Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 25 - 31 August 2016 Issue 1625 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1625

25 - 31 August 2016

MALLORCA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Murderous mistake By Matthew Elliott Spanish police and intelligence services have been heavily criticised in the aftermath of the cold-blooded execution of Irish tourist Trevor O’Neill on the streets of Mallorca in what is being called a case of mistaken identity. As authorities have struggled to find any so l i d l e a d s i n t h e h u n t fo r h is killer, almost certainly a gangland assassin, it has transpired that Interpol had warned Spanish police that two ‘dangerous Irish criminals’ had arrived on the island, just days before the 41year-old Dubliner was shot dead. Mr O’Neill was shot four times in the back outside his hotel by a masked gunman at approximately 9pm on August 17 in the vibrant Calvia suburb of Costa de la Calma. He had been walking down the street with his partner of 20 years and their three young children. There is little doubt the assassin’s true target was 37-year-old Jonathon Hutch, a taxi-driver who happens to be a nephew of Gerry Hutch, an underworld figure currently embroiled in a

feud with the Costa del Sol-based Kinahan clan. Gardai sources in Ireland believe mistaken murders remain a distinct possibility, as recruited assassins are not typically professional hitmen but may be out to make a name for themselves. The devastated family of Mr O’Neill returned to Dublin on the same flight as Mr Hutch, who was met on arrival by an armed police escort and is now in hiding.

Mr O’Neill’s parents have described the ‘dreadful, agonising limbo’ felt as they wait for Spanish authorities to return his body. A spokesman for Irish opposition party Fianna Fail has called for a more ‘aggressive response’ from the Spanish authorities, who have been left investigating two burnt out cars found near the scene, and analysing flight manifestos and CCTV from Palma airport, a week after the killers are thought to have left the island.

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Given bad name HOSPITAL Formentera has removed the name of former President Jaume Matas from the commemorative plaque. The former president was

tried over corruption charges in 2012, and the legal system of the Balearics does not allow people who have been convicted to have public recognition.

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Abbey on the road By Matt Ford

Dry as a bone THE water supply in the districts of Can Valero and Foners was temporarily cut off following two minor problems. The company which operates the water supply said there was a leak which occurred in Can Valero and the supply had to be switched off for around three hours while it was fixed.

Promoting local birds in the UK THE Islands Tourism Agency (ATB) has been in the UK, taking part in the internationallyrenowned Rutland Bird Fair. The ATB attended to promote the Balearic Islands as a

destination for foreign ornithological tourism; a tourism that is growing in popularity and promotes sustainable tourism outside of the high season.

LIVERPUDLIAN model Abbey Clancy has been causing eyeballs to pop out as she posed in a series of revealing swimwear during a fashion shoot by acclaimed photographer Karis Kennedy in Mallorca. The 30-year-old squeeze of lanky Stoke City striker Peter Crouch donned outfits by Agent Provocateur as she draped herself provocatively over some beachside rocks. Abbey has been a regular in the Balearics this summer, having attended the wedding of her brother Sean at the end of July. The mother-of-two is certainly keeping herself busy, having just confirmed her return as head judge on series 11 of the BBCâ€™s cultural study Britainâ€™s Next Top Model, which is scheduled to air from January 2017. She has also launched her own fragrance, called Cherish The Moment, via American cosmetics behemoth Avon. The blonde beauty has now returned to the UK after setting pulses racing during her brief island jaunt.

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ABBEY: Set pulses racing.

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Featured News 3

Finance 19 - 24

Stocks 20

Leapy Lee 25

Letters 28

Vicki 29

SOCIETY SUCCESS: Tourists contribute to the income and prosperity of society. By Gemma Elvins-Quinn

Daily TV 30

Time Out 32 - 33

THE Confederation of Balearic Business Associations (CAEB) has expressed concern at news that the regional government has stated that it wants to study ways of limiting the number of tourists. CAEB says that this will result in a

loss of income and welfare that the residents have enjoyed over the last 15 years or so: “The success of a society is measured in terms of the prosperity of the citizens. Therefore, the key is to be able to generate more goods and services that meet the demands of the international market and which at the same time improve the quality of life of the

population” said the CAEB: “Our economy requires concrete actions to identify sectors in which we are and can be competitive in the future, to increase overall productivity, to innovate and focus on quality rather than quantity.” They also call for more incentives to boost private investment which will create more jobs and wealth.

Our View 36

Colin Bird 36

Health & Beauty 38 - 39

Social Scene 40

Property 42 - 46

Homes & Gardens 47

Pets 48

Classifieds 49-50

Boats 51

Motoring 53

Sport 54 - 56

Balearic crime increases CRIME figures are notoriously misleading when reduced to percentages but, nevertheless, there has been an upsurge in violence, thefts

and other misdemeanours in the first half of the year across the Balearics. The murder rate jumped by 66.7 per cent but in reality

that simply reflected five people being killed rather than three in first half of 2015. Of more concern are figures showing a significant

spike in car thefts and violent robberies. In total there were almost 1,000 more reported offences than from January to December last year.

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Cooler but drier DESPITE global warming being all the rage in apocalyptic circles, this August is proving to be one of the Balearic’s coolest in three years according to the State Meteorological Agency. The dreaded 40 degree mark hasn’t yet been crossed in Mallorca this August, despite frequently doing so last summer. Unfortunately, the cooler weather hasn’t been accompanied by more rainfall. Lower rainfall than average witnessed over the past 30 years, diminished water reserves, and rural drought, suggest that climate change, if not warmer temperatures, has certainly come to Mallorca. Indeed, with water reserves at their lowest levels in more than 10 years, authorities are growing increasingly worried and have limited water consumption in several mountain villages. Head of the Balearic Water Management Office, Joana Maria Garau, is quite literally praying for water, and admits there is no real strategy to deal with the crisis, which is affecting the barren interior much worse than on the coast. Today’s water policy is basically unchanged from 20 years ago when there were fewer tourists, and irrigation systems are starting to feel the pressure amid calls for immediate action from the Balearic government.

Help planned for fish reproduction OVER half a million euros is being spent on carrying out a census of protected fish across the seven marine reserves in the Balearics. There has not been a monitoring programme since 2011, and this new one is aimed to get an up to date view of the current situation of numbers of

fish to further assist in improving management of these species. Minister for Fisheries, Vicenç Vidal, said he believes that the reserves have been operating well, but this consensus will show the validity of efforts made. Vidal was speaking during a visit to

the Malgrats reserve in Calvia, where he also discussed the project for an expanded reserve at Dragonera. However, if there is an increase in protected areas, he noted, there will also have to be an increase in human resources, which he hoped would be financed by European fisheries’ funds.

There are currently some 61,000 hectares of marine reserves off the coasts of the Balearics. The aim of them is to allow fish reproduction and conservation. “The greater the protection, the greater the diversity and size of species, ” added the minister.

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Port punks Cracking the whip

A GAGGLE of young British tourists irked local residents, fishermen and police when they spent hours drunkenly clamouring all over private boats at the Port dâ€™Andratx harbour on the morning of August 20 after returning from a local nightclub.

The five immature troublemakers were driven away by local fishermen, while fed-up locals called the police. No serious crimes were committed, but the famous five did very little to enhance the reputation of young Brits abroad.

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Cruise numbers DESPITE the general feeling one of the problems of overcrowding in Palma is caused by the high number of visiting cruise passengers who are seen as a blessing and a curse, actual numbers for the first half of 2016 are below 2015 figures.

Fire escape A FIRE that broke out on August 19 required 800 people to be evacuated from Hotel Canarios Park in Cala Antena, Calas de Mallorca. The fire in woods by the hotel was given a Level One elevated risk, but was quickly extinguished.

Going down TEN people including children, all thought to be German, were rescued from a yacht that sank off the Calvia coast in an area situated between Cala FalcĂł and Cala Vinyes.

HOLIDAY RENTALS: Less than 10,000 are properly registered. WITH the number of private holiday rentals in Mallorca increasing dramatically in the past few years, even tripling according to some estimates, the regional government is looking to tighten the regulatory framework overseeing the practice. A new rule to be adopted in the coming months would see landlords, who rent their properties out to tourists lawfully, note every change of guests for a police report, even if this happens on a daily basis.

Supporters of the new legislation argue that it simply brings private holiday rentals into the same legal sphere as that occupied by hotels, and claim that further regulation is needed to prevent such business being a simple front for tax evasion. The law will impact both chalets and holiday homes and theoretically improve security as there have been complaints among local residents who feel threatened by the ever-changing tide of tourists living in their neigh-

bourhoods for extremely brief periods. Popular internet portals such as Airbnb and similar websites are largely responsible for the huge rise in tourist rentals and the law is battling to ensure that all the residences offered are officially registered with the authorities. More than 70,000 residences were offered for short-term rent in August alone, but less than 10,000 are properly registered as landlords capitalise on various legal loopholes.

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Sneaky surfers

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CALA VARQUES: Is one of Mallorca’s secret gems. By Matthew Elliott AN illegal beach hut at Cala Varques on the east of the island was closed in a dramatic police swoop which saw 55 pe ople c a mping the re be ing que s tioned. The raid involved dozens of police

officers and came at the height of a busy summer which has seen the area swamped by traffic chaos. A popular wild and unspoilt beach, Cala Varques is growing increasingly popular with visitors, even forcing police to close the access road at some points a nd e ncour agi ng obsessed

swimmers to simply camp there to ensure they get a decent spot. Sout h of Por t o Cr i st o, t aki ng i n around 90m of sand with a gorgeous cove, Cala Varques is one of Mallorca’s secret gems, unfortunately precisely the same reason it is growing so quickly in popularity.

Motorhead Roadkill exhibit MALLORCAN photographer Pep Bonet has brought an excellent rock ‘n’ roll exhibition back to his home island. Motorhead Roadkill is an historic work comprised of 76 large for-

matted photos, and two audiovisual works, developed during the three years Bonet toured with one of the rock world’s most iconic bands. Bonet followed the leg-

endary Lemmy and his bandmates on their 2008 European tour, 2009 South American adventure and a set of gigs in Los Angeles in 2010. He followed the band religiously in a rented car before joining the tour bus, and initially published his photos in Rolling Stone. Lemmy, born Ian Kilmister in Stoke in 1945, was a founder of heavy metal and renowned for his wild embrace of the rock ‘n’ roll

lifestyle. He died in December 2015 and Bonet views his exhibition as a tribute to the man, whom he has idolised since childhood. Bonet also has a book in the works about Lemmy’s life, but for now is happy to celebrate his exhibition. Debuting in the Misericordia in Palma last week, the exhibition is due to run through until September 12.

LEMMY: Was a founder of heavy metal.

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Extra virgin ambassador By Matthew Eliott A FAMOUS Mallorcan cooking blogger has been declared the 2016/17 Ambassador for Oli de Mallorca, one of the islandâ€™s, and indeed the countryâ€™s, premier olive oil producers. Manuel Ruiz won the award for best gastronomic site at the 2015 Weblogs Awards. He declared his delight at being announced ambassador and said that he would promote the brand and olive oil as an essential component of traditional B a l e a r i c c u i s in e. R u iz als o pointed out that only extra virgin olive oil possesses all the health benefits associated wi t h t h e h e a r thealthy product.

OLIVE OIL: Extra virgin olive oil possesses the best health benefits. Photo by Shutterstock

Police scandal continues on the island A JUDGE has ordered three former police chiefs from Palma and Calvia to steer clear of an investigation into a lle ge d c orruption involving the men and other officials in a case which has rocked the island. Two of the former highranking officials have now served their six-month suspended sentences from their j o b a n d s a l a r y, b u t t h e judge thought it prudent to issue a proximity ban preventing them interfering with the ongoing investigation. Charges against the three are both serious and varied. They are accused of rigging promotions ; punis hing whistleblowers; acting as muscle for Magaluf businessmen; pressurising local entrepreneurs to allow the selling of drugs in their es-

t abl i shm ent s; and even wor ki ng wi t h a gang of pickpockets on the Playa de Palma. There are another dozen officers currently languishing in prison facing extort i on charges dat i ng back months, as it transpires that a uni t wi t hi n t he pol i ce force was effectively acting as a cr i m i nal gang i n i t s own right.

