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ISSUE NO. 1622

4 - 10 August 2016

MALLORCA

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The world of WiFi More than 70,000 people are connecting to Palmaâ€™s network daily, just four months after it was launched. MallorcaWiFi and the city of Palma recorded an average of some 500,000 connections every day, made by 70,000 users with each person spending an average of seven minutes online. With these figures, it is estimated that annually, some 10 million unique users could be accessing the WiFi connection. The extensive coverage is across the historic centre of the city and coastal area and is believed to be the largest WiFi network in Europe. Its full implementation was originally scheduled for 2019 but the wireless network will be completed later this year with the 300 connection points and routers installed throughout the tourist sites of the city. They are

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By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

already placed around the areas of Born, la Llotja, el Moll Vell, the maritime stations, the cathedral and the West point. The project was promoted by the FundaciĂł Palma de Mallorca 365 Tourism during the last term of the PP. Turn to page 6

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Boat accident AN 11-YEAR-OLD girl was injured after being hit by the propeller of a boat on the beach of Portals Vells, Calvia. The youngster suffered

SON SANT JOAN: Has been suffering many delays.

a bad gash and was first treated by an on-duty lifeguard before being taken by ambulance to the Hospital Espases in Palma.

Special offer RICHARD BRANSON is planning on offering his two villas on his Son Bunyola estate as tourist accommodation. Branson sold the Son Bunyola estate in 2002 because of an alleged row over planning permission, but repurchased it last year. The villas are being marketed for rent under the Virgin Limited Edition brand.

Dead dolphin all washed up ANOTHER dead sea creature has washed up on Spanish shores, this time a dolphin that died at sea which appeared in Port de Pollensa. The body of the animal was in a state of decomposition and once noticed, caused a great deal of surprise among the people on the beach.

Summer airport activity becomes heated at Palma THE week started with delays at Palma airport that caused outrage among passengers. In total, 80 per cent of all passengers, 612,000, got caught in the chaos. People felt hassled and frustrated for many hours in the air-

port and were informed that the European air space was jammed. Palmaâ€™s Son Sant Joan airport has accumulated more delays in comparison to other countries and islands across Europe. It is a saturated island and

since the start of the summer there have been many flight bookings, unhappy passengers and delayed operations. July and August are two of the islandâ€™s busiest months, which have left travellers uncertain of

whether or not they will fly on time. Most delays were approximately 40 minutes long but some were up to five hours, and it seems the situation may not improve until October at least.

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CRUISE CONTROL: There are plans to measure pollution emitted by cruise ships. By Gemma Leigh Smith

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AMICS TERRA association is measuring the amount of pollution cruise ships are emitting. The group is socially aware of the environment and willing to work to solve the problems of the island and the people in Mallorca. They will study the emissions generated by cruise ships but have asked for “urgent”

control measures from all those involved. The University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) and the Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) will analyse the amount of pollution and noise created in the main ports of the island. They have intentions of reducing the amount of large ships that enter and leave the port too, to lower emissions

even more. Some of the cruise ships at Palma’s port can have up to 7,000 passengers on board. Both UIB and APB have now signed an agreement to improve the situation, and aim to establish a network of sensors to measure the pollution. A spokesperson from Amics Terra said: “There are no studies on the capacity that this is-

land can manage and this is a year with much more tourism. The Balearic Islands have more communities with more water per capita consumption, and tourism is growing without any control measures.” The problems have been identified and all groups and associations involved are working together to reduce the pollution on the island.

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Heat alert for the island and the rest of Spain INTENSE heat is spreading across Mallorca this week. It has been flagged as a yellow alert, according to the Balears

State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). Temperatures will reach up to a dangerous 37 degrees and

this is set to increase even more as the month progresses. AEMET have also predicted the yellow alert will spread

across most provinces in Spain towards the weekend. Also the wind is blowing from the north which is warm and not helping.

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Pay rise for top workers By Gemma Elvins-Quinn AROUND 5,000 hotel workers in Mallorca will receive a pay rise. It comes following an agreement with the unions after the CCOO denounced around 35 establishments for not paying staff correctly after going from a

PAY RISE: On the cards for 5,000 hotel workers.

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three-star to a four-star hotel. Thousands of staff are affected and will receive an average of €50 extra a month. The sector collective agreement includes a salary of around €50 a month for workers in four and five-star establishments. During recent years, many establishments made renovations to increase their star rating, but in doing so, have failed to increase their staff’s wage accordingly. Hotels argued that as they were still waiting for the Ministry of Tourism to carry out inspections to verify that they have met requirements to improve their rating, they have not increased wages. Following an agreement made, hotels will pay the salary increase and will back pay staff for up to a year.

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Corridor units are no more SO-CALLED ‘corridor units’ have been removed from the Son Llatzer hospital. The UGT union boasts of having removed beds from corridors used in periods when emergencies overwhelmed the centre. During the last flu season period, the union took several photos showing patients on beds, crammed into corridors and left on stretchers, which was criticised by the UGT as they served as escape and access routes. Anabel Cao, delegate of prevention of occupational risks of UGT said: “When we communicated the situation to management nothing was done, so we turned to the Labour Inspectorate and they gave notice to remedy the situation.” Francesc Mari, Director at Son Llatzer, said they have worked on the issue and have taken advantage in recent months of lower activity to restructure and expand throughout the emergency unit: “Last week we started the works to enable a zone which will house 15 beds in an area that until now was used for storage and as a staff bedroom for those on overnight shift rotations.” Mari added: “The reform will be completed by August 31 and by October or November it should be up and running.” The director also added that the number of staff has increased this summer also to deal with extra patients.

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Royal family arrive in Mallorca KING FELIPE: With the pre sident of the Consell de Mallorca, Miq uel Ensenya Casa Real.

The Royal Family in Madrid By John Smith DESPITE the fact that King Felipe has invited Mariano Rajoy to take the steps of trying to form a new government, it is clear that although he has ac-

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cepted the challenge and should actually get on with it quickly, it seems fairly obvious that nothing is likely to happen in a hurry. Thanks to this, the king has decided to continue to take his

annual vacation (only he may well be popping backwards and forwards to Madrid), arriving in Mallorca on Saturday July 30 in time to attend the 80th Birthday Party of Infanta Pilar, older sister to former King Juan Carlos. Also present at this family affair in Sol de Mallorca were the former King and Queen Sofia together with their oldest daughter Elena. Queen Letizia and the royal couple’s two daughters Leonor and Sofia didn’t arrive until the following day and then the family, including the former king now 78 and having to use a walking stick, ate together at the prestigious Puerto Portals. Monday August 1 saw the King on official duty, meeting at the Almudaina Palace with Balearics president Francina Armengol, who put in a slightly

cheeky bid for Pedro Sánchez to be invited to form the government if Mr Rajoy wasn’t minded to try to do so. Also formally introduced to the king were the speaker of the Balearic parliament Xelo Huertas, the mayor of Palma, José Hila, and the president of the council of Mallorca, Miquel Ensenyat. All were naturally delighted to welcome the royal family back to Mallorca as it showed their continued support for the island. All now wait to see whether Mr Rajoy will travel to Mallorca to advise the king that he has been able to form a working coalition, otherwise, His Majesty will find himself in the middle of a period of shuttle diplomacy whilst he attempts to persuade natural adversaries to attempt to work together.

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Public administration has not spent anything on installation and network design, but all the investment has been taken on by the company MallorcaWiFi. The cost of routers, estimated at €1million will be financed by advertising that users see when they connect to WiFi. Mauricio Socias from MallorcaWiFi, stressed that one of the advantages of the connection that Palma offers is that it is “not invasive.” Unlike other free networks, it does not require the user to provide their phone number or email address. Mayor of Palma, Jose Hila (PSOE) said having the wireless network is a crucial tourism tool: “Often WiFi is what makes a tourist decide on a destination; it’s a requirement not an option.” He added: “Having this places Palma at the forefront of social networks because tourists will add photos and information to profiles which promotes and recommends the city.”

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Palace gardens to open for all By Gemma Elvins-Quinn THE Marivent Gardens in Palma are set to open in 2017. The announcement comes a year after the president of the government proposed to King Felipe VI that the gardens be opened to the public. Now, procedures will begin in September and the

gardens are set to be opened next year. The gardens are within the Royal Family’s summer residence and it reported that the King had shown willingness to open them up. The Marivent Palace was originally ceded by the family of the painter Juan de Saridakis to the one-time provincial delegation in the

Balearics with the idea that it should become a museum. It later passed to the management of the regional government who then ceded the palace to the Royal Family who use it during the summer. It has previously been reported that it costs over €1million a year to maintain.

Freeing land for public parking THE Consell of Mallorca will not stand in the way of a public parking spot. President of the Consell, Miquel Ensenyat (Més) has said he will not block the Campanet Town Hall if they want to have parking on a site in Calle Creu. The comments come as the mayor made an inquiry after refusal of the PSOE to support the purchase because it is in part rustic land.

The Consell did however advise that it may be possible to purchase other places of land to free up more space for parking, which may be a possibility in both a legal and technical sense. The land in question measures 1,673 square metres and will be acquired for €90,000, as the municipality’s main intention is to build on-site public parking.

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Freak accidents on the island A WORKER was injured, suffering burns to his face and arms following an explosion while working for a waste management company in Bunyola. The employee, aged around 40, was working on a cooling machine, when the insulating material exploded, hitting the man in the face.

Sewage spill at Can Picafort CAN PICAFORT shore closed at the beginning of the week as there was a major spillage of faecal water and sewage waste. Waste water from the pipes and drains were connected to a station at the lowest point of the coastal village. The waste built up inside the pipes causing them to spill, covering a large area of Can Picafort. The town hall had to close 50 metres of Can Picafort due to safety measures and in the best interest for any visitors in the area: “This is an area of rocks, not many people sunbathe here or go in the sea, but we shut it as a precaution,” said Marti Torres, mayor of Santa Margalida. Joan Monjo, deputy mayor of Can Picafort, said: “The problem is many users throw their toilet waste down the drains, which clogs the blades of the pumps.” Municipal workers had to unclog the pipes but by this point it was too late and faecal water poured out over the coastal rocks. Monjo continued: “This is not a new problem. However, conventional pumps have now been changed to new ones, which are equipped with a shredder.” These positive changes in the pipes and drains should reduce the likelihood of incidents like this from happening again.

After being assisted by ambulance crews he was taken to a burns unit. An investigation has launched into how the accident occurred. It was the second serious incident to have taken place this week as the day before saw a Frenchman, aged 33, injured after an explosion of a personal watercraft that

After two separate explosions, both victims were taken to hospital to be treated by the burns unit.

was being cleaned up at a gas station in Cala en Blanes, near Ciutadella. The victim suffered burns to 50 per cent of his body and due to the severity of his injuries was airlifted to hospital in Barcelona to be treated by the major burns unit. The patient is said to now be in a stable condition.

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Use toilet facilities or face a hefty fine By Gemma Leigh Smith COMPLAINTS have come in from the Verbena Fiesta event held in Artà with regards to people urinating on roads and in public spaces. Artà received 14 complaints in total according to the council, which has warned that for any such event in the future, people who decide to break the rules risk a fine of between €60 and €300. The council pointed out that some people

seem to be misinformed about their right to freely urinate in the streets, due to a lack of knowledge and awareness on the subject. The council said: “We ask Verbena visitors to please use the public toilets which are provided for these types of events.” By-laws also prohibit people from spitting on the roads and public spaces and littering it in any way. In due course, the Local Police will be monitoring it from all angles at the next traditional fiesta event.

Summer of solidarity HOTELIERS of Platja de Palma are donating food to the Es Refugi food bank. The Hotel Association launched the campaign to join forces with Es Refugi to help increase the volume of food received during the summer season to help those in need.

It means local hotels will donate fresh food to the charity. Francisco Marin, president of the Hotel Association, said: “We want to make a clear commitment” to the Mallorcan society and especially to “people at risk of social exclusion.”

Involved in the initiative and donating food items are the hotels of Playa Golf; Cristobal Colon; Sun Club El Dorado; Neptuno; Flamingo; Plaza Son Rigo; Aya; Cosmopolitan Leman and all hotels within the Grupotel group.

