Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 23 - 29 July 2015 Issue 1568 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

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River plan under way Chillar protection controversy rumbles on A PROTECTION plan is currently being drafted by regional and local governments to prevent damage to and preserve one of the most important natural monuments of Nerja, the Chillar River. See Page 2

Nowhere else to go Migrants ask for humanitarian help TWELVE migrants who arrived last week at Motril Port after being rescued from a dinghy are to request asylum

in Spain, alleging it would be dangerous to return to their home countries as they are at See Page 3 war.

No water for some Lack of supply causing concern amongst residents TOWNS across the Axarquia region are struggling to fill their glasses with water as reservoirs are said to be at their minimum levels. Some residents have not had a supply for more than a week. See Page 8

Regularisation at last! LIGHT at end of the tunnel for owners of ‘illegal’ homes By Maria Jose Fernandez OWNERS of illegal homes bought in good faith across the Axarquia region are celebrating the latest news that the government is planning to finally regularise their properties. Up until this moment, illegal homes bought in good faith could not aspire to any kind of regularisation; the reason being that the current Urban Planning Law

in Andalucia (LOUA) establishes the status of these homes as illegal, a status which does not expire. This means that the continual threat of demolition was hanging over them like a sword. However, the governing board of the regional government approved a draft law on Tuesday, July 21, which will modify three articles of the LOUA. This in turn is expected to benefit some 25,000 illegal homes bought in good faith, most of them

located in the Axarquia and Almanzora (Almeria) regions. The new draft establishes that a home will be suitable for legalisation six years after being built, as long as it is not located in areas at risk of flooding, in an area of ‘special protection’ or affected by legal or administrative records. The proposal will have to be ratified in the Andalucian Parliament before it can pass into law.

Night shopping spree Second nocturnal event expected to be a hit ALMUÑECAR business owners are preparing for the town’s second ‘Shopping Night’, scheduled for this

weekend. Major discounts and a myriad of entertaining activities are in store for visitors. See Page 16

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LOCAL NEWS

Smuggler arrested at Motril Port A 51-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested by National Police after being caught reportedly attempting to smuggle 35 kg of hashish into the country. The man was disembarking at Motril Port from the ferry which came from Spanish in-

dependent city Melilla. In a routine search, police found several hauls and envelopes of drugs in hidden compartments under the seats and other areas of the car. He has been remanded in prison.

Fun for horse fans HORSE enthusiasts will be able to enjoy on Saturday (July 25) the fourth edition of the carriage horse contest of Motril. The event, which will begin at 6pm will display 25 different carriages from all corners of Andalucia and have a charitable spirit as visitors will be able to donate used clothes.

More parking space THE local government of Rincon de la Victoria has 24 of the 45 parking spaces reserved for workers of the town hall from the village’s inner centre.

Mayor of the town Encarnacion Anaya explained the measure was put forward to prioritise parking for all citizens of the town.

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Protection plan in motion DAILY visits to be limited to protect the natural attraction By Maria José Fernandez LOCAL and regional governments got together last week to discuss the future of one of the most important attractions in Nerja: the Chillar River. The delegate of the Junta de Andalucia Jose Luis Ruiz Espejo, held a meeting with the mayor of Nerja, Rosa Arrabal, to tackle issues regarding the improvement in safety and access of the Chillar River and its surroundings. As was reported by EWN at the beginning of July, the local government team had already proposed as one of its priorities the protection of this natural attraction, going as far as analysing a measure to limit the number of daily visits after concerns were sparked over the river becoming a ‘kind of water park.’ The first measures discussed in the meetings which are expected to be implemented shortly are the creation of a protection plan for the area, mainly aimed at preventing forest fires. In addition, the number of signs and information will be increased to prevent risky behaviour from visitors.

CHILLAR RIVER: Looking to improve its safety and access.

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Water tax rise to pay off €8.3 million debt VELEZ-MALAGA residents may face significant water tax increases By Maria Jose Fernandez

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A MULTI-MILLION-EURO debt could mean residents of Velez-Malaga will see their water tax drastically increase. The new three-way local government team made up of the PSOE socialist party, the GIPMTM independent party of Torre del Mar and the Partido Andalucista (PA), has been faced with a nasty surprise after analysing the water services licence in the Axarquia capital, which was awarded to company Aqualia until 2030. According to a technical and legal study, the council owes the staggering amount of €8.3 million to the company. But the town council does not have a budget plan.

LEAKING MONEY: Measures needed to stop the flow.

Deputy Major and spokesperson for the PA, Marcelino Mendez-Trelles, explained at a press conference the different options that are currently being considered by the local governing team. Amongst them is reducing the annual fee paid to

the company. The second option proposed was to increase the water tax by at least 3.5 per cent. “The council is supposed to update the IPC (consumer price index) every year, but the former team led by the PP did not do it during their four years in office,” said Mendez. He added that the town’s hotels were paying a special

discounted fee which had also generated an estimated debt of at least €80,000, which also needs to be paid by the council. “We are currently in the middle of negotiations with the company to see what measures we can put in motion to reduce the impact of a potential tax increase through social grants which avoid water cuts to families at risk of exclusion that cannot meet water bills,” said Deputy Mayor Mendez.

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Legally Speaking 40

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Classifieds 44 - 45

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Man dies in diving tragedy AN 18-YEAR-OLD man from Fuente Vaqueros died at the Santa Ana Hospital in Motril after being involved in a diving accident in Calahonda-Castell de Ferro (Granada). On Saturday, July 18, the victim was

diving with his father and friends when, for reasons as yet unknown, he became separated from the group and got into difficulties. He was rescued from the water and CPR performed on him at the Calahon-

da quaysi de by hi s f r i ends and t he emergency services. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition. However, nothing could be done to save his life and he died on Sunday at 3pm.

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No pay for women ALGARROBO’S mayor and leader of the local socialist PSOE party, Alberto Perez Gil, has decided that three women councillors will not be paid a salary for their role. However, the rest of the councillors - all male - will continue to be paid for their work. Opposing party Partido Popular (PP) has branded the mayor’s attitude as sexist, while he defended the move, arguing that the gender division in which councillors would be paid was “only a coincidence.” In a plenary session held last week, the wages of the seven councillors were discussed. The town mayor and three male councillors, Jose Luis Ruiz, Manuel Navarta and Miguel Garcia, are working exclusively for the council and will receive their monthly salaries. However, the female councillors, Maria Jose Ruiz, Clementina Camacho and Aida Maria Pendon, who also work in other roles beyond their duties as councillors, will receive no wages whatsoever for the position. It is also noteworthy that Camacho is in charge of the town’s Women’s and Equality Department. “These women hold as many important responsibilities as their male counterparts and they should be earning wages,” said head of the PP, Natacha Rivas. Mayor Perez explained to radio channel SER Malaga that the gender split was just a coincidence, and that the decision was based on the proposal that those who did not work exclusively for council should not earn anything for the role.

Heatwave takes its toll on Axarquia’s vineyards THE extreme temperatures registered during the past weeks are not only dangerous for humans and animals but also for the province’s local produce. This is especially true for those grown on dry land such as in Malaga’s vineyards. According to the Small Agriculture and Cattle Breeders Union (UPA Malaga), barely two weeks before the beginning of the wine harvesting season, the heat has caused damage to up to 50 per cent of the total surface area of the Axarquia vineyards. “The heat has caused the grapes to dry up and they will end up rotting,” said head of the UPA Jose Gamez. He added that when this process happens, the grape loses all its commercial value. The UPA has asked the Junta de Andalucia regional government to take urgent measures to cancel the local regu-

Business rise MORE than 100 new business licences have been issued in Almuñecar over the past three months, mainly within the hotel industry and commerce sector.

DRIED-UP grapes will end up rotting on the vine By Maria Jose Fernandez

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Expat call NERJA’S Foreigners Department has welcomed a new councillor, Jorge Bravo. In an open letter, he invited all expatriates in the town to send in ideas, complaints or proposals on different subjects regarding Nerja to jbravo@nerja.es.

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DRY LAND: Extreme temperatures harm crops. lation which forces growers to leave at least 10 per cent of their harvest for

New bus stop plea A PETITION has been set up at Almuñecar Council by the local left-wing party Iquierda Unida (IU) calling for a new bus stop in the area of Cabria. The group explained in a statement that the new bus stop would give a service to users who want to access the Curumbico and Cabria beaches, as well as residents of the area. “The project would have a small cost and has been requested by many residents,” said a IU representative: “It is a reasonable and easy project to put in motion.”

birds and other animals, so that they can also reap these reserved areas.

DOCTORS and patients used Andalucia’s Health System’s Salud Responde mobile app 3,314 times in the first six months of the year to understand each other better via its remote translation system, which includes 46 languages.

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Presentation of the book at the civic centre.

Photographs of history LA HERRADURA in black and white By Maria Jose Fernandez AN outstanding collection of historic photographs taken in La Herradura has been put together in book format for everyone to enjoy.

