ISSUE NO. 1563
18 - 24 June 2015
MALLORCA
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Mallorca gets boost from Love Island Jorg Schubert Flickr
SHOW focuses on young singles looking for romance
By Maria JosĂŠ Fernandez Steamy ITV hit reality show Love Island is being shot in Mallorca and as well as raising the temperature of the contestants, the show is giving a serious boost to the local economy. The production team has booked almost 10,000 hotel nights in establishments on the island, mainly in
the area of Colonia de Sant Jordi (pictured). Filming is currently taking place at a mansion in Ses Salines, which is reportedly fitted with 69 cameras, a bar area and the pool is accredited as the biggest in Mallorca. Hosted by Caroline Flack, the show kicked off on June 7 and will focus on young singles from the UK
and Ireland, on their journey to find a summer love. The show is expected to draw the attention of hundreds of tourists interested in getting to know the exact location of the shooting. In addition, the show has already created a large number of job positions as well as boosted takings in the tills of local businesses.
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Start-ups take off MORE than 1,500 new businesses have been created in the Balearic Islands during the first five months of 2015. This figure translates into a 10 per cent increase, if compared with the same period of 2014, according to a study compiled by D&B analysts. Numbers are also significantly better than the national average, which registered a 2 per cent fall in terms of business creation between January and May. In May, 341 businesses came into being on the islands, 11 per cent more than last year. By sector, it was construction with 64 new firms and hotel with 59, which led the way.
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Offensive monument is to be dismantled THE new local government of Palma has agreed to dismantle t h e m o n u m e n t in the Sa Faixina park commemorating the crew of the Baleares ship. The craft belonged to the Franco faction and was at-
tacked and sunk during the Civil War. The Mallorca’s Memory association praised the initiative saying “this monument offends all victims of fascism and those who have democratic values.”
Busy Balearic bees LOOKS like Balearic residents like to keep busy as they did more than 2.9 million hours of overtime in 2014. This figure represents an increase of 39.2 per cent, if compared with the data registered last year, the third highest increase in the whole of Spain, according to data released by Randstand. Balearic professionals worked a total of 2,941,677 extra hours, an average of 6.09 hours per worker.
Capdepera safe beaches THE beach unit of the Local Police in Capdepera is up and running for the new season. The team is made up of four members who will ensure
beach regulations are being complied with; the main issues being prevention of illegal activities such as street trade, alcohol and massage services.
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Duchess no more INFANTA has now sold her property to pay the civil fine By Maria José Fernandez KING Felipe VI has revoked his sister Cristina de Borbon’s title of Duchess of Palma. The title was bestowed by Juan Carlos de Borbon, her father, back in 1997 on the occasion of her marriage to Iñaki Urdangarin, whose title has also been revoked. It has been six months since the investigations into her possible connection with the Noos corruption and embezzlement case started. The former Duchess was already pushed aside from the royal event agenda back in June, after the abdication of King Juan Carlos I. The royal household announced the news on June 12, on the Official National Bulletin, signed by the King and President Mariano Rajoy, without explanations as to the reasons behind the decision. The Infanta, involved in the
CRISTINA DE BORBON: Has had her title of Duchess of Palma revoked.
corruption case Noos, closed the sale of their property in Pedralbes (Barcelona) and
will have to deposit at least €2.3 million to cover a civil responsibility fine, as was
agreed by the case judge Jose Castro, who seized the property back in December.
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Capture of the Beasts: a summer tradition WILD mountain horses are rounded up, trimmed and groomed
Port most expensive THE Port of Palma has been announced as the most expensive place to buy a home in the city (€2,909 per square metre), while s’Arenal in Llucmajor is the cheapest (€1,356 per square metre), according to Nuroa.es.
Long tailbacks Lights stop traffic REPAIR works to traffic lights in Palma’s Passeig Mallorca caused long tailbacks as Calle Jaume III had been closed to traffic. Works were completed by noon, and vehicle circulation resumed.
Lorry plunge 100 metre fall POLICE are investigating an accident in Calle Orada (Port de Andratx) where a lorry fell 100 metres down a slope. The driver jumped out of the vehicle as he felt it moving and was not injured.
Popular king First anniversary
RAW SKILL: Local men use only their body strength to subdue the horses.
By Steve Walsh RAPA DAS BESTAS, or The Capture of the Beasts, is an event held in June to mark the start of a summer tradition in Mougas, North West Spain, where hundreds of wild horses are rounded up, trimmed and groomed. There, and in different villages throughout Galicia, the ritual involves rounding up and catching the wild horses from the mountains, cutting the manes of the animals, who live in a semi-feral state, before delousing them and marking the young.
186 Spanish towns with more than 20,000 inhabitants are now governed by PSOE socialist party mayors. This follows flurries of last-minute pacts and agreements prior to investiture ceremonies held all over the country last Saturday (June 13).
Dating back to the eighth century, the ownership of these horses is split between individuals, villages or parishes. It is their responsibility to catch, clean, mark, (nowadays with a microchip) and return the horses back into the mountains. The direct translation means The Scrape of the Mares. The most famous of the round-ups is in Sabucedo, Pontevedra, where more than 600 horses are corralled and restrained each year for the clipping and marking. The art in this case is that no instruments are used to subdue the animals. The men use their body strength and raw skill to complete the job.
TOMORROW (June 19) marks the first anniversary of the coronation of King Felipe VI. A year on, the monarchy’s popularity seems to have increased among the Spanish people.
Quote of the Week While those that have been stealing and lying for years are still in their posts, Guille Zapata has taken responsibility for his acts. They can’t stop change,” said Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias on Twitter referring to the Madrid Ahora councillor’s decision to stand down.