Shot fired on plane A POLICE officer scared the wits out of plane passengers aboard a Vueling flight from Ibiza to Madrid when he somehow conspired to fire his gun when handing it over to the aircraft commander. Luckily the errant bullet only struck baggage and caused no injuries or damage aboard the August 20 flight from the Codolar airfield to Barajas, although passengers, wary over the threat of terrorism, were likely to be unimpressed. On-duty officers with weapons clearance are obliged to carry their weapons when travelling but protocol demands they hand them over once to the aircraft commander onboard.

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Gunfire goose pimples By John Smith PLENTY of passengers around the world are nervous about the risk of terrorists attacking aircraft and when a gun is heard to be fired inside an aircraft, it is understandable if they fear the worse. The panic was thus understandable when a shot was mistakenly fired by an officer of the National Police on board Vueling flight VY3420 from Ibiza to Madrid. Luckily for all concerned the bullet entered the embarrassed officer’s baggage and

PLANE PANIC: After police officer accidently fires a shot. did not cause any harm to the officer, passengers, crew or indeed the aircraft itself although departure was delayed for some time whilst

engineers checked the body of the plane. All involved including the airline have played the incident down, although there is

bound to be an enquiry as to why the firearm was not in the safety mode as it could have caused serious injury to innocent bystanders.

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Fugitive flees across Atlantic A CONVICTED narcotics trafficker and crime boss has fled Mallorca after being granted five days of leave from a Palma prison. Gabriel Amaya, known as ‘The Ove’ is now thought to be hiding in South America after fleeing the country this week. The fugitive, who leads the Los Bizcos Gypsy clan, absconded after a Spanish court decided to ratify two further convictions with terms of five years a piece. That would have added an additional 10

years to the five years he was serving and ‘The Ove’ clearly decided the risk of running was worth it. Amaya was arrested in Alaro, north of Palma in November 2013 with €130,000 in cash and later found guilty of drug trafficking in the Son Banya ghetto near the airport. The police operation was called ‘Little Kabul’ and Amaya is thought to have criminal contacts in South America. An international warrant has been issued for his capture.

Bomb scare for Menorca flight Pile up in Palma A SWEDISH woman who triggered a fals e b o m b a l e r t o n a flig h t fro m Menorca to Stockholm has been arrested by Local Police, and faces up to a year in prison for disrupting public order. Though the personal details remain

unclear, it appears that the 49-yearold Swede had given her daughter up for adoption years ago. Her daughter had come to visit her in Menorca but the lady was filled with regret and trie d to s to p he r re turn flight to Stockholm by calling 112 and claim-

ing the re w a s a bomb a boa rd the plane. She was later arrested in Ciutadella when police traced the call. The flight had continued as planned, with police dogs later performing a search in the Swedish capital.

A CHAIN collision involving five vehicles occurred during the early hours of Monday morning on the road leading up to Palma Airport. Four people were injured and the road in question was cut off for almost an hour.

The first vehicle crashed into a wall after suffering a puncture and the other four cars couldn’t avoid it and blocked two of the three lanes on the motorway. The victims were transported to various medical centres and fortunately no lives were lost.

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Just How Low Can Interest Rates Go? This is proving to be an eventful year for the UK. After the unexpected Brexit vote in June, the Bank of England (BoE) has now cut the interest rate to its lowest ever level of 0.25%. As well as reducing the rate, the BoE announced a stimulus package that brings their total ‘quantitative easing’ efforts to boost the economy up to £435 billion. Why cut already low rates? The BoE is working to reduce Brexit’s negative effects on the British economy. “Obviously the economy is in a period of uncertainty” said BoE Governor Mark Carney, and is “about to go through a period of adjustment as we move to a new relationship with the European Union.” This uncertainty has generated “quite considerably” slower growth for the UK economy. The Bank made its largest ever adjustment to its growth forecast – reducing the

By Simon King, Partner, Blevins Franks 2.3% for 2017 predicted in May to just 0.8% in August. With this latest combination of measures, the BoE is acting “in a smart way” to prevent Britain heading into a Brexit recession. How can cutting interest rates help the economy? Put simply, low interest rates stimulate a weak economy by encouraging more borrowing and spending through cheap credit.

Add fresh money from the government bond-buying programme and this results in more money being pumped around the economy in general. It is usually only when inflation reaches the tipping point of 2% that the BoE will look to dampen growth by increasing the interest rate, which is unlikely to happen for some time. Carney confirmed he is prepared to cut interest rates even further, although he did add that he is strongly opposed to negative interest rates. How does this affect your pocket? The prolonged low interest rate climate is more bad news for savers. Bank deposits that are already earning next to nothing are set to drop even lower. Many think saving in a bank is the ‘safest’ way to look after their money but it presents risks that

are often overlooked. Besides low returns, money in the bank can be eaten away by inflation over the longer term. If you want your savings to keep up your standard of living, you need to maintain your buying power right through retirement. With interest rates close to zero – and few predicting any increase before 2019 – this could have significant implications for your standard of living and the legacy you wish to pass on to your family. British expatriates also need to consider exchange currency risk in what is currently a highly volatile time for sterling. It is a good idea to seek advice about investment structures that allow flexibility to choose when you convert your income between sterling and euros. Future-proof your finances While low interest rates look set to stay for some time, the

pound is unsteady on its feet and no-one is quite sure how the Brexit landscape will unfold. This is a good time to review how you structure your finances. A professional adviser can help you establish the savings and investment strategy that suits you best. They should start by taking an objective analysis of your risk appetite, and then build a portfolio to suit your personal circumstances, aims, time horizon and risk profile. In any scenario, a welldiversified portfolio that spreads interests across different regions, asset types, sectors and currencies will limit your exposure in any one area. This means you will be best placed to ride out this long low of interest rates, as well as currency or market turbulence in these uncertain times. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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Changes at Talk Radio Europe By John Smith FOLLOWING a long association with veteran broadcaster Howard Brereton, Talk Radio Europe (TRE) has announced his retirement from presenting his regular programme ‘Your Life in Spain,’ to pursue other ventures. To coincide with this, TRE welcomes Bob James and Noelle Wyman, both of whom are well-known broadcasters on the Costa Blanca having broadcast there for many years. Bob will be presenting a new programme, ‘Spain Today,’ weekdays at 3pm from Monday September 5 and Bob and Noelle are to work together on a new programme which they will co-

host. More information and updates about this will be released on the Facebook page Talk Radio Europe Official.

I thank my listeners for all their generous support. Martin Nathan, Chairman of TRE, said: “Howard has been a key presenter for TRE and helped define our ‘sound,’ being a knowledgeable and popular link between expats and their adopted country of Spain. His laid back style and throw-away comments will be missed by many listeners.” Howard, who will continue to supply TRE with ‘Ra-

dio in Black and White,’ broadcast on Sunday mornings said: “It has always been my ambition to bring quality English language broadcasting to Spain, an ambition first realised in 1992 to coincide with the Expo in Sevilla that year. “It has been my pleasure to contribute to a number of radio stations and for the last seven years I have enjoyed playing my part in making Talk Radio Europe the undoubted leading English speaking station in Spain. “With my decision to seek pastures new, I leave TRE at a time when it is the best it has ever been and I wish my former colleagues continued success and thank my listeners for all their generous support.”

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Hotel joy for busy Balearics HOTELS across the Balearic Islands wracked up an enormous 10.46 million overnight stays in July alone, an increase of 3.8 per cent on July of last year. That gives the Balearics an occupancy rate which is the highest in all of Spain, at a staggering 91.4 per cent. Across the Balearics, Mallorca saw the highest occupancy rate for tourist areas and Muro was the most packed municipality on the island, hitting an average of 95.4 per cent occupancy over the weekends. Mallorca’s busy 2016, which is by no means over, follows a national pattern. Spanish hotels clocked up almost 50 million overnight stays in July, a hefty increase which also shows the Balearics to be punching well above their weight nationally.

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DANGEROUS CRAZE: Alcohol to blame?

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Balconing medical study By John Smith SO worried are doctors in the San Espases Hospital in Palma Mallorca about the number of young people jumping from

balconies, that the head of surgery there, Xavier Gonzalez, has undertaken a study of the ‘balconing’ phenomena. The study of these ‘accidents’ which have taken place between 2010 and 2015 only takes into account those who were treated in the hospital which has a major trauma centre, and does not include any details of those who died whilst falling off high buildings, although fatalities are estimated to be at least a dozen in the same time span. According to his research, the hospital has admitted 46 in-

jured people, of whom 45 were male and of those, 60 per cent were British, the balance being mainly German and Spanish who had an average age of 24. In almost every case, the person falling had been drinking alcohol and nearly half of those treated had also taken drugs. According to the surgeon, the cost of treatment of these 46 people has cost 1.5 million euros and whilst many do recover, a number can be in treatment for a very long time and can even end up permanently crippled.

So concerned are local hotels about the problems this craze has brought about, Dr Gonzalez says that when they see groups of young men arrive to check in, they try to put them in rooms as near the ground floor as possible, whilst local authorities and the Foreign Office have issued leaflets warning against the dangers of this stupid craze. Other parts of Spain and indeed Europe, have trouble with youngsters jumping from balconies, but Mallorca in general and Magaluf in particular, sees the highest number of injuries.

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Brits to be made aware of consequences THE British government has joined forces with Spanish authorities in Magaluf to warn young British tourists about the fate which awaits them should they decide to take or sell drugs in the notorious party resort. The Foreign and Commonwealth

Office (FCO) released images on its Twitter page showing a bleak and squalid Magaluf jail cell, advising troublesome holidaymakers what lies in store for them if they cross Spanish police. The campaign is fronted with the

cleverly worded message ‘Prefer to spend your summer 2016 in front of bars or behind them?’ and comes as Spanish police warn they will take a zero tolerance approach to drug-related offences. The resort, in the south west of

Where have all the prawns gone? RED PRAWN: Are their days numbered?

By David Humphrey UP until July 8, fishing boats in Mallorca were capturing up to 100 kilos of the red prawn on a daily basis but are now only reeling in fish. Its absence could be due to currents bringing water in from the Atlantic Ocean, because of an earthquake off the coast of Valencia or possibly because of sediments rising off the sea floor. These are some of the theories provided by the Ministry for Environment, Agriculture and Fishing to account for the disappearance of the crustaceans from the Sóller and Andratx fishing grounds.

The councillor for Environment, Agriculture and Fishing has gone on record as saying “The red prawn has been overfished in these areas for a long time, but that doesn’t explain its complete disappearance from one day to the next.” A strategic plan has been put forward to try and explain this strange situation

that currently affects 14 boats that regularly fish for prawns in the affected regions.

Mallorca, is a frequent target for British and Spanish drug smugglers, with two men recently found in possession of four kilos of cocaine, who were reportedly British holiday reps working in Punta Ballena. While the FCO’s campaign is un-

doubtedly done with the best of intentions, it is unclear how many teenage party animals destined for Magaluf take the time out of their hectic schedules to check out what the British government has to say about their entertainment options.

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Burning issue SWEDEN: The government says it will clamp down on criminals who set fire to cars after nine consecutive nights of car fires.

GERMAN

Olympic attack A TEAM GB athlete was robbed at gunpoint in Rio as officials warn they could impose a ban on British competitors leaving the Olympic Park after dark. The athlete was not injured.

BRITISH PRESS More than a cold

Bread thief

A MOTHER who thought she ha d a c old ma y ha ve to ha ve thre e a m putations afte r blood poisoning turne d he r limbs bla c k.

SWEDEN: A hotel owner is taking private legal action against a local politician accusing him of “illegally taking a piece of bread from the hotel’s breakfast buffet.” Police decided not to launch a preliminary investigation.

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The 40-year-old from Blackpool fell into a coma and was diagnosed with a serious bacterial blood infection.

Top results A RECORD number of A-level students achieved a place at university this year with some 424,000 students offered their first or second choice of degree course; the highest ever on A-level results day.

