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ISSUE NO. 1617

30 June - 6 July 2016

MALLORCA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Tourist tax takes off

By Sandra Galo July 1 marks the implementation of the new ‘eco tax’ to be charged on all tourists arriving in the Balearic Islands. Precise rates depend on the star ranking of the hotel chosen and range from €0.50 to €2 per day +10 per cent IVA (VAT).

Cruise ship arrivals are not excluded from the tax and will be charged €1 +10 per cent IVA (VAT) per day. Balearic Vice President Biel Barcelo, along with President of the City Transformation Agency Antoni Vives, recently presented the results of a study on how the tourist tax will impact the Balearic economy.

Negative repercussions of up to 0.8 per cent on tourist spending were considered likely, while the positive impact on demand was estimated at 4 per cent. Biel argued that the tax would have a minimal impact on the price of a package holiday since it would amount to only 1 per cent of its total average cost.

In the worst-case scenario, the economic drain could be around €36 million from GDP and the loss of 741 jobs due to a reduction in overnight stays and tourist spending. On the other hand, projected revenue from the tax is estimated at €75.8 million, compensating for some of the losses and ultimately creating more jobs.

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Pensioners paid THE average pension paid by Social Security in the Balearics was €833.06 in June representing 7.7 per cent less than the national average of €902.31. The information provid-

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ed by the Ministry of Employment and Social Security also showed that the average pension in the Balearics increased 2.2 per cent in June compared to June of 2015.

Beach review THREE of Mallorca’s beaches are on Trivago’s list of the top 10 resorts which have the best online reputation for 2016. A recent study by trivago.es of 220 million user reviews placed Playa de Muro, Cala Millor and Colonia de Sant Jordi among the 10 best rated locations in an analysis of the 80 main beach destinations.

Easter ITV fines DURING this year’s Easter Holidays 37 fines were sent out each hour to drivers for ITV (MOT) infractions. The fines were given for expired MOTs or cars which

had received unfavourable inspections detected through the use of new cameras installed on motorways. More than 4,500 vehicles were fined between March 23 and 28.

HOLIDAY HOMES: Mallorca has a large number of legal holiday homes being offered online.

By Sandra Galo THE number of legal holiday homes in Mallorca located outside the municipality of Palma has increased significantly in recent years. Currently there are more than 54,900 legal holiday homes on the island which are generally marketed through well-

known internet websites. Pollensa is the leading area for this type of housing with 8,666 places being offered in 1,502 villas and chalets. This equates to one in every 10 inhabitants in Pollensa offering a holiday home to tourists. Although the numbers are high, Pollensa has reported stagnant growth in recent years.

The municipality of Santanyi is in second position with 5,040 places being offered in 808 properties followed by Alcudia with 3,891 places and 617 properties. Regional government tourism advisor Antoni Sanso noted that the increase which has been seen in some areas over the past three years is the result of a regulatory change from 2012.

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Finance 27 - 32

Stocks 28

Leapy Lee 33

Letters 34

PUERTO ALCUDIA: The city council is opposed to the Balearic Port Authority’s plans to develop the waterfront.

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Daily TV 36

Time Out 41 - 44

Health & Beauty 45 - 46

Social Scene 48 - 49

Property 52 - 57

Our View 58

Colin Bird 58

Homes & Gardens 60

Pets 61

Classifieds 63 - 64

Boats 67

Motoring 68

Sport 70

CONTROVERSY is brewing in the north regarding a plan to develop part of the waterfront of Puerto Alcudia. Alcudia’s City Council disagrees with the Port Authority of the Balearic Island’s (APB) plan to install a dry dock, new moorings,

va rious ba rs , re s ta ura nts and other buildings along the waterfront. The council is concerned over certain aspects of APB’s plan inc luding a pe trol s ta tion which the council completely rejects. Pre s ide nt of A PB J oa n Gual de Torrella met with re pre s e nta tive s from the city council in an attempt to

open dialogue explaining that parts of the project cannot be implemented without the town’s approval so alternative solutions need to be c ons ide re d. The A PB is willing to give in on certain issues but believes that the dry dock is essential. Gual de Torrella pointed out that the dry dock would not have any visual impact

in the area since it will be hidden by an existing building and explained that there is a lack of moorings in the Bal ear i c I sl ands and t hi s project will help to alleviate the problem. Mayor of Al cudi a Toni Mir said that the city council didn’t like the basic project but would listen to what the public has to say.

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Beach parking trouble CALA VARQUES is once again causing controversy due to a large number of illegally parked cars. The road from Porto Cristo to Porto Colom at the exit to Cala Varques is filled with vehicles which are being fined by the Guardia Civil. The area, which is dangerous to cross due to the busy road, is under a parking ban. Drivers are also prohibited from parking on the unpaved road to Cala Varques, although many are breaking the rules and parking there anyway. Manacor City Council is trying to resolve the problem by providing a solution so that people can enjoy the beach while respecting the rules. The mayor of Manacor explained that the council has put in motion a management plan for the area, which establishes what each public administration must do in regard to the Cala Varques area. In August of last year, security forces issued around a thousand fines of €200 for parking violations.

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Burning parasols and rubbish By Sandra Galo DOZENS of young people on the part of Arenal beach under the jurisdiction of Llucmajor have been burning straw parasols. The most recent beach burning oc-

curred at 4am on June 25 with around a dozen beach parasols being burned after a giant beach-drinking party of more than 300 students from different parts of the Spanish mainland. The inebriated offenders shouted: “Mallorca in flames is more beautiful.”

The charred parasols, however, are not the only mess left behind by the revellers. After the celebrations, a large amount of rubbish can be found on the beach. There is an insufficient number of police to handle the amount of de-

mand generated by the incivility of tourists. Unlike the part of Arenal under Palma jurisdiction, no ordinance prohibiting street drinking is in effect in the Llucmajor area of Arenal, causing the area to become a popular spot for drinking parties.

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Best season THE summer sales beginning on July 1 will be during one of the best seasons for commerce on the island. This year, most shops have not had to resort to early offers to boost sales like in previous years.

No parking WORKERS in Son Espases Hospital have been summoned by the board of personnel to protest the lack of free parking for hospital employees. Workers will hold a three-day protest in front of the staff parking entrance

Camp safe ACCORDING to the Council of Transparency, Culture and Sports, the Balearic government launched a campaign to monitor summer activities by visiting camps to check they comply with safety rules.

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Soiled streets By Sandra Galo

RESIDENTS in Soller are complaining about the very visible lack of street cleaning in the central tourist areas of the village. Some streets are littered with newspapers, plastic cups, bottles, cigarette butts and other rubbish which have accumulated on the pavement and around trees that are already covered with fallen leaves. The government team has not improved the situation during its first year term in office. Mayor of Soller Jaume Servera admitted that the streets “are not clean,” even though councillor of Services Andreu Castanyer insisted that cleaning is done on a daily basis. The city council has taken the first step to be able to make an initial diagnosis by launching a public online survey where citizens are asked their opinion regarding the situation. The survey comes after neighbourhood meetings were held where residents raised issues of concern including the problem of dog excrement on the streets.

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STREETS: Residents in Soller are complaining about some dirty streets in the village.

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Hotels’ view of Brexit PRESIDENT of the Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT) Ramon Estalella believes that Brexit will have little medium and long term effects on the industry. Estalella said the industry should not be alarmist over the victory of Brexit and admitted he expects a difficult day, but indicated the real concern is the future relationship between the EU and the UK and what it will mean for populist movements in the other EU countries. He noted that Brexit will most certainly lead to a devaluing of the pound making tourist stays more expensive in Mallorca and Spain, but added that the British have already paid their holidays until October.

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Rural paradise is close to home By Sandra Galo ACCORDING to Escapadarural.com, the Balearic Islands is the leading rural destination for tourists. For the month of July, 49 per cent of the rural tourist houses in the Balearics are

Rental prices go up ACCORDING to real estate w ebs it e Fo t o c a sa , th e Balearic Islands leads Spain’s autonomous communities with the highest increa se i n h o u se r en tal prices. The a v e r a g e p r i c e fo r house rentals increased 3.9 per cent in May compared to May 2015. In the Balearics, the price rose to €9.32 per square metre and, according to Fotocasa, represents the highest increase of Spain’s autonomous regions. The p r i c e i n Ma y fo r Balearic rental properties was 26.6 per cent above the national average of €7.36 per square metre. In the four Balearic municipalities analysed by Fotocasa, the average price of rental properties rose. Of the total of 256 municipalities in Spain analysed by the real estate website, Ibiza is the area where rental prices dropped the most in May decreasing by 10.5 p e r c e n t . Vi l a i s th e city with the highest rental prices: €14.04 per square metre per month. Barcelona comes in second position with €13.91 per square metre. The lowest rental prices for May were registered in Valencia and Badajoz with €3.60 per square metre per month. Rent a l p r i c e s i n th e Balear i c s r e a c h e d t h eir highest p o i n t i n Ju l y o f 2007 with €9.80 per square metre per month. Since that date, prices in the Balearic Islands have s een a d e c l i n e o f 5 . 3 p er cent.

filled. This figure is two times higher than the national average of 24 per cent, putting the Balearic Islands in first position for rural tourism among the regions of Spain. In comparison to last year, reservations for these properties have increased by nine percentage points.

