Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 6 - 12 March 2014 Issue 1496

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Malaga Airport is flying even higher THE good news for the region’s tourism trade is that Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport will be offering 5 per cent more seats on flights this summer.

According to the manager of the airport, companies operating there will be offering more than 11.5 million seats between March 30 and October 26.

Almost 4 per cent more flights than last summer are expected, bringing the total up to 67,518. That is

seen as a sign that the recovery in the tourism industry will continue to strengthen in the coming months.

Since May last year,

figures have been improving at the airport, where more than 85 per cent of the total air traffic is made up of international flights. Most of them are

connections with Europe, which throughout the summer will account for almost 10 million seats, 5.3 per cent more than last summer.

The leading destinations continue to be in the UK, and figures continue to rise, with 4.5 per cent more seats, 1.5 per cent more flights and 34 per cent more passengers.

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Letters ANTEQUERA: Dolmen is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb.

Dolmens closer to world stature THE candidacy for the dolmens in Antequera to become a World Heritage Site has been presented by the Regional Government.

It will now go to the Spanish Historical Heritage Council later this month which will confirm it is the only candidacy to be presented by Spain to UNESCO for 2015.

The final report will have to be carried out before February 2015 and taken to UNESCO by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. The answer won’t be received until 2016, but if all goes well, it would become the first UNESCO recognised megalithic site in Spain.

The councillor for Education, Culture and

Sport, Luciano Alonso, said it would “put the site on the map of the world’s major megalithic sites.”

A dolmen, is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, usually consisting of three or more upright stones supporting a large flat horizontal capstone (table).

Antequera’s are more than 6,000 years old.

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NEWS Beach death A WOMAN, 77, died on Malapesquera Beach in Benalmadena. Her body was found floating in the water, five metres from the shore.

Boat auctioned THE Junta de Andalucia regional government will auction a new fishing boat which was abandoned at Fuengirola Port. It will have a starting price of €120,000.

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Spanish amongst worst drivers SPANISH, Italian and French drivers are the worst in Europe according to a survey.

The research carried out by French motoring foundation Vinci Autoroutes and the Europe-wide market research firm IPSO, surveyed 7,000 people in the UK, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, Germany and Belgium and 50 per cent believe that the Italians are the most dangerous drivers.

Sixteen per cent felt Spaniards were the worst, and 14 per cent considered the French to be the most dangerous.

Swedish drivers were seen as the most responsible drivers, with 47 per cent naming them as the safest, followed by the Germans, who got 26 per cent of the votes, and the British, with 13 per cent.

Survey subjects were asked about their own dangerous habits, and it was found Spanish drivers are more likely to use their horns in stressful situations - 67 per cent of motorists in Spain admitted to doing so, compared to the European average of 47 per cent.

Stolen goods FOUR people were arrested for allegedly stealing items worth more than €40,000 from Yunquera Town Hall warehouse.

Wanted man A DUTCHMAN, 60, who was wanted by the authorities in Belgium, was arrested by National Police in Mijas.

Safety nets SAFETY nets have been put on the arch at the entrance to Marbella and work has been carried out to prevent the danger of it collapsing.

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Sexual favours in Ronda

THE former Chief Inspector of Ronda National Police has been sentenced to pay a fine of €1,560 for turning a blind eye to illegal immigration in exchange for sexual favours.

ESTEPONA has assigned the work for the Grand Boulevard in the town to one of the three companies interested, with a budget of €30 million.

Repairs needed

Council concern MIJAS Council expressed concern after an obscene text message called for a noisy protest to be held outside the town hall today (Thursday).

10-year ban THE Mayor of Tolox, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and a 10year ban from holding public office for authorising the ‘illegal’ construction of 772 homes.

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CELEBRATE: A day for women’s rights and world peace.

Protest march THE family of a girl, 14, who died last year when she fell into a water channel in Alora organised a protest march to reopen the case and cover the area.

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AROUND 30 families in Alameda, Campillos and Mollina will have their houses repaired thanks to funds from the Junta de Andalucia regional government.

Speed limit

It’s Women’s Day I NTERNATIONAL Women’s Day will be marked across Spain as in many parts of the rest of the world on Saturday.

Celebrations range from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to celebration of their economic, political, and social achievements.

International Women’s Day was first observed as a popular event after 1977 when the United Nations invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN Day for women’s rights and world peace.

The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2014 is ‘Equality for Women is Progress for All.’ In Spain, only 29 per cent of women claim to pay daily attention to their eating habits, exercise and getting plenty of rest.

Quote of the Week THE labour market has now turned around,” Employment Minister, Fatima Bañez, regarding the 0.04 per cent fall in the number of unemployed in Spain last month. She added that “this is positive data which encourages us to continue working to offer more chances.”

According to a study by the Rey Juan Carlos I University and the DKV group carried out amongst women aged between 18 and 65, 7 per cent of women say that they take practically no care of themselves.

Those who have a most healthy lifestyle are reportedly women in Navarra (40 per cent) and Valencia (34.8 per cent), while those who take the least care are in Murcia (23.9 per cent).

What women care most about is hygiene (82 per cent) and sleep (32 per cent), while 64 per cent admit that they should eat more carefully.

Fifty-seven per cent eat fruit every day and only 46 per cent eat vegetables every day.

Despite this, 60 per cent of women who took part in the survey claim to feel well.

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4,812,486

were unemployed in February in Spain, according to recent data from the Ministry of Employment and Social Security. This is 0.04 per cent fewer than the previous month and the first time that unemployment has fallen in February since 2007.

THE Socialist Party in Antequera has asked for the speed limit on certain parts of the A-45 road, currently set at 80kph, to be increased to 100kph.

Prison break A MAN has been sentenced to six months in prison for failing to return to Alhaurin de la Torre prison for two months in 2008 when he was on temporary release.

Sticky fingers THE President of a Residents’ Community in Fuengirola has been sentenced to a year in prison for keeping €8,351 which he had been given by the community to pay bills.

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A WOMAN in Cataluña has sued her former employers after sustaining spine injuries which incapacitated her for a year during a ‘game’ in which staff were told that the first person to grab a €50 note which one of the managers dropped to the floor could keep it.

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Oil exports ANTEQUERA cooperative Dcoop has begun exporting olive oil to China and is now the world’s main olive oil producer.

Lit up MARBELLA Council has installed lighting on the access to San Pedro Alcantara stadium and the road which runs parallel to the river between San Pedro and Nueva Andalucia.

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Winter sales figures worse than expected ALTHOUGH they were optimistic about the winter sales, shop owners in Malaga complain that they have taken less than last year.

The exact amount is still not known, but the Malaga Commerce Federation reports that the winter sales, between January 7 and March 7,

have not met their expectations. They had hoped to make some €38 million.

While the Christmas period was good

No appeal THE Andalucian Public Ports Agency has rejected an appeal by Qatari Sheikh Al Thani against a €50,000 fine for failing to meet deadlines for La Bajadilla Port project in Marbella.

compared to last year, this had led them to expect that the winter sales would also be better, but this hasn’t been the case.

This is reportedly because shoppers have no money to spend and also, traders complain, because of the sales period, which they claim only benefits large companies as they can maintain lower prices throughout the year.

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More seats available From front page which will see figures increase the most is Brussels, with 22 per cent more seats and 20 per cent more flights.

Meanwhile, the Russian market is expected to increase by 59 per cent more passengers than last summer, and connections to North America are due to increase by 15.3 per cent more flights.

Amongst the top 10 airlines operating at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, eight are foreign, and the leader is Ryanair.

Understanding schooling Bioparc supports African nature park ENGLISH primate expert Jane Goodall has opened the ‘Fouta Jallon’ Biological Station in the Dindefelo Community Nature Reserve in Senegal. The Bioparc Foundation, which has a park in Fuengirola and another in Valencia, has collaborated on the creation of the first centre to observe the Western Chimpanzee, which is in danger of extinction.

PARENTS can now access all information for the schooling of their children online.

They can find out which schools are in their area, present requests for admission, download forms and find out how many points they have in their favour to get their children into the school they want. www. juntadeandalucia.es/educacion/escolarizacion.

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Children terrorised THE owner of two potentially dangerous dogs was reported by Mijas Local Police for letting them run loose in an area where children were playing.

A resident of the Vista Verde urbanisation called police to report that two Pitbull terriers were running near a tennis court and that 15 children inside didn’t want to come out as they were scared.

Police and dog catchers arrived and took the dogs. One was identifiable from its microchip.

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Eight arrested for Malaga break-ins NATIONAL POLICE have arrested eight people charged with at least six break-ins in Malaga City and receiving stolen goods.

They allegedly stole electrical equipment, tools, cash and other items worth thousands of euros, as well as causing serious damages to the schools, shops and kiosks they targeted.

Protection for transsexuals THE Andalucian Association for Transsexuals has demanded that the Junta de Andalucia regional government put protocol in place to avoid the discrimination of transsexual children in schools.

The group wants to introduce the measures as soon as possible so no state funded school can discriminate against them. A transsexual student changed schools after being prevented from wearing a girl’s uniform.

STOLEN: Electrical goods were among those taken.

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Average pension up in Malaga THE average pension in Malaga has risen to €804, which is still €190 less than the average in Spain.

More than 242,570 people in Malaga Province were receiving pensions in January, 2.5 per cent more than the same months last year, according to the National Social Security Institute, which depends upon the Ministry of Employment and Social Security.

In Andalucia, average pension is €785.51.

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Operation against Marbella prostitution POLICE arrested several people aged between 31 and 59 in an operation against prostitution and drug trafficking in Marbella.

The network, involved in drug trafficking and sexual exploitation, was operating from a luxury villa and reportedly forced the victims to work 24 hours a day.

They had an alarm which alerted the girls to get dressed rapidly when

a potential client arrived.

There were two members of the organisation who found the girls and others who controlled what they did in the villa, as well as callouts to hotels throughout Malaga, for which they charged €150 per hour.

The girls worked with strict timetables and shifts within a villa which had several independent areas with swimming pools, Jacuzzis, mirrors

on the ceilings and minibars.

They could be forced to dye their hair if a client was looking for the company of a certain type of woman. Most of them didn’t speak Spanish, had financial problems and were not registered with the Social Security.

The complex had a sophisticated security system with cameras and double doors so the identity of clients could be checked before they entered.

Police also seized €4,000, and small quantities of cocaine and hashish.

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Pay up ESTEPONA Town Hall has been ordered by a court to pay more than €300,000 to the company which was in charge of building La Lobilla Health Centre.

More sand THE Coastal Department has provided sand for Santa Amalia Beach in Fuengirola, which was lost during recent storms.

Special prize

DRESSING UP: All in the name of a prize.

Bring on the carnival fun HUMILLADERO is preparing for its carnival, which gets locals and visitors dressing up in groups in hopes of winning cash prizes.

The parade, which will take place next Saturday (March 15) is very popular and attracts more people each year, and even pets will get dressed up by their owners.

Two arrested for Fuengirola shooting TWO men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the

Horse ride MIJAS Town Hall has announced that a horse ride on the beach will be held on Saturday.

The activity has been organised by the council and the local horse riding club, and will leave from El Esparragal Park at 10am, to Calle Torreon and the beach.

shooting of another in Fuengirola.

The victim, a 31-yearold Moroccan man with two children, was shot in the head when he was getting into his car in October last year in what was believed to be a settling of scores killing related to drug trafficking.

National Police believe neither of the men pulled the trigger, but believe one of them may have pointed the victim out to the shooter while the other helped the suspect to get away.

SOME €100,000 of a special prize of the National Organisation for the Blind in Spain (ONCE) lottery, coinciding with Andalucia Day, was won in Marbella.

Fruit recovered THE Guardia Civil inland team, Roca, has recovered more than two tonnes of stolen olives and avocados and arrested a number of people in the past weeks.

Popular plans HOTEL grupo BlueBay has announced that it is hoping to participate in the project to extend La Bajadilla Port in Marbella.

Cycling champ THE Spanish champion of the Tour de France 1988, Perico (Pedro) Delgado, will take part in a cycling event leaving Plaza Antonia Guerrero in Estepona on Saturday.

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Drunk is charged A MAN was charged with a crime against road safety for drunk driving in La Cala de Mijas.

He was three times over the legal alcohol limit when he was seen by Local Police zigzagging all over the road and hitting the sides with the vehicle. He was stopped and three tests, two in situ and one at the Costa del Sol Hospital, proved that he was drunk.

Museum is open to all MALAGA Motoring Museum has included QR codes on all vehicles so that blind and deaf people can access information with the history and anecdotes about the cars.

The local councillor for Accessibility, Raul Lopez, said that this is a huge step forward, as it makes it the first museum completely accessible to everyone.

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Pensioners hallucinating after eating cannabis cake A GROUP of pensioners in their 80s found themselves hallucinating after eating a cake made with cannabis.

They had gone to their local bar in

Arta, Mallorca, where they take it in turns to bake cakes, then bring them in to share.

This time the cake had been made

by one of the group who said that he had been given the ingredients by other people.

None of them realised what was in it until they had finished and had to be rushed to the A&E at the local health centre.

One man reportedly went to plough his fields after eating the cake, and told his family and friends that ‘clouds were falling down on him all afternoon.’

Another went to feed his pigs and was found much later clinging to a fig tree and claiming he ARTS COMPETITION: Diego Lopez with the last winner, Laura Rodriguez. was surrounded by hundreds of sheep.

A slice of cake was given to a woman behind MARBELLA Youth Councillor, Diego Lopez, Registration is open until March 27 and the bar who is said to presented the Marbella Crea 2014 Young participants must be from Malaga Province, have been laughing and Plastic Arts Competition. aged between 14 and 35. There will be crying non-stop for a He was accompanied by the winner of cash prizes. long time afterwards. the last edition, Laura Rodriguez.

For info visit www.marbella.es/juventud.

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Malaya case councillor asks to be released A FORMER Marbella councillor who was missing for five years and failed to appear in court for the Malaya trial has asked to be set free before being tried.

Former Independent Liberal Group (GIL) councillor, Francisco Javier Lendinez, is facing 10 years in prison and an 18-year ban from holding public office. He was located at Barajas Airport in Madrid in October last year, the day before the sentences of the Malaya trial were due to be announced.

He was immediately remanded in prison, which is what his defence has based their case on. However, the anti-corruption prosecutor has refused the request, considering that being remanded in custody guaranteed he would not disappear again before facing the serious charges against him. Now, another hearing will have to be held.

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Attempted escape LOCAL POLICE in Mijas arrested a Romanian man who attempted to avoid a routine checkpoint.

They found he was wanted by the German authorities.

Resistance punished THREE people who resisted National Police efforts to evict them from a house in Malaga have been sentenced to six months in prison.

Chipping in BENALMADENA Town Hall has received a cheque for €1,309 from the Torrequebrada Casino. The amount corresponds to chips lost in 2013 and will be given to charity.

Closed down MARBELLA City Hall has decided to close a car park in Puerto Banus following complaints from residents, leaving seven disabled employees out of work.

Plant move THE production plant of perfume company De Ruy Perfumes is moving away from Antequera, leaving 60 people without a job.

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Tourist dies in Mexico A RESIDENT of Malaga, 36, died while scuba diving in Mexico. His body was found by professional divers after a four-day search.

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Guardia Civil officers sentenced for bribes FOURTEEN Guardia Civil officers have been sentenced for taking bribes at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport.

In exchange, they allowed passengers to elude checks and get

through customs faster. They requested the amounts from foreigners, who paid up because they were unaware it was illegal or didn’t want problems with the authorities.

Metro start MALAGA Metro has obtained the €46 million needed to start lines 1 and 2 running this year from the European Investment Bank.

Saving cash THE Junta de Andalucia Justice and Interior department saved €300,000 last year in Malaga by negotiating the rental price of buildings it uses in the province.

Three of the officers have been sentenced for continuous coercion and have been suspended for between three years and nine months, as well as being fined.

The others have been sentenced for coercion and suspended for three years as well as being fined.

A Chinese man accused of paying the officers to get banned foods through customs has also been sentenced to pay a fine of €129.

The officers were arrested in February 2006 for allowing forged goods into the country, as well as asking for money.

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Record transplants on one day ONE day last month, five kidney transplants were carried out in just 15 hours at Malaga Regional Hospital.

The first was at 7am and the last at 10pm, and the patients were aged between 37 and 73.

So far this year, more than 21 kidney transplants have been carried out at the hospital.

In 2013, there were 152 transplants in total, most of them kidney transplants (106), followed by liver (49) and pancreas (6).

Compensation for fall

Castle now to be seen ESTEPONA Town Hall has carried out works in the area surrounding the San Luis Castle. The council is preparing to demolish buildings which will allow people to visit the 16th century castle, considered an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC). For decades, it has remained hidden by surrounding buildings.

A WOMAN could receive €22,386 in compensation for a fall in the street in Malaga.

The Junta de Andalucia Advisory Council has ruled in favour of the woman, who was demanding €45,233 from Malaga City Hall, after putting her foot on the edge of a pavement which gave way and caused her to lose her balance.

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Malaga town slices Serrano ham record BENARRABA, in the Genal Valley of Malaga, has gone for a Guinness World Record.

More than 160 Serrano ham slicers gathered in the town during the 13th Serrania de Ronda Food Fair.

The ham cutters were called upon by the town council to break the Guinness World Record of people slicing Serrano ham at the same time.

They did so for two minutes following a tough criterion which asked the experts to cut slices of a thickness of 1.5 millimetres maximum.

The experts reportedly broke a record for the biggest Serrano ham plate ever served, too.

They covered a plate of nearly 50m2 with Serrano ham slices, enough for 1,800 portions.

This record, however, could not be certified by Guinness World Records as it seems there isn’t a category it would have fitted in.

The money raised in the event was donated to charities Caritas and Andagoya.

MADRID EVENT: Largest showcase of the education sector in Spain.

ACM attends Education Week

RECENTLY established private university The American College of Marbella (ACM) attended Spain’s Education Week in Madrid.

The event is the largest showcase of the education sector in Spain which integrates AULA, Postgraduate Forum and Educational Resources.

There were 217 participating organisations from 38 countries providing advice for young people seeking

guidance towards their professional future.

ACM Campus Director, Melissa Butler, stressed that “the academic model offered by ACM was very well received as it allows students to study the first two years in Spain and the last two years in a university in North America.”

Marbella City Hall has actively supported the implementation of the college in the city.

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LAZA VILLAGE in the Hotel Puente Romano is home to four restaurants; all facing onto the breathtaking Plaza where you can enjoy a pre dinner cocktail or sip Champagne late into the night. Namazake is one of the finest Japanese restaurants on the coast, headed up by the talented Chef Elquin who describes his style as a creative fusion of oriental and occidental.

His extensive knowledge of Japanese Cuisine assists him to create and produce artistic, daring yet always delectable dishes.

Namazake offers the most varied Japanese cuisine and the biggest sake menu on the coast. In addition to traditional sushi and sashimi, guests can enjoy more unusual dishes along with

robatta grill specialities.

If you are new to Sushi why not try the tasting menu (Osusume) offering the most popular dishes from the menu such as Butterfish Sashimi (that literally melts like butter), King Crab Leg and Robata. Enjoy five courses for 49€, with selected wines included for 65€ per person - the Osusume menu is ideal for parties or groups.

Namazake also boasts sophisticated cocktails served on the huge circular bar facing the open air chill out terrace and is one of the best places in Marbella to go for a pre or post dinner drink. As the sun goes down DJ Lola plays her eclectic mix of funk, soul and a touch of 80’s that leaves no one in their seats!

Approaching midnight and you can wander through into Suite to be dazzled by the hottest music and people of Marbella dancing late into the night.

