Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 8 - 14 September 2016 Issue 1627

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8 - 14 September 2016

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Scandal bishop quits

By Matthew Elliott Following accusations that he was conducting a sexual relationship with his private secretary, the Bishop of Mallorca will dismiss the island’s faithful for the last time on Saturday at Palma Cathedral be-

fore officially resigning his post.

Having endured criticism from the Holy See and being told by the Archbishop of Spain that his position was ‘untenable’ in light of the lurid claims, Javier Salinas will step down as shepherd of

the diocese, almost nine months after the allegations first surfaced.

The 68-year-old was openly confronted by Mariano de España, a well-known member of the Mallorcan aristocracy, who accused the Bishop in December of having a seri-

ous affair with his wife and Salinas’s secretary, Sonia Valenzuela.

España had hired a private detective who returned from his investigations armed with hundreds of photographs showing Valenzuela regularly entering Turn to page 6

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Fortune cookies A LADY from Palma has reached the ripe old age of 103 and celebrated her birthday bash in a Chinese restaurant alongside her 96-year-old

brother and their extended family. Francisca Janer is wellknown in the capital having worked behind various cafes for the best part of a century.

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Glam couple visit Mallorca

By Matt Ford

Some slippery business BINMEN in Can Pastilla had a bit of a shock when they found a 2.80 metre long python lurking in a dumpster. Authorities believe someone was deliberately trying to get rid of the snake and have taken the wily creature to the Palma aquarium where it is expected to make a full recovery from the trauma.

Balearic Bullitt A FURIOUS police chase tore through El Arenal in the early hours of Tuesday morning and saw two officers badly injured as they pursued a Mercedes which

eventually smashed into a police car after invading the opposite lane of traffic.

The driver claimed he was dying but was found to be fine and promptly arrested.

TOWERING England international and Stoke City striker Peter Crouch and his supermodel wife Abbey Clancy spent the weekend in Mallorca as they enjoyed the last of the summer’s sun aboard their luxurious yacht.

Clancy, who is a regular on British telly through appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and Britain’s Next Top Model kept her fans and the paparazzi happy by flashing her toned physique across the island, keeping her public Instagram account topped up with revealing photos.

Mallorca seems to be a firm favourite of the glamorous couple who attended a family wedding on the is la nd in J uly w ith the ir tw o young daughters.

Crouch hasn’t played for England since 2010 and took advantage of the international break to rest his laurels ahead of a busy Premier League schedule for Stoke, who bought the 35-year-old for more than €10 million in 2011, a fee he has repaid with 47 goals.

ENJOYING LIFE: Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy.

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Theresa May in China talks about immigration

HEADS OF STATES: Including Theresa May at the G20 meeting in China.

By John Smith NORMALLY not one to be accused of sitting on the fence, Theresa May kept remarkably quiet during the run up to the Brexit referendum, deliberately aligning herself with the Conservative party position but without becoming strident in her support, possibly in order to ensure that her position was protected regardless of which way the vote went.

In the event, her lack of activity worked supremely in her favour with the result that David Cameron resigned and the Gove/Johnson pairing split, leaving her as the only candidate to become Prime Minister.

Since then she has disposed of a number of Cameron supporters such as George Osborne and brought in two prominent Brexiteers, Davis and Fox to implement the move away from the European Union.

Now, during her visit to China to participate in the G20 meeting she has used the opportunity to announce she will not be introducing the immigration points system, promoted so strongly by the Brexiteers prior to the referendum and used

to the single market and proby Australia in particular to If we want to entection for British nationals, ‘vet’ potential immigrants. perhaps we ought to apply to In fact, such a points syssure access to the join the European Union! tem, based on ability to speak single market and With heads of states of the the language, financial worth, protection for most important economies in skills, health and existing famthe world visiting China, Mrs ily in the UK already exists British nationals, May will have had a chance to but does not currently apply to perhaps we ought discuss possible trade and acanyone wishing to live in the to apply to join the cess deals for Britain after it UK who is an EU national. leaves the EU and it is sugThose who are opposed to European Union!” gested, amongst others, both continued immigration from Mexico and Singapore have the EU have said Mrs May has indicated they would be hapgone soft on immigration or is py to enter into some form of partnership. simply walking away from a referendum promise.

Unfortunately, President Obama said a trade What those critics forget is the so called promises deal with the UK is not a priority as he needs to were made by the likes of Gove and Farage and make deals with the EU, Japan has issued a warnwere not government policy, nor was the imagiing about the dangers to the world economy of nary promise of injecting more money into the Brexit and even Mrs May has suggested there NHS from EU savings. will be ‘difficult times’ ahead There seems to be a natural assumption Britain In the meantime, in parliament, Brexit Minister should close the door to EU workers whilst proDavid Davis stood to tell fellow MPs and a waittecting the interests of expatriates through the ing nation that the Brexit result was a clear sign Union which does seem rather unlikely. As a rethe majority of British people wanted to see concent cartoon in one of the UK national papers so trol of the countries destiny in the hands of parliasuccinctly suggested, if we want to ensure access

ment rather than Brussels and that the government intends to protect the rights of EU nationals in Britain, provided the rights of UK nationals in the EU were equally safe.

Mr Davis who is without doubt an intelligent man, committed to the role he has undertaken, explained he is confident Britain will be able to negotiate a future whereby it will grow outside of the EU but will keep all of its former partners as friends whilst developing a brave new economy and position within the world As a potential watchdog to ensure there is no deviation from the Brexit decision, the one man who claims he was responsible for the result, Nigel Farage, has warned if the government doesn’t do the job properly, he will return to UKIP and kick start the situation.

In reality the latest news therefore is the government is still intent on leaving the EU, is unlikely to be particularly harsh over immigration rules, expects to control its own destiny whilst allowing our EU cousins to continue to work in Britain and when the time comes to enter into negotiations with the 27 remaining member states, expects to be able to protect the rights of all British citizens living or working within the Union.

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CONSELL DE MALLORCA: Has established an annual award ceremony to pay tribute to historic figures.

By Matthew Elliott MONDAY September 12 is Mallorca Day when the island and the wider Balearics celebrate the landing of Catalan troops on the island almost 800 years ago in 1229.

Although not a national holiday, the day is feverishly celebrated by Mallorcan patriots and regular fiesta-lovers across the island and also remembers the pledge made by King Jaume II in 1276 to provide citizens with a bill of rights.

Music and processions will be the order of the day, days in fact as the festivities will begin in Palma over the weekend.

In commemoration of the landings of

the Christian knights, and the bill of rights, the Consell de Mallorca has established an annual award ceremony in which they pay tribute to some of the island’s most prominent historic figures.

Known as the Jaume II awards, this year two of the most significant accolades were given to two writers from very different eras.

Philosopher and logician Ramon Llull, who is believed to have written the first major piece of truly Catalan literature in the 13th century was named Mallorca’s favourite son.

