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ISSUE NO. 1619

14 - 20 July 2016

MALLORCA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

A great day for women

By Eleanor Hawkins Yesterday (Wednesday 13) was a great day for women in the Balearic Islands as parliament approved its new Equality Between Women and Men Law, which aims to ensure resources are available to guarantee equal opportunities in all areas and put an end to gender discrimination. The law, which was approved with great consensus

from parliamentary members, was passed to the sound of applause as members got to their feet to celebrate this triumph for women. With 88 articles under six titles, it aims to make sure women are able to stand up and defend themselves without fear of discrimination and also allows for more support for victims of any type of violence from the opposite sex. In fact, one of the new ad-

ditions is a clause which will consider failure to pay maintenance as financial violence and a way for men to continue keeping their former partners under their control. Mes per Mallorca delegate Margalida Capella announced: “today is a happy day, without real equality there will never be social progress. More equality means less unfair privileges for men,” while PP opposi-

tion delegate Sandra Fernandez stated: “this is a much debated and consensual law which will last in time.” Socialist parliament member Silvia Cano classed it as a much-needed, ambitious law which will hopefully help put an end to a social emergency in the Balearics, which has seen three women murdered and one seriously burned by their partners so far this year.

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Grants for youths YOUTH grants are returning. The Department of Transparency, Culture and Sports recovered the grants which were suspended in 2011. It has made

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€100,000 of aid available for entities that are to carry out projects and activities aimed at youngsters. The deadline for applications is August 1.

Messi on holiday BARCELONA striker Lionel Messi has been spotted in the Balearic Islands. The football star was spotted relaxing in the waters of Ibiza and Formentera. The player was onboard a yacht with his family before showing off his expertise on a jetski. The Argentine footballer failed to stay undercover upon his arrival and had to stop and let fans take snaps.

Price rise in June THE consumer price index (CPI) rose a 10th in June compared to May in the Balearic Islands. The annual CPI rate increased in all communities of Spain, with the highest in-

creases seen in Asturias and Castilla-La Mancha according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The lowest increases meanwhile were registered in Aragon, Navarra, La Rioja and the Balearics.

NO INCIDENTS: Traffic conditions were not affected by new changes. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

PALMA did not record any incidents during the first day that new traffic regulations came into force in the city limiting access to Antoni Maura. Local Police officers were in the area directing drivers who were unsure of the

new layout but councillor for Mobility, Joan Ferrer, said there had been “no more problems than on a normal day.” This measure prohibits the move from Avenida Adolfo Suarez to Antoni Maura except for motorcycles, bicycles and residents. The move preventing access has come about as the councillor said most people

could not find parking in Antoni Maura and it led to too much congestion in the area. Fines will be enforced for drivers ignoring the no entry and road signs although councillor Ferrer said: “The goal is not to fine. The aim is to improve issues of mobility and the redistribution of traffic.”

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Letters 34

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TAXING ISSUE: Cruise ships visiting Mallorca will not be subject to the tax if they stay for less than 12 hours. By John Smith

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Health & Beauty 44 - 45

Social Scene 46 - 47

Property 48 - 49

Our View 50

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THE Balearic Ports Authority (APB) has announced that following the introduction of the new tourist tax, it is unlikely that more than 10 per cent of cruise ships that visit the Port of

Palma will be expected to pay the tourist tax as they will stay in the port for less than 12 hours. Of the 517 vessels due to dock at Palma, just 47 are booked to stay more than 12 hours and the others will there-

fore escape the payment of the â‚Ź1 (originally planned to be â‚Ź2) tax plus IVA and rather than charge each passenger individually, the cruise companies will report the number of passengers eligible for the tax (as those under 16 may be ex-

empt) and will make a single payment for each vessel. There is a certain unfairness about the tax which has seen the government criticised, as pleasure craft which visit for more than 12 hours are not charged the tax.

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Rising to the challenge By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ‘KEEP calm and carry on,’ that’s the message to British residents in Spain from Ambassador Simon Manley after the referendum vote to leave the EU. With many worried about how the exit will affect their rights and life in Spain as a British citizen, the Ambassador urged people not to worry, explaining that currently nothing’s changed “in terms of rights and regulations for people and businesses, that’s important for people to understand.” Speaking to the Euro Weekly News in Murcia City, he said to move out of the EU “presents challenges but opportunities too; global opportunities for potential new UK free trade deals in emerging economies like China and India and traditional allies like Australia and New Zealand. We’ll weather the current uncertainty I’m sure, we will come through this stronger at the end of the day.”

Head on horror A TOTAL of 19 people were treated for mostly minor injuries following a collision between a public bus and a tourist coach on a narrow stretch of road in Son Servera on Monday, July 11. Eight people had to be admitted to hospital having been transferred there by ambulance. Thankfully, all had been discharged from hospital by Tuesday except the coach driver, who suffered the most serious injuries having fractured a leg. On Monday afternoon the Mallorca Transport Consortium sent a replacement bus to transfer those passengers who had been left stranded.

KEEP CALM: Ambassador Simon Manley (right) with Honorary Consul for Murcia, Antonio Berdonces Vivancos.

The Ambassador, in Murcia at the inauguration of the new research and development centre of AMC, was also meeting local business leaders to further promote that despite the UK’s vote to leave the EU, it

was still very much open for business: “The UK’s a big export market for Murcian companies and is an important place for Murcia and other companies to invest in. In these moments it’s really important to offer the message of continuity and tranquillity. The UK’s a great place to do business and where we’ve deliberately created a pro-business environment not just to enable creation of new businesses but to attract foreign investors. We’re determined to maintain that and be a place where business can invest, grow and succeed.” The Ambassador has spoken with Regional Presidents where large numbers of British nationals reside and he said whilst it was clear it wasn’t the decision they wanted, “they recognise the strength of the British economy because it offers them opportunities to develop and succeed in business.” They’re also issuing reassurance to Spanish nationals in the UK and Spanish businesses.”

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Former mayor on trial FORMER mayor of Bunyola Jaume Isern and a municipal electrician are on trial today (Thursday 14) regarding the death of an 18-year-old man who was electrocuted by a broken lamppost during the local fair on August 31, 2014. The public prosecutor is re-

questing 18-month jail sentences for both men for serious imprudence resulting in death. The victim died after being shocked with at least 137 volts from leaning on a lamppost. Neither the mayor or electrician made efforts to ensure correct maintenance of public lighting.

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Airline faces fine

No swimming warning PALMA Council has advised against bathing in the small beach at the tip of Gas, located at the end of the Avenidas. In this area there has been an accumulation of sand, causing some people to want to use it as a bathing place, although the area does not meet minimum requirements to guarantee safety and enjoyment without a risk to health due to its close location to various urban infrastructure facilities such as wastewater flows. Signs in place warn residents and visitors against swimming and advise use of Can Pere Antoni which is safer and more suitable.

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VUELING FACING FINES: After a chaotic weekend of cancellations and delays in early July. By Eleanor Hawkins THE Balearic head of Territory, Energy and Tranport, Marc Pons, announced on Tuesday (July 12) that a disciplinary process has begun against Vueling airline, which can expect to receive fines following chaos caused by delays and cancellations of its flights during the first weekend of July. After a meeting with the company, Pons said that the regional government’s

duty is to support affected passengers: “The Balearic government has to act in defense of the consumers and we have told Vueling that a process has been started with an aim to provide compensation.” However as the process has just begun, Pons was unable to estimate how many people had been affected of how much the fine may be. Meanwhile Vueling has announced that it will have eight planes on standby

this summer to cover any unexpected eventualities and claimed to have taken on more ground staff and pilots. Pons considered that these measures “seem to show the company wants to correct its recent errors but stressed that that guaranteed nothing and said it would have to be monitored flight by flight.” Consumer department director Francesc Dalmau reported that there had been an average of 12 claims against the airline per month this year.

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Slow but sure improvement ALTHOUGH still behind expectations and well away from the required 50 per cent it must by law reach by 2020, Palma has managed to increase the amount of waste it recycles to 16.5 per cent over the first half of the year, with June reaching a high of 17.5 per cent. The news was announced yesterday (Wednesday 13) by head of Emaya waste company and council spokeswoman Neus Truyol, who said although the increase from last year is a mere 2.5 per cent, once translated into tonnes it is a considerable amount.

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Plan rejection would be mistake By Gemma Elvins-Quinn OPPOSITION has been raised to the plans to expand the Alcudiamar marina in Puerto Alcudia. The Alcudiamar company believes that it would be a ‘serious mistake’ if the town hall were to prevent the plans to expand the marina by 12,000 square metres with an investment of €21 million. It involves renovating existing facilities and the creation of a new dry dock. However, the town hall is divided on the matter. El Pi and PSOE, who to-

EXPAND: Plans are to increase the marina by 12,000m2.

gether have a majority, want the investment but in a different way. The councillor from Gent Alcudia who was brought into the administration and given the environment portfolio, is against the project. The company has been the concessionaire for the marina for more than 25 years and said the project meets environmental and port controls and would be a pioneering marina in terms of the environment. Studies have concluded that beach conservation and the bay of Alcudia would not be harmed.

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Living With Brexit We are living in interesting times, as the UK prepares to start a new chapter in its history. This has created uncertainty for British expatriates here in Mallorca and elsewhere in the EU. A lot of people moved here many years ago; they now consider Spain their permanent home and have no plans to leave. There are many questions and theories about what will happen next, but the process of exiting the EU will take at least two years, maybe longer. The rights we have at present will be maintained for this period, and it is possible that there will not be drastic changes here after that. The first big question is residency. We can continue to live in Spain for at least the next two years and probably a lot longer. After that we expect common sense to prevail and a new bilateral agreement set up between Spain and the UK to protect the rights of Britons in Spain and

By Simon King, Partner, Blevins Franks Spaniards in the UK. Or there could be multilateral agreement between the UK and EU governing issues like residency rights. British expatriates provide a significant contribution to the local economy. We buy property, pay taxes, spend money in local establishments etc. We expect the Spanish government will want to continue to attract Britons to

move here. Likewise it will want to protect the rights of the Spaniards living in the UK, which would involve reciprocal agreements. Healthcare is another concern for expatriates here (although some may also have private health cover). Although we do not know what will happen long-term, the current system should continue to apply for at least the next couple of years until the point where the UK officially leaves the EU. Another concern is how the Brexit vote will hit us financially. We can expect exchange rates to continue to fluctuate for a while. Ideally, the currency of your assets should match the currency of your liabilities. So if you live in Spain, and your living expenses are in Euros, some of your savings and investments should be in Euros. Speak to a financial adviser based here and discuss your aims and

circumstances to determine what would be the best solution for you. We can also expect investment assets prices to continue to fluctuate. It is more important than ever to have suitable asset allocation and diversification in your portfolio. Many British expatriates lean towards UK investments â€“ UK corporate bonds, gilts, UK shares etc. Indeed UK advisers often structure their clientsâ€™ portfolios this way but that may not always be the right balance for you. Seek expert financial advice from a locally based adviser, to review your portfolio to see if you need more diversification across assets, geographical locations etc. You also want the peace of mind of knowing it is designed around your needs, aims and risk profile. Will Brexit lead to tax changes? If you are resident in Spain you will be taxed the same as all

Spanish residents, regardless of nationality. If you have UK source income, taxation is determined by the UK/Spain double tax treaty which is negotiated between the two countries and independent of the EU. UK residents may be affected if they have property in Spain and/or income arising from Spanish assets, as some rates are higher for non EU/EEA residents. In the current climate, you should build a good relationship with an established locally based financial adviser, so they keep you informed of developments that affect you and help you plan if and when you need to make changes to your wealth management. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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Opinions wanted THE Education Department is creating a body for directors of schools and colleges to be able to give their opinions and ideas on projects and lines of action arising from the Ministry. The Bureau Permanent Dialogue is for directors and headmasters and, according to the Ministry, aims to “bring the administration and management teams together and give them more possibilities for action.” The Bureau will examine and monitor issues affecting the education system on the Islands “especially those related to improving equity and fairness.” The priority will be “to study,

discuss and make proposals on the draft plans to improve educational processes, the management model and the functioning of the centres.” The group will meet once every quarter during the school year ordinarily and extraordinarily when the President or one third of the members see fit. The CCOO union however has expressed its misgivings about the creation of this new body since it considers that it creates duplications with existing entities such as the School Council, which already have several vocal directors.