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The summer season boosts employment By Gemma Elvins-Quinn UNEMPLOYMENT in the Balearic Islands has fallen in July by 16.3 per cent. There were 8,877 fewer people without work last month compared to the same number last year. By sector, the services industry had fewer people unemployed, (835 less than the previous month of June) largely thanks to the popular summer season resulting in more jobs in this area, followed by industry with 43 less unemployed compared to June and 37 less in agriculture. Unemployment among foreigners on the Balearic Islands also fell with a total of 8,190 registered unemployed in July, 374 less than in June, representing a decrease of 4.37 per cent, and 1,694 fewer unemployed than in July 2015. Temporary staff increased 1.97 per cent in July compared to the same month last year, but indefinite contracts saw a major boost of 70.5 per cent compared to 2015 and a 10 per cent rise on June.

MAJOR BOOST: For jobs, largely thanks to the summer season.

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EUR weekly currency update AFTER its hour in the sun during last Thursday’s European Central Bank press conference the euro faded into the background. Friday’s provisional purchasing managers’ index readings from Germany and pan-Euroland were better than forecast and IFO’s survey of German companies found them more upbeat than expected. The same went for the EC’s own confidence measures, all unchanged or better on the month. None made much difference to the currency. Against the US dollar the euro was helped by the Federal Reserve policy statement, which displayed no urgency for higher interest rates. Sterling was held back by weak provisional PMIs, pointing to shrinkage across the UK private sector and contributing to a growing sense the Monetary Policy Committee will lower interest rates in August. The euro added half a cent on the week and strengthened a cent against the pound. USD weekly currency update US durable goods orders, the monthly statistic

measuring the queue of buyers for long-lasting products fell by a larger-than-expected -4.0% in June. It attracted less than usual attention on Wednesday because investors focused on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy statement, due to appear later the same day. The statement allowed that the next move for interest rates is likely to be upwards but studiously avoided the important question of when. Investors were disappointed and marked the dollar lower. Sterling’s problem had come earlier, with last Friday’s purchasing managers’ index readings showing a broad swath of UK private sector companies reporting slowing business increaseing the chance of a rate cut by the Bank of England in August. The dollar was up half a cent against sterling but lost half a cent to the euro. CAD weekly currency update While its antipodean cousins moved ahead the Canadian dollar was unable to make any headway against sterling, despite the pound’s weak performance. Both were unchanged on the week

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902 887 243 mallorca@moneycorp.com against one another but the Loonie added a third of a US cent. Last Friday morning the Canadian dollar strengthened sharply against the pound when the provisional UK purchasing managers’ indices were published. Both manufacturing and services sectors delivered readings below the 50 breakeven point, at 49.1 and 47.4 respectively. The numbers did not guarantee recession but that was where they pointed. Canada’s ecostats were not bad. Retail sales were strong in May

and ‘core’ inflation remained at a healthy 2.1%. There was no back-up and the Loonie spent the next four days coasting. Investors were not selling it but they weren’t buying it either. AUD weekly currency update The Australian and NZ dollars were left behind by the Japanese yen but in second and third place were well ahead of other major currencies. The Aussie strengthened by nearly two cents against sterling and added half a US cent. It went onto the retreat on Tuesday and Wednesday before getting back into the saddle on Wednesday. Its performance was dictated by external factors: the only Australian ecostats were Wednesdays inflation data, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s ‘trimmed mean’ was unchanged at 1.7%. Britain’s external factor was Friday’s purchasing managers’ index readings, showing a slow in activity across private sector and increased chance of interest rate cuts in August. In the States, Federal Reserve monetary policy statement gave no sign of urgency to increase rates.

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A MAJOR tunnel for trains will be suspending its services from November this year for three months. It has been reported that the vault inside needs to be reinforced to improve railway movement, which was caused by a drought. This means that the Sóller train will stop service as the goal is to carry out work to the tunnel that has previously undergone structural changes over the past two years. The tunnel crosses the Serra Major d’Alfàbia and is 2,876m in length, making it the longest network that links

Sóller with the island’s capital. President of the Sóller railway, Oscar Mayol, has justified the closure of the line, saying that the stretch is too long for service to continue. Technicians evaluated the tunnel in 2015 and while doing so, detected a slight movement in the tunnel structure. They also noticed contraction in the materials that the tunnel is made out of, that mainly surrounds the underground gallery. The movements that have occurred are on a small scale, mainly due to the lack of rain

on the island. However, despite it only measuring to a few millimetres, this has made a big difference over time. Mayol has confirmed that the work will cause no danger, but it is needed to get the structure back to how it is supposed to be: “We do not know how long this action could take,” said Mayol. The unknown timeframe is what made the company apply for authorisation to have a three month period. The official reopening date is scheduled for release in early February 2017.

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HOLIDAY HAVEN: Palma was the destination of choice for Germans.

Capital choice By Gemma Elvins-Quinn PALMA was the most sought after tourist destination by Germans during July. That’s according to data from flight and hotel search engine Jetcost, which compared data from around 250 travel agencies and airlines. The company said the Mallorcan capital was the third option most sought after by the Portuguese, the fifth for the British and

French, the sixth for Italians and is among the eighth most searched for by the Dutch and Russians. For Spaniards, it was the third most sought after destination after Madrid and Barcelona and ahead of London and Paris. Ibiza ranked second for the Italians, the fourth for Portuguese tourists and is among the 10 most wanted by the Germans, British, French and Russians.

Waging war on hepatitis SUSI BUADES, president of the Mallorcan Association for those Affected with Hepatitis (AMAHC), has estimated that there are approximately 12,000 people in the Balearics who have Hepatitis C but don’t know it. She went on to warn that around 20 per cent of these people will end up developing hepatitic cancer or needing a

liver transplant. The World Day against Hepatitis took place on July 28, and awareness groups such as AMAHC wanted to take the opportunity to underline that there are new treatments against the illness which allow for recovery rates of between 85 per cent and 100 per cent. “I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been cured,” empha-

sised Buades. She went on to point out that of all the Spanish regions, the Balearics have the second-highest rate of people successfully treated for Hepatitis. However, she noted the treatment is far from cheap. Overall, 1,106 people have been treated in the region for the illness, and this has come with an overall price tag of €42.3 million.

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Deputy mayor resigns CALVIA’S deputy mayor and councillor for Citizen Participation and Youth, Israel Molina, has announced his resignation from the council and as spokesman for Si Se Puede Calvia (SSPC). The party formed a coalition with the PSOE in Calvia. Molina said he was stepping down for “personal reasons” and added: “I have made the de-

cision to completely abandon political life and disassociate myself from its activities.” His announcement came days after the council announced the termination of the contract of CEO of Citizen Participation and Youth, Juan Antonio Marcos, a position of trust appointed by SSPC. Marcos had received complaints from municipal workers for alleged bullying.

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GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL: Pokemon Go, you may have heard of it. By Matt Ford THE best thing about Pokemon Go is that players must explore the real world to play it. The worst thing about Pokemon Go is that players must explore the real world to play it. Indeed, while reports suggesting that the global frenzy encourages previously inactive adolescents to leave the comfort of their bedrooms and mingle with the remainder of the population, it is becoming increasingly clear that in reality the hunt for virtual creatures further reduces the already dwindling amount of time we spend engaging with the outside world.

But it’s not just meaningful interaction that’s in danger; while the game’s loading screen counsels players to ‘be alert at all times’ and ‘stay aware of your surroundings,’ it doesn’t look like many are taking the advice to heart. Players race across town and city streets at all hours of the day and night, guided into sometimes dangerous, or even criminal, situations by the addictive app, and a Spanish law firm has now warned that certain misdemeanours associated with the craze could result in a prison sentence. Breaking into a private property, park or other public space, or stalking Pikachu while driving are just some of

the offences that could be punishable by up to five years behind bars, with the latter offence described as a manifest disregard for the lives of others,’ while your licence could also be rescinded if caught in the act. In addition, injuries sustained by bumping into benches, lamp posts, or other street fixtures cannot be claimed for if they occur as a result of ‘negligence by the player,’ and the National Police agree, having launched a social media campaign that includes tips for safe Pokemon-ing, as the inherent dangers of ambling along with your face glued to your mobile become increasingly evident.

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Balearic Islands lead Spanish economy By Gemma Leigh Smith THE Balearic Islands are leaders in growth of the economy in Spain by 4.4 per cent. Providers of the Islands have received €97.4 million of the FLA for July, which can also be known as the regional liquidity fund. A lot of this success has come from the tourism industry as an increasing amount of

people are now travelling to the islands compared to the past. Communities that have experienced the largest decline in growth have been Valencia, Castilla, Leon and Asturias, according to the trade show. Meanwhile, the communities in order that have a thriving economy are the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Valencia, La Rioja, Galicia and Murcia.

There’s no more room at the inn AVERAGE hotel occupancy in July in Mallorca was between 89 and 92 per cent depending on the area. That’s according to the president of the Mallorca Hotel Business Federation, Inma Benito who said figures are similar to last year but hotels are reporting a higher turnover and profitability thanks to investments in recent years allowing prices to increase and a better turnover of business. According to estimates by local patrons in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, hotel occupancy is expected to reach 100 per cent this month in most area and this is despite the new tourist tax.

Swimming with caution A MAN was hospitalised in critical condition after nearly drowning in a pool in Son Moro, near Sant Llorenc des Cardassar. The 78-year-old was dragged from the pool unconscious and taken to hospital. The accident comes after a threeyear-old child was hospitalised in Can Misses, Ibiza with symptoms of drowning after being submerged in water on Ses Figueretes beach.

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Campaign for an Independent Britain By John Smith FORMED in 1969 in order to oppose Britain’s membership of what is now the European Union, the Campaign for an Independent Britain, continued to fight against what they considered to be the evil of continued encroachment on the rights of self-determination of the United Kingdom and was involved in the recent referendum campaign encouraging voters to indicate their wish to leave. Operations Manager John Petley told Euro Weekly News in an exclusive interview “We were thrilled by the vote to leave but the importance should be focused on how we go about leaving. Prospects are good, but let’s hope the politicians get the exit strategy planned and correct.” They fully understand that many expatriates are worried about the future and whilst there is no guarantee

of what will actually happen, their informative website which contains articles from many respected authors, www.campaignforanindepen dentbritain.org.uk goes some way in trying to explain how a staged exit could make life much easier and understandable for those possibly most affected by the result. According to Mr Petley, a staged exit would be the most sensible approach, with the first move, to leave the European Union but rejoin the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein who all enjoy high standards of living and also have an economic arrangement with the EU. One of the biggest worries that elderly expats in particular have concerns free health care and one piece of good news is that although there are no changes to health benefits at the moment, those who rely

on their EHIC cards to obtain treatment in Spain should expect this to continue in the event that Britain joins EFTA. Currently those from the European Economic Area which takes in EFTA and Switzerland are entitled to use EU health facilities and it is highly unlikely that this would change if Britain takes the first step to leave the EU and join EFTA. This and a great deal of other useful information is available on the Campaign’s website and now that the decision has been made to leave, the organisation sees itself as a medium for the dissemination of informed opinion and publication of news as it occurs, especially as Mr Petley says that they expect that it could take up to 10 years to actually complete all of the exit negotiations.

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Large sum paid back to taxpayers THE Balearic Treasury has returned €175 million to 280,303 taxpayers in Mallorca. This is an 82.3 per cent return of the amount requested from the Renta Income Tax of individuals relating to 2015. According to the Ministry of Finance and Administration, this return to taxpayers represents an 8.94 per cent increase compared to last year and in total 7 per cent more taxpayers have been paid. Of the 489,871 tax returns filed by people on the island, 82.39 per cent of those were done online making 403,600 files in total, to date.

Regulations and rules delay walk REGISTRATION is now open for the annual Placa Guell in Palma to Lluc walk on August 13. There were concerns that the annual overnight walk was going to be called off this year but the council has now stepped in with funding as the Grup Guell cultural association was finding difficulty in staging the walk. There has also been criticism that the walk is taking place later than normal but the association denies this is down to mis-

management but is due to having to meet all the necessary safety requirements and changes in regulations. Pep Egea, president of the association, said: “After 42 years of the walk, the tradition should be protected by the public administrations.” Registration to take part can now be done via www.desguel lallucapeu.es as well as in the Placa Guell and at the Decathlon stores in Marratxi and Son Moix.

