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Beach bother BEACH businesses are complaining that local councils are not paying attention to their needs and requests; they say they will write to the central government.

Book Day BOOKSHOPS celebrated Book Day by putting stalls on the streets outside their shops and giving away a rose with each book bought.

New car NATIONAL POLICE in Alaior have received a new car thanks to a law which allows the police to confiscate any vehicle involved in transporting drugs and use it as their own.

Nadal suffers TENNIS legend Rafael Nadal struggled to beat his opponent Albert Ramos in the second round of the Barcelona Open, finally beating him 7-6 and 6-4.

It’s looking up! Best Easter for tourism since 2002 THE Mallorca tourist industry has just had its best Easter Week since 2002. Many hotels were 90 per cent full, some even 100 per cent. Before Easter started, the president of the Spanish

hoteliers association, Juan Molas, declared: “It’s Easter and the Spanish want the beach.” And he was right. The hostelry industry in Mallorca has been kept extremely busy over the past week with a massive influx of tourists, both

national and international. This improvement has been attributed to three principal factors: the good weather, the return of national tourism and Easter coinciding with the onset of summer. The average hotel

New rules for an old trade THE Mallorca Government has approved a new civic ordinance to allow police to fine clients of prostitution, beggars, anyone not picking up after their dog and for the incorrect use of laser pointers; they have reduced fines for street artists. Announcing the new proposals,

Councillor Alvaro Gijon said the council hopes to bring them into law by May 12. Once they have been approved the council will initiate an informative campaign to make the public aware of the new rules. Fines for breaking these new laws range from €50 to €600.

occupation in Mallorca was 75 per cent but some hotels said they were up to 90 per cent full and an elite group of hotels, including the Platja de Palma, were 100 per cent occupied. This influx of tourists has also had a positive effect on bars, restaurants and other tourism-related businesses.

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Letters 27

Daily TV ROYAL REUNION: The Duke and Duchess of Palma being notably absent.

A royal reunion for Sunday mass THE traditional Easter Sunday mass brought the royal family together in Palma. They were received by the applause of around 500 fans and a few boos. The Spanish king and queen attended the mass surrounded by members of their close family with the obvious exception being the Duke and Duchess of Palma, Princess Cristina and her husband I単aki

Urdangarin. They were met at the door to the cathedral by the president of the Govern Balear, Jose Ramon Bauza, and various other local dignitaries. Although, due to his health, the king could not attend last year, the Spanish royal family always attend the Easter Sunday mass in the cathedral at Palma where they also holiday with some frequency.

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Classifieds 44 - 46

Sport 56

NEWS Missing man GUARDIA CIVIL and Local Police in Llucmajor are investigating the disappearance of a man, 50, who was reported missing last week. House break-in LOCAL POLICE in Pollensa arrested two youths for burglarising several villas. They were caught loading stolen goods into a car and attempted to flee by taxi.

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Tourist dies in holiday fall A NORWEGIAN tourist, 23, died after falling four floors from an apartment block in Punta Ballena, Magaluf. The victim had been drinking all night with a group of friends and went out onto the balcony to get some fresh air at around 4.30am. He sat down on a wall and lost his balance, falling 10 metres into an indoor patio below. He sustained serious injuries and died instantly. Several calls alerted the emergency services and an ambulance, Guardia Civil and Local Police

arrived on the scene. The Guardia Civil opened an investigation into the death and a post mortem examination ruled out the participation of anyone else in his death. His friends were questioned and he was identified as Martin Conlon Bjerke, who was on holiday with a group of friends. The Norwegian consulate in Palma was informed of his death and they contacted his parents whose flew to Mallorca within hours to start the procedures to have the body returned to his homeland.

Vandals strike SEVERAL properties near the Manacor-Arta ‘green route’ have been targeted by vandals who have damaged vegetation. GRATIFYING: Most grandmothers enjoy looking after their grandchildren.

€101m exports BALEARIC companies exported €101.5 million worth of goods in the first two months of the year, 26.4 per cent more than the same period in 2013.

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Sex on beach

Tourist critical A BELGIAN tourist, 71, was critically injured after crashing the vehicle he was driving into some traffic lights on Palma seafront promenade.

Illegal taxi

Forged goods A CHINESE business owner, 43, was arrested for selling forged products from his store in Cala d’Or, Santanyi.

Serious collision A WOMAN and a child were seriously injured in a collision between two vehicles on the Inca motorway. A man, 69, and another child were also injured.

RESIDENTS in Magaluf have complained that tourists are seen having sex on the beach in full view of the promenade in broad daylight.

Drunk driver A DRUNK driver who attempted to flee from a police check point was arrested in Manacor. He has been arrested four times since 2010 for drunk driving.

Motorcyclist injured A MOTORCYCLIST, 35, was critically injured in s’Arenal when he crashed having attempted to overtake a vehicle and swerving to avoid an oncoming car.

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LOCAL POLICE immobilised an illegal taxi which was operating in Inca and was located by licensed taxi drivers.

The family solution....

IGHTY-TWO per cent of children under the age of three in Spain are cared for by their mothers. According to the Centre for Sociologic Research, when the mother is unable to care for her children, the next most popular solution is for the grandmother to do so, in 7.5 per cent of cases, followed by the father (4.8 per cent) and 3.1 per cent of children attended a kindergarten. However, according to a different survey, carried out by the Ministry of Health and Social Policies, more than 50 per cent of Spanish grandparents currently look after their grandchildren every day, and one in four does so for more than eight hours per day. While 61.3 per cent of people who took part in the survey claim to be totally happy with their families,

Quote of the Week I’m worried that the path taken by Cataluña could eventually lead to social frustration.’

Iñigo Urkullu, President of the Basque Government, who said that the desires for independence in the two regions were being handled very differently.

caring for children is a full-time job which for the elderly can cause fatigue and health problems. Despite most grandparents being retired or never having had a job outside the home, in the case of many grandmothers, they have responsibilities which are added to by having to look after children on an almost daily basis. While most say that it is a gratifying task, some do admit that it can lead to apathy, lack of vitality, mental confusion and even depression. Grandparents nowadays are more active than ever, and if they do not have a balanced diet and some time to themselves, especially to get some rest, their good intentions in helping to look after their grandchildren could eventually prevent them from doing so altogether.

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people died in 25 traffic accidents over Easter this year. This is six more than over the same period last year. The accidents occurred between 3pm on April 11 and midnight of April 20, and the worst day was April 12, when nine people lost their lives.

Job seekers MORE than 21 per cent of job seekers in the Balearic Islands work in the catering and hoteliers sector.

Fire started A BONFIRE which got out of control caused a fire on a plot in Cala Millor, which was extinguished by Mallorca firemen.

New technique SON ESPASES University Hospital is using a new non-invasive surgical technique for liver operations and to remove the gallbladder.

And finally... F1 driver Michael Schumacher has been reported for causing a traffic accident in Bormujos, Sevilla, last November. He was reportedly driving a hired Audi when he failed to give way at a sign and knocked a motorcyclist off his vehicle, causing him to break his wrist.

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More popular THERE will be 158 exhibitors at the Palma International Boat Show this year, which is 20.8 per cent more than last year. See Boat Show special pages 48 to 55.

Drugs sales TWO women were arrested for using a cash for gold shop in Palma to sell drugs. Police also seized money and jewellery.

Stolen cash A WOMAN accepted a year in prison for stealing €580 after taking a bank book from the home of a resident of Palma.

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Hole in wall robbery

A JEWELLER’S shop in Coll den Rabassa, Palma, has been targeted by thieves over the Easter break. They gained access to the shop through a hole they made in the wall from a connecting building.

6 swords and a rifle

A MAN caused consternation in Palma last week when he was seen calmly walking down via Alemania with six swords and a Winchester rifle. Despite being in possession of this arsenal the man was not a danger to public safety as he was only visiting the court house to collect his weapons from the Guardia Civil after presenting them with the correct paperwork. The man left the courthouse with the weapons as though it was the most normal thing in the world.

The thieves took advantage of the long weekend to take their time over the burglary and be able to pick and choose the best items. Police came to know about the theft when neighbours alerted the

fire brigade about a strong smell of burning in the area; the thieves had used a thermic lance. Due to their use of the lance police suspect the thieves were professionals and not just opportunists.

Young tourist is raped in disco in Magaluf

TOILETS: Girl was dragged into cubicle.

GUARDIA CIVIL are investigating the alleged rape of a German tourist, 14, in a disco in Magaluf. The girl was on holiday with her family and her parents allowed her to go out for the night with her older brother. When she went to the toilet, there was a queue for the ladies’. A man told her to use the men’s toilet because it was empty. When she went inside, she was allegedly dragged into a cubicle and raped, before being able to escape from the suspect.

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So far so not normal THE National Police have sent three drug dealers to Palma prison for the introduction of three kilos of cocaine into the country. The three men were transported in a police van from the court house to the prison. So far so normal. What was not normal was a few metres behind the van; the appearance of an attractive young girl, 22, running behind the van with her hands in handcuffs. When asked by the many photographers what she was doing and how she was connected to the case, she stated that she was not a drug dealer, as charged, but one of the accused was her lover.

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Officers sentenced for picking on minor TWO Guardia Civil officers have been sentenced to prison terms for harassing and humiliating a minor and making him swim naked off the beach in Magaluf; a third man has been fined. The policemen came across the 16-year-old boy on the beach in Magaluf and after hitting him about a bit and calling him names they made him go for a swim in his underwear while they stole his clothes. The courts have sentenced the corporal to nine months in prison, a fine of €10 daily for 30 days and a prohibition from public employment for three years. His colleague, because he had only been on the force for less than a month, was sentenced to six months in prison and two years banned from public employment. A third man, the beach security guard, has been fined with €6 a day for 20 days. The courts characterised the incident as ‘vile’ and a ‘disappointing abuse of power’ by the Guardia Civil officers.

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Beware of tricksters who are operating near the beach RESIDENTS and business-owners in Platja de Palma, are concerned that tricksters have returned to the area. The tricksters use shell games and know the days and times when there is least surveillance, which is when they trick and rob innocent passers-by, the president of the local residents’ association has complained. They act in groups of up to eight or 10 people and normally stay in the areas close to the beach now that the good weather has arrived. Residents and business-owners are worried that their presence gives a poor image of the area and are also concerned that the city hall may not take on enough police officers during the summer

BEACH ALERT: Be careful when on Palma beach. months to keep the problem under control. They encourage local hotels to inform tourists about the presence

of tricksters to prevent them from falling victim to their games. A family which was operating in the area had been banned from

approaching the beach, but the court order was revoked and they are now returning, accompanied by others.

National Police investigation leads to the arrest of seven paedophiles identified in Palma THE National Police have identified seven international paedophiles who have acquired sexual photographs of young girls taken at a mechanic’s garage in Palma. The paedophiles, from Germany, Holland, Canada and the US, obtained the photographs via the internet and would even send lingerie to the island to

request specialised, personalised photographic sessions. Investigators have now finished their inquiries, which led to the arrest of a German pederast, resident of Alaro, who was the author of the pictures. The German man, 46, had a criminal history of child pornography and was taken into custody; he

stands accused of the sexual abuse of minors and corruption of minors. He readily admitted to the judge that he had taken pictures, on several occasions, of two sisters, aged 10 and 12, and distributed the images on the internet in exchange for ‘donations’. According to him, he did it to help out the girl’s parents who were

in economic difficulties. He denies that the material was sexually abusive because the girls were not naked. The parents of the girls, also German, were sent to prison in January; they both admitted that they knew their friend was taking pictures of their daughters but denied knowing they contained

any sexual content. The German author of the pictures has also been accused of sexually abusing his neighbour’s son who is three years old. As well as making the arrests, the police have confiscated more than 10,000 sexual photographs of minors and a dozen child pornography videos.

