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ISSUE NO. 1605

7 - 13 April 2016

MALLORCA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

A womanâ€™s touch FIRST female-led governing regime for Balearic government By Matthew Elliott A drastic and urgent reshuffle in the Balearic government will see women outnumbe r m e n i n th e executive, after the first major crisis suffered by the ruling coalition. The Socialist and MESled government was thrown into turmoil last week following the dramatic resignation of Transparency and Culture councillor Esperanca Camps. She was at the centre of a poisonous internal dispute and subject to increasingly vocal criticism from the opposition PP. On April 6 the new Socialist p r e si d e n t o f th e Balearic Islands, Francina Armengol, announced the reshuffle in an urgent press release as her office scrambled to take back the driverâ€™s seat before the situation spiralled out of control. Ruth Mateu, the highly experie n c e d a n d we l l re garded politician, is the new head o f Pa r t i c i p a tio n , Transparency and Culture, while Pilar Costa is the new government spokeswoman

an d h e a d o f P re s id en t ia l Management. In what has been viewed as a potent and intentional political statement, the ap-

pointment of the two means that women now outnumber me n by s ix to five on the governing level. President Armengol has

initia te d fa r re a c hing changes since taking office in 2015 and has stated her desire to see the Balearics become a model for the rest of Spain. With a popular coalition government still enjoying its hone ymoon pe riod among the electorate, she has provoked the ire of the wider establishment, and the hotel industry in particular, with a wide range of social policies. The government has become far more muscular in its dealings with Madrid a nd ha s de ma nde d more funding for Mallorca in particular. Immediately upon assuming office she revoked the controversial laws of her predecessor, which had been accused of systematically oppressing the Catalan la ngua ge a nd ide ntity of many Balearic citizens. With a modern, progressive and female led government in charge, the Balearic Islands are certainly in for an interesting future and a definite shake-up of the status-quo.

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LOCAL NEWS

Take precautions THE Council of Mallorca’s Fire Department is calling for residents who want to light fires in agricultural and wooded areas to be cautious and take preventative measures.

The recent heat wave from the Sahara has caused a reduction of humidity and an increase in temperatures which can easily set off a forest fire if one is not careful.

Forest fire in Manacor EMERGENCY services were alerted on Wednesday, March 30, by a call at 4.45pm of a forest fire in a rural estate in the municipality of Manacor in which some trees were reported to be on fire in the Camino de Sa Vall rural road. The fire burned one and a half hectares of wooded area.

No to urbanisation THE Supreme Court has stopped a macro-urbanisation project in the Serra de Tramuntana confirming a decision made in 2014 by the Balearic High Court. The urbanisation project

was to be developed in Es Guix (Escorca) and included the construction of 105 homes, premises and garages and would have meant an increase of 700 inhabitants.

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Angel Sunday at Bellver Castle HIGHLIGHT of the event was the ‘stroll of the Angel’ By Sandra Galo THE annual ‘Diumenge de l’Angel’ (Angel Sunday) celebrations took place at Bellver Castle on April 3. This traditional celebration is held every year on the Sunday following Easter. This year, thousands of residents made the annual pilgrimage to Bellver Castle for a day of fun-filled activities which began at 11am and finished around 6pm. The highlight of the event was the ‘stroll of the Angel’ which took place at 1pm in the courtyard. The Angel was accompanied by giants, big heads, a dragon and music. The event also included expositions, workshops, folk dancing, shows, a chess competition and various children’s activities. The Neighbourhood Associations Federation of Palma along with the Palma Town Hall were the organisers of the event which this year received a municipal subsidy of more than €12,000 representing an increase of 20 per cent over last year.

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BELLVER CASTLE: Thousands of residents celebrated Angel Sunday on April 3.

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The other side of the story CHIEF of police and mayor weigh in on the events of last week By Sam Croft EURO WEEKLY NEWS recently had the opportunity to contact both the mayor of Pinoso, Lazaro Azorin, and the Chief of the Local Police, Quintin Mohedano, to hear their versions of the events. Mayor Azorin was not in Pinoso last week when the events took place. He was, however, adamant in his assertion the Local Police of Pinoso work hard to protect the rights of all citizens of Pinoso, regardless of their race or nationality. He stated that he believes the work of Peter and other animal charities is admirable and important, and supports it wholeheartedly, but that he does not condone illegal behaviour. In regards to the situation of Peter and the donkey, he stated that “even if the intention was good, the action was incorrect.” Meanwhile, Police Chief Mohedano pointed out that Pe-

MAYOR LAZARO AZORIN: Recently spoke with the Euro Weekly News.

ter and his wife failed at any point to report the situation to the Local Police or any animal protection service. He emphasised that the actions of Peter and his wife were illegal, just like the theft of any other personal property. He vehemently denied the fact the police had treated Peter in a racist manner, and noted that Peter “spoke very little Spanish” and may have misconstrued the situation. He also disagreed with Peter’s assertion that the donkey had been abused. He acknowledged that the animal had problems with its hoof and eye, but said that these issues were attributable to age. He further went on to underline that the decision to pay €2,000 to the owner of the donkey was a decision reached between the two men, and that the responsibility of the police in such situations is simply to report illegal situations to the appropriate legal authorities.

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Cala Millor’s action plan

€1m funds

Increase in Palma buses THE Directorate General for Transport of the Council of Land, Energy and Mobility has asked for an increase of bus service from Palma to Tramuntana towns. The council has requested that the Arriva Company increase its frequency of transport between Palma and the towns of Soller, Valldemossa, Deia and the Port of Palma because it considers the current bus frequency insufficient to serve residents. The Arriva company will b e g i n t o i n c r e a s e frequency of buses beginnin g i n m i d - Ap ril with the addition of new buses which will run every half hour during peak hours. Bus users will be given mo r e d e t a i l s o f t h e new service later this month.

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THE Tourist Consortium of Son Servera and Sant Llorenç recently presented this year’s action plan for Cala Millor in the Sa Maniga Auditorium. The plan is to build a fair sustainable quality offer for Cala Millor based on active collaboration between public and private agencies. According to Sant Llorenç Councillor for Tourism Nicolau Bordal, the Consortium wants to “promote a new vision of the traditional model of public-private partnerships to facilitate the interaction between the different entities.” The Consortium realises that it has more pull with the domestic market and is putting its main focus on capturing the interest of ‘weekend tourists’ (residents who live on the island) and secondly, on holidaymakers from the Spanish mainland while still continuing to market to foreign tourists. The Consortium’s Advisory Council will work alongside businesses and government to improve the satisfaction and overall experience of tourists staying in Cala Millor.

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MAIN focus is to capture the interest of weekend tourists and holidaymakers By Sandra Galo

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THE town hall of Andratx will invest €1 million for improvements in the municipality. The ambitious plan aims to benefit the community in various areas including the renovation of rural roads and restoration of the Mola Tower.

Felt ill A 44-YEAR-OLD disabled man choked to death while eating last Thursday (March 31) in the nursing home where he was staying. Apparently he had felt ill while eating.

Lorry tips CALA MILLOR: The Tourist Consortium wants to market Cala Millor as a model tourist destination in local as well as foreign markets. The President of the Hotel Association Gabriel Nebot stressed the importance of the two administrations and the

tourist industry working together to make Cala Millor a model tourist destination as already evidenced by the ad-

ministrations’ joint decision to modify an ordinance regulating the circulation of certain vehicles on walkways.

A LORRY travelling on the Cami de Sa Siquia road tipped over after being hit from behind by a van. The accident occurred around 8.15am on Tuesday April 5 when the lorry braked in order to make a left turn.

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Manacor-Arta train line negotations under way MOTION received unanimous support from all By Sandra Galo POLITICAL parties in Arta are joining together to urge the Balearic Government to negotiate with Madrid for the drafting of a new railway agreement.

The motion presented by the Independent party to finish work planned in the October 2008 agreement received unanimous support from all the political groups. The 2008 agreement, made to invest in railway infrastructure projects

BBC focuses on corruption THE BBC has published an article online about how the island of Mallorca is now facing ‘corruption clean-up.’ James Badcock’s article, entitled Spanish sleaze: Majorca faces corruption clean-up, spotlights the corruption discovered by Mallorca’s deputy mayor Jesus Jurado upon entering office last summer. Jurado who was interviewed by Badcock, said that it looked like Mallorca had been “looted by a mafia masquerading as political organisations.”

on the island of Mallorca, included the old Manacor-Arta line. The groups want to push the local government to review the initial project and combine the railway infrastructure with the current greenway.

Jesus Christ Superstar show ON Easter Monday, people crowded into Llucmajor’s Sant Miquel parish church to see the Jesus Christ Superstar show. The show was organised by the Nostra Senyora Soledat brotherhood in collaboration with the rector Eugeni Rodriguez, the town hall of Llucmajor and the Grup Amics de Jesus (Friends of Jesus) youth group. The rector expressed his satisfaction of the success of the musical calling the event “impressive.” Around 1,000 people filled the church with many having to stand due to insufficient seating for the large audience.

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Caravan expulsion MAYOR of Lloret, Antoni Bennassar will sign a decree this week ordering caravans to vacate the Sa Comuna area. The mayor had been trying to find a solution to avoid their eviction.

Easter heat WARM air from the south caused an unusual rise in temperatures of up to 10 degrees higher than normal for a couple of days during the recent Easter holiday break.

Dog show THIRTY-THREE German Shepherds divided into different categories according to age and gender were the protagonists of the International Real CEPPA Competition held for the first time in Manacor on Sunday April 3.

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Opposition to Ironman NEGATIVE report could mean a change in the itinerary By Sandra Galo CAIMARI’S mayor doesn’t want the Ironman Triathlon to pass through the village unless there is remuneration for the residents who will be cut off because of the race. Mayor Tofol Barcelo’s negative report regarding the triathlon could mean a change in the itinerary for the next Ironman. Barcelo explained that half the village can’t get out during the race and part of the area doesn’t even have the option to use rural roads to move about. Alcudia hosts the event, but Ironman Triathlon also goes through other municipalities including Muro, Santa Margalida, Manacor, Pollensa, Sa Pobla, Ariany, Petra, Escorca, Selva, Caimari, Llubi, Campanet and Maria de la Salut. The 2015 triathlon attracted more than 2,000 runners who came to Mallorca with an average of two companions each and stayed on the island on average five and a half days. Most of the participants came from the UK (22 per cent) followed by Germany (19 per cent) and Spain (13 per cent).