Still spending RETAIL sales rose in July by 5.9 per cent compared to the previous July. It comes despite negative forecasts that people would stop spending after the Brexit vote.

PRESS Bomb suspect A POLICE special forces uni t has ar r est ed a t er r or suspect t hey bel i eve was “planning an act of terrorism” which could have had an Islamist motive. Police believe he was planning an explosive attack at a town festival.

Calls for concern NEIGHBOURS in Kaarst called the police after hearing cries of distress, but police discovered it wasn’t a child as they believed, but a parrot squawking away.

Population rise

No nudity

SWEDEN’S total population is now 9,906,331, with predictions the country is likely to hit the 10-million mark before the end of 2017. In the first half of this year the population grew by 55,300 with immigration accounting for much of the increase.

BERLIN’S public transport company prides itself on a l ai d- back at t i t ude t o customers, but has issued a statement saying riding the metro in the nude is not welcome and counts as “causing a public disturbance.”

Life after death

Wealth fund NORWAY’S sovereign wealth fund, the world’s biggest, posted a positive return for the second quarter putting its value at 7.18 trillion kroner (€777 billion) at the end of the quarter.

Behind bars NORWAY: A local politician was found guilty of kidnapping his adult daughter and locking her up in a homemade cell to help rid her of her drug problem. He was sentenced to 120 days imprisonment with a probation period of two years.

Jogger attack DENMARK: A female jogger was found close to death after being raped and attacked during a morning jog in Copenhagen. A 29-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and rape.

HIDDEN PACKAGE: Dozens of snakes and lizards were hidden inside a suitcase.

Excess reptile baggage A GERMAN man was arrested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after customs officials found dozens of snakes, lizards and other reptiles hidden in his suitcase. He was travelling from South Africa to Germany to sell the animals at a reptile fair.

Jobless rate THE jobless rate among 25 to 30year-olds has gone down from 7.3 per cent to 5 per cent over the past two years, however the rate is still almost

DUTCH PRESS double the figure from before the crisis.

Teenage detention A 15-YEAR-OLD girl from Maastricht has been sent to juvenile detention for eight months for planning to

go to Syria to join terrorist organisation Daesh. She will also remain under electronic supervision for two years.

Security climbdown DUTCH authorities say beefed-up security measures at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, such as the checking of cars by military police, are being scaled back just under three weeks after they were introduced, following investigation of an unspecified threat.

TH E young Ger m an Olympic canoe coach who died in a taxi accident in Rio has helped the lives of four people through organ donation. The family of Stefan Henze travelled to Rio and gave t hei r consent t o t he transplants.

Gun supplies TH E Ger m an ar m y has sent a shipment of weapons to Kurdish fighters in Iraq. It comes after supplies were stopped when it was reported Ger m an weapons wer e being sold in gun markets.

Med search A 26- YEAR- O LD m an f r om Ber l i n i s sear chi ng f r om t he ski es over t he Mediterranean looking for refugees in need. He is part of a volunteer effort of the Sea Watch team.

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SPACE TRAVEL: Astronauts were having a gloomy conversation.

It’s a space oddity FOOTAGE of astronauts onboard a flight to the ISS has taken the internet by storm, not due to the astonishing views of earth, but rather the gloomy conversation between the pair. One says he’s bored with space travel but his friend snorts, betting him a bottle of vodka that he’ll be back in orbit.

Backwards step AN ultra-conservative Russian MP, who made her name introducing laws banning gay propaganda, is now plotting to decriminalise domestic violence. Yelena Mizulina believes that violence towards family members should be an administrative affair and has strong support from religious extremists, despite Russia already being heavily criticised for its women’s rights record.

Cheeky monkey A TEENAGE girl was arrested after stealing 200,000 rubles (€2,700) from her stepfather in order to open a zoo. The cheeky 18-year-old spent the money on renting out four units in Moscow which she furnished with iguanas, snakes and bats, while replenishing her stepfather’s safe with monopoly money.

Russian history

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A LAWMAKER from Saint Petersburg, who once challenged Elton John to a ‘verbal duel,’ has demanded that schools teach students a new course on ‘traitor studies.’ Vitaly Milonov wants children to learn about the collapse of the USSR; the leaders of separatist movements and critics of Russia’s 2014 reunification with Crimea.

AS if Russia’s Olympic Games saga wasn’t complicated enough, the International Boxing Association has now expelled judges accused of m at ch- f i xi ng i n favour of Russian boxers in Rio. Victories by Vladimir Ni ki t i n and Evgeny Ti schenko were booed by the crowd and heavily criticised by boxing commentators at the ringside.

Tinseltown plan for ZIL site A KEY part of Moscow’s cultural heritage is under threat as the local government plans to replace the 400-hectare former ZiL auto factory with an upmarket patchwork of boutique shops and apartments. Built in 1935, the industrial hub once saw 100,000 proletariat workers labouring away to produce ZiL’s famous trucks and armoured limousines.

Guerrilla combat SPECIAL forces killed four suspected Islamic terrorists during a Saint Petersburg shoot-out. Three of the men were known extremists with links to violence in the North Caucasus, which is festering with separatist and Islamic violence, although it rarely spills over into the Russian heartland.

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Spain public debt worst ever By John Smith NEVER far from the financial news, Spain continues to see an increase in its public debt which has risen to 100.9 per cent of GDP, the highest figure relative to national output in more than a century according to figures released by the Bank of Spain, with the actual deficit increasing by more than €18

is the figure that the Spanish public debt had risen to by June 2016.

billion in June alone. It was also revealed that the non-

CLOUD COMPUTING: Lenovo invest in innovation.

Lenovo profits rise FORGET Apple and Dell, the largest pc computer maker in the world, China’s Lenovo, has revealed strong profits for the first quarter of 2016 with an increase of 64 per cent to $173 million (€153 million) although its overall turnover has dropped 6 per cent year on year to $10.1 billion (€8.94 billion). The group is pleased with the latest results considering there has been a slowdown in the general market for personal computers, especially due to the problems that the Chinese economy has been facing.

EDP debt, including all of Spain’s financial obligations to creditors had risen to €1.53 trillion which is 140 per cent of GDP for the first quarter of 2016. The Ministry for the Economy commented that this significant jump was caused by seasonal variations and it remains on track to meet its 2016 target of a debt to GDP ratio of 99.1 per

Today’s market conditions are challenging for all retail-focused banks and the macroeconomic uncertainty following the result of the EU referendum” Niall Booker Chief Executive of loss making Co-op Bank.

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Whilst the group is investing heavily in the growing area of what is known as cloud computing, it has been cutting costs whilst seeing strong results from both the pc and smartphone businesses. By taking the actions it has done, the company managed to accept a drop in turnover yet increase its profits. Founded in China in 1984 the company saw considerable expansion after it bought IBM personal computer business 20 years later. With headquarters in China and the USA it now trades in some 160 countries.

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Surplus trade ACCORDING to a report released in August by Eurostat, the European Statistics Agency, the euro area appears likely to achieve a trading surplus with the rest of the world of €29.2 billion in the first six months of the year. Whilst this is considered to be good news for the European economy, the reason for the surplus is attributable to a drop in imports which was greater than the drop in exports for the same period. Exports are estimated as having dropped by 2 per cent but imports have in turn dropped by 5 per cent, explaining in part the reason for the surplus.

US interest THE smart money is on an increase in the base rate of interest in the USA in September as the market appears ready to see a further small increase and to leave it later may cause complaints from candidates in the presidential election due in November. The two main factors for the delay in the rise were considered to be fall-out from Brexit and missing the 2 per cent inflation target which is seen as an important target for a healthy recovery.

UK’s return to luxury watches WHEN you think of a luxury watch, you probably think of a company from Switzerland or possibly Cartier but British watches are not normally anywhere on the list but this incredibly precise and demanding industry is beginning to see a resurgence in the UK.

£1.17 billion (€1.36 billion) is the amount of government bonds bought back by the Bank of England in a single week in an effort to boost the UK economy.

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Considering most early chronometers were produced in the UK and took the world by storm, it’s heartening to know that such companies as Bremont, Garrick and Roger W Smith are cracking the luxury market with watches priced between £2,500 (€2,900) and £100,000 (€116,000).

cent and pointed out and that the real rate of debt increase has been slowing since 2013. Having narrowly escaped a €2 billion fine from the European Commission for breaking the rules concerning the annual deficit that it is allowed to run, Spain seems to be living on borrowed time as it still needs to meet new targets by the end of this year.

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Cheaper driving DEPENDING upon where you live within Spain, the average cost of filling your car up with diesel or petrol is as low as it has been for several years with the average price for diesel breaking just below €1 per litre whilst unleaded 95 was just above €1.12 per litre. Whist this is good news for many, regional differences do apply and on the Costa del Sol, many garages, particularly those offering the major brands, were still selling unleaded 95 at around €1.19 per litre.

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Olympic heroes taxed by USA By John Smith SOME years ago there was a threat that athletes such as Usain Bolt would refuse to run in the UK following the London 2012 Olympic Games due to the possibility that they might be taxed on their winnings overall, which, in the case of Bolt in particular, meant a very significant amount. All was settled relatively amicably but the matter of tax has reared its ugly head again, this time as far as successful American athletes are concerned. The amount that successful athletes win at the Olympic Games is not exactly a fortune, although a gold medal will help to boost sponsorship and long-term income. The actual cash prizes paid are gold medallists, $25,000 (€22,000); silver medallists $15,000 (€13,000), and third place bronze winners, $10,000 (€8,800). The majority of countries around the world waive the tax on such earnings because of the positive image that Olympic medals bring for the athletes’ country of origin but the USA intends to make the most of the income gained by its athletes by taxing them. To rub salt into the wound however, the IRS also intends to levy a tax on the value of each medal won although it is only on the value of the metal in the medal not on its potential open market value which cannot really be set. This does mean that whilst the bronze medal has no significant scrap value the gold (which is

US ATHLETES TAX: Gold winner Simone Biles will have to pay out a share of her winnings.

made from silver and gold plated) would scrap at about €490 and the silver medal at €260. This means that a successful athlete such as Simone Biles who has won four gold and one bronze medal will have earned, as far as the tax man is concerned, just under €100,000 and would be due to pay about €39,000 in tax al-

though it is assumed that a creative accountant would be able to take into account all of her costs of participation. In the land of opportunity, sportsmen and women are not heavily sponsored and often have to pay for their own training (unless they have sporting scholarships) and indeed receive very

little financial support from their Olympic Association let alone their government which compares very poorly with countries such as China. For a small number of successful athletes, the rewards are enormous but they are far outweighed by those who journey to the Olympic Games but don’t win any medals.

By John Smith A NEW regimen being considered by the Treasury in the UK could bring an end to the seemingly neverending number of tax loopholes discovered by creative accountants working for well-off individuals and companies. Recently published, a consultation paper suggests that any accountant or financial adviser who recommends that the rules are manipulated in order to gain a tax advantage that was never planned or envisioned should be punished by law with fines that could be 100 per cent of the amount of tax evaded. Whilst it could be argued that if the lawmakers actually created unambiguous tax rules which were not open to ‘interpretation,’ then the same result would be achieved, it does mean the new proposal eliminates the need for accuracy on the part of the Treasury and might even prove to be a new source of revenue. In today’s Britain, those who advise the rich and famous face almost no sanctions for helping them evade tax provided that the actual advice does not include an illegal activity

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TOUGH SANCTIONS: Said financial secretary Jane Ellison. such as money laundering. Even those who follow their advice can only be fined in the event they are taken to court and are proven to have evaded tax improperly.