Nobel prize winning novelist, civil war veteran and Vatican nemesis Camilo Jose Cela Trulock wasn’t a Mallorcan native

but was nevertheless named the island’s adopted son for his fiery contributions to Spanish literature and identity.

An incredible variety of writers, painters, artists, scholars, activists, and sports stars are also among those honoured in this year’s awards as Mallorca uses its national day to pay tribute to the people who have made the island great over the course of its long history.

Politics has of course played its part in this year’s celebrations with the conservative Partido Popular falling out with the Socialist-led Balearic government over claims that Mallorca Day is being subtly linked to Catalonian independence platforms.

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Tree smash A YOUNG man suffered serious injuries after his Audi A4 veered off the road on Sunday September 4 and crashed into a tree.

He was taken to hospital with a head injury and his passenger suffered bruises.

In defence of the local dragons

Unfair cop PALMA residents in the La Soledat neighbourhood are furious that the council has closed the ‘wrong’ bar. One noisy drug addled party bar appears to be immune to police action, while their local haunt has been deemed too ‘grubby’.

Train motifs POLICE are hot on the heels of a group of graffiti artists who stormed Sa Pobla train station and sprayed dozens of train cars with their motifs and menchies.

ENDEMIC: Podarcis lilfordi is found only on Dragonera.

By Matthew Elliott ANALYSTS are judging the success of a longterm extermination campaign on an uninhabited islet just off the west coast of Mallorca. Biologists had unleashed the powers of man on a huge rat population burrowing its way across the Dragonera islet and natural park back in 2011 when it became clear the 12,000 strong vermin army

posed an existential threat to local lizards.

Now the scientists have returned to the battle scene armed with infrared cameras and microscopes to determine whether the bloody campaign was a success and to check up on the islet’s native Dragonera lizards, with results expected soon.

Named after its dragon-resembling silhouette, Dragonera is just over 3kms long, roughly 500m wide and is part of the Andratx municipality.

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the Bishop’s private home late at night.

The detective is said to have recorded 145 hours of telephone conversations between the pair apparently indicating an intimate relationship.

Both the Bishop and Ms Valenzuela have denied the claims but España has filed for divorce and the Vatican has had little patience with Salinas over the highly-publicised scandal.

An announcement from Rome on Saturday is not expected to allude to the real motives behind Salinas’s untimely departure, predictably detailing ‘health reasons’ as the cause.

After Saturday’s mass, Minorcan Sebastia Taltavull will become the new Bishop, having been airlifted from Barcelona at the Vatican’s hasty behest, an unusual move as it tries to restore order to the diocese.

HUGH LAURIE: At The Night Manager premiere.

By Matthew Elliott GERMAN Mallorca residents with an eye for detail, a love of local history and a fondness for great TV and John Le Carre spy thrillers will have enjoyed watching the three-part critically acclaimed mini-series The Night Manager, the last episode of which airs on TV channel ZDF on September 12.

Following the adventures of a former British solider the series, which stars Tom

Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie takes in a wonderful breadth of prime Mallorca locations, making the show a cinematic treat for locals who can see their favourite haunts intriguingly re-imagined.

Palma, La Fortaleza, Cala Deia and Port de Soller all feature in the show, which debuted in the UK this spring and is thought to have been one driving factor behind the record number of Brits who flocked to Mallorca this summer.

New rules for Housing Benefit claimants abroad A CHANGE in UK law means that residents can now only receive Housing Benefit for a maximum of four weeks if they are out of the country.

Prior to the change in legislation, claimants could have their rent covered for up to 13 weeks.

The new rules came into force on July 28, and prevent UK residents from receiving taxpayer aid during long trips.

Those receiving Pension Credit have also seen their benefits while abroad slashed from 13 weeks to four weeks.

Welfare Delivery Minister, Caroline Noakes, said: “It’s important that the benefits system is fair to those who need it and those who pay for it.

“It’s not right that people could be abroad for over three months and still expect the tax-

payer to pay their rent back home. “These new rules mean that people can still enjoy holidays like everyone else, but will ensure the system isn’t abused.”

Housing Benefit costs the UK taxpayer almost €30 billion per year.

Local Housing Allowance and benefits rates have been capped, with a resultant fall in expenditure.

Permanent overseas residents are unable to claim benefits such as Housing Benefit, Pension Credit or Universal Credit, but there are exemptions for those travelling abroad for reasons such as family funerals or working in the armed forces.

Should you suspect someone of committing benefits fraud in Spain, call the Benefit Fraud Hotline on 900 55 44 40, or visit gov.uk/report-benefit-fraud.

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British Consul holds meeting in Mallorca LOCAL British residents had the opportunity to put their questions and thoughts about the EU referendum result to the newly appointed British Deputy Head of Mission Tim Hemmings, Consul General Lloyd Milen and Vice Consul Lucy Gorman on Thursday September 1.

The meeting, which took place in Pollensa Town Hall, aimed to give British nationals living in Spain the chance to feedback their concerns to the Embassy. Local Town Hall officials, representatives of English speaking associations and charities, business people and other residents raised their concerns about access to healthcare, pensions and the right to live and work in Spain.

TOWN HALL: British residents voiced their concerns.

Tim Hemmings reassured British residents that they would not experience any immediate changes in their circumstances: “The rights of both British and Spanish citizens to live, work and study in each others’ countries have

not changed, and the UK will remain a full member of the EU until exit negotiations are completed.”

The Deputy Head of Mission emphasised the strong links between the UK and Spain and made clear that:

“At every step of the negotiations we (the British Government) will work to ensure the best possible outcome for the British people.”

Consul General Lloyd Milen ended the meeting by promising to keep residents up to date with developments concerning the UK’s exit from the EU. “We are committed to listening to the concerns of British nationals in Spain, following the referendum and to keep them updated with any changes as we negotiate our exit from the EU.” He encouraged British nationals to refer to credible sources of information during the process, available on the UK or Spanish government websites (visit gov.uk).

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Time To Take Interest In Your Investment Options This is a historic year for the UK. After the unexpected Brexit vote in June, the Bank of England (BoE) cut the interest rate to an all-time low of 0.25% in August. All this has clearly unsettled the British pound.

How does this affect your pocket?

The prolonged low interest rate climate is bad news for savers. Bank deposits that are earning next to nothing are set to drop even lower.

And it could get worse. Although the BoE Governor strongly opposes negative interest rates, he confirmed he may cut the rate again to prevent a Brexit recession.

In this highly volatile time for sterling, you are also more vulnerable to currency exchange risk. It is natural for Britons to keep most of their savings and investments in British pounds.

However, when you are living in Spain and spending euros, it can be much more expensive to take your income, like your pension, in pounds.