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CAIMARI: The village of Caimari doesn’t want the Ironman Triathlon to pass through its streets.

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Repair works THE Port of Pollensa hotel sector is concerned about the ‘unfortunate’ image the area currently has due to work being done on the waterfront. President of the Hotel Association of Pollensa, Ramon Cunill pointed out that the image being given of Port of Pollensa as a prime tourist destination is regrettable. Not only are guests complaining about the noise and inconvenience related to the work, one tour operator has already written to the Council for Tourism requesting an explanation of the situation and the reason the work is being done during the tourist season. Tourists are surprised to see the pavement uprooted, heavy machinery in use and the beaches not set up.

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Woman stabs her husband THE Judicial Police of the Civil Guard arrested a woman on Friday, April 1, for the murder of her husband in Cala Millor. According to preliminary reports, the victim, a German national in his mid-60’s, was stabbed to death by his wife during an argument. The perpetrator Svetlana Batukova, aged 46, is a Russian national who some neighbours say suffered from domestic violence. The incident took place in Bella Vista Street in the area of Son Moro a little after 3pm. Emergency services arrived soon after, being alerted of an altercation in the home of the couple. The woman who was found in a nervous state had to first be taken to hospital by officers before being arrested on charges of homicide. She is currently awaiting trial.

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Ensaimada sales increase over year

MALLORCA’S iconic coiled pastry can include a filling By Sandra Galo THE sale of ensaimada, Mallorca’s iconic coiled pastry, went up 4.13 per cent in 2015. The quantity of Mallorcan ensaimada increased last year with more than 69,000 kilos representing a rise of 4.13 per cent. The value obtained was €824,187 which was an increase of 22.99 per cent compared to the previous year. Of the 69,249 kilos of Mallorcan ensaimada marketed last year, the majority corresponded to the angel-hair filled variety made with a type of spaghetti squash preserve. According to the Council of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries, more than 37,900 units, or 55,577 kilos, of angel-hair ensaimada were sold. The remaining 21,326 units (23,672 kilos) sold had no filling.

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ENSAIMADA: Sales of the product went up in 2015.

Proposal to move terraces on Oms THE Palma City Council has proposed that the 17 terraces situated in Oms Street move from the centre of the walkway to the sides near their corresponding establishments. According to the council, the proposal comes from recommendations by the fire department which believes that space must be left open for emergency services to act if the need

arises. The department explained that the centre area should be free from obstacles because the pavement in the centre is firmer and will allow for a more ‘agile intervention.’ Businesses in the area have varying opinions. Mateo Marorell, president of the Association of Businessmen and Traders of Oms Street, explained there is no clear con-

sensus among businesses along the street because some believe that their businesses will be hurt since they have less space to put terraces alongside their establishments. The proposal, however, which was presented the Tuesday after Easter has now been frozen due to a European directive which defends the need to have a clear passage alongside

buildings to facilitate accessibility for the blind since they use the walls to guide them. Councillor for Public Services Aurora Jhardi explained the city council believes they must find a consensual solution. She added there is no need to impose anything because it is not an emergency situation nor is there a report that indicates a safety hazard.

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MOBILE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Donations are urgently needed for O+ and O- blood types.

Urgent blood donations needed By Sandra Galo THE Blood Bank Foundation of the Balearic Islands has issued an urgent call for residents to donate blood to ensure that reserves are sufficient to meet the needs of local hospitals.

The types most needed are O positive and O negative. In a press release, the Foundation explained that O positive (O+) is the most needed type at the moment. To serve all patients in the Balearics, more than 200 daily

blood donations are needed. The drop in donations and the shelf life of the blood components forces the necessity of additional campaigns and more help from the population. The Blood Bank is requesting healthy people between the ages of 18 and 56 to take 20 minutes of their time to go to a donation centre. However there are restrictions which mean those who have lived in the UK during a certain period are unable to give blood so those who wish to are advised to check before going.

Unit opens in Felanitx THE Mallorcan Institute of Social Affairs (IMAS) is opening a convalescence unit for the elderly in Bartomeu Quetglas public nursing home in Felanitx. The unit will be open to 10 senior citizens who have been discharged from the hospital of Manacor but continue to require treatment. The unit which has 10 single rooms and a common area has required the hiring of more staff including a part-time doctor, five nurses, five nursing assistants and a security guard. The commissioning of the unit is in response to the areaâ€™s need of a public health resource to cater to older residents with a disability and are in a state of convalescence but do not need continuous medical tests.

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In his eighth Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne announced very few changes that are likely to affect expatriates on 16th March 2016. The Personal Allowance is increasing to £11,500 in 2017/2018 (it will be £11,000 per person in 2016/2017), and the higher rate band will apply to income in excess of £45,000 in 2017/2018. One of the biggest changes announced that will affect individuals is actually no change at all: the Capital Gains Tax rate is to decrease to 10% where gains fall into the basic rate band, and 20% where such gains fall into the higher rate band. However, this will not apply to non-residents of the UK, who do not generally pay UK Capital Gains Tax on such gains in any case (unless disposing of assets used in a trade in the UK). That said, if you leave the UK and dispose of UK assets you already own at departure and return to live in the UK within five complete and consecutive UK tax years, this will affect you, as such gains will become taxable in full in the UK tax year in which you return to the UK.

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Budget 2016 By Peter Worthington, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks Non-UK residents are still subject to UK Capital Gains Tax on disposal of UK residential real estate, and the rates for such disposals have not changed – the gain is taxable at 18% where it falls into the basic rate band, and 28% where such gains fall into the higher rate band. The good news is that, where the property is held personally or in trust, tax only

applies on the gain accruing since 6th April 2015. For UK residential properties held within companies, the date from which the gain is taxable varies and advice should be sought if considering selling such a property. ISA contributions are increasing again, to £20,000 from 6th April 2017, although as non-UK residents can no longer contribute to an ISA, this should not be relevant to expatriates. From April 2018, Class 2 National Insurance Contributions will be abolished. These are usually paid by the self-employed in the UK, but in certain circumstances can be paid voluntarily by individuals working or selfemployed outside the UK, so that they can ‘top-up’ their contributions to the UK state pension. These are much cheaper than Class 3 voluntary

contributions which expatriates often pay, so that they can increase their entitlement to the UK state pension if they have not worked enough years before they have left the UK to entitle them to the maximum UK state pension. Most of the changes that will affect non-UK residents from 6th April 2016 were announced previously. These changes include: • Abolition of the tax credit on dividends. • Payment of UK bank interest gross of tax. • Abolition of ‘wear and tear’ allowances and mortgage interest relief in excess of the basic rate of tax on rental properties. • An additional levy of 3% of Stamp Duty Land Tax where a second property is being acquired. • Changes to the non-domicile rules.

So this Budget has not made many significant changes, but there are big changes applying to those who have moved or intend to move from 6th April 2016 onwards. It is always a good idea to take advice when moving country, but if you have concerns over how these changes will affect you, you should take advice sooner rather than later. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com

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Measures to be taken COUNCILLOR for Labour Iago Negueruela affirmed that the government would launch a plan this summer against unauthorised workers in the Balearics. Negueruela explained that it would be a ‘global’ initiative to improve the sectors affected and protect businesses which are complying with the law. Councillor Negueruela added that the commission would meet to begin to finalise the measures that will be taken during the summer months. The objectives of the plan are to intensify campaigns, improve techniques to detect the principal points including airports and a more effective cooperation between all levels of government to be led by the general management of Transport. Negueruela also pointed out the general management has already held several meetings with the affected sectors and public administrations including Local Police.

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CONTROL TOWER: Palma airport is expecting record-breaking numbers of passengers this summer.

40 million airline seats for summer MANY flights diverted from other countries By Sandra Galo THE airport of Palma is predicted to see more than 26 million passengers come through this season surpassing last year’s record-breaking numbers. According to airport operator AENA, airline companies have programmed about 40 million seats for the Balearics from April to October. This figure determined by the ‘slots’ requested by airlines represents an increase of 15 per cent over last year. The three Balearics airports of Palma, Ibiza and Mao should see more than 4.1 million more passengers compared to last year. Ibiza, however, has registered the highest increase of

the three airports with a 17.3 per cent increase and 8.1 million passengers programmed. Palma airport has programmed more than 150,000 operations which represent a plane every two minutes and an increase of activity of 16.5 per cent this season compared to last year. A total of more than 26,000,000 seats (including both inbound and outbound flights) are programmed for Palma airport up to the end of October in more than 150,000 flights, equalling more than 700 per day. According to AENA, more than 48,000 flights will come from Germany which is Mallorca’s largest market representing an increase of more than 23 per

cent with 9.2 million passengers coming from Germany. British tourists are also increasing in numbers this year with more than 29,500 flights programmed representing an increase of 16 per cent more than last year. In practical terms, this represents the arrival of up to 5.5 million Britons or 17 per cent more than in 2015. The cause of this boom is due to tour operators and airlines diverting to the Balearics a large part of their scheduled flights destined for Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia because of terrorist concerns. The high airport traffic will be added to by a high number of tourists visiting on cruise ships this summer.

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Save Portocolom A GROUP of members from the Salvem Portocolom platform (Save Portocolom) wearing wetsuits and diving goggles staged a theatrical demonstration against what they called the Club Nautico’s ‘shameless’ appropriation of land belonging to the public domain.

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City Council to reduce maximum speed limit OTHER measures are to promote use of bicycles and walking By Sandra Galo THE Palma City Council plans to reduce the maximum speed to reduce traffic congestion in the city. A recent study confirmed that Palma has the second highest level of traffic congestion in Spain. Officials want to facilitate the network of roads in Palma by regulating traffic. Councillor for Mobility Joan Ferrer pointed out that up until now, the focus has been on moving around the city by car. Apart from reducing speed in the city, other measures that the town hall is putting in motion to try to combat the problem is to promote the use of bicycles and walking to get around the city. Ferrer explained that the

TRAFFIC: Palma has the second highest level of traffic congestion in Spain. streets in Palma are divided into categories according to the number of lanes with

streets of three or more lanes having a maximum speed of 50 km/h. In the second cate-

gory are two-way streets and single-lane one-way streets fall into the third category.

