Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 31 July - 6 August 2014 Issue 1517 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

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Fair success CLOSE to 8,000 people visited the second Minerals and Fossils Fair in Almuñecar, held between last Friday and Sunday.

Financial aid ALMUÑECAR Sports Board is to distribute €93,000 among local affiliated clubs, according to Sports Councillor Luis Aragon.

Biology course The Cultural Centre in Almuñecar served as host to a computational biology course organised by Granada University and taught by Professor Alberto Prieto Espinosa.

Free internet SALOBREÑA beaches now offer a free wireless internet access service thanks to the efforts of the Association of Costa Tropical Beach Bars.

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La Herradura’s new health centre soon to open its doors CONSTRUCTION of the new La Herradura Health Centre is to finish by the end of the month. Mayor Trinidad Herrera visited the construction site with Deputy Mayor Juan Jose Ruiz Joya and said the new health centre fulfilled an electoral promise made by the People’s Party (PP). Built with a €200,000 budget, the 400-square-metre centre includes a paediatrics service, an infirmary and two doctors’ offices, among other facilities.

The construction project also includes repairing the skylights

and building an access ramp to the post office.

It is expected to improve health services in La Herradura, said Mayor Herrera and Deputy Mayor Joya, and will be named after Francisco de Haro Caballero, a beloved local resident who would provide his neighbours with medical care at a time when there was no health centre in the area and even assist women in childbirth. “We wanted to pay off the historical debt we owed to such a respected neighbour,” said Deputy Mayor Joya.

Ancient find at Salobreña Castle ARCHAEOLOGISTS at Salobreña Castle have unearthed archaeological remains dating back to the 13th and 17th centuries. Built during the Nasrid dynasty, which ruled the Emirate of Granada between 1232 and 1492, the castle is to undergo a restoration and a series of repairs aimed at preserving the most important and beautiful monument in Salobreña for future generations.

The archaeological remains were reportedly found during one of the preliminary surveys conducted on site before the repair project can be carried out. “During one of the surveys we discovered this massive wall which could date back to the first settlements built on the castle grounds in medieval times,” said some of the archaeologists in charge of the project when speaking to Salobreña Mayor

Gonzalo Fernandez Pulido and Granada Tourism Councillor Manuel Morales. Some of the repairs include fixing the cracks affecting one of the castle walls as well as strengthening the structure of one of the towers. The restoration project is being made possible thanks to an investment of €1 million made by Salobreña Council and the Regional Government.

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INDEX News 1 - 16 Finance 17 - 22 Letters 23 Daily TV 24 Leapy Lee 26 STRIKING OUT: Swimmers get ready for local charity event of the year.

Time Out 28 - 29 Health & Beauty 30 Homes & Gardens 31 Food 34 Services 35 Classifieds 36 - 37 Motoring 38 Sport 39 - 40

Swimming for two good causes

RINCON DE LA VICTORIA Council has organised a fundraising event to help people with intellectual disabilities. For the third year in a row, ‘Travesia Brazadas Solidarias’ will see experienced swimmers from all corners of Malaga Province and other Andalucian cities displaying their skills on La Cala del Moral and Rincon de la Victoria beaches. In what promises to be the local charity event of the year, not only will the event

raise funds for Vicente Ferrer foundation but also collect food for the Rincon de la Victoria Social Company Shop. The organisers are expecting close to 500 participants and the sporting event, scheduled for Sunday at 12pm, will include two swim routes (800 and 2,200 metres). Registration is limited to swimmers older than 14 years of age at a cost of €10. Those interested in participating can register at www.gescon-chip.com.

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NEWS Frigiliana tour THREE HUNDRED senior citizens from all corners of Axarquia arrived in Frigiliana last Tuesday for a tour around the town organised by local authorities. Financial help RINCON DE LA VICTORIA Council will be allocated €409,000 by the Provincial Tax Office to pay off its outstanding debts.

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Velez man on murder charge A RESIDENT at a care home for people with intellectual disabilities in Velez Malaga has been charged with murder. The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Malaga has requested that the man be kept behind bars and then admitted to a psychiatric hospital. If found guilty, he could also be sentenced to six years in prison and to paying the family of

the deceased €10,000 in compensation. For reasons unknown, a row broke out between the two men in March 2013, which then turned violent. The accused is said to have taken advantage of his victim’s intellectual disabilities and to have given him a neardeath beating. The victim died the following day as a result of

the injuries he sustained. He suffered from Down’s syndrome with profound communicational limitations, a high level of dependency and disorientation. The accused purportedly suffers from behavioural disorders made worse by alcohol and illegal drug consumption. A court date has been set for September.

New market THE new Velez Malaga market is to open its doors in August. It is located at the old bus station on Vivar Tellez Avenue.

Council denial MALAGA Council has denied having anything to do with the promoters of the Sierra de Churriana which have come under suspicion from the Junta de Andalucia (regional government) about the possible reclassification of the land.

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ITALIAN jazz trumpeter Enrico Rava was presented with a medal by Almuñecar Mayor Trinidad Herrera in recognition of his contribution to the world of music.

THE Moclinejo Museum is to host a Joan Miro exhibition in August of 32 original works by the Catalan painter, sculptor and ceramicist.

School repairs SEVERAL Almuñecar public schools are undergoing a series of much-needed repairs as part of a training programme organised by the local council aimed at creating part-time jobs.

Home at last

INVASION: Viking marauders arrive on the shores of Galicia.

Vikings invade Galician shores!

Flamenco festival EL BORGE is to host the seventh edition of its Verdiales Festival tomorrow at 8pm on Constitution Square. Colourful summer THE Sala Cipriano Maldonado in Torre del Mar is to host an art exhibition called ‘Un Verano de Color’ between August 5 and 26. It is described as “an eclectic display of art.”

Miro exhibition

Pre-season match VELEZ FC beat Lucena 2-0 in a pre-season match played last Tuesday at Vivar Tellez Stadium. Spanish champion VELEZ MALAGA Mayor Francisco Delgado Bonilla welcomed swimmer Javier Pastor who was recently crowned Spanish champion in the 100 metres freestyle event.

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N the first Sunday of August, the small town of Catoira in Galicia celebrates the unusual festival of the Romeria Vikinga, in which the locals all dress up as either Viking warriors or townspeople of the era, and do battle. The spectacular re-enactment of the Viking invasions of a thousand years ago has been going on in the town since 1960. Thousands of tourists, both national and international, will descend on the town to watch this entertaining local fiesta, which has been declared of international interest. The event kicks off at around 10am with several confrontations between the townspeople and small groups of marauders; these battles and fights take

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place in different locations around the town but particularly in the Torres del Oeste (Western Towers) area, which is a group of protective towers forming a fort which, no doubt, was involved in the first Viking invasion in the ninth century. The most impressive moment of the reenactment is when the Viking ships arrive en masse on the beaches and a huge battle ensues during which all the participants and audience members usually get soaked in copious amounts of wine. After the battle, the festivities move back into the town for a ninth-century-inspired feast and musical accompaniment of the time, along with many other Viking-inspired activities.

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months suspended sentence is what a driver got after posting a video of himself on YouTube driving on a motorway near Barcelona from the passenger seat of his car. The Frenchman, who was found guilty of reckless driving, also had his driving licence suspended for a year.

MALAGA CF finally arrived back in the city after an arduous trip back from Australia. On Friday they have to be ready to go to Germany.

Station graffiti TWO fire stations in Malaga City have been vandalised with anti-mayoral graffiti; the anonymous graffiti artists seem to think the council has lied to them about the preparedness of the fire brigade.

Picasso travels JULIO ANDRADE, Malaga Councillor for Tourism, is working on a deal to take the Picasso exhibition to the Chinese city of Hangzhou in the hope of opening up new tourist routes to Malaga.

