the then leaders of the Spanish political party with money from ‘black’ contributions. Of course, the present PP leaders are strenuously denying any such payments in ‘cash, envelopes, or any other form,’ whilst the main opposition parties, PSOE (socialist) and Izquierda Plural, are baying for blood. The present PP leaders have announced, publicly and repeatedly, that the anticorruption policy of the party is that assertions will always be investigated and rooted-out. Maria Dolores de Cospedal, one of the two vice-presidents, has warned: “If you have taken part in any such activity, you will pay the price.” You’ll note, if you’ve been following this story, that up until now there is only the extreasurer’s word that any of this occurred, and one might be forgiven for asking how he could have paid out these ‘bonuses’ whilst at the same time allegedly accruing millions for himself, to be salted away in a secret Swiss account. Diverging for a moment, I wonder how many cases of corruption and fraud will come to light now that Swiss banks have begun to reveal their secrets. The opposition parties are
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demanding a full parliamentary commission to investigate the matter, whilst the PP for its part has announced that the party’s finances, in their entirety, will now be thrown open to an independent auditor. It goes on and on; accusations and denials, but to what purpose? The opposition is saying this will not do, and that the parliamentary commission is the only way forward if the truth is to come out, putting the government in the unenviable (and perhaps legally questionable) position of proving a negative! Do these politicians give even a passing thought to what they are doing, as distinct to what they were elected to do? The present PSOE and Izquierda Plural leaders, Alfredo Rubalcaba and Lara Cayo appear to be interested only in creating turmoil and blackening the reputations of their opposite numbers on the government benches. Understandable perhaps, but
CASH IN HAND: No envelopes of money handed over, claim PP party leaders. hardly representing their obligation to the country, which surely is to question, modify where possible and ameliorate, policies which they feel they have a right and a duty, to oppose. But look: if corruption, with its concomitant possible fraud, has really taken place, shouldn’t that be for the National Police and maybe the Guardia Civil to investigate? Crime is crime, after all. It’s possible that Luis Bárcenas, the ex-treasurer, did pay ‘bonuses’, creating a pool of accessories who would keep their mouths shut and thus conceal his real activity, which was to set up a personal Swiss account. Should this prove to be the case then no doubt there will be a number of long-retired politicians trembling in their boots. This opening of formerly-secret Swiss accounts could turn out to be a world-wide Pandora’s Box.
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www.euroweeklynews.com An investor’s portfolio should be built around their specific objectives. If you are investing for growth, then I normally recommend three main principles 1) Time in the market 2) Spread the risk 3) Regular reviews Time in the market – not timing the market Investors who remain invested over the longer term often achieve better results than those who attempt to time the market. It is natural to be concerned when markets are volatile and falling, but if you have a suitably long-term plan for your investments and adequate cash reserves to cover your short-term needs, then you should try not to react to every little bit of negative news, even if it can be hard to ignore. Most investors should therefore plan to be invested for the longer term – five to 10 years, or even more. Many investors who attempt to ‘time the market’ often end up disappointed. In some cases they end up significantly worse off. There are two key reasons why people time the market. Some try to be clever about when they buy and sell to maximise gains. Their aim is to predict when a share will be at its lowest point and then when it is at its highest point. You would need to predict the future (and many events that affect markets cannot be
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predicted) and you would need to be right twice. Many other investors make emotional investment decisions. They are influenced by short-term market movements and react to them, when instead they should focus on the longer-term trend and how this fits in with their own investment objectives. Unfortunately, all too often, this can result in investors entering or exiting the market at precisely the wrong time. Investor sentiment actually lags market movements so those who react to sentiment often enter and exit the market at the wrong time. Investors can go though a roller coaster of emotions, starting with optimism, moving on to excitement and then euphoria as markets rise
higher and higher, before changing to anxiety as markets fall off their peak and slipping through anxiety and fear to despondency as markets fall, before improving again through hope and relief back to optimism. Many investors enter the market or invest more money at the ‘euphoria’ point – but this is actually the riskiest point in a market cycle. Likewise the point of maximum financial opportunity is the time when most investors are despondent and so fewest people are investing at this point. For example, if you compare movements in the FTSE 100 index with historic net investment flows (investment purchases minus investment sales by retail clients) into equity funds by UK investors since the early 90s, we can see that investment flows significantly increase when markets peak, and conversely decrease during market dips. However, often the best returns from equity markets come in periods
just after a downturn. Markets are very sensitive to economic events and can rebound quickly after good news. Those investors who sold out after markets had fallen usually miss out on the best of the upside and this can have a significant effect on their overall investment performance. Those with capital available to invest, who were waiting for markets to improve, usually miss out on the opportunity to profit from much, if not all, of the sharp increase in performance. Often a few very good days account for a large part of the total returns over a market cycle. If you miss these days you could end up with considerably less profit, or even make a loss when you could have made a gain. As an example, let’s look at a hypothetical investment in the S&P UK Mid-Cap companies sector index. Investors who invested £10,000 on 31st December 2001 and left it untouched up to 30th December
2011 earned a £5,183 profit. Those who missed just the five best days over the 10 year period only received a profit of £191. Those who missed the 10, 20 and 30 best days saw significant losses - £6,569 in the case of 30 days. Next week I will look at spreading the risk and the importance of reviewing your portfolio. These views are put forward for consideration purposes only as the suitability of any investment is dependent on the investment objectives, time horizon and attitude to risk of the investor. The value of investments can fall as well as rise as can the income arising from them. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.