Work for love not money By Gemma Elvins-Quinn PRESIDENT of the Balearic PP party, Miquel Vidal, has announced he is returning the salary he received as head of the Popular Party. As head of the party, he was claiming an additional €24,000 but he has decided to return the amount collected since March when new rules of remuneration of regional deputies came into force. He said: “I don’t want people to think I dedicate myself

to politics for money. We’re here because we want to live politics and we need politics.” Previously criticised for comments made about the amount received not being ‘excessive’ Vidal said he was authorised to collect the extra payments and there are “hundreds of people in the PP in Spain that put in the charges.” He added as President he travelled around 200,000km in his car attending events and meetings so this money helped to cover expenses.

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Cops and robbers By Sam Croft TWO British men staying in a Magaluf hotel allegedly sneaked into the adjoining hotel room by way of the terrace. Unbeknownst to them, a Guardia Civil officer who had been deployed to Mallorca for the summer was staying there, and the two men, after searching the room, apparently decided to make off with the officer’s gun. When the officer went back to his room, he saw that the gun had been taken and reported the crime. A Guardia Civil unit went to the hotel to track down the perpetrators and the missing weapon. After analysing in detail the hotel sur-

MISSING WEAPON: Was tracked down to a British man. veillance cameras and scouring the area, they managed to locate one of the men. After being interrogated, the man directed the officers towards the gun, which was found buried on the beach, near a children’s play area.

New British and Spanish drugs gang bust THE Guardia Civil became aware earlier this year of a new gang consisting of a combination of Britons and Spaniards involved in the sale of cocaine throughout Mallorca and with the co-operation of the National Police have made

a number of arrests with large amounts of cocaine seized. On Friday July 29, officers raided properties in Punta Ballena and Palma where five kilos of almost pure cocaine were seized together with mobile phones and €6,500 in

cash. Up to 10 people are likely to be arrested following this operation and it is believed that this gang had become the main source of supply of the drug within Magaluf. According to reports, the drugs were transported from

South America via Galicia by private yachts and whilst efficient in their dealing, it soon became common knowledge who was involved and even how drugs were sold by young ‘PRs’ trying to entice tourists into various clubs and bars.

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Failed birth SWEDEN: A baby died in hospital after six failed attempts at a natural birth before an emergency caesarean section. The mother, who was having her fourth child, said she repeatedly said she needed a caesarean following complications.

Bed bugs SWEDEN: The number of bedbugs in Swedish hotels has doubled in recent years, according to figures from a pest control firm. Bedbugs are parasites that feed on blood, particularly human blood and thrive in bedding.

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Penny pinching A 65-YEAR-OLD from East Sussex has been named the UK’s thriftiest great-grandmother after revealing how to make dinner from scratch for just 47 pence on her blog thriftylesley.com.

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ber 19 and the Radford family from Lancashire has said they won’t rule out another one to make it an even 20.

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THE body of a 32-year-old British financier was found six days after he was pushed off a boat by a friend in a ‘prank gone wrong’ while on a stag do in Lisbon, Portugal.

A COURT battle is under way in London to try and bring back a Welsh girl who is alleged to have been kept prisoner by her father in Saudi Arabia for four years. She was born in Swansea but taken to Saudia Arabia when she was 16.

CHEAP DINNER: A greatgrandmother shows how to make a meal for just 47p.

19 and growing THE UK’s biggest family has celebrated the arrival of baby num-

SWEDEN: Ahead of the popular crayfish season, thieves have stolen crayfish from a lake in southern Sweden. Around 180 unauthorised crayfish cages were found containing around 10 crayfish.

DENMARK: A 21-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident with police believing the man may have had the accident whilst hunting for Pokemon. They found the Pokemon Go app still running on his mobile phone.

SPEAKING for the first time after a Syrian refugee blew himself up, Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed her commitment to helping refugees saying “we’ll manage it.”

Attack plans A 15-YEAR-OLD was arrested in Baden-Wurttemberg on suspicion of planning to carry out an attack on his school. The teenager had been in contact with the youngster who shot nine people then himself in Munich the previous week.

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UNIVERSITY students have created the ‘Bloon,’ a plastic bubble on top of a converted telephone box in between two houses. They say it could be an answer to the overcrowding in student halls.

NORWAY: Reports suggest that, despite tourism in other cities across Europe being affected by a string of attacks, the tourist industry in Oslo appears to be heading for another record year.

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NORWAY: A man crashed into a herd of reindeer in Stokkedalen. A total of 19 reindeer were killed or had to be put down following the accident.

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A SUITCASE was blown up near a migrant centre on the outskirts of Nuremberg. Bavarian police confirmed the detonation but said no one had been injured.

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Smelly fight ON THE GO: Driver was playing the game while driving a bus.

Pokemon has gone pe ople wi l l be t r ansf er r ed f r om te mporar y cent r es t o per m anent ones while their cases are being assessed.

A BUS driver has been sacked for playing Pokemon Go behind the wheel. Passengers on the service between Leiden and Alphen aan den Rijn, filmed the driver playing the game whilst behind the wheel.

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AN MP wants the residency period to qualify for a Dutch passport to d o u b le fro m fiv e to 10 ye a rs . Some 25,000 people applied for

THE refugee settlement agency is closing 15 emergency locations because of a falling number of new arrivals of asylum seekers. More

ROTTERDAM’S summer carnival is the 100th tradition to be included on the Dutch cultural herita ge list not ed f or i t s ‘ cul t ur al identity and social cohesion.’ It first began in 1984.

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POLICE were called to deal with an incident on a Berlin train when a fight occurred over a pair of smelly feet when a man decided to take his shoes and socks off and put them on the seat next to a fellow passenger who complained of the smell.

Beach value GERMANY has the best value beaches in Europe according to the Beach Price Index compiled by online travel agency Travelbird which ranked the world’s most popular beaches from least to most expensive. Timmendorfer Strand in Schleswig-Holstein, was named best value.

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MOUNT ELBRUS: Has two summits which are both dormant volcanoes.

Climber dies A CLIMBER from St Petersburg has died while attempting to scale Mount Elbrus, the tallest mountain in Europe. The 45-year-old had reached 5,350 metres before falling seriously unwell. Part of the Caucasus, Elbrus is near the Georgian border and has two summits which are both dormant volcanoes.

Subliminal soundbites SWEDISH authorities have accused Russia of initiating a campaign of psychological warfare by infiltrating media outlets, web articles, Twitter and other opinion shaping frontiers and promoting a subtle pro-Russian narrative. The Swedish Security Police say the plot is designed to impact political decision-making by sowing social tension and division.

Surprise surprise EVERY month polls are conducted to discover the approval rating of Russiaâ€™s political class and shockingly president Putin has come out on top again, with 82 per cent declaring themselves happy with his work. How willingly people would criticise the authoritarian leader to someone who has their address is a different story.

RIVER FIND: Army managed to recover the tank.

Tank is living history ARMY officers managed to pull the worldâ€™s only surviving and preserved T-34-76 tank from the Don River near Voronezh south of Moscow. It is thought that the tank sank into the ice during a retreat from the Nazis in 1942. T-34 models made a huge contribution to the war effort.

Punished planet CONSTRUCTION of a huge pipeline spearheaded by Gazprom and the Chinese government through the Altai mountains is being vehemently opposed by the World Wildlife Fund who are lobbying for a change in the route. The Golden Mountains of Altai in southern Siberia are home to a dwindling number of endangered species.

Cheeky chappies HACKERS based i n Russia and possibly allied to the Kremlin have been bl am ed f or a scandal ous

leak of emails from Democratic Party chiefs in the US that appeared to show the par t y conspi r i ng t o el ect Hillary Clinton as its nominee. Donal d Tr um p has called on Russia to release even more emails.

Party poopers THE Russian political and media class is in uproar over the banning of athletes suspected of doping from the Olympics, with Putin declaring that rejected candidates would have their very own Games in Moscow and be entitled to the same prize money and benefits, and that victory without Russian participation is meaningless.

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Unemployment continues to fall By John Smith IN a report released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on July 28, it announced unemployment in Spain continued to fall in the second quarter of 2016 and had now dropped to 20 per cent of the population, the lowest figure since the fourth quarter of 2009. The current unemployment figure of 4.57 million should see further falls during the third quarter as more people

is the number of people who found new employment in Spain during the second quarter of 2016.

EU COMMISSION: Valdis Dombrovskis and Pierre Moscovici.

No fine for Spain THE EU executive has backed down on its pledge to sanction Iberian duo Spain and Portugal for failing to meet deficit targets, with commissioner, Pierre Moscovici, citing current anti-EU sentiments sweeping the continent as the main reason for the about face. “Sanctions, even symbolic ones, would not have been understood by the public,” he said. “It’s not the best approach at a time when doubts are widespread in Europe.” The landmark move has

are employed on temporary contracts to cope with the continuing influx of tourists who have deserted previously popular spots such as Turkey. Whilst good news for the economy as a whole, the percentage of youth unemployment continues to be horrific with over 60 per cent of those under 20 and 43 per cent in the age range of 20 to 24 unemployed. In light of the fact Catalonia is once again banging the In-

We are operating in a challenging geopolitical environment, with repeated disruption in some of our key source and destination markets.” Peter Fankhauser CEO of Thomas Cook on drop in forecast profits.

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thus been vetoed once more, with Moscovici twittering about “new fiscal paths” for the debt-ridden nations, which both posted budgets exceeding the current EU limit of 3 per cent of GDP for a few years. “Spain and Portugal have come a long way having experienced severe economic and financial crises and have restored financial stability thanks to major fiscal adjustment.” said EU Commission Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis.

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Interest rates AS speculation continues to surround the Bank of England and the possibility it may decide to cut the base interest rate, the US Federal Reserve has decided it will not increase rates for the time being although it is widely anticipated there will be an increase, if not in September then before the end of the year. Whilst certain parts of the British economy would benefit from a rate cut, the Bank of England has to be careful that if it takes such a decision and the Fed pushes its rate up, both shares and sterling could be quite adversely affected.

Barcelona millionaires A RECENT piece of research by consultancy company WealthIn sight has produced a list of the cities in Europe with the highest percentage of millionaires per head of population and Barcelona is the only place in Spain which enters the top 20 with just 0.6 per cent of the population having a worth of $1 million (€900,000) or more.

British fall short with wages THE results of a report published by the Trades Union Council (TUC) in the UK which is based on figures prepared by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) suggests that wages in real terms in the UK have dropped by 10 per cent or more which is a worse situation than

€22,850.57 was the average annual wage in Spain in 2015 according to a report just issued by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

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any member of the EU except Greece. Whilst much is made of a decrease in unemployment figures, the TUC suggests that this is because wages are so depressed especially when compared to European partners who have seen an average increase of 6.7 per cent overall and in the case of Poland a stunning 23 per cent.

dependence drum, it is interesting to note that since the beginning of 2016, the number of unemployed in Catalonia fell by 65,608 and this June represents the biggest percentage decline for that month in the last 20 years. Catalonia leads unemployment decline in Spain and this shows despite fears concerning the future, employers are comfortable with continuing to create new employment opportunities.