And finally... The radical anti-capitalist Andalucia Workers Union (SAT), which has a history of land-grabs and very close links to Spain’s so-called ‘Robin Hood’ mayor who has organised thefts from supermarkets to give food to the poor, has threatened to invade and occupy Gibraltar, claiming it is “a well-known tax haven, that is our main reason to occupy it in protest.”

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RESCUED: Baby dolphin.

Dolphin stranded on Nerja beach A STRANDED baby dolphin was saved from certain death on a Nerja beach. A family spending the day on Caleta de Maro saved the animal’s life by alerting the emergency services after it was spotted by a group of municipal guards. Marine specialists took it to Malaga for recuperation.

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Summer respite for ongoing port problems THE summer has brought a temporary respite to the problems affecting Motril and other Granada ports. The decision made by the Spanish Government to put out to public tender the marine routes connecting Melilla with mainland Spain could result in Granada no

longer benefiting from public assistance. The conditions governing the new tender will not be made public until August or September, according to ideal.es. The government had already put out the service to public tender back in January but no

bids were submitted given the conditions they were required to fulfil in exchange for the €15.4 million in public assistance. In an effort to find a temporary solution to the situation, the government resorted to a bridge contract with company Acciona Transmediterranea binding it to operate under the same conditions at Malaga and Almeria ports until the end of the year. However, the government is said to be preparing a new set of conditions. Motril Port authorities have refused to comment on the issue.

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Soundtrack concert ALMUÑECAR’S town band performed a selection of Hollywood soundtracks including those from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and El Zorro in Constitution Square last Monday.

Opera night TEATRO Lirico Andaluz performed the famous Spanish zarzuela ‘La del Manojo de Rosas’ (1934) in Almuñecar last Sunday night.

Less debt DECREASING its debt by more than €6 million in three years has led Almuñecar Council to achieve its ‘adjustment and expenditure responsibility’ goals.

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Puppet fair THE 16th edition of the Puppet Festival in La Herradura started yesterday and will continue until Sunday. It includes a puppet exhibition and a workshop to learn how to make them.

NERJA Council has alerted residents to bogus gasmen charging extremely high prices for fake maintenance work.

Futsal win FUTSAL (similar to five-a-side football) in Almuñecar has new champions. ‘Arena Cafe Copas’ beat runners-up ‘La Hora de los Jueves’ and walked away with the local league title.

Chinese visit Velez-Malaga

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STEVIA: 300 times sweeter than sugar.

‘Sweet’ alternative

MALAGA’S Regional Government is to provide training to local farmers in the cultivation of stevia rebaudiana. Otherwise known as sweet leaf or sugarleaf, stevia rebaudiana is grown for its leaves which are the source of a sweetener known as stevia. Stevia is said to be 300 times sweeter than sugar and represents an alternative to improve agricultural productivity and employment in the sector. Weather conditions in the Axarquia make it an ideal place to grow sugarleaf. Stevia can help reduce the amount of unused land and boost employment thanks to the increasing demand for it, said Ana Mata, Vice President of Malaga’s

Regional Government. The Association of Producers and Marketers of Stevia in the Costa del SolAxarquia was founded in January 2013 to encourage and strengthen the active participation of all citizens and public organisations in the cultivation and commercialisation of stevia to promote social and economic development in the region. “Stevia is known as a ‘miraculous plant’ for its natural virtues,” she said. Stevia is indicated for patients suffering from food intolerance. “That is the reason why multinational food companies use it as sweetener,” explained Mata.

A GROUP of Chinese entrepreneurs travelled to VelezMalaga to find out what the municipality has to offer foreign tourists. They were welcomed at the town hall by Mayor Francisco Delgado Bonilla, who thanked them for their visit. The entrepreneurs are interested in doing business on the Costa del Sol and Velez-Malaga, said the mayor. “The municipality not only has a lot to offer in terms of beaches and sun but also a rich artistic and historic heritage, as well as a varied gastronomy,” he remarked. The group visited Fortaleza-Alcazaba, Marques de Beniel Palace and the Karma Güen Buddhist Centre. “We have to keep working to attract more entrepreneurs and investors to our municipality,” said Bonilla. The local government was focusing its efforts on promoting tourism and culture in the region, he added.

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126 fires declared in Motril so far this year A TOTAL of 126 fires were reported in Motril in the first half of 2014. Motril Citizen Safety Councillor Manuel Ballesteros congratulated local firefighters for their tremendous efforts so far this year. They have had to extinguish 126 fires and write 240 reports requested by law enforcement and insurance companies. There has also been an alarming increase in false alarms, 78 in the first half of 2014 compared to 97 in the whole of last year, said the councillor. The increase, however, cannot be attributed to “pranksters but to awareness among citizens who call the emergency services as soon as they see a smoke cloud,” remarked Ballesteros. Motril Council has invested more than €2 million in the last seven years to update its fire engine fleet. Some of the vehicles were 40 years old and “even if they were still operational, they were not

in the best condition for emergency situations.” Some of the funds were used to buy an ambulance which will also be used by Civil Protection personnel. Furthermore, the council has also invested in individual protection equipment, digital communication devices, diving equipment and state-ofthe-art technology to aid in the rescue of victims trapped inside mangled vehicles. In addition, the local authorities have focused their efforts on the training of firefighting personnel through a series of workshops and courses aimed at keeping them updated as to the latest rescue techniques. This goes to show that Motril Fire Station is one of the best equipped in Spain thanks to the efforts made by the local government, said Ballesteros, who also underlined the professionalism of Motril firefighters and how they put their lives at risk to protect civilians.

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Burglars in Torrox viciously attack a brother and sister A BROTHER and a sister were tied up and physically assaulted by burglars in Torrox. The burglars are said to have broken into the house where the brother and the sister were fast asleep. The sister went to the kitchen to have a glass of water and was set upon by the intruders who threw her to the floor and tied her up to prevent her escaping. Awoken by the noise, the brother ran to the kitchen to help his sister but he was also overcome by the assailants, who demanded to know where the safe was.

“I did not know what to do. I was immobilised,” said Manuel Jurado, talking to Spanish newspaper Diario Sur. “They spoke perfect Spanish and were wearing gloves and balaclavas,” he added. Manuel, who lives with his deaf-mute sister, said he did not know whether the burglars knew him or not, but “it was clear they knew what they were looking for.” The burglars stole jewellery, €1,300 in cas, three mobile phones, a computer and TV. The victims have had trouble sleeping since

the vicious attack. Manuel said they were now having to take tranquillizers. It is believed the burglars broke into the property through one of the balconies. “I have lived here for 44 years and this is the first time something like this has happened,” said Manual, who added: “This house was my grandparents and we grew up here. We are still terrified. I hope it does not happen again.” The attack took place on June 24 at around 2.30am. The Guardia Civil in Nerja and the Judicial Police are investigating the matter.

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Nerja urges expat residents to sign on the padron THE official register of inhabitants (padrón in Spanish) is of the utmost importance. Not only does it allow Spanish councils to have a clear picture of how many people are living in the area but they are also allocated funds by the government based on the number of registered residents, which are then invested in schools, infrastructure, police and fire stations, among other services and social programmes. On average, Nerja Council is allocated €90 every year per registered inhabitant. Nerja authorities strongly encourage all those living in town between four or five months a year to register on the padrón. Registering brings citizens a large number of benefits and rights, including the right to a doctor at the local health centre, to send their children to a local school, to apply for welfare should they be eligible, to enjoy discounts at the local

swimming pool and in all sports activities held at the local stadium, to vote in local and the European elections, among others. Furthermore, registered senior citizens can also benefit from discounts on buses to Malaga and other cities across Andalucia, as well as on glasses and hearing aids. To register, Nerja residents must go the council with their passport or identity card, their NIE or residence certificate and the title deed to their local residence or an electricity, water or telephone bill. It is mandatory for foreigners living in Nerja to renew the padrón every two years, otherwise they run the risk of being eliminated from it. Not speaking Spanish fluently should not deter anyone from registering for fear of not being understood, since some of the staff at the Foreign Residents Department speak English, French, Italian and a little bit of German.