• Open Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from 8pm for dinner, until 4am for drinks. • Reservations Rafa 676 920 474 / Tara 630 962 852 www.puenteromano.com

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Illegal parties LOCAL POLICE in Malaga are trawling social networks to put a stop to illegal parties and gatherings held in areas that do not meet safety regulations.

Evictions continue LEGAL measures taken to prevent evictions only worked in 62 out of 2,293 cases in Malaga Province throughout 2013.

Train offer TRAIN company RENFE is offering discounts for groups of between 25 and 50 people aged over 60 to travel between Madrid and Ronda, Antequera or Malaga.

Visit www.renfe.com.

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Spain’s first state school SPAIN’S first state school was established in the 18th century in the Axarquia area of Malaga.

A book by a local historian has revealed the first mixed and free

school of Spain was opened in Macharaviaya under the reign of King Carlos III. Published by the Macharaviaya Council, the book argues that during

the 18th century schools mainly belonged to religious orders.

It was thanks to the “enlightened personality” of Jose and Miguel de Galvez from

Closer cooperation between police and consulates AN event was held at Malaga Provincial National Police station with representatives from the consulates in the province.

The aim was to discuss how they can work closer with the police in matters of foreign residents, documents, helping tourists and citizen safety.

The visit ended with a demonstration with dogs trained to detect explosives and drugs.

Macharaviaya, who carried out political tasks for King Carlos III, that the opening of the school in the town was possible.

The premises of the centre, which was opened years before the first state schools in Madrid, comprised a school and an agricultural bank devoted to help farmers.

The book was launched at an event at the Macharaviaya Town Hall in which the author, historian Jose Luis Cabrera, gave a speech about the history of the town.

NEWS Vandalism acts costly ACTS of vandalism have cost Marbella City Hall, €184,212 in the past 12 months.

This money has been used to repair or replace items which have been broken or stolen, and that doesn’t include copper wire theft.

One of the most frequent problems is vandalism at markets and public toilets, where toilets, sinks, doors and mirrors are broken and pipes, taps and other elements removed.

Drunk driver acquitted

DEMO: Dogs trained to detect drugs.

THE driver of a van who crashed the vehicle when he had been drinking has been acquitted of a crime against road safety and causing injuries by negligence.

Malaga Provincial Court considers that although he was well over the legal alcohol limit, his physical and mental faculties were not diminished to the extent that he couldn’t drive. The accident occurred when driving a company van in Torremolinos, he lost control of it and hit the central reservation. His colleague sustained knee injuries.

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Maslenitsa Day at BSM CHILDREN, families and staff celebrated the Russian Maslenitsa Day at the British School of Marbella.

Maslenitsa Day is a traditional festival that waves goodbye to the winter and welcomes the spring.

During the celebrations a number of Russian parents helped organise traditional games, songs and dances while children dressed up in colourful Russian style clothing before enjoying several hundred pancakes.

For more photos visit BSM on Facebook at www.facebook.com/britishschoolof marbella.

All smiles during the traditional Russian celebration.

‘Rape’ victim fails to appear for trial THE trial against a man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman, 25, in Malaga, has been suspended, as she is missing.

Irene, who has a slight mental disability, disappeared in January last year.

She had no money, ID or phone.

She was located several days later by National Police in a house with squatters. She claimed to have been kidnapped, threatened, attacked and

raped, and seven people were arrested, six have since been tried.

One man, who has been in prison ever since, is accused of holding her against her will, sexual assault and robbery and was facing 47 years in prison. He denies all the charges and says he found her on the street and took her in to look after her.

The trial was due to start this week, but she failed to appear in court and her whereabouts are unknown.

NEWS Wife granted widow’s pension THE wife of a security guard killed at a petrol station in Cartama in 2007 has been granted a widow’s pension.

The victim had not been registered by the company on the social security despite having been working night shifts there for more than six months.

He had worked at sea all his life and was retired.

In the early hours, two men, entered the premises, covered his head with a blanket and put a cable around his neck, causing him to suffocate. His body was found by the daughter of the owner.

The two men were sentenced to 12 years in prison for manslaughter by the Supreme Court in 2011.

His widow asked for a pension but it was refused as there was no proof that the man worked at the petrol station.

Their insurance company denied that he had worked there.

However, the court has now ruled that the employer is responsible despite failure to fulfil their obligations with the social security and the woman will receive a pension of €915.50 per month, and back payments since 2007.

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Egg donations MALAGA women will now be able to donate eggs at Malaga Regional Hospital and the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella.

Teacher missed LAW students in Malaga are demanding the reinstatement of a professor whose contract was not renewed in time and is no longer allowed to give classes.

New flights AIRLINE Ryanair has inaugurated a new route between Malaga and Zaventam Airport in Brussels, with three weekly flights.

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Detained for stealing fuel A MAN, 49, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly stealing diesel from three parked lorries and driving without a licence.

He was caught by residents in the area who called the Local Police. When they arrived, he was

spotted heading to a car with a carafe of fuel. When he saw them, he got into the car and attempted to flee, but was intercepted.

The police found that the fuel covers of the lorries had been forced open, and found pieces of

hose and two screwdrivers as well as the fuel in his possession.

They discovered that he had lost all the points from his driving licence and shouldn’t have been driving the car, which he said belonged to a friend.

€2 million fraud from online gaming sites GUARDIA CIVIL operation ‘Voluto’ has resulted in the arrest of five people in Torrevieja and Benidorm believed to have carried out more than 2,000 scams at petrol stations across Spain.

The operation began in October 2012 when police became aware of a gang approaching petrol stations, posing as maintenance personnel for card payment terminals saying there was a problem with the machines.

Through their intervention they were able to obtain PIN numbers of

NEWS Port plans could be cancelled THE Junta de Andalucia regional government has proposed cancelling plans to enlarge Benalmadena Marina.

The town hall has 15 days to appeal and has said the Junta wants to “castigate” them for “political reasons.”

In just over two years, no construction project has been presented.

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GUARDIA CIVIL: Their ‘Voluto’ operation resulted in five arrests. prepaid card numbers. They went on to access the accounts of online gambling sites and fraudulently

divert around €2 million from online gaming, on sites located in Spain and Gibraltar.

A RESIDENT of Marbella, 34, was arrested following an operation to remove 42 grammes of cocaine from his intestines.

According to Guardia Civil, the man went to a hospital in Cordoba due to an intestinal obstruction caused by a condom containing liquid which was cocaine.

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Five detained in fraud scam FIVE people aged between 18 and 35 were arrested for fraud and document falsification in Malaga.

According to National Police, one was caught when trying to get a credit card with an available amount of €3,000 with forged pay slips.

She asked for the card in a large store selling electrical equipment and the assistant called the police, who arrived and arrested her. It was discovered all the other people detained had used the same forged pay slips after changing the details.

May be banned from shopping MALAGA Public Prosecutor has asked for a restraining order against a man who allegedly stole from 10 shops in Malaga in less than a month.

Between September and October last year he allegedly shoplifted garments, handbags and make-up worth more than €580.

The prosecutor is asking for 18 months prison and an order banning him from Malaga’s commercial area.

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Drugs sold in sweet shop A COUPLE has been sentenced to six years each in prison for selling drugs from their daughter’s sweet shop in Malaga.

Last summer, two people were identified after purchasing cocaine from the shop and from the couple’s house, located in the same area, after police set up surveillance.

A search of the shop revealed bags with cocaine, precision

scales, sales notes, a taser stun gun and cash.

The couple admitted they used part of the money they obtained to purchase drugs to consume themselves, although they claimed that they never sold or consumed drugs in the sweet shop.

They had been sentenced for drug-related crimes in 2009 and have also been ordered to pay a fine of €800.

Update for Las Lagunas homes MIJAS Town Hall announced that corporation workers are installing new number plaques on houses in Las Lagunas.

The work started in the Doña Ermita area in streets which

didn’t have any numbers on the houses. In some cases, the number will be changed.

Home owners will have to inform phone and electric suppliers of any changes so they continue to

receive written communication.

The town hall says it is important for the numbers to be correct so that emergency services as well as couriers can correctly identify them.

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Sentenced for fake notes A MAN and a woman have been sentenced to 18 months each in prison and a fine of €800 for attempting to pay with forged bank notes in shops in Torremolinos.

The events took place in July 2011, when the couple had 40 fake €20 bills which they used to attempt to pay for goods in a pharmacy, a kiosk and a greengrocer.

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Ryanair donation for Butterfly Children RYANAIR has presented the Butterfly Children charity (DEBRA Spain) with a €10,000 cheque for its respite home in Marbella.

Luis Fernandez-Mellado, Ryanair’s sales and marketing manager for Spain, presented Evanina Morcillo, Debra Spain’s director, with the cheque.

The donation comes from Luis Fernandez-Mellado presents cheque to Evanina Morcillo. the ‘FlytoWin’ scratch cards that are sold on board The funds donated will the Respite Home which is flights. cover part of the costs of a specially adapted

Waitress threatened in hold-up NATIONAL and Local Police in Malaga worked together to arrest a man, 34, who had allegedly held up a bar and threatened a waitress with a gun.

The events took place at around 10pm when he reportedly entered and demanded the money from the till before fleeing.

The police were informed and quickly arrived on the scene to get a statement from the waitress before searching the area. The man attempted to hide when he spotted the police, but he was intercepted and arrested. The money allegedly stolen from the bar, €345, was found on his person, along with two mobile phones.

apartment in the centre of Marbella that includes a fully equipped nursing station. During the holiday, specialist daily care and support are provided by a DEBRA team (nurses, psychologist and social worker). This service has been running successfully for two years providing a break for families of ill children in Spain.

From 2012 the charity extended this service to families from the rest of the world after receiving a previous donation from Ryanair from their Christmas charity calendars.

Evanina Morcillo expressed her gratitude to Ryanair on behalf of DEBRA Spain and all the Butterfly children and their families.

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Squatters removed from apartment MIJAS Local Police reported a group of people for entering a house in Las Lagunas without permission and causing damage inside.

A resident in the area called police after

seeing that several people were forcing their way into an empty apartment which belongs to a bank.

When police arrived they found four men, two women and a baby in the house. One of them claimed they had rented the house and entered with a key which he showed the police.

However, he didn’t have a contract and the key didn’t fit in the lock.

AN increasing number of schools in Spain are restricting ball The others claimed they games in school playgrounds to reduce problems amongst were there to help him pupils. move in.

One school in Cantabria, northern Spain, has reportedly The police found tools been doing so for eight years and only allows ball games which they believe were twice a week, reportedly because if teachers don’t organise used to force into the games, the older children “take over”, throw balls at the apartment and called for younger pupils and leave the girls sitting in a corner. back-up. When they Instead, teachers attempt to propose games without balls arrived, they asked the which both boys and girls enjoy. On the days when balls are people to leave and not allowed, they say, there are fewer conflicts in the opened proceedings playground, and, teachers defend, the plan goes a long way against them which were towards preventing gender violence. handed over to the Meanwhile, those who are against the project claim that it Guardia Civil and the is an “exaggerated” measure to control school life. legal authorities.

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Immigrants must learn Catalan THE party led by Artur Mas, which defends the independence of Cataluña, wants to make all immigrants learn the Catalan language.

Convergencia Democratica de Catalunya (CDC), through its Nous Catalans Foundation, which aims to train and improve relationships with foreign immigrants, has drawn up a document regarding immigration policies which could come into effect if Cataluña becomes independent.

It points out that to obtain Catalan citizenship, immigrants must prove a certain level of knowledge of Catalan

language, history and culture, and promise to respect gender equality, individual freedom, democracy, human rights and the fight against racism. They propose such matters should be taught in associations and public areas, as well as encouraging places of worship to teach the language and culture.

The proposal will be debated in the National Council and aims to “manage migratory flow” which the foundation says is needed in Cataluña because the birth rate amongst the native residents is low and more people are required to ensure its industrial and financial growth.

Girl dies of meningitis THE regional government has said the death of a teenage girl of meningitis in Motril, Granada, is an isolated case.

Health representative, Maria Jose Sanchez

Rubio, said that her department delegation in the Granada Province activated an action protocol following the girl’s death “just in case there would be a contagion.”

Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

The inflammation may be caused by infection by viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and can be lifethreatening because of the inflammation’s proximity to the brain.

The 17-year-old girl was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Motril’s Santa Ana hospital.

Following her death on Saturday, doctors gave her family members and her closest classmates at the Francisco Javier de Burgos high school a treatment to prevent any contagion.

In a visit to the Santa Ana hospital, Sanchez Rubio said there are no reasons to believe the death of the girl is not an isolated case, adding that the situation is “under control.”

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Nurse attacked MALAGA Independent and Civil Servants’ Union reported an attack against a nursing assistant at a health centre. The mother of a young patient allegedly hit her.

Jobless up THE number of people unemployed in Malaga rose by 1,995 in February, according to data from the Ministry of Employment.

Awash with beer THE San Miguel beer Factory near Malaga Airport produces more than 200 million litres every year, according to the manager, Felix Sanz.

Drugs sales A MAN, 41, was arrested in Malaga after he was caught selling drugs on the street.

He was carrying hashish and a small quantity of cash.

Photo workshop A WORKSHOP organised by proimmigration association Malaga Acoge will teach 60 children photography to help develop their creativity.

Tug boat A TUG boat which has been carrying out two months of operations in Malaga Port, has now returned to its base in Barcelona.

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More flights MALAGA Tourism Department plans to negotiate with airlines to increase the number of flights connecting the Costa del Sol and Germany.

Cathedral plans A CITIZEN’S association in Malaga has announced that repairs on the cathedral would cost approximately €6 million.

Food for needy THE Spanish Red Cross will distribute more than 900,000 kilos of food amongst 124 associations in Malaga Province.

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Tour was held at Parador del Golf.

THE fourth SIGA paragolfers tour was held at the Parador del Golf situated in Malaga, last weekend.

The tour is for visually,

physically and mentally impaired golfers.

The Sight Impaired Golfers Association (SIGA) was founded in 1993 by Jack Nusbaum and was the first golf academy of its kind in Europe.

Lessons are taught by Paco Navarro and the Club Director is Indalecio Ballesta. who they believe know that he is The first innocent and are keeping him in prison tournament was anyway. held last February The results point to the young woman and played at the having died from myocarditis, a series of Parador del Golf, diseases characterised by inflammation which has a very of the heart and which can cause flat course, sudden death in young people. perfect for the The man’s lawyers have asked the impaired.

Supreme Court to evaluate the new Those in evidence. In the time he has been in wheelchairs can prison, he has staged two hunger play a short par 3, strikes. Now, he says he doesn’t want a 9-hole course if pardon or any other benefits, and they can’t take on remains in prison until he is acquitted of the 18-hole the crime. challenge.

New report points to the natural death of girlfriend A MAN has spent 16 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, but experts believe she may have died of natural causes.

In 1995, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in Vizcaya.

She was found dead one morning, and a post mortem examination at the time ruled that she had been suffocated.

He always maintained his innocence, and recent advances in legal medicine led him to ask for a new expert report two years ago. The results have encouraged his lawyers to bring a case against three Supreme Court judges

NEWS Soldier is injured by jealous exboyfriend A MAN, 28, was seriously injured in Ceuta after allegedly being shot six times by his partner’s former boyfriend.

The victim, a soldier, was walking in the street near his home, when the alleged attacker, a sergeant in the army, came up to him and reportedly shot him without a word.

He sustained wounds to the arms, shoulders, abdomen and genitals.

The motive was allegedly jealousy and the shooter fled the scene, although he later went to the Guardia Civil and confessed to the crime.

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Sad loss A CHILD, five, died in a house in Porreres, which caught fire for reasons as yet unknown. Two adults and four children had to be treated at the scene.

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SOME 300 students demonstrated in the streets of Palma asking for a public and free access to university.

WORK in the Rules Bridge connecting the Tropical coast with Granada City caused tailbacks of up to three kilometres on the way to Motril during the weekend.

A MOTORCYCLIST, aged 51, died as a consequence of the injuries he sustained after he accidentally went off the road connecting Llucmajor with Porreres.

No remedy A DRUG addict who was taken to the Palma police court for his involvement in a robbery was arrested after he allegedly stole a worker’s mobile phone when leaving the premises.

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Kiosk contracts THE contract for operating the beach kiosks of Torrevieja this summer has been put out to tender. Interested parties have until March 18 to apply for the concession extendible for four years.

Online ease RESIDENTS in Almoradi can now renew their padron and download other official documents via a new website from the town hall; almoradi.sedeelectronica.es

Night cover EMERGENCY night time cover has resumed at Bigastro’s health centre, with residents in Jacarilla and Benejuzar also covered in off peak times.

Centre confusion RESIDENTS in Camposol are campaigning for hot water in their social centre. Residents say they are confused as to if the building on the urbanisation is a social or culture centre but say it is inadequate for either job.

Job offer

Traffic jam

Biker dies

A JEWELLER from Manacor had to call police when a drunk client got angry after the woman refused to reduce the price of a pair of earrings.

Nerja. Joaquin Alonso, an 81-year-old local was given the prize for the oldest participant.

NICOLAS CASTAN, a Torrox publicist whose video CV got more than 50,000 views on YouTube, has been offered a job in Malaga. The 25-year-old had moved to Cataluña looking for better chances to get a job.

Students’ demo

Angry customer

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Appeal dismissed LIVING HELL: A local charity is on standby to rescue the horses.

20 horses are in a ‘living hell’ A LOCAL expatriate run animal charity is on standby for the mass rescue of 20 horses from a ‘living hell.’

The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre (EHCRC) centre in Rojales is currently working closely with other animal welfare agencies to remove the animals from a premises in Callosa

de Segura in what has been described as a “living hell.”

The case has even drawn attention from British MEP Arlene McCarthy who contacted the Animal Welfare Intergroup of the European Parliament. Speaking to the Euro Weekly News she said: “After hearing of the horrendous and

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pitiful conditions, in conjunction with Spanish organisation ANDA and the European Parliament Intergroup, we wrote to the Council for Agriculture of Alicante and asked them to take action.

“I have always worked to ensure that animal welfare has remained a priority for the EU.”

Women’s race THE second Women’s solidarity race takes place in Almeria City on Sunday. Up to 1,000 women are expected to take part.

Gas supply

Prom extension

ENERGY company Redexia Gas has signed a contract with the Andalucia Health Service to supply gas to the Inmaculada Hospital in Huercal-Overa.

THE extension to the promenade in Almeria City will be ready for mid April.

Load of rubbish

Fire meeting

THE town hall of Benahadux has collected 120,000 kilos of rubbish from two Ramblas in the town.

THE Motril Security Committee met last week to analyse whether a fire that recently burnt part of a local park is linked with other fires registered in the town.

Mobility vehicle

Flower power

A NEW specially adapted vehicle costing €37,000 has been provided by Mazarron Town Hall. It will help transport those

TO mark Andalucia Day the City Hall of Almeria used 1,000 flowers to make two Andalucian flags.

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Pedal day SOME 2,200 people took part in the 26th Pedal Day held last Friday in

A MALAGA court has dismissed an appeal by Azucarera Larios to stop the work to build the access road to the future fire station of Nerja. The sugar company argued that part of the road was being built on land of their property.

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Crime wave ebbs EIGHTEEN crimes were reported in Teulada last January, a 63 per cent reduction compared with January 2013.

Reported misdemeanours fell by 37.5 per cent from 24 to 15.

Cut-price A SQUATTER who occupied an apartment for a fortnight was fined €150 by a Benidorm court. The owner complained that this was cheaper than paying rent and would encourage more squatters.

Tall story A MOROCCAN who threw a bound and gagged 60-year-old man from a secondfloor window in Villajoyosa received a five-year sentence. The high court rejected his claims that the man jumped of his own accord.

Market go-ahead MUCHAMIEL’S planned open-air Sunday market will go ahead, the town hall confirmed.

