Issuu

ISSUE NO. 1614

9 - 15 June 2016

Stop Press

MALLORCA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

DON’T MISS OUR EURO 2016 WALL CHART INSIDE! PAGES 28 - 29

Tale of two islands By Matthew Elliott

Mallorca will be stealing the thunder on British television this week as two very different but hugely popular shows adopt the island’s beautiful backdrop and see it cement its emerging status as a premier filming location. Dating reality show Love Island is back after last summer’s successful outing. The ITV2 show features telegenic singletons in a spectacular Mallorcan villa while scriptwriters try and couple them up with engineered romance and ‘surprise’ dates. Meanwhile in the notorious party resort of Magaluf, the cast of crass reality show Geordie Shore returned to the strip to embarrass themselves to the delight of the tabloids, though they were later banned from filming by angry authorities.

Each show represents very different stereotypes of the island, with the former focusing on Mallorca’s magnificent scenery and romantic setting, and the latter on its ongoing battle with Europe’s worst partiers. Local businesses will hope the Love Island vision triumphs, attracting a more sophisticated brand of tourist looking for a romantic get-

away or even a second home. With Mallorca gearing up for its busiest summer on record, amid lingering controversies on

the environmental impact of tourists, many will wish that the Geordie Shore crowd are here for a farewell tour.

WWW.EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

LOCAL NEWS

Distracted driver A TWENTY-YEAR-OLD man was injured after being hit by a car in Calle Manuel Azaña around 11pm on June 3 while crossing the street. The accident was apparent-

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Another point against

ly due to the driver being distracted and not seeing the young man on the zebra crossing. He was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.

flickr by Malaienet

Lost road THE municipality of Mancor de la Vall is searching for the original route of an old road linking the Santa Llucia Hermitage with Biniarroi. Over time the road has been overtaken by weeds due to lack of use. The City Council of Mancor has requested technical help from the Council of Mallorca to find the lost road.

NO BLOOD: Sa Pobla has now joined the list of municipalities against bullfighting on the island.

Phone payments ANTONI VILELLA, Secretary General of Afedeco which represents smaller businesses in Palma said that a system for using mobile phones to pay in shops should be available next year.

According to Vilella, the system isn’t complicated and requires a minimal investment. Currently there are only a few shops in Palma which offer this type of payment.

By Sandra Galo SA POBLA has become the 34th municipality on the island to declare itself to be against bullfighting. According to the group Anuma Naturalis, the Sa Pobla Town Hall approved a motion against bullfighting joining the other 33 municipalities which have de-

clared themselves to be anti-bullfighting. Guillermo Amengual, spokesman for the Mallorca Sense Sang campaign (Mallorca Without Blood), said that each day more municipalities on the island are rejecting torture and death for pleasure. He added that with the addition of Sa Pobla to the list of anti-bullfighting municipalities, “a historic fig-

ure” has been reached. The Mallorca Sense Sang campaign has changed history with 34 municipalities now against the sport in just two years and more than 350,000 signatures on a petition asking for bullfighting on the island to be banned. The campaign was started in 2014 with the objective of prohibiting bullfighting in Mallorca.

NEWS

www.euroweeklynews.com

9 -15 June 2016 / Mallorca

EWN

Your papers, your views

Featured News 3

Finance 21 - 26

Stocks 24

Leapy Lee 27

Euro 2016 28-29

Daily TV 30

Letters 32

Time Out 34 - 35

Health & Beauty 36-37

Social Scene 38 - 39

Property 42 - 43

Homes & Gardens 44

Our View 45

John Smith 45

Colin Bird 45

Pets 46

Classifieds 48 - 50

Boats 51 - 52

Motoring 54

Sport 56

www.euroweeklynews.com

Problems in the north being resolved By Sandra Galo A COLLECTION of signatures on a digital platform denouncing the lack of services on the Pollensa beaches and the poor state of the waterfront area has proved successful. The first sun loungers have finally arrived at the Puerto Pollensa beach after weeks of complaints from tourists and businesses. In addition to the loungers, posts have also been hammered in place for Mallorcaâ€™s emblematic straw parasols. In only two days, almost 200 signatures denouncing the situation were collected accompanied by countless comments from tourists, primarily from the UK, expressing their dissatisfaction and denouncing the mismanagement of the area. The delay in the awarding of the tender for beach services led to the collection of signatures which were then presented to the Pollensa Town Hall. Besides the lack of chairs and umbrel-

flickr by Miquel

PUERTO POLLENSA: The emblematic blue loungers and straw parasols are now being put on the beach. las, disgruntled tourists have also complained about work being carried out along the waterfront this winter with some of them threatening to spend holidays elsewhere in Mallorca.

Some say there are travel agencies in England suggesting to their clients they choose other areas on the island because of the lack of services and the bother of unfinished reforms along the promenade.

NEWS

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

Cuts to water irrigation MORE than 400 properties connected to the water irrigation network in Lloseta were without water for six days. Various residents affected by the water cut have complained to the Lloseta City Council. Mayor of Lloseta Tolo Moya said that the town hall is studying how to defend the rights of those affected. According to Jaume Fiol, head of the concessionaire Aigües Lloseta, the cut was due to the drought. Fiol explained that the company does not expect cuts to drinking water but that the decision would be based on how the summer plays out. He, however, did not rule out more cuts to the irrigation network. The water irrigation network mainly supplies water to rural properties and runs alongside drinking water which is supplied to houses with a certificate of habitability. The water comes from Clot de s’Argila and small sinkholes in the area.

EWN

Remember, the glass is half-empty CALA MILLOR uses 200 litres of water per person per day and the Tourism Consortium of Cala Millor has launched a campaign to remedy the problem. The Consortium composed of the municipalities of Son Servera and

Sant Llorenç has launched a campaign aimed at saving water with the slogan, “Let’s face it, the glass is half empty. Do not waste water.” According to Son Servera’s Councillor for Tourism Margalida Vives, the campaign seeks to raise

public awareness of the environmental importance of saving water. As part of the initiative 16,000 brochures have been published in English, German, Catalan and Spanish to be distributed at hotels, public buildings, schools and bars.

A sustainability report of the area points out that water consumption must be reduced to numbers closer to those recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) which is 150 litres per person per day.

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

New Scandinavian airline base NORWEGIAN AIRLINES inaugurated its seventh Spanish base in Palma’s Son Sant Joan Airport which will operate 12 months of the year. With the Palma base, the low-cost company now has 16 bases in Europe.

Two Boeing 737-800s with 186 seats each will be based in Palma. The new base allows the company to expand its service by adding two new domestic routes (Palma-Barcelona and Palma-Madrid) to the four existing Scandi-

navian routes of Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Gothenburg. With the two new routes they will now offer 11 destinations from Mallorca including international routes to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the UK.

Protest against the poisoning of pets By Sandra Galo MORE than a hundred residents of the municipality of Santa Maria del Cami gathered on Sunday June 1 to protest the poisonings of dogs and cats in the area. The poisoning began on the last day of August 2015 with the poisoning of a dog named Trui. In December of the same year, another dog was found poisoned and so began a series of poisonings. Last month a poisoned dog was saved from death by the rapid action of veterinarians. Laura de Juan, spokeswoman for the organisers said that they had detected cases of poisonings for several months, but that recently the poisonings had increased considerably. She added that they suspect who it may be but since they haven’t got

POISONED: One of the dogs poisoned was a Mallorca Ratter (Ca Rater) named Livi similar to this one. proof, they are leaving it in the hands of the Guardia Civil to investigate. The Tuesday before the protest, residents found seven pieces of sobrassada (Mallorcan sausage) with poison inside. The places

where the perpetrator leaves the poison are Calle Balanguera and in the Can Orell Park. The Guardia Civil’s Nature Protection Service Seprona has taken over the investigation.

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com flickr by OffBikes Photos

Homage to Mallorcan Salom By Sandra Galo H U N D R ED S of pe opl e ga the re d in Pa lma o n Sa turda y (J une 4) in honour of Grand Prix motorc yc le ra c er Luis Sa lom, w ho die d tra gic a lly

the day before. Palma’s Plaza del Güell was the scene of the gathering where more than 500 people paid tribute to Sal om , who di ed f r om i nj ur i es sust ai ned f r om a cr ash at t he Cat al uña Grand Prix in Barcelona. Fans and bikers joined with family and friends of Salom to pay tribute to the famous motorcycle racer. A bouquet of f l ower s was placed on a plaque in t he squar e bear i ng hi s name. After a moment of silence, Salom was given an ovation by the crowd. Sal om , who was onl y 24, began racing competitively at the age of eight.

NEWS

No noise pollution THE Puig de Sant Pere and Sa Llotja Neighbourhood Association is ‘very disappointed’ over the outcome of a recent meeting with the Palma City Council. The meeting between the Neighbourhood Association and Mayor Jose Hila’s administration went half an hour longer than planned due to the intensity of the discussion regarding noise pollution in the neighbourhood. Residents are complaining about the noise in the area caused by nightlife businesses, and want immediate action to be taken to remedy the problem. The Association has requested that the closing times of terraces and bars be moved up so that the problem of excessive noise is not repeated this year as in past years. Residents also ask that the area be declared a noise pollution free zone.

NEWS

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

Arrest of Irish drug traffickers By Sandra Galo THE Guardia Civil of Calvia has arrested two Irishmen who are allegedly part of a drug trafficking gang in the area of Magaluf. In a press release from the Guardia Civil, the law enforcement agency explained that the anti-drug operation known as

‘Operation Leprechaun’ began at the beginning of May after the detention of a British drug dealer who police discovered was part of a criminal organisation selling drugs to tourists and expatriates in Magaluf and Palmanova. One of the two Irishmen subsequently detained is allegedly the ringleader of the organisa-

tion and has been charged with selling drugs primarily in Magaluf’s Punta Ballena area. Fifty grams of high purity cocaine, along with anabolic steroids, and cash were confiscated during a search of his home. The Guardia Civil is continuing the investigation and more arrests may be forthcoming.

Potato farming and export problems POTATO exporters in Sa Pobla want to change the planting dates to avoid frost damage. The proposal comes from the Strategic Plan of Agriculture recently presented at the Sa Pobla cultural centre Sa Congregacio. The findings of a study were compiled from interviews with more than 50 farmers and eight potato exporters and also complaints which had been made to the public administration. Exporters want to reduce the number of inter-

mediaries and improve the relationship between farmers and exporters in order to expedite the process of liquidation of exported potatoes. Farmers believe production costs should be reduced and less volume generated but higher quality potatoes. They also believe organic farming methods, use of local varieties of potatoes and diversifying production or machinery to be more productive. They also agree that produce should be promoted through one brand.

EWN

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Convent is to be converted By Sandra Galo

TH E forme r C onve nt of t he Monj as Reparadoras (Comforting Nuns) will be converted into tourist accommodation with a cultural flavour. The Palma Town Hall is now waiting to receive the project so that the process for obtaining the licence can begin. The convent fell into disuse years ago when the nuns left Mallorca.

Sources from the Church of Mallorca said that the Church has no connection with the conversion, saying that the nuns are now on the mainland and have not been on the island for the last 15 years. Next to the convent is a small Neo-Gothic temple designed by the architect Reynes which is currently being used by the Medicine and Genealogy academies. The building is in a very central location in Palma, between Calle Can Campaner 6 and La Rosa 3.

Bikers access

Moving bar removed

AROUND 100 mountain bike enthusiasts met in the municipality of Banyalbufar to demand free access to trails. According to the organisers of the event, participants have signed a document which will be submitted to government officials defending their right to access mountain trails, just like hikers and horse riders do.

LOCAL POLICE have removed a controversial ‘mobile bar’ travelling around the Playa de Palma. The ‘invention,’ which was nothing more than a kind of moving bar serving alcoholic drinks, had caused problems last year as well and was classified as ‘dangerous.’ The mobile bar moved by clients pedalling while they were drinking alcohol. After checking that the company running the bar did not have permission to operate it, police told tourists to get off and then removed the vehicle from the area.

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

Drop in figures UNEMPLOYMENT in the Balearics for the month of May decreased more than in any other region of Spain. May finished with just under 50,000 people registered as unemployed in the Balearics, 15 per cent less compared to the same month last year. According to data released by the Ministry of Employment and Social Security, the number of unemployed Balearic citizens decreased by 8,846 compared to May 2015. This is the biggest decline of unemployment registered in the month of May since 1996. Spain’s unemployment rate of 20.4 per cent is the second highest in the Eurozone after Greece.

Baggage handlers AFTER meeting with the general secretaries of the unions CCOO and UGT, regional Councillor for Employment Negueruela expressed concern regarding the working conditions of baggage handlers. The director of Airport Authority AENA insisted the subcontracted companies in question should meet with their workers to resolve any grievances. Negueruela plans to meet with the companies to hear their views.

NEWS

Park expansion flickr by Poxxel

EXPANSION: The Natural Park of Llevant may be extended. By Sandra Galo THE Natural Park of Llevant located in the north east of the island could possibly be expanded to an area of almost 5,000 hectares of land. Currently, the park covers an area of 1,407 hectares. With the expansion, the park would also include Punta de

n’Amer, the bays of Pollensa and Alcudia as well as the mountains of Arta and na Borges. The idea for the plan proposed by the Balearic Islands’ Council of the Environment is to extend the park so as to reach the area protected by the Natura 2000 network for the protection of species and natural habitats.