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Donkey clean-up in new initiative

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Help for local families in need

MOST property owners are in agreement with the measure

FORTY donkeys will clean up the weeds in areas of the municipality of Santa Eugenia. The Santa Eugenia City Council reached an agreement with Natura Parc for it to bring the donkeys and to hire a shepherd to monitor the animals. This ecological measure has already been successfully implemented in other towns and aims to prevent forest fires. The clearing work is scheduled to begin this month. Mayor of Santa Eugenia Xisco Martorell explained that enclosures of 200 or 300 square metres would be erected to contain the donkeys that will eat the undergrowth within. The animals will begin near

Es Monument which is a country estate owned by the town hall. They will then be moved to Es Puig d’en Marron where they will be under the responsibility of private land owners. Martorell said that most property owners are in agreement with the measure since it means that their land will be cleared of weeds. The Santa Eugenia City Council has allocated €17,000 to the initiative. The funding for the initiative comes from the legalisation of houses built in rustic areas as resulting monies could only be spent on environmental projects.

DONKEYS: Donkeys will be used to clear land in the town of Santa Eugenia. SANT LLORENÇ: The town hall will help needy families in the area.

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THE Sant Llorenç des Cardassar Town Hall and the Mallorcan Institute of Social Affairs (IMAS) have signed an agreement to help families in need. The agreement allocates €13,550 to help needy families and minors in the municipality that are in serious and urgent need of help. IMAS will provide the funding and the Social Welfare of the town hall will handle the processing,

granting the help and monitoring the financial aid as explained in a press release from the Sant Llorenç town hall. Councillor for Social Welfare Maria Galmes said the City Council is satisfied with the funding from IMAS which will allow the town to help with the basic costs of needy families. In 2015, the town hall helped 183 people in need of assistance.

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Archaeological treasures suffer UNIQUE structures are in a terrible condition flickr by Konstantin Walther

COASTAL AREAS: Suffered deterioration in recent years. THE deterioration of certain coastal areas in the municipality of Campos has compromised the archaeological treasures catalogued there 11 years ago. Such is the case of the former En Roca garden centre in S’Estanyol and the ‘escars’ (dry dock huts) of n’Entapina in Ses Covetes as well as Fariner and En Pere Ignasi in Sa Rapita. These unique structures are now in a terrible condition and endanger the safety of residents in the area who have traditionally used these places as bathing areas. They also present a bad image to people from other areas who come because

of the boom the Sa Rapita area has experienced in recent years and the widespread growth of neighbouring beaches. Although these buildings have been catalogued by the Council of Mallorca since February of 2005, their placement as maritime-terrestrial public domain limits the power of the Campos Town Hall for maintenance and restoration. In recent decades, residents have witnessed the deterioration of two of the structures which resulted in their collapse. If the situation is not remedied, Fariner and En Pere Ignasi may well see the same fate.

Tourist spending in February FOREIGN tourists who visited the island in February spent €170 million. According to the Tourist Expenditure Survey of the National Statistics Institute (INE), tourists spent 45.6 per cent more than in February 2015.

Each international visitor spent an average of €1,032 representing 2.5 per cent more than the same period last year. The average daily expenditure which amounted to €131 was 26.3 per cent higher than February 2015. The average stay,

however, went down 18.9 per cent to just under eight days. The INE data shows that in the first two months of 2016, international tourists spent more than €262 million, 23.3 per cent more than in January and February 2015. Tourists from the UK spent 10.7 per cent more than last year. During the first two months of this year, Britain was the country with the most weight in terms of spending with a growth of 9.1 per cent compared to the same period in 2015. Nordic countries spent 9.7 per cent more while German tourists spent 3.1 per cent more. Only Italian tourists decreased their spending.

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Balearics leading cause of death MORE men than woman died during 2014 By Sandra Galo THE leading cause of death in the Balearic Islands during 2014 was disease of the circulatory system. According to statistics published by the National Statistics Institute (INE), of 700.1 deaths which occurred in 2014 per 100,000 people, 204 of these deaths were caused by circula-

tory system diseases. Following circulatory system diseases, other causes of death per 100,000 people included tumours (188.4) and deaths related to the respiratory (69.4), nervous (41.9) and digestive (32.8) systems. In Spain, suicide remains the leading external cause of death with 3,910 suicides registered

in 2014 representing almost 11 a day and double the amount of deaths caused by traffic accidents. In total, more than 14,900 people died in Spain from external causes which also include accidental falls, traffic accidents and drowning. Of the total deaths, more than 9,000 were men and 5,515 were women.

Museum Hotel first of its kind THE Joan Miro Museum Hotel in Palma has become the first and only hotel of its kind in the world. The themed four-star hotel inspired by the artist Joan Miro is the result of an exclusive agreement between the hotelâ€™s owners, Successio Miro, the Pilar and Joan Miro Foundation and the Palma City Council.

The hotel will exhibit 28 lithographs and engravings by the famed painter. It is located 200 metres from the Pilar and Joan Miro Foundation and is within walking distance of Cala Major beach. The hotelâ€™s 97 rooms have been redecorated ad hoc by interior designer Xisco Gaya with the collaboration of Successio Miro, a company formed in 1996.

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‘Pedra en sec’ to form part of cultural heritage UNESCO includes inherited traditions or living expressions By Sandra Galo THE Balearics will participate in an initiative to file an international application for ‘Pedra en sec’ to form part of Unesco’s cultural heritage list. ‘Pedra en sec’ or drystone falls under the category of Intangible Cultural heritage. Participation for the initiative will be made through the Council of Participation, Transparency and Culture of the Balearic government along with the Councils of the four Balearic Islands. Intangible Cultural Heritage as defined by Unesco includes inherited traditions or living expressions including oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe or the knowledge and skills to produce traditional crafts. The initiative to file the request for drystone to be part of Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list was started by Greece and Cyprus and now includes six countries including Spain. The Balearic Islands along

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DRYSTONE: Mallorca is participating in a request for drystone craft to be listed in Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. with nine other Spanish regions have already begun to draft the mandatory record to be submitted to Unesco prov-

ing that the technique of drystone meets the criteria to be included in the list. Each country should have

their files completed in January of 2017 to present them to Unesco in March for evaluation in 2018.

Norwegian airlines increases flights NORWEGIAN, the third largest low-cost carrier in Europe and second-largest airline in Scandinavia is increasing its Palma flight service. New flights from Palma to Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Gothenburg are now being offered representing an increase

of 20 per cent bringing the total seats offered this summer up to 385,000. This figure far exceeds the number of passengers the airline transported for 2015. Norwegian announced in a statement that it will now offer a total of nine destinations from Palma including Oslo, Bergen,

Stavanger (Norway), Stockholm, Gothenburg (Sweden), Copenhagen, Aalborg (Denmark), Helsinki, and LondonGatwick. Commercial director Thomas Ramdahl explained that the new frequencies of flights between Palma and Scandinavia will allow the company to expand its footprint in the very important Balearic market. He added that this summer the company will experience double-digit growth in the available capacity. Norwegian Airlines operates a total of 12 routes in the Balearic Islands including nine in Palma, two in Ibiza (Copenhagen and London) and one in Menorca (Oslo).

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Disgruntled residents in Capdepera THE City Council of Capdepera is going ahead with plans to stop road traffic in the historic centre of the village despite opposition from residents and businesses. Residents of Capdepera have given the City Council a document with 609 signatures asking for the Restricted Area regulation to be repealed as well as requesting the allotment of more parking spaces. They also ask that there be a consensus of residents and City Council members on the regulations of traffic in the area. The declaration of the restricted area is a first step towards the modification of subsidiary rules to allow for the construction of hotels. Two projects are already underway in the centre, one of which is a luxury hotel in the former Ca Ses Monges premises.

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AirBnB tax DENMARK: Parliament is to tax Danish users of AirBnB by registering all earnings made through shared economy schemes. AirBnB currently allows users to make an easy profit by renting out their home when away.

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SURROUNDED by his family at the end ONE of the UK’s most popular entertainers and personalities, Ronnie Corbett, has died. Corbett’s publicist announced his death on the morning of Thursday

BRITISH PRESS March 31 and said in a statement that the 85-year-old was surrounded by his family.

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DENMARK: Police in northern Zealand have fined two people for distributing a video on social media which shows extreme sex acts between a young girl - 15 at the time of recording - and four similar aged boys.

The UK’s national living wage has gone up as of today April 1 which will affect millions of workers. Everyone over the age of 25 will receive £7.20 pe r hour, a n inRONNIE CORBETT: UK entertainer.

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crease of 50p per hour on the previous minimum wage.

Lynx effect FARMERS in the UK are worried about Romanian immigrants once again but, rather than chefs or cat-burglars, these intrepid adventurers are actually Eurasian lynxes, which have been reintroduced to the British Isles after an absence of more than 1,000 years.

Steel works fire MORE than 100 firefighters tackled a fierce fire at a Birmingham scrap metal plant. The fire started on Clarel Avenue at around 2pm on Tuesday March 29 after it ignited accidentally.

SWEDEN: Part of Landvetter airport in western Sweden was evacuated on Thursday morning after a number of suspicious plastic bags were discovered in the domestic flights terminal.

Top of the league table FINLAND: Finland has topped a league table of the most tightly regulated places in the EU to eat, drink, light up or vape, with Sweden coming a close second.

ACCORDING to the Nanny State Index released on Thursday, Germany is less of a ‘nanny state’ than most of Europe when it comes to the everyday pleasures of boozing and smoking. Germany is second only to the Czech Republic in this regard.

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THERE’S little change in the 2015 list of new parents’ favourite baby names, with some German classics holding on to the top spots. Sophie and Maximilian were two of the most popular.

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DENMARK: The A-listers rock band Hollywood Vampires, featuring Alice Cooper, movie star Johnny Depp and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, will perform on June 1 at Fængslet at Horsens, a former state penitentiary that now serves as a cultural centre.

SWEDEN: Alexander Bengtsson, a centre-right local politician and high-profile anti-racism campaigner is reported to have died, with Swedish media suggesting that he was found in a burntout car.

GERMANY’S Ministry for Families is making up to €200 million available to fight sexual abuse of women and children in refugee homes. The scheme is slated to start on April 1 and will provide funds to remodel refugee camps with protected spaces for women and children.

A SUSPECT suitcase that caused a border crossing between Switzerland and Germany to be evacuated on Wednesday turned out to contain an electric shaver that had turned itself on inside the bag. PROPERTY FORECAST: Prices set to rise because of low interest rates.

