Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 4 - 10 June 2015 Issue 1561 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1561

4 - 10 June 2015

AXARQUÍA - COSTA TROPICAL YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Jobless queues shrink

Senate vote defeat Illegal home-owners groups let down by politicians SPAIN’S senate has voted against an amendment to Land Registry law, which would have created more protection See Page 3 for home buyers.

Job centre queues are shrinking as latest figures show employment levels in Malaga Province are at their highest since 2009. Malaga has led the increase in Andalucia in terms of new active workers, the numbers of which grew by 6,085 people, month on month. Malaga also led the decrease in the unemployment rate, with a total of 3,224 coming off the registered list in May. These good figures have been reflected across the Axarquia with data for Costa Tropical municipalities showing significantly positive results in towns like Motril. A total of 106 residents left the unemployment queues in May, while 287 more contracts were created than in the previous month. Motril Mayor Luisa Garcia Chamorro highlighted that the year-on-year increase of employed people had reached 21.44 per cent, three times the national average, which was 7.81 per cent. The percentage decrease of unemployment figures in the town was 1.51 during May, which was also above the average in Granada Province (0.18 per cent). In May, Malaga Province had a total of 536,311 working residents registered with Social Security, a number almost identical to the same month in 2009. In the last four months, 30,000 job positions have been created in the province, according to the Social Security registry.

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EMPLOYMENT levels at their highest since 2009 By Maria Jose Fernandez

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More help for pupils Parents demand teaching assistant for school A PETITION with 5,500 be recruited for the Narixa signatures sent to the reschool in Nerja has fallen gional government calling on deaf ears, say parents. See Page 4 for a teaching assistant to

Some sweet talking New agri-industry in form of stevia planned AN initiative to establish the production of natural sugar replacement stevia in Velez-Malaga is going well, according to industry representatives. The increasingly popular See Page 5 product could mean good news for jobs.

Homes protest Super-development has sparked angry opposition NERJA residents are up in arms at the proposed construction of 1,880 new homes in the Maro and El Playazo areas. They says such developments will ruin the town’s unSee Page 5 spoiled image.

Angus remembered Brother of our EWN colleague gets on his bike IN memory of Angus Watson, a much-missed member of EWN’s staff who died in February, his

brother James is cycling from London to Brighton for a UK heart charity. See Page 6

Mystery photo quest Can you help to reunite snaps with their owners? WHEN Nerja-based Rowan Hand turned up a stash of old photos in a house clearance, he decided the pictures were too precious to abandon and now he’s trying to trace the See Page 8 English family they feature.

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LOCAL NEWS

Freephone line for Samaritans in Spain THANKS to generous donations from supporters, the Samaritans in Spain organisation has been able to launch a freephone number. Anyone in need of emotion-

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New lights dazzle SPECTACULAR new illuminations for Almuñecar LEONARDO CERVILLA

al support can call them on 900 525 100 at any time of the day or night to speak to a trained listener free of charge. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence.

Riogordo biker killed A 37-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist from Riogordo died last Saturday (May 30) after swerving violently outside of the A-356 road in the area of La Viñuela. Riogordo’s ‘Snail-Day’ festivities were cancelled as a result of the tragedy and are now scheduled to be celebrated on Sunday, June 7.

Longer hours call USERS of Velez-Malaga’s public library have started a petition calling for longer opening hours as they believe the current schedule is insufficient.

Supporters of the initiative said they will protest at the library’s front door if necessary. Velez library is open from 9am to 2pm then from 7pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday.

BRIGHTER OUTLOOK: Almuñecar’s natural beauty shines through. By Maria José Fernandez NEW lights shine on Almuñecar, as it boasts a new lighting system paid for by the town council. From east to west off the Puerta del Mar beach, the new lights reflect on the sand and shore, highlighting the town’s natural beauty.

Visitors and locals will be able to enjoy the spectacle during the summer season, as well as during special occasions throughout the year. Work has included the installation of two electricity lines along the area of Bajos del Altillo, with 400-watt lightbulbs a nd the sam e equi pm ent has been fitted from the Rio Verde bridge

towards the west, as far as the Altillo car park roundabout. Acting Mayor Trinidad Herrera Lorente said the works were aimed at enhancing the town’s most attractive sites and stressed the efforts of the Council Urbanism and Public Works Department, led by Councillor Jose Manuel Fernandez Medina.

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Teaching assistant call for school falls on deaf ears OUTRAGE as regional government ignores Nerja petition

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Finance 21 - 26

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Colin Bird 37

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By Maria Jose Fernandez NERJA parents are outraged as they claim the Junta de Andalucia regional government is turning a deaf ear to their plea to hire a new teaching assistant for the town’s Narixa school. “The 5,500 signatures sent to the provincial department of the Education Ministry requesting a teaching assistant for the Narixa school have been useless as the Junta de Andalucia replied that another local school, Nueva Nerja, to which the students would be referred, had sufficient support means,” said Education and Culture Councillor, Gema Garcia. However, neither the councillor nor the parents agree with the response from the regional government. One of the mothers, Sonia

LEARNING SUPPORT: A group of mothers discuss the issue with Councillor Garcia.

Peñalver, explained that there were currently 15 children in need of learning support, and the current teaching assistant at the Nueva Nerja school was overwhelmed with work. She claimed that the situation was bound to get worse once the intake from Narixa had enrolled for the new course scheduled to begin in September. “We have been requesting a new professional for the Nueva Nerja school for years, and once the referred children arrive the situation will only get worse,” said Councillor Garcia. She continued: “We will not stop reclaiming the rights of children who deserve a quality education, especially when they are pupils who require a special kind of treatment.”

Body of missing diver recovered THE body of a diver who went missing on Wednesday May 20 in the area of Cerro Gordo, Almuñecar, was found a day later by Guardia Civil. The body of the 30-year-old man was found in the sea at around noon, 15 me-

tres off the shore at La Herradura beach. The emergency services explained that they were alerted at around 11.30pm to the disappearance of a young man by his father and brother.

Local Police, Guardia Civil and Salvamento Maritimo (Spanish sea search and rescue team) attended the scene immediately and were able to rescue the man’s brother, who had jumped into the sea to look for him.

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Building project sparks protests NERJA residents concerned about loss of agricultural land By Maria Jose Fernandez PEOPLE in Nerja have set up a protest group against the construction of 1,880 new homes in the areas of Maro and El Playazo. The council has signed an agreement with a private company to build 680 new properties in Maro and 1,200 in El Playazo, on land that is currently

used for agricultural purposes. Members of the pressure group have already presented arguments against the project, claiming it would contribute to the disappearance of the already declining local agricultural activity. “Due to their magnitude, these kinds of projects should not be discussed without the participation of all

1,880 new homes to be built in the areas of Maro and El Playazo

citizens,” said one protestor, Jorge Alaminos, to Spanish daily SUR. “The council has presented the project as

the best future possible. However, these developments, based fundamentally on construction, were the ones that led us to the crisis and the collapse of the housing bubble.” Alaminos claimed that projects like this would destroy the Nerja’s attraction for tourists, based on its unspoiled nature, its landscapes and the fact that it was not densely built-up.

Velez-Malaga to be home to stevia factory MEETINGS are being held by stevia producers and investors to build a factory to process the natural sweetener at VelezMalaga’s Parque Teconoalimentario. The producers, mostly based in the Axarquia area but also in other regions of Andalucia, met with investors and representatives from different financial institutions to analyse the viability of creating a stevia factory in the facilities. Head of the Stevia and other Plants Producers Andalucian

NATURAL SWEETENER: Stevia is becoming more popular as an alternative to sugar.

Association, Leovigildo Martin, expressed satisfaction after the meetings due to the strong interest sparked by the project among sponsors, who already own several other properties across the world. “Three or four million euros is not an excessive amount for them as long as the product’s success is guaranteed,” said Martin. The group claims that around 5,000 direct and indirect job positions would be created thanks to the project.

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Historic celebration MOTRIL celebrated City’s Day on May 3 at the Teatro Calderon, to commemorate the 357th anniversary of the day when Felipe VI bestowed the title of city on the then village of Motril.

In the swim ALMUÑECAR will hold the Local Swimming Championship on June 13 at 10am at the municipal indoor pool for all categories. Registration is free.

Long wait ALTHOUGH Carlos Haya Hospital management said that patients were unaffected by an emergency doctors’ strike last week, some reported waits of up to 10 hours.

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Weekend festival THE definitive line-up for the Weekend Beach Festival in Torre del Mar scheduled to take place between July 8 and 11 has been released by Velez-Malaga Council and can be found at http://weekendbeach.es/2 015/.

Flasher held MALAGA National Police force have arrested a 47-year-old man for allegedly flashing at two young girls near a city school.

Bad move A 56-YEAR-OLD man who was arrested in Campanillas for alleged drink-driving, refusing to take a breath test and resisting arrest was also found to be wanted in relation to a bank fraud in Fuengirola.

Tapa time RINCON de la Victoria will celebrate from today and until Sunday (June 7) its ‘Tapa Fair’, with the participation of 14 local restaurants and bars. Each tapa will cost €2. Further information can be found at http://www.rincondela victoria.es/

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A fitting tribute and memorial to brother JAMES WATSON, brother of EWN’s late colleague, Angus, is to raise funds for British Heart Foundation By Steve Walsh ANGUS WATSON, the Euro Weekly News staff member who died tragically in February this year, will be honoured by his brother James in a very fitting tribute as he takes on a 54-mile bike ride in his memory. Team Mas Moral will be taking part in the British Heart Foundation London to Brighton Bike Ride on June 21, to raise money for heart health research. Leading the team will be James Watson. James is the younger brother of Angus, who died after suffering a massive and unexpected heart attack while riding his bike in Benajarafe, Axarquia. “Angus had a great sense of humour,” said James, “this bike run is in memory of him. That’s where we got our name from, Mas Moral was Angus’s secret code phrase to have a little drink: ‘We need a little more moral,’ he would say.” James will be tackling the challenge with his co-riders: Rick Free, an old friend of Angus’s who lives in the Cotswolds where Angus lived as a boy; Andrew Connelly, an

ABOVE: James (left) and Andrew in training. INSETS: Angus with two of his beloved children.

Australian friend; Stuart Duncan, a Scotsman living in London, and himself, an Englishman living in Dublin. James said: “It’s almost an Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman joke in the making. Angus would have appreciated that. “The ride itself is of course in honour of Angus and hopefully we can raise some money for health research in the process. Angus had an unexpected heart attack while riding his own bike, so the British Heart Foundation London to Brighton Bike Ride seemed particularly apt.” Strangely enough, that’s not where the good omens end. “It’s also 54 miles long, which was Angus’s age when he passed away, plus the event is on Father’s Day which hopefully provides additional relevance for his four children and exwife Erica, a columnist for the EWN who herself is successfully battling breast cancer.” You can help James and team Mas Moral support the British Heart Foundation by visiting this site and donating what you can: www.justgiving. com/masmoral

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Mission to reunite photos with owners DO you recognise the photographs featured below?

ON A QUEST: Retired journalist Rowan Hand.

By Steve Walsh LIVING life in Spain is a wonderful retirement for many expatriates, or indeed it can be a joy to spend your working life bringing up children here. One of the few drawbacks might be having to move away from family and friends back home. Unfortunately, sometimes this sees families drift apart or friends being lost over the years. Although it’s not an issue we like to think about every day, occasionally something happens that strikes a chord, and reminds us that families and their ties, while being strong, can also be fragile and fleeting. One such episode happened to Rowan Hand. The retired Irish journalist from Capistrano Village, Nerja, happened across what appeared to be a couple of old photographs that had been discarded after a house clearance. “It seemed such a pity that part of a family history should end up on the rubbish skip of life. It just wasn’t right,” he said. After a while of sorting through the treasure chest of family memorabilia littered about the skip, the retired BBC editor began to piece together a family’s photographic history spanning some 90 years. He decided at that point to try and reunite the irreplaceable life history in his hands with any existing members of the family. “Somebody must know who they are.” Rowan told Euro Weekly

News (EWN): “There are pictures of an English couple and their Golden Wedding illuminated scroll (pictured below left) - and that’s how we know their names: ‘Irene and Jeff on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary 11/6/94.’ “So doing the sums, and assuming they married at say 25, the Golden Wedding anniversary is 50 years down the road bringing them to 75, and then 21 years from 1994 until this year. It is very possible that Irene and Jeff have now passed on. If not they’d be 96.” Collecting the main items and taking them to the safety of his home, he embarked on a quest. Being a former current affairs broadcaster and media man, his first port of call was EWN. He said: “It struck me that there is a message in this simple find. The beauty and happiness of the moment can dissipate, disappear, happiness lost and gone forever. It puts things in context and lets us know that all things are transient.” He concluded: “I thought it would be a grand thing to try and repatriate the images to their family and in the meantime I have given them a place of honour on my fireplace in Nerja. I’m the father of five children, 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, so I know something about the importance of family values and memories.” If you know who the family is, contact us at editorial@ euroweeklynews.com and we will put you in touch with Rowan.