By Simon King, Partner, Blevins Franks On the other hand, currency movements can present opportunities. It is a good idea to seek advice about what would work best for you. Ask your adviser about investment structures that can help you make the most of your finances in this difficult climate. You could, for example, limit currency exchange risk and maximise your income with options that allow flexibility to invest in different currencies and convert them when it suits you.

Are banks the safest option?

Many people worry about the risks of investing money for capital growth, but overlook that there are also risks with leaving money in the bank.

Inflation can eat away at your bank deposits over the longer term. If you want your savings to keep up your standard of living, you need to maintain your buying power over retirement with investments that grow over time.

Also, even the biggest banks can fail. Regulators regularly undertake ‘stress tests’ to gauge whether banks have enough of a financial ‘cushion’ to withstand a severe economic shock - and they do not always pass with flying colours. In the latest European Banking Authority tests, banks from Spain (along with Italy, Ireland and Austria) fared worst.

Although British banks scored higher, a recent study claims that collectively the four biggest UK banks are £155 billion short of

surviving a financial crisis.

Under an EU Directive, all European countries have a guarantee scheme to refund bank depositors up to €100,000 should a bank fail. The UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme limit is now £75,000. In the Channels Islands and Isle of Man it is lower at £50,000. Savings above these limits may be lost, so you should talk to your adviser about structures which could provide higher protection.

For peace of mind, you should be aware of what protection the financial institutions you use offer, whether they are banks, investment or insurance companies.

It can vary considerably across products and jurisdictions. Where possible, look to ring-fence your assets, so that there is a legal separation of your assets from the financial institution holding them. One state in Europe, Luxembourg, provides maximum security to policyholders through its state

controlled life protection regime.

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Future-proof your finances With Brexit on the horizon, this is a good time to review how you structure your finances and consider alternative options for investing. By seeking professional advice, you can establish a savings and investment strategy that suits your particular circumstance, aims, time horizon and attitude to risk.

A well-diversified portfolio that spreads investments 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 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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Local Police to be more local BOBBIES on the beat are to return to the streets of Mallorca.

The government is making changes to the Local Police force and want them to be more visible and present within municipalities. The Local Police Act of 2005 meant that a more regional police force could be formed with officers abandoning their local work.

Director General of Emergencies, Pere Perello said: “The Local Police officers want to be local and do not want to assume and perform other tasks that the Guardia Civil and the National Police do.”

Minister Catalina Cladera said the new model will recall the basic values of officers: “We want to improve safety through the value of proximity and ensure officers’ work remains in the locality in which they serve.”

The plan however will allow officers to be temporarily assigned to another municipality, depending on the needs. For example Inca, during the summer, does not need as many agents patrolling the city, whereas Alcudia, during peak season requires a significant increase in officers.

CALVIA HOTELS: Have signed a pact with the council to temporarily accomodate homeless families.

Splitting the bill

By Matthew Elliott AFTER a packed summer Calvia hotels have a little more space on their hands and five hotelier associations have now signed a pact with the

council offering their services in temporarily accommodating families made homeless due to eviction, home disasters and threats of violence.

The agreement has already seen three families given shel-

ter in different locations and provides for the hotels to offer a 60 per cent discount on their rooms, with the town hall making up the rest of the cost.

A similar scheme debuted in Calvia a few years ago but

was only implemented by one hotel. It’s unclear what will happen when the summer season comes whirling around again but it is highly likely the benevolent agreement is chiefly for the low season.

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The mystery of the deep

SHRIMP SHORTAGE: The red shrimp seems to have disappeared.

By Matthew Elliott

DESPITE funding and follow-up investigations, the whereabouts of the red shrimp, which seems to have disappeared from vast swathes of Balearic waters, remains a mystery.

In fact even the Oceano-

In 2011 there was equipment to identify the cause but that’s no longer available due to funding shortages.” gra phic C e ntre of the B a le a rs is flummoxe d by the exodus and has been left clutching at straws, claiming there are ‘many options to be considered.’

One of those options is the impact of abnormally powerful waters swishing in from the A tla ntic w hic h ma y ha ve be e n s trong

enough to generate changes in the seabed, altering the shrimps natural habitat.

A sm al l ear t hquake off the Valencian coast on July 10 is also being mooted as a possibility but each scenario is pure speculation with no causal evidence.

Overfishing has been ruled out as a direct cause but centre president Enric Massut i poi nt ed out t hat overexploited resources are more vulnerable to environmental impacts.

He also defended the centre’s lack of insight by noti ng i n 2011 t hey had t he equi pm ent necessar y t o identify the cause, but that it was no longer available due to funding shortages.

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The last of the Mohicans LAST week’s Fornalutx bull run took place despite the collection of 350,000 signatures supporting the prohibi t i on of bul l f est i val s across the Balearics, but it m ay be t he m ount ai nous village’s last.

The run, which sees a young bul l dr i ven and pulled through the streets on a rope, took place on Friday September 2 in continuation of a long tradition but the sands of public opinion are shifting.

Vegan protestors with placards reading ‘Occupy Fornalutx’ channelled the spirit of the forgotten Occupy Wall Street movement in New York, but perhaps more importantly, the Animal Welfare Act is set to be changed later this year to enforce tighter regulations over ‘bull-related entertainment.’

The long hot summer CALVIA chief Alfonso Rodriguez Badal has announced his satisfaction with the summer’s occupancy records, saying that the hotel tourism figures act as a ‘litmus test’ for all of the region’s governmental and seasonal workers.

The mayor also stressed the importance of balancing the interests of the environment with the economic lifeline of tourism by improving the industry’s quality and compatibility with nature.

A record influx of tourists this summer has been a goldmine for hoteliers but the economic boom has been tainted with controversy as Mallorca struggled under the burden of millions of sun-seeking guests, many times more than the island’s natural population.

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Green island

TIMED OUT: Counterfeit haul of watches.

By Matthew Elliott HAVING originally been called to investigate an alleged child abuse case, police searching a Playa de Palma apartment uncovered some 60 boxes containing around 10,000 counterfeit watches. Neighbours had heard heated shouting and alerted the police, who found there was no violence, simply an angry mother reprimanding a wayward 12-year-old in typically earpiercing manner.

Scanning the property, one police officer came across a locked door and demanded that it be opened. Inside they found 60 transparent plastic boxes containing the watches, which the occupants claimed were all theirs, and brought from Greece at the irresistible price of three euros per watch.

Using their legal muscle, the police quickly extracted the truth, that the apartment was actually a counterfeit holding unit used by roughly 70 local street vendors among other locations.

LOCAL political party, Mes per Mallorca (More for Mallorca), which governs alongside the Socialist PSOE in the Balearic parliament, has demanded that protecting the island’s environment become a chief priority in the government’s second year in office.

One of the key targets will be to set an upper limit on the number of beds to be made available to tourists visiting the area, across both the hotel and the private rental sector during the high season.

Mes per Mallorca was established six years ago as a left-leaning environmental coalition of local interests and secured six seats in the Balearic parliament in last year ’s elections.