Islands are on the road to recovery GREAT news for the Balearic Islands as its growth rate during the first three months of 2015 has reached 2.2 per cent. All the means by which the Islands’ growth is measured are suggesting recovery, according
to a study titled ‘The Economic Moment of the Islands,’ published by the Regional Department of Economy and Competitiveness. The gross value added (GVA) rate has gone from 0.2
per cent during the first three months of 2014, to 2.1 per cent this year, marking the highest increase in a first quarter since 2007, and continuing with a positive trend which is speeding up in the Balearic Islands,
according to acting Head of the Economy and Statistics Department, Joana Perello. The leading service sector registered a 2.4 per cent increase, which represents a stark contrast with the modest 0.9 per cent increase
of the same period of 2014. For the first time after the crisis started, sectors such as industry and construction have registered growth, with 0.7 per cent and 1.5 per cent respectively.
Hikers rescued Helicopter called in FOURTEEN hikers who became trapped in the Torrent de Pareis (Escorca) due to unexpected heavy rains were rescued by the Guardia Civil helicopter last Tuesday (June 16).
Mayor fined Building permit offence THE former mayor of Andratx Eugenio Hidalgo will have to pay a €2,400 fine for helping to create a counterfeit certificate allowing the construction of a cottage on non-buildable land in 2004.
New hotel Façade to be preserved WORKS have already begun on a building at Plaza de Cort (Palma), acquired by Grupo Cappuccino to build a new hotel at a cost of €3.8 million. The owners have committed to maintain the original façade.
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GROWING OPPOSITION: Mallorcan anti-bullfighting sentiment is growing.
By Maria Jose Fernandez MALLORCA Sense Sang, the pressure group against bullfighting, has denounced the poor maintenance and dangerous condition of the Palma bullring. In a statement, the organisa-
tion has requested that the council immediately stop all events held in the facilities to avoid potential tragedies. Mallorca Sense Sang, together with animal rights association Assaib, have detailed numerous dangers at the facilities, such as cracks across the stands
and emergency exists, broken and rotten safety structures, broken steps and seats at risk of collapsing. They said that back in 2013 Assaib filed an official report on the state of the bullring, but to no avail. ARCA, an association for heritage preservation,
has also spoken out over the building’s complete state of disrepair, the fault of the owners, they claimed. Spokesperson for Mallorca Sense Sang, Guillermo Amengual, urged the council to comply with regulations and suspend events at the venue.
Date anounced for Palma Marathon PALMA DE MALLORCA has confirmed a huge date in its sporting calendar this year, announcing October 18 as the date of the Palma Marathon. More than 3,000 people have already
signed up, with more than 10,000 runners expected. Women represent 42.5 per cent of the total number of entrants, surpassing the female participation registered last year. Runners will see a newly designed route,
passing some of the most beautiful sights of the city, created by Palma council’s Passion For Running project which aims to place the city amongst the top destinations for marathon enthusiasts.
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New term in office for socialist mayor COMMITTED towards the transformation of the city PALMA has this week welcomed Jose Hila as the new socialist mayor of the city thanks to a pact drawn up by the PSOE, MES and Som Palma parties. Former mayor and leader of the conservative Partido Popular party in the Balearic Islands, Mateo Isern, did not
present his candidacy for the May 24 elections due to a lack of support from the municipal and regional branches of his party. The new local government is made up of the socialist party PSOE with six representatives, MES with five and Som Palma (supported by independent party Podemos) also with five. Leader of Som Palma, Miquel Comas, has
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High voltage cable works interrupted WORK to place a high voltage cable in Alcudia have been stopped due to excessive noise and ground vibrations. The town mayor, Toni Mir, signed a decree on Tuesday (June 16) to halt the project based on a study made by experts certifying that the works did not comply with regulations. Several residents of the areas of Calle Santo Domingo and Can Vauma made official complaints at the town hall over the significant disturbance being caused, which they said was especially problematic as the tourism season had already begun. The new l ocal gover nm ent announced t hat t hey would negotiate with the companies in charge, Industria and Red Electrica, to modify the route originally established and avoid the power line being placed in this area, which is also close to the Norai public school.
New mayor of Palma, Jose Hila (far right).
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been appointed as municipal spokesperson for the next term in office. The PP will make up the opposition with nine seats, led by Margalida Duran, together with Ciudadanos, with four representatives. The new mayor of Palma, the third socialist to ever govern Palma after Ramon Aquilo and Aina Calvo, was born in
the district of Son Gotleu in 1972, and studied economics. “I commit to working towards the transformation of the city under the traditional values of progress which continue to be freedom, equality and social justice and the 21st century values which are participation, transparency and respectful coexistence,” said Mr Hila during his investiture speech.
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Khaleesi visits Mallorca ACTRESS was filming scenes for her new film project to be released next year By Maria José Fernandez GAME of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, who plays ‘Mother of Dragons’ Daenerys Targaryen, visited Mallorca last week to shoot scenes for her new film project which is titled Me Before You. The film is directed by Thea Sharrock, who chose different settings on the north of the Island to film, including the Son Sant Joan airport and the Formentor beach. Ms Clarke plays the role of a young woman who looks after an ex-banker (Sam Claflin) after he becomes bedridden following a traffic accident. The safety measures taken to protect the filming process were intense and only a few pictures were leaked onto social media. The movie will premiere in the summer of 2016.
EMILIA CLARKE: Will star in ‘Me Before You’ which will premiere in summer 2016.
Islands’ gender violence rate highest in Spain THE Balearic Islands are, according to the region’s Family Policies Institute (IPFB), the autonomous community with the highest rate of gender violence in Spain. The data collected by the General Board of Judicial Power, indicates an average of 20.18 cases for every 10,000 women in the Islands, far higher than the national average of 13.21. However, within marriages, the rate of women mistreated by
their partners has seen a reduction over the past few years, going from 35 per cent of the total official reports in 2006, to 29 per cent in 2010 and 25 per cent in 2014. On the other hand, amongst ex-partners, the rate of gender violence has seen an increase, from 22 per cent of the total official reports issued for gender violence in 2006, to 29 per cent in 2010, and 33 per cent in 2014.