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Party and make new friends IT is not too late to join The Expats Club Mallorca for its next networking party. It will be held tomorrow (Friday) at the Key West Cocktail Bar at 7pm. The club will welcome all international Englishspeaking people in Calvia to join them at the first Expats Club Mallorca party in Puerto Portals. This will be a great evening of social and business networking in the international Calvia expat community. Entrance, including lifetime membership in the Expats Club International, a welcome drink, finger food and high quality networking is €10.

For more information, email: contact@expats clubinternational.com and they will put you on the guest list, or visit www.expatsclub international.com

Row over Bauza’s California expenses THE ambiguity of the Balearic Government when explaining its President Jose Ramon Bauza’s California expenses has not gone unnoticed by the PSOE. Every time they ask for a detailed report on the 2013 trip, they are given the run-around instead of concrete information on how the public funds were spent. However, the Balearic Government claims that it has been transparent on the matter and does not understand the attitude of the PSOE. The squabble is ongoing.

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Alpha Pam: a year after his death IT has been a year since Alpha Pam died of tuberculosis. Amnesty International (AI) among others, is using the case as an example to show the impact the health service reforms have

had on the lives of the more vulnerable who have been dissuaded from using the health service even in serious situations. AI has condemned the death of Pam and stated: “We will not

forget his death or the health service exclusion that hundreds of Balearic residents suffer every day.” For this reason AI, EAPN-Illes Balears and several others are

asking the government to rethink their health policies and take steps to ensure the guaranteed access to health care for all of the population, as it was before the reforms of RDL 16/2012n.

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Hospital alarm system improvement to the alarm system to reduce communication times when there is an attack by patients, relatives or carers against any member of the health care professionals, security guards or porters.

A tap of a key on a computer keyboard is all that is required to activate the system. Once this is done, confirmation has to be given that there is a threat so that the necessary staff can intervene.

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The system is present throughout the hospital and will alert the nearby staff as well as the emergency services without the attackers being aware that it has been activated. FLICKR BY PARAFLYER

INCA Hospital has introduced a new system to reduce the response time when a verbal or physical attack against doctors occurs. The Attack Committee at the hospital has proposed an

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VIOLINIST Ara Malikian will be performing at a charity concert today at the Palma Conservatory Auditorium with 20 of the conservatory’s professional musicians.

Adopted son MALLORCA tennis player Rafa Nadal will be named an ‘Adoptive Son’ of Madrid at a council meeting which will be held on May 5.

INCA: One tree for each child on Serralt de les Monges.

367 trees for 367 kids THE council of Inca has promised to plant 367 trees, one for each child born in 2013, on the Serralt de les Monges. For the last six years the council has instituted and followed the tradition of

inviting parents who have had a child in the past year to plant a tree in their name. The aim is to create an emotional tie between families and the town as well as raising awareness of the environmental value of

planting trees. The town of Inca has many traditions to emotionally tie its residents to the area and, for some time now, Inca has been a local model of good neighbourhood practices.

Flag stolen TWO youths under 18 were arrested by the Guardia Civil for allegedly stealing a Spanish flag from the monolith at the entrance to Palmanova and causing damages.

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Woman dies in sea THE body of a woman, 23, was found floating in the sea between the lighthouse at El Toro and Cala Figuera, in Calvia. The Guardia Civil believe she could have died following a fall on the rocks in which she hit her head. Her clothes were torn. They have spoken to her family and friends to attempt to find out more about her death. They found her vehicle near the lighthouse and she had not been in the water for long when her body was found by a fisherman in his boat. The investigation is ongoing by the Guardia Civil.

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22,283 foreigners leave the Balearic Islands THE Balearic Islands lost another 22,283 foreigners in 2013 - a 0.9 per cent decrease on the previous year. The INE (national institute of statistics) has released data revealing the massive exodus of

foreigners from the islands, presumably back to their own countries. The whole of Spain has seen a reduction in its population since the economic crisis began in 2007 and the official figures now point

Three year-old drowns A THREE YEAR-OLD has drowned in Coll dâ€™en Rabassa, Palma, when he fell into the pond at his family home. Police are treating the matter as an accident.

to a resident population of 46.7 million people. The only community growing within Spain is the Chinese with 3,549 new residents in 2013. All the other foreign communities are losing ground with the British leading the exodus with 87,880 fewer residents followed by the Romanians with 74,745 fewer and the Ecuadorians with 45,309 less. Due to the large number of nationals arriving to live in the Balearics the overall population has only fallen by 9,880.

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Driver arrested A MAN was arrested in Palma for knocking down a motorcyclist with his car and fleeing the scene. The accident occurred at around 3am near Plaza del Pont, the 46-year-old woman on the motorbike sustained several injuries and was taken to Son Espases Hospital. The young driver of a 4x4 vehicle who had fled the scene was located when he was leaving a disco and arrested an hour later on Palma seafront promenade. He denied having hit the motorcyclist.

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Postman won’t be knocking THE Spanish postal service, Correos, has refused to deliver letters door-to-door at four urbanisations in Llucmajor.

Mayor Joan Jaume said he was concerned about the decision not to deliver to certain areas of the coast, including Cala Pi, Vallgornera,

es Pas and Les Palmeres. He reported that Correos had requested that communal post boxes be installed at the entrance to the

urbanisations. However, he pointed out that the postal service is supposed to be private. He plans to write to Correos

DO you want to help unemployed people in Mallorca learn to speak English? Then get in touch with Chris at Walk and Talk and offer your help. On April 30 he will be running some language ‘immersion’ events in Palma for groups of unemployed people who are learning English and he is looking for some native English speakers who would like to participate. There will be two groups: one from 11am to 3pm and the other from 5pm to 9pm. You will get to enjoy a guided tour of an area of Palma of around an hour-and-a-half. There will be informal chat sessions in minigroups and they will stop for a coffee or tea in the beautiful courtyard of the Temple Natura bar. There is no charge for this event but Chris does ask that you participate in all the activities and chat with the Spanish speakers. You can participate in one or both of the groups as you wish. Email him on walk-and-talk@hotmail.com.

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LUXURY CRUISING: The Wind Surf.

Wind Surf sails in as cruise season starts in Balearics THE cruise season started for this year in Port de Soller with the arrival of the MSY Wind Surf, which anchored while passengers enjoyed a day in the town. Throughout the season 13 ships are expected in Soller, one of the main destinations for

cruise ships in the Balearic Islands. The Wind Surf can carry 310 passengers in 123 cabins and 31 luxury suites. The ship is 162 metres long and has five sails, which allow for hybrid navigation depending on the weather conditions. Combining the

engine and the sails, it can reach a speed of 15 knots. As the ship could not enter the port, the passengers were transferred to shore by boat and were able to enjoy a view of Soller from the sea. The Wind Surf will visit again in June.

and demand an explanation regarding their decision, as the urbanisations have a large population and are not in a rural area.

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Video game killers confirmed THE two young men who killed a businessman from Alaro last summer were inspired by a video game. Andreu Coll Turr, 19, and Francisco Abas Rodriguez, 21, conspired to kill Andreu

Coll Bennasar, father of the 19 year-old, with weapons inspired by the video game ‘Call of Duty.’ One day before the crime was committed the two youths gave the victim

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Two injured TWO people were injured after a bus carrying some 60 OAPs was involved in a crash with a van on the Manacor road in Sant Jordi. They were taken to Son Llatzer Hospital.

Fewer visitors SOME 416,000 foreign tourists visited the Balearic Islands between January and March, 24.4 per cent fewer than the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism.

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WEAPONS INSPIRED: Video game inspired choice of murder weapon. a cake laced with Dormidina, a strong sleeping draught, Francisco then hit him with a nail-studded stick. The victim woke up and was told that there were robbers in the house; the next day they ended his life with more vicious hits using the home-made mace. Andreu admitted that he was surprised by the difficulty he had in killing his father as he thought it would be easier, like in the video games he so often played.

Despite recognising that his choice of weapon was inspired by the video game, Andreu Coll denied being influenced by the game. Psychologists have examined the two youths and found them to be sane and fully capable of distinguishing between right and wrong. They underscored the fact that the two young men should be punished for their crimes as they knew exactly what they were doing. Andreu Coll stated that he killed his father due to

the unbearable humiliation he suffered day after day at the hands of his father. Coll insists that he is heterosexual despite the claims made by his fellow murderer, Francisco, that they were in love. Francisco stated that just before they committed the crime Coll told him he loved him; he depended emotionally on Coll and had even been promised presents for helping him. Francisco admitted that since they had been in prison the relationship had cooled off.

TWO men were arrested in Inca for allegedly raping a friend, aged 39, and stealing €300 from him. The three men had been drinking in the victim’s house and when he awoke the following morning, he found that his friends and his money had disappeared and that he was in pain. He went to the doctor, where it was confirmed that he had been raped. He went to the Guardia Civil and reported his friends, aged 39 and 44, although he said that after drinking alcohol he couldn’t remember anything. They were questioned and they denied the accusations, but were not very sure about what had happened.

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7,000 students drop out of school system NEARLY 7,000 students have dropped out of the Balearic educational system halfway through the course. The economic crisis has totally changed

the school population in the Balearic Islands. Before the recession the school population grew every year due to the arrivals, in massive numbers, of families from abroad but since 2009 more students have left than arrived; this school year there have already been 6,897 dropping out of the system. EXPERT dog handlers from the National Policeâ€™s According to Education canine unit, and their canine charges charmed Councillor Joana Maria Camps, local primary schoolchildren in Palma last week. most leave due to their families The K-9 unit put on a show of their dogsâ€™ abilities moving back home although, for the nearly 120 children between the ages of she admitted, some are just two and five. Much to the delight of the children leaving education altogether. they were allowed to pet the dogs after the show.

K-9s delight pupils

Pilgrimage over the island A MAN, 59, from Malaga has carried a cross from Lloseta to Felanitx over two days. The married Catholic father-of-two was dressed in a purple tunic, wearing a black wig and barbed crown, and drew the attention of drivers and pedestrians. He walked from the Ermita del Coco to the Puig de Sant Salvador Sanctuary. He had lived and worked in Palma for 20 years before marrying an Englishwoman and moving to London. He claims to have had several religious visions, which is what leads him on his pilgrimage in Mallorca to spread the work promoted by ProLife against abortion.

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Waiting list is main problem SIXTY per cent of residents of the Balearic Islands believe the main problem with the health system is the long waiting lists.

Something hot and fishy A SMALL fire in an abandoned fishmongerâ€™s warehouse provoked a spectacular deployment by Palma fire brigade. They were called out to what they thought was an abandoned warehouse fire in El Molinar only to find that the pumping trucks, ladder trucks, local police, ambulances and other security forces were not necessary as all that was on fire was one single crate. The firemen put out the small fire and then used a strong fan to get rid of the considerable amount of smoke that this had caused.

According to a survey by the Gadeso Foundation, 60 per cent of those asked said that the main problem is that thousands of patients have to wait months to be seen by specialists or undergo operations. This, the survey concludes, is not acceptable if the aim is to provide a quality service. The next on the list of problems for 42 per cent of those asked were the lack of facilities and staff, and 38 per cent consider it very serious that they have to pay part of the price for certain medicines, and 35 per cent are concerned about attempts to privatise services and public health centres. Meanwhile, 21 per cent complain that one of the worst problems is that immigrants no longer have the right to a health card. Despite these problems, the health service gets a relatively good pass mark of 6.3 out of 10 from most users. Health is the most important aspect of the welfare society for 36 per cent of citizens, but 30 per cent consider that the quality of the service has fallen in the past year.