Entitled ‘La Herradura in black and white’, the book was presented at the civic centre. It features more than 200 pages of pictures in different cat egor i es i ncl udi ng

Beach works continue in Almuñecar THE town council in Almuñecar has carried out further improvement works in the area of Velilla, Puerta del Mar and San Cristobal. “The one that required the most extensive attention was Velilla Playa as one of its stretches in front of the residential complex Punta Velilla had been greatly damaged by rains during the last winter season,”

said Environment Councillor, Luis Aragon. “In addition we have relocated several showers and irrigation systems as well as added sand in the areas of the Mariano and Tropical beach bars,” he remarked. Fuentepiedra and Puerta del Mar beaches as well as San Cristobal beach have all received makeovers.

landscapes, the village, its sea, its countryside, its traditional festivities, as well as a great selection of pictures depicting the most important part of the town: its people. A large number of people have collaborated to make this book a reality, including the first professional photographer of the town Joaquin Barbero Antequera and a well-known schoolteacher Eduardo Palomares. More than 500 copies of the book have been edited and put on sal e, wi t h al l proceeds going to two associations that protect children’s rights, Save The Children and Fundacion Inocente, Inocente, according to Deputy Mayor in La Herradura, Juan Jose Ruiz Joya. “Our main goal was to show the origin and development of La Herradura up to our times, and commemorate the figure of an Herradura-born hero, Jaima Garciolo Santos (1877), who participated in the Battle of Cavite,” said one of the authors. This book can be purchased at La Herradura’s Coral bookshop for a price of €10.

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Axarquia towns at war over water

EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS: Will allow a fast response by emergency services.

Safer public spaces in Almuñecar DEVICES will be used to improve chances of survival By Maria José Fernandez THE Almuñecar Council has acquired nine automated external defibrillators (AED) which will allow a fast response by emergency services or witnesses in case of sudden cardiac arrests, according to the Citizens’ Safety councillor, Juan Jose Ruiz Joya.

With a total cost of €16,000, these devices will be placed at municipal facilities including the Sports Centre Francisco Bonet, the Civic Centre in La Herradura, the municipal stadium Las Tejas and two Local Police patrol vehicles . “These devices will be used to improve the chances of survival after suffering a cardiac arrest,” said Mr Martinez.

THREE t owns i n t he Axarquia area are fighting for their fair share of water. Ar enas, Cani l l as de Albaida and Sayalonga share the same source of water, which flows from t he Tej eda- Al m i j ar a mountain range, located in Canillas de Albaida. The water is then channelled into a deposit that supplies the three municipalities. As the demand grows during the summer season, this deposit does not reach a sufficient level for Canillas de Albaida t o pr ovi de wat er t o i t s districts (Puerto de la Carbonera, Eriales, Guzman and Fogarate). To avoid interrupting supply to residents, the stream is stopped for several hours per day in the areas of Arenas and Sayalonga, leaving these two towns unsupplied. These interruptions in the supply are causing significant problems in Arenas, especially to those properties located in the countryside, which have been left without water for a whole week. In the urban areas, cuts in the system are registered every two or three hours. In Sayalonga, residents who live in nonbuildable areas are also suffering this interruption in the water supply. “They only have water ever y ot her day,” sai d Mayor Antonio Jesus Perez. Mayors of the three aff ect ed t owns have al r eady r equest ed t hat Malaga Provincial Council facilitate a new supply source to satisfy the water demands of all local people, and reminded t hat t hi s pr obl em has happened every summer for years.

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ADVISING EXPATS: Nerja Town Hall Foreigners Department.

Tax news from Nerja Town Hall RESIDENT expatriates reminded of tax payments due By Staff reporter NERJA Town Hall Foreigners Department wishes to remind all expatriates residing in the town about upcoming tax payments. Foreign residents will soon receive an invoice for the taxes described below, which will have to be taken to the bank for payment. A bank order can be done for future receipts at the same time as

payments or at the tax office (Patronato de Recaudación in Calle Axarquia 3, opposite Pinturas La Torre). Payments due are: • IBI, land property tax • Waste collection tax, corresponding to the first six months of 2015 • Garage entrance tax (2014) • Cemetery (2015). For all residents who have a relative or acquaintance in the local graveyard.

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A voice who is there for others 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. Anette Skou works hard to make the integration between residents and foreigners easier for all.

ANETTE SKOU was one of the founders of the foreigner’s office when it was created 30 years ago by a small group who realised that expatriates were visiting Spain, and others were choosing to live here, that had very little knowledge of the Spanish way of life. When speaking to the EWN, Anette said “I arrived in Spain at the age of 16 with my parents. I decided to come along with them as I was too young to study for an artistic career back in Denmark at the Royal Academy of Art. I was fortunate to have languages as an asset anyway, and in later years I was able to put them to good use.” After working hard in Andalucía and gaining more experience over the years, Anette saw an advert in the local press for the position of translator. She was up against 60 other candidates and had to endure tough exams to be considered. Determined as she was, Anette rose above the rest and was hired immediately and since that day, helping others has been the passion and enthusiasm in her life. She told the EWN “It was only a small office back then, a far cry from what it is now, and it was set up to help others who needed assistance with documents and translating them when dealing with the authorities. “The queues grew larger as the demand for this kind of help became blatantly obvious and there were many other issues regarding tax and the law.” Anette had to study the law and research many avenues before being able to help the many that continually knocked at her door.

A PATIENT LISTENER: Anette Skou stands proud that she is a woman who has made the foreigner’s office what it is today.

Having good people around me fuels my energy By Wendy Ann Cowham

The foreign office and me personally have great respect for the foreign media. Now, after celebrating a 30-year anniversary of the Foriegn Office Mijas, Anette stands proud that she is a woman who has made the foreign office what it is today, a safety net and comfort to others in need. When asked what had contributed to her success, Anette said “I am still very much in love with my husband, Jose Maria, and also my son. I have good people around me which fuels my energy and enthusiasm.” Anette is a key member of the Soroptimist Internatinal Organisation which is a body of women who work hard to transform the sad and gruelling lives of others. This women’s movement prides over 80,000 members who are women working throughout 130 countries to bring stan-

Fact file Name: Anette Skou Age: Very young at heart. Profession: Co-coordinator of the Foreigners Department of Mijas Family: One son and husband Jose Maria Nature or Nurture: Both Where from: Denmark but almost Andalucia Where now: Mijas Costa Pets: Not at the moment Languages Spoken: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, German, English, Spanish Book or TV: Book Favourite Title: Anything educational. Or history. What are your Strengths?: Listening and having patience for others What are your Weaknesses?: Being too sensitive, I hate being weak Where would you like to be five years from now?: Travelling to interesting places and using my creativeness What is your greatest success?: Making a life in Spain from a very young age What irritates you most about people?: Ignorance and laziness Are you a big picture person or detail orientated?: Both, I see the big picture, but I also think things through What are you proud of?: Being able to help many others Who is your hero?: Susana Diaz, she was the first women to become a Spanish President of the Andalucian Government What do you do for fun?: Relax at home in my garden or walk and take in the nature around me

dards up to international levels regarding education and health and to empower opportunities for women all over the world. Anette is also a key figure in a project in Free Town South Africa which has succeeded in obtaining clean water and many other necessities needed there. The Soroptimist are honoured by receiving an invitation to attend the United Nations in order to raise awareness and recognition of the organisation’s outstanding work. Some decades ago when Anette arrived here as a young girl, she recalls how it was very hard in the Franco years, and little girls should be seen but definitely not heard. We are so thankful that Anette was a voice that was heard and she has been a voice for many others. On leaving the interview with her, this wonderful and inspirational lady added “The foreign office and me personally have great respect for the foreign media, and we would like to thank them for the continued support we have had over the years. It has gone hand in hand with what we are working towards every day, which is to make the integration between residents and foreigners easier for all.”

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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Self-employed at ‘pre-crisis’ levels SECTOR has not stopped growing By Maria Jose Fernandez SELF-EMPLOYED workers are once again leading Malaga into recovery. This sector of the population has not ceased to grow in Malaga Province and for the first time in the past seven years of financial crisis, the number of self-employed people on the Social Security reg-

istry has surpassed 106,000 in June, similar to figures registered back in 2008, according to self-employment association ATA in Andalucia. “Malaga has very obvious strength and financial dynamism, a result of its economy driving force, the tourism sector and the efforts put into improving infrastructures,” said head of the association

Rafael Amor. Expectations for this year are high. Malaga has one in five self-employed workers in the whole of Andalucia, a total of 499,925, followed by Sevilla (102,915). According to the latest survey by ATA, seven in 10 Andalucian self-employed workers believed that the financial situation was getting better.

Two investigated for Costa fire TWO people are being investigated by the Guardia Civil in connection with the Gualchos and Lujar (Costa Tropical) fire, which started last week. The fire desroyed at least 2,000 hectares and lasted six days, being finally extinguished last Tuesday (July 14).

The two under investigation are the managers of the electricity line company and the company in charge of the power line’s maintenance on the Costa Tropical. All evidence indicates that the blaze started due to a spark from a power line cable setting fire to a tree or bush.

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Let residents park! RESIDENTS of Salobreña would like to see municipal plots turned back into parking spaces, according to a local opposition party. Spokesperson for the Partido Andalucista (PA) in Salobreña, Juan Collado Flores, has asked the council to answer several complaints he claims have been put forward by residents. These concern the lack of cleaning services and neglect of municipal plots near the beaches, which have traditionally served as car parks in the summer.

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New agreement helps the disabled into work ELEVEN local residents will help to manage public car parks By Maria Jose Fernandez MEMBERS of the disabled community and residents in need in Rincon de la Victoria will be able to benefit from a new agreement. Signed by the local government, led by Mayor Encarnacion Anaya, and the People with Disabilities Association of Malaga (ADISM), the measure will al-

low for the employment of 11 local residents with disabilities or at risk of social exclusion, to help manage the services of municipal car parks. The agreement will run for a period of two years in areas such as the Plaza Antonio Estrada, Las Palmeras and Llano de Baluma at La Cala del Moral and Pasaje Amenecer, as well as a new parking area in Avenida de la Candelaria,

which is due to open in Rincon de la Victoria and add up to a total of 235 more parking spaces. “These kinds of agreements are designed to improve social integration of these two communities,” said Mayor Encarnacion, who addded that residents were free to make a one euro donation to these new workers in addition to their salaries.