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Hinkley Point DESPITE earlier reports that the French company EDF was thinking of pulling out of the production of the Hinkley Point power station it is now believed that the board will meet shortly in order to confirm its intention to continue with the £18 billion (€21.5 billion project). Once this is approved and funds are in place, work can then commence on the construction which is likely to involve the employment of 2,500 construction workers.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group PLC 619.50 2.50 Admiral Group PLC 2178.00 14.00 Anglo American PLC 861.35 30.70 Antofagasta PLC 511.25 11.00 ARM Holdings PLC 1673.50 1.15 Ashtead Group PLC 1193.50 -2.00 Associated British Foods PLC 2732.00 42.00 AstraZeneca PLC 5054.50 5.00 Aviva PLC 390.75 -0.30 Babcock International Group... 975.00 5.00 BAE Systems PLC 534.25 0.50 Barclays PLC 151.03 -3.55 Barratt Developments PLC 428.60 -8.70 Berkeley Group Holdings 2625.00 -58.00 BHP Billiton PLC 973.50 28.70 BP PLC 425.82 -1.05 British American Tobacco 4805.00 -20.50 British Land Co PLC 670.75 -0.50 BT Group PLC 408.07 -5.30 Bunzl PLC 2379.00 13.00 Burberry Group PLC 1318.00 -2.00 Capita PLC 950.00 -10.00 Carnival PLC 3661.00 19.00 Centrica PLC 242.70 1.70 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1574.00 13.00 Compass Group PLC 1457.50 21.00 CRH PLC 2323.50 22.00 DCC PLC 6862.50 115.00 Diageo PLC 2171.75 10.50 Direct Line Insurance Gr 351.60 1.20 Dixons Carphone PLC 345.60 -3.65 easyJet PLC 1030.50 -10.00 Experian PLC 1485.50 8.00 Fresnillo PLC 1958.50 29.00 GKN PLC 289.90 0.60 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1699.75 11.50 Glencore PLC 189.47 2.70 Hammerson PLC 553.75 -3.50 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 1296.00 -3.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2690.00 55.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 492.30 -2.85 Imperial Brands PLC 4008.75 25.50 Informa PLC 713.75 -0.50 InterContinental Hotels Gr 3034.50 13.00 International Consolidated 395.85 -10.10 Intertek Group PLC 3563.50 -62.00 Intu Properties PLC 298.30 -1.80 ITV PLC 194.80 -1.10 Johnson Matthey PLC 3289.50 12.00 Kingfisher PLC 338.45 2.10

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NET VOL 479.06 93.42 1,841.10 508.15 1,450.70 247.74 306.74 553.71 1,909.46 172.77 1,547.77 17,583.16 1,204.63 123.44 2,412.42 6,419.60 583.73 1,454.76 4,402.15 75.21 293.76 381.45 72.09 2,572.51 32.18 735.62 192.11 49.19 1,072.45 844.33 301.34 696.60 402.97 265.53 784.00 1,945.81 9,582.67 961.51 94.46 68.93 7,385.97 296.40 307.87 139.42 4,369.28 186.10 529.86 3,407.59 83.54 1,153.65

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group PLC 1095.00 1.00 Legal & General Group PLC 205.75 0.10 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 53.05 -0.10 London Stock Exchange Gr 2760.50 -15.36 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 319.50 0.20 Mediclinic International PLC 1080.50 7.00 Merlin Entertainments PLC 473.75 0.80 Mondi PLC 1550.50 21.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 182.05 -3.70 National Grid PLC 1094.75 11.91 Next PLC 4976.00 -48.00 Old Mutual PLC 216.70 6.10 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 8835.00 40.00 Pearson PLC 859.75 -22.50 Persimmon PLC 1658.00 -28.00 Provident Financial PLC 2703.50 -6.00 Prudential PLC 1326.75 -8.00 Randgold Resources Ltd 9012.50 135.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 7371.00 47.00 RELX PLC 1440.50 5.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2511.50 50.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 795.75 5.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Gr 188.20 -4.20 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 1972.75 -29.42 Royal Mail PLC 511.75 2.18 RSA Insurance Group PLC 497.40 -0.20 SABMiller PLC 4425.00 11.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 721.25 8.67 Sainsbury (J) PLC 222.30 -1.82 Schroders PLC 2611.50 -6.00 Severn Trent PLC 2454.50 5.00 Shire PLC 4913.00 58.00 Sky PLC 914.25 -6.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1260.50 18.00 Smiths Group PLC 1267.00 4.00 SSE PLC 1517.50 1.01 Standard Chartered PLC 605.90 1.20 Standard Life PLC 299.60 -3.30 St James's Place PLC 916.75 -9.00 Taylor Wimpey PLC 151.35 -3.39 Tesco PLC 154.12 -1.87 Travis Perkins PLC 1567.00 7.00 TUI AG 985.75 1.50 Unilever PLC 3548.50 13.50 United Utilities Group PLC 1021.50 4.36 Vodafone Group PLC 229.33 -0.20 Whitbread PLC 3847.00 -12.00 Wolseley PLC 4218.00 8.00 Worldpay Group PLC 295.15 1.70 WPP PLC 1704.50 7.00

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NET VOL 400.42 5,141.97 41,764.21 51.57 774.62 146.79 243.48 395.98 3,112.96 754.00 106.56 3,153.67 17.85 3,034.82 260.18 77.48 973.39 103.70 334.96 933.02 1,232.12 1,356.06 6,668.64 2,261.31 393.65 343.90 2,149.78 550.92 1,540.45 47.70 173.19 271.48 933.34 704.85 273.18 758.89 2,274.49 2,299.11 611.66 6,438.80 5,311.16 296.82 177.24 386.95 205.70 5,241.84 105.70 67.56 835.23 471.39

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Brexit aftermath and moving forward Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IT was a tough start to July for Sterling in the aftermath of the UK’s decision to leave the EU, as the pound slumped to a 31-year low on the dollar and a two-and-a-half year low on the euro. The pound was put further under pressure in the early part of July when former Prime Minister David Cameron resigned from his post. As a result, uncertainty was rife in the markets as investors were hesitant to put their faith in the pound and instead headed for safe haven currencies such as the Yen and USD. It is predicted that the uncertainty surrounding the pound will continue in the short to medium term as all eyes sear on the Bank of England and what their intentions will be moving forward post Brexit. Furthermore, the Bank of England decided to keep interest rates on hold in their meeting in July, citing the initial impact that the Brexit had on the UK economy was currently too severe. By doing so the pound rallied in the second week of July as the decision was coincided with the UK’s

TOUGH TIMES: For Sterling with the uncertainty set to continue. new Prime Minister Theresa May being unveiled with the pound gaining 2-3 per cent on all of its major counterparts. The pound thrived in the days following May’s appointment as the new PM stated that despite having differing views regarding the Brexit, Britain would thrive in the long-term, without the EU.

If Theresa May’s remarks are a sign of what is to come then the general public would assume we can expect a UK healthy economy moving forward. Investors however are not so optimistic in the short-term, as the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee could potentially implement a programme of Quantitative Easing at

their next meeting in August. As they left interest rates on hold this month, they may be forced to give further stimulus in order to boost the economy in the long-term. Initially, however, the pound would be expected to weaken, especially on the euro as the Bank of England would essentially be printing more money highlighting the weakness of the economy. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recently insisted that the UK’s negotiations to leave the EU will not commence until the new Prime Minister has triggered Article 50. It would appear Theresa May will seek to trigger the official deal in 2017, giving her party and the UK time to properly manoeuvre themselves out of the EU, as it will take approximately two years to be released from EU regulations. Angela Merkel did suggest that the bond between the UK and the European Union will still be as strong as ever after the Brexit, showing commitment to keep in partnership moving forward. Moving forward, the EU and UK could move interest rates in the coming months, which will again trigger a volatile period, plus with the US political race starting to heat up, certain global volatility is expected in the long build up to Christmas.

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New investment in British industry By John Smith DESPITE, or possibly because of the referendum result, GlaxoSmithKline, the sixth largest pharmaceutical company in the world does not intend to move new business outside of the UK but will invest a further £275 million (€325 million) in expanding its UK manufacturing base as it still believes that Britain is a good country to trade in. When announcing this decision, CEO Sir Andrew Witty said that a combination of a skilled workforce and an attractive tax regime meant that Britain was still a good base for the company even after Brexit and he was a well-publicised Remainer. By increasing production, most of which will be for export, the company expects not only to increase its turnover but to be able to afford to increase staffing levels and it is proud of the fact that with this latest proposed spend, it will have invested £1 billion (€1.2

GSK’s recognition of our skilled workforce, world leading scientific capabilities and competitive tax environment is further proof that there really is no place better in Europe to grow a business.”

billion) in expansion within the UK in just the last six years. Rather than create new factories, the money will be used to expa nd e x i st i ng si t es i n Count y The Rt Hon Durham, Hertfordshire and ScotGreg Clark la nd w h er e i t al r eady em pl oys MP 6,000 people in direct manufacturing. This news, following the news that the British econom y has expanded dur i ng Photo Credit No 10 flickr the last six months, was

welcomed by all, including the government and Greg Clark, the Business and Energy Secretary, commented that “An investment of this scale is a clear vote of confidence in Britain and underlines our position as a global business leader. “GSK’s recognition of our skilled workforce, world leading scientific capabilities and competitive tax environment is further proof that there really is no place better in Europe to grow a business.” Whilst the recent growth in the economy has brought a smile to the faces of many politicians, it should be noted that May and June did see a slow-down in growth and the figures following the referendum result are still to be compiled and wi l l be i ndi cat i ve of how British and Foreign business has really reacted. I t coul d be a ver y t ough f ew months for the economy or hopefully, the markets will find some other event or country to panic over and the British economy will carry on regardless.

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IRISH CUSTOMERS: More than 250,000 need to consider taking out a new policy.

By John Smith THE decision by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission a week ago to direct Enterprise Insurance Company to cease writing new business after the company admitted to being insolvent has now led to the directors agreeing with the Supreme Court for the company to be placed into liquidation and a provisional liquidator has been appointed. The insurer, being unable to obtain additional funds from shareholders is said to have had more than 250,000 customers, with 14,000 motor policies sold in Ireland and many indemnity policies sold to solicitors and other legal firms around the world. The appointment of a provisional liquidator has been made in an effort to speed up investigations as to whether any funds would be available in order to satisfy claims and shareholders but whilst authorities suggest that all policies remain in force, there is currently no guarantee

The co-ordination of national protection schemes for policyholders remains unsatisfactory.” that any claims will be settled. Indeed the Central Bank of Ireland in a public announcement encouraged motorists who have insured through Enterprise to consider taking out new policies to ensure that they are covered in the event of an accident and they are advised to contact their brokers regardless. According to the governor of the Irish Central Bank Philip Lane, Europe needs to be more co-ordinated with regard to protection schemes for insurance companies and their customers in the event of a firm failing. “The coordination of national protection schemes for policyholders remains unsatisfactory,” he said. “Should an insurance firm fail, citizens are

covered in full, in part or not at all, depending on where they are.” This inconsistency is because under EU ‘passporting’ rules, insurers are allowed to be regulated in one country but sell insurance in another so that under this system, when an insurer fails, the cost of paying claims sometimes falls on the country where the insurance was sold rather than the country in which the insurer is domiciled. This is not the first time that an insurance company of this type has failed, the most recent occurrence being when Malta based insurer Setanta Insurance failed and eventually, the bulk of the costs had to be met from Irish and other local protection schemes. As the liquidator starts investigating Enterprise, so more information about assets and liabilities should emerge although it is not unusual for professional costs to take up a great deal of any assets left in any company in similar distress.