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Ambulance service CALVIA now has an ambulance to cover the local beaches throughout the peak tourist season. A man was rescued on the first day in operation.

Young delinquent A YOUTH was arrested in Arta for allegedly committing 55 robberies in houses, cars and bars. He was previously arrested in December last year.

Hiker rescued A GERMAN man, 57, had to be rescued after hurting his leg while hiking with his wife and son in Andratx. He was taken to hospital.

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Fifth Crew Show Ahoy! AN important nautical event is almost upon us but it takes place completely on dry land: Dovaston’s Crew Show is now in its fifth year in Majorca. Dovaston Crew who are the organisers of the event are one of the industry’s most prominent and well respected yacht crew agencies. This year the Crew Show has more than 50 different exhibitors from across the yachting industry attending who will be offering many services which are important to not only yacht crew but also their families and their employers. The Crew Show is a fantastic opportunity to meet people in this elite industry which is of vital importance to Majorca. Last year, despite terrible weather on the day, more than 800 people attended the show. The Crew Show also benefits local charities: the Allen Graham Charity for

DOVASTONS: The team are ready for action.

Kids which supports children and young adults in Majorca and Association Ondine which is raising awareness about marine environmental issues in the Balearics. There will be a hog roast supplied by Lifestyle Catering, a charity ‘Pool

Golf’ game organised by Orca Balears, and the world’s first ‘Phoneconut Shy’ which is presented by The Mallorca App. Throughout the show there will be live entertainment from Izzy Newman and show updates on Radio One Mallorca.

If you are travelling from Palma to the show you can pick up the free shuttle bus from Club de Mar: the bus will be constantly moving between Mood and Palma from 3.30pm until late. The Crew Show will be tomorrow (Friday) at Mood Beach Bar and Restaurant in Costa D’en Blanes, Calvia. Entrance is from 4pm, finishes at 8pm and then the after party begins.

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Drama in the court A BABY caused hilarity in the Palma courts when she got away from her mother. The case being heard was a particularly serious one as it was for the torture of the young British holidaymakers at the hands of the Guardia Civil. Her mother, the psychologist in the torture case, could not find anyone to leave her with and so brought her to court. The baby got away and started crawling along the floor of the court room; one of the accused even tried making faces to amuse her.

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Hard lines EACH day a Valencian Community university student has to request an emergency grant. Reduced family income through unemployment, illness or death is the most common cause, the Education Department has revealed.

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Smart idea ALTEA has a smartphone app giving details of local events and places of interest. The app is another milestone in the town hall’s VisitAltea campaign, said Tourism Councillor Vigela Lloret.

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Must-y be gone CIVIL WAR shelters in Almeria are to have ventilation put in to remove the strong smell of damp. Non-invasive remedial measures are to be taken.

Cleaners laid off THE mayor of Almeria City has laid off 24 Sunday employees recently to cut costs. The Socialist party has criticised the move, warning of a ‘dirty city’.

Almeria honours poet MARIA VICTORIA ATENCIO was honoured in Almeria as part of International Book Day. Activities took place on April 23.

Asphalting started WORK on asphalting El Benzal in Pulpi has begun in earnest this week. Pulpi Mayor Juan Pedro Garcia visited the works and welcomed the improvements.

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MARIA ZAMBRANO cultural week, which will last until April 30, will be attended by the 2013 Premio Planeta winner Clara Sanchez.

Blaze danger

Film man dies

A 2.2-MAGNITUDE earthquake was felt recently in the Vinalopo area. Its epicentre was 12 kilometres below the surface in Hondon de los Frailes, said the National Geographic Institute.

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Cultural week

CONSUM’S co-operative franchise Charter reported a €140-million turnover last year, 22.3 per cent more than in 2012. The supermarket chain expects sales to top €163 million this year.

Mild quake

European parliament in which the students can debate current events.

THE Spanish Association of Tropical Fruit Growers in Velez-Malaga has asked the government for tax breaks due to the influx of foreign fruits in the area.

Consumption up

LIVERPOOL-BORN cinematographer John Cabrera has died in Denia, aged 89. His parents were from Denia which became well-known in the 1960s after he suggested it as the location for Hollywood production John Paul Jones.

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SCRUBLAND FIRE: Water-carrying helicopter helps to douse the flames.

300 fight fires MORE than 300 people were needed to fight two scrubland fires which swept across Almeria. Nine helicopters and planes and 11 fire engines battled for hours to bring the blazes, fanned by high winds, under control. At Somontin the fire services were alerted early on Sunday morning of flames taking hold of forest and brushland. Despite being on the scene quickly, work was difficult, due to uneven terrain hampering vehicle access. By late morning, INFOCA (official body for the prevention and suppression of forest fires in Andalucia) advised that the fire seemed to be slowing, due to a favourable wind. Nobody was hurt, although a couple had to be evacuated from a caravan. INFOCA declared the fire as being stabilised at 3.56pm on the Sunday, and controlled just before noon on Monday. Unfortunately, just as the Somontin fire was stabilised, a second fire broke out, this time close to Lucainena del Torres and Sorbas. The area is predominantly scrubland, and the wind did not help as the blaze quickly took hold. Within a couple of hours, the flames and smoke could be seen from as far away as Vera, Turre and Mojacar. Residents of Mojacar spoke of ash landing on their properties, whilst Turre people could smell the burning. The red glow of flames against the clouds at dusk could be seen as far as the hills beyond Albox. A number of people left their homes on the outskirts of Sorbas and moved further afield, whilst the crews battled the flames.

Huercal-Overa music HUERCAL-OVERA’S Department of Tradition and Culture has signed agreements with musical associations, bands and a choir to accompany live events for the next year.

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Mazarron marihuana

they have to clean all the wax off the streets as it is a danger to traffic.

Nursing course THE association for equality in Orihuela is promoting a 70-hour course in geriatric nursing between May 6 and June 10, which is directed towards the long-term unemployed.

Best actor

A COUPLE have been arrested in Mazarron for cultivating more than 100 marihuana plants; police also found pellets of cocaine when they searched the house.

ORIHUELA actor, Daniel Ibañez, has won the prize for the best actor in the National Theatre Competition in Cartagena for his role in ‘Tres papas para Toto’.

Easter clean-up

Euroscola in Orihuela

ORIHUELA Council has contracted an extra 20 cleaners to help with the aftermath of Easter; among other jobs

TWO groups of students from Orihuela high schools have participated in the Euroscola event. It consists of a mock

MALAGA fire brigade is to hold workshops for children to make them more aware of the dangers of fire and how to prevent it.

Stay independent TORROX Council has requested that the port not be dependent on the Andalucia general ports plan which is in economic difficulties; they would rather remain independent.

Innovation factory VELEZ-MALAGA Council and the industrial school have started a movement under the name of ‘innovation factory’. Its aim is to promote entrepreneurial skills among the young people of the area.

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Mountain plans MARBELLA City Hall has requested that the Junta de Andalucia include the southern face of Sierra Blanca in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park.

Monument wrecked THE monument in Torremolinos dedicated to Manuel Fraga, a key Spanish political figure of the transition between the Franco regime and democracy, has been damaged.

Girl raped A MAN has been arrested in Ronda for allegedly raping his daughter, 11. He was stopped at Algeciras Port.

Fire death A WOMAN, 77, died in a fire at her home in Alameda, and two men in their 80s were injured. They had to be taken to Antequera Hospital.

Plumber injured A PLUMBER was seriously injured when unblocking a drain at a bar in Torremolinos.

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Cancer payment A COURT in Palma has ordered a medical insurance company to pay for a client’s cancer treatment. The company was refusing to pay on the grounds that the treatment was not part of the cover due to it being ‘too new’.

More wine SALES of wine made in the Balearic Islands has gone up by 10 per cent in the last year. A total of 6,424 hectolitres were sold within the EC.

Seller jailed COURTS in Palma have sentenced a man to four years in prison and fined him €3,000 for selling three homes that were totally uninhabitable.

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A roaring success ‘A TABLE for 100’ was a roaring 1920s’ success at Las Esencias de Ses Rotes in Esporles. The event raised €12,500 for the Cancer Support Group Mallorca and Un Lazo en Movimiento. The evening was sponsored by local companies and businesses. All the food was supplied by Frutas Ramon and Frubal Provisions and the free-flowing wine by Tunel and Tianna Negre. The innovative idea for A Table for 100 was formed by Chef Jeff Harter who, along with Fosh Catering, created a vegetarian gourmet five-course meal which was enjoyed while watching an entertainment spectacular. Rafa Ferra started off the evening, singing and playing guitar while Freddy went around displaying his magic talents. The Queens of Cabaret came next followed by Arron Reece, then Bria Drain. Pirates’ Mark wowed with his balancing act followed by Sebastion Bispo with his artistic talents. Laura and Gavin performed a breathtaking ballet tango. Richie and Ayesha

ROARING SUCCESS: 1920s’ party for charity from Radio One ran the auction and raffles and then Ian Pickles demonstrated ballroom dancing and his hardworking protégées performed the Charleston. Arron Reece finished off the night with his wonderful singing while the well-dressed 1920s’

guests took to the floor. The Cancer Support Group Mallorca would like to thank all of the sponsors and entertainers for giving their time and talents to the event free of charge and the magnificent Las Esencias de Ses Rotes for providing the venue.

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Motorist sentenced for hit and run A DRIVER, 23, has been sentenced to pay fines for hitting three pedestrians and fleeing the scene in Punta Ballena, Magaluf, in 2012. The accident occurred just after midnight on July 22, when the driver went into reverse and mounted the pavement which was full of people as it was in a popular nightlife area. He almost knocked down several people. Then he sped off down the street and knocked down three foreign tourists, but instead of stopping to help, he fled the scene. Local Police intercepted and arrested him. The three tourists sustained injuries. He admitted to the charges, accepted the sentencing and avoided the two-year prison sentence which the public prosecutor had requested. The final sentence was 60 days’ fine at a rate of €5 per day and a ban from driving for nine months. He will also have to pay €5,300 in compensation to the victims.

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BRITISH PRESS McDonald’s tattoo NORWAY - A Norwegian teenager has found worldwide fame after tattooing a McDonald’s receipt on his forearm. “This is absurdly cool,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

Green capital NORWAY - OSLO has been shortlisted for the Green Capital in 2016. The city is one of five finalists announced by the European Comission. A team will argue their city’s claim before a jury in Copenhagen in June.

KILLER: Alien species A BRITISH pensioner has tried to cross the border invading between Germany and Luxembourg with €250,000 in the UK. cash strapped to his genitals. His wife had another €8,000 strapped to her clothing.

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Mystery ring SCIENTISTS are baffled after a schoolgirl photographed a mysterious black ring floating in the sky above Warwickshire. It was visible for around three minutes and then disappeared.

Twitcher warning BRITISH twitchers have been warned of the presence of a South American rhea in Hertfordshire. The bird is 1.8 metres tall and can run at 40 miles per hour; with 15-centimetre claws, it can disembowel humans.

SWEDEN - MORE than a thousand Swedish shoppers have signed up for a new system to make payments with the swipe of their hand; machines will scan the unique pattern of the veins.

Gas leak SWEDEN - AN unknown gas leak at a school in Southern Sweden sent 25 to hospital complaining of headaches. Police are still looking for the source of the leak. HANDY: New way to pay.

AMID concerns about the deteriorating security for foreign tourists, Air Berlin has cancelled all its flights to the Sharm el-Sheikh resort on the Red Sea in Egypt.

Killer prawns THE British government has warned that killer shrimp and other alien species are invading the UK’s ecosystems. The shrimps get their name from killing even what they do not eat.

Giant rat A GIANT rat has been found in Kent. This is just the most recent of a series of massive rats which have been discovered across the country, including one that measured two feet.