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Inspections aim for quality work By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE summer campaign has launched against irregular working conditions. Inspectors from the Regional Employment Ministry and Social Security have started inspections and the campaign against company fraud in respect of working hours and overtime. They will look at companies of up to 50 employees, all of them from sectors where overtime is commonplace, such as hotels, restaurants, small and larger retailers, health activities and garages. Checks will also be made to ensure that workers are correctly compensated for this overtime and that the necessary tax contributions are made. The campaign is enforced by inspectors who, like last year, are drafted in from the mainland. Better ‘quality’ of employment is one of the key aims of the Government.

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QUALITY CONDITIONS: Inspectors will check for irregular working conditions.

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High hopes for summer

TOURISM SECTOR: Is optimistic about a successful third quarter. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ENTREPRENEURS in the Islands are hoping to make a killing this summer. According to indicators from the National Institute of Statistics, companies in the Balearics show the greatest increase in confidence for a profitable third quarter of the year, with the survey showing that expectations for this summer are better than last year. Specifically, trust in relation to the evolution of business increased by 8.5 per cent for the summer compared to activity in the spring, a rate much higher than the national average of 0.5 per cent. This optimism of entrepreneurs was greater than other tourist hotspots of Andalucia

and Catalonia where the quarterly increase in confidence is only 0.5 per cent and 0.3 per cent respectively, while in Valencia a decline of 2.1 per cent was noted. Those working in the tourism sector in the Balearics clearly had a greater optimism in a more successful third quarter, but other industries also have high hopes. Transport and catering optimism rose 17.8 per cent for the third quarter of this year compared with the second, and almost 2.4 per cent if measured in relation to last year. In the case of trade, the increase is 8.5 per cent. In the case of industry increased business confidence rose 7.5 per cent in the quarterly comparison and 0.7 per cent com-

pared to 2015, while in construction these growth rates were 2.9 per cent and 1.4 per cent respectively. This increase in confidence of entrepreneurs of the Islands and the fact that it reaches all economic sectors is an aspect especially highlighted and praised by the Minister of Labour, Iago Negueruela, who emphasised the fact that confidence also incurs in a context of politics. According to the survey, 31.2 per cent of surveyed entrepreneurs on the Islands considered that the outcome of the third quarter of this year will be favourable (no other autonomy shows such a high percentage), while 55.7 per cent believe it will be normal and only 13.1 per cent believe it will be unfavourable.

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Jet2 flight aborted By John Smith JET2 flight 189, which was due to travel from Glasgow to Palma Mallorca, declared an emergency shortly after take-off on the morning of July 7 and after cir-

cling for a short period of time returned to Glasgow airport. The Boeing 737-800 made a successful emergency landing just after 9.30am without apparent difficulty although fire tenders were in place in case of problems

and the runway was closed to other traffic. According to reports, it appears that the aircraft had problems with its pitch control which meant that it could not guarantee the ability to fly on an ‘even keel.’

Strong business model for the island PRESIDENT of the Governm ent Fr anci na Ar m engol and Vi ce- pr esi dent and Minister for Tourism, Biel Barcelo, have been at the headquarters of Hotelbeds in Palma. They wer e i nvi t ed by President of the company Joan Vila to see the operations of the company which now offers one of the largest banks of hotel beds globally. The company has a total of 6,150 workers, of which more than 1,600 operate at t he headquar t er s of t he company near the airport of Son Sant Joan. This makes it the largest work centre on

the island with Vila growing the business model based on i nnovat i on and t our i sm knowledge. Barcelo emphasised that Hotelbeds “fits perfectly” in the productive approach advocated by the government. He said the company “opts for technologies, brings talent to come live here; specialists in engineering and t echnol ogy, whi ch cont r i but e t o i m pr ovi ng our pr oduct i on syst em wi t h skilled labour.” The company says it has a clear commitment to Mallorca and almost half of the workers have come through the University of Baleares.

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Tragic ending for sea diver By Gemma Elvins-Quinn A SWISS diver, aged 62, died on Tuesday (July 12) under mysterious circumstances while on a dive in the waters of Sant Elm. The victim fell ill and died when he was only about eight metres deep. He was out diving with a club located in Andratx. Apparently, the Swiss diver

started feeling unwell when he was performing a safety stop before surfacing, when he suddenly suffered a fainting spell. He was pulled out of the water on to the boat and was in cardiac arrest. Resuscitation attempts were made as the diver was quickly taken to shore to waiting medical personnel, but they could not save his life.

Police are now investigating the death and officers from the Guardia Civil diving unit went to the dock to provide technical advice to investigators. They are also reviewing the diving material to ensure there were no faults in the equipment. The owner of the diving club said he thinks the man suffered a stroke and they did all they could to save his life.

Playground cash INVESTMENTS totalling €750,000 are being made in the playgrounds of schools and nurseries in Palma. The council said so far during their first year of government they’ve “painted more schools than in the last four years of the PP government” but spokesman Neus Truyol said this maintenance contract did not pro-

vide for investments in school playgrounds with additional money now being earmarked for improvements. Today (Thursday) at 7.30pm, the government team are holding a public hearing at the Plaza del Teatro Xec Forteza Theatre Square. Members of the public are invited to ask the Mayor and Councillors questions.

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Funding for project MALLORCA, Fuerteventura and El Hierra are to receive grants of around €19 million for technology projects. The ‘Smart Island Mallorca’ project has been approved as a beneficiary and will receive over €8.8 million from the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. The project is one of the measures promoted by the National Plan Smart Cities of the Digital Agenda for Spain, approved in March 2015. It involves a substantial reform of policy stimulus and supports governance.

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More Germans than ever at the airport By Gemma Elvins-Quinn PALMA airport saw an increase of 10.9 per cent in passengers in June compared to the same month last year. Among the major markets it was noted an increase in the number of passengers from Germany with 1,181,330 passing through the terminals; an increase of 9.7 per cent. Passengers from the UK accounted for 804,717; 14.8 per cent more than last year.

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PASSENGER INCREASE: More passengers this June than last at Palma airport.

THE Balearic Islands have made it on to the TripAdvisor’s Top 25 beaches in the world list. The Playa de Ses Illetes in Formentera came in at number seven on the list which was based on traveller’s votes and experiences. It was noted for its ‘endless sea, fine sand, spectacular views, yachts, fancy stalls and Ibiza on the horizon.’ Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean came in the top spot.

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‘The most beautiful’ gang member in court By Gemma Elvins-Quinn ‘IRON BELT’ operation resulted in the arrests of drug gang members and gang leaders. Following their arrest last week, a judge at Palma court ordered most were to be detained in prison, with just a few receiving bail. Due to the nature of the police operation and the gangs, security was tight outside the Via Alemania courts with Guardia Civil officers careful

to get the accused into the court building as quickly as possible and without incidents. Although there was family members there to see the accused arrive there were no incidents. A total of 28 people, allegedly belonging to the Eva Benabad clans, were brought before the judge over the weekend and more than 40 people were arrested in Mallorca in total during the operation. The others are due in court this week.

Amongst those arrested was head of the Eva clan, La Eva, who arrived appearing to enjoy the media attention as she announced to cameras that she was “La Eva, the most beautiful.” Eva and the Benabad gangs are reported to have accumulated a net worth of €14 million. The two clans of traffickers were considered the most powerful of the island and invested in estates, mansions and vehicles.

Council wants green areas SES SALINES Town Hall is negotiating with various banks to try and get the best deal on a loan to help cover the cost of expropriating several green areas in the town. The council has approved to proceed with a loan amounting to €1,380,000, in addition to the reserves in the budget of

around €100,000. The most expensive green area is the one located in front of the Colonia, near the aquarium and practically on the beach. It is estimated to cost between €1-2 million and attempts by the council to reach agreements with the owners are being made.

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Protests are ignored By Eleanor Hawkins DESPITE protests earlier this year which included a human chain formed along the beach, it appears that one of Mallorcaâ€™s few remaining almost virgin beaches at Son Serra de Marina will indeed have beach bars built on it. One of the two planned bars, already under construction, has been authorised by the Consell de Mallorca re-

SON SERRA DE MARINA: To have beach bars.

gional government and will be allowed to be completed and opened to the public, al-

though the builders have been fined for starting work before receiving the licence.

New government webpage aimed at British expats is launched BRITISH nationals looking for advice on travelling and living in Europe following the result of the EU referendum, can now visit a new webpage on the UK government website at www.gov.uk. The webpage explains that negotiations for the United Kingdom to leave the EU may take up to two years or more.

The government will negotiate new arrangements with the EU, including issues affecting British expatriates and travellers. The government also wants the legal rights of British nationals living in European countries, as well as EU nationals in the UK, to be properly protected. Until then there will be no immediate

changes. During the period of negotiations, the UK remains a full member of the EU, entitled to all the benefits of membership.Â The webpage includes information on passports, pensions and healthcare. Media enquiries only: British Embassy Madrid Press Office: 917 146 363 / 313 / 364.

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Just one cornetto By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE mayor of Pollensa, Miguel Angel March, faces action for not enforcing an eviction order against the owners of an ice cream kiosk in Puerto Pollensa. The Gelats Valls is on a municipal public road at the start of the Passeo Anglada Camarasa, and other businesses argue it has more highly favourable conditions compared to other businesses in the same area because of town hall permissiveness. It should also be put forward to a tender for its

open as the law states any fixed site kiosk on a public way should be open to public competition. The town hall, following repeated demands that the kiosk be closed, agreed to initiate proceedings for eviction within 15 days but this has now long since passed. The mayor responded saying he does not intend to evict the owner until a public tender for the kiosk has been called. Following news the kiosk was to close, social media went in to a frenzy and a petition gained over 3,000 signatures supporting the Gelats Valls which is one of the oldest establishments in the town.

Boat House Mallorca hosts TOWIE evening chinwag AFTER a well-publicised fight with former boyfriend James Argent, Lydia Bright called on her good friend and fellow TOWIE star Chloe Lewis to join her for a quiet evening at the trendy Boat House, which was

filmed for the series. Mark Mackay of the Boathouse told Euro Weekly News: “It was great to have Lydi a and Chl oe at The Boat House. Our laid back vibe was perfect for their casual girls’ night out.

“They were both lovely and shared a couple of tapas and cocktails and were laughing and chatting all night. The cast and production team were great too. Look forward to seeing the episode!!”

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Algae is removed en masse OVER 1,000 tons of algae has been removed from Palma’s Cala Gamba in the first half of the year. This means in the first six months of 2016, 85 per cent of last year’s total has already been cleaned. Emaya, the Municipal Water and Sew-

erage company, said that “the withdrawal of algae has been more intense this year than in 2015 to help minimise discomfort to residents.” Actions were taken in response to complaints from some residents in the

area, with the PP party promising a solution. Emaya also denied that odours in Cala Gamba are due to discharges of waste water, and said that the pumping station is working correctly.

Late night shop By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

THURSDAY nights are shopping nights in Palma. The late-night shopping plan was unveiled as part of a drive to boost trade in the city’s retail sector. The campaign was presented by the Regional Minister for Employment, Trade and Industry, Iago Negueruel, accompanied by Palma’s mayor Jose Hila. The initiative means that city centre shops will be allowed to remain open until 10.30pm every Thursday until September 23. Negueruela said the idea is to give residents and tourists the opportunity to have more time to shop, and will also benefit local restaurants and cafes: “Some may have had a long day at work, others a long day on the beach, or it’s simply too hot to go out shopping in the middle of the day. So this way everyone will have more time to enjoy all the wonderful

PALMA: Open for business late night on Thursdays. things Palma has to offer,” said the minister. The Cathedral in Palma will also remain open later until

10.20pm: “This is all part of our plan to maximise the potential of Palma during the peak season.”

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Accessible for all CALA BONA is accessible once more. The council has confirmed the beach has successfully passed the necessary requirements to be awarded the Certificate of Universal Accessibility, “which is a social commitment of the organisation to offer equal rights and opportunities for people with different capabilities” said Councillor for Tourism, Marga Vives.