The Canary Islands and Navarra are in second and third position both with 37 per cent of their rural properties filled for July. According to the study, consumers of rural tourism are price sensitive, with 56.7 per cent using a filter for price ranges below €20.

However, 10 per cent of t he publ i c searched for accommodation with prices of more than €30 per person per night. Features most demanded by tourists looking for rural housing were properties near the beach, gardens, swimming pools, barbecues, and homes in isolated areas.

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Homeless to be registered By Sandra Galo

HOMELESS: There are more than 300 people living on the streets of Palma.

THE Pal m a Ci t y Counci l will allow homeless people in the city to register with the town hall. The Palma City Council is modifying regulat i on so t hat peopl e wi t hout a hom e can register with the municipality and be able to recei ve cer t ai n benef i t s which they do not currently have, including access to social services. Up unt i l now, i t has been obligatory to provide a physi cal addr ess t o be able to register. The proposed measure, whi ch has al r eady been launched in Barcelona and

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other cities, follows a report from Social Services. Vicenç Rodrigo from the Public Defender ’s Office made the announcement at the end of June. Vi cenç had pr evi ousl y alerted officials of the presence of people living on the st r eet s i n t he Bi sbe Berenguer de Palou plaza. The Publ i c Def ender ’s Office contacted Social Services following complaints by residents about the situation, and discovered that the municipality could do nothi ng si nce t he peopl e i n question were not registered with the city. Mor e t han 300 peopl e have been counted living on the streets of Palma.

Tourist tax is approved THE Balearic Government approved the tourist tax legislation a week before its implementation on Friday July 1. The one change made to the law regarded the application of tax to rental accommodation that is not regulated within the tourist sector, with the government accepting that it could not apply a charge on these types of properties. The tourist tax will range

from 50 cents to €2 per person per day depending on accommodation. After the eighth day, tourists pay 50 per cent less and those under 16 years of age are not charged. There is also a 50 per cent discount during the low season from November to April. Revenue expected to be generated this year from the tax is between €40 and €50 million with between €60 and

€70 million expected in 2017. Councillor of Finance Catalina Cladera called the tax a means of wealth redistribution for the conservation of the environment and preservation of heritage. Projects planned include environmental, agricultural and marine conservation, and work to rehabilitate historical and cultural heritage. Biel Barcelo, councillor for

Tourism, explained that the committee to oversee the allocation of the revenue generated from the tax will be set up in September. Proposals for projects can be submitted to the committee and some should be approved before the end of the year. An information campaign about the tax is currently being conducted on the islands and abroad.

Britons detained for drug dealing THE Guardia Civil has detained four Britons for drug dealing in the resort of Magaluf. The four formed part of an organised group distributing drugs in the Magaluf area. Three of the four were detained while dealing drugs in Punta Ballena with the Guardia Civil seizing cocaine and €300 in cash. After various house searches in the Magaluf area, the ringleader of the gang was also detained. In the searches, officers confiscated 70 grams of high purity cocaine with several in-

British people were detained on drugdealing charges. dividual doses ready to be sold, 20 grams of crystal meth, several ecstasy pills and precision scales and tools for making doses. The leader of the group has been imprisoned by court order. The Guardia Civil is not ruling out more arrests.

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Kare opens

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GERMAN furniture company Kare has opened a large franchise in Santa Ponsa. According to owner Rafa Iboleon, the more than 930 square metre premises will offer a unique product range to cater to “the island’s appetite for style and elegance.”

School better AN infant school in Arenal that had deteriorated and suffered from mould problems has been renovated thanks to the Palma City Council which invested around €18,000 for the improvements.

LISBON TRAM: The material for the new Soller tram comes from the trams of Lisbon.

Green space MANACOR has approved the creation of a large park of around 35,000sqm to include the orchards and protected mills located between Carrer del Serralt and Plaça de la Concordia.

By Sandra Galo THE Ferrocarril de Soller (Railway of Soller) is closing a deal for the purchase of material for a new tram to expand its fleet. According to President of Ferrocarril of Soller Oscar Mayol,

the purchase of the material is intended to provide the basic elements necessary for a tram so that a completely new one can be constructed in the workshop of the company. The pieces for the construction of the new tram are from a collec-

tor in Aragon who has collected rolling stock of old tram lines from around the world. The material to be purchased has got similar characteristics to the current Soller trams and is from the Portuguese capital city of Lisbon.

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Gender wage gap ACCORDING to the most recent Wage Structure Survey published by the National Statistics Institute, the difference in salary between men and women in the Balearics in 2014 was €4,762. The average salary for men in the Balearics in 2014 was €23,770 compared to €19,008 for women. Wages for men on the islands had increased from the previous year by 5.3 per cent. For women, however, the increase from 2013 to 2014 was much lower at 0.1 per cent. The average salary in the Balearics for 2014 was €21,322 representing 2.6 per cent more than in 2013 but still below the national average of €22,858 per worker. Nationally, the average salary of Spanish women in 2014 was €19,744 with a growth of 1.2 per cent over 2013. The average salary of men in Spain for the same period was €25,727 representing an increase of 0.2 per cent. The highest salaries for 2014 were in the Basque Country (€27,786), Madrid (€26,570) and Navarra (€24,700). In contrast, the lowest wages were in Extremadura (€19,180), the Canary Islands (€19,436) and Galicia (€20,195).

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Fish caught THE 60th edition of the Spanish Spearfishing Championship, and the Spearfishing International Women’s Open Single were held this year in Portocolom during the last weekend in June.

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Nut forecast

Solar park THE platform for the Defence of the Llucmajor Cap Blanc Marina met with Balearic Vice President Biel Barcelo, asking for a moratorium on solar parks until a new Renewable Energy plan is drafted.

ALMONDS: An increase of 19.68 per cent on the total harvest in the Balearics is expected.

San Juan

By Sandra Galo

RESIDENTS of Puigpunyent packed the Plaza de Son Bru for their San Juan celebrations. Beer from local brewery Cas Cerveser and food grown on the Sa Mola de Galilea estate added to the festivities.

A TO TA L o f 1 , 8 0 0 to nne s of a lmonds is expected to be collected in the Balearics this year, representing an increase of 19.68 per cent over the previous year. The National Bureau of Nuts and Dried Fruit estimates a decrease of 1

per cent nationally with a total of 45,986 tonnes for the 2016-2017 season. The board noted ‘especially irregular ’ production in areas of Spain that have been affected by drought over the last two years, and cases of the ‘brown rot’ disease. Agricultural cooperatives reported

that in general, this season will show a fall in production of 12 per cent compared to the previous season’s harvest. According to the cooperatives, the drop is due to ‘atypical weather conditions’ which have particularly affected the areas of Aragon and Valencia.

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Shopping centres have resistance THE Association of Small Businesses in Mallorca (Pimeco) is supporting the Council of Mallorca to fight against a court decision to suspend the prohibition on large shopping areas in Mallorca. The decision was taken by the Balearic High Court (TSJB) after an appeal filed by the Unibail-Rodamco Company, the developer for the Palma Springs shopping centre planned in Playa de Palma. In a statement, Pimeco noted that this is ‘bad news’ for the territory and also for small businesses in Mallorca, adding that the priority now is for the council’s legal services to respond with persuasive arguments so that the precautionary suspension remains in force. Pimeco President Bernat Coll said that Mallorca needs to define what should be the future business model through the Trade Sector plan. Coll explained that this can only be done if no new projects are added, saying that it is essential to maintain the current moratorium.