This proposed drastic change in the law will worry accountants for a number of reasons if creative tax solutions which earn them money become a thing of the past. In the

event they are prosecuted under the new law, if it comes into force, then their ability to obtain indemnity insurance would be hampered and at the very least they would see a major

increase in premiums. The decision to review the regulations followed the leak of the ‘Panama Papers’ which revealed that ‘grey men’ all over the world were teaching their clients how to reduce their tax bills by methods both above and below the board. To coincide with this consultation paper, financial secretary to the Treasury, Jane Ellison, said: “These tough new sanctions will make would-be enablers think twice and in turn reduce the number of schemes on the market.” Despite the fact that the previous administration appeared to favour big business and settled apparently long-term and outstanding tax claims with companies such as Google with the alacrity of Gordon Brown selling the UK gold reserves at the lowest prices possible (he sold at around £250 (€290) an ounce and just a few years later, the spot price crashed through the £1,000 (€1,160) barrier. Those who make money from avoiding tax will be disappointed by this news but those who actually pay their tax will probably feel that ‘it’s about time.’

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FRAUDSTER ARRESTED: Upon his return to Madrid Barajas Airport. By John Smith IN an operation which included Interpol in Madrid and the Dominican Republic, National Police arranged for the deportation back to Spain of a Spanish man who had two warrants out for his arrest and was suspected of defrauding up to 600 people out of a minimum of €2.5 million. The main fraud dates back 10 years when he was involved in managing compensation payments for a large number of people in the Sevillian town of Almensilla. Between 2006 and 2015, he appropriated money on a regular basis until it was discovered that €2.5 million was missing from the accounts and an e-mail was sent by the secretary to the board enquiring as to the whereabouts of the funds. At that stage, he disappeared and after an investigation, the National Police discovered that he had fled to the Dominican Republic where he had become involved in the sale of virgin olive oil.

It then transpired that the courts in Sevilla had issued two warrants for this man, one for a separate offence of fraud and the other with regards to crimes against public health due to adulteration of the so called ‘extra virgin olive oil’ that his company was exporting to Spain. According to tests, not only was the olive oil cut with seed oil, but in some samples, oil that was meant for use in lamps was also detected which is highly dangerous to health. With the assistance of Interpol and the Dominican Republic authorities, it was established that the man was an illegal resident in that country and he was deported to Spain and immediately arrested at Madrid Barajas Airport. Although the initial investigation concerned a fraud covering €2.5 million, it is now believed that the actual amount embezzled could be in excess of €3.7 million and no doubt officers will be quizzing the alleged fraudster about the

whereabouts of the missing funds. Financial fraud of many types is endemic throughout the world and Spain appears to be no better or worse than other countries although one of the largest frauds involved a company operating what is known as a Ponzi scheme. Investors were promised large returns for their investments based on the ever climbing value of postage stamps which their funds were used to buy. This company, Afinsa, actually entered into deals with small postal administrations to purchase large volumes of new stamps at heavily discounted price from face value and then entered the value of the stamps as being higher than face value. Eventually they became unable to meet interest promises and more than 200,000 people lost an estimated €2.5 billion. Although a number of directors of the company were found guilty of fraud in 2016, they are currently appealing against their sentences and remain free.

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OTHERS THINK IT IT’S high time we began using the superstitions and beliefs of the Islamic extremists for our own ends. If we can’t persuade their more fanatical religious leaders to desist from feeding their young and vulnerable followers propaganda from the dark ages, we need to introduce a great deal more of our own guile and deviance into the equation. Personally I would begin with their aversion and fanatical revulsion to pork. As ridiculous as it may sound, there have been a number of examples where seeing off extremists with an accompaniment of pork products has led to a peaceful conclusion. Recently Donald Trump cited the (heavily disputed) case of General Pershing, who allegedly, in 1911 ordered the execution of 50 Islamic terrorists. Before the

HOCKEY TEAM: Could show our footballers a thing or two. firing squad opened up, he made them all dip their bullets in pig blood and fat. Making sure the in-

tended victims observed this, he then ordered 49 to be shot. The last man he set free, telling him to

relay the action to his compatriots. Legend has it that there were no more terrorist-related incidents for

42 years. Personally, I’m seriously considering carrying a slice of bacon. Where to put it is the problem. In the wallet perhaps? Have to be careful at the checkout (sorry sir, we don’t accept rashers!) Round the neck perhaps. Morning vicar! I dunno. I don’t mean to make light of the whole tragic scenario, but sometimes, when all else fails…… Watched all the GB ladies’ Olympic hockey games. Grr! Apart from all that, what a lesson our soccer brigade could take from these modern day Boadiceas. The semi-final was like WW3. One team member left the pitch, merely to get stitched up. Another was hit on the chin by a ball approaching 100mph! Injuries of this ilk would have sent our pontificating football pillocks, who appear to spend more time in the tattoo parlours and hairdressers than on the pitch, scurrying to the ER. Well done girls. Any of you fancy an older man! All love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Drones, microlights and cyclists OUT of the three major ‘free newspapers’ here I prefer the Euro Weekly News. It has good, pertinent information and some amusing items. Of course something must be done to counter the proliferation of drones in our skies. There have been a couple of ‘near-misses’ already and as with laser pens it may well be a matter of time until an airliner with hundreds of people on board is brought down by their misuse. Drones rank along with microlight powered and unpowered wings and cyclists. Powered wings are possibly less dangerous as the motor may show up on some radars but unpowered wings are invisible. Some years ago on an approach from the north to Blackpool airport. I was in descent and passing 3,000 feet when a microlight wing popped up right in front of me. The flyer had found a great thermal. Fast evasive action by me saved the day I’m happy to say, but a very serious accident with the certain death of the microlight flyer and possibly the loss of my aircraft was avoided by a hair’s breadth. Cyclists are let loose on the roads without training, tests to get a licence and no insurance. But that’s another tirade for another day. By the way, has anyone else noticed that the ‘professional cyclists’ ignore the newly working traffic lights at Puente don Manuel. To come back to drones, dear old Leapy, whose qualifications and claim to fame come from him being a ‘One Hit Wonder,’ writes about profanity. Oh dear, I find myself in agreement with him on this. Then he spoils the moment by concluding that public profanity will help Islamic State terrorists. I agree that the great civilisations of history foundered when they let standards slip and the civilisation of today will certainly go the same way. Not I fear to Islamists, but to the politically correct mumsy brigades. Captain David, Malaga

Nimby numpties LAST week’s Mallorca issue saw a writer complaining about overflowing refuse bins. We, the public, are to blame in the majority of cases. In Calvia, Mallorca we have the most efficient service from Calvia 2000, emptying containers of every kind, cleaning the streets and removing fronds from palm trees and other pruning.

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socialist. The same people who have totally ruined our country with their do-gooder policies, the left wing rabble made up of actors and left wing nutters like the Hezbollah, IRA loving Corbyn and McDonald of the Labour party, it’s only the uneducated who think that Labour represents the working class. If you need any confirmation that our dear old country has a sickness you only have to look at the thieves and freebooters like Mandelson, Blair, and Kinnock. Labour represented the working class 70 years ago, but not today. The politicians of today only represent themselves, if they really did represent the people all they would have to do is make legislation protecting all aspects of worker’s rights with special courts to deal with the disputes when the law is broken. And, in case you are not aware Elaine, most good honest Mail readers, unlike your trendy lefty do-gooders have worked their way through all the papers and have ended up reading one which caters for intellectual individuals. Colin

Lost in translation PROFANITY on the television is deeply linked to the ‘democratisation’ of the media ie ‘the race to the bottom,’ that has taken place since the Thatcher/Reagan years. Before then the telly was conceived by the powers that be as a kind of educational, civilising influence on the great unwashed and you would see slapstick comedy like the Minstrels used as a hook to rope people into more stoic political shows later

About 90 per cent of residents are too lazy or ‘couldn’t care less’ regarding the areas of containers. In the UK they are known as ‘nimbys’: ‘not in my backyard.’ Their houses and gardens are pristine... out of sight out of mind. It’s a disgrace. When will we become responsible for our own actions? Olivia, Calvia

Sore losers BREXIT, move on please, we have lived in Spain for 13 years and received our referendum papers ok, no problem at all. Almost 17 and a half million voted to leave, yes our pen-

in the evening. That all changed with Rupert Murdoch, and the idea that, instead of giving people what they ‘ought’ to have, you should feed their desires, giving them what they want. Which, predictably, is sex, swearing, gossip, drama, and anything which allows the brain to simply shut down. Now we have whole generations raised in this environment and are beginning to see the consequences... Malcolm, Xabia

sions have been hit but we get by on less than €1,000 a month. The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, the city which voted to remain, said “I believe that Britain is better off within the European Union, but the British people have clearly spoken today and their democratic will must now be fulfilled.” So don’t become bitter whinging poms, accept it and move on. Ken, Murcia

Educating Elaine? REGARDING the ‘dangerous minds’ letter from last week, surely Tony Blair

and David Cameron have eminently qualified for this title! Blair for the Iraq war and uncontrolled immigration, and Cameron for his personal vendetta against British Leave voters! Nigel Farage has merely been diligently and sensibly trying to reverse their evil ideology and is not like Hitler in any shape or form; surely Angela Merkel with a moustache is a far more appropriate candidate for the hate preaching Elaine, who wrote the letter. Brian DEAR sir, in answer to Elaine, she herself has told all the conservative Mail readers that she is a Mirror, Guardian, do-gooder trendy left-wing

I HAVE to say that the thousand-fold increase in the use of profanity is dragging the country down. The British have become a nation of foul-mouthed and drunken fools, a fact that is recognised the world over. As I sit in a bar here in Marbella during the holiday season all you hear is foul language from most Brits. Looking at the faces of other nationalities you can tell immediately that they are not impressed. Just where have we gone wrong? I think it’s the lack of proper upbringing ever since the 60’s. Many parents these days don’t care at all what their children get up to so long as they are ‘out from under their feet.’ It upsets me deeply to see the way that many British people have lost all sense of decency. Roy, Costa del Sol

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Family Matters THIS summer I have photographed a lot of concerts: mostly DJs, and a few bands. It’s been fun and exciting sometimes to be up close with musicians in the midst of their performance. The atmosphere at a gig is always fundamental to its success, sometimes the energy has been generated by the band, sometimes by the audience, but whichever source it originates from inspires the rest of the night. Even so I wasn’t prepared for how I was going to feel at the Simply Red concert last Saturday.

The eagerly awaited Simply Red tour finally came to town at the weekend and 5,500 fans were there at the Bullring to meet them on a perfect balmy summer evening. I was there to photograph the event. As I waited for it to begin I bumped into many familiar faces, so many in fact it felt a bit like a British expat convention. Up in the circle (where if you were clever you’d remembered to bring your own cushion), I could see and hear many, many Mallorcan locals. Then I scrambled up to VIP right at the top and blagged my way in for a quick look about at the clever arrangement with private boxes overlooking the whole auditorium which was stunning, and then made my way back down to where the action

was always going to be: in front of the stage. Mick and the band kicked off at 10pm with a rapturous reception from the audience. The next hour and a half flew past as they performed hit after hit to an increasingly vocal and passionate crowd. Mick spoke in English and tried out some Spanish, joking that he was feeling ‘frio’ dressed in leather trousers and a long sleeved shirt. After three encores the final finale of the show was the performance of one of their most iconic and best loved songs, and my favourite which I know word for word and sing in the shower, the car, or wherever the mood takes me, ‘If you don’t know me by now.’ It’s a cover of a song first released in the early 70’s by Harold Melvin and the Blue

SIMPLY RED: Concert in Palma, August 20, 2016. Notes which took Simply Red to the Number One spot in 1989, back when I was considerably younger and just starting out on my adult life. Mick took out his earphones and invited the audience to sing the chorus for him, and boy did we all with gusto. I stood still and let the atmosphere wash over me: the communal love for this man’s music, his energetic and generous performance and our reciprocated love and joy. Just for a couple of minutes I was 18 again, being swept away by the emotions in the song and the night, and with that, out of nowhere, I burst into hot, salty, sobbing tears, as did much of the audience. What a perfect summer night in Mallorca. More please. mallorcamatters.com

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Getting a move on investiture date. Sighs of relief all round, except perhaps from Pedro Sanchez who possibly foresaw a PSOE-Unidos Podemos alliance and a foot in the Moncloa door.

Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

ON August 10, acting president Mariano Rajoy announced a sevenday deadline for agreeing to negotiate or reject Albert Rivera’s six conditions for supporting his investiture bid. These focused uncomfortably on eradicating corruption but, typically, when that week was up on August 17, the acting president said he must first consult the Partido Popular ’s national executive committee. Undeterred and ignoring the snub, the persistent Ciudadanos leader arranged a meeting with Rajoy for the following day. What happened overnight? There’s no telling – perhaps his future memoirs will explain the volte face - but Rajoy has agreed to discuss the six conditions and fix an

Marked down PEDRO SANCHEZ’s popularity is waning amongst PSOE voters. No one expects the Partido Popul a r, C i u d a d a n o s , P o d e m o s o r Izquierda Unida to succumb to his charms and ideology but within the party he should be protected by the ‘they’re all out of step except my Pedro’ doctrine. Instead, PSOE voters gave him 6.95 out of 10 which although a comfortable passmark does not c o m p a r e w i t h F e l i p e G o n z a l e z ’s 8.13 before the 1996 elections or J o s e L u i s R o d r i g u e z Z a p a t e r o ’s 7.42. A s a s c h o o l r e p o r t w o u l d s a y, ‘Must try harder.’

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ALBERT RIVERA: To support Rajoy’s investiture bid.

Keeping schtum THROUGHOUT most of August Pedro Sanchez said as little as possible apart from emphasising that the PSOE will neither vote in favour of Rajoy’s investiture nor will it abstain. The silent treatment won’t work for Sanchez because, unlike Albert Rivera and Ciudadanos, he should seen to be doing something for the voters’ sake and not his own.

The immune system SPAIN has 10,000 ‘aforados’ – mostly politicians and civil servants - who enjoy immunity of a kind. It’s not a ‘get out of jail free’ card and usually means that ‘aforados’ must be tried by the Supreme Court. Is that so bad, bearing in mind how many ‘aforados’ have blotted their copybooks and how saturated the High Courts are already?

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It is clear that you really love your hearth and home but, every now and again, there is a small voice calling. The good things in life appeal and, to have these, an effort is involved. Do not underestimate the amount of pleasure that you will enjoy when putting in that extra effort. It does, after all, involve other people. Some of those people prove to be quite fascinating.

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‘CHIEF - WE’VE HAD TO IMPOUND GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE BY THE BOX LOAD - HEAVEN KNOWS WHERE IT’S ALL COMING FROM!’

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basis. A contact made recently gives you the opportunity not only to make some money but also to enlarge your circle of friends.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Make a point of putting on a happy face and your mood will stay high. There is still some more to be done to improve your social life and a recent offer of charity work may be just the thing. Avoid restricting the sort of folk who you are willing to mix with.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) There is so much that has come to light in the past few weeks, it is no wonder that your mind is reeling. All will become clear in the weeks ahead and this cannot be rushed. However, there is a need to look after your health and get out in the fresh air. Any thought of joining a walking club or health group should be pursued.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Being considerably more relaxed about those things which cannot be changed has taken a weight from your shoulders. It is also easier to understand why others have taken this approach in the past. There is, however, a balance to be found. Don't be put off by people who have become sloppy in their approach because this is not going to affect you.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A pleasant surprise makes you a little more optimistic midweek. It is possible for you to take on negativity too quickly. The next time something does not go according to plan, hold fire. It is amazing what a little time and distance will solve.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Are you still patting yourself on the back for that recent achievement? Socially, this is a lovely week when old friendships are strengthened and new acquaintances prove to be relaxing. It is another mellow week but one in which you seriously consider making a major change.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although last week was not run at the pace anticipated, now the pace certainly picks up. Finances are still firmly on the agenda, but this time you will be able to deal on a more relaxed

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

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TARGET: • Average: 9 • Good: 13 • Very good: 18 • Excellent: 23

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION berm brim emir emit germ grim item limb lime limn melt mien mile milt mine mint mire mite rime term time trim gimel grime limen merit miler miner miter mitre remit timer gimlet limber limner merlin meting mingle minter nimble timber timbre gremlin melting nimbler terming timbrel TREMBLING

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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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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A meeting midweek could mean a change to your finances for the better. In the short term, it may be necessary for you to rearrange money and appointments but try not to be too put out. Change is something that we become less tolerant of after a situation has gone on for a time.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your mind is still sharp this week and there are many questions that you would like answered. Doing a bit of research proves fruitful and also quite amusing. A recent contact may not come up with the proposition hoped for, but realise that it is still early days.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is still a strong accent on family matters and getting things sorted out.

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The way ahead is clear. If you are able to persuade someone that an idea was theirs and not yours, so much the better. Being in a practical mood serves you well because it is possible to get a lot done in the next few days. The weekend, however, is another matter.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Having put in extra effort to bring a zing into your life, it is important that you keep the impetus going. This is not only good for your health and wealth, but also your mind. Although trying something new brings a few odd remarks your way, try not to be sidetracked.

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Be your charming self this week without pushing too much. A natural approach when you are seeking a response is the best course of action. Simply being in the right place and under someone’s gaze is all that is required. Are you getting itchy because an offer is not forthcoming? Well, if you absolutely must, then get a little bird to whisper in their ear.

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

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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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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC

Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Disagrees (7) 5 Ways for pedestrians (5) 8 Getting older (5) 9 Requiring (7) 10 Impartial (7) 11 Joint connecting foot with leg (5) 12 Drowsy (6) 14 Feel remorse for (6) 17 Categories (5) 19 Places of worship (7) 22 Highest (7) 23 Glower (5) 24 Egg parts (5) 25 Young cats (7) Down 1 Flow off gradually (5) 2 Lack of success (7) 3 Keen. (5) 4 Unmarried (6) 5 Make ready (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 4 represents V and 17 represents S, so fill in V every time the figure 4 appears and S every time the figure 17 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

1 Outfit, 3 Dented, 8 Dunno, 10 Climate, 11 Another, 12 Truce, 13 Mares, 15 Usher, 20 Ogres, 22 Evasive, 24 Deserve, 25 Steer, 26 Salute, 27 Scythe. Down: 1 Ordeal, 2 Tango, 4 Exist, 5 Traduce, 6 Dieted, 7 Scorn, 9 Ochre, 14 Aerosol, 16 Snaps, 17 Hordes, 18 Deter, 19 Decree, 21 Sprat, 23 Inert.

QUICK Across: 6 Not thin (5) 7 Part cut off (7) 12 Meet the requirements of (7) 13 Own (7) 15 Stop holding on to (7)

English - Spanish

1 Success, 5 Cares, 8 Griffin, 9 Raven, 11 Restore, 12 Casket, 14 Attire, 17 Example, 19 React, 22/10 Paper tiger, 23 Craving, 24 Rally, 25 Lenient.

16 Unbroken series of events (6) 18 Student (5) 20 Physical strength (5) 21 Appears to be (5)

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

1 Sight, 2 Cling, 3 Enforce, 4 Sentry, 5 Curds, 6 Ravioli, 7 Sincere, 12 Cheaper, 13 Scalpel, 15 Terrain, 16 Pencil, 18 Party, 20 Agile, 21 Tight.

Across 1 Sobrina (5) 4 Peter (5) 7/13 Dedo gordo (del pie) (3,3) 8 Tattoo (7) 9 Weekend (3,2,6) 11 Creamy (f) (7) 13 See 7 15 Fright (sudden fear) (5) 16 Nave (de iglesia) (5)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 5 Cacerolas, 8 Peine, 9 Traer, 10 Tar, 11 Ahora, 12 Allow, 13 Hailstorm.

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Down 1 Plumilla (de pluma) (3) 2 Ingenieros (9) 3 Between (5) 4 Mascota (animal doméstico) (3) 5 Diamonds (9) 6 Sheep (5) 9 Seals (animal) (5) 10 Stage (phase) (5) 12 Gold (metal, commodity, currency) (3) 14 That (3)

Hexagram

Down: 1 Mariposas, 2 Vegetable, 3 Portraits, 4 Caballero, 6 Speak, 7 Crown.

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

BATEAU CAVEAT FLINTY GENERA (10) GRATER HUSTLE MEAGER OTIOSE PEANUT

POSEUR SCARCE SEASON SINTER STINKY TEASEL TENNIS TITIAN TRAUMA TRIUNE

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Eldest 2 Dainty 3 Cruise 4 Innate 5 Spinal 6 Strung 7 Intern 8 Umpire 9 Carrot 10 Timbre 11 Mettle 12 Breech 13 Bumble 14 Goober 15 Crease 16 Imbibe 17 Hearse 18 Saline 19 Grassy

Across 1 Secretly trails Hank's group (7) 5 Assembly appear without a document (5) 8 Support British nation (5) 9 Pull at a parcel (7) 10 Last former partner initially thought about me (7) 11 Doctor follows a Latin American siege (5) 12 Calm accused ate contents (6) 14 Woos casual workers with a car (6) 17 A king gets an honour and a traffic warning (5) 19 Agitated, real mad and distressed (7) 21 Hangs around and changes its role (7) 22 Robin Goodfellow appeared in The Numbers Game (5) 23 Tired writer found in the middle of the road (5) 24 Name another one flower (7) Down 1 Deal includes British fur (5) 2 Ted's after a free pad that's been modified (7) 3 Nothing about a mineral (3) 4 Divides up financial holdings (6) 5 Rover, perhaps and me under quiet

volcano (3,4) 6 City square up in the Graz Alps (5) 7 Prepared roast in fixed portions (7) 12 Small bits of furniture for the livestock stalls (7) 13 Rushing stream from hill crack (7)

15 Workers in the quarry love this sweet pepper (7) 16 Sickness from dining in a US eatery (6) 18 Carrot or cheese around bun initially (5) 20 Doctor takes one for a layabout (5) 22 Bishop notes insect (3)

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Doping scandals overshadow Olympics Nora Johnson

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

THE Rio Olympics – and Britain’s massive gold medal haul - provided Brexiteers with the, umm, golden opportunity to brag that the UK can thrive outside the EU. In its video, Leave.EU featured medal winners with the slogan ‘we may be small but we truly are Great Britain.’ For others though, the Olympics are simply an exercise in corporate greed run by corrupt officials, hosted in countries that can ill afford them. For them, the athletes are totally selfobsessed, game to do anything to win, setting an appalling example to others. Can’t win cleanly? Drug yourself up and get someone else to, err, provide a sample. Good at athletics? Never mind the crippling arthritis or the wandering hands of your coach, take the performance-enhancing drugs, that medal means everything! But there are always two sides to

CORPORATE GREED: Some athletes will do anything to win. every story. With drug cheat athletes from the former East Germany recently warning that doping will lead to a lifetime of chronic health problems (heart, liver, kidney failure, in-

fertility, etc.). I recall reading somewhere that many of these East German athletes were selected as very young children and taken to special sports schools,

where anabolic steroids described as ‘vitamins’ were routinely doled out. The pressure to conform and comply must have been overwhelming and hard to resist. Many coaches, doctors

and officials have since confirmed that the doping was kept secret from athletes, parents and family doctors. Several athletes have already died prematurely as a result. It is nearly always a ‘team’ effort as a successful doping programme is complicated to administer, yet it is always the athlete alone who pays the price. This is why the IOC’s decision this summer not to ban Russia is a downright disgrace, as it has failed to protect future generations of competitors from the pressure to dope, pressure which comes not just from coaches but, sometimes, the state itself. The IOC needs to get its act together NOW to prevent ever more serious problems/scandals happening, not trying to fix them after the horse is (Usain) bolting down the road. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,, ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.norajohnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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Officially a grumpy old man 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.