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Nasty loos SAN VICENTE’S Opposition party has called for better maintenance of portaloos used during fiestas. There have been many complaints about the dirt and smell, a PSOE councillor claimed.

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Talk, talk ALCOY Town Hall’s mobile phone bill has fallen by 60 per cent since 2010. Mobiles are used only during working hours and employees are warned about exceeding their €50 monthly limit.

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Redovan millionaire A RESIDENT of Redovan has won more than €1.7 million after matching all numbers on the Bonoloto.

CABO DE GATA: Selected as one of Spain’s seven natural wonders.

Cabo de Gata wins award for its beauty CABO DE GATA has this week been announced as one of Spain’s seven natural wonders, coming third in a competition on www.7maravillas.es. Cabo de Gata is one of the most popular natural parks in Spain, visited by many people every day. Allianz Global Assistance ran a competition this year to find the most beautiful areas in the country. Everything was considered, from the calm waters of the Valencian Albufera to the rush of Rio Tinto, the volcanic splendour of Lanzarote’s Parque de Timanfaya and the majesty of Mount Teide in Tenerife. Rivers, caves, beaches, marshes... all manner of landscapes were examined before a shortlist of 20 locations was selected.

Summer party

Paella contest

THE Kristal Urbanisation in La Nucia has held its third annual summer festival organised by the residents’ association with Mayor Sergio Villalba and fellow councillors invited along for the party.

THERE were 22 entrants in the traditional paella contest in Villajoyosa yesterday (Wednesday) to mark the town’s Moors and Christians festival.

Javea jazz

COSTA DEL SOL

MORE than 20 swing dancers will perform with the Sant Andreu Jazz Band to open Javea’s Jazz Festival on Saturday, which runs throughout the weekend.

Cultural expedition THE Association of Friends of the Camino de Santiago is preparing an expedition with support from Alfaz del Pi Town Hall, through Alfaz, Benidorm and Finestrat, highlighting the heritage and culture of the area.

Cycle lanes

THE post-mortem examination room at the Institute of Legal medicine has reopened after its closure in March due to an odour leak. Its extraction ducts have been completely overhauled

Oil conflict

TWO pilots landed safely within 30 minutes of each other at Valencia City’s Manises Airport despite being dazzled by laser pointers. The beams were 10 kilometres away, their navigation systems revealed.

COSTA DE ALMERÍA

Autopsy room

ALICANTE police impounded 5,000 fake designer garments in Muchamiel, following a five-month investigation. Merchandise seized at an Alicante City open-air market last February eventually led them to the Muchamiel distributor.

Laser danger

signs indicating places of interest to tourists like hotels, golf courses and leisure areas.

ALMERIA City has announced an €8-million project to install 28 kilometres of cycle lanes in and around the city. A total of €3.5 million will be spent in the city.

Fakes seized

THE Jovempa young business-owners’ association is supporting Denia fishing guild’s opposition to oil exploration off the coast. Marina Alta mayors now await a meeting with Regional Vice-president Jose Ciscar.

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Normal services RENFE (Spanish rail service) has stated that there will be no more cancellations of local services in the short term; all train services should get back to normal by the first weekend in August.

Dog walk MALAGA animal protectorate has organised an excursion, for a few humans as well as 70 dogs, to the new dog park on August 1. The aim of the walk is to bring more

The finalist areas were all visited by explorer Mar Morales, photographer Elssie Ansareo, community manager at Allianz Global Assistance Alberto Peñalba and photographer Javer Gil. The seven eventual winners were chosen according to their popularity on social networking websites with around 80,000 Facebook likes and 5,000 Tweets. Aside from Cabo de Gata, the other winners were Gaztelugatxe in Bizkaia, which took first place; Parque Natural de Somiedo in Asturias, in second place; Las Medulas in Leon; Parque Natural de las Lagunas de Ruidera in Castilla-La Mancha; Fuente Dé in Cantabria and A Praia das Catedrais in Lugo. awareness to the problem of abandoned animals in the capital.

Tourist Day ESTEPONA is to organise more than 20 different activities for Tourist Day, which will be celebrated on August 8. Many local businesses will be offering special discounts and offers during the event.

Book debut

Angels recovered NATIONAL POLICE have recovered two wooden angel figurines originally stolen more than 23 years ago from the Convent of Adoratrices.

Mountain works EL CONDE mountain in Bacares is undergoing works to make it safe from forest fires. The work is to cost €240,000 and create 600 jobs.

Swim win DESPITE strong winds and choppy seas, more than 40 swimmers attended the Travesia a Nado de Carboneras XXIII. German Rodriguez won the event for the second time in a row.

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Royal holidays KING FELIPE VI and Queen Letizia are to travel to Palma on August 4 or 5 to holiday at the Marivent Palace with their daughters, according to official sources.

Pre-season draw MALLORCA was unable to beat Nuremberg in their first pre-season match played in Germany last Sunday. Final score was 1-1.

Temporary closure THE Citizen’s Information Bureau on America Avenue in Arenal will remain closed from today until August 31.

Free art

SPANISH poet, essayist and author Alvaro Garcia presented his new book ‘Ser sin sitio’ (Being without a place) at the Marbella book fair.

THE Free Art Festival 2014 in Sa Possesio, Palma, is on today (Thursday) between 7pm and midnight.

New signs

Chamber Music

MARBELLA Council is to go ahead with its plans to place more signage for tourists around the town. There will be another 137

THE Second Chamber Music Festival is taking place today at 9pm at Sala Dante in Cami de Jesus in Palma. Tickets €10.

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Aqua Arena sees rapid expansion THE success of Aqua Arena’s water park on the Costa del Sol last summer (2013) has paved the way for expansion throughout Andalucia, the Spanish Islands and the former soviet state of Georgia, making it one of the fastest growing companies of its type. This year, there will be parks in Elviria, Almuñecar and Torre del Mar in Andalucia, throughout Mallorca, Ibiza and Batumi Beach (currently twinned with Marbella). Keeping the strapline, ‘This summer the sea just got interesting’, Aqua Arena will follow the same formula as last year - but bigger and better providing an exciting mix of high quality inflatable slides and shapes for swimming, climbing, jumping, sliding and running about on,

which are anchored just a short swim from the beach. It’s a great way to encourage children to be more active in the sunshine, sea and fresh air, with the added benefit of peace of mind for parents as the park is fully supervised by trained lifeguards ensuring that the kids have a great time and are completely safe. Minimum height restrictions and swimming ability apply, and children under the age of eight years must be accompanied by an adult; and at €10 an hour it won’t break the bank. The extremely successful launch kicked off in Mallorca in June, followed by Elviria, Torre del Mar and sites in Ibiza at the end of June. The parks are open daily until the end of September, between 10am and 8pm,

staying open until 9pm at the height of the season in July and August. The full list of dates, locations and rules of use will be published on Facebook and found on the website at www.aquaarena.com in English, Spanish, German, Georgian and Russian. One hour @ €10 per person Contact the ticket office on + 34 902 504 885 info@aquaarena.com www.aquaarena.com Mallorca: Playa de Palma, Ca’n Picafort, Playa Muro, Playa de Cala Agulla Capdepera, Santa Ponsa, Magaluf, Palmanova, Puerto Pollensa Ibiza: San Antonio, Playa d’en Bossa, Ses Salines (Migjorn) Andalucia: Golden Beach Elviria, La Herradura Almuñécar, Torre del Mar Georgia: Batumi Beach

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Stories making headlines in Europe

GERMAN PRESS Man hunt

BRITISH PRESS Cycling bridge Bat joke

Playing boas

DENMARK Copenhagen’s new cycling bridge has been officially opened and city officials say more than 12,000 cyclists per day will use it.

TWO boa constrictors were found near an East London children’s playground. A crowd of curious onlookers gathered as quick-thinking policemen used a bin bag to capture them.

Stranded DENMARK - Hundreds of passengers stranded in Tel Aviv could not return to Copenhagen due to the grounding of SAS and Norwegian flights in and out of the city.

