Euro Weekly News - Axarquia 30 June - 6 July 2016 Issue 1617 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1617

30 June - 6 July 2016

AXARQUÍA - COSTA TROPICAL YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Celebrating pride

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Safer pedestrians THE council and police in Velez-Malaga are considering introducing ’30 zones’ in certain areas of town which will bring

speed limits down and give priority to pedestrians in an attempt to make the streets a safer place to walk. See page 2

Sounds of Norway MORE than 350 Norwegian musicians have spent more than a week in Almuñecar taking part in this year’s music festival, and six of the bands have already signed up to come back See page 4 next year.

Home from home AMERICAN author Felicia Hall, who lives in La Herradura, will be presenting her

new book featuring the area on Sunday evening. See page 6

Rolling patrol LOCAL POLICE officers have two new motorbikes which will come in very handy this summer to patrol the streets of VelezMalaga and help keep locals and visitors safe. See page 8 By Eleanor Hawkins Tuesday (June 28) was International LGBT Pride Day and this year, for the first time, Nerja and Torrox took the plunge, came out of the closet and flew the rainbow flag from their town halls. Although they were the newbies to the group the two towns were far from the only ones in the Axarquia-Costa Tropical area to embrace the spirit and were joined in celebrating diversity on the day to a greater or lesser extent by most other places in the area including Motril, Velez-Malaga and Rincon de la Victoria

among others. Silence regarding gay rights is very much a thing of the past now and there was something for everyone on the day with activities including readings of manifestos in support of sexual diversity, minutes of silence in honour of the victims of the June 12 attack on a gay club in Orlando, marches and screenings of films. However Arco Iris Federation was quick to note that while some areas really are working to bring down the barriers, others appear to raise the flags for show and little more. For the first time, the Malaga branch of the LGBT group re-

leased a study on local councils and what they do for gay rights which had praise for some but scathing contempt for others. While Velez-Malaga was classed on the report as an “example for others to follow,” Rincon de la Victoria received an encouraging comment of “lots of personal commitment” and Torrox was noted to have planned “novel activities,” the Federation decided that Malaga City and Antequera’s attempts were “sectarian and not very clear.” Gonzalo Serrano, head of the Andalucia branch of the federation, said: “this is an opportunity for each council to

send a message of commitment to equality and respect for diversity,” while Isabel Martinez, head of Familias Por la Diversidad (families for diversity) association added: “all towns and villages should support the group as there are homosexuals, bisexuals and transsexuals everywhere.”

Flying school A BEACH in Axarquia is the perfect place for orphan seagulls to learn to fly and fend for themselves in relative

safety, while ecologists keep an eye on them from a distance. See page 9

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30 zones for safer walking

Easier parking THE number of parking spaces in the Torre del Mar seafront area is to increase to a total of 1,225 between the lighthouse and the nautical club, the council has announced.

Deputy mayor for Torre del Mar and Tourism councillor Jesus Perez Atencia explained that various road improvement tasks have been carried out and parking spaces repainted, resulting in extra 60 spaces.

Officers arrested ELEVEN people, including two Guardia Civil officers from the barracks in Salobreña, have been arrested in a drugs bust during which 2,300 kilos of hashish, just unloaded from a boat in Chilches, Velez-Malaga, were confiscated. The officers arrested are believed to have sold information on police patrol schedules.

Improvements to road safety begin WORK has started to improve road safety on the MA-3201 access to Macharaviaya. The project, with a €129,171 budget, consists

of creating a roundabout at the junction where Calle Argentina meets Avenida de Estados Unidos and a centre lane for vehicles turning left towards Benagalbon.

30 ZONES: In various areas which will give priority to pedestrians. By Eleanor Hawkins IN an aim to dissuade drivers from using residential and central streets as speedways and to increase pedestrian safety, Velez-Malaga Council is considering creating so-called 30

zones in various areas which would bring the speed limit down to 30 km/h and give priority to pedestrians. Areas which may become 30 zones are those where accidents happen on a regular basis and those where residents

generally complain of speeding traffic, including Avenida de Las Naciones, the area around Colegio Andalucia school and Camino Viejo de Malaga among others, Local Police sources reported. Another area expected to

see this measure brought in is Avenida Juan Carlos I between the El Ingenio and El Tomillar roundabouts where there have been various incidents of walkers being hit by speeding cars on zebra crossings.

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Farewell to the sounds of Norway

Finance 19 - 24

Stocks 20

Leapy Lee 25

Daily TV 26, 32, 34

Property Special 27 - 31

Time Out 36 - 37

Letters 38

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC: Culture councillor Olga Ruano presented diplomas to musicians. By Eleanor Hawkins

Health & Beauty 40 - 41

Social Scene 42 - 43

Our View 44

Homes & Gardens 47

Pets 48

Services 50 - 52

Classifieds 53

Motoring 54

Sport 55 - 56

MORE than 350 Norwegian musicians have spent over a week in Almuñecar taking part in the fourth Tropical Norwegian Bands Festival of Almuñecar, which ended on Monday (June 27) with a four-hour final concert and closing ceremony on Plaza de la Constitucion. Before an audience of hundreds of people, Norwegian bands Ostre Halsen

Skolekorps, Skolekorpsene I Nannestad and Husebyskolenes musikkorps kicked off the evening before being joined by the Almuñecar Musical Band and La Pollinica Band from Marbella with musicians playing traditional Spanish compositions along with modern and popular tunes. The final piece, from the opera El Gato Montes, was played by all the musicians together for a triumphant end to the event before local Culture councillor Olga Ruano

and event promoter Peter Claëssons took to the stage to award the musicians with diplomas and bring the festival to an end. Ruano, in Spanish and English, spoke of how well the event had gone and praised the bands who took part. “Thanks for your visit and for your music. Almuñecar will always be here waiting for you to return,” she said, expressing her pleasure when Claëssons announced that six bands have already signed up for next year’s festival.

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Two arrested for alleged stabbing By Eleanor Hawkins TWO people were arrested by the Guardia Civil for their alleged involvement in an incident during which a minor was stabbed at San Juan celebrations in Almuñecar on Thursday night (June 23). The pair, the police force reported, jumped into a car and fled after the attack and

refused to stop at a check point on the road. They were finally stopped and arrested for the alleged attack and resisting authority in Salobreña. On the whole, the celebrations passed with few incidents in the area, the Guardia Civil reported. During the special San Juan operation, which ran from 2pm on June 23 to 2pm on June 24, officers

Great expectations for summer sales THIS year’s summer sales are expected to create 13,600 jobs in Andalucia in July, about 2,200 of them in Malaga Province and 1,070 in Granada Province, according to data from Adecco employment agency. There are expected to be about 3 per cent more new contracts created during the sales period than last summer, with customer services the sector due to see the most new employees taken on to cope with the rush.

checked a total of 265 vehicles, asked 216 people to prove their identity and charged 14 with drunk driving and seven for driving while under the influence of drugs. Altogether 5.9 grams of hashish, 29.6 grams of marihuana, 1.5 grams of cocaine, 0.6 grams of MDMA and seven joints were confiscated along with five knives.

Home return MOTRIL port ended the second week of Operacion Paso del Estrecho, the annual exodus of Africans travelling home for the summer , with 17.1 per cent more passengers than last year. A total of 5,221 people boarded ferries in the port between June 15 and 27, as opposed to 4,460 during the same period last year. This year 1,533 vehicles boarded, a 22 per cent increase from last year’s 1,257.

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Local expat’s new book

THIS IS YOUR LIFE: Writer Felicia Hall presents her new book. By Eleanor Hawkins AMERICAN writer Felicia Hall, who lives with her husband Andrew in La Herradura, will be presenting her new book in Spanish at the Centro Civico at 9pm on Sunday (July 3). The book, in honour of the people of the area, describes her

memories and speaks of the post-war years, the years of restraint and the years of abundance and ponders on whether the present is better than the past. Hall studied English Literature at Tufts University in the US and has known La Herradura since 1970. She has translated children’s stories from Span-

ish into English for an American publisher and written essays for an English art magazine. She owned the Felicia Hall Art Gallery in La Herradura, which for many years attracted important artists from the Spanish and international scenes, and is now presenting her new book on life in the area.

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Bring back the bikes By Eleanor Hawkins A MUNICIPAL bicycle rental service that was launched in Velez-Malaga in 2011, but ran for just three months as nobody thought to put money aside to replace or repair the bikes, may be re-launched if the council’s new plan works. After various failed attempts since June 2011, when those in office at the time realised that having spent €150,000 on preparing the service and getting bicycles loaned from the Andalucian Energy Agency, they had sadly forgotten all about maintenance, meaning there were no bikes left that weren’t broken in some way. Four years on, the council decided it was time to get the service up and running, and included it in a contract to replace street signs which it put out to tender, but nobody applied to obtain the contract. Now the plan is to offer managing the

TOWN BIKES: Are possibly making a return in Velez-Malaga. bike hire service in a contract for publicity space about town which is municipally owned.

Local mayor Antonio Moreno explained that he thinks this might be a more interesting combination for companies.

Jail request for illegal slaughterers TWO people arrested in December 2014 by the Guardia Civil’s Seprona nature branch, are facing jail sentences for allegedly running an illegal slaughterhouse in an industrial ware-

house in Velez-Malaga. The Public Prosecutor’s office has requested the two stand trial, and accused them of breeding horses, sheep, goats, birds and rabbits with no authori-

sation and running the illicit slaughterhouse, using a forged stamp to sell the meat directly and at municipal markets. The prosecutor is requesting fiveyear jail sentences and fines.

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Lending them a helping hand RINCON DE LA VICTORIA Council is due to approve measures this week to help local residents and taxpayers with money problems cope with debts owed to the town hall. Measures on the agenda included allowing people with trouble meeting fines and rates up to a maximum of 12 or 24 months (depending on the amount owed) to pay up, local Economy and Treasury Councillor Antonio Moreno announced on Monday (June 27).

Other measures aimed t o hel p l ocal f am i l i es i ncl ude di scount s on IBI property taxes, exceptions from the obligation t o pay dr ai nage and waste disposal fees and discounts and grants for pensioners, the elderly, unempl oyed peopl e and young adults. The council is also planning to provide 50 per cent discounts on municipal activities for families with two or more members unemployed.

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Lucky win ONE lucky lottery player in Motril won €2,000 per month for 10 years on Sunday’s (June 26) ONCE draw. The ticket was sold by vendor Carlos Hernandez, from his sales point outside a local supermarket.

New plots THREE new plots have been booked at Axarquia’s Parque Tecnoalimentario business park, and there are at least five more interested in moving in before the end of this year.

Port deal FRS shipping company and Meyer & Meyer, one of the main specialists in textile logistics in Europe and Northern Africa, have signed a contract for the company to use FRS’s services at Motril port.

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New motorbikes for Local Police force By Eleanor Hawkins VELEZ-MALAGA has provided the town’s Local Police force with two new motorbikes, bringing the total number in the fleet to 11. Mayor and Local Police Councillor Antonio Moreno Ferrer presented the two new Yamaha 250cc scooter-type motorbikes, and said: “the officers will be able to use these to carry out their work and look after people’s safety.” The new motorbikes, which cost €12,000, “will allow us to respond to the needs of people in the different areas. The council decided to buy them in time for the summer, as the local population grows a lot when visitors and tourists arrive,” Moreno Ferrer explained. Officers alternate patrolling

NEW WHEELS: Will make it easier for officers to get around during the busy summer. on the motorbikes and bicycles along coastal areas dur-

ing the summer months as it is easier to get about than in

larger vehicles, the mayor said.