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Car inspection services saturation

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CAR inspection services in Palma and Inca have been saturated recently after new security cameras were installed resulting in a multitude of fines for drivers who hadn’t passed the ITV (MOT). The powerful cameras, installed in March, read licence plates as vehicles pass sending information to computers that detect which ones haven’t passed the car inspection test. Car owners, however, have only now begun to receive the fines which have resulted in a surge of drivers at the car inspection centres of Inca and Palma which report demand for inspections has doubled. Insular councillor of Land Infrastructures Mercedes Garrido said that up until now, the waiting time for revisions was less than five days, but it has now gone up to eight days. She noted that the increase has also been seen in the MOT’s urgent service where drivers can come without an appointment at 7am. Garrido warned although they are seeing the waiting time decrease slightly, in July the centres will only be open in the mornings which is expected to result in an increase in waiting time. SA RAPITA BEACH: Minibuses will service Sa Rapita and Ses Covetes in an effort to alleviate the problem of vehicle access to the area. By Sandra Galo THREE minibuses with a total of 84 seats will connect Sa Rapita and Ses Covetes in an effort to alleviate the problem of vehicle access which began last summer with the closing of two illegal car parks. In a joint press conference, councillor of Land, Energy and Mobility Marc Pons and

mayor of the municipality Sebastia Sagreras explained that the regional government along with the City Council of Campos has agreed to the measure as a ‘provisional solution’ until parking regulations for the Natural Park of Es Trenc are put into effect. The buses will stop at the Sa Rapita and Ses Covetes Yacht Club and will run from 10am to 8.45pm in both directions with an

average frequency of 12 to 15 minutes depending on the demand. According to government calculations, the buses will transport around 1,200 people a day. The city council has chosen this location because of the easy accessibility of parking at the Club Nautico. Parking will cost €6 for a full day. Receipt of payment will act as a bus ticket for vehicle occupants.

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Superyacht Cup Palma gives economy a boost By Sandra Galo THE Superyacht Cup Palma which was celebrated at the end of June is expected to have had an economic impact of around €4.4 million for the city. The regatta, one of the most important events of the sector, took place in the Bay of Palma from June 22 to 25. The event which celebrated its 20th anniversary gave work directly and indirectly to more than 1,000 people, many of whom are from Mallorcan companies or businesses based on the island. The revenue generated represents an increase of 10 per cent over last year. The Mallorca Chamber of Commerce pointed out that each participating yacht had an estimated 25 people of whom six were crew members. The additional visitors were expected to have contributed around €380 per person per day to the local economy added to around €200 spent by the crew. Tourism councillor Joana Maria Adrover

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SUPERYACHT: The recent Superyacht Cup helped the local economy. said that the administration wants to boost the nautical sector, calling the sector “strategic” for the city “because of its high growth potential and its capacity to generate wealth and employment.” The Superyacht Cup was organised by Aquamarine Events in collaboration with Real Club Nautico de Palma with the sup-

port of the Balearic government, the Port Authority, the Mallorca Chamber of Commerce, the Palma 365 Foundation. The St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort was the event’s official sponsor. Twenty-two sailing yachts participated in the event which included some of the biggest and most luxurious yachts in the world.

High-end properties skyrocketing THE sale of high-end properties to foreign investors in the Balearics has increased by 56.6 per cent since the beginning of 2016 representing a total value of €62 million. President of the Balearic Association of Real Estate Promo-

tion Companies (Proinba) Luis Marti said that the only part of the housing market that is doing well are high-end single family homes from around €350,000 to several million euros. Marti explained that this market is rising and predicted

that the trend will continue throughout the year. Marti added that this highend housing market situation is impacting the development of low-end apartments saying that building licences are practically non-existent. Marti pointed out

that over the past six months there have been only four licences granted for apartments in Palma and developers are more interested in the foreign market. Marti lamented the obstacles placed by town halls saying that the bureaucracy is crippling many projects and negatively affecting the construction sector. Swedish, French, German, Swiss and British people have been capitalising on sales in the islands. Marti noted that concerns over the Brexit referendum had caused a slowing of interest from British investors. The President of the Mallorca Chamber of Commerce Jose Luis Roses observed that the foreign market, hoteliers and tour operators are driving realestate investments and pointed out that tour operators are acquiring properties in order to guarantee places for the next few years. Roses also noted that improved airline services from Central Europe and Scandinavian countries are having a positive impact on real estate on the island.

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Recycle up SON SERVERA has announced that it has increased its selective recycling collection by 30 per cent from 14 per cent, and is confident that the percentage will go up more before the end of the year.

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Protected buildings URBAN Planning has approved a moratorium of one year for the licensing of 208 protected buildings and structures. The time will be used for maintenance and repair of the buildings.

No flights TWENTY flights were cancelled on Tuesday, June 28 at Palma’s Son Sant Joan Airport due to an air traffic controller’s strike in France protesting the government’s labour reform.

WORKERS: Palma de Mallorca Airport workers protested against job insecurity.

By Sandra Galo MORE than 150 workers at Palma’s Son Sant Joan Airport demonstrated against job insecurity on Tuesday, June 28. Airport ground workers, cleaners, security services and others joined the protest which had been called by the General Union of Workers (UGT). The demonstrators marched from the

airport departure area to the Aena building where they presented a manifesto addressed to the director of the airport Jose Antonio Alvarez. Protesters chanted: “What Aena allows, workers resent” and held signs reading “I live at the airport and take shifts in my house.” The head of the aviation sector of the union, Jose Cambron, placed the blame

on Aena for the “extreme precariousness” most of the airport workers find themselves in. Cambron pointed out that there are employees who have contracts of 10 hours that are forced to work for up to three different companies at a time to be able to reach a monthly salary that does not exceed €1,000, and others who have to work more overtime than is permitted.

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Biker in a fatal accident A SPANISH motorcyclist d i e d o n M o n d a y, J u n e 2 7 after colliding with a car in the Cami de la Milana road in Son Ferriol. The accident occurred around 9.45pm. According to preliminary investigations, the victim who was in his early 40s died after a car driven by a German national turned from a local side road onto the road in front of him. The motorcyclist couldn’t avoid crashing into the car and hit it from behind. Upon impact, he was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained fatal injuries. Emergency services arrived on the scene but could do nothing to save the man’s life. Protocol was immediately activated for psychologists t o a t t e n d t o t h e v i c t i m ’s family.

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Overnight stays up for May ACCORDING to the National Statistics Institute (INE), hotels in the Balearics registered the second highest occupancy rate for May in Spain at 70.4 per cent and 12 points above the national average. Although the Canary Islands took first position with a 73.1 per cent occupancy rate for its hotels during the same month, hotels in the Balearics led in numbers of overnight stays with 31.3 per cent of the total, 10 points ahead of the Canaries.

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By Sandra Galo

HIGH OCCUPANCY: The Balearics led in the number of overnight stays in May.

Compared to the same period in 2015, hotel stays by foreigners in May increased by 16.8 per cent. Hotel accommodation in the Balearics for Spaniards from the mainland, however, took seventh place with 4.7 per cent of all overnight stays. Nationally, visitors from the UK and Germany accounted for 28.1 per cent and 24.9 per cent respectively of total overnight stays by nonresidents during the month of May with the British market growing by 11.8 per cent and the German market by 15.2 per cent.

Hotel prices increase HOTELS in the Balearics have closed contracts for the 2017 summer season with German, British and Scandinavian tour operators which include price rises as high as 15 per cent. The increase is mainly due to the high demand caused by safety concerns of terrorism in other regions. European tourists are looking for safe destinations like the Balearics. Hoteliers note that tour operators expect that competing tourist destinations including Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey will not recover in the next year from terrorism fears.

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Reaching out to be a friend of cruise ships By Sandra Galo

THE Partido Popular (PP) political party in Calvia is proposing that the municipality declare itself to be a ‘friend’ of cruise ship tourism. Spokesman for the PP Jose Manuel Ruiz recorded a motion at the plenary session of the

city council so that the necessary action can be taken to turn Calvia into an attractive area for passengers of cruise ships. The document also urged the participation of the city council in the strategic plan for the development of cruise ship tourism. According to Ruiz, the plan is an effort to get “new tourists and tourists of a different type.” Ruiz pointed out that Calvia should not look

down on other options including cruise ship tourism and that the municipality should be more ambitious and clever compared to other administrations which have not given very reassuring messages to the cruise ship sector. The PP spokesman noted the cities with ports like Palma and Alcudia receive the most benefits from cruise ships, but other municipalities includ-

THE Balearic government has increased the rates of desalinated water by 45 per cent for golf courses. The golf courses will now have to pay €1.45 per cubic metre. The Council of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries reported that the Board of Directors of the Balearic Water and Environmental Quality Agency (Abaqua) had approved the proposal for new rates for desalinated water from the plants of Alcudia and Andratx to water golf courses at the beginning of the year. From 2013, the rate of desalinated water from Alcudia and Andratx for golf courses has been €1 per cubic metre.

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Higher water rates for golf courses

MORE: Golf courses will now have to pay 45 per cent more for water.

ing Soller, Fornalutx, Valldemossa and Deia are becoming more attractive to cruise ship passengers and are receiving benefits from their visits. According to data presented at a meeting of the sector with the Chamber of Commerce, the Balearic government and various Mallorcan town halls, cruise ship tourism generates revenues of €290 million and 3,000 jobs in the Balearics.