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LONDON - FTSE 100 C H A N G E ( P ) % C H G. -0.30 -0.07 5.75 0.47 -23.00 -1.42 -0.12 -0.01 -2.00 -0.10 -25.00 -2.16 3.00 0.34 1.16 0.07 -5.00 -0.16 -6.71 -1.82 8.00 0.76 -0.30 -0.09 -0.80 -0.27 1.35 0.12 -14.50 -0.65 -1.45 -0.31 -9.72 -0.29 -0.34 -0.06
NET VOLUME 175.52 38.29 165.80 297.47 375.05 248.73 939.63 164.43 285.52 2,431.35 49.59 531.69 10,143.02 906.73 722.98 2,775.90 257.44 168.86
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PRICE(P) C O M PA N Y Aberdeen Asset Mngmnt 405.95 Admiral Group PLC 1239.00 Aggreko PLC 1600.00 AMEC PLC 1084.50 Anglo American PLC 1951.75 Antofagasta PLC 1133.50 ARM Holdings PLC 896.75 Associated British Foods 1766.50 AstraZeneca PLC 3063.75 Aviva PLC 361.25 Babcock Intrntnl Grp 1056.00 BAE Systems PLC 337.65 Barclays PLC 299.15 BG Group PLC 1124.00 BHP Billiton PLC 2200.00 BP PLC 471.03 British Am Tobacco PLC 3317.50 British Land Co PLC 564.00
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Most Declined Brightcove Inc. P & F Industries, Inc. Learning Tree International, Inc. Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. Pixelworks, Inc. Zoltek Companies, Inc. HMN Financial, Inc. Education Management Corporation Mecox Lane Limited
C O M PA N Y PRICE(P) CHANGE Croda International PLC 2460.50 1.00 Diageo PLC 1895.75 -11.00 Eurasian Nat Resources 335.80 -2.50 EVRAZ PLC 304.20 6.94 Experian PLC 1102.50 -7.88 Fresnillo PLC 1697.50 -8.00 G4S PLC 279.65 -3.20 GKN PLC 249.20 -0.04 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1450.50 -1.50 Glencore Int PLC 393.72 -4.15 Hammerson PLC 482.30 -1.80 Hargreaves Lansdown 704.75 2.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 719.60 0.10 IMI PLC 1180.50 -4.00 Imperial Tobacco Grp 2359.00 1.00 InterContinental Hotels 1912.00 16.00 International Consldtd 213.65 0.10 Intertek Group PLC 3166.00 -19.00 ITV PLC 119.60 2.20 Johnson Matthey PLC 2280.50 -45.36 Kazakhmys PLC 744.75 -9.50 Kingfisher PLC 275.60 0.80 Land Securities Grp PLC 804.25 -0.18 Legal & General Grp PLC 150.30 -1.50 Lloyds Banking Grp PLC 51.55 -0.11 Marks & Spencer Grp PLC 380.15 -2.30 Meggitt PLC 432.90 -8.36 Melrose Industries PLC 238.30 -2.04 National Grid PLC 698.50 1.60 Next PLC 4094.00 -4.00 Old Mutual PLC 188.40 -0.80 Pearson PLC 1205.00 -4.00 Petrofac Ltd 1653.00 4.00 Polymetal International 1100.00 8.00 Prudential PLC 962.25 -3.00 Randgold Resources Ltd 6272.50 195.00 Reckitt Benckiser Grp 4225.50 -8.00 Reed Elsevier PLC 708.75 -5.00 Resolution Ltd 262.80 0.90 REXAM PLC 467.10 -6.60 Rio Tinto PLC 3655.50 -23.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 976.00 5.00 Royal Bank of Scotland 337.90 -2.50 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 2300.50 -4.00 RSA Insurance Group 132.50 0.08 SABMiller PLC 3164.50 7.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 327.80 2.10 Sainsbury (J) PLC 333.40 0.23 Schroders PLC 1960.00 -9.00 Serco Group PLC 558.50 -2.00 Severn Trent PLC 1640.00 12.73 Shire PLC 2159.00 24.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 732.50 4.50 Smiths Group PLC 1241.00 -2.00 SSE PLC 1434.00 6.58 Standard Chartered PLC 1682.75 -5.50 Standard Life PLC 345.00 -3.60 Tate & Lyle PLC 805.50 1.50 Tesco PLC 359.25 -1.33 TUI Travel PLC 298.55 1.50 Tullow Oil PLC 1179.50 0.88 Unilever PLC 2592.50 -12.00 United Utilities Group PLC 735.75 4.50 Vedanta Resources PLC 1257.00 -2.73 Vodafone Group PLC 170.35 -3.10 Weir Group PLC 2002.00 -13.83 Whitbread PLC 2646.00 2.40 Wm Morrison Suprmrkts 252.10 0.36 Wolseley PLC 2984.00 -13.00 Wood Group (John) PLC 830.00 2.50 WPP PLC 1006.50 -3.64 Xstrata PLC 1183.25 -11.50
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IZ Card charge US shoppers could face paying a fee to shops for the privilege of using a credit card. Retailers settled a case with card companies winning the right to charge consumers who want to pay with plastic.
Profits leap HONDA’S profit jumped nearly 63 per cent as production picked-up after disruptions from natural disasters. Profits for the last quarter was 77.4 billion yen (€627million).
Income fall AMAZON saw net income fall 45 per cent, in its last quarter as higher revenue failed to keep up with increased spending.
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Sea change in wine fermenting BODEGAS Luis Perez is hoping to boost profits by taking a lesson from the ancient world. The Cadiz vineyard has started producing red wines aged in Roman-style amphorae. And instead of being kept in a cellar, the red wine has been stored submerged in the sea for one year. The first batch, limited to 50 amphorae, each costing €200, has gone on sale. The wine, called ‘Garum Submarino,’ is said to have the same characteristics as a fresh young wine.
Profit falls as group grows SWEDISH company Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) saw profits fall 0.4 per cent in 2012 partly due to a decline in Spanish sales. H&M have a total of 146 outlets in Spain, opening 16 new shops and closing two others.
But despite the growth profits went down. At the end of the last fiscal year, they had opened 339 and closed 35 stores around the world, raising the group’s total number of shops to 2,776.
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UK economy is stagnating as euro grows stronger despite the crisis IT has been a terrible start to the year for the pound which has fallen against its major peers including the euro. In the UK the cost of living is increasing across the board, leaving most of us with much less to spend and consumers are still facing the squeeze of inflation rising more sharply than take home pay. In 2012, the gains in the pound have been a major drag on Britain’s export market further hampering growth. Sterling finished the year more than 5 per cent higher against the US Dollar, and finished also 2 per cent up on the euro from the start of the year. The move higher was down to a post-Olympic increase in Q3 GDP and higher inflation figures. The pound also managed to ride a trend of aggressive central bank action by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, which has
BAD NEWS: The pound has fallen against the euro. weakened the USD and Japanese Yen respectively and aided the pound. But it looks increasingly likely the Sterling bull has now run out of steam. This is highly evident with the start to 2013. The UK economy now seems stuck in a rut and it’s unlikely to see much growth in 2013. Government austerity measures,
coupled with the Bank of England’s reduced scope for further quantitative easing make it seem likely that 2013 could be a weak year for the pound. Adding to the potential misery for the pound is the positive outlook for the US economy which is expected to outperform a stagnating UK economy.
In Europe, the support from the ECB has been the key driver behind a renewed confidence in the euro and its periphery. This is reflected in a significant fall in the financing costs that is apparent throughout the periphery. The euro has posted impressive gains so far in 2013 following the perception that Europe has cleared significant tail risks and the ECB has moved away for now from a rate cut. The ECB is expected to be less aggressive in 2013 than the Fed and the BOJ which is also euro supportive. But wait! Euro supportive in the wider market: yes, but what about the right level of the euro for the eurozone economies? Are we seeing with the euro what we saw with the pound last year? Economic indicators are still mixed with Spain reporting yet another increase in unemployment in the last quarter of 2012 to 26.02 per cent. In real terms,
this means another 187,300 people joining the ranks of the unemployed… That’s hardly news which would make you think the currency of this economy is ready for, or can handle a sharp strengthening of its currency. The good work of the ECB and renewed confidence in the euro now point to a new problem: the single currency is strong, maybe too strong for the economies using it. That leads to loss of competitiveness for exporters at a time when we cannot really afford losing any market shares which are critical to the recovery plans of the zone… 10 per cent increase in the last six months against the Dollar and 25 per cent against the Yen! A strong euro is certainly good news for the US, Japanese and British markets as ironically this will boost their exports, but all at the expense of the eurozone and this alone is a real threat to any European recovery…
Get fit to boost the economy I AM currently recovering from exhaustion, a dose of humiliation and a hell of a good time. Thanks to a friend, I spent the past weekend in the village of Hornachuelos running a small crosscountry race. I’m A look not a seasoned at finance GET FIT: runner and only females for Help to started training a make week before the Jane Plunkett event, so needless us all to say, I didn’t jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. richer. com come first, or second, or third, or … well, report from the Davos I’ll just admit that I gave up World Econ-omic Forum before the end, after being taking place in Switzerland, passed by all the runners “healthy people create on my first lap of three. economic wealth”. Despite the rude According to Davos, awakening that I really sickness and disease are a need to train harder, it was drain on an economy, while great fun and it feels good fitness is the way to to be exercising. healthy, active and wealthy And also, according to a lives. Huge behavioural and
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cultural change is needed for people to start looking after their health, and therefore lessen the burden on the economy. The bottom line is that exercise makes many people feel good, it encourages people to stay healthy and it may give people the energy to go after the things they want in life. So let’s not wait to be pushed into a healthy lifestyle, get your trainers on and help make the economy richer!