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Innocent until proven guilty so stop the witch hunting LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT DELIGHTED to see my old ‘Tremeloes’ mates ‘Chip’ Hawkes and Rick Wakefield found not guilty of assaulting a 15-yearold girl almost 50 years ago. Not guilty is of course a far more exonerating verdict than ‘insufficient evidence to prosecute,’ the decision handed down by authorities in the recent Cliff Richard allegations. Sorry to once again get the backs up of loyal Cliff admirers, but there is still the Elm Tree guest house affair, whic h se e m s t o h a v e c o n v en ien tly dropped out of sight over the past year or so. My main gripe in these so called historic ‘witch hunts’ is not that I’m against them being pursued; it’s the publication of

names before any charges have been proven, or indeed even made against possible suspects. I certainly do not think that crimes of this abhorrent nature should be s h elv ed s imply be c a u s e c ons ide ra ble time has elapsed since the alleged assaults occurred. The Elm Tree allegations involved a large number of personalities and people in high office and I for one would still like to see any guilty parties receive their just desserts. I sincerely hope the police continue their enquiries into this affair and not back o ff s imply be c a us e they’ve had their fingers burnt in a few

CLIFF RICHARD: Intends to sue police.

unproven cases. I was also surprised at the paltry sum Cliff Richard announced he was intending to sue the police for. A million pounds to this man is not too much above pocket money. I would have thought the figure sought by an innocent party in his position would be in the 10’s of millions. In my opinion suing for a million pounds is actually extremely clever. To not sue at all would undoubtedly be suspicious. To sue for 10’s of millions would invoke strong reaction from the police, who would then be under considerable pressure to fight the case. Who knows where a high profile investigation of that nature would lead? A million pounds is just right. Look out for a very low key, out of court settlement and a donat i on of t he m i l l i on pounds t o a favourite charity. Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Interesting airline awards YOUR recent (July 21) survey of the top 10 airlines was most interesting though the annual Skytrax list is often regarded as the most reliable as it is voted on by thousands of regular, frequent fliers. Cathay Pacific (based in Hong Kong but essentially British) and Singapore airlines have long been the benchmark for all other airlines; the Middle East companies like your top two, Emirates and Qatar, have learnt most of their service skills and qualities from these and other east Asia airlines like EVA (Taiwan-where I was based for 20 years) and ANA. I was surprised Turkish airlines and Lufthansa appeared in your list, as European - as well as American (north and south) or African! - rarely feature among the best. Peter Holmes

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Dear Leapy BEFORE moving back to the UK six years ago, my husband and myself lived in Costa Blanca North for 10 years. Every Friday we always read your column and we always agreed with everything you say. Why are so many people so blind? Keep up the good work. Rita Akerman

Best wishes I REALLY enjoyed your insert (and Bettina’s) in the ‘Growing Old Disgracefully’ TV show which was just on our TV3 channel! Hope that you are keeping well. Read your ‘Euro Weekly News’ column when in Spain, and have never forgotten ‘Little Arrows’... when I could move the feet! Continued good health to you. Maurice Foster (OAP)

Never give up I WOULD like to point out that out of 384 polling stations across Britain, 252 were won by Leave and constitutes an overwhelming vote and not ‘a narrow margin’ that Colin Granville stated in last week’s edition of the Sur. Furthermore we were battered by Cameron for about a year to Remain, which turned out to be a complete waste of our money, but a mere three month campaign by Leave wiped the floor with his pitiful whining on his

A SHORT list of financial and industrial FUBARs from the EU... Read it and weep! Ford Transit moved to Turkey 2013 with EU grant. Jaguar Land Rover has recently agreed to build a new plant in Slovakia with EU grant, owned by Tata, the same company who has trashed our steel works and emptied the workers’ pension funds. British Army’s new Ajax fighting vehicles to be built in Spain using Swedish steel at the request of the EU to support jobs in Spain with EU grant, rather than Wales. Gillette gone to Eastern Europe with an EU grant. Texas Instruments Greenock gone to Germany with EU grant. Boots sold to Italians Stefano Pessina who have based their HQ in Switzerland to avoid tax to the tune of £80 million a year, using an EU loan for the purchase.

bended knee to Angela Merkel. Since the Leave vote won, the establishment controlled media, TV, radio and newspapers will continue to undermine our democratic vote for years to come, by the arrogant bullying of the British working class. Will Remain ever give up? No I do not think so.. Brian Johnston, Benalmadena

Pure madness I HAVE never been so baffled in my life as I am by all of this Pokemon nonsense. It’s one thing for children to be doing it, but grown men and women, running around chasing after

UK airports are owned by a Spanish company. Scottish Power is owned by a Spanish company. Most London buses are run by Spanish and German companies. The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station to be built by French company EDF, using cheap Chinese steel that has catastrophically failed in other nuclear installations. The Mini cars that Cameron stood in front of as an example of British engineering, are built by BMW mostly in Holland and Austria. His campaign bus was made in Germany even though we have Plaxton, Optare, Bluebird, Dennis etc, in the UK. Anyone who thinks the EU is good for British industry or any other business simply hasn’t paid attention to what has been systematically asset-stripped from the UK. William

invisible creatures like a bunch of eejits! What has this world come to? The thing that really gets me is that people are saying that it’s good because it gets children up off the sofa and running around and playing together. Are you kidding me? Heads down, bumping into each other, getting hit by cars! That’s not what I call playing together! It’s pure madness! As far as I’m concerned these horrible little ‘Pokemon’ are the first sign of the apocalypse. Call me when it’s over. Bertie

Thumbs up DEAR Leapy, I have just finished reading your column and yet again I

agree with all that you say. Europe or is it just the UK that is in a hell of a mess. I think it won’t be long before England is attacked, Sam Gilliland

Brexpats in Spain THANK you for a great article that really does explain our ethos very well. I have to say I am feeling a little worn out after a hectic couple of weeks since this all started, but we are all delighted and overwhelmed by the response of everyone who has given their support. Thanks to EWN, we really can go further and reach more people than we

ever thought possible. Of course we will keep you informed of all developments. Here’s to the future, and being prepared to meet it head on! John

Dual citizenship I FIND it depressingly ironic that the elder generation voted for Brexit to ‘protect future generations’ and now their grandchildren appear to be flocking to obtain Irish, Spanish and German citizenship, while Scottish youngsters continue paving the way for independence. The last time I remember it being ‘cool’ to be British, or there being some measure of pride outside the lunatic fringe, was way back in the swinging 60’s, a time I recall fondly. Of course there was ‘cool Britannia’ in the 90’s with the likes of Tony Blair and Oasis spreading the brand, but we all know how that turned out! Along the same lines, is there a country on earth whose flag is so contemptuously reviled by its own population? Sadly I think most of the characteristics which endeared us to the world - an underdog spirit, comic genius, literature, music - simply hit a plateau about 30 years ago and it’s been a steady decline ever since. Rick, Sotogrande

Cunning cats I HAVE immensely enjoyed recent letters from readers about how their cats react to classical music. There’s a few felines slouching and prowling around my home and over time I’ve come to realise just how emotionally intelligent they truly are. Sometimes I wonder whether it’s us who own the cats, or perhaps our feline friends are really the ones in charge! Beth, Javea

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Word Ladder

HOLY HOLE SOLE SORE SIRE FIRE

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) This is a great week for parties and socialising. Libra is shining on you and the light is shooting right through your love life. Other relationships benefit, too, and it is a good time to ask favours. When it comes to showing your affections, avoid being super-cool.

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BONUS BALL

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36 21 Cl 32 19 S 32 19 S

Mon - 33 19 S Tues - 33 19 C Wed - 34 20 S

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Steaming ahead this week, it will surprise you just how much you get done. A relationship that seemed to be going nowhere perks up and the chance to show just how versatile you are in that direction sees you shine. Generally, your confidence is good so don’t be surprised if someone starts singing your praises.

Cl Clear,

F Fog,

Sh Showers,

Sn Snow,

C Cloudy, Th Thunder

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

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 10 • Good: 13 • Very good: 19 • Excellent: 25

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Ceil, clef, eely, feel, felt, file, flee, flit, leer, left, lice, life, life, lift, lire, lite, lyre, reel, rely, riel, rile, tile, cleft, creel, elect, elite, filer, filet, fitly, fleer, fleet, flier, flirt, flyer, leery, lefty, lifer, liter, litre, lyric, relic, relit, rifle, telic, tiler, celery, eerily, filter, fleecy, flirty, freely, leftie, lifter, relict, relief, tercel, trifle, erectly, fertile, reflect, reticle, tierce, celerity, fiercely, ELECTRIFY

Sudoku

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

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LUCKY STARS

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26 20 Sh 27 20 C 28 20 Sh

SUNNY

TODAY:

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A pet love is given a helping hand from someone close. You may have criticised this person in the past but now they are showing you their best side. To keep this going, be sure to show your appreciation.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Finances may be the last thing on your mind at the moment but deal with matters now and get them out of the way. There are other

21 40

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Mallorca

SUNNY

S Sun,

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Please, please be organised. Not to be so would mean problems on the financial side for months to come. Money is good and this, combined with a romantic interest, means that you will be sorely tempted to overspend. When it comes to giving of yourself, emotionally, remember that you will only receive back what you are willing to give.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Being firmly in control this week shows results. Although you prefer to accommodate others, this is not the time. Once you have realised how much easier your life is when you put your foot down, there will be no looking back.

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directions that your thoughts are taking.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Changes are to be made as soon as possible. There are people in your life who give you nothing but trouble. Being kind to them seems to do no good at all. Why not be kind to yourself for a change? Arrange not to be available to them all the time and they will soon find some other outlet.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Joint efforts and team projects go hand in hand this week. Your social life will improve dramatically if you make a special effort at the weekend. Realising and then admitting that you need others is the start of real progress.

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CLEAR

TODAY:

Almeria TODAY:

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Why has that special plan not been started? Could it be that you are waiting until next year? Best strike while the iron is hot and not delay a moment longer. While others are having a good time this week, you can steal a lead.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Some disruptions from Jupiter’s influence mean that this is not

MAX 33C, MIN 24C

MAX MIN

likely to be a smooth week. However, there are some niggling drawbacks that you do not even notice until they are already past. That is no bad thing because time often solves these matters. Be aware that someone is waiting for a decision on the romantic front.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Making changes in your surroundings takes priority this week. You want to be ready for a busy party time ahead and that means making a special effort. You do so love making your friends comfortable and giving them pleasure. As money is not likely to be so tight at the moment you have the chance.

Madrid

SUNNY

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

Saturday July 30

Sunday July 31

REINTEGRO

10 20

13 46

REINTEGRO

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

HOLY HOLE MOLE MILE FILE FIRE or

YOUR STARS

for next 7 days

Alicante

That niggling disagreement that you had with someone should not be allowed to take up your time any longer. Be sure to take the bull by the horns and get it sorted out. It may not be possible to use your charm in this situation but, if you look and sound determined enough, the message will get across.

LEO

Weather TODAY:

Solution HOLY HOLD FOLD FORD FORE FIRE or

FIRE BACK

MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

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

HOLY

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

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Quick Across 1 Contracts (7) 5 Pieces of information (5) 8 Damp (5) 9 Informed or conscious (5) 10 Triumph (7) 11/19 Chinese martial art and system of callisthenics (3,3) 12 Dance craze from 1960s (5) 14 Raw, unprepared (5) 19 See 11 20 Expert (7) 22 Precise (5) 23 From that time (5) 24 Jobs (5) 25 Advanced in years (7) Down 1 Try out (6) 2 Wrecks (5) 3 Observes (7) 4 Divided up (6) 5 Dreads (5) 6 Made (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents Q and 22 represents T, so fill in Q every time the figure 3 appears and T every time the figure 22 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 7 Arable, 8 Ravers, 10 Cottage, 11 Probe, 12 Ogre, 13 Item, 17 Saga, 18 Mane, 22 Needs, 23 Spaniel, 24 Cheers, 25 Yokels. Down: 1 Raccoon, 2 Factory, 3 Bleak, 4 Samples, 5 Devon, 6 Ashen, 9 Demitasse, 14 Maestro, 15 Cabinet, 16 Legless, 19 Snack, 20 Repel, 21 Bacon.

QUICK Across: 7 Motionless (6) 13 Novelists (7) 15 Turned down (7) 16 Consider or hold as true (6) 17 Small (6)

English - Spanish

Down:

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

Across 1 Cacahuete (6) 4 Huevos (4) 8 Pulgar (5) 9 Fewer (5) 10 Escenario (teatro) (5) 11 Rocas (5) 14 Weak (5) 16 Dejar (5) 17 Cat (domestic) (4) 18 Bolsillo (6) Down 1 Ducks (birds) (5) 2 Needle (5) 3 Paraguas (8) 5/14 Perro de caza (3,3) 6 Southern (side, part) (3) 7 Yellow (8) 12 Tiza (para escribir, de billar) (5) 13 Aguanieve (5) 14 See 5 15 Pero (uso adversativo) (3)

Hexagram

1 Wages, 4 Singers, 8 Partner, 9 Utter, 10 Spare, 11 Arrange, 12 Sleepy, 14 Closes, 17 Restore, 19 Shaft, 21 Nurse, 22 Portion, 23 Slender, 24 Bends.

18 Place where bread and cakes are made or sold (6) 20 Closes securely (5) 21 Of the moon (5)

1 Wipes, 2 Garbage, 3 Since, 4 Streak, 5 Neutral, 6 Eaten, 7 Streets, 12 Shrinks, 13 Proceed, 15 Station, 16 Helper, 18 Serve, 19 Scrub, 20 Tends.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Barber, 3 Apio, 7 End, 9 Charlar, 10 Painter, 13 Lorries, 15 Tren, 16 Badger.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 1/14 Beer mat, 2 Escribir, 4 Pilgrim, 5 Otro, 6 Fantasma, 8 Deporte, 11 Flat, 12 Star.