Most optimistic DENMARK - A newly released report on European happiness has placed Danes at the top of the list; apparently they are more satisfied with their lives and think that things are getting better.

Angry elks

AFTER months of, literally, hanging around Nottingham a man has finally admitted to being the joker rather than the caped crusader; the man has been seen hanging from his ankles off the top of statues, phone boxes and window ledges. The superhero says it was “just for the fun of it.”

Shed of the Year

Animal ASBO

NOW in its eighth year, the Shed of the Year competition is a celebration of ingenuity, resourcefulness and British eccentricity; entries include an igloo made from 5,000 wine bottles and a giant teapot.

ROCKY, a cat from Rotherham, has been given an animal ASBO after terrorising neighbours; he has, allegedly, bitten two people, scratched a fence and intimidated residents by entering their houses and refusing to leave.

Mystery aircraft METROPOLITAN police have neither confirmed nor denied that a mystery plane which flew over London for more than two hours was one of their surveillance aircraft. It had no recognisable call sign.

SEGWAY: Could be new police patrol vehicle.

RUSSIAN PRESS Inciting riots

Extreme heat

Lost in space

SWEDEN - The Swedish weather agency has raised its weather warnings to class two. Extremely high temperatures, as much as 33 degrees Celsius, are expected in parts of the country.

RUSSIA’S mission control has lost contact with a research satellite which was carrying five geckos and some fruit flies as well as plant seeds, the Photon-M was launched on July 19.

NORWAY - Oslo City Hall has been closed to the public due to a general terror threat. It will remain closed until further security evaluations can be carried out.

PUB landlord, Terry Morgan, had been looking for his lost watch for some time when he heard its alarm go off - after searching high and low for it, he realised the chiming sound was coming from inside his dog! The hungry Newfound-land eventually coughed it back up.

GREATER Manchester police could soon be patrolling the streets kitted out with Segways complete with flashing blue lights and police livery. No final decision has been made but they are doing a feasibility study.

SWEDEN - Police on the island of Froson have decided not to shoot the angry elks that are wandering around the island - instead they have warned the public to exercise caution when dealing with the animals.

Council closed

Last orders

Segway patrols

A MOSCOW court has found Russian opposition leaders Sergei Udaltsov and Leonid Razvozhayev guilty of inciting mass riots against President Vladimir Putin. They have both been under house arrest since February 2013.

Political burgers THE latest victims of the worsening relations between Moscow and Washington could be McDonald’s burgers and shakes; a Russian consumer watchdog has accused the US chain of sanitary violations - the watchdog has, previously, been accused of acting in the political interests of the Kremlin.

Muzzle attempt GENNADY ZYUGANOV, leader of the Russian

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GECKO: Lost in space.

Communist Party has called for a ban on the Ukrainian Communist party as a “massacre” and an “attempt to muzzle them.”

Arctic oil GUENTHER OETTINGER, EU commissioner for energy, has commented that the EU should not give technical help to Russia for the Arctic oil fields unless they promise to defuse the Ukrainian problem.

Tweed ride THE streets of St Petersburg were awash with 1940’s style English tweed for a special bike ride last week. The riders started from the Krasin icebreaker and ended at St Michael’s Castle.

A LARGE scale manhunt is underway in Bischofsheim, Frankfurt am Main, after a police officer was shot dead in the streets of the town. The murderer was last seen heading to the town centre.

Tourist hotspot AMONG Europe’s major cities Berlin is the fastest growing tourist destination. Overnight stays in the German capital are up 8 per cent on last year. It could soon overthrow Paris for the number two tourist city.

Explosion of hate WHILE Germany’s Jewish community has condemned the actions in Gaza as an “explosion of hate and violence” the American Jewish Community of Berlin has filed a complaint about the antiSemitic slogans being chanted at pro-Palestine rallies.

Message in a bottle A FISHERMAN in Northern Germany has found what could be the world’s oldest message in a bottle; the beer bottle, pulled out of the sea off the coast of Kiel, contains a postcard written in 1913. The bottle is being auctioned off on eBay.

Typing boom GERMAN typewriter manufacturers are seeing a boom in sales in the wake of the NSA spying scandal: A defence company has already switched to typewriters for all its sensitive documents.

Gaza family SEVEN members of the same German family were all killed in Gaza in an Israeli air strike; although the German government is advising its citizens to leave the area there are thought to be at least 60 remaining.

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€2 million funding THE Regional Government of Malaga is to invest more than €2 million in VelezMalaga. Approximately half of the funds will be devoted to the restoration of a local museum, while €1.2 million are to be invested in the Lope de Vega Theatre. Last year Malaga’s Government also made a considerable investment in Velez-Malaga local urbanisations to improve road safety, street lighting systems, public roads, as well as to repair public schools and sport facilities.

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Project for a dog beach in Nerja IZQUIERDA UNIDA submitted a project to Nerja Council for the creation of a dog beach. A similar initiative was first launched in Caceres and then extended to other municipalities, said councillor Ana Isabel Iranzo. The most recent dog beach was created in Rincon de la Victoria and Malaga City and Iranzo hopes the local government will follow their example.

DOG BEACH: Dogs need space for recreation. Izquierda Unida proposes creating a two-kilometre long dog beach on El Playazo, the biggest beach in the municipality, and says it is not necessary to submit the project to the Junta de Andalucia (regional government). “All

we have to do is say what beach we have chosen,” said Iranzo. Izquierda Unida says the initiative is based on regulations aimed at “providing dogs with a public space for recreation.”

Summer camp for children THE Velez-Malaga Red Cross launched the first summer camp for children at risk of social exclusion in the Axarquia. The initiative is part of a project that rewards academic success and

fights social exclusion in school age children. Any family affected by unemployment or making minimum wage can request the inclusion of their children in the Red Cross summer camp. This is the first project of its kind launched in the Axarquia by the Red Cross and La Caixa, said Velez-Malaga Red Cross President Elias Khoury. He thanked La Caixa for their cooperation, interest and support. A total of 55 children from 40 families are participating in the summer camp taking place in their own schools. Most of them come from Velez-Malaga, Rincon de la Victoria, Torrox, Algarrobo, Mezquitilla, Caleta, Macharaviaya, Moclinejo and Comares. More children are expected to join the camp in the following days.

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Motril port authorities suffer MOTRIL Port authorities suffered a setback in their bid to turn the town into a sought-after location for international cruisers. Even though their efforts had so far paid off with a whopping 43 per cent increase in growth and record numbers

in cruise passengers arriving at the port, the recent decision by Thomson Cruises which offers low-price cruises around Europe - to cancel its four stops at Motril Port may turn out to be a bigger obstacle than originally feared. The decision comes as a result of the ongoing construction work being done on the local dike and will result in incalculable losses. It is estimated that VELEZ-MALAGA is to host the second edition of close to 6,000 less cruise the ‘Musica mas Malaga’ competition. passengers - 19 per cent The competition seeks to find new musical of the tourists expected talents among young people in the Malaga this year - will visit Motril Province, while promoting and rewarding following the unexpected creativity and musical entrepreneurship. setback, with the resulting ‘Musica mas Malaga’ is scheduled to take economic consequences place at Teatro Del Carmen. for local businesses. The winner will walk away with a whopping The MS Thomson Dream €2,500, while the runner-up and whoever was one of the cruise ships finishes third will win €1,500 and €1,000 operated under charter by respectively. Thomson Cruises that Those wishing to participate can register at used to dock at Motril Port. Velez-Malaga Council until August 18. Built in 1986, she has a The competition is open to soloists and bands, capacity for 1,132 as long as half of the band members are passengers and 615 crew between 15 and 35 years of age. members.

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Nerja honours the men who discovered its famous cave NERJA paid tribute to the discoverers of its famous cave as part of the 55th International Music and Dance Festival. Francisco Montesinos, Miguel and Manuel Muñoz, Jose Cardenas and Maria Lopez, widow of the late Jose Luis Barbero, went on-stage on Thursday last week to be presented by the local authorities with a replica of the monolith, which was unveiled on January 12.