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Points check is vital for peace of mind IN the time between applying to change my UK driving licence for a Spanish one, I received a letter from the traffic authorities (DGT) informing me that I may have six points or less. As I had not lost any points since taking up residency, I showed the letter to my solicitor and was told “that is just a formality” and ignored it. On receiving my licence I decided to check my points via the DGT website and on doing so was astounded to find I had NIL POINTS and was therefore suspended from driving for six months. Luckily after a visit to the traffic office in Alicante the problem was diagnosed as a “computer error” and I was reinstated with 12 points. For anyone else swopping licences, check the points you have, otherwise you may be in a position where if stopped by police, you may be liable for arrest as a disqualified driver. Catral, (Alicante)
Metro dismay IT is disappointing that Málaga City Council is still obstructing progress on the metro by objecting to the sensible plan by the Junta to have the section from Guadalmedina to La Malagueta on the surface. This will be much cheaper and quicker to implement than continuing underground. The project has been taking far too long to complete and the mayor should be co-operating with the Regional Government to get the metro open and functioning. The metro vehicles are in any case trams of a type used at street level in many other Spanish cities, and the benefits they will bring to the city will be considerable. Peter J Owen, Fuengirola, Malaga
Facts on fat YOUR article ( Puppy fat Issue 1436) is misleading and falsely reassuring. I am aware of the American study referred to, but the truth is that most of the evidence that being overweight is beneficial
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TV listings Remember the kids’ character Where’s Wally? You had to hunt high and low to find him. Well, with your excellent paper getting bigger and bigger, it’s getting harder to find the TV guide. Last week, after frustratingly thumbing through 50 pages, I eventually found the first telly page. I feel you should tell readers where to find your TV guide, with some kind of index near the front of the newspaper. By the way, it’s great to have the local times for programmes, unlike some rivals who are too lazy to change the times from England, or don’t even have them. Margaret Anderson, Torreblanca Editor’s note: Great minds think alike! After planning re-introduction of a Page 2 Contents index from this week, we received this letter.
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for life expectancy, belongs to a much older age group than that of the ‘Puppy Fat’ generation. The problem is that what most lay people regard as ‘Puppy Fat’ is in a medical sense obesity, and obesity in babies, children or teenagers is detrimental to long term health and life expectancy. Neither parents nor teenagers can afford to be complacent about obesity, but neither should they aim to be stick thin, which is very bad for health. Any teenager who is unsure about where they are on the overweight/obesity scale should consult a health professional. For the obese, regular aerobic exercise can lesson the risk, whether or not they lose weight. Dr Geoff Hall, Alcalali (Alicante)
Super sales! IMAGINE my surprise when I returned a T-shirt given as a Christmas gift for exchange at a Malaga boutique because it was too small, only to be told by the assistant at the till when I returned with the bigger but same design shirt, that I had a further €14 credit as the shirt price was now reduced in the sales! Strange economic decision in these tough economic times, but appreciated. M Watson, Alora (Malaga)
Grammar police AT the risk of accusations of being a ‘grammar Nazi,’ I feel the need to question why the word ‘Spanish’ is often seen or heard being used as a noun to describe Spaniards. An example from your newspaper is ‘More than 1,600 Spanish applied [for an aupair job].’ The people are called Spaniards. The lower case ‘spanish’ is an adjective. Therefore to say ‘1,600 Spaniards’ or ‘1,600 spanish people’ would be correct. Ed Tarwinski, Marbella (Malaga) Editor’s note: Yes we feel corrected!
Help thanks I TAKE care of my mother, soon to be 102 years old. What home help we were receiving through the government has been frozen due to the crisis and I am finding it very difficult to care for her alone as she is very incapacitated. Age Care came to my rescue and volunteered to pay a month’s fee of €2,000 to a local elderly people’s home, which enabled me to visit my son and grandson and take a much needed break. I can’t thank them enough for their kindness and generosity, because without them it wouldn't have been possible. Louise Dodge (By e-mail)
Hospital cheer I WOULD like to pass on my most sincere thanks to staff at Denia hospital. From the chirpy dinner lady and smiling cleaning personnel, to the straight faced doctors with their professional attitude and demeanour. Then there are the nurses that made my two week stay in hospital not only bearable, but may I say enjoyable! Their empathy and attitude towards the tasks required of them was superb. Carl Worley. Senija (Alicante)
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LEEP, snooze, siesta... hand on heart, it is one of my favourite pastimes; which is quite convenient since we spend some 25 years of our lives doing it. I have never been able to understand those that get up when they don’t have to, there is really nothing more indulgent than spending some quality time under a cosy, fluffy duvet. No innuendos intended, just pure blissful rest. Unless insomnia hits, of course. Then the bed becomes a battlefield and the night your worst enemy. Margaret Thatcher and Napoleon survived on a mere four hours each night, which doesn’t necessarily weaken the case for a good night’s sleep. However, there are apparently some key steps to aid sleep. Keeping a regular bedtime, limiting alcohol and cutting out caffeine after noon remain valid, but experts also say the temperature of the room is important. A young adult
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Expat Strife Swedish-born Ulrica is a freelance journalist living in Mallorca with her family. Her debut novel $Expat Wives is available on Amazon and iBooks. To comment on any of the issues raised in Ulrica’s column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ ulrica-marshall
LAND OF NOD: We spend on average a quarter of a century asleep.
optimum temperature. ULRICA MARSHALL Some fresh ulrica @euroweeklynews.com air and a bit of exercise goes can regulate blood flow a long way to preparing the efficiently between 18 to 30 body, too. You should also degrees Celsius, but as we avoid big meals before age this band shrinks to 23 bedtime; not only does it to 25 degrees as the wreck your sleep, it also
wreaks havoc with your body. Sleeping pills may seem a handy solution, but some suppress the ability to achieve Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which is the restorative and crucial part of the sleep pattern.
A natural alternative, melatonin, has recently been approved for sale without prescription in Spain. It regulates sleep and is a powerful antioxidant with a capacity of reducing tumours. Staying on the natural path, a particularly ‘zen’
and well-rested friend bestows the merits of removing all electrical appliances from your bedroom to clear the disruptive Electro Magnetic Field. So you may have to revert to an alarm clock. Oh, and if the other half snores, send them to the doctor as there may be an underlying medical problem. Failing that, invest in some good earplugs. Still in doubt over the importance of sleep? Some cunning scientists recently revealed that a marriage where both spouses get a decent night’s sleep is more likely to survive than a sleep-deprived one. Other than that, it boosts the immune system, slows ageing (it’s not called beauty sleep for nothing), prevents diabetes, helps to keep you happy and your memory sharp. But if sleep still remains elusive, you can always read the nearest instruction manual for any appliance guaranteed to send you to the Land of Nod in record time.