This will hopefully contribute to keeping the environment healthy.

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PALMA CATHEDRAL: Will be conducting guided tours of the terraces.

Gilded panorama

By Matthew Elliott BRAND new tours are being offered around one of the largest gothic-inspired cathedrals in Europe. Palma cathedral will be conducting the re-

vamped guided tours of the extravagant terraces from Monday until Saturday right through till late October. Culture vultures will be able to feast on a panoramic view of Palma while accessing some of the hidden

IN April of this year, a 21-year-old Bulgarian woman, Ira Emilova, was involved in a traffic accident where three people were killed. She was in court in Palma on September 2 where she admitted she was driving without a licence at the time of the accident and had little driving experience.

Having been in hospital suffering from a number of injuries after the crash on April 16, this was the first time she had given a ‘full’ description of what happened that day, shortly after arriving in Mallorca.

gems around the cathedral’s belfry and rosette.

Taking around one hour, the tour will cost €12 and can be booked on the cathedral’s website. It begins near the gate of the Almoina and explores the

Court appearance Having first apologised to the families of those she had killed whilst reportedly driving at speeds as high as 170 kph, she explained she had very little memory of what had happened as she was a regular user of drugs which had adversely affected

monument’s dramatic medieval history, architectural style and restoration. Known locally as La Seu, the cathedral is one of Spain’s most visited tourist destinations, racking up an impressive 900,000 visits each year.

her memory and indeed she could not even remember if she had taken drugs on the day of the accident, although tests taken at hospital suggest that she had.

According to her, she was heading for a job interview whilst a surviving passenger travelling with her in the car contradicted her statement saying that they were on their way to a party.

Following her appearance in court, she was remanded in custody to await her trial on three counts of homicide.

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Government raises the stakes for coastal violations LAST week it was revealed that the gorgeous Cabrera beach had been effectively annexed by wealthy private citizens chartering luxury yachts to set up their own illegal and private parties on the remote public paradise.

Huge public outcry followed the publication

Anchor causes cable trouble WORK is underway to fix a coolant leak detected in the underwater power cable between Menorca and Mallorca caused by the anchor of an illegally moored boat.

Coastal authorities acted quickly to prevent the leak seeping towards the shore and polluting bathing areas but were forced to raise a special pollution alert and close Menorca’s Cala d’Bosch beach as a preventative measure.

Spilled oil is a colourless hydrocarbon that is non-toxic but may cause skin irritation. It is the second time coolant oil has been spilt in the area in just two months.

of photos by environmentalist groups showing the wealthy groups holding parties on the archipelago in blatant violation of the Coastal Act. The fury intensified when it was revealed the yacht companies would receive fines of just €1,000, despite the partiers paying upwards of

€60,000 per day for their use.

The Balearic government has now stepped into the fray with a pledge to use its considerable legal muscle to issue heftier fines for the offenders. Lawyers have uncovered legislation that allows them to set penalties between

Get ready, get set, aim, fire!

By Matthew Elliott YOUNGSTERS across Mallorca enjoyed an end-of-summer water-fighting, fruit-flying frenzy. Hundreds did battle outside Palma cathedral armed to the teeth with water pistols and 20,000 litres of ammunition on Sunday.

Divided into rival armies dressed in yellow or red, the

environmentally friendly soldiers drew their supplies from recycled industrial water in this age of drought, though whether real bullets might have been safer remains to be seen.

A more civilised affair took place in Lloret where hundreds of visitors participated in a fig tasting festival and marvelled at the 120 different

fig-related products on display.

Meanwhile in Vilafranca residents gathered for the annual selection of the heaviest watermelon in the village.

Drought again reared its ugly head by preventing some of the heftier weights of times gone by and the winner this year weighed in at a solid but unspectacular 19kg.

Tourist food poison scam ENGLISH lawyers have been accused of encouraging tourists in Mallorca to claim they have suffered food poisoning from hotel buffets in a cheeky compensation scam.

The Mallorca Hotel Business Federation has made the startling accusation and suggests that sly lawyers are taking advantage of lax English tort laws which allow customers to launch a case up to three years after the ‘incident’ took place.

They allege that people are encouraged to get

invoices from pharmacies for certain drugs, even though they don’t require a prescription (and therefore a proper medical check-up) and then sue the tour operator responsible, typically based in England and subject to English jurisdiction.

The problem for hotels in Mallorca is tour operators often have specific clauses exempting them from responsibility for hotel ‘actions’ and they offload the costs of lost lawsuits onto them demanding discounted bills and production costs.

€6,000 and €100,000 for illegal camping in prohibited places.

Whether they’ll slap wealthy tourists or residents with a fine on that scale remains to be seen but the threat alone may be enough to stop the profiteering parties.

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Stallion stash MORE than a dozen thoroughbred horses have been seized by animal protection organisation Seprona and the Guardia Civil in a tactical raid on the gitano criminal clan ‘Los Benahad’ at a rural address in Llucmajor.

Among the 16 horses taken was a Spanish pure breed stallion named Sultan valued at more than €80,000, while the total haul is thought to exceed €300,000. The drug-trafficking outfit is controlled by Marco Benabad Salazar who is in custody facing charges.

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BBy Matt Ford A 36-YEAR-OLD Hungarian man has been arrested after committing a series of 13 robberies in Malaga, Marbella, Benidorm, Palma de Mallorca and Madrid.

At the time of his arrest he was in possession of the contents of a safe stolen from a Marbella hotel earlier in the summer, with a haul of jewellery worth a cool €200,000.

The looter allegedly posed as a hotel guest, and once inside he would force his way into guest rooms, removing valuables and money from safes using a variety of inge-

BOOTY: Some of the items seized by police. nious tools.

He was eventually detained in Malaga City, with other items seized including two

high-end mobile phones, four screwdrivers, pliers, magnetic cards to enable hotel room access, lock picks, a small safe

displaying signs of forced entry and a suitcase.

The accused will now be detained pending a court trial.

Beach withdrawal for returning workers A SPANISH division of one of the world’s biggest firms has warned that one in three workers will return to their jobs in September suffering from post-holiday blues. Adecco claims that countries such as Spain, which enjoy long summer

breaks, often see workers slip into depression when they return abruptly to the grind after a lengthy stint in the sun.

Many others will suffer fatigue or stress in making the transition back to normalcy, which can be manifested in

lack of sleep, nervousness and, more often than not, sheer apathy.

The firm advises its Spanish workers to resume work gradually and not to jump immediately from a Mallorcan beach into a sterile office environment.

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Coastal crusaders ONE of the key factors in the defence of Balearic biodiversity has advocated the development of a comprehensive coastal management plan to prevent ‘recurring attacks’ on ecosystems.

The Balearic Ornithological Group (GOB) claims that coastal regions are ‘extremely fragile’ and in dire need of a cohesive defence strategy to protect them from illegal fishing, occupation and pollution.