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Business managers on trial GRANADA Provincial Court prosecutor ’s office has requested up to four years in prison for two managers of a car dealership in Motril on trial for misappropriation. The accused are a married couple named Jose Luis MP, who is facing a four-year sentence and a €6,000 fine if found guilty, and Elena MV, who could receive a two-year sentence and a €4,800 fine. According to the judicial decree, the suspects were appointed as managers of the business on October 2006 and January of 2007, respectively. During 2007 and 2008, they reportedly carried out personal transactions and charged all costs to the company, including the purchase of a Mercedes-Benz car valued at €71,000 and trips costing €19,373. The trial has been scheduled for June 9 and 10.

Man held for gender attack A MOTRIL resident was arrested by Local Police for allegedly committing a gender-based violent crime. Authorities were alerted by residents in the Capuchinos area, who said they believed a man was attacking a woman inside a property. Local Police arrived on the scene and found much of the furniture and a mobile phone broken. The man allegedly kept threatening the woman in the presence of the officers. They reported that he also attacked two policemen before they were able to get him into the police vehicle. He could face a prison sentence of seven months to a year or community service. Local Police reminded citizens to alert the authorities on 092, National Police on 091 or the Guardia Civil on 062 if they were they witness to similar incidents.

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Jeweller gives chase to gold thief PLAIN-CLOTHES officer witnessed the event and joined the pursuit By Maria Jose Fernandez A 27-YEAR-OLD man from Baena (Cordoba) has been arrested in VelezMalaga for allegedly stealing from a

local jewellery shop. The man allegedly stole a gold chain worth €2,145, fled the scene and was chased by the owner.

A plain-clothes Guardia Civil officer who was patrolling the area witnessed the event and began chasing the alleged robber.

Residents alerted Local Police who joined the chase and were able to catch up with the suspect in the area of the Pozancon car park.

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EURO WOMEN PAGE

Enthusiasm and energy are key to success Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports. Lucy Grande, as well as running a successful business, has helped countless children with her charity work.

LUCY GRANDE is full of energy. Never staying still for very long, she pours enthusiasm into whatever she undertakes whether it is running the highly successful Bed Centre in Calpe, organising vital fundraising for the Make A Smile charity or spending happy hours in her garden, one of her greatest passions. Married to Tony Grande since January, Lucy is part of a team of incredibly focused and effective volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the Emaus children’s homes have enough of – well – everything. “Our main worry is that they have enough to eat, enough to wear, enough of life’s basics to keep them going,” said Lucy. “All the comfort and security that other children take for granted are not there for these kids. So Tony and I try to make sure there is food in the fridge. That is what we do, we always seem to be feeding people!” The process of helping other people began for Lucy and Tony years ago. They can never turn their backs on anyone in need and it started with fundraising events, eventually growing into something that needed more professional suppor. So last year Make A Smile was launched, encouraging large companies to get behind a cause that puts food on the table for children who have no one else to turn to. A self-sufficiency project at one of the Emaus homes is enjoying incredible success as the children have learned to tend chickens, harvest their own vegetables and make and market their own olive oil.

ALWAYS ON THE GO: Euro Woman Lucy Rowat Grande.

A determined children’s crusader By Jan Gamm Hard work, training and the incredible commitment from Tony, Lucy and their band of volunteers have worked miracles in the hills surrounding the home. Euro Weekly News asked Lucy where she would like to be in five years’ time: “What I really want is to see the children we support in a position where they don’t

Fact file Name: Lucy Rowat Grande Profession: Owner of Calpe Bed Centre/President of Make A Smile charity Age: 53 Family : Husband Tony Grande Originally from: Yeovil in Somerset Now living: In La Fustera, Benissa Languages: Spanish, English, some working French and German

Lucy is part of a team that works tirelessly to ensure the Emaus children’s homes are well provided for need us any more,” she said, adding: “We see self-sufficiency as the way forward, so that the money given by the government and donated through fundraising can go further. And I’d also like to see some career opportunities put in place for the Emaus children. When they reach 18 they must leave the home and surviving in the

Book or TV: Definitely book – I’ve never owned a TV in my life Favourite title: James Michener’s books covering historical facts Strengths: Practicality, capability and good organisation Weaknesses: Ice cream! Greatest success: The Bed Centre and Make A Smile Greatest failure: There hasn’t been one, thankfully Irritants: Injustice, liars, cheats, cruel people Best period of your life: Got married in January this year after being with Tony for 26 years! Biggest influences: The lady who taught me to run the Bed Centre in 1992. And of course Tony. And my incredibly talented grandmother.

outside world is hard; at 18 they are barely adults and need direction as any other kid that age would. Apprenticeships and work experience programmes are what is needed. And until then these kids need all our love and support even as Emaus faces bankruptcy and all it entails.” Who does Lucy most admire? “The carers who have looked after the Emaus kids for so many years. They are devoted and so brave, standing up for what they believe in and continuing their crusade to look after these children no matter what. Tony and I are privileged to have been accepted by them and to work alongside them.” What is she most proud of? “The Bed Centre, I think. It’s a good business, one to be proud of. And all the fantastic kids we help through Make A Smile.” Why does she love Spain? “I love everything about it; I’ve been here for 35 years and all my working life has been spent here. I love the people, the way they embrace the outdoor lifestyle, their exuberance, affection and the wonderful weather.”

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured. As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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Calling the north ALMUÑECAR is aiming to draw attention from Spanish holidaymakers with a campaign designed to promote the area in the northern regions of Spain. The Municipal Tourism Department of Almuñecar and La Herradura last week carried out an intense campaign in Zaragoza, Vitoria, San Sebastian and Bilbao, holding meetings with more than 300 travel agents in the area to offer them the chance to check out what the town has in store for visitors.

300 number of travel agents to hold meetings with the Almuñecar Tourism Department representatives

Head of the Department, Felipe Puertas, explained that the promotion forum was developed through workshops, and stressed the excellent reception, describing the experience as “very positive.”

Centre for tourism to open RESIDENTS are invited to follow the inauguration on giant screens By Maria José Fernandez THE modern facilities of the newly constructed Centre for Tourism Development in Motril will be inaugurated on Saturday (June 6). Mayor Luisa Garcia Chamorro together with other council representativ es an n o u n ce d th at t he ceremony would take place at 10pm and feature a performance by the South of Spain Youth Orchestra. “ A t th e e v en t, w e w ill aim to promote the importance of this infrastructure as a driving force of tourism in the Costa Tropical and Granada Province, a generator of employment and reference point for renovation,” said the mayor. “ T h e e c o n o mic impa c t that this building holds will b ec o me o b v io u s w ith the opening of the tourist informa tio n o ffice , th ro ugh which the cruise tourists

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Cruise fair MOTRIL Port representatives travelled to Croatia yesterday (June 3) to participate in a fair to learn more about the latest trends of the cruise industry. The event will run until Saturday.

New spade COASTS councillor of Nerja, Nieves Atencia, announced the purchase of new beach cleaning equipment including a levelling-machine and a tractor spade.

NEW FACILITY: Includes a conference centre and a nursery school. who arrive in the town will be able to receive information, as well as the rest of the tourists who enjoy this destination during the summer holidays.” Inside the facilities, there is a new conference centre with capacity for 500 people , a s w e ll a s a s ma lle r room for 100 people and

several other spaces for lectures. The building is also home to a new nursery school which is expected to become operational by September. The gala will start with the unve iling of a pla que displaying the new name of the square in front of the centre, which will be known

as Ruperta Feriche, after the first woman owner of a hotel in Motril. All residents are invited t o f ol l ow t he event f r om outside the building at Ruperta Feriche square, which wi l l be f i t t ed wi t h gi ant screens, as tickets to enjoy the show inside the centre are already sold out.

Art exhibits LA HERRADURA’S Civic Centre is currently hosting an exhibition titled ‘Fusion’ featuring artists Jessica Williams Ciemnyjewski, Vanda Athay and Linette Baker. It can be visited until June 14, mornings and afternoons.

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Karate excellence SALOBREÑA black-belt Karate practitioner Dani Martin came third at the International Karate Tournament held in Santa Coloma de Gramanet last weekend.

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Art expo AN exhibition entitled ‘Privileged’ by English artist and Frigiliana resident James Wilmot will be open until June 29 at El Apero. It can be visited on weekdays between 10am and 5.30pm, weekends from 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm.

TV spot NERJA will be featured in Canal Sur TV’s health awareness programme ‘Salu dal dia’ on May 7 at 3.30pm. The episode was shot around the area of Rio Chillar.

More space RINCON de la Victoria Council has transferred a property in the basement of the municipal football pitch to Rincon Sports Club to be used for charity and social purposes.

Poster town RENOWNED artist and designer Pedrita Parker is the author of an illustrated poster to promote Velez-Malaga’s tourist attractions in areas such as Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, Jaen and Bilbao.

SUMMER COMES EARLY: Beach-goers get a taste of the upcoming season.

Visitors flock in HOTEL occupancy levels reach between 80 and 90 per cent on Costa Tropical By Maria José Fernandez TOWNS across the Costa Tropical are celebrating as summer temperatures and high occupancy levels seem to have arrived earlier than ever. Hundreds of tourists and locals were able to have a taste of the upcoming season last weekend, to the delight

of business-owners who saw hotel occupancy rates reach figures between 80 and 90 per cent. “Between May 29 and 30, we registered an occupancy of up to 90 per cent,” said head of the Costa Hotel businesses association, Rafael Lamelas. He continued: “We believe these figures are linked to different sports

events being held in Almuñecar and Motril, as well as the opening of beach bars with their traditional fish ‘espetos’ cooked over an open flame.” The festivities of Corpus Christi in Granada City have also been accredited as contributing to such positive numbers. “We have registered an increase in bookings via the in-

ternet from Granada residents who wish to ‘run away’ from the Corpus Christi festivities,” explained Lamelas. “We are expecting a large number of tourists to arrive during the next few days, at least until June 5. It is hoped that the occupancy rate will not sit lower than 75 per cent,” he added.

Hashing with the hares IN case you have ever wondered, hashing is a brisk walk or run through the country or villages with a group of people who like to get out, keep fit and explore. There are just a few essentials needed: a good pair of trainers, a reasonable level of fitness and a sense of humour. Axarquia Hash House Harriers (AH3) meet every second Sunday at different venues throughout the area, where members take turns acting as ‘hares’. This involves laying a trail of flour as they scurry through the countryside, followed by the rest of the ‘hash’. T h e tra il, w h ich take s about two hours and eventually leads back to the start,

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CULTURE Councillor in Nerja Gema Garcia delivered diplomas to the 14 people over the age of 55 who participated in the ‘University for Seniors’ scheme.

HASHING: The latest fitness trend for people of all ages. can be walked, jogged, or run along the route according to your ability and inclination. To liven things up, the hares may even include

some false paths and dead ends. To revitalise flagging hashers, a stop for beer, soft drinks and crisps is included along the way. After the

hash, the runners typically head to a nearby restaurant for a late lunch. For more information go to: www.ah3.es

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50 flee from fire A FIRE in the kitchen of a restaurant in Nerja last Sunday forced the evacuation of 50 people. Firefighters attended the scene immediately and extinguished the fire, which started in a fryer and only affected the kitchen area. One of the restaurant’s staff needed medical treatment for shock, but no other injuries were reported. Tourists staying in a hotel just above the restaurant were also evacuated but were allowed to return to their rooms shortly after the fire was put out. “We will have to evaluate the damage and do our best to be able to reopen as soon as possible,” said owner of the restaurant, Damian Toboso.

Drugs trial VELEZ-MALAGA Lower Court is to try a total of 29 people in connection with ‘Operation Melli’ after it dismantled one of the biggest drug trafficking gangs in Malaga Province. The suspects were arrested three years ago, after allegedly unloading drugs on the Hornillo beach in Almayate. Authorities claim that detainees went as far as constructing a concrete ramp under the sand, to facilitate the unloading of the drugs, as well as a warehouse a few metres away from the shore, which they used as their headquarters. During a search, Guardia Civil officers seized a total of ten tonnes of hashish. Out of the 29 defendants, 20 are Spanish, eight are Moroccan and one is French.

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A bite of the cherry

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AXARQUIA municipality Alfarnate is currently steeped in its cherry harvesting season. Farmers are gathering high quality samples of the fruit to taste at the 10th Cherry Day, scheduled for June 20.