It is listening to local objections by banning fast food takeaways as this offer already exists, sources said.

Easy terms OLIVA residents can now pay local taxes in instalments. All households paying a total of more than €300 a year are eligible, with a 3 per cent reduction for payment by standing order.

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Art on show at Bil-Bil A SHOW of the work of Boz Vakhshori will be held at the Bil-Bil Castle in Benalmadena Costa from March 19 to April 2.

Open Monday to Friday, 11am - 1pm and 6pm - 8pm. For more about the artist, visit www.artbyboz.com.

Gib trip LUX MUNDI Ecumenical Centre in Fuengirola will run a coach trip to Gibraltar on March 19.

Departing from the fairground at 8am and the bullring 8.10am.

Tickets €11. Passport required. For more information 952 474 840 or luxmundif@ gmail.com.

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Illegal immigrant is found in suitcase A MAN, 39, was arrested for attempting to smuggle a 19year-old illegal immigrant into Spanish territory in a suitcase.

The Moroccan man was asked

by Guardia Civil to open the suitcase at the border control in Beni-Enzar, between Morocco

and the Spanish enclave of Melilla, in North Africa.

He was dragging a large suitcase along with difficulty which aroused the officers’ suspicions.

When he was asked for ID and told to open it, he ran away,

Six are detained for offering money to children for sex SIX people were arrested in Huelva for offering money to youths in a park in exchange for sex.

The detainees, aged between 33 and 74, most of them with prior arrests and criminal records, were caught by National Police approaching youths aged between 15 and 17 while they were walking or sitting in the park and offering them between €10 and €15 for sex.

They did this at dusk at a park near the city centre, close to a large shopping centre.

One of the men was also allegedly caught doing the same thing to youngsters walking to school. They have all been charged with prostitution of minors.

leaving the case, but was quickly caught and arrested.

When the case was opened, the Malian man got out unharmed and will be called upon as a witness to testify against the other, who was charged with violating the rights of foreigners.

ADANA charity dog march ADANA dog charity is planning a mass dog-walk along the Estepona seafront promenade on March 22 at 9.30am, meeting at the Estepona Palacio.

The walk will proceed along the seafront to the port and back, with a pit-stop at Cafe Tolone.

The walk is mainly on the flat so is wheelchair friendly and suitable for all ages. Fee for participation is €5 per walker and dog and the aim is to promote membership and sponsorship.

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Ban on anything resembling bullfighting BARCELONA City Hall plans to ban anything resembling a bullfight.

In June 2013, bullfights and any other celebration which included the death of bulls were banned. Now, having studied the matter with animal defence groups, the council wants to ban any steps involved in a bullfight to prevent animals from suffering.

This will be included in a new law for the Protection, Ownership and Sale of Animals, due to come into effect in September.

It will also include a ban on ‘bullfighting shows’ for performances, films, adverts or any other matter. To get approval to do so, an evaluation will be carried out to determine whether it is stressful or abusive for the animals.

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SWEDEN - The widow of a Swedish media tycoon donated two paintings by Picasso to Stockholm’s Museum of Modern Art, along with six other pieces by other European artists.

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World success

Euro lenience

THE Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy by British novelist EL James has sold 100 million copies worldwide. A film adaptation will be released on Valentine’s Day 2015.

A LABOUR Europe spokesman, Lord Liddle, said the UK should not permanently rule out joining the euro and called for the party to adopt a less ‘defensive’ stance on the EU.

LEIPZIG zookeepers found out the sex of their two-month-old baby gorilla and gave him a name after weeks of waiting for an opportunity to examine the animal.

Pups released

Even busier

Street opening

EIGHT seal pups separated from their mothers

by December storms have been released back into the wild at Winterton-on-Sea in Norfolk.

BRITAIN’S busiest railway stations are becoming ever more crowded, according to figures. The 10 busiest stations reported an increase in passengers from April 2012 to March 2013.

THE central Berlin street home to the British Embassy could be opened to traffic again after 11 years, with politicians putting pressure on security officials to remove the bollards.

SWEDEN - Swedish police retracted a statement that an eightyear-old in Stockholm was selling narcotics, part of a network of underage couriers.

Wettest winter SEAL PUPS: Released back into the wild.

Dirty cop NORWAY - One of Oslo’s top undercover policemen was charged with gross corruption after a local drug kingpin said he made regular protection payments to him.

Too cold NORWAY - British soldiers are avoiding doing exercises at the Allied Training Centre in Porsangmoen, Norway’s most northerly military base because they can’t stand the cold.

Still growing DENMARK - Biologists in Denmark have discovered the world’s largest oyster, measuring in at nearly 14 inches long, and say that the giant mollusc is not done growing yet.

New setting

Protecting children

THE likely setting for the fifth instalment of the Assassin’s Creed videogame is Russia, according to reports about the game which is due to be released this year.

RUSSIA is moving towards banning children from taking part in beauty pageants, a step which has already been taken by France.

BANNED: No more beauty pageants for children.

Mostly smartphones

Solo hike

MOBILE operator Tele2 Russia said that smartphones accounted for 24 per cent of devices connected to its network at the end of 2013, and 58 per cent had the Android OS.

AN Italian man, 28, who lost his sight in a 2009 parachute accident, said he plans to backpack solo through Russia this month.

Ban still on

Military ready

THE head of Russia’s Federal Drug Control Service called marihuana a dangerous drug and said authorities did not plan to legalise it, or allow methadone treatment for heroin addicts.

PERSONNEL of the real estate department of RABO bank didn’t get bonuses over 2013 because of poor results. Bonuses of executives were cut by 40 to 70 per cent.

A HANDICAPPED man in a

IT has been the wettest winter in the UK since records began almost 250 years ago, new figures from the Met Office show.

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BRITISH households face possible power shortages and soaring energy bills as a result of Russia’s decision to place its military on alert for war over the situation in Ukraine.

DUTCH PRESS wheelchair in the city of Groningen was fined €140 for accidentally losing a receipt in front of a supermarket.

Nuclear summit THE Nuclear Security Summit (NSS), where 58 world leaders

gather in The Hague on March 24 and 25, costs €24 million, security costs not included.

migrants could have dramatic consequences on Rotterdam’s society.

Migrant fear

Cold case

ROTTERDAM Mayor Aboutaleb fears that a massive influx of Bulgarian and Romanian

A COLD CASE team of Dutch police arrested a 47-year-old, nicknamed Tattoo-Piet, who

Highest hotel DEVELOPERS revealed plans to build Germany’s highest hotel rising 175 metres above the city in Berlin. It will boast 814 rooms on 46 floors.

Weed criticism GERMAN researchers who claimed in a study that cannabis can be deadly have faced criticism for exaggerating the dangers of marihuana.

Shirts off GERMAN sports giant Adidas removed two World Cup t-shirts from sale following complaints from hosts Brazil that they were promoting prostitution.

Best ratings FIVE German universities made it into the top 20 world rankings by subject area, listings revealed.

Physics and languages emerged on top.

allegedly had slain a couple 16 years ago. More arrests are expected.

Technical women MORE women are choosing to study technical careers in The Netherlands attracted by a better image and better paid jobs. The figures have increased 44.9 per cent since 2008.

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Missing man A MAN, 40, was reported missing by relatives after he disappeared from La Araña Beach in Malaga where he had been fishing.

Smuggled cigarettes A MAN, 35, was arrested in Malaga after he was caught with 2,000 packets of contraband cigarettes worth €8,725.

Police seized his car and €480 in cash.

Faulty phone A TECHNICAL fault caused part of the telephone network at Malaga University to stop working for several hours earlier this week.

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St David’s Day funds for premature babies THE Welsh Society Benalmadena raised €1,500 with A St David’s Day event at CJ’s Karaoke Bar. The money will be donated to the premature baby unit in Malaga.

Cath John from CJ’s Karaoke Bar, thanked all the performers, including Ricky Lavazza, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, The Tapas Choir, KT Peters, Johnny Westwood, the children from Banana Studios and everyone else who helped to make the event a success.

There were stalls, live music, food and a raffle which all went towards raising the total.

Benalmadena Councillor for Foreign Residents, Adolfo

ST DAVID’S DAY: The Welsh Society in Benalmadena raised €1,500.

Fernandez, attended the event and thanked members of the Welsh Society for their fundraising efforts.

La Cala hosts Lions dignitaries LA CALA DE MIJAS LIONS CLUB hosted the District Governor Jose Hernandez, Head of Zone Jose Guasp and Past International Director Luis Dominguez.

At the meeting held recently in La Cala, the District Governor told the members gathered that he has likened the club to a Bonsai tree.

When a tree is small it needs an enormous amount of help but with the right treatment it grows into a great little tree. He said “La Cala Lions is truly a great club with great leaders. I ask the club to endeavour to

Lions international dignitaries and La Cala de Mijas Lions club directors. invite other English speaking residents on the Costa del Sol - and other areas too - to consider being Lions and maybe start their own English speaking clubs in their own vicinity.”

For info 952 464 184.

Sacked for a sandwich THE Supreme Court has declared it has no jurisdiction to decide whether low-cost airline Ryanair broke the law by dismissing a Spanish steward for eating a sandwich.

The Dublin-based airline’s rules are that cabin crew must ask for permission to consume food on sale to passengers on board and pay for them beforehand.

The steward who started work for Ryanair in June 2007 appealed against the dismissal but the Supreme Court can’t handle it as he was hired under Irish labour laws.

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Back to the 80s STUDENTS of Sotogrande International School are preparing their latest musical which will be performed on March 21 and 22 at Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, San Roque at 7.30pm.

On March 22 the audience is invited to attend dressed up in 1980s clothes and be part of the fun.

Back to the 80’s, in association with Jyske Bank, is a musical that tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980s, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer.

This pays homage to the music, fashion, films and TV of this era, including highenergy dance routines, popular songs and even a Star Wars inspired dream sequence.

Tickets will be on sale from the uniform shop of Sotogrande International School, Videola in Paniagua, Boutique Dani in Marbella and Look Your Best fitness studio in Puerto Banus.

They are priced €5 for standard entry and €10 for VIP tickets which include a pretheatre drinks reception at the school’s boarding house in San Roque and transport to and from the theatre. There will be a free bus service from Marbella to the theatre on March 22 included in the €10 ticket price.

Fifty per cent of ticket sales will be donated to The Kindred Project, the school’s student-led Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), to support its mission of promoting education as a force for good.

Find out more on www.sis.ac.

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The moment Indian food lovers have been waiting for GOOD news, Indian food lovers: There’s no need to wait any longer for fabulous, original Indian cuisine now that Chowka - ‘mother’s kitchen’ - reopens its doors tonight (Thursday) after the winter season.

Now with a wider menu including new traditional favourites, this weekend is the perfect time to try Chowka in its gorgeous surroundings on the Golden Mile.

Special highlight: Keep your eyes out for the Chowka rickshaw that will be cycling about with free cocktail cards.

Simply stated, you really don’t want to miss this reopening weekend!

You’ll experience fresh Indian cuisine where the spices and flavours you love are beautifully prepared with a modern twist by Head Chef Ravi Deulkar and his team who are back in full force

Costa del Sol DFAS lectures A LECTURE entitled ‘A Journey to Egypt and the Holy Land with David Roberts RA’ will be given at the Salon Varieties Theatre in Fuengirola on Monday at 4.30pm.

Contact Yvonne Sjokvist: 666 269 614 or yes.costadelsol.dfas@gmail .com for more details.

The lecture is free to DFAS members. Visitors are welcome, €10 at the door.

A second lecture, entitled ‘The Life & Loves of Admiral Lord Nelson’ will be held on Tuesday at 10.30am at The Danish Club, Haza del Algorrobo Urbanization, Ctra. de Mijas km 2.2.

The lecturer for both is Felicity Herring B.A., M.A. Contact Maureen Davies: 952 590 55 or costadelsol.dfas@gmail.co m for more details.

Cost to members of NADFAS/DFAS €8. Visitors and guests €10.

for the 2014 season.

Luckily for Chowka’s customers, Indian cuisine is one of the most diverse which means that new, original flavours and recipes can be anticipated, even for those well-acquainted with Indian foods.

With the new expanded menu, Chowka’s dishes will please traditionalists and innovators alike.

And for those wanting lighter fare, Chowka is ready with a diverse starters and tapas-style menu.

Mini-naan breads and biryani rice dishes remain on the menu to complement any dish you choose.

Bottom line is, Chowka’s has something for every kind of preference.

You’ll also want to save room

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Photo clubs battle it out in Alhaurin AN inter-club ‘photographic battle’ was hosted by the Shutterbugs Photographic Group at the Casa de la Cultura in Alhaurin el Grande.

Councillor Carmen Brescia welcomed the Costa del Sol Photographic Society, La Viñuela Photographic Society, Costa Camera Club Nerja and Shutterbugs, then John Campbell, Shutterbugs Deputy Chairman, introduced and thanked Mike Foley, a Visual Arts teacher from Swans International School, for the

effort involved in critiquing and scoring all the photographs.

Each Photographic group submitted 12 photographs which were allocated a score from one-20 according to merit.

The Costa Camera Club Nerja was the overall winner with 209 (winning for the third consecutive year) and Shutterbugs claimed second place with a score of 202.

The photo ‘Expressing the Music’ by Costa del Sol

JUDGE’S FAVOURITE: Peter Hayward with his photo.

Photographic Society’s , Peter Hayward, was declared judge’s favourite.

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Barbershop singing course proves big hit FOLLOWING the success of the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers free ‘Sing Harmony in a Day’ courses in Madrid and Murcia, two more were held on the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical.

The aim is to help swell the

ranks of local SABS member choruses: New Wave in Fuengirola and Tropical Tones in Almuñecar.

Twenty-eight people went to Lux Mundi in Fuengirola to take part. SABS President, Gail Grainger, started with an explanation of the origins and

technicalities of barbershop singing. This was followed by breathing exercises and some vocal and physical warm-ups.

Members of Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus were on hand to help the delegates to learn their parts for ‘Nevertheless’, the song

that they would eventually perform to family and friends.

If you’re interested in singing with the SABS mixed choruses in this area, they can be contacted: FUENGIROLA - NEW WAVE - 952 560 651 / Email: robert.arlan123@gmail.com.

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Fake psychologist arrested for sexual abuse of women A MAN was arrested in Jaen for claiming to be a psychologist and allegedly sexually abusing women.

The man was first reported in 2006 when he

contacted a local lifeguard and told her that she was a candidate for a job for which he would need her to carry out several tests.

He asked her for

personal details, got her to do some drawings and tests, and then told her to hold a classifier between her legs and think of something pleasant.

It was then that he allegedly touched her inappropriately.

Police had difficulty identifying the man who was reportedly smartly dress and eloquent and was not a known sex offender.

However, several more reports last month led to his identification and arrest.

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Concern over influx of illegal immigrants ALMOST 215 illegal subSaharan immigrants entered the Spanish enclave of Melilla, in North Africa, in the largest group to get over the border fence since 2005.

The fence at the frontier between Melilla and Morocco and the BeniEnzar customs point have in recent weeks been the

scenes of many confrontations between Guardia Civil and illegal immigrants attempting to enter Spanish territory.

The immigrants are reportedly extremely aggressive and have been throwing stones, sticks, bottles and other items at the Guardia Civil. On this occasion there were more than 400 present in the two areas, although only 214 managed to get over the fence. The customs point had to be closed for half an hour following the events.

One officer was hit by a stick while helping an immigrant who was stuck on top of the fence, six metres high.

The immigrant was arrested for assaulting an officer of the law.

Most of the immigrants were later taken to the centre in Melilla, which is full to overflowing and now requires tents and bunk beds provided by the army.

The centre is supposed to hold 480 people, and now there are close to 1,400.

Those who had got in to Spanish territory rejoiced by shouting football chants and words such as ‘libertad’ (freedom), ‘viva España’ and ‘Madrid’, consequently waking residents in the area at around 6am.

Residents of Melilla are concerned by the recent influx of illegal immigrants.

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Profits should be seen in 2014

UNPROFITABLE Iberia could soon be out of the red.

Cabin crews have now joined pilots in agreeing to measures aimed at increasing productivity, said London-based IAG. The latest agreement keeps the 14 per cent pay cut for flight attendants and a wage freeze until 2015. A 4 per cent reduction introduced after earlier

productivity talks collapsed, has been discarded.

Although more than 3,000 jobs have been lost since BA and Iberia merged to form IAG, Europe’s third-largest airline has pursued long-term changes at Iberia parallel to redundancies and elimination of money-losing short-haul routes.

Iberia should be in profit in 2014, a key

Nuclear firm is hard to woo NUCLENOR, owner of the Garoña nuclear power station, faces a €30 million fine.

The plant ceased activities at the end of 2012 but by shutting down seven months early it incurred the wrath of the CNMV, Spain’s stock market regulator.

Nuclenor, the joint property of Endesa and Iberdrola, has been under scrutiny since the beginning of last year, admitted Iberdrola in its annual company accounts registered with the CNMV. Nuclenor is contesting the fine, arguing that nuclear power stations are not subject to ‘habitual commercial procedures’ but answers

to Spain’s nuclear safety council, the CSN. The plant would prove too costly to run, Nuclenor decided in 2012, following safety measures introduced after the 2011 Fukushima tsunami disaster. These would have required a €100 million investment in the 43-year-old plant, coupled with a €152 million increase in fuel costs.

Nuclenor shut down the reactor in December 2012 instead of continuing until its licence expired in July 2013.

The Spanish government recently offered to renew Nuclenor’s licence but the company responded by saying it would “think about it.”

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usiness extra

Tough medicine BARCELONA-based Almirall made a €33.7 million loss last year after registering profits of €76.4 million in 2012.

The pharmaceuticals company had to allocate €80.3 million to restructuring in Spain and abroad.

Late payers REPSOL accepted $5 billion (€3.650 billion) in guaranteed Argentine government bonds for its 51 per cent holding in YPF seized. In return it will drop legal claims to the energy company seized in 2012.

The €100 million player BARCELONA FC paid Hacienda €13.5 million following accusations of irregularities over Neymar’s contract.

They have committed no offence, Barça insisted. The club made the payment merely ‘to cover eventual interpretations’ of all the contracts linked to the Brazilian forward’s signing.

Barça was convinced its fiscal obligations were fulfilled from the outset, said Josep Maria Bartomeu who substituted defenestrated Sandro Rosell as club president.

Barcelona acted lawfully when signing Neymar and owed nothing, Bartomeu stressed. When Rosell left, the club admitted that Neymar had cost a total of €86.2 million.

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STAT OF WEEK ONLY one Spanish company is included amongst the world’s 20 best dividend-payers. This is Santander, ranked eighth in 2012 but now ninth after the incorporation of Apple.

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SHORT HAUL: Money-losing routes were eliminated.

turnaround to IAG plans for an operating profit of €1.8 billion by 2015.

The pilots’ union Sepla acceded to IAG’s

terms on February 13 and only agreement with ground staff is still pending, said Iberia chairman and CEO Luis Gallego.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Great British Pound continues to strengthen THE pound is currently the darling of the currency markets and is outperforming its major currency peers. Recently the improvement in UK economic growth and falling unemployment have driven appetite for the pound as expectations of an interest rate increase have risen.

Mark Carney gave the pound a further leg up through the Bank of England’s quarterly inflation report in which the BoE upgraded their growth forecast for 2014 from 2.8 per cent to 3.4 per cent and hence back to levels witnessed in 2007. In addition the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have also recently upgraded the UK growth forecast giving the pound additional support.

The BoE governor Mark Carney has attempted to reassure us that interest rates are not set to increase in the near future,

Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

however, the markets are not convinced and are pricing in a rate rise sooner than anticipated by the BoE. Importantly it is now becoming more likely that the UK could hike interest rates before major economies such as the US and Europe and this is really giving the pound momentum.