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

ABRADE ALKALI BLEACH CANCEL COCKLE DETOUR GAGGLE(10) GLACIS LOUNGE MIGNON

RHOMBI ROTATE SEAMEN STINGY SUBTLY SYSTEM URGENT VOLLEY YEASTY

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Quarry 2 Harden 3 Advise 4 Pander 5 Reload 6 Elicit 7 Deacon 8 Scrawl 9 Venous 10 Cowman 11 Stride 12 Maroon 13 Inmate 14 Curlew 15 Layman 16 Honest 17 Parlay 18 Ruling 19 Pauper

Across 1 Hard case played a parlour game (8) 5 Russian ruler seen in artist’s area (4) 9 Mountain range in the Australian Desert (5) 10 Casual shoes for layabouts (7) 11 Strange knick-knacks containing uranium (7) 12 Incinerates Scottish streams (5) 13 Proceeded confidently and sorted out (6) 15 Wears away or redoes differently (6) 19 Get rid of the waterway (5) 21 What’s left of arranged rise is now unpaid (7) 23 Army unit rebuilt a bridge (7) 24 Extreme part of a devout era (5) 25 Duck into stealth bomber (4) 26 My encore involved a tradition (8) Down 1 Probabilities of Chinese detective with first class evening suit (7) 2 Summer snake (5) 3 Bad cons break out and flee (7) 4 Recruit from a dozen listeners (6) 6 Cut off an ear in the outhouse (7)

19 Introduction of Fairtrade butter extract 7 Nozzles for the flowers (5) 8 Save Britain? It’s an insult (4) (5) 14 Greek wine turns up in a canister (7) 20 Father came back after him for Mass 16 Bring back others' mineral (7) (4) 17 Rely upon an orderly Serb way (5,2) 22 Some of what you said it to me is the same (5) 18 A waft from soft cheeses, they say (6)

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Brexpats in Spain hold their first public meeting BREXPAT INFLUX: Some of those who attended.

MAYOR MALDONADO: Addressing Brexpats in Spain.

By John Smith BORN out of a Facebook page ‘Brexpats in Mijas,’ a group of five like-minded expats were worried and confused about their future once Britain leaves the European Union and the response online was so enormous that they decided to expand the group and rename it ‘Brexpats in Spain’ so that all British expats could have a forum to discuss their worries and to obtain advice. They had their first public event at the Hotel Tamisa Golf on the evening of July 27 where far more people than anticipated arrived in order to learn what they could about the group and its advisors. The staff of the hotel was hard pushed to provide enough chairs and the room soon became crowded with many standing to hear a variety of speakers. It was stressed by original founders Anne Hernández and Christine Rowlands that this is a non-political not-for-profit organisation which is not run by experts but by expats who live in Spain. They are dedi-

cated to obtaining advice from various specialists to help with questions although at this stage, little can be said for certain. One thing is sure however and that is this group has only been in existence for three weeks, and they already have more than 1,400 members. Interest is so encouraging that they are appealing for people across the nation to join with them and possibly set up satellite branches as whatever affects expats in Mijas will affect expats everywhere and the group is more than happy to disseminate the information to all. Indeed they plan to hold a more formal meeting in La Cala de Mijas in the future with specialist representatives ready to advise on specific matters that worry the British community. The mayor of Mijas Juan Carlos Maldonado is totally behind this venture and in a speech to those present he made it clear that the expat community is very important to the well-being of Mijas which has 11,000 British residents and he is dedicated to not only supporting their rights but to assist in bringing them further into Spanish society by making sure that they are fully

One thing is sure, this group has only been in existence for

three weeks and they already have more than 1,400 members. registered in Spain to protect their best interests. The mayor was accompanied by the local foreign residents representative and also attending was Dominic Jackson, representing the British Consulate who understandably explained that nothing was set in stone but the British government had indicated that it would keep in mind the needs and wishes of expats during the forthcoming Brexit negotiations and finished by saying for the time being “keep calm and carry on.” Also present were legal advisors as well as a representative of a medical team, so that all of those involved will do all they

can to help with making sure that all members are kept well aware of developments. It was initially expected that members of the ‘team’ would circulate amongst attendees to discuss individual matters but due to the fact that the room was absolutely packed, questions were invited from the floor which wasn’t ideal as people started to chat amongst themselves if they couldn’t hear the question. All in all however this was a highly encouraging first presentation from a band of volunteers who want to ensure that the best interests of the British community in Spain are promoted and they intend to let others know what is happening in the coming months and years. Their slogan is best described as ‘Fighting for Expat Rights’ and as there is more power in numbers, we at Euro Weekly News stand 100 per cent behind this initiative and would encourage readers from all of our areas to visit their sites www.brex pats.es and Facebook Brexpats in Spain. If you have any specific questions or would like to offer assistance then e-mail info@brexpats.es.

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Little sparrows (sorry Leapy!) There was no malice intended, it was simply an avian warning of impending doom, I should have listened.”

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 seems to me that the humble sparrow has always been present at key moments in my life. It came home to me many years ago. Having just arrived in Bermuda and taken a phone call at the airport that my new boss, who was coming to collect me, had been delayed, I perched myself on a wall outside the terminal building to take in the breathtaking view. Almost immediately a gang of sparrows gathered around, presumably in the hope that there might be a snack in the offing. It was hard for me to believe; there I was in that sub tropical idyll, but instead of birds of paradise or cockatiels whizzing round my head, there to greet me was a small herd of spadgers

SPARROW STALK: Greetings from paradise island Bermuda. looking as if they had just stepped, or rather flown, out of an English garden. Unaccountably though, it somehow made me feel welcome and quite at home. Five years previously, on my first wedding day - a

day that shall live in infamy, to quote a certain American President - a cheeky little sparrow had defaecated on the shoulder of my 30 guinea suit as I was entering the church. I believe now that there

was no malice intended, but that it was simply an avian warning of impending doom. I should have listened. Now this morning as we enjoyed coffee at our regular stopover after a lengthy

pre-breakfast walk, here they all were right on cue. We are well known to this Los Dolses chapter of house sparrows, who await our arrival with baited beaks in the sure knowledge that the Princess will feed them with small chunks of her complimentary biscuit. I have to be honest and admit that I too, find these little blokes charming and thoroughly engaging. There were some very cute infant birds present, and as I watched an attentive little mum feeding crumbs to one of her demanding offspring, I had this thought: Without the politics, hatred, Brexit and indeed, humankind itself, this would surely be paradise Earth.

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Good and evil live side by side John Smith Random thoughts... ON the day that Pope Francis, during his visit to Poland, asked the world to be more compassionate especially to migrants and refugees, a shopkeeper in India beheaded a man and hacked his wife to death over a row concerning a debt of just 15 rupees (€0.19) apparently because the couple were ‘untouchables’ and he was of a higher caste. The Pope had already spoken out

There’s still a large percentage of people who take no notice of acceptable moral norms.” against the evil that is Daesh and the fact that there is a full blown war, not between religions but effectively the forces of stability against the forces of chaos. On the following day, Francis be-

CHILLING SIGN. At the entrance to Auschwitz. came the third Pope in recent years to visit Auschwitz, the scene of the brutal murder of more than one million people, mainly but not exclusively of the Jewish faith, passing through the main gate with its chilling sign ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ the German phrase meaning ‘Work

makes you free.’ Visibly moved, the elderly pontiff looking sad and a little frail in his white robes walked through the camp, stopping to pray silently and clearly affected by the ghosts who must haunt this dreadful place. Unlike previous papal visitors, he

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Brexpat vision THE word Brexit seems to send shivers down the spines of so many British expatriates here in Spain where they have made their lives and in too many cases, they didn’t even have a chance to cast their vote in the referendum that could change their lives. Quite often, people don’t mind change, but what they do mind is not knowing what the future holds and this is where we see a great deal of discomfort and worry in letters and emails we receive from readers. Currently, it’s impossible to give any accurate information about what’s going to happen as far as pensions, health service, residency and other matters of high importance to the expat community although it’s been heartening to see the positive and supportive attitude of local councils generally. On our website and in the newspapers we have covered activities of a new group ‘Brexpats in Spain,’ a voluntary group set up to give expats a voice and also to help spread information as it becomes official rather than rumour. Although initially a Facebook group in Mijas, the organisers found that there was a desperate need for a central point of advice and news and they have therefore expanded their brief to try to keep all expats involved and informed. The internet is a great vehicle for disseminating information as are newspapers such as Euro Weekly News but not everyone uses a computer and there are often questions that need to be asked. For that reason, we are more than happy to promote Brexpats in Spain and encourage our readers to get in touch with them and maybe offer to set up satellite groups around the regions.

decided not to make any formal statement about the visit, letting his own sorrow and pain for those who had died speak for him. He did however meet with some of the now elderly survivors of the death camp, kissing them on each cheek and speaking to them softly. The stoic dignity with which Pope Francis contemplated this ‘temple’ to man’s inhumanity will hopefully resonate throughout the world, but the juxtaposition of these two stories just reinforces the fact that whilst the majority of individuals around the world lead blameless lives, there are still a frighteningly large percentage who take no notice of acceptable moral norms and believe that they have the right to do as they wish no matter how it harms others. Without even trawling through the internet, it is too easy to think of evil and persecution around the world, with Daesh being the most Now we covered, but there is still murder want to and mayhem in Syria, Yemen, Nigehear your views. ria, South Sudan and Palestine with troubles just waiting to YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE erupt again in Turkey and - YOUR OPINION some of the former Russian www.euroweeklynews.com states.

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Could heels increase the risk of cancer? WOMEN have long been warned about the potential damage to feet and joints that wearing high heels can cause, but now they are even being linked to cancer. Previous studies have suggested high heels can lead to problems including hammer toes where the toes become permanently bent, muscle fatigue and osteoarthritis but

now scientists say there could also be a link between the footwear and cancer. A leading cancer specialist, Dr David Agus, at the University of Southern California, has said in his new book that women should avoid heels and spend more time in comfortable shoes. He argues that wearing uncomfortable high heeled

shoes every day doesn’t just cause unnecessary pain and joint damage, it can actively trigger lowlevel inflammation as the body struggles with being forced into an unnatural posture. Certain kinds of inflammation have been linked to degenerative diseases, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and can dramatically increase cancer risk. The professor said that although cancer can be caused by damaged or faulty genes with the DNA code, anything that additionally damages DNA or hinders its natural process of repair can increase the risk of cancer.

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• What causes insomnia apart from the typical summer ‘too hot to sleep’ problems? Insomnia is the impossibility of getting to or staying asleep at night, which is what our vital cycles require: sleep at night and activity during the day. There are many causes of insomnia which can include psychiatric problems such as depression or anxiety amongst others, stress (caused by work or personal problems) or physical problems ranging from infections of many types to other illnesses, especially those of an endocrinologic type which can affect normal circadian rhythms. • Can it be a sign of a health problem which hasn’t been diagnosed yet? Yes they can and these can be important. Patients with any doubts of this type should see a medical specialist for evaluation. • Can it have negative effects on our health if it lasts a long time?

Insomnia can affect patients’ ability to lead a normal life and personal relationships and can also worsen existing conditions and cause flare ups of others if it continues over a long period of time. • Is there anything that can be done to stop it without having to take sleeping pills? Apart from tablets, there are also relaxation methods and therapy which can help a lot with problems of this type. • Can / should we take sleeping pills without a doctor prescribing them? Definitely not! Every patient should be checked by a specialist who will recommend the best treatment for their particular case. • Do sleeping pills have any side effects or counterindications? Sleeping pills can have many side or adverse effects and can interact with other medication and harm patients who take them without medical supervision.

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Dispelling some summertime myths

FLUID FABLE: Too much water can actually be harmful for older people.

Natural oils THERE are a range of natural oils that might be worth trying if you are looking to avoid chemical products. • Marula comes from the tree of the same name and is said to be good for dry skin as it is high in fatty acids. • Tea tree is better known and many find it helps with skin inflammations. • Chamomile oil when used on skin can cut down on redness and irritation. • Coconut is good for conditions like eczema which has rough skin. • Rosehip oil is high in vitamin A. This retinoid product is said to help reduce the effects of scarring and stretch marks. • Rosemary oil is supposed to thicken your hair as is castor oil. • Most larders have olive oil which is supposed to harden brittle nails. • Another oil in many kitchens is sesame seed which many say is good for teeth and gums - just slosh round like a mouthwash.