I AM ecstatic! The Princess has ju st l a b e l l e d m e a grumpy old man. Just like that and all because I dared to refer to her favourite bloke, Daniel Craig, as a wuss. If it wasn’t for advancing years and a hard unforgiving tiled floor, I would attempt a backflip. As it is, I shall b e c o n t e n t wi t h a knowing smile and another glass of best Aldi Chardonnay. The t r u t h i s, I h a v e a lways asp i r e d t o b e c o me one of that esteemed corps of individuals. I watched the programme, Grumpy Old Men, religio u sl y wh e n i t w as showing on TV, but I never regard e d i t a s a c o med y show. To me it was more a collection of accumulated wisdom from enlightened

BOND BLAST: Labelled grumpy for slating Daniel Craig. men of a certain age. I w o u ld n o d my h ea d sagely at the astuteness and acumen of those elderly blokes, whilst my wife choked on her gin and tonic and laughed her pop socks o ff a t w h a t s h e s a w as a

collection of daft old gits. I have worked tirelessly to a c hie ve my ne w ly a c quire d s ta tus a nd it ha s be e n a long ha rd roa d of bellyaching, griping and nit-picking to get to this position.

I have always been a true admirer of good old English eccentrics, sadly a dying bre e d, but I re a lis e d long ago that eccentrics are born, not made. I simply do not ha ve the re quire d pedigree.

These ar e peopl e who have a unique set of inbuilt rules and who, whilst not interfering with anyone else’s way of life, adhere to t hei r own qui r ky set of standards and refuse to go along with society’s way of doing things. In other words they don’t give a toss. But in all honesty I could not see myself dropping in t o Kwi k Save t o pi ck up m y copi es of t he Euro Weekly News, wearing my wife’s slippers, a black basque and sporting a talking parrot on my shoulder who effs and blinds at passers-by. I would find it deeply embarrassing whilst true eccentrics of course, would simply regard this as the norm. So although I have long regarded myself as a leading contender in the cantankerous stakes, with my wife’s declaration it is now official. The Princess has spoken and a Grumpy Old Man it shall be from now on.

USA surrenders their right to control internet domain names John Smith Random thoughts... FINALLY, the USA is to resign its dominance of the procedures used to allocate internet names as it has agreed to allow the matter to be handled solely by a not for profit organisation ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). Without dedicated names for each internet company, or in many cases individuals, it would be complete chaos as users would need to know the IP address of every website which normally consists of a minimum of nine numbers without any name identification. Initially with few internet addresses, most companies chose the .com suffix but as users grew, so each country around the world was allocated a suffix. Hence for Spain it was possible to obtain an .es address and for Britain a .co.uk address. It has actually been a good source of income for certain small

DOMAIN NAMING: The late Jon Postel who used to be the sole operator. countries such Tuvalu which has been able to sell the .tv suffix to companies and advertisers all over the world. Even these addresses were insufficient and every year new suffixes are created so that charities and governments often use .org and even porn sites can now (after much controversy) apply for .xxx. All of this expansion and registration has been controlled by the DNS (Do-

main Naming System) which amazingly was operated by just one man (the late Jon Postel) until ICANN was formed in 1988 and since then it has undertaken most of the work involved in allocating the domain names. But up until now, final approval and control has rested with the American National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) which is a division of the Department of Commerce.

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A positive Mariano Rajoy.

Politics twist and turn THE latest developments in the Spanish election story are a bit like a mixture of Fandango, Pasa Doble and Italian Tarantella with speedy footwork and intricate, if somewhat hesitant, performances between partners. To some extent, it is pointless to try to describe in minute detail the activities of the main players involved, especially as the likely result is a form of stalemate. After eight weeks and knowing he can’t form a government with an overall majority, acting Prime Minister Rajoy and Albert Rivera of Ciudadanos agreed to meet and Mr Rivera stated he would consider supporting Mr Rajoy in a vote of confidence provided six principles were agreed in writing including a ban on anyone under investigation on corruption charges from holding public office. It seemed almost a done deal and then everything went quiet until almost a week later. Mr Rajoy said no agreement had been discussed internally and then the next day accepted all the proposals and the Speaker of the House called for the vote of confidence to take place on August 30. In the meantime the opposition on the left had been relatively quiet but statements have now been made that no agreement, support or even abstention at the vote would be possible and therefore it’s unlikely the PP will be able to form a minority government and if they do, the PSOE at least would vote against any 2017 budget. By the look of things, there could be the need for yet another election later in the year but things change so quickly it’s impossible to forecast anything accurately.

From October 1 this year, it will finally relinquish all rights to involvement in the allocation of these names and this has brought howls of protests from certain American politicians who believe that the Chinese or Russians could infiltrate the system and use it to their own advantage once the calming influence of the USA disappears. Whilst critics seem unable to express what harm is likely to be done, those in favour see it as an important diplomatic action by the USA by allowing ICANN to act internationally without threat of interference from one single government. The actual change will probably be seamless but it is regarded as a positive statement by the USA, especially as it will occur prior to the election of a new president later in the year. Many countries wanted the UN to take control of this duty, but most seem Now we content with placing the power with an want to independent body. Perhaps more imporhear your views. tantly however is the ability of governments and corporations to YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE control what is actually on the in- YOUR OPINION ternet and who has the right to interwww.euroweeklynews.com cept messages sent around the world.

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

BIN THE BUTTS: Don’t throw on the ground or out of car windows. DURING the summer, most of Spain remains on alert for the risk of forest fires. With the dry land and the strong sun, it only takes something small to ignite a fire. In Spain, it is estimated that more than 80 per cent of all forest fires are caused by human interaction. In America, the figure is as much as 90 per cent. Whereas some of those fires are started deliberately by someone, the vast majority are caused by accidental ignition, but fires can be prevented. Through simple awareness and action the potential risk of forest fires can be greatly reduced. Most town halls have banned BBQs from natural parks and forests, but even litter can start a blaze, so if enjoying a summer picnic or snack, take all rubbish home with you to be disposed

of correctly. Smoking paraphernalia is the worst contributor. Throwing a smouldering match or an almost extinguished cigarette butt is a recipe for disaster. Fines can also be issued to individuals caught risking the threat of fire by throwing a cigarette out of the car window. If you throw a cigarette out of a car window, lit or otherwise, you can be fined on the spot if you are seen. The law states ‘No person in any vehicle shall throw or discharge from or upon any road or motorway or adjoining area, public or private, any lit or non-lit cigarette.’ If you do get caught you could face a fine of €200 and have four points deducted from your licence. Repeat offenders can see themselves issued a full driving ban.

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‘Paying’ the president I READ with interest your last article on payment to presidents and an earlier piece concerning Social Security payments. We are a small Community and pay our president almost €3,000 each year. No receipts for materials, etc are submitted to the AGM. I have long believed this payment should be subject to Spanish income tax and Social Security payments but I have always been overruled at the AGM. I would appreciate your thoughts, J D (Costa Blanca) WE have already established that the Community can legally make a payment to the president for his expenses, as long as this payment is properly voted at the AGM. Such a one-time payment needs no withholding tax or Social Security. The ques-

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David Searl You and the Law in Spain

tion now is whether the payment is subject to income tax. In the strictest sense of the law, any payment at all, even lunch vouchers, should

be declared. In real life, if the Community accounts were audited, a one-time payment made to the President for his expenses would almost certainly end the matter. Only the most dogged inspector would demand detailed records of the expenses.

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Mobile manners Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I WAS out having a bit of lunch the other day and it was a nice and lively, busy place, but not too noisy so I could listen to Mrs S giving me my instructions for the rest of the day. Suddenly, a man with his son came and sat at the table next to us. His meal arrived and then it started. He got on his phone, not to read a message, no, he was going to have a chat and he was not going to have a quiet one. He was talking at the top of his voice and at the same time stuffing food in his mouth. After about 10 minutes of this I was getting the right hump but there is nothing you can do unless you want to just say, ‘Oi shut up, I’m trying to have lunch.’ In my younger days I might have, but these days I just give a dirty look and a bit of a tut. Why do people think it’s OK to hold a conversation on their phone in public? Is it only me that thinks this is not acceptable? I admit to checking my phone if a message comes in but if it rings I go outside or pick

up and say I’ll call back. Oh, and if you are checking your WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or any of the other apps, I don’t want to hear the 10 minute video your mate just sent of their child singing some unrecognisable ditty that they think is wonderful but I just think is an intrusion on my chow time. Use headphones but don’t play it out loud. This rule doesn’t only apply in eateries. This goes for every place I am. Aeroplanes, waiting rooms, etc. I’ve been to cinemas and phones go off. That’s bad enough but answering them is just crazy. I love watching snooker and how many times do you hear the referee say ‘turn your phones off?’ I was in a hospital waiting room and someone was listening to a video. It wasn’t at full blast but it was audible. Is there no point that they think this may annoy other people? All phones have a silent mode and it’s a shame people don’t! So folks, if you are out and your phone goes off, please take it outside, OK? I would love to have a bit of feedback on these grumps of mine. Does anybody actually read them? Is there some stuff that makes you grumpy that you would like to have mentioned? Send me an email at: mikesenker@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you.

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Stay safe during summer M ANY st i l l wa n t t o p a rtic ip ate in sport despite the August heat but if you do not adapt to these higher, more extreme temperatures, the heat and s port ca n l e a d t o m u s cle c ra mp s , headaches, dizziness or even heatstroke. When training or doing sports in the sun, try to reduce the duration and intensity. It can take the body between 10 days and six weeks to adapt to high temperatures. Reschedule activities to avoid the more extreme midday sun and participate in sport early morning or late afternoon.

It is essential to hydrate before, during and after exercise. It is advisable to drink one or two glasses of water before starting and during training. After the session, it is best to continue to drink water to replace what was lost completely. Choose clothing carefully as the clothes you wear can either assist or hinder your sporting activity. Proper sportswear is more breathable and will help keep you cool. It is recommended to eat foods high in water because they contribute to hydration and dishes rich in carbohydrates such as pasta and rice and lean

protein like chicken or grilled fish will help with the energy to remain active. Protect your skin. Many people remember the sun screen whilst lying on the beach or by the pool. The most serious problem that can occur is heat s troke , w hic h is the mos t c ommon cause of death in athletes and is caused by a failure in the mechanisms of the body that regulate temperature. It manifests in a high body temperature, hot and dry skin, increased pulse rate and decreased blood pressure. It ma y a ls o ha ve s ymptoms s uc h a s headaches, nausea, delirium or loss of control over the legs.

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SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. Varicose veins are dark purple or blue in colour and usually twisted and bulging in appearance. Some people with varicose veins may experience pain or discomfort. As well as their distinctive appearance, symptoms of varicose veins can include aching, heavy and uncomfortable legs, swollen feet and ankles, burning or throbbing in your legs, muscle cramps, particularly at night, or dry, itchy and thin skin over the affected vein. These symptoms are usually worse during warm weather or if you’ve been standing up for long periods of time. What causes varicose veins? Dilations of the veins in your legs are mainly due to weakness in them, which hinders blood circulation and makes the blood pool in certain areas, causing the vein’s expansion. What makes them worse? There are many factors associated with the worsening of varicose veins, but the most common are: Heavily reduced movement, staying on your feet or walking for too long, elevated temperatures, lack of physical exercise to strengthen the legs, being overweight/obesity, etc. Do they always provoke symptoms? Vein dilations in the legs don’t always provoke symptoms as they can be present without causing any pain, forming interior blood clots leading to infection. What proof do I need that I have varicose veins? If you have vein dilations you must see a specialist to be assessed. You get a full

blood analysis and at least one ultrasound of your legs to see how far the venous insufficiency goes. Is it necessary to treat varicose veins? If I don’t get treatment, how long will it take them to get worse? Can there be serious complications or problems if they aren’t treated? It isn’t always necessary to get treatment for varicose veins. Only when symptoms appear or it becomes an aesthetic problem for the person in question. If they aren’t treated with medication, laser or surgery they can worsen in a question of months and could provoke complications. Among the more serious complications that can arise are vein infection and the appearance of blood clots which could have much more serious consequences. Are there drugs that can treat varicose veins? There are drugs and creams that can help treat the symptoms caused by varicose veins. For more information you should consult a specialist doctor.

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Sweeter dreams Summer babies risk for happy couples HAPPY couples have happier dreams. Thatâ€™s the finding from a study which analysed data from almost 350 American couples. The men and women were quizzed about how well they slept, including whether they woke up during the night,

whether they used sleeping pills and if they had trouble staying awake during the day. Some also wore a device that monitored them for a week, to provide data on how well they actually slept. The couples were asked about how much their

partner or spouse cared for them and how appreciated they felt. Assessing all the data the researchers believe that those who were happier and felt more cared for, had a better nightâ€™s sleep.