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Used trams for sale VELEZ-MALAGA’S three tram wagons, which have been sitting idle in a warehouse since they returned from Australia in November 2014, could be sold off to help cover the costs of buying smaller ones for use in the town. Local mayor Antonio Moreno explained on Monday (June 27) that the intention is to buy five smaller trams, and said that as those used in Sevilla are identical there is a possibility of trying to sell the existing wagons to the city. The 31-metre-long wagons, with capacity for 54 seated and 226 standing passengers, cost more than €2.5 million each, and Velez Council hopes to sell the three for €6m. The public in the Axarquia town is still helping pay for the unused trams as part of the cost of transport tickets goes towards this.

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The perfect place for orphans to learn to fly PLAYA DE LAS GAVIOTAS beach in Caleta de Velez has once again become a flying school for baby yellow-legged seagull orphans, which have been released on the beach by Malaga’s animal refuge in collaboration with Seo/BirdLife ecologist organisation. The babies, refuge coordinator Carmen Manzano explained, are often picked up by concerned citizens who find they have fallen to the ground after falling from their nests at this time of year, which is when the new generation learns to fly and are encouraged by parents to take the leap. Each year around 50 babies are taken to the refuge in Malaga, where there is a 30-metre enclosure for them to start practicing jumping and flying in safety, Manzano explained. “Usually people don’t realise their parents are close by keeping watch and feeding them, and they are very near to managing to start flying. You should really only pick one up if you’re

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ORPHAN GULLS: Learn to fly and fend for themselves at the local beach. sure it has been abandoned by its parents,” the coordinator said. Although in the past the orphans were released in Malaga port, the location was changed a few years ago as the Caleta beach, which is closed to bathers, was considered an almost perfect ‘nursery’ for

them while they learn to fly and fend for themselves. The only problem, explained Seo Bird/Life member Salvador Garcia, is that people tend to fish nearby and leave lines lying about, which wash onto the beach and end up tangled round the gulls’ legs.

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Arrested for faking a theft A YOUNG woman has been arrested in Motril for lodging a false report with the National Police claiming her mobile phone had been stolen. The 19-year-old went to report the theft, stating that her phone had disappeared from her handbag while she was at a local cafe, however investigators later found that she had actually sold it at a second-hand shop, and once she had the report, demanded a new phone from her telephone service provider’s insurance company. The police force reminds the public that this type of activity wastes police time and is detrimental to real victims and society as a whole. Due to an increase in false crimes being reported the force has drawn up a protocol for claiming back the costs of wasted police time and resources which, when approved by a court, can lead to fines of between €200 and €1,000.

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Consequences of Brexit for the UK info@pellicerheredia.com 965 480 737 - 606 056 282

What implications could the UK leaving the European Union have on other European countries? The answers depend heavily on the political approach. But leaving ideology to one side, Britain brings each year €1 billion to European reserves, which could disappear, warns Matthew Beesley, head of Equity Henderson. Although the maths are not that simple because a number of things are not reflected, for example, benefits the country receives from Brussels and what offsets that amount. The fall of British GDP, which AXA IM estimates to range between 2 per cent and 7 per cent, will also have an impact on trade relations with its current partners on both sides of the border. If demand decreases in the UK, exports fall and companies that trade with each country also have fewer transactions. According to data from the UK’s National Statistics Office, Britain’s trade deficit with EU countries reached highs of £89 billion (€107 billion) in 2015. That means that purchases of French wines, German cars, Spanish vegetables or Italian clothes exceeded

what Britain was able to sell to its neighbours, while exports to EU countries fell by 8 per cent. Do I have to renounce British citizenship to acquire Spanish nationality? Yes. Except for citizens of countries with whom there is agreement of dual nationality (which is not the case of the UK). When you complete the process of acquiring Spanish nationality, the regulations require, that when you swear loyalty to the constitution, you renounce your nationality in order to obtain Spanish nationality. If I renounce British citizenship, will I still be entitled to a pension from the UK? Yes, of course. For the right to a retirement pension you do not have to be a British national but you have to have contributed to the British Social Security. You are required to contribute at least 30 years to collect a full basic pension. Those who do reach this period will receive a basic pension proportional to the amount contributed, with the minimum requirement of one year of contributions. If the UK leaves the EU, will I still have the right to use the Spanish health service? Yes, provided you are registered in Spain and have requested healthcare cover because of limited income, if you are not working. Will pensions be frozen if the UK leaves the EU? No not at all. The system for calculating pen-

sions will remain the same: • Basic pension: Consisting of £113.10 (€144.53) per week, which equals approximately 16 per cent of the average wage. This pension is currently revalued in line with the consumer price index. • Pension linked to income: It is calculated based on the average salary of the professional life of the taxpayer, updated based on rates of economic growth salaries initial years, and from the calculation based on the consumer price index. The average rate in the UK is around 40 per cent, compared with 75-80 per cent in Spain. This means that public pension is normally about 40 per cent of the last salary of an individual. Therefore, what we see is a fairly low coverage rate and left to the private savings to supplement retirement prior to the same levels. • Pension credit: This is a welfare pension, tax free, for people most at risk of exclusion. It is based on income and not what has been contributed over the period of your working life and it aims to cover a minimum income for those who have reached retirement age and cannot survive with their own resources and other pensions. If the UK leaves the EU, will I lose the right to stay in Spain? No not at all. British citizens remain entitled to enter and move freely throughout the territory of the EU, either because they are considered ‘similar’ to EU citizens or because they pass the gen-

eral arrangements for foreigners in Spain. What about Spaniards living in United Kingdom? It is still to be decided that in the case that the Brexit is approved, that EU citizens may no longer have benefit or ability to enter UK simply with a passport, and so to enter the country in search of work may not be easy. Would Spaniards in the latter case need work visas? Yes, if this scenario were to take place a work permit for professionals who want to develop their career in the UK would be necessary. Authorisation for a work permit would be obtained and governed by the rules established in this regard by the British domestic law. Logically, the principle of reciprocity would mean that a British work permit in Spain would also be necessary. Would the British need a passport/visa to enter EU countries? In the case that no agreement between the EU and the UK is reached, that has been signed with the integrated EEA block, then yes, since this scenario would not be included within the space of European free movement. What will happen to Gibraltar? If the UK leaves the EU it threatens access to their territory. According to negotiations the gate of ‘La Linea de la Concepcion’ could be resealed with the havoc that entails for daily transit workers on either side of the border.

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Council takes action to prepare beaches TIRE D o f wa i t i n g fo r ac tio n , Motril Council has taken matters into its own hands and moved its own machinery in to try and sort its beaches out before most of the summer visitors arrive.

Contract up for grabs NERJA Council has put a contrac t t o r u n a t o u ris t train service in the town out to public tender. The contract will have a starting price of â‚Ź37,604 and those interested in applying to provide the service fo r a p e r i o d o f tw o years, extendable to a maximum of four, have 15 days to apply. Conditions to be taken into acco u n t t o c h o o se th e winning company will be the char a c t e r i st i c s o f th e trains , p r i c e o f t i c k e ts , whether the vehicles will carry f r e e p u b l i c i t y an d whether the council will be allowed to give free tickets away to certain groups such as children or the elderly or for certain events such as the local fair.

Paragliders injured TWO people, a 56-year-old man an d a 2 7 - y e a r-o ld woman, were injured in a paragliding accident on the A7207 road between Competa and Canillas de Albaida just after midday on Friday (June 24), emergency services reported. Both are believed to have been u si n g t h e s ame paraglider. Axarquia hospital sources said the injured people r e p o r t e d t h e y h ad been thrown against a wall by a strong gust of wind. The man is a well-known local paraglider, the father of two brothers known by fans of t h e sp o r t a s L o s Malaguitas.

On Monday morning (June 27), once San Juan celebrations and the air show had ended, a pair of diggers moved in to try and level a n d s mo o th th e s torm-la s he d sands and get them in a half de-

cent state for tourists. Beaches and Tourism Councillor Alicia Crespo explained that although the coastal authorities had promised to do the work, the council decided it could wait no

longer. Coincidentally she received a call at the weekend notifying her that the authority would be doing the work in the first week of July; however that would seriously af-

fect bathers and local businesses, the councillor said. Now, Crespo concluded, the council just hopes it will not be punished for carrying out work in the coastal authorityâ€™s territory.

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Saving lives TWENTY-FIVE local youths received certificates from Velez-Malaga Council after successfully completing a lifesaving course offered by the youth department in May. The course lasted 180 hours and was aimed at people aged 16 to 35.

Job scheme SALOBREÑA is to receive €413,900 to spend on providing work for 51 local jobless people, 31 youths and 20 over 30’s through a regional employment scheme, the local council has reported.

First aid ABOUT 350 pupils of Frigiliana’s Enrique Gines school have taken part in a first aid course provided by members of the 061 Medical Emergencies team to teach them how to react and deal with emergency situations from an early age.

NAUTICAL ADVENTURES: People will be able to participate in kayak and paddle surf courses.

Learn something new this summer By Eleanor Hawkins THOSE interested in nautical sports or wishing to try out something new are in luck this summer as Velez-Malaga Council has announced that its Sports Department will be providing kayak and paddle surf courses for 600 people at the Club Nautico in Torre del Mar in July and August.

Sports councillor Maria Jose Roberto, deputy mayor for Torre del Mar Jesus Perez Atencia and sports monitor Salvador Sanchez gave the news on Tuesday morning (June 28) and announced that the courses, which will last one week and cost €20, will be running in the afternoons with 40 groups allowing for up to 600 people aged eight or over.

The classes start tomorrow (Friday July 1) and will be given under the supervision of two expert sportsmen and with back-up boats. Life jackets will be obligatory for all pupils. For more information or to sign up visit the Casa del Deporte or indoor pool in Velez-Malaga or the indoor pool and sports facilities on the seafront in Torre del Mar.

Heat works WORK is to be done to reduce heat inside the municipal market on Velez-Malaga’s Avenida Vivar Tellez after users complained. The €20,945 budget will see work carried out by Abemisa and completed in a month.

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Teacher’s claims of workplace harassment THE Andalucian ombudsman’s office has accepted a case lodged by Javier Ruiz Cazorla, a PE teacher from Torrox who claims to have suffered harassment in the workplace.

The teacher, who was destined for Alfaguar secondary school in Torrox but was sent to another school in Torre del Mar after complaining about his situation, insists that he was harassed after

a judge found a pupil and her father guilty of threatening him. The ombudsman’s office has asked the regional education department to prove what it did to deal with the situation, while the

school management has argued that Ruiz Cazorla and another colleague are actually making stories of harassment up because they want to gain places on the management.

THREE men aged 23, 38 and 40 required medical treatment after inhaling smoke when the lid of a fish tank and a number of plugs caught fire in a flat on Motril’s Calle Cuartel de Simancas on Sunday (June 26), emergency services has reported. Neighbours reported just before 1pm that there was a lot of black smoke and firefighters, National and Local Police officers and paramedics were dispatched to the scene.