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Donation a mere drop in ocean for Brand Becks LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT me even more would be for the whole thing to have been done anonymously. No chance of that, of course. On the relentless road to knighthood, acts of generosity need to be as publicly aired as possible. To me the whole thing reeks of more plotting en route to Posh’s pout outside the palace, one leg placed delicately in front of the
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DAVID BECKHAM: Is donating all his French wages to charity one big PR stunt? other as her David dangles his ultimate accolade for all the world to see. Lord and Lady Beckham. The mind boggles. While we’re on the subject of football, which we are sort of, I could hardly believe my ears when a friend informed me that football songs like I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles, The Penny Arcade and The Fields of Athenry, are now banned from many bar Karaoke sessions. Apparently they’ve been
provoking arguments and even violence among the customers. You really couldn’t make it up. I used to think the quote football is ‘a game played by morons for morons’ a little unfair. The more I see of the so-called ‘beautiful game’ with its supporters and participants in this day and age, the more I’m convinced this particular quote could be right on the button. Keep the faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com
HIGH SCHOOL students in New Jersey, US, have set a new Guinness World Record, popping 8,000 square feet of bubble wrap in just two minutes.
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’M sorry; I just can’t get my head around the euphoric adulation following Beckham’s decision to donate all his ‘French wages’ to charity. Personally I think it is a cynical PR exercise in the worst possible taste. I simply can’t stand people who use charity as a way of gaining personal publicity and this particular manoeuvre reeks of it. I’ve no doubt the recipients of the £3 million (€3.46m) in question will be highly grateful. But frankly, to the phenomenally wealthy ‘Brand Beckham’ the amount is a mere pittance. The free publicity they have already received would itself run into millions were they paying for it. And of course, what has not exactly made the popular headlines is the vast income that will be generated by the accompanying marketing exercises. A lavishly oiled money-making machine that is no doubt in full overdrive as we speak. Beckham’s slice of this huge amount of earnings will dwarf the paltry £3 million he is ‘so generously’ forfeiting from his wage packet. No, what would impress me would be for Beckham to donate his entire income for the three months in question. Now wouldn’t that be something? What would impress
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Crocs flee FIFTEEN THOUSAND crocodiles have escaped from a South African farm. The dangerous reptiles fled after heavy flooding forced gates open.
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heritage and coastal beauty. Many operators offer short taster cruises which can be appealing for first-timers. But with so many cruises available, it makes good sense to speak to a specialist travel agent who can steer you through the options, and find the cruise that’s just right for you. Even with the best planning, though, the unexpected can happen. A missed transfer, and the ship leaves without you. A cruise that has to be cut short when a close relative falls ill back home. Wise travellers take out travel insurance cover, but even they can be caught out. Unlike Globelink, some insurers exclude cruises from their standard travel insurance policies - which means you could end up paying a hefty premium for adequate coverage before you go. Remember, if you live in Spain your Travel Insurance might be invalid if it does not cover the entire duration of your return trip from the date you leave Spain until the date you arrive back in Spain. For an instant quote and to arrange cover securely online, enabling you to print your policy documents immediately, visit www.globelink..co.uk or you can telephone Globelink on 00 44 1353 699 082 or their Spanish links line on 966 265 000 or 951 242 434.
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Tying the knot in Spain can be a red tape tangle IF you have made Spain your home and are planning to get married, you may want to do so here. But just how do you go about it? To help you through the red tape it is worth finding out if your town hall has a foreign residents’ department. Often they can help you through the process in your own language. Contact the relevant authority (town hall/registry office/court/religious authority) where you are planning to hold the wedding, to find out which documents they require. Civil marriages Applications must be made to the civil registry, district court or town hall where the marriage is to be held. It may take some time to get an appointment and for paperwork to be processed, so contact them as soon as possible. Religious marriages Requirements vary according to the denomination and area. Religious marriages are legal under Spanish law, but to obtain an official marriage certificate, the marriage must subsequently be registered with the local civil authorities. It is important to confirm that the officiator of the marriage is licensed and check
Here are a few words you may need to get married in Spain. Casarse – To get married Quiero casarme – I want to get married Boda – wedding Empadronamiento – Registration at town hall Ayuntamiento – Town/City Hall Registro Civil – Registry Office Juzgado – Court Iglesia – Church Religioso - Religious Documentos – Paperwork Cita – Appointment Oficiar – Officiate Certificado – Certificate Estado civil – Marital Status Traductor jurado – Sworn Translator
whether they will register the marriage on your behalf or provide the paperwork to do so yourselves. Marriage banns This is an Informative Note you may need to submit to the Spanish Civil Registry. There are two versions: one for those who have given Notice of Marriage at a British Consulate in Spain or in another country and another for those who have given Notice of Marriage in the UK. Documents issued by British Consulates in Spain Certificate of Marital Status You may require a document to confirm your current marital status. To obtain it you will need to ask a solicitor to draw up a declaration to take to the consulate printed on their headed paper. You will need to swear and sign it in front of the consular officer. Certificate of No Impediment To obtain the certificate, which confirms there is no reason why you can’t marry, you will need to publish your banns. Check with your local Spanish civil registry if you require this, and visit the following site. http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/helpfor-british-nationals/notarial-andcertificates/cert-no-impediment. Proof of previous or current address in the UK The Spanish civil registry requires proof of where you have been living during the last two years. If you have not been registered two full years at your Spanish town hall, or if you are not resident in Spain but are marrying someone who is or a Spanish national, you will need it. Consular Registration Letter It is not obligatory to register at the nearest British consulate; however, if the Spanish authorities insist you submit proof of registration your nearest British consulate will be able to provide it. Documents obtained elsewhere UK life event certificates British Birth-Death-Marriage certificates, recently issued, legalised and translated, and copies of British divorce decrees can be obtained from
the General Register Office in the UK. www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certifica tes/default.asp. Certificado de Empadronamiento (Town Hall Registration Certificate) Registering on your local ‘padron’ is a process which varies from one town to another, but proof of identity, your NIE number and either the title deeds or rental contract to your house are needed. Registering is a fast process, but normally you have to wait about a month until you can request the certificate, so do this well in advance. Translation of documents British birth/death/marriage/divorce certificates may need translating by an official, or sworn, translator. Sworn translators registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.maec.es/es/MenuPpal/Ministeri o/Tablondeanuncios/InterpretesJurad os/Documents/2012DICIEMBRE_IIJJ. pdf.
THE larg est group Spain is Romania of foreign nation a n, with 9 The UK is 13,405 re ls in in fifth p s id ents. o s it British re ion, with gistered as living 246,533 In total, in there are residents 5,363,68 Spain. in Spain 8 foreign regis town hall s or who tered at their lo ca h permits. Unregiste ave valid residen l cy red resid en included in the fig ts are not ures.
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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Itʼs both a vertical and horizontal week. What goes right somewhere could easily go wrong elsewhere. Sensitive Venus conspires with touchy Mars to trigger tensions and troubles. If you're aware of where others are coming from, you'll be fine. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your efforts to get your message across might be best delayed for seven days. Fickle Venus and flighty Mercury will cross swords with other planets, so keep your ideas and emotions grounded. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Donʼt jump from one financial frying pan into another. Take it easy on all fronts, especially where your money, emotions and other people's moods are at odds with your ideas. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You will see the advantage of working towards a new location, or even a specific makeover for your domestic scene. Either way, wait for a further green light, especially where moneyʼs concerned. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Refuse to be miffed by whatever disagreements or difficulties clutter your world. The sooner you get on with things, the better for your peace of mind. Even this week's affrays and dismays are simply passing clouds.
IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Important things are signalled by the stars. There are gains to be made in many different areas. Just keep believing things will work out for the best for you and they will.
February 9 – Gypsy Rose Lee (1914) Burlesque dancer who performed on stage and screen February 10 – Holly Willoughby (1982) English television host of This Morning LEO (July 24 - August 23) Move forward on this weekʼs positive waves of optimism. Treat yourself, but donʼt overindulge your temptations. The planets arenʼt dancing to all your wants and desires. If certain situations or individuals seem complicated, wait until the dust settles, then follow your hunches. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) There's a saying that if it doesnʼt rain, it pours, so keep an umbrella of humour to hand. Spring is around the corner, and with it, a much happier trend for your workaday, social and financial prospects. Strive through this showery emotional week, and the sunshine will surely follow.
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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Scanning the rest of the starsigns, youʼll see that you have many things in common this week: challenging influences at work and play, and during other clogging capers. Unexpected events, finances, or the usual everyday frustrations could pile on the pressure. SCORPIO (October 24 November 22) Youʼre not the only member of the zodiac whoʼll have to toughen up. Itʼll pay you to chill on Tuesday, be patient on Wednesday, and put your potent insights into orbit throughout the weekend.
February 11 – Thomas Edison (1847) Inventor of light bulb, phonograph and movies February 12 – Charles Darwin (1809) Evolutionary author of Origin of Species February 13 – Jerry Springer (1944) Former mayor Cincinnati and outlandish TV show host of The Jerry Springer Show
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 December 21) The full moon in your own sign is a powerful ally against this weekʼs planetary fracas. Speak from the heart and reject any ambiguous emotional games. It's the only way to clear the air and truly know where you're heading. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Thereʼs a financial theme to many of your plans and ideas. Above all, spend with care and examine all offers carefully. Rely on your sixth sense, especially where close-to-you matters are concerned. Give more thought to what you hope to have achieved in 12 months from now. Be patient, especially over personal stresses and strains.
This day in history • February 7 – The Beatles land on American shores for the first time – 1964 • February 8 – Mary, Queen of Scots, is beheaded – 1587 • February 10 – Joanne Woodward earns the first ever star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – 1960 • February 11 – Ziggy Stardust makes his debut – 1972 • February 12 – Birth control pioneer arrested – 1916 • February 13– Abraham Lincoln was born – 1809 • February 14 - Teddy Roosevelt discusses America’s race problem, 1905.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aged, agin, ague, dang, ding, dung, egad, gain, gait, game, gate, gaud, gean, gent, gnat, mage, magi, mega, mung, tang, ting, tung, agent, deign, gamed, gamut gated, gaunt, giant, guide, image, mange, midge, nudge, tinge, augend, augite, dating, eating, enigma, gained, guinea, imaged, magnet, mating, meting, midget, midgut, muting, nutmeg, taming, tinged, unaged, augment, mintage, mutagen, teaming, MAGNITUDE
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.
Word ladder DUMB
DOWN
Move from the start word (DUMB) to the end word (DOWN) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
DUMB DUMP DAMP DAMN DAWN DOWN
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 (BANGLE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
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Across 1 Cereal, what with energy in it? (5) 4 Goes out with dried fruits (5) 7 Attributes it to a writerʼs talent (8) 8 Middle East location: a place for thieves? (4) 9 Dog with no tail - get back! (8) 11 Current event? (4) 12 One new aspect of being locked up (6) 14 Harridanʼs dead crafty (6) 16 Cafe broke a mug (4) 18 Previews of American caravans (8) 20 Middle Eastern oil is hard work (4) 21 Helped to show Neddy is another diminutive for Edward (8) 23 Or any processed artificial fabric (5) 24 Could change Blur (5) Down 1 New rest problem for cowboy movie (7) 2 Dread, after openerʼs dismissal, making a mistake (5) 3 Nevertheless, sent back the barrel (3) 4 Dicky spied a spy with upset stomach (9)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
5 Renegade and characteristic alternative (7) 6 Comes back up in deep sea diverʼs rush (5) 10 Looks at coach with optical problem (9) 13 In a perfect world Iʼd have an
QUICK Across 1 Modify (6) 4 Napping (6) 9 Automobile (3) 10 Shake up (7) 11 Defraud (7) 12 Name (5) 13 Normal (5) 15 Minor (5) 20 Ask for (5) 22 Alluring charm (7) 24 Seafaring (7) 25 Strong liquor (3) 26 Study (6) 27 Kind (6)
oriental friend (7) 15 South American bird hiding in bundle missile (7) 17 Our ma changed her lover (5) 19 Ill-assorted bunch has the rope (5) 22 It sounds none too good but thatʼs how it was written (3)
Across 2 Cabbage (3) 6 Cat (domestic) (4) 7 Attack (6) 8 Rum (3) 9 Box (4) 10 To put out (fire, candle, match) (6) 12 Broom (brush) (6) 15 Luxury (4) 17 Mentira (embuste) (3) 18 Panaderos (6) 19 Alquiler (4) 20 Bear (animal) (3) Down 1 Room (large, public) (4) 2 Hearts (organs, symbols of love) (9) 3 Wool (4) 4 Gentleman (having gentlemanly qualities) (9) 5 Priest (Christian) (4) 9 Taco (billar) (3) 11 River (3) 13 Estrella (astronomía) (4) 14 También (además) (4) 16 Junio (4)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS Down 1 Charge (6) 2 Sleeveless collarless jackets (7) 3 Endure (5) 5 Surprise (7) 6 Choose by ballot (5) 7 Small container (6) 8 Repaired (5) 14 Whenever (7) 16 Idea (7) 17 Well-known (6) 18 Once more (5) 19 Large European country (6) 21 Baffling question (5) 23 Quarrel (5)
CRYPTIC Across: 4 Catches, 8 Routine, 9 Arrange, 10 Needles, 11 Easiest,
Co d e B r e a ke r
12 Design, 14 Erased, 18 Scatter, 21 Dollars, 22 Imitate, 23 Restore, 24 Engines. Down: 1 Granted, 2 Dunes, 3 Willing, 4 Ceased, 5 Terms, 6 Hunters, 7 Scent, 13 Skating, 15 Realise, 16 Dossier, 17 Orders, 18 Spice, 19 Train, 20 Major. QUICK - Across: 1 Sham, 3 Syllabus, 9 Replica, 10 Again, 11 Inept, 12 Linear, 14 Happen, 16 Virtue, 19 Polite, 21 Smart, 24 Apple, 25 Village, 26 Harmless, 27 Bets. Down: 1 Straight, 2 Ample, 4 Yearly, 5 Learn, 6 Blatant, 7 Sent, 8 Little, 13 Restless, 15 Prosper, 17 Insult, 18 Leaves, 20 Ideal, 22 Aware, 23 Dash. ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 1 Autumn, 4 Beso,
1. Unscramble the name of a famous Channel 4 sitcom that was originally broadcast from 1995 to 1998: DAFT THREE 2. Unscramble the name of a former world heavyweight boxing champion: PINK LESSON
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Funagram
8 Beans, 9 Eagle, 10 Hay, 11 Loser, 12 Broma, 15 Oro, 16 Brazo, 18 Abajo, 19 Skin, 20 Idioma. Down: Arbol, 2 Teams, 3 Mushroom, 5 Egg, 6 One, 7 Keyboard, 13 Opalo, 14 Ahora, 16 Bus, 17 Ahi.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 19 represents C and 20 represents M, so fill in C every time the figure 19 appears and M every time the figure 20 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.