UK economic data will continue to come under the spotlight and continued outperformance will raise expectations of the first rate hike to come before the current expectation of spring 2015.

However, in the latter half of February we witnessed a few data releases that disappointed with unemployment ticking back

ECONOMIC DATA: Has been mixed, but leaning to the positive. up slightly to 7.1 per cent from 7.2 per cent and retail sales much weaker than expected. Inflation also fell to 1.9 per cent which takes some sting out of the hawks cry for an early rate rise so ongoing data releases will be key.

In the Eurozone economic data has been mixed but leaning to positive. Business growth in the Eurozone eased off slightly in

February, the latest Eurozone (PMI) fell to 52.7 from 52.9 in January. However, the economy has continued to grow at a healthy pace. In Germany, strong demand meant that companies saw activity and new orders grow at the fastest pace since June 2011, while job creation was at the fastest rate since January 2012. But in France, the rate of

decline in business activity picked up, with firms continuing to cut jobs.

Overall, when looking at the pounds performance against the euro the pound is nicely positioned. As the Bank of England starts to turn more hawkish it is evident that the European Central Bank will need to ease further in the coming months.

Inflation has fallen sharply in the Euro area and this is raising pressure for the European Central Bank to do more. We could see a further interest rate cut and the introduction of negative interest rates or confirmation of full blown Quantitative Easing.

This should keep the euro under pressure and with the ‘Carney Effect’ boosting the pound the outlook is promising for the rest of 2014 and we could see a move back over 1.25.

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Spain ordered to return €13 billion from illegal fuel tax THE Spanish government has been ordered to return the €13 billion it raised between 2002 and 2011 from a tax on fuels to finance the health system.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) demanded it after ruling that the tax, known as ‘centimo sanitario’ (health cent), was illegal.

The tax was introduced in 2002 to help the Spanish regions finance the back then newly-transferred competences in the field of health.

In January 2013, the tax was integrated into the excise duty on mineral oils to comply with the European Union law.

The ECJ declared the tax illegal arguing it didn’t have a specific purpose, and therefore going against EU legislation.

According to the court, the fact that the revenue from the tax had to be allocated to covering health expenditure was a matter of budget organisation, and not sufficient for it to be considered as specific.

FUEL TAX: Was used illegally to finance the health system.

The court added that for it to be legal, the health cent tax would have had to be directed at protecting health and environment as a result of the damage caused by fossil fuels.

The case arose after a haulage company from Cataluña filed a complaint against the tax to its regional High Court.

The company argued it had paid €45,632.38 in respect of the tax

from 2005 to 2008. The Catalan High Court asked the ECJ whether the health cent was compatible with the EU legislation, to which it replied declaring it illegal.

The ECJ also rejected a petition by both the Spanish and Catalan governments to limit the effects of the ruling, considering they didn’t act in good faith for maintaining the tax into force for 10 years.

That’s the way the money goes!

ONE euro in every four does a disappearing act in Spain. That elusive €1 is either undeclared or concealed from Spain’s tax authority, Hacienda.

It will have been earned illegally or in morally unacceptable circumstances, owing to the inescapable reality that more than 24 per cent of Spain’s economy is submerged.

“The figure has increased over the years, particularly since the crisis,” explained Jordi Sardá, Economics lecturer at Tarragona’s Rovira i Virgili University.

“It makes complete sense because with the current unemployment rate there would be social conflict otherwise,” Sarda commented.

The 24 per cent estimate is easily arrived-at, he said.

“You take a variable like cash in circulation and

compare it with other variables like the tax burden.” Hacienda also takes this into account when tracking down tax fraud, Sarda added.

Tax inspectors use discrepancies between consumption and tax declarations to flag up fraud, agreed Jose Maria Mollinedo, secretary general of tax officials’ union Gestha.

Inconsistencies come to light because computer cross-referencing increasingly identifies potential swindlers.

Not only businesses and banks are obliged to inform Hacienda about their earnings. Information is now gleaned from notaries.

Electricity bills are scrutinised, as are building licences from town halls.

“We are gathering information all the time,” Mollinedo warned.

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Loose change A look at finance for females

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HAT do you do when you are on the lookout for a potential partner? Buy a sexy new little black dress?

Visit the hairdressers to get your locks looking stunning thanks to the hands of a professional?

Or maybe just slap on some new ruby red lipstick courtesy of one of your favourite make-up brands?

All these things will indeed make you feel more attractive, but they will also cost you a pretty penny to acquire. So guess what, here’s some good news for all you ladies that are looking for love, but don’t want to spend a fortune getting there!

Being budget-savvy - or even cheap - will make you more attractive to potential mates, according to a new study.

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Being cheap has never been so sexy

DINING OUT: In real life, having self-control over saving money is more appealing.

Romantic movies would have us believe that dinners out, spontaneous romantic weekend trips to Paris and other extravagant treats are what dating is all about, but in real life, however, it seems

sex appeal comes in the form of having the selfcontrol to save your money.

According to the researchers, big-spending tactics can backfire, as forking out on things like

flashy watches or purses can be perceived as wasteful and lacking in self-control.

Whereas, using coupons or waiting for the sale may be wildly attractive, as these qualities can show that

you’re resourceful and have a strategy. Hence, good characteristics for a potential mate.

In fact, the results of a recent survey showed that more than one-quarter of adult daters have used a coupon on a first date, and 73 per cent of those surveyed said they would continue dating someone who used a coupon to save money on their outing.

The fact we are slowly crawling out of a recession could have impacted the results of this particular study.

Regardless, it’s nice to know that being cheap can be attractive too. Why spend a fortune on a first date when you can show off your financial tact with a little bit of sexy frugality!

BUSINESS EXTRA

Down the drain HOUSEHOLDERS can pay up to 440 per cent more for water, depending on where they live. Three hundred cubic metres of water cost €1,393 in Barcelona, but €258 in Guadalajara.

Last-ditch PRODUCTION company Zinkia, which makes the Pocoyo children’s television series, miscalculated its pre-tax predictions by 90 per cent. The company president did not rule out bankruptcy proceedings but left it “in God’s hands.”

No agreement GIJON Council has decided to withdraw a sponsorship agreement worth between €50,000 and €70,000 with Coca-Cola as a way to protest against the company’s decision to close its bottling plant in the city.

Can a husband and wife both hold Community office?

Q. I am the president of a Community of 365 villas and apartments. The You and the urbanisation is mainly seasonal with Law in Spain fewer than 10 per cent of the properties

By David Searl having permanent residents. We struggle to get enough volunteers to form a committee. Last year it was four permanent residents and two part-timers who helped when they visited. Two of the permanent committee were myself and my wife who has been a member for the last six years. Last year I was told by our Administrator that two people from the same property may not be on the committee. It is against the law. Can you tell me if this is correct?

Your book, which has been very helpful in the past, has no mention of this subject. The answer is very important to me, as volunteers are thin on the ground and I need all the help I can get.

P.H. (Costa Blanca) A. Your Administrator is quite right. Each property in the Community is considered as one unit and so only one member can represent that unit.

This is not specified in the Horizontal Law but it is a

well-established principle.

However, in real life, principles are sometimes stretched. A Community of 365 units is a major responsibility. If the AGM continues to elect you as President and your wife as

a Committee member, the supreme authority of the Community is satisfied. If anyone objects, let them take the job.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

ELECTRICITY REFORMS: Have been a costly business.

Ibedrola makes its excuses IGNACIO SANCHEZ GALAN, Iberdrola president, did some fast talking not long ago.

Earlier he had apparently hit out at the Spanish government’s emergency policies while announcing a reduction in Iberdrola’s Spanish investments.

Speaking in London during the presentation of the company’s 2013 results, he announced a €9.6 billion investment, principally in the UK, the US, Mexico and Brazil, over the next three years.

The company’s Spanish investment would drop to €1.5 billion, 15 per cent of the total.

“Iberdrola feels more British, Mexican and American than Spanish,” Sanchez

Galan commented. The Iberdrola chief afterwards told an Onda Cero interviewer that he was misinterpreted.

“I feel proud to be Spanish and it hurts me when analysts speak badly of Spain’s energy sector regulation,” he said “We were talking about Iberdrola, not Spain; we were referring to our business.”

Over the last year he has continually taken part in international forums to defend the Spanish brand.

Rajoy’s government has embarked on reforms that were badly needed for years, he insisted. However, electricity sector reforms have already cost Iberdrola €800 million and could this year rise to €1.3 billion.

OPINION & COMMENT

Fight back don’t let the phone companies win HAVING read of other people’s bad experiences dealing with the ever-powerful phone companies I thought I would share some positive news for a change.

I signed a contract with Movistar on a Wednesday afternoon in Ondara. On my return home I was called and texted by my previous provider Orange, who suddenly decided I was their favourite client.

They offered me a better deal, keeping my mobile with them and transferring ADSL and fixed line from Movistar on a cheaper package. When I phoned Movistar office next day to advise them, the phone switched to fax.

I finally got through to be told I was too late to change my mind; I only had up till 2pm that same day and had to visit in person. Movistar would fine me €190 for breaking the contract. Twenty-four hours after signing it? Charming.

Thursday evening I sent Movistar a fax, confirming cancellation. Friday morning Movistar, against my specific wishes, ‘took’ my mobile over.

After various visits, phone calls and some six weeks of stress and aggravation I was able to sort out the transfer from Movistar.

Then Movistar took €190 from my bank account.

I went back, requested and completed the Reclamation Form they are legally obliged to supply to customers. Benissa FROB office (same premises as OMIC) prepared a resume of the saga and gave me a file number.

Everything was sent off to Alicante who promptly dealt with Movistar on my behalf and I have just been advised that Movistar have repaid the 190 euros. Result!

Do not let them get away with it. Fight your corner. OMIC (the Consumer Protection Office) and Servicio Territorial de Comerc i Consum in Alicante

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immediately went back to the town hall and presented the paperwork and asked them to check that it was on their records so that I would not receive a bill for the Road Tax. I had been informed I would have to pay a percentage, as it runs from January to December, which of course was acceptable.

Imagine my astonishment when I was informed I would still have to pay the full road tax. Apparently I had paid out good money for a completely useless piece of paper!

I would be extremely grateful if anyone can explain why this particular form, which does absolutely nothing but cost money, should exist.

Gill Nickson, Albox (Almeria).

A fair point are there to help you if you have a just complaint.

Sheila Skinner El Moreral, Parcent (Alicante)

Profit-makers A SPLENDID gesture from Cassie Alcaide who paid €162 to put a stray kitten out of its misery (Issue 1495).

Thankfully not all vets are so mercenary. I appreciate that she could not ‘shop around’ in the circumstances, but although they have businesses to run, there are others with kinder hearts who are content to make smaller profits. A year ago I was charged only €78 to have an elderly cat put to sleep, and this was done gently and with compassion.

Deirdre Baxter (By email)

Bring Beeb back AS a partial expat spending five months per year in Spain, I note that there has been a rather restrained response to the loss of UK television in southern Spain, your cartoon in this week’s edition notwithstanding.

I wonder whether the UK government realise the calibre of the shell that they used on their foot?

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Apart from the reported 150,000 expats affected, I am sure that many others in southern Europe will now tune to the Murd(och)ered version of UK news to replace the impartial BBC version.

Will Sky carry the party political broadcasts in the runup to next year’s election?

How many electors will be deprived of the party’s public explanation of their manifestos, the cost of broadcasting which will no doubt be justified by party HQ as vote-winning?

With the current forecast of another year’s gloomy weather, more and more pensioners can be expected to become partial expats, returning to the UK just in time to vote.

In view of the current policies of all parties to slam the pensioners, it won’t be the current bunch that attract the votes, especially after Sky and

the Sun/Mail have mauled their manifestos!

Michael Warren (By email)

Heartfelt thanks JOSE RIVERO, from Crime Watch Spain who recently suffered a heart attack in Catral, wishes to thank all Vega Baja nurses and doctors who looked after him and cared for him so well.

He also wants to thank his Spanish language students and Crime Watch members who visited him during his 21 days in the hospital.

Jose Rivero, Crime Watch Spain

Worthless paper I HAVE an unusable car that I don’t want to scrap, but to keep for spare parts for my current car.

I know that in this situation in the UK you apply to DVLA for a SORN and thus you no longer have to pay road tax. So I enquired at Albox Town Hall and was told to apply to Trafico in Almeria for a Baja Temporal.

I employed a Gestor to do this and subsequently received the necessary paperwork.

Knowing communications are not always good here, I

THANKS for publishing my response to Mike Walsh’s enquiry about Spanish singers.

Now, unfortunately, there is a much more serious point to take up with him: The question of ‘Charity Inc’ in this week’s issue.

What he says is, of course, quite correct, but I think it is grossly unfair that he doesn’t make the point that not all (only most, it seems) are run by people ‘on the make’ like the CEO of UNICEF. He, I believe, takes more than twice as much as Mike quotes.

I think it very wrong that he doesn’t even mention the very minimal salary taken by the head of the Salvation Army. It is almost criminal that he fails to point out that Rotary and Lions Clubs put every penny/cent that they take into charities.

As a professional writer he must realise the importance of putting every side to a story.

It’s sad that he uses your journal to put such a one-sided view.

John Westood Tormos (Alicante) Editor’s note: Mike last week questioned the cynicism of some charities and the high life of some of their CEOs.

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Both sides must move on I

BELIEVE that Britain has, in the past, behaved abominably toward the Irish. They have watched them starve, turned parts of the country into penal colonies and slaughtered thousands of its innocent citizens.

Past British leaders have treated the Irish with an arrogant contempt that should make us all bow our heads in shame.

The outcome of all this has resulted in what is still a bitterly divided country, with so many immigrants living in its northern climes insisting that they are all British, that they, and successive British governments, still consider the six counties are actually part of the United Kingdom.

I digress. Bearing all this in mind I think the decision by Tony Blair, who quite rightly, is by now one of the most reviled politicians of modern times, to give the ‘get out of jail free’ card to evil John Downey and compatriots is a disgrace, I don’t intend to get into that debate, but what I really

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT BEAUTIFUL IRELAND: Get on with life. do feel most strongly is that what is good for the goose is good for the gander.

If the majority of Irish republicans truly do want to put as much of their tragic history behind them as possible, it is imperative that the soldiers who took part in the Bloody Sunday tragedy are also given a complete pardon for their involvement.

These were frightened young men surrounded by hatred and revilement. Young men, who were dying by the day from an enemy who wore no uniforms and could have been anyone from a padre to the girl who invited them home.

Confronted by a raging mob of seething hatred and knowing they could all shortly be torn to

pieces, is it any wonder they simply ‘lost it’ and opened up?

No, I’m all for moving on, but the past has to be forgotten and forgiven by both sides, however difficult some of these decisions can understandably be. And while we are on this subject, I think that many Irish people still too frightened or unwilling to speak out, know exactly who fired the first shot on that fateful day! Let the whole sad time of the ‘troubles’ now RIP. The Irish are a wonderful bunch of folk. I should know, I married two of ‘em; and

thoroughly deserve a future of peace, love and happiness for their children’s children. So for heaven’s sake stop the marching and antagonising rhetoric, shake hands, have a glass of Guinness and get on with life in that beautiful country of yours. To be sure, to be sure.

Just found out my little David could be representing Spain in the coming European Karate championships. Bursting with pride big man. Go for it.

Keep the faith.

Love Leapy.

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LEAPY LETTERS

Scots are Brits too IN Leapy Lee’s article on Scottish independence he summed up in one clause the reason there remains disquiet in Scottish/ English relationships.

He said: “I do know that large numbers of Scots truly hate the Brits,” demonstrating that Leapy believes Scots and Brits are two different things and that only the English should be given the Moniker “Brits.”

Wake up Leapy!

As long as you and others believe that Scots are not Brits there will always be tensions between Scots and English, independent or not.

Rick Telford, Torrevieja (Alicante) & England.

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OCATED in a superb setting with a fantastic beach view on a popular Costa hotspot, Howies is where customers can expect evenings of great food and live music entertainment featuring world-class artists and performers.

The faces behind the vision: Howie and Luigi Meet Howard Conder (‘Howie’) and Luigi Sabbatucci, two men with a big vision for bringing regular world-class live music to the Costa.

It is a long-time dream for Howie and Luigi to host a venue where musicians and lovers of music can perform and enjoy playing, jamming and chilling out.

Moving away from ‘live’ music defined singers performing to recorded tracks, Howies is indeed setting a new standard for live entertainment.

• Luigi Luigi’s background in catering comes from a long line of family hoteliers.

Widely travelled and having worked in the best 5-star hotel chains including, Hilton, Sheraton, Westin and Meridian, Luigi is perfectly suited for this new venture called Howies.

He was chosen as the manager of the earlier Mijas Playa but his real adventure began in 2010 when he took over complete responsibility as the owner.

• Howie Now Luigi has teamed up with Howie whose lifelong experience in the music business makes him perfect as Howies’ entertainment front man.

Howie has played for many famous artists (the Barron Knights, Joe Brown, Unit Four + Two, Billy Fury, Peter & Gordon, Heinz, Joe Meek).

He produced records for Billy J Kramer, the Pretty Things and Rupert’s People and even auditioned for the Bee Gees, and then supplied specialist musical equipment for artists like The Moody Blues, the Rolling Stones, Johnny Nash and the late great Bob Marley.

Simply put, Howie knows the business.

Setting the standard for live music Howies Club proudly present The Real Divas featuring Tracey

Campbell for jazz and contemporary music while Gilly Jaxson with Black Coffee offer jump, jive, rock n’ roll, soul, funk and rhythm & blues.

Furthermore, the +Fusion Band plays a variety of music fusions from funk to flamenco and consists of a collection of great professional musicians from different parts of the world; they will be the Howies Club main resident band.

Howies is basically THE place for a variety of quality music performances.

World-class performers Live music at Howies is featured on Thursdays,

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

From Thursday to Saturday the music and entertainment is a mix of seasoned performers who are proud to call Howies home.

In fact, renowned diva Tracey Campbell will soon be the resident performer, and +Fusion, the unique localyet-international fusion-style group, is the Howies’ house band.

Sundays feature Maria Cavaes performing Classic Jazz, a perfect complement to a laid-back Sunday brunch.

Mijas Playa makeover So if we mention that Howies is in the very best spot in La Cala de Mijas you might ask, “But what about the Mijas Playa?” Well, Howies was formerly the Mijas Playa but has been totally revamped.

The name change comes from Howard’s music days where he was known as ‘Howie.’ “The place needed a change,” said Howie. “And with Howie’s life experience and what he’s brought,” piped in Luigi, “we thought it was a perfect name for a music club; it’s fun and easy to remember.”

Excitement in the air When asked what he saw as the best thing going for Howies in the 2014 season, manager Luigi Sabbatucci said: “Everything! It’s all exciting; everything is new,” with real live music being Luigi. the

Monday night will be dance night.

Wednesday nights will feature open mic.

Wednesday - Saturday, the Howies kitchen opens 6.30pm

to 11pm,

though the chill-out & terrace areas open earlier at 5pm.

Sunday lunch begins at 1pm and features live jazz with Maria Cavaes.

On Sundays the kitchen is open until 11pm.

brave new feature. And because it is well-renowned, those customers who knew Mijas Playa from before who came out for the opening night on Valentine’s weekend loved it.

Luigi said: “They loved the music and they loved the food, there’s been an upgrade there. In addition to the food we’ve also changed the decor and the stage and our guests loved it, they were all up on the floor dancing. For us it’s a new beginning.”

What makes Howies different?

Luigi explained that “there’s no

place like this that offers this level of artists and entertainers right alongside the view, the environment, the food.