Unexpected death in hotel A DUTCH national died on Thursday (June 2) after collapsing in a hotel in Playa de Palma. The 44-year-old originally from the Dominican Republic collapsed at the reception desk of a hotel in Calle Trasime (Arenal)

at around 6am in the morning after going to reception complaining that he felt ill. The Homicide and Narcotics division of the National Police are investigating his death. One hypothesis being

considered is that the man had a bag of cocaine in his stomach which burst. A post-mortem examination is now being performed by the Institute of Legal Medicine to determine the exact cause of death.

FEATURE

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

EWN

Advertising Feature

Sterling drops due to EU poll Commentary by Moneycorp

EUR weekly currency update At its (roughly) six-weekly Governing Council meeting on Thursday the European Central Bank made no alteration to monetary policy, other than to say it will now include corporate bonds in its asset purchase programme and to remind investors that interest rates will remain low for a long time. Investors were disappointed that the bank was not more upbeat about its outlook for the Euroland economy and the euro fell after the ECB president’s press conference. Even so, it was down on the week by only a third of a cent against the US dollar and it gained two cents against sterling, which was weaker on average by -1.8% against the other dozen most actively-traded currencies. The pound was wounded by an opinion poll that gave the Leavers a four-point lead, 52-48, over the Remainers for the EU in/out referendum in three weeks’ time. It led investors, who hate uncertainty, to stay away from the pound.

USD weekly currency update Last Friday the Federal Reserve chairperson, Janet Yellen, made a long-awaited public appearance. Investors were eager to hear whether she would endorse the comments made by her colleagues over the previous couple of weeks, pointing to higher interest rates in June or July. She sort of did, confirming that “probably in the coming months such a move would be appropriate.” It was not warning that investors should gird their loins for a rate hike this month but Ms Yellen certainly did not rule out the possibility, and her remarks were broadly positive for the dollar. The US currency strengthened by a third of a cent against the euro over the week, and by two and a half cents against the pound. Sterling came unglued after an opinion poll gave the Leavers a four-point advantage over the Remainers in the EU in/out referendum. The heightened uncertainty put investors off the pound.

Clarisse Musselwhite is Moneycorp’s Account Manager for Mallorca

She can be contacted on Tel: +34 902 887 243 Mobile: +34 687 932 472 Email:mallorca@moneycorp.com

902 887 243 mallorca@moneycorp.com CAD weekly currency update The Canadian dollar strengthened by two cents, 1%, against the pound over the week. It was no great achievement, given the pace of sterling’s retreat: The loonie was the second worst performer among the major currencies, losing half a US cent. Nothing went badly wrong for the Canadian dollar but investors focused on Tuesday’s consolidated figures for gross domestic product in the first quarter. Hav-

ing expected to see 0.7% growth they were disappointed when it came in at 0.6%. That was still enough to keep the loonie ahead of the pound. Sterling was punished after an opinion poll in The Guardian unexpectedly put Leave ahead of Remain for the referendum on EU membership in three weeks’ time, with the Leavers on 52% and the Remainers on 48%. AUD weekly currency update It was a better week for the Australian dollar, and not only because sterling was having a ‘mare. The Aussie strengthened by a dozen ticks against the US dollar and did even better against the Canadian dollar and the euro. It was not an entirely trouble-free run though. Not all of the Australian ecostats met up to investors’ expectations. Those that did were building permits and first quarter growth, which came in at 1.1%. However, new home sales and retail sales fell short of forecast and investors are more inclined to punish the Aussie for failure than they are to reward it for achievement.

E W N 9 -15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Control of pests By Sandra Galo RATS and cockroaches are causing problems in some of the neighbourhoods of Palma. Areas combatting these pests include Pere Garau, Bonanova, Son Rapinya, Santa Catalina, Plaza de Toros, Son Gotleu and Las Maravillas. According the councillor for Health Antonia Martin, each of the areas is being affected for different reasons. Throughout the year, the Palma City Council will implement campaigns for pest and rodent control in the neighbourhoods with a total of €250,000 allocated to the initiative. Martin explained that this year the administration would focus on areas where statistics show that most problems occur and pest control is most needed. The councillor pointed out that in Bonanova the problem comes from the fact that there is a large number of fields around the area. In Son Gotleu, the problem seems to stem from rubbish accumulated in the streets. A curious case is the area of the Plaza de Toros where each year residents complain about the large numbers of cockroaches. The cockroach infestation is caused in part by the many low plants in the area and land filled with rubbish

flickr by Felipe Tonsa

PESTS: Residents In Palma are complaining about an infestation of cockroaches. but the biggest reason, according to Martin, is people leaving food in the streets for cats which she explained is “completely forbidden.” Martin added that authorities are working to remedy the problem. During the month of May, more than 200 calls were received informing au-

thorities about the presence of cockroaches in Palma compared to 80 calls in the month of April. Councillor Martin noted that this increase is probably due to rising temperatures. In the case of rats, 62 complaints were recorded in May compared to 56 in April.

Hotels plan to improve quality offer HOTELIERS and the Calvia Town Hall have agreed that there will be no turning back from the plans to change Magaluf’s image and reposition it as

a quality tourist destination. Melia Hotels International presented its new four-star Antillas Calvia Beach hotel in Magaluf and announced plans to

rebuild the demolished Jamaica hotel. The superior category Antillas Calvia Beach hotel, remodelled from the old Sol Antillas,

represents an investment of more than €140 million since 2012. It has 316 rooms and suites with views of the bay and the island of Sa Porrassa. This luxury hotel located in the western part of the beach of Magaluf hopes to help improve the image of Magaluf. VicePresident of Melia Gabriel Escarrer noted that the transformation of the old Sol Antillas hotel was done in collaboration with the town hall of Calvia and the Balearic Government with the objective to ‘improve the image and quality offer’ of the area of Magaluf. At the presentation given by Escarrer, the hotel chain’s plans for the rebuilding of the demolished Jamaica hotel were also presented. Construction will begin after this season finishes and is estimated to cost around €35 million. Two buildings will be constructed which will be joined together at the top terrace. It will also feature a shopping area of more than 5,000 square metres.

NEWS

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

EWN

Working on recycling incentives By Sandra Galo EMAYA, the Municipal Water and Sewage Company, is designing unique strategies to reduce the amount of waste incinerated and encourage public involvement in selective collection.

trivago comes to town THE trivago hotel metasearch has opened new offices in Palma’s Paseo Maritimo. The new facilities house the company’s second largest information technology (IT) set-up, in addition to the trivago Spain team and the global trivago Hotelier Care team. The offices have a capacity for 150 people and are designed to promote the professional development of its employees with a ‘good working atmosphere.’ The inauguration was attended by Peter Vinnemeier, co-founder and Managing Director of trivago as well as Mayor of Palma Jose Hila and Balearic Director of Tourism Pilar Carbonell. Mayor Hila expressed pride that trivago has placed its bets on Palma and added that the town hall wants to expand activities in the tourism industry related to new technology with trivago as an example. He added that Palma is attracting talent and companies like trivago which make the city increasingly more attractive and competitive and creates employment opportunities. For his part, Vinnemeier pointed out that the company sees Palma as one of the bestconnected cities in Europe and trivago has people from all of Europe and Spain coming to work in Palma. Vinnemeier added that Palma not only has fast internet, an excellent airport, a solid infrastructure and spectacular culture and gastronomy, it also has highly qualified computer technicians.

In a conference held before World Environment Day, President of Emaya Neus Truyol outlined a four-year waste management plan. Although the European Union set a target for recycling to reach 50 per cent by the year 2020, Palma is far from that goal.

Truyol explained that the proposals are under study and insisted that they are not definitive but would include economic incentives to encourage residents to recycle. One of the ideas being studied is having residents use a card to identify themselves each time they

want to throw away rubbish. The card would also be used to open the bin and help Emaya know which residents recycle more. This measure could be complemented by other initiatives including personalised rubbish bags for each resi-

dent enabling the company to find out which people do not recycle and who is throwing inappropriate materials into the recycling containers. This would also allow those who recycle to receive rewards like reduced rates for rubbish collection.

E W N 9 - 15 ne 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Deadly fall for Dutch tourist By Sandra Galo A TOURIST from the Netherlands died on Monday (June 6) after falling from a height of five metres in Genova. The 75-year-old woman sat down to rest on a low wall when she fell backwards hitting her head on concrete five metres below. A man

nearby alerted police and emergency services after noticing the womanâ€™s personal belongings on the ground and seeing that she had fallen and was badly wounded. An ambulance, Local and National Police Officers along with the Fire Brigade arrived on the scene. She was taken to Son Espases Hospital in critical condition and died hours later.

Real estate shows a revival HOUSING prices in the Balearics are expected to have the highest percentage of growth in the whole of Spain for 2016. Servihabitat, the leading real estate service provider in Spain, has released â€˜The Residential Market in Spainâ€™ report forecasting housing prices for 2016. The report shows that the highest rise in housing prices is expected to be in the Balearic

Islands where prices are anticipated to increase 6.8 per cent compared to a rise nationally of 3.8 per cent. The report points out that foreign buyers purchased 69,196 homes in Spain last year representing a total of 17 per cent of the market. That figure, however, was more than double in the Balearics (39 per cent). The report shows that the positive trend in prices and val-

ue will continue in 2016, thus making the Balearic Islands the region with the highest percentage price growth. The report also notes that the stock of new properties in the Balearics is the lowest in the country at 7.6 per cent thanks to purchases of homes by buyers from other European countries. This investment by foreigners is expected to help the growth of property sales.

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

First Hyatt in Europe

Giant thug arrested

HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION has announced the opening of its first Park Hyatt resort in Europe located in the northeast of Mallorca. Park Hyatt, set in the Cap Vermell Estate, is designed to look like a quaint Mallorcan village. It offers guests a relaxed and unique holiday experience due to its secluded location and has 142 rooms including 16 suites. Rooms have private terraces with breathtaking views of the sea. Group president for Europe, Middle East, Africa and southwest Asia Peter Fulton said “Park Hyatt hotels are interna-

A GIANT Senegalese man who allegedly debilitated tourists by strangling them so they could be mugged was arrested in Magaluf. The man had allegedly been attacking tourists, mainly drunk Britons he is suspected of four such attacks this season. There were similar attacks last summer which stopped at the close of the season, however May they have started again. Several officers were required to restrain him. He’s charged with four muggings, beatings of tourists and drug trafficking. Guardia Civil have yet to find his accomplices.

flickr by Alexander Khrisanfov

CAP VERMELL: The first Park Hyatt resort in Europe. tionally renowned for their understated luxury and sophistication and they’re pleased to bring this to the Balearics.”

The resort also has meeting rooms, a show kitchen, large ballroom, a beautiful terrace and landscaped gardens.

FINANCE

Mallorca

9 - 15 June 2016

LONDON - FTSE 100

+0.78%

C LOSING P RICES J UNE 06

A EURO WEEKLY NEWS 6 PAGE SPECIAL SECTION // WWW.EWNBUSINESS.COM

DOW JONES

-0.18%

C LOSING P RICES J UNE 06

NASDAQ

-0.48%

C LOSING P RICES J UNE 06

Uber car hire continues to grow By John Smith HATED by taxi drivers and loved by those who want a cheap ride, the American corporation Uber, operator of the Uber mobile app, which allows consumers with smartphones to submit a trip request that gets routed to Uber drivers who use their own cars, has just received a €3.15 billion cash injection from the Sau-

is the value of the company which only commenced trading in 2009 and appeals to young travellers on a limited budget.

MICHAEL DELL: Founder of the company.

Dell share shock THE computer company Dell has been one of the greatest success stories with so many people purchasing their PCs and laptops, initially via the internet or through mail order routes although they have expanded their business via selected stores as well. Unfortunately for founder Michael Dell and investment company Silver Lake Partners, disgruntled shareholders took the company to court, arguing they received too low a price for shares when the company went back to private hands.

di Arabian Public Investment Fund. Licensed taxi and private hire drivers are understandably opposed to the company as they argue that they have to pay for enhanced insurance, and in many cases have to register with local authorities and declare income for tax purposes whilst Uber drivers don’t necessarily have the same obligations. Clearly the Saudi government

“I hope they have kidnapping insurance” Donald Trump on the decision by the PGA to transfer a golf tournament from one of his courses to one in Mexico.

Photo Credit Oracle PR

Quote of the Week

€56 billion

At the time of the ‘privatisation’, holders of 5.5 million shares rejected the offer considering that an offer price of $13.75 (€11.85) undervalued the company considerably and they believed they had lost a considerable amount of money from the buy-out. A US court agreed the share price was undervalued by 28 per cent and ruled the shares were actually worth $17.62 (€15.78) at the time so shareholders will be due an additional payment, unless the decision is appealed.

BUSINESS EXTRA

Waitrose, how much? DESPITE the fact that Waitrose has a bit of a reputation for offering quality but at a price, it actually captured a record 5.3 per cent of the UK grocery market over the past quarter, according to a report from research firm Kantar Worldpanel. Repeating past results, the so called big four, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco continue to lose market share whilst the discount stores Aldi (plus 11.4 per cent) and Lidl (plus 14.2 per cent) show the greatest growth.