House prices on the up SET to rise by 4 per cent this year and 3 per cent next year DUTCH house prices will go up by an average of 4 per cent this year and 3 per cent in 2017, according to economists at ABN Amro. The bank has revised up its price rise forecasts because of low interest rates.

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Claw-back claim THE public prosecution department is trying to claw back €111 million from Dutch businessman Joep van den Nieuwenhuyzen which he is said to

No Molenbeek AN area of Rotterdam where French terrorist suspect Anis B was arrested on Sunday is ‘no Molenbeek,’ accord-

ing to the city’s mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, in reference to the Brussels district where many of Belgium’s suicide bombers lived.

EU treaty NEXT week’s referendum on an EU treaty with Ukraine is really about ‘putting pressure on the Dutch relationship with Europe,’ two of the organisers said in an interview with the NRC.

Scare labels THE German Health Ministry announced on Friday plans for mandatory warning labels on alcohol, similar to those used on cigarette packages.

Heavy snow RESIDENTS of the central states Hesse and Thuringia were surprised to find snow ringing in the start of April on Friday April 1, bringing a bit of chaos to the morning commute. The heavy snowfall essentially shut down the Autobahn 5 in north and eastern Hesse due to traffic jams.

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SANTOS legend is suing the electronics company for millions

THE Sainsbury’s group has finally managed to buy Argos after its owners agreed to a £1.4 billion (€1.75 billion) takeover, which is likely to be completed in the third quarter of 2016. Although it may appear slightly strange, it does ensure the supermarket chain is no longer quite so reliant on the vagaries of food business, and with up to 200 Argos store leases terminating shortly, it can encourage additional footfall to its supermarkets by incorporating the Argos business.

By John Smith REGARDED by many as the best footballer of all time, Brazilian legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, has decided to sue South Korean electronics company Samsung for improperly using a lookalike in an advertisement in the USA.

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€26 million is the amount that former footballer Pele hopes to receive from Samsung in compensation for using a lookalike.

After talks broke down between the ex-player and Samsung, over his appearance in an advertisement for HD TVs, they simply booked a lookalike and used him in the advert which ran in the New York Times. His lawyers will claim that his ability to sponsor advertising will be dam-

I cannot think of another major military power that doesn’t have its own indigenous steel production capabilities," Lord West of Spithead on the possible closure of Port Talbot steel works.

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WITHDRAWN SNACKS: An Aldi store in the UK.

Aldi health worries WHILST unlikely to trigger widespread illness, a number of biscuits and snacks sold through the UK branches of UK supermarket business Aldi are being withdrawn from sale due to a remote possibility that they may have been contaminated by what are described as pests. The snacks which include cheese thins, shortbread, chocolate chip cookies, ginger nuts, potato bakes and fudge brownies, were made

by a company called Baketime, in their Middlesbrough factory and whilst they deny that there has been any evidence of contamination, they do accept that they had discovered some “evidence of pest activity” during 2016. Consumers have been advised not to eat any of the possibly contaminated food and if in doubt, they should contact Aldi for further information on the product withdrawals.

LIDL please their staff IN the same way that the LIDL group in the UK and other supermarkets have increased the salary payments of their staff, LIDL Spain is now following suit and although it is not a great deal more, the average annual wage of a permanent contract LIDL employee is just over 100 euros per annum more than some other Spanish supermarkets.

Caja Madrid investigation SPAIN’S oldest savings bank, Caja Madrid, is to be investigated for irregularities in the value of mortgages granted between 2003 and 2009, at the height of the property boom. According to reports which appear to be backed by the Bank of Spain, many of the mortgages granted were for sums far in excess of the value of the properties involved and there is a suspicion of possible fraud.

New head of Telefonica AFTER 16 years at the helm of Telefonica and seeing it grow to an international organisation with branches in more than 20 countries, its president, 70-year-old Cesar Allerta has decided to step down in early April and to give way to current CEO Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete. He will still be involved with the board of

Telefonica, but the new president, who has been on the board of the company for many years, will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the business. Telefonica now turns over in excess of €45 billion annually with the bulk of its income now being produced outside of Spain.

aged as the advert includes a photograph of a man who “very closely resembles” him. The case itself is likely considered a test by his lawyers to ensure that no other advertisers imply that he endorses any product unless he has approved it, but any financial settlement will no doubt be welcome.

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2015 deficit worse than forecast NEARLY a full percentage point over the target agreed with Brussels CRISTOBAL MONTORO: Interim Minister of Finance.

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THE National Statistics Institute released figures on March 31 which showed that the Spanish deficit over GDP for 2015 was 5.16 per cent, nearly a full percentag e p o i n t o v e r th e targ e t agreed with Brussels and even greate r t h a n t h e d o w n b ea t E U forecast from a few weeks ago of 4.8 per cent.

per cent was the Spanish deficit over GDP for 2015

The immediate response from the Spanish Finance Ministry was that these figures were not officially announced by the government, and therefore no comment would be made until the interim minister Cristobal Montoro appeared at a press conference,

where effectively he confirmed the figure s but bl am ed t he autonomous region for missing targets rather than the national government. This will be the eighth-year running th at t he t arget has been missed, and it is likely that the EU will call for further budget cuts in order to try to regularise the situation. This i s of cour se goi ng t o be very difficult when there is an interim government only and the policies from those on the left, who may be able to form a coalition, require greater rather than lesser public spending. Spain continues to float bonds and borrow money on an almost weekly basis, and despite some fears for the future, a 30-year bond was recently several times

oversubscribed, but the fact is that the economy is not that healthy, although in fairness, the majority of t he Eur opean and wor l d economies are struggling. The uncertainty of the Spanish government certainly doesn’t help and each day brings a different option. Pablo Iglesias offered to step aside to allow a coalition between the two left-wing parties and Ciudadanos, but then the leader of the centre right party has indicated t hat he woul d not ser ve i n any coalition that allowed Podemos any power at all. It does seem that a new election is the most likely option and perhaps if any party is able to form a stable government, even in coalition, the economy may look forward to a period of sustained gr owt h, al t hough i n t he background there is always the spectre of Catalonian independence and the removal of its income from the exchequer.

FOLLOWING the poor figures announced by Spain with regards to their deficit on the 2015 trading year, Britain has not only matched them but has gone even further into the red for the last quarter of that year, creating a record for the worst figures since records started to be kept in 1948. The annual deficit for 2015 was 5.2 per cent at £96 billion (€121 billion), much higher than Spain’s unexpectedly bad result but for the fourth quarter of the year, it shot up to 7 per cent which some pundits blame on fears of the Brexit. Basically, this means that the UK is importing more goods than it exports and there can be many reasons for this, not least being the value of the pound which has been slipping against other major currencies, and a lack of manufacturing capacity. On the plus side, there is a little good news in as much as the economy itself grew by 2.3 per cent during 2015 compared to an optimistic forecast of 2.2 per cent, which has surprised a number of analysts. The problem with trade deficits however is that if companies or governments need funds to pay for goods or services, in theory, there will not be enough cash ‘sloshing around’ in the UK to satisfy all of the borrowing needs and this means that foreign

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DEFICIT: When imports exceed exports, problems can arise. money will be required. This is why long-term investment bonds are issued and sell fairly well, but if overseas investors start to be unworried about any economy, then they may well try to offload these bonds even at a loss, and it makes it more difficult to sell future bonds. Despite criticism of Mark Carney, Gover-

nor of the Bank of England, who warned a select committee that a Brexit could adversely affect the British economy, the Bank’s Financial Committee has recently indicated that uncertainty about the Brexit vote could itself cause instability and hurt the future of UK borrowing. In all of this uncertainty however, one thing

is certain and that is that following June 23 a decision will at least have been made, even though a vote to leave would still cause speculation and a possible financial backlash whilst exit negotiations take place. Perhaps with the furore over the collapse of the British steel industry, tariffs against cheap imports will be introduced.

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Sterling volatility to remain in focus Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IT has been a rocky start to 2016 with the great British pound crashing lower from levels of 1.40 down to the mid 1.20s. Volatility is expected to remain very high in the coming months through an ongoing easing bias by the European Central Bank (ECB), and given the approaching Brexit vote which is the elephant in the room for the pound. In March the European Central Bank expanded their bond purchase programme in both size and scope. In addition the deposit rate was cut further into negative territory. However the aggressive action actually led to a stronger euro in the aftermath which on the face of it looked unusual. Previously the ECB have targeted a weaker currency through their easing policy and to some extent it was successful with the euro experiencing broad weakness through 2015. However it seems the ECB have now changed their tactics and for now at least they have laid down their weapons in the currency war. Weakening the euro further especially when other central banks were actively trying to devalue their currencies

at the same time was getting harder. Instead the ECB are targeting the credit channel and are trying to push and streamline lending to the private and business channels in an effort to stoke growth and inflation. Time will tell if this will work and all ears remain on the ECB for hints on future policy direction. It does seem that the ECB are running out of ideas and with inflation still low and falling their credibility could come under scrutiny. However for now at least the euro should be a little firmer given the change of tactics in the short term by the ECB and with the UK still a long way from a rate rise this leaves GBP/EUR consolidating between 1.25 to 1.30. Some have argued that the recent depreciation in the pound has been overdone. However as we get closer to the UK vote on Europe on the June 23 2016, the uncertainty could create huge volatility for the pound, especially if it looks like a Brexit is likely. The sheer uncertainty of a Brexit is hard to quantify and we have seen arguments both positive and negative for a Brexit event and the future health of the UK economy. For the pound the uncertainty alone, if a Brexit is looking likely, is almost certainly going to lead to a sizeable sell off. It is a huge risk event for the pound in the short term regardless of the actual longer-term impact. Fasten your seatbelts!

STERLING: Some have argued that the recent depreciation has been overdone.