Discovered on January 12, 1959, by a group of five friends, the Cueva de Nerja is actually a series of caverns which stretch for almost five kilometres. One of its chambers forms a natural amphitheatre and is frequently used to hold concerts due to its wonderful acoustics. After a standing ovation honouring the discoverers, Ensemble Quirin took the stage and performed a selection of works by Purcell, Boccherini, Piazzolla and Tchaikovsky.

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Editor Let’s hear it for the grandparents…

A note from the

NEW report states that Spanish grandparents spend an average six hours a day with their grandchildren. The report worries that this may be too much for the elderly and that they should have a right to say ‘no, I need a rest’. A slightly offline message, as isn’t the extended family one of the great joys of Spanish culture? It is a facet of life that seems to be increasingly lost in some other European countries as the Nanny State encroaches ever further into our lives. The willingness of families to rally round and help out when needed is a huge boon to society as a whole, and also to the State, which then doesn’t need to pay up

for a huge array of social services including childcare. Those grandparents who do help with childcare make a huge difference to their children. Times are tough and wherever possible many families in Spain have to have both parents working to make ends meet. Often they cannot afford childcare and that is where the grandparents come in. They selflessly pitch in and help out. The suspicion of the report is that they may be exploited by their unscrupulous offspring looking for an easy life. But the report forgets the quid pro quo; those grandparents will themselves be looked after by their children when they need help. That is as it should be. Families should stick together.

OUTSTANDING DEBT: Velez Council pays off €9.4 million.

Velez Council pays off massive debt VELEZ Council is to pay off its massive €9.4 million debt with Aqualia. Aqualia is the thirdlargest water management company in the world and currently provides services to more than 850 municipalities in Spain, including Velez Malaga. The debt dated back to the year 2006 and included €7.88 million in

operating deficits and €1.5 million in interests for late payments. “The situation was intolerable but we are going to find a solution to it,” said Mayor Francisco Delgado Bonilla. “We have consolidated public finances and paid our suppliers more than €40 million in debts incurred by past administrations.” he added.

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Free parking areas in Torrox THERE is still no consensus as to whether implementing free blue parking areas in Torrox Costa was a good idea or not. The private sector is pleased with the initiative, while foreign residents seem to be set against it, according to newpaper La Opinion de Malaga. Municipal sources said close to 20 parking fines were imposed last Thursday alone. Drivers are allowed to park for free for a maximum of two hours. After that, they run the risk of being fined. The regulated area covers the main avenues of Centro Internacional urbanisation: Faro, Europa, Garcia Peñalver and America. The council said the new regulation will only be applied from Monday to Friday from 10am to 10pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, while there will be no time restrictions on Sundays. Drivers wishing to park in a blue zone must first purchase a blue disc at one of the designated local stores for €1 and clearly write on it when they have parked. Mayor Francisco Muñoz said regular parking areas have been set up close to the blue areas for residents who park their vehicles for several weeks; this will allow them to leave their cars there without having to move them every two hours.

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STAT OF WEEK ALTHOUGH Spain’s mobile broadband connections had increased to 68.5 per 100 inhabitants by December 2013, this was lower than the OECD average of 72.37 connections per 100 inhabitants.

changes and higher prices on the wholesale market, electricity charges are due to rise during the last two quarters of this year, as recommended by Industry, Energy and Tourism minister Jose Manuel Soria. Until now only energy costs were tied to fluctuations

No backtracking on Canaries oil ANY oil prospection off the Canaries will be at least 30 kilometres away from the islands’ beaches. Despite local opposition explorations will go ahead, confirmed Jose Manuel Soria, the central government’s minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism. “If one goes to the Canary Islands and watches the local television, day after day one sees an oil platform burning at the water’s edge,” Soria lamented. Oil companies have authorisation to work 50 kilometres off the coast, he clarified and Morocco is already prospecting on the other side of this line.

“It would be ridiculous if Morocco managed to find gas on its own side of the marine frontier with the Canary Islands and Spain failed to do so,” the minister maintained. The islands would also receive up to €400 million in tax benefits if drilling goes ahead, Soria said. The Canary islands are the latest battle ground for anti-drilling protestors. The Vanecian regional government has recently vowed to fight against oil exploration off the coast of the region. There have also been protests held on the Balearic islands and the Costa del Sol against oil and gas exploratory drilling.

adapted to consumer profiles created by Red Electrica de España (REE) which operates Spain’s electricity grid. Transport and distribution costs have “shot up,” the ministry said and these too will now be adjusted according to demand during peak periods.

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First half sales boost SPANISH manufacturing conglomerate Acerinox made net profits of €76.1 million during the first six months of this year. This was almost five times more than during the same period last year.

Early lottery start EXACTLY 160 million ‘decimos’ - one-tenth of a ticket - are now on sale for the Christmas lottery on December 22. The biggest prize, the ‘Gordo,’ pays €400,000 for every winning ‘decimo.’

Drones okay to go THE Spanish government published guidelines for civilian use of unmanned drones. Those weighing less than 150 kilos will soon be officially allowed in the country’s skies although heavier drones are already subject to EU legislation. The news was greeted with satisfaction by public bodies and private companies using drones for research and investigation, fire extinction,

surveillance together with search and rescue operations. “Until now the industry was at a complete standstill,” said Manuel Oñate, president AERPAS, Spain’s Association for Remote Controlled Pilotless Aircraft. “Only demonstration or experimental flights were permitted,” he said. “The new regulations are provisional but are sufficient to transform the market.”

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Pay more in peak times CONSUMERS will pay more for electricity during peak hours when demand is highest. This measure is intended to discourage use at times when the risk of overload is highest, revealed a memorandum from the CNMC, Spain’s market and monopolies commission. Owing to regulatory

PAY UP: Jose Manuel Soria recommend ed the increase.

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Will ‘Fabrica Nacional de la Moneda’ still be minting it after decision due in September

Third time lucky for Catalunya Banc THE BBVA bank bought nationalised Catalunya Banc at auction, outbidding Santander and CaixaBank. A fourth contender, France’s Societe Generale pulled out of the bidding beforehand. The €1.87 billion offer from BBVA leaves the Spanish state with losses of €11.437 billion, sources close to the sale revealed. The central government had to bail out Catalunya Banc in 2012 when it threatened to sink under escalating defaults on tens of thousands of loans following the property market collapse. The cost to the state is not so far short of the €13.8 billion spending cuts on Health and Education made by the national government between 2011 and 2013. This was the third attempt at auctioning

Catalunya Banc after it failed to attract bids in June 2012 and March 2013, prompting insiders to question whether the bank would ever find a buyer. The two earlier flops were attributed by Moody’s Investors Service to the private sector’s lack of confidence in Spain’s ability to restructure and clean up weaker banks. The acquisition will have a positive impact on the group’s 2016 results, predicted BBVA chairman and CEO Francisco Gonzalez. “This deal shows we are extremely confident in the current economic recovery,” he said. Cataluña-based Caixabank, which still has the lion’s share of the regional market with 32.9 per cent, had requested additional funds from Madrid’s FROB bank rescue fund to assist the purchase.