DIGESTIVE DISORDER: Children born in the summer are more likely to suffer.

SWEET DREAMS: Happy couples have a better nightâ€™s sleep.

Brain abstains when over 40 A RECENT paper from the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research concludes that working more than 30 hours is detrimental to the brains of the over-40s, with the cognitive ability of those working 60 hour-weeks worse than that of the unemployed. The researchers combined data from more than 3,000 men and 3,500 women who completed the national Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia survey, which analysed their ability to read words aloud, recite lists of numbers, and match letters and numbers in a speed test. It is unclear precisely why working more than 30 hours is not good for the brain, while results may also vary between countries, depending on how much holiday people can take each year. In addition, the scientists said that it was tricky to control for all the factors that might have biased the study, but the results certainly make the idea of working full-time until the age of 65 even less appealing.

BABIES born in spring and summer are more likely to develop a digestive disorder, according to research. Scientists found children born in sunnier months were 10 per cent more likely to suffer from coeliac disease which is a sensitivity to gluten and an autoimmune condition, which means the body attacks itself when gluten is eaten. It is a more extreme version of gluten intolerance which causes bloating and nausea but does not damage the gut.

The disease affects around one in 100 people, although up to three quarters of the population are believed to have an undiagnosed condition. Researchers in Sweden followed almost two million children born between 1991 and 2009 and found summer babies were more likely to develop the disease because they are weaned in the winter when they are more likely to develop a viral infection which could trigger the disease.

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FIREWORK SPECTACULAR: Something for all the family to enjoy. By John Smith THERE is no doubt Spanish festivals outdo a day on a lawn with some Morris Dancers, tea and cakes and a funniest looking vegetable

competition, but the annual Rei en Jaume festival held in Santa Ponsa, Calvia, promises to be one of the great events of the Mallorcan festival calendar. Running from September 1

to 11, it was inaugurated in 1929 to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the landing of King James I who defeated the Moors and returned the island to Christian rule. This year, the programme

will consist of more than 60 cultural, leisure and traditional activities including concerts, exhibitions, a medieval market, re-enactments of the battles, parades, traditional dancing,

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firecrackers and fireworks. There will be the traditional parade of the giants, music galore of all types and a night of fire which is not for the weak-hearted although the battles which take place on different beaches during the festival promise to be amongst the highlights. The night of fire (Correfoc) is a Catalan tradition which sees locals dress in the costumes of demons and lesser devils as they follow Satan around the town dancing to the heady beat of drums, letting off fireworks and dancing with any girls who are watching. It’s not really covered by Health and Safety rules but provided people wear gloves and keep well covered, there aren’t normally too many accidents. Over the 11 days there is plenty for everyone to enjoy and whilst some of the events seem a little daunting, children are never forgotten and they will be catered for with discos and entertainment.

Mallorca welcomes La Bohème FOR those who enjoy classical music in general and opera in particular, there will be a special performance of La Bohème by Puccini, which was first introduced to the public in Turin in 1896. Now 120 years later, the story of life in Bohemian Paris is brought to the Auditorium of the Palma Conservatory of Music for one night on September 1 at 8.30pm with admission for adults 20 euros and students 10 euros. There will also be performances at varying prices in the Cloister of Son Mas at 9pm in Andratx on the previous day, as well as the Cloister of Santo Domingo de Pollença also at 9pm on September 2, and the Torre de Canyamel at 8.30pm the following day.

Alcudia dance nights Berlin visits Palma IF you like to see traditional dance and are in the vicinity of Alcu d i a t h e n y o u w ill have two opportunities to s ee a r a n g e o f d i ff e ren t styles of Mallorcan dances. The Alcudia Council is s pons o r i n g a n e v e n i n g a t the Passeig Maritim starting

Traditional Mallorcan dances, free of charge, in the open air.

at 9pm on Friday August 26 where visitors are promised a n inte re s ting a nd va rie d presentation. Then at 8.30pm on Sunday August 28, in the same vicinity, the Centre of Traditional Mallorcan Culture (Sarau Alcudienc) will be presenting another evening of music and dance. The organisation prides itself on the research it has undertaken into traditional Mallorcan clothing of the 18th and 19th century and performers will wear typical c lothing of the time to match the dances that they are performing. Both performances will be in the open air and will be free of charge. CLASSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Bringing back well-known musical memories. IT is now 50 years since the musical Cabaret made its debut on Broadway and since then, the film directed by Bob Fosse starring Liza Minnelli and telling the story of a decadent Berlin between the two World Wars, has become established as one of the great musicals of the 20th century. As a piece of musical theatre it has been presented in more than 50 countries in 30 different languages and this new Spanish version ran in Madrid for nine months winning numerous awards.

Now audiences will have a chance to see this fascinating musical with songs such as Willkommen, Cabaret, and Money, Money, Money, at the Palma Auditorium from September 22 to 25 at 9pm with an all-star Spanish cast and tickets costing from 29 euros to 65 euros. For non-Spanish speakers it can often be difficult to follow a Spanish language play, but the songs and story of Cabaret are so wellknown that nobody should be put off from attending.

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HOUSE PRICES: Have continued to rise. THE world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, Trond Grande, has slashed the value of its British property portfolio in response to uncertainty after the Brexit vote. The Norwegian fund, which is valued at roughly €800 billion and co-owns London’s Regent Street, has decided to reduce its UK property assets by 5 per cent, equivalent to more than €200 million.

Arguing that anything which ‘creates frictions in the marketplace’ or interferes with the free movement of goods, services and people, was against its interests, the fund highlighted question marks over Britain’s future outside the EU as central to its decision. Such concerns haven’t yet permeated house prices, which continued to rise in

June, jumping 8.7 per cent year-on-year and bringing the average price of a UK home to a new record of £214,000 (€250,000). As in Spain that figure disguises significant regional differences, with average house prices vastly lower in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, and pushed up by a London medium which now exceeds €500,000.

Property experts were quick to predict a decrease in house prices after the Brexit vote and many remain adamant that this will come to pass. PricewaterhouseCoopers expect growth to decelerate to around 1 per cent in 2017 and see UK house prices 8 per cent lower in 2018 than they would have been had Britain chose to remain in the EU.

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Which medal would your home win? facing south or with afternoon sun. To win a bronze medal valuation, your home should be in a desirable location, gated community, in good condition, good views, with afternoon sun. I’ve described only the very basic qualities that your home should have to qualify for a medal but as it’s the year of the Olympics and for a bit of fun, take a good look around your home and guess which medal I would give your home, if I carried out a professional valuation. If it’s silver or bronze, is there anything that you could do to your home that could qualify you for a better medal and a of course a higher valuation?

John Graham The property expert

I’VE really enjoyed watching all the athletes in the Olympics in Rio this year and Spain has done well winning several medals, including gold, silver and bronze. Why am I talking about the Olympics? What has property and the Olympics got in common I hear you say? Well, there is a little bit, let me explain. Gold is the very best, there is nothing better, silver is second best only gold is better and bronze is third best only gold and silver are better. Still can’t see the connection? Well, in property terms the value of your home is basically the same in order of value gold,silver or bronze. In very brief terms, for your home to win a gold

GO FOR GOLD: And achieve a higher valuation for your home. medal valuation, your home should be in a super prime location, in perfect condition,

modern throughout, indoor and outdoor pool with stunning sea views, facing South.

To win a silver medal valuation, your home should be in a prime location, in per-

fect condition, modern or recently refurbished, with good sea and golf views,

John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. If you would like more information or a full professional service email gk.ipad@me.com.

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Strong residential growth ahead INVESTMENT in Spanish housing is set to post strong results this year as o n e o f t h e c o u n t r y ’s biggest banks predicted a healthy 3.4 per cent growth in the sector. In its ‘Spanish situation’ report BBVA noted that residential investment reached ‘surprisingly positive’ levels in the first half of the year, with the trend set to continue throughout 2016. The bank has, however, reduced its 2017 forecast from a bullish 4.4 per cent to a more restrained 3.3 per cent, identifying Brexit and the lingering doubts over whether Spain will have a fully formed government by the year ’s end, as potential obstacles to greater growth. S i g n i f i c a n t l y, t h e PROMISING OUTLOOK: For residentia l property. bank also predicts that favourable financing conditions will lead to in-

Slow boat to Spain THE largest foreign property portal in China says that Spain has risen to seventh among the most popular global destinations for Chinese investment. Based on an analysis of internet searches carried out by Chinese users, popular website Juwai concluded that the most popular destinations were the USA, Australia, Canada, the UK, Thailand, New Zealand, and Spain. Within the country, the most popular destinations were Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, the Costa Blanca in Alicante, and Marbella. Searches for Spain rose by 80 per cent in just 12 months, driven by increasing awareness in terms of Spain’s attractive property prices and culture, claims the report. Chinese investors are also attracted by Spain’s ‘Golden Visa’ scheme, which offers conditional residence and a long-term offer of Spanish citizenship in return for an investment of €500,000 in Spanish real estate. According to the latest data regarding foreign demand for property in Spain, the Chinese carried out 547 registered purchases in the first quarter of 2016, up 18 per cent on the same period last year. While Chinese demand for property in Spain cannot yet be counted as significant, it certainly does appear to be growing fast.

creased demand for residential property, which is important given the ongoing decline in the average value of properties sold. June sales were up 7.1 per cent compared to last year ’s figures, and new mortgage signings up 13.3 per cent, but the average price of homes sold was €1,290 per square metre, down 1.9 per cent on June 2015, suggesting too much supply remains an issue. Analysts have suggested that the price falls are indicative of renewed market stability, while it is also important to note that nationwide averages mask dramatic d i ff e r e n c e s b e t w e e n coastal and cosmopolitan property hotspots and the more sparsely populated interior areas.

Property takes over the coastal panorama A FASCINATING study from the Observatory of Sustainability has revealed that the urbanisation of the glorious Spanish coastline has expanded at a remarkable rate over the past quarter century. Today, 28 per cent of coastal Spain is occupied by various housing developments, infrastructure and commercial premises, marking a huge expansion of 33 per cent since 1992. In the past 20 years the coastal population has also risen from 15 to 20 million amid concerns particular areas might be close to overcrowding. Although 28 per cent implies plenty of room for growth, the coastlines of Malaga and Valencia are already pushing the limits at 81 and 67 per cent urbanised respectively. Coastal areas and large cosmopolitan cities are central to the Spanish property sector’s ongo-

PUSHING LIMITS: Occupancy along the Spanish coastlines is close to overcrowding. cas, villas and other country resivestors are looking inland, there ing recovery and a key attraction dences, contributing to the many are tremendous property deals to for foreign residents hoping to inflourishing communities of savvy be had just 10-20 miles from the vest in the booming marketplace. expats prioritising space and valbeach. Perhaps due to the bustling naue for money ahead of beach acAs the trend continues we can ture of the thriving coastline, cess. expect a growing demand for finmany expats and foreign in-

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COLOURING a garden is best regarded as ‘painting with plants’ with so many colour and size combinations that fill the gardeners mind and pallet. The choices are immense so to simplify decision making I wrote a chapter in our seminal book ‘Your garden in Spain’ Chapter 2.6 titled ‘Painting with plants.’ which spawned the concept of ‘the seven C’s of colour combining:’ 1. Common colours: Planting a single type or mix of plants with a single common colour of flower and similar foliage colours to create a mass effect. For example, a bank of purple lantanas, a wall covered with purple bougainvilleas, a bed of single colour gazanias, a single pink oleander hedge, a bed of bright red geraniums or a pine garden with only pink hydrangeas. 2. Compatible colours: Planting plants with different but close shades or hues of a colour in the flowers and foliage. For example, a bed of varied coloured gazanias, a bed of San Diegos, side by side pastel coloured pink and yellow water lilies alongside the delicate mauve of the water

VIVID CONTRAST: But harmonious co-planting colourful plants like Heliopsis (above). hyacinth, or a bed of soft pink and mauve small pin-cushion zinnias. 3. Complementary colours: Co-planting several different plants with vivid contrasts but harmony between the flower and leaf colours. For example, a view of yellow heliopsis, red geraniums, blue agapanthus, bright green geranium leaves, orange leonotis, red/orange lantanas and a

Clearing brain fog WHEN your brain’s gone into a bit of a fog, you don’t always have to reach for the coffee to snap out of it, you can actually employ the healing benefits of herbs to overcome the moment. Some of the easiest grown herbs can do the job, meaning there’s nothing stopping you from cultivating a brain-boosting garden or terrace. For instance many people favour peppermint tea over coffee but the scent itself can work invigorating wonders. Simply crushing a leaf and inhaling the waft can sharpen focus and enhance your memory according to studies, while chewing the leaf have an even more potent effect. Rosemary turns similar tricks and also has been shown to relieve tension and fatigue by decreasing cortisol levels. Rosemary extracts are also being investigated as a possible ingredient in dementia treatment. Sage has long been known for its aromatic scent and also for its ability to tackle physical

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pink flowering oleander hedge in the background. 4. Clashing colours: Purposely close planting a number of plants with violently different colours. For example, an orange leonotis underplanted with bright red geraniums and bright red crocasmias in front of a purple bougainvillea and orange bignonia on a wall. A bed of mixed colour large spiky headed zinnias.