There’s nothing like Howies.” Of course, it’s the live music that makes all the difference but on top of that, guests enjoy this fabulous music while sitting just 10 metres from the most beautiful beach right in La Cala. “You have to come and experience it on a Saturday night, you’ll feel the difference from other places,” Luigi confidently stated.

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Sunday roast that is carved right in front of customers. A la carte menu, tapas and finger food are also available (entire menu at www.howiesclub.com). Given the quality of entertainment provided, the €20 for Howies’ mid-week menu for a two-course dinner is very competitively priced.

All styles welcome Howies is a diverse venue, too, which means all kinds of seating for all kinds of styles. Those who like to

hang out at the bar are welcome to do their thing while those preferring a special sit-down occasion can have a classy dining experience too. Howies also has plenty of comfortable lounging sofas and movable furniture for small groups to hang out informally over a drink while still within good view of the stage. Luigi described it as a ‘semi-club feel’ where anyone can come relax. “Some places you have to dine, but here you can just come in and relax with a drink.” So no

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Campb matter what mood you happen to be in, Howies will welcome you and make you fit right in. And “there’s no cover charge, so just come and relax,” said Luigi.

Reservations aren’t required but they are recommended in order to avoid disappointment.

Quality club features One thing is the same throughout all of Howies, however, and that is that every guest will enjoy the superb lighting and sound on-stage. Howard (‘Howie’) took

the time to present the professional level equipment and to explain the investment they’ve made into what they offer. Visitors should believe that a sound system entrusted to a professional music producer can be trusted to be top-notch, because it is!

Bring your event to Howies For all your special events, Howies is a fun and memorable spot. Birthdays, parties, weddings, and corporate events are all warmly welcome. The venue can host up to 150 people comfortably and even more outside overlooking the beach.

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Hilary Swank stars in Clint Eastwood's film as Maggie Fitzgerald, a blue-collar woman who believes she can make it to the top in the female boxing ranks. Much against his will, she persuades ageing trainer Frankie Dunn (Eastwood) to take her on, and with his sidekick Eddie "Scrap-Iron" Dupris (Morgan Freeman), he takes her to the top and a title fight.

Which is when the film takes a very different turn and Dunn faces guilt and doubts that conflict with his strict Catholic beliefs.

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Pramface (Sitcom, 2012) BBC 3 from 11:00pm to 11:30pm Sitcom about two teenagers trying, and often failing, to come to terms with impending parenthood.

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11:50pm Agnetha: Abba and After 12:50am Good Swan Bad Swan: Dancing Swan Lake 1:50am The Golden Age of Steam Railways 2:50am Weird Nature 3:20am Secrets of Bones 3:55am Fossil Wonderlands: Nature's Hidden Treasures

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• Liam Neeson • Maggie Grace • Famke Janssen

Taken 2 (Film, 2012) Mills has already seen his share of kidnapping, having rescued daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) from the clutches of Albanian human-traffickers two years earlier.

Life since has been peaceful and, after completing a bodyguard assignment in Istanbul, Bryan is pleased to be surprised by Kim and exwife Lenore (Famke Janssen), who have travelled to Turkey for a holiday. However, the bliss doesn't last long as, following a romancerekindling lunch, Bryan and Lenore are ambushed and kidnapped.

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Bad Education (Sitcom, 2012) BBC 3 from 11:30pm to 12:00am School-based sitcom. It is Valentine's Day and headmaster Mr Fraser has planned a special Abbey Grove 'Take Me Out' to help the shy kids find love. New deputy headmistress Professor Green is rubbing everyone up the wrong way, apart from Alfie's father, who happened to go to teacher training college with her.

Alfie is desperately trying to persuade Miss Gulliver to come to dinner with him, but is distracted by some shock news from Chantelle. Will Gulliver turn up to dinner and who is Martin Wickers's surprise dinner date?

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8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm The Two Thousand Year Old Computer 10:00pm How to Get Ahead: At Medieval Court 11:00pm Great Barrier Reef

12:00am Parks and Recreation 12:20am Parks and Recreation The absurd antics of an 12:45am Photographing Africa 1:45am Lost Kingdoms of South America 2:45am The Two Thousand Year Old Computer 3:45am How to Get Ahead: At Medieval Court

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Benefits Street v. Billionaire’s Row 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 www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ nora-johnson

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EWS that the producers of Benefits Street - which I wrote about here recently - are searching for a new location for a second series, filled me with horror. Likewise the ‘debate’ which followed the end of the first series. Ignoring all the shrill, talking heads that made Fidel Castro seem like a paragon of concision, the programme did nothing to change my views. If anything, it strengthened them.

Benefits Street, you’ll recall, is based around a Birmingham street on which, reportedly, more than half the residents claim some form of benefit. While some say it demonises the poor and unemployed, labelling it ‘poverty porn,’ others say it highlights a social security system in urgent need of reform.

What irritates me is the way that those on benefits in general have been so roundly demonised by the media and politicians.

The way we are almost daily subjected to

BENEFIT ABUSE: Doesn’t just apply to those at the bottom fiddling the system. stories of so-called scroungers, skivers and drug addicts without any kind of counterbalance.

Why are those at the bottom demonised for benefit abuse more than those at the

top whose abuses cost the taxpayer far more? For example: MPs’ expenses fiddling; bankers’ greedy bonuses for failure; tax evasion; multinational corporations’ offshore tax avoidance schemes?

Why isn’t the same amount of time and effort put into highlighting those at the top who are fiddling the system and getting away with fortunes rather than drug addicts etc. on benefits at the bottom?

As for drug addicts, there are anyway, according to Labour MP Chris Bryant, as many drug addicts on Billionaire’s Row as there are on Benefits Street.

Why do we see little in the way of real solutions for tackling poverty and inequality in the UK? Even the Food Minister, George Eustice, admitted that the UK’s poorest families can’t afford to eat amid reports some 500,000 people have used food banks since Easter.

Hardly surprising, then, that a government-commissioned report by Warwick University found a combination of rising food prices, low incomes, increasing personal debt, benefit delays and low pay have all contributed to this increased use.

The UK is far from equal or ‘meritocratic’ as politicians like to claim, with some living on a pittance and others on millions. An elite profiting from the misery of the poorest members of society?

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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Smart phone toothbrush lets you know how well you brush A ‘SMART’ toothbrush has been developed by Oral-B. The brush links to your phone, sending it information as you brush. Using an app, your phone then displays messages telling you how well you are brushing your teeth, alerting you if you are brushing too hard, suggesting improvements and informing you when you have brushed for the recommended two minutes.

At the end of the session, the smart phone displays a summary of how well you did.

The app can even be personalised with the help of a dentist for a more

personalised programme and stores your data so you can view your brushing habits by day, week or month. When it’s time to visit the dentist, the app will display an alert and a list of surgeries in the user’s area.

The smart phone toothbrush was launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and is expected to go on sale in Europe priced at €219.

SMART TOOTHBRUSH: After cleaning your teeth, your phone will let you know how well you did.

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Alcohol found to be the dieter’s biggest downfall

TEMPTING: Most men and women were more likely to succumb to alcohol than snacks.

ALCOHOL has been found to be the biggest temptation to those trying to lose weight.

Research suggests that drink, rather than chocolate, is the downfall with dieters giving in to temptation more than half of the time.

Eighty men and women who were trying to lose weight or keep it off were asked to keep a diary of any temptations that came their way, record how they felt at the time and whether they gave into their craving. The researchers in Britain found that over the course of a week, they faced the urge to break their diet 11 times on average and gave in on over half the occasions.

They also discovered that both men and women were more likely to succumb to alcohol than to snacks.

The researchers hoped that by learning more about dieting

downfalls they will be able to help slimmers plan for problems and strengthen their willpower.

The National Health Service in the UK says that five pints of lager a week adds up to 44,200 calories over a year, the equivalent to eating 221 doughnuts.

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Calf stretches release tightness in muscles Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com OFTEN symptoms and/or injuries resolve only with calf stretching and to release the tightness in the calf muscles, all stretches should be performed three to four times a day for at least 12 weeks.

At first they may be hard work and you may not be able to repeat them often, so start off with a few and build yourself up.

The Wall Stretch • Right foot behind the left, the tip of the left shoe must be touching the skirting board.

• Ensure the right foot is straight and the toes are not pointing in or out.

• Place both hands on the wall at chest height.

• Lean into the wall bending the left knee until it contacts the wall.

• The right leg should be straight.

• ENSURE the right leg is straight and push down into the heel.

• Ensure both heels are on the ground.

• If there is no feeling of ‘pull’ in the right leg take the left leg 5cm further back away from the wall and repeat above.

• You must feel a pull in the right leg, calf region.

• Swap legs and repeat the above to stretch the left calf muscle.

Hold for 30 seconds & repeat three times each leg Push Up Against The Wall Stretch • Facing the wall with the tips of both shoes touching the skirting board.

• Take the right leg behind and place it roughly 1/2 foot away.

• Place the left ‘ball’ of the foot up onto the skirting board so only the heel is in contact with the ground.

• Push up onto tip toes on the right foot so the body lifts up and into the wall.

• Place hands on the wall at chest height to balance.

Hold for 30 seconds & repeat three times each leg The Step Stretch • Stand on the bottom step holding onto the banister.

• With the ‘balls’ of your feet on the edge of the step slowly drop both heels over the edge down into the ground.

• DO NOT BOUNCE! • Both calf muscles are being stretched at the same time during this exercise.

Hold for 60 seconds & repeat three times.

Both Knees Bent Stretch • Take one leg behind the other.

STRETCHING: Helps to release tightness in the calf muscles.

• Keep upper body straight.

• Bend both knees.

• Do not lean forward.

• Hold onto a chair, side cabinet etc if you feel unsteady.

• There should be gentle tightness in both calf muscles.

Hold for 30 seconds and repeat three times each leg Please remember that we are not looking to cause pain with these exercises. You may feel stiff

which is OK, but if you experience any pain in your feet, ankle joints, knees, hips or lower back when doing these stretches, stop immediately and inform your Therapist.

If you have any questions related to the symptoms and/or treatment of Calf pain please call The Bodyworks Clinic on 952 883 151 or visit www.TheBodyworksClinic.com.

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1897: Britain recognises US authority over Western hemisphere.

1918: Treaty of Brest-Litovsk concluded between Russia’s new Bolshevik government and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey), ending Russia’s involvement in World War I. 1919: The Grand Canyon was established as a US national park.

1933: American president FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) is inaugurated at the height of the Great Depression.

1935: Hitler organises the German Luftwaffe.

1936: Shirley Temple receives $50,000 per film.

1941: Bulgaria joins the Axis powers of World War II. 1949: Lucky Lady II begins non-stop round-the-world flight.

1960: The US Olympic hockey team beats the Soviet Union.

1965: First South Korean troops arrive in Vietnam.

1966: Soviet space probe crashes into Venus.

1978: Grave robbers steal Charlie Chaplain’s body.

1984: The last US Marines leave Beirut after the Marine barracks bombing that killed 241 American servicemen.

1990: The Sandinistas are defeated in the Nicaraguan elections in Central America’s Cold War proxy wars.

1993: New York’s World Trade Centre is bombed.

2007: Honda introduces the first Formula One “Earth Car.” 2010: Kathryn Bigelow becomes the first female direrctor to win an Oscar for her movie ‘The Hurt Locker.’

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If you want anything done, ask a woman.’

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone with a romantic interest in you starts buzzing around. This is all very well if you are willing, but if not keep your distance.

As thoughts turn to summer, it is not surprising that a holiday is on your mind.

There is, however, a question mark over with whom you want to go.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Small matters start to clog up the emotional works. You would rather be somewhere else, but grit your teeth and deal with necessary matters. Finances certainly must be watched most carefully. Get your glad rags on at the weekend and really let your hair down. Of course, there are more serious matters to be considered but not all the time.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Mutual plans are exciting but make sure that others know your needs exactly. As a Leo, you will never willingly accept second best but how can others know your standards?

Your needs and desires are close to your heart but are sometimes held so close that others cannot see and respond to them.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Putting your thoughts and feelings on a par with someone else will help you to understand their point of view. As painful as it seems, there will need to be some compromise if everyone is to be happy.

Are you feeling the need for some activity and excitement?

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Sometimes, you retreat into your shell and your normally gregarious personality takes a back seat. Although you may not have received the expected response to a question recently, it is no reason to brood. Show yourself in your true colours this week. Be gentle, brave and caring.

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Antonio Mercero, March 7. Spanish film director and screenwriter.

Born in Guipuzcoa. He is known to Spanish audiences for directing the TV series Verano Azul (Blue Summer) and Farmacia de Guardia. He received an Emmy award for his 1972 film La Cabina. His most recent award was the Honorary Goya Award in 2010.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The way to bring energy levels up this week is to spend time with energetic people. You may feel a little on the fringes initially but, at the end of the day, your spirit will be lifted. Fresh air and group activities bring the most satisfaction, although a one-to-one task proves particularly fruitful.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Look ahead to see how exactly you can make this summer extra special. Making your plans clear to others means a smooth journey as opposed to unnecessary delays. A particular place brings back memories of a love long past. However, this love is not truly lost because it will always be a part of who you are.

March 11: Bobby McFerrin, 64.

American singer author of the 1988 worldwide hit song Don't Worry Be Happy. He is a 10-time Grammy Award winner.

March 12: Liza Minnelli, 68. Film and Broadway actress.

Daughter of Wizard of Oz actress Judy Garland who made her first film appearance at age three. She married and divorced David Gest three times from 2002 to 2007.

1. ‘I am just going outside and may be some time’ were reported to be the last words of which famous Antarctic explorer in March 1912?

2. Released August 16, 1966, what was the title of the debut single by The Monkees?

3. Since he was the last to re-enter the lunar module Challenger after the third and final extra-vehicular activity, which American astronaut was the ‘the last man on the Moon’?

4. The characters William Compo Simmonite, Norman Cleggy Clegg, Cyril Blamire and Walter C Foggy Dewhurst all featured in which BBC sitcom that ran from 1973 to 2010?

5. The Weir of Hermiston, was the last and unfinished novel by which Scottish novelist?

6. What was the name of the sixth and last wife of King Henry VIII? 7. Which group, in 1997, were the last British act to win the Eurovision Song Contest?

8. Which politician was the last British Governor of Hong Kong?

9. Which Russian-born American singer was nicknamed the Last of the Red Hot Mammas?

10. Who was the author of the historical novel The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757, first published in 1826?

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

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March 8: Tom Chaplin, 35. English rock singer. He is the lead vocalist and songwriter for the alternative rock band, Keane.

March 10: Samuel Eto'o, 33. Worldclass Cameroonian striker who

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March 6: Rob Reiner, 67. American former actor and director of 1980s classics When Harry Met Sally or A Few Good Men.

March 9: Juliette Binoche, 50. French film actress who Gained acclaim in The English Patient in 1996, for which she was awarded an Academy Award.

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You may feel a bit like Sherlock Holmes when you solve a tricky dilemma. With your intellect soaring, it is little surprise that others come to you with their problems. A natural agony aunt because of your interest in others, this suits you well enough.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Emotional and monetary wealth go hand in hand at the beginning of this energetic week. Someone is likely to make demands that you find unacceptable and you will need all your tact to avoid unpleasantness, but any resistance by you will, in the longer term, only gain you respect.

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IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Meeting a stimulating person is both surprising and delightful. A few busy months see you burning the candle at both ends. A spring holiday can recharge batteries.

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Even as you prepare to go on a trip or start something new this week, the future beckons. In small things there are clues to the way forward. A chance encounter brings humour and opens your eyes to a friendship lately neglected.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) There is an incredibly romantic week ahead if you only enter into the spirit of it. Let your feelings be seen and felt, showing appreciation for loved ones. You do not need the excuse of a birthday or anniversary to give a gift, just a heart full of love.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Being at the forefront of a learning experience is pleasurable this week. An unexpected offer seems small but could have a big effect. A friend in need may go over the top and annoy you. It may be necessary to distance yourself and give help through others. Planning ahead to the weekend means that you have more time and energy to get things done.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION adit, aide, arid, dale, dare, dart, date, deal ,dear, dial, diet, dire, dirt, dole, edit, idea, idle, idol, laid, lard, lead, lido, lied, load, lord, raid, read, redo, ride, road, rode, tide, tied, toad, toed, told, trod, adore, aider, ailed, aired, dealt, delta, ideal, idiot, idler, laird, oared, oiled, older, radio, rated, riled, tidal, tiled, tired, trade, tread, triad, tried, adroit, derail, detail, dilate, editor, loader, orated, ordeal, railed, redial, relaid, reload, retold, rioted, roadie, tailed, tidier, tirade, toiled, dilator, diorite, leotard, redtail, trailed, trialed, idolater, tailored, EDITORIAL

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Move from the start word (MILK) to the end word (RUNS) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder.

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MILK SILK SULK SUNK SUNS RUNS

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1. CAPTAIN LAWRENCE OATES, 2. LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE, 3. EUGENE CERNAN, 4. LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE, 5. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON, 6. CATHERINE PARR, 7.

KATRINA AND THE WAVES (Love Shine a Light), 8. CHRIS PATTEN, 9. SOPHIE TUCKER (real name SONYA KALISH), 10.

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

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Unscramble the name of a famous English author: LEAF MINING

Across 1 Country noble with an alteration (7) 5 Criminal’s staff (5) 8 What was a performance to be precise (5) 9 Party he arranged for treatment (7) 10 Here toes are twisted in these footwear devices (4,5) 12 At first go over old matter (3) 13 Ten died at sea from this salt (6) 14 Split from Charlie and go (6) 17 Nut returns for the barrel (3) 18 Come after break for stuffing (9) 20 Fellow starting New Deal as a statesman (7) 21 Letter from home galaxy (5) 23 Very little in the way of dessert (5) 24 Old-timer set on a pedestal (7)

Unscramble the name of a former president of the United States of American: FROG LADDER FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: IAN FLEMING, GERALD FORD

Play on Words B FIRE KNIGHT speaker (7) 11 Mandate one in artillery (9) 13 This turned out to sum up Panama, for example (7) 15 Told fib with particular relaxation (3,4) 16 Such spirits as are included in

prohibitionists’ publicity (6) 18 Quick to take shelter between foxtrot and tango (5) 19 Follow the path (5) 22 Biblical character in the lion’s den (3)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 13 represents P and 10 represents W, so fill in P every time the figure 13 appears and W every time the figure 10 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 From time to time (12) 7 In this place (4) 8 Distinct personality (8) 9 Military engagement (6) 10 Mistakes (6) 11 Long thin implement (3) 12 Get healthy again (5) 14 Grown up (5) 16 Hearing organ (3) 18 Not open (6) 20 Overseas (6) 22 Gifted (8) 23 Red meat (4) 24 Dimensions (12)

Down 1 Function (7) 2 Trunk (5) 3 Shake, as from cold (6) 4 Complied with commands (6) 5 Changed (7) 6 At some time in the future (5) 13 Pays attention (7) 15 Heads (7) 16 Newsroom chief (6) 17 Haphazard (6) 19 Depart (5) 21 Small songbird (5)

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

TUITION Answers: Bonfire night, Female intuition

Down 1 Vegetables are running out of water, we hear (5) 2 Snake hiding in airing cupboard (3) 3 Wrote down “Don’t eat bananas” (7) 4 Gossip about a rat net (6) 5 Game played by revolutionary onboard a ship (5) 6 Agreed on a cocktail for drink (9) 7 Essential record for principal

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Perverse, 5 Lots, 9 Lantern, 10 Voile, 11 Trout, 12 Earnest, 13 Monaco, 15 Mousse, 18 Deplore, 20 Tails, 22 Craft, 23 Minaret, 24 Mate, 25 Intruded.