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A EUROPEAN Central Bank 12 per cent of the total is a (ECB) review of banknote tempting prize for competitors. The FNMT has printed production is to be announced Spain’s banknotes and minted this autumn. New EU regulations will its coins for the last 400 years, restrict production to each but come the autumn it can central bank or a private print euros only if it puts company contracted through forward the most competitive bid. public tender. This Luis Linde, governor particularly affects of the Bank of Spain Spain, whose mint and Jaime Sanchez the Fabrica The Revenga, director Nacional de la general of the Moneda (FNMT), Fabrica’s FNMT have is separate from fate is due commissioned a the Bank of September viability study from Spain. Since 2002 the multinational Bank of Spain has consultancy Accenture. ordered banknotes directly Analysts from Accenture from the Fabrica without have now interviewed the tender. This infringes EU Fabrica’s head of Security, regulations, prompting head of Human Resources and complaints from private employees in charge of printers in the UK, France and document production, Germany. The Bank of Spain disclosed sources from the issues €700 million in UGT trade union. banknotes each year and its Staff are uneasy as the

SPANISH MINT: FNMT faces competition from competitors in the UK, France and Germany. information gleaned by Accenture is confidential and key to running the Fabrica. Banknote printing has so few principal players that no-one at the Fabrica wants its expertise leaked to competitors, the union said. Meanwhile the Finance ministry, Hacienda, wants the Bank of Spain to buy into the FNMT so that Brussels will allow production to remain here. Linde, who answers to the Economy ministry would instead prefer to take the Fabrica’s machinery and staff to set up an entirely new body. Ironically, the last word probably rests with Accenture, whose decision regarding the Fabrica’s fate is due in September.

How to sell to your clients 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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A FALSE belief about salesmen is that you need the gift of the gab to succeed. If this is your view then selling as a career isn’t for you. All you will do is talk yourself out of sales. One of my favourite expressions is, ‘you will get what you want only when you convince the customer that he is going to get what he wants.’ The Lord in His wisdom gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. Most of us can ignore such advice, salesmen dismiss it at their peril. The professional salesman listens intently to his client’s needs. He will learn as much about him as he can, including his likely budget; he then sells him the solution. The deal is closed, everyone is happy.

LISTEN: The best salespeople listen to what the client wants. Salesmen fail because they are too focused on what they want to sell rather than what the customer wants to buy. The salesman won’t listen, the client walks.

Another misconception is that salesmen are deceitful. Many are but that works two ways. Every salesperson knows the maxim; ‘buyers are liars.’ Deception rarely works. If it does both you and the client loses and you are in the wrong business. People buy people: the first thing to sell is yourself. If the client takes a dislike to you it is pointless to try and sell your product. You have already lost the sale. A buying decision is rarely based on logic, emotion drives the sale. Very often the purchase is bought because it makes a statement about the buyer, it appeals to vanity. If cars and much else were bought on price and logic the choice available would be much narrowed down. Finally, it is pointless to present your service to anyone but the decision maker. If the decision maker is not present then you shouldn’t be either. Avoid a situation in which the decision to buy is deferred. Better to take the order with the guarantee that it will be cancelled in the event of buyer’s wobble.

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How an ugly carrot could save you a fortune on your supermarket bill NOWADAYS many of us find ourselves in tricky financial situations due to a number of factors. Some of these factors may be outside our control but others are not. And plain and simple waste is something that we all need to address and control. Today’s throwaway society encourages waste. Mess up a message on one piece of paper; don’t worry, just bin it and grab another piece - is the current state of mind. Everything is replaceable. But this attitude is financial quicksand for your wallet. One area where a lot of money is wasted is with regards to food. Fancy packaging and marketing has us buying one more expensive branded product over another,

PRETTY FOOD: Is it the right shape and size for you?

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while commercial outlets have us brainwashed that

unless an apple is beautifully round or a carrot is perfectly formed it’s not worth eating. A supermarket in France however has noted how ridiculous this trend is and has introduced a new scheme in all of its stores that has become an overnight success, as customers are saving a lot.

Can we sue timeshare co? Q. We live in a gated Community on the Costa del Sol, with 160 apartments, 10 of which are operated by a timeshare By David Searl company. In effect, each apartment has 52 different owners. Over years of not paying community fees they have built up a debt of €50,000, which they refuse to pay. Each time they are taken to court on an apartment, they change the name of the owner. Our various Presidents and Administrators seem to have got nowhere in court actions. Is this common in Spain? Is there a legal way to solve the problem? K.B. (Costa del Sol)

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A. Yes, non-paying members of Communities of Property Owners have become all too frequent in Spain as a result of the recession. Unfortunately, many timeshare companies are among them. And, yes, there is a legal way to recover these debts. First, each apartment does not have 52 owners. All 10 timeshare flats have one owner: the timeshare company. The individuals hold contracts with the company to use the flat for a week or two, but the company is the owner. So your Community must proceed against the real owner, who is a member of the Community, to recover the debt. Your Administrator and President should be aware of this. Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

We are told to eat our five-a-day of fruit and vegetables, but this can be quite an expense for many families. But then on the other hand, 300 million tonnes of fruit and vegetables are thrown away each year simply because their shape is not pleasing to the eye. Wonky carrots, not-perfect

vegetables or two-headed tomatoes, don’t make it onto supermarket shelves, rather into landfills, because they are considered undesirable. Food is life. And to give customers a better chance of a healthy one, the French supermarket chain has decided to buy all the ‘undesirable’ food from their growers (the food that usually ends up in the bin) and is selling it off at prices 30 per cent cheaper than normal. The food is just as nutritious; it’s just not as pretty. The idea is brilliant and will hopefully catch on in Spain too. Not only is it an intelligent and sustainable stand against waste, but after a quick opinion scoop around French stores customers boast that they are delighted with their reduced grocery bill too.

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Nuclear notion IBERDROLA and GE Hitachi signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on developing PRISM technology that will reuse the UK’s plutonium waste as a source of energy.

What’s in a name A CLEANER employed by Jenaro Garcia, former president of bankrupt Wi-Fi provider Gowex, claimed she signed as the administrator of around 20 dummy companies. Garcia paid her €300, she told a high court judge.

Looking up THE Bank of Spain has raised growth projections for the country this year and next after the economy grew at a faster rate in the second quarter. Its monthly economic bulletin said growth this year would be 1.3 per cent, up from the 1.2 per cent originally forecast.

Contraband cigarettes gaining in popularity THE Spanish smoked 50 million cigarettes in 2013, compared with 79 million in 2009. Anti-smoking laws and anti-smoking health campaigns have both paid off, but there has also been a shift in the intervening years towards contraband tobacco. The state lost out on €752 million in tax last year thanks to smuggled cigarettes, concluded a report by the Ernst & Young advisory service. Contraband cigarettes accounted for 2.07 per cent of sales in 2009 but 8.64 per cent by the end of 2013. It is not necessary to dig deep to find out why, Ernst & Young said. Over the past four years, tax and added-value IVA have risen by 50 per cent and these levies now represent 80 per cent of the cost of a pack of cigarettes. At the same time the population’s purchasing power has decreased and smokers seek cheaper products. Steep tax increases have not only made cigarettes dearer but also increased smugglers’ profit margins. In

CONTRABAND: On the increase. the past, contraband tobacco entering Spain was in transit to somewhere else but now it remains here, the tobacco sector complained. Half of the illegal imports are legally produced in countries like Luxembourg and Greece where distribution is not regulated. The Ducal and American Legend brands are the most popular, according to the Empty Pack Survey that keeps a tally of empty packets recovered from litter bins.