Key threats need urgent tackling, while raising awareness among locals.

Violent tendencies AN armed robber was arrested near a clothes shop in Cala Ratjada after threatening to attack a female assistant with a wire cutter.

When her co-workers began screaming for help, the assailant, who has a history of violence, fled the scene and was quickly captured.

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By Matthew Elliott PLEADING with local media not to begin scaremongering and cause panic, Balearic agriculture minister Vincenc Vidal has admitted that his department cannot properly account for the huge increase in almond trees dying from fungus, drought and abandonment.

In the past decade the Balearics have lost more than 12,000 hectares of almond trees, almost half the total, posing a severe threat to the essential export industry.

Native trees are the worst hit among hundreds of species that used to thrive across the islands as foreign breeds tend to have stronger immunity to the fungal plague ravaging the soil. Preliminary scientific investigations have raised fears that, unless a solution is promptly found, up to 90 per cent of the indigenous Balearic almond species could be wiped out.

On a public relations exercise to ease fears of an environmental, agricultural and economic catastrophe, Vidal symbolically oversaw the planting of another 15 hectares of almond trees in Vilafranca. This new field will use irrigated plantations to yield far more volume and is planted

ALMOND TREES: Fifteen hectares have been planted on the island. with foreign species with strong resistance to the roving fungus.

Vidal described the new venture as a ‘shift in the trend’ of almond production and a new impetus to the

industry while pledging not to allow almond prices anywhere close to the historic lows of 2009 when they sold at just €0.38 per kilo, compared to €1.67 last year.

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Rough tumble A MAN plunged four metres from the Parc de la Mar next to Palma’s cathedral suffering multiple injuries and was taken to the intensive care unit at the local hospital.

Two fight A TEENAGE Manacor resident was taken to hospital in serious condition after being stabbed by another youth. The two Spaniards began brawling in the street before one pulled a knife.

Biker hit A CYCLIST was left with severe injuries after being hit by a car at Palma’s Vileta roundabout last Thursday September 1. The 38year-old was taken to hospital by SAMU service for treatment.

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By Gemma Elvins-Quinn JUST a week into the month and already temperatures have broken records for September.

According to Aemet meteorological agency, September records were broken in parts of Mallorca as the weekend’s heatwave sent temperatures rising. In Colonia Sant Pere, the high temperature recorded was 37.7 degrees Celsius, two degrees above the previous record on September 10 2008. In Pollensa, the 37.6 degrees exceeded the record of 35.1 degrees in 2014.

In Son Servera the high of 37.6, was over three degrees more than in 2014; an exceptionally hot September, while in the Tramuntana (Banyalbufar), the 35.9 degrees recorded on Sunday was much hotter than the previous September high of 31.1 of 2012.

Sunday’s temperatures were affected by southerly air and a lack of breeze. Although the breeze then cooled temperatures at the start of the week, the rest of this week will still feature highs of 30 degrees or more.

SUMMER HEAT: Temperatures are breaking records.

Detectives get fruity CALVIA and its beach police are taking action against illegal selling and have issued no fewer than 824 ‘denuncias’ with particular interest in the sale of items of a perishable nature on the beach.

There is now a special unit tasked with identifying ve-

hicles which are responsible for the transportation of fruit to the beaches as well as crack down on the sellers themselves if it is found that the transporters of the sellers are not complying with minimum health requirements.

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By John Smith DUE to problems detected in Rolls Royce engines which power the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Japanese airline ANA has announced that it will, over a period of three years replace each of the 100 engines powering its 787 fleet.

According to the airline, there have been three engine failures in 2016 caused by corrosion and cracking of the turbine

is the cost of a single engine for the Boeing 787.

blades. It will continue to operate with Rolls Royce engines and will repair ex-

GROWING AIRLINE: May expand its services.

Jet2 to continue with its expansion plan THE rapidly expanding Jet2 airline continues to increase its coverage and has announced it wishes to hire 1,000 new staff, including 180 pilots, 700 cabin crew and at least 80 engineers who will be split between the company’s bases in the UK. Although not considered by many as a major airline, it still runs 63 aircraft out of eight airports from Birmingham to Edinburgh and Belfast to Newcastle with no less than 220 destinations mainly in Europe, although it does also fly to New York.

Covering 14 destinations in Spain and the islands, the company may well be encour-

isting engines (of which five are currently suspect) until such time as all of the engines are replaced with new engines containing upgraded blades.

This news from the airline with the largest number of 787s in operation has come as something of a blow for the engine manufacturer which is in competition with General Electric who also make an engine for this Boeing model.

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aged to expand its services either to new destinations here or by increasing the number of flights it operates.

With so many pilots searching for jobs, this will be a welcome bonus as many newly qualified pilots in particular are travelling to Africa and Papua New Guinea to operate small aircraft operating on bush runways in order to keep their flying hours up to date.

According to the company’s Chief Executive Steve Heapy, the service that Jet2 offers is attracting more and more customers and it has now become one of Britain’s fastest growing airlines.

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Shareholder committees AFTER a number of well publicised shareholder revolts against the increase in salary and bonuses at a number of public companies, Conservative MP Chris Philp is proposing all major companies should set up a shareholder committee which would have the absolute right to approve or reject pay deals before they are presented at the next AGM. In addition, he also wants to see an elected member of staff have the right to sit in on these meetings to represent workers but they wouldn’t be able to vote.

Nigerian recession WHEN you consider that so many of the major scams on the internet have been initiated by very clever Nigerians, many of whom have made their fortunes, it is to some extent surprising that the country that has the potential to eclipse South Africa as the most important economy in sub Saharan Africa has actually entered into recession.

Trade deal is looking doomed THE Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership really does look as if it is going to be dropped as even staunch supporter and Vice-Chancellor of Germany Sigmar Gabriel said that it was dead but no-one would admit it. This observation is followed by a clear statement by the French Trade

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Minister who said “France is demanding the pure, simple and definitive halt of these negotiations.”

As the EU steers itself away from a deal which appears to greatly favour the US, it is to be hoped that Britain is very careful about the terms of any future trade deal with America.

Rolls Royce has accepted that there is a need to remodel the engine and the new model should be completed by the end of this year so that the replacement engines may then go into production.

Other airlines appear to have been able to cope with the problem by regular maintenance and repair, but the ANA decision (and it is not known who will pay for the replacement engines) has certainly not helped.

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Crocodile rocks CROCODILE farms are growing in popularity in Africa as the animals are relatively easy to maintain, replace their numbers through the laying of eggs and are prized for both their meat and skins.

The ideal age for a farmed crocodile is eight years when they produce the best meat which is becoming more popular in China with the skin being used to make shoes and handbags.

As ‘gourmets’ around the world search for new eating experiences, crocodile along with ostrich and kangaroo as well as squirrel are appearing on more and more menus.

