Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 18 - 24 June 2015 Issue 1563 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1563

18 - 24 June 2015

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Migrant aid pledge Andalucia promises to support Med rescue efforts WITH the number of boats carrying desperate people across the Mediterranean more than doubling, the regional See Page 2 government has promised to help.

Return of the tram Velez-Malaga will see popular service restored ONE of the first acts of the new Velez-Malaga Council has been to start negotiations to bring back the

tram network, which has been out of use for the past three years. See Page 4

Expat takes charge Belgian talks to EWN on first day as Alcaucin mayor MARIO BLANCKE is no stranger to Spanish politics, having worked hard with the SOHA team on increasing legal protection for home-owners. Now, he tells us about the challenges he faces as mayor. See Page 6

Sparkling clear Costa Tropical waters are certified as excellent

A double triumph for Ashya and his family THE six-year-old British boy celebrates return to health By Steve Walsh ASHYA KING, the six-year-old British boy who hit world headlines when he was taken from a UK hospital by his parents without permission, has celebrated the

news his brain tumour is in full remission. A manhunt was launched after a European arrest warrant was obtained for his parents Brett and Naghemeh King as Southampton Hospital authorities sought to have Ashya returned to their care.

The family were finally traced to a hostel in the Axarquia with the parents being arrested and Ashya taken to a Malaga hospital. Brett always maintained he had removed his son to take him to Prague Turn to Page 11

JUST in time for the height of summer, the beaches along the Costa Tropical have been con-

firmed as having ‘excellent’ water for swimming, after stringent testing. See Page 8

Get ready for rush Motril Port prepares for its busiest season THE next few weeks will see the Axarquia town cope with hundreds of thousands of travellers heading for Morocco, as one of the biggest annual population movements in Europe reaches its peak. See Page 8

Asbestos fears

Councillor raises concerns over old tile factory AN EQUO politician has prompted an investigation into possible asbestos contamination at an old factory in VelezMalaga, which he claims was demolished without proper safety precautions being taken. See Page 9

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New equipment improves beaches A TOTAL of 425 metres of wooden walkways will be placed on beaches in Nerja. Works have been put out to tender and awarded, and will be paid for by the Common-

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Helping immigrants MALAGA sees 119 per cent rise as boats head for coastline Cordon Press

wealth of Costa del Sol-Axarquia municipalities. Apart from walkways, showers and equipment adapted for people with disabilities will be fitted.

Making access easier RESIDENTS of Almuñecar’s Turillas and and Moscaril districts now have better access to their homes thanks to the road improvement works carried out by the council. A total of 900 metres of paths, between the Molino de Gelibra to the border with Otivar and Jete, have been paved and given a new width of 4.5 metres, Rural Areas Councillor Jose Manuel Fernandez announced.

Artisan market CRAFTS lovers are invited to participate in Salobreña’s Crafts Market d’Artesania, scheduled for next Sunday (June 21). The event, which will be

held in Parque de la Fuente between 11am and 7pm, will offer a variety of exclusive items including clothing, pottery, leather pieces, decoration items and natural cosmetics.

HUMANITARIAN EFFORT: Many organisations are working to rescue and care for immigrants. by Steve Walsh WITH the plight of tens of thousands of illegal immigrants trying to reach Europe – many dying in the process – the Andalucian regional government has pledged to throw its weight behind their welfare. Government Delegate to Andalucia Antonio Sanz made that clear this week when

he said: “The government supports and recognises the organisations and institutions working in the rescue and care of immigrants arriving on the Andalucian coast.” As previously reported by Euro Weekly News in May and June, when a total of 66 migrants were rescued from their dangerous boats and brought to Motril, the operations along the Axarquia coastline form an im-

portant part in the rescue and care of immigrants reaching our shores. Sanz said there had been “a significant increase” in boat traffic. According to the Guardia Civil, there has been a 119 per cent increase in the number of immigrants trying to reach the Malaga coastline this year, compared to 68 per cent across the Spanish Costas in general.

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New mayor commits to bringing back the tram COUNCIL begins negotiations to restore transport service

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BACK ON TRACK: Plans to reinstate Velez-Malaga’s tram service. By Maria Jose Fernandez THE future of Velez-Malaga’s tram has been decided as the recently sworn-in mayor has pledged to bring it back. Socialist Antonio Moreno Ferrer announced that the tram would go through the town’s historical centre and the coastal

district of Torre del Mar. The decision was taken during the new team’s first day in office, after the former Partido Popular (PP) local government had indicated that it was “economically unsustainable without the [financial] participation of the Junta de Andalucia regional government.”

Ferrer assured that the necessary steps to bring back the tram had been taken; in fact, he claimed that negotiations had already started between the council and the company in charge of the service. The costs of the service are already being analysed; however the new mayor has not yet

released a final date to see the service restored, as he claimed the project would be technically complex. He said the physical structure had not been used for the past three years and had sustained damage due to a lack of maintenance and bad weather conditions.

Stowaways rescued off Motril TWO stowaways from Maghreb in northwest Africa were rescued on Thursday (June 11) off the coast of Motril after they jumped into the water from a motorboat which had set sail from Melilla.

National Police explained in a statement that the rescue operation took place when the boat was leaving for Morocco, so it is possible that the two migrants had been hiding in the boat since Wednesday.

When the boat was departing, the two men jumped into the water in neoprene suits. They were found by the Red Cross rescue boat in the area of La Azucenas inner harbour.

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SELLERS need to make sure their paperwork is in perfect order By Velasco Lawyers THE real estate market is slowly picking up after a sluggish period. Nevertheless, we are still in the situation where buyers can pick and choose. Because of this, sellers with properties that don’t have their paperwork in perfect order, dramatically reduce their chances of a sale. It is always advisable to review all property paperwork with your lawyer. Costs for the seller As the vendor you will have various costs to pay when you sell your property: Plus Valia or Municipal Capital Gains Tax: This is calculated by the town hall and is based on the increased value of the land since it last changed hands. Estate agent, lawyer, notary and other professional fees: Normally the vendor pays the estate agent, but exceptionally a buyer and vendor can agree to split the costs. This will have to be included in the private sales purchase contract. Each party will pay their own lawyer. The payment of other professionals can be agreed between the parties. Capital Gains Tax:You also have to pay

TAKE ADVICE: Review all property paperwork with your lawyer. Capital Gains Tax on the difference between the amount that you bought the property for and the amount that you are selling it for. Since the 1st of January 2015 the way to calculate Capital Gains Tax has been simplified. Inflation indexing has been removed and abatement coefficient will be applied only for

the first 400,000€ of capital gain (abatement coefficient scan be applied only to properties purchased before 1995). Capital gain is therefore the difference between the sale and purchase price reduced by the costs inherent to the purchase and sale (real estate fees, notary, taxes, etc…).

Capital Gains Tax for Non-residents: In 2015 Capital Gains Tax will be 20 per cent of capital gain. This will decrease to 19 per cent if the sale is in 2016. Of this amount non-residents will have to pay 3 per cent of the purchase price directly to the tax office at the time of signing the sale deeds. The buyers retain this amount (3 per cent) from the sales price and pay the tax office by completing Form 211. In case this amount is higher than the Capital Gains Tax you can ask for the difference back by filing Form 210. Your lawyer will be able to advise you on this procedure. You should keep in mind that your yearly non-resident’s tax has to be paid up to date when selling your property. Capital Gains Tax for Fiscal Residents: For fiscal residents, Capital Gains Tax will be regulated by income tax according to the following table: Bracket

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EWN exclusive interview

Expat SOHA leader is new Mayor of Alcaucín MARIO BLANCKE has been a long-term campaigner with SOHA

ALCAUCIN has invested the expatriate Belgian, Mario Blancke, as Mayor of the town. Blancke has been a long-term campaigner with SOHA, the Axarquia organisation calling for better legal protection for home-buyers. “Mario has served four years as a councillor in urban development,” John Munns, committee member of SOHA and newly appointed to Public Relations explained to Euro Weekly News (EWN). “He is spokesman for SOHA, which gained him a large expat vote and is also popular with the Spanish,” he added. After the swearing-in ceremony on Saturday June 13, where the overflowing council halls witnessed scores of well-wishing supporters waiting in the corridor and stairs to congratulate him, Mario Blancke, the new mayor, gave his inaugural speech. Obviously a popular choice, and after a very closely-fought election, he is one of the three Ciudadanos councillors elected for Alcaucín, who have formed a coalition with three PSOE socialist councillors to gain a majority over the five remaining councillors, four from the conservative PP and one from Partido Andalucista (PA). Mayor Blancke told EWN: “I am thrilled to be the mayor for the next four years. I know I can make a difference to the town.” Mario Blancke takes the mayor’s role, while his counterpart from PSOE will be deputy mayor. “We have ideas and plans to create more employment here in the town, and also to initiate programmes which will draw more tourists here in the non-summer months,” he said. “Also we will be pushing programmes for additional agricultural activity.” One of the main reasons for his popularity is the hard work he has put into working on the legalisation of properties as a spokesman for SOHA. “One of our first issues is a meeting on June 17, where issues regarding the legalisation of homes will be addressed,” he said.

Photo by Gary Miles

By Steve Walsh and Maria José Fernandez

POPULAR CHOICE: Mario Blancke (second from left) with wife Elizabeth and children.

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PA/PSOE pact in Motril A PACT between the Andalucian Party (PA) and the PSOE socialists in Motril has made Flor Almon the town’s new mayor. The new local government has ousted conservative party PP, after they lost their absolute majority in the elections on May 24. Spokesperson for PA, Antonio Escamez, said the decision to support PSOE had been influenced by the opinion of all party affiliates, and that it had not been an easy one, as the party had also started negotiations with the PP. They had chosen to support PSOE as they believed the socialists’ programme was more favourable to the development of the town. The coalition will also need support from left-wing party Izquierda Unida (IU), who had already announced that they would support a council led by the PSOE, but without entering the local government. The agreement stipulates that the Urbanism, Environment, Development, Employment, Citizens’ Safety, Personnel, Sports and Health departments, will be led by PA councillors.

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Motril to be epicentre of huge summer exodus THOUSANDS pass through the port on their way back to North Africa By Maria José Fernandez MORE than 270,000 passengers and 60,000 vehicles are expected to travel through the port of Motril during ‘Operacion Paso del Estrecho’ (OPE). OPE is an operation launched by the Spanish authorities to cope with the 2.5 million travellers expected to cross the country this summer on their way to Morocco, which will run until September 15. Motril will become the second busiest port in Spain, only beaten by the Algeciras (Cadiz), for people travelling to Melilla,

270,000 passengers are expected to pass through Motril’s port during the annual operation

Nador and Alhucemas (Morocco). At a press conference, the Deputy Delegate of the Central Government in Granada, Santiago Perez, described the expectations for OPE 2015, and explained that this year would be different as the port was now accessible from the A-7 road for

the first time in history, and would have 70 additional police officers to ensure safety. Perez revealed that the biggest influx of travellers was expected on July 14 (a national holiday in France) and 17 (when Ramadan ends), reaching figures of up to 6,000 people and 2,000 vehicles per day. New measures in Motril have been the addition of social workers and Arabic and French interpreters to provide visitors with a better service, as well as medical treatment if needed by volunteers of the Red Cross.

Postie faces 3 years A POSTWOMAN who threw dozens of letters in a bin in Riogordo has been found guilty by a public jury. The prosecution has requested a three-year sentence for her, a total ban

from public posts for five years and a €12-per-day fine for a period of 16 months. The prosecutor’s text said the woman placed at least 241 letters into plastic bags, which were then thrown into

a bin at the entrance of Riogordo. The documents were found a day later by a maintenance worker who deposited them at the Guardia Civil police station in Velez-Malaga. More than 80 letters had been damaged.

Beach water gets the all-clear BEACH waters across Granada and the Costa Tropical have been certified as excellent for bathing. The report was released by the Health and Social Policies Board of the Junta de Andalucia regional government. It collated data from the 29 beaches registered in the whole of Granada Province, belonging to nine different municipalities. The Junta analysed water parameters including its colour, transparency, microbiology, presence of foam and floating solids, and confirmed that the Granada waters were in an excellent state and thus suitable for bathing. Health Board representatives stressed that it is the town councils who are in charge of preserving the conditions of cleanliness and health standards of beaches, as well as placing informative signposts detailing the facilities’ descriptions and safety equipment.

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A TOTAL of 7,220 students, 4,228 of them female, sat their ‘Selectividad’ university access exams this week (June 16-18) in Malaga Province.

PP remain

Last chance MARC ANTHONY will be giving a concert on July 17 at the Municipal Auditorium in Malaga City, the last performance in Spain included in his new world tour.

Asbestos concerns

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THE PP conservative party led by Antonio Muñoz will continue to lead the local government in Moclinejo for four more years after signing an agreement with independent party Por Mi Pueblo.