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Land prices getting more expensive in Balearics PRICE of a square metre grew by 9.4 per cent in the first three months of 2015 By Maria José Fernandez LIVING in the Balearic Islands is getting increasingly more expensive as the average price of a square metre of urban land grew by 9.4 per cent during the first three months of 2015. A square metre now costs €255.60, according to the data released by Development Ministry, which shows that the figure represents 19.5 p e r c e n t i n c r e a s e if compared with the last three months of 2014. The number of purchases and sales carried out in this period amounted to 91, 6.2 per cent fewer than the year before a n d 4 1 . 7 p e r c e n t fewer than the previous three months. The total value of these transactions was €23.5 mil-
BALEARIC HOMES: The cost of living there is getting increasingly more expensive. lion, 23.3 per cent less than the year before and 52.6 per cent less than the last three
months of 2014. In national terms, the average price of a square me-
tre was €149.90 in this period, 5.9 per cent more than the year before.
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Italian arrested over brutal attack VICTIM is in a critical condition with head injuries By Maria JosĂŠ Fernandez AN ITALIAN man in Magaluf is in a critical condition after receiving several injuries to his head allegedly delivered by his partner using the metal door of a safety deposit box. The suspect and victim are both Italian men of around 50 years old who were staying at the Palmanova Hotel, in Calle Miquel de los Santos Oliver. The Guardia Civil of Palmanova police force was alerted by other hotel guests who reported
hearing screams. Upon their arrival, police found the victim unconscious on the floor and a great amount of blood in the room. Several witnesses attended the scene and were able to prevent the reported aggressor from hitting the victim again. The attacker is reported to have been in a state of shock, thinking he had killed his partner. Authorities reported the man attempted to commit suicide but officers were able to stop him. Both men were taken to the Son Espases hospital and the suspect was then taken into custody.
Mercadona to hire hundreds in the Balearic Islands for summer season SPANISH supermarket chain Mercadona will hire a total of 300 people in the Balearic Islands for its summer season. A statement released by the company announced a total of 4,000 new workers would be hired across Spain for June, July, August and September, with salaries of
â‚Ź1,000 per month. The Valencian company will increase staff in its 1,536 shops to reinforce service during the summer holidays, as they have traditionally registered a growth in sales in this season, mainly because of the arrival of thousands of tourists.
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Curious case of the dog in the BMW
COMPUTERISED EXAM: Five learner drivers were the first to sit the test.
Driving test now easier than ever SYSTEM is intuitive thanks to a tactile screen By Maria José Fernandez FIVE learner drivers were the first to experience the new computerised exam as part of the driving test. The system is being trialled in Mallorca before it’s expanded across Spain, and the exam can be taken at the Provincial Traffic Department headquarters, instead of the Son Castello industrial site. The test can be taken in five different languages -
Catalan, Spanish, English, French or German - and the database has 16,000 different questions, which are randomly selected for each person. Head of the department, Maria Teresa Sau, explained that the exam would still have the same structure: 30 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes, and only three mistakes allowed to pass. “However, the system is more intuitive now thanks to
a tactile screen,” said Ms Sau.
AN AUSTRIAN man sustained severe injuries after falling from a slope as he attempted to escape from the Palma Local Police, in a case that became increasingly bizarre as events unfolded. Following a report of a pit bull dog disappearing, several officers attended a call in Calle Mares, alerting them to the discovery of a dog that matched the description. Upon their arrival in the area, the police noticed a man who they believed was trying to break into a BMW car. Officers reported the man tried to flee the scene when he saw them, but then fell down an eight-metre slope, suffering injuries to both of his wrists. The suspect had to be rescued by members of the Palma fire brigade and
was then taken to the hospital. Officers inspected the car and confirmed that one of the windows had been broken and the missing dog was inside. But in the surprising twist, they said that the vehicle was registered under the injured suspect’s name, and that he was the one who had reported the theft of car and dog.
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Lucky numbers A RESIDENT of Son Servera won a staggering €1.75 million on the Loteria Primitiva last Saturday (June 13). The numbers were 24, 37, 40, 46, 41, 43.
Suspected rape AN EMPLOYEE of a bar in Platja de Palma was arrested by National Police after being accused of sexual assault by a 20year-old British tourist. The man has an extensive criminal record.
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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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Art exhibition PALMA’S Galeria Pelaires will host until June 30 an exhibition by artists Marc Brandenburg, Oliver Beer and Jack Pierson. It is open from Friday to Monday to 8pm and Saturdays from 10am to 1.30pm.
Rock concert IRISH band Raggle Taggle Gypsies will perform on Monday June 22 at midnight in Palma’s Shamrock Fun Place. Entrance is free.
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‘HD’ phone calls arrive
Unexplained death of girl
SYSTEM works by isolating the voice By Maria José Fernandez THE high-definition voice service via mobile phone devices has been introduced in the Balearic Islands for Movistar users. In the last month, telephone company Telefonica has finished setting up digital decoders in all its network stations. The main advantages are lower distortions in the audio and a higher sound quality. The system works by isolating the voice from external noises, using filters that select only the human voice frequencies (between 80hz and 14hz), dismissing the rest. HD voice or wideband audio services are compatible with practically 100 per cent of 3G and 4G phones.
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NEW SERVICE: Has a higher sound quality.
GUARDIA CIVIL officers are investigating the death of a young woman whose body was found in a hotel room in S’Arenal (Llucmajor). The body of the 18-yearold girl did not show any signs of violence and her friends, who were on the Island for a school trip together with the victim, said she had not taken alcohol or drugs prior to her death. They group explained they went to bed as normal but the next day at noon, they found their friend dead in her bed and alerted the emergency services.
Residents forced into part-time TRADE union CCOO has spoken out over figures that show that half of the total part-time contracts in the Balearic Islands are not voluntary. A study commissioned by the union found that part-
time contracts in the Islands have grown from 28.4 per cent of the number of jobs in 2008 to 56.5 today and that these kinds of contracts are ‘involuntary,’ that is, employees would rather work full-time instead.