Bumpy road CRIMEA is on the bumpy road to becoming a Russian province. Since Putin’s annexation, on March 21, there has been a lot of confusion but now it seems that moves are being made to formalise the matter.

Smuggling professor RUSSIAN law school professor, Alexander Gorbachyov, has been acquitted by an Islamic Sharia court in Iraq. He was detained on suspicion of smuggling pottery which had cultural value.

Muscovite cyclist

IN a bid to promote healthy living, 21-year-old Muscovite, Oleg Zavodov, has set off on his bicycle from Murmansk with the aim of covering 1,600 kilometres and reaching Vladivostok in November.

Part-timers EUROPEAN statistical office Eurostat has found that Dutch part-time employees, who form a European record of 50.7 per cent of all workers, are the most satisfied in the European Union as far as their working situation is concerned.

POTTERY: Professor cleared of smuggling.

Dagestan siege RUSSIAN security forces have killed four suspected militants after laying siege to a home in the republic of Dagestan. According to the BBC, seven people were killed.

Patriotic sentiment PRESIDENT PUTIN has chaired a meeting of the Russian Geographical Society in a bid to bring to prominence the organisation, which was recently revived, to promote patriotic sentiment in the country.

DUTCH PRESS Money tracker

Golden catch

A SO-CALLED money sniffer dog found €2.5 million in cash in the bedroom of a 36-year-old suspect in Nieuwegein. The money was hidden in a space behind the headboard of his bed.

DUTCH Customs at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport encountered a German travelling from Argentina to Germany with five kilos of gold worth €140,000 hidden in a chess board. After paying

First and only female THE German navy has welcomed its first, and so far only, female officer to serve on a submarine. Twenty-seven-year-old Asseln holds the role of fourth watch officer on the U-31 Delta.

Horse kebab

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€37,000 in duties, the man could continue his journey.

ICT-hotspots ACCORDING to the European Commission, Eindhoven (ninth) and Amsterdam (10th) are in the

BIOLOGY students at a school in Western Germany analysed a kebab for a biology project and found it to contain horsemeat. This comes just a year after the scandal of ‘mis-labelled’ meat in Europe.

Tax evaders THOUSANDS of tax evaders have come forward to declare in order to avoid prosecution. Selfdeclarations have trebled in the first quarter of the year.

Fewest jobless UPPER BAVARIA has the lowest unemployment levels in the EU with a rate of only 2.6 per cent. Almost all the regions with high employment levels were in Germany.

top 10 of best performing areas in the field of information technology. The city of Delft is in 18th place.

Hourly wages LAST year hourly wages decreased by 6 per cent on average in The Netherlands, from €15.50 in 2012 to €14.60 in 2013.

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NE thing former Partido Popular Treasurer Luis Barcenas cannot be accused of is humility. Languishing behind bars as he awaits trial in the infamous Gurtel corruption case, he is said to be becoming more and more aggressive as the days go by. You would have thought having been caught with a reported €48 million stashed away in Swiss bank accounts he would have decided to keep a low profile until judgement is made in his case. But no, he is alleged to have confronted a van driver taking him for medical check-ups. He is also reported to have pushed a prison officer and refused to wear handcuffs, shouting: “I am not a criminal.” That ‘disagreement’ has led to

him being barred from exercising in the prison courtyard for 140 days as punishment. It also shows the attitude all too prevalent in politicians that they are above the rules that everyone else in society has to follow. It is time for Barcenas to reflect on his behaviour and, who knows, maybe lessen his overinflated opinion of himself. A little humility earlier in his life would have saved him from finding himself now behind bars. And maybe others, who seem to think they can do no wrong despite plundering millions from the Spanish people, should also reflect that they too could end up behind bars for a long time to come. Who knows, they may change their ways. I am not holding my breath.

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STAT OF WEEK MAPFRE, Allianz and Plus Ultra are providing insurance cover for ‘bad bank’ Sareb’s 90,600 properties worth €11.4 billion. The policies cost €2.7 million and will provide cover until March 2015.

26. Departure times will depend on how long the concert lasts, Renfe said. There will be reductions of up to 60 per cent for return tickets on selected AVEs between Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza, Cordoba, Sevilla and

Spain is worst for employment SPAIN’S economy might have returned to growth but this is not reflected in the employment market. Seven of the 10 European Union regions with the highest unemployment rates last year are Spanish, the Eurostat statistics office announced. Little has changed since the 2012 rankings when Spain’s autonomous regions also occupied the upper reaches of the Eurostat list although this was then headed by the North African enclave of Ceuta. That unwelcome honour now goes to Andalucia, whose 36.3 per cent unemployment

rate is the EU’s highest, with Ceuta in second place with 35.3 per cent. Next comes Melilla, Spain’s other North African enclave (34.4 per cent) followed by the Canary Islands (34.1 per cent) and Extremadura (33.7 per cent). The Greek region of Western Macedonia occupies the seventh position with 31.8 per cent, followed by Castilla-La Mancha with 30.1 per cent. Eighth place goes to Central Macedonia (31.8 per cent) with yet another Spanish region, Murcia, ranked ninth with 29.4 per cent unemployment.

Malaga. The trains will be accompanied with a guitar symbol on the Renfe website and all seats will be tourist class on the earlymorning June 26 trains. It will not be possible to change tickets and cancellations will incur a 50 per cent penalty.

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Hotel deal for NH SPANISH-based hotel chain NH bought the remaining 44.5 per cent of its Italian subsidiary from Intesa Sanpolo for €200 million. In exchange, the bank increased its NH stake to 16 per cent.

Don’t bank on it! SEVENTY PER CENT of the public believe that banks are neither reliable nor solvent, found a CEACCU consumers’ association survey. Sixteen per cent kept their cash at home, they said.

Eating out on the cheap TWENTY-TWO PER CENT of Spanish diners are now foregoing dessert and coffee when eating out. And they do this to save money rather than calories, according to marketing consultants Nielsen. Thirty-five per cent choose cheaper restaurants and 90 per cent are ‘hypersensitive’ regarding price, Nielsen

revealed. Forty per cent admitted sticking to a ‘menu del dia’ instead of eating A La Carte as they would have done in the past. Despite the extra expense the number of Spaniards buying organic products has increased by 10 per cent over the last 12 months, even though it costs more, the researchers discovered.

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RENFE plans to put on extra trains for the Rolling Stones’ Madrid concert on June 25. So that those attending can return home without problems, Spain’s passenger train operator is scheduling seven high-speed AVE trains for the early hours of June

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Some improvement for mortgage victims BANKS rejected four out of every 10 requests to renegotiate mortgages under new government regulations in late 2013. This was an improvement on the 80 per cent rejection registered when the amendments first came into force, the Economy Ministry revealed. Changes announced in November 2012 to protect households and families in financial difficulties have since been extended and made more flexible. “Gradual acceptance has increased the number of applications,” said the ministry. A total of 4,523 applications were made to renegotiate mortgages in the last quarter of 2013. This exceeded all of those registered between March 2012 when the measures were introduced and March 2013 when 4,385 requests were received. Further changes now make it possible for families earning up to three times the minimum wage to apply for renegotiation, where previously it was necessary to prove they had no income at all. The measures also include those whose financial circumstances have altered significantly in the last four years and whose repayments account for 50 per cent of their net income.

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Hacienda check-up for health insurance group PRIVATE health insurance group Bupa Sanitas is in the sights of Spain’s tax inspectors. The AETA agency, Spain’s equivalent of Inland Revenue, suspects that the group could owe Hacienda of up to €28.07 million. Sham share transactions within the Bupa Sanitas group allegedly enabled it to avoid paying €14.6 million in tax in 2007, revealed sources close to the current audit. Between 2008 and 2010, the group allegedly eluded payment of an annual €4.4 million, the same sources said. Agency inspectors are examining Bupa Sanitas’s acquisition of shares in UKbased Bupa Care Homes and Bupa Treasury, both belonging to the Bupa

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MADRID: Bupa Sanitas headquarters. Group (British United Provident Association). The AEAT believes that Bupa Sanitas’s expenses and adjustment of goodwill arising from the transactions were intended to suggest depreciation. If this proves to be true, it would not be eligible for tax exemptions.

The operation was set up expressly to avoid tax, agency inspectors maintained, challenging Sanitas claims that buying shares is habitual between different companies within a group. “We are undergoing a tax inspection like those routinely and periodically

carried out in large firms,” the company said, pointing out that it has yet to receive any official communication from the tax agency. “Sanitas goes back more than 50 years and has always met its tax obligations in accordance with Spanish regulations.”

Advertising roundabouts Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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COMPANIES advertise; it is what they do. Having first-hand experience of some of them, it occurs to me that their purpose in life is not to build their business but to invest in the advertising billboard industries. Is their spiel set out to attract new customers to replace the haemhorrage of disenchanted clients? Can it get worse? Yes. It is an anti-sell: research shows that victims of poor service on average tell 19 people about their bad experience. “Products today are getting very similar,” said David Beckinsell, formerly of National Opinion Polls. “There’s not that much difference between a small Ford and a small Nissan. It is service and image that sets a company apart from the rest.” Did you know that it costs three times as much to attract a new customer as it does

to retain an existing one? General Motors know it because they conducted the research that revealed this gem. I once spent an hour or so with Pam Morgan. Her advice: “Always exceed your customer’s expectations, they will then do your advertising for you.” Ms Morgan was largely responsible for their family company, Redrow Homes, becoming the UK’s biggest independent house builders. This wise advice is followed by 58 per cent of new businesses who put their survival down to providing quality service. A Red Star Parcels survey revealed that the most frequently cited reason for a company losing business were regular failings in quality, no longer offering value for money, and lack of basic courtesy. Don’t we know it. I was quick to learn that on the Costas. There are many companies, especially in the internet services, that sell on price rather than on quality. I have a suggestion. Why not treat customers not as sheep to be fleeced but as partners in your business? It is hardly rocket science, is it? NEXT WEEK. How to find out what others think of your business.

GAS: Pipeline from Africa lands in Almeria.

Ukraine’s loss could be Spain’s gain EUROPE will be materially affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Thirty per cent of EU gas comes from Russia and it will be Ukraine’s fault if it shivers once summer ends, Moscow claims. This could be Spain’s moment to step in. It has seven gas re-aeration plants where ships can load and unload and it receives Algerian gas via the Magreb and Medgaz pipelines. Were Russia to cut gas exports via Ukraine, or should the latter siphon off gas for its own needs, Spain could ship gas to France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece and Turkey. At a pinch Spain could use its two

pipeline interconnections with France, although only in impracticably small quantities. For this reason the Spanish government wants Brussels to give priority to the Midcat pipeline in Cataluña which is already classed as ‘infrastructure of community interest’. This would connect Algeria’s Hassi R’mel fields with Central Europe, the government has pointed out, although it will not be operational until 2017, unlike the coastal gas plants. Operating at only 20 per cent capacity last year, they would welcome more tankers “with open arms,” according to industry sources.