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Samsung suspend smartphone sales

By John Smith SHARES in Korean giant electronics company Samsung have slumped following its brave announcement that it is suspending sales of the new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone as there have been some reports in South Korea and the USA that some of the phones have burst into flames whilst being charged or soon after.

Although it is thought to be less than 50 reported so far, the company clearly doesn’t wish to see potential injury to its customers with the resulting legal claims that could be made against it.

It appears the problem is caused by the Lithium batteries in the phone and a company statement was released by the president of the company’s mobile division in which he admitted “We have received several reports of battery explosion on the Note 7 that was officially launched on August 19.”

He went on to say all customers who had purchased this model would be able to exchange them once new safer versions had been produced which would take weeks rather than months. So far, the phone has only been put on sale in 10 different countries with batteries supplied by a number of producers so the company will need some time to trace which batteries are causing the problem.

The need to admit this problem and withdraw the model from sale would have been bad at any time, but this is made worse by the fact that major competitor Apple is said to be about to launch its next generation iPhone shortly.

POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS: The Samsung new Galaxy Note 7 handset could burst into flames.

Although Apple has traditionally been the market leader for smartphones, the Samsung corporation has gained a great deal of ground over the past few years and with reports of some potential screen problems with the iPhone 6, it seemed that the new Galaxy with its large screen and in built stylus, was initially very well received and was a potential rival to the Apple product.

Samsung had seen some very strong, and to some extent unexpected, profits during the first half of 2016 and was forecasting strong sales for all of its phones in the second half of the year but many people may be a little worried that one of the latest innovations to unlock this smartphone is by scanning the users eyeball and the fact the phone could potentially explode in their faces may well discour-

age any future purchase.

Whilst there is little doubt the model will only be returned to the market when the problem is resolved, consumers will be alert to the fact the initial problem had not been detected in the first place.

At the time of writing, a number of companies in Spain were still offering the Galaxy Note 7 for sale at prices ranging from €729 to €850.

Shipping company in dire financial straits IT looks as if certain gifts will be very hard to get hold of this Christmas as South Korea’s largest shipping company, having filed for bankruptcy protection, is now effectively unable to deliver more than half a million containers on board ships which are stuck at sea!

Major container ports around the world are refusing to allow the Hanjin vessels to dock as they don’t believe they will be paid if the ships are allowed into port to unload their containers.

Even if the ships were allowed into port, the Administrators might refuse permission for them to enter, as there is every possibility they could be seized by creditors who are fast running out of patience.

It is not just the containers on board and of course the stranded crews who don’t even know when they might be able to step foot on dry land again or even if they are likely to get paid for their time at sea. Containers are also stacking up in ports around the world after being seized as collateral and adding

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FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY: A Hanjin container ship in port. to the chaos and confusion.

There is always the chance that if this ‘stalemate’ goes on for too long, then ships could run out of fuel and supplies thus forcing the hands of port owners to allow ac-

cess on humanitarian grounds September is normally the start of the build-up to the movement of goods to be stocked for Christmas sale and this is why analysts fear that huge volumes of goods may

not hit the market in time or may no longer be required if retailers have to look elsewhere for replacement supplies.

Just to add to the fun and games, not all of the ships that are carrying

containers are actually owned by Hanjin and not all of the containers on board Hanjin vessels are actually theirs either so this will cause additional difficulty and while the vessels are still at sea, there is no way in which the containers can be removed anyway.

This is by far the largest liquidation in shipping history and the rules will effectively write themselves. Whatever happens this will be a long and protracted situation which will need some very astute footwork to try to resolve.

One possible option is that the vessels could be sold at sea, but as they are loaded with overdue containers, some of which will no doubt include penalty clauses for late delivery, any sale is likely to be at a ‘knock down’ price.

As is often the case, those handling the restructuring and possible liquidation of the company will be pretty assured of having ‘first bite of the cherry’ when their bills are presented, especially if they control the cheque books, but others will have to stand in line and hope for the best.

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APPLE CEO: Tim Cook with European Parliament President Martin Schulz.

By John Smith IN the words of the old time comedian Max Miller, “Now here’s a funny thing” as the Irish government doesn’t want to uphold a ruling by the European Commission to demand that Apple pays up to €13 billion to Ireland in avoided tax due to the illegality of a deal struck between the company and the Irish government.

This amount, the equivalent of a whole year’s cost of the Irish Health Service, has been accumulated over a period of 24 years between 1991 and 2015 and includes an amount of interest.

Both the Irish government and Apple have already indicated that they intend to appeal against the ruling whilst the US government has joined in saying not only has Apple complained to it, but it is worried if this ruling remains in place, then Apple might pay less tax within the US in the future.

According to the findings of the investigation which has been carried out over a period of years, Apple actually paid as little as 0.005 per cent of its profits to the

Irish government in 2014 but they did make some investments in the country and employ 6,000 staff in Cork.

There is little doubt as to the conclusions as far as the EU is concerned with a clear statement from the European competition commissioner: “Member states cannot give tax benefits to selected companies - this is illegal under EU state aid rules.

“The commission’s investigation concluded that Ireland granted illegal tax benefits to Apple, which enabled it to pay substantially less tax than other businesses over many years.”

Whilst the ruling may look like a windfall to the Irish taxpayer, there is little doubt other countries within the EU where Apple operates would expect to take a cut of this tax shortfall, as they have effectively been denied taxes they should have received.

It is clear that while cash-rich Apple does not wish to pay any more tax than it needs to, the Irish are taking a much longer term strategy as they want to see the ruling reversed so that they

can continue to be seen as a lowcost taxation home for international corporations.

With all the fuss over offshore investments and tax havens for individuals, it does seem that Ireland which desperately needs income and employment, is ‘sailing very close to the wind’ and in the view of the European Commission has crossed the fine line between what is acceptable and what is not.

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, has already warned that in the unlikely event that the ruling stands, it could adversely affect investment in Europe and creation of jobs.

But as most of those jobs are aimed at selling Apple products to Europeans and then apparently avoiding tax, this may be a bit of an empty threat!

The British deal with Google to accept a £130 million (€152 million) payment of back taxes seems like a drop in the ocean compared to this ruling and if it stands, it is debatable whether the UK will be able to claim any part of a windfall from Apple if it has already left the EU.

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Blight of bigoted and bitter LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT IT’S the racist accusers who are actually the true racists. It’s the bigoted and bitter individuals that spread hatred and destructive attitudes which blight our previously liberal and receptive societies. This latest furore, about a completely innocuous remark on a TV soap is a case in point.

It wasn’t the 99.9 per cent of viewers who took umbrage and considered it racist, it was the 1 per cent of holier-than-thous and serial troublemakers who were ‘offended’ at the remark. The majority of English people didn’t object to the original influx of Mid-East immigrants who came to our shores.