“The highest fragmentation of the labour market if compared with 2008, with an increase of part-time contracts, especially involuntary and the underemployment due to a lack of work is what characterises the current
labour market,” explains the report. CCOO claims that the Balearic work market is deficient in terms of full-time contracts and that the number of people working involuntarily part-time has increased by 177.2 per cent since 2008. They added that the employment rate amounts to 48.8 per cent currently and the unemployment rate is 22.3 per cent, figures that are still far from the data registered before the financial crisis, as in 2008, they wer e 55.9 per cent and 10.98 per cent respectively.
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Suspected water poisoning at a school in Palma THIRTY pupils at the public school Aina Moll in Palma suffered poisoning after eating at the centre’s canteen. The children, of ages ranging between seven and nine years, presented symptoms such as nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting. “We believe what caused it was the water provided by the catering company,” said the school in a statement. “The teacher who was in charge of the children that day took a sample of the drinking fountain water and the analysis confirmed that it was safe for consumption,” said director of the school Aina Porcel. The catering company, Comensals, indicated that it was possible certain water containers were faulty, as only a group of children had been affected.
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Second-hand is popular BALEARIC residents are becoming increasingly thrifty By Maria Jose Fernandez BALEARIC residents are becoming increasingly thrifty as second-hand item sales have gone up by 60 per cent during the past year.
60 per cent increase registered in second-hand items sales. This increase surpasses by far the one registered in the
FOR SALE: Second hand item sales have increased.
whole of Spain, which amounted to 30 per cent, ac-
cording to the information released by second-hand web-
site, Segundamano. They also indicated that the average price of items sold worked out at €480, although most items sold (61 per cent) had prices below €100. The total revenue obtained with transactions reached €2.6 million just in the last month, 38 per cent more than the same month of 2014. Most commonly purchased objects in the Islands were furniture pieces (12 per cent of the total), mobile phones (9.5), bikes (6), cars (5.5) and electrical appliances (5).
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Improved safety with two new structures in Marratxi TWO new roundabouts will be built in the Pont d’Inca Nou and Cas Miot residential complexes in Marratxi. The Mallorca Provincial Council has already started work to build the new structures which will be located a t the inte rs e c tion of the Ma-134 road with streets Alfabia and Cas Miot, and ha ve be e n de s igne d to improve the s a fe ty of access. The project will also include the creation of a pavement on the left side, heading in the dire c tion of Palma-Inca. The tota l c os t of the w orks w ill be ₏643,509. O ne of the la ne s on this road will remain closed until the works are completed.
NO-FRILLS: This type of airline service is reporting very positive results.
Low-cost airlines bring passengers REPORT shows an increase on the previous year By Maria Jose Fernandez LOW-COST flight companies are reporting very positive results in the Balearic Islands, transporting 1,178,362 passengers in the first three months of 2015. This figure is an 8.6 per cent increase on the same period of the year before, according to
the data published by the Energy, Industry and Tourism Ministry. In April, the report indicates that a total of 626,765 passengers travelled to the Balearic Islands using a no-frills service, 5.8 per cent more than the same month of 2014. This represents 17.7 per cent of the total number of low-cost airline passengers in Spain.
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Two German men arrested in rape case GIRL managed to give police a detailed description By Maria JosĂŠ Fernandez TWO German men were arrested by National Police accused of raping a compatriot in a hotel room in Platja de Palma. The receptionist of a nearby hotel, located in Calle Pare Bartomeu Salva, alerted police and re p o r t e d t h a t a g ro u p o f g irls h ad claimed their friend had been raped in another hotel. Upon their arrival, authorities found the victim in an anxious state. She reported she and her friends had spent the evening with
the two alleged attackers, who offered to walk her back to the hotel and allegedly raped her. She gave a detailed description of the two men and police were able to trace them back to their hotel, where the receptionist told them they had caught a bus to the airport a few minutes earlier. Authorities intercepted the bus and proceeded to take the two men into custody. T h e v i c tim unde rw e nt me dic a l te s ts and police are currently investigating the case.
Three mayors for one town LLUCMAJOR will have three new mayors over the next four years. A pact drawn up by the 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) for the first period of the term. The position will later be taken over by Bernardi Vives (PI) and the last part of the term in office will see Gori Estarellas as mayor. As a result of the pact, the PP conservative party becomes the opposition after three decades in control of the council.
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Chicken pox jabs still some time off VACCINATIONS only available for children over 12
CHICKEN POX: Vaccinations are not available from chemists either. By Eleanor Hawkins ALTHOUGH a free chicken pox vaccination for oneyear-olds was announced last week, it seems it will still take a good few months to become a reality. 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 until all the new regional
governments have been sworn in, which could take quite a while. 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 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 vaccinations for their offspring. Although parents will still have to wait a while, Alonso declared that the measure to include the vaccination for children between 12 and 15 months was a reasonable one that had the approval of both the Spanish Paediatricians Association and the Spanish Vaccinology Association.
BBC One’s new National Lottery game show seeks expatriate contestants 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 oncein-a-lifetime 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 pres-
sure, 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/showsandtours/beonashow/5_st ar_family_reunion.
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Magical night for the Salon Varietes By Maria José Fernandez
OKLAHOMA! A huge cast of 90 performed musical favourites.
COSTA BLANCA SOUTH
Illegal market 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.
Charity play 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.
Export prices 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.
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.
COSTA BLANCA NORTH
Portable command post DENIA City Council has introduced a useful portable command post for the Civil Protection service powered by generator and manned by 60 personnel, transportable by trailer.
Lightning strikes
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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Quality buyer
Bigger bars
ITALY has been announced as the country which imports most food and drink items from Malaga (20.4 per cent of the total). During the first three months of 2015, they acquired more than 15 tonnes of products for €45.7 million.
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.
Water works
Paper chase
MORE than 7,000 lightning strikes were recorded throughout the Valencia Region during storms on Saturday June 13.
WORKS to improve the capacity of the Albuñol water treatment plant have been awarded to company UTE, with a price of €3.6 million. The facilities will give service to 14,645 residents.
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.
Parking Tech
Dance school
Local winners
BENIDORM’S new parking meters are high tech and require your car registration to be typed in. Parking costs only 1€ for two hours.
THE registration period at Velez-Malaga’s dance and music school will remain open until June 26. A total of 500 students are trained every year to become professional dancers and musicians.
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.
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.
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Dramatic fall A 45-YEAR-OLD man sustained severe injuries after falling head first from a five-metre height at the entrance ramp of Calahonda beach in Nerja. He was taken by helicopter to the hospital.
Quick session
New park
New mayor
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.
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.
PP candidate Oscar Medina has been invested mayor of Torrox. It is the first time the Partido Popular conservative party has gained control of the town hall. It will do so without a majority.
For more local news from our five other regions see www.euroweeklynews.com
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 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.
Dwarf tossing 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 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.
BRITISH PRESS
Demolition call
Uber upstarts
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.
BLACK-CAB drivers in London have started a poster campaign targeted at their alleged abuses at the hands of app-based taxi service Uber.
tributed 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 THREE SAS soldiers who died on a selection exercise were thought to have pushed themselves beyond their limits. It is thought that high temperatures con-
TAXI: Cabs in turf war.
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.
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-
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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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$ 6.37 $ 13.70 $ 44.11 $ 18.10 $ 2.72 $ 19.29 $ 26.10 $ 5.86 $ 14.56 $ 48 $ 2.77
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Most Declined Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Optical Cable Corporation SteadyMed Ltd. NTELOS Holdings Corp. Foundation Medicine, Inc. Biotie Therapies Corp. Colony Bankcorp, Inc. ZS Pharma, Inc. Willdan Group, Inc. Novatel Wireless, Inc. Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
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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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No more copy and pasting
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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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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Our world is ruled by corruption Ugis Riba / Shutterstock.com
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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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? PENNY JAYNE Towers of Penny Lane restaurant has 20 years experience of Spanish life and she has not voted in the UK since arriving here she said “Although I have not used my UK vote before,
it would be good to know exactly how the EU referendum would affect expatriates in Spain. I have lived here for years and have a successful business, so it would be good to learn more about what the implications would be business wise before you make any decision.” For Shauna Rogers of IBEX Insurance it is not too
much of an issue, “I have been in Spain for 30 years and so have not voted in the UK. I have made my life here, so I think UK residents should have the say rather than expats. The only concern would be for business, should the UK leave the EU, and then that would affect all of us.” 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 is the importation tax which would then have repercussions.”
Shauna Rogers. Julea Davies.
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 fami-
Vince Lopez.
ly 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?”
Penny Jayne.
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First world problems - what would inspire heated, impassioned debate? Vicki McLeod
Family Matters IF you want to get into a polarised conversation you’d think you would have to bring up something really controversial wouldn’t you? Like the Palestinian situation, or whether Greece should pay back its debts, or if Liverpool FC could ever hope to be a match for Everton FC (in my house? not a chance). Yes, those topics would all inspire heated and impassioned debates. Well I have another one for you now: which is better, PC or Mac? For those of you reading this who have no clue what I am talking about, congratulations you have managed to escape the newest obsession we seem to be engulfed in. Up until last week I was a card carrying PC/Windows devotee and happy to continue. That was until my trusty laptop decided to try to
commit suicide on Monday morning: one moment he was there, the next, poof! and he’d left us. I took him to my life support team (aka Palma PC in Santa Ponsa, hi there Mickey and Svet!) who put him on a drip overnight to see if he would recover, but no. My poor laptop’s hard drive had eaten itself, and apparently every other vital organ was on its way out. It was the kindest thing to do in the end, but my ACER 19” big boy had put in several hard years of constant service, so may he rest in peace. This did bring up the thorny issue of what to do next. As is my
way I went and asked for the opinions of my friends on Facebook, and boy did they surprise me! I was expecting to be told to stick to Windows as I’ve always thought that Macs are a bit of a minority product, however the response to my question “Should I get a Mac or PC?” was almost overwhelmingly in favour of getting a Mac. This put me in a bit of a dilemma: have you seen the price of these things?!
PC OR MAC?: What is all the fuss about?
My poor laptop’s hard drive had eaten itself and apparently every other vital organ was on its way out. What would have been the equivalent as a PC of about €1,700 was coming in at €3,000! Ouch. In the end, a decision was made: a hard core, super fast PC laptop was bought from Palma PC ready to cope with the rigours of a typical McLeod day and a second hand iMac was aquired and is now gathering dust on my desk at home until I have the time to turn it on and find out what all the fuss is about. www.familymattersmallorca.com
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OPINION & COMMENT
Aliens have landed in La Zenia
OUR VIEW
Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.