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What Brexit means for Balearics THE Balearics is predicted to be one of the regions that will be hardest hit by the departure of the UK from the EU. The Balearic Confederation of Business Associations (CAEB) and other employers point out that the devaluation of the pound against the euro and dollar “will have a negative impact on the tourism industry and more specifically on exports of the productive sectors.” The devaluation of the British pound reduces the buying power of tourists which will affect overall spending in Mallorca and the other islands. According to the Mallorca Cham-

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By Sandra Galo

POTATOES: Potato exporters on the island will be among the most affected from Brexit.

ber of Commerce, more than 200 exporters will be affected in the short and medium term by Brexit. The sector most affected is the food sector which includes potatoes and wine, as well as leather and footwear. The tourism sector including tour operators, airlines and hotels agrees that in the short term “tourists who comes to the Balearics will see that

the pounds they carry are worth around 10 per cent less than the euro and this percentage could increase if the central bank in England as well as the European Central Bank don’t agree on urgent measures to halt the stock and monetary chaos.” The group that will suffer the most from Brexit is the resident British community. According to recent data from the National Statistics Institute, the British community in Mallorca and Menorca exceeds 17,000. The devaluation of the pound will particularly affect pensioners and Brexit also means that British residents will not have access to health care services.

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Drivers in Balearics like losing ALTOGETHER 2,352 drivers in the Balearic Islands have lost their licences since the points system came into effect 10 years ago on July 1, 2006, the DGT general traffic directorate has reported. Whereas in other countries drivers are given points when they commit offences, in Spain the system works the other way round, with points being taken away until drivers have none left and have to take refresher courses (apart from paying their penalties) before they are allowed to drive again. Of particular note were 69 of the 2,352 who lost all their points not once but twice during the 10 year period, however there are three drivers in other parts of the country who lost their licences three times: one in Toledo, one in Madrid and one in Vizcaya. Altogether 185,354 drivers in Spain have lost all their points at least once under the 10-yearold system.

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Euro Weekly News gives interviews to seven different BBC radio stations 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 Scotland 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

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By Eleanor Hawkins A NEW by-law due to be proposed at this week’s council plenary session in Inca aims to lay down a number of rules and regulations regarding pets. The first item on the by-law will be the creation, as other Spanish towns and cities have been doing over recent months, of a pet registry where pets will have to be described and a DNA sample provided. This, explained Environmental Councillor Angel Garcia, will not only allow those who fail to pick up after their pets in public to be identified and punished but could also be extremely useful in the case of an accident or if a pet goes missing. Although owners will be given a metal tag for their dog’s collar, this in no way replaces obligatory microchips. Other new regulations laid out on the proposed by-law

COLLAR TAGS: In addition to and not instead of microchips. will include obligatory collars and leads for pets in all public areas except for those specifically set aside for animals, a

strict ban on feeding stray cats and a limit to the number of pets that can be kept in one place.

A SPANISH man was arrested in Alcudia yesterday morning (Wednesday 29) after allegedly setting fire to his home while both his wife and son were inside. The woman, aged 32, managed to get out of the house carrying the child and was then rushed to Son Espases hospital with burns to 80 per cent of her body and later flown to Vall d’Hebron hospital in Barcelona in a critical condition. The young boy was reported to have suffered injuries but to be in a stable condition and not in danger. Meanwhile the police, who are considering the case as one of gender violence for the time being, have arrested the husband and remanded him in custody.

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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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By Matt Ford SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA will host the travelling exhibition ‘The Arctic is Broken’ until July 20 on the seafront boulevard. The aim of the installation is to publicise the important role that ecosystems of the North Pole play in global climate management, and demonstrate the importance of their conservation, as subsurface ice continues to disappear at an alarming rate. These changes are triggering an acceleration in climate change that will affect the entire planet. The exhibition is open seven days a week from 11am to 2 pm, and 5pm to 11pm, while guided tours are available at 6pm daily, with an extra 1pm slot on Saturdays and Sundays.

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A WINNING La Primitiva lottery ticket, with a prize of almost €300,000, has been sold from El Corte Ingles store in Elche. The ticket holder has yet to come forward.

SCHOOLCHILDREN in Albox took part in the first of a series of educational concerts organised by the town council. The event was described as a great success and enjoyed by all.

WORK is to be done to reduce heat inside the municipal market on VelezMalaga’s Avenida Vivar Tellez following complaints from users, the council said.

THE children of CEIP Santa Maria in Denia celebrated the end of the school year with an end of term ‘school prom.’ This included a play performed in English, dances and other performances.

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PRESENTATIONS and awards have been handed out to all 18 students who took part in Guardamar’s first cooking course. Students spent a total of 160 hours training and working in different restaurants and hotels.

THE municipal swimming pool in Albox has opened for the summer. Entrance costs at the pool remain the same as last year, €2 for adults and €1 for children. Children under four are free.

WHILE some headed to the beach on Thursday evening (June 23) to celebrate San Juan, others arrived from the other direction as a dinghy with 31 African migrants, five of them 16 and 17-year-olds was intercepted by the Guardia Civil.

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WHITE NIGHT has been held in Elche. Organised by the Merchants Association and Department of Commerce, the event saw stores open from 10pm-midnight.

A TOTAL of 5,342 passengers and 1,231 vehicles were registered boarding ships in Almeria Port during the first week of Operacion Paso de Estrecho, the annual migration of Africans travelling home for the summer holidays.

A GROUP of Spanish travel bloggers were invited to stay in Salobreña last week to discover its attractions and enable them to write about them for their readers, the council reported.

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SUMMER school for children at risk of social exclusion will run from July 4-29 in Crevillente’s Francisco Candela school. Registration is now open for children aged three to 16.

ALMERIA has once again become the Andalucian province with the most blue flags flying on its beaches this year. Almeria’s more than 200 kilometres of beaches have received 25 flags.

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Traps snatched

POLICE in Alicante have arrested a Dutch man aged 48, for alleged offences against intellectual property. The man was accused of selling counterfeit goods in Guardamar del Segura.

ENVIRONMENTAL officers have confiscated 12 illegal mollusc traps from the sea off Cala de Enmedio in Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park during a surveillance operation.

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Paragliders injured TWO people, a 56-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were injured in a paragliding accident on the A7207 road between Competa and Canillas de Albaida just after midday on Friday (June 24).

Smoke inhalation 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).

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Madrid promotion A DELEGATION from TeuladaMoraira’s tourism office travelled to Madrid to promote the municipality’s beaches. Under the name ‘Aqui hay Playa’ the presentation was made at a tourism fair in time for the summer.

Benissa beach PLAYA LA FUSTERA announced itself fully open for the summer season from Monday June 27. The Blue Flag beach has a full lifeguard service and there is also a Red Cross station.

Post Office BENIDORM’S main Correos post office is to move before the end of the year. It will vacate its present location in Avenida de L’Aiguera and move to premises in Calle Marques de Comillas.

Dog fines DENIA Town Hall has announced a proposed increase from €200 to €400 maximum fine for any owners caught not clearing up after their dogs in the municipality.

Flipping heck MORNING strollers were treated to the sight of a trio of playful dolphins frolicking around Malaga’s port on the morning of Saturday June 25.

Contemporary cops NATIONAL POLICE have come up with a novel way to encourage younger informants, by setting up a profile on image messaging app Snapchat, after the body amassed more than two million Twitter followers.

Free parking TORREMOLINOS Council has announced that the pilot initiative to offer free parking to shoppers visiting the town’s centre, which was introduced on April 29, has been so successful it will be extended by 12 months.

Finding fault SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA Council is investigating whether damage to the town’s flagship boulevard is the result of poor maintenance or construction defects, in order to determine who should fork out for repairs.

For sale A MERCHANT SHIP named ‘Just Reema,’ which has been moored in Malaga’s fishing port for almost a year, after being seized in a drug-trafficking operation with 15.7 tonnes of hashish on board, is to be auctioned off with a minimum starting price of €401,000.

Down boy MALAGA is to be among the first Spanish cities to have its own pet cemetery, with plans expected to be finalised and approved in the next six months, following the opening of successful ventures in Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza.

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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.

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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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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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.

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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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THE FSB: Raided 14 locations. THE FSB raided 14 locations linked to the Church of Scientology as conflict between the controversial cult and the Russian government notched up a gear. Accusing the church of illegal business dealings, the authorities have long denied its claim to be a religious organisation courtesy of its name’s registration as a US trademark.

Decadent divorce D ESC R IB ED a s the biggest divorce case in history, a w e a lthy R us s ia n businessman is embroiled in a bitter battle with his exwife who is claiming €6.5 billion of his fortune . Vladimir Potanin’s wife Natalia is currently exiled in London and says her husband is hiding his wealth through a Kafkaesque netw ork of c orpora te s truc tures.

Lake horror TRAGEDY struck the north-west region of Karelia when 13 children and their instructor died in a boating accident. A storm capsized several boats containing children on a trip from Moscow with experts saying they like-

duce the threat of violence ahead of the 2018 World Cup to be held in Russia. Experts have criticised the programme for only working with good fans who aren’t likely to cause trouble anyway. MOSCOW: Local fury.

Modern madness SOVIET ‘workers’ villages’ in Moscow are under threat from developers despite once being protected due to their cultural heritage. The Pogodinskaya Ulitsa district is set to be demolished to make way for luxury housing igniting fury among locals and architects hoping to preserve the iconic buildings.

ly died of hypothermia in the cold waters not far from the Finnish border.

Clockwork Orange AFTER being widely condemned for fan violence during Euro 2016, the government has unveiled a new programme seeking to re-

Rolling ruble A REPORT on the world’s most expensive cities for expats to live in has seen Moscow drop by 17 places. In 2013 the city was considered the second most expensive city but now occupies no 67 on the list. St Petersburg has also fallen dramatically, from 23rd three years ago to 152nd in 2016.

Crash conspiracy RELATIONS between Poland and Russia were further strained when Polish prosecutors announced they would exhume the bodies of the 96 victims of a presidential plane crash in 2010. The Polish president and other top brass perished in the crash near Smolensk in western Russia with conspiracy theories speculating as to the cause.

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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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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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POSSIBLE COALITION: Albert Rivera and Mariano Rajoy.

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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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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OPINION & COMMENT

LEGALLY SPEAKING

All political lies Drivers beware 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!

AS part of the series, we answer some common driving questions and keep you updated on the latest driving and road news kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

BIN IT: Avoid throwing anything from cars, especially cigarettes. SPAIN is currently on a heightened alert status for the risk of forest fires, a devastating phenomenon that can take lives, livelihoods and homes, and a situation which is usually caused by simple neglect. In Spain, it’s estimated that more than 80 per cent of all forest fires are caused by human interaction. While some are started deliberately the vast majority are caused by accidental ignition, but these can be prevented. The heightened state runs to the end of October, although can be extended depending on the weather. It’s a time when everybody is asked to be alert and vigilant to the risks any of us can pose on a regular basis. According to the Ministry of Environment, Rural and Marine Affairs, of the 21,000 forest fires in Spain last year, 3 per cent were caused by a cigarette butt thrown from a vehicle. Despite the decline in the number of smokers and the public awareness of the risks of fire, it still remains one of the

gravest dangers to forests and fields. It’s not only cigarettes as litter can pose a risk if discarded by the roadside. In searing summer heat paper based products can get so hot they combust. Glass can have a magnifying effect and can instantly cause a flame to ignite as the sun’s rays amplify through it. For that reason throwing any object from a vehicle is considered a serious offence. You can be fined €200 and lose four points off your licence. Become a continual offender and your licence can be withdrawn. Vehicles also poses a risk of fire, as the engine and motor components heat up whilst driving they too become a potential threat. A hot exhaust catching dry and arid shrubbery for example could quickly ignite. If you spot a fire, or smoke which could soon become a major problem, contact the 112 emergency centres as soon as possible. The DGT are also supporting the campaign at the moment.

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

They removed his car I HAVE an apartment in a community which also has a private parking space. I bought a Spanish car and parked it on my space but over time a complaint was made that it had been abandoned. This was placed on the agenda of the community meeting and a motion was passed to remove the car. I resisted this action even after the community administrator advised me that it would be removed and I would bear the costs. When I arrived in Spain for a holiday, I was shocked to find that my car was missing. Neighbours told me that the car had been removed and left on the road and was later taken away by the police. Can this be legal? T P (Costa Blanca) If the community voted to have your vehicle removed from their private car park and they warned you of the consequences, they

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can expect a fine for leaving your car in the road plus storage costs from the municipal vehicle deposit. You should act swiftly to clear this up.

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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 shambolic “investigation” by South Yorkshire Police: the televised raid, the BBC “deal” and the grandstanding, all without the singer’s knowledge. Then they virtually sat back and waited for people to roll

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

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. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer ’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/e-book (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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Life is a waste of time. Time is a waste of life. Get wasted all the time and you’ll have the time of your life.” Billy Connolly

in history 1483 - King Richard III of England was crowned. 1537 - Pope Paul III banned the enslavement of Indians. 1543 - England and Scotland signed the peace of Greenwich. 1596 - An English fleet under the Earl of Essex, Lord Howard of Effingham and Francis Vere captured and sacked Cadiz. 1776 - The amended Declaration of Independence, prepared by Thomas Jefferson, was approved and signed by John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress in America. 1839 - Africans on Cuban slave ship Amistad mutinied, killed two crew members and seized control of the ship. 1885 - Louis Pasteur successfully tested his anti-rabies vaccine. The child used in the test later became the director of the Pasteur Institute. 1909 - Thomas Edison began commercially manufacturing his new ‘A’ type alkaline storage batteries. 1916 - The huge Allied offensive known as the Battle of the Somme, the first to use tanks, began in France. 1936 - Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, one of the bestselling novels of all time and the basis for the blockbuster movie was published. 1946 - The bikini made its debut during a fashion show at the Molitor Pool in Paris, modelled by Micheline Bernardini. 1948 - Britain’s National Health Service Act came into effect. 1953 - Queen Elizabeth II was crowned as monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon at Westminster Abbey. 1957 - Althea Gibson became the first black athlete to win Wimbledon’s women’s singles tennis title. 1969 - Prince Charles of Britain was invested as the Prince of Wales. 1979 - Sony launched its Walkman. 1990 - A stampede of religious pilgrims in a pedestrian tunnel in Mecca left more than 1,400 dead. 1992 - Stephen Hawking broke British bestseller records with his book A Brief History of Time selling more than three million copies in 22 languages.

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I’ve owned more sofas than I’ve had husbands. Both sag in the end, but I generally fall out of love with the furniture quicker than the men.” Janet Street-Porter

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The Brothers Grimsby Directed by: Louis Leterrier Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson CO-WRITER and star Baron Cohen plays Grimsby native Norman ‘Nobby’ Butcher, a lagerswilling football fan long separated from his brother Sebastian, who is now a sleek secret service agent. Reunited in the wake of accidental bloodshed, the Butcher boys hole up briefly in their caricatured northern home town before jetting off to South Africa for a showdown with a hotel chambermaid, an assortment of hitmen, a herd of randy elephants, and a blocked toilet.

Miguel Angel Muñoz, actor and singer, July 4 A popular Spanish actor who began his career at the age of nine in the film El Palomo Cojo and appeared in many TV series before finding relative fame on Un Paso Adelante, a Fame-style series set in a performing arts school. In 2004 he released a song, Diras Que Estoy Loco, which ranked #1 in Spain for 11 weeks.

Mike Tyson, boxer, June 30, 50 Referred to as a boxing legend, Tyson became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in August 1987. He infamously bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear during a match in 1997. Liv Tyler, actress, July 1, 39 Daughter of rocker Steven Tyler, Liv appeared in a music video for Crazy by her father’s band Aerosmith alongside Alicia Silverstone, appeared in the film Armageddon and starred as Arwen in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Jerry Hall, model, July 2, 60 This former model and actress is best known for her highprofile and several decade-long relationship with Rolling Stones member Mick Jagger, with whom she had four children. She married Rupert Murdoch earlier this year. Sebastian Vettel, racing driver, July 3, 29 This German driver started off racing go-karts at the age of three and won four Formula One World Championships in a row between 2010 and 2013. In 2012 he was awarded Germany’s prestigious Silver Laurel Leaf Award. Susannah Doyle, actress and playwright, July 5, 50 This British actress, playwright and film director is best known for her roles as Joy Merryweather in the 1990s comedy series Drop the Dead Donkey and Ballykissangel. The daughter of Irish actor Tony Doyle, she decided as a young girl she wanted to follow in his footsteps. George W Bush, former US president, July 6, 70 Bush became the 43rd president of the United States after narrowly defeating Al Gore in the 2000 elections. He called for war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the US, which happened just eight months into his first presidential term.

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

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Time is of the essence when pursuing a pet project this week. Having been given the opportunity to go ahead with a plan, do not waste time. Some opportunities do not come twice so be sure to show your enthusiasm.

entirely. Some may not be happy about this. You must come first now. 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 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? 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.

