Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 25 June - 1 July 2015 Issue 1564 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

25 June - 1 July 2015

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Magic of San Juan Fiesta of fire and ritual celebrates summer BONFIRES were lit across Axarquia and the Costa Tropical for the intoxicating fiesta of San Juan. The saint has the power to guarantee luck for the

year, as long as various ceremonies are observed, including jumping over fire and taking a midnight dip. See Page 2

No paddle for pooches Dogs banned from Malaga Province beaches

Two towns compete to be the ‘most charming’ WINNING the title would be a major coup By Maria Jose Fernandez ALMUÑECAR (pictured) and Rincon de la Victoria are vying with each other to be named the most charming town in Spain. Together with another 24 Spanish towns they have been selected for the Top Ciudades 2015 project, with one of the 26 to be named a winner. Just being named as one of the carefully selected contestants on the Hotel.info web-

site-backed competition is expected to give the towns involved a tourism boost with the extra publicity involved. Winning the title would be a major coup. The online site is looking for the most charming towns with a population of below 60,000, which have a variety of tourist attractions, including an interesting old town, cultural centres and an extensive choice of activities for visitors. The project is also promoted internation-

ally, and the winning town is expected to gain widespread recognition and a boost to its visitor numbers. To make Almuñecar or Rincon de la Victoria the winning town, those interested can vote at http://www.hotel.info/es/ citymoments/top-ciudades-2015/ before July 14. In addition, voters will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win five €200 gift cards from hotel.info.

THE regional government has decreed that beaches in five Axarquia towns are out of bounds for our canine chums, even those specified as dog-friendly, for the summer season. If humans can swim there, says the Junta, dogs are not allowed. See Page 4

Danish tourist killed Husband charged after woman found in hotel A DANISH man has been were holidaying with anothtaken into custody after er couple. Initial results his wife was found dead in suggested the woman was their room at a Torre del choked. Mar hotel, where the pair See Page 11

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Migrants rescued off Motril coastline SURGES of migrants continue to arrive at Motril’s Port. A dinghy with 19 migrants from Maghreb, three of them minors, was intercepted by the Guardia Civil off the town’s

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San Juan magic TRADITIONAL celebrations kick off the summer season Leo Hidalgo on Flickr

Melicena beach at around 2am last Friday (June 19). They were suffering from mild hypothermia and received medical care from Cruz Roja (Red Cross) staff.

Getting rid of pests THE arrival of warm temperatures and higher humidity has seen a rise in insects and other bothersome creatures. Salobreña Council launched an intensive pest control and anti-rat campaign, which was carried out on Monday and Tuesday, using various chemicals, according to Environment Councillor, Gabrial Alonso, who thanked residents for their collaboration.

Brutal attack A 41-YEAR-OLD man was arrested by Motril Local Police after allegedly trying to run over his former partner and their two children. Head of the council’s Citi-

zen Safety department, Maria Angeles Escamez, stated that the man then got out of the car and began hitting the woman and her current partner, causing them several injuries.

UBIQUITOUS: Bonfires are a given and the brave take turns to jump over the flames. By Maria Jose Fernandez THOUSANDS of people across the Axarquia and Costa Tropical called upon the patron saint San Juan on Tuesday (June 23) to bring the best of luck for the year. In keeping with tradition, the coasts filled up with music, drinks, fish ‘espetos’ (sardine skewers) and of course bonfires.

The bravest ones jumped over the fires and many took part in the traditional nocturnal swim at midnight. Carchuna, Calahonda and Torrenueva festivities were a delight for children as they were able to jump the night away on bouncy castles. There was also a foam party accompanied by electronic music. The traditional ‘Bollo de San Juan’, a

bread roll with a baked egg in the middle, was savoured in Almuñecar and La Herradura, as it is a typical delicacy. As many as 350 kilos of espetos were handed out at El Copo beach in Torre del Mar and another 50 kilos in Benajarafe. Strong winds and waves in Nerja did not deter residents, who crowded Burriana beach for live music and an open-air party.

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BEACH BAN: Dog will not be allowed from June 1 to September 30. By Eleanor Hawkins COSTA dogs have been banned from their designated beaches for the summer. In a note sent to 14 seaside towns in Malaga Province, the Junta de Andalucia regional government stated that dogs will not be allowed on beaches

where bathing is permitted for humans. Casares, Manilva, Marbella, Fuengirola, Mijas, Estepona which recently applied to create a dog beach but had its petition turned down - Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Malaga City and Rincon de la Victoria - which share a dog beach between the

two - Torrox, Velez-Malaga, Nerja and Algarrobo, have all received the notification. It has also been sent to the Western Costa del Sol and Axarquia municipality commonwealths and the Equality, Health and Social Policies Department. Health and environmental governing boards have decided

that they go against Decree 194/1998 (October 13). Therefore, in accordance with the decree â€“ which is the base for regulations regarding hygiene and safety surveillance for bathing areas - during the bathing season (from June 1 to September 30) pets are banned from waters and bathing areas.

Granada youths want to work MORE and more Granada youngsters want a chance to gain access to the labour market. The number of students who are currently looking for a job through the national employment office has increased

by 69 per cent, according to a study by employment search engine Randstad. The data analysed corresponds to the period between 2008 and 2015, which shows that the number of students looking for employment has gone from

1,041 in 2014 to 1,759 in 2015, a number similar to the Andalucian increase average, which also sat at 69 per cent (from 10,469 to 17,716). In national terms, the data displays a 28 per cent growth.

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Slippery accidents A LARGE puddle of fuel in the area of Almuñecar ’s Calle Guadix, caused two accidents injuring two motorbike riders. The fuel and water slick extended from Calle Torres Quevedo to the San Cristobal Bridge. The first accident involved a couple whose motorbike slipped on the puddle. The rider fell from the bike and was aided by bystanders until the Local Police, fire brigade and health care staff arrived. While his wife didn’t sustain injuries, the man had to be taken to the hospital with severe injuries. After that, another man spun out of control on his bike due to the spill, suffering minor injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the case to find the party responsible for such a large fuel leak.

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Music sweeps up the streets of Almuñecar EVENT features local and Scandinavian bands as well as marching bands By Maria José Fernandez ALMUÑECAR is living a musical celebration in the midst of the Tropical Festival of Music Bands, which will run until June 28. The event features local and Scandinavian bands, whose next performance w ill tak e p lac e to d a y (Thurs da y, J u n e 2 5 ) a t 8 . 3 0 p m at the tow n’s P la z a d e la C o n s titu c ión, w ith the participation of marching bands including Hana Skolekorps, Grindbakken Skole Musikkorps and Norden Nesodden. T h es e b an d s w ill a ls o pa ra de through the streets of Almuñecar town centre on June 26 (Friday) starting at 11 am, fin is h in g at th e El M a jue lo Park. The closing event will take place at the gardens of the Palacete de la Najarra on June 28, with a performance of Scandinavian band Borgen Skolepors at 8.30pm.

MUSICAL CELEBRATION: In the midst of the Tropical Festival of Music Bands.

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Children’s good news AT LEAST 840 children in need will be saved from going hungry thanks to summer schools laid on in the poorest areas of Malaga Province. The measure, announced by the Junta de Andalucia regional government as part of its Guaranteed Nutrition Programme, means 11 schools in Malaga City, Velez-Malaga, Marbella and Ronda will give youngsters from poverty-stricken families somewhere to go from 9am to 3pm and along with activities they will be given breakfast, a cooked lunch and an afternoon snack to take home with them. Junta delegate for Malaga Jose Luis Ruiz Espejo explained that although initially 840 places will be available at the summer schools, due to run from July 1 to August 31, more children will probably be taken in as was the case last year.

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First centre for youths REVEALED: Plans for the new youth centre.

RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is drawing up plans for the town’s first ever facility By Maria Jose Fernandez YOUNG people across Rincon de la Victoria will soon have a space t o cal l t hei r own. The new l ocal gover nment (PSOE, Ahora Rincon, Izquierda Unida and Partido Popular) have begun writing and designing the project for the town’s first ever Casa de la Juventud (Youth Centre). The facilities will be located on the ground floor of the multi-use centre in La Cala del Moral, visited last week by Youth Councillor, Ezequiel Carnero, and other council representatives. “Youngsters in Rincon de l a Vi ct or i a wi l l see t hei r need for a space satisfied and have room to develop

their activities and to meet up with others,” said Mayor Encarnacion Anaya. Car ner o expl ai ned t hat the new centre would have offices, boardrooms, creative areas, an information point, vending machines, WiFi services and two rehearsal rooms for local music bands.

Cleaning flotilla sets sail THE Axarquia region will this year have 10 boats working to keep its coasts spotless. Acting President of the Commonwealth of Costa del Sol-Axarquia municipalities and Mayor of Torrox, Oscar Medina, together with Velez-Malaga Mayor, Antonio Moreno, presented the coastal cleaning deployment which will take care of waters and beaches during this year’s summer season. The team is made up of 10 boats, one more than in 2014, and the service will run until September 15, having been awarded to local company Servimar Axarquia for under €300,000. Medina said the budget was significantly lower than the money paid a few years ago, which amounted to €500,000. The craft will be distributed amongst the region’s towns: Velez-Malaga will have three boats; Nerja and Torrox two each, and Algarrobo and Rincon de la Victoria will have one each. “Having awarded the services to a local company, this represents the creation of around 20 employment positions in the area,” said Mayor Moreno.

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Beach objective: Q for Quality COMMISSION set up to achieve the prestigious award By Maria Jose Fernandez A SPECIAL coastal commission has been set up in Torre del Mar. The commissionâ€™s first and most immediate goal is obtaining the Q for Quality certificate for three of its beaches,

according to Beach Councillor and Deputy Major, Jesus Atencia. They are the Torre del Mar, Caleta and Benajarafe beaches, which will undergo a comprehensive inspection on June 30 to determine what aspects need to be improved.

The Q for Quality is the most demanding and prestigious certification that Spanish beaches can receive, as it comes directly from the Tourism Ministry. There are currently 225 beaches in the country accredited with this award.

A for effort for Granada youths who stick to their studies GRANADA students seem to enjoy opening their books as the province has registered the lowest rate of early school-leaving in the whole of Andalucia. Specifically, 25.4 per cent of students leave school early, while the average for the Andalucian region sits at 32.1 per

cent and the national average is 26.5 per cent. The rate has been calculated by the R eg io n al Educ a tion D e pa rtme nt by analysing the percentage of residents aged between 18 and 24 years old who are not in school and only have only received secondary or lower education.

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Leading by example 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. Valerie Williams has the ability to inspire others to bring out the best in themselves.

HAILING from Anglesey in lovely Welsh Wales, Val Williams, with her natural ability to make people smile, has lived in Spain for more than 30 years. Her bubbly ‘let’s get things done’ attitude to life has ensured that not only has she made great things happen for people, she also makes other people want to make thing happen as well. This is what some call natural leadership, the ability to inspire others to bring out the best in themselves and achieve things for the general good, to lead by example and encourage those who follow to do the same. Not that Val would see it that way, she’s a little too modest to see the effect she has on people around her. Her philosophy of being able to cope and just get on with things when others don’t has become her trademark, and the reason 900 people turned up for a sold-out 30th anniversary concert this month for her Salon Varietés theatre. More than 30 years ago when Salon Varietés in Fuengirola, opened its doors to the public, Spain was very much in vogue. Thousands flocked from all over Europe to soak up the continental lifestyle and be a part of the big social picture that was the Costa del Sol. Unfortunately, some years later the bubble bust, and for various other reasons, people fell out of love with the beautiful venue. The Friends of the Theatre Association (FOTA) at that stage was

Val has brought Salon Varietés back to life

CAN-DO ATTITUDE: Valerie Williams works tirelessly to make great things happen.