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Brexpats THE vote to leave Europe has left an indelible mark with some expats feeling overlooked and disenfranchised. Expats who have lived here in Spain for over 15 years were denied a vote. Thousands of expats in Spain rely entirely on their pension to survive, and while the downward trend of the pound is perhaps easing, this has already had an effect. Everything British people have taken for granted is in question. Brexpats in Mijas was a Facebook group set up by five expats in the Mijas area specifically to gather relevant information and distribute it as soon as it is made available, but within two days of being launched the number of followers had reached close to 800. The group was renamed Brexpats in Spain, since our predicament is shared by all British people who have set up their home and business in Spain. Our hope is that we can continue to expand, by people in other areas forming their own satellite portal to share and distribute information and resources provided under the Brexpats in Spain banner. However, it must be stressed that we are not a politically biased group. Nor are we a protest

group, or profit-seeking. We do not mean to change the outcome of the referendum. Our mission is to understand the issues that could affect our position as British expats here in Spain, and our aim is to gather and freely impart relevant information and changes to legislation. In order to do this, we need your help, and the help of local experts and dignitaries in

the community. Already, we have voluntary legal and financial advisers on our side. We are seeking representation in local and central government, both in the UK and here is Spain.

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ing a legalised Asociacion, an important step in forging and maintaining relationships in our host country. We urge every expat in Spain who would expect the help and support of their local council to be fully legal also.

800 followers joined the Brexpats in Mijas Facebook page within two days of its launch.

BRITAIN: Hand in hand with Spain.

Our own mayor, Juan Carlos Maldonaldo, has pledged his full support and the promise to raise our awareness of developments as they happen. Brexpats in Spain is in the process of becom-

The first free public meeting of Brexpats in Spain will be held at the Tamisa Golf Hotel, Mijas Costa, on Wednesday July 27 at 7pm. Come and have a drink on us, and meet members of the Brexpats team and hear what some of our experts have to say. All are welcome. Please bring a friend. Above all, bring your Brexit questions and concerns. With your views on board, our voice can only get louder. Facebook Group: Brexpats in Spain. Website: www.brexpats.es. Email: info@brexpats.es.

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Propaganda SWEDEN: Russia has accused Sweden of spreading propaganda about a Russian threat after high-ranking defence officials voiced concern about the country’s military activities.

No cruising SWEDEN: Will not host asylum seekers aboard a luxury cruise vessel owned by a USbased Swedish shipping magnate, as originally planned, as it had not secured the necessary permits.

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Low-cost is best LIDL has beaten high street rivals to be named supermarket of the year in the UK in the Good Housekeeping Institute awards. Aldi and Waitrose were runners up but the ‘big four’ Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons missed out.

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check-in forcing hundreds to miss their flights. First and business class passengers were the worst affected.

Not guilty FORMER PR guru Max Clifford has been cleared of indecent assault of a 17-year-old girl after his accuser’s mother told a jury even she did not believe her daughter’s claim. He is currently serving an eight-year prison term for assault.

Loch crash TWO toddlers died when their car plunged into a loch near Oban in Scotland. A woman, aged 36, believed to be their mother, survived the crash.

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HIGH STREET: Lidl named supermarket of the year.

THERE was travel chaos at Heathrow airport as a computer glitch in the new BA system caused two-hour queues at

NORWAY: Prime Minister Erna Solberg has said the Nordic nation will not enter into any agreements with Britain until its exit from the EU is finalised.

NORWAY: The owner of Norwegian Air Shuttle has apologised to all passengers who have had their holiday plans ruined by the airline’s recent cancellations due to pilot shortages and aviation strikes in France.

TWO men were found guilty of sexual assault on New Year’s Eve in Cologne and handed probationary sentences. Hundreds of women reported being sexually assaulted in Cologne over New Year to police.

Most wanted A HACKER got in to the Interpol website and added Interior Minister Markus Ulbig to the ‘most wanted’ pages. The hacker has already exposed holes in the FBI’s and NSA’s digital security.

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VOLUNTARY fire departments across Germany are desperate for new recruits and refugees are quickly taking advantage of the opportunity for greater integration.

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DENMARK: Human trafficking is increasing in Denmark with the number of people being sold into involuntary service as sex workers never higher in Denmark. Officials identified 93 trafficking victims in 2015. In 2007, that number was just 17.

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GERMAN prosecutors said they have arrested an alleged Algerian Daesh group militant. He was already in custody when the intelligence service identified him as a Daesh suspect.

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NORWAY: A Swedish businessman based in Oslo is facing trial in Norway. He is accused of sexually abusing a 13-yearold girl in Thailand for several years after meeting her in 2008.

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NEW BOOM: Is thought to be linked to low mortgage interest rates.

House sales on a high HOUSE sales hit new records with 42,800 transactions in the second quarter of 2016. The previous high was in 2006 and the new boom is probably linked to low mortgage interest rates.

Jail break THE number of people in prison in the Netherlands fell by 27 per cent between 2011 and 2015 to just over 11,000. There was also a 55 per cent

DUTCH PRESS drop in the number of under-17s sentenced to youth detention.

Building deaths FORTY-TWO construction site workers were killed in accidents at work in the first six months of this

year; a rise of more than 50 per cent compared to last year. A report said the increase is largely due to the upturn in the construction sector following the economic crisis.

Service connection PUBLIC transport companies have pledged to join up services in the Netherlands’ main urban belt so people can get from the four major cities within an hour.

MEETINGS are being held this week to discuss the future of Berlin’s old airports, including Schönefeld and Tegel, which are still scheduled for new uses in 2018 as the new BER airport still has no opening date.

Twin compensation A MUNICH family reached a €90,000 settlement with their gynaecologist after the woman’s birth control implant failed and resulted in a twin pregnancy. The 32-year-old woman was already a mother of two.

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Spain still in trouble with the EU By John Smith HAVING waited for the results of the Spanish general election, the European Commissioners have now declared that both Portugal and Spain did not take proper measures to control their financial deficits for 2015 and are therefore taking the first steps towards possible fines by placing this statement in writing. This will in turn be debated by the

is the amount that the EU could fine Spain for missing its financial targets in 2015.

SPORTS DIRECT: Has seen incredible growth.

Sports Direct profits see fall WHEN you consider that a pair of ‘designer’ Nike Air trainers can cost as little as the equivalent of €40 in Sports Direct in the UK when compared to €100+ in Spain, it is not surprising that they have seen some incredible growth over the past few years. The problem is however that cheap prices often mean poor working conditions and the bad publicity that has surrounded the company and its

Union at a meeting of leaders and financial ministers due to be held on July 12, at which time there may be a recommendation that a fine and freezing of aid be imposed or, in light of the current high passions caused by Brexit, a possible delay in any decision until later in the year. In the event that a fine is to be imposed then there will be a 10-day period in which Spain can appeal, but if it

Today we met and agreed we would work together to build on this with a common aim to help London retain its position as the leading international financial centre,” said George Osborne, with four international banks.

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founder Mike Ashley who recently had to appear before a Commons Select Committee to explain his company’s actions and admit to some poor treatment of staff means that profits have fallen sharply. It isn’t just bad publicity but difficult trading patterns on the high streets that have seen profits drop by 8.4 per cent to £275 million (€322 million) yet shares have seen a bounce back after post Brexit drops.

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Ferrovial success SPANISH firm Ferrovial is to be entrusted with a contract to redevelop and market Denver airport which is considered to be the largest airport in size in the USA although others see a throughput of more passengers. The company has plenty of experience in working with foreign airports as it has investments in Heathrow and other UK facilities.

Taking a pounding AFTER a brief recovery soon after the referendum vote was announced, the pound has continued to slip against foreign currencies although its worst losses have been against the US dollar. It has not performed quite as badly against the euro and at the time of writing, had recovered slightly, although it is still well below pre-Brexit rates.

Car giant facing lean times TOYOTA, the world’s largest producer of cars, has reverted to a 2008 tactic by shutting down two out of eight lifts at its Tokyo headquarters, as well as adjusting air conditioning in an attempt to remind staff of the need to keep costs under control. Whilst the cost saving in real terms is

$300,000 (€271,000) is the estimated amount earned each month by hackers who have infiltrated malware into up to 10 million phones in China and Indonesia with fake advertising.

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likely to be negligible, the company believes that by taking this action it is raising awareness with employees of the need to reduce costs wherever possible to ensure that this giant of the automotive industry is able to meet the challenges of a difficult world market.

loses then it will in theory need to pay a small percentage of GDP, by the end of July. Quite how this will help the fragile Spanish economy which is still without a majority government is not clear. It is however also possible that the EU could reduce or even cancel any fine if it feels it appropriate and likely to benefit Spain (and Portugal) and the EU in the long term.

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US hackers THOSE who travel to the US will no doubt have seen one of the 1,025 branches of the Wendy’s fast food operation whose logo is a young girl with red hair and pigtails. Unfortunately, it is now red faces at the group which has announced that every one of its branches has been hit by cyber hackers with debit and credit card information stolen. The problem appears to be with an external supplier of point-of-sale systems and as yet, the chain is unable to quantify the financial cost to patrons.

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Boeing loves Britain post-Brexit

I want the message to go out loud and clear: the UK will continue to lead the world in both civil and defence aerospace.” Cameron at the opening of the long-running Farnborough Air Show on Monday, July 11, and he made a point of saying that the UK was open for business despite the referendum vote. “Whatever uncertainties our country faces, I want the message to go out loud and clear: the UK will continue to lead the world in both civil and defence aerospace,” Mr Cameron said.

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By John Smith DESPITE all of the economic doom and gloom being spread following the referendum result, one American company, Boeing, has pledged to create 2,000 new jobs in the UK as it also agrees to sell nine submarine-hunting P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the Ministry of Defence at a cost of £3 billion (€3.5 billion). In a 10-year deal, Boeing has advised that it will make the UK its European base for training, maintenance and repair for its defence aircraft. In addition, it will also build a special base for the new aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth at a cost estimated to be £100 million (€117 million). News of this deal was unveiled by David

DEFENCE DEAL: Boeing has agreed to sell nine P-8A Poseidon planes to the UK Ministry of Defence.

The Boeing corporation has been investing in Britain for the past five years with a doubling of its work force and a spend of £1.8 billion (€2.11 billion) in 2015, with the future looking particularly bright thanks to this latest announcement. Aircraft sales are expected to continue to expand both for commercial and defence purposes, and air

shows of this type do see a huge amount of money spent on future development. The government also announced that it plans to work with industry to invest an additional £365 million (€428 million) in aerospace research. With the requirement for quieter and more efficient, less polluting aircraft, it is estimated that the

two largest manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, are not only developing large, long-haul aircraft but also have full order books for older, small capacity aircraft which have been improved and developed over the years, whilst smaller manufacturers such as Bombardier are also gaining access to the European market.

Prices up to pay National Living Wage WHILST the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) was greeted with much horror by business leaders and captains of industry, it appears that the one thing it hasn’t done is to reduce the number of jobs available. Even the Office for Budget Responsibility predicted it would lead to 60,000 job losses by 2020, but so far it appears from a new survey undertaken that employers have tended to either increase their prices or accept a reduction in profit, in order to find the funds required to pay the NLW minimum of £7.20 (€8.50) per hour to all staff over 25. According to this, the first survey of its kind to be conducted after the introduction of the NLW in April, 500 companies involved in a range of different industries were asked, just a few days before the referendum, for their opinion on how it has affected their business. Nearly 50 per cent said that the introduction of this new law had increased their costs. Of those affected, 36 per cent said that they had put

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WAGE CHANGE: The NLW has forced some business owners to increase their prices. up their prices to compensate for the higher wage cost, whilst 29 per cent said they had reduced their profits.

The encouraging news for staff was that the survey found that only 8 per cent of those surveyed had

cut paid breaks, overtime or bank holiday pay. One particular word of warning

was sounded however and that concerned uncertainty in the event that Britain voted to leave the European Union, as few companies were sure about future employment opportunities for staff as commercial income could drop dramatically. It appears that a number of large employers have reduced staff benefits in the past 12 months, but this is thought to be in anticipation of stiffer trading opportunities rather than as a means to claw back any increased salaries to comply with the NLW. Those under 25 are confusingly paid the National Minimum Wage, which for those aged 21 to 24 is £6.70 (€7.87) per hour and will not see the increase until they reach 25. A spokesman for the Department for Business told the BBC: “The government wants to move to a higher wage, lower tax and lower welfare society and the National Living Wage is a crucial part of achieving this. It is encouraging to hear that employers are investing in training and technology which will help to improve productivity.”