Regional benefits THE Spanish Treasury indicated it will release funds, previously frozen, with Andalucia to be allocated €164.4 million which will be useful for commitments made. It’s not clear why funds were withheld but if due to regions missing their budgets it seems hypocritical given that the Spanish interim government hasn’t done so well either.

TTIP looks to be in jeopardy THE Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which is so heavily backed by Obama and Cameron, is looking to be very shaky at the moment. EU President Jean-Claude Junker, being aware of the antipathy shown by various member states, has called for all 28 to reconfirm their

€12.4 million is the amount that the power company Iberdrola is suing Bankia for compensation for misrepresentation following its €70 million investment in the bank in the 2011 share listing.

STAT OF WEEK

business & legal

EWN

commitment to the deal at their next summit towards the end of June. If the French and Germans in particular delay any signing, regardless of who is elected the next US President, it’s likely the pact will be dead in the water and in view of this, Jeremy Corbyn has now vowed to add his weight to the anti-lobby.

sees that this is a good financial investment as it will assist the company to expand within the Middle East where the concept of car and taxi sharing is already well established. The success of this company has seen the rise of a number of similar operations around the world, with probably the most successful in Spain being BlaBlaCar.

IBEX 35

+0.55%

C LOSING P RICES J UNE 06

Smoke and mirrors INTERIM Economy Minister Luis de Guindos insists that it is perfectly possible to lower income tax and to reduce the deficit which is so irritating to Brussels. According to him “The trick is maintaining growth” as a reduction in taxes “favours consumer spending.” Naturally, opposition parties do not agree with his opinion and consider it to be a ploy to try to obtain votes in the forthcoming election.

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

LONDON - FTSE 100

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY WITH US See our advert on opposite page

C LOSING P RICES J UNE 06

PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group PLC 554.75 10.00 Admiral Group PLC 1982.00 5.00 Anglo American PLC 646.30 28.32 Antofagasta PLC 443.70 14.70 ARM Holdings PLC 995.75 4.50 Ashtead Group PLC 981.50 4.00 Associated British Foods PLC 2964.00 14.00 AstraZeneca PLC 4058.50 19.50 Aviva PLC 440.05 0.70 Babcock International Group... 1040.50 8.00 BAE Systems PLC 492.35 1.40 Barclays PLC 180.45 0.75 Barratt Developments PLC 568.50 -10.00 Berkeley Group Holdings 3173.50 -66.00 BHP Billiton PLC 865.05 31.40 BP PLC 364.85 6.25 British American Tobacco PLC 4244.00 38.50 British Land Co PLC 738.25 0.00 BT Group PLC 433.43 1.45 Bunzl PLC 2057.00 9.00 Burberry Group PLC 1078.00 8.00 Capita PLC 1058.00 6.00 Carnival PLC 3384.50 28.00 Centrica PLC 203.55 1.30 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1346.00 15.00 Compass Group PLC 1310.00 10.00 CRH PLC 2065.00 13.00 DCC PLC 6290.00 5.00 Diageo PLC 1870.75 9.00 Direct Line Insurance Grp 375.55 0.20 Dixons Carphone PLC 432.30 0.10 easyJet PLC 1514.50 -10.01 Experian PLC 1300.00 4.00 Fresnillo PLC 1138.00 16.00 GKN PLC 280.50 1.60 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1470.00 11.00 Glencore PLC 139.65 3.99 Hammerson PLC 573.75 0.00 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 1326.50 5.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 447.60 2.80 Imperial Brands PLC 3796.50 35.00 Informa PLC 678.25 0.00 Inmarsat PLC 723.00 8.00 InterContinental Hotels Gr 2703.00 24.00 International Consolidated 528.25 -2.00 Intertek Group PLC 3184.50 20.00 Intu Properties PLC 298.10 0.10 ITV PLC 212.10 -1.50 Johnson Matthey PLC 2987.00 38.45 Kingfisher PLC 366.50 1.60

% CHG. 1.83 0.25 4.58 3.43 0.45 0.41 0.47 0.48 0.16 0.78 0.29 0.42 -1.73 -2.04 3.77 1.74 0.92 0.00 0.34 0.44 0.75 0.57 0.83 0.64 1.13 0.77 0.63 0.08 0.48 0.05 0.02 -0.66 0.31 1.42 0.57 0.75 2.94 0.00 0.38 0.63 0.93 0.00 1.12 0.90 -0.38 0.63 0.03 -0.70 1.31 0.44

NET VOL 170.20 12.48 1,343.65 150.72 128.57 18.51 12.16 57.89 335.73 27.76 106.15 2,016.18 348.83 53.13 1,267.48 2,811.49 151.97 437.98 474.82 13.17 87.56 9.07 27.92 490.41 11.20 158.23 26.17 5.47 197.45 117.94 92.52 40.37 43.21 71.77 115.37 272.97 7,074.16 103.59 6.57 1,619.94 66.63 17.02 54.33 16.75 327.41 8.96 82.27 593.83 16.84 85.17

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group PLC 1155.50 -7.00 Legal & General Group PLC 233.35 0.50 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 69.83 -0.18 London Stock Exchange Gp 2667.50 6.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 359.15 2.60 Mediclinic International PLC 896.50 7.50 Merlin Entertainments PLC 433.75 -0.50 Mondi PLC 1342.50 16.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 189.25 0.40 National Grid PLC 976.95 -2.20 Next PLC 5365.00 15.00 Old Mutual PLC 180.65 2.50 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 9395.00 0.00 Pearson PLC 843.75 7.50 Persimmon PLC 2027.00 -30.80 Provident Financial PLC 2847.50 -2.00 Prudential PLC 1336.00 5.50 Randgold Resources Ltd 6315.00 65.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 6956.50 27.00 RELX PLC 1268.50 8.00 REXAM PLC 636.75 3.50 Rio Tinto PLC 1987.25 92.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 610.00 4.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Gr 238.90 1.70 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 1710.50 27.50 Royal Mail PLC 532.25 0.15 RSA Insurance Group PLC 486.65 2.10 SABMiller PLC 4315.25 1.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 622.25 0.00 Sainsbury (J) PLC 248.10 1.90 Schroders PLC 2668.50 13.00 Severn Trent PLC 2270.00 8.00 Shire PLC 4493.50 87.00 Sky PLC 942.50 4.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1185.50 -2.00 SSE PLC 1543.50 3.13 Standard Chartered PLC 539.45 12.40 Standard Life PLC 329.30 2.00 St James's Place PLC 903.00 -1.00 Taylor Wimpey PLC 188.10 -2.62 Tesco PLC 161.33 -0.65 Travis Perkins PLC 1868.00 8.54 TUI AG 1054.00 5.37 Unilever PLC 3228.00 29.50 United Utilities Group PLC 961.50 3.00 Vodafone Group PLC 230.20 1.85 Whitbread PLC 4175.00 -6.00 Wolseley PLC 3716.00 -28.00 Worldpay Group PLC 280.00 0.00 WPP PLC 1588.00 5.00

% CHG. -0.60 0.21 -0.26 0.23 0.73 0.84 -0.12 1.21 0.21 -0.22 0.28 1.40 0.00 0.90 -1.50 -0.07 0.41 1.04 0.39 0.63 0.55 4.85 0.74 0.72 1.63 0.03 0.43 0.02 0.00 0.77 0.49 0.35 1.97 0.43 -0.17 0.20 2.35 0.61 -0.11 -1.38 -0.40 0.46 0.51 0.92 0.31 0.81 -0.14 -0.75 0.00 0.32

NET VOL 161.35 476.55 7,482.62 7.05 369.52 27.48 44.64 63.37 471.20 365.32 13.46 353.47 1.26 96.09 57.29 6.81 151.02 32.25 50.35 181.76 188.36 864.84 167.98 588.66 400.00 71.96 43.90 81.61 116.03 410.62 8.61 15.18 276.42 141.28 86.30 68.06 381.40 73.71 40.58 1,452.00 2,636.12 53.15 28.03 167.83 75.56 1,688.25 29.84 65.23 117.88 128.81

Kleinwort Benson Elite PCC Ltd

0.78719

1.27034 Units per €

US dollar.....................................................................1.13579 Japan yen .................................................................121.706 Switzerland franc..................................................1.109121 Denmark kroner...................................................7.43924 Norway kroner .....................................................9.28794

currenciesdirect.com/mallorca • Tel: +34 687 906 226

DOW JONES C LOSING P RICES J UNE 06

COMPANY MMM 3M AXP American Express AAPL Apple BA Boeing CAT Caterpillar CVX Chevron CSCO Cisco KO Coca-Cola DIS Disney DD E I du Pont de Nemours and Co XOM Exxon Mobil GE General Electric GS Goldman Sachs HD Home Depot IBM IBM INTC Intel JNJ Johnson & Johnson JPM JPMorgan Chase MCD McDonald's MRK Merck MSFT Microsoft NKE Nike PFE Pfizer PG Procter & Gamble TRV Travelers Companies Inc UTX United Technologies UNH UnitedHealth VZ Verizon V Visa WMT Wal-Mart

PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 168.38 +0.34 +0.20% 1.4M 65.49 -0.92 -1.39% 4.4M 97.92 +0.20 +0.20% 28.5M 127.38 +0.53 +0.42% 5.5M 75.04 +1.42 +1.93% 6.6M 100.66 +0.13 +0.13% 5.0M 29.13 +0.05 +0.17% 18.7M 45.04 +0.32 +0.72% 13.4M 98.75 +0.03 +0.03% 6.9M 68.78 +0.68 +1.00% 4.4M 88.37 -0.16 -0.18% 9.4M 29.94 -0.11 -0.37% 23.8M 155.67 -3.61 -2.27% 4.3M 131.74 -0.67 -0.51% 4.2M 152.89 -0.61 -0.40% 2.3M 31.62 -0.14 -0.44% 15.8M 114.76 +0.27 +0.24% 6.9M 64.64 -1.17 -1.78% 20.3M 121.35 +0.18 +0.15% 4.6M 56.64 -0.18 -0.32% 5.4M 51.79 -0.69 -1.31% 23.4M 53.45 -1.08 -1.98% 17.3M 34.69 -0.18 -0.52% 26.9M 82.47 +0.52 +0.63% 6.3M 114.62 -0.25 -0.22% 1.1M 100.43 -0.36 -0.36% 2.3M 136.84 +0.80 +0.59% 3.6M 50.92 +0.15 +0.30% 9.5M 79.94 -0.01 -0.01% 7.6M 70.87 -0.08 -0.11% 6.4M

NASDAQ C LOSING P RICES J UNE 06

COMPANY

PRICE

CHANGE NET / %

Most Advanced Lion Biotechnologies, Inc. Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eleven Biotherapeutics, Inc. Silver Standard Resources Inc. Nexvet Biopharma plc NewStar Financial, Inc. Ambarella, Inc. Royal Gold, Inc. Pan American Silver Corp. PowerShares Glob Gold & Precs Metals Port

$ 8.65 $ 2.54 $ 18.71 $ 2.15 $ 10.13 $ 3.99 $ 9.74 $ 46.47 $ 61.55 $ 15.49 $ 21.11

2.62 ▲ 43.45% 0.6399 ▲ 33.68% 3.37 ▲ 21.97% 0.37 ▲ 20.79% 1.05 ▲ 11.56% 0.38 ▲ 10.53% 0.85 ▲ 9.56% 3.99 ▲ 9.39% 5.26 ▲ 9.34% 1.27 ▲ 8.93% 1.73 ▲ 8.93%

$ 9.29 $ 4.52 $ 12.65 $ 43.78 $ 2.15 $ 13.48 $ 42.28 $ 5.12 $ 4.56 $ 6.95 $ 2.15

1.78 ▼ 16.08% 0.78 ▼ 14.72% 1.68 ▼ 11.72% 5.56 ▼ 11.27% 0.24 ▼ 10.04% 1.3607 ▼ 9.17% 4.24 ▼ 9.11% 0.51 ▼ 9.06% 0.44 ▼ 8.80% 0.65 ▼ 8.55% 0.20 ▼ 8.51%

Most Declined Gogo Inc. Immunomedics, Inc. Minerva Neurosciences, Inc Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mid-Con Energy Partners, LP region Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. DHX Media Ltd. Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. Zafgen, Inc. Liberty Media Corporation

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

Demise of another high street name DESPITE endeavours by administrators to find a saviour for the BHS Group (formerly British Home Stores), they have had to admit defeat and it has been decided that the store will cease to trade with almost immediate effect once existing stock has been disposed of. This means that 11,000 people who are employed either on full or temporary contracts will lose their jobs whilst there will be yet another nail in the coffin of the high streets around the UK as this becomes the largest retail failure since the demise of Woolworths in 2008. Politicians and unions have already blamed Sir Philip Green for effectively emasculating the company before he passed it on for a pound (although not of flesh) and time will tell whether he will be held responsible for pushing the group into liquidation but it may well transpire that he was simply acting in accordance with the law of the entrepreneur and technically did nothing untoward. Looking at the BHS situation, perhaps he did the staff a favour by al-

Photo Credit Financial Times flickr

By John Smith

SIR PHILIP GREEN: The former owner of the BHS Group (centre).

lowing someone else to give them work for a year rather than close them down himself although it does appear that the British tax payer will not only be responsible for unemployment benefits for those who lose their jobs but will also have to pick up at least part of the pension deficit. Sir Philip was knighted by the Blair Government in 2006 for ‘services to the retail industry’ and now, many people are suggesting that if he is found to have acted in a manner which is not conducive to that of a ‘knight’ and he does not refund part of the money taken out of the company, then he should have this honour rescinded. All of this however begs the question as to whether there is room for a somewhat outdated company like BHS which found it increasingly difficult to compete with modern retailing, so much of it being undertaken through the internet. This then questions whether the average high street will become even more in thrall to betting shops, fast food chains and pound shops whilst the real money is spent in out-of-town shopping centres or on the net.

THE good news is that unemployment in Spain has fallen below four million (3,891,403) for the first time since 2010 with the largest number of people finding work being in Andalucia which has reduced unemployment in the service sector alone by 78,406. The not so good news however is that a high percentage of these new jobs are on temporary contracts which may last only a few months due to anticipated increased tourism and whilst May has seen 119,800 less people unemployed, the prognosis for the winter months may not be so good. Despite future worries, this is the third month in a row where significant reductions in unemployment have been recorded and it will certainly have some positive effect with regards to the interim government’s standing in the forthcoming election. As the fourth largest economy in the Eurozone, Spain has seen considerable growth, but it still lags behind many other member states with just over 20 per cent of the potential working population unemployed and with a much higher percentage of

Photo Credit Daniel Lobo flickr

Record Spanish unemployment figures

EMPLOYMENT OFFICES: Dealing with less traffic over the last few months. youth unemployment. Whichever party or parties come to power at the end of June, or even if there is yet another stalemate and continued interim government, and the problem of unemployment which sees the country second only to Greece, Spanish politicians are going

to have to really bite the bullet and try to come up with sustainable and long term plans to reverse the situation. To some extent, the fact that labour law is generally in favour of employees is in itself something of a problem as employers are looking to

reduce their risks by offering only short term employment, especially in the unskilled sectors in order to mitigate potential damages and costs, whilst others risk their own businesses and potentially endanger staff by employing them ‘off the books’. A strong economy will inevitably

help to reduce unemployment, but there are always potential problems such as stable government, Catalan ‘independence’, influx of migrants and potential loss of British expatriate residents should the referendum call for an exit to add to the uncertainty of the future.

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

www.euroweeklynews.com

Photo Credit Dalibri Wikimedia

Crude oil still not earning adequately

OPEC HQ VIENNA: Location for energy ministers oil prices discussion. competing for ideological rather than just fiBy John Smith nancial reasons. WITH Brent Crude, generally considered the The Saudis have tried to come to an agreebenchmark for world oil prices almost touchment with Russia concerning the limiting of ing $50 (€45) per barrel, OPEC energy minisproduction without success, Venezuela which is ters met in Vienna for their regular discussion a major producer is going into political and ecoon oil prices on Thursday June 3. nomic meltdown, so is likeSimply put, they ly to see an increase rather face a dilemma which It seems likely than decrease in production is that despite the that oil prices and Nigeria, having discovoverall rise in prices, it will remain relaered an enormous ‘black isn’t enough to satisfy tively low for the hole’ in its oil revenues due their financial needs, foreseeable future. to alleged corruption is also but as they only repregoing to be clawing money sent 40 per cent of the back into its economy. oil producing nations, In a statement, OPEC said its members were they can no longer control the market. committed to a “stable and balanced oil marIf they increase production and this is ket” but when the meeting closed, they had not matched by countries such as Iran, Russia and reached agreement on any reduction in producthe USA which is now seeing huge deposits tion and for once, the Saudis were not prepared due to fracking then the price will without to make any commitment other than to say doubt drop again but if the non-OPEC coun“We will be very gentle in our approach and tries produce large volumes and they don’t make sure we don’t shock the market in anythen there is still every likelihood of a reducway.” tion in price as well. At the moment, and for the foreseeable fuSaudi Arabia, for so long the leader of the ture, it seems that oil prices will continue to be OPEC group, has an additional problem now relatively low, although that may encourage that Iran is able to export its oil on the world cash hungry governments to increase petrol market and as the two countries are the leaders duty to obtain greater revenue from consumers. of opposing sections of Islam, they are also

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

EWN

FEATURE

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

Unacceptable racism from the BBC LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

CAN anyone tell me what the hell is going on? How on earth can the BBC offer up jobs to only black and ethnic minorities? Never mind they acted under the umbrella of some ‘Creative Access’ charity organisation, this is blatant, utterly unacceptable racism, pure and simple. In a somewhat ironic twist, the Creative Committee’s excuse for this disgraceful turn of events, was, that after watching hours of middle class white commentators failing to explain the confusion and chaos on the streets during the 2011 riots, they decided to form their organisation, be-

cause, wait for it, they felt nonwhite minorities would have a better understanding of the looting, arson and mass deployment of police. Hallelujah! So finally they are actually admitting that most of the rioters were from black and ethnic minorities! Er just a minute, isn’t that racism? Well it certainly would have been if I’d said it! Oh and by the way, I suppose it all really goes without saying that the whole sorry exercise, including the individual bursary of £19,480 (€24,769) is funded by the British tax payer? No, I thought not. To me, one remark of David Cameron during this week’s debate completely summed up the reason for his ‘in’ campaign. “When we meet to decide issues concerning the European market,” he said, “I sit at a large table with the leaders of the 28 member states and make decisions which

affect the future of all the EU countries. If we were to vote out, I would no longer have a seat at that table.” There ya go Dave. Told you the whole thing was about power didn’t I? As a final observation on the in/out ‘hokey cokey,’ it really doesn’t matter which way the result goes, we will still feel the full malicious retribution of the rest of the members. Vote out, and they will try and make things as difficult as possible. And in the aftermath of voting ‘In,’ be ordered to now knuckle down and do as were told - or else. Well I know which one I prefer! Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

IMPLYING: That most of the 2011 rioters were from non-white minorities would have been racist if I’d said it.

EWN

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

TV LISTING

THURSDAY 09 JUNE

FRIDAY 10 JUNE

SATURDAY 11 JUNE

SUNDAY 12 JUNE

7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:45am 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:25pm 11:35pm 12:25am 1:10am 2:55am 8:20pm 8:30pm 8:25pm 8:40pm 9:30pm 10:25pm 11:15pm 11:35m 12:35am

8:30pm 8:35pm 11:05pm 11:25pm

11:30pm 11:35pm

12:15am

MONDAY 13 JUNE

TUESDAY 14 JUNE

5:30pm 8:05pm 8:20pm 8:35pm 11:05pm 11:35pm 11:50pm 12:30am 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:40pm 11:45pm

12:25am

WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE

7:25pm 7:45pm

8:30pm 9:30pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:30am

BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders DIY SOS The Big Build New Blood BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time This Week EastEnders Room 101 Would I Lie to You? Love, Nina BBC News at Ten BBC London News The Graham Norton Show Match of the Day Jagged Edge Weather for the Week Ahead

6:55pm

7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:15am 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:05am

BBC News BBC London News Weather The National Lottery: In It to Win It The Musketeers Casualty BBC News Match of the Day I Know What You Did Last Summer

7:10pm

Weather Match of the Day Live BBC News Regional News All the latest local news. Weather Better in or Out? a BBC Referendum Special Live at the Apollo

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:35pm

Match of the Day Live BBC News at Six BBC London News Match of the Day Live BBC News at Ten BBC London News Room 101 The Graham Norton Show Regional News EastEnders Match of the Day Live BBC News Regional News Weather Black Power: America’s Armed Resistance Lose Weight for Love BBC London News Question Time EU Special: The Case for Leave Countryfile Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People Mrs Brown’s Boys BBC News at Ten BBC London News Match of the Day A Question of Sport

8:40pm 9:10pm 9:40pm 10:10pm 11:10pm 11:55pm 12:55am

12:20am 12:45am 1:45am

7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:10am 12:15am

7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

11:00pm

11:30pm 12:10am 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:30pm 10:30pm 11:30pm 12:10am 12:15am

A Referendum Campaign Broadcast by the Vote Leave Campaign Eggheads Springwatch Antiques Road Trip Springwatch Peaky Blinders Mock the Week Newsnight Top Gear

7:25pm

7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 11:50pm 12:00am

The Extraordinary Collector Gardeners’ World The Millionaires’ Holiday Club Mum Newsnight No Such Thing as the News The events of the week by QI's research team

5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 7:45pm 8:15pm 11:15pm 11:55pm 12:05am

Trooping the Colour Highlights Gardeners’ World Grand Tours of Scotland Dad’s Army Royal Academy Summer Exhibition QI XL Versailles Euro 2016 Replay: England v Russia

7:00pm 7:25pm 7:45pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

Top Gear City in the Sky Mock the Week Stupid Man, Smart Phone Flat TV The Millionaires’ Holiday Club Euro 2016 Replay: Poland v Northern Ireland

2:05am

9:05pm 9:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 7:25pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:05pm 9:30pm

Springwatch Top Gear Springwatch The Great British Sewing Bee Upstart Crow Newsnight Weather The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

6:30pm 7:00pm

Springwatch Antiques Road Trip Springwatch Britain and Europe: The Immigration Question Jack Dee’s Referendum HelpDesk Newsnight Weather

6:30pm 7:00pm

Eggheads Springwatch Grand Tours of Scotland Antiques Road Trip Springwatch Versailles Newsnight Weather The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story

6:30pm 7:00pm

7:25pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:15pm 9:30pm 9:55pm

Referendum Campaign Broadcast Vote Leave ITV Evening News Emmerdale The ITV Referendum Debate ITV News at Tenand Weather ITV News London The Late Debate

7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:55pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Referendum Campaign Broadcast Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it Inside Birmingham Children’s Hospital Gogglebox 24 Hours in A and E

7:55pm

6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

8:00pm 9:00pm

10:00pm 11:00pm 11:55pm 12:00am

Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Euro 2016 ITV News ITV News London Back to the Future Part III Jackpot247

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

Shipping Wars The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Eating Well with Hemsley and Hemsley Grand Designs Gogglebox The Last Leg Rude Tube

Pokémon the Series: XY Looped Looped Horrid Henry Thunderbirds are Go Oddbods Children’s series following the quirky adventures of the Oddbods. My Phone Genie Bear Grylls Survival School

12:00pm 12:30pm 1:25pm 2:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:20pm 11:00pm 12:35am 2:10am

The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Channel 4 Racing A Place in the Sun Homes by the Med Channel 4 News Titanic Formula 1 Zombieland Drug War

Almost Naked Animals The Aquabats! Super Show! Looped Horrid Henry Thunderbirds are Go Oddbods My Phone Genie Bear Grylls Survival School

8:00pm

Escape to the Chateau Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service Interview with a Murderer Formula 1 Grand Prix: The Killer Years Multi-Million Pound Properties

7:50pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Channel 4 News Referendum Campaign Broadcast Food Unwrapped 24 Hours in A and E An Immigrant’s Guide to Britain 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 24 Hours in Police Custody

7:55pm

Channel 4 News Referendum Campaign Broadcast George Clarke’s Old House to New Home Born on the Same Day Gogglebox Lagos to London: Britain’s New SuperRich

6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Rescue Dog to Super Dog 24 Hours in Police Custody Power Monkeys First Dates Sex Diaries: Trans Lovers Blink

7:30pm 8:00pm

Horrible Science Transformers Robots in Disguise Digimon Fusion City Shorts Horrid Henry Oddbods Nerds and Monsters Horrible Science Share a Story Horrible Science Transformers Robots in Disguise Digimon Fusion City Shorts Horrid Henry Oddbods Nerds and Monsters Horrible Science Share a Story

Horrible Science Transformers Robots in Disguise Digimon Fusion City Shorts Horrid Henry Oddbods Nerds and Monsters Horrible Science Share a Story

6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:30pm 1:35am 2:30am

8:00pm 8:55pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:35pm 12:35am 8:00pm 8:55pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:35pm 12:40am 1:40am

10:00pm 11:30pm 12:30am 6:00pm 7:00pm

8:00pm 9:00pm 9:20pm 10:05pm 11:00pm 12:00am

1:45am 2:10am 4:10am

8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am

12:30am

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:05am

Referendum Campaign Broadcast Cricket on 5 On Benefits: Bargain Barbie and Desperate Dole Claimants Big Brother Gold Diggers Access Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

5:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 11:30pm 12:00am

Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Cricket on 5 Elizabeth II: 90 Glorious Years Big Brother: Live Eviction Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Big Brother

5:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm

Inside Buckingham Palace Elizabeth II: 90 Glorious Years the Queen at 90 Cricket on 5 5 News NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS Big Brother The Funny Side of Kids

7:15pm 7:30pm

7:15pm 8:15pm 8:30pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:00am

10:00pm 10:30pm 10:45pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am

5 News Cricket on 5 Now That’s Funny Big Brother Most Shocking Moments in Pop 2 Lip Sync Battle Super Casino GPs: Behind Closed Doors

6:15pm 6:30pm

Referendum Campaign Broadcast by the Stronger in Europe Campaign Cricket on 5 The Secret Life of Kittens Big Brother Gotham Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm

Neighbours Home and Away 5 News FIA World Rally The Yorkshire Vet Big Brother Big Brother Little Divas: Tantrums and Tiaras Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 5 News Your Child in Their Hands GPs: Behind Closed Doors The Hotel Inspector Big Brother Big Brother’s Bit on the Side On Benefits: Bargain Barbie and Desperate Dole Claimants

7:00pm 7:30pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:15pm 12:15am

6:55pm 3:00am 4:00am 4:30am 3:00pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:45am 1:15am 1:30am 2:00am 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:55pm 3:00am 3:30am 4:30am 4:45am 5:00am

Premier League 100 Club Sporting Heroes Premier League Legends Barclays Premier League World Stars of Europe Live Super League Stars of Europe Stars of Europe Sky Sports Originals Boxing Gold Super League Highlights Time of Our Lives Super League Highlights Live Super League Super League Gold Super League Gold Darts Gold Sporting Triumphs Live GAA Hurlng Semi-Final Sporting Mavericks Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Football’s Greatest International Teams Football’s Greatest International Teams Boxing Sporting Triumphs Live Canadian GP: Track Parade Live Canadian GP: Pit Lane Live Live Canadian Grand Prix Boxing Sporting Triumphs Rugby Union Rugby Union Sporting Heroes Rugby Union Rugby Union Rugby Union Super Rugby Try Time Ab De Villiers Masterclass Cricket Sporting Heroes Cricket’s Greatest Football Gold Rugby Union Sporting Triumphs The Premier League Years Live Horse Racing Rugby Union Boxing Gold Sporting Triumphs Premier League 100 Club Football’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Heroes Cricket A B De Villiers Masterclass Sporting Heroes Football Gold Football Gold Boxing Gold

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

LETTERS

www.euroweeklynews.com

OPINION & COMMENT

YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION

Letters for Your Say should be emailed to yoursay@euroweeklynews.com or make your comments straight on our website: www.euroweeklynews.com

Immigrant on immigration VERY recently next door to my brother, the former very long-standing council tenant passed away. Tradesmen moved in to upgrade the house; plumbers, electricians and decorators. After some weeks, a rewire, a new kitchen, redecorated, a family of six foreign nationals were given the keys of this three-bed semi council house. My brother thinks they are Arabs but he is not sure as they never speak or make contact. The father is a taxi driver with a partner and four children so not an essential worker and as a taxi driver with five dependents almost certainly on benefits. So long standing local families have been ignored it seems in favour of incomers. Very angry at this and I have written to Ben Bradshaw the local MP who pretends to be unaware of this housing policy of Exeter City Council, but of course he is. I have written to the readers section of the local paper the ‘Express and Echo’ and the Plymouth based ‘Western Morning News’ to register my disgust. Neither paper have printed my letter as they are too ‘pc’ and not comfortable with the truth. Failing to be evenhanded, fair-minded or democratic I am about to write to both editors to condemn then for their failure to represent their readers points of view and not to buy their papers in future. James from Gran Alacant

Wrong again Leapy LIKE anyone else, you are of course entitled to both think it and say it, but, if you are going to say it in the press then you need ensure that your facts stand up to scrutiny from those who read it. It is in this regard that I want to correct you and the Euro Weekly News on something you have written in the subject article. If the UK was not in the EU, the Albanian fighting extradition you referred to would still have the right to legal aid under the regulations of European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which came into force in 1953 having been established by the Council of Europe (CoE) which itself was formed in 1949 by a few founding members – the UK being one. The CoE now has 47 members (including Russia and other Eastern bloc countries). In 2007, the EU as an entity and the CoE agreed on many aspects under a Memorandum of Under-

Photographs for possible publication should be sent by email with a full caption to: photonews@euroweeklynews.com

Keeping it real, and truthful

open the arenas by putting on a people and full-sized bull puppet show, like the hit show ‘War Horse’ in London? It is a way of keeping Spanish culture and getting tourist money and employment without controversy. David

Bad attitudes

THE most ‘Glaring’ aspect of Cassandra Nash’s article ‘Glaring Absence’ was her illinformed prejudice against Podemos. Venezuela - like all other oil exporting countries is suffering from the collapse of the price of oil. It will take time to adjust their spending commitments on health and social security to the new reality. Just as in the USA, Venezuela has a democratically elected president trying to govern with a National Assembly controlled by right-wing politicians opposed to him. Felipe Gonzales (recently discredited following letters to the blood-thirsty dictators of north and south Sudan on behalf of an oil magnate friend) and

standing which was later ratified within the Lisbon Treaty in 2009. What this means is that a Brexit from the EU would not change the UK’s obligation in complying with the ECHR regulations. It would take yet another referendum on staying or leaving the CoE, not a likely occurrence I think you’d agree? Peter

Royal mistake I WISH to comment on last week’s publication of the Costa del Sol edition, there is a huge mistake on page 85 in the ‘This Week in History’ section. It seems Queen Elizabeth had more than one life apparently, and the Royal household, even in 1593, was very much ahead of this time. By the

Albert Rivera have a new found interest in Venezuela, not disconnected with the upcoming Spanish general election and the fear they both have, that Podemos appear to have overtaken Gonzalez’s PSOE party in the opinion polls. The upcoming general election is for Spain, so Podemos see no reason to go to Venezuela - though they have publicly stated their opposition to any country having political prisoners. Ms Nash should also know that the allegations that Podemos is financed by the Venezuelan Government have been dismissed as unfounded on three separate occasions by the Spanish Courts. Adrian McGrath, Mojacar

looks of it, they even had television in those days. I put it down as good old British humour which we need more and more. Jan EWN Reply: Dear Jan, It’s really encouraging to have readers who pay attention to what w e w rite a nd to note w he n the gremlins hit the newspaper for which we of course apologise. Because we are a multi-cultural newspaper, our Spanish colleagues who arrange the layout wouldn’t have noticed the fact that 1953 had been transposed as 1593, unless of course this was a subtle piece of revenge for the Armada which occurred just a few years earlier!

Valencia rubbish THIS is really good, I remember as a child me and my mates would go around trying to find empty bottles to get the refund back to buy sweets... it would certainly cut back on litter that gets scattered throughout the Spanish countryside along with beer bottles and cans left around the streets, this is something that should be Europeanwide! Mike

Toy soldiers HAVE you tried to get the young people or enthusiasts for bullfighting to re-

HAVING returned from another delightful holiday in Spain it is sad to see the attitudes of politicians and others regarding the relationship between Spain and the UK, should the UK vote for Brexit. There are many British people living in Spain permanently and many, many more who visit your country regularly as tourists. Whilst the UK are glad to import fruit, vegetables and wine together with various and many other Spanish products, the income Spain receives from UK tourists and residents must help with the Spanish economy. There are also many Spanish people living and working in the UK who are welcome, similar to the welcome Spain gives to UK citizens, whether residents or tourists. Robert I Stichbury

Leapy respect I AM responding to your article and comments April 21-27 (1607) edition Costa Blanca North! I have to say I totally agree with you concerning your views on this and it has given me a newfound respect for you. I do hope that the UK votes to be OUT of the EU. Unfortunately I realise that the majority of the British are cowards. So much has been done to damage the UK over many years yet it has become increasingly obvious to me that the British have cowered down over the years instead of fighting the enemy. Btw are you THE Leapy Lee? The one who had a hit in the 1960s in the charts, ‘Little Arrows?’ Brexiteer

WHEN YOU WRITE All letters, whether by email or post, should carry the writer’s postal address, NIE and contact number though only the name and town will be published. Letters may also be edited. Readers who have missed earlier correspondence can see all letters posted on:

www.euroweeklynews.com

The views expressed and opinions given in Letters are not necessarily those of the EWN publishers. They accept no responsibility for accuracy of information, errors, omissions or statements, and reject claims arising out of any action that a company or individual may take on the basis of information contained therein.

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR GO TO WWW.LINEADIRECTA.COM

SPONSORED BY

EURO WEEKLY’S SPACE FOR YOU TO TAKE A BREA

Word Ladder

MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

Fri Sat Sun -

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

(May 22 - June 21)

your charm may not be working as well as usual this week. It is still a fine time to beaver on quietly in the background. A few emotional fireworks make you sit up and take notice, but try to be open-minded.

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

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

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You may well feel that your business life is not going as well as you would have hoped this week. They do say that you can’t have everything right at once.

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

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

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Energy is low but your spirit seems to

BONUS BALL

12 30

26 48

LUCKY STARS

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 27 21 S Tues - 29 20 S Wed - 26 20 S

27 20 Cl 26 20 C 26 20 S

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

Saturday June 4

Sunday June 5

Friday June 3

23 33

31 39

LUCKY STARS

MAX MIN

33 22 Cl 32 21 Cl 30 21 S

Mon - 32 24 S Tues - 33 20 S Wed - 29 19 S

Mallorca

SUNNY

MAX 29C, MIN 20C

MAX 28C, MIN 17C

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 27 19 C Tues - 25 18 C Wed - 25 17 Sh

27 20 Cl 26 19 C 26 19 S

SUNNY

TODAY:

MAX MIN

28 18 S 28 17 C 28 17 C

Mon - 27 17 Cl Tues - 27 17 Cl Wed - 26 16 C

Murcia

SUNNY MAX 28C, MIN 20C

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 28 21 S Tues - 27 20 S Wed - 27 20 S

28 20 Cl 27 20 C 27 20 S

S Sun,

SUNNY MAX 36C, MIN 20C

TODAY:

Cl Clear,

F Fog,

Sh Showers,

Sn Snow,

MAX MIN

34 20 Cl 33 20 C 33 21 S

Mon - 35 21 S Tues - 34 20 S Wed - 33 20 S

C Cloudy, Th Thunder

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

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 9 • Good: 12 • Very good: 18 • Excellent: 23

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ergo gate gean gear gene gent gnat goat goer gone gore gran grot ogee ogre rage rang tang toga tong agent agone agree anger argon argot eager eagre egret ergot gator genet genre goner grant grate great green greet groan groat orang organ range roger tango argent enrage garner garnet garret garter genera goatee grater negate onager orange ranger regent regret toerag garrote grantee granter grantor greater groaner negator reagent GENERATOR

Sudoku

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

EURO MILLIONS Tuesday May 31

Mon - 31 16 Cl Tues - 28 13 Cl Wed - 25 13 C

SUNNY MAX 31C, MIN 22C

TODAY:

Benidorm TODAY: Fri Sat Sun -

LOTTERY Saturday June 4

MAX 27C, MIN 20C

MAX MIN

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Despite pulling out all the stops when it comes to a certain person or project,

Saturday June 4

Fri Sat Sun -

MAX MIN

32 18 Cl 29 16 C 31 17 Cl

Malaga

SUNNY

MAX MIN

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

IRISH LOTTO

Fri Sat Sun -

Barcelona TODAY:

MAX 35C, MIN 19C

MAX MIN

Mon - 27 21 S Tues - 28 20 S Wed - 27 20 Cl

27 20 S 26 20 Cl 26 21 S

CLEAR

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you feel like going it alone at the moment, you would do well to involve someone close in your project or exercise. There is room for improvement in both your life and your health but it can be more enjoyable if shared. Expect surprises in your love life and you will not be surprised.

UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

MAX 27C, MIN 20C

Almeria TODAY:

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

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Arm yourself with plenty of information about what is going on in your life at the moment. Those close might expect you to lead the way on an important matter. You need to trust your instincts more and have confidence. Think in the long term. Those who are not considered important now could be so in the future. As you prefer being in charge, this should not seem unnatural to you.

Madrid

SUNNY MAX MIN

GEMINI

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Have you been a bit of a couch potato recently? Spend some of this week working towards a healthy mind in a healthy body. Running yourself ragged should certainly be avoided. Seek expert advice now about a problem that just won’t go away. It will, but only with a lot of effort. Although you prefer to share your activities, this is one area that you need to concentrate on fully, so go for it alone to begin with.

for next 7 days

REINTEGRO

8 23

22 40

REINTEGRO

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

LAZY LAZE DAZE DOZE DOGE DOGS

YOUR STARS

TODAY:

Solution LAZY LADY LADS LAGS LOGS DOGS or

DOGS BACK

Weather Alicante

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

LAZY

TIME

www.euroweeklynews.com

Answers 1. AER LINGUS, 2. SEVEN (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996), 3. The highest PEAKS/MOUNTAINS in Ireland, 4. HIBERNIA, 5. GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH, 6. PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON, 7. SHERGAR, 8. CORK, 9. MARY ROBINSON, 10. BALLET/DANCE

OUT

www.euroweeklynews.com

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

AK, BE INFORMED AND ENJOY A CHALLENGE

page

Enjoy filling in the following puzzles and check the answers in next week’s edition

Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Relating to audible sound (5) 4 Meeting for boat races (7) 8 Short trips for tasks (7) 9 Mistake (5) 10 Unfit for consumption (8) 11 Having knowledge (4) 13 Written or printed message (6) 15 Male parent (6) 18 Certain (4) 19 Cold-blooded vertebrates like tortoises, snakes and lizards (8) 22 Prize (5) 23 Organise (7) 24 Open and genuine (7) 25 Useful or valuable quality (5) Down 1 Extraordinary (7) 2 Care for (5) 3 Ponder (8) 4 Consequence (6) 5 Socially inept person (4)

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR GO TO WWW.LINEADIRECTA.COM

SPONSORED BY

Crossword

EWN

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents B and 20 represents X, so fill in B every time the figure 3 appears and X 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 Rhone, 3 Meals, 7 Chaucer, 9 Twine, 10 Elite, 11 Arcades, 12 Sentry, 14 Others, 18 Airdrie, 20 Salvo, 22 Ghost, 23 Everest, 24 Spots, 25 Mason. Down: 1 Rackets, 2 Okapi, 3 Myriad, 4 Aztec, 5 Swindle, 6 Press, 8 Clear, 13 Nervous, 15 Taste, 16 Shorten, 17 Deters, 18 Angel, 19 Ratio, 21 Leeds.