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Blog yourself towards a new successful financial future Loose change A look at finance for females

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NOWADAYS people are fanatical about social media and the internet. When we have a question we consult our wise friend Google, while for many each step of the day is documented through posts and photography. It’s an online world and, love it or hate it, the trend looks as if it’s going to stick around for a while. Therefore, it may be a good time to take advantage of this obsession and even attempt to make a living out of it. For women who are unemployed or

somewhat homebound because of children, it might be a good idea to get into the world of blogging. It is not for everyone. But it is for those who are good at storytelling, photography, enjoy and understand video blogging, or can lead fun, interesting social media conversations. It won’t be an overnight transformation from rags to riches but with perseverance and a good following it can become a satisfying moneymaker. The trick is to get enough people following your blog so that it becomes an attractive place for advertisers to publish their goods on. To blog about something it has got be a topic that you and others are passionate about. A blog on something obscure like ‘the eating habits of antelopes’ might not get you the

MONEYMAKER: Setting up a successful blog. following you need to make money, but something like a ‘Mommy Blog’ will get people clicking. Mommy Blogs are sites dedicated to the life of mums and raising children and their following can be enormous. Tons of advertising is related to family life - food products, clothing, healthcare products, entertainment,

Are president’s actions legal? Q. Our community owners have received an email from the president stating that You and the he has formally resigned because of other commitments. He says he Law in Spain presented his resignation at the last By David Searl committee meeting and handed over the position to the vice president, who agreed to accept. We must now hold an Extraordinary General Meeting to vote for a new vice president. I believe this action contravenes the Law of Horizontal Property. Can you comment? R P (Costa del Sol) A. You are quite right. The Law of Horizontal Property basically prohibits the president from resigning, let alone naming a new president. He must either call an Extraordinary General Meeting for the election of a new president, or he must go to court and ask the judge to remove him, giving sound reasons. At this moment, he continues to be the legal president of your community and his actions are null and void. The committee must now schedule an EGM for the election of a new president. Only the vote of the general assembly can do this. On the other hand, your vice president can carry out the duties of the president until the regular AGM, as long as everyone is happy with the arrangement, and keeping in mind that legal documents must be signed by the elected president. Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

holidays – so much so that a good Mommy blogger

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has the potential to make a lucrative living and climb the corporate ladder from the comfort of their own home. Other blogs that can attract a big following are related to music, fashion, beauty, food and wedding stuff. But remember if you want to make money, your blog has to stand out from all the others out there. Do your research, but don’t copy, be original, be creative, encourage comments and spread the word as much as you can!

LIDL’s Spanish turnover reached €2.5 billion last year, a 4 per cent yearon-year increase. A wider product range, more fresh produce and local products were responsible, the company said.

High flyers PUBLICLY-OWNED airports’ operator Aena and engineering group Ineco have won a €15-million contract to build Abu Dhabi’s new airport. Ineco is opening a branch there and will participate in other airport projects.

Spanish don’t see sweet reason like the Germans WHILE the Western European chocolate confectionery market reached a sweet £19 billion (€23 billion) in 2012, the Spanish trail way behind the Germans when it comes to a sweet tooth. Indeed, according to latest research by market analysts Mintel, Germany accounted for a quarter (24 per cent) of the Western European chocolate confectionery market in 2012, equating to a retail market value of £4.6 billion (€5.6 billion) in 2012. And despite falling by 7 per cent since 2010, sales were expected to grow by almost 4 per cent by the end of 2013. Meanwhile, France and the UK each hold a 20 per cent share of the market, with a retail value of £3.7 billion (€4.5 billion) respectively in 2012. The Spanish market was worth just £590 million (€717 million). And Germany’s reputation as a ‘chocolate nation’ is also reinforced by a per capita consumption of over eight kilos annually, by far the highest in Western Europe. In comparison, Brits eat 6.5 kilos per year, the French 5.7 kilos and the Italians and Spanish 1.7 kilos. Marcia Mogelonsky, Director of Innovation and Insight at Mintel, said: “Germany remains Europe’s largest chocolate market, despite the small fall from 2010. In order to keep up that pace, manufacturers would do well to look at what motivates German chocolate consumers, as they have some unexpected patterns in their eating and purchasing habits. Germans have a

strong tradition in the category, supported by a number of wellestablished and respected brands.” Looking at motivation for purchasing chocolate amongst buyers in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, it is the Germans who are the most likely to buy chocolate on impulse. Indeed, some 45 per cent of Germans buy it on impulse, while just 33 per cent of French, 30 per cent of Italians and 20 per cent of Spanish do so. As for Brits, 54 per cent of chocolate eaters buy chocolate on impulse. And not only are Germans impulsive chocolate buyers, but they are also second only to French consumers when it comes to buying chocolate to treat themselves. Indeed, more than three-quarters (76 per cent) of Germans and 84 per cent of French purchase the products as a special treat for themselves, or as something special to improve their moods. Meanwhile, two fifths (41 per cent) of Brits buy chocolate to eat it as comfort food. Just over half (58 per cent) of Italians and 66 per cent of Spanish chocolate-eaters buy the products to lift their moods or to treat themselves. Furthermore, satisfying a sweet craving is also one of the most popular reasons for purchasing chocolate among European consumers. Almost seven in 10 (66 per cent) Italian and six in 10 (60 per cent) German and Spanish chocolate buyers make product purchases to satisfy a sweet craving.

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Chirpy invasion means no more days of peace... IT would be interesting to learn if any of your readers are experiencing this problem, which this year seems to be worse. There is a positive plague of house sparrows. With no natural predators, few cats, a mild climate and abundant food supplies, these birds are able to breed uncontrolled where I live. Dozens and dozens of them nest in neighbouring roofs and even more roost in surrounding trees. The summer has barely begun and I am already unable to leave terrace doors and windows open because their incessant noise, literally from dawn to dusk, is becoming intolerable. They move around in packs, fight continuously with each other, squawk loudly if anyone or anything approaches them and leave their droppings all over the terrace, walls and roof. All other wildlife is being driven away as they attack and chase away any other birds which come near. Each pair can breed up to four times a season, and will return to the same place each year to nest. Is there anything that can be done to stop this feathery infestation? A Wade, Benahavis (Malaga)

Welcome abroad WITH reference to Ulrica Marshall’s question “Is the world really your oyster?” I am English, living in Spain but with a business in the UK. There is another location that I am tempted by, which is Costa Rica. One of the happiest and healthiest places to live and they have no tax on dividends earned outside Costa Rica. I love it there! Jackie (by email)

Roadworks EMPEROR CAESAR AUGUSTUS was one of the earliest road builders, starting his work in 20BC. Since then, there have been many of note leading up to the Blessed Margaret who opened the M25 in October 1986. However, they all have a worthy successor here in little Mojacar

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Tony and Dorothy, Calpe (Alicante)

who will no doubt enter history alongside these ‘greats’. He has, with typical modesty, started with car parks and the opening of Tito2 is his finest achievement to date. The opening ceremony at midnight was a fairly low-key affair consisting mainly of me and my house guest raising a glass. We have been privileged to watch construction over the last weeks and cannot now remember what was there before due to its seamless integration into the playa. First guests included some who did not park but just drove around in amazement at the quality of surface and the parallelness of the lines produced by the town hall artists. David P, AD 2014 (by email)

on leaving or remaining in the EU takes place, as some people may choose to leave in an effort to counteract a problem that possibly need not exist. S Hopkinson (by email)

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IT was interesting to read in this week’s Euro Weekly News that apparently both Belgium and Germany are managing to protect their benefits system from potential overuse by EU immigrants. The UK government, on the other hand, always insists that the EU will not allow them to make any distinction! This could be an important consideration when the proposed referendum

THERE was a recent robbery from an apartment at La Finca in Los Arqueros. The owner was at the pool only yards from his apartment so he did not lock the doors. He heard a noise and saw a man in his apartment. The thief ran out of the front door and got into a burgundy-coloured Alpha Romeo. This car was caught on security cameras entering Los Arqueros at 2.57pm and leaving

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at 3.37pm. A watch and cash were stolen and it took the thief 40 minutes to enter Los Arqueros, find an unlocked property and leave. These details have been passed to the police. This is again an opportunist robbery. All owners of apartments and villas should be made aware of the risks of leaving their property unlocked, even when they are only a few yards away at the pool. Peter (by email)

Going it alone SPAIN’S President Mariano Rajoy should have reacted immediately eight months ago in response to Catalan President Artur Mas’s call for an independent and sovereign nation. He should have imprisoned the rebel for treason. Instead, Rajoy simply repeats that he won’t allow the illegal and unconstitutional November referendum in Cataluña. As commander-in-chief of the only legitimate Spanish nation he should stop talking so much and act decisively to put an end to this seemingly endless but harmful farce that is undermining the already downtrodden morale and confidence of Spanish citizens.

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Time to practise a bit of the old ‘actions speak louder than words’. Mas refers to Scotland’s referendum regarding national sovereignty but I suppose that most UK citizens see a clear difference. Cataluña is only one of many Spanish regions, not an individual entity or unit by itself. Richard M McBride, Benidorm (Alicante)

Disorientated SEEN in online edition of Homes and Property: “From £556,820 for newly released villas and from £189,700 for plots 10 minutes from the sea and 45 minutes from Alicante airport on the southern Costa Brava.” Seems to me that whoever wrote the blurb needs a geography lesson and a crash course in Spanish nationalism. Alec Finlay (by email)

Dual definition ‘PERPLEXED’ Valencia is wondering what he was eating when he ate knackerbrod. Of course he was eating crispbread Knäcke Bröd in Swedish. What is the problem? Not perplexed, Moraira Editor’s note to non-native English-speakers: the word ‘knacker’ has an unofficial meaning in English that is farremoved from crispbread.

Turn of phrase AN earlier correspondent referred to the dangers in taking a nonprofessional to act as an interpreter in court and on visits to doctors or hospitals. These are obviously two areas where anyone who translates for someone else needs a wide vocabulary and a good dose of common sense. But the writer failed to warn of the hazards posed by doctors who insist on practising their English. I recently accompanied a friend whose specialist – a charming man – wanted to speak English throughout. She thought he was telling her she needed to work when he was actually telling her she needed to walk! We only cleared up the misunderstanding when I asked him – in Spanish – which he meant. Sybil Latimer (by email)

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UK or Spain: Which is most sexist? A UN inspector has recently caused controversy by calling the UK the world’s

NE business owner in La Marina said she doesn’t believe the UK is sexist. “I think they have more things to worry about,” although Bridget said she does work in a predominantly male environment and has experienced some form of sexism. “Men do come in and want to speak to other men but then equally women like coming in knowing they will deal with a woman,” she said. Barbara Mosley, retired and now living in La Marina, believes Spain is a lot more sexist than the UK. “When we have had builders in I’ve told them what I want doing but they won’t listen. They’ll ask my husband. Even in restaurants men get served first.” She added: “I think there was sexism in the workforce in the UK but they can’t really get away with it now with all the laws in place. People are afraid to speak out of turn in case they are taken to court!” That is something Jim Kennedy from Liverpool has experienced. Now retired BARBARA: Spain is more sexist than the UK.

most sexist country. Do you agree that the UK has a ‘boys club’ sexist culture? How

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does it compare to the ‘machismo’ many say is still found in Spain?

and on holiday on the Costa Blanca, he said: “I once had a lad take me to a tribunal in the UK because I said I wanted a female behind the bar.” Carmen Gil, 46, from Torremolinos, Malaga, used to work in London. She has noticed a difference in Spanish and British men. “In

a way men from both countries can be sexist, but in Spain attitudes tend to be a lot more old-fashioned, particularly in the older generations. There is an assumption that women should do the housework and cooking, and generally look after the men, often while holding down a full-time job as well. To be honest that is partly the woman’s fault for letting the men get away with it!” she said. John Hoseman, 26, on holiday in Marbella from his home in Richmond, Surrey, said he did not think young men were allowed to be sexist in the UK. The city worker said: “Women of my age just won’t stand for it. To be sexist means to live a life without a girlfriend these days. The UN report may have a germ of truth amongst some older people, but times have moved on for the younger generations. “As for the Spanish, they do have this image of a ‘machismo’ culture, but how true that is these days I do not know.” CARMEN: Spanish old-fashioned.