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

MAGIC MOMENTS 1. First published in 1983, what was the title of the first book in Terry Pratchett’s comic fantasy Discworld series? 2. For which National Basketball Association (NBA) team did Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson play over 900 games between 1979 and 1996? 3. In which year was the organisation dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic The Magic Circle founded: 1905, 1925 or 1945? 4. One half of which German-American stage magic duo was very badly injured by a sevenyear-old male white tiger named Mantecore during a live performance at the Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas in 2003? 5. ‘Piff Paff Poof’ was the catchphrase of which comedy ‘Spanish’ magician, whose real name is Geoffrey Durham? 6. Which animated children’s television programme, first shown on British television in 1965, was originally known in French as Le Manège enchanté? 7. Which Beatle starred in the 1969 comedy film The Magic Christian? 8. Which British rock group topped the UK singles chart in 1981 with Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic? 9. Who composed the two act opera The Magic Flute, which premiered in Vienna in 1791? 10. Who presented the BBC children’s television series that ran from 1962 to 1983, Animal Magic? Answers 1. THE COLOUR OF MAGIC, 2. LOS ANGELES LAKERS, 3. 1905, 4. Roy Horn (born Uwe Ludwig Horn) of SIEGFRIED AND ROY, 5. THE GREAT SOPRENDO, 6. THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT, 7. Ringo STARR, 8. The POLICE, 9. Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART, 10. Johnny MORRIS

Nonagram 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.

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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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)

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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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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) 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.

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) 14 Embarrassing mistake (7) 15 Tiresome (7) 16 Playing in opposition to (6) 17 Neck warmer (5) 18 Anger (3) 20 Pulls apart (5)

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

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. Down: 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.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Cachorro, 7 Shade, 8 Agree, 10 Real, 11 Caro, 14 Llave, 15 Arena, 16 Perezoso. Down: 2 Azafata, 3 Heel, 4 Road, 5 Fregonas, 6 Estrella, 9 Readers, 12 Beer, 13 Raiz.

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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)

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)

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Play on Words CARRIE: One of our great modern tragedies. ful, and like all of the best horror films, the finale will stay with you. 5) Alien (1979) This film has more than stood the test of time, as it remains every bit as claustrophobic, sinister, and skincrawling as it was upon its release. What makes the film so effective is the gradual build-up of dread, as the titular alien is painstakingly revealed to the audience glimpse by glimpse. Meanwhile, the infamous chest-burster scene is just as gruesome as always, and certainly shouldn’t be watched while eating. 6) Jaws (1975) The film that made millions of people terrified to go in the water, and changed the way that people look at sharks forever. It was also the original summer blockbuster, and put Steven Spielberg’s name on the map. From the very first few notes of the soundtrack, it’s obvious that the viewer is in for a terrifying treat. 7) The Brood (1979) This disturbing film by renowned Canadian director David Cronenberg was inspired by his divorce proceedings and subsequent custody battle. Like all of his films, it is a visceral and gruesome experience with shocking imagery that lingers in the memory

long after the film ends. 8) The Exorcist (1973) The film that absolutely blew the lid of horror cinema. Audiences were so terrified when it was originally screened that they were fainting in the cinema and having panic attacks. The film may not be as shocking today as it once was, but it is just as engaging thanks to the unforgettable performances of Linda Blair as the possessed Regan and Ellen Burstyn as her mother. 9) Black Christmas (1974) Although Halloween started the slasher craze, this film actually pre-dated Carpenter’s film by four years, and utilised many of the same tropes, such as the POV shot of the killer, the holiday theme, and the innocent, wide-eyed heroine. This is also the film that started the famous ‘the killer is calling from inside the house!’ cliche, but here it was fresh, original, and frightening. 10) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) A remake of the 1956 film of the same name, this one features an all-star cast, a brilliant script, and a corker of an ending. The film, like the concept of otherworldly invaders from outer space stealing the identities of our nearest and dearest, remains timeless and terrifying.

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1) Carrie (1976) Not only a great horror film, but also one of our great modern tragedies. Watching the shy, naïve Carrie White struggle to believe that she could indeed have the perfect high school moment, it is impossible not to root for her, even as she barrels her way towards the film’s inevitable and nowiconic climax. Based on the hit novel by Stephen King, and directed with flair by Brian de Palma, the blood bucket scene is one of the most memorable sequences in cinema history. 2) The Wicker Man (1973) A quintessentially British horror film about a devoutly Christian man who travels to an isolated Scottish island to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young girl. He gets more than he bargained for, in more ways than one. With a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere, the film also features several memorable musical sequences as well as one of the most chilling endings of all time. 3) Suspiria (1977) Italian blood and gore wizard Dario Argento took the horror world by storm in the 1970s with a string of flamboyant and dramatic shockers. This film, which tells the story of a young woman who begins to suspect that the German ballet academy she attends is run by a coven of witches, has been described as an ‘adult fairytale’ and a ‘waking nightmare.’ It isn’t hard to see why, as the film’s bold use of primary colours, driving prog rock soundtrack, and swirling direction grab the viewer in from the very first frame. 4) Don’t Look Now (1973) A couple, mourning the loss of their young daughter, decide to go on a much-needed getaway to Venice. Once there, however, they are plagued by sinister visions and a growing feeling of unease, as a small, mysterious figure in a red raincoat seems to lurk just around every corner…Tragic, beauti-

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Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: • Average: 16 • Good: 22 • Very good: 32 • Excellent: 41

SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION eels else erose cere ceres creel creels crore crow crows error errors escrow escrows jeer jeers joes foes fore fores foresee foreseen foreseer foresees force forces frow dose does doer doers dove doves dong grow grows grove groves giro giros girn ignore ignores

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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

Walking can help bonding A SIMPLE walk could be the best way to bond with your family. A study suggests that getting awa y f r o m t h e T V, video games and computer screen s a n d h a v i n g a 2 0 minute walk with family in the park or countryside areas can improve family tensions, calm children down and lead to less arguments and irritability. Researchers based their finding s o n t h e a t t e ntio n restoration theory which describes how interaction with natural environments can reduce mental fatigue and restore attentional functioning. A s we l l a s a t t e n tio n restoration and getting away from the day-to-day humdrum, the researchers suggest that nature-based rituals, such as walking the dog together could boost family morale.

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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.

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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 each year and allows increased 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. Currently, there are only 62 countries in the world where the national blood supply comes almost entirely from voluntary unpaid donations, while 40 countries remain dependent on donations from family or paid donors. According to the Spanish

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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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MARIANO RAJOY is the victim of his own mediocre success. The Partido Popular was again the most-voted party and even increased its share of the vote, and no one could blame Mariano Rajoy, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria and Dolores de Cospedal for preening on Sunday night. But who will invite Mariano to dance? Adding Ciudadanos’ 32 votes to his 136 leaves him short of an overall majority, and Albert Rivera vowed that his votes will not go to the PP while Rajoy heads it. So unless he wants to sit this one out again, the acting president will have to attempt a solo.

PABLO IGLESIAS’ decision to pal up with the former Communist party Izquierda Unida didn’t pay off. Declaring that Podemos were Social Democrats didn’t fool anyone, and between them they didn’t overtake the PSOE as expected. Perhaps the last word should go to Antonio Elorza, a Spanish historian, writer and professor of Political Science: “Pablo Iglesias is Marxist, but more Groucho than Karl.”

Talk, talk, talk PSOE candidate Pedro Sanchez’s enigmatic pledge some weeks back that there would be no third election could mean anything. Against all the odds he edged into second place once more, but despite t h a t

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promise, it looks as though Spain can expect a long hot summer of meetings, pacts and, on the part of the electorate, boredom. The lunatics might have taken over the asylum in the UK, but in Spain the inmates are sedated while the staff sit around talking.

Maybe next time CIUDADANOS once again did not live up to expectations. Perhaps Spain is not ready for a truly centre party not yet tainted by corruption. Maybe the Spanish are less concerned about corruption than they tell the pollsters. In the latest scandal, Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz trying to dig dirt on Catalan politicians made no impression on voters. Or was that because no money was involved?

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By Sandra Galo THE Balearic Symphony Orchestra of the Balearic Islands Foundation announced its programme for the upcoming months. A series of 15 concerts for the 2016-2017 season beginning in September and ending in June of next year is planned. Seven of the concerts will be held outside of Palma in the town of Manacor and on the islands of Ibiza and Menorca. The rest will be in the Palma Auditorium. The 2015-2016 season brought to the island various talents including Menorcan baritone Simon Orfila, French pianists Katia and Marielle Labeque and Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez. The objective of these concerts is to promote music on

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the islands and to reach a higher level of music in the Balearics. The summer concert season, which runs from July 2 to August 12, will include seven concerts to be held in Bellver Castle, three more than last year. Guests will include Spanish soprano Maria Bayo, Lithuanian-born violinist Julian Rachlin and pianist Michel Camilo from the Dominican Republic. With the summer programme, the orchestra aims to promote composers, conductors, soloists, singers and choirs with the intention of connecting culture with tourism. ‘The Music in the Street’ is another programme being promoted by the orchestra and is divided into three areas: ‘Live the Symphony’, ‘Symphony on a Small Scale’ and ‘Symphony in Society.’