Making everyone around you happy is key By Steve Walsh

My university professor told me: ‘If you make yourself useful to people and your country, you will always be happy.’ And he was right.

Fact file Name: Valerie Williams Age: 76 Profession: President of FOTA Family : Widow, three children Home town: Anglesey, Wales Where now: Mijas, Malaga Pets: None Languages: English and a little Spanish Book or TV: TV Favourite tv programmes: True-life stories

only a couple of dozen diehard actors needing help. This is where Val saw her calling. Not long after selling her large hotel in Anglesey and moving to Spain, she found herself with some time on her hands, and when asked to volunteer her marketing expertise in order to rebuild the

theatre, she willingly set to work. “I have never forgotten what my professor at university told me: ‘If you make yourself useful to people and your country, you will always be happy.’ And he was right. I am happy,” she chuckled.

“I have always found that the best way to get something done, no matter how big the task, is to just get on with it and be happy to do so. Pretty soon, either others join in and help or they walk away,” Val said.

Maybe this is why she finds herself surrounded by helpful and happy friends. Val’s philosophy has obviously proved to be successful; even though it has taken a lot of hard work over the years, FOTA now has more than 500 happy members who enjoy regular functions, excursions, holidays and events all personally organised by Val. The theatre is a roaring success, and regularly puts on fantastic shows for adoring full houses. The 76-years-young widow and proud mother of three has now spent the best part of three decades bringing a dead culture back to life. To speak of live theatre on the Costa del Sol and not mention Val’s name isn’t possible, nor is it possible to think of FOTA or Salon Varietés without thinking of Val Williams; they are one and the same, a shining example of what can be achieved in the face of adversity with a determined, cheerful spirit.

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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Danish tourist found dead in Torre del Mar POLICE report signs of several bruises on the body By Maria José Fernandez THE body of a 40-year-old Danish woman was found on Sunday (June 21) with signs of violence at a hotel in Torre del Mar. Her husband, a 50-year-old from Denmark, was taken into custody by the National Police force who reported that the woman was on holiday in the town, together with another Danish couple.

ALL eyes were on Motril’s sky on Sunday as it celebrated its International Air Festival with a recordbreaking attendance of more than 50,000 people. Visitors enjoyed exciting displays by international air

The post mortem examination indicated she died from choking, although experts said the test was inconclusive. It also proved that the woman had consumed drugs and alcohol before the events took place. Both had a criminal record in Denmark for drug consumption. However, specialists have not been able to determine how she choked to death. Her husband currently has been re-

manded to prison and charged with homicide due to several contradictions on the story. According to his version, the night before he had found his wife on the bathroom floor with the hairdryer ’s cable around her neck. He claimed he had put her on the bed after performing resuscitation manoeuvres. The next morning, he said, he thought she could be dead and asked the hotel reception-

Air festival draws thousands to Motril forces including the Cartoche Dore French Patrol, the Air Force of Turkey, the

Motril-based helicopter for hire Tropicopter, as well as Guardia Civil and Salva-

ist for help. Upon their arrival, emergency services staff could only certify her death. The hotel management also alerted National Police as they claimed the couple’s room showed signs of a disturbance. Police reported the woman’s body had several bruises and a scratch on her chest. They also said she may have died several hours before their arrival.

mento Maritimo aircrafts. Town mayor, Flor Almon, stressed the positive economic impact of this event, as it boosted hotel, restaurant and commerce activities and increased occupancy levels.

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Slot machine raiders caught in Granada GANG believed responsible for a series of thefts By Maria Jose Fernandez FIVE Romanian citizens have been arrested in connection with a series of break-ins in a number of towns across Granada Province, with bars and restaurants the main targets. Police reported that the gang concentrated on slot machines. To retrieve the cash, they used a mallet and covered their faces with balaclavas to avoid being identified by cameras. Once inside the establishments, they would also help them-

selves to money from the cash register, as well as steal alcohol and other items. The accused are believed to have carried out robberies at nine restaurants and bars in Gualchos, Motril, AlmuĂąecar, Velez de Benaudalla, Orgiva and Guadix, between October 2014 and June 2015, having obtained a total of â‚Ź24,000 worth of cash and goods. Police also believe they were responsible for a vehicle theft in Motril last November. They have been remanded to prison.

Motril Port police stop stolen car smuggling suspects GUARDIA CIVIL officers have arrested two men at Motril Port for reportedly using counterfeit documents to take a vehicle across the border. The detainees are an Italian and a Moroccan national, aged 33 and 36, who were intercepted by the authorities during a routine control at

the ferry boarding gates. Police officers found several anomalies in the vehicle documents and, upon contacting the Italian authorities, found that the car had been reported stolen in Italy. The two men were taken into custody and charged with document forgery.

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Residents invited to help plan fair THE Fairs and Festivities Department in Rincon de la Victoria has called on all residents of Cala del Moral to decide on the content and programme of the upcoming fair. “It is the first time that a participation board has been created to hear suggestions, proposals and new initiatives for the celebration of the municipal fair,” said head of the department, Alina Caravaca. A meeting took place at the Casa de la Cultura in La Cala

del Moral on Monday (June 22), and council representatives took on board suggestions on possible modifications to reduce the budget as well as which musical performance residents would most like to attend, amongst other matters. The fair will take place between July 3 and 5. The council also stated that the Rincon de la Victoria fair, scheduled to be held between July 16 and 19, would also be launching this popular initiative.

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Kitchen blaze A COUPLE required medical assistance for smoke inhalation when a fire broke out in the kitchen of their Malaga City home on Paseo de Sancha on Saturday (June 20).

Mixed art COLOURFUL: Some of the artwork on display.

Artists celebrate Almuñecar colour RICH hues form the theme for this latest exhibition By Maria Jose Fernandez ART enthusiasts can now enjoy the myriad of Almuñecar ’s colours at an exhibition called ‘Colores de Almuñecar’. Held at the Casa de la Cultura it has been organised by the Almuñecar Artist Associa-

tion Artex, and features work by several local artists The exhibition can be visited until the end of June between 11am and 1pm and from 7pm to 10pm, and is supported by the Culture Department of the town.

Folk concert in Nerja NERJA will be swept away with Spanish folklore as the Peña Nerjera choir organises the eighth edition of the traditional Coros Rocieros Choirs and for a good cause. The event will take place tomorrow, Friday June 26, at

9pm at the town’s Cultural Centre for a price of €5, with all proceeds going to charity Nerja Solidaria. The event will feature choirs Peña Mareña and El Lerele, as well as the dance group Angela, amongst oth-

er performances. Members of Nerja Solidaria will also place a container at the entrance door for non-perishable food donations, which will be distributed to the town’s poorer families.

DANISH artist Janna Fabian will be hosting an art exhibition at the Salobreña’s Municipal Library between July 3 and 12 (10am-10pm). The artworks were created using acrylic, oil paint and encaustic (wax).

Music fest THE Casa de la Cultura in Salobreña is hosting the second international popular music festival of Ibero-America on June 26, 27 and 28 at 8pm. Tickets are €3 and a three-day ticket costs €7. More information at facebook/ cantaresSalobrena.

Clean-up NERJA’S El Bendito district has undergone improvement works involving rock and graffiti cleaning and reparation of the balustrades at its viewpoint

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Roadside attack leads to man’s arrest ACCUSED beat up former partner while she was holding their child By Maria Jose Fernandez A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Velez-Malaga for allegedly beating his former

Talks begin to reinstate tram NEGOTIATIONS between the local government in Velez-Malaga and a transport company have started with the goal of bringing the controversial tram service back to town. A statement released by the council announced that Mayor Antonio Moreno Ferrer and company Recfer Recursos Ferroviarios, led by Marcelo Gavira, have begun talks to restart the tram service after a three-year hiatus. The company made operational the Barcelona highspeed AVE train, the Sevilla tram and installed infrastructure for the Lerida-La Pobla tram line. “We believe the tram to be an ecological transport service, in accordance with the kind of town we want to build,” said the mayor.

Scooter boys set off on pilgrimage MEMBERS of the Vespa Club Axarquia embarked on an adventure as they departed on June 18, on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Deputy Mayor of Torre del Mar, Jesus Perez Atencia, and other council representatives bid farewell to the participants after Mass in the San Andres Apostol church. Eleven riders departed from Torre del Mar and arrived in Galicia three days later, having travelled 1,200 kilometres.

partner. The events took place as the pair were travelling towards Almeria with their two-yearold child to spend the day at the beach. The woman asked him to stop the car and let

her out but he refused to do so. As they reached the Benajarafe area at the N340 road, the child felt sick and he finally stopped the car. She then took the chance to run

away, but was caught and he allegedly began to beat her up while she was holding the child. A passing motorist stopped his car to aid the woman and alerted the police.

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NEWS FROM OUR FIVE OTHER REGIONS

COSTA DEL SOL

BBC’s The Travel Show comes to Denia to film a documentary Flickr: Jose A

SIGNS are that the Costa Blanca property market is recovering which is good news for the economy

BBC presenter Ade Adepitan (centre) will throw the spotlight on the Costa Blanca’s property market recovery.

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By Jan Gamm THE Costa Blanca is to get a UK TV boost as a BBC documentary is being filmed about the recovery of the property market. With signs that the market is picking up it is more good news for the local economy and seen by travel and property professionals as a welcome fillip. BBC World’s ‘The Travel Show’ crew and presenter Ade Adepitan met up with local estate agents in Denia to film the show, as well as British house-hunters including Lynne Dodwell, who was in town looking for her ideal home on the Costa Blanca. The BBC’s interest is yet another indication that the property industry in the region is at last on the up. Statistics show that popular coastal communities of the Costa Blanca show a healthy upturn in sales over the last year, such as Javea with an increase in sales at 11 per cent. Local estate agent Emma Higginson of Villas-Plots.com confirmed: “It is true that sales have increased substantially, with apartments at €75,000 selling regularly and also costlier properties right up to €2.9 million.

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Free concerts

Bad parenting

One in a hundred

Giraffe Day

MURCIA has announced a programme of 41 free, open-air summer concerts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, in various plazas in the city from 9.30pm.

OFFICERS of the Family Attention Services of National Police (SAF) arrested in Palma de Mallorca a father and stepmother of several children, accused of beating them with sticks and belts.

ISABEL GUIRAO from Almeria was named one of Spain’s 100 most influential women. Guirao is the creator and president of ‘A toda vela’, a group promoting social inclusion for the disabled.

ELCHE’S Rio Safari celebrated World Giraffe Day on Sunday June 21 with 76 other wildlife parks around the world, showcasing two of the park’s male giraffes.

Shoulder prosthesis Fatal fall

Next in line

Reinstated worker

TORREVIEJA hospital has reported they have carried out a pioneering operation using two prostheses to replace a patient’s shoulder.

TWO Union Mojaquera councillors renounced their Mojacar Council places after losing the party’s third seat. Feeling they lacked voters’ backing, they resigned in favour of the next two names on the Union Mojaquera list.

AN employee of Elche Bus Station has been reinstated after being sacked to make way for a machine operated service. The union also negotiated back pay for the worker through rallies and protests.

Twin towns

No fireworks

TABERNO is now twinned with Penestin in Brittany. The French town, which has a population of 1,900, derives its economy principally from cultivating mussels and oysters and is branching out into tourism.

JAVEA residents were deeply disappointed that there were no fireworks to celebrate the San Juan festival from June 13 to 24 this year, due to the risk of fire.

Two expelled THE national leadership of Ciudadanos has expelled two Santa Pola councillors and four others in the region, for breaking the party line and supporting municipalities governed by Compromis.

Best science ELCHE’S science park, part of the University Miguel Hernandez (UMH), has won first prize for ‘Best Practice in Science Parks’ less than 10 years old for their entrepreneurial initiatives.