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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Exchange of information and how it affects living in Spain Automatic exchange of information is almost here. What does it mean for you, as an expatriate living in Spain? This loss of financial privacy affects us all. If we live in one country and have assets in another, our information will be shared between countries. Tax authorities will be able to track our wealth like never before. If you are a Spanish tax resident and have, for example, investments in the Isle of Man, or bank accounts in Switzerland, or pension funds in the UK, the Spanish tax authorities will receive information about these assets. This will include your name, address, tax identification number (where applicable) and the account and income details. Almost a hundred countries have committed to automatic exchange of information so far. They will follow the Common Reporting Standard devel-
by Peter Worthington, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks oped by the Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Information will be shared annually between governments, and this will happen automatically, for everyone who owns assets outside their country of residence - so not only where tax evasion is suspected. The information to be exchanged
includes account balances, interest, dividends and sales proceeds from financial assets. This covers entities like trusts as well as individuals. Reporting financial institutions include banks, certain collective investment vehicles, certain insurance companies, custodians and guardians. They will determine your residence, collect data on your assets and income, and forward it to the Spanish tax authorities. The ‘early adopters’ group, which includes Spain along with the rest of the EU, will start sharing information in 2017. However, they start collecting data next year. Other countries will join the following year. The list includes so called ‘tax havens’ like Switzerland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, Monaco and Singapore. In Europe, the Common Report-
ing Standard will be implemented through the Administrative Cooperation Directive. This provides for automatic exchange of information on interest, dividends, other investment income, sales proceeds from financial assets, income from employment, directors’ fees, life insurance, pensions and property. Once the Spanish tax authorities receive this data, they will be able to compare it to your annual income and wealth tax returns. They can also compare it to your Form 720, to see if you failed to declare any overseas assets. It is essential you understand which assets and income need to be declared in Spain. As a tax resident you are liable to Spanish tax on your worldwide income, gains and wealth. This includes most income which is
also taxed elsewhere (eg UK rental income) and UK private pensions. I often meet British expatriates who believe they can pay UK tax on their private pensions even though they are Spanish residents. This is incorrect. If the Spanish authorities become aware of undeclared pensions it could have serious consequences. Please contact me if you would like clarification. We still have the right to structure our assets in the most tax efficient way, but you have to be careful to only use arrangements which are compliant in Spain. There are arrangements which can be very effective, but take specialist advice to make sure you get it right. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com
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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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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC 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.
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.
QUICK Across: 7 Trapped, 9 Enemy, 10 Axe, 11 Insurance, 12 Grabs, 14 Inspect, 16 Robbing, 18 Force, 19 Satisfied, 20 Bus, 21 Cooks, 22 Holster. 14 Express or record dissent or objection (7) 16 Act of consuming food (6)
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18 Not often (6) 19 Discovers (5) 22 Look for (4)
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.
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
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)
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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.
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’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
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) 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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Is your dog potentially a lethal weapon? SOME dogs are more dangerous than others, depending on their breed A FIRST: To bring together people who care.
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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 onto 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: More than half were provoked before an attack. 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 makeup had to be made for the purpose of statistics. The results show there certain breeds that are most likely to cause fatal injuries, with
Pitbulls or Pitbull types, (32 per cent)and Rottweilers (18 per cent). Huskies 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 un-neutered 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.
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 2015, 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
campaigns, 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 co-operation and exchange of ideas. We will launch the PAES Project at the conference and have some exceptional speakers on various topics.”
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 consid-
ered middle-aged because our pets age seven times faster than we do.
In other words, an eightyear-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. Twice-ayear checkups should be done. There are ways to ease your aging pet’s lifestyle: • If your pet is arthritic, install a safety gate across stair-
ways to spare aching joints. Also, elevate food and water bowls. • Mop up spills around feeding bowls. • Consider switching to ‘senior’ foods to ensure your pet receives balanced nutrition. • When brushing and grooming your senior pet, check for lumps, sores, parasites, and ear discharges. • Keep up to date on your pet’s vaccinations. • Provide routine dental care to avoid loss of teeth.
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Trials of parking and radiotherapy 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 me for a
The machine had broken down. So we sat there for hours while the technicial fixed it. Everyone was getting hungry but spirits were high and the Andalucian sense of humour carried us through.
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THE two main ingredients that make up a Martini are gin and vermouth with a splash of lemon. It was the drink to be seen with during the 1920s and became an accessory for celebrities on the silver screen. Some say that the original name derived from a cocktail named the Martinez, which was served at a hotel in San Francisco as a nerve calmer before guests boarded a ferry to the nearby town of Martinez. However the history is set, the Martini has survived decades of popularity. With a few adaptations thrown in, you could almost class the classic Marguerite cocktail as a martini as it is a mix of gin, vermouth and orange bitters. Even though the name Martini seems dated, the varied recipes still pull in the crowds in bars and restaurants. Some
It was served as a nervecalmer before guests boarded the Martinez ferry.
versions are enjoyed as a long drink over ice. A dry Martini is made with dry, white vermouth mixed with a dry gin with but over the years a lower ratio of vermouth was being used and thus became a more pungent mixture. A dirty Martini is recognisable with the addition of a green olive on a cocktail stick and a splash of olive juice may be used also. The perfect Martini is softer and not as dry as it contains equal amounts of dry and sweet vermouth. If you are a bit of a diva or possess style like James Bond, maybe Martinis are the drink for you. Shaken not stirred!
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Piña Colada IF you look back in history to discover who was the first person to conjure up the delicious Piña Colada, it seems many have made claim to this popular cocktail. The earliest story dates back to the 19th century when Robert Cofresi, a Puerto Rican pirate was said to give his crew a mixture of pineapple, white rum and coconut juice to boost their moral. Another bar tender named Ricardo Garcia also claimed that he was responsible for the recipe when he served the cocktail at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan de Puerto Rico. Then you have another bar tender, Ramón ‘Monchito’ Marrero Pérez who insisted that the Piña Colada was his creation back in 1952 at the Beachcomber bar in San Juan. One thing that is for sure, is that the name Piña Colada means ‘Strained Pineapple’ in English and the coconut ingredient come from the Caribbean. As the story goes regarding Ricardo Garcia, the Piña Colada evolved from an adaptation of the Coco Loco cocktail that was very popular in the Caribbean, a mixture of rum and coconut milk. When served they would use the carved out coconut shell to drink the cocktail from.
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Delicious drinks for summer health HOW superfood smoothies took over the world By Wendy Ann Cowham THE smoothie is now a worldwide fad in all walks of life, from children to health fanatics, and it’s interesting to know how this superfood came to be. It is noted to have begun on the west coast of the United States where a health food store began to sell pureed fruit back in the 1930s. This encouraged a trend and with the addition of liquids, smoothies were being concocted at home and recipes were widely being published in cookbooks. The most popular ingredients at the time were banana and pineapple and by the 1970s ice was an ingredient used that evolved the
1930s When smoothies were first served smoothie into the first ‘slush’ drink that was marketed in California. The world went blender happy back in the 1960s and by the 1990s smoothies were everywhere from cafes to supermarkets. Now you see smoothies on offer in most ice cream parlours which is good news for summertime sippers. Many contain soya milk, yogurt, whey powder, or even cottage cheese, but the good thing is the nutrients that they contain are phenomenal.
To get the most benefit from the nutrients, a smoothie should be drunk within hours of being prepared as the longer they are stored, the less effective they become. The most delicious and beneficial ingredients of the smoothie include the potassium-packed banana, and high energy coconut milk.
DRINK UP: A great way to get fruit.
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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.
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
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 a case of ensuring it’s suitable for the material you want to paint on. Condition of the surface Always prepare the exterior in advance by washing and sanding down. Old, peeling paint can be removed with a paint scraper. Amount of paint You don’t want to run out of paint halfway through a job, so make sure you buy enough in advance. If you’re not sure how much you’ll need, there are many tips and calculations online that will help you out which requires measuring the length and height of your walls.
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HOUSE swaps help home owners see more of the world By Maria José Fernandez
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.
LONG STAY: Exchanges help the local economy as tourists settle for a while. • Maintenance: the ‘exchange partners’ are willing to carry out small activities such as 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. Property exchange allows owners to step out of their routine and keep their second residence.
Q1 sales improve The number of sales was the highest in a January to March period since 2010, the ministry revealed.
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Home exchange wins more fans in Spain 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. • Safety: empty homes are more vulnerable to thieves. Home owners have seen in property exchange an excellent way to protect their homes during their holidays.
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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.
First straw home is healthy choice 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 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 120swm home can be created in about four weeks.
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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.
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 consumes 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
COOL DOWN COSTS: Air conditioning and heating consume half a home’s energy.
technologies 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
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‘Condo-hotel’ formula is holiday investment
ROOM SERVICE: It’s yours, but is rented out by hotel when not in use. By Eleanor Hawkins A NEW concept in property investment, the condo-hotel, is becoming more popular in Spain. The condo-hotel formula consists of buying a hotel room, which is managed by the hotel and let out as a normal hotel room when not in use by the owner, providing both a holiday home and income at the same time. The new tendency is backed by laws in
some regions of Spain and allows tourists with spare cash to invest in a new way to earn some pennies while spending up to two months per year in their rooms. The hotel runs the room when not in use by the owner, and the income is split between the two parties as agreed upon purchase. Cesae tourism and hotel management school founder Alberto Peris explained that the new tendency is catching on in Spain and Melia Group have been trying it out in Madrid.
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TVR set for comeback CELEBRATED British sports car brand TVR is set to burst back onto our streets under the watchful eye of F1 and McLaren designer Gordon Murray. TVR has developed a product with an allnew Cosworth engine. At least four new models could be brought to market over the next 10 years.
Driving licence changes in UK MOTORING groups have warned that holidaymakers face car-hire confusion as the paper part of the driving licence is abolished as of June 8. The scrapping of the paper counterpart prompted the AA, and others, to highlight potential complications when hiring vehicles in the UK and overseas.
Tesla to launch new SUV ELON MUSK, Tesla’s CEO, has done it again. Announced at the annual meeting of shareholders, in three or four months the company will launch the Model X - “better than the model S,” Tusk said.
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The lure of Le Mans WINNING the 24-hours is 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-
COMPETITOR: Bentley started streamlinging body shapes.
tion based Le Mans race cars. This resulted in Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Nissan, Panoz, and Lotus entering the GT categories. By the 1999 event, these GT cars were competing with the Le Mans Prototypes
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.
FERRARIEATING: The Ford GT40.
New Moto Guzzi still has T3 California spirit at heart 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,
RETRO CRUISER: Eldorado
have radically different personalities. The ultra-plush image of the Eldorado is upheld with retro touches like the 16-inch spoke wheels wearing doughnut-style 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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Rajoy is not on message Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
ONE HUNDRED per cent of participants in a recent Metroscopia public opinion poll recognised the face of Spain’s president, Mariano Rajoy but only 23 per cent rated him. Even Partido Popular voters would prefer to see someone other than Rajoy in the Moncloa Palace. He must be aware that the public rejects him but is neveretheless resisting the efforts of friendly persuaders trying to usher him to the door. The election results were not bad enough to spell out the situation clearly and he is refusing, or is unable, to read between the lines.
Voice of reason MANUELA CARMENA, mayor of Madrid, has no links to any party. She was an independent candidate on the Ahora Madrid ticket and is undeniably leftwing. She is also a judge emeritus who opposes
Match called off PODEMOS threw its rattle out of the pram after Susana Diaz accepted Ciudadanos’s conditions and not theirs for supporting her presidency in Andalucia. “It’s like saying they’re not playing any more, halfway through the game,” fulminated Teresa Rodriguez. That came as news, because to outsiders it looked as though Podemos had never intended to leave the dressing-room.
eviction but concedes that the last word must always go to the law. In contrast Ada Colau, Carmena’s counterpart in Barcelona, baldly declared that her party would disobey laws it believed to be unjust. Carmena’s is the voice of reason, Colau’s a squeal of indignation from a party that knows what its first step will be, but not the second.
Kitchen cabinet COMMUNICATION let Rajoy down with the public, he maintained after the elections. This provided a perfect opportunity for
LISTENING? A survey found everyone knew who Rajoy was, but only 23 per cent rated him.
malicious tongues to attribute that to the abrasive relations between Dolores del Cospedal, PP secretary general, and Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, vicepresident and government spokeswoman amongst other things. Two women in the same kitchen is seldom a good idea and this could affect the party machinery. Possibly a more fluid relationship will ruffle fewer feathers in the PP hierarchy but it’s not going to affect anyone on the street. matthi / Shutterstock.com
Fifty shades of grey disasters in the kitchen needn’t be torture Nora Johnson
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SHE might have written several cookbooks, but Gwyneth Paltrow isn’t spared from culinary disasters. She recently described how a dinner party went wrong after her aubergine parmigiana (yes, really) had guests running for the bathroom, everyone throwing up. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? From using the wrong ingredients to, well, fatal attempts of hope over experience. When it comes to jumbling up ingredients, few can equal Esther Rantzen’s recollection of serving mayonnaise with Christmas pudding: “I thought it was brandy butter. My brave mother ate it and said it was delicious, but nobody agreed with her.” Which reminds me of some work colleagues at a function where Christmas pudding was served with gravy instead of custard (presumably in error, rather than as part of some Hestor Blumenthal-type deconstruction exercise).
four sachets of Lemsip to the cream cheese. Inventiveness, though, can go to your head - disastrously. I invited a friend and his newish French girlfriend to supper and thought: I’ll show this très chic mademoiselle the French aren’t the only gastronomic superstars. Hmm. The egg yolk in the ‘soufflé’ curdled to scrambled egg, the bread I made ended up looking like a damp sponge and the soup – ominous shades of grey - tasted nauseatingly burnt. Mademoiselle chewed politely at these delicacies. Not long afterwards, I was invited back and discovered she couldn’t cook either... What are your culinary disasters, I wonder? Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca The recipe said to cut off the asparagus tips. So I did. And threw them in the bin then served the stalks.
COOKERY HORRORS: Hope doesn’t equal experience. And as for lack of experience, few can match the BBC’s Jeremy Vine’s attempts at a romantic meal: “I’d bought asparagus and the recipe said to cut off the tips. So I did. I cut the tips off and threw them in the bin, then served the stalks.”
Sometimes, inventiveness can pay off. A flatmate of mine back in the day made a lemon cheesecake. It wasn’t bad, the lemon was there but quite subtle. Only afterwards did she let slip she’d forgotten to buy lemon juice, so added
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Volvo Ocean Race updates THE final deciding leg from Lorient, France, to Gothenburg, via a pit stop in The Hague, which starts later today, can now be followed every minute of the day from your pocket thanks to the ground-breaking Tracker. Team Brunel, like three other boats, have podium positions to sail for in this final leg to Sweden after more than eight months at sea, despite Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (Ian Walker/GBR) already having the overall title virtually sewn up with an unassailable eightpoint lead. The ever-popular Tracker, which is available on all the race’s digital platforms, is normally updated periodically via technology provided through Race partners Inmarsat and Cobham from the boats to Race Control in Alicante, Spain. With so much at stake in the 960nautical mile final stage, the Volvo Ocean Race has upgraded the service. Fans can now always be up to speed on the very latest progress of their favourite team. www.volvooceanrace.com/en/news/90 54_Tracker-goes-live-for-Leg-9.html
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MINI TRANSAT: Requires entrants to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a small one man boat. By Steve Walsh CROSSING the Atlantic Ocean in a small one man boat for the prize of proving you can cross the Atlantic Ocean in a small one man boat, may not be the dream of everyone, but for the entrants o f th e M in i Tra ns a t w ho pa y more than €2,000 a pop to do it, it’s a must! Run every two years, and de-
pa rting from D oua rne ne z , in Brittany, the sailors will require outstanding seamanship skills to negotiate the route across the Bay of Biscay and down past the tip of Spain, before heading west for a stopover at Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands. From there, they will pick up the trade winds, with the opportunity for a high s pe e d s le igh ride across the Atlantic to show
off the except i onal pl anni ng qualities of their yacht’s designs, and their own personal durability skills before the fleet arrives, all colours blazing, at the finish line in Pointe à Pitre, the capital of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean. The 4,000 mile race, which is more of a pr ovi ng gr ound f or sailors than a race, sees the lone yachtsman having to live in an open craft with a cabin space of
no m or e t han 2.2 m et r es i n length. The limit of 6.5 metres in overall length, also makes this class of transatlantic yacht race one of the smallest. Starting on September 19 this year, it will take about two months for the many yachtsmen to complete the course that more than 1,200 sailors have done before them. Sailors who now compete in some of the biggest races in the world.
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Take care where you pass your ITV 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. Ayuntamiento de Valdemoro
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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 om m unity v ote d unanimously at the AGM to change the Constitution and Statutes of the Community to register the ne w re ality of 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 permissi on, by a t hree- f i f t hs majority vote. The new enclosure will not alter the ‘cuotas,’ or participation shares of the flats. I f t he Presi dent or t he 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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FOOTBALL • LAST Friday, Wales beat Belgium 1-0 with a Gareth Bale goal in their European 2016 q u a l i f y i n g g a me in Cardiff and are now on course to reach their first major t o u r n a m e n t si n c e 1958. • In other qualifiers, England b e a t Sl o v e n i a 3 -2 , courte sy of Wa y n e
Rooney’s 48th international goal; Scotland drew 1-1 with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin and Northern Ireland earned a 0-0 draw in Romania. England, top of G ro u p E , a re u n b e a te n in 2014-15 - the first time this h a s h ap p e n ed in a s e a s on since 1990-91. • Elsewhere, Poland hammered Georgia 4-0 with a n in e-min u te h a t-tric k 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 pa s t J a ma ic a 1-0; hos ts Chile defeated Ecuador 2-0, B ra z il be a t Pe ru 2-1 a nd Mexico drew 0-0 with Bolivia. • England’s women lost their opening FIFA World C up G roup ga me 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. But they lost the second at The Oval (via the DL rule) in front of 21,954 spectators while a crowd of 14,923 saw them beaten in the third at Southampton by three wickets. • In the Caribbean, Australia beat the West Indies in the second Test to wrap up the series 2-0. • And for those interested, The Ashes series starts in Cardiff on July 6.
GARETH BALE: Scored the winning goal to beat Belgium.
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