QUICK Across: 6 Lose lustre (7) 7 Concur with (5) 12 One-celled microorganisms (8) 14 Tract of ground (7) 16 Treat with consideration (7)

English - Spanish

1 Desire, 4 Beaten, 9 Slows, 10 Observe, 11 Insulted, 12 Laws, 14 Survey, 16 Strong, 19 Stay, 20 Separate, 23 Daisies, 24 Goals, 25 Seemed, 26 Brands.

17 Spoil the appearance of (6) 18 Remains (5) 20 Connections (5) 21 Not in action or at work (4)

Down:

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

1 Dismiss, 2 Shoes, 3 Resolved, 5 Easy, 6 Tornado, 7 Needs, 8 Honey, 13 Stranger, 15 Realise, 17 Guesses, 18 Feast, 19 Sides, 21 Again, 22 Fine.

Across 1 Flower (4) 4 Costillas (4) 8 Butcher (9) 9 Yesterday (4) 10 Eight (4) 14 Cacerolas (9) 16 Glass (for drinking) (4) 17 Plomo (4)

ENGLISH-SPANISH

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down 2 Milk (5) 3 Strange (person, event, behaviour, feeling) (4) 4 Baranda (de balcón) (4) 5 Abeja (3) 6 Porque (7) 7 Buttons (on garment, machine) (7) 11 Basket (5) 12 Kiss (4) 13 Clavo (de carpintero) (4) 15 Grape (3)

Hexagram

Across: 1 Sheets, 3 Tall, 7 Las, 9 Conocer, 10 Pasajeros, 13 Ruidoso, 14 Sea, 15 Wink, 16 Veinte. Down: 1 Solo, 2 Teclados, 4 Anchors, 5 Loro, 6 Envelope, 8 Station, 11 Crow, 12 Hake.

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

ALBEIT AVERSE BATEAU HORROR LAUNCH LETTER LITTLE (10) MUTTER NUTRIA QUARTZ

SCHIST SERVER SOCIAL SPREAD STREET STRIVE SURTAX SURVEY TENNIS

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Filter 2 Averse 3 Triton 4 Fixate 5 Senior 6 Traced 7 Fetter 8 Period 9 Beetle 10 Forget 11 Specie 12 Letter 13 Sledge 14 Artery 15 Stated 16 Bottle 17 Easily 18 Corset 19 Strand.

Across 1 Plane constructed in Asian country (5) 4 Clerics secretly inside a Conservative party meeting (7) 8 Tribe decree it must be kept underground (11) 9 Character from Madrid and Paris novel (8) 10 Annoy first boy arriving in town (4) 12 Bagged rotten good-for-nothing (3,3) 13 Think about a male child (6) 16 Roll around in the middle of oratorio (4) 18 Fundamental components of triangle (8) 21 Brewing beer, gin? Tell militant (11) 22 Surprise the French are after small pastry (7) 23 Scandinavian holding carbon ball (5) Down 1 Steals chips (5) 2 Sign the playing card, pal (7) 3 Sing ‘Gold’ medley for quarters (8) 4 Want to see knight in the river (6) 5 Passionate prima donna returns (4) 6 Final letter from handsome Galician (5)

7 Simple box, yellowish brown (7) appliance (6) 11 Admire North Dakota preacher (8) 17 I bit a funny bone (5) 12 Saloon is, or maybe in Latin quarters 19 The French and the English shaping (7) tool (5) 14 Rush forward, no back you’re a 20 Spot partial job lot (4) doctor (7) 15 Found some ginseng in early

& 30th The road to recovery

E W N Mallorca

9 - 15 June 2016

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.EWNLIFESTYLE.COM

TO READ MORE

HEALTH BEAUTY

May

Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving IT has been six months since I last put pen to paper during which time I have undergone further tests and many changes both physically and mentally. One of the most significant things was being able to change my oncologist. As part of the Public Health Service patients do not have the right to select their specialists but I had quite a few concerns about the oncologist assigned to me and decided to be slightly un-British about it and say so! It would not have been possible without the help of my friend Paloma who pestered her colleague and leading oncologist Dr Carabantes to at least see me for a second opinion. This he finally did after much persistence on Paloma’s part, for which I am eternally grateful. Dr Carabantes is gentle and considered in his approach and extremely thorough. I imme-

I have finally been given the all clear and have a spring in my step. diately felt assured and comfortable as his patient. I complained of terrible pain in my bones and I was sent for a bone scan and also an Xray on my right foot which had become so painful I could barely put pressure on it in order to walk. Thankfully the bone scan came back clear as I have to admit to being a little afraid of cancer progressing to my bones. I have seen people going through it and they are in agony and the long term prospects aren’t so good. The pain in my foot turned out to be an over pronounced arch in my foot and with exercise it has improved. I was sent for numerous blood tests to check hormone levels and other indicators and all was well. In fact my stats are better than before…cholesterol under control at last! I had scans on my abdomen to check my ovaries and saw the gynaecologist for a full MOT. I also had a CAT scan of my

torso to check my lungs, pelvis and other organs and thankfully that came back clear too. We had all been concerned about a very dry persistent cough I had had and worried that the micro tumours in my lungs which had disappeared after chemotherapy may have come back. Happily this was not the case. My mammogram was clear and after a scare when I found a lump in my armpit I have finally been given the all clear. I now have a spring in my step and respite from tests for a further six months. I just keep taking my ‘tamoxifeno’ hormone tablets every day. Keep up the exercise and physio on my arm. I am growing accustomed to living with lymphoedema, a swelling in the arm as a result of having all my lymph nodes removed from the corresponding armpit and thus have no lymphatic drainage system. I have now had all the tests to check I am fit for the next stage in my recovery, breast reconstruction. I will have an expander or spacer fitted which will be filled with liquid over a period of months to stretch the skin to make space for an implant. This will be a long process but

one I am happy to wait for. This summer I can look forward to visits to the beach with lots of sun protection of course! My children are also very relieved and I have seen a big change in them! I can’t believe they are teenagers and as tall as me! Where does all the time go? It isn’t just the patient who suffers when someone has cancer, it is also the people around them. Cancer can have so many impacts aside from the obvious health ones. Your confidence can suffer and you can feel withdrawn. Once again I have to thank my family, friends and loved ones for all their support and above all normality. I really believe that if you carry on as normal…everything will be just that….Normal! I am enjoying life and feeling the wind in my hair, both physically and metaphorically! What a joy it is to have cast my wig aside. It used to come off when I removed my helmet! I don’t have a motorbike …I’m just a happy passenger. I live each day to the full and I am so grateful to be healthy enough to do it. What a lucky girl I am.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Ask The Doctor

Brought to you by

Indigestion and heartburn help

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. THIS week a reader has asked the doctor for advice regarding her husband’s serious and uncomfortable indigestion and heartburn problems. Dear doctor, My husband suffers badly from indigestion and heartburn every night. I keep telling him he should go to the doctor, but he insists it’s normal and says there’s nothing wrong with taking indigestion pills every night. I’m worried it could be caused by some sort of underlying problem, plus even if there is no other issue I don’t think it’s right to be relying on drugs every day which haven’t even been prescribed by a doctor. Am I exaggerating here? My husband is 55 and a little overweight. He tends to eat large dinners late at night and I’ve read that that isn’t good either, is this true? Could you please suggest dietary and other recommendations to help with his problem? Many thanks Dear patient, Your husband’s problem is a very common one which goes under the technical name of gastroesophageal reflux disease. This consists of inadequate functioning of the valve

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

within the digestive apparatus which stops food and stomach fluids from returning to the esophagus. This is often associated with a hiatus hernia, which stops this valve from working properly. Treatments include stomach protecting medicines, those that regulate stomach acidity and those which encourage intestinal movement, which are often very effective. Their continued use does not generally cause any particular risk, however other things can be done to limit their use. Losing weight, regular physical exercise, a balanced, low-fat diet with food split into five small meals per day with the final one well before bedtime and raising the head end of the bed can all help. If these measures do not help improve symptoms then your husband should see a specialist who is likely to order tests such as a blood test, breath test, abdominal ultrasound, contrast x-rays and an endoscopy to rule out serious conditions. I hope this helps.

If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com

EWN

Important tips for controlling childhood diabetes in schools TYPE one diabetes is a chronic disease most common in children and is therefore more prevalent in schools. The Foundation for Diabetes in Spain is urging more teachers to become aware of the condition to help the child lead as normal a school life as possible without being stigmatised. They also recommend an exchange of information between parents and the school, as it will help the child to keep their diabetes controlled. The foundation has produced numerous teaching materials as part of its new campaign which can be downloaded freely for use in schools. They recommend several tips for easy control: Facilitate a child’s adaptation to school: From the time of diagnosis, the role of the school is essential in the overall adaptation of the child to their new reality. Therefore, it should enhance non-discriminatory coexistence situations and encourage habits that allow the child to develop to their full potential. Support planned activities: A child with diabetes can pretty much do all activities but it is necessary to anticipate them and plan them so they do not become a

SUPPORT: Help for pupils in school is important to control diabetes. risk and to ensure blood glucose levels are measured. Administer insulin: Most children with diabetes carry a multi-dose insulin treatment, which must be injected during school hours. In the case that children have high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia), it is important that parents indicate to teachers what dose is necessary to inject their children or, if the child is mature enough, it is important to make sure that they know the

exact dose they need. Allow blood glucose checks: Children should be periodically checking their blood glucose levels and if a school does not allow that to be done in class, they should provide a suitable and hygienic place. Supervise food: Parents should be given a menu of the school lunches to ensure they are suitable and canteen staff should be aware of what the child is eating.

Double breakfast prevents snacking FORGET skipping breakfast and double up instead to help you lose weight. According to a new study by researchers at Yale and the University of Connecticut, eating two breakfasts is good for you if you eat something small to kick-start your metabolism and later something slightly larger. Nutritionists agree believing it’s helpful for people who struggle to eat when they get up and is ideal to ensure a decent breakfast is eaten. A yoghurt, smoothie or protein shake followed later with a healthy option omelette or porridge a few hours later can prevent snacking before lunch and ensure the necessary nutrition is had.

BREAKFAST BITES: The best way to boost energy and keep you full until lunch time.

E W N Mallorca

9 - 15 June 2016

VISIT WWW.EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM/FEATURES/RESTAURANTS

By Sandra Galo THE Palma City Council has declared LGTB Pride Day an activity of municipal public interest to be celebrated on June 28. At a press conference announ c i n g t h e d e c ision, spokeswoman for the to wn h a l l Ne u s Truyol st a t e d t h a t h e r administration considers that th e c e l e b r a t i o n s hould h a v e a l l t h e social and governmental s uppor t t h a t i t d e se rves. Truyol said that it is important that local administrations also support visibility and an increase o f e q u a l r i g h t s for everyone. The celebration will take place in the Plaza de Cort from 8.30pm to 1am with various activities being planned.

SCENE

Two Holi celebrations to be held during June Flickr by Herminio Alcaraz.

Pride Day

TO READ MORE

OCIAL

HOLI CELEBRATIONS: Invites participants to throw coloured powder into the air.

By Sandra Galo THE colourful Indian festival known as Holi will be celebrated in two locations in Mallorca during the month of June. The first Holi celebration will take place at Palma’s Parc de la Mar from 6 to 10pm on Saturday June 11 and will include Bollywood dances by the Shava Group and performances by Joan Son Rapinya, Isaac Leon and Gustavo Almeida and The Batucada Bloco Ayah. Invited DJs include Oscar Romero and AGus. Entrance is free. On June 18 in the town of Manacor, a second Holi celebration will be held at the Moli d’en Xema primary school. The party starts at 6pm and continues until 11pm. Pre-ordered tickets are €6 and €8 at

the door and include a drink and a bag of coloured powder. Performances will be given by Batucada Batu-Al Mon Quin Rebombori, Zumba Lidia Melis with dancing by the Shava Bollywood Group. Invited DJs include Oscar Romero and Stevan Chaves. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in white. The popular Holi festival celebrated in different parts of the world invites participants to throw coloured powder into the air to celebrate colours, light and happiness. It is a spring festival also known as the festival of colours. Although an ancient Hindu religious festival, it has become increasingly popular with non-Hindus and celebrations are held in different continents around the world.

SOCIAL SCENE

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

British businessmen trade ties for bikes THREE British businessmen will be coming to Mallorca to participate in the St James’s Place Sa Calobra Cycle Challenge. The three-day fundraising event from June 29 to July 2 will cover 360km across the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. The businessmen from Lester Brunt Wealth Management in Wimborne are hoping to raise money for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and the St James’s Place Foundation with St James’s Place matching all contributions made. The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation raises funds to support more than 150 projects which use the power of

SA CALOBRA: The businessmen will be participating in a cycling challenge to raise money for charity.

sport to give coaching and education to young people in difficult environments around the world in an effort to promote social change and tackle violence, discrimination and disadvantage. According to Lester Brunt, the three cyclists have decid-

Flickr by garethm872@btinternet.com

By Sandra Galo

Herb Fair

ed to put their bodies on the line and set themselves for a challenge “worthy of your donations.” For more information or to donate to The Sa Colobra Cycle Challenge fundraising effort, visit virginmoneygiv ing.com/team/LesterBrunt.

Ukrainian concert pianist THE acclaimed Ukrainian pianist Danylo Saienko will be performing in Valldemossa on Saturday June 18. Twenty-four-year old Saienko began playing the piano at the age of six and went on to graduate from the prestigious Salome Krusheinytska Music School for Gifted Children in Ukraine. He later studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg, Germany. Saienko has received numerous awards in competitions including International Vladimir Horowitz Piano Competition in the Ukrainian capital city of Kiev (2012), the Emil Gilels International Piano Competition in Odessa (Ukraine), and the International Mykola Ly-

senko Competition also in Kiev (2012). Danylo Saienko recently won the 2015 International Piano Competition ‘GIORGOS Thymis’ in Greece and the Maria Canals Contest in Barcelona. Saienko will be performing works by Mozart, Chopin, Ravel, Schumann and Ginastera. The concert will take place at 8.30pm at the Cartoixa de Valldemossa. Tickets are €20. To reserve tickets, phone 971 728 312 or send an email to info@piani no.es. More information about the concert series in Valldemossa can be found at www.pi anino.es.

THE seventeenth edition of the Herb Fair will take place in the village of Selva during the second weekend in June. A tapas night will be held on Friday (June 10) at the Plaça Major and Selva recreational park starting at 8pm followed at 10pm by a concert featuring piano and voice. Saturday morning (June 11) is filled with various activities including a watercolour class at 10am. Prior registration is required. Mallorcan folk dancing will be performed at 11pm as the day draws to a close. On Sunday at 10am an unusual procession to open the fair takes place in which the myrtle plant is harvested in lands near the village and carried to the village square accompanied by xeremies (bagpipes), harvesters, and dimonis (villagers dressed as demons). The fair continues throughout the morning and finishes around 3pm. For more information on the programme of events, contact the Selva Town Hall or visit www.ajselva.net.

EWN

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

FEATURE

Advertising feature

Mallorca Solutions: A new location and a new venture By Sandra Galo MALLORCA SOLUTIONS which has provided expatriates with quality paperwork and interpreter services since 2008, has now moved to more spacious premises in Palma Nova. The new office in the Sa Gavina Centre (near the Correos Post Office) is located on the ground floor and includes private parking for clients. A launch party to celebrate the opening of the new premises will be held on July 1 from 7pm 9pm. Mallorca Solutions provides official administration, translation and insurance services, and offers help in obtaining NIE and Social Security Numbers, Residency, Tax Office and business set up as well as vehi-

NEW PREMISES: A launch party will be held on July 1 to celebrate. cle registration, exchanging EU and non-EU driving licences and much more. The Mallorca Solutions team is on hand to offer clients vital, practical support for living and working

in the Balearic Islands. Mallorca Solutions is headed by Rebecca Bellafont Evans, who offers clients the knowledge and experience of someone who thoroughly understands the Spanish

bureaucratic system. Rebecca started Mallorca Solutions after seeing the need for a company offering these types of services in Mallorca. The company is a one-stop shop for those seeking services that require Spanish language and general dayto-day assistance. Rebecca, who is of Spanish and British origin, has lived on the island all of her life. She is multilingual and, along with her team of professionals, offers clients quality services coupled with excellent customer service which is sure to exceed expectations. “Paperwork can be complicated in Spain to say the least, and our job is to take the stress away from our clients and process this on their behalf,” explains Rebecca. The company has now taken on a

new venture and expanded into the wedding celebrant services field helping clients to design their dream wedding ceremonies. Wedding Ceremonies Mallorca provides weddings with the extra special touch of a tailor-made ceremony, and works in conjunction with wedding planners to personalise the wedding ceremony to make one of life’s biggest events even more special. For more information on Wedding Ceremonies Mallorca, visit www.weddingceremoniesmallorca .com. To contact Rebecca and her team, phone 971 131 644 or email admin@mallorcasolutions.com. More information on the company and the many services offered can be found at the company’s website: www.mallorcasolutions.com.

www.euroweeklynews.com

42 E W N Mallorca V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E W W W . E U R O W E E K LY N E W S . C O M

9 - 15 June 2016

TO READ MORE

PROPERTY

www.euroweeklynews.com

POPULAR: The property market in Portugal is buoyant.

Property price rises HOUSE prices across the borde r in Portuga l ha ve risen for the first time in eight years after the government allowed pensions to be drawn tax free. The de ve lopme nt ha s been particularly felt in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, severely hit by the recession. It is now seeing property prices on the up, a trend not seen since the pre-

crash days of 2008. Figures for 2015 indicate prices have risen by 6.9 per cent and the impact of increasing numbers of foreign buyers, from traditional expatriate countries like the UK, growing in volume, while other markets such as the Chinese are also emerging. Looking to dra w the country out of a deep spiral

of recession the government has execut ed a ser i es of measures designed to improve the property marketâ€™s attractiveness to foreign buyers. I n 2009 non- r esi dent s who spend 183 days a year in the country were exempted from paying income tax on non-Portuguese incomes for 10 years, including pensions.

From 2013 buyers cottoned on to the necessity of pr i ce adj ust m ent and t he volume of transactions has steadily increased the past three years, with the price i ncr ease f i nal l y bei ng recorded. Portugalâ€™s market remains one of the cheapest on the continent and popular with Brits, Irish, Germans and Scandinavians.

PROPERTY

9 - 15 May 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

EWN

Private holiday rentals are huge John Graham The property expert

IN 2015, private short-term holiday rentals accounted for more than 25 per cent of the total short-term holiday rentals in Spain, a 17 per cent increase from 2014 and a huge market share of Spain’s tourism. Spain is the hotspot for tourism with 70 million tourists forecast to visit in 2016 and it’s now the third biggest tourism destination in the world. This summer new legislation on private holiday rentals comes into effect meaning private rentals have to meet certain quality and health and safety standards, and are recognised as legitimate business activity. The legislation has been around for a long time in the UK and other European countries but Spain’s just catching up. From a property owner’s

HOLIDAY RENTALS: Spain is an ideal destination for private property owners and investors alike. perspective renting out property for holiday rentals can be an attractive way of offsetting mortgage and annual running costs.

For professional buy-to-let investors it’s a business model based on paying for the mortgage, running costs and earning an annual percentage profit.

After properties are paid for the investor can either sell the properties for 100 per cent profit or continue renting and earn substantial annual yields.

A perfect example of this type of property investment can be seen in the UK where the buy-to-let market has experienced a huge growth over re-

cent years. However, it’s actually been too successful and the UK government from April 1 2016 introduced higher taxes, stopped mortgage relief and reduced other benefits. This impacts on UK buy-tolet companies and we’re currently gathering small and large property portfolios for rent with several investors from the UK heading for the Costas. They are attracted by Spain’s tourist industry, low property prices, potential capital growth, attractive annual rental yields and the industry now being regulated. Private property rental is an important segment of the market, however owners should register their property at their local town hall to avoid big fines which start at €1,500. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. Buy-to-let investors looking for a property portfolio in Spain can contact John by email at gk.ipad@me.com.

E W N 9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR GO TO WWW.LINEADIRECTA.COM

SPONSORED BY

HOMES

GARDENS

Advertising feature

Quality home and boat surface protection and beautification BALEARIC COATING SOLUTIONS offers quality powder coating, electroplating, galvanising and sandblasting services to all of Mallorca. The qualified and diverse team at Balearic Coating Solutions offers clients quality work and service with more than a decade of experience in engineering and metalwork, in the marine industry and on land, and has been operating in Mallorca for the last five years. Justin, owner of Balearic Coating Solutions, has been a qualified engineer, welder and fabricator for 15 years. His team of professionals offers clients a wealth of experience with different metals and coatings coupled with a detailed understanding of what clients need. Balearic Coating Solutions goes the extra step by offering clients a complete service including pick-up, transport and delivery. The highly recommended company, which includes high-end clientele, offers a

Flickr by Stas Makarov.

By Sandra Galo

POWDER COATING: Balearic Coating Solutions now offers powder coating. 12-month warranty on all work done. The dry finishing process known as powder coating has become increasingly popular since the technique was introduced more than 40 years ago. Powder coating provides a highquality, durable finish which allows for max-

imised production and improved efficiencies. It is used as a protective or decorative finish. Balearic Coating Solutions offers powder coatings in a variety of colours and textures. For home and boat owners who want to protect their properties, electroplating is a process

used for abrasion and wear resistance, corrosion protection as well as for aesthetic purposes. Galvanisation is a another method used for protecting property which contain metals like steel or iron to prevent rusting, and involves applying a protective zinc coating to metal surfaces. Sandblasting, another service provided by the company, is used to smooth rough surfaces and clean contaminants. Balearic Coating Solutions provides services for boats and homes all over the Balearic Islands. With many yearsâ€™ experience in various industries, the company offers clients a handson approach visiting clients personally and providing no-obligation quotes. The Balearic Coating Solutions 140-squaremetre workshop in Can Valero is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. For more information on services offered by Balearic Coating Solutions, visit www.baleariccoatingsolutions.com or call Justin at 622 510 113. Inquiries may also be sent via email to info@baleariccoatingsolutions.com.

Cheaper gardens EVERYONE loves spending time in their gardens, but not everyone wants to spend much time or money getting them looking good but it is possible to have a garden you can enjoy without bust-

ing a gut, breaking the bank or killing the planet. Plan what to plant choosing native species or those requiring little water. This allows better resistance to drought as they develop

deeper roots. Group together plants with similar water requirements so you provide the most adequate watering system for each area. Recycle by collecting rain water to use on plants, and consider installing a grey water filtering system to avoid wasting water from baths, etc. Always water first thing in the morning or last thing in the evening to avoid water evaporating before your plants can drink it up. Let lawns grow to five or six centimetres, the shade this provides helps the ground retain moisture better, reducing the amount of water required. Make compost with garden and organic waste from the home to give plants a low-budget boost. Solar powered lights are great placed in sunny spots to store energy to light lawns all night, but keep solar panels clean to ensure effectiveness. Plant a vegetable garden so you save money and look after your health too!

9 - 15 June 2016 / Mallorca

www.euroweeklynews.com

I’m Finnish, come fly me In my younger days taking a date to the airport and a cup of coffee was enough to impress them.

Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

WE were talking about Heathrow Airport recently, and the proposals for a new third runway. Anyway, I started reminiscing, as is my wont, about my younger days when Heathrow was known simply as London Airport. In those days, if we had been lucky enough to pull a couple of miniskirted girls, we would often drive from Reading to the Queens Building at London Airport. This always impressed the ladies, as we bought them coffee and then climbed to the roof where we could watch infrequent planes arriving and leaving for unknown destinations. They could have been simply the Glasgow red-eye, or mail plane from Jersey for all we knew, but we would regale the dolly birds with our phony

HEATHROW: Hoping to compete with France and Holland with a third runway. knowledge and tell of flights from Hawaii or Rio. On one particular occasion I had been fixed up with a blind date, and we now found ourselves standing on a decidedly drafty rooftop wrapped

around hot drinks. My blind dater was Finnish and suitably built for tree felling, but a nice girl. Nice as in, well, just nice, but I wasn’t absolutely convinced about the gender.

At one point and in a horse whisper (yes that is spelt correctly) she suggested: “Do we haf rumpy-pump?.” As a normal 23-year-old male, I was usually quite partial to a bit of R&P, but I was

doubtful that I would survive the Helsinki version, so politely declined. I hate pain. But I am straying from the point, because my abiding impression of the airport in those days was of a very quiet place indeed. If we saw more than four or five take-offs and landings during our visit, then it was a busy night. Now here’s what I do not understand. The need for a third runway we are told is so that we can compete with Paris Charles de Gaulle (four runways) and Amsterdam (six runways). But as they handle 10 million and 18 million fewer passengers respectively than Heathrow annually, what’s the problem? We seem to be doing alright without it.