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A bunch of hypocrites I

T’S the hypocrisy of some Islamists that really gets to me. Of course, I can only speak for Saudi Arabia where I lived for some eight years, but I’ve no reason to believe other Islamic states aren’t the same. They frown on homosexuality, with the direst of consequences for anyone who practises it, yet homosexuality is rife in the country. I was propositioned on an almost daily basis, even by the taxi driver who drove me from the airport on my first visit. (I was, of course, much prettier then!) They insist on their right to build mosques in every country they land on but would NEVER give permission for a church to be erected in their domain. Adultery is punishable by death, yet they allow a man to have five wives; if that’s not legalised adultery, I don’t know what is. Paedophilia is also punishable by death, but

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT they consider a female ready for marriage at their first menstruation. They frown on gambling, but, in the casinos of the world, are the biggest gamblers of all. They ban the use of alcohol, but when I was there I had it on impeccable authority that at that time Saudi Arabia was one of the biggest importers of Johnny Walker whisky in the world - and JW couldn’t even show it on their books. (I wonder where all that black money went!) The list simply goes on and on. No, to me hypocrisy is one of the cardinal sins. Mind you when you look at the antics of some of our politicians, glass houses and stones come firmly to mind. Ah, well. As far as the schools now

being investigated in the socalled ‘Trojan horse’ affair are concerned, I maintain that any establishment believed to have been taken over by extremists or indeed any discovered segregating pupils, being taught by women shrouded from head to foot, refusing to have English as a first language or indeed retaining any curriculum that goes against the democracy and customs of the UK, should immediately be closed down. They should have all assets and grants frozen and only be reopened after being completely reorganised and re-staffed. Any threat to the welfare of our children should be dropped on like a ton of bricks. Don’t hold yer breath! I’m delighted and proud to report that my lad David won gold for Spain in the individual class European Karate championships last week. In the team events they also took a bronze and silver. A

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magnificent effort all round. Many congrats from a very proud dad. Well done. Now bring on those Olympics! Once again thanks for all your mail. Although I can’t

answer every one, believe me they all get read. Keep ‘em coming, I can take it! Keep the faith Love Leapy Leapylee2002@gmail.com

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I WOULD be the first to agree that mature pine oak and carob trees can be boring in gardens. However, they can be brightened up in interesting ways without losing their benefits for shade, windbreaks and blocking out adjacent houses and nearby blocks of apartments. Firstly climbing plants like roses, bigonias, bougainvillaea, jasmins, passion flowers, sola-nums and wisterias can be

trained up the trunks to the first branches or allowed to grow on upwards to emerge above the highest branches to provide a cap of colour. You may react that the soil at the base of the trees is full of roots and lacking nutrients as the trees used these up in growing to their high heights. True, but there is an easy solution, except for the digging of a hole. Excavate, pickaxe or dig a hole about 30-40 centimetres from the tree trunk and deep and wide enough to be able to drop a small dustbin into it. Fill this bin with a rich, water-retaining but draining soil and compost

The result of the Citrus fruit questionnaire THE winner of the book prize related to the citrus growing questionaire was Brigitte Germershaus. Thanks to all those readers who answered the questionaire. I will prepare an article covering the main points arising.

TRAILER: Monkey’s tail. COLOURFUL: Bougainvillaea can provide a cap of blooms.

mix and any of the climbers mentioned above will soon settle in and grow. Watering can be made easy by burying a length of four to five-

centimetre water pipe alongside the roots and finishing just below the deepest roots. Then water once or twice a week down the

tube until the climber is well established. To prevent waterlogging make a fivecentimetre hole in the base of the dustbin before dropping it into the hole.

Early socialisation is key for a pup A DOG which fights another has nearly always lacked early socialisation. Normally, as long as there is no human interference, dogs will quickly sort out which is the dominant one without causing much damage to each other as long as they are off the lead. Putting a leash on a dog, when you see another dog approaching, teaches it that it must get to that other dog quickly to escape the punishment of being put on the leash. Take the dog to a training class where it can socialise. One dog is a pet and two is a problem. That is the saying in our profession. Two male dogs fight over

status or through jealousy over you. A behaviourist can analyse who is the top dog. Once this has been established, and there must be no error, then the junior should be castrated to reduce his status. This normally stops the fighting.

TOP DOG: It is important to establish status.

An alternative is to hang large pots of training petunias, spider plants, money plants, bromeliads on the lower branches in the constant dappled shade of the tree. Other plants that look attractive hanging below the lowest branches include sedum morganianum (monkey’s tail), epiphylums and epicactus, and tradescantias. The botanical English and Spanish names plus photographs of most will be found in ‘Your Garden in Spain – From planning to planting and maintenance’. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain. com April 2014

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Two female David THE dogs which Dogman Listen to David fight are on TR E ev ery Saturday 10 Costa del Sol (San Roque to(Gibraltar/Sotogrande) 98.7fam to 11am another m (Calahonda to Calahonda) 91.9fm Mo tril) 88.9, Costa Costa Blanca matter Calida 92.7fm (To rre vie ja to (Elche to Calpe Elche) 105.1fm (Denia to Valen) 88.2fm, (Calpe to Gandia altogether. It & Ibiza) 104.6 Mallorca 103.9 cia) 95.3fm fm, fm is no good having one of them spayed and the only real answer is to another home. find one of them An older dog and a newly acquired puppy can work out how to live together if you allow nature to take its course. Simply walk away when the older one gets vocal. Feed and pet the older dog first. If they start fighting always walk away for your presence causes jealousy. Similarly when you touch the young pup you put your scent on it so the older one gets jealous. For your local radio frequency log onto www.talkradioeurope.com

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New dads also at risk of baby blues A NEW study has revealed that new fathers are at risk of depression as doctors call for fathers, as well as mothers, to be screened for postnatal depression. The research has also shown that new fathers aged in their mid-20s are most likely to succumb to depression. In the first five years after the birth, depression in fathers increased by 68 per cent in a survey of more than 10,000 men whose average age was 25. Previous research has shown

depressed fathers will use more corporal punishment and read and interact less with their children and are more likely to be stressed and neglectful. It is estimated that between 4 and 5 per cent of new fathers suffer from post-natal depression, compared with 10 per cent of women. OF CONCERN: Post-natal depression in new fathers.

Pain in the neck

CANCER RISK: Take care in the sun.

FOUR in 10 teenagers have suffered from back or neck pain through spending too much time slouched in front of the TV or a computer screen, chiropractors claim. They say teens are in danger of doing long-term damage to their spines as a survey of more than 460 parents of 11 to 16-year-olds found that 23 per cent of teens are spending between two and four hours a day watching TV.

Experts raise alert to skin cancer risk EACH year the number of cases of melanoma skin cancer increases in Spain by 10 per cent. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the odds of getting skin cancer are tripled every decade and the disease currently affects around 160,000 people worldwide. In Spain, cases have increased 38 per cent in the last four years and it is estimated that the incidence in the country of

non-melanoma skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) is seven times higher than that of melanoma. As a result, medical professionals have decided to launch the ‘Euromelanoma 2014’ campaign. It aims to raise awareness of the risks of sun exposure, to educate people about using proper sun protection and to seek medical advice for any unusual moles or marks on the skin.

Think yourself thinner IF you want to get slimmer, think you are eating something unhealthy. It may seem a little unusual, but scientists say they found people’s metabolisms speed up when they believe they are consuming something high in calories, regardless of how fattening the product actually is. The study saw participants given the same 380-calorie milkshake but half were labelled as containing 620 calories, while the other half were said to contain 140 calories. The results found that those who drank the ‘highcalorie’ milkshake saw their ghrelin hormone levels drop three times as quickly.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Social life is squeezed because of business commitments. As you are a people person, there will be fun and times out aplenty this week. Burning the candle at both ends works for a while and there is the chance to meet someone that you admire. LEO (July 24 - August 23) May we consider for a moment

1. I’m a Wonderful Thing, Baby, Stool Pigeon and Annie, I’m Not Your Daddy were all UK Top 10 hit singles for which musical group created and led by August Darnell? 2. Pesto sauce traditionally consists of crushed garlic, basil and which nuts blended with olive oil? 3. The characters Woodstock, Snoopy and Charlie Brown all featured in which American comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M Schulz? 4. The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by which famous Russian composer? 5. What was the title of the 1980s spoof soap opera written by Victoria Wood, that featured Julie Walters as Mrs Overall, Victoria Wood as Berta, Rosie Collins as Trixie and Celia Imrie as Miss Babs?

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Taking a step back from the activity appeals right now. After an active time, energy needs building up. Basking in someone's glory shows you just how things could be. Give a new relationship more of a chance to grow.

contact with someone leads to a bit of bother. Not that there is anything wrong with a few hugs and kisses. It is the person or the timing that could be wrong.

ask yourself, 'Why didn't I do that?' Let me help you to see the possibilities. The emphasis is firmly on your social life and someone special is about to step into it.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The past has been kind to you but also unkind. It is the same for most of us, so don't think that you have been singled out for a bumpy ride. Be aware that basing a decision made this week on what happened a long time ago could be a mistake.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Feeling really balanced and calm? Being aware that you have full knowledge of a situation is good, isn't it? Absolutely anyone could snap at you this week and have no success at all in upsetting you. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) More than one possibility presents itself in connection with a problem. A foreign visit or visitor figures highly in plans and solutions. A change in someone close is brought to your attention. Get people talking to make real progress.

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PISCES (February 20 March 20) A date on your calendar draws near. It seems less important than it did and you may be tempted to cancel. Think twice. The question of who to go on holiday with comes up and someone is keen to tie you down. Keep options open because things this week are changeable, indeed.

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.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) An opportunity to do something socially arises. It is not earth shattering, but could have a great long-term impact. Others seem to have confidence in you and enjoy your company this week. Having been given the chance to show what you are really capable of, allow your talents to show through.

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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 N) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

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Average: 14

Very good: 26

Good: 18

Excellent: 32

acne, acre, cane, cant, care, cart, cent, cert, cite, cran, cure, curt, cute, ecru, narc, nice, race, rice, uric, actin, acute, antic, auric, cairn, caner, caret, carte, cater, ceria, citer, crane, crate, cruet, curie, cuter, cutie, enact, erica, eruct, incur, nacre, nicer, react, recta, recti, runic, trace, trice, truce, tunic, acuter, canine, canner, canter, cretin, cunner, curate, enatic, nectar, nuance, recant, tannic, trance, uranic, ancient, cannier, centaur, certain, curtain, uncrate, UNCERTAIN

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) At some time in the future you may look back on this week and

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The strong urge to make physical

5-Star Quiz TOUGH NUTS TO CRACK

what you thought that you would be doing, right now, five years ago? Yes, do you see what I mean? Breaking away from an old habit could be the best thing that you have done for a long time.

April 26: Imanol Arias. Actor. Born in Leon, Arias is most famous for his recent role in hit TV series “Cuentame como paso”. He debuted in the cinema in 1976 in “La Corea” and has since been in over 40 different films, 15 TV series and 11 theatre plays; he has even been in a videogame. In 2008 he won a gold medal for fine arts.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Should things go absolutely perfectly for you this week, then I would eat my hat. I don't usually wear one but would go to a charity shop immediately. Rolling round in your mind is the thought that, just as things start to go well, another problem crops up.

Your Stars

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Leave nothing to chance and be more controlling than your Taurean nature would dictate. The months ahead give you the chance to seize opportunities, some of which will already have proved themselves. It's a year of romance and new beginnings.

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) A new start with someone, socially, shows great promise. Consider what you want to get rid of in your life and plan how to approach the task. A bit of military precision goes down well. Cast your net wide.