Classical music enthusiasts have a hot date in Almuñecar THE prestigious Municipal Band in Almuñecar will host a summer concert at the La Herradura Plaza de la Independencia tomorrow, Friday, July 24, at 10pm. Under the direction of Manuel Vargas Gardon, the group will perform an eclectic repertoire made up by pieces including The Maelstrom by Robert W Smith, Ammerland by Jacob de Haan, The Lion King by Jay Bocook and other compositions by renowned artists. Some of these include Elvira Checa, Ignacio Sanchez and Kees Vlak.

RENOWNED: Almuñecar’s Municipal Band.

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Woman arrested over ‘bamboo stick’ assault SHE allegedly hit a police officer up to three times in the chest By Maria Jose Fernandez LOCAL POLICE have arrested a woman in Velez-Malaga who allegedly attacked a police officer with a bamboo stick while officers were trying to break up a fight. The events took place on Sunday (July 1 9 ) a t a r o u n d 1 0 . 3 0 p m, w hen Na t i o n a l a n d L o c a l P o lice officers were alerted to a brawl in th e su r r o u n d i ng are a s o f

a n ew s -s tan d in Ave nida Vilva r Tellez. Upon their arrival, police found two men with minor injuries screaming at each other. The news-stand’s owner claimed that the other man had visited his property to buy beer, but he had refused to serve him because he owed him money from previously unpaid-for purchases. After that, the owner claims the man got angry and started hitting him, a sto-

ry confirmed by one of the witnesses. In the me a ntime , a w oma n a pproa c he d the a re a a rme d w ith tw o knives and a bamboo stick, and attempted to attack the would-be buyer. W he n one of the offic e rs trie d to s top the a tta c k, s he re porte dly hit him up to thre e time s in the chest. Finally, she was taken into custody at the National Police station in Torre del Mar.

MAGICAL: The fireworks’ display set to music forms part of the

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LUX MUNDI is organising a trip to ‘The Sp By Staff Reporter SEA processions are a popular tradition along Malaga and Granada coasts, and Lux Mundi has organised a trip to allow expatriates to witness one for themselves. Lux Mundi Torre del Mar will visit Almuñecar on August 15 to take part in ‘The Spectacular Big Bang’. Participants will travel by

coach to the festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Antigua, celebrated since 1569. The great variety of activities that take place throughout the week culminate on the night of August 15. Members of a brotherhood carry the virgin’s icon from the Incarnation Church to the San Cristobal beach, accompanied from there by many boats to the Playa Puerta del Mar. After

Torrox tackles jellyfish NOT all visitors will be welcomed on the Torrox coast this summer, as the council launches an anti-jellyfish crackdown. An agreement with Civil Protection is expected to reduce the number of jellyfish in the sea along the coast, as well as help bathers who have been stung. “A motorboat will scour the area and identify the different species when found,” said Tourism Councillor Sandra Extremera. “Experts will treat stings and catalogue the area and time when they occur.” The council would implement all measures designed to make the coasts more enjoyable for all, she stressed.

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pectacular Big Bang’ that, comes a fireworks’ display set to music. Departure times are as follows: Viñuela (football pitch) at 6pm, Torre del Mar 6.30pm, Caleta 6.45pm, Algarrobo (Lidl) 6.55pm. Tickets are €15 with all proceeds going to fundraising and can be collected at the centre, Avda Moscatel 1. More information can be requested on 952 543 334 and from luxmundi@lux-mundi.org.

Toilet sex attacker sent to prison A RESIDENT of Nerja has been sentenced by a Malaga court to one year in prison and a fine for attempting to sexually attack a female colleague. The incident happened in August 2013, when the convicted man, who worked at a hotel in the town, tried to attack a 30-year-old woman in the toilets. She was able to get out of the toilets and the next

day told her story to a number of her colleagues who encouraged her to report the matter to the hotel management. The man was immediately dismissed and the incident reported to the police. He admitted to carrying out the acts described by the victim and accepted his sentence of one year in prison as well as a €6,500 compensation order.

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Euro songs A EUROVISION-themed concert will be held in Frigiliana’s Plaza de las Tres Culturas tomorrow (Friday July 24) at 10pm, featuring the municipal band and other guests.

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A second chance to shop till you drop ALMUÑECAR shops will be open until 2am

Useful art BEACHES and other tourism attractions in Salobreña now boast new glass recycling bins which have been customised and painted with summer-themed motifs to attract visitors’ attention and increase their use.

Small fire NERJA’S fire brigade extinguished a small fire on Saturday (July 18) at Burriana Beach, which destroyed 75 metres of bushes but did not cause any material damage or injuries.

MAJOR SUCCESS: The first late-night shopping event in Almuñecar. By Maria José Fernandez AFTER the major success of Almuñecar’s first ‘Shopping Night’ this summer, the town is now gearing up for the second, on Saturday, July 25. The second nocturnal shopping spree will see participing businesses open out-

side of their normal hours, between 9pm and 2am. The initiative has been specially designed to promote local shops, which will be offering discounts, and boost the local economy. More than 50 local businesses participated on July 11 in the first Shopping Night of 2015.

The town will be putting up special decorations for the occasion and there will be entertainment for all ages. “The good atmosphere this event creates is not only beneficial to commerce but also to restaurants and bars, said Head of the Commerce Department, Rafael Caballero.

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Sea and sport at La Herradura beach A NEW edition of La Herradura’s ‘Aerobic Playa’ is being launched. It is designed to get visitors and locals exercising to the beat of the music at the town’s beaches. ‘Aerobic Playa’ is a project launched by the Association Body and Mind Fusion of La Herradura, and was presented by its President Marian Serrano Ruiz together with the deputy mayor, Juan Jose Ruiz Joya. From July 24 to August 28, every Friday at 8pm, participants of all ages will be able to practise Aerobics, Pilates and Step amongst other activities, at the sports court at La Herradura’s beach.

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Beaches available for all in Rincon de la Victoria

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Nerja’s hidden jewel

SPECIAL access points and equipment have been installed to assist the disabled THERE are a few hidden jewels in Nerja, one of them being a few hours’ walk along the Maro Cliffs to the ‘Hidden Beach’ at Playa Cantijjaran. It is an ideal place to swim. As it is forbidden to drive down to this beach in the summer, you have to enter and leave it on foot. There is a restaurant where you can have a bite to eat and relax before returning. Distance: 8 kilometres. Walking time: 3 hours. Lunch: 1 hour. This outing is on Wednesday, July 29, from 9.30am to 2pm. Lugar Plaza Cantarero, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

Maria Jose Fernandez RESIDENTS with physical disabilities in Rincon de la Victoria will be able to benefit from three adapted points of access to the town’s beaches. Torre de Benagalbon’s new access point is in front of the municipal garden centre and is equipped with adapted toilets, a pergola, changing rooms and a concrete walkway. In La Cala del Moral, the access point has been placed in front of Llano Baluma and has the same equipment as the one in Rincon de la Victoria, which is located at the El Tajo beach, in the area of Plaza Miguel Cerezo. All these facilities will be managed by a group of volunteers, who will help those beach-goers needing assistance to enter the water using specially adapted chairs, between 4pm and 8pm until September 15.

HERE TO HELP: A group of volunteers will assist beach-goers needing assistance.

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British woman dies in bungee accident VICTIM crashed into a wall and was left dangling By Eleanor Hawkins A BRITISH woman aged 23 died on Tuesday (July 21) in a bungee jumping accident in Lanjaron, Granada, 112 Emergency Services and the Guardia Civil reported. The accident happened at about 2.45pm on a bridge near the A-44 road when the victim crashed into a wall and was left dangling from her ropes. Although the fire brigade and Guardia

Civil were called to the scene by a passerby nothing could be done to save the young woman’s life. Investigations are under way to determine exactly what happened, and initial police reports stated that the woman from London had employed the services of a local adventure sports company and the accident was seen by her aunt, who she was staying with. The Foreign Office has said it is ready to offer consular support.

Concerts in Nerja caves AS Nerja caves are a series of caverns that stretch for 5km underground, they offer perfect acoustics for musical performances. They a re a ls o a bre a thta king backdrop to experience during the shows. No wonder that the Nerja c a ve s ha ve dra w n in the crowds as a tourist attrac-

t i on by day, and by ni ght classical music lovers have frequented the concerts held there. There are performances that will run from July until August which are; July 23: A performance by José Mercé. August 8: Concer t by Carlos Baute. August 15: Final concert of the festival

featuring the singer Argentina. You can buy tickets for t he concer t bet ween €30 and €40. Tickets will be on sale online via the Cuevas de Nerja website http://www.cuevadenerja.es and in person at the Nerja Museum in Plaza de España.

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New ways MAYOR of Motril Flor Almon and president of bank Caja Granada Antonio Jara held a meeting to propose new ways of collaboration between the two institutions to promote social projects and town development.

Boat rescue A DINGHY boarded by 47 migrants, including two babies and 10 women - one of them pregnant was rescued by Salvamento Maritimo 13 miles off the coasts of Alboran Island and taken to Motril Port on Tuesday night.

Free movie AT 10.30pm in Motril’s Parque Severiano on Friday (July 24), there will be a free movie show of ‘The adventures of Peabody and Sherman.’