OPINION & COMMENT

Where have all the people got to then? YOU read about the influx of tourists at the airports and the hotels, crowing about the increase in numbers and how well everything is going. The majority of people that work and live on the Costa del Sol would disagree with the number-crunchers and tell you that so far this is the worst year for tourism that they can remember. Hotels that go down the ‘all inclusive’ route must carry much of the blame, due to the fact that the tourists do not seem to leave these places to explore the cafes and bars that the local towns have to offer. Many complain bitterly about the quality of the food in these ‘all inclusive’ places but because they have paid for it they soldier on regardless. Having said that, what do tourists do at night for any form of entertainment? Mayors seem to have totally lost the plot when considering what exactly a tourist needs. You cannot find a pub with a live band, karaoke night or just general background music as the knowledgeable mayors close these places down or threaten the premises with high fines or closure. The only crowds I ever see are at supermarket checkouts because only one till is open. Jake Smith (by email)

Chicken feed YET another health scare, played up for all it is worth in the media, this time warning us that factory-farmed chickens in the UK are contaminated with ‘potentially lethal’ campylobacter. I suppose the same goes for Spain, too. Want to know something? I wouldn’t be at all shocked to know now that the chickens my grandmother kept in our back garden were rife with bacteria. She plucked and drew (polite way of saying she removed their innards: ugh! 60 years later I can still hear the sound of it) in the scullery. What

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unhygienic terrors must she have spread as she did so? But here I am today and none the worse for it. Besides, nobody ate chicken raw then and they don’t eat it raw now. I’ve never heard of Chicken Tartare, have you? Maureen Ellis (by email)

Bare facts AS a resident of Vera Natura, I totally support the stance taken by the urbanisation president, Sr Alcaraz. Vera Natura is a familyoriented community with grannies and granddads, mums and dads, teenagers and kiddies. It is not the environment for overt public sexual behaviour from anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation be they straight, gay or lesbian. We just want to feel comfortable so that we can enjoy the swimming pools and grounds without being exposed to activities which should be

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Rules bent THOUSANDS of people who have committed sexual offences against children are no longer being barred from working with young people in the UK, figures suggest. A Home Office spokesman said: “It remains the case that anyone committing the most

serious offences is still automatically barred from working closely and unsupervised with children. “The changes strike an appropriate balance between avoiding unnecessary intrusion into people’s lives and ensuring that children and vulnerable groups are protected.” So if some lowlife has only abused a little bit, they can carry on working with children and vulnerable members of society! You couldn’t make it up! This only leads me to think that the people changing these rules can only be paedophiles looking to make their pastimes troublefree. To be barred, they will have to have committed “serious offences.” Keith Hallam, Blackpool (UK)

It all adds up TWO well-known supermarkets in the centre of Marbella have slipped me UK 10p coins in my

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change, along with euros etc. I only shop in either once a fortnight but if this goes on every day then the checkout girls are doubling their salaries. Bus stations, be it in Malaga, Fuengirola, Marbella or Estepona, have been on a short-changing scam since I first arrived here on the coast in 1990. When confronted a correction is quickly made with another euro coin or so. However, at the Estepona bus station last year I handed over a €50 note for my fare to Marbella. It was only a few euros but my change was €20 short although when confronted the mistake was quickly set right without any apology or smile. The supermarket assistants don’t have so much cheek, they simply stick to 20 or 50 cents when short-changing you. K Kenny, San Pedro (Malaga)

Double standard SHOOTING down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was an appalling crime and all the evidence points to pro-Russian rebels in East Ukraine. Nobody in their right mind would gainsay this but it is altogether too convenient for the West to lay the blame squarely at Vladimir Putin’s door. The US unwillingly stopped short of directly linking the Russian president with this atrocity but still maintained that he created the conditions that allowed it to occur. Would it be too trite to mention ‘pots’ and ‘kettles’ at this juncture? Did not Washington (and London) create the conditions that spawned the ISIS terrorists who put Al Qaeda in the shade? They armed and encouraged rebels fighting the Syrian government who, if YouTube footage is genuine, tore out and ate their adversaries’ hearts. ISIS has now descended on Iraq, killing thousands. No-one can directly link Obama or Cameron to these deaths, but can anyone say that they did not create the conditions that allowed them to occur? Trevor Mortimer (by email)

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BBC TWO 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Wanted Down Under 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 8:00pm Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Natural World 10:00pm The Honourable Woman 11:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:30pm Newsnight 12:20am The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway

ITV 3:00pm The Speakmans 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Harbour Lives 10:00pm It'll be Alright on the Night 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Benidorm 12:40am The Chase

CH4 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year 10:00pm Embarrassing Bodies 11:00pm Kids and Guns

CH5 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Black Widow 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Born to Kill? 10:00pm Autopsy 11:00pm Big Brother 12:00am Big Brother's Bit on the Side

SKY1 3:00pm The Simpsons 4:00pm Glee 5:00pm Futurama 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Modern Family 10:00pm Glee 11:00pm Stella 12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles

Friday BBC ONE 4:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:40pm Tonight at the Games 12:40am Commonwealth Games Sportsday

BBC TWO 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Wanted Down Under 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 8:00pm Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives 8:30pm Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble 9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm The Secret History of Our Streets 11:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:30pm Newsnight

ITV 3:00pm The Speakmans 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Cruise Ship 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Jaws 2

CH4 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Million Pound Drop 10:00pm The Singer Takes it All 11:00pm The Last Leg 11:50pm Virtually Famous 12:40am Run, Fat Boy, Run

CH5 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm The Memory Keeper's Daughter 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Great Falklands Gamble 9:00pm On the Yorkshire Buses 10:00pm Big Brother: Live Eviction 11:35pm Big Brother's Bit on the Side 12:30am Stand by Your Man

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Saturday BBC ONE 4:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 6:20pm BBC News 6:30pm Regional News 6:35pm Weather 6:40pm Commonwealth Games 2014 8:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Weather 11:20pm The National Lottery Live 11:30pm Commonwealth Games 2014 12:40am Commonwealth Games Sportsday 12:55am The Rookie

BBC TWO 4:35pm Escape to the Country 5:20pm Beavers Behaving Badly Natural World 6:20pm Commonwealth Games 6:40pm Flog It! 7:10pm Great War Diaries 8:10pm Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives 8:40pm Dad's Army 9:15pm Proms Extra 10:00pm Melvyn Bragg's Radical Lives 11:00pm Commonwealth Games 2014 11:30pm QI XL 12:15am Apocalypto 2:20am The Odd Angry Shot

ITV 3:25pm Catchphrase 4:10pm The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery 6:00pm Valiant 7:35pm Local News and Weather 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm Tipping Point 9:30pm All Star Family Fortunes 10:30pm Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith 12:05am ITV News and Weather 12:25am Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith

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BBC TWO 3:25pm Picnic 5:15pm Northern Italy Unpacked 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 8:00pm Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure 9:00pm Coast 10:00pm The Secret History of Our Streets 11:00pm The Sarah Millican Television Programme 11:30pm Newsnight

ITV 3:00pm The Speakmans 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The 21st Question 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm Love Your Garden 10:00pm Kids behind Bars 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Chase

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I’ve just about had it up to here LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT

DON’T know about you but frankly I’m just about up to here with the damn Middle East. If it wasn’t for this mob of 14th century barbarians, those of us who live in the relative peace and democracy of the 21st century could be happily and thankfully enjoying the diversity and beauty of our wondrous planet. Instead of that our lives are being assaulted and the time on our Earth constantly vexed by a bunch of people, who, if they weren’t floating on an ocean of oil, would merit no attention whatsoever. Is it not ironic that races which are not far from using camels as a means of transport should control the substance that literally allows the wheels of the West to function at all? None of them seems to know what they truly want (unless it’s to die killing someone else.) Hamas, Isis, Al-Qaeda and Lord know how many more, all set on causing as much mayhem as

CONFLICT AND CHAOS: We should stay out of Middle East extremism. possible, and for what? Your guess is certainly as good as mine. All I know is I’m sick to death of the daily dose of misery and murder these people keep delivering into our front rooms. Dismembered bodies, heads sawn off, limbs severed, piles of rubble, along with messages of hatred, from maniacs afraid to show their faces; spreaders of terror who, aside from having an abhorrence of anything peaceful and loving are

completely incapable of telling anyone what they truly want. None of them have ever contributed anything constructive to society. Name me one truly great invention that has emanated from members of an Arabic community. Well, I’m waiting... What we should really do is withdraw totally from all these dysfunctional countries, except perhaps Saudi Arabia, whose no-nonsense, dictatorial royal

family has at least got their citizen control right. Don’t worry about Israel, they can look after themselves. Put a blanket ban on all Middle East travellers to the West and let ’em all get on with it. When the dust finally settles, start doing deals with those left standing. But we won’t, will we? Our do-gooders will continue to meddle in situations that are completely beyond their control and understanding, subsequently laying even more hatred at our doorsteps. Every time we interfere in the affairs of a Middle Eastern country we unite our enemies in a common goal. Take out the infidels! Well, I’m sick of it. The sooner we tell ’em all to get on with it the better. Watch my lips. We’re not interested in your customs, your religions, your laws or your tribal tumults. All we want is to be left alone to enjoy the wonderful democracy and peace we have created over the centuries, often at heavy cost. Good luck in all your future endeavours, but just leave us out, OK?