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The human race is not ready WHAT a mixed up, hysterical and confused race the Americans have turned out to be LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT WHAT a mixed up, hysterical and utterly confused race of people the Americans have turned out to be. They are now such a mishmash of creeds, religions, cultures and beliefs they have become a beacon of proof that human beings of such diversity, simply cannot harmoniously live together. It is a sad fact, that the human race is simply not ready. One of the consequences of this manifestation is the quality and diversity of leaders they elect. Their choice of presidents has, over the years, been simply appalling. They’ve elected ignorant war mongers, bible punching peanut farmers, film stars, those with links to organised crime, actual criminals, those of questionable patriotism, and blatant liars. The quality of candidates for high office is a direct reflection of the electorate. It therefore comes as no surprise that they now

WHITEHOUSE: The choice of presidents has, over the years, been simply appalling. have the choice between a dangerous, egotistical billionaire buffoon, and a woman who didn’t turn a hair when her husband used the White House as a knocking shop,

was a disastrous Secretary of State, and is an even bigger liar than her spouse. Heaven help us all. Before I evoke outrage from the whole

American race, I am of course, perfectly aware that a large percentage of its citizens are intelligent, reasonable and completely level headed. How horrified they must be to see their country spiralling toward a chaotic and precarious future, in the control of either one of two people who really should not even be considered for such a high office of responsibility. Bearing in mind our so called ‘special relationship’ the outcome will, whether we like it or not, also have a very real effect on us all. Be afraid, be very afraid! As a footnote to this piece, I couldn’t help experiencing an ironic chuckle, when Trump stated that he would never allow immigrants to take over the country. This from a man whose ancestors virtually wiped out an ancient race of people before moving in and stealing the whole shebang! Thanks for all your correspondence. Keep ‘em coming. And whatever ya do. Always Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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How can it be right? Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man TO be honest I wasn’t feeling particularly grumpy this week but of course that didn’t last for long because I’ve decided that governments and town halls, or at least the ministers and rule-making people that work there, do not live in the real world. They come up with stuff that if it was a b u si n e ss o r a c o mp a n y th ey ju s t w ou l d n ’t b e a b l e to g et aw ay w ith . Three things spring to mind. 1 . T h i s we e k t h e y h a v e ju s t in tro duced this new living wage increase. I think it’s now £7.20 (€9) an hour in the UK … but only if you are over 25. What d*** decided you can have a 24-yearold and a 25-year-old both doing the same job but earning different amounts? Why on earth would you not pay them the sa m e ? T h e 2 4 -y ea r-o ld co u ld b e married with three kids and the 25-yearold a singleton. It’s nuts! What about this one? If you are an expat, when you started work say at 15years-old, which we did in my day, you

were told that if you do 50 years hard work as a man and 45 for a woman, you will get back a little bit in the form of a pension, so that, to me, is a contract. Then all of a sudden, a few years ago, they started changing the rules. Mrs S gets to 60 and is told: “Nah sorry love, we moved the goal posts you have got to be 66.” In one foul swoop five million people are no longer going to get their pension when they thought they would. All the plans they had financially are gone, changed just like that. If it was a company they couldn’t do it. You can’t treat people like that. It should be illegal. When the banks forced you to take out PPI the law came along and said: “Oi that’s a liberty, give them their mone y b ac k .” B ut w he n the gove rnme nt does it to over five million people, nada, nothing. How can it be right? T h e re is one he re tha t is going to catch a few people out too. Make sure that if you rent out your place for holiday rentals that you check this new law. You have to register, that’s fine, so you pay tax on the income. Which I do agree with too. Just look at all the other stuff, you may be in for a nasty surprise. See how quickly I can get a grump on!

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Always monitor your route CONTINUAL monitoring can help you avoid delays 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.

ROAD MONITORING: Total reliability on modern technology can pose problems. that a bridge he was approaching was too low, although his stopping did paralyse traffic on one of the major routes for a while. The vehicles were successfully delivered to the Guardia Civil, with only the minor inconvenience of delays on this occasion.

MODERN technology can help with some of the most stressful and complicated areas of driving such as route planning, but total reliability on such devices can pose problems, and so the importance of ensuring all route characteristics are checked and correct for your journey and your vehicle are vital, as well as continual monitoring of the road. This week, six Guardia Civil vehicles stopped traffic in Cuenca, which might not seem like such a dramatic occurrence, until we discover that they were brand new vehicles on the back of a vehicle transporter heading to their new homes. Luckily, the truck driver was paying attention to his route and surroundings and spotted

More followers The N332 Facebook page has reached another milestone this week, now having over 40,000 followers. There has been even more interest in some of the recent posts, with a growing audience of just under seven million views for the videos posted, and each article reaching tens of thousands of people.

For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

What are voting requirements? I HAVE two questions after our community AGM. 1. The administrator said a 60 per cent approval vote is required for any agenda item. If this is true, it means nothing will ever get changed due to non-attendance by owners. Article 17 of the revised Law of Horizontal Property sets out the voting requirements. Changes made in 2013 require a three-fifths majority to approve many major changes which formerly re-

2. The second problem is that I am sure I read in your book that non-attendance by an owner is taken as a ‘Yes’ and they have 30 days to question this. If this is true, we who attend could pass anything due to owner apathy. RL (Costa Blanca)

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from blocking progress. Nevertheless, most items require only a simple majority of 51 per cent. This includes electing the president, approving the budget, and deciding to paint the building, for example.

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THANK YOU for placing the article concerning Keith Phythian’s whereabouts, but regret to say that it didn’t yield any news or contact. So sad, his family are so upset and disappointed, they had felt so optimistic. They won’t just give up their search. I believe they are now contacting the Red Cross to see if they are able to help. Many thanks to you and your newspaper, should there be success in the future I will certainly let you know. Of course, Keith may not be residing in Spain now, he could be anywhere. For the sake of his elderly brothers I wish the article had brought some comfort to them. Barbara from Manchester via email

Leapy and the Donald IT looks like Leapy really has lost the plot this time. Donald Trump is a dangerous megalomaniac on a power trip. He will come down hard on Daesh but he does not say how. Does this mean ordinary American families will once again wait for the body bags to return while he is safely tucked away in the White House helping his trophy wife choose new curtains? In some parts of the UK a trump is a blast of smelly hot air. At least the name fits. Ian T via the website

I loved it I’VE never written in to a newspaper before but today but I really wanted to say how much I loved your article on Donald Trump. My husband says that he is ‘what America deserves’ but he says that about everything so I pay no notice! I always tell my friends that the truth is important and Mr Trump always tells the truth, after all, how else would he be such a rich businessman! It’s a big and scary world out there and not at all like it was when I was young, my husband says that this is because I’m getting older and that the world really stays the same, but I just tell him to shush! Anyway thank you very much for all of your wise words, I’m certain that if you were in charge of things the world would be a more wonderful place. Maybe you could be Mr Trump’s vice-president! Deirdre from Alicante

THANK YOU for your wonderfully uplifting Costa del Sol front page this week. I had seen the newspaper running wild with their 100 Brits leaving Spain a day piece and I thought blimey, I’ve lived here nigh on 20 years and haven’t met anyone who wanted to leave, personal reasons maybe on occasion, but everyone I know loves their life out here and wouldn’t change it for the world! It’s high time we took some pride in living here, why else did we come! Sean from Calahonda

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LET’S hope that Altea Mayor Llinares and his council use the opportunity to clamp down on arrogant, or ignorant, cyclists riding along pedestrian pavements at the seafront. While I am all in favour of encouraging cycling, this should not be done at the expense of pedestrians. Lycra louts and casual cyclists are putting children, pensioners and walkers in general in danger. Create cycle lanes, yes, but carve them out of roads, and reduce the traffic flow to discourage motorists. Altea’s previous attempts to accommodate bicycles included creating a bike lane by painting a blue path through the pedestrianised central and northern parts of the Paseo. The council then belatedly reversed track by creating a cycle bypass on the central part. The problem is that cyclists rarely use it, and instead prefer to cycle, often at high speed and/or in groups along the pavement, putting the safety of walkers at risk. Why is this loutish behaviour permitted? The council needs to put up ‘cycling forbidden’ signs, and raise money to build better facilities for bikers, by hitting them with on-the-spot fines. Nearby Alfas de Pi has managed to sharply reduce car traffic along its seafront and create paths to separate walkers and cyclists. Hopefully Altea can up its game and do the same! Simon Hall via the website

Spanish passion I MUST admit that, although I have lived in Spain many a year, having first arrived in the late 1960’s after a few tussles with the law, I remain pleasantly surprised by the Semana Santa festivities. I suppose that it’s because there’s a real passion here which has been lost in Britain. I always found the Anglican church to be disappointingly hypocritical in the sense that, if you really are to believe such nonsense, then why not celebrate it! I currently live in Denia but rather enjoy travelling to the small-

er towns to take in the religious events (and enjoy a sly glass of vino) with my copy of the Euro Weekly News (although I must chastise whoever makes the crossword puzzle!) I jest of course, I enjoy a good challenge! I’m slowly realising that what I cherish most about Spain is the raw passion you find in these strange little places, and I can’t help myself but contrast with my experiences from home. Growing up in the post-war generation there was more a sense of putting things together rather than being part of a long line of tradition. I write in because the more I read the paper the more I can see us Brits trying to change this wonder-

ful country to suit their tastes more. Stop I say! Let it alone and enjoy the ride. Patrick from Denia

Water rip-off IF Mallorca wants to keep its tourists it needs less of this rubbish. A café in Palma charged me €4.90 for an agua con gas today. The agua con gas in question was a Mercadona own-brand that retails at 20 cents. That is a percentage increase of 2,350 per cent. And then they had the gall to write ‘Welcome to Mallorca’ on the bill. Am never going back. And breathe... Sarah in Mallorca via email

IT’S about time Spain realised that old business is not new business. The hotel industry cannot continue to lobby this obvious rubbish to save their buildings. Instead they need to find new ways and be innovative like the rest of us. The fact that the general public is clued up on this and the politicians are not, shows clearly the egotism of this stagnant industry. Air BnB all the way I am afraid, Spain...you need to grow up... John via the website

Liberator of Belsen I WAS unhappy with the implication in the last sentence of the article on my father Leonard Berney, so I wanted to put the record straight. It was impossible for my father to defraud investors because the funds were paid to a registered broker, not to him. The broker only paid him a commission when his clients made a profit. Despite having over 400 clients, not a single case was ever brought against him. All accusations are completely unfounded. John Wood, son of Leonard Berney

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A STRING of failures and missed opportunities by Belgian intelligence services prior to the recent Brussels bombings inevitably raised urgent questions across Europe about whether they could have prevented the outrage. The suicide bombers repeatedly outwitted Belgian authorities, one of them remaining free to attack despite having been deported by Turkey as a jihadist just months earlier. And all this followed by a Europe-wide manhunt for the surviving terrorist of the bombings after Belgium’s embattled police admitted they’d arrested the wrong man! But just consider how many different police forces Belgium has, each with its own area of responsibility! From all accounts, they don’t even talk to each other, let alone other EU countries. Hardly surprising, then, the

EUROPEAN UNION: Simply not set up to handle the refugee/terrorist problem. series of blunders, given such poor coordination in a dysfunctional political system divided between French and Flemish speakers, and a failure to infiltrate networks of jihadists. There is plenty of blame for this failure but what is the point of blaming Belgium alone? It’s a Europe-wide problem, many of these terrorists hav-

ing been in numerous countries before ending up in Belgium, last year’s million-plus refugees infiltrated by countless fully-trained jihadists. Basically, it demonstrates the weakness of the EU as a coordinating body for European security matters and a weakness of the USA, which claims to be the leader in so many areas. If US

intelligence is so superior why didn’t it alert Belgium? The answer is because it hasn’t got to grips with European terror cells any better than individual countries in Europe. True coordination between countries will only happen when they stop trying to blame each other and really work together proactively, not reactively.

However, as far as the EU’s concerned, it’s gone strangely quiet since the refugee ‘deal’ with Turkey. To date, no proposals, no announcements, no agreements. No clue either, presumably. It’s simply not set up to handle the refugee/terrorist problem (or any other problem of similar enormity). The decision-making is snail-paced and the conflicting interests of 28 member countries virtually rule out effective, practical solutions, never mind any coordinated follow-up action. This Inspector Clouseau-approach to dealing with terrorists, epitomised by the bungling Belgians, demonstrates this yet again in a nutshell. Home Secretary, Theresa May, says we’re safer in the EU. But so are terrorists! Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Cudeca charity.

You should make your own luck IF we stop enjoying what we do, will we have the luxury of being self aware enough to realise? Vicki McLeod

Family Matters WE went back to the UK last weekend to celebrate my father-in-law’s 70th birthday. The party was a nice afternoon luncheon, a slap up buffet featuring all your British favourites: poached salmon, gala ham and egg pie, quiches, salads, and then a table heaving with puddings. The drink flowed, and so did the conversation. My husband, my daughter and I were the star turn. It was a bit strange being the centre of so much interest. How were we getting on over there? We must really love the weather. Wasn’t it much cheaper to live? What did we think about the EU referendum? Feeling a bit overwhelmed, and wanting a job which wasn’t clearing all of the desserts into my mouth and then rolling into a contented ball for the rest of the afternoon, I picked up one of our cameras and started to take some shots. Being the photographer in the room

DRINK FLOWED: And so did the conversation at the celebrations of my father-in-law’s 70th birthday. makes you an outsider, and an observer, and soon enough I was outside of the group looking back in. I saw many retired couples, grey hair being a common feature amongst them all, and many happy, lined faces. Most of them had filled out nicely over the years since I had last seen them (at our wed-

ding in 2005) and life on the whole had been kind. Retirement suits you I told one of the jolly men who was indulging in a second helping of broccoli quiche. Yes, he replied, I don’t know how I ever managed to get everything done before I stopped working. Stopped working. This is a concept

many people of my generation probably haven’t quite worked out how to do yet. I’m not sure we ever will stop working. Will we be okay? I think a lot of people my age have already resigned themselves to the fact that they will be working long past traditional retirement age. What is most important

is to be having a positive effect on ourselves and the people around us, and to do that we mustn’t waste our time on activities or in work we don’t love. If we stop enjoying what we do, will we have the luxury of being self aware enough to realise that and be able to change and do something new? When we’re at the end of our lives will we look back and wish we’d had that adventure we never quite got around to? Will we die with regrets? Back at the party, my father-in-law, looking no older than 60, but blowing out 70 candles on his cake, is the picture of health. He’s weathered a few storms in his time with his wife by his side, and I hope for all of our sakes that he will keep going for many more years, bringing his unique brand of sarky Scouse humour to every occasion. He’s a good example to follow, as he’s doing exactly what he wants to do, but does that make him a lucky guy or just a really good planner? You make your own luck as my own father would say. www.mallorcamatters.com

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This should be a great time for your finances. Any glitch is likely to be because you have overspent. Even if things still need close attention, you can win if you concentrate. A bit of plotting and planning can work wonders at the moment. Most of your big expenses are behind you and if you can just tighten that belt a wee bit more.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Money is good and this can make you over-confident. Beware bank managers offering loans in large amounts. Nothing is for free and you need to look carefully at interest rates right now. Another, more personal, investment also needs looking at right now. Are things going exactly the way you want them to?

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) This is a time to consider finances and keep your options open. Someone who tries to get a fast decision out of you by pushing you into a corner is doing you no favours. You will decide what (if anything) needs to be done when you are good and ready.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Although things seem fine, this is not a time to overstretch your finances. Spending a lot this week without thought is problematic later. This is a week of shifting and changing and that certainly means your finances. The other area is your social circle, where people come and go, sometimes without warning.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Aim a bit higher than usual and you may be surprised at your success. When seeing the bigger picture, you realise that it is not so daunting after all. If one person can do it, then so can another. It is a matter of how you approach it. What you have to ask yourself this week is why you should accept the minimum when the maximum is so close by.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Keep things simple. Getting involved in other people's problems is not for you at the moment. It may be necessary to delay a decision to give yourself time to think. Could you manage a few days away somewhere? Maybe you could stay with a friend or relative.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is not a particularly lucky week for you, so I would certainly advise

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remember that there is no point in worrying over something that you cannot change. Sitting tight and waiting for this period to pass could be the best solution. Certainly, it will prove less stressful than fighting a losing corner.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) After a hectic start to the week, things seem to have slowed down. Look carefully at what has happened, but

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Although things are going pretty well, there are some things that could be just a little better organised. The time and money that this saves could be small, but it’s the ongoing positive attitude that counts. There have been times recently when you have wondered if your progress on a certain matter would ever start up again.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Partnerships see you leap ahead on something that was a bit stuck in the mud. A leap in your bank balance follows. Some quick decisions may be called for so it is better to share responsibilities, whatever the outcome. You have a chance to show just how clever you can be, but do it because it gives you personal satisfaction rather than to impress.

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) It is better if you don't get involved in any high profile, high risk business deals. Success is definitely not assured. This is a time for financial consolidation. Count your pennies and see the pounds collecting in the future. On a cold winter’s night it can give a pleasant glow to realise that your action during the summer is keeping you warm.

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Quick Across 1 Small North America lynx (6) 4 Frank (6) 9 Expertness (5) 11 Leg joint (5) 13 Perhaps (2,3) 15 Very intense and uncontrolled fire (7) 16 Give out (5) 17 Ingrained dirt (5) 18 Move slowly (5) 20 Study intensively, as before an exam (3,2) 21 Expensive spice (7) 22 Remove from memory or existence (5) 24 Mock or make fun of playfully (5) 26 Blood sucking worm (5) 27 To or in a foreign country (6) 28 Bring into existence (6) Down 2/6 Abandon one's position (4,4) 3 Not present (6) 5 Not well (6)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents K and 20 represents T, so fill in K every time the figure 9 appears and T every time the figure 20 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Surpass, 5 Arras, 8 Aroma, 9 Unaware, 10 Roster, 13 Pester, 15 Ail, 16 Earn, 17 Opal, 19 Got, 21 Chaste, 24 Sherpa, 28 Respite, 29 Apart, 30 Spent, 31 Pitcher.

Down: 1 Stairs, 2 Riots, 3 Adage, 4 Snug, 5 Abase, 6 React, 7 Sherry, 11 Teams, 12 Range, 13 Plots, 14 Scale, 18 Scores, 20 Batter, 22 Aisle, 23 Twist, 25 Heart, 26 Roach, 27 Heap.

QUICK Across: 6 See 2 7 Became varied (11) 8 Unoccupied positions or jobs (9) 10 Tried (9) 12 Female lion (7) 14 Large amount of wealth (7)

English - Spanish

1 Praises, 5 Throw, 8 Unaware, 9 Acute, 10 Event, 11 Dislike, 12 Decade, 14 Spread, 17 Visible, 19 Small, 22 Sauce, 23 Opinion, 24 Dread, 25 Manners.

19 Spanish rice dish (6) 20 Female parent (6) 23 Slightly open (4) 25 Space or piece of ground (4)

Down:

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

1 Pause, 2 Aware, 3 Started, 4 Steady, 5 Teams, 6 Routine, 7 Weekend, 12 Devised, 13 Costume, 15 Passion, 16 Reform, 18 Blend, 20 Alike, 21 Lends.

Across 1 Puddle (6) 4 Puerta (4) 8 Tunnel (5) 9 Wide (street, river, trousers) (5) 10 Maletas (para equipaje) (9) 14 Milk (5) 15 Rhythm (5) 16 Chica (4) 17 Customs (6)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Relampago, 6 Poder, 7 Poner, 9 Despierto, 12 Desks, 13 Reina, 14 Passenger.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down 1 Appointment (with client, bank manager etc) (4) 2 Locutor (entre programas, en anuncios) (9) 3 Cabbage (3) 5 Orquesta (9) 6 Tejado (4) 7 Bed (furniture) (4) 11 Árbol (4) 12 Bandera (de país, ciudad) (4) 13 Soup (thick) (4) 15 Rojo (3)

Hexagram

Down: 1 Ropa, 2 Ladders, 3 Mariposas, 4 Apple-tree, 5 Cura, 8 Nothing, 10 Edad, 11 Caer.

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

DOLLOP FOUGHT FRILLY GAUCHE GLOOMY INDIGO LARVAE MARAUD METTLE NORMAL

PELVIC PILFER (10) POLISH PROMPT SCYTHE SIMPLY SONNET SPONGE THEISM

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Theory 2 Meteor 3 Inhere 4 Teethe 5 Morris 6 Wright 7 Seethe 8 Regret 9 Ethnic 10 Either 11 Tariff 12 Hereto 13 Heater 14 Knotty 15 Cheery 16 Attack 17 Theist 18 Easily 19 Clique

Across 1 Course father’s wise (7) 5 Spleen contains good tripe (5) 8 Ascot designed jackets (5) 9 Minister on left started never increasing price for a vegetable (7) 10 Bars son also, for a change (7) 11 Article about professional cooking attire (5) 12 Block out computer part (6) 14 Intimidate males with an expert (6) 17 Horrible slime? Just look happy (5) 19 A terribly nice mid-morning time for the very old (7) 21 Newspaper bosses’ steroid abuse (7) 22 School head isn’t a good man (5) 23 Claim the championship (5) 24 Refits a building as the weather’s fine (3,4) Down 1 Choices of plectrums (5) 2 Mix plaster for paper fastener (7) 3 Pompous fool in glasses (3) religious order (7) 18 For starters I drove into one town like a 4 Uncover a former stance (6) 13 I saw and heard something very ugly and fool (5) 5 Bombard gunners in a boat (7) offensive (7) 20 Coach tour around junction (5) 6 Cosmetic material for a ship (5) 22 Meet up in the practice area (3) 7 Wide area of river contained vessels (7) 15 Cream Eric advertised in the States (7) 12 Have doubts about American President in 16 Leads to exotic sauces (6)

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IT was all so ‘England’ and I felt glad to be home Colin Bird We are all immigrants.