600 kilos of cherries handed out to visitors at Alfarnate’s Cherry Day

The council is preparing for one of the most popular events of the year, when growers hand out up to 600 kilos for free tastings. Three of the main varieties of cherry started producing fruit of excellent quality and size earlier, and growers recommend paying a visit now to avoid the long queues formed at the beginning of June to collect the precious delicacy.

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RUBBISH PILE: Local Police supervise the destruction process.

Fake goods crushed MORE than 60,000 counterfeit items have been seized in the past few years By Maria José Fernandez LOCAL POLICE in Almu ñ e c a r h a v e d e s tro y e d more than 60,000 counterfe it g o o d s s e iz e d in the

tow n ove r the pa s t fe w years. Fake designer glasses, ha ndba gs , c a ps , s ports e quipme nt a nd C D s a re amongst the most common

items confiscated by police. They were piled up before be ing c rus he d by a mini roller, put through a shredder and then taken to the local rubbish tip.

Most of the items were seized in the areas of San Cristobal and La Herradura, according to the head of the Local Police team, Manuel Ledesma.

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SURVEILLANCE, first aid and lifeguard services along the coast of Motril have been put out to tender by the town council. The winning bid would have to be no more than €120,000 and cover surveillance and rescue services, missing people searches, basic life support and defibrillator cases as well as first aid services. They will also have to ensure a minimum of 16 staff. “It is vital to have a surveillance and rescue service that guarantees the safety of all beachgoers,” said Mayor Luisa Garcia Chamorro. The service will be operational between June 15 and September 15 from 11am to 8pm, every day of the week.

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Learning German in Velez A BASIC, free German course has been launched in Velez-Malaga by the town council to boost the residents’ chances when looking for employment. Th e c o u r se i s b e i n g taugh t b y a n a t i v e teach e r, a n d 2 0 r e s idents of the town from the a r e a s o f L a Vi l la, Arroyo de San Sebastian and La Molineta are curre n t l y b e n e f i t i n g from it. “The project has been conceived to improve their knowledge level and help them get jobs,” said Urban Initiative Coun c i l l o r L o u r d es Piña. She a d d e d : “ T h is course will have a duration of 60 hours and be taught until June 10.”

Morocco Riders in Motril MOTORCYCLISTS roared into town as part of their 12-day trip

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Free exams UNIVERSITY of Malaga students have welcomed a proposal for examinations in foreign languages, which they are required to pass to complete their degrees, to become free as in the past some were unable to afford the fees.

Small quake AN earth tremor measuring 3.2 on the Richter Scale was felt at around 9.45am on Tuesday in Malaga and Motril (Granada).

COMING TOGETHER: Participants of various nationalities took part in the non-competitive race. By Maria Jose Fernandez ENGINES roared across Motril as it welcomed the Morocco Riders, a group of motorcyclists who started their journey on May 24 in Tangiers. The Moroccan Consul in Almeria, Sellam Berrada, joined Acting Mayor of Motril, Luisa Garcia Chamorro, togeth-

er with Sports Councillor Jose Garcia Fuentes and head of the port authorities, Francisco Alvarez de la Chica, to welcome the 100 participants of the Morocco Riders Route 2015 upon their arrival at Motril Port from Alhucemas (Morocco). Chamorro said the event was a non-competitive race which aimed to allow participants to

bond over the 12-day trip. The racers started in Tangiers and travelled along the north coast of Morocco to Alhucemas Port, to arrive in Motril on Sunday (May 31). On Monday, they headed through Granada, Cordoba and Sevilla, arriving in Lisbon on Tuesday. They are expected to visit Cadiz tomorrow and com-

plete the trip on Saturday, having travelled a distance of 2,414 kilometres. “Motorcycle trips allow adventurers to bond and build bridges amongst people of different nationalities,” said Berrada, who added: “Motril had the honour of being the gateway into the country for all the participants.”

Dual career ANDALUCIAN party candidate for Mayor in Almuñecar, Juan Carlos Benavides, has said he will go back to working in medicine and continue his political career in his free time.

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COSTA DEL SOL

A flashmob for dogs with impressive ‘doggy dancing’ FLICKR: MUFFINN

FURRY friends and their owners take a stand against public tolerance of pets

OZZIE: Joined in the fun of the day.

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By Community Reporter OWNERS and their canine friends gathered in the San Nicolas de Bari area of Alicante on Sunday May 31 to create a furry Flashmob. They put on an impressive demonstration of ‘doggy dancing’ showing how well the dogs responded to their owners’ commands. The point of the exercise was to campaign for tolerance for pets on public transportation and in public spaces, under the slogan ‘We are well behaved and controlled dogs, we don’t bother anyone!’ One participant said: “We have to raise awareness of training our pets, because when there are problems, it will always be because we have not trained them adequately.” A similar event has been running in Madrid for several years, and this year, pulled together through Facebook, was held simultaneously in 15 other cities across Spain. More photos can be found on the Facebook page Flashmobperros.

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A POLICEMAN who fired shots from his gun inside his home in Aldaia near Valencia spent five hours in a stand-off with other officers before finally being arrested early on Monday June 1.

THE Meteorology Agency (Aemet) has advised that the UV index will start increasing as of this week in the islands and recommends using sunscreen of at least SPF15 and avoiding exposure during the central hours of the day.

MORE than 50 litres of rain per square metre, accompanied by hail and lightning, fell during a sudden storm in Yecla, Murcia, flooding parts of the town and leaving a motorist stranded.

ONE THOUSAND people formed a human chain in Almeria City on World Multiple Sclerosis day, calling for more involvement and support from public institutions, the business community and the pharmaceutical industry.

Serious accident

Clean-up campaign Bug plague

A 60-YEAR-OLD motorcycle driver sustained severe injuries after being involved in an accident on the BinialiBinissalem road. He was taken to Son Espases Hospital.

THIRTY bags of rubbish were collected from El Pinet, close to La Marina, as part of the annual ‘Clean up the Med’ campaign.

Fire analysis ALCOY Town Hall has commissioned a report on the Sierra de Mariola natural park by the University de Miguel Hernández to learn how the forest floor has been affected by fire.

Megayacht ‘A’ THE megayacht ‘A,’ a 118-metre submarine-like vessel owned by Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, docked at Valencia Marina on Saturday May 30. The ‘A’ is named after the owner’s wife, Alexandra.

Antiques market AN antiques fair has opened in El Vergel with dealers offering collectibles and antiques, raising cash for animal charities. Call Tracy 679 182 622.

Lighthouse petition THE petition against the privatisation of the lighthouse at Javea’s Cape Sant Antoni now totals nearly 14,000 signatures, arguing that the facility should be devoted to public use and not put into private management.

Abandoned car GUARDIA CIVIL police officers are searching for the driver of a car that was abandoned in a lane of the Inca motorway. The car was found by an ambulance crew who began signalling to prevent other vehicles from crashing into it.

Child injured A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy is in a critical condition after being run over by a car in the area of Sineu’s sports centre. The incident took place at about 6.50pm and the child taken to Son Espases Hospital.

Vendor jailed A BUSINESS-OWNER in Palma has been jailed for 10 months and will have to pay a fine for keeping 22,000 fake brand items in a warehouse.

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Baby racing BENEJUZAR dedicated its recent fiestas to the smallest residents in the town with a race for infants in their four-wheeled baby walkers. Entrants were aged between 10 and 14 months.

Seniors tribute SCHOOLCHILDREN in Hurchillo held their annual tribute to grandparents as a thank you for helping them in life.

Dolphin rescue A WOUNDED dolphin was rescued on the beach at Las Delicias, Aguilas, after being discovered by bathers on the shore. Guardia Civil officers from the SEPRONA nature protection branch attended the scene.

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EXPERTS visiting Clisol greenhouses in El Ejido called for a ‘green revolution’ in the agro-food industry. Biological control is currently static, they said, with ever-increasing infestations that have no natural solution.

Paper chase

Dolphin washed up A DEAD dolphin was found floating in Mijas’s Faro de Calaburras coastal area on Monday. Several beach-goers were able to pull it to the shore at El Torreon beach. Authorities are investigating the cause of its death.

Luxury liners LUXURY cruise liners Ocean Princess, owned by Princess Cruises with a crew of 375 and capacity for 680 passengers, and Hapag Lloyd’s Europa, both arrived at Malaga Port last week.

An honour ACTING Mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix revealed a plaque in the Pozo del Rey district of San Roque to commemorate King Alfonso XI, who gave the area its name and died of the Black Death in March 1350.

Busy museum THE Centre Pompidou Malaga received almost 60,000 visits in the first two months after being opened at the Cube in Malaga City.

Smoke fines

THE IU political party criticised Almeria City Hall for removing piled-up town planning files in an open lorry. The council replied that this was normal practice when clearing out dead files.

THE Malaga provincial health department has fined bars and restaurants a total of €4,447 for failing to follow anti-tobacco laws over the first four months of 2015.

Fiestas feast

Donkey taxis

AS always during El Ejido’s annual town fiestas, chorizo, fried eggs and fried peppers were provided for the townspeople and visitors. More than 4,000 people attended this year’s event.

JULIAN NUÑEZ ANDREU, the creator of Mijas’s well-known burro taxi donkey rides, has been remembered and honoured by the town council this week. His widow Maria Peña received the Mijas Tourism Prize from Tourism Councillor Santiago Martin.

Paltry prize POLICE raided a clandestine bingo session in Balerma attended by 37 people. They found that the organisers assigned only 10 per cent of takings for prizes.

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Chart success SWEDEN: Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, Mans Zelmerlow has seen his song storm up the charts after his victory in the competition. Currently he is number three in the hit parade.

Workers jailed

100 people joined in to try and lift the double decker

Stag fiasco A LONDONER who slept in the luggage hold of a German bus

SWEDEN: A Malmo court has jailed a former Migration Board worker and his accomplice for three years for accepting bribes in exchange for resident permits and passports for asylum seekers.

FINLAND: Centre Party leader Juha Sipila has given the position of foreign minister to Finns party’s maverick leader, Alexander Stubb. The coalition has put Finland’s economy at the centre of their policies.

FINLAND: Kesko has detailed a financial restructuring package that will cut overheads by €50 million whilst increasing investment by €1 billion. It is expanding into the growing Russian market.

woke up in Switzerland. Jordan Addams was attending a stag weekend and woke up without his phone, wallet or passport.

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Body in garage

Meal time A NEW report shows that fewer than a third of Brits sit down to eat together every night. People in Yorkshire are most likely to eat together with those in the north east the least likely.

MEAL TIME: More people in Yorkshire eat together every night.

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Man trapped under bus UP to 100 bystanders in London rushed to help try and lift a double decker bus to free a unicyclist who was trapped under its wheels after a collision. They succeeded in freeing the trapped man.

DORCHESTER police have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in a car dealership. Three men have been arrested in connection with the crime.

Teenage murder POLICE in Liverpool have appealed for information regarding the murder of Kevin Wilson. The 17-yearold was shot with a handgun earlier this year. He would have turned 18 this month.

Drug dealer taunt DRUG dealer Martin Way from Exeter taunted police that they could not afford his lifestyle on their public sector wages. After a financial investigation he was jailed and his possessions seized.

Budget explosion on renovations FIRST work to be carried out on the palace since 1981

3km carnage A 20-YEAR-OLD man from Dortmund has lost two legs and one arm after being dragged 3km between two streetcars. His condition is said to be serious.

Bomb chaos OVER 20,000 residents of Cologne were evacuated after the discovery of a 1000kg bomb, five metres underground. It was the biggest movement of people since WW2.

Merkel power FORBES has announced that the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, is the world’s most powerful woman for the fifth successive year. Hillary Clinton was ranked sixth.

Toilet crime

Snap election

SWEDEN: Following the installation of a new wind farm in Glotesvalen, IKEA has become energy self-sustainable in the Nordic countries.

THE annual gothic convention was held in Leipzig with over 20,000 participants. The four-day event celebrates anything gothic including bands and entertainment.

A FISHERMAN in Bavaria caught a snapping turtle after a 40-minute struggle. The species which is indigenous to North America is thought to have been dumped in the river by its owners.

NORWAY: NORWAY's right wing government is negotiating with Eritrea to return asylum seekers. The Minister of Justice is seeking pledges from Eritrea that it will respect the human rights of those returned.

IKEA go green

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Turtle catch

Asylum seekers

DENMARK: David Cameron cancelled a stop in Denmark on his European tour as Denmark’s Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt called a snap election for June 18.

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PALACE: Huis ten Bosch.

RENOVATIONS of the Dutch Huis ten Bosch palace will cost over €60 million, twice the estimate. It is the first work carried out since 1981.

Classic is best CITIES such as Maastricht, Leiden and Amsterdam are finding their heritage buildings are driving a move back to classic times. Modern urbanisations

DUTCH PRESS are being shunned in favour of historical features.