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British team tracking down benefit fraudsters in the sun REPORTING a change in your circumstances such as moving abroad, is your responsibility By Jo Harvie THE British Consulate in Madrid has warned Britons choosing the expat life to make sure they inform the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) of their plans if they are in receipt of any benefits. Failure to do s o co u ld re s u lt in a crimina l offence. “Reporting a change in your circumstances such as moving abroad or buying a property is your responsibility,” said a spokesperson for the Consulate. “By failing to do so you could be committing benefit fraud, even if you do not live in Spain but have property here.” The Consulate points to the case of Cardiff man Dean Stuart Ahmed, who, while claiming benefits in the UK as a single man with disabilities, spent 15 years building up a portfolio of luxury properties in Murcia and in South Wales, which

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BRITISH CONSULATE: Warned Britons to inform of their plans. he then rented out, bringing in sizeable sums of cash. He was caught,

and was sentenced to two years and e ight months i n pr i son, and hi s

properties and assets were seized. The DWP believes benefit fraud amongst UK expats is such a significant problem that they have a dedicat ed t eam wor ki ng on t r acki ng down t hose abusi ng t he syst em while living it up in the sun. “Mor e t han £7 m i l l i on ( €9.95 million) has so far been recovered from British benefit thieves living here,” says the Consulate. “Much of this success is thanks to the free hotline which members of the public can call anonymously to report suspected benefit thieves. “If you know someone who you suspect is committing benefit fraud in Spain, please call the free and anonymous hotline on 900 55 44 40. The lines are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. You wi l l be doi ng your bi t t o make sure that benefits - money that comes from taxpayers - go to the people who really need them.”

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A Bolshoi cinema treat for everyone SEASON will also feature adaptations of Shakespeare

WORLD FAMOUS: Live performances to be seen across the world.

THE world famous ballet company will stream its 2015 performances live to cinema screens across the world. The season will feature adaptations of Shakespeare as well as timeless classics.

Brutal gang NINE gang members from Sverdlovsk were jailed for a total of 70 years. They were convicted of 14 murders over a period of five years.

Up for sale A GROUP of international hackers have cracked Russia’s public procurement site and offered Russia for sale. The starting bid was €1 trillion but has yet to attract other bids.

Proposal agreed RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has agreed to the proposal of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev that the Ministry of Crimean Affairs should be dissolved.

New planes RUSSIA has taken delivery of state of the art Su-35 bombers. The military expansion will see 125 new planes, produced by Russian defence company Sukho, delivered in 2015.

Space waste INTERNATIONAL Space Station astronauts had to adjust their position when Russian space debris came close to the space station. The debris had been orbiting for over 10 years.

Walkers retreat RUSSIA has withdrawn the entire race walking team from the Australian championships. An investigation into widespread doping of Russian walkers is said to be the reason.

Shot dead A MEMBER of the Russian Jewish Congress, Sergey Ustinov, was shot and killed near the Museum of Jewish History. The gunman escaped into the crowd.

Metro fall A WOMAN trying to capture the architecture of the Moscow Metro stepped back and fell onto the tracks. She suffered severe injuries and was taken to hospital.

Frozen out NEWS AGENCY Rossiya Segodnya has had its bank account frozen by Barclays. The head of the agency, Dmittry Kiselyov, said it was barbaric censorship and unacceptable.

Posters attract CLASSIC Russian posters from film and theatre will be auctioned by Christie’s later this year. A poster for Anton Lavinsky’s Battleship Potemkin is expected to reach €25,000.

German gas RUSSIAN gas giant Gazprom has agreed a deal with Germany to lay two pipelines from the Baltic coast. The pipes will be able to transport 55 billion cubic metres per year.

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Qatar investing in Spain By Jason Bailey

EL CORTE INGLES has accepted an investment from an ex-prime minister of Qatar which is the first foreign investment in Spain’s biggest retailer. Sheik Hamad bin Jaber Al Thani has purchased a 10 per cent share of treasury bonds which cost €1 billion, and values El Corte Ingles at around €10 billion. The sheik will take a place on

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billion euros is the amount that El Corte Ingles is currently valued at

the board and his investment is seen as positive proof that the company will expand outside of Spanish territory. Apart from Spain, El Corte Ingles has only opened stores in Portugal despite wanting to develop in other territories. There was a proposed store in Milan but it never opened and it is believed that expansion into Western Europe, Latin America and possibly the Middle East is in its focus.

Time is not on our side, I think last week’s growth figures proved our point.” John Cridland, director general at the CBI

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Euro soars THE fragile Greek agreement has seen the Euro soar against Sterling. The rate hit €1.42 which is good news for tourists visiting Spain this summer.

Barcelona FRANCISCO CAMPS: His presidency was investigated.

€18.93 million for accounting error SPAIN has been fined €18.93 million for irregularities in the accounts of the Autonomous Community of Valencia between 2011 and 2012. Investigations that began in 2014 in Brussels, focused on the last years of the presidency of Francisco Camps of the Partido Popular. The Council of the European Union have stated the fine imposed is due to the lack of registration of health spending and breach of

accrual by the regional office. The current Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy, said that any unforeseen increases would be down to the financial impropriety of the previous legislature. This is seen as a tenuous argument as, from papers examined by the EU, it seems the blame for accountancy mismanagement stems from regional decisions made by members of his own party.

A Bitcoin machine has been installed in Barcelona University, the second in Spain. The university said it was important to embrace the new digital currency.

Two towns TWO Spanish construction firms have won a €1 billion contract to connect two Australian towns. Ferrovial and Acciona will construct a 41 kilometre highway.

Tourist boom THE opening of El Caminito del Rey in Valle del Guadalhorce has boosted the local economy by 30 per cent. Hotels have experienced bed occupancy of 90 per cent so far.

Uber now delivers food AFTER a Spanish court banned Uber from operating as a taxi firm, they have set up Uber Eats which delivers food instead of people. Uber Eats currently operates only in Barcelona but it hopes to expand to other Spanish cities. The ban, which came into

Spanish electricity bills are now 4.3 per cent more than last year.

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law in 2014, was in response to Spanish taxi drivers saying that Uber, which uses smart phones to connect passengers to drivers, were not properly licensed. Uber Eats delivers food at lunch-time and in the evening and only have two dishes on offer.

The investment will help with the restructuring of the company’s outstanding debts. It has recently refinanced around €3.7 billion and with such strong support from the sheik it hopes to be able to secure favourable repayment terms. In recent years the company has expanded from its traditional position and has moved into travel, finance and entertainment tickets.

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Consumer price index sees rise SPAIN recorded a rise of 0.1 per cent in its consumer price index for the first time in a year. Despite this being substantially lower than the 2 per cent desired by the European Central Bank (ECB) it is seen as a positive step. The rise is hoped to dispel the fear that Spain would continue on a deflationary course. In March the ECB started a €60 billion per month asset purchase which gave Spain some assistance with its financial problems.

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Property sales stall SPANISH bank Sareb has said that the selling off of its toxic property portfolio will take longer than expected. The sales target of 15,000 is expected to fall short by 50 per cent.

Fishing fines FINES have been issued to children in Gibraltar who have been fishing without a permit. A Government official said it was petty bureaucracy gone mad.

Gas price THE price of butane gas has fallen again which means there has been a 23.4 per cent drop since the start of the year. The maximum cost is now €13.42.

Textile growth INDITEX which owns Zara has reported a profit rise of 32 per cent. The Spanish company said it was due to strong expansion in the Asian market.

Big demand MALAGA is the first Spanish university to offer a post graduate degree course in English. The university said the demand came from solicitors that had a large British client base.

Pay us first MARBELLA Town Hall wants compensation from the GIL trial paid before the taxman receives the payment of fines. The case involves the skimming of funds between 1991-2006.

Banks offer support BANKS on the Costa del Sol are offering businesses in the hotel sector loans again. The current trend has seen Banco Popular and CaixaBank relax their lending criteria.

Upturn in luxury market THE registration of pleasure boats is up 25 per cent on 2014. This upturn in a luxury market is seen as a sign of confidence in financial stability.

It’s time to retire and to make all your dreams come true Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

IN the past a pension was something to live off in old age, but nowadays those who retire are often a lot more spritely than their ancestors and the idea of sitting in a rocking chair on the porch watching the world go by doesn’t appear too attractive! Rather, many of today’s pensioners want to do something in their retired years. According to a survey from the UK, entrepreneurial older workers don’t see their future sipping soup, but starting off on a new life adventure. The survey reveals that one in 10 of those set to retire in the next two years are considering starting a small business or going into consultancy. The reasoning behind this is that more than a third have had a lifelong dream to run

RETIRED YEARS: Many want to start a new life adventure.

their own business, while a quarter said they have always wanted to put money behind a favourite hobby and make it an income. It sounds like a great idea in theory. I can totally see my mother-in-law being completely happy in her ‘retired years’ running a quaint little home-made bakery store, or my uncle repairing motorbikes in his very own garage. Some experts say people who set up businesses later in life have a much greater chance of success as they have the benefit of experience and maybe some financial resources. But be warned that it is no easy feat! With the excitement of the new idea it might be enticing to drop a big portion of your pension / saved money into your new business venture. If the business goes to plan and does well then it’s money well spent. But remember that you’re taking a risk with money originally intended to provide you with a secure income later in life.

Spain loses, Holland wins again in bid to become Eurogroup chief By Jason Bailey THE Spanish bid to elect Spain’s Economy Minister, Luis de Guindos, as head of the Eurogroup has failed with existing chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem being elected for a second term.