Squatters arrested A PAIR of squatters have been arrested in Velez-Malaga by after National Police discovered the home they had occupied illegally contained a marihuana farm and was illicitly tapping into the electricity supply. The couple, a 43-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, were living in the home, which belongs to a bank, with their seven young children. During a search of the property officers confiscated 197 marihuana plants and various pieces of equipment and tools.

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Seven BBC radio stations interview Euro Weekly News

BBC RADIO MERSEYSIDE: Just one of the BBC stations that interviewed EWN. By John Smith CLEARLY the Brexit result is big news in the United Kingdom and the BBC decided that it needed to find out how expatriates in Spain were handling the news and what they thought

would happen in the future, so they naturally turned to Euro Weekly News for comment. On Monday June 27, this writer appeared as a guest on seven different radio shows on BBC stations running as far south as the Solent up to Scot-

land and plenty of places in between including Merseyside, Teesside and Humberside. Each presenter asked a number of surprisingly different questions but all were interested in how expatriates had reacted to the result, what they thought about the future and what the Spanish thought of the decision. They also expressed some surprise that a person living in an EU member state could even consider voting to leave the EU but understood that many said they were thinking of their families ‘back home,’ even though they weren’t eligible to vote themselves as they had been out of the UK for more than 15 years. The answer that seemed to most resonate with each of the interviewers was the EWN view that British expatriates would ‘keep calm and carry on,’ as only time would tell what lay in the future, although those on restricted incomes, particularly pensions paid in sterling would see some immediate reduction in their euro value.

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Improved courthouses A CONTRACT to carry out improvements to the Torrox courts has been put out to tender in the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Official Bulletin. The work, which has a budget of €77,000 and is expected to take five months to complete, is to include improve-

EMISSIONS FRAUD: Volkswagen allegedly manipulated software.

Andalucia first to fine Volkswagen By Eleanor Hawkins ANDALUCIA is the first Spanish region to have started proceedings to fine Volkswagen over its alleged emissions fraud, Facua consumers’ association has announced. The Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Health Department, Facua reported, has opened a case against the car manufacturers regarding alleged manip-

ulation of software to adjust data on nitrogen oxide emissions which affected about 11 million vehicles worldwide, an estimated 700,000 of them in Spain. The consumers’ association has lodged complaints with 17 different authorities in Spain, and Andalucia was the first to respond with action after its regional consumers department received more than 800 complaints through eight different

provincial branches of Facua. Meanwhile seven other regions (Canary Islands, La Rioja, Asturias, Navarra, Murcia, Castilla y Leon and the Balearic Islands) have decided to shelve the case or pass it over to the national consumers’ department and Facua has said that Cataluña, Castilla La Mancha, Aragon, Pais Vasco and Valencia have not even bothered responding to their complaints.

ments to accesses and the general conditions of the courts. Government delegate Jose Luis Ruiz Espejo explained that the Junta has pledged to improve judicial services and said this includes not only staff and resources but also the conditions of courthouses.

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NERJA OFFICE TEAM: They are ready and waiting to help customers and offer expert advice.

New Nerja office for Currencies Direct THE demand among expats across the Co st a d e l So l f o r a s imp le , quick and effective way to transfer money overseas has seen Currencies Direct go from strength to strength as a company which truly puts its customers’ needs first. On June 16 Currencies Direct celebrated the official launch of its brand new Nerja office with employees, clients and local media all on hand to recognise the company’s success and discover how their 12th Spanish office can help better the finances of expats and local residents. Director for southern Europe Peter Loveday was warmly welcomed by Ignacio Ortega, the Costa del Sol Regional Sales Director,

and the local Currencies Direct team made up of Gaynor ProcterSmith, Melanie Radford, James Barrett and their expert support staff. With a strong presence across four continents, Currencies Direct is o n e o f th e h ig he s t re ga rde d money transfer companies in the world, applauded by financial experts for its efficiency and transparency, and boasting excellent testimonials from regular people who frequently use their services. In a client focused and driven industry the huge success of Curren cie s D ire c t in the 20 ye a rs since its founding is a tribute to th e w a y th e co mp a ny tre a ts its clie n ts , o ffe rin g the m a n unri-

Clients are offered an unrivalled personal touch and quality advice that sees them coming back time and time again.”

valled personal touch and quality advice that sees them coming back time and time again, while recommending Currencies Direct to family and friends. With their first Spanish office opening in Marbella in 1999, Curre nc ie s D ire c t a re now on the

ground helping British expats in 12 different locations, including the new Nerja office and also Mallorca, Mojacar, Fuengirola and Tenerife. It was their success throughout the eastern Costa del Sol and the growing demand among satisfied local customers that inspired Currencies Direct to launch the Nerja office, which has been open since May. Located on the site of the old Barclays Bank, across from Supersol right after the cobbled entrance bridge to the town, the new Nerja office has been warmly welcomed by local residents eager to enjoy a pe rs onal ser vi ce wi t h t hei r favourite transfer company.

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Surgeon suspicion SWEDEN: Prosecutors have told the renowned Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini that he is formally suspected on two counts of involuntary manslaughter. He was sacked in March by Sweden’s Karolinska Institute following controversy about his methods.

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Rita breaks down BRITISH pop star Rita Ora broke down in court while giving evidence against two men charged with breaking into her home in North London and stealing £200,000 (€260,000) worth of jewellery and items.

Birthday tribute THE widower and children of the late MP Jo Cox joined her friends, colleagues and high-profile campaigners to mark what would have been her 42nd birthday. The MP was shot and stabbed in an attack in Birstall near Leeds.

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SWEDISH fashion giant H&M has reported lower profits in the three months between March and May, a fall of 17 per cent compared to last year. The company is still expecting to open 425 new stores this year.

QUESTIONS are being raised over whether smokers should be paid less after figures emerged showing that the average UK smoker takes seven minutes

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RITA ORA: Her London home was broken into.

to have a cigarette costing businesses an average £1,815 a year per employee who smokes.

Whale killers NORWAY: Animal rights groups have criticised Norway’s whaling industry. The country now leads the world in whaling, killing more whales than Iceland and Japan combined within the past two years.

A 12-year-old was hospitalised after her father fed her magic mushrooms. The man had already eaten some of the mushrooms which have a psychedelic compound. He now faces charges.

Boss sorry THE boss of Volkswagen has issued an apology to angry shareholders over the emissions cheating scandal that cost the company billions and a 40 per cent drop in the company’s share price.

Child adventure A CHILD was left to travel 80km on a bus on her own on the Autobahn after the mother went to use the bathroom during a stop and the driver left without her with her 1-year-old still sleeping on the bus.

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DENMARK has convicted its first Daesh foreign fighter. The 24-year-old was convicted on terror charges under Denmark’s terrorism law.

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A YOUNG Jewish man reported being beaten in Berlin for wearing his religious skullcap. The 21-year-old said three men of Arabic appearance reacted to his kippah and began insulting him before kicking and punching him.

BIRMINGHAM Crown Court has heard how a woman tried to kill her exhusband with a pepper grinder before stabbing him with a carving knife. The court was told she feared he was trying to take their daughter to Pakistan. The man survived.

DENMARK: A Scottish councillor has upset Legoland after leaving his taxpayer-funded trip to Denmark after just two hours because the cabins didn’t meet his “certain standard” calling the chalets “basically sheds.”

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DENMARK: A music fan died after sustaining injuries at a concert by the punk band NOFX at the Christiania venue Den Gra Hal. The venue said the young man died as the result of a fall after the show.

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Gun registry AMSTERDAM AIRPORT: A man threatened that he was a terrorist.

Fined for airport scare A MAN who sparked a security scare at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport in April by saying he was a terrorist has been fined €500 by judges.

DUTCH PRESS be 100 per cent smoke free.

Smoke free AN anti-smoking group is taking the Dutch state to court in a bid to have smoking areas in Dutch cafes and bars closed down. International agreements require that the entire catering sector

Ocean project AN experiment to clean the ocean of plastic with a 100m long barrier begins 23km off the Dutch coast. The project uses long floating arms to capture the

floating plastic, but allows fish and plankton to pass through unharmed.

Holiday pay JUST over four in 10 people will use their annual holiday pay for a holiday according to the family spending institute Nibud. Dutch workers get an additional 8 per cent of their annual salaries to cover the cost of a holiday, but many will be saving it.

GERMANY wants to strengthen the gun registry in its fight against terror. The plan would make it easier to exchange information about weapons across the EU. In Germany there are around 5.8 million privately owned guns registered.

Mural horror BERLIN residents are shocked and upset by a 42m high mural on a wall in the Tegel neighbourhood of a bloodied girl. It is supposed to be reflecting the refugee crisis and is part of a series of five murals by the street art network Urban Nation.

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matically against the euro as well. The Bank of England has issued encouraging words of how it will protect the economy if it needs to but for the first time in a long time, the value of Great Britain plc fell below the value of France plc, even though that country is in t h e g r i p s o f a v i c i o u s s t a n d o ff with unions over proposed new labour laws.

ASSUMING Boris Johnson wins any leadership election and becomes prime minister, then the very real possibility is that those who joined him in the Leave camp will be rewarded for their loyalty rather than the government by picking up some of the juicier jobs. The politician most likely to get the choice of jobs is Michael Gove and it is not beyond the realms of possibility he may choose to become the next Chancellor of the Exchequer.

By John Smith ACCORDING to a tweet from the Financial Times correspondent Jim Pickard, the amount wiped off the value of British stocks in the first couple of hours of trading following the announcement of the referendum result was “equivalent of 24 years of UK contributions to EU” and it seems that

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£200 billion was the amount wiped off the value of UK shares within two hours of the opening of the market following the Brexit result.

there is a general panic not just in Britain but in world markets, with Madrid having one of its worst days ever. Generally speaking, individual markets do bounce back, but for those expatriates based in Spain with pensions being paid in sterling, it is likely that they will see a definite lowering of the value of their income as the pound fell dra-

Some market and economic volatility can be expected as this process unfolds.” Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England on the leave vote.

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Nigel Farage and the NHS

STATE PENSIONS: Keep alert about developments.

And what about state pensions? ALTHOUGH the exit vote is unlikely to have an immediate effect on the state pension, as a vast number of British expatriates in Spain are either in receipt of the British state pension or are near to becoming eligible, there will be some fears concerning its real worth in the future. Currently, pensioners living in any EU member country receive any increase in the basic rate of pension as and when it

occurs in the UK, but those who reside outside of the EU (except in Switzerland) do not receive the same increases. For the next two years or so, Britain will remain a member (albeit on the periphery) of the Union and it is unlikely any changes to pension laws will take place, but with a new Prime Minister due to take office and an election no later than 2020, it is possible pensions for expats will be frozen.

HAVING spent a great deal of campaign time explaining that should Britain leave the EU then the NHS would expect to have an additional £350m (€420m) a week made available to it, Nigel Farage declared on the day of the result of the referendum that this actually wasn’t the case. Considering he is an MEP with absolutely no power within the House of Commons to direct any expenditure at all, it is surprising anybody took his statement at face value, although it is not surprising he now says that he regrets making the claim.

Exchange woes APART from the fact the London Stock Exchange is seeing colossal falls which doesn’t hurt its profitability, the proposed merger with the Frankfurt exchange is now under pressure with the Germans wanting Frankfurt to become the legal headquarters of the new group.