FACT or myth? You hear myths about health every summer, but what is fact and what is fiction? Here are some myths about health in summer: Older people need to drink more fluids To avoid heatstroke, experts always recommend drinking more fluids a day. However, in the case of older people it is something we must take special care of, as they have less ability to sweat and excess fluid can cause kidney problems. It is not necessary to use sunglasses if it is cloudy Although it may not be sunny, solar radiation is always present. In the days when there are h i g h clouds, ultraviolet radiation is

weakened only slightly, so you have to protect your eyes. Urine relieves jellyfish stings Many Spanish beaches in summer warn about unwanted visitors: jellyfish. A widespread belief is that reducing their sting can be done by urine, but it has been shown that this serves no purpose. Instead, it is recommended to wash the sting with vinegar and then fresh water. Heat stroke only happens in the sun Heat stroke can reach anywhere with high temperatures, whether in direct sunlight or not. High temperatures can cause dehydration, dizziness and even suffocation. Energy drinks are the best to recover from exercise Consumption in excess of this type of drink can cause heart palpitations, as it is a stimulant it can lead the heart to unusual activity and rhythm. In summer you need less sleep Some people feel that in summer they need less sleep, although that’s not entirely true. Exercise, diet or stress of the holidays are

factors that influence sleep. If you have moles do not sit in the sun The risks of skin cancer has helped establish this belief. Although the incidence of melanoma has increased and doctors have expanded the recommendations and precautions to take to avoid this type of cancer, the fact is that people who have moles do not have to shy away from the sun as long as proper sun care protection is taken. Athlete’s foot affects athletes or people with poor hygiene In summer, visits to pools increases and with them the possibility of developing fungi. This happens if you do not use flip flops around the pool, especially at the edges of the water, where puddles are a breeding ground for micro-organisms so it is not due to poor hygiene. Sun improves psoriasis Although it is true that the sea water can help eliminate and ease psoriasis in sufferers, too much sun can be harmful to the skin of people suffering from this disease because it promotes skin aging.

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Visit the Disney Kingdom TH E wo n d e r f u l world of Walt Disney visits the Auditorium in P a l m a f r o m Au gust 18 to 28 bringing the colourful fun of ‘ Mi c k e y a n d t h e Kingdom of Fantasy,’ a travelling children’s musical which visits the wonderful world of imagination and f a i r y t a l e s as well as some of the most popular Disney cartoons. See Mickey, Donald a n d Ma r y Po p pin s wi t h c h e e k y cockney Bert as they travel through a magic h a t a n d v i si t t h e enchanted worlds inhabited by The Lion K in g , Fr o z e n , T h e J un g l e B o o k a n d

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FANTASY FAVOURITES: Minnie and Mickey will appear with other popular characters.

No matter how old we are the inner child always wants to emerge. Beaut y and t he Beast. This is a musical journey for the whole family that will delight parents and children alike as no matter how old we are, the inner child always want to emerge and enjoy the realm of fantasy. Wi t h an ear l i er t han usual st ar t i ng time of 8pm to take into account the little ones, tickets are just €20 per person and ar e avai l abl e f r om the Auditorium.

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Moonwalking the musical By John Smith RUNNING from August 10 to 14 at the Palma Auditorium situated in the Paseo Maritimo, Moonwalking tells the true story of Michael Jackson as 35 performers run through all of his hits from the 70’s until

his untimely death during a two hour performance. His story is told through the eyes of a couple who lived their lives and love for each other through the thoughts and words of the King of Pop which has been the soundtrack to their lives. This thoughtful and moving story of the person, not

just his music, is intertwined throughout this journey through his life with perhaps some little known facts emerging from his choreography and music. The show which starts at 10pm each night is suitable for all ages and tickets cost €25 per person from the auditorium website.

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Women in Rome ORGANISED in conjunction with the Louvre in Paris no less than 177 pieces depicting the role of women in classical Rome will be on display at the Caixa Forum in Palma with opening times of 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 2pm on Sundays and holidays. The exhibition takes wall paintings from Pompeii, mosaics and sculptures and lays out the importance of women in Rome at the time, showing all of their sides as mothers, seductresses, plotters, goddesses and friends and their role is compared to that of women in less advanced societies.

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Vincenzo Martinelli concert ON Friday August 12, 2016, Vincenzo Martinelli from Australia again presents a special concert on the terrace of the Finca Hotel Can Estades. The ingenious guitarist plays modern songs and classics on the Spanish guitar. In the background impressive pictures will be projected on a big screen. The likeable Australian with Italian roots comes specially for this concert on the island and already thrilled sold out shows last year. There will be snacks and delicious drinks served prior to the concert. Reception with drinks /snacks: 8pm Concert starts: 9pm Fee per person: € 25, concert with snacks and drinks prior to the concert Register early by mail info@can-estades.com or phone 971 670 558 as space is limited!

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FOR SALE: There are a lot of factors that determine what your home is worth.

John Graham The property expert

“WHAT is my home worth?” is the first question I am always asked by the owner when I am carrying out a ‘Valuation’ or a ‘Home Condition Report.’ I could simply say to the owner that the property is worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it and leave it at that but there’s a lot more to it than that. This week I explain to EWN readers some of the tangibles and intangibles that go into answering that question. The stock market is referred

to as trading in either ‘bear’ or ‘bull’ market conditions, and the property market is similar; we refer to the property market condition as either a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. Market conditions affect home prices, so if you are selling your home when the property market conditions are a sellers market in your area, you would expect a higher asking price for your home. If it’s a buyers market then you would expect a lower asking price. Selling your home is a very emotional experience and you will need the best professional advice from experts to arrive at what your home is worth. My check list is a list of important factors that go into finding out what your home is worth.

• Buyer’s or Seller’s Market • Location of your home • Condition of your home • Age of your home • Size of your home’s interior living space m 2 and balcony/ terrace space m2 • Size of your land m2 • Number of bedrooms • Number of bathrooms • Size of kitchen • Lounge dining room and other rooms, size and layout • Design and style of your home • Age and condition of all appliances • Views from your home • Orientation of your home e.g. south facing, etc. • Are your planning and legal documents in order? • Garden and pool condition

• Garage or Parking facilities Last but not least, let me give you a proven and tested a professional insiders tip. You have a much better chance of selling if you provide the buyer with a Surveyor’s Home Condition Report. It gives the buyer peace of mind and puts you in a stronger position to sell, compared to other similar priced properties on sale without a Home Condition Report. Next week I will be giving some top buyer’s tips for EWN readers who are looking to buy a dream home in Spain. John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute. For advice or information on the Home Condition Report, contact John by email. gk.ipad@me.com.

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Be a good sport Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I LIKE sport and I enjoy watching it. Football, snooker, tennis, boxing, F1... I like all sorts but I don’t like the Olympics. I should qualify that by explaining I don’t like what the Olympics have become. This week the Russians have had some of their teams slung out for taking drugs that enhance skills, all approved by their Government. The whole lot should be banned, end of because it’s cheating, simple as that. I remember years ago looking at an East German female shot-putter and wishing my beard was as thick as hers. Then there was the bloke who took four Viagra tablets and ran the 200 metres, he tripped over and won the pole vault!! Then we have events like race walking, how stupid is that? It’s like having a ‘who can whisper the loudest’ competition. Equestrian, what nonsense! Look how clever my horse is. I’d rather watch a good dog act like Ashleigh and Pudsey (they won Britain’s Got Talent ) and get more dog acts from around the world (I bet a few of you are nodding). The 100 metres is brilliant though. I love

watching Usain Bolt who ran it in 9.58 seconds. I can’t do anything in 9.58 seconds. It took me 15 seconds to type that sentence. Then there’s the time difference, often having to watch stuff in the middle of the night because the event you want to watch is on after the 10 you don’t! Of course there are people who love the Olympics but not me. Plus now, with the PC brigade in the UK we don’t have anyone losing in school sports days. I have news for that lot, WRONG! The kid that came first won and all the rest lost. The one who came second wasn’t ‘first runner up,’ you came second son, sorry try harder next time and you might win, now jog on and practise harder. Then there’s cricket. Who invented a sport you can play for five days and finish up with a draw? What’s the point? If it’s competitive surely there’s a winner and a loser? Of course, there’s massive corruption in football. FIFA has to be the most crooked bunch ever and the bare faced audacity of Sepp Blatter is incredible. They’ve been nicked by the FBI and he still says, ‘I don’t know what they’re talking about.’ Get rid of them all. On the bright side, 50 years ago last Saturday West Ham won the World Cup...well, England did but as a Hammers fan that’s how I remember it. They think it’s all over – it is now!

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Driving under influence 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.

DRINK DRIVING: A factor in many road deaths. THE latest statistics unveiled by the National Spanish Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Sciences (INTCF) reveals that 43 per cent of drivers killed in road traffic incidents last year tested positive for the presence of alcohol or drugs: 4 per cent more than the previous year. The report includes the results of toxicology tests of 900 deaths (638 drivers, 179 pedestrians and 83 passengers) in road traffic collisions. The DGT reported there were 1,126 deaths from traffic accidents but the INTCF figures are lower as some autonomous communities carry out their own toxicology tests). Of these tested by the INTCF, 275 drivers (65 per cent) tested positive for alcohol and more than 30 per cent tested positive for some kind of drug.

The report indicates that the data reflects an increased consumption of alcohol and psychoactive drugs (those which change brain function and alter perception) among those killed, whilst the level of other forms of drug use had been similar to the previous year. In 2014, 26 per cent tested positive for alcohol, 10.74 per cent for psychoactive drugs and 13.35 per cent for other drugs. In the case of pedestrians killed, more than 46 per cent of the 179 cases analysed were positive with 57 per cent having consumed alcohol. In those who tested positive for drugs, the most popular substance detected among drivers was cocaine (49 per cent positive) followed by cannabis (44 per cent). For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

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Can he fight insurance company? I WAS involved in a traffic accident that was not my fault. I had insurance through a broker. My broker, however, failed to pass on full information to the insurance company. The insurance company wrote off my car and because the brokers failed to pass on the relevant information, I will receive nothing for my car. I am on a disability pension and cannot afford to lose my car. R.W. (Costa Blanca) FIGHTING the insurance company is never easy but it sounds as if you have a case. The first step is to discuss the problem with your broker. If you find him reluctant to help, you can contact the ‘Atención al Cliente’ or ‘Defensor del

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Asegurado’ department of the insurance company. There is a telephone number on your policy. You will need to put your case

in writing. Every company has such an office. If all else fails, you complain to the DGS, the ‘Direccion General de Seguros,’ at Paseo de la Castellana, 44, Madrid 28046, in writing. You can also call them on the telephone at 902 191 111.

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

KEEPING plants alive consists of four things: a. Keeping the roots of plants constantly damp both in the garden and containers. Whether you water with a drip irrigation system, hose or watering can this can be difficult to judge unless you dig a hole to check what layers are dry and at what level the soil is still

PLAN PLANTING: Ensuring what you plant is naturally drought resistant. moist. The latter is time consuming, difficult to do in close-

ly planted beds and based on judgement as what one person regards as damp another person may regard as wet. The solution is to purchase a soil moisture meter. Typically they have a probe to push into the earth in a garden bed or the compost in a pot down to 15 centimetres of depth and do not need a battery to operate them. b. Placing tender plants that are easily shrivelled in full sun or by blazing hot winds in semi,

dappled or full shade and watering twice a day if necessary. This includes annual herbs such as parsley or basil. c. Keeping roots cool by shading them with slabs of rock or mulches of compost or bark chippings. d. Ensuring that you plant up your garden with plants that are naturally drought resistant and capable of slowing down their growth and moisture requirements during the hottest weeks.