2012 Spain had their bid to a obtain a seat on the board of the ECB rejected in this year The re-election of Dijsselbloem came as no surprise as he has always promoted a hard line regarding the Greek debt crisis. It is thought that this stance, especially after another Greek bailout, won him the position for the second time. This is the second defeat for Spain as they had their bid to obtain a seat on the board of

JEROEN DIJSSELBLOEM: Elected for a second term.

the European Central Bank rejected in 2012. The Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, said that as Spain is the fourth largest economy in the Eurozone and has the fastest growing economy he felt that de Guindos’s appointment would have been appropriate, but he appreciated the Greek situation took priority. Rajoy congratulated Dijsselbloem but also stated that Spain deserved greater representation, and that the coming years would present new opportunities for Spain to have input within the European community. When asked about the marathon negotiations the previous week, Jeroen Dijsselbloem said: “I suppose one of the most dramatic moments was the moment we heard about the referendum, because we were, in my mind, quite close to a deal, certainly on the package of measures that were required. Of course there were still open issues about financing needs and debt, but I was confident that we could resolve those.”

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Education, Education, Education Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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THE business community is the backbone of our culture and community. Let us hope it stays that way. The best way to achieve this is to educate. Britain’s apprenticeship scheme produced far more talent than did England’s public schools. The practice of taking on an apprentice fell into some disuse but was revitalised in the early 1990s. Of course, it wasn’t necessary to benefit from an apprenticeship to learn one’s trade. There were many callings outside the apprenticeship scheme that had their own methods of training. One such was my own. When I left school, most of the world’s trade was carried in British registered ships. I seem to recall there being about 350,000 Merchant Seamen plus me. We cadets benefited from 10 weeks at Sea Training School. Then there

APPRENTICESHIP SCHEMES: By educating young employees, we invest in the future of our business.

were constant courses in proficiency. This followed a six-year learning curve until, after six years, a young seaman received the status and pay of an Able Bodied Seaman (AB). Whilst groundwork training is essential, real education came from hands-on experience. This included our being mentored by older and wiser seamen who took over where formal training left off. By educating young employees we invest in the future of our business and the wellbeing of our communities’ future prosperity. It is equally essential for young people to value training. Realising that training is the best investment one can make in one’s future I was prepared to offer my services free to trades such as printing and the building trades. Not quite as unacceptable as it might appear. Have you seen what a university education costs? Frankly, I know people who went through low paid apprenticeship schemes but ended up far better off than did university graduates. The fact is, you can’t put a price on career education so educate those who follow in your footsteps.

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The ordinary folk are fed up A MORE accurate barometer for the changing attitude would be hard to imagine LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I DO get fed up with people telling me I’m merely being paranoid when I discuss the decline of the UK and its society. These people (and I’m delighted to say there are now far fewer than in the past!) seem to forget, that in my dual role as a working entertainer and columnist, I speak to, and am contacted by, a tremendous number of so-called ‘ordinary folk,’ from all walks of British life. I can tell you quite categorically, they are all totally peed off with what is happening to our once great country. They are sick of the leniency shown toward criminals, they are sick of the laws and ‘human rights’ apparently favouring ethnic and other minorities and they are heartily sick of Islamic bigots who seem to be able to get away with just about anything. The tolerant mood of the British public

CABARET SPOT: Highlights the ‘changing face’ of Britain. Many people are sick of the leniency shown towards criminals

is undoubtedly changing. Most have been quiet up to now; almost afraid to air their views in case of being accused of bigotry or racism. Well you can hardly blame them, when the ranting of their enemies (and in my opinion, they are enemies) are

still allowed to be aired just about anywhere, and even when they contain blatant, hate-provoking anti-British rhetoric, are still seemingly ‘blind-eyed’ by the authorities. In my cabaret spot, I have a couple of fairly light digs at the ‘changing face’ of Britain. When I first used the remarks they were met mainly by an almost embarrassed silence. As time went on the odd chuckle crept in. The same remarks are now greeted not only by laughter, but often applause. A more accurate barometer for the changing attitude of the British public would be hard to imagine. I suggest Dave and the team start speeding up the instigation of a few of their election promises, before a thoroughly fed-up British public begin to take to the streets. If that happens then (heaven forbid) the prophecies of Enoch Powell may well finally come to pass. Have a good week. Try to lend a helping hand and, whatever ya do, always keep the faith. Love Leapy. leapylee.co.uk

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CROWDED beaches are one of my pet hates, but I reluctantly agreed to go 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.

CROWDED beaches are one of my pet hates. So when friends invited us to a beach picnic the other week, it was only under threat from the Princess regarding the separation of certain parts of my body from the rest of it, I reluctantly agreed to go. I am not anti-social - far from it - but my fears were confirmed when we arrived at a busy La Zenia Beach full of screeching kids and the thumping sound of Zumba music. Luckily it was late afternoon, and so after shuffling around in the sand for a bit and much to my relief and surprise, we eventually found a fairly open space to plonk ourselves down. Near to us was an encampment of young, well built (damn it) good looking Spanish blokes who were simply standing around posing. Nothing much was being said and I thought to myself: why the heck don’t you take a swim or at least engage in a bit of banter, instead of admiring yourselves like a bunch of Narcissuses... or is that narcissi?

QUEEN: In home movie.

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VOLLEYBALL AREA: We had inadvertently parked ourselves there on the beach.

The most energetic activity seemed to be readjusting the family jewels or checking of mobile phones

Anyway the most energetic activity seemed to be readjustment of their family jewels from time to time or checking their mobile phones. It was later on, when they started to pack up and leave, things became clear and we discovered we had inadvertently parked ourselves in the centre of their volleyball area. Oh well, tough. The beach was rapidly clearing by

7pm, and our mouths fell open when an elderly man arrived carrying a metal detector, and proceeded to scan each pitch as it was vacated, shamelessly looking for articles of value that may have been inadvertently dropped. He was finding stuff too and slipped several items into his pocket. I guess it was lucky for those young men that they held on to their valuables.

It is not rocket science AS with cancer, diseases like AIDS and Ebola are worth billions to the pharmaceutical industry Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

IN February I reflected on the mysterious deaths of 48 cutting edge bankers. These unfortunates had one thing in common; all were insiders in the West’s banking system. We now learn 74 NASA scientists have died in the last two years. All have been listed as accident or suicide. Only independently owned newspapers, of which there are few, cover these important stories. It seems there are so many bankers, and now NASA scientists, in American morgues there’s barely room for others who die in suspicious circumstances. I hope it is not whistle-blowing media columnists. When NASA scientist Alberto Behar died in a plane crash this January, they might just as well have engraved on

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100 SCIENTISTS: Were on board the ill-fated MH17 Malaysian airline brought down over Ukraine. his tombstone: ‘Here Lies Alberto Behar. RIP. No 74.’ The dead man was no ordinary scientist. He had helped prove there was once water on Mars. He was also at the sharp edge of research into robotic exploration in hostile environments. A flight instructor for fixed wing and helicopter aircraft,

the weather was perfect. His aircraft, meticulously maintained, inexplicably started to lose altitude, Behar lost his life. The best in the business could not find a cause. When the ill-fated MH17 Malaysian Airline was brought down over Ukraine, there were an estimated 100 leading

scientists on the aircraft. Headed for an AIDS issue related conference in Melbourne, it was said these scientists had the solution to the AIDS epidemic. As with cancer, diseases like AIDS and Ebola are worth billions to big pharma’s ‘curative’ industry. There are no profits in cures.

THE recent furore over a picture of a seven-year-old Queen Elizabeth (or Princess Elizabeth as she was then) attempting a Nazi salute in a home movie has caused a storm of outrage with some MPs demanding an investigation into Royal archives. The photo was published in one of the red tops known for sensationalising headlines, with the newspaper’s editor claiming it was essential for the “public’s interest.” It shows Queen Elizabeth’s uncle, Edward, who was briefly crowned King in 1936, instructing the young girl on how to do the salute. As a child of seven, in 1933, it is inconceivable she could be aware of the connotations of this act and must have been totally unaware of the despicable scheme behind Hitler’s Nazi party. Military historian, James Holland, also points out that the smiling, laughing faces in the picture indicate the salute was probably a harmless joke. While Edward was known to have Nazi sympathies, the Queen Mother and King George were absolutely opposed to Nazism. The tabloid newspaper that caused this storm clearly saw an opportunity to exploit these naïve gestures. To try to develop the story behind the image by branding the princess as a Nazi is a cynical attempt at sensationalising a historical image and manipulating the context, and it distracts from events going on in the UK and abroad right now which deserve our attention.

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How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case L) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Because you are about to enter an active phase, it would be best to keep things as straightforward and organised as possible. Those around you may be less than exciting at the moment, so keep the interest going with joint activities and accepting interesting invitations.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) For some time, things on the romantic front have been confusing, to say the least. There are decisions that someone has to make that affect you seriously. Romantically and emotionally, things come to a head but don’t let the wind of change blow away all that you have achieved. Don’t begin to doubt yourself or others will, too.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Sometimes you shuffle things around to survive difficult times. The energy that this uses means that realising a dream this week could mean difficult choices to be made. Your need to be settled makes you impatient.

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something of the rebel in you this week. Even you don’t fully understand the changes taking place. You will resist any attempt to stop from expressing yourself freely. Although you prefer a peaceful time, it may be necessary to remind someone of your rights.

to be getting power from somewhere. At times, it feels that it is almost outside of your own sphere. When tackling what is seen as a tedious task, you may not be aware that you are building something for the future, but there is much going on that will affect your future to a large extent.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get some rest and peace because, if you let yourself get too tired, your temper could suffer. When it comes to business get it over with so that you can spend extra time on your social life. Something important is round the corner.

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It could be that you are feeling a little below par at the moment. You may assume it is because of a recent emotional upset, but it is unlikely to be quite that simple. Spend a bit of time and money on yourself for a change. Develop your talents in the realms of writing, painting and music. This need not take a large amount of time. Start with one simple project.