Pony returned LOCAL POLICE of Orihuela have returned a pony to its owner in Malaga. The pony was stolen from an exhibition in La Murada three months ago. A neighbour took care of the animal until the owner was found.

A 42-YEAR-OLD man died on Sunday after falling down a cliff on the road between Valldemossa and the port. According to a witness, the man was taking pictures before he fell down 40 metres.

Lucky number A RESIDENT of Palma won €122,938 in last Friday’s EuroMillions lottery. The ticket was sold at Palma’s Lottery Administration Number 36 located in Calle Cardenal Rosell in Coll den Rabassa.

Sacred month AROUND 35,000 Muslims began the celebration last week of the Ramadan festivities in Mallorca, with the traditional inauguration event ‘Tarawih’ celebrated in the 34 mosques on the island.

Rick Astley visit LEGENDARY British singer Rick Astley has announced a Spanish tour which will be arriving in Palma de Mallorca on September 26. The venue has not yet been confirmed.

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Early start JULY 1 is the traditional start for summer sales but some Almeria businesses are already displaying the ‘Rebajas’ sign. First amongst them were H&M, Cortefiel and other franchises.

Good access CABO DE GATA beach is a finalist in the Thyssenkrupp ‘Accessible beach’ contest. Votes can be made at www.laplaymasaccesible.es.

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Promotion help THE Tourism Foundation is to help promote pubs and clubs along the ‘Golden Mile,’ the old N-332 connecting Benidorm with Alfaz and Altea, to help them emerge from the economic crisis.

Disabled barriers THE Association for People with Functional Diversity of Alcoy has made a denouncement of the council regarding restricted access to the Industrial School of Alcoy known as El Viaducto.

Beach dog summer ban THE Junta de Andalucia regional government has banned dogs from using any beaches where bathing is permitted from July 1 to September 30, regardless of whether they are designated dog beaches.

Free visits EUROPEAN Youth Card holders will be able to see the work on display at Malaga City’s Russian Museum free of charge thanks to an agreement with the management, the Andalucian Youth Institute (IAJ) has announced.

All change MARBELLA’S new council will be removing names of people involved in fascism or corruption from the town’s streets. A stained glass window at the town hall bearing a proFranco shield will also be replaced.

Airport thefts TWO men have been arrested in Fuengirola suspected of being behind at least two thefts reported by passengers at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport. The two, aged 33 and 29, were found to have previous records for similar crimes.

Skates on ONE of the first things Torremolinos’s new Mayor Jose Ortiz did after taking over the post was to cancel a controversial bylaw banning skating and skateboarding in the town.

More visits BY the end of June, Malaga Port will have received more than 184,000 cruise passengers this year, an almost 10 per cent increase, the port authority president Paulino Plata has reported.

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Media backlash DENMARK: Steakhouse chain Jensen’s Bofhus has tripled losses after a social media backlash when it forced a small seafood restaurant to drop Jensen’s from its name.

Striking scent SWEDEN: Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is releasing his own fragrance and is following in the steps of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo who both have their own scents.

Finland online FINLAND: More than half of Finnish people now get their news from online. The increase in the sales of tablet PCs is thought to be responsible.

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Was it you? THE winner of the EuroMillions’ £94 million has collected the money and gone on holiday. Their identity is secret but they are said to be very happy.

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BABY, an escaped African elephant from a circus in Heilbronn, killed a man who was walking in some woods.

PRESS Waiting for the crowds TWO million strawberries, 17,000 bottles of champagne and 190,000 sandwiches are ready and waiting for the crowds at Wimbledon. Visitors are also expected to drink 300,000 cups of tea.

paid presenter. He will continue to present the Radio 2 breakfast show.

You shall not pass A TOURIST who was in the path of the Queen’s guards was summarily swept out of the way. The man said he was unaware he was causing an obstruction.

Drill inside ALISON SOUTHWOOD of Leamington Spa still has part of a drill that broke off during surgery in her jaw. If removed she could have paralysis on one side of her face.

Ghost included A HOUSE in Liverpool has all the usual modern amenities with one added extra - a 130-year-old poltergeist. The estate agents have had to confess to its presence under full disclosure.

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CHRIS EVANS’ role as the new host of Top Gear will make him the BBC’s highest

FINLAND: More than 2,000 people gathered in Kansalaistori in Helsinki to protest at proposed cuts to the education budget of over €600 million. Students joined the protest.

Calls to ban the booze bike TWENTY litres of beer can be carried for passengers FacemePls Flickr.

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ALSO dressed in ladies underwear and high heels A MAN dressed in a long cape, ladies underwear and high heels was confronted by horse riders in Micheldever Woods near Winchester. The man drove off at speed.

NORWAY: The country’s leading trade union has condemned the au pair system as a cheap way for families to have a maid or babysitter under the guise of cultural exchange.

NORWAY: Romanian beggars have been kicked, spat on and punched as they begged on the streets of Oslo. It is believed that many are trafficked into Norway by criminal gangs.

FINLAND: A children’s theatre group in Helsinki has changed its name from Isis to Osiris to avoid being associated with the extremist Islamic State militia.

A GERMAN pensioner in Damstadt took a wrong turn and ended up on the Autobahn driving his mobility scooter. The 87year-old was rescued by police.

Queen to visit Belsen THE QUEEN will have a Luftwaffe escort as she arrives on a State visit to Germany. Her Majesty will visit Belsen and Anne Frank’s grave during her visit.

Eternal red light A TRAFFIC light at an intersection near the river Elbe has remained red for nearly three decades. The light was designed never to change by the city traffic planners.

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ELITE PARTNER, a dating website, has revealed that people in Hamburg are having more sex than anywhere else in Germany. Lower Saxony was also very active.

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SWEDEN: A climate portal has been installed at Stockholm Airport in which live data is used to simulate temperatures in different parts of the world.

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A LARGE pedal powered bike in Amsterdam that can carry 20 passengers as they drink beer is under review after a 6,000 strong petition to ban it. It can carry 20 litres of beer.

Against drugs KATWIJK, which is run by an all Christian council, has increased its drug prevention policies. Hundreds of hours of police surveillance have resulted in six arrests.

DUTCH PRESS Eduart before Rachid EMPLOYERS in The Hague are more likely to offer employment to a person with a Dutch name than an ethnic one. The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP) sent out fake job applications to 176 vacancies.

3D bridge over canal MX3D, an Amsterdam technology company, plans to print a delicate and ornate bridge over a canal in the city. The live printing will start in 2017.

Less meat more pulses DUTCH households are turning to pulses and fish over meat. Over half the households surveyed have three or more meatless days a week..

A MAN from Munster who did not have a ticket jumped from a moving train to avoid the ticket collector. He injured his leg and collapsed on the track.

Pooh death HARRY ROWOHLT, the man who translated Winnie the Pooh into German, has died. He had the distinction of being the first translator to have his name printed alongside the author.

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Space shuttles are left to rot ALAN WILSON FLICKR

PROGRAMME started in 1974 was never completed

SPACE SHUTTLES: Rotting away at Baikonur Cosmodrome.

THE Russian space shuttle programme which was started in 1974 was never completed and now the half built shuttles are rotting away at Baikonur Cosmodrome.

Military attractions PATRIOT PARK in Kubinka has been opened by Vladimir Putin. The attractions include military vehicles and heavy armaments. The souvenirs are mainly focused on Russian heroes and national icons.

Head transplant VALERY SPIRIDINOV who suffers from Werdnig Hoffman disease is preparing to have his head transplanted onto a healthy body. Dr Sergio Canavero says there is a 90 per cent chance of success.

Alpaca ranch flourishes ILYA SMIRNOV from Moscow has said how happy Alpacas are in their new home at a Russian ranch. It took 18 months to arrange their importation but they are now settled and thriving. NATO spies. Britain has reportedly already removed some of its operatives as a precautionary measure.

Reporter removed PAVEL KANYGIN has been arrested and beaten in Ukraine. The reporter works for the opposition paper Novaya Gazeta and was detained by security agents in Donetsk.

Bye Bye Fabio? A GROUP of Russian football fans are trying to raise funds to pay off Fabio Capello’s contract and remove him as the Russian manager. They need €21.4 million.

Camouflage theatre RUSSIAN troops have been practising covert operations in Siberia. They set up camps and completed training using state of the art camouflage techniques.

Airline boost VOLGA-DNEPR, the Russian cargo operator, has agreed to buy 20 747-8 freight planes at the Paris air show. The total cost is around €6.6 billion.

Spy concerns THE Kremlin has cracked Edward Snowden’s ciphers and could expose

ALPACAS: Settled and thriving in Russia. ARBUTUS FLICKR

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MADRID has been chosen by internet giant Amazon as the only base outside the USA that will solely focus on its commercial arm, Amazon Business. The company will employ more than 30 specialised software professionals, sourced in Spain rather than

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from other countries. Amazon’s director general, Francois Nuyts, said Spain had ticked the boxes for many reasons, it had outstanding innovators, and a vast resource of technology professionals. The business hub in the existing Amazon of-

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Front runner DESPITE recent doubts on the likelihood of Spanish Finance Minister Luis de Guindos being given the chair of the Eurozone he is still tipped as front runner for the role.

School clean PREFERENCE: People in Spain prefer paying by cash.

Cash not cards is preferred payment SPAIN is a country where cash has always been the preferred form of payment. The culture of the hidden economy means there is a large amount of currency that cannot be deposited in the usual way. Eighty per cent of private purchases are made using cash with only 20 per cent using electronic transfer systems. Data collected by the Central Bank show that €111 billion was withdrawn in 2014

and €105 billion was used on cash purchases. Spain’s preference for cash is the total inverse of the rest of Europe where around 60 to 80 per cent of all transactions are completed using cards or other payment systems. For Spain this means there is a huge amount of currency unaccounted for. The effect of this is that when figures are analysed for growth there is a black hole in the results.

THE new leftist mayor of Madrid, Manuela Carmena, has suggested that cleaning groups of mothers should be paid to clean state schools.

Fuel price THE difference between the price of diesel and petrol per litre has reached 15 cents, the highest since 2007, petrol at €1.33 and diesel at €1.18.

Labour rights THE Global Rights Index published by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has put Spain in a group of countries regularly violating labour rights.

Enjoy the best of both worlds WITH the combination of a euro that has devalued against sterling, food and housing prices and the temperate climate, Spain is one of the most reasonable places for expatriates to live. Mercer, the worldwide consulting company, has revealed that Barcelona and Madrid are

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fices in Pozuelo de Alarcon, which already has 600 employees, will be the third in the world after Seattle and Texas. Nuyts also stated that Amazon had great faith in the Spanish economy and that it already had plans to continue investing in the country and in its citizens.