5. Calming colours: Purposely co-planting plants whose flower and foliage colours create no clashes, rather a sense of restful harmony between flowers and foliage. For example, purple lantana under planted under an old tree stump covered with a white/blue passion flower, or the dark greens in a mixed corner of oleander, bay and pistachio and grey green foliage of curry plants. 6. Cold colours: An extension of point five with a mix of cold white and mauve flowers and grey blue leaves. For example, white bugle lilies, agapanthus and gladioli in front of a wall of white solanum or white irises alongside a white flowering echium with white alyssum in front. 7. Caliente (hot) colours: Purposely mixing vivid reds, oranges and yellows to create a garden hot spot. For example, red, yellow and orange lilies beneath a red and yellow devils tongue alongside yellow lantanas and orange leonotis with a background of purple and red bougainvilleas and an orange bignonia. That should give you plenty of thought in evaluating what you currently have in the garden and how you might adjust the colour schemes to create more impact and interest. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2016

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have the capacity to intercept human language, behaviour or emotions. How intelligent is a dog? Dogs are capable of linking two ideas together, but not actions, which are separated to another time. If for example, a dog makes a mess during your absence there’s no point telling it off or getting annoyed; the dog’s brain cannot link the action. Many say ‘He knows he’s done wrong’ He doesn’t, the brain’s not formulated this way. A dog’s brain is much smaller than man’s, in particular the cerebrum which is associated with intellectual function, emotion and personality. Dogs cannot understand human language. It’s more important to use sound patterns, intonation, facial and body language as a form of communication. A dog wants to please so learning should be based on positive reinforcement of reward. Owners should keep in mind a large part of a dog’s brain is occupied with sensory activity, particularly interpretation of scent. Instinct is something either there or not there. A dog’s natural instinct plays a vital

role and often it’s difficult to understand why so dog owners can’t differentiate between instinct and intelligence. Instinct is an urge from within making a dog act in certain ways, it has no connection with intelligence. A dog’s first instinct is to survive; when a pup is born it squirms about until it finds a teat and then sucks. There’s no intelligence or learning by any association in the process. Maternal instinct tells the female to clean up the foetal membrane, etc. and stir the puppy into action by licking it. The female isn’t taught, she’s not seen another female do

this. Most instincts provide pleasure and dogs associate it with the action. The instinct grows stronger with use. Instinct can be strengthened, weakened or diverted, it can’t be put there, or taken away. It might lie dormant, but once developed it can’t be weakened.

A dog obsessed with chasing balls can be controlled by training and providing other energy outlets. A young dog corrected the first time it chases a car may give up the idea, but if allowed to chase cars the hunting instinct becomes stronger, and in no time it will be very difficult, even impossible to cure the habit.

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By John Smith ALTHOUGH many people around the world enjoy ‘messing about in boats’ there is no question that there can be significant difficulties for those who are disabled or use a wheelchair. Trying to gain access to yachts and smaller boats as well as manoeuvre around narrow spaces is particularly difficult. The recent surge of interest in the Paralympics has shown that disabled people can achieve almost anything they set their minds to and their disability often acts as a spur rather than a hindrance to their decision to participate in any sport. It is fast becoming easier to gain access to the world of water. The Wetwheels Foundation is a charitable body dedicated to ensuring that individuals in the UK with disabilities have an ongoing availability of access to specially adapted boats. It aims to increase the number of its bases and expand access for a wider number of disabled people. The aim is to let them

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THE Rio Olympic Games were a success, especially for Team GB who gained a record 67 medals: 27 gold, 23 silver and 17 bronze. They finished second overall behind the USA with China third and Spain 13th (14 gongs). GB’s golden stars were: Mo Farah (5,000m/10,000m); Adam Peaty (100m breaststroke); Nick Skelton (show jumping); women’s hockey team; rowers Heather Glover and Helen Stanning (pairs) and the men’s four and eight’s; gymnast Max Whitlock (pommel horse/floor

exercises); golfer Justin Rose; Andy Murray (tennis); boxer Nicola Adams; cyclists Laura Trott (omnium/team pursuit with Joanna Rowsell-Shand, Elinor Barker and Kate Archibald), Jason Kenny (individual pursuit/keirin and team sprint with Phil Hindes and Callum Skinner) and Sir Bradley Wiggins, Owain Doull, Steven Burke and Ed Clancy (team pursuit); Alistair Brownlee (triathlon); sailors Giles Scott (Finn class) and Saskia Clark and Hannah Mills (470 class); kayakists Joe Clarke (K1) and Liam Heath (200m); Charlotte Dujardin (equestrian dressage); Jack Laugher and Chris Mears (synchronised pairs diving) and Jade Jones (taekwondo). My best moments: • Usain Bolt clinching his unique ‘triple treble’ 1 0 0 m , 200m

and 4x100m relay gold medals in successive Olympics. The greatest showman (athlete) ever! • Mo Farah repeating his epic 5,000m and 10,000m double (only the second man ever to complete this feat). • Adam Peaty winning the 100m breast-stroke. GB’s first swimmer since Adrian Moorhouse in 1988 to claim gold in the pool. • The Brownlee brothers, Alastair and Jonathan, finishing first and second in the triathlon, the toughest of all events. • GB women beating Holland 2-0 in a shoot-out after a 33 draw to win hockey gold. Goalkeeper Maddie Hinch saved a penalty in normal time and another in the shoot-out before Hollie Webb scored the winner. • Justin Rose’s hole-in-one in the first Olympic golf tournament for 112 years. • Record-breakers Laura Trott and Jason Ken-

ny crying after winning cycling golds. Trott is now GB’s most decorated female Olympian with four gold medals while Kenny joins Sir Chris Hoy on six. • Welsh Jade Jones beating Spain’s Eva Calvo Gomez to retain her 57kg taekwondo title. • Nick Skelton, 58, riding appropriately-named Big Star, winning show-jumping gold 16 years after breaking his neck, retiring and having a hip replacement! Nick, after his seventh Olympics, is GB’s oldest gold medal winner for over a century. • Team GB’s 4x100m women’s relay team winning a medal (bronze) for first time since 1984. • The joy on the faces of rowers Heather Stanning and Helen Glover after winning gold. They’re unbeaten on water in 1,823 days. • GB gymnasts Amy Tinkler (aged 16) and Max Whitlock bouncing and jumping to win medals. • Germans Kira Walkenhorst and Laura Ludwig beating Brazil in the women’s beach volleyball final. • Three Japanese women wrestlers winning gold medals in two hours, two with ‘scores’ in the final

AMAZING ATHLETE: Usain Bolt.

seconds of their bouts. They celebrated by carrying team coach around the ring shoulder high. • Jamaican Elaine Thompson (aged 20) completing the 100m/200m sprint double. • South African David Rudisha retaining his 800m title. • The imperious Michael Phelps upping his haul of swimming golds to a mighty 23. • American Ashton Eaton emulating Daley Thompson’s feat of winning his second decathlon gold. • And Brazil beating Germany on penalties to win the football gold medal. Disappointing ‘British’ moments: • Adam Gemili, 4th in the 200m final behind Bolt missing a bronze medal by 1,000th of a second. • Cindy Ofili 4th in the 100m hurdles final just 0.02 of a second away from bronze. • Lutalo Muhammad ‘losing’ a taekwondo gold medal to a last second head-kick. • Narrow defeats for boxers Michael Conlan (bantamweight) and Joe Joyce (super heavyweight). • Men’s 4x400m relay team disqualified after finishing third in their semi-final. • Liam Phillips crashing out of the BMX final when lying second. • Diver Tom Daley’s failure to qualify for the final. DYNAMIC DUO: Laura Trott and Jason Kenny.

DAZZLING DOUBLE: Mo Farah.

Overall Rio Facts: • 10,512 competitors from 205 nations entered 28 sports. • Five south Sudanese, two DR Congolese, two Syrians and an Ethiopian, competed as a ‘refugee team.’ • 306 gold medals were presented in Rio. It’s Tokyo in four years time, see you there! ROUND-UP OTHER SPORT: • GB’s Cal Crutchlow claimed his maiden MotoGP Grand Prix victory last Sunday in the Czech Republic, Valentino Rossi was second with Marc Marquez third. The last Brit to win a major MotoGP was Barry Sheene in 1981. • Manchester City top the PL with rivals United second; Huddersfield lead the Championship; Bolton and Morecambe are leagues 1/2 pacesetters, while Rangers head the SPL. • The top PL matches this weekend are Hull-Manchester United, Manchester City-West Ham, Spurs-Liverpool and Watford-Arsenal. • We’ve had mid-week league cup action throughout the UK. • The World Rowing Championships are underway in Rotterdam (until August 28). • Northants won cricket’s T20 blast final last Saturday and England’s cricketers are currently playing Pakistan in the ODI series. • It’s the Belgium F1 Grand Prix takes at Spa on Sunday. • Hull play Warrington in Rugby League’s Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. • And the US Open tennis tournament starts on Monday.

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Liar, liar Speedos on fire By Matthew Elliott DERIDED as ‘the dumbest bell who ever rang’ and symbolic of ‘everything the world hates about Americans’ by the US media, swimmer Ryan Lochte, who has 12 Olympic medals to his name, had a pretty appalling outing in Rio de Janeiro, but not for sporting reasons. The celebrity-minded 32-yearold, who sometimes goes by the nickname ‘The Lochtenator,’ and has a personal catchphrase ‘Jeah,’ came under such intense criticism following his false police report preten d i n g t h a t h e h a d b ee n robbed at gunpoint in the Brazilian city - that the US Olympic Committee was forced to apologise on his behalf, while his fellow teammates have wisely distanced t h e m se l v e s fro m h is drunken antics. Lochte had claimed he and his teammates were robbed after four

RYAN LOCHTE: Went on a bender with teammates and falsely claimed they had been robbed. armed men dressed as police officers had stopped their taxi in the early hours of August 14. A police investi-

gation, eyewitness and CCTV evidence, however, all suggested that in fact Lochte and his gang were intox-

icated and vandalised a bathroom at a petrol station in one of the city’s wealthier suburbs.

Conveniently by the time his story unravelled, Lochte was safely back in America, while two of his teammates had their passports confiscated, and, though he has since completed the mandatory morning television sombre apology tour, Lochte has ruined his already poor image and made an enemy of roughly 300 million Brazilians. Hardly anybody in the city had actually wanted the Olympics to invade, just two years after the similarly unwelcome World Cup. Bars across Rio pointedly refused to air the Games (naturally with the exception of the Brazilian football team’s matches) and the implication by much of the world’s media that Rio was infested with crime and violence was not appreciated. Lochte’s antics only served to reinforce that image and ‘The Lochtenator ’ would be well advised to stay clear for a few decades or so.