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 5 represents X and 19 represents C, so fill in X every time the figure 5 appears and C every time the figure 19 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: 7 Amazon, 8 Retina, 10 Tardier, 11 Suede, 12 Scam, 13 Sever, 17 Canal, 18 Kale, 22 Pious, 23 Charter, 24 Animal, 25 Rebels.

Down: 1 Fastest, 2 Hadrian, 3 Comic, 4 Measles, 5 Aimed, 6 Bates, 9 Freelance, 14 Capstan, 15 Canteen, 16 Redress, 19 Sprat, 20 Folio, 21 Gales.

QUICK Across:

16 Fasten to something (6) 17 Outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog (6)

English - Spanish

19 Layers of a wedding cake (5) 21 Completely skilled at or in (5)

Down: 1 Dubious, 2 Staff, 3 Excuse, 5 About, 8 Share, 10 Stare, 14 Cross, 16 Smart, 17 Process, 18 Eclair, 19 Short, 20 Rage, 22 Skate.

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

Across 1 Code (cipher) (5) 4 Motorcycles (5) 7 Alquitrán (3) 8 Fizzy drink (7) 9 Labourer (on roads, building site) (4) 10 Laugh (4) 14 Tile (floor) (7) 16 Gold (3) 17 Cabezas (5) 18 Swedish (f) (5) Down 1 Appointment (with client, bank manager etc) (4) 2 Acordar (precio, fecha) (5) 3 Ingenieros (9) 4 Champiñones (9) 5 Dos (3) 6 Cicatriz (4) 11 Humo (de fuego, cigarro) (5) 12 Baño (4) 13 Mouth (of person, animal, bottle) (4) 15 Grape (3)

Hexagram

1 Deserted, 4/6 Bona fide, 7 Brass, 9 Chips, 11 Flats, 12 Exact, 13 Sacred, 15 Asleep, 19 Scour, 21 Chaos, 23 Sigma, 24 Tease, 25 Take, 26 Crackers.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Style, 3 Chess, 5 Out, 7 Girasol, 9 Soap, 10 Wash, 14 Cerrado, 15 Eye, 16 Perla, 17 Lagos.

Down: 1 Scots, 2 Eggs, 3 Cura, 4 Sol, 6 Traer, 8 Spade, 11 Heels, 12 Pala, 13 Boil, 14 Cup.

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

BRAINS

RESENT

BRUISE

RETAIN

DESIRE

RUBIES

ENABLE

RUSHED

HASTEN

SEARED

HEATER

SHARKS

KETTLE (10)

SINEWS

LATTER

STILES

LEERED

UPPERS

Across 1 Hasty MP broke 4th of July agreement (8) 4 Some hidden tax deduction (4) 7 Advances salon rebuilding (5) 9 Walk about a mile past, roughly (5) 11 A quiet street to cut off (5) 12 A sailor in his ship looks up to them (5) 13 Awful groans for this loose skirt (6) 15 They secure 150 snakes (6) 19 Some Japanese buildings contain sheets of glass (5) 21 Unusually large composer (5) 23 The First Lady touring Oklahoma will awaken memories (5) 24 Material - South African metal? (5) 25 Netting found in villa cellar (4) 26 Liberal information with forged euros (8)

RENDER

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Intent 2 Detour 3 Stripe 4 Barred 5 Prison 6 Rotund 7 Rushes 8 Stride 9 Tested 10 Hither 11 Repent 12 Waters 13 Splash 14 Nearby 15 Biases 16 Rattle 17 Wander 18 Abates 19 Menial

Down 1 Seen in dress rehearsal version for Platters (7) 2 Stands for financial resources (5) 3 Hotels are demolished to become a guesthouse (6) 5 Rows causing signs of distress, by the sound of it (5)

6 Plenty of luggage (4) 8 Watering-place in a European country (5) 10 Fruit that comes in twos, by the sound of it (5) 14 Hair treatment provided by barber in Seville (5) 16 African city's exceptional goals (5)

17 Well, well, they could be seasons (7) 18 Points to Rene being calm (6) 19 Dropped a line containing a key (5) 20 Quiet old English footwear (4) 22 Volunteers are back in Rio for a relationship (5)

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Care and attention is the best medicine for barking dogs I remain horrified. I still fail to understand how you or a vet can suggest the use of a drug to stop adverse behaviour in dogs caused “when the owner leaves the dog.” I reiterate: would you drug a child because it is crying continuously after being left alone? What about showing a little humanity and consideration for the dog? It doesn't ask for much, does it? Just a little love, shelter, food, water and exercise... and what do you know, this “separation anxiety, a complex behaviour disorder” you speak of, will magically disappear! Owners that cannot or will not do this for their dogs or other animals should not have them in the first place. Beverley Saunders (by email)

Dogged by noise WE read your article on barking dogs. We are in a situation where our neighbour’s two dogs bark at everything, even things some distance from the house - joggers, cyclists, etc. We are embarrassed when we have visitors or family staying as the dogs are continually barking. When we purchased our property our neighbours did not have dogs. We wouldn’t have bought this house if they had. We are in the situation where our neighbours no longer speak to us!! It appears that we have no option but to contact our president and administrator. If this has no effect then it will have to be as your columnist suggested and contact the Guardia Civil. We are no longer living the dream but the nightmare (Name and address supplied)

Bitten to death I’VE never been bothered by mosquitoes before, but this summer I’m being bitten to death! I bought

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holiday, all the big shops stayed closed. When the UK government is considering extending Sunday opening hours, and in other parts of Spain Sunday opening is becoming more common - a recent visitor from Madrid staying with my family in Malaga couldn’t believe El Corte Ingles was shut on a Sunday - I hope Andalucia maintains its observation of rest days. Bet Margolyes (by email)

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What a great night my wife and I had at the Elton John concert in Malaga last week. A consummate performer, a fantastic show, a total class act. I hope that other such legends see Malaga as a city worth adding to their tour dates. Steve Eade, Torreblanca a mozzie net for my bed, which has solved part of the problem - there’s no way I can sleep with the windows closed in this weather - but any evening I sit on a terrace, as soon as the sun goes down I’m at the mercy of the little biters. I was wondering if your readers have any tips - organic or pharmaceutical, I’ll try anything - for a repellent that works. My red and lumpy limbs are not a great summer look! Catherine McDougall, Benalmadena

Give us some truth I must say, I have a lot of respect for Mike Walsh. And I am fed up of people being so anti-Russia. We are told that we are all entitled to our own opinions and views, but as soon as you voice your opinions to the public you are criticised

and humiliated. A lot of people seem to think that Putin is so evil, but really aren’t all politicians? I’m surprised Tony Blair is still able to show his face in public, but not only that, he was appointed as Middle East Envoy. More like Meddle East Envoy! Anyway, I rather liked Mike’s article about the mainstream media and how they hide very important matters from the public, and publish the most unimportant stories that everybody ends up talking about and debating. The bottom line is we don’t get told the truth. My mother just the other day was saying that the BBC go against their own policies, by withholding the truth from the British public. They are controlled by lobbies and are not independent any more, they push their own agendas on to us. But no one seems to care. I know we can’t to do anything about it, but we could at least talk about it. But as soon as we talk about it we get labelled ‘tin foil helmets’! I’m

only 28, but I care passionately about our planet. The public needs to be told the truth. Beverly, Javea

Day of rest WITH reference to the recent story in your Almeria edition which said most retailers prefer to stick to the traditional sales time, in my time in the south of Spain, I’ve been greatly impressed by shops’ attitudes to preserving traditions. It took some time to get used to the fact that major retailers wouldn’t open on Sundays and holidays, but now I’m prepared, I love that they respect this time for rest and family. Even at Christmas time, when one of the last Saturdays before Christmas, a day when the UK shops would have been at their most crowded with frantic consumers, was an Andalucian public

I can only presume your ‘Disgusted’ correspondent was trolling this Letters page when he or she wrote that the Greeks were “laughing all the way to the bank” with the bailout deal, as if this were money ordinary Greeks would now spend on sports cars and Jacuzzis. Greek people, already impoverished, now face further horrific austerity, the dismantling of their welfare state and privatisation of public assets, while the ‘bailout’ covers interest on a loan that will never be paid off. ‘Disgusted’ is right to make the comparison with a person given a loan they can never repay - that loan would either be written off as illegal or the person could be declared bankrupt and move on with their life. Greece instead must remain forever in hock to the international banks with the EU acting as the bailiffs. The heartlessness of 'Disgusted' makes Angela Merkel look like a kindly aunt. John Boyle (by email)

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IT is true that the earlier in life you take on board regular exercise as a lifestyle choice, the easier it is to maintain your weight and more importantly body fat percentage, as you get older. If you have been regularly active in the past but not done any exercise for a few years, the good news is you can rely on your MUSCLE MEMORY. I have trained clients in their mid 50s to 60s who had not done any exercise for 10 years or more. On their first fitness consultation I would glean some knowledge with regard to

TRANSLATION SERVICE: Available in health centres and hospitals. THE Euro Weekly News recently wrote about a simultaneous translation service available in health centres and hospitals. A reader who lives in Huercal-Overa enquired about this service but had little luck when trying to learn more. “Could you explain how the translation system works?” Jo Brook asked us. We contacted Salud Responde, the informa-

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any sports or activities they had done previously, along with injuries accumulated along the way. Once we started a training plan, although the first few sessions were tough they would reap the benefit from the background of fitness they had built up before. The brain doesn’t forget, it stores what it has learnt and sends the signals back to the body. A client who has never done a resistance training workout, (weights) I may have them on a flat bench performing chest presses. Their arms will generally wobble all over the place and their muscles will be asking their brain what the heck is going on? Performing the motion slowly with correct technique, their body learns to control the weights.