OCIAL ELO - The Orchestra THE Orchestra, composed of former members of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) will be performing in Port Adriano on August 6. The English rock band from Birmingham known as the Electric Light Orchestra was formed in 1970 by Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan. ELO’s music is a fusion of Beatlesque, pop, classical arrangements and futuristic iconography. With more than 50 million records sold and 30 hit songs as well as many awards, ELO is one of the greatest rock groups of the 20th century. The Orchestra has performed in more than 53 countries and includes Mik Kaminski known for his famous blue violin. The concert will be held on Saturday, August 6 at 10pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.portadriano.com.

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2CELLOS: The Croatian duo will be performing in Port Adriano at the end of July.

2Cellos to perform 2CELLOS, a world-renowned Croatian cello duo composed of Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser will be performing in Port Adriano at the end of July. The duo is signed to Sony Masterworks and has released three albums. 2Cellos primarily plays instrumental arrangements of famous pop and rock songs and have been featured on several television programmes in the US including Glee and The Bachelor. Their cover of Smooth Criminal became a hit on YouTube with more than three million views in the first two weeks, and more than 19 million views as of June 2016.

The duo plays well-known tunes from a variety of artists including U2, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Elton John, Sting as well as Vivaldi and Bach. Their unique style triumphs wherever they perform because the songs are internationally known and the staging is very meticulous. 2Cellos explains that one of their purposes is to bring classical music to rock lovers and rock to classical music lovers. The concert will take place on Friday July 29 at 10pm in Port Adriano. For more information about the upcoming concert and to purchase tickets, visit www.portadriano.com.

MOSCOW BALLET: Will be performing in the Palma Auditorium.

Russian ballet at Palma Auditorium By Sandra Galo THE Moscow Ballet RFB returns to the Auditorium of Palma to perform Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. The Moscow Ballet was founded by wellknown Russian dancer and choreographer Timur Fayziev in 1989, with the objective of spreading his passion for ballet. The company carries out numerous tours throughout Japan,

England, Spain, Ireland, Germany, Thailand, Switzerland and other countries. The dancers, lead by Cristina Terentiev and Alexey Terentiev are sure to captivate audiences with their emotion and technique. Swan Lake will be performed on July 30 at 9pm and Sleeping Beauty on the following evening starting at 6pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to auditoriumpalma.com.

Jazz and soul in the city JAZZ and soul fans have dates for the diary over the next few days at Blue Jazz Club in Hotel Saratoga on Paseo Mallorca, Palma. At 11pm tonight (Thursday June 30) The Kings of New Orleans will be per-

Made in Balears THOSE who have not yet had time to see the Made in Balears exhibition of international photographers on the islands from 1913-1971 had better get a move on, as it ends on July 17. The exhibition is located within Palma’s Castell de Bellver and visits are free of charge, although the entry fee for the castle itself must be paid to enable access to the display. Opening hours are Mondays from 8.30am to 1pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 8.30am to 8pm and Sundays and holidays from 10am to 8pm. For more information phone 971 730 657.

forming, with Pau Ginard on the drums, Daniel Roth on the piano, Ignacion Simo Orpi singing and Lucho Steiner on bass. Friday July 1 is the turn of Lush Soul Band at 11pm with Patti Ballinas (drums), Unae Iker (guitar), Marian Lusch (singing)

and Dani Nadal (piano). On Saturday July 2, again at 11pm, Soul Café will take to the stage with Unae Iker, Oscar Lopez, Victor Martinez and Jorge Mateos in the band and Laura Taylor singing. For information call 971 727 240, extension 254.

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Open Air Concert With Alejandra Burgos Band on Wednesday, July 6 2016 at Finca Hotel CAN ESTADES ON Wednesday, July 6 2016 we present under the star l i ght s t he popul ar si nger Alejandra Burgos from Argentina with band: Father Ariel Burgos (guitar), Sister Sabrina Burgos (keyboard) and Nai l e Sosa ( per cussion). With her powerful voice and her charm she always inspires her audience. And again we serve delicaci es f r om t he ver sat i l e buffet. Reception: 8.00pm Concert starts: 8.30pm Buffet: from 9pm. Fee per person: €16 for concert only, plus €23.50 for full buffet and drinks (total €39.50) Reservations at 971 670 558 or info@can-estades.com. Seats are limited!

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At least I have that choice... Vicki McLeod

Family Matters I’M writing this at Palma de Mallorca Airport. To set the scene, I’m stood looking out of a window gazing at the tail of a BA plane which currently holds my daughter alongside many other passengers. Around me are hundreds of travellers, many Brits, all coming and going. It’s appropriate I suppose that this week’s column is being written ‘on the hoof’ as following last Friday’s referendum results we really don’t know where we stand at the moment do we? Although at least we currently still enjoy freedom of movement. I’ve visited and worked in several European countries over the 46 years of my life and I can’t remember ever having to need a Visa to travel through Europe. I don’t seriously think it will come to that again, like the final reel in a superhero movie someone will pull something out of

FLYING OFF: Around me are hundreds of travellers, many Brits, all coming and going. the bag and save us and ‘Little Britain’ from obscurity and isolation, won’t they? My daughter, born in Spain and fluent in three languages with grandparents living in three countries has a bright future ahead of her. We haven’t left it to chance, or super he-

roes, that Britain being part of the EU or not has any bearing on her future. All the paperwork is in motion for her to get a Spanish passport and has been for a while (thanks to the good people at Mallorca Solutions, can you imagine how many people are calling them right now?!).

As we went through passport control and duty free we stopped off and bought two of those enormous Toblerone bars for her to take home for Grandma. “What nationality are you?” asked the cashier. “British,” but not for long... I’ve got mixed feelings about changing my passport

but I will if I have to stay where I live and work. At least I have that choice. But we’re the fortunate ones, we’re already living our lives and doing what we want to. What about the kids from places that may have voted Leave but they didn’t get a say? Perhaps from some of the typically more depressed or ignored areas of the UK. What if they had their eye on a job abroad? Many people I know have ended up living in Spain after a summer job in tourism. I guess it won’t be so easy now. It seems to me that those parents and grandparents have shot their own kids in the feet. As I wait for my independent, confident, articulate child’s flight to leave I can honestly say that I wouldn’t change a thing about our lives, and the decisions we took because we could. She’s growing up a proud Mallorcan and European with dashes of Scottish and Scouse and a fine inner core of London Town. I hope the British government can find a way to ensure other young people have the same chances. mallorcamatters.com

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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 or villa terraces look bare and uninteresting. 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

PRACTICAL PLANTING: To give colour and perfume for summer. 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 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. • 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. b. Position: Generally all the above will survive in full sun or semishade with the exception of fuchsias, begonias and busy lizzies which need semi-shade. c. Watering: All potted plants in full sun at the height of 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 flowers. f. Use of gels: Water absorbing/retaining gels such as TerraCottem are very useful for the absentee gardener. This ensures a reservoir of moisture where plants need it most. The reservoir means you have a day or two grace should you forget to water. Enjoy a colourful summer stay. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2016

Healthy plants SOMETIMES it can be hard to admit the air within our homes can be even more polluted than the air outside, but the best way to clear the air is by using anticontamination plants. Indoor plants have been found to reduce frequency of colds, coughs and sore throats by up to 30 per cent and dry skin problems up to 23 per cent. If there are smokers about, Chlorophytum or spider plants should be your best friend. Yuccas and palms with canes and azaleas are great to get rid of the smell of ammoniac in bathrooms where problems can occur due to indirect light.

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PUPPIES and kittens that are raised together often will grow up as friends, not knowing that they’re not supposed to get along. Many times, however, you may want or need to add a dog to a household with cats, or vice-versa. A general rule for the easiest integration is that the new animal should be younger and of the opposite sex, even between dogs and cats. It may be easier to bring in a puppy to a cat household, as the puppy won't be as big or as threatening as a dog, and may not

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BEST FRIENDS: Dogs and cats can be introduced into the same household, albeit carefully. think of a cat as something to chase. On the other hand, an active, playful puppy may be more annoying or frightening to an adult cat than would be an adult dog that behaved calmly around cats. Also know that certain 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.