The ‘Leave’ banking casualties ONE major question now is whether banks and financial institutions will decide to desert London and the UK as imagined by a number of financial journalists in the lead up to the referendum in the event that an exit vote was successful. Whilst the possibility had been brushed off by

the Leave campaigners, the next few weeks will see exactly how the financial world, which tends to put profit over country will behave as within hours of the result it appeared that the first evacuee would be US bank Morgan Stanley who could move 2,000 staff to Dublin or Frankfurt for efficient euro clearing facilities.

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By John Smith WHEN the IBEX (Spanish stock market) reacted very badly on Friday June 24 to the news of the British vote to leave the EU, it was considered as possibly the start of a major slump in the Spanish financial market. The good news however is that the results of the election on June 26 has seen a very positive reaction from the market, and whilst shares in other exchanges continued to fall, the IBEX gained 3 per cent upon opening. Once again the opinion polls in Spain (as in many other countries) proved to be unreliable as the Unidos Podemos group did not knock the traditional left wing PSOE into third place as predicted, but just won the same number of seats as it did in 2015. The PP current interim government saw an increase in seats to 137, and it is considered that the instability of the markets following the Brexit result and fears of a drop in tourism business may well have persuaded ‘floating voters’ to look for the traditional right-wing party to take control of government. Once again, there is no individual party able to form a majority government and no two parties are even able to work together to form a workable coalition, unless the unheard of happens and a ‘Grand Alliance’ between right and left takes place. Whilst it may well be that the left-wing par-

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ties decide not to veto the appointment of the PP as the official government of Spain, even if it recruits the fourth-placed Ciudadanos party (whose leader Albert Rivera has already indi-

cated that he would work with Mr Rajoy) into a coalition, any government is going to face the risk of being voted down over any controversial law it wishes to introduce.

For expatriates living in Spain, this last week was one of the most important ever, and now we will have to wait and see who goes to bed with who in both Britain and Spain, and how the markets react. The politics of these past two elections have not just been about political policies but also about individuals and morality. Supposedly some of the biggest stumbling blocks for coalition have been over the alleged dishonesty of certain members of the PP, a general dislike of Mariano Rajoy, a massive difference of opinion over a possible independence referendum for Catalonia and allegations of Iranian and Venezuelan involvement with Podemos. If Mr Rajoy does continue in power as leader of the government then he will have to explain at some point how he will implement EU demanded austerity measures whilst reducing income tax for all. For expatriates living in Spain, this last week was one of the most important ever, and now we will have to wait and see who goes to bed with who in both Britain and Spain, and how the markets react.

By John Smith DESPITE the fact that George Osborne had indicated before the referendum that in the event that Britain voted to leave that there would be a need for a speedy and fairly draconian ‘mini budget,’ he kept quiet until Monday, June 27 when at a press conference, aimed at settling a jittery financial market, he said that the UK is ready to face the future “from a position of strength,” and let drop that there wouldn’t be an emergency budget after all. He did confirm that there would be a need to ‘adjust’ the British economy following the results but had no intention of doing this until such time as a new prime minister was in place, but in the meantime, he had no intention of resigning his position. With regards to Britain’s actual departure from the EU, he said: “Only the UK can trigger Article 50. And in my judgement, we should only do that when there is a clear view about what new arrangements we are seeking with our European neighbours. “In the meantime, during the ne-

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STAYING PUT: David Cameron has resigned but George Osborne says he does not intend to. gotiations that will follow, there will be no change to people’s rights to travel and work and to the way our goods and services are traded, or to the way our economy and fi-

nancial system is regulated.” It is not just the economy which is feeling the fallout from the Brexit vote, as the Conservative party knows that it should elect a new

leader and prime minister by October (the time of the next party conference) although some Leave campaigners and potential candidates such as Liam Fox have been call-

ing for the election to be even later. It appears that the ‘leader’ of the Leave campaign Boris Johnson, and in the eyes of many the natural successor to David Cameron, has been caught somewhat ‘wrong footed’ by the vote and one of the Leave campaigners admitted that there was actually no plan to deal with a withdrawal from the Union, and that was the job of the incumbent prime minister. On the other side of the house, Labour saw itself fall into disarray over what many shadow ministers referred to as a lacklustre display from leader Jeremy Corbyn, and following the sacking of Hilary Benn, 14 shadow ministers and aides have resigned, leaving Mr Corbyn possibly facing a vote of no confidence and in the meantime appointing a shadow cabinet of little-known personalities. Early trading in Asia saw a drop in the pound against the dollar of a further 2.6 per cent and the FTSE fell by just 1 per cent, and Britain must hope that rather than continue to slide, the economy and the pound will settle over the next few days.

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Hopefully the rats won’t desert the sinking ship By John Smith WHILST it is painful to say anything nice about bankers, who have definitely taken over from estate agents and lawyers as those ‘professionals’ we most love to hate, to some extent it is understandable that they should be considering leaving London and the City for pastures new. In the same way that the dolphins said ‘so long and thanks for all the fish’ in the fourth book of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series, so various banks, having in many cases been rescued by the British Government are now seriously considering relocating many of their staff to different EU cities. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Dutch politician and leader of the Eurogroup of finance ministers has already made it clear that by leaving the EU, Britain would limit its access to the single market and for the Banks who trade in euros, if they lose access to the ability to ‘passport’ their funds throughout Europe without

restriction or delay, there is little incentive for them to keep that part of their business at least within the UK.

Many banks are now seriously considering relocating many of their staff to different EU cities.” In theory it should be possible for Britain to apply to join the European Economic Area, joining Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway which enjoy such ‘passport’ rights as does Switzerland in its own right but that will be yet another treaty to enter into and have signed. It seems that the first financial organisations likely to move at least some of their operations out of the UK are Morgan Stanley and HSBC. Whilst HSBC has indicated that it intends to keep its headquarters in London, it had previously announced that it planned to axe up to

8,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting exercise. The general opinion from overseas observers in both government and banking circles is that whilst job losses may not be catastrophic for the financial sector, there is little doubt that London and the City would lose much of their influence in the European Financial Sector. Those who advocated Brexit believe that the City can replace the European losses with increased business throughout the world, although why bankers have been ignoring what they consider to be an overlooked and lucrative area of business is not explained. Although there will be a two year period for exit of the EU once article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is triggered, time moves very quickly and it is more than likely that members of the financial industry will act sooner rather than later in order to cover their backs and open additional EU offices.

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Britain has decided, what a historic week it has been LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

WELL, that really was the week that was. Now thoughts must be turned to the future. The first responsibility is to begin weighing up all the wonderful positive opportunities that have now opened up. I cannot believe the negative doom and gloom response most media outlets have been putting forward since the out vote was secured. What Britain needs now is the emergence of leaders, eager to take advantage of its new historic role with optimistic enthusiasm; safe in the knowledge that they can now embrace business from all over this wonderful planet of ours. Let us see

LEAD ON: With optimistic enthusiasm.

corporate executives and politicians from all parts of the world invited to Britain’s shores. The UK is now a new huge shopping mall. A business that can make its own deals and decisions free of the shackles and destructive regulations of unelected, unhelpful bureaucrats. Without these trade barriers the UK can conduct and complete its business ventures virtually overnight; a tremendous plus in the world of commerce. They must also begin to throw out all the ridiculous PC and health ‘n’ safety regulations that have been foisted on the British public by idiots with nothing better to do. The sooner the UK is able to change the rules on the prompt deportation of various undesirables is also a priority, and of course borders must be severely tightened. Come on GB the future is

exciting and full of fascinating possibilities. Let’s get it on. Couldn’t let this week go by without a comment on the highly vitriolic letter that was almost inexplicably given such prominence on the letters page last week. The writer of course got the whole point wrong. When I referred to Mr Izzard, I was not casting aspersions on his highly commendable fundraising or indeed his cross-dressing. I was referring to the pantomime farce he reduced David Dimbleby’s Question Time to last week. His arrogant, inane comments and ranting behaviour, most certainly proved to me (and indeed the audience) that he should most certainly keep his political observations firmly under his pink beret. Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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feeling that you should not be involved with their business. Trusting our instincts is something that we do not do enough.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) A close relationship seems to be changing. You need to know why and maybe believe that you do. However, be sure to get all the facts. Asking outright questions of the person involved is your best chance of getting the right answers. Someone may urge you to ‘read between the lines’ but it is hardly necessary.

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that aroused your curiosity. Whatever it is, do be aware that any decisions made this week could have farreaching effects, for the good as well as the ‘not so good’.

chance to impress someone important to you. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Life can get complicated at this time of the year and you may feel pulled in more than one direction. You are perfectly entitled to change your mind about an arrangement. Those who try to make you feel guilty may be thinking only of themselves, and what does that tell you?

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) When you start to worry too much about things, it is time to take a step back. Senseless worrying is when you really cannot do anything to change the situation. Take into account how, in the past, worrying has affected your wellbeing. Maybe it is time to walk away and take another path entirely. Some may not be happy about this. You must come first now.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) With so much energy around you, it will be hard to concentrate on business matters. Finances, however, do require your attention and a brief period of scrutiny will show you why. Someone close may be spending too much or undermining the situation by making big plans.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) A need to listen to your innermost feelings and needs has perhaps been overlooked. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, philosophical thoughts are often pushed into a corner. Even so, you owe it to yourself to truly consider what you want as opposed to going along with what others want from you.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There are enough people in this world who will be willing to tell you what to do. Although it is in your nature to value your freedom, have you been compromising? Think of the time you have left to get to grips with a particular situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is a creative week and one in which you seek to find your talents. For some time now you have toyed with the idea of joining a club or group. This will enhance your social life and bring you laughter. Although your confidence has been a little lower than usual, you have the

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Nostalgia overtakes you and an urge to look back into the past is strong. Perhaps you are thinking of tracing your family tree. It may be that you have received a letter or phone call

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There is a lightness to this week that is welcome. After more than a little bit of aggravation and frustration of late it is overdue. Someone you believed had lost interest in you suddenly surfaces. You may be unsure of how to react, so save judgment.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone you would not normally consider to be a friend shows an interest in you. Your immediate reaction may be joy or suspicion. In fact, you are not quite sure what to think. All the same, try to put aside preconceived ideas and give them a chance.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your opinion of someone is in the process of changing. It is not through any particular action of theirs towards you, rather it is a

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

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 5 • Good: 7 • Very good: 11 • Excellent: 13

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION airy boar brag bray brig brio garb giro gory grab gray grip gyro hair harp hoar orgy pair pray prig ropy abhor graph grapy hairy harpy hoary porgy BIOGRAPHY

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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

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Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Warning of danger (5) 4 Patron (7) 7 Glazed currant bun (7) 8 Musical instrument (5) 9 In a softened tone (5) 10 Admit to a wrongdoing (7) 11 Cheap and shoddy (6) 13 Express opposition (6) 17 Small fatty fish usually canned (7) 19 Decided on (5) 21 Mentally quick (5) 22 Female singer (7) 23 Marked by extreme anger (7) 24 Flowers with prickly stems (5) Down 1 Make an effort (7) 2 Modify (5) 3 Wander aimlessly (7) 4 Unpleasant smell (6) 5 Open and genuine (7) 6 Chambers (5) 8 Prohibit (3) 12 Skilled fighting man (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 13 represents B and 22 represents M, so fill in B every time the figure 13 appears and M every time the figure 22 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.

1 Nags, 4 Sparse, 9 Trouble, 10 Phial, 11 Chase, 12 Concede, 13 Scanty, 15 Border, 19 Carbine, 21 Email, 23 Ringo, 24 Apostle, 25 Tea set, 26 Sang. Down: 2 Aroma, 3 Subject, 4 Sketch, 5 Aspen, 6 Stipend, 7 Stocks, 8 Clue, 14 Arrange, 16 Ocelots, 17 Relief, 18 Decant, 19 Cord, 20 Icons, 22 Acton.

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14 Embarrassing mistake (7) 15 Tiresome (7) 16 Playing in opposition to (6)

English - Spanish

17 Neck warmer (5) 18 Anger (3) 20 Pulls apart (5)

Down:

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

Across 1 Equipo (deporte) (4) 3 Nicknames (6) 8 Sobrinos (7) 9 As (naipes) (3) 10 Boniato (5,6) 11 Oreja (3) 12 Our (7) 14 Por favor (6) 15 Ass (donkey) (4)

1 Sullen, 2 Apart, 4 Annul, 5 Precise, 6 Rested, 7 Snack, 9 Stake, 14 Terrier, 16 Again, 17 Assist, 18 Ghost, 19 Resent, 21 Title, 23 Grebe.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Cachorro, 7 Shade, 8 Agree, 10 Real, 11 Caro, 14 Llave, 15 Arena, 16 Perezoso.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 2 Azafata, 3 Heel, 4 Road, 5 Fregonas, 6 Estrella, 9 Readers, 12 Beer, 13 Raiz.

Down 1 Estaño (mineral) (3) 2 Manzano (5-4) 4 Shepherds (8) 5 Diamonds (9) 6 Floor (of room) (5) 7 Windows (8) 10 Dormir (5) 13 Gold (metal, commodity, currency) (3)

Hexagram

1 Search, 3 Pamper, 8 Liaison, 10 Needs, 11 Extra, 12 Collide, 13 Steep, 15 Cadet, 20 Stretch, 22 Argue, 24 Idiot, 25 Sincere, 26 Target, 27 Absent.

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

ARREST ASSENT BYPASS CRANIA DECREE EXTENT FARINA FRIGHT ICICLE RAISED

RUDDER RUSTIC (10) SERVER SINTER SODDEN STATUE STEREO STRIVE THREAT

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Spread 2 Depart 3 Rating 4 Powder 5 Regent 6 Bestir 7 Turret 8 Orient 9 Errant 10 United 11 Loosen 12 Coward 13 Strode 14 Within 15 Stance 16 Girdle 17 Motion 18 Filter 19 Malice

Across 1 Liar cut-off limit (7) 5 Frivolous, as in an Emily Bronte novel (5) 8 See me about French river (5) 9 Go past different park as a temporary solution (7) 10 Make a speech about gym function (7) 11 Tapestry returned in disarray (5) 12 CIA not about for encounter (6) 14 Ordinary Seaman Ford to finish in Belgian port (6) 17 VAT, as for instruments (5) 19 Rearranges holiday locations (7) 22 Give up part of attic once de-cluttered (7) 23 Fall in with eager eccentric (5) 24 Doctor Lee is a female (5) 25 Cooking utensil for a large ship (7) Down 1 Orchestra leader is after chamber instrument (5) 2 Minaret fashion clothing (7) 3 Sports ground in Delaware Naval Academy (5) 4 A good man, being guided around, survived (6) 5 As Biros spoilt map lines (7) 6 Annoyance when decrepit old car doesn’t start (5)

7 Former lover sat for a photo uncovered (7) 12 Newspaper report about recital (7) 13 Offensive outside broadcast location (7) 15 It receives sounds of a Red Rum running wild (7)

16 Gives instructions for underpants (6) 18 Additional payment is British duty (5) 20 Fend off a vet’s mongrel (5) 21 She starts every race perfect (5)

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A matter of diverse opinions I REFER to the letter from comparatively new reader Malcolm Le Gessick in last week’s edition, one of the main points about the varied contributors is just that; varied points of view! I have been regularly reading your journal for in excess of 15 years and enjoy this variety. Specifically, Mr Le Gessick questions the intelligence of Leapy Lee, a pretty poor tactic recently used in the referendum debate where, for want of a substantial argument, the politicians (on both sides) played the (wo)man rather than the ball by resorting to personal attacks. I can only assume Mr Le Gessick has spent a little too much time in the sun, in his inaugural year as an expat. Unfortunately, Eddie Izzard wasn’t placed in full context, Leapy Lee was surely there referring to the ‘advice’ he gave on Question Time regarding the referendum where to my mind he performed as a clown offering no worthwhile contribution to the serious matter in hand, this is nothing to do with his manner of dress nor his almost superhuman marathon achievements. I certainly don’t always agree with your columnists, it would be boring were I to do so, but the EWN consistently displays intelligence in the weekly serving of discerning yet divergent articles. Please keep up the good work. Barry Morgan

Smarty pants WELL, I owe 51.8 per cent of the average British Joes an apology as they do have the sense they were born with. Unfortunately, this doesn’t apply to the average Scottish Joe who appears to hate the English so much they would prefer to be ruled by Germany. As one German politician said today “No one will take the European Union away from us.” Jes Allen

Puzzling polls ONCE again the experts got it wrong. Why do we listen to pollsters and financial geniuses when the answer, invariably, is to trust your own instincts? Thursday, June 23, 2016, will go down in history as the day the British people showed the world that they believe in their country’s ability to stand on its own feet and to survive and prosper in the greater world by dint of its own ability.

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Check mate PERHAPS many Brexiters do not realise it yet, but they have actually lost, and it is all down to one man: David Cameron. With one fell swoop, Cameron effectively annulled the referendum result, and simultaneously destroyed the political careers of Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and leading Brexiters who cost him so much anguish, not to mention his premiership. Throughout the campaign, Cameron had repeatedly said that a vote for leave would lead to triggering Article 50 straight away. The image was clear: he would be giving that notice under Article 50 the morning after a vote to leave. In the midst of the sentimental nautical references of his speech on June 24, he quietly abandoned that position and handed the responsibility over to his successor. And as the day wore on, the enormity of that step started to sink in: the markets, Sterling, Scotland, the Irish border, the Gibraltar border, the frontier at Calais, the need to continue compliance with all EU regulations for a free market, re-issuing passports, Brits abroad, EU citizens in Britain, the mountain of legislation to be torn up and rewritten ... the list grew and grew. The referendum result is not binding. It is advisory. The Conservative party election that Cameron triggered will now have one question looming over it: will you, if elected as party leader, trigger the notice under Article 50? Who will want to have the responsibility of all those ramifications and consequences on his/her head and shoulders? Mike

During the referendum, a great deal of hype and disinformation served only to confuse and scare voters and in view of the importance of the decision people were expected to make, this was unforgivable. Fortunately, the British public saw through it and voted for the chance to decide their own destiny outside of the EU. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really make a difference to the futures of our children, grandchildren and generations to come; the great pity of it all was that so many young people saw the result in a negative light. So much of today’s thinking is short-term, aptly demonstrated by the hysterical comments following the referendum result. The focus of the ‘Leave’ campaign

was taking back control of matters which concern Britain specifically, whether that relates to the economy, immigration or making and abiding by our own laws and there should, surely, be no stigma attached to that; neither should the desire to preserve the character and culture of our country, together with the health, education and welfare of its citizens, be the subject of criticism. Ken, San Fulgencio

Brexit blues I AM gutted. I’ve been a patriot all my life but have just thrown my England football shirts in the bin and have no

more desire to be British. The shortsightedness and arrogance of so many Brits brought up on the “Brits are better than Johnny foreigner” dogma has left me disillusioned and demoralised. I never wanted to be Spanish but now I have no choice. The insular British nation can now go and stew in its own juice on their horrible rainy little island and suffer the consequences of their folly. I quit. Jonathan Allso, Valencia

Homecoming horror EMPATHISING all too well with Cath

of Albir from last week’s letters re bloody boring British boors. Their behaviour and lack of manners or basic decency often make you cringe. Having given up my business, friends, lifestyle and income to be in Rojales full-time over the past two years to care for the old folk, I have witnessed the downturn in society and standards. Our community used to be a mixture of nationalities, now it’s a British backwater dominated by low lifes, C3/C4s with all their boorish uncouth habits, drunken rants at wife (for winning booby prize for lowest score in local quiz, yet again) or poor dogs, and their infernally repetitive soap opera-style “seeyalaters....” The Dutch and Belgians are well-mannered and educated, the standard of their spoken English shaming most Brits. The Germans and French have largely disappeared. And of course a Brit cabal now controls the local community through their “I second you if you propose me” version of ‘democracy’. Our annual charge has been raised from €200 to €450 even though the pool is used mostly by visitors, loud unruly Brit families renting as holidaymakers, a euphemism for noisemakers. I cannot wait to be back somewhere civilised where people have manners; Taipei, Texas, Penang .... Peter/Pedro, Rojales

Knitted knockers IN your edition February 18-24 a letter mentioned knitted knockers in Spain. Can you please pass this message on to Maggie or please give me her contact no? I have a good friend who needs one badly. Many thanks. Pauline King

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SUGAR is largely considered the devil of the dietary world with it leading to spiralling obesity rates and ill health. More and more people are attempting to banish sugar from their diet but it may not be as difficult as you think with some simple steps to get you on the path to a sugar detox: Choose wisely Sugar can be hidden in a lot of products so pay attention to food labels when shopping. Look at the ingredients list and anything ending in ‘ose’ such as glucose, sucrose and fructose, is a form of sugar, as are honey, agave, molasses and syrups like corn and rice syrup. The higher up the ingredients list the more sugar the product contains. Smaller steps For those who particularly eat a lot of sugar, going cold turkey can be difficult so take smaller steps and don’t beat yourself up if you fall off the wagon once in a while. But if you do, immediately go back

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to better eating the next day. After a week or so, most people report feeling more alert, having more energy and a clearer mind after not eating sugar so start feeling those benefits and you are less likely to want to go back to eating it. Balance your gut Scientific studies are producing a growing amount of evidence about the importance of the microscopic bacteria that inhabit our guts. Taking probiotics can help balance the microbes and reduce sugar cravings. Stay fuller for longer When hunger strikes, it is hard to resist the urge to quickly grab the chocolate or other sweet treats but these hunger pangs are more likely to signal that your body is needing protein. One way to help prevent sugar cravings is to try and ensure you include a portion of protein with every meal as this is broken down more slowly and therefore stays in the stomach longer, helping you feel fuller for longer.

Blood donor day thanks volunteers THE World Blood Donor Day has thanked donors for their voluntary and selfless contribution, which helps to save millions of lives e a c h y e a r a n d a llo w s in creased life expectancy and quality of life of patients with potentially lethal diseases. Spain recognised the day with the main objective to raise awareness of the need to donate blood regularly to ensure the quality, safety and availability of blood and blood products to those in need. Curre n t l y, t h e r e a r e o n ly 6 2 countr i e s i n t h e wo r ld w h ere the n a t i o n a l b l o o d s u p p ly comes almost entirely from vol-

untary unpaid donations, while 40 countries remain dependent on donations from family or paid donors. According to the Spanish Red Cross, the most common blood groups in the Spanish population a re A p o s itiv e an d O pos itive , with 36 per cent each. H o w e v er, th e unive rs a l a nd most versatile group is O negative, since it can be used for all blood groups in an emergency. GIVING BLOOD: Helps to save millions of lives every year.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. This week a reader asked the doctor whether she really needs sunscreen: DEAR doctor, The other day we went to the beach for the first time this year and as it isn’t that hot yet I didn’t think to take sunscreen with me. We all ended up with sore, red skin and now it’s starting to peel. Do I really have to start using sunscreen already? I want a tan and if I start this early I think I’ll be stuck all white and pasty all summer. What can I do about the state of our skin now? I know there are special after sun creams but some people say yoghurt or vinegar will work just as well… I guess I’ll have to go and buy some sunscreen now anyway. Do we all need a different one or can I get one for the whole family? They’re so expensive….. Dear reader, Protection from the sun is vital for absolutely everyone, regardless of their skin type. Obviously, those with paler skin need a higher level of protection than those with darker colouring. Sunscreen shouldn’t just be used in the summer or on very sunny days, it should always be used from the

moment you go outside and even on cloudy days. The best way to get a tan is to start off with sunscreens with a high protection factor and gradually reduce it as your skin becomes accustomed to the sun, however you should never stop using sunscreen and always avoid being in the sun for too many hours. Everything possible should be done to avoid burns. If your skin is already red, the only way to treat it is to moisturise well with after sun creams, two or three times per day. For more serious burns you may need anti-inflammatory medication to reduce inflammation and pain. It’s important to stay out the sun until your skin is fully recovered and to use special clothes which completely block out the sun’s rays. You shouldn’t use home remedies like yoghurt or vinegar. One cream isn’t a good idea unless you all have the same skin type. Different people need a different level of protection. Children and those with pale skin need a higher protection factor.

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KNOW YOUR VITAMINS: Make sure you are getting enough and if not consider supplementing your diet. SALES of vitamins and supplements are rising after a six-year slump, with the market growing 1.8 per cent in the past year according to research in The Grocer, the retail industry journal. Analysts said a combination of guilt ove r rus he d me a ls a nd a de s ire for quick ‘pick-me-ups’ sparked the revival. But what supplements and vitamins should you be taking? Memory boost Vitamin B12, in particular, may help s ome pe ople s ta ve off the me mory problems linked to old age as the nutrient helps keep nerve and blood cells healthy, and helps make DNA. One of the advantages of vitamin B12 supplements is that there’s no evidence of a

risk of overdosing, whatever your age. It is naturally present in liver, meat and foods such as fortified cereals. Over 50’s B12 can also be beneficial for those over the age of 50, particularly those w ith type 2 diabet es or hear t bur n s hould c ons ider t aki ng B12. Gl ucosamine sulfate is another supplement that may help ageing people as it is a na tura l c hem i cal com pound i n your body w hi ch hel ps m ai nt ai n healthy cartilage with levels dropping w ith a ge . It c an hel p pr event osteoarthritis. Teenagers The NHS recommends children aged six months to five years have vitamin D drops, needed for healthy bones.

There is also a deficiency danger with t eenage gi r l s who consum e l ot s of fizzy drinks and very little dairy produce. Supplements of iodine and selenium can also be beneficial as research has showed iodine deficiency in pregnancy may damage children’s mental development and a selenium deficiency can harm immune systems and fertility in men and women. Beauty vitamins There are question marks over an increase in new ‘beauty’ supplements that claim to hold back the signs of ageing. European Union analysts say there is no accepted scientific basis for t hese cl ai m s and som e cl ai m t hey should not even be legally allowed to be sold or advertised.

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EVERY week in Velez-Malaga there are a range of classes for all types of dogs be they disobedient, unsocial or just want to show off their ability. Beginners meet on Saturdays for obedience at 10am and then for agility at 11.30am. On Wednesdays there is advanced obedience at 11.30am. In addition there are regular classes on Sundays all held at 365 Vets, Centro Veterinario Velez-Malaga with a cost of €10 per dog per class. For more information and to ensure that you can reserve a place for your dog, call Wendy on 622 257 817.

THE American International Club is a social club serving from Almuñecar to Torrox with a philanthropic focus on raising funds for Spanish charities. They will be celebrating Independence Day on July 4 and then later in the month they will undertake their monthly Tapas tour of Nerja which costs just €10. For details of these two events and how to become a member of the club, visit their Facebook page or www.americaninternational club.com/home.

Making history fun TO learn more about what happened in the past, you could consider joining the Nerja History Group which meets at 11am on the first Friday of each month at the Cultural Centre Calle Granada with a requested donation of €6 to cover costs. Formed in 2002, by Dr Dorothy Price, a former nun, members describe themselves as “enthusiastic amateurs” who want to learn more about the country in which they have chosen to settle. For more details visit www.nerjahistorygroup.es.

EVENING OF SONG: Some of the performers who entertained the audience.

A Touch of Class show By John Smith LUX MUNDI, Torre del Mar held an evening of song and entertainment entitled ‘Around the World in Song,’ performed by the ‘A Touch of Class’ choir which was founded in May 2014 who perform under the musical producer, director and choreographer Pauline Hulme. There was an International audience who were very appreciative and enjoyed the show very much. After the show the friends tucked into a traditional English tea of scones, home-made

strawberry jam and clotted cream and a drink. The aim of the concert was to raise funds and non-perishable items of food, which each friend brought as a very generous donation. All the food Lux Mundi will give to the charity Caritas. At the end of the show Gloria, the administrator of Lux Mundi, thanked the choir for their excellent entertainment and pointed out how the choir generously assist at the Lux Mundi, Fuengirola Centre helping to serve the free meals they produce there every week.

She also introduced Marisol Fernandez, Director of Caritas, Torre del Mar, and asked Pauline Hulme to present to her the donation of the funds the event had raised. Marisol thanked everyone for their generosity and explained the aims and help the charity gives to the community for people in all kinds of need. Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar would like to thank all the volunteers and friends who helped to make the evening a success and look forward to seeing them again at the centre for their various events and also upcoming excursions.

Can you break free? THE Casa de la Cultura in Salobreña is hosting the town’s first Room Escape competition this weekend. Running from tomorrow, July 1, until Sunday, teams of up to five people will have the chance to show the rest who’s best by combining logic and capabilities to find hidden objects and clues and escape within one hour. Team work, organisation and observation skills along with an ability to solve puzzles and riddles will be vital to get out in time. Bookings (€15 per team) can be made at https://ajs.re servio.com.

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THERE’S no excuse for anyone to be bored in Almuñecar or La Herradura this week as there are events planned almost every day, the council’s Culture department has announced. Dance fans can catch the eighth Artedanza End of Year Festival at the auditorium within the Casa de la Cultura from 9pm on Saturday (July 2) and noon on Sunday 3. Those who prefer music are in for a treat on Saturday night as the One Piano and 200 Candles concert starts at the Aqueduct in San Sebastian district at 10pm, and there is also an educational concert at 9pm at the Casa de la Cultura auditorium on Sunday (donations will be requested at the end). On Monday 4 there will be a gala performance by rhythmic gymnastics pupils at 9pm at the Casa de la Cultura and a lecture, poetry and music meet organised by Arte-Sur association at the La Najarra mansion at 10pm. More music is promised for Tuesday with a concert by Combonautas at La Najarra at 10pm and for Wednesday with a concert of Iberian singing and music by Juan Santamaria, again at La Najarra, at 10.30pm.

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Biker heaven at the castle EL INCERSO bikers’ club is holding its third meet at La Herradura castle this weekend (July 2-3) and hopes to attract almost 1,000 bikers from across Spain and further afield, the organisers have announced. The price for tickets, which include a 22cm bandoleer, a t-shirt, a pin, lunch on Saturday and Sunday plus two beers and a ticket for prize draws, is €10, and there will be live music, male and female dancers, a professional DJ, prize draws and lots of surprises, plus a group drive to Marina del Este marina on Sunday followed by more music and dancing, El Incerso has explained. The cl ub has pr epar ed a cam pi ng ar ea and t her e wi l l be a pr i ze f or t he cl ub whi ch br i ngs t he m ost members.

THE ROCK: The Main Street in Gibraltar.

Another trip to visit Gibraltar By John Smith GIBRALTAR is a popular destination for those travelling from Axarquia and on July 6, the Royal British Legion Benajarafe and Axarquia Animal Rescue are arranging for a coach to

take shoppers from Puente Don Manuel to the Rock for just €10. For times and to reserve a seat (provided that you have a valid passport or identity card) call Liz on 657 293 663 or see Sam at Puente or Trapiche markets.

British car boot sale THERE will be a good old British car boot sale on July 3 running from 9.30am until 1pm at the Restaurant El Pantano. Vis ito rs a re ad v is e d to ta ke the

A356 towards Colmenar and El Pantano c a n be found a t K m 30 ove rlooking La Viñuela. Go for the bargains and stay for tapas.

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The scourge of bullying Bullying was not restricted to just peers, one teacher used to openly sneer at me.”

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.

IF there is one kind of person that I find hateful in this world, it’s a bully. Bullying in UK schools seems to have reached epidemic proportions if you believe what you read in the media, but I suspect that it is simply no longer swept under the carpet as it was in my day. My own nemesis was a kid called Norton. He was an ugly git, with fingers like courgettes, and cauliflower ears. He was a greengrocer on legs, though of course I never told him that. He would actively seek me out with his apprentice bully and do his best to make my life a misery. Norton was three years older than me and in the lowest grade, with an IQ that was measured in fractions. Thankfully I was shot

SHAMEFUL BULLIES: Physical or mental, bullying can have a long-term detrimental impact. of him fairly early on. Quite by accident on the internet, I came across a fellow pupil from my secondary school days who was himself a bully. Not physical bullying, but with taunts and

humiliation which believe me, can be every bit as damaging. When I reminded him of this, he seemed genuinely shocked that he had been guilty of these activities.

These people go through life completely oblivious to the fact that they may have inflicted misery and perhaps lasting damage. It wasn’t done in my day to go complaining to those

in authority because ‘grass’ in the ‘Bullies Bumper Duffing Up Manual’, was another excuse for a chinning session. Bullying was not restricted to one’s peers. There was one teacher who took such a dislike, he openly sneered in distaste every time he had dealings with me. He once wrote in an end of term report, “This boy lacks personality”, a seemingly innocuous statement, but to an insecure 13-yearold (and I cannot explain why) it was devastating. Illogically, I felt deeply ashamed when I took the report home and reluctantly presented it to my parents, who were thankfully very supportive and reassuring. But it left its mark and I have never forgotten the experience.

Life goes on but becomes a little more complicated Credit UK Parliament Jessica Taylor

John Smith Random thoughts... TWO surprises in one week, both of which could have lasting effects on expatriate residents in Spain. First of all came the vote to leave the European Union which apparently came as something of a surprise to a lot of people, especially those who now say that it was a protest vote and they didn’t actually expect it to have any meaning! It now seems that two of the three most voluble Conservative members of the Leave campaign Boris Johnson and Michael Gove weren’t really expecting to succeed, which perhaps explains the fact that they have both kept a very low profile after the announcement and one of their supporters mentioned on Sky News that they didn’t actually have a plan for withdrawal in place but they assumed that

SURPRISE RESULT: MPs debating inside the House of Commons.

the British government would. Nigel Farage committed the gaff of the year, possibly the century, when in his excitement he blurted out “we will have done it without having to fight, without a single bullet being fired,” not

realising how upset so many people would feel following the shooting of Jo Cox just a week earlier. Having used him to promote the Leave case, he has now been told that he won’t be invited to participate in a

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No Brexit blues THE result of the referendum came as a major surprise and as previously mentioned, we at Euro Weekly News were both hoping and expecting that there would be an overall majority to remain. However, it’s over and barring some very unusual decisions being made in parliament, the decision is made and within two and a half years at the most, Britain will no longer be a member of the EU. What we all have to do as expatriates living in Spain is to ensure that we don’t go into a flat spin but use the time to ensure that we are ready and educated about what the future holds for us. There was bound to be some disruption with stocks and exchange rates following the announcement but the market has been lower in the past and whilst the dollar has smacked sterling, the euro is not as strong and no doubt many will remember when it was almost on par with the pound and we managed to get over that. Yes, those who are receiving sterling pensions are going to have to get used to converting their pounds into fewer euros but history suggests that the pound will recover as it invariably does and if any of the larger European countries even hint that they are considering a referendum then watch what happens. It’s not a catastrophe and as Brits in particular we just need to take a deep breath and make the most of what the next few years bring especially as we still have friends around the world. To quote Monty Python let’s “Always look on the bright side of life.”

cross-party committee which will negotiate Britain’s exit from the European Union, which as an MEP has irritated him, although there are still a number of decisions to be made before anybody is appointed to that committee. So certain was at least one person that Britain would remain, that a proleaver William Healey set up a petition in May which asks for the EU referendum to be re-run if the remain or leave vote is less than 60 per cent, based on a turnout of less than 75 per cent. He is, naturally, uncomfortable that it has been hijacked by disgruntled Remain supporters and has already received over 3.5 million signatures although David Cameron has indicated a second referendum is unlikely. Spain took a turn for the better or worse depending upon your view, by Now we voting in a manner which still didn’t see want to any party with a majority and any coalihear your views. tion, right or left, would have to negotiate with some of the minor YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE parties, such as those who repre- YOUR OPINION sent the Canary Islands and the www.euroweeklynews.com Basque country, to obtain a majority.

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Cliffgate: Sir Cliff Richard, the police and a trial by media Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

THERE’s no denying he has that ‘Marmite’ effect, you either love him or loathe him. Yes, I’m referring to Sir Cliff Richard who’s in the news again, alleging “illegal collusion” in the police raid on his home and considering legal action for the “gross intrusion” into his privacy. This saw him named - and “hung out like live bait” - as part of a criminal investigation which has now been closed. There’s no denying, either, the shamb o l i c “ i n v e st i ga tio n ” b y South Yorkshire Police: the televised raid, the BBC “deal” and the grandst a n d i n g , a l l w ith o u t th e singer ’s knowledge. Then they virtually sat back and waited for

CLIFF RICHARD: Considering legal action for ‘gross intrusion’.

All political lies Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I DON’T like politicians at the best of times but this last few weeks they’ve managed to hit an all-time low with their out and out lies that they’ve told to sell Brexit or Brexin. Let’s start with the £350 million the NHS would get if the UK left the EU. It’s a lie! An absolute untruth and now I’m watching the slimy toerags distancing themselves from it. I have to state I didn’t vote as I live in Spain. I love living in Spain and haven’t voted in the UK for years and I’m ready to accept whatever people living in the UK vote for. But I never realised how much they would use hatred and fear to try and convince people to leave. My 90-year-old mother-in-law voted to leave. My 28-year-old daughter voted to stay. The mother-in-law voted out because she wants things back how they were. Too many immigrants and all that stuff. My daughter, a doctor by the way, voted in because she believes it’s better long term. See what I don’t get is a great proportion of the older, very old generation voted out and have lumbered the young with that decision.

As an immigrant in Spain I’m very pleased with how I’m treated here but there is a difference. When you live in Spain you do things their way, end of. If you go to the hospital, town hall or post office, if you don’t speak Spanish you have to take someone with you who does because they speak Spanish and if you don’t understand that’s tough. The forms aren’t in 40 different languages they’re in Spanish. You might get the odd one in English now and again but for me that’s fine, I’m an immigrant and it’s up to me to sort it. If you don’t have a job – tough, get one or do one – there are no handouts here. All I do know is that all our pensions and savings in the UK dropped by 8 per cent Friday and all the punters’ holidays went up in price. Only time will tell how things will evolve. So be careful folks what you wish for you might just get it. I can’t wait for PM Farage or Johnson sitting down to talk immigration with President Trump. I also have this picture in my head of Johnson running around Friday morning ringing everyone up saying “what are we going to do now?” Now people are hoping for another referendum as their petition has been signed by three million people. It’s like when you were a kid and lost a coin flip and then said, “No it’s always the best of three, yeah it is honest.” The world has gone a little bit crazy!

people to roll up and have a go at this celebrity. With the prospect of compensation for ‘victims,’ did they expect no takers? By now, people surely know anyone can make a claim of “historic abuse.” And as for the CPS: is it acceptable to leave a permanent cloud of suspicion over someone with its “insufficient evidence” statement? How about: “We have rigorously reviewed the case and there will be no prosecution?” The real issue here, though, is the anonymity of any person under investigation until a formal decision has been made to prosecute, which should only be made if the CPS consider there is sufficient evidence to proceed. And “investigating” should always mean establishing the facts, then assessing whether they warrant a reasonable likelihood of conviction. Until the investigation has been completed, the person under investigation is, legally speaking, wholly innocent of any offence.

This cornerstone of the British legal system has been systematically undermined by both the police and the media. Those in the public eye immediately become fair game for anyone to slag off, regardless of whether there is any substance that might ultimately lead to a prosecution. Anonymity for both parties is the only answer. Whether you’re for or against Cliff, if he’s guilty of anything, surely it’s crimes against music! Even Costa Coffee refused to play his Christmas song Mistletoe and Wine. And he’s responsible for Congratulations: I rest my case.

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Some sensible summer month plants for absentee owners Dick Handscombe

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

THIS week’s column is written especially for the many property owners arriving for a summer in Spain if their penthouse, apartment terrace or villa terraces look bare and uninteresting. We look at what can be purchased to immediately brighten up your living area for the next two months. The most practical way of looking at plants for absentee owners who only visit for the summer months, and do not have a fully planted garden looked after by a gardener, is to see an investment in colourful plants at the beginning of your stay as the equivalent of buying cut flowers for the next eight to 12 weeks. So focus on buying colourful and perfumed plants that can be given away or allowed to die at the end of the summer. The following are some practical suggestions based on those that will flower continuously during the time you are in Spain and in some cases add a magic touch of perfume for al fresco cooking and siestas. We have also added in

PRACTICAL PLANTING: To give colour and perfume for summer. some herbs for their attractive leaf colour, perfumes and in some cases flowers and a useful addition to cooking flavours. 1. Small shrubs in pots: • Hibiscus • Fuchsia (semi shade) • Lantana • Gardenia 2. Climbing shrubs in pots: • Dipladenia – Mandevilla • Bougainvillea – purple • Jasmine – officinale common white.

Healthy houseplants SOMETIMES it’s hard to admit air within our homes can be more polluted than outside. Yet acetone, ammoniac, dust mites and even fungus spores can float about. The best way to clear the air is by using anti-contamination plants. They have also been found to reduce frequency of colds, coughs and sore throats by up to 30 per cent and dry skin related problems by up to 23 per cent. If there are smokers about, Chlorophytum or spider plants are very good at clearing formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, benzene and trichloroethylene and shut in a small smoky room can absorb up to 96 per cent of bad air in 24 hours. Raphis palms, weeping figs (Ficus benjamina), dracaenas and ferns are also air-cleaners. Many flowering plants have similar properties e.g. Spathiphyllum, chrysanthemums or gerberas. Two or three help keep air in a 17-20m2 area clear and healthy. To combat the effects of cleaning products ivy, Sansevieria, and pothos are best against the trio of formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene. Butterfly orchids and bamboo palms are others to bear in mind.

• Plumbago. 3. Annuals: • Petunias • Busy Lizzies – Impatiens (semi shade) • Cinerarias Pericallis • Portulacas • French marigold – Tagetes 4. Perennials: • Argyranthemums • Euryops • Gazanias • Geraniums/pelargoniums. • Carnations.

• Bigonias. • Verbena 5. Herbs: • Mint • Basil • Curry plant • Lavender • Rosemary • Sage • Marjoram • Parsley • Stevia Care of Plants: a. Potting: Buy pots at least twice the size of the pots in which the plants came from the garden centre and fill with a dampened high quality general potting compost. Tap the bottom of pot to loosen plant, remove and plant in pot to same level. If your intention is to give the plants to a keen gardening friend when you leave you could plant the plants without taking them out of the pots so that the roots would be intact when passing them on and you would still have your terracotta pots to plant up for the next summer. b. Position: Generally all the above will survive in full sun or semi shade with the exception of fuchsias, begonias and busy lizzies which definitely

need semi shade. Use your awning or blind to keep the midday sun off your plants to stop them drying out too quickly. c. Watering: All potted plants in full sun at the height of the summer need daily watering. Annuals may need to be watered twice a day. d. Feeding: Feed once a week with a proprietary liquid feed suitable for flowering plants. e. Dead heading: Dead head regularly to stimulate a continuous show of flowers. f. Use of gels: Water absorbing/retaining gels such as TerraCottem are very useful for the absentee gardener. Firstly the crystal and jelly like gels material can be worked into the bottom half of the soil in pots. This ensures a reservoir of moisture where plants need it most, alongside the expanding root ball. The reservoir means that you have a day or two grace should you forget to water. There are also gels for placing on the surface of the soil of pots but we prefer the former. Enjoy a colourful summer stay. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2016

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breeds of dogs are less likely to be safe around cats. This includes terriers and sight hounds (due to a stronger prey drive), and herding breeds (who may nip at the cat’s heels, trying to herd them). Many breed rescue groups will test whether these dogs are ‘cat safe,’ but think carefully and go slowly with the introductions. Generally safe are hounds (such as beagles and bassets, who will readily accept the cat as a member of the ‘pack’), and bird dogs or retrievers (bred to have a ‘soft mouth’ and not to hurt anything). The same tendencies apply to mixed breeds with these ancestries. Of course, each animal is an individual and may behave differently.

Preventing dog heatstroke By Jose Rial, director of the Marina Baixa Veterinary Hospital DURING the summer months, heatstroke is one of the life-threatening emergencies we treat frequently in a 24-hour veterinary hospital. It’s characterised by an increase in body temperature that results in organs being injured. It occurs after exposure to high environmental temperatures or extreme exercise. Dogs that are especially liable to heatstroke include those with obesity, brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, laryngeal paralysis and/or cardiovascular disease, as are older dogs or those with a dense hair coat. Dogs should never be left in cars on hot days for any amount of time. If signs of heatstroke are present, the dog should be cooled as soon as possible and taken to a veterinarian for treatment. Therapy for heatstroke patients includes rapid cooling, oxygen therapy, volume replacement to optimise perfu-

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kidney and liver failure, cardiac arrhythmias, coagulopathies and neurologic disorders. The mortality rates approach 50 per cent. The owners should know about the risk for heatstroke during warmer months; it is key to preventing this serious and sometimes fatal disease.

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The Maserati Quattroporte GTS is like having a three-year-old child. It’s really annoying most of the time, but if someone tried to take it away from you, you’d kill them for it.” Some might say...

Concept becomes a reality By Matthew Elliott UNVEILED as a concept just one month ago at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the now production ready Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato has seen all of the planned 99 models already snapped up despite the cool €650,000 price tag.

powerhouse Zagato, the new Vanquish boasts an uprated 600hp version of the regular Vanquish 6.0-litre V12 engine, with manufacturers expecting a 0-60mph time of just three and a half seconds. Revamped suspension and a carbon fibre, handmade lower body with the iconic ‘Z’ logo emblazoned across it has motoring en-

thusiasts licking their lips with anticipation, with many predicting the Vanquish Zagato will go down in history as one of the finest outcomes of a 50 year partnership. A double-bubble roof continues the Zagato trademark signature in use since

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PRODUCTION READY: The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato.

A car fit for a king UNVEILING its very first driverless vehicle, RollsRoyce has joined the modern quest for dominance of the highways of the future with the new Vision Next 100. The zero-emission model boasts a silk throne as the driving seat. It is aimed at “the most discerning and powerful patrons in the world” by rejecting “the notion of anonymous, utilitarian and bland future modes of mobility”. A high-definition TV screen, classic interior luxury, and an artificially intelligent virtual assistant named Eleanor awaits the opulent occupants, who will be treated to a ‘carpet like’ red laser beam announcing their arrival at a destination. Expected to hit the streets in the 2040s, the concept car will likely change dramatically over time as technology marches ever onwards.

All sparked out Enthusiasts cram the Festival of Speed ZIPPING from 0-60mph in a spectacular 1.5 seconds, a team of Swiss students have engineered the fastest-accelerating electric car in the world. Beating Tesla even in its ‘ludicrous speed’ mode, the carbon fibre car uses an on board computer to manipulate traction control. Known as the ‘grimsel’ the electric race car was built by a team from the Academic Motorsports Club Zurich and was filmed speeding along the runway at the Dubendorf Air Base. The club has ranked top of the Formula Student competition the past three years.

LAST weekend the Goodwood Festival of Speed took place in Sussex with more than 150,000 spectators cramming in to catch a glimpse of some of the world’s finest cars in living history. Enthusiasts were treated to a vibrant selection of F1 cars from seven different teams, including the Bugatti Chiron, which struck 236mph at Le Mans, the McLaren 570S Sprint, and the new Abarth 124 Spider. There was also an auction on Friday June 24 boasting an excellent mix of old and new with a

heavy focus on classics. Organised by Bonhams lucky buyers and onlookers were treated to real history with the appearance of a 1949 Aston Martin DB team car that finished seventh in the Le Mans of that year. Just about intact, with the regulation Le Mans seals still on the radiator cap, auctioneers expected it to fetch almost €1 million. Veteran hippies would have been delighted to see a Volkswagen type 2 Microbus under the hammer, particularly a 1957 23window Samba version repainted

in its original colours of Sealing Wax Red and Chestnut Brown. It wouldn’t have been a proper car auction without a few Ferraris and Goodwood didn’t disappoint with a 275 GTB/6c Berlinetta, hoped to go for upwards of €2 million. Described in 1965 as “a thoroughbred, with luxury devoid of excess, and a fiery temperament,” it’s powered by a 300hp 3.3-litre V12 with six carburettors. Two iconic Jaguars were on stage, the SS100 3½-litre Roadster and E-Type 3.8-litre coupe,

the former being produced by Nazi-linked SS Cars in 1936, and the latter representing the E type in its earliest and purest form. Other highlights included a Jenson Interceptor Mark III Convertible formerly owned by Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham; a 1978 BMW M1 supercar designed by Giugiaro; a pop-art themed Bentley Continental GT V8 S convertible; a sleek Maserati 3500 GT coupe; and an original Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA. Not a bad collection to behold on a summer’s day in Sussex.

Pseudo rev sounds THE roar of a powerful car is one of life’s pleasures and industry executives have cottoned on to the potential profit involved ensuring that your new car strikes that chord. Ford has now patented technology especially designed to amplify engine noise, using computer advances to ef-

fectively mimic the roaring engines of time gone by. Think of the shutter click made by a smartphone camera as a small scale example and you have a picture of what has been described as motoring’s ‘dirty little secret’. Regulations limiting car noise are

part of the issue as manufacturers seek to provide ample volume to satiate drivers while not raising decibels too high. Synthetic sounds may not be the romantic ideal of hardcore petrolheads but, as a growing business, look set to dominate an ever-changing future.

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Dismal England humiliated by Iceland and out of Europe twice in a week 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

ONCE again we have an action-packed weekend of sport with Euro 2016, tennis, cricket, Formula 1 and lots of horse racing. FOOTBALL - Results of the last-16 round in Euro 2016 were: Croatia 0, Portugal 1… England 1, Iceland 2… France 2, 10-man Republic of Ireland 1… reigning world champions Germany 3, Slovakia 0… Hungary 0, Bel-

gium 4… Italy 2, 2004 and 2008 winners Spain 0… Switzerland 1, Poland 1 (Poles won 5-4 on penalties)… and Wales 1 (an unfortunate own-goal by Gareth McAuley), Northern Ireland 0. After all that, the quarterfinals are: Poland v Portugal (tonight), Wales v Belgium (tomorrow), Germany v Italy (Saturday) and France v Iceland (Sunday)… all have 9pm kickoffs. In the final of Copa America in

New Jersey Chile beat the favourites Argentina 4-2 on penalties, and after the game Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, saying “I’ve done all I can for my country.” RUGBY UNION – Hearty congratulations all round to England who plastered Australia with the proverbial ‘whitewash,’ by beating them in all three Test matches down under for the first-time ever. After earlier wins of 39 points to 28 in Brisbane and 23-7 in Melbourne, England clinched the Cook Cup and a 3-0 series victory, with a terrific 44-40 triumph in Sydney with the surefooted Owen Farrell kicking 24 points. In

fact, Farrell booted over 61 p o i n t s o u t o f E n g l a n d ’s overall tally of 106. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, I r e l a n d and Wales ended their summer tours with 19-13 and 46-6 defeats against South Africa and New Zealand respectively, while Scotland beat Japan 21-16. Meanwhile, England’s stars of the future beat Ireland in Manchester to win the U20 World Championship. RUGBY LEAGUE – The Super League Challenge Cup semi-finals on July 30/31 will feature Hull FC v Wigan Warriors (chasing their 20th title) and Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Wildcats. CRICKET – The first of five ODIs between England a n d S r i L a n k a a t Tr e n t Bridge ended in a tie (286 runs each – thanks to Liam Plunkett’s last ball six).

England (256-0 with Jason R o y 11 2 a n d A l e x H a l e s 133) then won the second at Edgbaston by 10 wickets but the third, at Bristol last S u n d a y, w a s a b a n d o n e d through rain. The fourth game took place at The Oval yesterday and the final encounter will take place in Cardiff on July 2. BOXING – All three bouts last Saturday in front of a packed London O2 Arena, ended in British wins! IBF heavyweight champion Antony Joshua knocked out Dominic Breazeale in round seven… super-middleweight George Groves out-pointed Martin Murray and middleweight Chris Eubank Junior decked Tom Dorran in round four.

HAZARD: On form as Belgium won 4-0.

MESSI: Has retired from international football.

DID YOU KNOW Graeme Armstrong is the only Scottish footballer to appear in over 1,000 first-class matches, doing so for five clubs, Stirling Albion, Berwick Rangers, Meadowbank Thistle, Stenhousemuir and Alloa Athletic between 1975 and 2001. And the recent Wales v Northern Ireland game was the first time ever that two British nations had played against each other in the knockout stage of a major tournament.

JACK MILLER: Won the Dutch MotoGP.

MOTORSPORT – Jack Miller (Australia) was a surprise winner of last Sunday’s Dutch MotoGP at Assen. Spain’s Marc Marquez was second with GB’s Scott Redding third. This weekend we have the Austrian F1 Grand Prix f r o m S p e i l b u rg w h e r e Lewis Hamilton will be aiming to reduce the 24 point gap his fellow Mercedes teammate Nico Rosb e rg h a s o v e r h i m i n t h e driver’s championship. TENNIS – And Wimbledon fortnight is now well underway with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams hoping to retain their singles’ titles, but there are plenty of players ready and willing and, indeed confident, to make glory on centre court. Wa t c h o u t f o r D o m i n i c Thiem and Andy Murray in t h e m e n ’s s e c t i o n a n d Madison Keys and Angelique Kerber in the women’s tournament. And for the first time there will be a wheelchair competition at the All England Club.

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GINS weekly golfing report Los Moriscos Friday June 17 Two-ball better ball Stableford 1st Team Terry Conway and Harold Sims 48pts 2nd Team Peter and Clive Pool 45pts 3rd Team Brian Murtagh and Karen Nuttall 42pts No two’s The tail end Charlies had the course to themselves, it was like millionaires golf. Both Terry and Harold played superb golf and deserved their win. Great to see Peter Pool, Brian and Vera Page and David and Ann Weston. Congratulations to Mark Langley becoming a grandfather for the first time, a flying visit to see his new grandson, an 8lb whopper! Anoreta Monday June 20 Individual Stableford Overall Winner

Carlos Villen Ladies 1st Esther McClenaghan 2nd Lilo Bliem Men 1st Peter Verkleij 2nd Tony McClenaghan Two’s Rod Oldham, hole 5 Tony and Esther celebrated the end of their mini-break with ‘his and hers’ podium appearances. Lilo was a slightly surprised recipient of some golf balls, but the high scorers were Carlos and Peter with 37 points each; Carlos shading the win with a better back nine. Rod Oldham had the only two on the fifth, and took home enough to buy a drink for his visitors from England. Las Gabias Monday June 20 Individual Stableford Ladies Karen Nuttall Men

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Jim Burns 42pts Steve McFarlane 42pts Two’s Jim Burns, hole 2, Steve McFarlane, hole 18 Top lady golfer today was Karen Nuttall, with a respectable 32 points. For the Men Jim Burns had 25 points on a flawless front nine, whilst Steve McFarlane made best use of his 24 handicap to get 21 points on both nines! Handicap secretary, please sharpen your pencil and ‘slash’ away with gay abandon. Baviera Tuesday June 21 3-2-1 Waltz 1st Team Clive Akid, Ian Paterson, Docker Doyle and Ali Durston 2nd Team Jeffrey Puckett, PJ Bentley Ennis, Derek Sibson and David McKinlay 3rd Team Jim Burns, Russell Dick, Gill Sibson and Marney Dick No two’s After last week’s exceptional temperatures this week was a very pleasant summer’s day with a gentle breeze making it perfect for golf. Having set up a team game (3-2-1 Waltz) there were three four-balls and three three-balls which gave the scorers some work at the end, allocating a fourth player to each of the three balls. The results worked out very evenly and there were four teams who beat scratch for the game. There were no two’s, so next week is a rollover! Once again the course was in superb condition and it was a great day’s golf, followed by the usual analysis and replay in the clubhouse over a beer or a glass of wine.