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Port Talbot steel needs a ‘white knight’ By John Smith WITH all of the ‘excitement’ over the result of the referendum, and the fact that Wales in general had voted in favour of leaving the European Union, the not inconsiderable matter of the potential sale or closure of the Tata Steel UK steelworks in both Port Talbot and the north of England has been somewhat sidelined by the media. The board of Tata, however, is not overlooking this momentous decision, and is meeting in India to decide how best to proceed as far as its shareholders’ best interests are concerned. Alert to this, the current Business Secretary Sajid Javid, who is not in the Conservative leadership race, travelled to Mumbai, somewhat cap in hand, to see what if anything could be salvaged for the British economy. As it happens, the Brexit wind may well have carried some good as far Port Talbot is concerned, as it is possible that thanks to the recent improvement in the price of steel, it becomes more likely to generate income for the group, thus protecting the jobs of staff there, but the massive deficit in the pension fund continues to be a major problem, although the government has offered to pass legislation to reduce pensioners’ benefits, which won’t endear it at the next election. In addition, the govern-

30.5 billion euros, the turnover for Indian-owned companies employing people in the UK last year.

ment has offered huge loans and to even take a 25 per cent shareholding if and when the Port Talbot business is sold. Any short-term delay by Tata will help employees, but as it is unlikely to invest further in the business then it becomes less of an attraction to potential purchasers. The speciality business in the north, which employs some 2,000 people in Hartlepool, Rotherham and Stockbridge, is not going to survive, and if it can’t be sold then the odds are that it will be c l o s e d down. Here is a perfect example for the Brexit sup-

porters to see whether our Commonwealth friend, India, welcomes the opportunity to support the British economy or is actually only interested in what is beneficial to its own. It must be remembered that prior to the vote, Indian-owned companies employed about 110,000 people in the UK, which saw turnover of some £26 billion (€30.5 billion) last year. Mr Javid will be travelling all over the globe in an effort to encourage external investment, but may be slightly hampered by the fact that Article 50 hasn’t been invoked, and Britain will in theory continue to be a possibly ‘lame duck’ member of the Union for two years after. On the employment front, the good news is that the government will be hiring 300 new officers, which it will use to try to negotiate trade deals around the world as a mark of its recognition of the need to find replacement financial partners.

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VILIFIED yet again. Or in the words of dear old Kenneth Williams “Infamy, infamy, they’ve all got it infa’ me!” Last week’s piece on Nicola Sturgeon indeed needed very little urging to bring down the full wrath of our feisty Scottish friends onto this old boy’s, fully anticipant head. Oddly some of the slightly more extreme responses were totally contradictory and actually guilty of exactly what they were accusing me of (“How dare you describe Alyn Smith in such derogatory terms - you nasty little s..t!”). At this point I do apologise unreservedly for referring to this man as a caber tosser; I really should have stayed with the vernacular. Outside of that, I stand by all I said. I sincerely do think the SNP has a completely

FREEDOM OF SPEECH: Leapy stands by all that he says. hidden agenda of fanatic opportunism and if not watched very carefully, will bring Scotland tumbling down very much akin to the price of North Sea oil.

Of course I have been scoffed at and vilified on numerous occasions over the years. Twenty-five years ago, when I warned that Britain was being so infiltrated with terrorists and

over run by immigrants that by the time the authorities woke up it would be ‘too late,’ I was accused of being a ‘ranting racist.’ Around that time I also wrote that

many convicted thugs were being radicalised in prisons by Islamic fanatics; an observation which was considered by many as ‘another Leapy alarmist rant’ (and I had witnessed that personally!). When Tony Blair was elected, I received plenty of stick for stating that ‘I wouldn’t trust him further than I could throw him.’ Ha! In more recent times of course, I drew plenty of hate mail when I concluded that Corbyn was hopeless and would probably last less than two years (that prophesy of course has still to come to pass!). Some years ago, I told column perusers to ‘look out for UKIP’ (derided). And when I stated that Trump was ‘underestimated’ was called, among other things, a bigoted idiot. Those seeking intellect in this column may be disappointed, but hopefully, those searching out foresight are more than suitably satiated! Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Horrible English hypocrites OH the good old days, when Spain was Spanish (sigh).Well, now that Britain aims to take more control of its borders it might keep some of those English in and stop them flocking to live over here! They never learn the language and never integrate. They want their own shops selling their own food, their own bars and culture, etc. They have an arrogant, self-aggrandising attitude that they have a right to be here because they contribute to the economy. Ha, but at what price? Schools can’t cope with all their children who don’t have a command of the language, the health service is under strain as so many are pensioners and, of course, they expect interpreters to be at their disposal wherever they go (What, don’t they even speak English here?!). And don’t get me started on the criminals! All those drug barons! A few years ago we had a serial killer murdering young girls, turned out he was English. Yes, they certainly have changed the face of Spain. Lucky for them Spain is a progressive, outward looking country and its lovely people don’t show hatred and resentment towards them. Still, it would be nice if they could be kept out and Spain could go back to the good old days (sigh). PS, I keep asking them why, if like me they are British living here, did so many of them vote LEAVE in the referendum. They tell me it’s because England is full of foreigners and it’s not English anymore! (sigh) NB The term ‘hypocrite’ is very similar in Spanish. Elaine, Torremolinos

Pet problems SURELY the time has now come to get rid of your pet idiot, Leapy Lee. Nicola Sturgeon doesn’t have a mandate for taking Scotland out of the UK and into the EU? How good is his maths? The SNP hold 56 of the 59 parliamentary constituencies. She and her party hold the majority of the seats in the Scottish Parliament, 62 per cent of the Scottish voters voted to remain in the EU. If that is not a mandate, where does he place the 51.9 per cent of the Brexiteers who will take the UK into a sad looking little England. Sorry Ed, but the time has come to dump your pet monkey and restore the paper to some sort of credible reality. Alex Smith San Miguel de Salinas

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A Cameron clone WHAT a sorry lot the Vote to leave have turned out to be, all air and no substance. With that ghastly incompetent woman Theresa May, a clone of Cameron, in charge we can forget a decent exit deal from the EU. So finally we will have to accept that the NWO is alive and well and is on the home straight. It’s now a final goodbye to the sovereignty of this nation, it was a bitter sweet dream which lasted less than three weeks. We shouldn’t be surprised if the next disappointment is the turn about by May and the Conservative Party that the referendum is not binding and it’s back to business as usual. The will of the people where it matters has never been a REALITY. Sadly for the second time I am witnessing the betrayal of a country by so-called politicians resulting in an ever increasing decline of the nation. I just hope and pray that All Mighty God will, sooner rather than later, call time on this greedy, amoral and corrupt world. If not we could be in for a very long bleak future ahead, a true test of one’s faith. Viv

Thank goodness we have always been under the sovereignty, of HM Government, and very proud of it. I suggest Mr Margallo learns how to be a diplomat before picking on Gibraltar, La Linea, and the rest of the campo area, without us they would return to poverty again. Francis Spiter

Brexit blues I NEVER noticed the upside down flag last week, which is unusual for me. But in the circumstances maybe it was the correct way for it to ‘fly’ as it is “a signal indicating a situation of DISTRESS” or simply “we are in trouble.” Mind you, we wouldn’t have that problem if the BLUE was gone! Andy Cooper

Nifty knockers HI, I replied to a letter a week or so ago about ‘Knitted Knockers,’ a lady was enquiring as to where she could get one. Because of your paper we were able to deliver one to her on Friday!! She was delighted and insisted on giving a donation so now we are able to help more women, would you be able to do a feature for us to raise awareness, please? I understand there was some publicity earlier in the year. Thank you. Sue Wright

Knitting help Words of wisdom SUPERB article Leapy, I think I have read everything you have written and have listened to your words of wisdom on radio ages ago. I agree with 99.9 per cent of it all. Often have I sat poised over keyboard to thank you for putting into words what I, as an inarticulate Scottish lad sadly cannot do :-(( I have adopted ‘mañana’ as my mantra years ago which also does not help communicating with my heroes. Enoch of course heading the list… a short list of two! Leaving Scotland in the mid 1970s I have always been proud to

answer the question of “ Where do you come from?” with a precise geographical location, now to save me embarrassment my answer is Britain. Hopefully my fellow countrymen will see sense and remove this woman from any position of power soon. Keep it coming Leapy, I look forward to Thursday’s Euro Weekly News. D. Maclean

Raging Scot DEAR stupid I have been left so angry at your column July 7 - 13. You are so full of yourself but your stupidity has almost left me speechless. We (Scots) don’t hate the English it has always been

Westminster, and their deaf ears and corruptness. You are just so jealous that there is, at the moment, no one in parliament that you can trust, to serve England. We love Nicola and Alyn, they are both saying what they have always stated and not bending to whatever wind is blowing. You arrogant little ----! Angry Euro News reader

Big bully I HAVE read your article about Gibraltar with interest, being a Gibraltarian living in Spain, after having lived in England for most of my life, I couldn’t agree with you more, it’s typical Spanish hiding their problems and trying to bully Gibraltar.

I HAVE just read the letter from Sue Wright re the knitted knockers. I am willing to knit these for any ladies out there who may benefit from these lightweight inserts. It is something that does need to be promoted and if I can help in any way I will do. It would also be useful if anyone has any suitable wool that they are willing to donate to help in the making of these alternative prosthetics. Jane

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The City Gates of Alcudia.

Alcudia, a jewel in the north By John Smith TRACING its history back more than 2,000 years, Alcudia is a very special town which appeals to nature lovers for both its 30 kilometre coastline and the fact that it has determined that it will be an area of conservation and environmental protection. This has not been a trendy knee jerk reaction to recent events but for more than 20 years, the council has been promoting the need to protect the local environment and awards an Environmental Quality Label in recognition to those tourist establishments with a strong commitment towards the environment. The main aim is to encourage those involved with

tourism to look after the town by reducing waste, sorting its rubbish, using recycled material and ecological products, reducing electrical consumption, to eliminate noise, and to show environmental, cultural and linguistic respect. This is not just good for the town but also encourages tourists who value the fact that the town goes out of its way to protect its environment thus generating valuable income for the tourist industry. It is a large resort popular with families with most of the hotels located in Port d’Alcudia and Platja d’Alcudia. Although the main town boasts buildings dating back to the 13th century, the main industry was agriculture until tourism started in a small way

in the 1920s, staying that way until the 1970s when there was a flurry of building which meant that the town became one of the major attractions on the Island. There was however significant investment in the 1950s in improving the electrical supply by the building of a thermal power station as well as an extension of the commercial harbour. Building has been controlled but there is the requisite golf course and some agricultural land has been lost, but the town still retains much of its medieval charm whilst still offering today’s tourists good quality accommodation and leisure facilities. Hiking and bicycle holidays

The Bay of Alcudia. are well patronised and the marina at Port d’Alcudia sees many restaurants open during the summer season. Bird watching is popular and like so many towns and villages in Spain, Alcudia enjoys a very popular feria as well as regular markets, musi-

cal events, exhibitions and even a firework display. The town has even become the centre for the Mallorca Iron Man competition where hundreds of athletes undertake a 2.4-mile (3.86km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25km) bicycle ride and a marathon

26.2-mile (42.16km) run, raced in that order and without any break. As a town which attracts so many visitors it has managed to retain its natural charm and historic past whilst welcoming visitors to enjoy all that it has to offer.