Too old for solar AN ELDERLY couple from Overijs-

sel were told they are too old for subsidised solar panels. Maarten Hillenius, 78, said he didn’t plan on being buried with him.

House prices rise DUTCH house prices rose 2.3 per cent in April. This means they are the same value as 2003 but 18 per cent lower than 2008.

THEFT of vital toilet components, seats, taps and toilet paper holders in Berlin have left officials bewildered. The stolen parts will be replaced and extra security installed.

East German A NEW survey by TNS Emnid has discovered that East Germans are more relaxed filming themselves in the bedroom than their West German counterparts.

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RUSSIAN P RESS

Indian funding IN an initiative to implement modern technology

FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE: Oil and gas production in Siberia. OIL and gas production plants in Siberia could be funded by India in an initiative to implement modern technology in the fuel delivery infrastructure.

Russian troops RUSSIA has deployed 12,000 troops, tanks and aircraft along its north west border. The show of military muscle is in response to a NATO exercise led by Norway.

Volga film THE world famous director Peter Greenaway is to

Fast food

Depardieu admiration AWARD-winning actor Gerard Depardieu has said he admires the strength of the Russian people and would be prepared to die for his adopted country.

make a film about Russia’s past, present and future. It will focus on the multicultural aspect of the country.

Election ban LEGISLATION passed in Moscow allows for the banning of any organisation deemed to be undesirable in the run up to the general election. Amnesty has condemned the action.

Ikea under attack IKEA has been called heartless for planning to build a store in the Moscow suburb of Mytisjtji: the site is near a cemetery for war veterans. cinemafestival Shutterstock.com

TWO Oscar-winning Russian film directors are setting up a chain of fast food restaurants, Yedim Doma! (We’re Eating at Home) backed by the Kremlin.

Flag scandal PROSECUTORS from the Sverdlovsk region have launched an inquiry after Sofia Nititchuk, Miss Russia, was pictured draped in material in the colours of the Russian flag.

Waitress rebuke A WAITRESS in Kazan used a menu to fend off a customer who apparently touched her neck and bottom. The man was knocked to the floor and then helped away.

Space programme MOSCOW and Beijing have announced a collaboration for future space exploration. One of the aims is to send a manned mission to the moon.

Biker deal A SEVASTOPOL councillor has been challenged to a duel by the leader of pro Kremlin biker group the Night Wolves. A proposed sports club in the area is the issue of contention.

Gorky rebirth GORKY film studios, famous from the Soviet era, will be refurbished and modernised, and will be finished by 2020.

GERARD DEPARDIEU: Admiring.

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Court ruling for off plan buyers By Jason Bailey THE Spanish court system is finally providing protection and the option to recover monies paid by purchasers for off plan property. Many people who paid on account to promoters like bankrupt AIFOS for properties that were supposed to be constructed lost all their money. They

is the total owed by bankrupt property agencies in Spain found that either the properties were never to be built or that those that had been built were illegal and did

SPANISH UNIVERSITIES: Too expensive for Spaniards.

Studying expensive THE rising costs of studying at Spanish universities together with the limited availability of scholarships as well as the shortage of job opportunities in Spain have driven Spanish university students to seek higher education in alternative European cities. One family who live in Gran Canaria elected to send their 17-year-old daughter to study Economics in Cologne which will cost between €600 and €700 per month compared to having to pay €1,200 at home.

not have the appropriate documentation for residence. When investors tried to recover their deposits they often found that the promoters had vanished or been declared insolvent and so never received a penny. A recent judgement by the Spanish Supreme Court, supported by many of the High Provincial Courts,

A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it. Bob Hope Flickr: Promo Madrid

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In Belgium it costs only half of what a student would need to pay out in Madrid to study medicine. And in most instances, living costs and standard of accommodation are superior to that available in Spain for the same money. In addition to the cost of a university education, parents are also concerned about the lack of job opportunities in Spain for qualified graduates, and are leaning toward encouraging their sons and daughters to job hunt elsewhere in Europe.

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Costly electric SPAIN is the fourth costliest country in the European Union for electricity. In 2014 the cost of electricity in Spain rose 4.1 per cent compared with the EU’s 2.9 per cent average.

Eroski losses EROSKI has recorded a loss of €280.2 million for 2014-2015 ending January 31, almost triple (169.4 per cent) over the previous year, it was reported by the group on Wednesday May 27.

Lidl expands LIDL Supermarket has plans to employ an extra 400 workers in Spain by the end of 2015 to support its major expansion programme involving an investment of €200 million in 40 new stores.

IBEX fragility post-election AFTER the ruling People’s Party suffered massive losses in the local and regional elections, Spain’s IBEX fell 0.72 per cent. The stability of the IBEX appears fragile in the coming months as there will be a General Election in Spain before the end of the year. The PP’s popularity is at a 20-year low and the rise of parties like Podemos, whose

THE National Statistics Institute reports that more than 22 per cent of Spaniards were living in poverty at the end of 2013.

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fiscal policies are based on spending within Spain to encourage sustainable growth, are seen by many economists to indicate a very uncertain future, discouraging potential business investors. There is also a very real prospect of Greece exiting the Euro which would provoke more instability and from that a further drop for the IBEX.

has held the banks directly responsible for the funds deposited by the promoters. That means people whose money vanished with the promoter can now take action against the bank for the sum deposited, compensation and also any interest accrued. Although this seems a victory, the banks are complaining they were not party to fraud and should not shoulder the burden of repayment. The deposits

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Building starts and stops SPAIN is renowned for its urbanisations that were started and then stopped due to the financial collapse in the property market. Operation Charmartin in Madrid which included 17,000 new homes and a railway link has been halted after missing a vital approval deadline. The €6 billion project was aimed to revitalise the Charmartin area with 20 tower blocks but the planning application cannot be considered before November.

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 2.9M -1.11% -1.79 159.08 7.4M -0.46% -0.37 79.72 -1.14% 50.9M -1.50 130.28 6.2M -1.27% -1.81 140.52 4.7M -0.80% -0.69 85.32 6.7M -0.23% -0.24 103.00 -0.14% 26.0M -0.04 29.31 -0.44% 19.6M -0.18 40.96 5.3M -0.14% -0.16 110.37 5.5M -0.60% -0.43 71.01 +0.11% 14.6M 85.20 +0.09 -1.30% 41.7M -0.36 27.27 2.3M -1.10% -2.29 206.19 5.3M -0.69% -0.77 111.42 4.1M -1.20% -2.06 169.65 +1.32% 43.5M 34.46 +0.45 -1.00% 10.0M -1.01 100.14 -0.63% 14.3M -0.42 65.78 6.4M -0.57% -0.55 95.93 +1.99% 20.0M 60.89 +1.19 -1.24% 36.5M -0.59 46.86 2.8M -0.62% -0.63 101.67 +0.90% 50.1M 34.75 +0.31 -1.18% 12.6M -0.94 78.39 2.0M -1.01% -1.03 101.12 5.1M -0.44% -0.52 117.17 6.0M +0.49% 120.21 +0.59 -0.20% 14.8M -0.10 49.44 6.7M -1.27% -0.88 68.68 6.4M -0.76% -0.57 74.27

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Most Advanced Jiayuan.com International Ltd. Atlantic American Corporation Prothena Corporation plc Titan Machinery Inc. LoJack Corporation Supertel Hospitality, Inc. ChemoCentryx, Inc. Ovascience Inc. Quotient Limited Vascular Biogenics Ltd. Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.

$ 9.28 $ 3.80 $ 39.44 $ 15.89 $ 3.61 $ 2.78 $ 8.67 $ 33.93 $ 15.40 $ 8.05 $ 25.64

1.82 ▲ 24.40% 0.50 ▲ 15.15% 4.94 ▲ 14.32% 1.89 ▲ 13.50% 0.42 ▲ 13.17% 0.31 ▲ 12.55% 0.87 ▲ 11.15% 3.01 ▲ 9.73% 1.34 ▲ 9.53% 0.67 ▲ 9.08% 2.12 ▲ 9.01%

$ 42.90 $ 77.65 $ 3.96 $ 9.05 $ 2.28 $ 17.54 $ 9.03 $ 2.21 $ 3.50 $ 64.84 $ 7.62

4.76 ▼ 9.99% 6.83 ▼ 8.08% 0.34 ▼ 7.91% 0.77 ▼ 7.84% 0.19 ▼ 7.69% 1.36 ▼ 7.20% 0.64 ▼ 6.62% 0.15 ▼ 6.36% 0.23 ▼ 6.17% 4.16 ▼ 6.03% 0.48 ▼ 5.93%

Most Declined Cellectis S.A. ePlus inc. Sterling Construction Company Inc Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Prima BioMed Ltd Olympic Steel, Inc. Agilysys, Inc. Gulf Resources, Inc. China Information Technology, Inc. YY Inc. Upland Software, Inc.

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2015 to date: a year of volatility Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IN terms of foreign exchange, 2015 has been a year of volatility; currently GBP/EUR is nestling just under 1.42 after an electric start to the year. We started 2015 at 1.28 and have seen huge swings with monumental shifts on the back of the Swiss National Bank removing their peg, a whopping Quantitative Easing package from the ECB and a massive USD rally on expectation for a move to a US rate hike. Throw in a very uncertain UK election and you can understand why volatility is extreme. To give some context to this volatility, in the last month alone GBP/EUR dipped from 1.40 down to 1.34 and then back up to over 1.40 again following the confirmation of a Conservative majority in the UK election and in a 12-month period GBP/EUR has moved over 16 per cent higher. So what lies ahead for the rest of 2015 in relation to GBP/EUR? The good news is that

VOLATILE: GBP/EUR dipped from 1.40 down to 1.34 and back up again. many of the uncertainties have now been removed or accounted for by the markets. The ongoing impact of Quantative Easing in Europe is now more digestible by the markets and the UK election result has removed an elephant in the room for the pound in the short term. However, we still have major themes to look out

for and in order of timing these are the Greek negotiations, the timing for a US and UK rate hike and the possibility of a UK vote on Europe. Firstly the ongoing negotiations with Greece are a real short-term concern. The Greek government is currently in stand-off with European lenders to release €7.2bn of the bailout

programme. If Greece does manage to unlock the €7.2bn in aid it will still require further assistance beyond June when the current bailout plan ends. If agreement cannot be sought with relationships very strained and neither side looking to budge, it could lead to a Grexit and the impact on the euro would likely to be very negative. Moving beyond Greece and on to central banks, which have been the key fundamental driver of currency moves, all eyes are currently on the US Federal Reserve (FOMC). The USD has rallied dramatically since mid-2014 as the market positions for lift-off from the FED. If the FED does raise in 2015 as expected, the divergence between US rates and ECB rates will lead to pressure on EUR/USD with some analysts pointing towards parity and below. The fact that the Bank of England could follow soon after the FOMC in raising rates will certainly help GBP/EUR push higher especially given the ECB will still be entrenched in monetary easing. A move towards 1.50 in GBP/EUR would reflect a EUR/USD move below parity. Regardless of the outcome with Greece, we see central bank divergence in policy driving the euro lower still in late 2015 and early 2016.

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BUSINESS EXTRA

Sabadell caution SABADELL president Josep Oliu said on Wednesday May 27 that the offensive launched by Santander with its ‘1,2,3 Account’, offering up to 3 per cent interest could unleash a new “war of liabilities” in the financial sector

Tourist spend THE average tourist’s daily spend in Spain has grown by 4.4 per cent over the same period in 2014 and is now at €116 at the end of April.

Powerful lady FORBES magazine has placed Grupo Santander President Ana Botin among the 100 most powerful women in the world.

Dear EU... SPAIN has written to European institutions asking for an overhaul of EU common economic policy to improve integration of member states. National daily El Pais reports the unconfirmed letter is from the prime minister’s office.

Sun care is a lifelong investment Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

WE are all well aware of the dangers of the sun, but for some reason we often choose to ignore expert advice. Sunbathing on the beach, lying by the pool or walking along the promenade are all things we can enjoy in plenty here in Spain, but we must remember that these activities can also potentially play havoc with our health. Therefore, since we live in a country where the sun shines a lot, it is really important to invest in good measures to help protect our skin against its harmful rays. A report out this month from the UK states that a huge amount of Britons worry about skin cancer, but continue to put themselves at risk by allowing themselves to be burned by the sun. And I can only presume that many expats fall into the same category. According to the study, although more than eight out of 10 people are worried about skin cancer, 72 per cent

STAY SUN SMART: Buy a good sunscreen and apply liberally before exposure. have been burnt in the past year. People tend to underestimate the damage that sunburn can do to their skin, and many think that skin reddening is just a harmless part of the tanning process, rather than a sign that you have damaged your skin. Therefore, investing in good sun protection habits is a must.