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

Spain or further afield for holidays? SPAIN has guaranteed summer weather and is currently experiencing an increase in tourism. As a permanent resident here where do you go for your holidays? Do you enjoy a beach break here? If not, where do you go?

RACEY EVANS of Avalon Europe SL in Almeria said: “This is my first full year in Spain so we haven’t had many holidays yet, but we went to Abu Dhabi in March to grab a break before the Spanish summer kicks in. We have many city breaks in Spain planned as there is so much to do and we are also planning a trip to Oman.” Ken Scott, owner of El Portet Sports in Altea on the Costa Blanca and ghost writer, said with the sunny weather and beautiful beaches on their

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STREET TALK doorstep he “wouldn’t dream of going on a two-week beach holiday to, say, Greece.” He and his family take winter holidays and go skiing in Andorra for Christmas and enjoy city breaks in Spain. Eddie Hill, from San Miguel Estates, based on the south Costa Blanca, agreed. He has travelled all over the world, from the Galapagos Islands to Thailand, but since moving to Spain in

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2006 the furthest he has gone is Gibraltar and back to the UK. “Being in Spain you do tend to make the most of it and not go so far. And now running our own business, we throw all our efforts into that, and are on call 24-7 so don’t really take time off,” he explained. Sean Mitchell from Crispy Cod in Fuengirola, Malaga, said: “I enjoy my holidays both in Spain and abroad. Every year we

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EDDIE HILL: Too busy with his business for holidays. take a city break to Madrid and Sevilla and then we catch a cruise around the Mediterranean.” Polli Mendoza from Med Bar Boutique Bistro Bar in Mallorca said. “I normally go to Barbados because I have a friend with a house there. I usually go in November because it’s quieter, and then I come back to Mallorca to enjoy the lovely winter here.” Maria Teresa Velasco from Velasco Lawyers in Axarquia said: “I go to the skiing resort of Sierra Nevada. With slopes up to 3,300 metres, you have guaranteed skiing and snowboarding in the sun between November and May. It is just one-and-a-half hours away from our Almuñécar office.”

KEN SCOTT: Living and working in the sun he enjoys winter skiing holidays.

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have ever seen, which is slow cooked the traditional way over a wood fire. Serving high quality food at reasonable prices, El Chambao de Joaquin has it all so you feel relaxed and on holiday with comfortable sun-beds available and a pier where you can berth your boat. They host many different types of events including weddings and company dinners, but MAGNIFICENT: The huge paella. whatever the are mouthwatering. In addition occasion, guests are El Chambao de Joaquín also guaranteed to enjoy the high serves the largest paella you quality service provided by the

friendly and experienced staff. And for a real taste of Spain pop along on Monday nights to see a flamenco show which starts at 9pm. It is held every Monday until the end of September. To celebrate the restaurant’s 59th anniversary, cut out the voucher found in this week's paper to get a free bottle of wine, Cava, or a jug of sangria for two people to enjoy along with their meal.

Open every day from 10am till late midnight. Kitchen is closed 5pm-7pm. Paseo Andrés Segovia, La Herradura. Email: barber0010@hotmail.com webpage: www.elchambaodejoaquin.com Telephone: 958 640 044

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your sense of balance in the

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A long-term relationship has its

7-Star Quiz FOUR LETTER WORDS

1. In Australia, what name is given to a young kangaroo, wallaby or possum? 2. In Greek mythology, what was the name of the nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained? 3. What is the name given to a movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar, banjo, or similar, that is used to change the pitch of all the strings? 4. What is the name of the clarified butter made from the milk of a buffalo or cow that is used in Indian cooking? 5. What is the name of the Maori ceremonial war dance involving chanting, an imitation of which is performed by New Zealand rugby teams before a match? 6. What is the name of the villain in William Shakespeare's tragedy who tricked Othello into murdering his wife? 7. What nickname was shared by the American rock and roll singer and pianist Antoine Domino and the American jazz pianist Thomas Wright Waller?

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Making firm decisions in your love life may prove difficult. Do not be rushed. This is far from a straightforward week and you need to remember how to relax. You are able to deal with what comes your way but it is upsetting to find that someone has been less than honest.

universe could be upset, but do not let this sour either your thoughts or your character. You are in the eye of the storm so take this time to think.

to take control and forge ahead. Let others know exactly what you want and expect from them. If you do not, others will make decisions for you that could prove less desirable.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Feel sympathy for those who lack the gift of insight. Their lack of understanding upsets you, but their horizons are narrow. This is a time of giving to yourself. Look forward to some time away or indulging in something that really relaxes you.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Someone who appears to be putting themselves in the way of your progress could simply be trying to help. They may have a valid point to make but just not be good at expressing themselves. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) With your mind sharp and energy high, you want to make fast progress and, indeed, you can. You are only too aware of the time that has been wasted waiting for others. Now, most of that may be dealt with. See how others react when you do not.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This is not a time to drift into things because the planets are urging you

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When you meet opposition try to use persuasion and logic to win the day. Failing that, you may decide that ‘enough is enough’ and forge ahead, anyway. In this positive mood you find yourself attractive to the opposite sex. That does not mean you have a right to be pushy. Just use your charm. Combining business with pleasure could lead to trouble, so try to keep these two areas separate.

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

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There is a strong feeling of 'self' this week, and you realise that you have many things to be thankful for. These thoughts come after a period of uncertainty that saw a lack of progress. With this feeling of renewed inner strength, it is now possible to tackle a pet project.

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

TARGET:

Average: 16

Very good: 29

Good: 20

Excellent: 36

aged, ague, drag, dreg, drug, egad, gait, gate, gaud, gaur, gear, gird, girt, grad, grid, grit, guar, rage, trig, trug, urge, argue, auger, dirge, gated, grade, grate, great, guard, guide, gutta, raged, ridge, tiger, urged, argued, augite, gaiter, grated, guider, guitar, gutted, gutter, target, triage, trudge, turgid, gaudier, gritted, guttier, GRATITUDE

REINTEGRO 23

RING

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Saturday July 26

LUCKY STARS 5

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LOTTERY 14

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9 27

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

18 47

REINTEGRO 1

PULL

RULE PULE PULL

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You should not feel responsible for the failings of others. Although you may think you could have done more in a certain situation, it is unlikely that any significant difference would have resulted. This is a busy time but also one in which a small persistent voice will be heard: the voice of logic and practicality. Listen to it.

wobbly moments this week, but all is not lost. Listen to your heart as it speaks louder than any other voice. You know what you need but that may conflict with what you feel you should want.

August 1: Eduardo Noriega, 41. Film actor. This Spanish actor is best known for his roles in two of Alejandro Amenabar’s films: the Goya Award winning Tesis and Open Your Eyes. His first love was music and he studied at the Santander conservatory for five years before becoming interested in acting.

PULL or RING RUNG RUNE

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) At times this week you will feel that a certain relationship is not developing along the right lines. Although it seems that your efforts are often in vain, this is a situation that requires thought and patience on your part.

Your Stars

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: There may still be an element of letting opportunities slip through your fingers. Is this because you are not used to making that really intense effort? You aren’t called upon to do it often but this time it is well worth it.

RING PING PINE PILE PILL

LEO (July 24 - August 23) You know in your heart that you should take control of your future. This is a time to talk with others and consider their thoughts. At the end of the day, however, you are the one who has the final say.

1. JOEY, 2. ECHO, 3. CAPO, 4. GHEE, 5. HAKA, 6. IAGO, 7. FATS

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