Down: 1 Pilot, 2 Run-down, 3 Elect, 4 Sunset, 6 Olive, 7 Sceptre, 8 Overdo, 13 Modicum, 14 Clouts, 16 Stirred, 17 Seaman, 19 Plant, 20 Tenor, 21 Sated.

QUICK Across: 7 Uranium, 9 Plain, 10 Ode, 11 Terminate, 12 Order, 14 Hostile, 16 Sustain, 18 Cheap, 19 Harmonica, 20 Gun, 21 Stern, 22 Elevate.

Down: 1 Humorous, 2 Sane, 3 Litter, 4 Spoils, 5 Paradise, 6 Once, 8 Merchandise, 13 Discreet, 15 Expanded, 17 Around, 18 Chapel, 19 Hush, 20 Grab.

Across 1 Ira (de persona) (5) 3 Dar clases de (5) 5 Costilla (3) 7 Thirty (7) 9 Atreverse (4) 10 Campana (de iglesia, puerta) (4) 13 Delay (hold-up) (7) 14 Brazo (de persona) (3) 15 Barrios bajos (5)

16 Toads (5) Down 1 Bottle openers (9) 2 Route (4) 3 Three (4) 4 Faros (automóvil) (9) 6 Boina (5) 8 Granddaughter (5) 11 Country (nation) (4) 12 Perros (4)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 7 Hablar, 8 Llorar, 9 Face, 10 Cobardes, 11 Hairdresser, 14 Ochocientos, 18 Apricots, 19 Team, 20 Beetle, 21 Diario.

Down: 1 Bacalao, 2 Glue, 3 Crecer, 4 Globos, 5 Fourteen, 6 Baker, 12 Receipts, 13 Horario, 15 Oponer, 16 Inside, 17 Speed, 19 Tray.

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1. El Cid (circa 1043-1099) Known to the Spanish as El Campeador (The Champion) and to the Moors as El Cid (the Lord), El Cid is Spain’s national war hero.

A medieval Castilian nobleman and military leader from Burgos who helped enlarge 1 expense, he Castilian territory at the Muslims’ is immortalised in folk tales, songs and plays.

2. Queen Isabella (b. 1451) and King Ferdinand (b. 1452) Known as ‘The Catholic Monarchs,’ Queen Isabella I of Castille and King Ferdinand II of Aragon were second cousins who came together at ages 18 (Isabella) and 17 (Ferdinand) in a marriage that historians consider critical to the unification of Spain.

They also funded Columbus’ 1492 voyage to the New World.

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Author Piper Kerman, now a nonprofit communications executive, was convicted of drug smuggling in 2003 for activity she got tangled up in after university 10 years before. She was given 15 months in prison.

Her story, told in her book Orange is the New Black, reveals how she made good friends with uneducated, street-hardened women facing much longer sentences than hers.

Blonde, blue-eyed and welleducated, Kerman was not the typical prisoner.

At 34, she learned the endless rules of prison, like enduring humiliating strip searches and navigating relationships with guards.

Her account depicts the personalities she befriends, like the Russian gangster’s wife who ruled the kitchen and Sister Platte, the aged pacifist.

3. Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) Cortes was a soldier and explorer from Badajoz known for leading the conquest of the Aztec empire in today’s Mexico. His activity helped begin the great wave of colonisation in the Americas.

4. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) Ignatius of Loyola was a knight from a Basque noble family in Guipuzcoa. As a young man he abandoned his military life, devoted himself to God and became an important Catholic religious leader during the Counter-Reformation. He founded the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus) and his Spiritual Exercises remain widely used to this day.

5. Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) Cervantes is one of Spain’s famed literary figures. His classic masterpiece Don Quixote

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7. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) A native of Malaga, Picasso was one of the 20th century’s greatest and most prolific artists. Co-founder of the Cubist movement, one of Picasso’s greatest works is the painting ‘Guernica’ depicting the Basque town’s destruction after its bombing by the Nazi German Luftwaffe in 1937.

Orange is the New Black is the story of Kerman’s unique and often overwhelming survival in a place where kindness comes in surprising forms.

ing ‘Persistence SALVADOR DALI: His paint New York’s of Memory’ is housed in ce 1934.

Museum of Modern Ar t sin (fully titled ‘The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha’), first published in 1605, is known around the world. Spanish literature and the language itself was shaped by Cervantes’ works. He was from Alcala de Henares (Madrid).

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

uncompleted work La Sagrada Familia is one of Spain’s most visited sites. Gaudi’s devotion to his Roman Catholic faith, which intensified during his life, earned him the name ‘God’s Architect.’ Seven of his works have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

8. Andres Segovia (1893-1987) Perhaps the greatest guitarist of all time, Segovia was born in Jaen and is the father of modern classical guitar. Expressive and distinctive in his style, almost every professional classical guitarist today is a student of Segovia. marie-ll on Flickr

WE know their names, but seeing them all together reminds one of the depth of Spanish culture and its people. Here are our picks for Top 10 Outstanding Spaniards and their contributions which helped put Spain on the world map of culture and history, listed by date.

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6. Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) Gaudi was an internationally-known Catalan modernist architect from Tarragona. His still-

9. Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Known for his flamboyancy, Dali was a surrealist Catalan painter born at the turn of the century in Girona. When asked if his 1931 painting ‘The Persistence of Memory’ was an interpretation of the world based on Albert Einstein’s newly-introduced Special Theory of Relativity, Dali replied that the melting watches weren’t inspired by the theory of relativity but rather by his surrealist perception of a melting Camembert cheese in the sun.

10. Severo Ochoa (1905-1993) Ochoa was a doctor and biochemist whose work on protein synthesis revolutionised the study of RNA (ribonucleic acid). He was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1959. The United States Postal Service issued a stamp in his honour.

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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Just Joking

Good: 21 Very good: 31

Just changed my Facebook name to ‘No one’ so when I see stupid posts I can click like and it will say “No one likes this.”

What are the three words guaranteed to humiliate men everywhere? “Hold my purse.”

What did the bird say after his cage fell apart?

"Cheap, cheap!"

Excellent: 38

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION toot, tooted, tool, tooled, tootle, tootled, tooth, coot, coat, code, cooed, cool, cooled, cote, coed, colt, doom, dote, dole, dolt, delta, toed, tole, oath, oleo, foot, food, foam, footed, fool, fooled, fathom, fiat, afoot, atom, loco, lode, loot, loaf, loam, loath, loom, looted, loth, math, moot, mood, mooted, mooed, moat, mole, molt, moth, thole, hoot, hood, hoof, hoodoo, hooted, hoed, hole, holed

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Should celebrity trials be televised?

The judge in the murder trial of South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius announced that the trial will be televised. EWN wanted to know: Should the public be able to watch such trials live (like that of American OJ Simpson) as

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HERE were split opinions on the Costa Blanca this week between brothers Kim and Stephen Bullimore who were on holiday in La Marina (Alicante) from London.

Kim, aged 60, an insurance underwriter, thinks it would be interesting to see the trial of Oscar Pistorius televised: “I don’t have any objections to it. He is in the public eye and there is public interest in it. I would watch it if it was on.”

His brother Stephen, aged 57, who works in central government, disagrees: “I’m not interested at all.

I think the problem is

if it was a TV drama? Or is it right that these persons be held up to public scrutiny? Would you watch a live broadcast trial of a famous athlete or celebrity?

STREET TALK they will have a hard time to find a juror not influenced by the media. By televising it I think the bloke probably won’t get a fair trial.”

Michelle Brookwhite, 41, a nurse on holiday in Malaga from Birmingham, said she wouldn’t be watching. “I’m not a fan of celebrity TV, and not really into watching live trials on TV. If it really is a criminal case, the important people involved are the defendant, the judge, the jury and the lawyers and those directly affected by

the alleged crime. I don’t think anything beyond that is the business of the public.”

Chris Hookway, 64, lives in Vera and Worthing and works at Gatwick Airport. He said that he wouldn’t be watching it. Chris stated: “There is enough fly on the wall TV without watching this. I think the TV should show highlights each night and not the whole case. He added: “Until proven guilty, they shouldn’t be in the spotlight. Too many innocent people have had their careers trashed.”

Deidre Sundstrum, 64, is a retired midwife living in Arboleas (Almeria) who also said she wouldn’t watch it.

Deidre said: “He is innocent until proven guilty and sometimes you make incorrect judgements. It is unfortunate that he is a celebrity; if he was a normal person nobody would be that interested. She added: “I don’t know if it’s a good or bad thing to see a trial televised,” said Mrs Blackwood, aged 60, in Guardamar (Alicante) for the winter from Wales. “I think people in general are just interested in the verdict.”

(From l-r) STEPHEN: Not interested; CHRIS: Will not be watching; and KIM: There is public interest.

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First, Mapit (MEEC) operates as a club, with a pledge that members will never be left out in the cold. They provide all the main UK and Irish TV channels, drama, sports, main Scandinavian and German channels, major Russian channels, and radio stations. Members are not charged extra for the catch-up and record service. Nor are available channels removed for those not wishing to pay extra charges; all is included.

CEO TERRY WILLSHERE: The face behind Mapit’s club philosophy.

contract option means if you are not in Spain using your box, you don’t pay the

Second, Mapit’s service only requires 1 MB download speed, not the usual 2 MB or 3 MB. They are able to achieve this because they have their own servers and they control their own bandwidth. Of course, as their units are highly portable, customers can take the box with them and view favourite TV programmes wherever there is suitable internet service.

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HE legendary Old Joy’s piano bar has been providing live entertainment since 1977 and over 30 years of musical nights of fun and joy!

In probably the best located venue, we have the privilege of being front line in the famous worldwide port of Puerto Banus.

This year, Mr Ram has joined forces with the well known celebrity in Marbella, Paul Maxwel the piano man, also famous for many years from his successful touring through Europe, and putting on shows at memorable

live entertainment venues in Puerto Banus like Marvellous Piano Bar, The Piano Man, and Maxwels. Ironically, Paul has historically been in friendly competition with the legendary Old Joy’s.

Paul and Ram were talking of the old days in Banus and how it has changed when they decided on this

ultimate challenge to revive the unique venue.

Paul, having been away from Puerto Banus now for five years and hearing from his loyal clientele all the time how much they miss the Marvellous Piano Man, has announced a comeback to Puerto Banus.

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back the good old days launching Joys Live, the ultimate experience in live music guaranteeing the best in live entertainment with a brand new deco, a privileged position, Paul Maxwel and the most talented artists on the coast as well as occasional talented artists from Europe.

So we invite you to visit us and bring the port back to those memorable days of marvellous joy we all had. This coming April 3, Joys Live will open its doors just for you.

It will most definitely be a marvellous night in Joys Live!

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Da Bruno supports the Russian Film Festival DA BRUNO SUL MARE hosted an encounter with the stars as part of the Marbella International Russian Film Festival which ended yesterday (Wednesday).

Actors, directors, musicians and producers who took part in the festival attended the event organised by the Da Bruno Restaurant Group.

The owner of the group, Bruno Filippone, said that it had been a great night and that they were collaborating with the festival as a result of the good relationship with the Russians, with more and more choosing the Costa del Sol for their holiday destination or to live.

They congratulated the organisers and promoters of the event which assists cultural integration.

The restaurant prepared a menu with fresh local ingredients so that Russian visitors could experience the variety of the Costa del Sol gastronomy.

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Still time for the Gordon treatment STRUGGLING restaurateurs in Spain still have a chance to get the Gordon Ramsay treatment.

The chef, whose restaurants have at one time or another won 16 Michelin stars, is due to start filming in Spain, as reported in last week’s EWN. So the producers of the Channel 4 show Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares are looking for struggling restaurants who need the benefit of his advice.

The latest series is looking to help struggling British owned-restaurants, hotels and B&Bs throughout Europe.

Over the space of a week he (along with his team) will act as your own personal guru, pinpointing what works and eliminating what doesn’t. With his Michelin star expertise and professional know-how he’ll be on hand to give advice on anything from staffing issues to balancing the books, dwindling trade to menu dilemmas.

Whether you need help motivating your team, you’re barely breaking even or you just need a helping hand, Gordon can help your struggling business recognise its full potential.

So if you’re passionate about the restaurant trade and would like Gordon’s advice then please respond with as much information about your business as you can give.

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Garlic gets better with old age GARLIC that has sprouted has even more health properties than its fresher counterpart, a new study has revealed.

This brings new possibilities to a food that usually ends up in the rubbish bin when thought to be past its prime.

Based on the fact that seedlings make new compounds when they grow into green plants, a team of researchers decided to find out if the same thing would happen in old heads of garlic.

The results, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

published by the American Chemical Society, showed that garlic sprouted for five days had higher antioxidant activity than fresher, younger bulbs.

They also seemed to have different metabolites, suggesting that it also makes different substances.

Extracts from this garlic even protected cells in a laboratory dish from certain types of damage. “Therefore, sprouting may be a useful way to improve the antioxidant potential of garlic,� the researchers conclude.

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The researchers - an expert in fluid mechanics, an engineer and a dentist - used 3D technology to discover the best way to eat a large burger.

Their four-month research revealed the way most people hold a

hamburger, with their thumbs on the bottom and fingers on top, results in many ingredients being spilled.

Instead, they suggest the meat sandwich should be held using both thumbs and pinkies to hold its bottom.

This way the remaining fingers are on the top, visually dividing the food into equal parts.

BURGERS: There’s a science behind how to hold them.

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Pancake Day THE Cancer Relief Centre was busy ‘tossing and turning’ pancakes on Tuesday during its Cancer Relief Pancake Week. Money raised will go to support the charity’s free services to those battling cancer.

Cannabis seized POLICE arrested four North Africans, including a 16-year-old, allegedly found on a speed boat with two and a half tonnes of cannabis in the middle of the night in British waters.

Gambling bust A GANG that had supposedly scammed businesses in Spain and then laundered the money through online gaming sites, including some in Gibraltar, has been arrested by Guardia Civil officers.

Concerned citizens CHIEF Minister Picardo met with a group of concerned citizens from both sides of the border.

He gave his support to the cross-frontier border campaigners who had gathered under the banner ‘For a Humanitarian Frontier.’

Issue raised TWO days after Royal Navy parachutists suspended an exercise due to a Spanish Navy ship sailing close to their training, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague raised the issue in Brussels of ‘illegal’ Spanish incursions into British waters.

Trees planted La Caleta village in Gibraltar.

THE Gibraltar Heritage Trust has kicked off their latest project, promoting Gibraltar’s natural heritage among youth. The result will be 400 new trees planted in Poca Roca, opposite Governor’s Lookout.

Complaints lodged A GROUP of 35 graduate trainees has launched a complaint against a senior EBT (Employment and Training Board) civil servant. The allegation has been handed to the Chief Secretary for formal processing.

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By Dick Handscombe Spain’s best known expat gardening author about to start his 26th winter cut back.

OMPARED to 20 years ago there are many more garden centres from which to purchase plants and many more varieties to choose from.

However today many of the plants on display have not been grown in Spain and some newly imported varieties struggle to survive in even the most protected gardens.

So if you are interested in planting up a garden that is likely to be colourful in all seasons, but won’t break the bank each year with the need for replacement plants and heavy watering, we suggest you select plants that have a good chance of really thriving, rather than hopefully just surviving the hottest days of summer or the coldest days of winter.

Firstly that means plants that are reasonably drought resistant once established with deep roots and reasonably frost resistant if you are high up or inland.

Secondly since we are in Spain it makes sense to plant up parts of the garden with hot rich vivid colours such as reds, oranges and yellows to match the Spanish lifestyle and brighten up the cloudy days and to create a cool restful feeling for semi shaded siesta areas by planting with more subdued colours such as greens, whites, blues and mauves.

Good choices include:

SPECTACULAR: Gardens can be colourful in all seasons.

Hot thrivers The back bone of many Spanish gardens are lantanas, bougainvilleas, hibiscus, cassias, gazanias, geraniums, and the exotic bird of paradise caesalpinia gilliesii flowering tree of medium height.

Lantanas come in a range of colours, the most spectacular being the red and orange ‘bandera’ variety. Likewise bougainvilleas can be in all shades of purple, red, orange and yellow.

Other favourites are the long flowering crimson pineapple sage and the yellow flowered daisy like euryops and the late summer flowering lagerstromias.

For summer window boxes and tubs we restrict ourselves to the bright coloured annuals, petunias, busy lizzies and portulacas. We only plant

geraniums in north facing window boxes.

Cool thrivers Popular blue summer choices include agapanthus bulbs which after a few years develop into large clumps, the daisy like felicias and columnar echiums.

Mauves include pelargoniums, ground cover lantana and tulbaghia (society garlic); and white possibilities include ground cover lantana, agapanthus, lilies, climbing jasmines and roses, margaritas, geraniums and bougainvilleas.

But sadly the latter is for hot coastal gardens only as it is very frost tender.

In reality only the deep purple glabra bougainvillea is hardy enough for inland gardens that expect frosts.

Our book ‘Your Garden

in Spain’ includes a chapter entitled COLOURFUL: C reate different ‘Painting with combinations. plants’ which provides you with other creative colour combining ideas.

In Part Four of the book some 350 plants and trees are described together with photographs and their Botanical, English and Spanish names and an indication of the most appropriate soil for each.

If you live on the Costa Blanca you will have the opportunity to discuss your gardening ambitions and problems face to face with Dick Handscombe at the Homes Gardens and Lifestyle Show at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, April 3 and 4, from 10am until 5pm. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain. com March 2014.

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Property prices registered a lower decrease in 2013 PROPERTY prices in Spain continued to decrease in 2013, but to a lesser degree than in previous years.

The price of houses in Spain registered a year-on-year decrease of 4.2 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2013, according to the Ministry of Public Works.

This percentage, though negative, confirms a soft landing of prices, which were of -4.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2013.

Such a low decrease in prices hasn’t been registered since 2010, figures by the ministry reveal.

Back then, prices decreased by 3.5 per cent, and would plummet by -10 per cent in 2012.

From 2013, the situation has

PROPERTY PRICES: Kept falling in 2013, but to a lesser degree.

been gradually improving until reaching the current -4.2 per cent.

By region, the biggest year-on-

year decreases in property prices were registered in La Rioja (-16.4 per cent), Castilla La Mancha and

Cantabria (-12.3 both) and Aragon (-11.5 per cent). The Balearic Islands, Madrid, Galicia and Canaries were the only regions where property prices increased.

The average price of the square metre has also decreased, accumulating a fall of 30.1 per cent since 2008, to the current €1,466.9.

Surprisingly, the municipalities of more than 25,000 inhabitants where the square metre is most expensive are all in the Basque Country.

Thus, the square metre in San Sebastian is at €3,365.6, in Getxo at €2,950.4 and in Leioa €2,571.8.

The cheapest square metre is found in Jumilla, in Murcia, at €524.5.

More cash sales in Spain NEARLY 40 per cent of the houses sold in Spain last year were paid for in cash, the Land Registrar Association has revealed.

According to property statistics from the association, 329,146 houses were sold in Spain in 2013, with 200,124 mortgages granted.

This means 39.2 per cent were cash sales.

Foreign buyers account for most of these mortgage-free purchases, a spokesperson of the association said in a press conference.

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Houses bought by foreign buyers in Spain have tripled PROPERTY transactions, which include the buying and selling of houses, by foreign buyers in Spain have tripled since 2009.

Transactions constantly increased through 2013 until reaching 11.25 per cent of the total, data by the Land Registrar Association reveals.

This percentage is above figures registered before the financial crisis, and somehow confirms an

upward tendency in the sector.

The most active among foreign buyers were the British, who accounted for 15 per cent of the houses sold.

They were followed by the French, with a 9.84 per cent.

Finally, the Russians come third as they are behind 8.58 per cent of the houses sold in Spain last year.

These buyers benefit at the same time as a measure passed by the Spanish government to grant a residence permit

for those non-EU residents who buy a property of at least €500,000.

According to the Institutional Relations manager of the association, Beatriz Corredor, the profile of foreign buyers is of wealthy people interested

in buying a second home in the costas.

They normally look for luxury properties, which could explain why the average property price in Spain increased in the last months of 2012 despite sales of less expensive houses decreasing.

Second-hand house prices still stable in February PRICES of second-hand houses in Spain remained stable in February, a report by real estate idealista.com has revealed.

The average price for a secondhand home during the last month was €1,726 per m2.

This represents a 5.3 per cent decrease in relation to the same month in 2013.

Back then, the average price was of €1,821 per m2, according to the house price index by idealista.com.

However, when compared to the previous month prices had stabilised.

By regions, the biggest increases in second-hand house prices were registered in the Canary Islands and Navarra, both increased 1.5 per cent.

SECOND HAND: Average was €1,726 per m2.

They were followed by La Rioja, with a 0.7 per cent increase.

On the opposite side are Aragon, Casilla La Mancha and Galicia.

Prices of second-hand houses in

these regions decreased by 1.9, 1.8 and 1.4 per cent respectively.

The Basque Country remains the most expensive region in Spain, with the average price per square metre at €2,838. The same region topped the list of the most expensive real estate in Spain in 2013. The Basque Country is followed by Madrid (€2,656/m2) and Cataluña (€1,921/m2) as the most expensive regions.

Castilla La Mancha, Murcia and Extremadura are the cheapest regions, none of them with prices exceeding €1,100 per square metre.

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They informed viewers of the need for a Voluntary Welfare Team Leader, a native Englishspeaker (although some Spanish is useful) with good interpersonal and computer skills.

Having lived in Spain for a while (and be familiar with the bureaucracy which can be confusing) would be useful, but not essential.

Transport is essential as the role covers the area from Benalmadena to Marbella. The Welfare Team Leader would visit potential clients and assess their needs to put them in touch with the necessary support - Age Care volunteers or professional help.

Volunteering is very worthwhile, the hours are flexible, from one to six hours per week. Although the post is unpaid, expenses are paid.

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Age Care’s Coffee Mornings meet on Mondays in Bar La Iglesia in Benalmadena and on Tuesdays in El Zoco Cafe, Supersol, Calahonda.

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FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (207797) T1 MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed.

Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437) FLOOR POLISHING - 20 years Costa, reliable from €2/m2, bring your floor back to life. 639 014 237 (221011)

UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (200771) CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST, RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (101382)

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TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (215928) CLEARFLOW DRAIN SERVICES. All drain problems solved. More than 25 years on the coast. Leak detection, leak and repair. Clearflow Group. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (217647)

HIGH SHINE marble & natural stone floor specialist, for fast free quote and unbeatable prices, call 603 657 313. Free before and after gloss metre readout. (219464)

FOR SALE

FENCING SERVICES CHAINLINK FENCING erectors, general builders, really competitive prices. Free quotation, no job too big or small, very reliable. Tel: 655 218 466 (215371)

FRIENDSHIP FIND LOVE IN THE SUN w w w. i w a n t 2 m e e t y o u . c o m .

Browse for free Spain’s No 1 online dating site. Bringing ex-pats together. (219566)

GARAGES FOR SALE: Benalmadena Bonanza area, lock-up garage with store room in an underground secure parking area. €16K vacant from April. Tel 651 097 468 (221455)

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gar den-professionals.com (215793)

MOBILITY SCOOTERS, wheelchairs, hoists, rise recline chairs, electric adjustable beds, commodes, walking aids, all you need to make your life easier. All available for sale or hire, long or short term. Tel 633 127 901 / www.mo bility-spain.com /info@mobilityspain.com (219684)

INSURANCE

MOBILE hair & beauty specialising in cuts, colours and wedding packages. www.images2810.eu.

Tlf 634 109 688 (221189) ASIAN MASSAGE SALON in Benalmadena, promotion month of May 30 euros one hour body massage, all masseuses are Asian and qualified with lots of experience. Telephone: 952 824 348, 660 587 171 www.asianmassagesalon.com (206767)

BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS - From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. www.al tered-image.eu (221168) ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (217722) EXPRESS Metalwork Services.

Gates, grilles, rails and scissor gates. 951 313 042, 617 065 636. www.express-steel.com Facebook Express Metalwork (215741)

GENERAL SERVICES ALMOST ANYTHING! General household maintenance, plumbing, tiling, painting and more.

Marbella to Fuengirola, Speak to Gareth, Tel - 690 841 188.

(217669) MAN with small van for all your needs, English/Spanish speaking translations, waiting in offices for you etc, based in Marbella (all the coast) 678 817 145 (215826)

GOLF

ELECTRICIANS

ALL ELECTRICS - Rewiring, fault finding, boletins - 693 678 980 (207413)

GATES

GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (221449)

ALL electrical installation work and repairs. On the coast 12 years. All work guaranteed. Call James 652 023 012 (215532)

ELECTRICIAN fully qualified all aspects covered. No call out charge.

Honest reliable service.Call James Tel.954 059 041 Mobile.667 876 754 (215699)

GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 www.jardin-garden.es (208110)

GLASS CURTAINS

ELECT INSTALLATION

ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified, 25 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. Contact electrician.in. spain@gmail.com. Call Ian 650 151 569 (215809)

ALL aspects of house and garden maintenance. Property care and decorating/gardening/landscaping. Reliable service, excellent rates. Free quotes, call Chris 603 563 496. Enquiries at chris doyle1@live.co.uk (221311)

CLASSIFIEDS

THE SPORTS SHOP, Fuengirola.

Tel 952 473 530. Specialists in golf prizes. Gift sets, pens, key rings, metal spoons & beer tankards, pins & medals. Large selection of ladies & hole in one prizes. Try our new embroidery service, free artwork, best prices, quality & machinery. (222204)

GUITARS CHARLIEGUITAR.COM. Sell and buy guitars. The first vintage shop in Spain, opposite the bus station.

Calle Jacinto, Benavente No 1, Fuengirola 622 919 500 (215849)

HAIRDRESSING HAIRDRESSER, mobile, very reasonable rates, between Estepona and Sotogrande. Call Gilly 658 675 077 (207705)

HEALTH & BEAUTY SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www.masajes sayan.es (218077)

MASSAGE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MASSAGE 12 years experience.

1 hour €35, 1.5 hours €50, Elviria.

Wendy 952 852 330 or 634 310 821. Mobile service + €10 (216603) MALE MASSAGE. Qualified, caring masseur. Therapeutic and sensual therapies. 7/7, flexible hours. In out calls. Artola, Marbella. 620 986 080 (222100) REINA Sport & Health. Experienced professional physiotherapy, osteopathy. “Oxygen pain therapy”. Professional sports massage.

Personal trainer. Calahonda - Riviera home visits, hotel. 618 515 487 (201695) SPORTS MASSAGE AROMATHERAPY, Hot Stones, lymph drainage, reflexology, Reiki, Neuva Andalucia and home visits. Carol ITEC www.holisticstone.net Tel 653 139 558 (201580)

HOT TUBS SPAS HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (206456)

HOLIDAY LETS FREE LISTINGS for Holiday Rental Villas www.holidayfootprints.com (221428)

HOME CLEARANCES WANTED – House Clearance and garage clearance, best prices paid. Contact Paul Vickers, 617 543 315 (207637) WANTED FURNITURE & household items houses gardens garages cleared top prices paid fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (215472)

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE If you are renewing your policy or looking for new cover. Call us, as we are the only Insurance Company in Spain to offer protection on your no claims bonus. Call 952 893 380 (68259) ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Make the right choice and join the thousands of expatriates who have.

We provide a friendly personal service, for all your home, motor, health, travel or marine insurance.

Call 952 893 380 (68259)

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HOSTING - Carrier grade data centre in Elviria, two diesel generators, multiple backbone symmetrical carrier-class connections, BGP4 routing, aircon, secure facilities. For dedicated housing or hostings with serious bandwidth and 99.99% uptime, we can host your servers and applications in our data centre in Elviria. Feel free to visit us to discuss your needs.

951 055 676 www.mercuryinter net.com (201509)

INSURANCE

KENNELS

6 - 12 March 2014 / Costa del Sol COSTALOCKS 24/7, LOCKSMITH/ HOME SECURITY, NEW KEYS, KEYED ALIKE, WINDOWS SECURED, SAFES OPENED / INSTALLED, FREE HOME SECURITY CHECK, CALL Debby or Bob 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WWW. COSTALOCKS.COM (208085) T2 ADDITIONAL security locks for all types of windows & doors, giving you maximum security and peace of mind. Call Julian 655 825 931 (221450)

MISCELLANEOUS

KARAOKE RUSTY’S KARAOKE. Available for public and private functions. Tel 611 314 851 (201607)

LAUNDRY HEALTH INSURANCE Competitive prices, English worded policies. Pay monthly or annually. All levels of cover. Premiums from €25 a month. Tel: 956 795 453 Abbeygate Insurance (68259)

INTERNET

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Car insurance exclusive for expatriates, save up to 50%. Find out about our price pledge on UK plated cars. Home insurance from €50. Tel: 952 893 380 (68259) EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to €50 cash back for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@euinsurancedirect.com www.euinsurancedirect.com (201550)

INTERNET

NANCY’S LAUNDRY. Washing, drying, ironing, dry cleaning, duvet, bedcovers, curtains, rugs, drop off or collection and delivery available. Avda. Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel (between Lloyds Bank and Piscis). Tel 952 561 726 www.nancyslaundry.es (219605)

LAWYERS

WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Passport renewals and all adverts for Euro Weekly News – display or classified. Open 9.002.00PM (Sat 10.00 – 2.00PM) One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93 (Passports Mon to Fri Only) Tel: 952 471 877 (95705)

MOBILE HOMES WE BUY, Sell, remove all types of mobile homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@gmail.com (207499) WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park from £4,995. Annual site fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view? Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)

LOANS HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables.

Quick, easy and always discreet.

Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredi to.com (219899) LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522)

FOR SALE, 10ft X 32ft 2 bed mobile home in Coin. Private small park, fully furnished, a/c, 2 sheds, patio area, veranda with gazebo, own garden area, electronically gated park, own area also fenced and gated. Pets are welcome.

Ground rent is 285€ per month which includes all electrics and water. Price 8,000 euros. For further information or pictures contact 634 975 246 or email rob bie9991@hotmail.com (221346)

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MOBILITY SCOOTERS, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames for sale and rent. Delivered to home or hotel at very competitive prices.

Part exchange considered. Always a good selection of quality used mobility scooters in stock with guarantee.We have large scooters with a range of up to 40km. Medium scooters with a range of up to 30km and small scooters that can go into your car with a range of 8-12km. We also stock electric wheelchairs with a range of 30km and one that folds to go into your car with a range of 12km. New wheelchairs always in stock and used ones at considerable savings. Mobility scooters bought for cash. Mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. For same day delivery phone 609 581 139. email info@mobilityscootersdirect spain.com / www.mobili tyscootersdirectspain.com (201565)

MOBILITY THE MOBILITY WIZARD. The only company in southern Spain that specialises in repairing and maintaining mobility scooters, power chairs and mobility products. Authorised repair agents for most European manufacturers. Most repairs carried out at your place of residence, batteries analysed and replaced if needed, tyres supplied and fitted. Summer’s coming, has your mobility scooter been serviced lately? Full service and inspection at your home for just €60. Large selection of mobility scooters available for sale and rent, no deposit required and free delivery. We also offer roadside assistance, we will come to your rescue if you’re unfortunate enough to have a breakdown or puncture, keep this number handy! Tel 633 127 901 / www.mobility-spain.com /info@mobility-spain.com (219684)

MORTGAGES

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24/7 MOBILITY

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MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated.

Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es MOSQUITO SCREENS. All types, all colours, fast service.

Coast and inland covered. 655 825 931 (218575) MOSQUITO SCREENS, call Mosquito Nick tlf 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (215252)

MOTOR HOMES WANTED motorhomes and caravans. Any condition or country of registration considered. www.his pavan.com 687 845 730 (222034) MOTORHOMES and caravans for sale. Interesting selection. Part exchange considered. www.hispa van.com 687 845 730 (222034) MOTORHOME, Avondale Sea Scope LHD 2004 Spanish reg, ITV 2015, 54,000km, Sat TV, 3 berth, excellent condition, 21,950€. 952 934 657 / 695 062 827 (222058)

MOTORING

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON

952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com

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CAR SERVICES CHIPS AWAY, Marbella, San Pedro. 10% discount. Tlf. 952 853 350. See advert on page 23 (209715) AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned.

Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: transmatic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (201556) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britme chanicspain@gmail.com

FOR SALE CABRIO 4 seater, Ford Focus 2008/9, only 17,000kms. 2 litre titanium 145BHP. FSH. Looks lush in rich wine colour with leather interior and alloy wheels, condition like new, a credit to golfing lady owner, CD player, air condition, electric everything and roof that folds into boot, coming soon, be quick, low kms and low price. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com 4x4 AUTOMATIC diesel, Mitsubishi Montero 2005 SWB. 3.2 litre DI-D Intenso Kaiteki (top of the range) limited edition, big electric sunroof, blue over grey, leather interior, alloy wheels, service history, 103,000kms, cruise and climate control, CD player, electric window, locking, everything. Super condition, super bargain with diesel economy. 9,995 euros. See photo on our web page. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) Tel. 952 832 173 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544)

MOTORING

4x4 AUTOMATIC Landrover Freelander (new shape) 3.2 litre LWB, only 52,000kms FSH. Lady owner leaving Spain. Striking Champagne colour with alloy wheels and black trim. Air condition, CD player, excellent condition, be quick 14,995 euros. See photo on our web page. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 608 658 785 / 952 832 173. See photo on our web page www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544) DIESEL, seven seater 2010 Peugeot 5008 1.6 HDI Premium pack 110BHP. Only 58,000kms (approx 36,000 miles), 6 speed, climate and cruise control, PAS, ABS, ESR, light and wiper sensors, parktronic, rich wine colour with alloy wheels, great people carrier, perfect for school run, see photo on our web page, 13,995 euros, Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple), 608 658 785 / 952 832 173 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544) DIESEL 2011 Renault Megane Scenic 1.5 DCI, 6 speed, 110 BHP. Emocion only 32,000kms (approx 20,000 miles), still has manufacturer’s warranty for 18 months.

One lady owner selling due to work relocation, lovely in white with many extras and diesel economy for 12,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) 952 832 173 or 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544) ARE you looking to sell your Spanish car? Contact Robertson Cars, we are a small family business here in Marbella for 29 years.

Phone today for a valuation. We pay the top cash prices for quality used cars. Samantha and Gordon Robertson (The Car Couple) on 952 832 173 or 608 658 785. www.robertsoncars-spain.com (201544)

LARGE selection of vans, including Citroen Jumpers, Pick-ups, Ford Transits and Transit Connect 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 (209777) 2008 CITROEN NEMO, only 100,000 kms, light use only, roof rack, in excellent condition throughout, only 3,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2004 HYUNDAI Santa Fe, 2 litre diesel, automatic, 4x4 in very good condition, usual extras, new ITV, excellent runner, 4,450€ 672 550 037 2006 FIAT PANDA, electric blue, very economical and cheap to insure, 3,750€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) CONVERTIBLE 2001 CLK Mercedes 320, silver, black roof, black leather, automatic, 18inch alloys, very clean for the year, 6,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) PEUGEOT 207, 5 door, diesel, 2008, silver, very good throughout, 1 owner, appx 50 mpg, only 5,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com DIESEL automatic estate, Peugeot 407, 2006, fully loaded, inc sat nav, full panoramic roof, alloys, digital air con, immaculate car, 6,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2009 FIAT Doblo van, extra long wheel base, 1.9 diesel, multijet, 1 owner, very good condition throughout, electric windows, air con, CD player, 4,995€. 672 550 037 2002 MERCEDES Convertible 230 Kompressor, in black, very nice car, last of the old model, fully loaded as the final edition, 7,995€ 600 868 056 (209777) 2000 FORD F350 Monster pick-up, lhd, English plates, only 19,000miles from new, in excellent condition throughout, 5.7 v8 diesel, must be seen, 12,995€ 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 (209777) 2010 PEUGEOT 306 diesel, only 70,000kms, in silver, excellent condition throughout, only 8,950€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2010 PEUGEOT 308 1.6 diesel in silver, 70,000kms, like new, 8,750€ 672 550 037 (209777) AUDI A3 1.8, Turbo Sport line, LHD/UK plates, 65,000kms, in excellent condition, 4 new tyres, 3 door. 3,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2002 PORSCHE 911 966 Carrera Four in pristine condition throughout, lhd on Spanish plates, low kms, with full Porsche service history, 22,950€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (209777) 2006 RANGE ROVER Sport HFE, black with black leather, fully loaded, Spanish lhd, 150,000kms with full Range Rover service history, very nice condition throughout, 17,995€ 672 550 037 (209777)

www.euroweeklynews.com 2007 MERCEDES B Class 200 diesel, automatic, in alpine white, lots of extras, inc alloys, half leather, climate control etc, excellent condition throughout, only 8,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com 2003 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.7 DTI, diesel, 3 door in good condition throughout, new ITV, a cheap p/x bargain, 1,995€ 672 550 037 VARIOUS CARS available, lhd, rhd, 4x4s, automatic, manual, petrol & diesels from €1,000 672 550 037 / 952 585 813 / 600 868 056 (209777) 2006 CITROEN C4 automatic, in black, alloys, very good condition throughout, 6,995€.

672 550 037 (209777) CITROEN XSARA 1.6 automatic, one owner from new, in very good condition throughout, 2,750€. 672 550 037 (209777) 2002 MAZDA NX3, convertible, Spanish lhd, convertible with air con, drives great, 3,750€. 672 550 037 (209777) MAZDA 6 2002, 75,800km, full service history, immaculate condition, automatic, 2000cc. 4,250€ richard@spanglish.com.es / 622 266 065 (215736) BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com (215826) MASSIVE DISCOUNT RANGE ROVER Sport (diesel) automatic HSE. TDV8 2007 metallic midnight blue, cream leather, sat/nav.

This jeep is immaculate with only 146,000klm (91,000mls). Service history, parking sensors and lots more, look at this bargain, WAS 27,995€. NOW ONLY 24,995€.

952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826) AUTOMATIC/Diesel Citroen C4 2008, 5 door, 33,000klm. Metallic gold, climate control, alloy wheels, great business or family car, health forces sale, a very scarce car and only 6,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826) CONVERTIBLE/Cabrio Peugeot 307 CC 1.6 INJ, 2005 only 80,000klm (49,000mls) with service history from private owner, get ready for the summer at this low price, metallic black/black check trim, alloys, dual climate control and lots more yes, its only 5,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826) PRICE SLASHED - MOTOR-HOME Benimar Sport 300 2009 Mdl. Ford Transit 2.2 TDCI,130.HP,CV. only 59’000 Klm (37’000 Mls.) 6 berth 6 belted seats Air-Conditioned, full central heating, Alarm, rear view camera, shower, toilet, 120 Ltr. water tank, 3 gas hob, fridge/freezer, DVD. This camper is immaculate WAS 28’995€, NOW ONLY 26,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com

JAGUAR XJ6, Sovereign 1992, 98,000kms, recent ITV, best offer over 2,000 euros. 617 423 095 PRICE SLASHED VW POLO 1.4, 5 door 2010/11 metallic gunmetal grey, alloy wheels, looks fantastic, bought from main dealer, Sara Motors, leaving Spain, WAS 7,995€, NOW 7,600€, 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (215826)

CLASSIFIEDS TYRES MOBILE TYRE FITTING. All brands, Competitive prices, 24/7 call outs. 627 352 860 / www.tyreology.com (201569)

WANTED

DIESEL Ford Fiesta TDCI 2005, 5 door, one private owner 62,000klm, (39,000mls), alloy wheels, full electric pack and much more, save a fortune on your fuel bills, yes its 3,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (215826) AUTOMATIC Hyundai I-10 2010 1.2 (new model), 5 door, one private owner, 17,000klm, bought from main dealer Fuengirola, polar white/black cloth trim, a very scarce car, cost new 12,700€, yes its only 7,500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com VW TIGUAN automatic/diesel 4 Motion 2.0 TDI. 2009 one private owner 50,000klm (31,000mls), bought and serviced by Safa Motors, Marbella as their top model, even has parallel parking camera, sat/nav, too many extras to list (see web page), cost 37,000€ new, my price only 19,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (215826) RENT to own your next car, modern, well maintained quality cars, all inclusive rates. Call AutoOasis on 952 623 297 or www.autooasi seurope.com (215834) MAZDA 5, 2.0 Sportive, 7 seater, silver, very good condition. €6,250 Tel 952 668 342 (217572) ALL VEHICLE’S PURCHASED WITH OR WITHOUT PAPER’S FREE COLLECTION 652 031 436 (201684)

INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies.

Call 952 893 380 (68259)

I BUY ANY CAR. 602 533 508 mikewallsp@gmail.com (218504) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (101382) WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (215821) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (101382) CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 (101382) CARS wanted, we buy any car, UK plated, embargo cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, campervans, lorries, etc etc, for quick decision call now. 600 868 056 five peastrading@aol.com (209777) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (101382) CARS WANTED. All registration numbers, any age, runners/non runners, finance, embargoes, no problem, 687 049 592 or 622 156 022 (216552)

MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726)

CAR’S VAN’S ANY REGISTRATION WANTED TOP PRICES FREE COLLECTION FROM ANYWHERE 652 031 436 (201684)

MECHANICS

DAVE C CLARKE, guitarist, vocalist, pianist, ex-Cunard.

Specialising in popular Spanish guitar. Available solo or combo. Parties / weddings /class restaurants, dinner dances. Huge repertoire. Details 00350 200 43393 (201704)

BRITISH MOBILE MECHANICS. Fully qualified, home visits, reasonable prices and repairs for all cars. ITV’s €80 we come to you. 951 400 189 www.mbcmechanics.com 695 913 592 (207809) MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (206444) BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP. Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s.

Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britmechanicspain @gmail.com (217674)

VehicleBuyerSpain.es Immediate cash paid for any UK or Spanish registered car. Jon 610 417 100 jon@vehiclebuyerspain.es (215734)

MUSIC

NAUTICAL 12 MTR BERTH in Puerto Banus available to rent, €6,000pa. 15 MTR BERTH in Estepona Marine for sale, very good position for sail boats, also DEEP. €45,000. Tel 609 044 965 (215851)

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CLASSIFIEDS OSTEOPATH OSTEOPATH Chris Howard, BSc (Hons) Ost. La Cala de Mijas. Established over 10 years in Spain.

Diagnosis, advice, treatment for all types of pain/injury. Qualified, Registered, Insured. 952 050 180 / 679 501 367 (201741)

PAINTER/DECORATOR

CHARITIES ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call Marjorie 952 79 74 05 or 636 934 146 (93319) ACE CHARITY at El Refugio Kennels always needs volunteers to help with dog walking. It’s good exercise, a couple of hours any morning of the week. Foster and permanent homes also needed for our many inmates! Vivien 639 991 079 (93320)

PAINTER & DECORATOR. If you want your job done right, forget the rest and call the best. Sam “Simply the Best”, 18 years Mijas area. 952 666 025 / 629 546 128 (207938) HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (217682) PAINTING, Plumbing and General Build Works, Refurb and Reforms at competitive prices. Free quotation contact tel: 625 200 205 (217675) PAINTING & DECORATING guaranteed quality and a good price, OAP rates, call Roger 633 382 262 (215277)

PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL. British - Best Prices. Fully Qualified. Bar Contracts. Call Local Pest 952 449 591 www.localpest.es (215692) T1 COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc.

Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee, serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control Company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (209962)

PETS YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered, free of charge. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (93398)

SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference.

You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) At SOS Animal Refuge we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us.

For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive.

We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY

REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448.

WWW.HORSERESCUESPAIN.ORG INFO@HORSERESCUESPAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@YAHOO.CO.UK TEL:- 635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828. NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (93322)

FOR SALE CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES with pedigree and passports, available all year, parents can be seen. Call 952 112 870 / 654 285 667 (221448)

KENNELS EURODOG Boarding Kennels and Cattery. Under new ownership, fully licensed and sanitary approved, long/short term. Mijas Costa Tel 697 731 171 www.eu rodogspain.com (207324) LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter.

Near Coin. lagunakennels@hot mail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (215765) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 w w w. s t e fa n i e s ke n n e l s . c o m (219547) CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY is recommended and used by David the Dogman.

“I would not trust my dogs with anyone else”. Tel: 952 112 978. www.cat-and-dog-world.com (209640) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com (208106) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 w w w. s t e fa n i e s ke n n e l s . c o m (219463)

PET INSURANCE

6 - 12 March 2014 / Costa del Sol LOOK NO FURTHER for your pet transport. We offer a service to travel with/without your pets/furniture. Pets from £295 including vet checks. Various vehicles to cater for your needs. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 spainukspain@hot mail.com (218548) ANIMALCOURIERS - A KIND, CARING, FRIENDLY SERVICE BETWEEN SPAIN/UK. FLIGHTS FROM MALAGA OR ROAD FROM COSTA DEL SOL FOR YOUR PET TRAVEL. WWW.ANIMALCOURI ERS.COM / 0044 1483 200123, 0034 635 155 962 OR ASK@ANI MALCOURIERS.COM FOR A QUOTATION. (207561) PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Complete service from professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dogworld.com (209640)

POOL TILING REPLACE your broken swimming pool tiles without draining your pool by utilising the very latest in underwater grouting and adhesives, quickly and efficiently. Call Lee at AquaTile Tel. 69 7529 677 www.aquatile.net (215342)

PROPERTY

PLUMBER: All aspects, gas/electric boilers. Kitchens, bathrooms, repairs & installations. Gary 669 615 334 / 952 576 296 (215706) NEED a Plumber all aspects covered. No call out charge. Honest reliable service. Call James Tel.954 059 041 Mobile.667 876 754. (215699) 30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham 607 923 486 (217682)

POOLS

PROTECTAPET. Spain’s leading pet insurance. 965 756 371. www.protectapet.eu (216721)

PET TRANSPORT PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (206497) ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (215263)

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BENALMADENA Nueva Torrequebrada. 2nd line beach 4 bed 2 bath Town house prime location all amenities on your doorstep fire place, private parking, tennis court, communal pool, completely renovated Ready to move in to, Potential to make self contained apartment below, sea views. MUST BE SEEN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE 200,000 ONO Euro reduced from 280,000. 650 148 945

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Full bathroom and kitchen reforms, previous work can be seen. References available.

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Tel 693 596 558, info@fair waysmarbella.com, www.fair waysmarbella.com (201703)

THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.moveyour dog.com (207293)

THE IRISH PLUMBER FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE BATHROOM REFORMS, ALL AREAS COVERED. 7 DAYS, REASONABLE RATES. 605 206 394 (206156) T1

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PROPERTY FOR SALE WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers.

Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (208263) GREAT OPPORTUNITY. TORREBLANCA. Ideal detached villa offering two self contained separate levels - main upper level 3 beds/1 bath - lower level 1 bed/1 bath, ideal for rental or elderly person/teenager/guests, large plot, private swimming pool and spacious garage, quiet residential area. Original asking price €299,500 - no agents fees, now €230,000. Viewing recommended - 647 647 629 (101501) TORREMAR, 2 bed apartment, great sea views, 95,000 euros.

Call Della 666 434 847 (204255) SELWO: Cosy townhouse, 180m2, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden, car port. No agents. 169,950€ Tel 644 132 738 (217683) STUNNING Apartment, Monte Paraiso. View on YouTube, Marbella Property ‘Puerto Banus Lloyds’, lloydfort knox@aol.com (222157) www.condorsol.com. Apartments and villas for sale at advantageous prices. Call 607 637 288, 952 462 302 (202945) WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas.

Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (208263)

BENALMADENA, 2 bedroom apartment, furnished, top floor, close to beach, panoramic sea views, pool, parking, 500 euros.

666 517 479 (217738) VILLA, San Pedro Beach/Nueva Andalucia, long term 3,500€ or short term. Apartment Nueva Andalucia 130,000€. Tel 647 222 295 (221328) www.costarents.com Over 900 properties for long term rent. 671 093 925 (217721) FOR RENT: Apartment, Fuengirola/Mijas, Ctra de Mijas, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 83m2, sea view, kitchen, washing machine, fridge. Fuengirola 3km.

420€/month.

Contact info@mlp2.com. Tel. 639 815 585 (215698) TOWNHOUSE Playa Golf, Torrequebrada, 2 bed, 2 bath, private garden, furnished, fantastic mountain & sea views, very clean, €650pm. 634 123 652 (209777) APARTMENT and townhouse for rent in Nueva Andalucia from 900€. Bel Air 2 bed 495€. Tel 647 222 295 (215740)

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MARBELLA, BANUS 3 or 1 bedroom, 2 bath, big elegant, fully equipped, gardens, pool, Jacuzzi, garage. Tel +34 637 439 222 bravoelezovic@gmail.com (215889)

REMOVAL/STORAGE

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL

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REMOVALS Local and International. Full and part loads taken please call 952 816 582 w w w. f o c u s - t r a n s p o r t . c o m (201301)

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EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (206488)

www.costarents.com Properties urgently required for long term rent, clients waiting. 671 093 925 (217721)

PSYCHIC PSYCHIC Tarot Reader, accurate predictions. Positive life altering experience, Torremolinos, 40 euros per hour.

Visits arranged, all areas.

Edgar 634 922 224. My Global Predictions. www.aslan tarot.com (221438)

PUMPS/WELLS WATERWELLS. Waterwell drilling, well pumps, irrigation, pump tests, pressure pumps. Waterwells.org/Sondein SL. Established on the coast since 1995.

Web page www.wellsinspain.com.

Enquiries info@wellsinspain.com 629 978 801 / fax 952 793 250 (217672)

REFORMS QUALITY professional Polish workers. Total reforms to maintenance work. Andres 687 898 433 (215900)

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USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combi trans.es (206488) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (206488) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (206488) WWW.SPAINUKSPAIN.COM. Vehicle leaving Spain on 9th / 19th / 29th, returning 10th / 20th / 30th.

Prices from £90 per cubic metre. cars £525, bikes £325, dogs £395, cats £295 inc vet checks/travel with your pets. Various vehicles to cater for your needs. 952 596 213 / 665 150 227 (218548) MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates.

Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-european.com (93139) 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 14th March.

Space available eachway. Tel. 639 928 090 (221108)

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INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www.uni versalremovals.com Tel: 951 247 834 (206460) UK - SPAIN Removals. Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with AXA. Genuinely CARING service.

FULL and part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! bmceuropean.com UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 (207584) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmat ters.eu (222096) CAR TRANSPORT AND RECOVERY. UK-SPAIN-UK. Established 5 years. Do you need your car transported?

We also transport boats, plant and machinery. Fully insured.

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MAN AND VAN VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 793 989 (208090) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618 (208088) MAN & VAN, 2 men and large van, recovery, moving, SpainUK-Spain. Tlf 634 355 973 (222207) 2 MEN, VAN €30 HOUR. 651 081 610 (201697)

www.euroweeklynews.com LARGE LUTON VAN and man. €20 per hour, packing crates supplied. Kevin 628 993 995 (201746) MAN & VAN Removals and transport, all areas covered 100% reliable 952 816 582 (208360) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (215820) MAN with large van. For removals and house clearance etc. All areas. Tel 676 586 262 (221156) MAN AND VAN, all areas, 2 vans, 4 men available. 100% reliable.

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STORAGE REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093)

ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service.

Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.es (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered.

Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (215944)

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CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (202841)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (200802)

WINDOW COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, Canopies, Glass Factory, shower screens etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business. English 646 066 351 (215765)

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SITUATIONS WANTED I AM a Web and Graphic Designer looking for work, permanent or freelance, call Graham on 0034 951 242 127 (222057)

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CLASSIFIEDS SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmella@hotmail.com

SOLAR LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN. www.solarmegastore.es (201513)

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland re-grouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenripple.net (207400) T3 www.perfectpools.es. Maintenance, repairs, professional and reliable service, all areas from €70 per month. info@perfectpools.es.

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CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE AFFORDABLE POOL MAINTENANCE - Professional maintenance from only €80 per month (exc. chemicals) Call Splash Pools on 952 591 053 - open 8am to 4pm (221091)

THERAPISTS LIFE COACHING, stress, depression, other problems. 24 years experience. Contact 634 369 414 (206835) PSYCHOLOGIST: Depression, panic attacks, hypnosis. Dr Frank Stahl. Tel: 609 503 021 (221068)

TILING TILING AND REFORMATION of kitchens/bathrooms. Free estimates. Graham - 607 923 486 (217682)

TRANSLATIONS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. ALL LANGUAGES. TEL. 654 613 094 sanpedrotranslations@gmail.com (217706) TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER/Rea sonable rates. Also available for visits to lawyers/hospital and general paperwork assistance. Contact Amaya - 647 403 435 (201605)

6 - 12 March 2014 / Costa del Sol TROPHIES LASER ENGRAVED Trophies, Prizes, quality glass engraving service, competitive prices, with 40 years experience. Trophies, medal, badges from 1€. THE SPORTS SHOP, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 473 530 (219732)

TUITION

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TUITION SPANISH TEACHER. Would you like to learn to speak Spanish really quickly? Spanish lessons at your home or office and assistant services. Benalmadena/Torremolinos area 15€/hours. Barbara 627 925 941 (221031) MATHS TUITION. Maths graduate, 6 years international school experience. €35/hour + €10 to travel. sjrobert@tcd.ie (221428)

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FREE UK TELEVISION, no monthly bills, plug in and go. Internet required. TV box with remote only 120 euros. Tlf 602 501 419 (221405) NO Dish Needed, IPTV Set Top Boxes only 150e Freesat/Sky uk.

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The design of the new Focus is based on the language carried through the new Mondeo and Fiesta.

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Slimmer front headlamps and more rectangular, elongated fog lamps add to the front end.

The rear of the car also is sleeker with a new fascia and tailgate arrangement, as well as thinner tail lamps.

The new Focus interior aims at responding to consumer feedback, the manufacturer claims.

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steering wheel and central stack with fewer controls and switches.

The new black satin trim and chrome detailing contribute to a more logical and intuitive function, Ford said.

Drivers will enjoy a quieter ride, achieved by thicker carpets, thicker

side window glass, and improved engine bay insulation.

The new Focus offers significantly improved fuel efficiency on many versions compared to the current model thanks to new engine options.

According to the manufacturer, the diesel model will offer a 19 per cent reduction in fuel consumption, while the petrol model will offer a 17 per cent improvement.

The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe to offer the new 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, and will be offered equipped with the new 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine.

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SPORT SIX Nations Rugby continues this weekend with Ireland-Italy and Scotland-France on Saturday and EnglandWales on Sunday. England, who beat Ireland 17-10 in a crunching encounter a fortnight ago, will be keen to repeat that performance and gain revenge over Wales who beat them last season.

Also on Saturday, it’s Arsenal-Everton in the 6th round of the FA Cup, followed by HullSunderland, Manchester City-Wigan and Sheffield United-Charlton on Sunday.

And in the PL over the weekend, we have the London derby between Chelsea-Spurs and WBAManchester United.

CUP ROUND-UP Manchester City lifted their first trophy of the season by beating Sunderland 3-1 in the League Cup final - Yaya Toure scoring one of Wembley’s finest goals.

In mid-week, Fernando Torres’s vital away goal earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw in their last 16 CL first leg

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Cup joy for city, Pardew butts a tiger, Liverpool now second tie at Galatasaray who goal of the year for Luis included former ‘Blue’ Suarez, are second in the Didier Drogba.

PL, four points behind Manchester United were Chelsea who won 3-1 at poor, very poor, in losing to Fulham with Andre Olympiakos in Greece.

Schurrle’s 16-minute hatElsewhere, Gareth Bale trick. Arsenal slipped up 1-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo both at Stoke, Everton scored twice as Real Madrid pipped blitzed FC Schalke 6-1 in Germany.

In the Europa League, Tony Matthews Tottenham, 1-0 down from the International Sports first leg, trailed A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more 2-0 on than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the aggregate Cabrera mountains.

Costa de Almeria before scoring three goals in 13 minutes to beat Dnipro 3-2.

Unfortunately, Swansea went out to Napoli.

LEAGUE ACTION Liverpool, 3-0 winners at Southampton with a first

Yaya Toure.

West Ham 1-0, Newcastle won in style by 4-1 at Hull, Aston Villa beat Norwich by the same score, Spurs edged Cardiff 1-0 and

Swansea and Crystal Palace drew 1-1.

Leicester head the Championship by eight points after beating Charlton 3-0; secondplaced Burnley defeated Derby 2-0 while Wigan won 4-1 at Nottingham Forest.

Wolves, 3-0 victors over Portsmouth, are top of FL1; Celtic, who belted Inverness CT 5-0, need two points to clinch their League title while SL1 leaders Rangers (24 points with a goal difference of 70) are still unbeaten after winning 1-0 at East Fife.

SOCCER SHORTS • Birmingham City owner Carson Yueng has been found guilty of five counts of money laundering. He will be sentenced tomorrow and could face 14 years jail.

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Alan Pardew was fined £100,000 by his club for head-butting Hull’s David Meyler in last week’s PL game.

• England boss Roy Hodgson named a 30-man squad for last night’s friendly against Denmark at Wembley.

• WBA’s Nicolas Anelka has been banned for five matches and fined £80,000 for his ‘quenelle’ gesture at West Ham last December.

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ON SUNDAY, Combined Colleges won a tight match against Torremolinos, with Skipper Brian Burrows hitting the winning runs with four balls to spare.

Having won the toss, Torremolinos started brightly with Rob Martin making 25 quick runs.

Some useful contributions from the middle order with Amjad, Zamman and Sharma hitting 43, 31 and 38 respectfully meant that a respectable total of 176 was posted off 35 overs.

However, in the reply, Combined were soon well ahead of the rate,

making 80 from the first 10 overs with Previn and Nishan really taking on the short ball.

Some tight bowling in the middle overs clawed Torremolinos back into the game but, in the end, Combined were able to sneak over the line for a win by three wickets.

There is a Cricket match every week at the Cartama Oval and new players and spectators are always welcome.

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MIJAS BOWLS CLUB: Waiting for the last woods.

Romeos win Valentine’s Day bowling for Mijas MIJAS Bowls Club had its Romeos (men) playing the Juliettes (women) in this year’s Valentine’s Day event on Thursday, February 13.

Each triple played three lots of six ends against three different teams on three different rinks.

With two ladies short, the Juliettes were joined by two ‘international’ bowlers, namely Roberta Rose and Antoinette (otherwise known as Robert Wright

and Tony Land!).

The Romeos won the bowling overall and prizes were given to the winning men’s and ladies’ triples.

The winning Romeos were ‘Tony’s Torments’ (Tony Thornton, Geoff Hutton and Roy Graveling).

The winning Juliettes were ‘Barbara’s Babes’ (Barbara Land, Sheila Graveling and Pat Swift).

On Sunday, March 16, Mijas Bowls Club is holding

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Shoes and bowls will be available at no cost to you.

The Open Morning begins at 10:00am; basic coaching will be available.

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