It wasn’t until the bigots among them began standing up and accusing us of racism that the hateful phenomena reared its ugly head.

When I witnessed the large numbers of West Indians who entered London in the early 60’s, I never

WEST INDIANS: Most arrived in the early 1960s. dreamed of any bias against them because of their creed or colour. In fact, until a small minority of bitter

losers among them began blaming the attitude of locals for their own failures, I’d never even heard the

word ‘racist.’

Accusations of racism are a pathetic and disgraceful excuse for

those who wish to whip up as much separatism and segregation as possible. It prevents free speech, smothers opinion and is utterly suffocating in any quests for understanding and acceptance of the fascination and diversity of our human existence.

And while we’re about it. Can we stop insisting on apologies for our history of supporting slavery? History tells us the Romans and Danes took far more slaves, including Scottish and Irish, than the slave traders of America, but no one asks the Italians or the Danes to apologise. Give us a break.

Thanks to some of you for pointing out that a national newspaper featured a large piece about excessive swearing on TV. Even citing Mrs Brown’s Boys as an example.

The article followed some four days after my column in the EWN. This was by no means the first time a subject we have discussed has been subsequently covered in one of the nationals. Coincidence? Again!?

Keep the faith.

Love Leapy.

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Personalised service Attention to detail is fundamental and in Óptica Palmanova you’ll find a personalised eye-checking service, special contact lenses, hearing a i d s a n d r e m o te as s is tance. This means you can have any sort of eye test or hearing test done on the premises without having lon g wa i t s a s wo u ld b e th e case in hospitals.

This sort of personalised customer service is possible thanks to the welcoming nature of the company, in which the employees play a mas si v e p a r t . T h e p ers o n n el

working there have more than 20 years’ experience working in the opticians, which shows that Óptica Palmanova looks after their employees as well as their clients.

High quality products Sight is the most important sense for most people. With sight you can get through your daily activities. Having good sight has a huge impact on people’s day to day life, making it easier, clearer and certainly easier to see!

For this reason Óptica Palmanova has opted to only stock high quality products to ensure this for their clients. They adopt the same philosophy with the hearing aids they offer; only top quality hearing aids with crisp sound and the best gadgets such as TV and mobile phone connectors.

It’s also worth mentioning that Óptica Palanova has a parking lot that measures a whopping 800m² just next to its premises. They also are members of Bookcrossing, a new movement for book-lovers that focuses on its members exchanging books for free.

PERSONALISED SERVICE: You can have any sort of eye test carried out on the premises.

Address: Avenida de la Playa, 12. Palmanova. Calvià Telephone: 971 682 802 • WhatsApp: 644 414 894 Web Page: www.opticapalmanova.com • E-mail: opticapalmanova@opticapalmanova.es Timetable: Mon-Fri: 10 till 13.30 and 16.00 till 20.00. Saturday: 10 till 13.30.

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Finding your paradise

By Matthew Elliott MALLORCA is seeing a flourish of international attention in what’s clearly an excellent time to consider buying property in the Balearic Islands.

The historical capital Palma, and the coastal resorts of Port D’Andratx, Cala D’Or and Camp de Mar, have all seen avid interest from property specialists, investors, and expats from Britain and Germany.

Prospective buyers The possiand sellers have an arbilities in senal of information, Mallorca protection and finanare evicial security on their dently side along with internet vast.” resources, mobile apps, guidebooks and local expertise.

The market’s emphasis has shifted to the consumer and Mallorca is fortunate to have a community of estate agents and property specialists who acknowledge and respect this development.

They are the backbone of Mallorca’s thriving expatriate community which is why the advertisers featured throughout these pages have been especially selected for the benefit of our readership.

They have devoted their working lives to helping Mallorca grow and become a secure, prosperous environment for ourselves and our children.

On a broader scale, record breaking improvements in sales and transactions, as well as healthy national measurements and indicators in related markets, including the rental, construction and legal sectors, all point towards a property economy standing on firm foundations.

The good news for those considering buying is

AVID INTEREST: In historical Palma and the coastal resorts.

the property market recovery is progressing with a stability not seen for years. The headlines for 2016 thus far reflect solid figures coming through from last year and offer real optimism.

Purchasing or selling a home is a serious and significant decision and one which must take into account a huge variety of key factors. The won-

derful uniqueness of Mallorca, however, sees those factors remain remarkably stable. There is high demand, a strong community, the right amount of ebb and flow to keep businesses vibrant, excellent transport links, international investment and a great potential for future growth.

The possibilities here in Mallorca are evidently

vast, with plenty of room to make a profit while enjoying life, whether of the retired, family, or investing variety. So as you consider whether it is time for you to make your move, cast your eye across the pages of our property supplement and remember that the names and businesses here specialise in getting you the very best of deals.

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By John Graham Whether you own an apartment, town house or villa you want to feel secure and for your home to be secure when you’re away.

Some homeowners go to great lengths but affordable security systems have never been easier to buy. When I present owners with a security survey, they’re often surprised what’s available.

One of the most advanced systems available today is Smart technology, controlled from your smartphone or ipad. Smart technology security is a must for anyone looking for peace of mind and when added to conventional security systems, burglars will move on to less challenging targets.

With your smartphone you can control security cameras, switch lights on/off, control smart door locks, open and close doors, check smoke alarms, appliances and electronics all while away from home. Add smart technology to a security alarm system, gated community, security guards and your security will be on par with the super rich and burglars will move on.

I’m writing this with my two dogs next to me, stating the obvious dogs are excellent for your personal security and you don’t even need an smartphone… just a few dog biscuits.

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Alternative ventures

NORMAL PROPERTY: Seen by investors as a safer bet.

INVESTORS in the UK are ploughing funds into alternative property ventures, considered safer in the new Brexit age. Rather than investing in retail centres, offices and construction, money is flooding into student accommodation, care homes and health clinics.

‘Alternative’ or ‘specialist’ property is considered less risky by increasingly influential property consultants advising clients of potential outcomes when Britain leaves the EU. Commercial property has been hit badly by the result and €20 billion was frozen

by seven different property funds in the aftermath, while alternative property has increased its market share from 13 to 16 per cent.

Fears remain, and preparations are being made, over a potential exodus of top financial firms to the continent, especially if retail keeps

falling. Hedging their bets means investors are looking for public sector tenants anchored to the country as a less flashy or lucrative, but far more stable option. They could profit over long-term leases up to 25 years, a commercial impossibility in the current climate.

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Ibiza homeowner takes liberties with bathing deck ILLEGAL builds and extensions are part and parcel of the Spanish property landscape, incurring massive fines when uncovered, causing untold suffering for unwitting buyers, and even leading regional governments to dispatch drones to

help discover them amid sprawling private villas.

One homeowner in Ibiza has, however, taken the practice a mite too far by launching an extension beyond his own personal pitch and effectively annexing a patch of public land on a

rocky local beach.