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Across 1 Stare foolishly at the eye drops (5) 4 Is back during shower for dried fruit (6) 9 Eastern chappie digested ooze (7) 10 Send off second pastry (5) 11 Shangri-la is discovered in Sweden (4) 12 Red vehicle is next to a pit (7) 13 She can prosecute (3) 14 Lots of the aphids (4) 16 Big cheese is back in the Atacama Desert (4) 18 Fifty-one and five hundred got to the top (3) 20 Store damaged car at Queen's home (7) 21 Poor foundation (4) 24 Believe the skinny kid I'd gone off with (5) 25 Portrait of pro-life eccentric (7) 26 Grudge damaged firm (6) 27 Possession as fixed (5) Down 1 In the midst of conflict he besieged an ancient Greek city (6) 2 Parts of Delaware are well informed (5) 3 Mac's smashed the fiddle (4) 5 Diverse as Dorset variety (8)

6 Request a minaret, find strength (7) 7 Lower rent he arranged (6) 8 Serenity, sounds like part of something greater (5) 13 Spit Pilsner cocktail out (8) 15 Could be key ethnic engraving (7) 17 Hard to change horse's headgear

(6) 18 Jumped in meadow and a gym (5) 19 Wager he’s in command (6) 22 A young woman is out of order (5) 23 Indian region harbours unknown painter (4)

Code Breaker Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 15 represents M and 26 represents Q, so fill in M every time the figure 15 appears and Q every time the figure 26 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.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 7 Fathom, 8 Iberia, 9 Stud, 10 Step on it, 11 Tresses, 13 Caged, 15 Assay, 17 Lateral, 20 Recitals, 21 Perm, 22 George, 23 Abroad. Down: 1 Faster, 2 Chad, 3 Smashed, 4 Hives, 5 Lemonade, 6 Finite, 12 Spaniard, 14 Capstan, 16 Sweden, 18 Air bag, 19 Mares, 21 Port. QUICK Across: 1 Severe, 4 Scare, 8 Larks, 9 Opulent, 10 Clothes, 11 Star, 14 Menu, 15 Lack, 18/12 Rip off, 21 Edam, 23 Ammonia, 25 Serious, 26 Noise, 27 Sweet, 28 Lovely. Down: 1 Select, 2 Verbose, 3 Rush hour, 4 Shun, 5 Adept, 6 Entire, 7 Torso, 13 Flamingo, 16 Confine, 17 Versus, 19 Pause, 20 Lately, 22 Agree, 24 Boat.

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English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Calcetines (5) 3 Tiza (para escribir, de billar) (5) 6 To praise (4) 7 Cheap (inexpensive) (6) 9 Snails (9) 12 Letters (mail) (6) 13 Turkey (bird) (4) 14 Onza (5) 15 Lágrimas (5) Down 1 Room (in a house) (4) 2 Cloudburst (9) 3 Nails (metal) (6) 4 Housewife (3,2,4) 5 Nudo (en hilo, cuerda) (4) 8 Passage (between buildings) (6) 10 Leisure (4) 11 Perros (4)

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

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Ostriches, 8 Erizo, 9 Usado, 11 Taza, 12 Casi, 14 Dawn, 16 Cada, 19 Towel, 21 Libre, 22 Solomillo.

BREACH

METERS

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Down: 2 Shins, 3 Root, 4 Cruz, 5 Esa, 6 Rescate, 7 Younger, 10 Sad, 13 Ice, 15 Arbol, 17 Algo, 18 Alli, 20 Who.

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Funagram Unscramble the name of a Scottish Premiership football team (two words): TICKLISH PET RAT FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: MIRANDA HART, PARTICK THISTLE

Unscramble the name of a female English actor, comedian and writer: MAD HAIR RANT

Across 1 One-humped camel (9) 4 Small horse (3) 6 Informed or conscious (5) 8 Military uniform colour (5) 9 Alter to make better (5) 10 Arrive at (5) 11 Neckwear (6) 13 Earnest or urgent request (6) 16 Fashion sense (5) 17 Bring up (5) 19 Bright-coloured parrot (5) 20 Seaweed (5) 21 Completely (3) 22 Shrove Tuesday carnival (5,4) Down 1 Extremely severe (7) 2 Japanese city (5) 3 Japanese martial art (6) 4 Stir violently (7) 5 Cut open (5) 7 Raise to a higher position (7) 10 Duplicate (7) 12 Very bad (7) 14 Food stores (7) 15 Beer maker (6) 16 Latin American style of music (5) 18 Keen (5)

1 Leaden, 2 Blouse, 3 Stripe, 4 Source, 5 Prison, 6 Rotund, 7 Grouse, 8 Stride, 9 Nursed, 10 Either, 11 Repent, 12 Grunts, 13 Splash, 14 Retain, 15 Guests, 16 Bubble, 17 Manger, 18 Tablet, 19 Estate

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Anything you can do

T’S not just me that has trouble getting motivated to exercise as it turns out. Even with me in charge of getting her to the gym and all of the shizzle that goes with it: the washing of the kit, the organisation of the kit, and the remembering to put the kit in the car, the replenishing of the shampoo when it runs out, etc does not guarantee that La Gidg will either, A) want to do whatever activity is being offered to her and B) try even the tiniest bit to enjoy it. It seems that in fact there is more to exercise psychology than I was previously aware of, and it boils down to “Anything you can do, I want to do better.” My eight-year-old is actually jealous of me being on the treadmill (“No, no, really darling, I can promise you, it’s no fun whatsoever”) and the other bits and bobs in the gym at the Country Club in Santa Ponsa. It’s the ultimate in kid

EXERCISING: On the treadmills. psychology: you tell them they can’t do something and it becomes their life’s mission to get to do whatever it is. Lucky for me then that if you’re under 14 you are not allowed to use the machines in the gym, unless, unless you are part of the brand new Kids’ Workout group which meets on a Saturday in the morning and on Monday in the evening. I have never seen my little girl so motivated as the day

TRAINING: Planking or peaking, depending on your technique. when she finally got to go on the running machine under the watchful eye and professional guidance of the fantastic Lidia. She ran her heart out, and had such a great time exercising that I may have felt my heart burst a little as well. Our children want to emulate what their parents do, so if you as a parent sit on your bottom and watch the telly it’s likely that your kid will do the same. If you are

interested in reading then they will more likely pick up a book and start reading too, your children, up to a point in their development, want to please you and be like you. We’ve seen the advert where the kids are copying their parents’ smoking? Well, there you go. So it’s better to make them want to do things which are healthy and set good habits isn’t it? So Gidg joined a small group

of under 14s to train amongst the grown-ups. Completely supervised and motivated it was a pleasure to watch her go through what was ostensibly a Cross Fit style work out: using different types of equipment for short bursts of time, racing each other, counting reps and competing with herself and her group to do better every time. It suited her down to the ground. www.healthmattersmallorca.com

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Help locals by eating organic MOST British supermarkets are well-stocked with organic foods but they can be difficult to find in Spain. Local farmers’ markets can provide a solution. The availability of organic produce is limited in Spanish supermarkets, with only the largest of them providing any organic alternatives alongside regular products. Whilst organic foods tend to be slightly more expensive in all countries, the difference is even more marked here and can be prohibitive for many customers. The solution is to seek out organic produce in local markets, many of which now specialise in providing foods of this type. Non-Spanish speakers should be aware that the word ‘organic’ is not used in Spanish, the term to look for is ‘ecologico’.

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Health benefits of green tea ASIANS have been drinking green tea for its health benefits for thousands of years but it did not become popular in Europe until relatively recently. Green tea flavoured with lemon, jasmine or mint is now readily available for those who find the taste of the basic beverage not to their liking. The benefits of green tea are so numerous that it’s worth persevering

to find a flavour which appeals. It is rich in a special type of polyphenol, an antioxidant substance, which is also present in other tea varieties but is destroyed during processing. Green tea leaves are steamed rather than being fermented and this preserves the health-giving substances. Scientific studies continue but green

tea has already been shown to inhibit the growth of many different types of cancer cells. It also provides cardiovascular benefits by preventing abnormal blood clotting and reducing plaque formation in arteries. It lowers total cholesterol but increases HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol levels, helps regulate blood sugar and even prevents tooth decay.

Red wine can be positive MANY scientific studies have found that drinking red wine has health benefits, just so long as it is drunk in moderation. Very few alcoholic drinks have so many positives, here are some you may not have known about: 1. Red wine activates a gene which impedes new fatty cells from forming and helps existing ones to die. 2. It combats mouth bacteria, making your breath fresher because it slows the growth of streptococcus. 3. It improves cognitive function. More than 70 studies have shown that red wine improves brain functionality. 4. Red wine gives you pleasure; it stimulates two areas of the brain which release endorphins. 5. It´s exercise in a bottle. The resveratrol in grapes decreases the negative consequences of a sedentary life. 6. It cleanses the palate. We all

RED WINE: Exercise in a bottle. know it makes food taste better but it also has astringent properties. 7. It reduces the risk of cancer by blocking the cells responsible for breast cancer in women and lung cancer in men. 8. It’s good for the heart; a glass a day reduces cholesterol

and helps with blood flow. 9. It reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men over 40. 10. Healthy habits; studies show that red wine drinkers have healthier eating habits and a more balanced diet. So now you know, time for a glass of red, but just the one!

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but for their own properties LOCAL buyers hoping to purchase a resale property in Spain will find that banks are willing to lend more if the home in question is one of their own repossessions. Figures for the market in second-hand homes in Spain is showing some signs of recovery at last. Yet private sellers now face an additional hurdle when trying to close a deal â€“ the Spanish banks. If prospective buyers need a mortgage they can usually find that banks will offer much better terms for their

BETTER DEAL: Buying a bank repossession can be a more viable option for many, and for some will be the only way to obtain a mortgage. own properties. Most lenders are only willing to finance 80 per cent of the purchase price on a property which they donâ€™t own themselves. This figure rises dramatically if the dwelling is a repossession, with 100 per cent mortgages being common in such cases.

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Today’s homes are set to become quieter STRICTER regulations and improved technology have reduced noise levels in the environment and this has led to a change in what is perceived as being loud or disturbing noise. Most people would like their homes to be a haven of peace and quiet. This is important not just for relaxation but for health in general. Studies have shown that high noise levels can affect blood pressure and may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, as well as affecting sleep. Household appliance manufacturers are responding to their customers’ desires for quiet living and are striving to make their machines as silent as

QUIET: Home noise levels dropping. possible. Dyson led the way with vacuum cleaners, traditionally one of the most intrusive home devices, and

washing machine and dishwasher suppliers have quickly followed suit. Consumers can now

find an ever-increasing range of kitchen tools, including kettles, blenders and food processors, which are considerably less noisy than their predecessors. Getting ready for work in the morning can be quieter too, with the latest hair-dryers emitting a soft whisper rather than waking the rest of the household. When buying a new home, sound insulation is one of the customer’s prime considerations in a property. With double and even triple-glazing now almost standard, construction companies are having to include elements like acoustic doors and fences to stay ahead of their competitors.

Second home market recovering REAL estate investor visas in Spain have helped to revive some second home markets, according to a new analysis of property markets. After a long recession there are signs that the second home market is looking brighter, says the report from international property firm Savills. Prices for quality second homes have fallen by between a quarter and a third from the peak of 2007 and this means there are still some bargains to be had. Properties at the top end are still in demand and there has also been a resurgence in smaller town houses and the apartment market, the report explains. The residential markets of the Balearics are as varied as the islands themselves. Ibiza has been the star performer, having refined its image in recent years. The island offers high-end entertainment, retail and restaurants, attracting a diverse range of sophisticated buyers to its shores, typically aged between 35 and 50, the report says. “The island is particularly popular with the British, but many Spanish will also buy second homes here.

RECOVERY: Quality second homes are in demand again. In the best spots villa prices have recovered to their pre-peak levels. In neighbouring Mallorca, where supply is greater, the market has remained suppressed, although Scandinavians have been particularly active.”