Being careful in the sun doesn’t have to cost a fortune, it just means using common sense. Avoid direct sunlight between during the hottest hours of the afternoon. Buy a good suncream and apply it liberally before exposure and reapply after every swim. Cover up in a light cotton T-shirt and

buy yourself a hat. Avoid exposing your face to too much sun now and save a fortune on anti-wrinkle cream later! In the UK there has been a rise in people getting skin cancer. So be smart and save yourself the horror of having to deal with a health problem and doctor’s bills in the future.

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

€100 banknotes: a notable difference THE number of €100 banknotes in circulation reached a record low in April. A great many entities took them out of circulation, surrendering them to the Bank of Spain. The difference between the number of notes distributed and those retired was 2.9 million units. The Bank of Spain explained that the high number of notes being returned “could be due to tourism with credit institutions returning notes that are not needed to address the liquidity needs of its customers.” The number of €500 banknotes remained at 71 million units, the same levels as 2005. The role of €50 notes, however, increased year on year by 3.5 per cent to 868 million units. In the case of €20 and €10 notes, the balance between distributed and negative returns was 100 notes, with €26.407 million and €9.723 million respectively. Total cash put into circulation by the Bank of Spain stood at just over €48 billion (€44.206 million in notes and €3.898 million in coins) - 13.8 per cent less than the same period in 2014.

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Easy fuel payments as Cepsa Pay is launched

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Prices up CONSUMER prices in Spain rose by 0.4 per cent in May from April, easing fears that the country was falling into a deflationary cycle that could hit growth. Rebounding oil prices are said to be the main factor.

Sales rebound RETAIL sales in Spain rose to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4 per cent in April up from 3.2 per cent the previous month. This was against analysts’ expectations of a fall to 2 per cent. CUTTING QUEUES: New mobile phone app enables customers to pay at the pump. By Community Reporter CEPSA is rolling out the first mobile phone payment system, enabling consumers to pay for petrol at the pump. The process is often slowed down at busy petrol stations by the

cashier having to deal with personal shopping items as well as fuel payments, especially during the holiday season when numbers multiply. The increase in transactions is not always catered for by garages taking on extra staff.

The move is seen as progressive, helping to cut queues at the till. It could, according to Cepsa, shorten waiting times by up to 75 per cent. Free to download, the user signs up with personal details and a profile

and then processes fuel payments via the payment card of choice. It is safe, secure and operated via password. The application is free to download via any mobile phone that has an Apple or Android operating system.

Getting better SPAIN’s economy grew by 0.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the previous three months. This meant that annual growth was 2.7 per cent, showing the economic recovery is picking up pace.

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Predictions for an Islamic future THE West could face the largest internal enemy force ever seen LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT THESE are the rantings according to Leapy this week. What I believe will come to pass over the next few years. Islamic State (IS) will take all of Syria, Iraq and Jordan. They will subsequently make a non-aggression pact with Iran. With their army on the borders of Saudi Arabia and Turkey, the Allies, particularly the Americans, will have no choice but to declare war on the whole of the Islamic world. This will involve millions of allied troops on the ground and the possible limited use of nuclear weapons. If it appears IS is in with a chance, Iran will join them, supplying armaments which will include the nuclear variety. Iran will nuke Israel. This will result in the destruction of Israel, and with Israeli retaliation, probably Iran as well. While all this is taking place, IS will call on its sympathisers throughout the world to launch attacks from within the towns and cities of the West. These sleepers are already en-

IN PERIL: Will the black flag of IS be seen flying over Westminster?

trenched and will cause havoc and destruction that will turn large chunks of our civilisation into areas resembling Beirut. Vast numbers of so-called non-militant Muslims will have no choice but to join the fight, forming the biggest internal enemy force the West has ever seen. So many allied troops will be engaged in the Middle East, there will be too few to protect the citizens at home. Commonwealth countries will be asked to come to our assistance, but with large dissident Muslim populations within their own cities, they will also find themselves threatened and unable to spare any military aid. In this scenario it is not difficult to reach the conclusion that we could quite easily lose the battle and the black flag will be seen flying over Westminster and the White House. Before you dismiss this piece as lunatic rantings, I have actually plagiarized a good deal of it from philosophers far more adept than me in the prophecy business. I think the Book of Revelations just about covers it. Keep the faith, Love Leapy, Leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk

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Abandoned vehicles will be removed AS part of this series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

ABANDONED: If a car shows signs of damage police will put a sticker on it. MANY people ask about abandoned cars and what the procedure is. If the police have reason to believe that a car has been abandoned on the street there is a procedure they can initiate to enforce the owner confirms identity before they can have it removed. This procedure is different to the case of a vehicle which has been legally parked, this particular process is aimed at vehicles which are in a legal, convenient and safe place but the police believe that they may have simply been abandoned. The car may show signs of damage, may

be missing main components or has been parked in the same place for some time; all giving police indicators it has been abandoned. If they are unsure, a sticker will be placed on the vehicle advising the owner there is reason to believe it has been abandoned. The sticker is dated and the owner has 10 days in which to respond to the claim or it will be removed to the pound. However, remember, this 10 day notice is only for suspected abandoned vehicles, if you park illegally in a prohibited area your vehicle will be removed immediately.

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Declare Civil Service Pension REGARDING your response of May 14, 2015 about whether UK Civil Service/Armed Forces are declared for tax year 2014 or 2015. My Spanish accountant in Torrevieja informed me that my Army pension must be declared this year for the tax year 2014. This is the opposite of your advice. She informed me

This whole thing is driving me crazy. My lawyers interpret the Treaty, Article 28, to mean what I said in my EWN column, declare next year for 2015. However, the Tax Agency has told several tax advisors in several areas of Spain that the government service pensions paid in 2014 must be declared now. My advice is that, if your tax consultant has been told to de-

that she had been in direct contact with the tax office and they told her that UK Civil Service pensions must be included for the tax year 2014. I would be very grateful if you could re-clarify the situation and also advise me of the BOE where this ruling can be found. G.P. (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

The Tax Agency said they are not taxing you really, but rather than fight it, best just to declare it.

clare the pension, then do so. The main treaty did not go into effect for any purpose at all until June of 2014, so declaring for the whole year makes it retroactive for six months, which simply is not on. The Tax Agency replies that they are not taxing you, really. Rather than fight it, just declare. The UK-Spain Treaty is published in Spainâ€™s official State Bulletin, the BOE, of May 15, 2014.

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It’s time to get involved… JUNE starts with the full moon and this fiery influence will help you to believe in yourself Sally Trotman

JUNE is here and it’s time to get involved! This month begins with the full moon in Sagittarius on June 4. This fiery influence is helping you to know yourself, be yourself, honour yourself and believe in yourself. The archer fires his arrows high, and he is asking the same of you. What would you do if you were guaranteed success? In fact, everything you do is a success and it is only you who views your actions harshly. So start to give yourself praise for everything you feel proud to have achieved so far this year. We are almost at the halfway point of the year, and the summer solstice is beckoning. Just before midsummer, the new moon in Gemini on June 16 arrives, giving you the opportunity to communicate differently. Is there something you need to say? Speak from the heart and

GEMINI: When faced with a choice, ask your heart to guide you and take practical steps.

STREET TALK

know that this will be received in the right way. Honesty really is the best policy, so discuss whatever is important to you right now, and you will feel a shift. Often when we hold onto our truth it stops the flow of abundance, so know it is worth the risk to express yourself truthfully. The influence of the number six this month reminds us of the pitfalls of perfection. This killer of joy lurks in every human mind, bringing fear and doubt. This month remember that you always do the best you can in each moment, that any decision you make is the best one at that time and that you are here to learn through your choices. Know you are good enough this month, and you will feel an incredible sense of relief and liberation. Release the pressure you place on yourself to be perfect, and you will feel more at peace. This more relaxed attitude will be infectious and you will notice that others respond to you differently. Encourage others to do the same and give praise to others freely. The sixth card in the Major Arcana deck is

the Lovers. The influence of this card can indicate an actual new love coming into your life if single, or more of a sense of lightness within your relationship for those who are already involved. This card can also represent a choice of some sort where you may have to decide between two options. Until June 21 the sun is moving through the sign of Gemini. The twins can provide an op-

Know that you are good enough this month and you will feel incredible relief and liberation.

portunity for greater self evaluation, reassessment and decision making. When faced with a choice, ask your heart to guide you and blend with practical steps. You will know which way is right for you. I hold sessions via Skype and costs £28 for 30 minutes or £48 for an hour. For information or to book visit www.sallytrotman.com.

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Why is cruising such an attraction? CRUISES are becoming more popular than ever, with Motril port expected to see the arrival of thousands of tourists on cruises ships in 2015. But what is the attraction of cruising? DAVID DOWNTON of Simply Bathing has had the privilege to cruise on the Queen Mary II for the Christmas and New Year break. He told the EWN some entertaining news about the holiday as he remarked, “The Queen Mary is really an ocean liner I guess, but it was a good holiday that we took about four years ago. “The shows were good, Des O’Connor was on the ship to entertain the guests, and so was John Prescott would you believe, that was a laugh I can tell you! The advantage is that it is all inclusive and the services are 24

hours around the clock, snack bars and so on. We cruised the Caribbean which was lovely visiting Barbados and St Martin’s. Back then it was still good value for money, funnily enough, a cruise holiday has not really crossed my mind recently, but I enjoyed the one we had.” Elaine Green of IBEX Insurance is a well travelled cruiser and is due to set sail this week. “I love cruise holidays, I have been on so many. I have just Elaine Green.

got married so my husband and I are going on a Mediterranean cruise setting off from Barcelona and passing through some beautiful places such as Naples. Cruise holidays are great as you can wake up in a different

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place each day and you don’t even have to unpack your suitcase, which is a big plus to me! The standards are high and it is good value for money, I am looking forward to my honeymoon.” Cynthia Gonzales of Cardland said that she would one day like to experience a cruise ship holiday. “I know that they are popular at the moment because they seem to be good value for money, and it is nice when your holiday is all inclusive. I have never been in a position to go on a long stay cruise, but I hope I will in the future. “My husband and I usually holiday in France as that is where he is from and his family is there, so we like to visit when we can. Maybe it would be a nice idea to visit via a cruise. The other places I would like to tour that way

would be, Italy, Greece, and possibly further. I would definitely say yes to cruising.”

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However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. Stephen Hawking

in history 1191: Richard I arrives in Palestine and launches the Crusade. 1783: The Montgolfier brothers unveil their hot air balloon, which they call a ‘montgolfiere,’ in public. 1844: The Young Men’s Christian Association, now much better known by its acronym YMCA, is founded in London. 1913: Suffragist Emily Davidson runs out in front of the King’s horse at the Epsom Derby and is trampled. She dies four days later. 1934: Donald Duck makes screen debut, in a film called The Little Wise Hen. 1944: D-Day sees thousands of Allied troops landing on the beaches of Normandy, exactly four years after the Dunkirk evacuation. On the other side of Europe, Rome is liberated in the same week. 1963: John Profumo resigns from his position as British Secretary of State for War after admitting he had lied to parliament about his affair with prostitute Christine Keeler. 1975: In a British referendum on the EU, then known as the European Economic Community, 67 per cent of voters say yes to remaining a member. 1977: Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee with street parties across the country. 1978: New Zealander Naomi James breaks the solo round-theworld sailing record by two days. 1989: A mass demonstration in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, calling for democratic reform, is crushed by the Chinese military with hundreds of peaceful protestors shot dead. 2000: Prime Minister Tony Blair is heckled at the Women’s Institute, the audience starting a slow handclap which leads to Blair cutting short his speech. 2003: NASA launches the Spirit Rover, beginning the Rover mission to Mars.

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Why is it men are permitted to be obsessed about their work, but women are only permitted to be obsessed about men? Barbra Streisand

World of English

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If the English language made any sense, lackadaisical would have something to do with a shortage of flowers.

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Unscramble the name of a famous confectionery first produced by Mackintosh’s in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1936 (two words): TRY ELITE SQUAT

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Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated in President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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

BANKER

HEARTS

BITTER

HORSES

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Deduct, 2 Lunged, 3 Bridle, 4 Herded, 5 Handle, 6 Stride, 7 Gather, 8 Reared, 9 Desire, 10 Throne, 11 Jacket, 12 Sheets, 13 Cloaks, 14 Bruise, 15 Listen, 16 Clocks, 17 Letter, 18 Sticks, 19 Tested

5 June, David Bisbal, Singer

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Being at odds with someone close has given you pause for thought. This would be a good time to change the situation for the better. Offering the olive branch is your best approach, but be sure that you are sincere. Sometimes, you are a book easily read.