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Light up baby on board signs AS part of a new 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.

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Affordable pet cover with Edward William Insurance PET policies are classified as Standard, Pedigree or Champion and cover both cats and dogs By Pete Woodall THE main reason owners take out pet insurance is to cover their vets’ bills. The main reason they don’t take out pet insurance, is they think pet insurance is too expensive and decide to risk it. So let’s explore some facts. At the Edward William Insurance office they all love their pets and all their pets have pet insurance which is a good start. The pet policies are classified as Standard, Pedigree and Champion and cover both cats and dogs. Policies start from 90 Euros per annum for cats and 132 Euros per annum for dogs. Payment is preferred when the pet policy is taken out, but terms of two, three and four monthly payments are

possible, all very reasonable. For vet consultations, xrays, medicines and operations etc the cover goes up as high as 5,000 Euros on the Champion policy, 3,000 Euros on the Pedigree and 1,500 on the Standard policy. To put these prices in perspective, the Association of British Insurers says the average price of a visit to the vet in the UK is £650, in Spain it will probably be less, so you can calculate on average, around 600 Euros, plus extras. In addition the public liability cover is up to 45,000 Euros, so even the most mischievous and devious pet is well insured. Emergency boarding fees at the kennels or cattery are also covered should you as an owner sud-

denly fall sick and cannot look after your pet properly. If your cat or little puppy is lost you might even claim back any advertising costs incurred trying to find them and in the event you don’t, it’s sad, but there is compensation for that too, as is death by accident. Hard facts, but better than hard choices when your pet is ill or injured and needs costly treatment and is not insured. There is even a discount for multi-pet policies. So pick up the phone and call 952 476 090 and have a no obligation talk about insuring your pet, or see website: www.edward williaminsurance.com. Even the big, so called, dangerous dogs can be insured.

A SPANISH company is hoping that the traditional ‘baby on board’ sign for vehicles will soon be a thing of the past, as they have patented a new design which they hope will be the future. Patrimi Innovacion has designed ‘Babyled,’ an illuminated triangular sign which will warn other vehicles when a baby is on board by use of LED lighting. The device does not have harmful electrical waves or wires and comprises two parts. The first is a pressure mat which is put in place in the child seat of the car. The second part is the illuminated triangle which is designed to be stuck to the rear window of the car and is removable. When the child is placed in the seat, the sensor becomes aware of its presence and so illuminates the sign, switching it back off once the pressure is eased by the removal of the child. The manufacturer is confident that the device is legal for use in Spain and states the product is certified and complies with

all current regulations and that is does not contravene any road safety regulations. It comes with a certificate in the box which they say will allow the driver to present the facts to a law enforcement officer in the event of being stopped or questioned about the device. However, with a price tag of just under €80 for Babyled despite batteries that can last up to 13 years, the traditional sticker may still be the preferred option for many.

BABY ON BOARD: The traditional sticker may be the preferred option.

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Can they put TV aerial on the roof? C a n you e nlight en m e on t he rules for installing a TV aerial on the roof over a first floor apartme nt to s e rve a groun d f l oor apar t me nt? In a C ommuni t y of Pr oper t y Owners, can the first floor owner stop N or m ally, th e roof of the building is considered to be Community property. Also, as standard, the Community should have one c om m unal ae r ia l serving all the television sets. In your case, the owner wishing to install an aerial must seek the approval of the AGM to do this. Depending on the

access to carry out the works or is the roof seen as part of the Community? The aerial would be fitted to a brick exhaust vent com i ng f r om t he gr ound floor apartment. What rules are there? B.B. (Costa Blanca)

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As standard, the Community should have one communal aerial serving all the television sets.

circumstances, this approval can be granted by a simple majority or a three-fifths majority. Once approval i s grant ed, t he af f ect ed owner must permit access i f t hat i s t he onl y way to the roof. He has the right to be indemnified by the Community for any damages or problems caused to him by the works.

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EACH year many plants succumb to problems related to the hot summer sun, the searing heat of strong winds from North Africa and parallel poor watering. Some gardeners look on in bewilderment as plant after plant die. Unfortunately the reasons are frequently human and not quirks of nature. Here we look at some of the primary reasons for plants dying.F AILURES. Over Optimism 1. Assuming that Spanish plants do not need watering as they are natural to Spain. This is incorrect. They do until they get their tap roots down which may take several years of nursing. 2. Delaying watering because a summer storm is forecast. Unfortunately they often pass by! Forgetfulness/ Poor Organisation 3. Unclear agreement as to who waters what, where and when. 4. A failure to remember that you planted an expensive special plant in an out of the way part of the garden last week or perhaps last month and forgetting to water it or extend the drip watering system. 5. With a busy social life you are not around to water in the cool of the late evening or up early enough in the morning to water before the temperature has soared.

Par Boiling Plant Foliage and Roots 6. Watering in the midday sun rather than early morning or late evening. 7. Watering with scalding water from a hose that has been lying in the sun for most of the day. Always ensure that you run off the hot water onto a terrace before starting to water. 8. Using hot washing up water to water plants convenient to the kitchen door. Cool it down first. Underwatering 9. Failure to water hanging baskets, containers and beds of annuals daily, even twice daily on the hottest days. Help yourself by planting in semi-shade and not in full sun. 10. Letting newly purchased plants dry out before planting and then failing to water and nurse plants back to full strength before planting out. 11. Shallow daily watering of surface of root ball instead of deep watering three times a week to reach the base of the root ball and tap roots. Poor Planting In Pots/ Containers 12. Using a fast drying soil in containers/pots/raised beds rather than a water absorbing compost to which a small quantity of water retaining gel such as TerraCottem has been added. 13. Use of thin walled terracotta pots that dry out very quickly by capillary action. Spend a little more and buy heavier thicker walled or sealed pots. Also ensure you use a drainage tray for retaining water.

Burning of Foliage or Roots 14. Watering non-acid (alkaline) loving plants with the back wash of the swimming pool. Our neighbour unknowingly killed off some of our chrysanthemum frutscens but luckily the more resistant acid soil loving rock roses and lantanas survived. 15. Foliage feeding with over strength foliar fertilizer, especially when done in full sun and when the leaves are very dry. Do follow recommended dilutions. It is better to use at half strength and feed at double the recommended frequency. 16. Over application of granular fertilizer especially around the trunk rather than around the natural rain drip line. 17. Burning off soft leaved

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plants by use of over strength insecticides, especially if applied in the middle of the day. Poor Plant Ties 18. Supporting the trunks of trees and branches of climbing/rambling shrubs with tight ties which do not allow for growth. Plants correctly watered and fed will grow fast in the third and fourth year. Unless ties are loosened they can strangle otherwise strong plants. 19. Use of flat plastic covered wire to tie up plants. The thin edge can act like a saw in strong winds. 20. Insecure stakes that come out of the ground in high winds causing the heavy leafy top of a young flowering tree to snap off. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

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To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508 DAISY the Cocker Spaniel has a passport, and sometimes travels with mum and dad to France on short holidays. More recently their holidays have been headed further south in the Mediterranean to Italy and Spain; the longer journeys haven’t suited Daisy as well. So mum and dad have found house-sitters to care of her while they go away. The sitters are experienced and happen to be based in Buckinghamshire in the UK where Daisy’s family is based. The owners went online to find their sitters. They registered with HouseSitMatch and posted their requirements - and within a couple of weeks they found a local couple, retired and experienced.

They knew about dogs, and had owned Cocker Spaniels over the years themselves, but now they are both retired they wanted to travel and see the world. Daisy’s mum and dad felt safe leaving her in their care, their online reputation was clear with references and testimonials visible, they have a current police check. They also followed up with referees speaking to them on the phone. The sitters it appeared from the references love to do pet-sitting and house-sitting as a means of topping up their pension and seeing new and interesting places, they’ve been all over southern Europe and Britain. They say that it’s a very affordable way to travel! See contact details above.

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THE summer heat can be dangerous for pets, in particular small animals that can die within just 30 minutes in a hot car. Those particularly at risk of getting heatstroke are small cats and dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs and other small animals. Many people just do not appreciate how dangerous heat is for small animals. Even popping into the supermarket for a few minutes could end in tragedy for an animal left in a hot car. Small animals are very sensitive to heat. They find it very difficult to regulate their body temperature and people need to be aware of the precautions they need to take to protect them. Dogs and cats also need plenty of ventilation when travelling, so car windows should be wound down to provide enough air and they should be given water at regular intervals. Never allow your dog to have its head out of the window as this can cause damage to the eyes.

DANGEROUS: Hanging out a window can cause damage to the eyes.

Sitting in a traffic jam with the sun beating down on the car can have disastrous consequences for your dog

Sitting in a traffic jam with the sun beating down on the car can have disastrous consequences for your dog. He or she may seem fine but don’t forget that however hot you feel, they feel even hotter. A metal car can turn into an oven and if they do not have enough ventilation and water they could die before your journey is over. Never leave a pet in a car unattended.