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Architects shortlisted A GROUP of Spanish architects are shortlisted for their design of the new Guggenheim art and design museum in Helsinki. Urtzi Grau and Cristina Goberna, who entered the competition under their design collective name Fake Industries Architectural Agonism, are one of six finalists out of 1,715 entrants. After visiting Helsinki Urtzi Grau said she was amazed at the way the discussion of the new museum had stimulated interest.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group 535.75 9.25 Aberdeen Asset Management 418.25 11.25 Admiral Group 1,446.00 11.00 Anglo American 980.45 -6.15 Antofagasta 710.75 -2.25 ARM Holdings 1,129.50 11.50 Ashtead Group 1,140.00 20.00 Associated British Foods 3,052.00 2.00 AstraZeneca 4,210.25 21.25 Aviva 510.75 5.75 Babcock International Group 1,111.50 5.50 BAE Systems 475.30 0.90 Barclays 268.88 3.13 Barratt Developments 632.25 7.75 BG Group 1,093.25 16.25 BHP Billiton 1,330.75 5.25 BP 437.98 6.63 British American Tobacco 3,581.25 34.25 British Land Co 822.75 10.25 BT Group 460.30 6.05 Bunzl 1,877.50 31.50 Burberry Group 1,662.00 16.00 Capita Group (The) 1,259.50 27.50 Carnival 3,306.00 138.00 Centrica 277.50 1.20 Coca-Cola HBC 1,424.00 23.00 Compass Group 1,120.50 14.50 CRH 1,898.50 41.50 Diageo 1,901.50 22.50 Direct Line Insurance Group 340.70 3.10 Dixons Carphone 462.95 6.15 easyJet 1,591.00 10.00 Experian 1,202.50 15.50 Fresnillo 705.50 -7.00 G4S 284.15 2.95 GKN 357.95 6.65 GlaxoSmithKline 1,370.25 13.25 Glencore 271.73 0.18 Hammerson 636.50 6.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,223.00 14.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 1,939.00 -8.00 HSBC Holdings 597.70 6.90 Imperial Tobacco Group 3,258.00 44.00 Inmarsat 955.75 12.25 InterContinental Hotels Grp 2,739.50 41.50 International Consolidated 521.25 15.75 Intertek Group 2,452.00 -1.00 Intu Properties 315.20 5.00 ITV 270.65 4.75 Johnson Matthey 3,185.00 71.00

% CHG. NET VOL 1.76 5,120.01 2.76 5,419.67 0.77 4,005.20 -0.62 13,830.48 -0.32 7,029.16 1.03 15,788.13 1.79 5,637.45 0.07 24,146.06 0.51 52,931.31 1.14 20,429.65 0.50 5,554.29 0.19 15,010.61 1.18 44,504.86 1.24 6,195.13 1.51 36,779.24 0.40 27,995.51 1.54 78,769.37 0.97 66,120.86 1.26 8,291.84 1.33 38,031.45 1.71 6,180.83 0.97 7,320.66 2.23 8,181.65 4.36 6,847.74 0.43 13,744.63 1.64 5,105.15 1.31 18,364.42 2.23 15,251.54 1.20 47,247.30 0.92 5,064.00 1.35 5,259.88 0.63 6,279.86 1.31 11,732.62 -0.98 5,250.37 1.05 4,363.08 1.89 5,789.62 0.98 66,034.44 0.07 35,513.16 1.03 4,941.16 1.16 5,734.51 -0.41 3,872.19 1.17 115,284.07 1.37 30,760.90 1.30 4,241.74 1.54 6,370.44 3.12 10,308.84 -0.04 3,958.20 1.61 4,104.31 1.79 10,703.56 2.28 6,381.14

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher 369.30 5.00 Land Securities Group 1,249.00 17.00 Legal & General Group 257.25 2.95 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 87.06 0.56 London Stock Exchange Gr 2,444.00 40.00 Marks & Spencer Group 550.25 6.75 Meggitt 466.50 0.90 Merlin Entertainments 445.70 7.20 Mondi 1,432.50 22.50 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 177.30 1.00 National Grid 857.40 0.90 Next 7,447.50 72.50 Old Mutual 209.05 4.55 Pearson 1,268.50 20.50 Persimmon 2,029.00 31.00 Prudential 1,595.25 24.75 Randgold Resources 4,412.50 -85.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 5,679.50 92.50 Reed Elsevier 1,070.50 18.50 Rio Tinto 2,737.75 5.75 Rolls-Royce Group 918.00 12.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 353.20 3.60 Royal Dutch Shell 1,872.00 28.50 Royal Dutch Shell 1,898.00 28.00 Royal Mail 506.75 4.25 RSA Insurance Group 418.90 2.80 SABMiller 3,393.00 53.50 Sage Group (The) 548.25 9.25 Sainsbury (J) 263.50 0.60 Schroders 3,276.50 44.50 Severn Trent 2,133.50 78.50 Shire 5,287.50 42.50 Sky 1,076.50 38.50 Smith & Nephew 1,082.50 0.50 Smiths Group 1,160.50 16.50 Sports Direct International 692.00 8.50 SSE 1,630.50 23.50 St James's Place 899.50 8.00 Standard Chartered 1,049.75 4.75 Standard Life 477.25 4.25 Taylor Wimpey 192.55 4.15 Tesco 211.65 0.80 Travis Perkins 2,192.50 43.50 TUI AG 1,163.50 7.50 Unilever 2,837.50 65.50 United Utilities Group 974.25 22.25 Vodafone Group 238.65 5.00 Weir Group 1,783.00 -8.00 Whitbread 5,282.50 137.50 Wolseley 4,200.00 48.00 WPP Group 1,487.50 24.50

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$ 5.02 $ 15.82 $ 13.20 $ 8.66 $ 19.49 $ 11.84 $ 11.41 $ 57.82 $ 4.50 $ 24.03 $ 4.94

1.50 ▲ 42.61% 2.53 ▲ 19.04% 1.82 ▲ 15.99% 1.19 ▲ 15.93% 2.05 ▲ 11.75% 1.18 ▲ 11.07% 1.12 ▲ 10.88% 5.49 ▲ 10.49% 0.42 ▲ 10.29% 2.23 ▲ 10.23% 0.44 ▲ 9.78%

$ 12.40 $ 3.22 $ 13.25 $ 4.63 $ 40.31 $ 7.56 $ 19.88 $ 26.84 $ 10.67 $ 26.74 $ 7.71

3.13 ▼ 20.15% 0.49 ▼ 13.21% 1.75 ▼ 11.67% 0.57 ▼ 10.96% 4.87 ▼ 10.78% 0.91 ▼ 10.74% 2.27 ▼ 10.25% 3.02 ▼ 10.11% 1.19 ▼ 10.03% 2.96 ▼ 9.97% 0.84 ▼ 9.82%

Most Declined Healthways, Inc. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. SteadyMed Ltd. Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc. Finisar Corporation NN, Inc. Apigee Corporation Cowen Group, Inc. Carbylan Therapeutics, Inc.

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Cutting down on booze A LIST of economies made by Spanish families during the economic crisis from 2007–2014 includes hairdressers, restaurants, new furniture, clothing and even food. The most stringent cuts were on bar bills.

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Spain loves the EU SEVENTY-FOUR per cent of Spaniards feel EU membership is beneficial

More support PRESIDENT of the Spanish Banking Association (AEB) José María Roldán has defended the banking institutions that are refinancing 500,000 families in financial difficulties. He called for more support from local authorities.

Short term JEREZ businessman Jose Maria Ruiz-Mateos, aged 84, who was arrested for fraud on Wednesday June 17, spent only one night in prison. He was transferred to hospital on medical grounds.

Scientific ideas not fulfilled RESEARCH and development are essential for new technology to be fine-tuned before going into production. Spain has award-winning scientists and is constantly financing projects to improve machinery and therefore economic output, but the ideas and inventions rarely go into production, and if they do they are developed abroad. The COTEC report collated by the Foundation for Technological Innovation focuses on the reasons why Spain falters at the crucial stage of producing prototypes. The report states that there is a conflict between the administration of projects and the technical ability to bring the products to market. Spanish universities have specialised departments to assist in technology transfer but the report suggests that the civil servants who run them lack the relevant business skills to make them effective.

MEMBER STATE: Spain is positive about remaining within the EU. By Jason Bailey DESPITE the seven hard years of the economic crisis, which some believe was worsened by Spain’s membership of the EU, Spanish people are proud to be European and determined to remain in the EU. The wide-ranging changes since Spain joined the EU in

1986 with regards to freedom of movement and trade are at the heart of Spain’s affection towards Europe. The slight financial recovery has also been a contributing factor to the positive feeling about remaining within the EU but it is not just economic factors that are relevant.

Metroscopia, a trend assessing company, states that there is an emotional aspect to be considered. Its findings show that 74 per cent of Spaniards feel membership is beneficial and are proud to be part of the union. They also feel that Spain has grown and developed into a modern, forward-

thinking country as a result. Another interesting fact from the survey was that 70 per cent of Spanish felt more secure within the EU, not only from those outside the union but from those within, as they believed it was unthinkable that there would be military conflict between members.

THE election of extreme farleft mayors in two of Spain’s major cities, Madrid and Barcelona, has caused shares in Spanish building companies to plummet. It was thought that construction would pave the way for focused and positive economic growth in Spain. The favourable exchange rates, especially with regards to sterling, have encouraged a resurgence in the property market but that could all end very soon. The new mayors were voted in on an austerity ticket and both have promised to halt the urban renewal projects which would have transformed the wastelands that have sat decaying since the property bubble burst in 2008. The shares in Spanish construction companies have faltered since the elections in May.

Getting old and grey but still with some mortgage to pay Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

GROWING up there appeared to be a progression of events to follow in the world. Leave school, go to university, travel the world, get a job and then settle down and buy a house. Today our ambitions haven’t changed that drastically, most 30-somethings want to own their own home, but it’s no easy feat. And to add salt to the wound, a new study reveals that paying off a mortgage before retirement is no longer a reality, so it looks like we’ll be pretty old and grey by the time we can wave goodbye to that debt. The traditional 25-year mortgage term is being replaced by 30, 35 and even 40-year terms, while the application process is much more rigorous al-

so, as borrowers now have to contend with strict affordability assessments that factor in other financial commitments. Banks would once bend over backwards to give a mortgage. They would usually finance up to 100 per cent of the cost of the property NO LONGER A REALITY: Paying off a mortgage before retirement.

and then throw in a few thousand to get you started on furnishings. But long gone are those days! When my husband and I were buying our first house, it was a challenge. The bank would finance 80 per cent of the price, which

meant that we had to find the other 20 per cent. Luckily we had some savings from working abroad, but it made us realise how difficult it is for first-time buyers these days. Saving 20 per cent of the price of a home on the average Spanish salary is a daunting task. And because of having to wait longer to save a deposit, the average age of many first-time buyers nowadays is 36. Therefore, like everything when it comes to finance, an ability to save is crucial for those who want to jump on the property ladder. Start saving as early as possible and stay focused. Don’t be tempted by properties beyond your financial reach and make sure to shop around for the best possible mortgage.

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Report predicts new developments will spring up on the Costa del Sol in 2016 DEVELOPERS now have their sights set on Malaga Province for new-build opportunities By Staff Reporter PROPERTY valuation Company Tinsa predicts that constructors will create new developments on the Costa del Sol in 2016. The company reveals there are around 400,000 unsold properties remaining in Spain, but by 2017 this figure will have been significantly reduced. Developers now have their sights set on Malaga Province, particularly the coastal region, for newbuild opportunities. “There are professional developers that have been requesting very detailed studies looking for niches in the market,” the Technical Co-ordinator at TINSA Rafael Jiménez commented. According to simulations, during 2015 and 2016, new developments will be returning in good locations oriented to the foreign market, particularly in the coastal region. Marbella represents an indicator of the real estate market recovery for the whole area of the Costa del Sol and inland. In Malaga Province, prices seem to be stabilising, average house prices have increased by 4.8 per cent this year compared to 2013, with the highest increases on the Spanish

costas. The report also shows that in Fuengirola the resale market was sustained thanks to its popularity with the domestic buyer. However, there will be no new building there, due to lack of availability of suitable land, whereas in Mijas there are good sites with permission to build. Miguel Angel Bilbao, RE/MAX Top’s CEO, remarked: “Each area has different characteristics and will evolve in a different way. We believe that a sustained recovery is taking hold in all areas of the Costa del Sol and buyers who have been waiting for the market turnaround should buy as soon as possible, as the best bargains and most desirable properties are selling fast. From last year we have seen an increased interest in the city of Malaga, the new Barcelona of the south, and many buyers interested in the investment opportunities and excellent value properties east of Malaga. We agree with TINSA that new developments will be springing up, and can already be seen in the best areas.” For more information on buying property in Spain, or if you wish to list your property with RE/MAX Top, email remax1@remaxtop.es or call 952 906 201.