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FLUSHED WITH PRIDE: Artists and council officials outside one of the newly-decorated cubicles.

Artistic murals brush up beach bathrooms LOCAL artists give the cubicles a colourful makeover By Maria Jose Fernandez PUBLIC toilets in Rincon de la Victoria have received a complete makeover thanks to local artists. The nine cubicles located on different

beaches have been decorated with several murals, with themes inspired by the surrounding areas. The new street art can be seen on bathrooms in La Cala del Moral at the beach opposite the tourism office and in Torre de

Benagalbon in Arroyo Granadilla, Cruz Roja, Rocio residential complex, the station, Arroyo Benagalbon and Los Rubios. The total cost of this artistic project has amounted to €3,515 and the murals were completed in a period of two months.

LOCAL officials have raised concerns about possible asbestos contamination from an old tile factory in Velez-Malaga. The prosecution office of Malaga Court has announced that it will pursue legal action for an alleged crime against public health at the factory known as El Prado. The decision has been taken after an official report was issued by members of independent party Equo. According to Councillor Jose Luis Gamez, works to dismantle the factory took place during the Constitution holidays last December, without taking any safety precautions to handle asbestos. “The factory’s roof was dismantled without removing the asbestos,” Gamez said, and added that the remains still represent a hazard for residents of the town and the environment.

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EURO WOMEN PAGE

A true fairy godmother 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. Jody Kirby, from Benidoleig, is a true Renaissance woman, running a successful business and charity.

THE first impression Jody Kirby gives is of being very attractive and charming. She has that elusive and rare gift of being able to talk to anyone, making them feel at home and welcome. She is certainly attractive but that is the least of Jody’s qualities. She is a master at handling an incredibly busy schedule that involves running the highly successful Continental Wealth Management on an international level and bringing up a family in Spain. Jody is shortly to launch a new and exciting international fashion label. And as if all those things were not enough to occupy this busy Euro Woman, she is also at the helm of Grant a Wish, one of the most active and effective charities in the region. Grant a Wish does simply that – it grants seemingly impossible wishes for people who need a helping hand in some way or another. And that help might be needed in a hundred different ways, for people who are sick, in danger, suffering from loneliness, or homelessness or loss. Jody and her family gather them in, providing solutions for apparently hopeless situations. Grant a Wish, set up three years ago, is completely unique. It helps anyone who needs help – individuals, children’s homes, families in difficulties - with no set criteria to qualify for help. It also lends a hand to other charities when needed. The single most impressive characteristic that Jody displays is her determination to achieve more in everything she undertakes, whether it is on behalf of Continen-

Jody Kirby’s charity Grant a Wish makes dreams come true

FINE BALANCE: On top of her charity work, business and soon-to-launch fashion label, Jody is mum to two boys.

Businesswoman and honorary biker By Jan Gamm

For me it is all about doing better all the time, every day. You can only do that by trying your best, making strides where you can.

tal Wealth Management or for Grant a Wish. She was crowned ‘Queen Biker Babe 2015’ by the Costa Blanca Harley Davidson Group for raising a staggering €3,500 for Make a Smile, the charity that supports Emaus children’s homes. And how did Jody feel about being chosen Queen Biker Babe? “Oooh…! I’d nev-

Fact file Name: Jody Kirby Age: 39 Family : Married to Darren with two sons aged 10 and 13 at school in Spain Hometown: North London Where now: Benidoleig Languages: English and Spanish Pets : Two Newfoundlands, Bella and Betsy, and Beau the rescue dog Book or TV: Book - I don’t watch TV Favourite title: I love books on self-improvement, especially health Strengths: A positive mind, always looking for solutions, turning negatives into positives Weaknesses: Trying to please everyone, which of course is impossible and leads to a process of constant juggling! Greatest success: My boys Greatest failure: I don’t think I have one – I only believe in learning lessons and letting them take you to a better place Irritants: Gossips. People do talk about me and make certain assumptions. It’s something I never do – I always take as I find. Some people just have nothing better to do…

er been on a bike before! But I was proud to be honoured and to have won the sash!” The best time of Jody’s life, she said, is: “Now! This is the best time of my life! I know who I am, I know where I am going and what I want to achieve.” And where does Jody want to be in five years? “For me it is all about doing better all the time, every day. I want the charity to smash through the roof, making thousands for the people who need it. “And I want Continental Wealth Management to go to another level too – I’d love to be able to leave my mark on the world and you can only do that by trying your best, making strides wherever you can.” Grant a Wish is a source of enormous pride for Jody: “I’m so very proud of what we have achieved, so grateful to all those who trust us with their donations and so thrilled to be able to help all the wonderful people who have benefited from our help.” For more information on Grant a Wish, see www.grantawish.es

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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Happy Ashya celebrates TRIUMPH The six-year-old is in full remission From front page

for specialist treatment not available in the UK. Now that decision has been vindicated with the news that Ashya is well on the road to recovery. Ashya, and over a dozen other children, all patients at the HC International Hospital in Marbella, where Ashya has been completing his recovery after Proton beam therapy in Prague, held a party to celebrate the news. Dr Hernan Cortes Funes, Director of the hospital, said: “To see Ashya walking and talking now is a great triumph. When he came here at first he was just still and silent, he could hardly move at all. This is a great day.” Whilst Ashya and his mum enjoyed the festivities and clown show, Brett told Euro Weekly News: “It was the right thing to do. I’m glad we did what we thought was right for Ashya.” Brett glanced over at the

GREAT DAY: Aysha holds his mum’s hand as he celebrates with his dad and friends.

laughing children: “Look at him now, happy and enjoying the day,” he remarked. He went on to say that children don’t relate to pain and suffering, all they understand and want is love and happiness.

“If we had stayed in Southampton, it’s quite possible he wouldn’t be here today,” Brett reflected. “We need to look toward new technologies for curing cancers. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy have been

Lit up by a piano and 200 candles SWISS-BORN pianist David Gomez will perform his new show ‘A piano and 200 candles’ in Almuñecar on July 3. Gomez began his music career at a very early age and was taught by various teachers including Claudie Desmeules, from the Geneva Conservatory, and Michael Davidson at the Rotterdam Conservatory. He gave his first concert when he was only 14 years old and since then he has toured as a solo artist across the five continents. Noteworthy is his recent debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall. He has also performed at the Concertge-

bouw in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Chicago Cultural Center, and the India International Centre, amongst many other places. The stage will be lit by 200 candles while Gomez performs pieces by Frederic Chopin, Ennio Morricone and Astor Piazzolla, as well as original scores entitled ‘The Island’ and ’16 years old’. The magical night will take place at the Almuñecar Roman aqueduct (Calle Carrera de la Concepcion) at 10pm. Tickets range from between €20 and €99 and can be purchased at https://www.ticketea.com/.

Caught stealing from cars A FORTY-ONE-YEAROLD man was allegedly caught red-handed stealing from cars in Motril. National Police officers reported they had caught the man after he broke the win-

dows of four cars with a blunt object with the intention of stealing items from within. Upon their arrival, police seized several items which h ad alle g ed ly b ee n take n

from the cars, returning them to their owners shortly afterwards. The suspect has been taken into custody and charged with at least 40 other thefts from cars in the town.

around since the 1940s or 50s.” Dr Hernan commented: “As a result of Ashya’s plight, the UK and Spain are now looking into having Proton beam therapy in their respective countries. He added: That’s another triumph.”

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Businessman on trial for museum director’s murder ANA MARIA MARQUEZ was stabbed to death at her home in Torrox By Maria Jose Fernandez PROSECUTORS are requesting 28 years’ jail for the man accused of murdering Ana Maria Marquez, who was the director of Nerja’s History Museum. Miguel Martinez, a 42-yearold business-owner from Cor-

doba, admitted having stabbed the woman to death at her home in Torrox. The events took place in August 2014. The prosecutor’s text explains that the suspect and victim were having an argument when the man allegedly grabbed a glass bottle and broke it on her head. Then, he

reportedly took a kitchen knife and stabbed her 131 times. A Guardia Civil officer alerted by a neighbour who had heard the victim’s screams entered the property through the window and found the woman still alive in the bathtub. The officer attempted to stop the bleeding with a blan-

ket but Ana Maria died shortly after she was found. Martinez was found in the living room and alleged that his partner had attacked him with the bottle and he had acted in self-defence. A compensation amount of €120,000 is also being sought for the victim’s heirs.

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New council to prioritise coasts and tourism THE new mayor of Torrox, Oscar Medina (PP), has announced that the area of Ferrara beach will receive an urgent addition of sand to prepare it for the high season. Medina held a meeting with beach businessowners andh new Coasts Councillor, Sandra Extremera, to find out at first hand all the issues presented by the sector and the state of coastal areas. “The support of this new government for the tourism industry is going to be a priority from the very beginning and we wish to tackle all the problems it presents, including the poor condition of this 100-metre stretch of the coasts, which includes the Ferrara beach, one of the most popular of our towns,” said Medina, who added that work to create a new breakwater had already been awarded.

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Lux Mundi Frigiliana Fair says good take a trip to FERIA DE DIA is a relatively new phenomenon as it used to be held in th the ballet By Maria José Fernandez

CHARITY association Lux Mundi in Torre del Mar has organised a trip to Granada to see the National Ballet of Spain’s new piece titled ‘Alento and Zaguan.’ The event will take place on July 4 at the openair theatre in the beautiful gardens of the Generalife. The coach will stop in the city centre for guests to have dinner and then will be taken to the theatre, which is scheduled for 10.30pm. The premier of this new ballet was performed in Madrid on June 12, under the direction of Antonio Najarro, famous for his flamenco dancing and choreography of flamenco and figure skating. Tickets are €45 and include transport, insurance and entrance free. They can be purchased at the Lux Mundi Centre (Avenida Moscatel, 1, 952 543 334) with all proceeds going to fundraising. The departure point will be at 5.30pm in Viñuela (football pitch), at 6pm in Torre del Mar (coach station), at 6.10pm in Caleta and at 6.15pm in Algarrobo (Lidl). More information can be requested at luxmundi@lux-mundi.org.

JUNE 15 marked the ending of the Frigiliana Fair, which organisers have said was one of the best attended of the past few years. The ‘feria de dia,’ or daytime fa ir, is a re la tive ly new phenomenon in Frigiliana, as the event used to be an exclusively nocturnal affair. Flamenco and folklore performances swept away the village with renowned artists such as Nuria Fergo and Antonio Cortes. Los SuperSingles were in c ha rge of e nte rta ining c row ds a t the munic ipa l ‘caseta.’ The group is well known for their appearances every Sunday on the Spa nis h TV C ha nne l Telecinco.

One of the most important dates for Frigiliana loc a ls is the pilgrima ge , which has been celebrated for decades. Hundreds of locals and visitors wearing their best flamenco attire a c c ompa nie d the ic on of the patron saint San Antonio along the river by carria ge , on foot or riding horses. The most awaited event w a s w ithout a doubt the ‘Carrera de Autos Locos’ (Crazy Cars Race), with drew hundreds of participants from the departure point in Calle Real to the finish line in Avenida Carlos Cano. A magical fireworks spectacle put the finishing touch to the big festivities of Frigiliana, enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.

BEST ATTIRE: Hundreds of locals and visitors wore flamenco dress for the procession along the river.

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Mother and son trafficking women are sent to prison A ROMANIAN mother and her son have been sentenced to 16 years in prison for forcing women into prostitution. The Malaga Court has also sentenced them to pay €15,000 compensation to one of the victims, also Romanian.

The investigation began back in June of 2014 after one of the women alerted police, according to the sentence text. Mother and son would recruit women back in their home country, offering them a flight ticket to Spain and convincing them with

promises of a stable job position and a better life. Once in Spain these women worked in areas of San Pedro de Alcantara, VelezMalaga and in Malaga City. Both have been sentenced for human trafficking, threats and forced prostitution crimes.

Two Axarquia towns united PAINTERS from Nerja and Rincon de la Victoria will participate in the first ever gathering of members of the Cultural Circle Bezmiliana from Rincon and ANEDA from Nerja. These two associations, made up of professional and amateur artists, will be displaying their art at the exhibition hall

in Nerja’s Calle Cristo. Their goal is to promote the cultural potential of both towns and share their artistic passion with locals and visitors, through conferences, cultural trips, art courses and other events. The exhibition can be visited until June 22 between 11am and 1.30pm and also from 6.30pm to 9pm.

DOG OF THE MONTH: An absolute sweetheart.