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4 June, Angelina Jolie, Actress, 40. The actress and humanitarian who won an Academy Award for Girl, Interrupted and who Forbes named the highest-paid actress in Hollywood in 2009. In 1998, also won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the TV movie George Wallace. 6 June, Robert Englund, Actor, 68. Character actor who was launched to fame for playing Freddy Kruger in A Nightmare on Elm Street. His acting in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. 7 June, Tom Jones, Singer, 75. From Welsh Wales, Born Thomas Woodward, Tom Jones gained fame for hits such as ‘It’s Not Unusual’ and ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ He won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966. When he was 12, he spent two years listening to music and drawing while bedridden with tuberculosis. 8 June, Nancy Sinatra, Singer, 75. Actress and Singer of ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin’’ and ‘Sugar Town’ and daughter of famous crooner Frank Sinatra. She and her father recorded a hit duet version of the song ‘Somethin’ Stupid.’ But she was better known in Japan and Europe than in America. 9 June, Johnny Depp, Actor, 52. Johnny won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Primarily known for his depiction of Captain Jack Sparrow in The Pirates of the Caribbean films, and has also starred in the films Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, and Donnie Brasco. 10 June, Prince Philip, Royalty, 94. The Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II. He earned the distinction of being the longest-serving and oldest spouse of a reigning British monarch. He joined the Royal Navy when he was 18 years old. That same year, he began corresponding with his third cousin, Princess Elizabeth.

YOUR STARS CANCER (June 22 - July 23) All may not be what it seems this week and you need to be a little more realistic. This is particularly true when it comes to romance and close ties. Having the wool pulled over your eyes is not desirable and could even see you trip up. A different kind of trip, possibly over a long distance, may bring you face to face with an old friend or relative

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Such a time of expansion comes rarely, but now you are being handed opportunities. Be sure to make the most of them by being organised enough to take full advantage. With your energy high, you are in a position to steam ahead with plans. Should others feel left out you can find a place for them. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Having had such a busy time recently you may be craving a quiet period. I am afraid this will have to wait at the moment. Small snatches at tranquillity are possible but the pressure is still on. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Have you been too busy to spend time

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9-Star Quiz A CAPITAL IDEA All the answers contain the name of a capital city 1. Also known as the ‘butter bean,’ Phaseolus lunatus is the scientific name for which legume, grown for its edible seeds? 2. The Call of the Wild (1903) and White Fang (1906) were both written by which American novelist? 3. Tom Dooley (1958) was the only UK Top 10 hit single for which American folk and pop music group? 4. What was the name of the Duke of Wellington’s war horse, which he most famously rode at the Battle of Waterloo? 5. What was the name of the English beauty who was the mistress of Admiral Nelson? 6. Which American author, essayist, biographer, historian and diplomat of the early 19th century is best known for his short stories Rip Van Winkle (1819) and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820)? 7. Which former footballer and television presenter, born in Leicester in 1969, had spells with Norwich City (twice), Cambridge United, Manchester United, Coventry City, Millwall, Aston Villa, Leicester City and Celtic? 8. Which former professional triathlete, born in Bury St Edmunds in 1977, won the Ironman Triathlon World Championship four times (2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011)? She is the only triathlete, male or female, to have won the World Championship less than a year after turning professional. 9. Which Jamaican recording artist rose to prominence in 1974 after releasing his Grammy Award-winning single Kung Fu Fighting? 1. LIMA bean (Peru), 2. Jack LONDON (UK/England), 3. The KINGSTON Trio (Jamaica), 4. COPENHAGEN (Denmark), 5. Lady Emma HAMILTON (Bermuda), 6. WASHINGTON Irving (USA), 7. Dion DUBLIN (Republic of Ireland), 8. Chrissie WELLINGTON (New Zealand), 9. Carl DOUGLAS (Isle of Man).

Grammy Award-winning Spanish pop singer who started out on the reality show Operacion Triunfo. He released the number one single ‘Quien Me Iba A Decir.’ He was in the band Orchestra Expressions in his hometown of Almeria, Spain. He released his first album, Corazon Latino, in 2002.

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This is a spiritual week and you will be likely to want comfort. Give yourself time alone to look at the world around you and enjoy what it has to offer. As the weekend approaches, you will be able to get more into the mainstream and enjoy the company of others.

on yourself? Get your looks and health back on track by using this week to good effect. Revamp your diet and exercise as required. Spend time with people who are supportive and share the same interests. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Some difficulty in your love life will need to be handled carefully. Unforeseen developments could take you by surprise (especially if you haven't read this in time). Your need is to avoid telling white lies to get out of a situation. Given time, most situations in this category will ease. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Meetings and travel dominate this week. Being with those who stimulate and inform will be even more worthwhile than usual. A trip that you are not looking forward to can bring added bonuses. Looking to further education at this time, could see you starting a course. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A meeting involving business with a

senior person brings great benefits. You are wrong to be afraid of asking for what you want because it is necessary. Do not bottle things up. Consider that you have little to lose. When dealing with legal matters, you are well advised to read the small print and look at the timescales involved. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) A recent journey has revealed possibilities. It is in this week that you will realise their potential. Nowhere is this truer than your romantic life, which is on the up. Someone who would not normally attract you comes into your sphere or may have done so last week. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A strong romantic flow to your week could be interrupted. This is because there are some business matters that really do need your attention. Although it is not a particularly good time to make firm financial commitments, there are areas to work on. These are mainly associated with saving money and reorganising. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This really is a week to get to grips with any healthy eating or exercise regimes. Owing to the influence of Mars, you are in a vigorous and determined mood. You find that your added confidence and healthy glow are attractive to the opposite sex.

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

TARGET: Average: 7 Good: 9 Very good: 14 Excellent: 17

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION abet able bale bare bate bawl bear beat beer beet belt beta blat blew brae brat braw brew abate abler baler beret betel blare blear bleat brawl rebel table weber ablate arable bawler beater berate beware rebate treble warble eatable ratable retable rateable tearable wearable TABLEWARE

SOUND OF THE WEEK 1989 Artist: Taylor Swift Released Oct 27, 2014 by Big Machine Records. 1989 is the fifth studio album by American singersongwriter Taylor Swift. The album that was described by Swift herself as her “first documented official pop album.” After debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200, 1989 sold 1.287 million copies during the first week of release.

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Cryptic

Across: 1 Lass, 3 Lettuces, 9 Storeys, 10 Mania, 11 Extra, 12 Taster, 14 Easter, 16 Delete, 19 Bruise, 21 Loser, 24 Abode, 25 Obscene, 26 Disaster, 27 Blue.

Across 1 Steam ship around lake (6) 4 The budgerigar licence contains Dracula’s worst fear (6) 9 Awfully eager to have the same idea (5) 10 Singer getting false note right (5) 11 German town makes sense (5) 12 Sailor understands the aims (7) 13 Scattered letters in a press (6) 15 Strong beliefs alter a shift (6) 19 Road not repaired in storm (7) 21 Colour that is constant in salt water (5) 23 Scrapes vehicle aboard the ship (5) 24 Dodge lady about now (5) 25 Get in a mess having a meal (6) 26 Desert bug (6) Down 1 Bags naughty cheat on board (7) 2 Predicts socialists to hold American capital (5) 3 Reds ran about - running these? (7) 5 More towards the rear later (5) 6 The most enduring song let off (7) 7 Pieces of stiff paper for California roads (5) 8 Trifling - like a naval officer? (5)

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Down: 1 Listened, 2 Scout, 4 Ersatz, 5 Times, 6 Concede, 7 Slap, 8 Menace, 13 Retrieve, 15 Serious, 17 Enlist, 18 Remote, 20 Ideas, 22 Spell, 23 Band.

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14 Kept up with a bra set in a tangle (7) 16 Soften cooked sausage (7) 17 Guess everyone must tuck into an onion (7) 18 Conceal a hundred on top of (5)

Code Breaker

19 Sample some of the pasta’s texture (5) 20 Crime caused by faulty sonar (5) 22 It’s reported that no war is just a part of it (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents X and 17 represents H, so fill in X every time the figure 10 appears and H every time the figure 17 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Knitted woollen jacket with buttons (8) 4 Counts up (4) 7 Byways (5) 9 Intends to (5) 11 Agreement details (5) 12 Make fit (5) 13 Evening meal (6) 15 Result of an action (6) 19 Footwear (5) 21 Smallest amount (5) 23 Refrain from harming (5) 24 Agitate (5) 25 Carry out (4) 26 Corrupt (8)

Down 1 Inquisitive (7) 2 Respond to (5) 3 Very nearly (6) 5 Holy person (5) 6 Epic Icelandic story (4) 8 Wait on (5) 10 Have in common (5) 14 Devoutly religious (5) 16 Apartments (5) 17 Unbearable physical pain (7) 18 Sheep’s coat of wool (6) 19 Four-footed animal (5) 20 Remain (4) 22 Mock or make fun of playfully(5)

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

1 Sacred, 3 Latest, 8 Avarice, 10 Stain, 11 Costs, 12 Sunrise, 13 Abbey, 15 Cadet, 20 Termite, 22 Tibia, 24 Image, 25 Strange, 26 Single, 27 Absent. Down: 1 Scarce, 2 Crass, 4 Arson, 5 Evasive, 6 Tender, 7 Messy, 9 Issue, 14 Bargain, 16 Alter, 17 Ethics, 18 Dense, 19 Lament, 21 Ideal.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Tocar, 4 Arcos, 7/5 Egg cup, 8 Siempre, 9 Orar, 10 Tray, 14 Captain, 16 Ola, 17 Opaco, 18 Spade. Down: 1 Toes, 2 Cigar, 3 Resfriado, 4 Aceitunas, 6 Seed, 11 Ahora, 12 Ocho, 13 Cafe, 15 Pea.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 To find (9) 8 Equal (number, amount) (5) 9 Author (writer) (5) 11 Sumas (dineros) (4) 12 Weight (4) 14 Orejas (4) 16 Izquierdo (4) 19 Help (assistance) (5) 21 Holly (5) 22 Hammers (tools) (9)

Down 2 Nombres (lingüística) (5) 3 Búhos (4) 4 Equipo (deporte) (4) 5 Hormiga (3) 6 To clean (7) 7 Pressure (7) 10 Uso (3) 13 Viejo (de mucha edad) (3) 15 Fir tree (5) 17 Oriente (4) 18 Alto (edificio, persona) (4) 20 Grape (3)

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1. Earbud headphones Ray Bradbury’s classic Fahrenheit 451 predicted that society would be addicted to media and entertainment. It suggested that we would all be obsessed with large screens as walls, links to media everywhere, ‘thimble radios’ and ‘seashells,’ which are essentially earbud headphones that lock us into our own world… Hang on a minute! 2. Diagnostic Bed Maybe not quite at the stage where Bones from Star Trek waves a spinning light over you and diagnoses all your ailments, but not far away is the Self Diagnostic Bed. At one British hospital, the space-age sickbay already has the facilities to detect illnesses ranging from stomach viruses to cancer. With scanners and the latest detection software. 3. GPS In 1965, Star Trek’s Gene Rodenbury dreamed up a navigational plotting system. 30 years later the United States viewed the ‘Global Positioning System’ as a functional idea. From then on, GPS technology has continued to evolve. Today, anybody can find out exactly where they are on the planet via their mobile phone. What’s a little more concerning in an Orwellian sense, is that anyone can find you. 4. Floppy Disks and USB Drives Already old fashioned, floppy disks can be found littering any techies’ bottom drawer, but the original Star Trek crew put them to great use. The characters inserted small, different coloured square disks into computer consoles in order to save information. Strikingly similar to the 3.5-inch floppy disks that we now love to hate. 5. House Cleaning Robots Whose mother didn’t say “I want one of those” every time a robot on TV did the housework in the 60s and 70s?

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anywhere in the world. However, universal translators have been in existence in the science fiction world for a lot longer than they have in the real world. Countless films and shows from the 1940’s onwards have overcome the “Why do the aliens speak English” problem with the invention of an auto translator. 8. Tablets Hands up who doesn’t have, or know someone with an iPad or Tablet PC. Well Star Trek beat you to it! The Next Generation featured touch-based tablets called PADDS, how familiar does that sound? They were very similar to the tablet computers of today. But stranger than that, the show’s art director didn’t create the PADD because of his foresight, rather as an improvisation because his department had a small budget. 9. The Taser Primarily, Police only used Tasers to incapacitate hooligans. Based on an idea of Jules Vernes from the 1800s, the Taser International’s wireless projectile bullet is really a work of science fiction. But, even the standard Taser has sci-fi origins. The idea of stunning somebody with electricity is an idea Jack Cover, inventor of the Taser, was Geo rgie inspired to by the science fiction stories Pau we produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate. ls F lick r 10. The Flip Phone It wasn’t that long ago that people weren’t so attached to their mobile phones, not to mention the fact they couldn’t always be put in your pocket. In the early days it was like carrying a small car battery around with you. However, in 1996, Motorola made an effort to improve the phone industry by offering the Star TAC flip phone, a fairly tiny, stylish alternative to other mobiles at the time.