JAMIESON the cat is a real homebody. Although he does go out for an evening, Jamieson really prefers the comforts of home with the family. He really likes to spend time with them, passing his days around them at home, and then in the evening he naturally gravitates to the centre of activity in the house, the living room table. He is a very tactile and friendly cat. And when the family goes away, well now that’s a different matter. When the family goes on holiday twice a year, he remains at home. He guards the home against unwanted strangers. When the house-sitters come, usually they are invited in a couple of days early,

because he likes to inspect the newcomers, to size them up, pacing the floor around them to better learn who they are. By the end of the two-day meet and greet he is usually more settled and more comfortable with the sitters. That’s when his owners June and Jim usually leave taking children, suitcases and their passports, heading for the airport with peace of mind. House-sitting can be a winwin for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register now with a 20 per cent off introductory offer using coupon code PERFECT20. To find a pet-sitter go to www.HouseSitMatch.com.

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SPAIN was highlighted as an example of how European countries are failing to combat illegal trafficking of exotic fauna and flora during the second UN Environment Assembly, held in Nairobi, Kenya. Director of Cameroon-based NGO Eagle Network, Ofir Drori, said: “The law enforcement against illegal trafficking in Europe is a disaster, not even matching up to that in African countries, and Spain is a good example of this.” Eagle Network actively pursues wildlife traffickers, having put over 1,300 behind bars to date, and believe that the world must focus on the bigwigs who run complex crime syndicates. “There are three main problems in tackling the trade,” Drori said. “Corruption, corruption

Pour the wine, human AN American man has turned a joke into what appears to be a budding business by creating wine for cats, allowing their owners to share those magic end-of-day, glass-inhand moments with their felines. Available in varieties that include ‘Pinot Meow’ and ‘MosCATo,’ unlike a similar Japanese initiative which hit the news a few years back, the ‘wines’ sold by Apollo Peak contain no alcohol or grapes,

BLACK MARKET: Illicit trade of monkeys and apes is rife. and corruption. The majority of our arrests are corrupt officials; Corrupt police officers, corrupt military personnel, and corrupt magistrates. They’re enabling the trade to happen.” The organisation has intercepted “a large number of European tourists” in possession of endangered species or expensive body parts such as ivory, reporting that a group of endangered apes valued at “millions of euros” was imported to Spain, with no action taken against those responsible. The illegal wildlife trade, which is worth 10s of millions of euros, has seen 100,000 elephants slaughtered in just two years, and brought about the extinction of chimpanzees in several West African countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, and Togo.

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making them safe for pets, at least in theory. “It’s actually made like a tea, but since we got it to look like a wine we wanted it perceived as a wine by the consumer so they can feel as though they are having a glass of wine with their pet,” company founder Brandon Zavala explained. Vets in Colorado, where Apollo Peak is based, have said the ‘cat wines’ (which contain catnip to make them a real treat) are coloured with

beetroot which is perfectly safe for cats and dogs, however owners are advised to check with their vets first, especially if pets have pre-existing health problems such as diabetes or urine infections, as the colouring could lead to false positives on tests. Although cat wine is currently only available in the US, the company’s website claims it is hoping to ship internationally soon.

PINOT MEOW: Catfriendly wine is coming.

Heatstroke in dogs By Jose Rial, director of the Marina Baixa Veterinary Hospital DURING the summer months, heatstroke is one of the lifethreatening 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 re-

DOG CARE: Owners should know about the risks of heatstroke in summer. placement to optimise perfusion, and management of secondary complications. Studies have shown that dogs cooled by their owners before arriving at the hospital have a lower mortality rate than those whose owners do not attempt to cool. If heatstroke is suspected, the

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By John Smith FOR the first time ever, there will be an America’s Cup race in Asia as the organisers have decided that 2016 should see the Japanese Softbank Team Japan take on the might of the other challengers in home waters at Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City from November 18 to 20. Led by former winning America’s Cup skipper Dean Barker the crew includes well-known veteran Japanese sailor Kazuhiko Sofuku, whilst the SoftBank Team Japan is made up of a multi-national collaboration of sailors, boat builders, and support crew from the professional sailing industry. SoftBank Team Japan, the first Japanese team to take part since 2000 will benefit from local support as it attempts to win the 35th America’s Cup sponsored by Luis Vuitton with the finals to be held in Bermuda in 2017. The team will be competing in all Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series events in 2016 and 2017 and all the while, training at their team base located on the

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America’s Cup in Asia Great Sound in Bermuda. The Japanese team started slowly in the qualifying series of races but is steadily improving and this, the last race of 2016 should be very important to them, especially as the winning team in Japan will carry valuable points forward to Bermuda. Kazuhiko “Fuku” Sofuku was present when the news of the Japanese round was announced and said “As a Japanese sailor, I am really thrilled that the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series will be held in Fukuoka. Together with Fukuoka City and SoftBank, our team has been working very hard to make it happen. “For me this is a dream come true moment and I cannot be happier. With this joy, we will do our very best to show all of you a great race and a great result.” By bringing the race to Japan, the sponsors and the Japanese team hope that they will help to build a whole new following for this most famous of competitions.

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ONCE again, one of the top 10 boat shows in the world announces its return to Southampton from September 16 to 25 and it promises to cater for every person who loves boats, the water or is just looking to enjoy a day out, hopefully in the sun. With more than 500 exhibitors offering a range of products from the simple to the exotic and the cheap to the luxurious, the show is really set to attract a record attendance and there it offers a range of latest innovations, world launches and plenty of advice to the novice and the expert. Based on land and the marina, there will be the opportunity to take to the water as well as enjoy the festival stage which showcases top bands, fashion shows and even the show’s Guinness World Record attempt. There’s a Guinness bar and food village and the cost of entry is not enormous with special offers for the under 15’s. For more information on the attractions and to book tickets, visit www.southamptonboat show.com.

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ALMOST 300 schoolchildren from schools in Carboneras have had their first contact with sailing thanks to a weeklong course organised by the local town hall and Isla de San Andres Nautical Club. Accompanied by 20 teachers and six specialised monitors, 274 youngsters were given theory lessons before heading out in groups on five yachts to start learning how to handle them. The course was supported by the Public Ports Agency and parents’ associations and the management of San Antonio de Padua, Simon Fuentes and Federico Garcia Lorca schools. Local Sports councillor Pedro Jose Venzal explained that the course, which was mainly financed by the council and the nautical club with children paying just €2 each to take part, had been well received and thanked all involved in its organisation.

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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

the 1950s, while other touches include badge-mimicking tail lamps replaced by LED blade lights, huge singlepiece panels, and door mirrors identical to those of the

legendary One-77 supercar. Only 99 will be made, built to order at the British firm’s Gaydon factory, and all are sold after what Aston Martin described as unprecedented customer interest following the concept’s debut.

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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.

Enthusiasts cram the Festival of Speed 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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Where do England go from here? By Matt Ford ENGLAND’S search for a new manager begins following one of the most humiliating defeats in the nation’s sporting history. Roy Hodgson was left to face the music in an awkward and unwanted press conference on Tuesday, June 28, and said: “I don’t really know what I am doing here,” and it perhaps sums up the current disarray that Gareth Southgate is being lined up to take over on an interim basis amid whispers that the process to secure a permanent successor may take as long as a year. The fact that FA chief executive Martin Glenn, the man tasked with finding the Three Lions’ new boss, twice declared himself “no football expert” to the Press this week is certainly troubling, although the former biscuit company boss cer-

MARTIN GLENN: ‘Not a football expert.’ tainly seemed to have some clear ideas when he said: “It has to be the best man or woman for the job; more likely a man.” Able assistance will be provided by FA vice-chairman, David Gill, who was a chartered accountant before

he became chief executive of Manchester United, and technical director, Dan Ashworth, who did at least appoint a trio of managers while at West Bromwich Albion. “We kick off the process with the three of us,” ram-

bled Glenn. “It’s the old joke: ‘what’s a camel? It’s a horse designed by committee’.” Remember, this man is no football expert, and when considered alongside the absurd statistic that England have now won only six in-

ternational knockout games since 1966, it is not difficult to conclude that the FA could actually benefit from having a football specialist or two in charge. There are very few top English managers in the game at present, and that is

something else which the organisation has utterly failed to address thus far, while the ridiculous pampering of the players also has to stop, with complaints about duvets and a cuddly lion featuring in Euro 2016. Reports on Wednesday, June 29, suggested that the FA would like Arsene Wenger to take the job in the long-term, but a major hurdle there is that the Frenchman is both intelligent and a bona fide football expert, and thus unlikely to want what is surely one of the worst jobs in football. Other contenders on an utterly uninspiring list apparently include Glenn Hoddle, Alan Pardew, Sam Allardyce, Gary Neville and Jurgen Klinsmann, although until major reform materialises at all levels of the English game, their struggles are only likely to continue.