Taking steps to deal with cat allergies STEER clear of upholstered furniture By Steve Walsh IF you have cat allergies, it can make life difficult when you have one in the house or have family and friends that have cats. But it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to avoid visits with your cat-loving networks. With a little groundwork, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to go somewhere without itchy red eyes, a tickly throat, or having a sneezing fit. Here are a few steps you can try if you are unfortunate enough to be allergic to cats or cat dander. Cat dander isn’t just cat hair, it’s remnants of skin cells and saliva in the air or lying on household surfaces. These and other proteins cause

your body to release histamine, an immune system protein that’s finally to blame for your unhappy symptoms. The simple and typically most effective course of action is to take an antihistamine pill 20 minutes before you go. When you’re there, steer clear of upholstered furniture. This is a prime place to encounter dander in houses with cats. Not only do mog-

gies like a comfortable chair, the upholstery will be a classic dander trap. Best to use a hard wooden chair or similar, cat allergens are less likely to bed themselves into something solid. If it’s a short stay, taking antihistamines may be the answer; however, if you’re planning a longer visit to a home with a cat, you may CAT ALLERGY: There are ways to avoid it.

want to ask your doctor about starting medication a few weeks beforehand. While you’re there, practise hand hygiene, as if you touch any surface and transfer dander to your face or eyes, it can trigger symptoms. So wash your hands before touching your face. Another more long-term defence would be to have an air filter installed. Clean air is always better air. Even after a short visit to a household with cats, you should wash your clothes in hot water to avoid bringing allergens into your own home. If you live permanently with cats, the first thing to consider is speaking with your vet about your pet’s diet. Animals that eat a balanced diet will have healthier skin, making them less likely to shed dander and hair.

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Driverless cars a step closer VOLVO’S new XC50, which has been named Car of the Year at the Auto Express Awards, brings driverless cars a step nearer to the future. The car is a seven-seater 4x4 and has driverless features. Built in Sweden, it has technology which allows it to drive itself through traffic by accelerating and braking with the traffic’s flow and ensures that it remains inside the white lines. It can also park itself in parking bays. The was also named ‘Best Sports Utility Vehicle.’

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Subaru Outback, Legacy, WRX S4 and Levorg are tops for preventative safety IMPORTANT to know your vehicle has passed the most rigorous safety tests

UK drivers struggle on the right A SURVEY by online holiday company, Holiday Extras, has revealed that UK drivers dread driving abroad. It discovered that 26 per cent of British drivers find driving on the right challenging, while another 36 per cent find their greatest difficulty is navigating the roads and understanding road signs. As many as 60 per cent said they did not feel confident about driving on Europe’s roads and only 11 per cent enjoyed the experience.

SUBARU OUTBACK: Achieved the highest possible score. By Carol Irving ONE of the top concerns for drivers is knowing their vehicle has passed rigorous safety tests. Subaru’s manufacturers, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd (FHI) can therefore take pride in their recent awards for preventative safety. The Subaru Outback, Legacy, WRX S4 and Levorg, equipped with Sub-

aru’s unique ‘EyeSight’ driver assist system, have received the top rating of Advanced Safety Vehicle-Plus (ASV+) in the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) preventive safety performance assessment. The test was conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport (MLIT) and the National Agency for Automotive Safety & Victims’ Aid

(NASVA). This year’s JNCAP preventive safety performance assessment involves a rear visibility test which evaluates the displays that provide the driver with information captured by rear-facing cameras as well as testing two systems, the Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEBS) and the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS).

The Outback, Legacy, WRX S4 and Levorg each achieved the ASV+ ratings with the highest possible score of 46 points. All of Subaru’s EyeSight-equipped models tested in the assessment so far have been awarded with the ASV+ designations, which demonstrates the EyeSight’s strong pre-crash safety performance.

A touch of class on Spain coastlines WHETHER you are a car fanatic or not, there is one sight that turns heads everywhere, and that is the presence of a perfectly polished and pampered classic car on the road. Classic cars will always draw admiring glances from passersby and create a talking point. In recent years, classic car clubs have sprung up and many now boast a healthy membership. Not only do classic car clubs offer a great way to discover some of the most spectacular places to see in Spain, but they are organisations which help owners share their expertise and knowledge. Many consider these clubs an asset to the community.

HEAD-TURNERS: A line-up of classic cars. Coast Classics are just one of the clubs which was founded by Andreas Ullstein and Anton Paramonova back in 2009 and their sole purpose was to promote the restoration of American Classic Cars.

Anyone can join, no matter what model they own, but it must have been built before 1982. Another club boasting hundreds of club members is the Classic Car Club of Andalucia,

established in in 2008 by founder Ian Giles. Costa Blanca is home to the well known Phoenix Car Club that began back in 2007 by a few enthusiasts that were eager to take to the roads, and now take pride in a growing membership. Mallorca also sees the presence of classic motors on the roads as the island creates a perfect backdrop for cruising around in style. The Classic Club Mallorca was formed over 15 years ago by a group of enthusiasts in Port d’Andratx and today the membership stretches throughout the island, so there seems to be no shortage of interest in this elegant activity.

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Los Moriscos The society would like to announce that there will be no games until September. THE NEWS from Anoreta on Monday July 13, was that the individual Stableford overall winner was Brian Lynch, with 36 points. The best lady was Judy Howard, with 34 points, and best man John Millward, on 34. At Baviera on Tuesday July 14, the Two Ball Texas Scramble results were: First team was Ray Craig 8, Jeff Puckett 24, and Gill Sibson19, with a net 57.8. Second was the team of Derek Geelon 13, Ali Durston 27, and Cliff Elliott 23, with a net 58.4. And in third place was Derek Sibson 14, Colin McMorris 20, and Ian Paterson 18,with a net 60.6. With three of the seven teams scoring 63.4, it showed the teams were fairly well balanced as regards handicaps.

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garian Grand Prix from Budapest, which was won last year by Red Bull’s Aussie Daniel Ricciarado. And some sad news: Frenchman Jules Bianchi, who crashed into a recovery vehicle in wet conditions at the Japanese Grand Prix nine months ago, has died, aged 25. He is the first F1 driver to lose his life after an accident for 21 years - since Ayrton Senna’s death in 1994.

FOOTBALL - Liverpool have signed Christian Benteke from Aston Villa for £32.5m (€38m) while Fabian Delph has also left Villa Park for Manchester City. Benteke was ready to move to the Etihad Stadium but changed his mind at the last minute, while Delph also did a late U-turn, having told a local radio station: “I’m staying... I love this club.” (Villa). This led to irate fans daubing ‘You’re a snake’ and ‘traitor’ on the walls/doors of Villa Park. I dread to think what reception Delph will get on his return to Villa Park with City in early November.

Meanwhile, City’s rivals, United, have recruited German WC winner Bastian Schweinsteiger and Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin. CYCLING - GB’s Sky Sport cyclist Chris Froome wore the leader’s yellow jersey every day last week and when I penned these notes, he was well on his way to winning the Tour de France for a second time.

WICKETS FALL: England were battered into submission by Australia in the second Test at Lord’s to level the series.

A thrilling finale was seen at the 144th Open held at St Andrews THREE-MAN play-off provided a grand finale - with the winner of the trophy being Zach Johnson Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont By Tony Myles WHEN the dust has settled and the historians are describing the past few days golf at St Andrews, how will they choose to immortalise it? There are a few stand-out highlights: * Fans of links golf The vagaries of the British weather will no doubt feature in any summary and of course the harsh conditions meant that the event was carried over for a fifth day when the main beneficiaries were the fans who were able to buy tickets for the final round for only £10. As everyone knows, when you

GOLF CHAMPION: Zach Johnson play a golf competition at a seaside resort in the UK then the only guarantee upon which you can rely is that the weather WILL play a part. But even the hardy regulars who play the course most frequently expressed surprise that play was allowed to begin on Saturday morning when any ball

takes the Claret Jug. on a green did not merely waver it actually raced away. Common sense eventually prevailed and play was cancelled until much later. * Nostalgia - Farewell to a superstar With a final emotional wave from the Swilcan Bridge, Tom Watson left

after the first two days and the romantic hope that he would make the cut were dashed. * Newbies - Competing with the pros Congratulations to each of the five amateurs who made it into the final two rounds and for a while the possi-

bility of Paul Dunne continuing his great run and winning outright seemed a real possibility. Then, as many were asking what would happen to the £1.15m winner’s purse, he lost his lead within the first couple of holes on the final round. * Three-man play-off Could there have been a better conclusion? The three players who extended the competition provided a grand finale and what an excellent ensemble with Louis Oosthuizen from South Africa, Zach Johnson from the USA and Marc Leishman from Australia. The winner of the Open Championship is crowned Golf Champion and the name engraved on the trophy is Zach Johnson. and clearly a deserving champion. One final note is to say well done to anyone who selected these three guys in Campbell’s Major Wager - not forgetting that Campbell actually tipped Louis Oosthuizen as the eventual winner.

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England reduced to ‘Ashes’; Zach top man at the Open GOLF - Congratulations to Zach Johnson who won the 144th Open Championship at St Andrews, in a play - o ff wi t h L o u is Oosthuizen and Marc

Leishman. TENNIS - Great Britain are in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup for the first time in 34 years after

beating France in the quarter-finals at Queen’s Club. Andy Murray was an inspiration, winning both his singles matches and the doubles with his brother Jamie. Next up, between September 18-20, it’s Australia for a place in the final against either Argentina or Belgium. CRICKET - In the second Ashes Test,

Australia (566-8 dec. and 254-2 dec.) thrashed - yes THRASHED - England (312 and 103) by 405 runs in just four days their third biggest winning margin over the Poms ever and their best since 1946 when they won by an innings and 332. Steve Smith with a first innings knock of 215, became the first Aussie since Don Bradman in 1938 to score a double century at Lord’s. In

truth, except for perhaps four players, England were rubbish as an aggregate attendance of 104,446 saw them battered into submission. The third Test at Edgbaston starts on Wednedsday; will Bell, Lyth and Ballance be playing? FORMULA ONE - On Sunday, we have the Hun Turn to page 47

INSPIRATION: Andy Murray won his singles and doubles.