On mainland Spain, residential markets have also suffered significant price falls since 2008. Some buyers have taken advantage of this. In Sotogrande, on a purpose built resort 60 kilometres along the coast from Marbella, buyers are benefiting from heavily discounted prices to buy second properties, some 30 to 40 per cent below their former peak values. Some purchasers have taken advantage of Spain’s low interest rates and obtained local mortgages, although the majority of buyers are equity rich. Sales, however, continue to be slow and volumes remain well below previous levels. The report explains how Spain experienced extremely high levels of new development in the run-up to the market peak, much of it aimed at second home buyers in coastal resorts. Housing stats peaked at 760,000 in 2006, but by 2010 they had dropped to under 100,000. As a consequence, new development remains largely unviable. Market activity as a whole is restricted only to the most established locations, the report adds.

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LEXUS has released photographs of its all-new premium crossover, which was launched at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show. The NX, Lexus’s first entry into the mid-size SUV market, has been conceived as an edgy, emotional design to appeal to new customers, say the manufacturers. Two LF-NX concept vehicles (LF stands for Lexus Future) introduced at the 2013 Frankfurt and Tokyo Motor Shows were well received and substantially influenced the final design of the production NX . The NX has been designed to appear as though it was cast from one piece of metal, with flared wheel arches housing 17or 18-inch wheels to provide a crouching, ‘muscular’ stance, say the designers. The angular shape uses the aggressive Lexus signature spindle grille as its centrepiece, reinforced by innovative LED headlamps and daylight running lamps. The spindle grille blends seamlessly into a sculpted bonnet, creating a strongly contrasting surface expression with a sense of depth. The NX also has an array of innovative on-board technology, including a Lexus-first Wireless Charging Tray to enable a portable device to be charged, the first application of a new Lexus Remote Touch Interface with a touch pad, Panoramic View Monitor and a comprehensive Multiinformation Display Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

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Land Rover’s invisible car PIONEERING technology is being developed to give Land Rover drivers a digital vision of the terrain ahead by making the front of the car ‘virtually’ invisible. Cameras located in the vehicle’s grille capture data used to feed a Head-Up Display, effectively creating a ‘see-through’ view of the terrain through the bonnet and engine bay, breaking new ground in visual driver assistance. The technology, named Transparent Bonnet by its creators, shows how advanced technology will take Land Rover’s unrivalled capability to the

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Granada man may buy King’s yacht A MULTIMILLIONAIRE from Granada is interested in buying the luxury yacht ‘Foners,’ formerly known as ‘Fortuna,’ which previously belonged to the Spanish royal family. The prospective buyer is Jose Pizarro, owner of several international companies including Parquigran, a major parking and construction firm which operates in Spain and Morocco. He has already travelled to Palma

with his business advisors to view the yacht and discuss the sale with its current owners, the Balearic Islands Tourism and Cultural foundation (Fundatur). Pizarro spent almost two and a half hours inspecting the yacht at its moorings in Port Adriano. He is the only interested party to date but final negotiations have still to be concluded.

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A quartet of Spanish debuts at the 2014 Palma International Boat Show WITH just a few days remaining between now and the 31st edition of the Palma International Boat Show, four boat models never seen in the Balearics before are being showcased - the Varianta 37, Atlantis 34 and 50, and the Moody 54DS. The three-cabin Varianta 37 with her powerful twospreader rig is an intentionally ‘budget’ model with excellent performance, super easy handling and world-class design by JudelVrolijk, but only essential fixtures and fittings to keep costs down. Claiming its world premiere at the Hamburg show in November 2013, this will be her first time in Spain and will appeal to sailors familiar with the superior Hanse build finish and hull design, but who will love the sub

ATLANTIS 50: A sporty coupe which has plenty of flexible sunbathing space. €80,000 price tag. On to motor and the Atlantis 34 which won the ‘Sportscruiser up to 45ft’ category in this year’s Motor Boat of the Year Awards presented in London. Rob Peake, Editor of Motor Boats Monthly, praised the way that clever cost savings had given: “ordinary motorboaters a chance to buy into one of boating’s most exclusive marques.” The new baby of Azimut

Yachts Atlantis Collection, the 34 is incredibly sporty, offers fantastic acceleration and unbelievably positive steering. Guy Norrish of Marina Estrella which is introducing the models said: “The Atlantis 34 hasn’t tried to be too clever and fit in lots of separate cabins, instead she’s roomy and ideal for sunbathing, preparing lunch at anchor and overnighting for a family of four. None of

the UK boat builders can get anywhere near her start price of €190,000, charging twice as much for a similar length, if they make one at all. Even many day cruiser sports boats will be more expensive and won’t have anything like her looks or features. “The owner of the Atlantis 34 we’re presenting at the Show has had all kinds of bigger boats in the past, in the 20 metre plus

bracket, and is now a ‘born again boater.’ He really enjoys the fun of a boat that you can just hop on and go, whilst benefiting from the latest engine and hull design developments. Plus, it fits on a 10 metre mooring, so that’s less than €10,000 a year for the privilege of berthing in Puerto Portals. Incredibly appealing.” Moving up to the Azimut Atlantis 50, the new big

sister sporty coupé which also premiered in 2013’s autumn boat shows. Able to accommodate four to six guests in two light-filled cabins (an optional third cabin can replace the dinette), the yacht has an electrically-operated hardtop, plenty of flexible sunbathing space and room for a 2.4 metre tender in the garage. She has a maximum speed of 32 knots and cruising speed of 29 knots. Finally, the Moody 54DS, first seen in Düsseldorf in January this year. Another from the Hanse stable (Moody was bought by Hanse Yachts in 2007), the 54DS is probably targeted at well-heeled retirees looking for their last ‘forever’ boat and can easily be sailed by two with no need for further crew.

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Getting bigger, bigger and even better…. THIS year’s Palma International Boat Show, running from April 30 to May 4 is going to be the biggest and best yet. Out of the 158 exhibitors that have signed up for the show this year, 40 are taking part for the first time in the boat show. The number of stands for the event at the Moll Vell has been increased by 20.8 per cent, meaning it is hosting the largest concentration of yacht brokers in the Mediterranean. It is the second conseqcutive year of growth - last year the number of exhibitors increased by 25 per cent. The strength and popularity of the event is also reflected in the number of companies participating for the first

time. Of the 158 exhibitors taking part, a total of 40 (25.31 per cent) are new at the show. As for the origin of these companies, half are local (20), with the others coming from the rest of Spain (13) and from overseas (seven). The superyachts and brokerage area acquires a greater importance with 19 exhibitors, nearly double of those in 2013, shaping the largest concentration of brokers in the Mediterranean and a floating exhibition that will bring together some 75 vessels, between 25 and 70 metres long, with a predominant presence of sailing vessels. In this sense, the most notable and representative will be the 50 metre ketch ‘Thalia,’ designed by Vitters Shipyard in

Holland in 1994 and presented by Ventura Yachts. Apart from the large yachts, this year’s exhibition is characterised by the dominant presence of midlengthboats between 45 and 52 feet. Hence, ashore the event becomes a great showcase for local, national and international companies to promote the latest information related to nautical tourism, marinas, shipyards, boatyards, workshops, local marine traditions, equipment and accessories, repair, maintenance and much more. Boat Show director, Chema Sans’ interpretation of these Turn to page 55

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RIB Club Global lands in Mallorca BRITISH tycoon Felix Dennis famously said “if it flies, floats or fornicates, always rent it.” RIB Club Global can help with one of the three by dispensing with all the costs and headaches of boat ownership in lieu of an annual membership fee, starting from as little as £1,749 for 600 redeemable points. Paul Smith of RIB Club Global in the Balearics, says, “The cheapest part of owning a boat is the day you purchase it, then things get expensive. Maintenance and mooring, insurance and storage can set you back several thousand pounds a year, whilst depreciation will make a nice dent in your asset. RIB Club Global allows members to get on with the best part of boating: getting out on the water and enjoying yourself.” Paul mentioned that although they’ve been operating in Menorca since 2009, this is their first year in Mallorca. “Demand has been so great that we’ve had to order three new boats to bring us up to a fleet of four. Quite simply, the maths stacks up and the concept makes sense. We’re already looking at Ibiza, Marbella and the South of France as the next RIB Club Global locations.” The Balearics offer some of the most stunning cruising grounds in the

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International networking at boat show THE second Nautical Quality Networking Getting Contacts conference will be held at the Palas Atenea Hotel in Palma on May 2. Designed to coincide with the Palma Boat Show, the meeting, organised by the Government’s Economy and Competitivity Department, will bring together nautical professionals from across Europe. Representatives from the UK, France, Italy and Germany have been invited to the event, which aims to promote the Balearic nautical industry and to facilitate making new, advantageous business contacts.

MOTORBOATS: There will be larger presence at the boat show.

Palma Boat Show growth From page 51 data, is that “the event has not yet peaked and is undergoing a dynamic process that increases exponentially its possibilities and its growth projection in the coming years.” According to Sans, the increase in participation confirms the commercial success of the 2013 edition and a greater confidence in the sector that is gradually regaining its pulse. As for the participation in the superyachts area, Chema Sans values the growth of the offer and specially the strong bet for sailing yachts exhibited afloat, “a fact that makes the difference and differentiates the Palma show regarding other events where there is

Super Yacht Cup Race A DATE not to be missed by nautical enthusiasts is the Super Yacht Cup Race which takes place in Palma from June 18-21. This is the longest running luxury yacht race in Europe.

a larger presence of motorboats.” Its more than 30,000 visitors in 2013, the growth that the Palma Boat show is still experiencing nowadays and its important national and international projection are factors that many companies attending this year’s edition have considered when presenting their novelties in this privileged location of the Balearic capital. The event hosts, among others, the official presentation in Spain of the Bavaria 37 Cruiser and Bavaria 46 Cruiser; the national debut of the Princess V48 Motor Yacht and the premiere of Tag Yachts with its catamaran models Tag 50 and Tag 60, among other important novelties. In addition, the event will also host the debut of new companies like Live Aboard Club, an exclusive new sailing club originated in Mallorca; the presentation of Dufour Yachts, that has recently opened its offices at the Real Club Nautico to distribute the French make in the Balearics and other new products related to the sector.

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Bournemouth-Nottingham Forest and Derby-Watford, whereas Barnsley, Birmingham, Doncaster, Millwall and Yeovil are fighting to stay up! Earlier this week we saw the first legs of the Champions League semifinals with Atletico Madrid playing Chelsea on Tuesday and Real Madrid taking on holders Bayern Munich last night. FOOTBALL NEWS • Liverpool, for whom Raheem Sterling and Luis Suarez both found the net, won 3-2 at Norwich last Sunday and enhance their Premiership title hopes. • Chelsea’s chances had been severely dented 24 hours earlier when they lost 2-1 to bottom club

Wawrinka’s first Masters In the all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters tennis final, Roger Federer was beaten by ‘Stan’ Wawrinka two sets to one.

Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. This was Jose Mourinho’s first home defeat in 78 matches as Chelsea manager and he wasn’t a happy chappie!

• On Monday. Manchester City beat WBA 3-1. • Arsenal beat Hull City 3-0 with two Lukas Podolski goals.

Action this weekend The Spanish U16 territorial Rugby Championship is being held in Mallorca this weekend. Teams from Madrid, Cataluña, Valencia, Navarra and the Baleares will be playing in the tournament at the Son Caliu rugby pitch, behind Mercadona in Son Caliu, Calvia. Matches will be played all day Saturday, with the finals on Sunday morning. All spectators are welcome with free entry and refreshments available. Also on Saturday afternoon a visiting UK team will play Toro Rugby Club at the Son Caliu pitch.