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The fault in our stars By John Green This heart-catching novel is fuelled by the rawest emotions deftly handled but never falsely diluted. The role a book plays in their lives lies at the heart of the burgeoning relationship between Hazel and Augustus, teenagers who meet at a cancer support group. Hazel’s cancer is incurable: she is ‘managing’ her situation; Augustus has already lost a leg to his but he has an 80 per cent chance of survival. But cancer does not rule them; here are two teens being as normal as they can be while carrying the grisly physical side effects of their treatments and in the complicated face of an uncertain future. The result is a touching, questioning, funny and insightful novel that can’t be put down. The cutting room By Jilliane Hoffman This is a gritty, graphic, disturbing psychological thriller and it is very good. A girl is abducted and tortured in New York, another is found horribly mutilated and left in a dumpster in Miami seemingly unrelated; but a Miami policeman and attorney find a lead which hints at something altogether worse. The beauty of murder By A. K. Benedict A compelling genre-bending crime debut packed full of atmospheric detail that brings a dark and macabre Cambridge to life. The author studied English at Cambridge, hence the pin sharp detail, and the plot has you moving between the present day and the seventeenth century with an elusive violent serial killer who seems to have all the time in the world. If you are looking for something a little different in the crime genre, look no further ...
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Forgive me By Lesley Pearse On returning home from work Eva Patterson finds her mother dead, by her own hand, and a suicide note saying simply ‘Forgive Me’. The reading of the will leads her on an emotional journey to discover more about her Mother who, unbeknownst to Eva, was a successful artist in the 60s. Forgive Me is an intense and gripping story of love and forgiveness.
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petty theft, he is sent to an isolated ward where he and the other boys tend livestock, work in the surrounding bogs and endure violent beatings at the hands of the Christian Brothers.Finn’s story is one of survival - yet he compart mentalises the experience as one of inevitable darkness wherein its recounting sheds only brief moments of light.
Queen’s gambit By Elizabeth Fremantle Rich in atmosphere and period detail, and told through the eyes of Katherine and her young maid Dot, Queen’s Gambit is the riveting account of Katherine Parr, the Tudor queen who married four men and outlived three of them - including Henry VIII. The story of these two very different women during a terrifying and turbulent time is utterly engaging and compelling. A treacherous likeness By Lynn Shepherd In the dying days of 1850 the young detective Charles Maddox takes on a new case. His client? The only surviving son of the long-dead poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, and his wife Mary, author of Frankenstein. Charles soon finds himself being drawn into the bitter battle being waged over the poet's literary
legacy, but then he makes a chance discovery that raises new doubts about the death of Shelley’s first wife, Harriet, and he starts to question whether she did indeed kill herself, or whether what really happened was far more sinister than suicide. The boot camp By Kate Harrison How far would YOU go to feel good about yourself? It’s New Year and three desperate women begin the toughest week of their lives ... No booze, no carbs, no men, no excuses. Steph invents puddings for a living - now the only part of her body she doesn’t hate is her wrists. Will she prove to herself - and her ex - that she can change? TV presenter Darcy is living the dream - yet haunted by nightmares of a single night where she made the wrong choice. Can she let go of the past? Mum of three Vicki is under doctor’s orders to lose weight - but it’s not the only burden she’s carrying. Three women, seven days ...and one last chance to change their lives for good. The blind man’s garden By Nadeem Aslam A searing, exquisitely written novel set in Pakistan and Afghanistan in the months following 9/11 - a story of war, of one family’s losses, and of the simplest, most enduring human impulses. Jeo and Mikal, foster-brothers from a small Pakistani city, secretly enter Afghanistan: not to fight with the Taliban, but to help and care for wounded civilians. But it soon becomes apparent that good intentions can’t keep them out of harm’s way...
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Self-help books work LOVED by some, dismissed by others, self-help books are a growing industry Now Scottish researchers say the books really do help motivate people and relieve depression.
In a study, patients who were offered books had significantly lower levels of depression four months later. More than 200 patients who had been diagnosed with depression by their
doctor took part in the University of Glasgow study. Half of them were given antidepressant drugs and some were provided with a self-help guide. Four months later, those
who had read the books based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) had lower levels of depression than those who received only GP care.
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THERE is little evidence that organic foods have health benefits, a study has found. The results illustrate there is no strong supporting evidence that organic foods are more nutritious or carry fewer health-related risks than conventional foods. The appeal of organic food is that it is developed without added synthetic pesticides or fertiliser meaning it is almost 100 per cent naturally grown. The popularity of organic products with consumers has increased dramatically in recent years, even though the price is almost twice as expensive as regular foods.
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Choosing right builder can stop dream becoming real nightmare Builders in Spain: Running your building project (Part 1)! SO, you have your Schedule of Works, a Specification and a Contract and you are all ready to start your building project. The trouble is that you now have to choose a builder. That is a major decision you have to get right if your Nick Snelling work is to be accomplished Web master www.culturespain.com successfully. and author of 5 books including: ‘How to Buy Spanish Property and The question is: Move to Spain – Safely’ and ‘The how do you find a Laptop Entrepreneur’ builder who will do justice to your dreams? This is no small matter when you are in your own country, but can be very difficult when you are in a foreign state, ESSENTIAL: Check the recent work of any builder that you are considering using. without a network of contacts and detailed local to deal with your contract. This can often be the mendations. When you do knowledge. However, builders are case and an excellent this, make sure that you Well, clearly one useful like most people and can builder can be so over- see more than one way is to find one by ‘go off the boil’ or not whelmed with work that example of his work and recommendation, prefer- always live up to their he is not able to properly always ensure that you ably from a professional, previous reputation. supervise or man a meet the owners of the such as an architect or This may be because project. property concerned building surveyor. they have lost some So, it is important to (preferably without the This is, undoubtedly, a members of their team or check the recent work of builder present!). sensible move, as any perhaps because they any builder that you are Meanwhile, it is essential professional should know have become too busy to considering using, irre- that you only use a builder who is or is not competent do their work properly. spective of recom- who is properly registered
and insured. Most people rarely check that this is the case and are all too ready to save money by paying cash. This can result in effectively removing all the protection inherent in a fully legal contract, backed up by a paper trail that can be used in court, should a dispute arise.
Certainly, as I have written before, the best way to start (and run) a building project is on the basis that something will go wrong at some stage. It often does and you have to be prepared for the possibility of a dispute and therefore have clear evidence on your side that matters have not proceeded as agreed. You should also prepare to discuss and negotiate any issues that might concern you, ultimately your builder does want you to be happy, so do not be afraid to develop a pattern of regular site meets or emails, whereby concerns can be raised and addressed. In all fairness, builders often have a perfectly logical explanation or quick solution for something that may be bothering you.
Nick Snelling is the author of five books including ‘How to Buy Spanish property and Move to Spain – Safely!’ and runs the information site Culture Spain.
FRESH LOOK: Loans are available
Home improvements MANY Spanish banks offer non residents home improvement loans, which is worth considering as interest rates in Spain are generally much lower than those in the UK and other EU countries. Loan applications are generally straightforward. Applicants should have a document detailing the estimated cost of the home improvements and this must be presented with the request.