Photo Credit La Moncloa

What about the election? John Smith Random thoughts... ALL of the parties are so relatively laid-back it’s almost as if there isn’t an election due in around three weeks. There are no vans driving around at the moment broadcasting political slogans and encouraging the Spanish electorate to get out and vote. It looks as if Podemos Unidos, which sees the alliance between left wing Podemos and the even more left-wing United Left, could actually push the traditional socialist party PSOE into third place, although there are already rumblings of discontent from some senior Podemos members about what they see as a potential communist infiltration. If the election was a pantomime, then Mariano Rajoy would be cast as the traditional villain in many minds, but despite the fact that the Partido Popular (PP) appears to have more ‘skeletons in its cupboard’ than Bluebeard, it is still pre-

MARIANO RAJOY: With King Felipe at the Champion’s League final.

dicted to win the most votes in the election. There have been rumours that Mr Rajoy would be replaced as leader of the party but he seems to be holding on, limpet like, to his position and just maybe members of the PP don’t really care if they don’t

obtain a complete majority as the other parties are so randomly opposed that the PP can still continue as an interim government for a long time to come. At least they can continue to use the interim government excuse to the EU when they get chastised for

EWN

OUR VIEW Photo Credit Shutterstock

OPINION & COMMENT

FULL: A Spanish beach.

Spain is still very safe IT seems as spring turns into summer that more and more reports of deaths and attacks in holiday areas appear and this might be somewhat disconcerting for visitors and those who have newly arrived in the area, but the explanation is relatively simple. With such large volumes of visitors, many of whom are young and inexperienced, the combination of hot temperatures, easily accessed, cheap alcohol and the macho element of being away from home leads to stupid behaviour. People get drunk and misbehave and unfortunately this can lead to fights, injury and even death but it’s not a phenomena reserved for Southern Spain. It happens all over the world and often the response from locals elsewhere is much harsher than from the Spanish. If you try to jump from one balcony to another or into a swimming pool 25 metres below your room when you are fuelled by drink, is it really surprising that injuries occur and by the same token if you drink too much and get to a state of collapse do you really expect to wake up in hospital with your wallet and passport? Girls can be just as stupid and even though there is no excuse or justification for any form of sexual assault, sometimes, it could have been prevented if the girl in question had not drunk too much and it’s also true that even those who haven’t been drinking are abused by scum from any number of different countries. Wherever you go, there are good and bad people but in our experience, a lot of problems in the summer are imported rather than home grown.

missing financial targets each year. The Interim Prime Minister also entered into the Brexit debate, suggesting that things could get tough for expatriate British living in Spain should Britain vote to leave the Union, and of course big bad Margallo continues to threaten Gibraltar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in the event of a Brexit, which at least will persuade any hesitant Gibraltarian which way to vote. Whilst both sides of the Brexit argument will rush to attack or defend Rajoy’s statement, it does in all honesty appear to be a bit of very transparent scaremongering to frighten the insecure, but even I as someone who wants to remain in the EU can’t take those comments seriously and most people will dismiss them out of hand. What about Ciudadanos? Unless they decide to side with the PP, it rather looks as if they will be a Now we spent force, falling to fourth place want to and unable to form a government hear your views. with PSOE. Blink and you might miss YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE the election, but June is politi- YOUR OPINION cally and socially a very imporwww.euroweeklynews.com tant month for expatriates in Spain.

E W N Mallorca

9 - 15 June 2016

SPONSORED BY

Adopting an adult dog A guide for the first few weeks: part one

Listen to David on TRE every Saturday 10am to 11am Costa del Sol (Gibraltar/Sotogrande) 98.7fm (San Roque to Calahonda) 91.9fm (Calahonda to Motril) 88.9, Costa Calida 92.7fm Costa Blanca (Torrevieja to Elche) 105.1fm (Elche to Calpe) 88.2fm, (Calpe to Gandia & Ibiza) 104.6fm, (Denia to Valencia) 95.3fm Mallorca 103.9fm

What you see is what you get With a puppy you may not know how large he will become, or what sort of disposition he will have. With a grown (or nearly grown) pet, what you see is what you get! However, it’s important to remember that what you don’t see is your new pet’s past. The

www.euroweeklynews.com

Tiger Tiger loves the night

environment. If the dog makes a mistake in the house firmly say ‘NO!’ and take him outside instantly. You MUST catch the dog in the act if the correction is to be effective. A few minutes later is too late. Praise him every time he eliminates outside.

David THE Dogman

Thank you for caring about life It’s easy for almost anyone to fall in love with a puppy or kitten. But it takes a special person or family to adopt an adult pet. You’ll find there are many advantages to acquiring a mature dog. The love and companionship you’ll share are only the beginning.

PETS PAGE

TIGER: Loves company and likes to be involved.

NEW HOME: An exciting but anxious time for some dogs. dog may or may not have been housebroken or trained. He has certainly learned to live in different environments. Be patient and give him time to become accustomed to your lifestyle. Home at last On his first day home, show him where he is to sleep, where fresh water is always

available, when and where he is to be fed. If he is an indoor dog, take him outside at frequent intervals (every hour or two) so that he may relieve himself. Until he learns the new housebreaking routine you will have to be very watchful. Mistakes will happen, especially during the first few days when the dog feels strange in his new

Period of adjustment During the first week expect occasional problems. Your new pet doesn’t know you, doesn’t know why he has come here or what is expected of him. He needs to be treated with watchful kindness. Anticipate problems before they occur. Don’t leave tempting items such as shoes, clothing, handbags or dinner plates within reach of the dog. Having a new pet can have quite a tidying effect on a family! My time is your time Plan to spend time with your new family member. He will appreciate it and respond warmly. Long walks, periods of play or just being together will make him feel happy and secure. Many families find that the best time to acquire a new pet is during vacation at home, when they have ample time to spend with him.

House-sitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! To find a pet-sitter go to www.Housesit Match.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508.

TIGER is a well-travelled cat as his owners move between their homes in Scotland and Almeria and he often goes with them. A healthy and curious cat he likes to be involved, especially at night when he seems particularly wide awake! Occasionally his family travel further afield and need someone to housesit for Tiger to make sure he is in a familiar place and well looked after. They decided house-sitting would be a good solution and started looking for sitters to move in and keep him company and their home safe and secure. When online one day they found HouseSitMatch and decided to post some adverts online so they could

plan their year. Having a Premium membership meant they could book three sets of dates at the same time. It was so easy! Now they’re just looking for the right sitter. Are you that sitter? Do you fancy housesitting in either Almeria or Scotland? Check out Tiger’s house-sitting adverts on HouseSitMatch.com. House-sitting can be winwin for both parties, free house and pet-sitting with experienced and checked sitters getting free accommodation! Register now for a 20 per cent off introductory offer using coupon code PERFECT20. To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com.

Choosing your hamster By Matt Ford THERE are about 25 different hamster species around Eurasia, with the Syrian or golden, the Campbell’s Russian dwarf and the Roborovski among the most popular kept as pets.

Like us, different hamsters are suited to particular situations, so how to choose? Syrian hamsters live for two to two-and-a-half years, and are better as a single pet, as they are very territorial so will squabble with others and are capable of

serious damage. If handled from an early age they’re quite tame, and they take life easier than dwarf hamsters so are best for novice hamster fans and children. Dwarf hamsters are smaller than their Syrian counterparts, and can normally be kept with others of their kind, but they should be closely observed for any signs of aggression. The Roborovski is the cutest and most diminutive. It’s speedy and energetic, with a lifespan of around three-and-ahalf years. Campbell’s, the most com-

Photo Credit Shutterstock

HAMSTERIFIC: There are several varieties available. mon among the shortest-lived dwarf hamsters, with two years considered a good innings, is more easily tamed than the rambunctious Roborovski, that can run up to 160 km per night on its wheel!

E W N Mallorca

9 - 15 June 2016

SPONSORED BY

MOTORING www.euroweeklynews.com

The basic price is about 118,000 pounds, which is not really bad. I mean, sell the house, sell the children for medical experiment, rob a bank, and you will soon get that money.” Some might say...

Century of superstar supercars By Matthew Elliott THE results of a global poll to find the world’s favourite supercar will be unveiled at London’s Alexandra Palace in October. Organised by the Classic and Sports Car Show, the poll allows motoring enthusiasts in the general public to vote from a select shortlist hand-picked by the magazine’s experts. Each expert chose three contenders from different eras in motoring history and the public are invited to choose online at the group’s website. Anyone who votes will automatically enter into a special ballot offering five pairs of gold tickets to the main event. The full shortlist can be found online and includes a magnificent range of motoring

gems, from the Bugatti Veyron to the Lamborghini Muira. “We’ve burnt the midnight oil to come up with probably the most in-depth list of supercars ever compiled, a true century of pioneering machines,” said the magazine’s editor James Elliott. “There are some incredible icons, such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bugatti, but also unsung heroes in the pursuit of going as fast as possible. I can’t wait to see what people vote for from each decade, and it’s going to be a real show stopper bringing the finalists to Alexandra Palace this autumn.” There will be two rounds of voting, the first to select winners from each decade and those will then compete in a final ballot, with voting to take place in September. The final-

SUPERCAR: What one would get your vote? ists will be on display at Alexandra Palace, a hugely desirable outing for fans. Enthusiasts can vote at w w w. c l a s s i c a n d s p o r t scarshow.com but be warned

it’ll be tough to make a choice. From a Mercedes 1908 GP, to 1930’s classics like the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900, the choice stretches right through the deep catalogue of car history.

Post war choices include the Jaguar XKSS and Ferrari 250GT SWB, while the swinging 60s boasts the timeless Lamborghini Muira and De Tomaso Mangusta. From the second half of the century you’ll find the original Porsche 911 Turbo and McLaren F1, while 21st century wonders include the Bugatti Veyron, Porsche 918 Spyder, and Koenigsegg CCX.

Motoring shorts

Tourists’ car hire anxieties ROADSIDE recovery stalwarts Green Flag have published results of a survey revealing that a third of British tourists are too scared to hire a car while abroad. Blaming the language barrier, dodgy local motorists, driving on the wrong side of the road, and hard-tofathom road signs, among other hazards, 32 per cent of travellers refuse to hire a car at all, while a whopping 71 per cent are nervous about driving on foreign soil. What’s more, 5 per cent admitted that their fear caused them to drive more dangerously, while 83 per cent said that breaking down in a country where they don’t speak the language gets them in a flap.

Ferrari winner of engine of the year By Matthew Elliott

THE International Engine of the Year awards are in after a fascinating event in Stuttgart which saw a V engine win the award outright for the first time in more than a decade. The expert panel of 62 motoring journalists from across the world chose the Ferrari 3902cc twin-turbo V8 as the outright winner, taking the three to four-litre engine, best new engine, and best performance engine classes. Other stars of the show included the BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid, Fiat’s 875cc TwinAir, and Ford’s ‘mighty mouse’ one-litre Ecoboost triple. Other results saw the Ferrari 6.3 litre V12 take best

FERRARI: Top class as awards are revealed. above four-litre engine, the Porsche three-litre six-cylinder turbo take the 2.5 to 3litre class, the Ford Ecoboost 998cc three-cylinder turbo take the sub one-litre class, and Tesla’s full electric powertrain win the eco awards.

Ferrari clearly came out on top in the awards with its V8 leading the way. The 3.9-litre can be found powering the 488 GTB, 488 Spider and the California T. One of the most coveted awards in the motoring calen-

dar. This year’s event saw an enhanced focus on turbocharged engines and Ferrari’s success is likely to spark a new wave of creativity in the near future as competitors go back to the drawing board.

E W N Mallorca

9 - 15 June 2016

RIP: During free practice for the 2016 Catalan Moto 2 GP, Luis Salom crashed and tragically lost his life aged just 24.

TO READ MORE

Mallorca’s best guide to local sport

Euro 2016 is finally upon us 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

• NOVAK DJOKOVIC defeated Andy Murray to win his first-ever French Open title and Venezuelanborn Spanish nationalist Garbine Mugubuza beat Serena Williams in the women’s final. The last Spanish female to win at Roland Garros was Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario in 1989. • The Aga Khan-owned Harzand, ridden by Pat Smullen and trained by Dermot Weld, won the Epsom Derby 24 hours after Minding (Ryan Moore

on board) had triumphed in the Oaks. • On Sunday it’s the Canadian F1 Grand Prix from Montreal. • Last weekend, Matt Neal and Sam Tordoff won races in round 12 of the BTCC at Oulton Park; Tordoff also had two seconds and leads the driver’s championship by one point from Neal (139-138) with Rob Collard third (113). • Mo Farah has set a new British record for the 3,000m race in Birmingham. • GB’s Liam Smith stopped Predrag Radosevic in round two to retain his WBO Light-middleweight crown. • The third Test between England (2-0 up) and Sri Lanka starts today at Lords. • Everton want Ronald Koeman as their manager while five Championship clubs have new men in charge: Aston Villa (Roberto Di Matteo),

Blackburn (Owen Coyle), Derby (Nigel Pearson), Leeds (Gary Monk) and Rotherham ( A l a n Stubbs). • Jamie V a r d y could leave Leicester for Arsenal and will Manchester United sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic? • FIFA members Sepp Blatter, Frenchman Jerome Valke and German Markus Kattner, are under investigation for illegally sharing £50m (€63.58 million) over four years. •Euro 2016 starts tomorrow.

DJOKOVIC: Won his first ever French Open.

SPORT www.euroweeklynews.com