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BEING IN LOVE: Respondents believe that this is the secret to remaining together. THE British based Silversurfers web portal, which caters for all of those over 50, has run a survey asking exactly that question of their members and in total they have received 2,261 responses from couples ranging in age from 50 to 80+ from all over the UK. The results are illuminating and suggest that if you are married and reach the age of 50 then a very high percentage of marriages will continue until one of the partners dies. Highlights are that a third of over 50s have been together for more than 41 years, over half of those believe that being in love is the secret to remaining together and one in four believe that great sex is important in keeping the couple together. Another interesting fact is that 56 per cent of those who were classed as ‘Silverdaters’ went on to marry the person they met online. When it comes to marriage, it seems the over 50s are the generation to watch; with two thirds claiming they are in happy marriages with a third of them being together for a blissful 41-50 years, says a new Barometer Survey of the over 50s community of Silversurfers.com. Most of them made the right choice first time

The most important For those who didn’t last the with 70 per cent married once factor in staying course a third say that someone with just under one in four provtogether is supporting in the marriage met someone ing second time is lucky. each other through the else while 11 per cent admit to Celebrity couples such as tough times.” being incompatible from the start. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who Online dating proves a hit with have been together for 31 years, Sting the over 50s: although only a small proand Trudie, married 24 years and Tom Hanportion have tried it (12 per cent), of those who have ks and Rita Wilson, married 28 years, could teach 56 per cent met their partner in cyberspace. Unforyoungsters such as the Beckhams and Gary Barlow tunately a third found that it was misleading saying a few tricks to keep their already strong marriages that everyone lied on their profiles. going for another 20 years. Martin Lock CEO Silversurfers, said: “It’s enSo what can they teach the younger generation couraging to see that the institution of marriage is about a happy marriage? It’s not all a bed of roses enduring and that most people of the older generaand for almost 80 per cent the most important factor tion have long and happy marriages. There’s clearly in staying together is supporting each other through no one secret to it, a combination of things keep the tough times. Honesty and trust prove to be the marriages alive, but support, friendship and lots of bedrock of a successful partnership (64 per cent) but laughter seem to be the food of love!” it’s appreciating the lighter side with lots of laughs and fun together holding 68 per cent together. Silversurfers is the leading independent porIt seems that independence is the key for some, tal for the over 50s in the UK, with fantastic arwith 10 per cent saying that not spending too much ticles, regular barometer surveys and exciting time together helps and 41 per cent certain that havpromotions and offers that can be viewed on ing their own interests different from their partner www.silversurfers.com. keeps life interesting.

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THERESA MAY HAS GOT THE TOP JOB AS P.M… NOW WILL SHE TOP THIS ? may be surprising to you, it is owing to a predictable situation. In opening your mind, you also seem to have opened your heart.

(June 22 - July 23)

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Being totally inspired this week, you could be tempted to let enthusiasm run away with you. It is a lovely feeling, like being a child again. Be sure to have fun, but do keep as much money in your pocket as possible.

limelight, it comes as no great surprise that admiration comes your way. What may surprise you, however, is the direction it comes from. Who would have thought that such a situation would arise? Strange things happen sometimes. Treat life with humour and kindness and you will not go far wrong.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are so sharp that there is a danger you will cut yourself! Seriously, though, try not to appear pompous over a certain matter. You may be right and you may be clever, but smarty pants are rarely popular. Some of that sharpness gets things going for you in the love department.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Something new which you started in recent weeks becomes more than a passing interest. Although it

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you are very much in the

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

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be a certain amount of discussion regarding holiday plans. You know what you want but how do you persuade others? It’s quite easy really. All you have to do is to get someone else to suggest a certain place.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There is a wonderful enthusiasm about you at the moment. Seeing the reaction of others to you, it occurs that you should have taken this attitude before. Therefore, make a resolution to put more energy into everything that you do. The rewards are both social and financial.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Someone you mistrust offers to add to your celebrations. Why not call a truce? We both know that little long term will come out of it, but who cares? Sometimes, it is better to share one good moment with someone than none at all.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A last-minute invitation turns out to be just the ticket in more ways than one. An invitation to join a holiday may be proffered. This is unusual, certainly, but keep an open mind. Your company is clearly well appreciated so why not make that a point of pride?

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With everyone busy round you, the chance may be taken to show what you are capable of. Instead of watching someone make a pig’s ear of a work project, offer to help.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Your outgoing attitude is spot on. Some may say you are a little crazy, the way you go for things. Each person has their own way and yours can be quite unique but that certainly does not make it wrong. People who make the world around us that little bit more colourful are gems.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) A business partnership takes on a romantic tinge this week. It is possible that the other party sees this as more significant than you. To avoid problems later it would be best to let them do all the running.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC

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Quick Across 1 Bundles, packets or parcels (8) 4 Let fall to the ground (4) 8 Have in common (5) 10 Convert into cash (7) 11 Farm vehicle (7) 12 Try out (4) 14 Did what one was told (6) 16 Drink of the gods (6) 19 Young bears (4) 21 Overwhelm (7) 24 As a replacement (7) 25 Frequently (5) 26 Consumes (4) 27 Brings into being (8) Down 1 Situation (8) 2 Representative (5) 3 Mistakes (6) 5 Wrecks (5) 6 Look furtively (4) 7 Conflict (6) 9 Not in a state of sleep (5) 13 Gifts (8) 15 Less difficult (6) 17 Indulgence (5)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 20 represents B and 23 represents J, so fill in B every time the figure 20 appears and J every time the figure 23 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

1 Paste, 4 Cockpit, 8 Sparrow, 9 Image, 10 Saint, 11 Reasons, 12 Sanest, 14 Verses, 17 Athlete, 19 Slaps, 21 Plugs, 22 Asinine, 23 Retinue, 24 Eager.

Down: 1 Posts, 2 Sea-lion, 3 Egret, 4 Coward, 5 Climate, 6 Piano, 7 Tresses, 12 Scamper, 13 Stetson, 15 Shaking, 16 Berate, 18 Haunt, 19 Snipe, 20 Steer.

QUICK Across:

18 Boundary (6) 20 Spill or tip out (5) 22 Having excessive self-esteem (5)

English - Spanish

1 Cheaper, 5 Stout, 8 Least, 9 Sharing, 10 Mothers, 11 Enter, 12 Strong, 14 Spades, 18 Blank, 20 Opposed, 22 Sailors, 23 Leave, 24 Steps, 25 Strikes.

23 Money extracted as a penalty (4)

Down:

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

1 Columns, 2 Exact, 3 Pattern, 4 Resist, 5 Snake, 6 Omitted, 7 Tiger, 13 Realise, 15 Popular, 16 Sadness, 17 Houses, 18 Basis, 19 Knows, 21 Shark.

Across 1 Enjuagar (de ropa) (5) 4 Fly (insect) (5) 7 Varios (7) 8 Triplets (9) 12 Bud (of a flower) (7) 14 Comidas (5) 15 Caracol (5)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Sacred, 4 Isla, 8 Pared, 9 Chess, 10 Portraits, 14 Cielo, 15 Flojo, 16 Olor, 17 Prensa.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down 1 Tail (of dog, bull, ox) (4) 2 Us (3) 3 Sobres (para cartas) (9) 4 Hammers (tools) (9) 5 Stamp (postage) (5) 6 Here (in this place) (4) 9 Gust of wind (5) 10 Espuma (4) 11 Blue (4) 13 Wave (in sea, lake) (3)

Hexagram

Down: 1 Sapo, 2 Carbonero, 3 End, 5 Sweetcorn, 6 Also, 7 Acta, 11 Tool, 12 Ocio, 13 Boca, 15 Fur.

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

ASSERT BARFLY BLURRY CLIENT EASIER ENABLE ESTATE FELINE (10) GRANNY INLAID

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Lascar 2 Chaste 3 Needle 4 Speech 5 Adroit 6 Donkey 7 Theist 8 Eureka 9 Vestal 10 Source 11 Median 12 Ideate 13 Nereid 14 Clergy 15 Malice 16 Riddle 17 Girdle 18 Alumni 19 Auntie

Across 1 Silences judge, centre court, before set is over (7) 5 Shatters sculptures (5) 8 The ordinary elements of complaints (5) 9 Could be a cretin, for sure (7) 10 An American author or a couple (5) 11 Subject is in the melting pot (5) 12 Supporter begins to suspect some cheek (5) 14 Butch starts making a cured ham omelette (5) 19 Neat about turn for vehicles (5) 21 Revise original alert (5) 23 Go ahead, before Grant (7) 24 Turkish leader in once more (5) 25 Breaks in to arrest suspect (5) 26 Recommend guests start getting organised (7) Down 1 Story about Rotterdam, possibly (6) 2 Over praise that's more insipid (7) 3 Not raised Georgia in Pacific kingdom (5) 4 Boxer's assistant's back up (6) 5 Nasty rat bite for cleric’s head wear (7) 6 Some Augusta teenagers in Georgia, perhaps (5)

7 Carpenters’ need Dollar and Queen (6) 13 Means street is in messy repair (7) 15 Grass and such is part of a kosher bagel (7) 16 Puts up or is in a daze (6)

17 Cooks for, but reacts badly (6) 18 Middle age lady has time for a sea bird (6) 20 Helps Lincoln with first tax system (5) 22 Characters want George’s nasal tone (5)

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OPINION & COMMENT

Post-referendum intrigue, betrayal and political assassinations 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

INTRIGUE, betrayal and political assassinations. And that just describes events in the American TV version of House of Cards! Post-referendum British politics far surpassed all that and would make even Kevin Spacey’s Machiavellian character Frank Underwood blanch. For many barely able to disguise their horror at the spectacle of a nest of political vipers more interested in bakstabbing rivals than calming nerves, this Jacobean tragedy fast descended into a Whitehall farce. Maybe not so much House of Cards then, more like St Trinian’s? But why should we think there’s anything wrong with this? It’s politics at its very best: democracy in ac-

THERESA MAY: The new Prime Minister for the United Kingdom.

tion. It’s not a vicar’s tea party, it’s supposed to be competitive. The situation arose because of a democratic vote. At the end, Theresa May emerged triumphant. If Brits don’t like her they can vote her out in four years’ time. It’s precisely the strength of the democratic process that allows for such competitive behaviour within the party. Meanwhile, both Labour and Lib Dems are calling for a general election. True, the new government will pursue a policy (Brexit) fundamentally different from the Tory party’s 2015 manifesto. Moreover, about two thirds of the MP’s then elected were staunchly anti-Brexit. Voters could, hypothetically, approve the government’s approach to Brexit, thereby following the outcome of the referendum. But should pro-EU Labour win the election, parliament would have a mandate to remain within the EU! As champions of parliamentary sovereignty, Brexit supporters could then hardly object if

a newly-elected parliament superseded the referendum result... Finally, we have the scathing Chilcot report into the Iraq war with Tony Blair facing potential “misconduct in public office” claims from soldiers’ families. The same Tony Blair who recently warned that, postreferendum, “our nation is in peril” and negotiations of “extraordinary complexity” require “serious statesmanship”. Anyone in mind, Tony? For many, Blair’s actions turned Iraq into a failed state, cost 10’s of thousands of lives and spawned IS extremism that now haunts the world. So, no Iraq exit plan then. No EU Brexit plan now. Have politicians learned nothing? 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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OPINION & COMMENT

LEGALLY SPEAKING

I’m truly amazed Restrictions at 65 Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I AM truly amazed at what I’ve seen going on in America this week. The country is so messed up it’s almost unbelievable. There is so much that is wrong it’s hard to know where to start. I have seen two men get shot in cold blood by policemen. I’ve seen policemen shot in cold blood by... well I don’t know how to describe them. But the thing that shocks me the most is how screwed up they are. How we see everything instantly and how the Americans seem to have everything completely backwards. A cop just puts six bullets in a man and we see this on the news and hear the shouting and screaming of those at the scene. What does the news station do? They show the shooting, the blood, everything... then beep out someone saying ‘Oh s***’! So we can see a man dragged to the floor by two cops then shot but can’t hear someone swear because it might offend someone! Really? Are you sure? What idiot sits in the editing booth saying ‘Yes keep that, I know it’s graphic

but... Oh someone swore beep that out.’ If they are prepared to put a video like that out there, how on earth can they beep out someone swearing? But that’s their mentality. So many things wrong. What about the fact that you can buy automatic weapons that fire hundreds of rounds a minute but you can’t buy Kinder eggs because they are dangerous? The ice bucket challenge was banned there. You can’t import haggis and Nigella Lawson is banned because she admitted taking drugs! How can they not do something about their gun laws? Why is the NRA so powerful? How can they say that if everyone was armed there would be less killing? Both the guys that I saw killed this week had a licence to carry a concealed weapon. Why does anyone need to carry a concealed weapon if they are not a cop? To defend themselves against other people carrying guns? The trouble is now that we are becoming de-sensitised with what’s going on. The mobile phone is now the biggest contributor of instant news all around the world and we watch it. In fact we are forced to watch it. But if nobody was allowed to carry guns the death toll would drop. FACT.