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OST gardens in Spain benefit from being designed as a series of interesting mini gardens. Preferably each with its own soul and style, but integrated into an overall holistic landscape that enables great enjoyment the year round. If you have visited Cordoba you may remember the gardens of the Viana Palace. Another large-scale example are the gardens of the Alhambra or Alcazaba in Sevilla. But you don’t need a large garden to do this. Any house with land on four sides, even if only four to six metres on one or two sides lends itself to five distinct gardens. One on each side and a fifth under a covered terrace. The latter can be attractive all year round with shade from the high sun in the summer and the warmth of the low
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MINI GARDENS: Several small sections a good can transform your garden. way of hiding the pool away during the non pool months. So many gardens are dominated by a pool in the most prominent spot in the garden where it adds no real interest. Indeed, when we wrote ‘Your garden in Spain’ the then purist editor wanted us to leave out the chapter on swimming pools and Jacuzzis. • A summer flower garden • A winter flower garden • A Japanese racked chipping or water and rock based garden • A shady garden under a square, oblong or round gazebo. • A water garden with fountains and fish ponds
• A dry cacti and succulent garden • A rockery or embankment garden • A container garden with 50 to 100 plants in containers of various shapes, sizes and colours • A specialist mini botanical or collector’s garden • A rose garden with a collection of climbers, standards and bush forms • A mini orchard with perhaps a secret garden hidden in the centre • A vegetable garden planted in the soil or in raised beds or containers. As we say in our writings, there is so much creativity required in creating a master plan for your garden before you think about what plants to buy and plant. Our book ‘Your Garden in Spain’ will help you on your way. We can be contacted on yourgardeninspain@hot mail.com.
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Mediterranean diet, but where have all the vegetables gone?
I WAS waiting in line at the supermarket checkout - as one does nosing into others’ trolleys. I began to ponder on the Mediterranean diet. Have they heard of it, I wondered? Maybe they haven’t realised we are, actually, on the Mediterranean coast. It is not the first time I have asked myself this, as in most of the trolleys I come across all I see is ‘sugar and KERRY SASTRIAS starch and all things fat’: cakes, biscuits, Kerry Sastrias is a director at www.espanglish.net language school in Vera, Almeria. Read more on: pastries, bread, elbloginglesespanol.blogspot.com.es carbonated drinks, juices, sweets, chocolates, pasta, potatoes, crisps, rice, frozen ready-made meals, TV dinners, SUPERMARKET SWEEP: What has happened to the Mediterranean diet? pizzas, bacon, ham, sausages, milk, yoghurt, puddings, etc. No colour, everything is yellow, Almeria produces a vast amount of popular programme on Channel 4 on brown or beige. Not a fruit in sight, fruit and veg for local and European Monday night and I was shocked to much less a vegetable. consumption, and yet, though learn that, by 2050 at present trends, This observation intrigues me, as plentiful in the markets and 50 per cent of the British population this corner of the world - if famous for supermarkets, people don’t appear to will be obese. Currently the Brits are anything - is famous for being one of be getting any. the fattest nation in Europe. Europe’s orchards. Furthermore, I was watching a It really is no surprise and I am not
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justifying it – as I am ‘big’ (i.e. fat), myself. Today’s lifestyle and lack of time does not seem to help. Often both parents work full-time, run around dropping off children at activities like swimming and ballet, and have multiple demands on life due to modern communication like email, facebook, TV, friends, and even the pub. In the end many are too tired to even start thinking about cooking. So how convenient is it to take something out of a box, heat it up in the microwave and sit down in front of the telly and eat it; or better still, calling in a takeaway. Eating healthily takes an effort but not that much. Eating fruit is easy, cooking vegetables isn’t difficult, what is hard is finding the wish to do it. Eating habits are bad and it takes time to change them. But I ask myself, do we really wish to change, or are we satisfied with the way we eat and how we feel? On the BBC they said that a baby born today can expect to live to 100 years of age. Can you see yourself arriving to such an age? I wonder...
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New sporty Kia to hit roads THE new Kia pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT – the brand’s most performance focused production cars ever – will have their world premieres at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on March 5. Designed in Europe under the
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Adam sales take off JUST one week after the Opel Adam market launch, orders from all across Europe for the chic, urban car exceeded 20,000. Deputy Chairman of the Opel Management Board Dr Thomas Sedran said: “This was an outstanding start for our new small lifestyle car from Eisenach, Germany, especially if one considers that the market launch in many European markets is yet to come. The Adam sparks excitement and is a popular new ambassador for our brand.”
Prices in Spain will reportedly range between €13,650 and €16,315 according to model. The Adam success story started with its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October 2012. Even at this early stage, readers of Auto Zeitung chose the Adam as the Number One City Car for the Auto Trophy. In the magazine Auto Motor und Sport’s ‘The Best Cars of 2013’ poll, the small Opel came out ahead of all its direct competitors in the
lifestyle segment. One of the Adam’s major plus points is its diversity. Opel claims there is no other car in its class that can offer more than 61,000 variants for the exterior and 82,000 for the interior from a vast selection of colours and trims. Unique features in the sector, are, says Opel, a new generation automatic park assist system, heated steering wheel, side blind spot alert and the Opel exclusive, fully integrated rear bicycle carrier FlexFix.
accelerate from zero to 100kph in 7.9 seconds. Production of the newest members of the cee’d family is scheduled to start at Kia’s Zilina plant in Slovakia in mid-May, and they will go on sale in Spain from the middle of the year.
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By Tony Matthews A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains.
at Newcastle, new boy Moussa Sissoko hitting a last-gasp winner… Tottenham beat 10 man WBA… Arsenal, Reading and West Ham also won… while the games between Everton and Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool, Wigan and Southampton and QPR and Norwich ended in draws… Championship leaders Cardiff are 10 points clear of Leicester… Tranmere and Port Vale top Leagues One and Two… Celtic are still in the Scottish Cup but Rangers are out, k’od by
Dundee United… Mali once again dumped South Africa out of the African Cup of Nations… and Jose Mourinho wants to ‘come back home’ (to Chelsea). • Cricket: Sri Lanka beat the holders England in the first match of the women’s World Cup in India. But the English hit back by winning their second game against the hosts. And tomorrow, South Africa’s Graeme Smith will become the first player to captain his country in 100 Tests (v Pakistan). • In the Phoenix Open, Phil Mickelson missed his putt on the 18th green and so failed to join the exclusive band of stars who have
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Nations campaign with excellent wins over Scotland, France and Wales respectively. For reigning champions Wales it was their eighth successive defeat as Brian O’Driscoll claimed his record-breaking 46th try. Debutant Billy Twelvetrees scored one of England’s four tries as they lifted the Calcutta Cup for the fourth successive year. • Football: Wayne Rooney’s late strike gave Manchester United victory at Fulham… Frank Lampard’s 197th goal for Chelsea was insignificant as they lost
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WITH games fast running out, Manchester United’s massive ninepoint lead at the top of the PL could increase this weekend when they play Everton at Old Trafford, while neighbours, out-of-sorts Manchester City, travel to Southampton. Elsewhere, Chelsea meet Wigan, Arsenal visit Sunderland, Liverpool play fading WBA (Monday) and Spurs entertain Newcastle. And tomorrow night, there’s a top-of-thetable Championship clash between Watford and Crystal Palace. Also on Saturday/ Sunday, the Six Nations, it’s Ireland v England, France v out-of-form Wales and Scotland v cock-a-hoop Italy.