Keeping the garden colourful: Stimulating plants to flower continuously or again requires that you dead head as soon as flowers have finished to prevent seeds being formed, watering as above and minimising the use of feeds high in nitrogen. Most plants will grow and flower well without regular feeding but should you consider it necessary use a feed high in potash rather than nitrogen. Regular feeding with the latter may result in excessive greenery at the expense of flowers. Fruit trees also need care: It is essential that fruit trees are watered thoroughly so their deepest roots are kept constantly damp so fruit develops continuously. Intermittent watering can result in splitting fruit, major fruit falls or insect and fungal attacks. The vegetable plot can still be productive: Provided they are frequently

watered fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and melons swell and ripen well in sunny weather. Root vegetables such as peanuts, carrots and beetroot will grow and keep well in the soil if kept damp but quick growing radishes will soon go to seed if not harvested when young. As the summer warms up flowering artichokes will stop producing and August is a good time to sow seeds to produce broccoli plants for planting out in the autumn. The above actions should help you enjoy a colourful and productive summer garden but do watch the garden for unexpected problems. For summer reading chapter 6.16 ‘Be a plant detective’ in our original book ‘Your garden in Spain’ lists 50 ways of killing plants, many of them related to summer conditions. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2016

Cacti are cool OFTEN when we think of flower gardens, we envisage beautiful blooming fields of violets and lavender. But many parts of southern Spain are known for their drier, more arid climates, meaning that a cactus can be the perfect companion. Cacti come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, whereas others can be taller than a house! There are more than 1,500 species of cacti in the world. Cacti generally need lots of sun. Cold, wet conditions often cause them to rot. Putting a cactus in a raised bed or on a slope can help prevent them becoming inundated with rainwater. House cacti are a popular choice because they are hardy and easy to nurture. Their spiny appearances also make them aesthetically pleasing adding an exotic touch to any room. Some versions have flowers and some do not, meaning you can choose a cactus that is perfectly suited to your disposition.

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David THE Dogman

‘COPROPHAGIA,’ to give the proper name is a natural form of behaviour which most dogs learn from puppyhood when their mother will clean up after them. It happens more in puppies which come from rescue kennels and pet shops. It can also be started by poor house-training where owners do not clean up after the pup. Boredom is another cause. Dogs that spend long periods alone in the garden or in kennels can develop this habit. In kennels, dogs will copy other dogs doing it. Don’t rub a dog’s nose in its excrement. This only teaches dogs to eat the evidence to avoid punishment. Don’t shout or chase the dog away. It will only learn to eat faster. Do remove the faeces, especially if

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you live in a warm climate, for they encourage mosquitoes. Yo u ca n als o tre a t fa e c e s w ith tabasco or peppers. The dog will not find that taste very rewarding. It co u ld b e th e dog is jus t hungry. Split the daily food ration into several portions and feed the dog three or four times a day with a higher fibre content. Alternatively, the dog could have a health problem. There is a condition called Exocrine Pancreatic Ins u fficie n cy, w he re a la c k of e nzymes in the pancreas will result in d o g s b e in g ra ve nous ly hungry. Dogs suffering from this will eat anything.

Although the eating of faeces is absolutely repellent to humans, the smell and texture is attractive to dogs. Dogs have a different palate to our own. If all else fails, only allow the dog off lead with a muzzle. Ta s te is not s uc h a n importa nt sense to dogs, despite claims to the contrary made by the manufacturers of pet foods. Dogs have around only 3,000 taste buds compared to the 10,000 of a human so their taste factor is much lower than ours. Smell is far more important to dogs, which is why the manufacturers of dog food make sure their products smell good to a dog.

HORRIBLE HABIT: There are things you can try to help discourage this behaviour.

Keeping cats and rodents as pets CATS and rodents aren’t really ideal pets to keep together. However if you do find yourself in this situation here are a few tips so you don’t find yourself losing a pet. Cats eat mice and rats as part of their normal diet so will be interested. Gerbils and hamsters are less likely to attract their attention but that’s not guaranteed. Keep the rodent in a strong cage, not one that can be pushed apart with a cat’s claws and one with narrow bars so the cats claws can’t enter. Make sure both animals are disease free when bringing them into the house. Any diseases can spread between the species. Don’t leave children alone with the rodent. If they open the cage or take it out the cat may pounce. Ensure rodents bedding can’t escape the cage. If cats chew this they may get sick or even choke. Keep moving the cage, if possible put it out of the cats reach. If the cat is the newcomer to the house distract it with toys, etc. when near the rodent.

HOSTILE HOUSEMATES: Small rodents are natural prey to cats.

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WHEN his family go away on holiday Murphy struggles a little, because he really does miss his humans. He is a very affectionate, tactile and engaging young dog. He’s smart too, he homes in on any newcomers, focusing his attention on them until he has sized them up, circling them, barking occasionally until he has laid down the law. It’s his initiation. Once he is content he relaxes a little and enjoys the new member of the pack. Shortly after Murphy came to live with the family they realised that he was fairly needy. He followed them all over the house. And if they went into the garden he went too, if one of them left the group Murphy would swiftly follow them to try and herd them back into the fold. If they tied him outside a shop he would bark until they returned. He became famous in their neighbourhood in Vera, Almeria where they live as ‘Murphy the mouth!’ The day Murphy met Monty the house-sitter there was the usual circling and controlled barking, but then silence and a total acceptance. They were a match! Monty now house-sits whenever the

YOUNG MURPHY: He’s quite a demanding dog. family go away, he is a regular member of the pack and Murphy loves him. They play, they cuddle, and Murphy recognises Monty’s name and knows who is coming when the family tell him. And the family know he’ll be well looked after and comfortable with Monty because they have an understanding. House-sitting can be a winwin for both parties, free house and pet-sitting and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register now for a 20 per cent off introductory offer using coupon code PERFECT20. To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com.

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DB9 era comes to an end By Matthew Elliott ASTON MARTIN has announced that it has built the very last run of DB9 sports cars, posting photos of the final nine awaiting inspection on its Twitter feed and heralding the end of an era. The news brings to an end 13 years of continuous production of the coupe and Volante convertible and a design which defined the Aston Martin brand for the best part of a decade. Debuting in 2003 the DB9 helped the British firm stamp some authority on the modern motoring era and was well received by experts and enthusiasts alike. The final nine models will hit the road with a powerful 402kw aspirated 5.9 litre V12 engine that can charge to 100km/h in just 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 295km/h. It will soon be replaced by the deadly

DB11 due in dealerships early next year, which will be more powerful, faster, sleeker, lighter and far more expensive at more than €300,000.

LAST RUN: The final nine await inspection.

Power rankings A NEW study from JD Power looks at the gratification and satisfaction experienced by an owner when they speed away from the dealership in their brand spanking new car. Known as the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, it is based on the experiences, thoughts and opinions of more than 80,000 drivers questioned after 90 days spent spinning their new wheels. Particular brands are awarded a score out of a maximum 1,000 points based on such criteria as smoothness, visibility, fuel economy, navigation, infotainment and power. Top of the ranking was Porsche which scored a solid 877 points, beating out the industry average of 801. Bottom of the pile was Smart, whose energy efficient city zippers scored just 745.

The Bullet is back SNAZZY SPEEDSTER: Has no roof.

BRISTOL CARS are on the verge of releasing their first new model in more than a decade, with a V8-engined roadster aptly dubbed the ‘Bristol Bullet’ being produced to mark the classic firm’s 70th anniversary in 2017. There will be 70 Bristol Bullets produced, with each costing ‘less than €300,000’ and all being designed in Britain, incorporating some classic Bristol design features alongside a cultivated modern spin. Powered by a 375hp 4.8 litre BMW

V8 and weighing just 1,250 kg, the Bullet will be able to hit 100kmph in just 3.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 250kph. It will incorporate Bristol’s trademark tailfins, speedster-style humps, and be constructed from carbon fibre composite, rather than traditional aluminium used by the firm. Leather trimmed seats and finetuned suspension make for a comfortable rather than track-screeching journey bolstered by an eight-inch touch-screen and smart-

phone connectivity. One key feature, or rather non-feature, to note is that there is no roof whatsoever, making it fairly susceptible to the relentless British rain, but those who can afford the hefty price tag are buying history, not an umbrella. Prototype images are available on the Bristol Cars website but the finished article isn’t quite ready yet, although a camouflaged version was spotted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this summer.

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10,500 athletes set to compete in Rio 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

ROUND-UP: • Lewis Hamilton comfortably won last week’s F1 German Grand Prix to go 19 points clear of Nico Rosberg in the driver’s championship. • American Jimmy Walker claimed the US PGA golf title ahead of Jason Day and Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn won the women’s Open. • England and Pakistan stand 11 in the Test series; the third game is underway at Edgbaston. And the T20 quarter-finals are Glamorgan-Yorks, Gloucester-Durham, Northants-Middlesex and Notts-Sussex. • Irish jockey ‘JT’ McNamara who rode over 600 winners, has

died, aged 41. • Italian Walter Venga is Wolves’ new manager. • Manchester United are set to sign ex-player Paul Pogba from Juventus for £100m. • Football friendlies/ICL results: Liverpool 2 AC Milan 0; Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 6-5 on penalties; Manchester Utd 5 Galatasaray 2; PSG 4 Leicester 0; Real Madrid 3 Chelsea 2 (before 105,000 fans in Michigan) and Spurs 0 Atlético Madrid 1. • Aberdeen (1-1 v Maribor) and West Ham (1-2 v NK Domzale) are in Europa League 2nd leg action tonight (August 4) and Leicester play Manchester United on Sunday (August 7) in the FA Charity Shield. • A 200-1 shot at Wolverhampton last week was only the fourth such priced winner in horse-racing history. • Hull will play Warrington in RL’s Challenge Cup final. • Carl Frampton is now a twodivision featherweight champi-

on of the world after beating Leo Santa Cruz. Tony’s Olympic Games Preview: The summer Olympics start on Saturday August 6 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. More than 10,500 competitors, including 555 Americans and 366 Brits, representing 205 nations will enter 306 events, covering 28 sports at 10 venues; 136 medals will be awarded to women, 161 to men with nine ‘mixed’ medals. My world stars to watch in Rio: * Ashton Eaton: The reigning Olympic decathlon champion is rated the world’s best over 10 events. * Simone Biles: The Texan (18) is the reigning world all-around gymnastic champion, unbeaten since 2014 and going for five medals. * Claressa Shields: In 2012, aged 17, she won gold at the

first Olympics for women boxers and has not lost since. * David Boudia: Star of the American diving team that collected four medals in London, he’s aiming to become the first US diver since Greg Louganis to win back-to-back golds. * Jordan Burroughs: Winner of the 74kg freestyle wrestling gold in 2012, he could become the third American to seal successive Olympic titles. * Allyson Felix: The American won sprinting gold in London and will make history if she wins the 200m, 400m and both relays in Rio. * Justin Gatlin: Could deny Usain Bolt the triple triple (three 100m, 200m and 4x100m gold medals). The American has been the world’s best sprinter for two years. * Gwen Jorgensen: She’s won 12 straight triathlons, a record by a man or woman. * Katie Ledecky: The greatest female freestyle swimmer of all time from 400m to 1500m,

there’s talk of her taking on Michael Phelps in an exhibition race. * Kerri Walsh Jennings: Chasing a fourth Olympic gold medal, she’s one of the greatestever players in beach volleyball. * Federica Pellegrini: Italy’s first female swimming gold medallist, this is her fourth Olympics. * Tiago Camilo: Brazil’s world judo champion is confident of winning on home soil. * Lauren Jackson: Aussie basketball player who has five medals to her name already. * Serena Williams: Winner of 22 Grand Slam tennis titles and four Olympic gold medals, she can add another in Rio. * Robert Scheidt: The Brazilian sailor has already won five Olympic medals (two gold) and is confident of adding a sixth. * Tamika Catchings: USA basketball star has won three Olympic golds already with a fourth on the way!

* Lin Dan: China’s badminton champion is going for a third successive Olympic gold. Sme of those who can make Britain ‘Great’ in Rio! • Swimmers James Guy and Adam Peaty. • Cyclists Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish, Ed Clancy, Lizzie Armitstead, Laura Trott and Becky James. • Gymnasts Claudia Fragapane, Louis Smith and Max Whitlock. • 100m sprinters Adam Gemili and Dina Asher-Smith. • High jumpers Isobel Pooley and Robbie Grabarz. • Long jumpers Shara Proctor and Greg Rutherford. • 5,000m & 10,000m champion Mo Farah. • Showjumper Ben Maher. • Eventer William Fox-Pitt. • Equestrian rider Charlotte Dujardin. • Triathletes Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee.