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Cash crop harvested TWO men, aged 22 and 39, have been charged with a crime against public health after they were caught by National Police officers in a fruit field in VelezMalaga, allegedly in possession of several marihuana plants and cuttings.

Hiker saved A HIKER who became trapped in the Chillar river in Nerja due to heavy rains and suffered an injury to her knee was rescued by members of Civil Protection.

Prize-winners A NATIONAL Organisation of Spanish blind people (ONCE) lottery draw saw a prize of €150,000 being won in Velez-Malaga, and a total of €950,000 in Andalucia.

Summer of recovery Hotels full as tourists return to the Axarquia

IT has been a summer of recovery for local hotels with occupancy rates of up to 95 per cent. According to the Costa Tropical Hoteliers Association, Almuñecar resorts saw an occupancy rate of 90 per cent in July and August. That is a 4 per cent increase in

relation to 2012, with more Scandinavian and French visitors than ever. And hoteliers across the Axarquia have been reporting better figures than in 2012. The increase is credited to a series of marketing campaigns promoting the town internationally, according to

the Almuñecar Tourist Board. Occupancy was especially high in four-star hotels, with peaks of 95 per cent. The tourist board is expecting equally bright figures in September with an estimated 80 per cent occupancy rate during the first 15 days of this month. Meanwhile, in August, holiday accommodation Torre del Mar Mayor establishments in VelezFrancisco Delgado Bonilla Malaga registered an gave little weight to the occupancy rate of 82.5 issue, saying the flooding per cent, a 6 per cent was just an accumulation of increase over last year. water in zones where it is Velez-Malaga Tourism usual. Councillor Rocio This happened despite Ruiz expressed her the overflow channels satisfaction at the rise in being open from 10am, visitors, and highlighted Delgado added. the town’s national and international appeal.

Political storm in Torre del Mar A POLITICAL storm is brewing in Torre del Mar after recent rains flooded El Copo and Protegidas. Jesus Perez Atencia, spokesperson for the ProTorre del Mar independent political party, blamed the town council for the flooding. He said it should have opened the overflow

channels in the sewerage system sooner following a warning by the Met Office for storms which ultimately dumped 21.8 litres of rain per square metre on the town. “This lack of caution could have had serious consequences,” claimed Atencia.

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Letters 21 SUCCESS: The 2011 Coast to Coast Walk raised more than €37,000.

Charity walkers sponsor children A GROUP of walkers will set out on a 230 kilometre hike on Sunday to help sponsor the education of Nepalese children. Led by Guy Hunter-Watts, walkers will follow the route traced in his book ‘The Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk.’ Eight people have confirmed their participation in the 21-day, 230 kilometre walk, and more are welcome to join in.

Each stage covers a distance of between 16 and 27 kilometres beginning on the Maro beach in Nerja and finishing beside the Roman ruins at Bolonia (Cadiz.) Guy expects to match the success of the first Coast to Coast Walk of 2011, which raised more than €37,000. Anyone interested in participating can call Guy on 616 057 184 for information.

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Environment group appeal against beach bar plans AN environmental group has appealed against plans to build 15 new chiringuitos (beach bars) in Rincon de la Victoria. The Axarquia Nature Studies Cabinet (GENA), part of the Spanish environmental confederation Ecologistas en Accion (Ecologists in Action) has

presented 12 public statements opposing the construction of such bars. The environmental group is basing its appeal on the design adopted for the new chiringuitos, similar to those recently built at La Malagueta in Malaga city. These are fixed concrete structures that would occupy a total surface of 330m2 each and an extra 450m2 for their basement. Some of the La Malagueta beach bars saw their height lowered after a request made by the regional government’s Agriculture, Fishing A FRENCH tourist has been reported for and Environmental department. allegedly assaulting two shop assistants in Plans from the Rincon de la Nerja. Victoria Council include the building According to Malaga daily SUR, the man of 15 new beach bars, 11 of them started acting violently after he was told he to be located in Torre de could not get inside a changing room with his Benagalbon. The council initially planned to wife at a local fashion retailer. build 23 chiringuitos, but this As a consequence, the man reportedly number was later reduced by the assaulted a shop assistant causing injuries to regional government (Junta de her right wrist, left shoulder and chest. Andalucia). Another shop assistant was allegedly In addition, six removable bars assaulted by the man when trying to prevent will be set up every summer to him from leaving the shop, causing minor injuries to her head. complement the permanent ones, Both ladies reported the aggressor, whose according to the Environmental whereabouts are unknown, to Guardia Civil. department.

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Almuñecar is taking the lead ALMUÑECAR was the town on the Costa Tropical where most houses were sold during the first half of the year. A total of 274 were sold, still far from the 902 sold in 2007.

Jobs plan FIFTY FIVE unemployed people from Velez-Malaga have found a job thanks to the Axarcoempleo employment plan said councillor Lourdes Piña. It was set up by the town council with the cooperation of 42 local businesses.

Debt worry DEBTS have put research into tropical fruit production carried out at the La Mayora experimental station in Algarrobo under threat, claims the Spanish Association of Tropical Fruit producers.

Minister visit PUBLIC WORKS minister Ana Pastor visited the A7 motorway works on the Costa Tropical in what Motril Mayor Luisa Garcia Chamorro described as a gesture of commitment to the area.

German visit FOUR HUNDRED workers from the German coffee shop chain Tchibo visited Frigiliana as part of a reward. They tasted typical dishes and participated in a traditional fiesta held at the Ingenio square.

Didn’t show FORMER judge Baltasar Garzon, honoured with the ‘Ajoblanco Andalucia’ award by the Almachar Town Council did not attend the awards ceremony.

Still waiting to start school FOR many the school year started last Tuesday, but not for some students from the Narixa school in Nerja. Refurbishment works for the school located in the town’s historic centre have finished late, leaving 150 pupils aged between three and five with no classroom. Education councillor Gema Garcia blamed the regional government, which is responsible for the maintenance of schools, and

accused it of unnecessarily delaying the start of the works. “The lack of care from the regional government is obvious,” Garcia said. Meanwhile, the regional government’s Education department admitted the works were late and would delay the beginning of the school year for some pupils. As a temporary solution, the Education department has

suggested the pupils could be assigned to different classrooms in the same school. But the parents are opposed to this proposal as, they claim, the rest of the classrooms in the school are not prepared for children of that age. The new refurbished classrooms will need to be painted once the works have finished, with no reopening date expected at the time of going to press.

Rice attraction! Iconic paellas will draw the festival crowds

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PANIARDS are so proud of their nationally grown rice they hold a whole festival to honour it. The Sueca Fiesta de Arroz, or Rice Festival, is one of the biggest events in Valencia. There will be fireworks, live entertainment, dancing and parades, but star of the show will be the iconic paella. Like the visitors, of which there will be thousands, the ingredients for the many paellas that will be cooked at Sunday’s 53rd International Paella Competition, come from all over the world. With just one special exception. The rice must be grown in the Valencian region of La Albufera. It is a serious business with a first prize of €2,500 and strict controls on ingredients enshrined in competition rules. Since the 18th century the main rice-growing area has been a freshwater lagoon and estuary on the Gulf of Valencia coast covering 52,000 acres in the Albufera Natural Park. Sueca is known as the ‘rice city’ of Spain and September is

dedicated to the grain, which is the base of the local economy. The town, population 30,000, is in the north of the Costa Blanca and as part of its Rice Festival organises talks, workshops, tastings and art exhibitions dedicated to the product.

SERIOUS BUSINESS: First prize in the International Paella Competition is €2,500.

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THE 21st century is when Cataluña will recover its complete freedom’

Artur Mas, the President of the Catalan Regional Government at the inauguration of the ‘Born Cultural Centre’ in Barcelona, while encouraging Catalan people to take part in a freedom walk.

Number of the week hours overtime were 38.72 million worked by Spanish employees

and registered with the Ministry of Employment and Social Security in 2012. This is 11.5 per cent fewer than in 2011, according to a study by employment agency Randstad.

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MOTRIL Culture councillor Elena Vallejo has publicly denounced a series of acts of vandalism that took place in the Geomining Centre.

Student help EL BORGE council will help high school, university and vocational training students not eligible for a state or a regional grant, according to Mayor Salvador Fernandez.

Centre interest FIFTEEN companies have shown an interest in building the Velez-Malaga Social Services Centre, with an estimated budget of €1,458,288.

Rescue drill CIVIL Protection members and Guardia Civil officers participated in a rescue simulation off Motril as a requirement to keep the Blue Flag and Q for Quality beach awards.

Last tram THE last car of the VelezMalaga tram system has been shipped to Australia, where it will be used for two years after an agreement was reached with Sydney council. The tram service in Velez-Malaga was closed because of ongoing debts.

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Photos on show THE Salobreña municipal library is hosting until Saturday a religious photography exhibition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a Virgin Mary carving. Entrance is free.

Making links A DUTCH chain of supermarkets that specialises in Chinese products has shown interest in establishing relations with farmers from Salobreña .

Meals given THE Emaus community kitchen has served 17,613 meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, since opening on July 31.

Belly good SALARES will host a belly dance competition on September 22 as part of the 12th Andalucian Arabic Festival. Prizes range from €100 to €300. festivalarabeandalusi@ gmail.com

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70 immigrants rescued off Motril coast A DINGHY carrying 70 immigrants of sub-Saharan origin has been intercepted off the coast of Motril. A ferry covering the route between the cities of Motril and Melilla alerted the Maritime Safety Services about a boat 6.5 miles from Alboran island. A ship and a helicopter were

deployed to rescue the dinghy, guarded by the passenger ferry at the request of the Maritime Safety Services. Forty six men, 17 women and seven children, five of them toddlers, were taken to the port of Motril. Two of the women were taken to the Santa Ana hospital in

RESCUED: The immigrants were spotted 6.5 miles off Alboran island. Motril for a medical check-up as they were pregnant. Sources at the Maritime Safety

Service said the seven metre dinghy the immigrants were on was damaged.

Local species plan to save zoo THE Peña Escrita zoo in Almuñecar is getting a facelift in a bid to become financially sustainable.

Almuñecar Town Council has decided to turn the local zoo into a spot that would be home to local species.

The council plans to save the €300,000 devoted to taking care of much more expensive animals including bears,

Paying tribute to the humble raisin TWO towns will pay tribute to one of the key ingredients of Axarquia gastronomy - the raisin. La Viñuela and El Borge will celebrate the Dia de la Pasa (Day of the Raisin) as a way to show visitors the preparation and uses of the dried fruit from the grape harvest to its use in traditional dishes and wines. Celebrations in La Viñuela span the

whole weekend, including food tastings, verdiales (traditional Malaga folk music) shows and a market to be held on the main streets with more than 20 stalls offering artisan products. Similar events will take place in El Borge on Sunday from 11am. In addition, the council will honour several people and companies related to the village in an awards ceremony.

hippopotamus and tigers. “We would like the Peña Escrita zoo to become a place to fit with its surroundings,” said Environmental councillor Luis Aragon, who confirmed a white tiger and several zebras have been donated to zoos in Cadiz and Madrid. The Peña Escrita zoo has been the object of criticism from environmental groups that claimed the animals were not kept in good conditions.

In 2009 environmental group Ecologistas en Accion asked for the closure of the zoo after a lion attacked its carer. Meanwhile, companies Dezoos and Union Temporal de Empresas have shown their interest in managing the Peña Escrita zoo, the Mediterranean Aquarium of Almuñecar and the Loro Sexi bird park. The town council put out for public tender the management of these centres as part of a plan to save money.

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Cleaning day THE third River Chillar cleaning day is to be held on Sunday. Anyone who is interested in joining in can register at the Civil Protection office, which is located in Hernando de Carabeo street in Nerja.

Prom plan CONSULTANT Iberport Consulting has been appointed by the Agriculture, Food and Environment Ministry to draw up plans for a new promenade to be built at El Playazo beach in Nerja.

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GUARDIA CIVIL officers have arrested three people accused of robbing luxury homes in Rincon de la Victoria. One of them, a prostitute, served as a bait to trick the victims and gather information about the houses to rob, sources said. The detention took place when a Guardia Civil unit spotted a suspicious car with two men inside apparently observing a villa in a residential zone of Rincon de la Victoria. Officers saw the men try to enter the house by jumping a fence, at which point the Guardia Civil officers arrested them and prevented the robbery from happening. A further interrogation led to the prostitute, a woman of Romanian origin with a criminal record for theft. A luxury car, a gun, ammunition, and several ski masks and gloves were seized in the operation. The three accused have been

SEIZED: Police seized a gun during the operation. remanded in custody charged with attempted robbery with violence, illicit

weapon possession and sentence violation.

BENAMOCARRA Council has set up a language school. The classes are intended for students who were not able to get a place at the VelezMalaga Official Language School.

Art exhibition THE Mare Nostrum exhibition centre in La Cala del Moral is hosting a painting exhibition by local young artist Jesus Martinez Aguilar. It is due to start today (Thursday) and will close on October 18. Entrance to the exhibition is free.

Scooter test THE mobile ITV (MOT) unit for scooters and mopeds will be at the market site in Almijara II in Nerja on October 4, 7, 9, 10 and 11 from 10am to 2.30pm and from 4pm to 4.45pm.

CROWNED: At a gala evening.

New feria Queen JAZMIN GALVEZ FONTAINE was elected as the Feria de las Maravillas Queen in Maro, with Maria Muñoz and Marina Gonzalez as maids of honour.

The ladies were crowned during a gala that featured a dance show by the Christian David Callejon company.

A welcome for visitors THE impressive sign welcoming visitors to Almuñecar has been repainted after recent rain damaged it. The sign now reads ‘Almuñecar Patronato Municipal de Turismo’ (Almuñecar Municipal Tourism Board) with a blue background that replaces the previous terracotta colour.

REPAINTED: After damage.

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Family brawl in VelezMalaga A CASE of gender abuse has led to the detention of eight people in VelezMalaga. All belonging to the same family, they were arrested for their implication in a fight in which two other people were injured. A call to the 091 emergency number alerted police to the brawl taking place on the Real de la Villa street in Velez-Malaga. Several National Police units were deployed to control the situation and an ambulance assisted two people who suffered stab wounds during the fight. Eight people aged between 25 and 55 were arrested and charged for allegedly causing injuries and threatening two people. According to the National Police, the brawl had its origin in a case of gender abuse. “The arrested were family members of a man accused of abusing his wife,” said police. They have been remanded in custody.

Almuñecar farmer dies A FARMER, aged 53, has been electrocuted in Almuñecar. According to sources, the man tried to put out a fire in the electric panel of a cistern located in an avocado field next to the Rio Seco road in Almuñecar. But when trying to extinguish the fire the victim accidentally touched a live wire and was electrocuted. A fellow farmer called the emergency services who arrived shortly after only to confirm the death of the victim. A forensic expert went to the field to inspect the scene before allowing the removal of the body.

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Town hall faces €8m legal bill A LAWYER is claiming €8 million from Almuñecar Town Council for work he did between 2003 and 2011. The massive figure is allegedly a consequence of a series of trials in which the previous government team was involved. Now members of the Antonio Tastet lawyer’s office have presented the bill to Almuñecar Town Council. Even though he was not the only lawyer to work for the council, recently retired lawyer Antonio Tastet was the most requested. According to a Granada daily, the €8 million debt is divided between several invoices classified in relation to the legal proceeding they belong to. These invoices are currently being analysed by Almuñecar Council’s legal services in order to find a way to pay them, which would cause the least possible impact to the town’s population.

Fire causes discussed REPRESENTATIVES of different public bodies have gathered to analyse recent small fires in the Axarquia. Regional and national representatives met with members of the Infoca department to examine the cause of small fires which took place in Frigliana, Competa and Sayalonga. During the meeting, also attended by the mayors and the police chiefs of the towns affected, both the causes and the means used to put out the blazes were discussed. According to Infoca, the majority of fires that take place in the Axarquia region are the consequence of negligent behaviour. The public bodies also reminded people to use extra caution as the risk of fires is still high.

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On show GALVEZ MUSEUM in Macharaviaya is hosting a painting exhibition by artists Veronique Switala and Curro Dueñas, until October 30.

Gibraltar trip BUSY TIME: More passengers used Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport this August than in 2012.

Malaga Airport busier this August than last

MORE than 1,589,475 passengers used MalagaCosta del Sol Airport in August, which is 2.7 per cent more than in August last year. Ninety-nine per cent of them were on commercial flights, mainly connecting to the UK, with 565,967 passengers, followed by Spanish destinations, Germany, France, Ireland and Holland.

Several markets have increased the number of passengers, including Turkey, where they have doubled; Germany, with 32 per cent more; Scandinavia, with 24.57 per cent more and Austria, 21.57 per cent more. The busiest day of the month was August 3, with 59,918 people using the airport. Since January, 8,856,335

Drug swoop nets two Britons A BRITISH couple in their late 40s have been arrested in Coin in an police operation against large scale drug smuggling. They were allegedly smuggling the drugs into Spain to distribute at an international level. National Police searched their home and found 90 kilos of marihuana, 78 kilos of hashish and more than €1,000 in cash. Drugs were found in a fridge, dryer, TV, cushions and other furniture. The drugs were received at the property and packaged, then hidden in furniture and

ON ICE: Drugs in fridge. other items to be delivered to the UK. The police seized three mobile phones, a laptop computer and a van used to transport the furniture. One of the detainees was remanded in custody.

passengers have been through the airport, which is 1.1 per cent more than over the same period in 2012, despite the number of flights decreasing by 2.3 per cent. This is because there are now larger planes

which are working to a higher capacity. Meanwhile, in August, Barcelona-El Prat Airport beat Madrid-Barajas Airport for the number of passengers for the first time.

ECUMENICAL centre Lux Mundi is organising a trip to Gibraltar in January. For information call 952 543 334 or email luxmundi@luxmundi. org.

Folk dance CORTIJO VELETA in Riogordo will host a Fiesta de la Rueda (a folk dance in which participants emulate a wheel) on Saturday at 8pm. Prizes for the best dancers. For more information call 951 204 010.

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ALMUÑECAR Town Council has made a plea to the national and regional governments to fix a landslide affecting 60 per cent of the Carmenes del Mar urbanisation in MaroCerro Gordo.

It’s an honour COMPETA will honour its patron saint on Sunday with a procession to be held from 8.45pm. The town council has asked participants to bring candles.

Football focus FOOTBALL fields next to the fairground in Motril have been refurbished in order to host matches from the local football league.

Music day BENAMOCARRA will celebrate a music day on Sunday to honour local composer Eduardo Ocon. For more information go to www.benamocarra.es.

Tobacco smugglers get hotline to jail EXPATRIATES with information or suspicions about tobacco smuggling and tax fraud are being asked to call a British Customs hotline with information. The call for help follows the jailing of convicted cigarette smuggler Malcolm McGowan, who has been extradited from Spain and is now starting a four-year jail term. The freephone number to pass on

information is 900 988 922. For people in the UK, it is 0800 595 000. People can also email customs.hotline@hmrc. gsi.gov.uk. There is no need to give personal details, and information that leads directly to an arrest could be considered for a small reward. McGowan, 61, originally from Edinburgh, was arrested at a swimming pool in

Daughter forced into prostitution A FATHER and his elder daughter have been arrested in Manacor (Mallorca) for allegedly forcing a younger daughter into prostitution. Officers of the Manacor Local Police found the victim hidden in a neighbour’s house after she had a heated argument with her family. There she told the officers she had allegedly

been forced into prostitution for months by her father and sister, aged 40 and 20 respectively. According to police, the victim’s father was made an offer in May 2012 to travel with his daughter to Madrid, Barcelona and Milan to engage her into prostitution. Since then, he and his elder daughter threatened and forced the victim into prostitution in order to contribute to the household economy, police added. The arrested have been brought before a court charged with alleged illtreatment and forcing someone into prostitution. Meanwhile, the victim has been put under the protection of the Manacor Minor’s Prosecutor Office.

Valencia on August 10 by the Guardia Civil. He fled the UK 12 years ago after being found guilty of smuggling 28.3 million cigarettes into the country. His crimes cost the UK around £4 million (€4.75 million) in duty and he was sentenced in his absence in December 2001. McGowan was part of a wider conspiracy to smuggle around 56 million cigarettes into the UK between

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Ten other men were involved in the plot, which cost UK taxpayers £8.2 million (€9.74 million) in lost revenues.

International fair will put town on the map FROM today (Thursday) until Sunday, a town of just 100 inhabitants in Leon, northern Spain, is holding an International Festival. The organiser of the event, in Villar de Los Barrios, El Bierzo, is a local man, who after living in Madrid, California and Senegal, said he is back “to stay” and to promote culture and tourism in small towns to avoid them being abandoned. According to the National Institute of Statistics, 1,000 inland towns have disappeared in Spain in the past 15

years as their inhabitants have left them. Nicolas de la Carrera, the organiser, says that he wants to put the town back on the map with a festival of music, art and culture, including a performance of Chilean jazz musician, Cristian Cuturrufo. There will be exhibitions, activities for children, drawing and dancing classes, cinema and an international street market. More information on Facebook: Festival Villar de los Mundos.

Briton arrested for insulting police A BRITISH man was arrested in Madrid for allegedly uploading photos of Guardia Civil and National Police from La Linea de

la Concepcion with insulting comments. The photos were uploaded to a website where the author called the police and Guardia

Modern trace fossils found in Spain RESEARCHERS from the University of Zaragoza and the Autonomous University of Barcelona have found Europe’s most modern dinosaur trace fossils. The trace fossils were found in river areas next to different towns in the Aragonese and Catalan Pyrenees and represent a milestone as they are only found in specific parts of the world.

Trace fossils can include footprints, burrows and coprolites (droppings) rather than the actual bones of animals. Scientists say this find proves that dinosaurs inhabited Europe until shortly before their extinction. Trace fossils are irrefutable proof of the existence of dinosaurs in a certain era according to scientists.

Civil “torturers and murderers” and encouraged readers to attack their homes. The comments were also published on social networking sites and online newspapers. Guardia Civil found they were being uploaded from a cybercafe in Madrid and the suspect was arrested at a council social centre. He had a backpack containing computer equipment which is being studied.

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Prices up HOUSE prices in Britain are 5.4 per cent higher then a year ago, latest figures from the Halifax bank show. The average price of a home in the UK is now £170,231 (€202,300).

Vole alert BRITAIN’S native water-vole is being

wiped out by American mink which became established after escaping from fur farms. The Environment Agency reports populations have dropped a fifth in the last few years.

Penalty pointless A WOMAN from Isleworth, West London still has her driving licence despite accumulating 42 penalty points for not revealing the driver’s identity, according to

Church decline IN 20 years, less than 50 per cent of the people living in Germany will belong to the Christian church. Currently there are 60 per cent, namely 23 million protestants and 24 million Catholics. Each year the number falls by 500,000, mainly due to deaths.

URINE: Not healthy.

Puma pee SWOLLEN eyes, fever, and itchy

an analysis of DVLA figures by the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

Cancer theft A MAN has been jailed for five years by Nottingham Crown Court after stealing from children’s cancer charities, including his own son’s. Kevin Wright, 49, stole a total of £171,500 (€204,000) from the Bobby Wright Cancer Fighting Fund.

GERMAN PRESS Stories making headlines from Germany

rash. That is the result for a girl, aged 9, after a zoo visit in Berlin where she was urinated on by a Puma. Zoologists are now investigating how dangerous Puma urine is.

Good business GERMANY has jumped to fourth place in global competitive rankings and is only behind Switzerland, Singapore and Finland as a good place to do business, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global

Competitiveness Report 20132014.

High speed VISITORS had the chance to see the fastest electric vehicle in the world at the IFA 2013Consumer electronics unlimited in Berlin. It has a top speed of 328 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 200 km/h in less than 10 seconds.

Child abuse A BERLIN police officer, aged 52, was suspended from duty for

MOSCOW authorities are considering putting about 100 prayer grounds in parks in order to solve a shortage of mosques in the city.

Skirt story A MAN, aged 32, was arrested in Vologda (north west Russia) wearing a short skirt and no underwear. He allegedly told police his clothes were being washed so he wore his sister’s.

Writing history CONTROVERSIAL events from the Soviet period in Russia will have a standardised explanation in school textbooks following a series of agreements reached by historians from the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Airport food AIRPORT food and beverage provider Autogrill will set up a subsidiary company

Internet sell RUSSIAN internet firm Mail.ru sold its shares in social network group Facebook for $525 million (€400 million). It paid $200 million (€152 million) for the shares in 2009.

US warning

AUGUST saw new car sales grow by 10.9 per cent to 65,937 compared to a year ago.

Bond double

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Ashes plea

Export decline

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Stories making headlines from Russia

at St Petersburg airport in cooperation with Russian companies Novikov Group and Ginza Project.

Sales surge

A WAR hero who doubled for Sean Connery in the famous autogyro flight scenes in Bond movie You Only Live Twice allegedly abusing two children and has died. Wing a teenager. Commander Ken Wallis, 97, completed 24 RAF missions over Europe in WW2. GYNAECOLOGIST Dr Joachim K., aged 58, from Schifferstadt was denounced for secretly taking 36,146 pictures and 62 videos of HEARTBROKEN private parts of his patients. Kelly Caird has appealed for the return of a gold pendant containing GERMANY’S trade surplus has the ashes of her twonarrowed in July due to an year-old son. It was unexpected drop in exports, data stolen in a burglary at from the country’s federal statistics her Leighton Buzzard, office shows. German exports fell Bedfordshire home. by 1.1 per cent in July compared Her son, Daniel, died to the preceding month while in 2009 after an imports were up 0.5 per cent. accident.

RUSSIAN PRESS Praise be!

RISING: House prices.

Stories making headlines in Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Morocco visit DENMARK - Princess Mary of Denmark, representing a foundation set up in her name, made a three-day visit to Morocco to visit a women’s centre that supports victims of gender violence.

Royal baby SWEDEN - Princess Madeleine of Sweden is expecting her first child, the Swedish Royal Court said. The baby is expected in March 2014. Princess Madeleine married American entrepreneur Christopher O’Neill last June in Stockholm.

THE Russian Foreign Ministry asked travellers to be careful when choosing their destinations after an increase of detentions of Russian people abroad upon request of US law enforcers.

PRINCESS MADELEINE: First baby.

Rights removed

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A NEW law proposed in Russia would deprive gay parents from their rights and make sexual orientation a factor for the government to take a child into custody.

DENMARK - German company Siemens has supplied 111 turbines to the biggest wind farm in Denmark. These turbines will provide energy to

400,000 Danish homes, or 4 per cent of the energy demand of the country.

Acid cleared NORWAY - A study carried out by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology on more than 130,000 people has found that there are no significant links between the use of LSD and mental health issues.

Political concern SWEDEN - Swedish political leaders have expressed their concern following reports that a Swedish intelligence agency participated in controversial American National Security Agency surveillance operations.

Investments up NORWAY - Norwegian petroleum and gas investments will increase next year despite a growth rate deceleration, said statistics agency Statistics Norway.

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A 50-YEAR-OLD woman was detained in Elda after allegedly setting fire to her daughter’s car. She had allegedly previously attempted to burn her own home in Petrel.

INSPECTORS failed 34,637 of the 137,854 vehicles examined for their ITV road worthiness certificates in Almeria province in the first six months of the year.

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ALMERIA companies sold €17 million worth of flowers and plants in the first six months of the year.

A FEMALE King Cobra at Terra Natura Benidorm has produced young. King cobras are the world’s largest venomous snakes and reproduction is difficult experts say.

Fire charges SIXTEEN people were detained for starting forest fires in the Valencian Community this year. Six arrests were made in Alicante province, four in Valencia and five in Castellon.

Longer stays BENIDORM hotels had more than 1 million bed-nights in July for the third month running. This puts it behind only Barcelona, Calvia (Mallorca) and Madrid for overnight stays.

Flying high ALICANTE airport has won back 600,000 of the 1 million passengers lost in 2012. The airport predicts the fight back from recession will continue this winter.

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Phone photos THE second World Conference of Mobile Photography starts in Torrevieja tomorrow in the Municipal Theatre. It is open to the public and more information can be found at www.mowo.es.

Abuser jailed A TORREVIEJA judge has imprisoned a man, aged 58, for sexually abusing a 47 year-old woman with intellectual disabilities.

High return NINETY per cent of tourists visiting the Valencia region this summer say they would come back, according to the results of more than 3,000 questionnaires collected by tourism offices.

Death fall A BRITISH man has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Benidorm. The 34 year-old is believed to have arrived from the UK with friends to celebrate a stag party.

Fruity figures KEIRA: The five year old has been making great progress.

Keira needs help By Dilip Kuner THE mother of a girl with cerebral palsy faces a race against time to raise funds for urgent therapy after a disappointing turnout at a fundraising event. Five-year-old Keira, who lives in Finestrat, has been making great progress in a bid to lead as normal a life as possible since starting therapy sessions, which are not available on the Spanish NHS. But she needs €2,500 to help pay for the next tranche of intensive therapy due to start on November 4. Her mother, British-born Debbie, said of Keira: “She has come a long way. People cannot believe how much better she is. That is the thing about the therapy, it really does work. It is not as if we just want to try something in case it might work, it really is making a difference.” Keira had an operation on her legs on May 14, and Debbie had planned the therapy sessions for November as it will be six months into her recovery and the optimum time for the ongoing treatment. She had been pinning her hopes on a fundraising event organised by Finestrat Council, with funds to be shared with Emaus. Contact the family on esplangish@hotmail.com

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Waste land A TOXICOLOGIST who analysed the illegal burial of 400,000 tonnes of waste on farms in La Murada, has said the unofficial tip poses a risk to people and the environment.

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Bad father A FATHER and his elder daughter, aged 40 and 20, have been arrested in Manacor (Mallorca) for allegedly forcing a younger daughter into prostitution.

French quiz A FRENCH judicial commission interrogated in Manacor (Mallorca) a man accused of three cases of jewel

theft during the 2013 Cannes film festival. The man was arrested in Manacor after he allegedly robbed 25 hotel strong boxes.

Drugs arrest OFFICERS of the Local Police arrested a British man in Magaluf accused of selling drugs to tourists. He was carrying three cocaine doses, two bottles of ‘poppers’ and 61 viagra pills when he was arrested.

Deadly crash AN Australian cyclist, aged 42, died of multiple injuries following an accident with a biker in Palma de Mallorca. At the time of going to press, the biker was in the Son Espases hospital ICU in a serious condition.

Knife charge A MAN in Manacor (Mallorca) has been arrested by the town’s Local Police for threatening with a 10cm long knife a child who was allegedly annoying him.

IN the first six months of 2013 Almeria exported 30.2 million kilos of oranges, mandarins and lemons, a 4.6 per cent increase on 2012.

Tollywood A TEAM of 50 people, including producers, actors, dancers and chefs visited the Almeria area for Tollywood movie filming. Scenes for ‘Ramaya Vasthawya’ were filmed at the Pantano de Beninar in Berja. Tollywood is the name given to the southern Indian city of Hyderabad’s film industry.

Cannibal screened

THE latest film of Almerian director Manual Martin Cuenca has premiered at the International Film Festival of Toronto. Called ‘Cannibal’ it features Antonio de la Torre and Olimpia Melinte and was presented in the ‘Special Presentations’ part of the festival.

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Assault revenge A MAN, 26, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman, 29. Her partner, 35, was also arrested for beating the attacker unconscious.

Run aways TWO youths who had run away from a centre for minors in Malaga were located by police and arrested for allegedly stealing mobile phones.

Chinese attack FOUR people were arrested in Malaga for allegedly attacking the owner of a Chinese bazaar. The victim’s husband was also arrested for responding by hitting them with a stick.

Family violence A MAN, 30 was arrested in Malaga for allegedly attacking his partner and throwing their three-month-old baby against a sofa, in front of their other child, two.

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Stat of week AUGUST unemployment figures fell for the first time since 2000. The total number of registered jobless was 31 lower than in July and now stands at 4,698,783.

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situation, which at 53.4 was six points higher than in July. Future prospects, awarded 83.7 points, were 4.5 points better than in July although optimism regarding the economy and employment does not consistently extend to family finances. The ICC is still well below the 100 points that denote a favourable and optimistic outlook, said the CIS. Twenty-three per cent of those questioned had to borrow or dip into Pescanova shares through savings to get to the Sodesco, Inverpesca and end of the month. Sociedad Gallega de A further 43.7 per Importacion de Carbones cent ‘just managed’ between December 2012 to make their money and February 27 this year. go round each month, On March 2, Pescanova they said. advised the CNMV, Spain’s Forty-four per cent Stock Market regulatory of families whose body, that it was not finances are worse presenting 2012 accounts. than six months ago Shares plummeted from blamed inflation. €17.60 to to €5.90, by which A further 21.44 per time Fernandez de Sousa had cent ascribed their earned €27.4 million and Paz- lack of cash to being Andrade €5.8 million. out of work or on Fernandez de Sousa is the verge of losing appealing against what he their jobs, and 31 calls the ‘unjustified and per cent to reduced premature’ bond. earnings.

€1.2bn bail for Pescanova 10 TEN Pescanova executives investigated for insider trading must pay a total of €1.2 billion in caution bonds. The company is technically bankrupt with a net €3.281 billion debt. Fernandez de Sousa who headed the company for 37 years, must put up €180 million, ordered the High Court. Board member Alfonso Paz-Andrade has to find €125 million with the remainder of the €1.2 billion split amongst other executives and Pescanova companies. Fernandez de Sousa and others allegedly offloaded

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SPAIN’s Vips fast-food chain has sold 49 per cent of its Starbucks Coffee España holding. Selling back part of the stake to Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) “reinforces financial stability and accelerates transformation plans,” claimed Vips CEO Enrique Francia. The transaction will not influence Starbucks’ dayto-day operations in Spain, as Vips retains a 51 per cent holding in the firm. Neither will it affect Starbucks Portugal, which remains in the hands of the Spanish group. The Vips-Starbucks association commenced in 2001 and there are now 82 coffee shops in Spain.

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Confidence is creeping back CONSUMER confidence is growing. August’s Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) of 68.6 (out of a possible 100) was 5.3 points higher than July’s, according to the official Centre for Sociological Investigation (CIS). The increase was attributed to a more favourable view of the current

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HAPPIER: Consumer confidence rising.

A ROMAN era gold mine in Asturias could be reopened after analysis of nectar from bees proved contamination by heavy metals was minimal.

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LONDON - FTSE 100 C H A N G E ( P ) % C H G. 1.20 0.32 0.00 0.00 -16.00 -0.99 -2.00 -0.19 10.50 0.66 -1.50 -0.17 15.00 1.68 -36.00 -1.94 -19.00 -0.61 2.80 0.72 -5.00 -0.43 -3.70 -0.83 1.42 0.48 -57.00 -4.45 13.50 0.70 -0.78 -0.18 38.00 1.16 2.50 0.45

NET VOLUME 267.54 34.28 33.88 19.61 255.43 109.28 1,566.62 258.27 134.91 539.79 11.88 505.14 1,677.40 2,148.72 577.91 1,023.99 321.85 349.72

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PRICE(P) C O M PA N Y Aberdeen Asset Mngmnt 371.70 Admiral Group PLC 1259.00 Aggreko PLC 1596.00 AMEC PLC 1049.00 Anglo American PLC 1592.00 Antofagasta PLC 896.50 ARM Holdings PLC 906.25 Associated British Foods 1815.50 AstraZeneca PLC 3098.50 Aviva PLC 393.75 Babcock Intrntnl Group... 1155.00 BAE Systems PLC 444.10 Barclays PLC 298.48 BG Group PLC 1224.75 BHP Billiton PLC 1934.00 BP PLC 444.67 British Amrcn Tobacco 3326.75 British Land Co PLC 552.00

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British Sky Broadcasting BT Group PLC Bunzl PLC Burberry Group PLC Capita PLC Carnival PLC Centrica PLC Compass Group PLC CRH PLC Croda International PLC

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C O M PA N Y MMM 3M Co AA Alcoa Inc AXP American Express Co T AT&T Inc BAC Bank of America Corp BA Boeing Co CAT Caterpillar Inc CVX Chevron Corp CSCO Cisco Systems Inc DD E. I. du Pont de Nemours and C... XOM Exxon Mobil Corp GE General Electric Co HPQ Hewlett-Packard Co HD Home Depot Inc INTC Intel Corp IBM International Business Machine... JNJ Johnson & Johnson JPM JPMorgan Chase and Co MCD McDonald's Corp MRK Merck & Co Inc MSFT Microsoft Corp PFE Pfizer Inc PG Procter & Gamble Co KO The Coca-Cola Co TRV Travelers Companies Inc UTX United Technologies Corp UNH UnitedHealth Group Inc VZ Verizon Communications Inc

PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 115.04 7.92 73.35 33.41 14.36 106.07 83.39 121.21 23.55 57.11 87.25 23.16 22.42 72.70 22.67 183.03 87.16 52.56 96.26 47.49 31.15 28.28 77.15 38.35 80.49 103.23 74.06 46.34

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2.0M 17.4M 3.4M 19.7M 75.5M 3.3M 5.6M 5.7M 28.6M 5.2M 13.0M 36.7M 14.2M 10.0M 27.6M 2.9M 10.0M 22.3M 4.5M 26.7M 75.4M 22.3M 7.0M 14.0M 1.9M 2.4M 3.6M 13.4M

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$ 35.59 $ 53.19 $ 4.19 $ 2.72 $ 6.49 $ 10.31 $ 5.86 $ 7.12 $ 3.16 $ 26.62 $ 8.08

6.10 / -14.63% 7.169 / -11.88% 0.53 / -11.23% 0.34 / -11.11% 0.76 / -10.48% 1.17 / -10.19% 0.44 / -6.98% 0.52 / -6.81% 0.23 / -6.78% 1.82 / -6.40% 0.54 / -6.26%

Most Advanced LTX-Credence Corporation KongZhong Corporation Unity Bancorp, Inc. Insys Therapeutics, Inc. Zumiez Inc. Celgene Corporation Perceptron, Inc. Ambarella, Inc. ShoreTel, Inc. ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

Most Declined Mattress Firm Holding Corp. Conn's, Inc. MISONIX, Inc. The9 Limited Liquid Holdings Group, Inc. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation MannKind Corporation Amtech Systems, Inc. Envivio, Inc. Hurco Companies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc.

C O M PA N Y PRICE(P) CHANGE Diageo PLC 1978.50 -4.50 easyJet PLC 1260.50 4.90 Eurasian Nat Resources ... 221.85 -4.30 Experian PLC 1162.50 4.00 Fresnillo PLC 1284.50 21.00 G4S PLC 255.55 -2.40 GKN PLC 346.65 -0.30 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1645.00 -6.00 Glencore Xstrata PLC 320.70 2.30 Hammerson PLC 485.55 -2.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 1019.00 -1.02 HSBC Holdings PLC 703.90 -4.34 IMI PLC 1486.00 -5.00 Imperial Tobacco Gr PLC 2253.50 -7.00 InterContinental Hotels 1881.50 -8.50 International Cnsldtd ... 302.15 0.80 Intertek Group PLC 3345.50 -4.00 ITV PLC 174.10 -0.40 Johnson Matthey PLC 2964.00 -3.00 Kingfisher PLC 405.75 -0.70 Land Securities Gr PLC 889.00 5.50 Legal & General Gr PLC 193.65 2.90 Lloyds Banking Gr PLC 75.49 0.06 London Stock Exchange 1611.00 -2.00 Marks & Spencer Group 496.50 -2.40 Meggitt PLC 542.00 -3.50 Melrose Industries PLC 302.55 -0.10 National Grid PLC 736.75 -5.00 Next PLC 5065.00 15.00 Old Mutual PLC 185.70 -0.20 Pearson PLC 1283.00 -8.00 Persimmon PLC 1164.00 4.00 Petrofac Ltd 1411.00 -5.00 Prudential PLC 1124.00 3.00 Randgold Resources Ltd 5001.00 9.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group 4363.50 -17.00 Reed Elsevier PLC 809.50 2.50 Resolution Ltd 318.15 0.50 REXAM PLC 500.75 -2.00 Rio Tinto PLC 3121.00 23.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings 1139.00 -3.00 Royal Bank of Scotland 335.60 -1.80 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 2151.00 -11.00 RSA Insurance Group 119.20 0.00 SABMiller PLC 3095.75 -6.50 Sage Group (The) PLC 345.45 -0.20 Sainsbury (J) PLC 392.95 -0.50 Schroders PLC 2415.50 9.00 Serco Group PLC 551.50 -2.50 Severn Trent PLC 1688.50 -15.00 Shire PLC 2435.50 -10.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 760.00 -9.00 Smiths Group PLC 1335.00 -7.00 SSE PLC 1551.00 -15.72 Standard Chartered PLC 1465.00 -6.50 Standard Life PLC 338.50 0.33 Tate & Lyle PLC 784.25 -23.00 Tesco PLC 367.35 0.35 Travis Perkins PLC 1605.00 4.00 TUI Travel PLC 339.50 1.40 Tullow Oil PLC 1081.00 11.00 Unilever PLC 2458.00 0.82 United Utilities Group 675.25 -5.50 Vedanta Resources PLC 1198.00 8.00 Vodafone Group PLC 210.45 -0.30 Weir Group PLC 2269.50 14.00 Whitbread PLC 3209.50 42.00 William Hill PLC 416.05 0.00 Wm Morrison Sprmrkts 292.50 -0.70 Wolseley PLC 3387.00 -11.00 Wood Group (John) PLC 801.00 5.00 WPP PLC 1249.00 -1.00

% C H G. -0.23 0.39 -1.90 0.35 1.66 -0.93 -0.09 -0.36 0.72 -0.51 -0.10 -0.61 -0.34 -0.31 -0.45 0.27 -0.12 -0.23 -0.10 -0.17 0.62 1.52 0.08 -0.12 -0.48 -0.64 -0.03 -0.67 0.30 -0.11 -0.62 0.34 -0.35 0.27 0.18 -0.39 0.31 0.16 -0.40 0.74 -0.26 -0.53 -0.51 0.00 -0.21 -0.06 -0.13 0.37 -0.45 -0.88 -0.41 -1.17 -0.52 -1.00 -0.44 0.10 -2.85 0.10 0.25 0.41 1.03 0.03 -0.81 0.67 -0.14 0.62 1.33 0.00 -0.24 -0.32 0.63 -0.08

VOLUME 180.86 45.40 209.45 99.60 145.21 290.07 59.92 428.90 2,254.89 110.05 31.08 1,412.64 23.68 115.04 21.73 289.23 14.51 908.87 27.07 354.97 152.80 810.31 10,710.60 8.72 253.99 55.84 96.01 194.41 34.51 582.75 37.09 51.66 27.65 339.02 13.23 33.33 481.45 122.01 98.77 276.40 96.62 1,747.89 169.29 377.32 70.85 197.85 118.77 7.85 144.16 23.62 84.29 128.97 29.27 70.06 211.27 215.53 318.54 461.35 19.49 127.11 195.69 294.61 78.94 22.65 5,310.77 68.75 47.70 304.21 282.93 41.85 69.88 133.69

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Fingernail clue to wasted money AS I type away on the computer keyboard, brightly-painted fingernails flicker in the light before my eyes. I have to scrunch up my nose and shake my head, as I suddenly realise just how much money women waste on make-up. A look You see… I recently at finance bought a new nail for females varnish. A beautiful ‘candy apple’ green Jane Plunkett colour. It’s been jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com advertised everywhere recently on bus stops. A beautifully tanned hand, bearing stunning airbrushed nails, is YOUR CHOICE: Be sure make-up suits you before you buy. wearing the polish in the advert and it looks so nice! and slightly reddish skin because it just doesn’t suit Imagine what could be So nice in fact that I tone! “Well there’s €14 them. done with €5,000 in rushed out to buy the down the drain,” I sigh, as In fact, a study released retirement. Take a luxury product. I reach for the nail polish this month reveals that holiday, refurbish the However, the problem is remover. women in the UK waste house, eat in Michelin Star that I don’t have superOk, it’s only a bottle of €90 purchasing make-up restaurants, help put a smooth model-like hands nail polish, but the point is in the wrong tone or grandchild through and the ‘candy apple’ that so many women buy colour every year. This university. green colour does nothing mountains of make-up adds up to about €5,000 All definitively better for me against my white that is never used, simply in a lifetime. than a stack of sparkly

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blue eyeshadows and hot pink lipsticks looking out of place on your face or gathering dust in the bathroom! When it comes to buying unsuitable makeup, apparently foundation came out on top as the worst culprit, followed by blusher, bronzer, eyeshadow and lipstick. And it seems that women are shy to bring such items back to get a refund, too. Half of those surveyed admitted to never taking (unused) items back, with the majority claiming they didn’t think they would be allowed to return them. Ladies, it’s time to take a long, hard look in a well-lit mirror. Decide what colour make-up suits your skin tone and don’t get sidetracked by colourful advertising that makes someone else look fantastic!

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Car sales down CAR sales of 38,872 last month were 18.3 per cent lower than in August 2012. The government’s PIVE subsidy scheme will boost purchases in the autumn, predicted manufacturers’ association Anfac.

Contraband cigs ELEVEN per cent of cigarettes sold in Spain last year were contraband. In some parts of Andalucia this reached 30 per cent owing to tobacco smuggled across the border from Gibraltar.

Jobs going NATIONALISED Bankia is closing 259 of its branches in Cataluña. Up to 809 employees will be made redundant, although only 128 have so far accepted Bankia’s terms.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE A FLURRY of positive economic data from the UK has augured well for the British Pound, making it the best performer in August amongst the major currencies. Confidence is on a high in Britain as the economic recovery gathers pace. Ever since Bank of England Governor Mark Carney unveiled his ‘forward guidance’ policy, tying up any movement in interest rates to stable figures emanating from the 7 per cent targeted employment rate which they expect to materialise by late 2016, markets have responded positively to better manufacturing and construction reports. With consumer confidence also on a high, it comes as no surprise that Sterling has rallied against the Euro breaching the 1.18 level early this month coupled with the best ever manufacturing figure release for 16 months at 57.2. The road ahead looks pretty steady for the Pound with business activity and factory orders also on the uptick. Although Sterling has had a

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bullish run against the US Dollar and the Euro, movements were not as drastic as one would have expected. There is a key element to this; given the fact that developments in Syria have taken a turn for the worse, most investors tend to flock towards more stable ‘safe haven’ currencies, and that is exactly what has happened with the Dollar and the Euro. With capital inflows pouring in, it is likely that this is rendered purely a function of near-term economic upswing for the European continent. This would

BULLISH RUN: Sterling has rallied against the Euro. indicate that the Euro will continue to retain some of its recent-found strength in the short term. Psychologically, any talks for the implementation of ‘tapering’ of asset purchases (the quantitative easing programme) by the Federal Reserve should move the relatively calm markets now, indicating that the Euro may be running out of luck as it has failed to rally significantly even

when supported occasionally by better than expected economic data. The world will watch in anticipation as Germany goes to the polls to elect a new government on September 22. The events from this election will define how the ongoing three-year crisis in Europe would shape up, although currently stable with reports of the Eurozone emerging from

recession, it could flare up rapidly. Europe has already eased debt burdens on bailed-out countries in the Eurozone, namely Italy, Portugal and Greece, and any further requests for bailouts and reports of non-compliance, would see a harsh stance taken by Germany’s new government and the European Central Bank. Until then expect the Euro to continue to remain slightly weak against the Pound with major movements only showing up after the election. With growth forecasts hiked for the UK on the emergence of an economic recovery and Europe continuing in hushed silence till the German elections, we could see GBP/EUR breach the 1.19 level briefly but the pair will get most of its decisive exaggerated move post the elections depending on the measures that the Troika will take to try and sort out the Eurozone’s predicament.

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Price-fix probe into major car builders CAR manufacturers in Spain are being targeted in a price-fixing investigation. Spain’s National Competition Commission (CNC) has launched a probe that will cover most major car makers in Spain. That includes Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Chrysler, General Motors, Fiat Group, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Honda, Kia Motors, Peugeot and Citroën, as well as Volkswagen Audi España, Seat, Urban Science and Snap-On Solutions. At the same time another investigation will run into the distributors of Audi, Seat, Nissan, Toyota, Land Rover, Hyundai and Opel brands in Spain. The probes have been

ON SHOW: Many manufacturers at Frankfurt Motorshow are being probed. launched after a series of inspections in July and August. The investigations will look into whether the various firms colluded and exchanged information on prices and marketing. “The investigation of cartels is one of the CNC’s priorities,” the anti-trust authority said. If found guilty of any malpractice, the

companies could face fines of up to 10 per cent of their annual revenue, Spanish daily El Pais reported. It quoted a Renault spokesman as saying the company did not infringe any laws. It is not known what evidence, if any, against the manufacturers and distributors has been found to justify an investigation.

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Blazing lights are a costly extravagance IN crisis-ridden Spain, my wife and I have been nightly witnesses to an extravagant and easily avoidable waste of electricity. It is caused by the stubborn insistence of Benidorm City Hall allowing the, admittedly impressive, spectacle of the dusk-to-dawn illumination of Levante Beach’s famous Boardwalk streetlamps. We get a bird’s-eye-view of the needless excessive cost of maintaining the hundreds, or probably thousands, of lightbulbs which illuminate this ‘Great White Way’ from dusk until sometimes 7am. The cost of maintaining this illumination until early morning could be put to better use repairing the desperate state of Benidorm’s numerous dilapidated and hazardous sidewalks. My wife and I have often stumbled over and witnessed injuries to other hapless pedestrians manoeuvring through this neglected ‘obstacle course’. Having said that, Benidorm is a wonderful place for a happy retirement with its variety of good food at bargain-rate prices. The shows and entertainment are unsurpassed in the rest of Spain, as my Valencian wife and I will readily attest to. Our criticism is intended to improve Benidorm. Richard M McBride, Benidorm (Alicante)

No comparison I THOUGHT I had seen it all until I saw the news about some Gibraltarians (Costa del Sol Issue 1469) demanding the George Cross and comparing themselves to Malta. Have they read about the siege of Malta? Do they know how people suffered? My wife was born in Malta in 1940. Her father was wounded as an AA gunner. People starved. It was more than an inconvenient traffic jam. Enjoy your tax haven but never compare yourselves to a gallant country like Malta! Clive Graham (By email) Editor’s note: The George Cross is the UK’s highest award for gallantry awarded to civilians. It was awarded to the island of Malta by King George VI

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on April 15, 1942, to ‘bear witness to the heroism and devotion of its people,’ during the Second World War.

Where’s the harm? CAN someone please explain to me why the police are so set on stopping ‘looky-looky’ sales of handbags, etc? I know, and you know, these bags are just look-a-likes, and to be honest I do not care! I either like them or I don’t, and for €20 I am happy. I would never buy the real designer handbags for hundreds of euros, so leave me to buy a bag to match every outfit, and keep the looky-lookyman with a small income. It is better than mugging for a living! Mary Hopkins, Torremolinos (Malaga)

Bad news THE paradise island of Mallorca is getting some very bad press regarding the sex trade on the island. It would seem from one letter (Issue 1469) that despite numerous complaints by the legitimate traders and owners of bars on the island, who have a genuine concern for the safety and welfare of their customers, there has been little or no action on the part of the authorities. In another letter, a British holidaymaker was attacked by a taxi driver over a matter of €5 and was hospitalised with no action being taken against the driver. As pointed out in both pieces, this could damage Mallorca’s holiday industry. Bad news always travels fast. John Lawrence, Hondon de las Nieves (Alicante)

Time for a rest! REST at last! My three children are back at school this week. Even they are relieved to return. Nearly three months of holidays is hard work for parents, and boring for the children. I know the excuse for such long holidays is it is too hot for school work, but have the authorities never heard of air-conditioning? Mrs Angela Tedds, Estepona (Malaga)

Help needed MANY expats have left Spain in the last few years. The reason for some is they reached a time when they knew they were going to have to leave their home and find a new place to live that would give them the care they might need in the future. A group of community spirited people in Almuñecar (Granada) are working hard to address this need by looking at the possibility of reopening the Residencia Costa Tropical home for the retired. As part of that work they are doing some research to see if there are others who feel the same way they do and want to create a space where people can be independent but never alone. They have put a questionnaire online at www.residenciacosta tropical.com and would be grateful if readers could take a few minutes to answer some simple questions. Helping them out with this does not commit anyone to joining them, but it will show if there is a feeling of support for this community based project. Mel O’Gorman (By email)

Swiss solution I HAVE read via your excellent paper many articles on the working street girls (I do not like the term prostitutes). Now Zurich has found the answer. The Swiss have set up ‘garages’ where clients can retire with the street girls. There will be medical advice and sanitary facilities on hand, and it takes them off the streets. A panic button will be provided in case of trouble. It would be a great idea if we can get this idea over to our town halls. BG (By email)

Double love I DID not move to Spain in search of love, Euro Weekly News (Expat love hunt, page 3, Issue 1470), but I found it! Thirty years ago I fell in love with the country first, and my beautiful wife Francesca soon after. In both cases the love affair has continued to the present day. Thank you Spain for giving me a happy life! Stan Hardmann, Palma (Mallorca).

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT GREAT EVENT: The Proms. faces, all baring their emotions without a damn Burka in sight. The Burka is a travesty. This awful facial shroud actually sums up the oppressive way of life our enemies would have us adopt, if we allowed it, which we never will. The French have already banned this unacceptable mask of misery and I was delighted to see Conservative MP Philip Hollobone

THE other week I wrote about some silly stories proliferating at this time of year. These have to be topped, though, by the one about the fictitious floating restaurant, Oscar’s, built in the hull of an old fishing boat amid reefs and shipwrecks in Brixham, Devon, where staff in diving gear would swim down to catch whatever fish the customer wanted. In the three months it was up, Oscar’s managed to climb to a top ranking on TripAdvisor. And it didn’t even exist! This TripAdvisor profile was in fact a ruse started by a disgruntled businessman. He was fed up with malicious and unmoderated reviews being posted on the website that claims to provide “unbiased hotel reviews, photos and advice for hotels and vacations.” This follows an earlier TripAdvisor profile about a Glasgow hostel for the homeless named as one of the city’s best hotels after fake reviews. Some users even posted photos of pool and spa facilities that the hotel supposedly offers, but which don’t actually exist. Now, even the best genuine restaurants and hotels in the world will always find some detractors, so you have to use a bit of common sense and look at a range of reviews. Used intelligently, TripAdvisor is a very useful tool, but useless if taken at

OTHERS THINK IT come out this week and state that if one of these women required a ‘face to face’ consultation, they would not be welcome unless their faces could actually be observed. Let us be absolutely clear here. The Burka has nothing whatsoever to do with religion. At no point does the Koran mention the female form has to be covered from top to toe,

merely that they should be attired modestly. (Call me old fashioned, but observing the way some of our ladies expose themselves these days the Koran may have a point!) No, having lived in a Muslim country for almost eight years, I can tell you, the only reason their women are covered in this way is that some of the men are so randy and emotionally insecure; they simply can’t trust other males to keep their hands off them. It really is as simple as that. As far as the women themselves are concerned, some comply because they are simply petrified of their chosen partners, others retain a masochistic or subservient attitude, and only a few truly enjoy the anonymity and intimidating effect this threatening emotion eraser has on those around them. This week’s message? Ban the Burka and God bless the Proms. Keep the Faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.

Right again CONGRATULATIONS on yet another article in the EWN that I, and I am sure 99 per cent of the population, agree with. My friends and acquaintances all agree with Leapy about keeping out of the Syrian conflict. Thank you once again for expressing our thoughts so clearly. Keep it up! Cynthia Blantern, (Malaga)

A tragedy

LETTERS TO LEAPY

TO me one of the most wonderfully British events of the year is The Proms. The series of classical music concerts held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, sum up everything that is gloriously British. As I looked out at the thousands who took part in this year’s final, heart bursting night, my thoughts turned to the subsequent despair and envy that must be felt by the enemies in our midst. Misguided zealots, who actually think they can replace the British heritage and way of life with their own austere undemocratic slavery. As I looked out across this wonderful gathering, with the flags of the Commonwealth and our nation waving proudly in the breeze and the uplifting tones of ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ ringing stridently out from 10,000 throats, I was struck by two thoughts. One was why our Scottish partners would ever want to leave our age old alliance! And secondly the sight of thousands of joyful

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Proms show those who are so proud to be gloriously British

REGARDING Syria. It is a tragedy what is happening there. I have to say I disagree with a lot of what Leapy says, but this time he has it right. Democracy has finally been heard with the UK parliament voting against military action. Clara Anderson, Torrevieja, (Alicante).

TripAdvisor or fake advisor - your choice NORA JOHNSON

Breaking Views A Costa del Sol resident for a number of years, Nora is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to

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REVIEWS: Use TripAdvisor intelligently and be wary of first-time contributors giving excessively high or low ratings. face value. Why can’t it see, for instance, that a venue with numerous five-star reviews posted by first-time reviewers is quite likely cheating the system? Not funny really because people make spending decisions based on what they read on the site. As I’ve written before, you have to use your own ‘idiot filters’. If there are only five-star reviews, be suspicious; similarly, if only bad ones.

In fact, I’m astonished how people write damning reviews for the slightest reason. One reviewer gave a hotel a one-star rating because, even though he wasn’t staying there and only purchased a beer, he didn’t like the barman’s ‘surly attitude’. Another reviewer gave a restaurant a one-star slating despite not eating there because the decor ‘looked tired’. One common gripe I do take seriously, though, is being ‘accidentally’ overcharged in restaurants for fictitious drinks, etc, by a minority (thankfully) of restaurateurs. Hmm, back to the land of make-believe I wrote about above! If there’s only one thing you take away from today’s column, it’s this: CHECK those bills!

Nora Johnson’s thrillers Retribution, Soul Stealer, The De Clerambault Code (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.77) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.

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4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Wanted Down Under 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Watchdog 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Father Figure 12:05am Room 101

4:45pm Elephant Diaries 5:15pm The Seven Ages of Britain 6:15pm Cash in the Attic 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm James Martin's Food Map of Britain 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm The Midwives 11:00pm Later Live... with Jools Holland 11:30pm Newsnight 12:20am Today at the Conference Political update.

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Back to work blues MORE than half of Spaniards suffer from depression after their holiday. According to estimates by Spain’s Department of Health Promotion, 65 per cent of the nation suffer and struggle with the back to work routine. In a report it says that workers enjoy “being out of their environment, go to bed later, eat at different times and alter virtually all their habits.” The report adds: “The greater the time they are away from home and work, the harder it is to return to a routine. “People need an average of four to five days to recover, adapt to the new scenario and to overcome a negative attitude.”

The alum stone is a natural alternative to daily deodorant MORE people are turning to alternative natural deodorants every day. One of the most famous options is the alum stone, also known as crystal deodorant. Discovered in Roman times, the alum stone does not contain any toxic chemical substances.

It is a natural mineral sulphate that can be used as deodorant and it is especially recommended for people who have sensitive skin. The alum stone does not cover up odours, but rather prevents them by leaving a thin mineral layer on the skin.

It can also be used after waxing or shaving due to its soothing properties. A definite advantage of the alum stone is its durability, which makes it a good value beauty product. This stone comes from a magmatic rock of volcanic

Summer indulgence causes weight gain of three kilos THE average Spaniard puts on around three kilos of weight during the summer. That’s according to estimates from Doctor Alber Lecube, Coordinator for the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition. He said the main reason for this is “the abandonment of habits one acquires during the year.” He added: “On holiday you forget and eat and drink more.”

The solution, says Lecube, is that “when summer ends, excesses must be finished and as you return to your work routine better eating habits must also return.” He says there is no quick fix to losing weight which requires effort: “It’s okay to have an unbalanced diet for a couple of days to reduce weight fast, but you need healthy habits, eating less and limiting fat intake.”

ALUM STONE: Natural option. origin. However, due to the costs of extraction and the rarity of the mineral, it is becoming harder to find. Synthetic alum stones with the same properties are easy to find in supermarkets as well as in natural product shops.

Daydreaming insomniacs DAYDREAMERS are more likely to be insomniacs. A new study has revealed that regions of the brain associated with wandering thoughts do not shut down when the brain is given complex tasks, meaning those who can concentrate more are usually better sleepers than those who daydream.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is still a strong accent on family matters and getting things sorted out. The way ahead is clear. If you are able to persuade someone that an idea was theirs and not yours, so much the better. Being in a practical mood serves you well because it is possible to get a lot done in the next few days.

(January 21 - February 19) A meeting midweek could mean a change to your finances for the better. In the short term, it may be necessary for you to rearrange money and appointments but try not to be too put out. Change is something that we become less tolerant of after a situation has gone on for a time.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your mind is still sharp this week and there are many questions that you would like answered. Doing a bit of research proves fruitful and also quite amusing. A recent contact may not come up with the proposition hoped for, but realise that it is still early days. AQUARIUS

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) There is so much that has come to light in the past few weeks, it is no wonder that your mind is reeling. All will become clear in the weeks ahead and this cannot be rushed. However, there is a need to look after your health and get out in the fresh air.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A pleasant surprise makes you a little more optimistic midweek. It is possible for you to take on negativity too quickly. The next time something does not go according to plan, hold fire TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although last week was not run at the pace anticipated, now the pace certainly picks up. Finances are still firmly on the agenda, but this time you will be able to deal on a more relaxed basis. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Make a point of putting on a happy face and your mood will stay high. There is still some more to be done to improve your social life and a recent offer of charity work may be just the thing. Avoid restricting who you are willing to mix with.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Being considerably more relaxed about those things which cannot be changed has taken a weight from your shoulders. It is also easier to understand why others have taken this approach in the past.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you still patting yourself on the back for that recent achievement? Socially, this is a lovely week when old friendships are strengthened and new acquaintances prove to be relaxing. It is another mellow week but one in which you seriously consider making a major change.

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

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Very good: 14 Excellent: 17

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mane, mare, mart, mate, matt, mean, meat, meet, mere, mete, name, neem, ream, tame, team, teem, term, tram, ameer, ament, enema, mater, matte, meant, meter, metre, namer, tamer, marten, matter, meaner, rename, TREATMENT

Word ladder HOLY

Move from the start word (HOLY) to the end word (LAND) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

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KIDS’ STUFF

September 13. Soraya Arnelas is a Spanish singer known after coming second in the fourth edition of reality TV show Operacion Triunfo (the Spanish equivalent to The X Factor). She represented Spain in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, ending up in the last position with just 23 points. Prior to her musical career she worked as an air hostess.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Having put in extra effort to bring a zing into your life, it is important that you keep the impetus going. This is not only good for your health and wealth, but also your mind. Although trying something new brings a few odd remarks your way, try not to be sidetracked.

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It is clear that you really love your hearth and home but, every now and again, there is a small voice calling. The good things in life appeal and, to have these, an effort is involved. Do not underestimate the amount of pleasure that you will enjoy when putting in that extra effort. It does, after all, involve other people.

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IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Taking the bull by the horns can prove tricky because you are not going to put up with being restricted this month. Anyone who tackles you head-on may be either brave or stupid. You, however, are brimming with confidence and raring to go.

HOLY HOLE HONE LONE

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Be your charming self this week without pushing too much. A natural approach when seeking a response is the best course of action. Simply being in the right place and under someoneʼs gaze is all that is required. Are you getting itchy because an offer is not forthcoming?

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CRYPTIC Across 1 No marks on the alien to cover up (7) 5 Shows cut after repair, initially (4) 8 Ancient instruments discovered in famous family residence (5) 9 Watches The Seekers (7) 11 Tennis player who's made of money (4) 12 Disturbed others no more (8) 15 Powerful piece in Baroque entertainment (5) 16 Wrote about part of a castle (5) 19 Took in dear Bob's dance (8) 21 Ferment in a jug (4) 23 Sports equipment scams (7) 25 Religious opus I composed (5) 26 Despatched to the audience to get money (4) 27 Concentrated in the present, perhaps (7) Down 2 Songbird eggs on flowers (9) 3 Untouchable headland (4) 4 Unusual code he repeated (6) 5 Group came out of the closet (3) 6 Cares about farmer's fields (5) 7 A bad shot with the wedge (5) 10 Some explanation of the people (6) 13 Choose ex president's small particles (9) 14 The beloved compiler's expression of dismay (4,2) 17 Summer perhaps when boy goes under the briny (6)

The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Vende (5) 4 Coffin (5) 7 Spring (season) (9) 8 House (4) 10 Stripe (4) 13 Maíz dulce (9) 15 Fright (sudden fear) (5) 16 Manos (5) Down 1 Maletas (para

Co d e B r e a ke r 18 Apply force to journalists (5) 20 Introduction to book by mere poet (5) 22 Split peas in church area (4) 24 Equipment hidden in the skittle alley (3)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Hoarder, 5 Slips, 8 Priests, 9 Alarm, 10 Swear, 11 Special, 12 Plates, 14 Screws, 17 Article, 19 Sands, 22 Image, 23 Initial, 24 Gates, 25 Sonnets.

QUICK Across 7 Journey (6) 8 Chief (6) 9 Type of flower (4) 10 Ready (8) 11 Disperse (7) 13 Perhaps (5) 15 Grabs onto (5) 17 Strange (7) 20 Morally excellent (8) 21 Raise (4) 23 Containing salt (6) 24 Balance unsteadily (6)

equipaje) (9) 2 Labio (3) 3 Traje (de dos piezas) (4) 4 Abbot (4) 5 Bee (5) 6 Diamonds (9) 9 Cobertizos (para animales, herramientas) (5) 11 Another (4) 12 Polilla (de ropa) (4) 14 Monja (3)

Down 1 Childʼs toy (2-2) 2 Most recent (6) 3 Puzzle (7) 4 Change (5) 5 Curved yellow fruit (6) 6 Recall (8) 12 Knitted woollen jumper (8) 14 Hairy (7) 16 Rotten (6) 18 Dormant (6) 19 Pugilist (5) 22 Give a meal (4)

Down: 1 Hopes, 2 Arise, 3 Deserve, 4 Resist, 5 Stale, 6 Imagine, 7 Samples, 12 Peaking, 13 Attract, 15 Cushion, 16 Genius, 18 Chess, 20 Noise, 21 Sales. QUICK Across: 7 Polite, 8 Sweden, 9 Size, 10 Clemency, 11 Perplex, 13 Raven, 15 Flees, 17 Fantasy, 20 Parakeet, 21 Soap, 22 Serene, 23 Relief. Down: 1 Police, 2 Hike, 3 Teacher, 4 Ashen, 5 Relevant, 6 Rescue, 12 Prepared, 14 Factory, 16 Leaves, 18 Scared, 19 Level, 21 Sulk. ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Primo, 3 Pills, 5 Nos, 7 Revisor, 9 Near, 10 Date, 13 Vistazo, 14 Ski, 15 Swiss, 16 Ondas.

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 11 represents B and 16 represents Z, so fill in B every time the figure 11 appears and Z every time the figure 16 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.

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

AFRESH AGREES BARONS BREAST COARSE DEEPER EIGHTY EXTORT

Down: 1 Penknives, 2 Otro, 3 Pavo, 4 Surgeries, 6 Stars, 8 Seats, 11 Pais, 12 Lobo.

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Unscramble the name of a British broadcaster, musician and writer: FILMED FAR RACK

LIFE THE

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Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.’

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Oscar Wilde (1854–1900), Irish writer and poet

FAED RAE

Answers: The afterlife; Turn a deaf ear

Unscramble the name of a famous 1970s thriller novel and film (five words): JOCKEY HALT FATHEAD

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Women’s wit You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.’ Mae West (1893–1980), US actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Hedges, 2 Enters, 3 Seated, 4 Heaven, 5 Ranges, 6 Batter, 7 Absent, 8 Barest, 9 Healer, 10 Breath, 11 Dearly, 12 Splash, 13 Seared, 14 Shells, 15 Asters, 16 Meddle, 17 Sparks, 18 Elders, 19 Course

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A revolutionary idea of cooking by dishwasher A DISHWASHER is an insulated box with an engine capable of producing heat. Following this basic idea, Italian food writer, Lisa Casali has come up with a revolutionary way of cooking: dishwasher cooking. Dishwasher cooking is not far different from cooking in the oven,

only that it requires the food to be covered. It is safe as long as the food is put in jars or food vacuum bags. The process is also environmentally friendly as dishes will clean while poaching food. Moreover, it saves money as the same electricity and water used to wash the dishes is used to cook.

Ramsay and Beckham open new restaurant IT hasn’t even opened yet and already thousands have made reservations for Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham’s new restaurant due to open later this month in London (UK). Within half an hour of their website going live, Union Street Café had tables booked by 1,200 diners, four hours later and that number had doubled. Already there are limited spaces for Friday and Saturday nights throughout October and November. The new eatery is in Borough, just south of the Thames, and has been designed by Russell Sage who also created the

interior of Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen. The style is described as an ‘urban warehouse destination’ which will offer Mediterranean-influenced food, cooked in an open kitchen so diners can watch the chefs in action.

DINERS in Britain are looking for better quality options when eating fast food. According to a study carried out by market analysts Mintel, four out of 10 restaurant goers in Britain crave more than just a burger and fries. The search for quality products and real flavours is a trend, with 13 per cent of consumers saying they have tried innovative gourmet products in fast food, and 61 per cent saying they are willing to try them in the future. Quality and innovation are essential in such a competitive marketplace. Restaurants offer new healthy alternatives to appeal to consumers and increase their profits. Courgette fries are a good example. This

COURGETTE FRIES: A healthier alternative to potato chips now trendy in the UK.

Diners want gourmet fast food in Britain healthy side dish has gained popularity in 2013 and has already replaced last year’s trend, sweet potato chips. On another

note, the research carried out by Mintel points out that 47 per cent of restaurant goers in Britain look for dishes they cannot

cook at home when eating out. Interestingly enough, these people are nostalgic of traditional home flavours.

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They also make shopping lists for the garden centre, agricultural cooperatives and agricultural/garden machine shops and write out a few basic questions as openers to find things if they are not obviously on display. Others soon give up because of the way Spanish is taught, with months of concentration on grammar, the reading for a few minutes of a novel by a Literary Nobel Prize winner such as

LEARN PLANT NAMES: This will help you to open up a discussion with your Spanish gardener or when in a garden centre. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and the studying of the 13 cases of the subjunctive. You could write a text along the lines of Shakespeare before you really get around to

trying to talk in public. This can be a soul destroying process, as I initially experienced with a well known Spanish language school. It can be made worse in some popular expatriate areas

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related shopping lists that you could speak about or show Spanish garden centre and shop assistants. • Offer to give your gardener some English coaching in return for him helping you with your Spanish - start this by wandering around the garden together describing each feature plant and problem in both languages. • If you have a Spanish teacher lend her your gardening book/s and ask her to concentrate on using gardening words, phrases and sentences during your lesson and to set you relevant homework. I remember writing out my gardening activities for the past week as the basis for a discussion and for my coach to correct my writings. • Use the vegetable and fruit names from the above vegetable and fruit books when preparing food shopping lists. Best of luck in making progress during the autumn and enjoying Spain even more than you do, or disliking it less. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain. com gardenspain2@yahoo. com September 2013.

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€100m shock of football transfer SPAIN is currently experiencing severe government cutbacks along with thousands of evictions and high levels of unemployment, whilst Real Madrid spends THE opinions amongst people the EWN talked to on the street are quite unambiguous. Gareth Bale is not worth that amount of money and there are far better areas where the money could be spent. • “I think it is disgusting that they can afford to pay that kind of money, especially with the situation most expats are experiencing, with illegal homes and unemployment because of the bad state of the construction industry, said George Morris, a retired lorry driver from Cantoria (Almeria). He added: “There seems to be more poverty now in Spain with normal people helping each other out by collecting food for food banks.” • Keith Fowler, 69, retired from Baza (Granada) said: “The Spanish are passionate

€100 million to buy footballer Gareth Bale. That sort of money could buy 12.5 million menus del dia (at €8) or pay for 3,700 nurses for a year

THOMAS - It’s EU money. about football and after all Real Madrid is a business, but no player is worth that kind of money. Ordinary Spanish people are probably not too happy about it.” • Connor Cary, aged 22 from Monaghan, Ireland, agreed: “He’s overrated and I think it is stupid money, but it is hard to put a price on it.” He has a different theory as to why the sport could involve such high sums of money:

CONNOR - Bale is overrated and not worth that amount of money.

STREET TALK “It’s publicity, it gets people’s interest.” • Sandra Whiley, aged 65, also agrees. As a former nurse now retired on the

(average cost €27,000 each). We asked the question: Do you think given the circumstances, this money could be better spent elsewhere?

SIMONE - Spend on youth. Orihuela Costa, (Alicante) she was shocked at figures that his transfer was the equivalent of paying 3,700 nurses for a year: “Nothing can be right about that, I know movie stars and pop stars are paid a lot also, but at the end of the day I think the football world is crazy with the amount paid to players for a few games and training each week. A lot of them are not exactly good

role models.” • The money would be best spent anywhere other than football is another opinion. “It’s European Union Money they’ve spent, so I think spending it on anything else would be better than spending it on football,” says Thomas Tukya, 36, from Sweden on holiday on the Costa del Sol. • Simone Harding, 38 who lives in Riviera on the Costa del Sol has a clear idea where the money could be spent. She said: “I think the money would be better spent amongst the youth and the community and setting up more support for young people and families.”

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Technology and fashion meet ITALIAN fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna and car manufacturer Maserati have joined forces to create a luxury concept car. The Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition

INTERIOR: Designed by luxury fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna.

concept car will be unveiled at the 65th Frankfurt Motor Show to be held until September 22. The concept car features a unique new look in colour scheme, materials and finish say the designers. The exterior of the car UNIQUE FINISH: Using ultra-fine aluminium features a special effect pigments. paint finish that simulates the fluidity and purity of metal, by using ultra-fine aluminium pigments, say the designers. The platinum metal colour effect finish is warmly nuanced to express the car’s classic and technically advanced character, according to the manufacturer. The material and chromatic research behind the Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition is based on a play between the classical and the contemporary. powerful visual impact. and the floating grille. A leading role in this The distance between The concept car also the dashboard and the features elements that concept car is played by front axle has been echo the design of the its interior. Classical warm hues extended to make new Volvo P1800 from the like mocha and greige proportions which are 1960s. silk) are more powerful when “The face is new, but it (raw viewing the concept car also carries more than 85 reinterpreted in a modern from the side. years of Volvo heritage,” key to emulate Zegna’s latest men’s fashion A low bonnet, roof, and said Ingenlath. the five-spoke, 21-inch The blue-grey exterior of collection. Interior components wheels contribute to the Volvo Concept Coupe create an elegant is echoed on the inside such as seats, door impression. with refined, handcrafted panels and roof lining are The face of the Volvo elements including the finished in genuine soft leather. Concept Coupe is leather instrument panel. In addition, a velvety, characterised by a new smooth, bright fabric topography on the conveys a formal, bonnet sophisticated character based on Zegna’s experience. Presented as a limited edition concept, the car is intended for development SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN: The car exudes elegance into a production version in 2014. and confidence.

The new Volvo Concept Coupe portrays an elegant confidence SWEDISH manufacturer Volvo has now unveiled the prototype of its new

sports car. The new Volvo Concept Coupe is the first of a

series of three concept cars inspired by contemporary Scandinavian lifestyle and design. “This concept car reveals how we could shape our cars from now on,” said Thomas Ingenlath new Senior Vice President of Design at Volvo about his first design. The Volvo Concept Coupe features a powerful and efficient petrol plug-in hybrid. A two-litre highperformance Drive-E petrol engine with a supercharger and turbo is teamed up with an electric motor on the rear axle. This gives the concept car a total output of around 400 hp and over 600 Nm of torque. The concept car has been designed to create a

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Five in a row for Vettel, Rafa and Serena win in the USA Tony Matthews

International Sport A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains. Costa de Almería

13 of the MotoGP season takes place in San Marino on Sunday when once again the Spanish trio of Marquez, Pedrosa and Lorenzo hope to finish 1-2-3. And in cricket, the fourth ODI between England and Australia takes place at Cardiff on Saturday. The first was abandoned without a ball being

bowled; the Aussies won the second by 88 runs (courtesy of a majestic century by captain Michael Clarke) and the third took place yesterday at Edgbaston. FORMULA 1 Sebastian Vettel won the Italian Grand Prix - his sixth victory of the year - to extend his lead in the driver’s championship to 53 points with 175 still available from the last seven races. Fernando Alonso and Vettel’s Red Bull teammate Mark Webber came second and third in Monza. TENNIS - Serena Williams equalled Roger Federer’s record of 17 Grand Slam titles by beating Victoria Azarenka in the women’s final of the US Open. Steffi Graf

DID YOU KNOW? FOR the record, the world’s most expensive footballer, Gareth Bale, will earn £21.6m over the next six years. That’s £3.6m per annum £300,000 a month - approximately £10,000 a day - £417.60 an hour - £6.90 a minute - 116p a second. More than £600m (€710.2m) was spent before the football transfer window closed last week. The 20 Premiership clubs alone were involved in 404 deals from the end of last season to September 1. holds the women’s Grand Slam record with 22 wins. In the men’s singles showdown at Flushing Meadows, Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic for his 13th Grand Slam. FOOTBALL - Last weekend England moved to the top of Group H of the World Cup qualifiers with a 4-0 victory over Moldova. But there were defeats for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. Spain also won, 2-0 in Finland. Checking the other qualifying tables, Belgium and Croatia look strong in Group A, Italy in B, Germany and Sweden in C, Holland in D, Switzerland in E, Portugal and Russia in F, Bosnia and Herzovina in G and Spain and Greece in I. On Tuesday, England played a vital group game in Ukraine. RUGBY UNION - The 2013-14 AXA Championship started last weekend and there were opening wins for Sale (22-16 at Gloucester), Northampton (38-11 v Exeter), Harlequins (16-11 over Wasps), Saracens 42-20 v London Irish and reigning champions Leicester (3215 v Worcester). In the internationals, New Zealand beat Argentina 28-13 and South Africa flattened Australia (again) 38-12.

SPORT SHORTS It was disappointment all round for Spain as Madrid missed out on staging the 2020 Olympic Games. Tokyo has been chosen as the host city and spectators there will be able to watch wrestling, which has now been reinstated as an Olympic sport. Dane Thomas Bjorn won his first golf title in two years by beating Scotsman Craig Lee in a play-off to clinch the European Masters in Switzerland. And the USA beat GB and Ireland’s women 17-9 in Long Island to regain the Walker Cup. It was America’s 35th victory since the top amateur event started in 1922. GB/Ireland have recorded just eight wins with one tie. Surrey and Somerset are ‘favourites’ for relegation from the First Division of the County Championship which looks set to go to Durham. And Glamorgan will play either Notts or Somerset in the YB40 over final at Lords. It will be the Welsh county’s first final for 13 years. I have heard that the FA turned down the chance to interview current Bayern Munich boss, Pep Guardiola for the England manager’s job before going on to choose Roy Hodgson.

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IN the Premiership on Saturday, Manchester United take on Crystal Palace, neighbours City visit Stoke, Arsenal travel to Sunderland, Aston Villa play Newcastle, Everton welcome Chelsea, Fulham entertain WBA, Hull meet Cardiff and Norwich visit Spurs. Twenty-four hours later it’s Southampton v West Ham. On Monday evening, Liverpool will be hoping to retain top spot when they go to Swansea. Also this weekend, there are full programmes in the Championship, Leagues One and Two and in Scotland, while the top La Liga games feature Atletico Madrid-Almeria, Barcelona-Sevilla, Malaga-Ray Vallecano and Villarreal-Real Madrid. Round

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Summer fun at an end for GINS JUST for fun here are the aggregate scores for the GINS summer season. The real competition begins in October and ends in March. 1st Man Brian Lynch 2nd Man John Vertanness 3rd Man Peter Garner 1st Lady Anne Jones

38pts 33pts 26pts 46pts

2nd Lady Lyn McAllister 41pts 3rd Ladies Lola Montero, Beverly Jackson, Eloisa Sanchez all on 16pts

ALL SMILES: GINS winners.

Out of the 36 members that played, 26 of them won prizes of one sort or another. Thirteen different members scooped the two pots, but King of the Twos was John Vertanness with three of them A special mention has to go to this summer’s nearly but not quite; the Most Losses on Countback King title goes to Frank Ferdinales. Joining GINS at Añoreta were Jim Paton and Alan Broad for their first September competition. Organisers say it is always a pleasure to welcome guests and visitors to Anoreta, and this summer they welcomed 14, four guests of members and 10 visitors from other courses, some on a regular basis. Fifteen entered the

Stableford and nine played in the Medal competition. The course continues to play fairly tough, with many players having a good front nine but failing to capitalise on that on the back nine. Organisers sent thanks to Peter and Beverly Jackson for doing the desk and Bernardo for doing the cards. In the medal competition, first was John Vertanness (nett 73) with Brian Lynch (nett 75) second. In the Stableford, Marilyn Adams (32) was top with Judy Howard (26) second and Lola Montero (24) third. At Baviera it was much cooler than in recent weeks. Players tried a new format where everyone started with a negative score, depending on their handicap, and had to try to achieve a positive result by scoring points. One for a bogey, two for a par, four for a birdie and eight for an eagle. Some people liked the format, a few hated it and the rest were not too sure so the jury is out as to whether to repeat the competition or not.