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App of the Week Simple Machines on iPhone or iPad Do you have small children and want them to learn physics in a fun and creative way? Then you should check out our App of the Week, Simple Machines by Tinybop. In the latest educational app from the developer, children can explore the fun and playful side of physics with different types of machinery.

Play on Words 1 GLANCE ESTIMATE NEVER 2 YOU’RE 3 GLANCE NME 4 GLANCE

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: Average: 21 Good: 27 Very good: 38 Excellent: 47

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ease eased ekes eked askew aspen sake sakes skew skews saws sawed safe sane jaws jawed pegs peas peak peaked pent pews petty seas speak spend spent spew sped send sent sewn swan swede sweat sweaty kegs awes awed anew news newt edit wake waken wane wanes wend went wean fake fakes faked fawn fawned feat fete feted feta fate naked neat desk desks dens dense dent dews deny ditty diet tense tend tenet tent twenty tide tides ewes teat yews

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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.

Well house cleaning robots are no longer just on The Jetsons. Now with fully automated houses becoming a reality, robot vacuum cleaners, self-ordering fridges, and pool cleaners are available today. 6. Holographic Communicators Even though the Star Wars series has triggered research of life-changing technology such as space warp drives, it’s also responsible for more down to earth inventions like holographic communicators. Ostendo Technologies Inc, has recently developed a small projector that can be placed in mobile phones, TVs, tablets, or even watches. The projector allows people to see 3D images without the use of 3D glasses. 7. Universal Translators OK, now days anyone can turn on their iPhone, select the right app, and have a chat with a stranger

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

TREE THEE THEN TEEN TERN FERN

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We have right to call for a bullfighting ban otherwise what’s the point of being in EU? LAST week Mr Cronin suggested that bulls are bred for bullfighting. His knowledge of such matters is marginal at best and thus we should dispatch his views to the recycling bin. Now to enlarge upon such issues, what are his views as to Pedancos and trees? Are these dogs bred for such a final ignominy? Mr Cronin, with so many arguments in front of you, perhaps you should now withdraw, for your views are without substance. The only pampered beef cattle are in Japan. Does Mr Cronin know what happens after a bullfight? Now to bleeding hearts. I am hopeful that when faced with the inhuman approach of bullfighting, he will no longer use the term. We live in Europe and have the absolute right of freedom of movement and freedom of speech. If I was restricted in my attempts to address ‘wrongs’ then what is the benefit of being in the EU? K W Ivin (By email) Editor’s note: Mr Cronin asserted that ‘bleeding hearts’ expats had no right to call for an end to bullfighting. Pedancos are hunting dogs. Over the years it has been reported that many have been found hanged from trees at the end of the hunting season.

In the past FOR centuries public cruelty to animals was endemic throughout Europe. Baiting of chained bears with dogs, dogfighting and cock fighting, along with the public executions of criminals were greatly appreciated by a largely uneducated population as a gratuitous relief from the drudgery of their daily lives. Only in Spain is this so-called ‘cultural sport’ of public animal torture now acceptable. Up to relatively recent decades not only the bulls suffered a slow and brutal death.

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I HAVE just recently moved to Spain for the climate and weather, and at present I am living in Arboleas. I was surprised to see a storm brewing just as the sun was setting on Saturday evening. It skirted Arboleas but it looked like Albox got the worst of it, as the picture shows. John Forbes, Arboleas (Almeria)

It was also common for horses to be seen staggering round the bullring with their entrails exposed after a tormented bull had vented its frustration on the only soft body he could reach. Although horses are now padded they can still suffer impact, causing internal injuries which the public will know nothing about. A significant number of Spanish people now oppose bullfighting, which has no place in 21st century Europe. It is a cruel and unnecessary, socalled sport, and letters such as that under the ‘bleeding heart’ heading only deflect from the reality. Brian Nicholls, Moraira (Alicante)

In agreement I AGREE completely with Anthony Cronin. Please leave Spanish affairs to the Spanish. Certain expats think that the ‘poor Spanish’ need help. They

have been doing well for hundreds of years without expats. The whole thing has been shown by the Clark Expats Party getting binned in the recent election. HW Geddis, Orihuela Costa (Alicante)

Not a pretty sight YES, Andy, what a sight indeed! However, did you perhaps notice that in your picture (Letters Issue 1560) the grey mare appears to be hobbled? As an ex-stable owner I believe this is a cruel practice. Ronda may be beautiful but the sight of the grey mare and her foal was not beautiful to me! Norma Grant, Competa (Malaga)

Good luck! WE found the article last week about the Special Olympic team (Costa del Sol Issue 1560) really interesting and hope their stay here

helps them get ready to show the rest of the world what us Brits are made of when they go to LA to compete. It’s great that these sportsmen and women are able to prove their worth in this way and no matter what the final result is they will still know they have done their best, which is better than many young couch potatoes can say for themselves. I would also like to take the chance to congratulate your team on their work to produce such a great paper every week. Not only do you manage to tell us readers the news in a clear, understandable way, it’s all free too! Thank you and keep up the good work. Cecilia Kite, Fuengirola (Malaga) Editor’s note: Last week the EWN reported that Team GB’s swimming team were in Torremolinos to train for the Special Olympics in Los Angeles, which begin on July 25.

Number change MY name is Juan, I do not know very much English but I try to read your newspaper every week. I want to tell you about a problem I have at my house. On Monday a man came and changed all the building numbers in the street where I live. We don’t know if he was from the post office or the town hall, but now we have to change our addresses for everything - electricity company, driving permit, doctors, banks, everything! Why did nobody tell us this was going to happen? I think all our letters will get lost now and I don’t understand why they did it. Please, if anybody knows who did this and why, can they tell me? Thank you! Juan Requena, Las Lagunas (Malaga)

Seedy streets I WAS walking behind a young woman yesterday and she was eating seeds and throwing their shucks on the ground as she went along. This morning I was out and about at 9am and saw a pile of shucks in one place and numerous seed shucks scattered elsewhere in the street. Singapore got rid of messy chewing gum left around by banning it. Perhaps these seeds should be banned too since many people who eat them just treat the streets as their dustbin. Michael Hill, Torre del Mar (Malaga)

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Cruising floats my boat Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

THE Princess and I have just returned from a cruise on one of the great Cunard ships - Queen Victoria. Cruising isn’t for everybody, but in recent times, we have developed a fondness for this form of travel. Pampered and cosseted for two weeks, with the finest food and drink on tap, great entertainment in the theatre, a selection of bars and lounges to choose from, and a spa, library, casino and ballroom at your disposal - along with interesting ports of call - what’s not to like? We still take regular trips to other locations, but cruising is very definitely included in our travel portfolio from now on. However there are certain aspects of these floating hotels that I am wary of, and I would give a precautionary heads-up to any would be cruisers out there. First of all the stateroom toilets - and please note, you no longer occupy cabins these days, but staterooms no less which still scare the heck out of me even though I know what to expect. There is no flushing in the normal

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way, but when pressing the appropriate button, stand well back. There is a roar like a train entering a tunnel, and the contents are sucked out at break neck speed. It’s like a massive Dyson with attitude, and you certainly do not want to still be seated when this operation is carried out or you will be deposited into the bowels (a very apt term) of the ship, never to be seen again. And if you want to enjoy a low key birthday on board - tell no one! Otherwise there you are finishing your Steak au Poivre with an eye on the yummy Macadamia and Ricotta Crème Brûlée to follow, when a gaggle of Filipino waiters converge on your table bearing a large muffin with a single candle and start singing at the top of their lungs. “Happy borday ta yaw - Happy borday ta yaw . . .” But they don’t know your name. “Happy borday dear . . . bordaaaaayyy . . . Then as if they have suddenly remembered an urgent appointment elsewhere: “Happybordaytayaw” The whole ship now knows it’s your borday! Our cruise was part of Cunard’s 175th year celebrations. Gone are the days when it was a luxury only afforded by the rich and famous; now even low bred nobodies like me can enjoy the experience.

Blood money, the profits of war INVESTMENTS of a considerable number of political elite meant war propelled them to fortune Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

WE plebeians give much in times of war. World War One cost one million British lives; World War Two added another 450,000. Multiply these figures by 10 to represent those who lost limbs or other physical faculties. Don’t weep too lengthily. Many vampires become bloated on war. Company holdings of Richard ‘Dick’ Cheney, American politician and businessman allegedly profited by $39, 500,000,000 from the Iraq War alone. September 3, 1939, Britain declared war on Germany: “In Britain, Lord Halifax was reported as being ‘redeemed.’ He ordered beer. We laughed and joked.” So they might; investments of a considerable number of

GUN WAR: Politicians should have sorted out their own differences. political elite meant war propelled many to financial fortune beyond their dreams. A different picture would emerge if politicians were obliged to wear the badges of those who sponsor them. Minnows also plunder their own. The Economist, September 1941, conceded that just 2

A different picture would emerge if politicians were obliged to wear the badges of their sponsors.

per cent of real estate had been destroyed by German bombing. The article included a note that commented on ‘the furious pace at which speculators were buying the bombed sites for a song.’ Of course it’s all a long time ago. Whoa! We taxpayers continue to give blood, sweat and

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Maybe a hat’s all that is needed SUNBURN, although being the butt of many jokes, can be a very serious problem. With the temperatures in Spain being at a record high last month, we find ourselves needing to reach for the sun block a little early this year. There are two types of ultraviolet light that not only reach your beach towel, but penetrate your skin. The skin damage is caused by both UVA and UVB rays. Sunburn is the most obvious sign that you’ve been sitting outside for too long. But sun damage isn’t always visible. Under the surface, ultraviolet light can alter your DNA, prematurely aging your skin. Over time, DNA damage can contribute to skin cancers, including deadly melanoma. This we all know and typically avoid by covering up in the sun or using sun block. But children and toddlers don’t. Even though it’s only early in the season, children playing out in the parks and beaches need to be covered up. Prams and pushchairs should already have their parasols fitted. While babies would benefit greatly by simply wearing a hat, (Kiss me quick optional!).

tears to banks and war profiteers. In 2014 the UK announced you will pay $349 million of War Bonds debt incurred during WW1. These are Perpetual Bonds. Keep coughing up Tommy Atkins. July 22, 1936, wily Winston departed £50,000 (€780,000 in today’s money) richer after attending a small house party organised by Focus Group. The deal: “Provided he direct his canon squarely upon their enemy, Germany.” Needless to add that Focus Group was a cabal of leading war profiteers. War is when people shoot each other, who don’t know each other, on behalf of people who know each other, but don’t shoot each other. Harry Patch, last veteran of Now we The Great War, died in 2009 want to aged 111: “I felt then, as I feel hear your news. now, that the politicians who took us to war, should YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE have been given the guns - YOUR OPINION and told to sort their own www.euroweeklynews.com differences themselves.”

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IT is not kind or safe to allow a dog freedom in a car. You and the dog will feel much safer if it is either secured in a travel kennel or is restrained on the floor of the car so it cannot see out of the car or with a dog guard between you and it. An unrestrained dog could fly through the air, go through the windscreen or break your neck in an accident. The National Canine Defence League urges dog owners to give their dog the same attention they would give a small child when they travel. So always make sure that the dog is properly restrained in the rear of the car. In many parts of Europe it is an offence to allow dogs to be loose or unsecured in cars. A costly fine can result if stopped by the police. Part of the problem is caused when the puppy is brought home on the lap and continues to travel that way while small. When it grows it is put in the back of the car and, not surprisingly, does not like

HARM: Dogs may suffer severe problems or even jump out of the window.

Small dogs that sit on a driver’s knee or are not secured could distract the driver and heavy fines could follow. the idea. This can result in barking and jumping about. The owner turns round to shout and an accident can happen. Whose fault? The dog or the owner? Stupid owners let dogs hang their heads out of the window. This can cause severe eye and nose problems and many a dog has been killed having jumped out

of the window of a travelling car. Far better for the dog to be on the floor without even being able to see out of a window. In most countries, including Spain, your private car becomes a public vehicle when it is on a public highway. Dogs loose in cars and barking are causing a nuisance in a public place, and you are liable if someone is bitten by your dog through an open window of your car. Small dogs that sit on a driver’s knee or are not secured could be a distraction and heavy fines could follow.