Poker is looking for a forever home APARiV Dog Rescue in Rincon de la Victoria wants to introduce you to Poker, June’s ‘Dog of the Month.’ Poker was born in October 2014. He is a German Shepherd mix and already quite large! Poker arrived with his mum Asta and seven more siblings. Mum has been adopted and Poker and two of his brothers are still waiting to find a home. Poker is said to be an absolute sweetheart, with

no bad bone in his body and ready to fit in to any family who welcomes him. APARiV Dog Rescue is always looking for people willing to adopt or foster their dogs, as well as volunteers to help with various tasks at the refuge. They also have a charity shop with many secondhand items at Avenida Duque Ahumada in Torre del Mar. Call Lola on 657 219 269 for more information.

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COSTA DEL SOL

Magical night for the Salon Varietes By Maria José Fernandez

OKLAHOMA! A huge cast of 90 performed musical favourites.

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

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THE magnificent outdoor auditorium of Mijas saw on June 13 a major production put together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fuengirola’s English-speaking theatre Salon Varietes. Hosted by Johnny G and Alexandra Avery, the show gathered approximately 90 actors on stage, who performed all-time hits from legendary musicals such as Oklahoma, Hairspray and Grease, under the direction of John Gale. Young and old, the group of performers of all ages and backgrounds made sure the audience enjoyed themselves, as they sang along to old time music hall classics, fabulous Broadway numbers and modern hits. The brainchild of Valerie Williams, president of the Friends of the Theatre (FOTA) association, a social group of theatre goers who support the Salon, the show burst all previous box office fundraising records. The final piece, At The End Of The Day from ‘Les Miserables,’ left the audience amazed with passionate performances and the entire cast onstage, to a standing ovation.

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Illegal market

Lucky numbers

Portable command

Bigger bars

A BUSINESSMAN from San Miguel has filed a complaint before the anticorruption prosecutor calling for an investigation into why the El Campico market in Guardamar continues to open without any licences.

A RESIDENT of Son Servera won a staggering €1.75 million on the Loteria Primitiva raffle last Saturday (June 13). The numbers were 24, 37, 40, 46, 41, 43.

DENIA City Council has introduced a useful portable command post for the Civil Protection service powered by generator and manned by 60 personnel, which is transportable by trailer.

CHIRINGUITO bars on Almeria City beaches will be double their initially-envisaged size. Owing to changes in the Coastal laws, these can occupy a 330square metre area.

Charity play

Suspected rape

Lightning strikes

AN Orihuela theatre group has put on a play to help raise funds for needy families served by the Platform Affected by Mortgage (PAH) Orihuela.

AN EMPLOYEE of a bar in Platja de Palma was arrested by National Police after being accused of sexual assault by a 20-year-old British tourist. The man had an extensive criminal record for similar incidents.

Export prices

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Parking Tech

THE Entrepreneurs Association of Vega Baja (ASEMVEGA) has requested the removal of tariffs on the export of products such as artichokes, after the crop closed one of the best years in terms of quality and price.

THE Balearics’ growth rate during the first three months of 2015 reached 2.2 per cent. The gross value added rate has gone from 0.2 per cent to 2.1 per cent this year, the highest increase since 2007.

BENIDORM’S new parking meters are high tech and require your car registration to be typed in. Parking costs only 1€ for two hours.

Car show ALMORADI’S annual motor show, saw around 400 cars for sale ranging in price for €2,500 to €40,000 offering something for all car buyers with thousands visiting the two day event.

Quick session ORIHUELA’S last plenary session of the legislature lasted just 30 seconds as the vote was taken to approve the minutes of the last meeting. It was the last meeting before the new mayor is elected.

Three mayors LLUCMAJOR will have three new mayors over the next four years. A pact drawn up by candidates from MES, Proposta per les Illes (PI) and PSOE parties agreed to have MES leader Jaume Tomas invested as mayor on Saturday (June 13).

Water poisoning AS many as 30 pupils at the public school Aina Moll in Palma suffered poisoning, believed to be caused by the canteen’s water.

NEWS

MORE than 7,000 lightning strikes were recorded throughout the Valencia Region during storms on Saturday June 13.

Carbon testing A SERIES of carbon tests carried out in a London laboratory have revealed that the castle tower at Banyeres is Christian. The tower was rebuilt around 1265 after the Christians recovered the fort.

New park A NEW park is now open in the centre of Finestrat. The recreational area bears a tribute plaque to the late Don Fernando Martinez, a local healthcare professional for more than 40 years.

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Paper chase BIN liners full of documents were taken from Cantoria Town Hall before the recent changeover, residents reported. Despite protests they were personal papers their return was overseen by the Guardia Civil.

Local winners BRAVING bad weather and high winds, 500 people swam, cycled and ran in the 10th Almeria City Triathlon. Almeria residents Juan Salvador Diaz Cuellar and Elia Roda won the male and female categories.

Loving memory MANUEL RUIZ from Huercal-Overa cycled 2,500 kilometres between London where he now lives and his home town in 21 days. He dedicated the journey to his father, who died last year.

All in the family LAST year 132 Almeria Province minors reached court for physically abusing their parents. Those found guilty spend time in young offenders’ centres.

School evacuated ST ANTHONY’S school in Mijas Costa had to be evacuated after a fire, the second in the Mijas area in two days, broke out nearby. Luckily emergency and firefighting services were quick to get the blaze under control, and nobody was harmed.

Bookworm city MARBELLA is the third city in Andalucia behind Granada and Sevilla for book sales according to a report from Amazon on the numbers of books and electronic books they sell.

Quick trip IN JULY and August, Transmediterranea will run a quick ferry service between Malaga and Melilla on Fridays and Sundays, carrying passengers across the sea in just three and three quarter hours.

Access exams A TOTAL of 7,220 students, 4,228 of whom were female, sat their ‘Selectividad’ university access exams this week (June 16-18) in Malaga Province, with more than 300 teachers supervising exam halls at 17 different locations.

Red shoes MALAGA City’s Plaza de la Constitucion saw more than 500 pairs of red shoes placed in the square and members of the public put notes inside in an event to raise awareness on and protest against gender violence.

Busy fair MORE than 140,000 visitors were registered at Marbella’s San Bernabe fair, which ran for seven days at a new location next to La Cañada shopping centre.

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Boys questioned

TILLS are ringing in subsidised parliamentary pub MPs either celebrated or consoled themselves after the general election. The Strangers’ bar recorded that £11,000 of tax payers’ money was spent during the first week of the new parliament.

Dwarf tossing

Demolition call

SWEDEN: A Swedish firm that rents out people with dwarfism for events has been condemned for exploitation. The firm says it provides legitimate employment for those who are disadvantaged.

Expensive flats FINLAND: Accommodation in Helsinki is deemed to be too small and expensive to attract business experts to the city. A flat there can cost the same as in London.

Gas plant rocks FINLAND: A FORMER gas production plant will host the 18th annual Tuska Metal Festival. The festival is hugely popular and is noted for its fans wearing all black.

PRESS

Westminster bar flourishes

SWEDEN: Two teenage boys are being questioned after the body of a 65-year-old pensioner was found on a farm in Varberg, Sweden. The boys had absconded from a foster home.

BRANDON LEWIS, UK Housing Minister, has recommended the demolition and redevelopment of old council estates in London to top up the supply of available property.

BRITISH PRESS Uber upstarts

is thought that high temperatures contributed to their deaths.

Swansea looks to sea A REVOLUTIONARY tidal lagoon project in Swansea is the start of a new business initiative that could stop the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Bomb discovery

Soldiers tried too hard TAXI: Cabs in turf war.

THREE SAS soldiers who died on a selection exercise were thought to have pushed themselves beyond their limits. It

Dutch jazz orchestra celebrates THE largest ensemble of its kind in the word turns 70

No worries GERMANS most want a life free from financial stress, polling company IPSOS has revealed. Owning property was also rated highly in the National Well Being Index.

Wolves return AFTER 135 years since the last wolf was shot in Hunsruck, a scheme to reintroduce the animals has begun. Once the cubs are weaned they will be released.

SWEDEN: A resident of an apartment building in Stockholm has had his lease cancelled after he walked around nude in the public areas of the building. He is 60 years old.

NORWAY: Jo Nesbo’s latest book, Blood on Snow, is number two in the British best seller list.

Car pool drug

BMW has unveiled its 2016 BMW 7 Series. The model is far more technologically advanced than the luxury sedan it replaces.

Naked neighbour

Author excels

A HANOVER homeowner has shot dead an alleged burglar after he discovered him and his accomplices on his property. Realising they were armed, he fired one shot and hit the intruder.

New BMW 7

CINDERFORD in Gloucestershire was partially evacuated after the discovery of 17 WW2 bombs in recent excavations. The bombs are thought to contain explosives and chemical agents.

NORWAY: The government has agreed to accept 8,000 Syrian refugees as part of a Nato plan to assist those fleeing the regime. Financial aid will be given to areas participating.

NORWAY: THE EMCDD has found that waste water in Oslo contains a massive concentration of methamphetamine.

Burglar shot

A WOMAN from Hagen who booked a car share to Vienna was coerced into drug dealing. She was forced to deliver packages throughout the ordeal.

BLACK-CAB drivers in London have started a poster campaign targeted at their alleged abuses at the hands of app-based taxi service Uber.

Sanctuary

Hard water

NEWS

Hitler art sale ON SONG: The Metropole.

THE Dutch Metropole Orchestra, having played with such musical greats as Ella Fitzgerald, is the largest jazz and pop orchestra in the world, celebrating its 70th birthday this year.

No Euro Games FINANCE for the 2019 European Games is the reason the Netherlands has rejected hosting them. The costs were said by the government to be excessive and irresponsible.

DUTCH PRESS

The real thing ONE of the greatest paintings in the Mauritshuis museum has finally been authenticated as the work of Rembrandt van Rijn, after decades of speculation.

Tintin image permitted Children see execution DUTCH judiciary has ruled in a court case that a Tintin fan-club can use images of the be-quiffed hero as the rights are not owned exclusively by the Herge Society.

A GANGLAND shooting in Zaadam was witnessed by primary school children. Four men in balaclavas executed Lucas Bloom in broad daylight.

NUREMBURG auctioneers Weidler are selling 14 watercolours signed A Hitler. They are dated between1904 to 1922. Other paintings by Hitler have sold for €130,000.

Sausage bust FOUL smells from a flat in Offenbach led inspectors to a homemade abattoir. They found an illegal sausage factory with bins of intestines and sausage stuffing apparatus.

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Italy and Vatican welcome Putin Cordon Press

PRESIDENT met with Pope and senior Italian politicians

THE PAPA AND PUTIN: Pope Francis gave a warm welcome.

VLADIMIR Putin received a warm welcome on his Italian visit, received by Pope Francis and also Italy’s prime minister and president.

Third plane crash THREE Russian military planes have crashed recently leading to rumours that the Kremlin is neglecting safety in favour of showing military strength.

Death rate rises THE first quarter of 2015 saw a 22 per cent rise in the mortality rate of Russians from respiratory illness. Medical experts have yet to attribute the deaths to one specific cause.

World Cup 2018 RUSSIA is preparing for the 2018 World Cup despite bribery allegations, said Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko. FIFA is being investigated for corruption linked to the awarding of the tournament.

Social media GULAG prisoners’ letters are being shared on social media to make sure the effects of Stalin's disastrous economic

Popular show RUSSIAN parents are starting to name their children after figures from TV series Game of Thrones. Most popular name from the show is Arya, youngest daughter of Lord Eddard and Catelyn Stark of Winterfell.

Emigration fears RUSSIAN brides who marry abroad are depleting the country of its future workforce. Most leave Russia after marriage and therefore their children will not contribute to the nation’s economy.

Artist recovered

policies are never forgotten. The letters were discovered in 2005.

ANATOLY ZVEREV has had a museum dedicated to him in Moscow. His art was shunned by the Soviet state until after his death in 1986.

Selfie causes harm

Bad tap water

TWO Russian girls were taken to hospital after being electrocuted while taking a selfie on top of a train in Martsevo. Both girls are expected to recover.

MORE than 400 people in North Ossetia have been hospitalised after drinking yellow water that came from their taps. Most suffered from vomiting and fever.

Museum excites THE Experimentanium science museum in Moscow is thrilling visitors with its interactive exhibits focusing on science, anatomy and mechanics.

Russia ranks 26th THE World Economic Forum has rated Russia 26th in a list of countries that can facilitate human capital for economic use, partly due to its large population. ARYA STARK: Gains namesakes.

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Bankruptcy changes offer second chance for debt-laden Spaniards By Jason Bailey

2003

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director IMF.

IMF demands more economic changes THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Spain for its economic progress but has focused on areas where it suggests further reforms are needed to ensure recovery continues. It has proposed changes to employment law so that companies are able to dismiss staff without incurring the ‘prohibitive’ costs that are currently in place. This will encourage companies to offer more con-

mitted debtors to reach a deal with creditors but as the majority of cases involved mortgage defaults, agreements were needed with banks and they generally declined, preferring to seize the property. The new changes mean that once an indi-

I GO on expeditions for the same reason an estate agent sells houses – to pay the bills.’ Ranulph Fiennes @IMF.ORG

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tracts but it also has the effect of making employment less stable. It could reflect in a negative way on the current rise in spending by those in work, as less security in their positions could encourage more saving than spending, thereby stilting economic growth. The IMF also wants a rise in IVA which theoretically could bring more revenue but have a detrimental effect on spending.

BUSINESS EXTRA

Kids range mars profits GALICIAN clothing chain Adolfo Dominguez has ended the year down 8.2 per cent on last year ’s profits, recording losses of nearly €11 million. This is prompting proposals to close down its children’s clothing line.

Bank growth CAJAMAR achieved a growth in gross revenue of 16.4 per cent in 2014, resulting in a doubling of its profits to almost €98 million.

€22.7m bail INSURERS are to cover €22.7 million bail imposed by the High Court on exBankia President Rodrigo Rato and former executives José Luis Olivas and Francisco Verdú, leaving €11.3 million to be paid by the bank.

A Spanish Eurozone chief? SPAIN’S Economy Minister Luis de Guindos has announced he is running for President of the Eurozone. With Spain leading the economic recovery within the zone by the application of tight fiscal initiatives, it was thought that the minister would be elected without op-

IN 2014, there were 30.26 million people aged 16-64 years resident in Spain compared with the UK’s 64.5 million.

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THE ‘second opportunity’ legislation passed earlier this year has offered hope to many debt-laden Spaniards. Prior to the changes any debt incurred would follow the debtor until it was paid off in full. There were changes to the law in 2003 which per-

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position as a positive sign of the progress the country has made. PM Mariano Rajoy, who is facing a strong political battle later this year in the looming general election, said he felt the appointment would be justified due to the dramatic progress of the Spanish economy.

vidual has filed for insolvency then mortgage payments are halted for two months. A five-year plan is set up which takes into account the individual’s income and debt amount. If there is evidence that they have done all they can to meet the repayments, after five years all outstanding debt is cancelled.

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Siesta losing popularity WORK safety organisation Unipresalud has collated some reasons why more Spaniards are opting for the ‘intensive day’ work schedule in the hottest part of the year. Spanish families are beginning to see the benefits of a shorter day, dispensing with the traditional siesta period, choosing instead to finish work or school earlier. Other advantages include lower transportation costs with fewer journeys made to and from work and school and lower costs for child-care.

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BUSINESS EXTRA

Spanish stay-cations SIXTY-SIX per cent of reservations by Spaniards are for domestic destinations, according to online travel company Rumbo.

Energy saving AIMPLAS, the Technological Institute of Plastics, is participating in the ‘Jospel’ project, where researchers are developing more efficient cooling systems for electric cars, reducing energy usage by 50 per cent.

Summer staff SPANISH supermarket chain Mercadona has announced that it is hiring 4,000 extra workers for June to September, each on a net salary of €1,100 per month.

Ticket woes AIR FRANCE-KLM could decide to charge for third party ticket sales made outside its own sales channels, said President of the group, Alexandre de Juniac. Spanish travel agencies say this will cause booking complications.

Amazon probe THE European Commission has begun a formal investigation into the activities of US e-commerce giant Amazon, for allegedly manipulating competition in the market for electronic books.

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A mixed bag for economic growth SOME G20 countries are doing much better than others By Dilip Kuner QUARTERLY Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the G20 area - which includes Spain under the EU umbrella - grew by 0.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2015, slightly down from 0.8 per cent in the previous quarter, according to preliminary estimates. However, the latest figures were a mixed bag with some countries doing much better than others. GDP contracted in Canada (by 0.1 per cent), the US (by 0.2 per cent), and Brazil (by 0.2 per cent), following positive growth of 0.6 per cent, 0.5 per cent and 0.3 per cent respectively in the previous quarter. GDP growth also eased significantly in South Africa, to 0.3 per cent, compared with

OUTPUT: The EU area grew by 0.4 per cent.

1.0 per cent in the previous quarter, and to a lesser extent in Mexico, to 0.4 per cent, compared with 0.7 per cent in the previous quarter. In Germany and the UK, it was 0.3 per cent, down from 0.7 per cent and 0.6 per cent respectively in the previous quarter. In China and Indonesia, GDP growth slowed slightly to 1.3 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively, compared with 1.5 per cent and 1.2 per cent respectively in the previous quarter. The EU area grew 0.4 per cent from the previous quarter, or 1 per cent on the first quarter of 2014. Much of the increase in GDP can be put down to Spain, which has started to emerge from recession.

UNIVERSITIES in Spain are to invest in software that prevents and detects plagiarism in order to clamp down on students who copy material for their course work. A survey by the Francisco de Vitoria University near Madrid revealed that out of 40 students aged 17 to 19, six had directly copied as much as 40 per cent of website text for a set assignment. A further eight students plagiarised up to 20 per cent. A more worrying aspect was that students when confronted with the results of the analysis of their work were for the most part surprised that such behaviour was unacceptable. Professor Zulema Calderón, who conducted the programme, said: “Most of them did this without intention of wrong-doing, not realising that plagiarism is wrong.”

Scrapping the cash for parts

Real thing COCA-COLA is to spend an estimated €50 million relaunching its iconic glass bottle in Spain, coinciding with its centenary.

Appeal lost BARÇA star Lionel Messi has lost his appeal over tax fraud charges. He could face trial over allegations involving an estimated €4.6m.

Costly labour SPAIN is in Europe’s top 10 for the highest labour costs not linked to wages, i.e. costs for social security contributions, severance and unemployment payments, etc, according to a German Institute, IEE.

LUCRATIVE SIDELINE: Cash sales of vehicle spares in the scrapyard sector. SPAIN’S Tax Office is in the process of concluding a major crackdown against tax evasion by vehicle scrapyards dealing in sales of black market parts. The scrapyard sector has always been able to conduct a lucrative sideline in cash sales of vehicle spares to private individuals and also to professional workshops and garages. Operation Crossbow was launched to address the problem of cash changing

€70 million The amount the taxman misses out on from scrapyards.

hands without being declared for tax, focusing on 45 companies across seven regions. The investigation concluded that around half of the sales conducted were concealed from the Treasury, to the value of around €70 million per year. The process of investigation was complicated by the nature of the businesses being scrutinised; it is difficult to assess or evaluate how many useful parts may be saleable in a vehicle for scrap and tra-

ditionally such sales are conducted in cash. More than 250 officials representing the tax authorities are to examine the registration of companies authorised to process scrap vehicles. Other enquiries alongside the operation have prompted tax audits on at least 10 individuals who are shareholders and directors of the companies under investigation.

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BUSINESS EXTRA

Cash for mums

Girls are doing it for themselves

A BENEFIT for mothers in Spain with two or more children that could boost their allowances by 5-15 per cent between 2016 and 2019, has been given the green light.

Loose change

Family needs

THE entrepreneurial world has long been dictated by men, but according to a study by the University of Cambridge it appears women are gaining ground. Females are also more likely than men to be thinking about expanding their business in the next three years. Women playing a bigger role in small businesses is no longer big news and according to agencies that help launch small businesses, female-run ones are booming, with one agency reporting that their female clientele had jumped from 10 per cent to 25 per cent in the past few years. Even so many women still hold back when it comes to following the dream of starting their own business. Some believe this may have something to do with opinion that has surrounded the idea of women in business in the past. Some female business-owners say people are often surprised that they alone run a business. Others assume

EMPLOYMENT Minister Fatima Báñez has confirmed that 94,000 people with families applied for €426 per month in unemployment benefits this year.

A day off SHIPPING service CLH based in Madrid has rewarded its employees with a full day off in return for a perfect attendance record for the first quarter of the year.

Billing abroad SPANISH firms billing overseas have increased by 40 per cent in five years; 18 per cent of them took their interests abroad in the crisis, said the Spanish Chamber of Commerce.

Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

GOING IT ALONE: Many more women are setting up small businesses. that a female-run business must be some kind of arts and crafts workshop operating out of a garage, instead of a company that posts impressive annual revenues. Women in general don’t have enough role models when it comes to entrepreneurship. There are a lot more famous

male entrepreneurs, and this can have the effect of reinforcing the myth that women just aren’t as entrepreneurial as men. It is often imagined that becoming an entrepreneur means giving up your personal life. This can be daunting, especially if added to the pressure of the role

women may have to play as a mother too. But many female entrepreneurs dispute this and say that leaving the corporate world to work alone actually offers a great opportunity to achieve a better work-life balance. So, girls, if you want to branch out on your own, go for it!

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FORGET FIFA, most of us can be bought if the price is right LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I CAN’T understand why people seemed so shocked at the latest FIFA scandal. The whole of our planet is ruled by corruption. Most of us can be bought if the price is right. It’s a bit like the old chestnut, where the woman is asked if she would go to bed with someone for a tenner. “A measly tenner,” she replies. “What do you think I am?” “We’ve already established what you are,” comes the answer. “We’re just haggling about the price!” The world is run by money. We see examples of it every day of our lives. The murdering Pistorius, who has been let out after just 10 months of his sentence. Do you honestly think he would have been released this early if he’d been a pauper from Soweto? In my opinion, Blair and Bush only entered their murderous liaison because the spoils of their efforts could have been so lucrative. The Saudis, with their infinite riches,

FIFA HEADQUARTERS: Nothing suprising about the corruption scandal. If individuals have so much money they can affect the economy of whole countries and get away with just about anything

are able to instigate infringements of just about every human right imaginable. If individuals have so much money they can affect the economy of whole countries and get away with just about anything. Subsequently, is it not also feasible that if a num-

ber of the mega-rich were to withdraw their deposits from specific banks throughout the world, they could trigger a chain reaction that could make the last recession look like an unexpected run on a kiddie’s piggy bank? Of course they could. These are the people who run our planet. Not the politicians, not the elected governments, not the presidents. It is the faceless, nameless, relatively small number of multitrillionaires, who meet in clandestine locations and move their fortunes from place to place, merely to satisfy their own cravings for power. Individuals that welcome wars and unrest, providing it doesn’t enter their own particular backyard. Ironically, of course, it is the Jews and Arabs that are the biggest investors in the world money markets. Odd, is it not, that enemies who have existed since biblical times, now basically share complete power over the future stability of the planet? Keep the faith, Love Leapy, Leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk

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Take care where you pass your ITV Ayuntamiento de Valdemoro

AS part of our 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.

ITV TEST: Best to have carried out in the region where you live. A COMMONLY asked question for car drivers in Spain is ‘can I select any ITV station I wish?’ In theory yes, as long as it is legal and authorised. However, there is an exception to the rule, for example, if you live in a Spanish region in which the Law of Noise Pollution 2002 was passed, such as the Valencian Community. This law requires all vehicles to pass a noise emission test. Vehicles with log books legally registered in any municipality of the Valencia Community fall within the scope of this Decree and therefore are required to undergo a verification of noise emission levels. If an ITV inspection is carried out outside the Valencia Region, the owner must take the vehicle for an additional inspection at an

ITV station based in the Valencia Region within a month, to check for noise emissions. If a vehicle is found to exceed the noise limits, it will be immobilised and transferred to agencies authorised for such occasions. The owner, will be able to take the car by a tow truck to a garage for work to be carried out; the ignition must not be started. Regional and Local Police forces are responsible for ensuring the noise policy is fulfilled and police will deliver fines for any breaches in the Spanish Region. So wherever you live in Spain it is advisable to have the test done in your region to make sure any local regulations are complied with.

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Permission to enclose a terrace SOME time ago I read an article by David Searl which declared it was not necessary to seek permission from the Community to enclose your balI never said that. I reported that changes to the Horizontal Law made in 2013 now allow the Community to authorise the enclosure or glassing-in of apartment terraces. Until 2013 the enclosure was illegal unless the C o mmu n i t y v o ted unanimously at the AGM to change the Constitution and Statutes of the Community to register the n e w re a l i t y o f a

cony with windows. I would be grateful if David can confirm. T.T. (Costa del Sol)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

Even if President of the Committee authorises the enclosure, it must still pass the AGM.

slightly larger enclosed apartment, with the corresponding tiny reductions in the shares of all the other flats. Now, the Community can legally grant permiss ion, by a thre e -fifths majority vote. The new enclosure will not alter the ‘cuotas,’ or participation shares of the flats. If the Pre s ide nt or the Committee authorises the enclosure, it still must pass the AGM.

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

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BBC One’s new National Lottery game show THE new National Lottery game show 5 Star Family Reunion is seeking British expat families and their UK relatives to audition for the Saturday night primetime spot, with the chance of winning an amazing holiday. The show will see a UK family and their overseas relatives working together, both from the studio and by satellite link, to win a once-in-alifetime reunion in a five-star location. The family overseas must answer questions to win as much time as they possibly can for the family in the studio. That’s because the four in the studio will individually face questions against the show’s high-tension timer in a bid to put money in the bank and bring everyone together. If they can prove

themselves under pressure, then they are in for the reunion of a lifetime. 5 Star Family Reunion will premiere on BBC One later this year and will be hosted by Nick Knowles. Alan Tyler, the BBC’s executive editor of entertainment commissioning, said: “We are delighted to be working with 12 Yard and Boom Cymru to bring 5 Star Family Reunion to a BBC One audience. The format promises a perfect combination of head and heart, delivering both terrific stories and ‘edge of the seat’ gameplay.” To find out more email: family@12yard.com Or for more information visit: www.bbc.co.uk/shows andtours/beonashow/ 5_star_family_reunion

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Parents must wait for jabs for chicken pox PRESENTLY free vaccination is only given to children over the age of 12 By Eleanor Hawkins ALTHOUGH a free chicken pox vaccination for one-year-olds was announced last week, it seems it will still take a good few months to become a reality.

336 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in Malaga Province since vaccines were withdrawn from the market Health Minister Alfonso Alonso, who had announced the new measure, has now explained that he will not be calling a meeting of regional health departments to have vaccination calendars adapted just yet and in the meantime the vaccinations will not be available from chemists either. At the moment, the vaccination is only given free of charge to children who reach the age of 12 without catching the illness, and former Health Minister Ana Mato had them removed from chemists at the end of

FREE VACCINATIONS: Will take a few months to become a reality.

2013 to stop parents buying them over the counter themselves. This led to some parents, following doctors’ recommendations, to travel to Andorra, France and Portugal to buy the vaccina-

tions for their offspring, yet the number of cases registered in Malaga Province since the injections were withdrawn has almost doubled, going from 172 cases per 100,000 inhabitants to 336.

YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION

What about OUR voting rights? Calls are growing for voting rights to be extended to ALL British expats living in EU member states to give those most affected by a possible British exit a vote in the referendum. At the moment anyone who has lived abroad for more than 15 years cannot register for a vote. Should long term EU residents have the vote in an EU referendum? JULEA DAVIES from Roy Trevor Removals gave her views “I have lived here now for 23 years and UK politics have never interested me, the only thing that may affect business is if the UK left the EU

Julea Davies.

is the importation tax which would then have repercussions.” Hayley Khan, a volunteer for the MABS Cancer Charity wants the right to vote: “I definitely believe they should be able to vote. There are many people who still have financial interests in Britain. My husband is ex-RAF and his pension is paid into a British bank account.

Hayley Khan.

This is standard practice with ex forces and I think they should be able to vote on an issue that is so important. I also think that as most expatriates would vote to stay in the European Union then their votes should be counted. The law should be changed.” Vince Lopez from LUX-AL windows and doors said: “I think they should be allowed to vote as it will affect them if Britain votes to leave the European Union. Although they might have residency here they might have family in Britain and what would be the situation for the family if half are EU citizens and half are not, it might make a family reunion difficult.

“Also I don’t think that the 15 year cut off is very fair. Why did they choose 15 years as the marker for voting rights?” Jonathan Broadbent of The Presidents Club International said that he kept up with the local news in the UK, but is not concerned about voting, he did comment

Vince Lopez.

“As for the EU referendum, I don’t think that will be a decision made quickly as there is far too much involved. The UK should remain in the EU because it is too divided in itself to stand strong.”

Jonathan Broadbent.

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Just Joking

Unscramble the name of a type of adjustable hand tool (two words): WHY MEN RECKON

Directed by Olivier Megaton Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Forest Whitaker, Dougray Scott Surely not another member of Bryan Mills’s (Neeson) family could be kidnapped? The writers of the Taken franchise decided that would be a sequel too far, so this time they kill off the special agent’s ex-wife, have him framed for the murder, and once again he must use his ‘particular set of skills’ to take justice into his own hands. It’s fun nonsense.

“Dad, the career counsellor said that with a mind like mine I should study criminal law.” “That is wonderful, son. I’m proud of you.” “He said I had a criminal mind.” Two kids talking: “Have you noticed, if you pass your exams everyone says you get your brains from your parents, but if you fail your exams everyone says you’re stupid.”

Unscramble the name of a famous British Olympic gold medal winner: BIRD CAGE NOT CLEAN FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: MONKEY WRENCH, REBECCA ADLINGTON

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Hexagram

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

APPEAL (10)

RACOON

BAREST

REARED

BATTER

REASON

CIRCLE

REPORT

DEACON

SEARED

DECREE

SHREDS

DUTIES

SPEARS

METRES

TOPPED

PRINCE

TREATS

PRINTS

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Jumped 2 meagre 3 Metres 4 Roared 5 Tramps 6 Robots 7 Reacts 8 Salute 9 Strike 10 Cruise 11 Plates 12 Pitted 13 Chills 14 Wrists 15 Shared 16 Pranks 17 Spears 18 Tackle 19 Charts

24 June, Nacho, Football Player.

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18 June, Paul McCartney, Musician, 73. Musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and member of probably the most famous pop group in the world The Beatles. He wrote such hit songs as Penny Lane, Blackbird and Eleanor Rigby. After his time with The Beatles he embarked upon a career with wife Linda, and the band Wings. 19 June, Salman Rushdie, Author, 68. Indian-born author shot to fame for receiving death threats from Iranian government officials for his book, The Satanic Verses. His other literary works, which contain elements of both historical fiction and magical realism, include Midnight’s Children, and Fury. 20 June, Nicole Kidman, Actress, 48. Australian-born actress who rose to fame for her performance in the 1990 film Days of Thunder with Tom Cruise who she later married. She won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in the 2002 film The Hours. 21 June, Prince William, Royalty, 33. The eldest son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, second in line to the throne, and Duke of Cambridge. Married Kate Middleton in 2011 and now has two children, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte. He is also a qualified helicopter pilot. 22 June, Cyndi Lauper, Pop Singer, 62. American born flamboyant pop singer first gained fame for her spirited track Girls Just Want to Have Fun. Her wacky dress sense and crazy hair colours echoed the 80s pop world. She is an outspoken Lesbian and Gay rights activist. 23 June, Zinedine Zidane, Football Player, 43. French star midfielder who began his career at the young age of 14, captained the French national team for over 10 years and played for Juventus and Real Madrid. He helped France win the 1998 World Cup, scoring two goals in the final.

YOUR STARS CANCER (June 22 - July 23) There is a strong feeling of ‘self’ this week, and you realise that you have many things to be thankful for. These thoughts come after a period of uncertainty that saw a lack of progress. LEO (July 24 - August 23) You know in your heart that you should take control of your future. This is a time to talk with others and consider their thoughts. At the end of the day, however, you are the one who has the final say. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) At times this week you will feel that a certain relationship is not developing along the right lines. Although it seems that your efforts are often in vain, this is a situation that requires thought and patience on your part. It is perhaps a good time to look to your business matters for a change of scene and to set your mind on a more constructive course. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You should not feel responsible for the failings of others. Although you may think you could have done more in a certain situation, it is unlikely that any significant difference would have resulted. This is a busy time but also one in which a small persistent voice will be heard: the voice of logic and practicality. Listen to it.

GEMINI

10-Star Quiz DAYS OF THE WEEK 1. Actor Jack Webb played which fictional LAPD detective in the radio and television series Dragnet? 2. Frankie Bridge, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King and Vanessa White are the members of which English/Irish girl group formed in London during the summer of 2007? 3. Hillsborough Stadium has been the home ground of which English football club since opening in 1899? 4. In the nursery rhyme Monday’s Child, which day’s child ‘has far to go’? 5. Monday, Monday was a 1966 UK top three hit single for which American folk rock vocal group? 6. ‘She would never say where she came from. Yesterday don’t matter if it’s gone’ are the first lines of which Rolling Stones’ song that was a 1970 UK Top 10 hit single for Melanie? 7. The first branch of which American restaurant chain focusing on casual dining was opened by Alan Stillman in New York in 1965? 8. What is the stage name of the American actress, born Susan Ker Weld in New York in 1943? 9. What name is given to the Sunday before Easter, on which Christ’s entry into Jerusalem is celebrated in many Christian churches by processions? 10. Which award-winning film 1960 film, based on a novel by Alan Sillitoe, starred Albert Finney as machinist Arthur Seaton, Shirley Anne Field as Doreen, Rachel Roberts as Brenda and Hylda Baker as Aunt Ada? 1. JOE FRIDAY, 2. THE SATURDAYS, 3. SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY, 4. THURSDAY’S, 5. THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS, 6. RUBY TUESDAY, 7. TGI FRIDAY’S, 8. TUESDAY WELD, 9. PALM SUNDAY, 10. SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING

Born Ignacio Pérez Santamaría in Malaga, he is better known as Nacho. The Spanish Footballer was a product of Malaga FC’s youth system and now plays for Real Betis. Nacho made his firstteam debut on 23 March 2003.

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

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A long-term relationship has its wobbly moments this week, but all is not lost. Listen to your heart as it speaks louder than any other voice. You know what you need but that may conflict with what you feel you should want. In an ideal world, these two areas would be in harmony. Give a little happiness to others and your own heart will be lighter. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Making firm decisions in your love life may prove difficult. Do not be rushed. This is far from a straightforward week and you need to remember how to relax. You are able to deal with what comes your way but it is upsetting to find that someone has been less than honest. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your sense of balance in the universe could be upset, but do not let this sour either your thoughts or your character. You are in the eye of the storm so take this time to think.

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

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

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This is not a time to drift into things because the planets are urging you to take control and forge ahead. Let others know exactly what you want and expect from them. If you do not, others will make decisions for you that could prove less desirable. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Someone who appears to be putting themselves in the way of your progress could simply be trying to help. They may have a valid point to make but just not be good at expressing themselves. Be aware of this because there could be a link to your health and love life. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) With your mind sharp and energy high, you want to make fast progress and, indeed, you can. You are only too aware of the time that has been wasted waiting for others. Now, most of that may be dealt with. See how others react when you do not. Leaving others to their own devices works better than nagging.

TARGET: Average: 6 Good: 7 Very good: 10 Excellent: 13

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SOUND OF THE WEEK Dermot O’Leary Presents the Saturday Sessions Released June 15 on Sony Music Dermot O’Leary selects some of his favourites from BBC Radio 2’s Saturday Sessions, from breakthrough artists to mega stars such as Slash from Guns and Roses or Blur’s Damon Albarn, performing their own unique takes on classic tracks. Stand outs include Sam Smith’s luscious version of My Funny Valentine.

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Across: 1 Ambrosia, 6 Rag, 9 Elite, 10 Estonia, 11 Entreat, 13 Oasis, 14 Tinder, 15 Daring, 19 Tasks, 21 Anthems, 22 Trainee, 23 State, 24 Eve, 25 Easiness.

Across 1 Softens cousin Henry’s problem (8) 4 Flog a walking-stick (4) 7 Some careless language (5) 9 Characteristically it shows backward art (5) 11 Polish girl hanging around at home (5) 12 Heard that this fellow is frequently in church (5) 13 Small container designed for ash etc. (6) 15 Leading by lots of games in a tennis match dismays (6) 19 Non-fliers share around (5) 21 Jeremy the actor performs pressing work (5) 23 It’s shrewd to reverse street cars (5) 24 Old Sikh leader thanks the French (5) 25 It’s bad news to get stitched up (4) 26 Young animals making vets reel (8) Down 1 Keeps Celts as organisation (7) 2 Photos of fractures? (5) 3 Mug ten builders for spice (6) 5 Avoid the Spanish with due preparation (5) 6 Shake cocktail and wet (4)

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Down: 2 Moisten, 3 Rye, 4 Sheath, 5 Astronaut, 6 Rungs, 7 Grass, 8 Behest, 12 Ever since, 16 Ice caps, 17 Gasper, 18 Facets, 19 Title, 20 Shake, 23 Sin.

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8 Dirt in jug rim edge (5) 10 Switch the business (5) 14 Thinks about cold chops (5) 16 Phosphorus is put on many bits of land (5) 17 Scattered rainfall indicators? (7)

18 There’s not much for John in Sherwood (6) 19 Goes round for some bread (5) 20 James Taylor admitted arrest (4) 22 Financial interest in the post? (5)

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1 Completely unclothed (4)

8 Astounded (6)

2 Unpretentious (6)

9 In this place (4)

3 Clothed (7)

10 Precise (8)

4 Cooked by dry heat (5)

11 Disperse (7) 13 Common (5) 15 Directed toward (5) 17 Had faith in (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents Z and 10 represents B, so fill in Z every time the figure 9 appears and B every time the figure 10 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid

20 Area, locality or region (8)

5 Established customs (6) 6 Exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing (8) 12 Decisive, crucial (8) 14 Express or record dissent or objection (7) 16 Act of consuming food (6)

21 Immediately past (4)

18 Not often (6)

23 Forbidden by law (6)

19 Discovers (5)

24 Orally expressed (6)

22 Look for (4)

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

7 Trapped, 9 Enemy, 10 Axe, 11 Insurance, 12 Grabs, 14 Inspect, 16 Robbing, 18 Force, 19 Satisfied, 20 Bus, 21 Cooks, 22 Holster. Down: 1 Stranger, 2 Bare, 3 Splits, 4 Learns, 5 Reindeer, 6 Type, 8 Distinguish, 13 Ambition, 15 Treasure, 17 Insist, 18 Fiddle, 19 Sick, 20 Bets.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Crab, 3 Camas, 8 Therefore, 9 Las, 10 Tal, 11 Cue, 12 Ordenador, 14 Caves, 15 Codo. Down: 1 Caballos, 2 Antes, 4 Apellido, 5 Ajo, 6 Sentence, 7 Perezoso, 11 Circo, 13 Día.