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Bond-Based Investments – are yours really tax efficient? By Mark Davies of The Fry Group There has been a clear change in Spain with “the system’s” approach to the declaration and tax assessment of investments and income in recent years. This has been driven by austerity measures and what for many used to be a relatively benign (or grey) tax declaration/assessment process has become largely black and white. While this is to be welcomed as it brings certainty in relation to what is required and correspondingly what planning is effective, the amount and speed of change has caught many expats on the hop. Insurance investment bonds are one example. These investment vehicles were and are widely held, with policies being Spanish qualifying or non-qualifying. While the rules were always clear, in the past little attention was paid by many local tax advisers to the qualifying status

of policies and most were afforded (one way or another) the favourable tax treatment as “Spanish Qualifying Policies”. This allows gross rollup of growth and income inside the policy, with attractive return of capital allowances where income was being taken. Non-qualifying policies do not enjoy gross roll-up, with income and gains being taxable annually. As tax advisers have become more diligent, policies previously assessed as qualifying are being reviewed critically. This is an ongoing process and I suspect that many investors with non-qualifying legacy policies will have received or will be receiving a much less favourable assessment in due course. The worry is that many who have been wrongly guided in the past and whilst acted in good faith will be held accountable for any under/mis-declaration. With Draconian tax penalties available to the taxman there may be un-

foreseen danger for many around the corner. Correspondingly, if you have any doubt in relation to your investments and their status, we are here to assist. There will be many readers already aware of the non-qualifying issue and are already paying the extra tax. This group may well have considered the potential tax savings of placing assets into a new qualifying policy but have been loath to pay the cost of re-organising their affairs. Cost inertia is understandable in many cases given the set-up charges experienced by investors on existing policies is as high as 9 per cent spread over several years. While charges of this order are still being quoted, the good news is that The Fry Group are able reduce new policy establishment/initial charges to as little as 1 per cent, which virtually removes any cost reason for inaction.

The Fry Group are aware of the size of this problem and wish to assist in ensuring peace of mind as well as tax efficiency for investors. If you are uncertain about the status of your insurance-related investments and how they should be taxed in Spain, we will be pleased to review them free of charge. If you are already aware of the status and found your investments to be non-qualifying, we are able to offer cost-attractive alternatives.

The Fry Group are a UK Chartered Financial Planning company with offices in Spain providing tax planning, pension and investment advice to expatriates. For further information contact Mark Davies: mark.davies@thefrygroup.co.uk Tel - 952 768 450

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Hoax reveals a darker message KNEE-JERK reaction showed just how Muslim populations alienate others LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT INTERESTING reaction on my Facebook this week. Some wag posted that the police would be overlooking Muslims speeding in their cars during Ramadan. This was, they added, due to the fact that during fasting, it’s possible to become somewhat disorientated and could subsequently lead to Muslim drivers being unaware they were actually breaking the law. Well, I’m surprised the reaction didn’t crash the computer. The messages simply poured in. Messages of disgust, anger, and even vitriolic hatred avalanched the site. A site, I may add, which is normally full of understanding folk, with quite a broad spectrum of love toward their fellow human beings. It was of course a hoax. It was the knee-jerk reaction that I found interesting. It basically showed just how the Muslim populations are alienating those around them. They continually refuse to integrate. Well of course they do.

SYMBOL OF FAITH: All you need is a headscarf, not an intimidating burka. Unless governments act, one day all our women will be clad in the revolting black symbol of Islamic oppression

That’s not the idea at all. It is my understanding that the Koran tells them it is their purpose in life to spread the word of Islam. Many Muslims may not approve of the methods of some of their peers, but, in my opinion, many have the same goal.

To me the burka is the true symbol of their non-caring attitude toward the West. It is provocative, alien, and an affront to our cultures. It has no religious significance whatsoever and should, to my mind, be completely banned from public display. If these people want to show a symbol of their faith, a headscarf is a completely adequate way of expressing their leanings. I also have an answer to those who ask why Islamists don’t go to countries where their customs and ways of life are accepted as the norm. The reason is that those countries already follow the teachings of Islam. They don’t need to be there. They want to be in countries they can convert, thereby carrying out the instructions of their prophet and his Koran. Believe me, unless governments begin to introduce rules and regulations that put Western values and democracy firmly back in the driving seat, all our women will one day be clad in what to me is the revolting black symbol of Islamic oppression. Keep the Faith, Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk

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HOME in Pedralbes, Barcelona has been sold

CLOTHES PURCHASE: Costs 15 per cent less than in other EU countries. INFANTA CRISTINA: Deposited money to cover bail imposed on her and her husband. By Maria José Fernandez CRISTINA DE BORBON and her husband Iñaki Urdangarin have deposited €2.3 million at the Palma Court to cover the responsibility bail imposed on them for their connection to the Noos cor-

ruption case. On Wednesday (June 17) Mr Urdangarin’s defence presented a document at the court to inform case judge Jose Castor that the sale of their home in Pedralbes (Barcelona) had been closed and announced that they

would shortly transfer the money they committed to deposit back in December. The quantity originally requested by the court has been reduced by around €3,000 due to mortgage interest, according to the text presented by Mr Urdangarin’s lawyers.

BUYING a t-shirt or a pair of trousers is 15 per cent cheaper in Spain than the average registered for the EU countries. Having a meal in a Spanish restaurant is also cheaper than the rest of the EU, costing just 88 per cent of the average European dinner out, according to Eurostat, the European Statistics Office, using data from 2014. Alcohol and tobacco were rated at an 86 per cent level, with the only more expensive than average exception being transport equip-

ment, at 101 per cent. The report also names Poland as the cheapest country to buy food items, while Bulgaria has the cheapest restaurants and hotels. Clothing is cheapest in Hungary, while the Czech Republic is the least expensive for cars. The statistics confirmed that Denmark, Sweden, Finland, the UK and Ireland are the most expensive countries to live in, while Bulgaria, Romania and Poland are the cheapest.

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to swap cars, arranging guest driver car insurance is an absolute must. As your departure date approaches, you’ll want to put together an at-a-glance folder containing emergency numbers, security instructions and any other details you consider important. Decent travel insurance should, of course, be right at the top of any checklist. From lost or stolen passports to accidents or illness, things can and do go wrong.

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A name written in the stars ASTRONOMERS have named a newly-discovered galaxy CR7 after footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese super-star. Do you think this befitting or who do you feel would be worthy of this honour from among today’s icons? CARL CURTIS OLIVER o f PC Solutions said: “To name a galaxy after a footballer seems very strange. I think Cristiano Ronaldo does not need any more publicity, he is already everywhere you look and he is only a footballer after all. I think there are far more deserving people tha t h a v e d o n e fa r g re a te r things. If I were to name a galaxy it would have to be after my gorgeous partner, Danielle or after our wonderful son Anthony, and also it would be a great excuse to go into space to visit the gala1xy, although I am not sure I could take the time off work.” Lynn McDearmid o f Wigs R Us said: “Well I have never heard of Cristiano Ronaldo, I don’t fol-

low football at all, he must be very popular to have a whole galaxy named after him. I wonder what the process was to have a galaxy named after him, was it by public vote? If I were to n ame a g ala x y the n it w ould

have to be after my two sons, K hris tophe r a nd C a llum, a lthough I might have to have two galaxies as they might want one each.” This is a sentiment agreed by Graham Jordan from HFS

Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms: “I’m not a big football fan so I don’t think it is particularly relevant to me, but I think it should be named after the people that found it.” Har r y Wat ers feels foot-

ballers are not worthy of such accolades: “They make loads of money but that is it.” Harry added: “It should be someone who has done something good f or hum ani t y and m anki nd, someone like Mother Teresa. Footballers get enough credit in their payslips!”

From Left to Right: Carl Curtis Oliver, Graham Jordan, Lynn McDearmid and Harry Waters.

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A possible double blow for expatriate pensioners AFTER reading Mike Butcher’s letter about pensions (EWN Issue 1563) I feel that we will be hit with a double blow. If the UK decides to leave the EU there is a possibility that our pensions will be frozen, as has happened to expats in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc. I have emailed the Pensions Service and asked if this is the case and they replied that if this does happen, it would be the decision of the government. Given that Iain Duncan Smith has saved department costs by stopping our Winter Fuel Allowance, we would be very vulnerable (easy meat)! Anthony Coldwell, Orxeta (Alicante)

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Strong protest I AM writing to strongly protest an editorial in your pages about the FIFA scandal that somehow manages to slur against Jews and Arabs. The editorial signed by Leapy Lee is offensive, irresponsible, outrageously anti-Semitic and inappropriate for any newspaper that expects to be taken seriously. I am astonished. Pamela Rolfe, Vice-President, Comunidad Masorti Bet El (Madrid)

Making a crime report in Spain ON May 26, 2015, the process of making a crime or loss report to National Police (a denuncia) changed. Previously the victim signed five copies of the report and was then given one as confirmation. Now there are four copies and the victim is not given a copy. If they insist on confirmation that they have made a report, all they get is a ‘certificate’ that a report was made. It will show the crime report number, but not any details. If, say, Trafico, DVLC, an insurance company, etc, either in Spain or another country, require details of what was in the report, they will have to contact the National Police. Despite asking the police, I cannot discover any plausible reason for the change, which will cause considerable inconvenience for victims and additional work for the police and other entities such as insurance companies. NB: The Guardia Civil still provide copies. Julian Ward (By email)

A good read I HAD the privilege and the opportunity to read the Euro Weekly News in

Are we now going to be targeted as wealthy people and have fingers pointed at us as happened in Nazi Germany? Thank you very much, Mr Lee. Name and address supplied

It’s good to know the fire service is gearing up for the summer fire risk. This is Lake Vinuela. I thought there was a fire somewhere at first but the plane dumped the water it had picked up a couple of minutes later. Practise makes perfect... Keith Hallam, Alcaucin (Malaga) Altea (Alicante) and I found it so interesting that I’d love to know if you have some distribution points near to Valencia City. Your digital issue is a great one but I prefer the real touch of any issue. I am currently living in Mislata, near to Valencia City, and I was wondering if you distribute the newspaper around here. It will motivate me to continue the study of the English language. Francine Peinado (By email) Editor’s note: As part of our commitment to being at the heart of the community, we are very conscious that as many people as possible can pick up a copy of the EWN in the Costa Blanca North and South, Almeria, Costa del Sol, Axarquia and Mallorca. We are expanding our distribution as part of our 2015 growth plan, so along with the three new offices recently opened on the Costa Blanca, and Nerja opening in the next week, you will see more and more places stocking Spain’s

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Apathy regrets THIS is what apathy will get you. Now we have a PP minority government. With PSOE in charge of Valencia this will make for lean years in Orihuela City (Alicante) and famine for the coast. Why did the Extranjero voters only have a 20 per cent turn-out? Obviously it did not help to send 80 per cent of foreign voters to the Calle Cipres voting station. Most people did not know where it was and the rest could not find it. In the UK it would have been electoral fraud. Here it is just the foreigner’s fault for not looking on Google. But do the voters on the coast not think that the children on the coast deserve a decent school, older residents a care home, an ambulance stationed on the coast during the night? The list of shortcomings is endless,

almost like the apathy. Now you get what you deserve - four more years of nothing. A coastal resident (By email)

Anti-Semitic rant I WOULD like to take issue with the disgraceful, anti-Semitic and racist article in the Leapy Lee column (Issue1563). As if there are not enough troubles in the world and rampant anti-Semitism and racism, this type of irresponsible and uninformed article is a disgraceful diatribe. He is putting the thought into people’s minds that all Jews have money. What absolute rubbish. In all religions there are people with money. In all races and nationalities there are corrupt people. Why point the finger at Jewish people? I am a pensioner living on a government pension as are the 200 or so other Jewish pensioners in my area of the Costa Blanca.

Inflaming hatred RE Leapy Lee’s column, whilst what he says may contain an element of truth, statements like ‘Jews and Arabs are the biggest investors/share complete power’, will only serve to inflame anti-Islamic/anti-Semitic sentiment, which is already rising alarmingly. What has race or religion got to do with the matter? Ninety-nine per cent of Jews and Arabs are not bankers! Furthermore, you fail to mention that the Catholic Church, in particular the Vatican, invests billions in the world’s powerful corporations and banks and has as much influence. Leapy, continue to write well and speak your mind but please be mindful of comments that are irresponsible and potentially dangerous. Name supplied, Alhaurin El Grande (Malaga)

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ARE we living in another internet bubble or is it the dawning of a new corporate age? Peter Fieldman London-born journalist and author, Peter spends his time between Paris and Madrid. His novel ‘1066 The Conquest’ available on Amazon or www.1066TheConquest.com

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AN a n y b o d y te ll me if t h e r e i s a F ac e b o o k helpline for users who feel they suffer from Alzheimer’s disease? I keep receiving messages with the portraits of lots of my ‘friends’ or their holiday snaps from all over the world. But the strange thing is I don’t seem to be able to recollect ever having met any of them. Sometimes, however, I do find friends from other countries whom I remember. Last summer I was travell i n g o v e r se a s a n d me t a group of very nice Brazilians as well as a Polish family and we agreed to become friends. My Facebook page is now cluttered up with messages and photos they e x c h a n g e wi t h a ll th e ir friends. The only problem is that

t h e y are either in Polish or Portuguese. When I first linked onto the site I rather selfishly thought it was a fantastic means of advertising my recently published novel for free. All I had to do was mention my book and the message would go to millions who would be rushing to the bookstores or Amazon. It d o e s n o t e x ac tly w ork like that. Each person can only contact

his or her friends. And these friends first have to be invited to become friends and then agree to become friends. I did a quick calculatlon. lf I could only become friends with 20 or 30 people, and this could take years, it would neither make me successful nor rich. I could not count on my friends telling their friends to tell their frlends about my book until the w hole w orld

FACEBOOK: Is it not easier to communicate by email? knew about it and I was a celebrity and would have my picture in the Sun or the Mirror - with a friend. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg conjured up an amazing new service for members who could log in wherever they were and tell their friends where they were. It is believed to attract over 500 million users but he stated that priva-

cy would be preserved. So what is the point? In Spain I learnt the word ‘iluslon’ means both hope and illusion. This applies particularly to how stock markets value internet companies. Facebook doesn’t m ake any products, it doesn’t sell any, nobody pays to use it. Yet this is now a global organisation worth billions of dollars. Are we living in another internet bubble or is it the dawning of a new corporate age where the social networking sites are the Big Brother George Orwell warned about? What exact l y i s t he poi nt of Facebook and the other sites when it is as easy, if not easier, to communicate by email and attach photos too? If anybody wants to be my friend, please give me a call or send an email. Does anyone still have a fax machine? A fixed telephone line? Morse code? Or how about posting a card or using carrier pigeons. Is there anyone out there?

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You are being shown a great deal of affection which may be taken

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) By deciding now that you will not rise to the bait on a certain matter you are taking the best option. Much as you would like to confront someone head on, it is possible that this is just what they want you to do. Be a little bit canny here.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) It’s not so difficult this week to get exactly what you want. Being sure is another matter, however. There are plenty of people who will cast doubts on where you are going and what you are aiming for. What do they know? Be guided by facts this week, certainly not by the opinions of others.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Don't ask a question unless you want to be told the truth this weekend. Go on, you’re a big person and you can take it. How can you not go ahead having come this far? Of course, you

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Somehow you seem to be going every which way round a situation but getting nowhere. Rather than burn yourself out and fray your nerves, just stay still. At the end of the day, someone else wants to solve this dilemma as much as you do. When they see that you have stopped bothering, maybe they will start.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Are you still in a very positive frame of mind? Okay, then. It is time to decide what is to be done about that problem. If you really can’t see a way round this then seek help. Even if you don’t agree with the reply, you will feel that you have made a step in the right direction.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Are you being asked to open your heart? What are you most afraid of about that? On the other hand, what would the rewards be if you did? Sometimes, we have to take a chance that others will not let us

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you try to control someone else’s life, it could be that your own is slipping past you. Have you recently given up on a relationship or job that you dearly would have loved?

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You seem to be in a ‘plodding’ situation that is starting to cause you some irritation. That is all that it is though, irritation. See it as a big dilemma and it throws up all sorts of anxieties. Let’s not go there. I am sure that there are lots of things that your mind and body can work on while you wait.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Sometimes you wonder why people make promises when they find them so hard to keep. However, losing your temper with someone midweek will not help at all because the person you are dealing with is not very sensitive. Patience will pay off and, by the weekend, a weight will have been lifted from your mind.

down or, at least that if they do, they will let us down gently.

for granted. Even you are capable of putting people’s backs up. As you dislike making enemies, I suggest that you take a little more time with family and loved ones. Perhaps you were recently asked to be part of a group activity but did not have the inclination?

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Something has come to your attention and, quite frankly, you don’t understand what is going on. It is possible that, if you don’t react, the situation will just go away. Equally, you may want to influence the outcome and fear that it will not be to your advantage. That is fine so long as you really do try and get all the facts first.

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could change your mind and just walk away.

As you are in the middle of a plan, it would be a shame to stop now. Yes, I realise you have given it lots of time and thought. Even so, events midweek bring a new perspective. Your involvement in something entirely different may be brought to bear on your current situation. Killing two birds with one stone comes to mind. Be efficient by approaching the problem from a novel angle. CANCER

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Across 1 Carries (5) 4 Large strong box (5) 8 Hair cleansing agent (7) 9 Hold firmly (5) 10 Move rhythmically to music (5) 11 Imagine to be the case, true or probable (7) 12 Warmest season (6) 14 Defeats (6) 18 Any amazing or wonderful occurrence (7) 20 Pay a call on (5) 22 Determine the direction of travelling (5) 23 Method (7) 24 Bladed weapon (5) 25 Exclamation indicating an apology (5) Down 1 Making an additional point (7) 2 Once more (5) 3 Greatest in status, authority or power (7) 4 Make a selection from a number of alternatives (6) 5 Borders (5) 6 Undertakes a journey or trip (7) 7 Catch sight of (4) 13 Areas or arenas in which commercial dealings are conducted (7) 15 Clearly or plainly evident (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents B and 16 represents Z, so fill in B every time the figure 12 appears and Z every time the figure 16 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 Cushions, 4 Cane, 7 Slang, 9 Trait, 11 Shine, 12 Knave, 13 Sachet, 15 Upsets, 19 Rheas, 21 Irons, 23 Smart, 24 Stale, 25 Sewn, 26 Leverets.

Down: 1 Castles, 2 Snaps, 3 Nutmeg, 5 Elude, 6 Dank, 8 Grime, 10 Trade, 14 Chews, 16 Plots, 17 Showers, 18 Little, 19 Rolls, 20 Stay, 22 Stake.

QUICK Across: 7 Favour, 8 Amazed, 9 Here, 10 Specific, 11 Scatter, 13 Usual, 15 Aimed, 17 Trusted, 20 District, 21 Last, 23 Banned, 24 Spoken. 16 Meet the requirements or expectations of (7) 17 Assisted (6)

English - Spanish

18 Covering to disguise or conceal the face (4) 19 Goods carried by a large vehicle (5) 21 Utter obscenities or profanities (5)

1 Bare, 2 Modest, 3 Dressed, 4 Baked, 5 Habits, 6 Delicate, 12 Critical, 14 Protest, 16 Eating, 18 Seldom, 19 Finds, 22 Seek.

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

Across 1 Motorway (9) 7 Ajedrez (5) 8 Nube (de humo, insectos, polvo) (5) 9 To fall (4) 10 Mouth (of person, animal, bottle) (4) 14 Sheep (5) 16 Nickname (5) 17 Peligroso (9)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Bache, 3 Sordo, 8 Plancha, 9 Carne, 10/6 Bin bag, 14 Enemigo, 15 Tia, 16 Loose, 17 Ships.

Down: 1 Baby, 2 Expensive, 3 Soap, 4 Receipt, 5 Ojal, 7 Granero, 11 Bell, 12 Logs, 13 Mats.

Down 1 Globe artichoke (9) 2 Thirteen (5) 3 Flat (apartment) (4) 4 Enfermo (4) 5 Garlic (3) 6 Radiadores (9) 11 Autumn (5) 12 Amanecer (4) 13 Fecha (día preciso) (4) 15 Fin (3)

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

AFRESH

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NAUGHT

BARREL

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Reason 2 Prints 3 Deacon 4 Topped 5 Prince 6 Metres 7 Racoon 8 Spears 9 Report 10 Appeal 11 Treats 12 Circle 13 Barest 14 Duties 15 Reared 16 Batter 17 Decree 18 Seared 19 Shreds

Across 1 Priests drunk some spirits (7) 5 Sends off vessels (5) 8 Albert and I have become animated (5) 9 Spice or an ego trip (7) 10 Streak without South African tramp (4) 11 Not a positive denial (8) 13 Rewrote resort schedule (6) 15 Outdoor event that starts with people in caftans nattering in pubs (6) 18 And Craig produced a jumper (8) 19 Handover in Justice Department (4) 22 Aristocracy agree changes in gym (7) 23 Constellation seen from Mediterranean or Ionian Sea (5) 24 Eagles that are found in higher nests than most (5) 25 Guard rank surrounding lieutenant (7) Down 1 Rearrange car test and flee (7) 2 Up the stakes for more pay (5) 3 Meet up at stream (4) 4 Nicks records (6) 5 Written outline shows no care, is sloppy (8)

6 I talk endlessly with Ian from Rome, perhaps (7) 7 Lifted an ecclesiastical vestment (5) 12 Is claret drunk at these performances? (8) 14 One might make nurse go to work! (7)

16 Could start with getting slimmer and smarter (7) 17 Pet socialist leader following worries (6) 18 Trees manage to conceal skinhead (5) 20 Decree cited in error (5) 21 End of Autumn poem, Bud (4)

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Rules on tinting vehicle windows 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.

WINDOW TINTING: A manufacturer’s certificate is required. WINDOW tinting is popular on cars, both as a form of privacy, and to keep out the heat, but there are rules that must be applied when getting vehicle windows tinted or laminated. Tinted windows are created when dark sheets are glued to the original glass providing shade for the occupants, protecting from UV rays and creating a cooler climate within the vehicle. There are added benefits in that the window will have extra protection from shattering as the sheet often keeps the glass together. When it comes to approval of the tinted windows during the mandatory vehicle inspection, the legal requirements are clear. The vehicle must have a certificate from the manufacturer of the laminate which must be

completed by the installer. Another prerequisite is that all laminates are properly sealed on car windows. However, the law changed recently which now means that tinted windows are no longer considered a major reform of the vehicle, so an extraordinary inspection is no longer required so long as all other requirements are met. It is always advisable to check with your local ITV station before having laminate tinting, just to be sure. As for the law and enforcement, firstly, it is illegal to have the front windows tinted in any way and both the windscreen and side windows must remain clear as per the manufacturers’ specifications. This same rule applies to stick-on sunshades.

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How are AGM votes counted? I have just read your article ‘Can he enclose his terrace?’ Ten years ago we enclosed our terrace, and we now wish to legalise the extension. At the time we submitted sketches to the community president and committee, who gave full written permission. You say, following the revision of Article 10 of the Horizontal Property Law (2013), that two-thirds of the owners “in attendance” at an AGM

Yo u c a n rela x. First, I wrote that the authorisation to enclose a terrace requires a threefifths majority, not twothirds. Votes at the AGM are cou n t e d t h i s w a y: if thre e - f i f t h s o f o wn er s

need to cast a favourable vote for the work we had done. Or does this mean two thirds of all owners, whether attending the AGM or not? If the latter, would it be the task of the administrator to contact all owners? As there are 150 owners on our community and many of them are absent for most of the year, this could be a long process. R H (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

If three-fifths of owners vote in favour, the motion is passed

present or by proxy vote in favour, the motion is passed. If no abs e nt ow ne r s protest within 30 days of being reliably informed of the vote, their votes are c ounte d as favourable.

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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Father Christmas alive and well

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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.

NOT far from the North Norfolk coast and midway between Fakenham and the small market town of Holt, there is an almost insignificant turning off the A148. If you look carefully you might spot a sign that points the way to the village of Thursford. More prominent though at this time of the year, are the signs directing the way to The Thursford Collection - a steam museum - the largest and one of the most important of its kind in the world. Forget all that North Pole nonsense, because behind the scenes and away from the working carousels, traction engines, the Mighty Wurlitzer organ and bustling restaurants, Father Christmas is busy here, laying his plans for the festive season, months ahead. It would be useless to look for red and white robes or the trade mark flowing white beard, because right now clean shaven and casually dressed - he blends into the crowds of tourists thronging the exhibition and grounds. That is, if he is still in the area because there is a very good chance the

Spanish royal family.

A royal reform

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: A festive wonderland will be on show in the Norfolk landscape. man himself is over 100 miles away in London busily recruiting the scores of performers he will need later in his Christmas production, that transforms the bleak Norfolk winter landscape into a festive wonderland. This very real Father Christmas is in fact John Cushing, managing director of Thursford and the producer and director of what is the biggest and most breathtaking Yuletide show in the coun-

It is a heart warming explosion of festive cheer, produced by people determined to keep the true meaning of Christmas alive.

try and perhaps the Universe, and auditions are held in the capital during June. Commencing on November 11th and running until December 23rd, with two performances daily seven days a week, a staggering 130,000 people regularly attend this brilliant extravaganza - The Thursford Christmas Spectacular. It is a heart warming explosion of festive cheer, produced by people determined to keep Christmas alive.

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NOTORIOUS timeshare bogeyman committed most of his crimes on the Costa del Sol Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

WHEN notorious timeshare bogeyman, Toni Muldoon, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court in 2013, he was handed down a seven year, five months sentence. His despicable crimes were committed mostly but not exclusively on the Costa del Sol. The trial, which had scores of witnesses, including 35 Trading Standards Officers, lasted 11 weeks. The court heard sordid details of how Muldoon and his cronies duped 17,300 innocent investors. From spacious offices situated in Fuengirola the master conman is said to have netted €6.6 million. The true number of victims, and the amount of loot squirrelled away by Muldoon and his

FUENGIROLA: Where his spacious offices were situated. henchmen, will never be known. When Muldoon plundered people’s bank accounts he did so on an industrial scale. Many were involved, some were innocent, others collaborators. The crook boasted: “I am the most successful time

share scam artist on the Mediterranean.” Such was his audacity that Muldoon later set up a company that charged substantial fees for investigating timeshare scams his company had committed. The timeshare scam was only one part of an

empire built on deception. Muldoon ran escort agencies, boat trips and much else. Part of his cockiness was due to his belief that he was untouchable. Self-delusional, he had been arrested, charged, and sentenced for several crimes, and a lengthy period

IT has now been a year since the abdication of Juan Carlos in favour of his son King Felipe VI of Spain. That year has marked a transition from the old guard perspective of the monarchy as an untouchable, unapproachable, overseeing secret clan, to a warmer and more open institution that is a part of the people as opposed to being over them. King Felipe has made no secret of the fact he is not his father. By openly admitting that the monarchy needed to change its image, after his coronation he deliberately set about the task of ‘normalising’ his status and his title. Aided greatly by his wife Queen Letizia and their children, the public have warmed to them even quicker than Felipe could have imagined. The latest polls from the Spanish press say over 80 per cent of the Spanish population believe he is doing a great job, and 75 per cent approve of Queen Letizia. What with Queen Elizabeth seemingly taking steps into the shadows whilst giving Charles more space to move freely, and the very popular Wills and Harry stealing the limelight at every opportunity, could it be that the role of Royalty is changing the world over? Given Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip (whose sister Victoria married her personal trainer) and his former topless model and reality TV star wife Sofia, this month boogied down the aisle to Coldplay songs. Maybe it is!

in jail earlier in his life for a vicious assault. Now, Muldoon’s confessional as a master conman has been published on Amazon Books and Kindle. When I interviewed him Muldoon was self-effacing; extraordinarily candid. When I asked Muldoon why he was so freely spoken on matters that could earn him lengthy sentences, he merely shrugged. Muldoon’s candid revelations reveal a colourful life of pilfering, fraud, violence, deceit, and illicit affairs. Had Muldoon reached a point in his life when he felt the only way to face his creator was to face up to his past? Due to be released in 2016, tourists and residents of CosNow we ta Spain will be looking for want to more than sunshades to take hear your news. cover under when Muldoon returns. It can only be YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE hoped that prison taught - YOUR OPINION him a lesson rather than www.euroweeklynews.com taught him new tricks.

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MACHINE breakdowns, fashion dilemmas and endless form filling Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving

LIFE has been very hectic the past week. As the end of term approaches, the form filling increases! My daughter will be graduating and going to the Institute next year so she is a bundle of excitement. I took her shopping yesterday to buy a dress for her special day. The transformation was remarkable. The girl became a woman before my very eyes. Her brother also agreed that his ‘look’ left a lot be desired and we managed to get him into some smart but ‘fashionable’ clothes. He also has his football dinner and trophy presentation to attend so it’s all go in our household. Once school finishes things should calm down a little and we can enjoy a visit from family at the end of the month. I am also hoping to get to the end of my treatment but machine two has not been behaving itself and has bro-

...each person arrives hoping that ‘their’ machine is working. The last thing you want to see is a nurse opening the door with a familiar yet apologetic look on their face... it means only one thing... the machine has broken down again.

yet apologetic look on their face… it means only one thing… the machine has broken down again.

On one of the occasions that I managed to get my session in without a problem I also had to see the doctor to review how I was doing. Frankly this was a waste of time. All he did was ask me how I was and if I was tolerating the treatment. It’s true to say that my skin is holding up very well and so far I have not experienced any burning, change in colour or discomfort. I just thought it was a little strange that he took my word for it and didn’t even examine me. I was in and out in three minutes! I am about to dash off to the hospital now for what will hopefully be my 11th treatment. I am keeping everything crossed for a quick session and then back home. I am a little tired but the side-effects are negligible in comparison with my chemotherapy. My toes, parts of my feet and fingers are still very numb after chemo. On the bright side I have acquired two more eyelashes and the hair on my head is starting to grow quite well. Not a fan of the white hairs though! Such a shock to see how the stress of illness and bereavement have taken their toll. Little steps! Day by day and things should start to get better.

A skin care guide for men SO, like millions of other guys, you think you’re taking care of your skin by shaving first thing in the morning, throwing on some aftershave, and your done for the day right? Wrong! It’s about time us guys learnt the basics of skin care. We generally don’t spend a lot of time worrying about skin care. So much so in fact, according to a new study by a consumer market research company the NPD Group, only 25 per cent of us currently use any facial cleanser, moisturiser, or other skin product. Most just splash some

cold water on their face, shave, and leave it at that. But maybe we should think twice about what we’re doing to our fizogs. While we are unlikely to ever get to the stage of mastering the elaborate skin care rituals that women do, there are many products available that are quick and simple to use. These will protect and nourish your skin, while keeping it looking younger for longer. Good tips would include: • Using a face cleanser twice a day, a good cleanser will work wonders just by itself.

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ken down practically every day I have been. This has meant I have missed a few radiotherapy sessions thus delaying things. The tension is palpable in the waiting room as each person arrives hoping that ‘their’ machine, as everyone has different treatments, is working. The last thing you want to see is a nurse opening the door with a familiar

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• Avoid razor burn by choosing a quality shaving foam, and some aftershave lotions contain antiseptic and a moisturiser, consider changing your brand. • Moisturisers while doing

what they say on the tin can also help anti-ageing if they contain antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E. And, of course, as we live in Spain, applying sunscreen is a must.

Antibiotics not surgery for appendicitis ANTIBIOTICS have been found to be just as effective in treating appendicitis as removing the appendix. It means that routine appendectomies, a common surgical procedure, could be a thing of the past. The operation is carried out when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. If untreated, it can be fatal. But now, doctors are calling for operations as a first course of treatment to be scrapped after a study found that antibiotics

worked just as well. The results of the trial found the majority of patients who were treated with antibiotics did not require later surgery. The study involved 530 patients with appendicitis being divided into two groups. Half received an appendectomy, with all but one recovering successfully. The other half were given antibiotics for 10 days, after which 73 per cent recovered fully while the remaining 27 per cent then had their appendix removed.

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PAULA-MARIE, an Australian interior designer with a wanderlust, only recently discovered the urge to travel. Originally from the Isle of Wight in England, after 35 years in Western Australia she was beginning to feel a wanderlust to discover life beyond the stunning beaches and comfortable lifestyles of urban Perth. Paula and her husband had been pet owners for many years and with the passing of their last dog Finco it seemed the right time to plan a tour of Europe. Pet-sitting was something they had done for friends occasionally over the years. What a great idea to house-sit as a way to travel without accommodation costs! Going on ahead of her husband to get established, Paula found herself looking after a number of independentlyminded young cats. Ever mindful of the care for the well-being of her

charges and the presentation of the homes she had been entrusted with, Paula found herself training a couple of her charges not to use an indoor litter tray but to go outside instead. On a daily basis the litter tray would be moved a couple of steps closer to the back door, until two weeks later the cats found themselves happily outside. One of the homeowners was so thrilled on her return because not only had she saved on kennel fees for four young pets, but she could get a refund on four 10-kilo bags of cat litter that had remained unopened! Whether you are a homeowner or a house-sitter register for your Free 60 Day Trial and secure your Free Easy Guide to Housesitting.

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WHEN looking at abuse suffered by pe ts it is be c oming more a nd more recognised that it is part of a bigger picture. Research has shown that where animals are being maltreated it is also highly like ly tha t a bus e of huma n members of the family is also occurring. “There is no doubt that there is a link between animal abuse and human abuse,” said Dr Rhonda Schulman, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. “The statistics are frightening, but it is important that everyone, including veterinarians, recognise this serious problem because animal abuse in a home is very likely a sign of an even bigger problem within that family.” Some estimates suggest that up to 90 per cent of animals living in a home where domestic abuse happens end up

FAMILY PET: Where animals are being maltreated, often humans are too. being abused or killed as abusers look to use the pet as an extra tool to harm or psychologically abuse their human victims. In the USA some studies say that nearly 60 per cent of women who seek a s s is ta nc e from shel t er s t o escape a bus e ha ve ha d a pet ki l l ed by an abuser. This is because the family pet is often used by the abuser as leverage to control the person being abused. Indeed many women in the USA have reported that they are reluctant to leave the abuser as they are scared that the pet will be harmed. “Abuse can also be self-propagating within a family,” said Dr Schulman. “For instance, the mother or father abuses the child and then the child abuses the pet. This is sometimes the

only way that the child can assume any sense of personal power.” Witnessing the abuse of a family pet can influence children to become abusive later in life, because they have learned the behaviour through observing and through identification with the abuser. Studies have also shown that children who torture animals are at higher risk than others to grow up to use violence against people. Many adults who have committed serial murders or mass violence tortured animals as children. “This means that if a child is exhibiting this sort of behaviour, it is extremely important to take it seriously and i nt er vene whi l e t her e i s st i l l a chance t o posi t i vel y i nf l uence t he chi l d’s devel opm ent ,” advi sed Dr Schulman.

Fido needs a break too, take him with you INSTEAD of using boarding kennels, why not take your dog with you on holiday? By Steve Walsh SUMMER is here and thoughts are turning to holidays, short breaks and weekends away. For dog owners, the primary concern is typically “Who will look after the dog while we are away?” Although many kennels or pet boarding facilities would be happy to look after little

Fido while you go for your weekend away, there is of course an option, one that suits both you and the dog alike: take him with you! With the beautiful countryside everywhere you turn in Spain, a hiking holiday or short break is always a tempting thought. But why leave the dog at home when he would have the

time of his life running around the woods and hills of Spain. After all, he deserves a holiday as well. However, there are a few precautions that need to be taken into account before you set off on your hiking break with Fido in tow. Firstly accommodation, if you are not taking a tent and roughing it, you will need to book dog-

friendly lodgings along the route. Make sure all his vaccinations and flea/tick treatments are up to date, and that he has no open wounds that could become infected. The only other thing to bear in mind is that it is summer in Spain. Don’t forget the water, and take care with creatures that live naturally in the wild.

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Ten hints for helping the garden survive the long heat of summer CHECK plants twice a day, increase watering time for drooping plants and beware fire risks Dick Handscombe

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

ALTHOUGH the longest day of the year is past and evenings have already started to be a few minutes shorter each day gardens now face the 10 to 15 hottest and most challenging weeks of the year. So here are a dozen ideas for helping your garden survive the summer without major disasters. 1. Walk the garden each evening and water any plants that have a serious droop. Check in the morning that they have recovered their strength overnight. 2. If these plants are on a drip watering system turn up the pressure slightly or increase the watering time by five minutes a day. 3. Set up shade over delicate summer herbs and lettuces. 4. Remove non-essential leaves off tomato, pepper and aubergine plants to reduce their water needs. But do leave sufficient leaves to give shade to forming fruits. 5. Stop feeding plants so that they grow slower and demand less water. 6. Keep ponds topped up to provide for cooler water at the bottom of the pond and under water plants for the fish to rest out of the sun. Leave fountains on for longer if on a timer. 7. Only water in the later hours of the evening if possible so that the maximum of water soaks into the soil and minimum evaporates soon after watering. 8. If containers suffer unduly from the heat it is not too late to work some TerraCottem soil improvement gel into the compost around the circumference of the containers by making deep

Keep ponds topped up to provide for cooler water at the bottom

MORNING CHECK: Make sure drooping plants have recovered their strength overnight. holes down to the bottom of the root balls with a narrow trowel or specially designed TerraCottem gun. 9. For the really hot days move containers into the shade or provide shade with old umbrellas. 10. If in doubt about how much more to water, dig holes alongside some plants to check when the soil begins to become damp. A soil moisture metre is useful in this respect. Recently I noticed that the gardening section of a major El Cortes Ingles store had a good stock of these. 11. Don’t be tempted to plant new plants before the autumn rains. 12. Recognise the fire risks and summer regulations. Don’t light garden bonfires or use wood fires for barbecues. Use gas barbecues and paella cookers and solar cookers. I used mine today to cook a wild boar stew. The sun was so hot it was ready in under two hours. Yesterday I

Enjoy your summer garden for midday siestas and evening al fresco wining and dining, as well as for cooling dips in the swimming pool

cooked a dozen fat sardines on it in an earthenware skillet. A kit for a metre diameter solar cooker, such as mine can be purchased from www.alsol.es for immediate delivery.

With that, do enjoy your summer garden for midday siestas and evening al fresco wi ni ng and di ni ng, as well of course for timely cooling dips in the swimming pool. If you are about to start to

layout a new garden or revamp an existing one may I advise you to first read the booklet ‘How to use less water in your garden - A practical guide to waterwise Mediterranean gardening worldwide.’ It is available from Amazon Books for less than €5. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com June 2015

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A look at the history of football in Spain By Tony Matthews FOOTBALL is the most popular sport in Spain - that’s a fact! The Royal Spanish Football Federation (Real Federación Española de Fútbol) is the national governing body and it organises La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the country’s national team, which won the European Championship twice (2008 and 2012) and the FIFA World Cup (in 2010). Football as we know it today was introduced to Spain in the late 19th century by a combination of mostly British immigrant workers, visiting sailors and Spanish students who had travelled over from the UK. The oldest football club in Spain is Recreativo de Huelva which was formed on December 23, 1889 by Dr William Alexander Mackay and a group of British workers employed by the Rio Tinto Company. Although records show that Gimnàstic de Tarragona was formed in 1886 and Sevilla FC four years later, these two clubs did not form an actual team until 1914 and 1905 respectively. The first officially organised football match to be played in Spain took place in Sevilla on March 8, 1890, at the Tablada Hippodrome when the aforementioned Recreativo de Huelva played a mixed team of workers from the Sevilla Water Works. With the exception of two Spaniards, both on the Huelva team, the other 20 players were all British-born, and consequently this is the main reason why Sevilla FC is so named and not Sevilla CF (‘club de fútbol’ in Spanish). The selected Sevilla team won that firstever game by 2-0 in front of 1,000 or so interested spectators. In the Basque Country during the early 1890s, a group of British shipyard workers and coalminers formed the Bilbao Football Club, and soon afterwards, in 1898, a number

HISTORY BOYS: Recreativo de Huelva, Spain’s oldest team, photographed in 1930. of Basque students, returning from Britain, decided to form the Athletic Club. This early British influence was reflected in the use of English names such as Recreation Club, Athletic Club and Football Club. Real Madrid is the most successful Spanish and indeed European football club, in both the national League (La Liga) and continental competitions. The ‘Whites’ have so far won 10 European Cups/Champions League titles, including the first finals: 1956-60 inclusive, and have finished runner’s-up on three occasions. Real (Los Blancos/Los Merengues) have also won a record 32 Spanish League titles (La Liga), lifted the Copa Del Rey 19 times, the UEFA Cup twice, the Supercopa on nine occasions, the Copa Liga once, the Inter-continental Cup thrice and the World Club Cup also once (2014). CF Barcelona are (to the majority) regarded as the second most successful club in Spain in terms of La Liga victories (just 22) although they have won the Copa Del Rey more times than their El Clasico rivals (26).

Barcá are also well down the pecking order when it comes to European triumphs, only four successes in the Champions League, plus four European Cup-winner’s Cup wins and three Inter Cities Fairs Cup victories. In La Liga’s 83-year history (excluding the three seasons when the competition was suspended due to the Spanish Civil War), Real and Barcelona have won 54 titles between them. Chasing the big two for prizes are Athletic Bilbao (31, including 23 La Liga wins), Atletico Madrid (20), Valencia (14), Sevilla (10, including one Europa League and two UEFA Cup final victories), Real Zaragoza (6) and Espanyol (4). Barcelona’s Lionel Messi (although Argentinian) has scored more La Liga goals than any other player (258 and counting). Raul amassed a record 771 appearances in League and Cup competitions for Real Madrid; David Villa holds the scoring record

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RAUL: Real Madrid hero made league and cup appearance record. for Spain at international level with 59 goals, while Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Castillas is his country’s most decorated player with 160 caps to his name. The biggest stadium in Spain is the Barcelona’s Camp Nou with a capacity of 99,354. Santiago Bernabeu, home of Real Madrid, has a capacity of 81,044, followed by Sevilla’s La Cartuja (60,000), Barcelona’s second team ground (55,926), Valencia’s Mestalla, (55,000), Vicente Calderón, home to Atletico Madrid (54,907) and San Mamés, Athletic Bilbao’s ground (53,289). Will Spain double up in Europe this season with a La Liga team winning the Champions League and Europa League? There’s a strong chance this will happen.

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6% reduction in fuel consumption for the new versions of the R-Sport and Autobiography

advanced equipment will c e rta inly be a bonus , but with special emphasis on the performance of the three-litre V6 diesel, having been been thoroughly renovated to meet anti-pollution

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Modball Rally fever By Steve Walsh SATURDAY, June 20, saw the official start of this year’s European Modball rally in London. The Modball rally is not so much a rally in the WRC sense, more like a modern-day reincarnation of the Burt Reynolds’ classic The Cannonball Run, but within the law. The petrol-head rally brings 180 soupped-up, modified, customised cars from over 20 countries for a jolly jaunt from London to sunny Spain via Italy, and all in aid of charity. At the head of the start grid were the Ferrari La Ferrari, a McLaren P1, and the Porsche

LINE-UP: Entrants get ready for a modern-day reincarnation of The Cannonball Run. 918 Spyder. The ‘Holy Trinity’ Top Gear couldn’t get together. But with a field that’s open to all that pay a €2,500 entry fee

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day, party all night’ heads on, the Modballers are due to arrive in Barcelona today, Thursday June 25.

ducing consumption from 6.1 t o 5.7 l i t r es per 100 kilometres. The pet r ol engi nes of 340bhp 3.0 V6 and 5.0 V8 550bhp wi l l r em ai n unchanged, and as wi t h t he diesel, are mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission. However, the all-wheel drive option is only available for petrol engines

Traffic laws THE LATEST traffic legislation for motorists and cyclists in Spain may be common knowledge for some, however, what with the roads filling up for the summer, a reminder of some key points of law are highlighted here. 1. Helmets mandatory in cities for cyclists under 16. Not doing so could lead to fines of €200. 2. Small children may not ride in the front seat. Police will be able to stop and fine drivers carrying children under 1.35 metres in the front passenger seat, unless all the back seats are already taken up. 3. Fines for driving after taking drugs. The law eliminates the need to prove that drug use influenced a person’s driving. Now, all it takes is a saliva test. 4. While the current speed limit on highways and freeways is 120km/h, the reforms contemplate raising this to 130km/h. Penalties will be the same.

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Tiger Woods missed the cut for the first time since 2006 at the US Open at Chambers Bay.

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JONNY BAIRSTOW steered England home against New Zealand Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains. Costa de Almeria

FORMULA 1 – It was Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa 1-2-3 in the Austrian Grand Prix. Starting on

pole for the 45th time in his career, for the sixth time in seven races this term and his first in Austria since James Hunt, Hamilton couldn’t catch his Mercedes team-mate after an early mistake but still leads the driver’s championship by 10 points. The GB Grand Prix from Silverstone is on July 5. GOLF – Jordan Spieth (21) won the US Open at Chambers

Mercedes took first and second at Austrian GP. Bay course. He is the youngest player to win the title for over 90 years. TENNIS – Andy Murray beat Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-4 in the final at Queen’s. This was Murray’s fourth win in this tournament as Anderson served 103 aces to no avail! CRICKET – England beat World Cup runner’s-up New Zealand in the final ODI by three wickets to win the series 3-2. Set 192 to win in 26 overs

‘Man of the Match’ Jonny Bairstow smashed 83 not out from 60 balls to steer England home after his side had been 45-5. England who played a T20 game against the Kiwis on Tuesday, fly to Spain on Saturday for a short ‘break’ ahead of the Ashes series against Australia as follows: July 8-12 (in Cardiff), July 16-20 (Lords), July 29-August 3 (Edgbaston),

August 6-10 (Trent Bridge) and August 20-24 (The Oval). FOOTBALL – In the Czech Republic, England U21s lost their European championship opener 1-0 to Portugal, won the second 1-0 v Sweden and played Italy for a place in the quarter-finals last night. England’s women lost 1-0 to France and beat Colombia 2-1 in their first two World Cup encounters in Canada... they

played Norway in their third. GENERAL ROUND-UP • The 2015 MotoGP season continues this weekend in Holland. • Jockey Ryan Moore rode nine winners at Royal Ascot last week, beating the post WW2 record of eight achieved by Lester Piggott (1965) and Pat Eddery (1989). Fred Archer holds the overall record with 12 wins in 1878.