carded a round of 59. He had seven birdies in his first nine holes. And Stephen Gallacher (Scotland) won the Dubai Classic, only his second title in 18 years. • American Football: 40 million TV viewers saw two superb
Buena Vista win petanca duel THERE was an exciting end to the petanca triples challenge match between Nerja’s Buena Vista and Torrox Park petanca clubs. After the home and away games had been completed, the scores were level, 12 wins each, resulting in the competition being decided on points, with the decision going in favour of Buena Vista. The first round was played at
Torrox Park and ended with a narrow 7-5 win for the home team. The return game, on Buena Vista’s pistes at Merendero Pepe Mesa, Playazo beach, was then held with the competition in the balance right up to the final game. The event was organised by Buena Vista’s Club Captain Len Warwick and the Trophy provided by Peter McWilliam.
touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 to win the Super Bowl in New Orleans. • F1: Ferrari boss Luca Di Montezemolo said Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel will NEVER be partners in his team. • Tennis: Tomas Berdych and Lukas Rosol (Czech Republic) beat Stanislas Wawrinka and Marco Chiudinelli (Switzerland) in the longest-ever game in Davis Cup history. Their doubles encounter lasted seven hours, two minutes. • Skating: GB’s Elise Christie won her sixth medal of the season with bronze in the 1,500m short-track speed skating World Cup event in Sochi.
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BBVA LEAGUE - 1ª Division
GINS WINNERS: The society played Anoreta.
ALL SMILES: GINS winners at Baviera.
Great day for GINS
GOLF International Nerja Society (GINS) had another great day with some new names in the winners’ enclosure. At the Baviera competition overall winner was George Reid with 36 points. In the ladies contest Neilma Jary (34) was top, followed by Jackie
Viles (30) and Gill Sibsson (27). In the men’s competition (0-18 handicap) Roy Boutel (35) took top prize, with David Miles (30) next followed by Ray Craig (30) on countback. In the men’s 19-28 handicap competition John Conlan (30) took top place, Jeff Puckett (29) was
second and Jack Lowe (28) third. Earlier in the week at Anoreta first placed team was Ray Craig, Mike Cummings, Lyn McAllister and Lola Montero with 101points. In second place was Malcolm Jones, Roger Hughes, May Liz Sanchez, Beverly Jackson with 100 points.
A worthwhile trip to Jaen for Axarquia rugby youngsters AXARQUIA CADETES’s rugby team’s long trip to Jaen was rewarded with a 48-8 win. The ‘Jabatos’ started strongly with a powerful forward drive up to the Jaen five-metre line.
Quick ruck ball enabled scrum half Rodgers to pick and drive over the line for an early try. This was duly converted by fly-half Zorilla. A second try was not far behind when Jaen were penalised for not rolling away, the resulting penalty being taken quickly by Rodgers, catching the opposition unawares as he ran half the length of the pitch to score in the corner. A set play from a line-out in Jaen’s 22 sent number eight Nahuel crashing through the defence to score the third try.
From the restart Jaen tested Axarquia’s defence with some good runs and forward play. The visitors conceded a penalty in their 22 and Jaen took the three points. Before half-time, however, the stronger forward play enabled Nahuel to pick up from a fourth phase ruck and breach the line for his second try, leaving Axarquia leading 22-3 at the break. Axarquia kicked to Jaen to start the second half, and with good handling Jaen created space for their winger to cross the line in the corner. The game was far from won at this stage and both teams knew that at 22-8 the next score was important. After some good attacking forays from both sides, a nicely-timed offload from Toro gave Rodgers a chance to sprint home for his hat trick. The home team did not give up and shortly after nearly crossed the line themselves, only denied by a great try-saving tackle from full-back Ruiz. Minutes later Ruiz created a
try by chipping the defence for birthday boy Jofre at centre to collect and get his name on the sheet. Jaen were now tiring and the Axarquia forwards advanced unstoppably. Nahuel picked up at eight from a five-metre scrum and crashed over the line and Ruiz converted. Just before the final whistle the ball was moved wide from the scrum and centre Ivan Palma sidestepped and accele-rated away to score, Zorilla converted and the final result was 48-8 to Axarquia. The game was played in a great spirit and both teams enjoyed the after match refreshments together. This is the first season for many of the Axarquia Cadetes, since starting not only has their fitness level improved dramatically, but their understanding of the dynamics of the game and the importance of teamwork is really paying off. Anyone interested in playing for or supporting the club should contact Michael Reeve on 669 899 064.
Champions League
Europa League
Relegation
PT
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
Barcelona
59
22
19
2
1
72
25
Atlético
50
22
16
2
4
43
21
Real Madrid
43
22
13
4
5
54
21
Málaga
36
22
10
6
6
34
20
Betis
35
22
11
2
9
31
34
Valencia
34
22
10
4
8
31
35
Rayo
34
22
11
1
10
31
38
R. Sociedad
33
22
9
6
7
35
28
Levante
33
22
10
3
9
28
33
Valladolid
29
22
8
5
9
32
29
Sevilla
29
22
8
5
9
29
30
Getafe
29
22
8
5
9
28
36
Athletic
26
22
7
5
10
29
42
Espanyol
25
22
6
7
9
26
34
Real Zaragoza
24
22
7
3
12
22
31
Granada
23
22
6
5
11
19
32
Osasuna
21
22
5
6
11
18
26
Celta
20
22
5
5
12
21
27
Mallorca
17
22
4
5
13
22
42
Deportivo
16
22
3
7
12
27
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Position as of Wednesday Noon.
Malaga miss an opportunity MALAGA go into Saturday’s game away to Levante (kick-off 8pm) having missed the opportunity to pull away from their pursuers in the race for the Champions League places. Real Betis, Valencia, Rayo Vallecano and Levante all failed to take maximum points at the weekend but Manuel Pellegrini’s men could not capitalise on it after being held 1-1 at home by lowly Real Zaragoza. After losing Spanish international left-back Nacho Monreal to Arsenal during the week things got even worse for the Costa del Sol side after just 13 minutes, Helder Postiga drilling a first time shot from Jose Fernandez’s cross wide of Willy Caballero to give the visitors the lead. However, Malaga were back on level terms on 22 minutes when Isco sent goalkeeper Roberto the wrong way from the penalty spot after Zaragoza captain Javier Paredes had inexplicably handled Joaquin’s corner inside the box. The locals almost took the lead moments later but Isco saw his effort from a leftwing corner come back off the crossbar. Nonetheless, the hosts were far from their best as the Aragonese side enjoyed the majority of
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the possession and chances, with former Malaga men Jose Movilla and Apono pulling the strings in midfield. First Fernandez shot narrowly wide from close range before both Paco Montanes and Fernandez again saw efforts thwarted by Caballero. After the restart Malaga again struggled to get into their stride and were lucky not to fall behind when Apono’s free-kick struck a post and Movilla fired the rebound wide of a gaping goal. Caballero then had to be on hand to divert Victor Rodriguez’s longrange attempt wide before Malaga were given a boost on 68 minutes when striker Julio Baptista made his long-awaited return from injury. Even so, the presence of the Brazilian international could not inspire Malaga to the three points and Zaragoza finished the stronger of the two sides.