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THE hotel’s promise of ‘A good night’s sleep or your money back’ having been fulfilled, I arrived in the restaurant ready for a full English. Barring my way was the familiar lectern with a sign commanding me to ‘Wait to be seated’. No one was in attendance, although a staff member could be heard nearby, having a high level summit with a customer about world issues. The place was half empty, so ignoring the sign I selected my own table and deliberately avoiding it, plonked myself nearby and waited. Sure enough a waitress appeared from nowhere and smilingly indicated the other table where she reseated me. It was the one I had originally se-

WILL it actually work?

FULL ENGLISH: I am perfectly able to recognise a grilled tomato and can identify a sausage at 100 metres. lected. I am familiar with the way these people think. Although I am perfectly able to recognise a grilled tomato and can identify a sausage at 100 metres, and had confirmed that I was a regular client, she was insistent on showing me to the servery to point out each individual item. I was enjoying my second

pot of tea, when a lady from an adjacent table, informed her companion in a heavily accented voice, that her pancakes were cold. Then with her plate held before her and with a pout that Victoria Beckham would have been proud of, she hurried off to voice her discontent elsewhere. Simultaneously a family ar-

rived and with his timid wife and two cowed children not two feet from him, the husband bawled: “WHERE DO YOU WANT TO SIT? IN THE WINDOW OR OVER THERE?” This loud, one-sided debate went on for a full two minutes before they were shown to a table a good distance from me.

Though unmercifully, still in the same hotel. As I was leaving, two young men dressed in identical black entered, one of them wearing one of those action camera thingy’s strapped to his head. He thought he looked cool. Actually he looked a dweeb. It was all so ‘England’ and I felt glad to be home.

Daesh scores point in Brussels Photo Credit Ad Meskens Wikimedia

THE security police made a decision to go on strike which means the airport is still closed John Smith Random thoughts... WHEN the news that Brussels Zaventem airport was finally ready to reopen was released, it coincided with a decision by the security police who guard the airport to go on strike which means that the airport is still closed. To some extent understandably, Vincent Gilles, the president of their SFLP union said that his members were worried about security and therefore were not prepared to go back to work. He is quoted by the BBC as saying: “We are on strike because of what happened on 22 March - we cannot continue as if this day has not happened. “The police feel the security measures put in place by the airport company are insufficient for those who work and use the airport. “We also need to check if all the

BRUSSELS ZAVENTEM: The airport before the attack. people and luggage that pass through the area are in fact flying to further destinations.” He also called for controlled access to the departures hall, including the use of metal detectors, body scanners and Xray machines for luggage no matter

how much delay that would cause to passengers. In fairness, there is still a lot of reconstruction work to be undertaken and any opening planned for this weekend would have seen considerable restrictions on the number of

IT appears that with the new agreement in place for the return of unwanted migrants to Turkey and the acceptance of approved refugees to the EU, the situation with the flood of both desperate and disparate groups into the EU may be stemmed, but is that really likely? On the face of things, the Turks are exchanging genuine refugees for, in many cases, simple migrants for a load of money and a fast track to allow Turkish passport holders to enter the EU without visas. A number of political groups around Europe, who may not be in power but will attract many new followers, see this as yet another breakdown of the rights of European countries to properly police their borders and the potential for even more ‘fanatics’ to enter into the EU. Realistically not every one of the more than 80 million Muslims who hold a Turkish passport is a potential terrorist, but right wing groups will certainly use the opportunity to not only suggest that a high percentage could be, but it could be that the Turks will use the opportunity to include disaffected Kurds, and indeed even suspected security risks in the ranks of those being granted refugee status and being transferred to Europe. It has precedence as Britain showed, when it chose Australia as the ‘go to’ colony for all of its unwanted criminals, so perhaps the agreement isn’t quite as sensible as it may have appeared at first.

people allowed to check in, and therefore the number of flights that would be allowed to take off. Amazingly in an open letter to authorities supposedly produced by police officers which was published by Belgian broadcaster VRT, it is alleged that the police had reported to authorities on a daily basis that security at the airport was weak and a number of airport staff had criminal records. The sad matter of fact is that in addition to causing chaos, confusion and indiscriminate carnage on that one day, Daesh have managed to cripple the main airport of the capital of not only Belgium but some would argue the European Union. It is true to say that due to the size of the country and the proximity of additional airports both inside and outside Belgium, that moveNow we ment by air is not impossible but to want to actually have the airport remain hear your views. closed because the very police officers who are supposed to enYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE force security are on strike, - YOUR OPINION must give Daesh leaders a great www.euroweeklynews.com deal of satisfaction.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. Dear Dr Perez Belmonte, I have read with interest your comments in the Euro Weekly News. Like the 77-year-old lady (I am 76) I have high blood pressure. I was on Captopril 50 mg twice a day and then my doctor at the Salud put me on Captopril 50 mg in the morning and Alodipino 5 mg at night, as he said the Captopril would not last 24 hours. The only upset I have is a slight dizziness in the morning but this could be unrelated. I would very much like your thoughts on my current medication as my doctor has now left the Salud and is working in the local hospital. Kind regards, Val Giles Dear Patient, High blood pressure is a chronic condition

which needs adequate daily control, not only by medication but also by following a correct saltfree, low fat and sugar diet. Captopril is a good medicine for controlling blood pressure but its effects only last a few hours, therefore I think you should be prescribed another, more modern and safer drug which acts for 24 hours. Regarding the Amlodipino, if you do not suffer side effects it can, in combination with another drug, work very well to control your blood pressure. Lastly I would remind you that before asking for a change to your treatment you should note down your blood pressure readings and show them to your doctor.

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OUR busy everyday lives can be shattering in the modern world. There may be many reasons why you’re tired such as job stress, insomnia, burning the candle at both ends, or personal issues. In a perfect world we’d take a week off to relax and catch up on sleep but hello... this is not a perfect world - chin up and let’s get on with it - we need a quick make-up fix! Tiredness can be hard to cover but here are some tips: • For bloodshot eyes, either from exhaustion or crying, flesh-toned eyeliner is your new best friend. Go for a shade only slightly darker than your natural skin tone to cover those red rims. Matte shades are more subtle but shimmery ones have some great brightening power. • A touch of blue mascara can work wonders on making

MAKE-UP: It can transform a tired face into a fresh face look if applied correctly. the whites of your eyes appear whiter and in eliminating the appearance of red tones. • For those dark circles which may be anything from grey to blue to dark purple try a peachy or yellow-toned concealer. Peach looks more natural but yellow is brightening. • Your skin may be showing

the tell-tale signs of tiredness even if the rest of your face isn’t. Dull, lifeless skin can be perked up with a refresher spray. If it’s kept in the fridge then it’ll help refresh skin and reduce puffiness. Light foundation or BB cream is always a lifesaver in these situations but go easy, as trowelling it on

never helps. • A cream blush is a great fix for the face as it introduces a soft glow for a fresh- faced look, instead of harsh unnatural colours. For cool undertones use a baby-pink shade, and for warmer complexions, opt for something a little more peachy.

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Portals Fish n Chips & Much More RESTAURANT offers guests an enjoyable dining experience in a beautiful setting PORTALS FISH N CHIPS & MUCH MORE offers a variety of delicious made-to-order dishes to tantalise even the most discerning of taste buds. The restaurant located on the corner of Carrer Panoramica and Carretera de Andratx in Portals Nous, offers guests an enjoyable dining experience in a beautiful newlyrenovated setting. The newly-reformed open kitchen adds to the high quality experience that clients receive. The restaurant also offers diners a splendid terrace where they can enjoy delicious meals whilst basking in the Mallorcan sunshine. Portals Fish n Chips & Much More has an extensive menu featuring all the traditional favourites along with scrumptious new dishes. There is a little of everything to tempt even the most discriminating palates. Diners can enjoy battered, grilled

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Cupcakes and Cava to celebrate opening EVENT was clearly well received by all who attended By Sandra Galo IBEX INSURANCE and Calvia Properties celebrated the opening of their new premises with a complimentary Cupcakes and Cava party on April 1. The inauguration was celebrated in a festive atmosphere complete with exquisitely decorated cupcakes accompanied by

sparkling cava. The rainy April day, as Business Development Manager for Ibex Kelly Kasey-Smith commented, “didn’t dampen any spirits” and the enjoyable event was clearly well-received by those in attendance. Calvia Properties and Ibex Insurance are located on the first floor at the Centro Comercial Mercadona, Calle Zaragoza 1 in Son Caliu.

Walk for Cancer Support Mallorca to raise funds ANITA VINCE along with a small group of friends and relatives arrived in Pollensa on Friday April 1 after completing an eight-day trek to raise money for Cancer Support Mallorca. Forty-four-year-old Anita Vince who discovered she had breast cancer in 2014 decided to organise to ‘Walk Against Cancer’ as part of her healing process.

The coast-to-coast journey was done in nine stages with differing levels of difficulty. The group embarked on the walk along the GR221 or Dry Stone Way in the heart of the Tramuntana Mountains on March 24 starting in the Port of Andratx and ending in the Port of Pollensa with a celebration party at Liberty Kitchen.

Cancer Support Group services CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (CSG) is grateful for the generous contributions, donations, help and support received in 2015. In 2015, the Pro-TEST campaign to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer distributed more than 10,000 informative leaflets and received the support of many local business owners and individuals who helped to raise money for the cause. A Drop-In centre which was started last year in Son Espases Hospital is open every Thursday from 10am to 1pm. Everyone is welcome to come with any questions, worries or suggestions they may have or to just to stop in and say hello. For patients in a room or ward who would like to be visited, volunteers are available to visit them there. This year has started off well with various activities including the Palmadona Race, International Women’s Day at Mood Beach Bar, a Coffee Morning with Suzzane Garaty from Vital Nutrition, and Anita Vince’s eightday sponsored walk through the Tramuntana Mountains. CSG is a registered association that was formed to help the expatriate community in Mallorca. Its aim is to help patients, relatives, carers and others who have been affected by cancer by reducing stress, increasing patients’ sense of control over their own lives, improving selfesteem and reducing loneliness. Other services provided by

CSG include help with translation, nutritional advice, and paperwork. Visit website at http://www. cancersupportmallorca.com.