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Across 1 Pothole (in road) (5) 3 Deaf (5) 6 See 10 8 Iron (for clothes) (7) 9 Meat (5) 10/6 Bolsa de basura (3,3) 14 Enemy (7) 15 Aunt (3) 16 Suelto (hilo, alambre, tornillos , ladrillo, página) (5) 17 Barcos (de grandes

tamaños) (5) Down 1 Bebé (4) 2 Caro (9) 3 Jabón (para lavar) (4) 4 Recibo (7) 5 Buttonhole (4) 7 Granary (7) 11 Campana (de iglesia, puerta) (4) 12 Leños (4) 13 Alfombras (pequeñas) (4)

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Last week saw the release on paperback of the incredible memoir of Malala Yousafzai, a girl who refused to stop attending school when the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley, Pakistan. Punished mercilessly, she was shot in the head at point-blank range. Her survival was against all odds, but treatment in Pakistan and then at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham saved her life. Her commitment to campaigning for the universal right to education has never waivered, her efforts recognised when she became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Her story is an extraordinary, inspiring tale of the triumph of the human spirit. If you think things can never change, maybe Malala could change your mind. books@euroweeklynews.com

3. Ernest Borgnine, 204 movies. Ernest Borgnine was born Ermes Effron Borgnino in 1917. The Italian immigrant is best known as a supporting actor, however from The Wild Bunch to Blue Thunder, through the many Westerns, and up to Escape from New York, Borgnine has proved a favourite. 4. James Earl Jones, 183 films. James Earl Jones from Mississippi is surely one of the most versatile actors of his generation. Launched into stardom with the role of Kunta Kinte in Roots, his distinctive voice won him many authority positions on screen, not least in The Lion King, and as Darth Vader in Star Wars. 5. Louis Gossett Jr. 173 films. Making his professional acting debut at the age of 17, the Brooklyn-born actor originally considered a sports career when he went to New York University

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on a basketball scholarship. A fine supporting actor who was sometimes slotted into tough guy roles, he also made an art form of showing the soft side of a hard man. 6. Donald Sutherland, 172 movies. This Canadian character actor is not often noticed, unless you watch Invasion of the Body snatchers often, but his contributions are legendary. His skills in the industry are known to be boundless. Unlike many of his contemporaries, his 172 performances would appear to be portraying 172 different characters. 7. Michael Caine, 156 films. Maurice Joseph Micklewhite made the wise choice of changing his name for the big screen. This cheeky cockney rose to stardom in the film Alfie, and has managed to give every role since then its own persona, despite never changing his accent. Before becoming a star, Maurice served in Korea with the British Army, “not

a lot of people know that!” 8. Samuel L. Jackson, 148 movies. Pulp fiction star Samuel L, with a rep as the coolest man in Hollywood, was born in Washington. Since the 1980s, when he stared in three Spike Lee films, his career has been unstoppable. It’s hard to imagine a movie that requires an angry, ranting but still likable man in that doesn’t employ Jackson’s skills. His ability to put across some of our own life arguments in a loveable way is truly an art. 9. Patty Duke, 137 movies. Patty Duke was born Anna Marie Duke in New York. Reputed as one of the finest actresses of our lifetime, she hit the limelight in The Miracle Worker, before going on to make many TV movies. Her roles in The Valley of the Dolls, The Swarm, and The Babysitter, to name but a few have insured her face is etched in our minds. 10. Susann Sarandon, 125 films. The star from New York City Susan Sarandon was ‘Touched’ in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which saw her acting career burst into life. In an industry that doesn’t favour middle aged women, Sarandon is one of those rare actresses who has survived some ups and downs and continues to be in demand. Thelma and Louise, Lorenzo’s Oil, The Client and Wall Street say it all.

CHRISTOPHER LEE: 276 film roles in his lifetime.

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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: 25 Good: 32 Very good: 46 Excellent: 56

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 tryst errs pert perter nether ryes berry byte byes entry ether ethers hers here heresy held help yelp stern sere serve terse tern tenet dent deny deter tent they then these there test tenets rest reset lest vest very verse veld nest nerve

Word Ladder WALL

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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.

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

WALL WALK TALK TACK RACK ROCK

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Air traffic controllers’ actions could have proved disastrous IN 2010, the Spanish air traffic controllers called in sick by the hundreds as a form of protest against something they objected to. In addition, some of them acted totally illegally and irresponsibly by walking away from their radar control consuls. Thousands of people were flying across Spain at the time. Depending on the juxtaposition of the aircraft flying those airways, many of these people were very, very close to being killed. I would remind everyone that whilst flying over Spain, and any other country for that matter, aircraft are constantly tracked by radar and are in radio contact with controllers. After all, I think you will appreciate that if you are seven miles above the earth, travelling at over 500 miles an hour and with nearly 1,000 aircraft on a good day in Spanish airspace, you don’t have a chance in hell of not having a collision if you don’t have someone controlling you from the ground. Some of these potential ‘manslaughterers’ were ‘disciplined’ and lost a month’s salary. I understand one got fired! At the time, the most highlypaid was a controller who made €800,000 a year due to his excessive voluntary overtime! These people are now causing disruption and chaos to air travel all over Spain and are potentially harming the tourist industry vital to the recovery of the Spanish economy. The reason? They didn’t like the ‘discipline’. Geoff Jones, Independent Aerospace Consultant (By email)

A good service TO put another side to the Telefonica debate (Letters, Issue 1562) my experience of them is quite different. Since I joined them in 2010 any problems have been sorted out quickly and successfully. I have access to English-speaking staff. I have my online bill every month so all items are checkable. We have been given rebates for days without service (due to builders and others damaging underground cables) without needing to ask for them. So all in all, I can only say that in the last five years I have had an excellent service.

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On a visit to La Mancha, I stopped off to visit these windmills. It only needed Don Quijote to make the scene complete. Frances Donoghue (By email)

The one tip that customers of Telefonica might find useful is one I read on a forum a few years ago. If you want English-speaking staff, when you dial 1004, you must keep repeating English-speaking over the recorded message. It sounds bizarre but eventually you will get a person who speaks English and any time in the future that same landline calls Telefonica, it will automatically go to an English speaker. John Moran, Guardamar del Segura (Alicante)

Badly treated MANY animals used in sporting events are treated abominably and are just commodities to be used by their owners as they wish. Let us not forget the incident of the individual who beat his trotting horse around the head with an iron bar, causing its death, because it did not win the

race here in Mallorca. Fortunately, he has been charged and will serve a prison sentence but the horrible deed has been done. I was indignant to read in your article on bullfighting (Issue 1562) that the taxpayer forks out €500 million in subsidies each year. I would prefer my tax money to go into education and healthcare. A marvellous phrase comes to mind: ‘Educate the child and it will not be necessary to punish the man.’ (Pythagoras, I believe). Olivia Qualtrough, Calvia (Mallorca)

Unfair pensions DAVID CAMERON starts a new system of pensions from April 2016 which will provide married couples in the UK with £320 per week whereas existing pensioner couples will continue to receive just £189.44. Existing pensioners like my wife

and I had to contribute for 42 years whereas in future just 35 years will suffice; perhaps a vote-winning sop to all people who have emigrated to Britain over the years. As I understand it, pensioners resident in the UK will get their pensions made up to this new higher rate via tax credits and other social security benefits whereas all of us expats will be left out in the cold on the old rate of £189 per couple. To most of us pensioners, it is with a feeling of deep disgust that the UK Government has spent £51 billion of taxpayers’ cash on foreign aid in 2014 alone yet cannot see its way to give all pensioners the same new flat rate of pension in 2016. I wanted to publicise this to as many expats as possible in the hope that somebody could petition the Human Rights people in Brussels to get this injustice overturned. It is no good petitioning the British Government as they just ignore you completely. Mike Butcher (By email)

Clean but gone IT was good to read that the beaches of Estepona (Costa del Sol Issue 1562) make progress and that their quality improves. However, the article misses an important point: The beaches mentioned are public ones but there is nearly no beach left. The sea has washed away the sand and grit and it becomes worse and worse every year. Thus, instead of praising achievements which are important but without any key contribution to the attractiveness of the local hotels, a solution should be found to repair the beaches at the west end of Estepona. There are possibilities to stop the beach erosion but they are expensive. However, it is a simple calculation: either nice beaches with a Blue Flag which attract tourists, or deserted holiday resorts because their beaches are too bad to be offered to anybody. Time flies and the sand runs! Christian Hörig, Estepona (Malaga)

Thanks, angels I WOULD like to say a big thank you to all at Help at Home Spain for the effort they have put in. The voluntary work they do is amazing and they are to be congratulated on their cheerful disposition and desire to be as helpful as possible. The ladies have changed my life and I really do appreciate it, 100 per cent, so much so that I intend to make a donation the charity in my will. I never realised just how much the service they provide is a lifesaver to someone in my position. My message is: You are all angels in disguise. Thank you all. Richard Robinson, Los Narejos (Alicante)

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YIPPEE! We are now eligible to vote in the UK parliamentary and European elections. Last week we received notification from St Edmundsbury and Forest Heath Councils, that our application for postal voting had been ‘allowed.’ Considering that the letter was dated May 20; that our application had been sent in late March, giving adequate time to be processed and sent back, I am finding it difficult to comprehend why the hell they bothered at all. The UK General Election – our primary reason for applying – was held on May 7. The last paragraph urged us not to hesitate in contacting them, should we require further information or assistance. I am thinking that perhaps I should write now to book a place on the council telescope in order to view Halley’s Comet, after all it is due quite soon in 2061. The letter was signed by a lady who apparently is an electoral services assistant (her spelling of this title involved upper case letters at the beginning of

FLIP FLOPS: Not for driving.

Common sense or the law SAFETY FIRST: How these new lanes help cyclists sleep better at night is anyone’s guess. each word, but I cannot justify this). It would seem that the assistant in this case should be given assistants of her own to deal with future applications. It is clearly an onerous task. But let’s face it, all bureaucracies employ their fair share of turnips. People who are taught to keep their eyes straight ahead, looking neither to left or right, and without the wit or common sense to use that thing called discretion.

In short the epitome of jobsworths. And boy, have we got our quota here. We were walking to one of our local bars in La Zenia recently, which involved using the underpass beneath the N332. On emerging we were suddenly confronted with alien markings on the road. It was the asphalt version of crop circles, because there marked out in new pristine paintwork, was a cycle

lane slap bang in the centre of the road. It indicated that cars could pass cyclists on both left and right hand sides. This has been repeated in other parts of the Costa; obviously by way of homage to the God of health and safety – although it still has to be explained to me why this should help the cycling fraternity sleep better at night. Further comment would be superfluous.

Stupid sanctions solve nothing TRADE boycott with Russia is hurting no one, except European Union nations Mike Walsh

The number of Russians holidaying abroad dropped by 40.3 per cent, five million choosing Crimea.

Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

THE EU is reeling from a cataclysmic €50 billion in lost trade annually as a consequence of US-inspired sanctions. Mainstream media keeps quiet about the disastrous effects on EU businesses. Mediterranean Europe, Spain in particular, welcomed high-spending Russian tourists. Russian investment was encouraged. What happened? The number of Russians holidaying abroad dropped by 40.3 per cent. Many now support their own holiday industry by taking their holidays at home. More than five million this year will visit sundrenched Crimea. Spain, Italy and Greece now suffer a 41, 31 and 29 per cent drop in

LOSING OUT: Spain is missing Russian spending.

tourism. Italy lost €1 billion; there was no impact on the Russian economy. Fed up with fruitless US /EU hostility and sanctions, Russians respond by taking their business elsewhere. Turkey’s meat supplies to Russia increased by 940 per cent. They are now the third largest supplier after Belarus and Brazil. Columbian and Russian trade increased by 1,000 per cent. Pakistan stepped into

NOW that the good weather is here and shorts and flip flops are standard uniform, the police and Guardia Civil will not only be checking your car over at their control points, they’ll be checking out your fashion as well. Although it’s not illegal to drive in flip flops, backless sandals, or high heels come to that, it is strongly suggested that you don’t. The law states that: When you drive with inappropriate footwear, (loose, wet or sandy for example) you are not in full control of the vehicle. If you then have an accident while driving, you will be fined for driving with inappropriate footwear. Although there is no law against flip flops specifically, it is covered by article 3.1 of the RGC which states: You have to drive properly avoiding damage to people and objects. It is forbidden to drive in a negligent or reckless way. With the imminent increase of road traffic coming up in the summer, and the inevitable heated frustrations while driving to and from the beach, the law will probably not stop the fender-benders and scrapes, but common sense might! To throw a pair of trainers in the car for driving only takes 30 seconds, but it could save an hour or so explaining to the Guardia Civil, whose car you just hit up the backside, how your foot slipped off the clutch pedal.

the shoes of EU nations by increasing vegetable trade 18 fold. The difference between EU produce and that of its rivals is a matter of indifference to Russians. Russians now invest in self-sufficiency. They once bought products from the Baltic States to balance the trade books. Now they grow their own. Sanctions allegedly support Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Yet, trade between Ukraine and Russia has increased by 141 per cent (meat); pork 10 times. US and Russian trade increased by six per cent. Territorial integrity? Don't mention countries invaded and occupied by the US and NATO. The EU is now a de facto colony of a country considered Now we the greatest danger to world want to peace. hear your news. The EU has not isolated Russia; the EU has, with YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE dire consequence for the - YOUR OPINION peoples of the EU, isolated www.euroweeklynews.com themselves.

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MANY people worry that their dog may be a potentially lethal weapon, especially when a case of a child being seriously hurt or even killed is in the news. That worry is focused on whether or not there are such things as ‘bad breeds’ which may be more dangerous than others. It is easy to see why people may think this as different breeds have been bred for different reasons. For example, some, like German Shepherds or Doberman Pinschers have been originally reared as guard dogs. The thought process is that as these duties may include the necessity of biting people then these breeds are more likely to attack. It is difficult to come up with statistics on dog bites as innocuous nips and minor bites may be treated at home with no more thought about it, and no record kept. Others that require medical attention may be recorded, but not the type of dog involved, making it difficult to identify which breeds are more likely to be involved.

DANGEROUS DOGS: Certain breeds more likely to cause fatal injuries. Even when bites are recorded there is often no information on the breed of dog involved. However, a US National Centre for Injury Prevention and Control, does give some information based on one class of bite - those resulting in death. Over a period of 19 years in the USA there were 238 dog bite related deaths. In a lot of those cases the animals were mixed breeds so an estimate of their make-up had to be made for the purpose of statistics. The results show there certain breeds that are most likely to cause fatal injuries, with

Pit bulls or Pit bull types, (32 per cent)and Rottweilers (18 per cent). Huskeys or Malamute types were responsible for 15 per cent of deaths, with German Shepherds (11 per cent) and Wolf-dog Hybrids (6 per cent.) But while breeds do matter other factors come into play. Males were 6.2 times more likely to be involved in a fatal attack than females, while unneutered animals were 2.6 times more likely to kill. When it came to the victims more than half were aged 12 or younger. In 53 per cent of dog bite fatalities, there was some suggestion that the dog was provoked.

Everyone is getting older… including our beloved pets WHAT’S considered old for a pet? Generally, a dog or cat older than seven years is considered middle-aged because our pets age seven times faster than we do. In other words, an eight-year-old cat would be 56 years old in ‘people years’. That’s why we might not easily notice our pet is beginning to show the signs of growing older. Unfortunately, our pets can’t tell us if their limbs are aching, their teeth are hurting, or their appetite is waning because they just don’t feel well. That’s why veterinarians strongly rec-

ommend that ‘senior’ pets get twicea-year check-ups to detect any problems before they become serious. Early detection is the easiest way to treat canine or feline ailments and diseases. In addition to seeing a veterinarian for a twice-annual ‘senior exam’, there are other ways to ease your aging pet’s lifestyle: • If your pet is arthritic, install a safety gate across stairways to spare aching joints. Also, elevate food and water bowls so your pet doesn’t have to bend down to eat or drink. • Mop up any spills around feed-

ing bowls so pets won’t slip and fall. • Consider switching to ‘senior’ foods to ensure your pet receives balanced nutrition without extra calories. (If your pet is on a specialty diet, consult your veterinarian before making a switch.) • When brushing and grooming your senior pet, check for lumps, sores, parasites, and ear discharges. • Keep up-to-date on your pet’s vaccinations, since older pets may be more susceptible to disease. • Provide routine dental care to avoid gingivitis and loss of teeth.

ANIMAL welfare in Spain is something expatriates are very concerned about, particularly when you live in the countryside or hunting areas. The PAES National Animal Welfare Conference is being held at the Costa Narejos Hotel, Los Alcázares, Murcia, October 16 to 18, and is believed to be the first of its kind in Spain. The conference is aimed at those who would like to learn more about running their own trap, neuter and return cam-

paigns, volunteers involved in shelters, sanctuaries, rescue groups and foster pet parents, as well as anyone who wants to get involved. Lyn Baines, Conference Manager, said: “Our mission is to bring together as many people as we can who are involved in animal welfare in Spain, to encourage cooperation and exchange of ideas. We will launch the PAES Project at the conference and have some exceptional speakers on various topics.”

Dangerous breed regulations POTENTIALLY dangerous dogs must be identified with a microchip. They must be registered in the town or city registries. The owner of the dog must have a licence, issued by the municipality, valid for five years. In order to qualify for a licence, the keeper must meet the following requirements: 1. Be 18 years or older. 2. Have a clean police record showing no convic-

tions or otherwise having been banned by court order of the right to keep potentially dangerous animals. 3. Be mentally and physically able to keep and control potentially dangerous animals. 4. Have proof of a contract with an insurance policy on the animal(s) with liability coverage of at least €250,000. The owner must report any changes to the information.

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I WAS to experience the infamous delays that I had heard about Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving SO far so good with the radiotherapy. I started having treatments in the evening but that wasn’t suitable with two children so they kindly made an exception and gave me a morning appointment. The disadvantage of having a morning slot is that it is tremendously difficult to park near Carlos Haya Hospital. So a few days ago I was desperately looking for a parking spot to avoid going into the car park but it was proving tough. Suddenly I spotted an opening and whizzed across the road performing an illegal manoeuvre that did not go unnoticed by the police. My mind went into overdrive and I have to say I was a little bit wicked. I pulled my wig down to one side at a rather jaunty angle and opened my window. The police officer regarded

The machine had broken down. So we sat there for hours while the technician fixed it. Everyone was getting hungry but spirits were high and the Andalucian sense of humour carried us through.

Today, however, was a different matter. Having been used to going in and finishing my treatment relatively quickly, I was to experience the infamous delays that I had heard about. When you arrive for therapy you have to deposit a little card through

a postbox to let the team know you are in the waiting room. I noticed that it seemed unusually busy. People seemed anxious and with good reason. The machine had broken down. It was ‘my’ machine, No. 2! So we sat there for hours while the technician fixed it. Finally it was back in action but just before I was called in, it broke down again. Typical! Everyone was getting hungry but spirits were high and the Andalucian sense of humour carried us through. Eventually the machine was fixed after a second breakdown and I managed to complete my session. I was against the clock as a friend was landing at Malaga airport for a flying visit. As I write this she sits by me. She’s a lifelong friend where no words are necessary. I feel hugely boosted by her presence. I have been in quite a dark place of late and her visit is just what the doctor ordered. As soon as the sun is eclipsed by a cloud and life seems without purpose, a ray of light bursts out keeping your faith in hope and happiness alive.

Confusion continues to reign over food allergies MANY Britons are ignorant about intolerances By Dilip Kuner NEW research has revealed that many Britons are ignorant about intolerances despite more than one in five people in the UK thought to have a food allergy or intolerance. The research has revealed that more than one in 10 (11 per cent) have now switched to a gluten-free diet. Indeed

29 per cent of those aged 1824 have cut gluten out of their diet. Despite this, ignorance of coeliac disease is still widespread. Just 14 per cent of young adults recognise the symptoms of gluten intolerance; with 9 per cent thinking ‘coeliac’ is a famous Italian restaurant! However, as a nation, 91 per cent claim to know what

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me for a moment and asked if I was aware of my infraction. I replied that I was terribly sorry and that I was late for my radiotherapy. He looked at me again and waved me on. Thank Goodness! Always look on the bright side.

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coeliac disease is, but of those, a muddled two-thirds don’t know what the symptoms are. Confusion continues with more than three in 10 Britons believing that gluten is a type of carbohydrate found in potatoes, breads and pasta. Meanwhile, one in 10 do not realise pasta is not suitable for those with coeliac disease and the same have no

idea beer can contain gluten. That is because gluten is a natural protein found in wheat, rye and barley, all ingredients in many food and drinks. Holly Wales, Product Development Director at Udi’s Gluten Free, commented: “Allergies and intolerances are on the rise and as a nation it seems we need to be more aware of such things.”

Think yourself happy by changing mindset A ‘HANDBOOK to Happiness’ has been created by scientists who say it is not wealth, health and success that make you happy. According to a clinic in Minnesota, it is a four-step, 10-week programme aimed at changing attitudes and your mindset that can really make you happy. The programme uses a series of exercises that they say helps train people’s minds

into choosing happiness, regardless of circumstance. Advice includes train your attention: try waking up with gratitude, being in nature, resisting judgement and expressing kindness. Get emotionally tough: when things go wrong try to focus on what went right within that.

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This summer go green and save more money CONSERVING energy is good for the planet and great for your wallet John Graham The property expert

AN energy-efficient home will keep your family comfortable while saving you money. Whether you take simple steps or make larger investments to make your home more efficient, you’ll have lower energy bills. The savings will pay for the cost of improvements and put money back into your pocket. Your home will also be more attractive to buyers if you decide to sell. Your heating and air-conditioning equipment consume the most energy, around 48 per cent of the average home’s energy use; therefore, you should focus on measures that reduce your home’s heating and cooling use to get the most saving in terms of energy investments. Start by setting your programmable thermostat as high and as comfortable as possible and raise the setting when you’re sleeping or away from home and don’t forget to clean air conditioning filters once a month.

Q1 sales improve PROPERTY sales in Spain rose by 4.4 per cent over the first quarter of the year, reaching 85,133 transactions, the Ministry of Public Works, Buildings and Transport has reported. The number of sales was the highest in a January to March period since 2010, the ministry revealed. Yet regardless of the increase, the current numbers of transactions per quarter is still 66 per cent lower than the peaks registered in 2006, when during one three-month period they reached 251,600. Compared to the same period in 2014, the 2015 figures were higher in 12 regions of Spain.

If your air conditioner is old, consider buying a new, energy-efficient model which is 15 per cent more efficient. Another option would be to use fans which consume very little energy compared to air conditioning; a fan could provide the comfort you need and is more economical. Your home’s appliances and electronics account for around 20 per cent of your energy bills. Think about buying new appliances which incorporate advanced tech-

COOL DOWN COSTS: Air conditioning and heating consume half a home’s energy.

nologies that use 10-15 per cent less energy and water than standard older models. For example, new washing machines use about 40 per cent less energy than older models and you will also reduce water bills and detergent costs. Water heating is also a large energy expense, accounting for about 14-18 per cent of your utility bills. Make sure your water heater is set to no higher than 120 degrees. If your heater is over five years old you could buy a new water heater which is more efficient and has more insulation than older models. For a personal energy survey on how to reduce your energy use, costs, and carbon footprint, contact me direct: gk.ipad@me.com

Home exchange wins more fans in Spain HOUSE swaps help home-owners see more of the world By Maria Jose Fernandez AS the summer approaches, owners are finding innovative solutions to make the most out of their second home. Property exchange is a growing market motivated by the wish of home-owners to move around during their holidays, without having to buy several homes or stay in hotels. Website IntercambioCasas.com has explained the main reasons why owners are starting to consider the second property exchange as a way to keep ownership of their second homes and achieve mobility at the same time. • Financial reasons: the opportunity to stay for free anywhere in the world, and the possibility of a more intense cultural immersion. • Security: empty homes are more vulnerable to thieves. Home-owners have

LONG STAY: Exchanges help the local economy as tourists settle for a while. seen in property exchange an excellent way to protect their homes during their holidays. • Maintenance: the ‘exchange partners’ are willing to carry out small activities

like pet-sitting, and plant-watering. • It encourages long-stays (more than 14 days) and boosts local economy, as participants do not have to pay rent.

Straw home to be built THE first house in Spain made of industrialised straw panels is being built in Zamudio, Vizcaya, and the new material has been presented at Bioterra and BioNavarra ecological fairs. The straw panels, created by EcoPaja, are reported to allow improved insulation and reduce energy consumption by up to 90 per cent. The units are built with a solid wooden structure filled with compacted straw, which can even be used for external walls. Along with the health benefits of using toxin-free natural products, the new material is reported to provide optimal comfort and ease of construction. A 120m2 home can be created in about four weeks in a workshop and built on site it approximately three days with costs of around €1,000 per square metre.

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How to ensure you start off your eco-plot/allotment productively MORE and more town halls are setting aside parcels of land for the provision of allotments Dick Handscombe

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First dig over your ground to remove large weeds, rocks and bricks. Then do a first rotovating to obtain a fine tilth. Then add a coating of manure from local stables or shepherds.

By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

IT is very encouraging that more and more town halls are setting aside parcels of land for the provision of small allotments or plots for the growing of ecological vegetables, herbs and sometimes fruit. In some cases, applications are sought from anyone but in others they are restricted to pensioners or unemployed people. Mostly plots seem to be free while others require just a token annual fee. The benefits of having an allotment are as follows. 1. Space for growing if you have just a small garden area or apartment terraces and balconies. 2. A hobby that gets you out of doors throughout the year and back in touch with nature. 3. Daily fresh vegetables, herbs and perhaps fruit to eat that are untainted by chemical pesticides, insecticides and weedkillers if every allotment

OUT OF DOORS: The hobby will get you back to nature. holder uses only ecological products. 4. The chance to grow and eat your seasonal favourites. 5. The chance to just harvest what you need and grow mini varieties so that waste is minimised after harvesting. 6. The chance to grow original heirloom and heritage varieties from Spain or other countries. 7. New friends within what will become, in many cases, an international community.

Painting the outside of your house By Debbie Fletcher BEFORE you start this important task, it’s essential to plan carefully and consider these important things: Type of paint Companies offer a wide range of products - it’s just a case ensuring it’s suitable for the material you want to paint on and choosing the colour. Condition of the surface Always prepare the exterior in advance by washing and sanding down. Remove old peeling paint. Amount of paint You really don’t want to run out of paint halfway through, so make sure you buy enough to complete the job. If you’re not sure how much you’ll need, there are many tips and calculations online to help you - this requires measuring the length and height of the walls you want to paint.

8. A chance to improve your spoken Spanish by chatting with neighbouring allotment holders. 9. The chance to choose to grow the crops which have the greatest number of beneficial vitamins, trace minerals and fibre as a contribution to a healthy diet. The book ‘Living well from our garden – Mediterranean style’ indicates this information for a wide range of possible crops.

The book is available from Amazon Books. Note that the cover has been changed recently. Having applied for and obtained an allotment, normally on a one- or two-year renewable lease, set out to make your vegetable and fruit gardening as productive as possible. The following guidelines will help you do so. 1. First dig over your ground to remove large weeds, rocks and bricks. Then do a

first rotovating to obtain a fine tilth. 2. Then add a coating of manure from local stables or shepherds, or sacks of dried sheep or goat manure that are available inexpensively from agricultural co-operatives and rotovate again. Aim to do this by the end of September to be in the position to make timely autumn sowings and the planting of plantlets for autumn, Christmas and winter vegetable crops. 3. If you plan to grow herbs improve a small area further with a sack of worm compost and fine sand. 4. Before you sow or plant anything decide whether you

will water with a hose, sprinkler or piped irrigation system. Since you will be growing crops in rows or blocks a woven irrigation piping may be the best investment. 5. Consider buying a fivekilo plastic box of TerraCottem, the soil improver mentioned a few weeks ago in this column, to mix into seed sowing drills and plantlet planting holes. 6. Weed regularly and set up a composting bin to recycle them annually. 7. Pests are unlikely to be a major problem on small plots with a diverse mix of crops. But do have handy some natural sulphur powder to deter ants and dust the leaves of tomatoes, peppers, aubergines and squash type crops from mildew, a neem oil spray such as that sold by Flowers to use as a general insecticide, and an ecological slug and snail killer. With that best of luck to Spain’s new allotment gardeners. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

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Welcome return for Zurbaran FIRST major exhibition of artist’s works at Thyssen-Bornemisza in 25 years Courtesy of Thyssen Bornemizsa Museum

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OR the first time in more than 25 years the Spanish artist Francisco Zurbaran is the subject of a major exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum in Madrid, organised in conjunction with the Museum Kunstpalast in Dusseldorf. One of the most important figures of the golden age of Spanish art, Francisco Zurbaran was born in Fuente de Cantos, Extremadura, on November 7, 1598. He showed an aptitude for art at an early age and in 1614, when he was only 16, his father, a merchant, sent him to Sevilla to become apprentice to the artist, Pedro Diaz de Villanueva. His first works, commissioned by religious orders, and for which he is best known, depicted monks, priests, nuns and virgin saints in monasteries and churches wearing their traditional austere robes. He became known as the Spanish Caravaggio with his brilliant use of the techniques of chiaroscuro contrasting the white robes of monks against dark backgrounds. His works appeared in the Sevilla Cathedral and the Carthusian monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas. In1626 he signed a contract to provide paintings for the Dominican Priory of San Pablo et Real, by which time he had moved permanently to Sevilla. The dramatic, sombre interpretation of the Christ crucified on the cross, presented in 1627, established his reputation. During his years in Sevilla, working with his apprentices, he began a series of portraits depicting martyred, virgin saints which was a subject appreciated at the time. These paintings were radically different to all the other religious works Zurbaran produced. Instead of portraits of priests or nuns in religious attire, the artist embarked on a totally original approach depicting his saints as elegant young women wearing lavish, colourful, rich clothes. The paintings of the saints were undertaken over a period lasting 20 years between 1630 and 1650 and most were probably commissioned. They were chosen from the virgin saints who had become martyrs over a period spanning more than 1,000 years between the sec-

ZURBARAN’S SAINTS: Santa Casilda and married a wealthy widow, Beatriz de Morales. The marriage lasted until her death in May 1639 and it was five years before he married again in 1644 to another wealthy widow, Leonor de Torder. Zurbaran had several children from his marriages. In 1658, out of favour in Sevilla, he moved to Madrid with his family, where he was able to renew contact with his contemporary, Diego Velazquez. Despite his talent and success achieved during his lifetime, his popularity declined and he ended his life in poverty, dying in relative obscurity. While the majority of his religious works can be seen in the Guadalupe Monastery in Spain’s Extremadura region, 13 of his paintings found their way to Auckland Castle in Durham. They were acquired in 1756 by Bishop Richard Trevor for his residence. The paintings, depicting Jacob and his sons, adorn the walls of the castle’s dining room, built specifically to house them, where they have hung for 250 years. They remained in the possession of the Church of England until in 2011 the church sold the castle and works to a philanthropist, Jonathan Ruffer, who plans to reopen the castle allowing the paintings to be seen by the public.

SANTA APOLONIA ond and 15th centuries. The only exceptions were Santa Matilda and Santa Isabel of Portugal who were from noble families. Their royal marriages had made them Queens and they had given birth to children. That is why they are depicted with crowns. Today Zurbaran’s Saints are in public and private collections around the world and over the past 50 years their serene appearance in such a variety of costumes and colours has had a profound influence on many modern couturiers including Balenciaga, who once used the dress of Santa Casilda as a model for his fashions. In 1634 he was invited to become an official artist to the King, Philip IV, but his style was less appreciated than Murillo, a favourite of the Spanish baroque period and of course he had to compete with Velazquez, who was also from Sevilla. Zurbaran’s painting of the Defence of Cadiz against the English is an example of the work he undertook for the Court illustrating military conflicts. In April 1639 he

The exhibition will run until September 13 in Madrid before being transferred to Dusseldorf where the paintings will be on show from October 10 until January 31, 2016. SANTA ISABEL was commissioned to paint several portraits for the sacristy in the monastery of Guadalupe in Extremadura. These are possibly his finest legacy, comprising 10 large paintings for the sacristy with nine smaller works around the altarpiece. They all depict prominent

members of the Hieronymite order with no less than eight representations of Saint Jerome. His personal life was not short of traumas. It was in Sevilla in 1617 that he met and married Maria Paez, at 28, nine years his senior, but she died after only six years of marriage. In 1625 he met

Zurbaran: June 9 – Sept 13 Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza Paseo del Prado Madrid Oct 10, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016 Museum Kunstpalast Dusseldorf

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The lure of Le Mans WINNING the 24-hours is the ultimate accolade By Steve Walsh SINCE the 1920s, anybody who was anything to do with performance cars wanted their machine to win at Le Mans. Even now, the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race is the ultimate accolade. Throughout history the Circuit de la Sarthe has seen the fastest cars in the world hurling themselves down the Mulsanne straight and around the public roads of Le Mans town. In the early days, is was solely adapted production cars taking part; however, it wasn’t long before the likes of Bentley and Bugatti started toying with streamlining body shapes. This continued until 1939, when Hitler’s European tour forced the Le Mans 24-hour race to take a 10-year break. The race resumed in 1949 following the reconstruction of the Le Mans circuit facilities and has remained virtually unchanged since. Apart from the famous Le Mans start being changed to a normal one, the move from open-cockpit roadsters to closed-cockpit coupes would be the only major change in the

race format in its history, the latter to enable faster speeds on the Mulsanne. Through the 50s, the prolific Jaguar, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and others began sending multiple cars in teams. This increased the spectacle, as well as the amount of cars on track. Until in 1955, and after the tragic crash which claimed more than 80 lives, wide- ranging safety measures were introduced. By the end of the 1960s, Ford would enter the Le Mans 24-hours with their Ferrari eating GT40s, taking four straight wins before the era of production-

based cars would come to a close. For the 1970s, Le Mans 24- hours’ competitors moved towards more extreme speeds, and the day of the Porsche began, where the 917, 935 and 936 were dominant throughout the decade that started the habit of bending the rules in every way possible. The rule-bending trend continued throughout the 80s and 90s as more exotic supercars were built in order to bypass the ACO’s rules regarding produc-

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of BMW, Audi, and Ferrari. From the turn of the century, Audi have kind of made the race their own showroom. Apart from a brief interlude where Bentley, who had returned in 2001, stamped their foot down for a couple of years. Audi have ruled the roost. Until now! When 2014 saw the return to the top flight for Porsche.

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Moto Guzzi: still a touch of the California spirit SINCE the 1970s when TV brought the T3-California into our dreams, Moto Guzzi have been thumping along the road to this point. Now the new 1400 Teldorado and Audace have come of age. But unlike the 70s the new version of the 90 degree Vtwin Italian superstar now has improved geometry, road manners, and style. Even though they could be mistaken for twins, the Eldorado and Audace 1400,

COMPETITOR: Bentley started streamlinging body shapes.

have radically different personalities. The ultra-plush image of the Eldorado is upheld with retro touches like the 16inch spoke wheels wearing doughnutstyle white sidewall radials. From the wide bullhorn handlebars back to the armchair of a seat, this retro cruiser fits the bill. The Audace, however, has a completely different personality. Its mean and moody appearance makes it more of a muscular power cruiser.

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Usain Bolt won the 200m at New York’s Diamond Athletics and GB Olympian Greg Rutherford took the men’s long jump prize.

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England’s footballers win and runs galore in cricket! THE last week has seen various games in the European 2016 FOOTBALL • LAST Friday, Wales beat Belgium 1-0 with a Gareth Bale goal in their European 2016 qualifying game in Cardiff and are now on course to reach their first major tournament since 1958. In other qualifiers, England beat Slovenia 3-2, courtesy of Wayne Rooney’s 48th international goal; Scotland drew 1-

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1 with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin and Northern Ireland earned a 0-0 draw in Romania. England, top of Group E, are

unbeaten in 2014-15 - the first time this has happened in a season since 1990-91. • Elsewhere, Poland hammered Georgia 4-0 with a nine-minute hat-trick by Robert Lewandowski; Andre Schurrle bagged a treble in Germany’s 7-0 drubbing of Luxembourg and Cristiano Ronaldo netted three times in Portugal’s 3-2 win over Armenia. This was Ronaldo’s third hat-trick in successive games and I can’t find any other player who has done that! • In other qualifiers, Denmark beat Serbia 2-0, Spain edged Belarus 1-0, Hungary also won 1-0 in Finland and the Faroe Islands stunned Greece 2-1. • Early games in the Copa de America saw Argentina throw

away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Paraguay; holders Uruguay squeezed past Jamaica 1-0; hosts Chile defeated Ecuador 2-0, Brazil beat Peru 2-1 and Mexico drew 0-0 with Bolivia. • England’s women lost their opening FIFA World Cup Group game 1-0 to France but won their second, 2-1 v Mexico. CRICKET • England won the first ODI against New Zealand in front of 19,445 fans at Edgbaston by 120 runs.

GARETH BALE: Scored the winning goal to beat Belgium.