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.

OVER 65s: May face driving restrictions based on medical conditions. DRIVERS over the age of 65 may face restrictions on their driving based on medical conditions. Depending on the type and severity of medical failures, the traffic department have issued a list of guidelines on restrictions that the over 65s may face. The first restriction could be based on distance, with older drivers restricted to journeys not exceeding either 20 or 50 kilometres distance. Elderly drivers may also face permanent bans from driving on motorways, or at night. Drivers may face restrictions in the maximum permitted speed which the vehicle they are driving may travel. The actual restrictions will be assessed by the driving examiners based on the medical

evidence but could restrict vehicles to a maximum of either 70 or 100km per hour. Driving licences will have to be renewed every five years for the over 65s, rather than every 10 years for those under the age bracket. However, the five year renewal is based on a person of optimum health, the examination may result in a forced renewal every two, three or four years, which may alter after each renewal depending on how health has declined. The over 65s must also provide a certificate from the family doctor in the case of having been diagnosed with a chronic disease which may affect driving ability, if they have had cataract surgery or heart surgery, and if they are diabetic or taking medications such as Sintrom or other anticoagulant drugs.

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Address on driving permit Can you tell me how to change the address on my Spanish driving licence? I live in Gandia and we are moving to Alfaz Del Pi. Do I go to the nearest Trafico office? Can I get an agency to do it for me? H.H. (Costa Blanca) I strongly recommend that you do this in person. Here is why. In any case, you need to go to the Ayuntamiento - the town hall - in your new place of residence in order to register on the ‘Padron,’ the list of municipal inhabitants. Then you are ‘Empadronado,’ a registered inhabitant of the place.

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

If you are an EU citizen, you can vote in municipal elections. Furthermore, once you are registered, you can change the address of your driving licence to your new home. You can do this

also at the town hall, thus combining the two operations. If you cannot do this all at once, you can of course also make the change at Trafico, but you will need your Certificate of Empadronamiento to do this. You do not get a new licence, only a piece of paper with the change noted.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

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Brits no happier A NATIONAL survey has found that British people are wealthier and healthier than ever before but no happier with life. The survey, carried out before the Brexit result, has revealed that people feel no happier or more worthwhile than th e y d i d a y e a r ag o . The drop in national happiness h a s b e e n b l a m e d o n s low ed e c o n o m i c g r o w th and w o r l d e v e n t s su c h as the refugee crisis and terror attacks. Those living in London are the least satisfied with life in the UK, according to the fi g u r e s a n d wh ils t w omen sc o r e h i g h e r t h a n men in the happiness rankings th e y a r e a l so mo re prone to feeling anxious. Happiness ratings have shot up since surveys started in 2011 but have dropped off in the last year according to the results unveiled by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

at risk if a grandparent had Alzheimer’s. Cases of Alzheimer’s in people aged 65 years or older are classified as late-onset Alzheimer’s. In these cases the cause of the disease is unknown but in early-onset Alzheimer’s, which is rare, genes do play an important role as inheriting these rare, genetic mutations can lead to early-onset Alzheimer’s. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s but experts believe a number of compounds found in cannabis could prove effective as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. There are also numerous trials and research projects underway which could ultimately lead to effective treatments in the near future for this insidious disease.

MEMORY LOSS: A normal part of the ageing process.

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Is your memory loss hiding Alzheimer’s? A RECENT study of Americans over the age of 60 found that the condition they most feared was Alzheimer’s or dementia (25 per cent) followed by getting cancer (23 per cent) and having a stroke (15 per cent). Slight memory loss is a normal consequence of ageing, and people should therefore not be overly concerned if they lose their keys or forget the name of a neighbour at the supermarket. But how do you know when forgetfulness is part of the normal ageing process and when it could be a symptom of Alzheimer’s? An early symptom of Alzheimer ’s is memory loss including forgetting important dates or events and asking for the same information numerous times over but if you later remember those names and dates then it is likely to be age-related rather than Alzheimer’s so it is important not to panic when you start suffering from memory loss. People frequently ask if they are more

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Are you feeding your child too much? TEN PER CENT of parents are feeding their children close to adult-sized portions of food. The findings came from the Infant and Toddler Forum (ITF), which commissioned the survey of 1,000 parents. They warn that parents are increasing the chances of children becoming obese as a worrying amount were found to be giving their child too much CHILDHOOD OBESITY: Parents are putting their children at food. risk by serving large portions. As part of the study, parents were shown pictures of food and told to select the portion sizes they give their children and asked how often they give youngsters certain foods. Results showed around one in 10 parents usually served their child nearly an

adult-sized portion of popular foods like spaghetti or cheese sandwiches. The recommended amount of bread is half to one medium sized slice, two to five tablespoons of pasta and one to four tablespoons of mashed potato. Around 10 per cent gave their child large snacks, nearly three in 10 chose a bigger than necessary portion size of cheese and oatcakes when asked to select from pictures. Around 45 per cent let their child have crisps two or three times a week, 17 per cent offered them four to six times a week and 6 per cent every day. Many offer a whole packet when the recommended amount for a one to four year old is around just six crisps. A quarter let children eat a whole pack of jelly sweets as a treat, three times the recommended amount. For more information on the recommended amount of food visit the ITF website at www.infantandtoddlerforum.org.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. This week a reader asked the doctor for advice regarding her husband’s uncomfortable problem: DEAR doctor, I am writing in on behalf of my husband because he is very embarrassed about a problem he has. He i s 50 and f or t he last few days he says he has been feeling pain in one of hi s t est i cl es. I have asked him if there is any swelling or lumps and he says no but complains that it feels harder and heavier than the other one. He al so som etimes seems to have discom f or t i n t he l ower abdomen and I am getting worried. What do you think is wrong with him? Could it be something import ant or j ust a passi ng thing? Should he go to the doctor? He says it’s em bar r assi ng and he woul d r at her wai t and see if it goes away on its own but I am scar ed i t could be something urgent. What if it’s cancer? What do you t hi nk I should do?

Dear reader: Testicular pain can be caused by al l sor t s of things. It could be a benign problem such as bruising caused by a bump or bad positioning, this can occur without the person even bei ng awar e of i t (especially at night while sleeping). Moderately important causes would include infections or hernias which affect the area or more seriously malignant tumours. In your husband’s case I would definitely recommend that he goes to see a doctor as soon as possi bl e so he can get checked out. An evaluat i on shoul d i ncl ude bl ood t est s and ul t r asounds. Although the cause of his discomfort is probably benign the possibility of a tumour, that would require early diagnosis and treatment, should always be ruled out.

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Pizza Venezia: Fresh is always best OWNER of Magaluf’s top quality restaurant Pizza Venezia, Luigi, always insists “Fresh is best,” which is why he has attracted a following to his business. If the preparation is good from the start then the end result is sure: the best possible food. Luigi lives by his statement as he makes his own dough daily, so you will not find any pre-packed products here. Italians take pride in what they do, and their food is prepared with a passion. Attention to detail is key; even the water that the ingredients are cooked in is filtered and Luigi grows his own herbs to make sure there are no nasty additives. This is the sort of care that comes from someone who has been in the business for more than 35 years. Luigi knows how to get it right and have his clients returning time after time for what they know is the best Italian food around. One of the secrets of his success is knowing what his clients want: “Our most popular menu item is the Tagliatelle Venezia which is made with

LUIGI: In the business more than 35 years. prawns, white wine, courgettes, mushrooms, onion, dill and cream,” explains a proud Luigi. Pizzeria Venezia opened in 2001 and despite being based in a tourist area, gets a lot of repeat business from the locals. “I would say about 80 per cent of my clients are regulars, many of whom have become

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baked in its own juices with fresh vegetables and carrots, or the bruschetta which the Italians are famed for. There is also a great selection of Italian and Spanish wines to compliment the exquisite food. Pizzeria Venezia also offers a pizza takeaway service. Call 971 683 288. Pizzeria Venezia Avenida Pedro Vaquer Rames 22 Mear to Katmandu, Magaluf.

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variety of sustainable fish, o ff e r i n g c o d , h a k e a n d haddock suppers done just the ‘proper’ way. Also available are a wide range of fresh homemade salads and burgers, ice-cool smoothies and decadent desserts, as well as a brilliant new breakfast menu released just last week. T h a t ’s r i g h t , f r o m 9.30am onwards you can come by Portals and treat yourself to a magnificent full English breakfast with all the trimmings, especially designed to really hit the spot. Far from the typical chippy back in the rainy UK, Portals features a wonderful chill-out area where you can relax with a drink before tucking into a

tasty meal, while everyday from Monday to Thursday the team serve a special dish of the d a y, s u r e t o s o o t h e that rumbling stomach. Widely recommended by expats and locals throughout Mallorca, whether British, German or Spanish, Portals is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the finest, most consistently delicious eateries on the island, which also happens to boast one of the most impressive terraces in the area. Behind that growing renown is a great international team who make sure they do everything they

PORTALS: Fish and chips.

Fish and chips with a difference SERVING up fantastically prepared and delicious classic fare, while following an ethical philosophy that supports local Mallorcans, has earned Portals Fish and Chips rave reviews across the island. Providing passionate and quality cooking, whipping up excellent healthy and hearty meals from scratch using the very best locally sourced ingredients, the team at Portals o ff e r a m o u t h - w a t e r i n g menu that includes all you could possibly hope for from a brilliant local fish and chip restaurant and more. Making full use of their fantastic location in the village of Portals Nous, the friendly team have easy access to a delicious

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Amazing art exhibition in Palma A SENSATIONAL Swede has descended upon Palma to bring a little bit of culture and excitement to the town as she unveils a new exhibition called ‘Soft Weekend.’ Maria ‘Mojar’ Adlersson originally hails from way up in the Nordic north, and was educated in both Vienna and Copenhagen.

After that she returned to her native Sweden, but Palma is a favourite holiday spot for her, as her family has a second home in the Mallorca capital. Her work has been described as passionate and spontaneous, and she has been known to rely on instinct when bringing her

creations to life. She typically places her canvas and the floor and she has been known to use a wide range of materials, including oil, charcoal and paper. She also paints using different styles, meaning that she is just as likely to create a work of abstract wonder as a fairly literal

landscape or an everyday scene. This is far from the first exhibition for this talented artist, who has had about 40 shows up until this point in her career. The exhibition kicked off on July 14 and will run until August 16, and can be seen at the Rialto Living Store in Palma.

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Inmobilaria CJ Bestard: Helping sell your properties INDEPENDENT: Today the business is run by family.

MAGALUF, whether you love it or hate it, continues to be one of the most successful holiday resorts on the south-west coast of Mallorca. Attracting a truly international mix of visitors from all over Europe, the predominantly British resort is also a favourite with the Scandinavian tourist. Inmobiliaria CJ Bestard was established by Sr Juan Bestard in 1990 as a community administratorâ€™s office. Today the agency is run by his son Sr Carlos J Bestard Gorman, who is bilingual and specialises in domestic and commercial property sales, rentals and project management. The estate agency has been located in the same offices in Calle Pinada for over 25 years, and has

witnessed many changes in the resort. With what is arguably one of the best beaches to the west of the capital Palma, the resort has been a favourite holiday destination for decades. Something which has not gone unnoticed, as Calvia Council and the global hotel chain Sol Melia have continued to invest millions of euros in upgrading the hotel infrastructure in the area. Premium properties like Nikki Beach have also opened, enticing the super-rich and celebrity jet-set to the region. For the first time in decades Magaluf bay has been the chosen back drop to many a large boat on a daily basis throughout the summer. These indisputable financial endorsements show the value these

businesses place in the growth and potential of this market. As one of the oldest and longest established companies, Inmobiliaria CJ Bestard has forged longstanding relationships with respected local building professionals, architects, engineers, and builders and other construction professionals. As we find ourselves coming out of one the worst global economic crises in living memory, there is no doubt that the property market is buoyant once more. With property prices much as they were 10 years ago it means it is the perfect time to buy. CJ Bestard offers a property portfolio

with studios starting at â‚Ź50,000, to first-line luxury apartments, country estates and hotels for millions of euros. For the last 15 years Carlos Bestard has worked closely with lawyers and notaries and gained tremendous experience, having sold hundreds of properties all over the island. Today it continues as an independent family run business, which prides itself in offering a standard of service that is professional, personal and trustworthy, turning your dreams in to a living reality. To contact Inmobiliara CJ Bestard, call 971 681 053 or 620 616 665.

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Five wonderful years of property expansion

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A LECTURER in economics and real estate has predicted that Spain is set for a transformative property boom that will take place across the next five years. Gonzalo Bernardos says that now is the best moment to buy a property in Spain, explaining that 2016 will be a year of expansion across all indicators. “The residential market is once again a refuge for investors a n d t h e k e y to everything is low interest rates,” h e t o l d n a t i o n al newspaper La Vanguardia. He noted that the low interest rates have made it significantly cheaper to pay a mortgage rather than buy a property, which is an essential growth dynamic. He estimates that Barcelona will gain the most from the coming “five marvellous years” and reckons

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BREXIT will not affect real estate prices, although it may have an impact on the holiday rental sector, according to the Professional Association of Real Estate Experts (Apei). The group believes that any fall in British demand will be ably compensated for by growing improvements in other markets, particularly financial investment on the coast. Emerging property investment from outside of Europe, particularly among the Chinese, will also bolster the Spanish market, which is expected to continue strong growth despite the turmoil unleashed by Britain’s decision to leave the EU. Apei also predict that the tourism industry may suffer slightly as a consequence of the falling value of the pound, making it more expensive for British holidaymakers to rent short-term accommodation.

Confidence boost PROPERTY BOOM: In the next five years, according to an expert. that the Catalan capital will register price increases of up to 18 per cent, compared to a strong 12 per cent across the country. Interestingly, he believes that much of the growth will

be driven by domestic demand and the share of foreign buyers falls. Naturally, five-year predictions raise eyebrows, particularly in the volatile global economic climate, but

Bernardos believes that wider growth in related markets across Spain, particularly in construction, places the country in good stead to becoming a leading property light on the continent.

AS Britain lost its extremely helpful triple A credit rating, Spain continues to move forward, with the property sector receiving a significant confidence booster from Moodys. The credit rating agency, whose analysis has a strong impact on, and reflects, market confidence, has said that it ex-

pects the price of housing to increase 5 per cent across 2016. The company’s analysis suggests that mortgage default levels are at their lowest rate since 2012 and that low mortgage rates and a quickly improving broader economic environment are key factors generating the property market’s recovery.

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Tips on selling Short rentals your home to UK and social strife WHILE illegal tourist rentals in Andalucia and the Costa Blanca typically see individuals leasing their homes temporarily to raise extra income, in Barcelona the arrival of giant multinational accommodation platforms like Airbnb has created severe social upheaval in the Catalan city. Millions of tourists are using the website each year, encouraging landlords to significantly raise rental prices to compete, leading to speculation and the

pricing of locals out of their city. Mayor Ada Colau is now attempting to crack down on the situation by reducing the supply of tourist rentals and getting rid of illegal rentals altogether. It is no longer possible to get a licence for short-term rentals to tourists and last week the city authorities unveiled a plan that will see enormous €600,000 fines for companies if they allow property owners to list their

homes without a proper licence. The plan will also see local residents asked whether they have seen any illegal tourist rentals in their city, and tourists on the street may even be asked where they are staying. Balancing the interests of tourism and the rights of local citizens is fast becoming a key issue for many Spanish cities and towns strongly reliant on the tourist economy but eager to prevent it from overwhelming the needs of residents.

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Vultures eyeing up London THE dramatic plummeting of the pound following the Brexit referendum has led to a surge in investor interest as wealthy foreign speculators hope to capitalise on the favourable exchange rate. So significant was the fall that buyers converting their money from Chinese currency would save more than €120,000 when purchasing a property worth more than €1 million compared to the days before the vote. Luxury market specialists have welcomed the boom in demand for a sector that had been slowly sliding in recent months, claiming that it could represent a huge boost for the British construction sector. Many property developers have suspended residential and commercial projects in the aftermath of the vote as they wait to see how the dust settles and experts believe this could be the catalyst needed for the sector to get back in business. The news comes as property fund managers across the city made plans to revaluate their stock and prevent investors withdrawing cash to prevent a further crisis. Aberdeen Fund Management devalued its fund by 17 per cent last week, amid questions as to whether London would remain Europe’s key financial centre while outside of the EU.

MOVE IN CONDITION: Make sure your home looks great so you can attract a buyer.

John Graham The property expert

IN this week’s article I would like to continue to give EWN readers a few more helpful tips on selling your home to UK buyers. In my previous article I advised you to be flexible on your asking price and take into account the current exchange rate and I have also advised you to have a home survey report done by a professional surveyor to show UK buyers your home is in good condition with no hidden expensive problems. Follow both of my recommendations and you will be half way to selling your home to a UK buyer. 3. Sweeten the deal The point to bear in mind, is that the UK buyer is now looking for a great deal from you and you can give the UK buyer a great deal in many ways. Agree to pay all or part of the buyers costs of buying your home, such as Notary,

Legal, Survey, etc. Make sure your real estate agent includes this in your advertisement. This will attract UK buyers. 4. Speed up the sale and speed up the handover of the keys UK buyers looking to buy a new home over the next few months will want the benefit of moving into their new home as soon as possible to enjoy the summer months, so make it easy and attractive for them. Include the furniture and fittings in the sale. This is an attractive addition to include in the deal. It’s convenient for the buyer who can move in immediately without any hassle. Start packing early and place everything in storage once you have received a deposit, make sure that you can move out as soon as the sale is completed at the Notary. Hire a cleaning company to clean your home from top to bottom before the buyers move in. 5. Get your home in a ‘Move in Now’ condition You’re not the only one selling, it’s a competitive mar-

ket, so make sure your home looks great. UK buyers will be spoilt for choice between your home and other similar homes in your area, so if you want to attract a UK buyer make sure your home is in good condition and ready for the buyers to move straight in. Make sure you have carried out a full annual maintenance check on all your kitchen appliances, electricity supply, gas supply, heating and air conditioning system, plumbing system and pool system. Keep the receipts from the inspections to show the buyer that everything is in working order. Improve your home as much as possible so that it looks as good as other homes for sale in the area, and if possible, even better. I hope my few top tips will help you sell to a UK buyer, I will more have tips for you next week. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. If you need a private consultation or professional home survey please contact John by email gk.ipad@me.com.

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Whiff of the past in the air In spite of my organic aspirations clouds of chemical gunk contaminated my healthy veg.”

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

IT is unusual this time of the year for us to be still taking our morning walks, and by now we are normally well into our pre-breakfast swimming regime. With the excessive windy conditions that we have been experiencing, the temperature of the pool has plummeted, and being a bit of a wuss about these things, I simply cannot be bothered if it is 24 degrees or less. But as we strode it out alongside the canal this morning, I caught a hint of an odour I had not experienced in a good many years. A chemical, sickly sweet smell, and although only a momentary waft, it triggered disagreeable memories. In our former Suffolk home, we were fortunate to have a fair sized plot in which to practise our gardening skills.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Could there be a link between pesticides and nasty diseases? I say ‘our,’ but the truth is I am no Monty Don when it comes to the hydrangeas, and I am definitely not a hanging basket type of bloke. I leave all of that stuff to

the ‘princess’ who has a much lighter and sympathetic touch. However with a fifth of an acre, I felt an obligation to tend the vegetable garden, which to economise on

work, I had laid out in raised beds. I was Mr Organic and living in horse country, the residue from the rear ends of our equine friends, was not in short supply.

Perfect, except . . . We were encircled by fields used for the cultivation of a variety of crops, and at certain times, tractors would arrive pumping out chemical gunk, presumably to maximise yields. In spite of my organic aspirations therefore, clouds of this stuff would contaminate my healthy veg, bringing with it the same sickly sweet smell I experienced this morning. I often hear about public bewilderment regarding the increase in certain types of cancer and other nasty diseases. But when it becomes necessary for farmers to wear protective clothing and face masks when administering pesticides to the land, it does not take a genius to make the obvious link.

Congress criticises HSBC over money-laundering John Smith Random thoughts...

$881 million (€794 million) on behalf of Colombian and Mexican drug cartels. The report suggests that the Chancellor of the Exchequer brought a great deal of

pressure to bear on the US regulators to persuade them not to take legal action against the bank as it might have ‘very serious implications for financial and economic stability, particularly in Europe and Asia.’ In addition, Mr Osborne is accused of hampering the American enquiries in order to protect this important UK based bank with its headquarters in

THOSE who believe in the conspiracy theories of world control by such groups as the Bilderberg Group or the Illuminati will have a field day with the revelation that the US Government decided not to prosecute the international bank HSBC for alleged money-laundering in 2012 for fear of starting a ‘global financial disaster.’ Currently no officials appear prepared to confirm or deny this assertion made in a US Congressional report which highlights the fact that HSBC was guilty of contravening US sanctions by working with customers in Burma, Cuba, Iran and Libya Credit Ryan Johnson flickr but this was not as damning as the fact that it was also reportMISLED CONGRESS: Former US Attorney General Eric Holder. edly involved in ‘washing’

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What will tomorrow bring? IT was very encouraging that the British Ambassador to Spain should make time during a visit to Murcia City to invite Euro Weekly News to meet with him to discuss the future following the result of the referendum. Even for Mr Manley there will be more unknowns than guaranteed certainties, especially as his boss at the Foreign Office may change and the new Prime Minister may have quite different intentions and expectations concerning the Brexit negotiations than David Cameron. It’s not surprising that he used the phrase ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ as it really is the best advice that anyone can give at the moment, but what we have to hope is that the British Government does not forget all of those expatriates here and around Europe who have for various reasons left Great Britain to carve out new lives for themselves. Many have retired here and have paid taxes in the UK for all of their working lives, whilst others have set up thriving businesses and want to see their positions and those of their staff protected whilst they carry British passports. As the next two years pass, so it will become more apparent how each expatriate will stand in each country, but the important thing as far as we are concerned is that we at EWN will do all we can to communicate to our readers, in as clear and timely manner as possible, our understanding of the situation and how it affects each of you whilst living in Spain.

London. The US authorities are also criticised for making a deal with the bank allowing it to pay a fine of $1.92 billion (€1.73 billion) and face no charges, when the report believes that the former US Attorney General Eric Holder not only misled Congress about the decision, but also ignored suggestions by junior staff that there was a significant case to answer. Arguably it was always a delicate decision to make when considering that should HSBC have been prosecuted and found guilty, it would have lost its banking licence in the USA and the British Government must have seen this as a terrible threat to the global economy. Perhaps the fact that HSBC has indicated that it will keep its head ofNow we fice in the UK is a reward to the govwant to ernment for services rendered, hear your views. although the fact is that this unsavoury piece of news is hardly YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE likely to be beneficial to the - YOUR OPINION reputation of the bank or Mr Oswww.euroweeklynews.com borne.

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WITH the weather warming up some readers have indicated they are experiencing problems with trees and large shrubs planted in pots or tubs a few years ago to brighten terraces. The general description of plants with problems has been along the following lines of lower or top branches drooping or even dying back, increased watering has been tried but it doesn’t soak into the potting compost or it runs down the side and straight out the bottom, extra dozes of chemical fertilizer pellets made no difference, in fact with citrus trees they made things worse. In one case the evergreen fir tree was five metres high and the width one and a half that of the terracotta pot. An attempt to pour a watering can of water in-

LARGE SHRUBS: Can become pot bound. to the pot did not succeed as the pot was totally root bound. The tree should have been repotted into a larger pot years ago. The only way to repot the tree was to break the expensive pot. The width and weight of the root ball kept the tree standing vertically ok until this was done. Once the pot was off and the base removed from under the root ball, by carefully lean-

ing the tree, three important things were discovered. Firstly the terracotta pot had not been sealed so from when it was planted a considerable percentage of water had evaporated each day through the terracotta sides for years, especially during the hot summer months. Secondly the tree was root bound with intertwined curling roots filling the entire pot.

Thirdly no one had knocked out the drainage hole in the base before filling first with broken terracotta pieces or large grit to aid drainage of surplus water so the bottom third of roots were starting to rot as a result of being waterlogged. Attempting to repot a fiveyear-old orange tree showed a problem had started the day it was planted as the roots were a tight intertwined corkscrew strangling the tree. They should have been separated and spread out during initial planting. Secondly there were signs young roots were burned by use of strong granular fertilisers rather than diluted liquid ecological ones. A four-year mini fig tree had been left in the small pot it was purchased in. The first year it yielded a fig, the second five, the third 10 but now it’s dying as the root ball cracked the pot and water just runs out. Treating valuable trees as described above was like expecting a child to wear the same pair of shoes from three to 10 years of age! The problem is trees can only complain by becoming stunted or dying on you when it is too late for action. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2016

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Family Matters I WENT back to the UK last weekend for a quick family visit. We stayed in a lovely place in Devon, surrounded by lush green woodland. We did outdoorsy types of activities: walking, cooking over a fire, and swinging on a zip wire, and we stayed in a type of tent, a yurt, which I love. Everyone who was with us enjoyed it as well, and no one wanted to leave when it was time to go. And for good reason, because outside of the confines of our tree-lined paradise there were motorways rammed full of cars, and trains so full that a tin of sardines would have looked comfortable. Over the past couple of years a lot of my London friends have moved out of the city to places such as Bristol and Brighton in an attempt to find a calmer, more natural, and more affordable way of life than the capital. But this has put an unbearable pressure on the national transport and road systems as of course they can live in these places but they still have to travel to London, or to other major cities, to work. Earlier this week

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Plans to smash 1,000mph By Matthew Elliott A CRACK British squad of elite engineers hailing from the worlds of Formula One and the aerospace industry have announced that they will attempt to smash the world land speed record next year. The world’s fastest man, Andy Green, who is the current holder of the long-standing 763mph record will try and beat it with an 800mph attempt behind the wheel of a specially designed Bloodhound SSC. Even that would be a mere practice run for a scheduled blast into history with an audacious plan to smash 1,000mph sometime in 2018, which would be a huge breakthrough for the motoring world. The Bloodhound SSC is still

ANDY GREEN: The world’s fastest man. being developed to perfection after nearly a decade of intensive work using the very latest aero-

dynamic technology, with the 30strong team expecting the final model to be complete by next

summer, and Green destined for the Kalahari desert of South Africa the following October.

A two-stage power system will see the Bloodhound propelled to 300mph by a eurofighter aircraft engine before a Nammo hybrid rocket system takes it to the supersonic levels of 1,000mph, while a supercharged V Jaguar sourced engine powers the oxidiser pump. Expected to produce an insane 135,000hp, the Bloodhound also boasts three braking systems, seven fire extinguishers, and 500 sensors to calculate every microsecond of its journey. Lucky and plucky driver Andy Green is a former fighter pilot who manned the Thrust SSC in 1997 to the previous world record and he will take the Bloodhound out for its first public run in Newquay early next year, where he will gently cruise it to 200mph.

Twitter critter A S PA N I S H m a n i s thought to have executed a world first by buying a car using only social media without actually seeing his purchase before delivery. Raul Escolano wrote about his desire for a n e w c a r o n h i s Tw i t t e r page and the car was answered by a Nissan dealership in A Coruña who offered a live video feed using Periscope to provide a virtual reality tour of an X-Trail. He was treated to tours of other cars before asking his online followers which they thought he should buy, with the XTrail winning the vote. A courier then delivered the keys and, job done, Escolano went his merry way.

The Telegraph Car Awards THE Annual Car Awards from the Telegraph were revealed with a panel of expert road testers and readers combining to select the broadsheet’s favourite cars in different categories. The highest accolade of Car of the Year was won by the functional Mazda MX-5 which always delivers. Head of Motoring, Chris Knapman said “the Mazda MX-5 is thoroughly deserving of the overall Car of the Year title. Our judges all loved the way it delivers such back-to-basics simplicity without sacrificing any of the modern safety or connectivity that buyers expect. That it is also so affordable to buy and run only adds to its appeal.” The Mazda joins previous winners the Jaguar XE, Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Golf in the Telegraph hall of fame. Volkswagen picked up their own award with the Volkswagen Up claiming first in the best car under €10,000 category thanks to its ‘classy interior,’ while the Honda Jazz won Best Small Hatchback for its reliability and surprising volume of space. The Skoda Superb won Best Family Car courtesy of safety credentials,

ROLLS ROYCE: Dawn was best luxury car.

smooth driving and low running costs, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer nabbed the Best Estate Car award. As ‘the very essence of luxury motoring’ the Rolls-Royce Dawn secured the Best Luxury Car spot as the ‘versatile’ and ‘formidable’ Porsche 911 Targa was named Best Convertible. ‘One of Ford’s very best’ the Focus RS was recognised as the Most Fun Car as judges revelled in its easy driving and affordable price, while Toyota won the Best Eco car with its latest Prius.

The Mazda also won Best Sports Car for it ‘100 per cent nailing what a small, simple twoseat sports car should be,” while the new Mercedes-Benz E-class won Best Business Car for its low running costs, great interior and comfort over long journeys. A poll of thousands of readers aimed at discovering the most hotly anticipated 2016 release saw the Audi Q2 compact SUV win the Reader’s Choice award narrowly beating the Tesla Model X and Ford GT into first place.

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Congratulations to Portugal, Murray and Hamilton on jobs well done! 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

AFTER footy, F1 and tennis, it’s cricket, cycling and golf - plenty more sport to suit everyone. Last weekend saw sporting finals galore, mainly in tennis and a big one in football, and there was also a magnificent motor race at Silverstone. This week it’s mainly about the small ball game, with Test Cricket and the Open Golf championship at Troon, plus a few more stages in the gruelling Tour de France cycle race. FOOTBALL - In Paris last Sunday, Portugal stunned favourites France by winning the Euro 2016 final 1-0 in Paris. Despite having their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo crocked and eliminated from the contest in the 25th minute, the Portuguese ‘Men of War’ battled on resiliently, and it was substitute Eder who bagged the all important goal on 109 minutes to earn Portugal their first-ever major title. And they did so by

winning only one game inside 90 minutes throughout the tournament. That’s football for you. France effectively dominated the final, having more possession and more efforts on target, but it’s goals that win matches and it was Eder, who actually plays his club football in France with Lille, who did the business with a cracking right-foot shot. TENNIS - Andy Murray won his second Wimbledon singles title by beating Milos Raonic in straight sets amidst great joy and tears on centre court. Raonic, the first Canadian ever to reach a Grand Slam final, sent down serves of 140 mph but Murray dealt with them superbly well to register a terrific victory. American powerhouse Serena Williams beat Angelique Kerber to win the women’s title and so equal Steffi Graf ’s total of 22 Grand Slam victories. And a few hours later the Michigan-born superstar went out and won the women’s dou-

PORTUGAL: Celebrate Eder’s injury-time winner.

DID YOU KNOW * Crowds of 14,326 and 14,904 attended Centre Court to witness last Saturday’s and Sunday’s women’s and men’s singles finals at Wimbledon... and of the 29,230 spectators overall, there were more females than males 16,113 against 13,117.

bles title with her elder sister, Venus. GB’s Heather Watson and Finland’s Henri Kontinen triumphed in the mixed doubles; Brit Gordon Reid won the inaugural wheelchair singles title, 24 hours after winning the mixed doubles with fellow countryman Alfie Hewett. This weekend GB are playing Serbia in the Davis Cup. FORMULA 1 - Lewis Hamilton, MBE, stormed to victory in the British Grand Prix, the 50th staged at Silverstone. Initially Nico Rosberg was placed second with Max Verstappen third, but the Mercedes driver was penalised for breaking radio rules and was subsequently relegated one place down to third. Hamilton has now won on his home track four times - Jim Clark and Alain Prost both recorded five victories - and he is now only

one point behind Rosberg in the driver’s championship. GOLF - The 146th Open Championship began this morning at Royal Troon in Scotland, which first held the tournament in 1923 when England’s Arthur Havers won, collecting just £75 (€89). The course has since staged another seven Opens, the last in 2004 when American Todd Hamilton was a surprise winner. This year’s Open champion will receive £1.175 million. La s t w e e ke nd B ritta ny La ng w on the w ome n’s O pe n in C a lifornia a nd Sweden’s Alex Noren clinched the Scottish Open

at Castle Stuart. CRICKET - After hammering Sri Lanka (11 wins in Test, ODI and T20/20 games) England take on Pakistan today in the first of four Test Matches at Lords. The tourists have bowler Mohammad Amir back after a match-fixing ban; Gary Ballance has been recalled to the England squad but Jos Buttler is out win a thumb injury. CYCLING - The ‘Manx Machine’ Mark Cavendish won three of the first seven stages of this year’s Tour of France, but the best performance in

the opening week came from GB’s two-time winner Chris Froome who registered an impressive stage victory last Saturday. He immediately donned the yellow jersey and hopes to be wearing it when the race ends on July 24 (he was leading the race by 16 seconds at the start of this week). Incidentally, this year ’s event also goes into Andorra, Spain and Switzerland. ROUND-UP - British World Heavyweight Boxing champion Tyson Fury postponed his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko after injuring an ankle in training. Fury took the WBA and WBO Heavyweight titles off Klitschko last November…. After 21 games in Rugby’s Super League, Wigan (32 points), Hull (30) and Warrington (29) stand 1-2-3. last week bottom club Leeds beat then leaders Hull… and in the recent European Athletics Championships, GB won 16 medals including gold in the men’s 4x100m relay and the women’s 4x400m.

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Lincoln beat Celtic in Rodgers’ first game A NIGHT to remember for Gibraltar, a night to forget for Glasgow and Brendan Rodgers when Lincoln Red Imps beat former European Champions Glasgow Celtic 1-0 in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League at Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar on July 12. This must rate as one of the worst defeats for the club and also the manager, in this his first competitive match, but for the team of part-time players, some of whom had been working that day, it was a tremendous evening even though there weren’t a huge number of local fans in attendance. So excited was the Government of Gibraltar that it issued a press release just before midnight on July 12 which stated “Her

Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar has sent its warmest congratulations to the players of Lincoln Red Imps after their stunning victory over the might of Celtic FC. Chief Minister the Hon Fabian Picardo QC said: Tonight’s victory demonstrated true Gibraltarian spirit. We might be small, we might be inexperienced at the international level but we are not unnerved by our opponents’ reputation nor by the odds against us. Without doubt this is the best result since we joined UEFA three years ago and we cannot wait for the return match in Scotland next week. We also wish Europa FC all the very best for their Europa League match against AIK Football Club on Thursday in Stockholm.” Brendan Rodgers

was phlegmatic about the defeat, explaining that his team had the better of the game and the Imps fielded a defensive set up which was difficult to break down. No doubt he and the Celtic fans will expect a much better result in the return leg.

RODGERS: Phlegmatic in defeat.

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Olympics hit by golf stars’ mutiny THE build-up to the Open golf champ i o n s h i p a t R o y a l Tr o o n h a s b e e n completely overshadowed by Olympic matters, as Rory McIlroy delivered an admirably candid, albeit scathing appraisal of golf ’s return to the games after a 112-year hiatus. McIlroy pulled out of the Irish team last month, citing fears over the Zika virus, but he was clearly cheesed off with the line of questioning when he was asked which events he would watch, as he replied: “Probably the events like track and field, swimming, diving, the stuff that matters.” Jordan Spieth has also pulled out, meaning none of the world’s top four golfers will take part in Rio, reducing the Olympic tournament to alsoran status and bringing into question its continued involvement beyond the current 2020 cut-off, with the campaign for its inclusion based around proving that the Olympics would be viewed as the pinnacle of the sport.