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The mini skirts and rock ‘n’ roll generation retiring to Spain FORECAST is that many will head to Spain to buy their dream home in the sun 1. Barcelona 2. Madrid 3. Alicante

John Graham The property expert

MILLIONS of northern Europe’s baby boomers who were teenagers in the swinging 60s, will start to retire over the next few years and the forecast is that many will head to Spain to buy their dream home in the sun. Baby boomers who own property in northern Europe will be looking to sell up altogether or downsize, and then move to their retirement home in sunny Spain. Many will be heading for Spain to enjoy an excellent lifestyle, chilled out quality environment, modern infrastructure, low industrial pollution, low humidity, excellent health care and of course the fantastic climate. Excellent schedule and charter flight connections between Spain and northern European countries make keeping in touch with family and friends easy. According to official figures,

SPAIN: Teenagers from the 60’s are now buying homes in the sun. the top three foreign nationalities who buy the most property in Spain are first the British (by a long way), second the French and third the Germans. The charts are based on official data on property purchased and the top three destinations where the top three nationalities prefer to buy in Spain.

The majority of foreign buyers prefer to buy property on the Spanish Costas and the Balearics, but where are the top three nationalities buying? You may be surprised, so let’s take a look. The British are the number one foreign property buyers in S p a i n , a c c o r d i n g t o o ff i c i a l

property sales data, their top three locations are: 1. The Costa Blanca 2. The Costa del Sol 3. The Balearics islands The French are the second biggest, their top three locations for buying property in Spain are:

The Germans are third, their top three locations for buying property in Spain are: 1. Balearic Islands, especially Mallorca 2. Barcelona 3. Canary Islands Well there you have it, the top three foreign buyers and their top three location choices in Spain, but obviously they also buy property all along the Costas. Wi t h s o m a n y s w i n g i n g 6 0 s teenagers now heading for Spain to retire, don’t be surprised if you hear 60s music being played on balconies near you or maybe spot the occasional mini skirt. One thing is for sure, it’s going to be a fantastic rock ‘n’ roll time for property sales in Spain.

Contact John Graham Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute if you are selling or buying property in Spain, email gk.ipad@me.com.

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Property over politics POLITICAL uncertainty has not discouraged property investors both in Spain and internationally

THE spectre of political uncertainty which continues to linger over Spain has done remarkably little to discourage property investors both within the country and internationally. A n e x t r e m e l y p o sitiv e survey has indicated that an overwhelming 89 per cent of the property investors consulted have a â€˜high or very highâ€™ interest in investing in the Spanish property market this year. The report was based on interviews conducted with 100 real estate investors between November 2015 and February of this year. It revealed that despite various ailments repeatedly decried as economically volatile by the me d i a , t h e b u si n e s s world has not been discouraged. Professional offices in the capital Madrid and financial powerhouse of Barcelona are the top priority for investors, with 53 per cent choosing them as prime targets. Logistic operations come a close second while shopping centres were also an extremely popular choice. Commercial premises,

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MADRID: Is one of the prime targets for property investors in Spain.

53 residential assets and land also performed strongly.

per cent said Madrid or Barcelona were prime targets

A plurality of investors said they would prefer a di-

Mortgage laws are declared unfair THE national government received a blow from European Justice in Luxembourg who have heavily criticised Spanish mortgage laws. The European Court of Justice responded to a query from a court in Alcobendas, near Madrid, which asked about the level of discretion judges should possess when ruling on foreclosure cases. In response the Luxembourg-based court made it clear that judges should have wider discretion when deter-

mining whether a contractual term is unfair or not. It emphasised that national judges should not be confined to applying the letter of the law read literally and formally. The court argued that Spanish mortgage laws as they stand are actually handicapping judges in their application of justice, and restricting their ability to consider all the salient points of cases. The laws have come under

fire in Spain, as many interpret them as shielding banks when they repossess the homes of people who have failed to pay their mortgage loans. It is the second blow to the Spanish government regarding its foreclosure laws this year. In January the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg supported a claim by Spanish consumers that their cases be treated on an individual basis, rather than collectively.

rect purchase of any new assets as opposed to indirect investment, while more than half of those surveyed said that they have plans to invest up to â‚Ź100 million in Spain this year.

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Future of fuel cells HONDA is unleashing its new FCV Clarity later this year By Matthew Elliott HYDROGEN fuel cells are making their foray into a competitive renewable energy market as Honda unleashes its new FCV Clarity by the end of the year. It will immediately be launched into competition with other hydrogen-fuelled vehicles the Hyundai ix35 and Mirai from Toyota. Far more efficient than the previous FCX model, the new vehicle features a fuel

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Windies at the double, Foxes seven ahead, Nico wins in the desert AND Real Madrid win El Clasico against arch rivals Barcelona Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

CRICKET • West Indies star Carlos Brathwaite (34 not out) hit four sixes in four balls in the last over bowled by England’s Ben Stokes to win the T20 World Cup final by six wickets (160-4 against 155-9).

Marlon Samuels was unbeaten on 85 at the other end as England simply threw it away in front of 50,000 fans in Kolkuta! A distraught Stokes could not speak after the game! • Victory completed a double for the Windies after their women had beaten three-time winners Australia earlier in the day. FOOTBALL • Last Saturday, Barcelona’s 39-match unbeaten run came to an end in La Liga when arch rivals Real Madrid, down to 10 men, won 2-1 at the Nou Camp. Cristiano Ronaldo struck the late winner two minutes after Sergio Ramos had collected the 20th red card of his career. • Leicester City, now Premiership leaders by seven points with six games remaining, beat Southampton 1-0 after second-placed Spurs had drawn 1-1 at Liverpool. This was the Foxes fourth successive one-goal victory. • There were comfortable 4-0 wins for Arsenal (third) over Watford, Manchester City (fourth) at CRISTIANO RONALDO: Late winner.

Bournemouth and Chelsea at doomed Aston Villa, whose manager Remi Garde has quit! Manchester United pipped Everton 1-0 at Old Trafford… the vital relegation six-pointer, ended Norwich City 3 Newcastle 2… And three games finished level: Stoke-Swansea (2-2), West Ham-Crystal Palace (2-2) and SunderlandWBA (0-0). Jonathan Leko (aged 16) made his PL debut for West Brom. • In the Championship, Brighton drew 2-2 with leaders Burnley, Middlesbrough won 3-2 at QPR, Hull whipped Bristol City 4-0, Sheffield Wednesday won 1-0 at Huddersfield and bottom club Bolton were beaten by Reading. • Wigan (4-1 winners at Shrewsbury) are the new leaders of FL1 and Northampton, unbeaten in 18, remain top of FL2. • Celtic, seven points clear of Aberdeen, are heading for their 47th Scottish League title, while victory for Rangers over Dumbarton this weekend will see them return to the top flight for the first time in four years. • Barnsley beat Oxford United 3-2 in the Johnstone Paint Trophy final at Wembley. • There’s already been Champions League action this week including BarcelonaAtletico Madrid, PSG-Man-

MARC MARQUEZ: Won the Argentinian MotoGP race.

chester City and WolfsburgReal Madrid, while tonight Liverpool visit Borussia Dortmund in their Europa League quarter-final. • This weekend’s big games (in various divisions) are Sunderland-Leicester, Spurs-Manchester United, West Ham-Arsenal, Burnley-Leeds, Middlesbrough-Preston, Nottingham Forest-Brighton, Wigan-Coventry and Northampton-Bristol Rovers. • Ian Britton, who made 520 appearances for Chelsea, Blackburn and Burnley between 1971-87, has died, aged 61. MOTOR-SPORT • The incident-packed second F1 of 2016 in Bahrain was won by Nico Rosberg ahead of Kimi Raikkonen with Lewis Hamilton third. Next race: Shanghai, April 17.

CARLOS BRATHWAITE: Four sixes in four balls.

• Last Sunday’s exciting Argentinian MotoGP was won by Marc Marquez with Valentino Rossi second. • Former Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy will drive in the Le Mans 24-hour race in June. HORSE RACING • The 169th Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday and my each-way tips are Boston Bob (Ruby Walsh riding for trainer Willie Mullins), Silviniaco Conti and Gallant Oscar. SAILING • British sailor Sarah Young (40) who died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean while competing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has been buried at sea. GOLF • The first ‘major’ of 2016, the US Masters, starts today in Augusta with 89 competitors taking part, including world number one, Jason Day.

TENNIS • Novak Djokovic (for a record sixth time) and Victoria Azarenka (for the third time) won the respective men’s and women’s singles titles at the Miami Open. For the irresistible Djokovic it was his 28th APT Masters trophy, taking over the mantle of most victories from Rafael Nadal. CYCLING • GB Olympian Lizzie Armistead continued her impressive form by winning the Tour of Flanders One Day Classic road race in Belgium.

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Rugby report from over the Easter holiday weekends VISITING rugby teams enjoyed some good weather and Mallorquin hospitality with a game of rugby thrown in for good measure on a visit to the island over Easter. The Mavericks RFC U16 and U18 teams returned to play against El Toro RC and the Baleares U18 team. The older boys had a close match which was won in the closing stages by the Baleares team by 19 points to 13. The female players from teams around the island also had a joint training session now that their league has come to an end, with a view to selection for the Baleares team. El Toro RC Veterans spent a weekend with their old friends in Bilbao, Unigans Rugby Club, in their annual meeting and social visit. Three parts of

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10 minutes each were played in a slightly slower, but no less serious and hard fought match. The overall winners were the home team after the visitors lost their early advantage. Plenty of socialising took place afterwards and plans made for the return visit to Son Caliu. RC Ponent youngsters spent an exciting weekend in a tournament in Valencia against Les Abelles. This is a repeat visit for the U10, U12 and U14 teams and is an ideal opportunity for them to play other teams and a chance to get away from the island. The U10 team were crowned Champions with the U12 reaching fourth place and the U14 team in third place. In every case these results were an improvement on the previous year’s results.