From stray to star, Lucky wins Palm Dog CHANCE Lucky’s owner found him on the streets 11 years ago By Eleanor Hawkins HE may not have set a paw on the red carpet, but Lucky was one of the winners in Cannes. The dog, a Maltese-miniature Poodle cross, became the first Spanish pooch to win Palm Dog, an award to the best acting dog at the film festival, for his part as

Dixie (an abandoned dog) in Portuguese film Arabian Nights. Although Lucky couldn’t attend the awards ceremony to receive his prize of a leather collar with Palm Dog (a play on words from the official Palme d’Or title) inscribed in gold letters, but his owners helped him bark his thanks via Skype.

His prize was a leather collar with ‘Palm Dog’ inscribed in gold letters

Lucky is a specialist from Rafael Casado’s pioneer school in Spain that trains dogs both to work before

cameras and for more serious matters including police canine teams. Casado found Lucky by chance 11 years ago while filming Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven on location in Sevilla. “A friend told me he’d seen a stray on the street and we took him home,” the proud owner explained.

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Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving SIN C E t h e m a j o r e v en ts o f la s t week I haven’t got much to report apart from the first signs of the regrowth of two eyelashes. Stop the press! It might seem insignificant but honestly losing my eyebrows and eyelashes has had quite a big impact o n m e . Of c o u rs e I k n e w it would happen and also that, like my hair, they would grow back. The ‘logical you’ however isn’t always in the mood to be rational. When I look at the ghost-like face that stares back at me from the mirror, I still don’t recognise myself. It is almost as if I were absent. I combat this by putting my wig on a n d a b i t o f l i p s tic k an d th e world seems brighter. After all it won’t be forever. I wa n t t o c o n c e n trate mo re o n talking about emotions. Whether

Like life, cancer seems to be a lottery. I have been so focused on beating cancer and almost treating it with disdain, that as I slow down to think more, all sorts of things come to mind.

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True cost of being a Coeliac GLUTEN-FREE products do not come By Gemma Quinn ONE in 150 people in Spain have Coeliac disease, although it is estimated that this intolerance to gluten in wheat, barley and rye also affects another 400,000 who have not been diagnosed. That’s according to FACE,the Federation of Associations of Coeliac Spain. Trying to consume foods without gluten is not cheap. FACE reports that to fill the fridge with coeliac-friendly products costs around €126 more per month than those without this kind of intolerance. Over the course of a year, that

€1,500 is the extra amount that it can cost sufferers to buy coeliac-friendly products

equates to around €1,500, an extra expense these patients must pay out of their own pocket because they do not receive any state aid. Spain is one of the few European countries that does not give any help to people with Coeliac disease.

COELIAC DISEASE: One in 150 people in Spain suffer from this including Patricia Conde, a Spanish TV presenter (left).

SLEEP: Not getting enough affects productivity at work. LACK of sleep is being blamed for low productivity at work. Researchers say that smoking, drinking and eating do not affect productivity as much as not getting enough sleep does. The study of more than

21,000 workers was carried out by Cambridge University and Rand Europe and found that those who slept for less than six hours a night were notably less productive at work than those on seven or eight hours sleep.

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Give your home more natural light ADDING a conservatory will also provide valuable extra living space John Graham The property expert LAST week I talked about upgrading your balcony and terrace to increase the value of your home and save on energy bills. This week it’s about how villa owners can maximise all-year-round living space by building a conservatory, reduce their carbon footprint, energy bills and enjoy more healthy, natural light. The extra living space a conservatory offers is an excellent way of adding value to your villa and create an indoor/outdoor living space which can be enjoyed by the whole family all year round. Your conservatory can be used in many ways, the most popular being as an extra lounge or dining area, with access normally from the lounge or kitchen. Modern double-glazing with PVC frames is the most popular construction material for a conservatory, normally built on brick

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Courtyards grow in popularity AN inside patio provides a cool and tranquil retreat for city dwellers INTERNAL courtyards are a typical feature of Spanish architecture, with the Roman and North Africaninfluenced style of the ‘Patio Andaluz’ one of the most evocative images of life in the south of Spain. Andalucia loves its flowerdraped and decoratively tiled courtyards so much that they are celebrated in many towns and cities with special fiestas, like the Festival de Patios Cordobeses in Cordoba, which takes place in the middle of May. Participants open the doors to their patios to invite the public in, and a coveted title is awarded to the most beautiful. In recent years, the contest in Cordoba has been split into two categories, for patios in historic buildings and more modern creations, reflecting the continuing popularity of the architectural style. And it’s a style that’s spreading, with architects worldwide picking

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FULL OF LIGHT: A courtyard at a private home in Moguer, Andalucia. up on the benefits of an interior patio. “Adding valuable outside space and light to urban homes, internal courtyards are increasingly being included in new developments and

also being added to older homes,” says the Daily Telegraph’s property section, looking at current trends in home construction. A couple of years ago, scientists

at the University of Sevilla established what Spanish families had known all along – that temperatures in a courtyard are cooler than out on the street.

There’s some complex thermodynamics behind that common sense assertion, says architect Juan Manuel Rojas: “These spaces create a mixture of phenomena: stratification (hot air rises and cold air falls); convection (the walls heated throughout the day project air upwards); and flow patterns (whirlwind formation depending on the geometry of the space).” But learning how it works is helping developers to build homes with smaller carbon footprints, making efficient use of the courtyard’s cooling and heating capabilities. The social and psychological benefits of courtyards are also being considered by architects. They provide private, quiet outside space for houses in densely populated cities, or for small communities of homes a courtyard can be a social place for shared activities. But above all, such patios are beautiful spaces, which put daylight, greenery and colour at the heart of the home.

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June is the month when gardens change from spring to summer RISING temperatures also increase the risk of fire, so important to note that in most areas fires are banned Dick Handscombe

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JUNE is the month in which gardens, gardening and the use of gardens change from a Spring to Summer mode. Summer shrubs and lilies are already starting to bloom and vegetables for summer consumption are growing fast. However, to gain the most from all plants watering now needs to be upped in frequency and extent, but naturally less so in gardens wisely planted with the more droughtresistant plants and with vegetable growing areas in shade for a good part of the day. That reminds me, several readers have asked me why the Terra-Cottem soil improvement product is so effective in reducing the extent of watering required. Most important are: 1 The hydrogel part of the composition of the product can absorb 50 times its weight of water and 97 to 98 per cent of this moisture is extractable by the roots of plants. 2 The root growth stimulators included in the product ingredients stimulate the growth of both main and fine roots which enables a plant to extract more of the available moisture in the soil, as well as the fertilizing ingredients. 3 The hydrogels not only absorb moisture but they also have a high water retention which minimises loss of water. For most gardens rainfalls in May were below historic

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The countess and the judge The paint is now dry

Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

ESPERANZA AGUIRRE, refusing to abandon ambitions of becoming Madrid’s mayor, claimed the law was on her side. Despite lacking an overall majority, the PP was the most-voted party in Madrid in the May 24 municipal elections. That entitled her to take over city hall, not left-wing retired Supreme Court judge Manuela Carmena who co-founded the Calle Atocha law office where neo-fascists murdered five lawyers in 1977. This begs one trenchant question of Espe (or Condesa de Bormos depending on the occasion). If, as the most-voted candidate, she is legally entitled to become Madrid’s next mayor, why did her party refuse to accept the equally most-voted Susana Diaz as Andalucia’s regional president?

Tearful ending PODEMOS voiced willingness for pacts to keep out the PP although party leader Pablo Iglesias stipulated that he will only pact with

THE CiU nationalists were Cataluña’s most-voted party in the municipal elections, but the PSC socialists overtook the ERC left-wing republicans. Regional president Artur Mas of the CiU party, who wants to guide Cataluña towards independence with ERC’s help, routinely forgets

those ready for u-turns on key questions. In other words it could all still end in tears.

Trickling away SPAIN’S president Mariano Rajoy admitted after the PP’s poor showing in the municipal and regional elections that perhaps he had been “too distant.” The government could have explained things better, he conceded, but up close and personal wouldn’t have done the trick. Nor would using one-syllable words to tell the Spanish how he has put the country’s econo-

that Catalan nationalism does not automatically entail separatism. Mas has painted himself into a corner over the last three years but the paint is dry and he could step out and step back from independence. Then he might stop haemorrhaging votes.

Despite lacking overall majority, PP was the most voted party in Madrid.

my on its feet once more. They aren’t interested in balance-sheet economics, they care about money in their pockets and, if they are lucky, a regular pay cheque. Until the Spanish have both he could just as well save his breath.

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How many of us can say where we were and what we did 30 years ago? Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

I’M a bit apprehensive about this week’s column! The last time I wrote about Sir Cliff Richard or ‘Cliffgate’, as I dubbed it - South Yorkshire police force’s handling of sex abuse allegations dating back to 1985 - my article attracted numerous letters to this paper’s Letters page and, at the time of writing, 28 five-star votes and 25 (a record?) readers’ vitriolic comments: both for and against Sir Cliff. News this time round concerns the sale of the property belonging to Sir Cliff which was the scene of one of the most controversial police raids in recent times. Confirmed by his close friend Cilla Black, she has also expressed concerns about his welfare: “Cliff told me he’s just put the flat on the market. It’s the saddest thing for him but he had to do it. He said

CLIFFGATE: Is the thin blue line becoming invisible?

There’ll always be those who seize the opportunity of making money by making accusations which, 30 years on, nobody can prove or disprove

he never wants to live there again. It’s awful. Cliff is not all right, not at all. He doesn’t want to go back there because he’s worried this is still hanging over him. When the police raided, it was an invasion of his privacy. He will never, ever go back there again. I don’t blame him.” More ‘allegations’ (strongly denied by Sir Cliff) reportedly surfaced

following this highly-publicised police raid. Sadly, there’ll always be individuals who seize the opportunity of making money by simply making accusations which, 30 years on, nobody can categorically prove or disprove. How many of us can truthfully say where we were and what we did 30 years ago? Wow, I can hardly re-

member what I was doing last week! Now, if we’re talking about real abuse, what about another piece of recent news. Namely, that child protection chief, Sue Berelowitz, criticised for failing to speak out about widespread sexual abuse by British Pakistani gangs, quit her job with a six-figure payoff only to be immediately rehired on almost £1,000 a day. This is not so much to do with child protection as with the patently abusive, cynical manner in which the public sector almost routinely ‘enhances’ people’s pensions by offering them fat ‘redundancy’ cheques prior to retirement, then retains them in some way or other subsequently. Or, as one tabloid headline unintentionally (but genuinely!) put it recently: ‘Private sector when it comes to pay rises, pubic sector for pensions...’ Nora Johnson’s thrillers Landscape of Lies, Retribution, Soul Stealer, The De Clerambault Code (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.

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Fleet award for Mercedes MERCEDES-BENZ took the honours at this year’s Fleet Industry awards. The German company was named Fleet Manufacturer of the Year 2015 at the Fleet World Honours. The judges look for evidence of innovation, quality and sustainability when evaluating submissions, said Fleet World editor Steve Moody.

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Ford flying high in the Honest John rankings HONEST JOHN has named the Ford Mondeo Car of the Year. The two million readers of HonestJohn.co.uk have sung the praises of Ford at the fifth annual Honest John Awards, by not only naming the Mondeo as Car of the Year, but also the most popular large family car. The accolades honour the cars that are most popular with readers. Ford received further awards for the Fiesta, which won in the most popular small hatchback category, and the Transit Custom which was crowned top van for the second year running. AWARDS: Mondeo voted Car of the Year and most popular large family car.

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URUS: Small, but more than a match for the competition.

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Arsenal super but Villa atrocious! GUNNERS take FA Cup for a record 12th time Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains. Costa de Almeria

GUNNERS GLORY - I will start by congratulating Arsenal, who last Saturday won the FA Cup for a record 12th time -

and a sixth victory for manager Arsene Wenger. The Gunners outplayed a poor and disappointing Aston Villa side to register an overwhelming 4-0 victory, with Alexis Sanchez scoring one of the great Wembley goals of all time. Indeed, for the first time ever in a final, the four goals were netted by players from different countries: England (Walcott), Sanchez (Chile),

Mertesacker (Germany) and Giroud (France). Villa (who had five players yellow-carded) never had a single effort at goal and as far as I can trace, it has never happened before that a team has not tested the opposition ‘keeper. SOCCER ROUND-UP Last weekend, there were also cup final wins for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, 2-1 over Falkirk in Scotland (this was Caley’s first-ever trophy in their 21-year history); for Barcelona, 3-1 over Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey before 99,354 fans at the Nou Camp; for Wolfsburg, 3-1 v. Borussia Dortmund in Germany and for Motherwell who thumped Rangers 6-1 on aggregate (3-1 and 3-0) in the play-

off final to remain in the SPL. Watch out you Blues and Reds! FC United of Manchester are just two divisions away from entering the Football League. ARSENAL HERO: Alexis Sanchez Scored one of the greatest Wembley goals of all time.

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