Possessing a luxurious villa, once owned by supermodel Elle McPherson, atop the low lying cliffs overlooking the island’s Cala Comte beach was apparently not enough to satisfy one owner. He established his

very own private ‘chill-out’ area with a full bathing deck but on the public beach.

The owner, thought to be a wealthy Russian, was reported to the Guardia Civil by local residents and even sped off from the beach in his anchored

yacht when police arrived to question him.

Even an Ibizan councillor was reportedly intimidated by private security guards when he tried to contact the owner, who will now face prosecution for the unauthorised usurping of

public space.

Nationalisation of all Spanish beaches in 1988 has seen disputes rise between wealthy landowners and local authorities, with foreign residents unaware of the law frequently caught in the crossfire.

British still number one foreign buyers It looks a safe bet that 2016 property sales will beat 2015.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: Sales continue to increase.

John Graham The property expert

THE latest figures show that demand for a home in the sun in Spain by foreign buyers continues to rise year on year.

So far this year, Spain is enjoying a fantastic tourism season breaking numbers on the same time last year.

As September gets under way and into the residential property market high season, it’s a good time to take a quick look at what is happening.

The first two quarters residential property figures are now out and, similar to

tourism figures, residential property sales continue to increase. Residential property sales are up around 23- 24 per cent on the same period last year and new home sales are also stronger than 2015.

In the first two quarters of 2016, foreign buyers represent approximately 14 per cent of all residential property sales in Spain but in popular locations such as the Costa’s and Mallorca the foreign buyers tend to dominate the local residential property sales market.

You’ve probably noticed the rapid increase in new real estate agencies over the past three years. The trend is set to continue, especially as big brand real estate agents open up more and more franchised offices, to capture home sales in a growing market.

There is also good news for house

prices as in the first two quarters residential property prices continued to rise, good news for investors looking for capital appreciation.

What hasn’t changed much is the market share of residential homes purchases per foreign nationality.

The British continue to hold on to the number one spot at 20 per cent, right up to the Brexit, with the Germans at 8 per cent then the French and Swedish at 7 per cent.

It will be interesting to see the residential property sales figures at the end of the year but it looks a safe bet that 2016 residential property sales will top 2015.

John Graham is a Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. For advice or professional services contact John at gk.ipad@me.com.

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The vegetarian appeal 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.

THERE are many people who take pleasure in ridiculing vegetarians.

One of the regular jibes is that humans need the protein and nutrients that only meat can provide (incorrect) and veggies, they hint, are at best, limp-wristed, sandal-wearing tree huggers, with sallow complexions and bad breath.

But j u st t a k e a l o o k at the likes of Diane Keaton, Joanna L u m l e y a n d o u r friend, Jenny Seagrove. I don’t believe the propaganda about the halitosis, but I wouldn ’t m i n d t e st i n g it and reporting back.

I have to confess that at this time, I am not a vegetarian. The spirit is willing but the flesh - if you’ll excuse that word - is pathetically weak. But I have flirted with the practice in the

MEAT-FREE MEALS: Can take a bit more imagination to prepare. past.

Many years ago, taking my inspiration from a girlfriend, I gave up meat and fish. It was ovo-lacto vegetarianism if you want to get technical about it, no veg and fruit but keeping eggs

and dairy produce.

I admired her will power and strength of character, but she had strong views on the exploitation of animals and a hatred of modern factory fa rming me thods .

Views that I shared then

and still do.

She also opted for a no leather policy, which cost her a fortune.

During my first experience as a celery bender, I made a brief and disastrous foray into bread making.

The r esul t i ng l oaf was somewhat akin to a white dwarf star, small but incredibly dense and heavy.

It was totally inedible, so I heaved it out for the birds.

Having battled gamely to extract a few crumbs, the local sparrows and starlings quickly realised that this was not bread as they knew it, and I vividly remember them struggling to take to the air, their tiny stick legs galloping across t he pat i o i n an eff or t t o gather enough momentum for lift off.

One unfortunate wood pigeon fell over and rolled around for a bit, before waddling off in a huff.

I t ’s not t he wi l l power that I lack these days, but the extra chunk of time that it takes to prepare an imagi nat i ve var i et y of t ast y meat-free meals.

Plain vegetables and salads everyday would soon have me climbing the walls and giving off bad smells.

Nevertheless, the idea is still appealing.

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John Smith Random thoughts...

THERE is a group known as the Aerotoxic Association which is dedicated to trying to change the attitude of aircraft manufacturers and airline companies who are unwilling to accept that there may be an inherent danger on every flight that takes place around the world and the association estimates that no less than 250,000 people suffer from the effects of Aerotoxic syndrome.

In 1999, a French scientist, JeanCristophe Balouet completed a series of investigations which convinced him that a major problem existed with regards to contaminated air in jet aircraft and that the problem which he considered to be as dangerous as asbestos in the lungs could be traced back to 1963.

At that time a decision was made to cease drawing air into the cabin through the fuselage to the use of what is known as ‘bleed air’ which is take n f r o m t h e e n g in es an d

FUME EVENTS: May be putting aircraft passengers and crew at risk. mixed with 50 per cent of re-circulated cabin air.

In theory, the air is drawn in through ‘wet seals’ which are supposed to keep any engine oil away from the air as should the oil be inad v e rte n tly allow e d to intrude , there is the possibility that highly toxic organophosphates could be directed into the cabin by what has now been named a ‘fume event’ but

is often dismissed as simply some blue or white smoke.

There seems little doubt that this does happen from time to time and it said to have increased when legislation was passed to allow the ‘wet seals’ to have a life expectancy of 30,000 flight miles from the original 5,000 flight miles.

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Less Euros for pounds.

Exchange rate matters EXPATS who live in Spain but receive a pension or other income in Sterling have understandably bemoaned the fact that following the Brexit vote, the value of the pound against the euro had fallen quite a lot, meaning that the value of their income has dropped.

Readers have been expressing bitterness that Whitehall possibly used erroneous temperature figures when deciding to scrap the winter fuel benefit for pensioners in countries such as Spain, as reported on our website and in the newspapers.

Some argue the overall cost of living in Spain is much cheaper than in the UK so pensioners shouldn’t whine as they’re able to get much more for their money, but this isn’t strictly true especially as prices for certain commodities have increased considerably.

If you’re a chain smoking alcoholic, then yes it’s much cheaper to be in Spain but for an average person, who needs to heat a cold house or cool it down during the summer, electricity is very expensive and most electrical goods cost much more than in the UK. There’s good news however as, because the British economy has benefitted from the weak pound against the dollar in particular, exports and industrial production have risen considerably over the past few months and that’s reflected in the pound/euro exchange rate.

It’s not an enormous increase but any increase is welcome. It pays to keep an eye on the rate of exchange and visit websites of specialist exchange companies based in Spain who offer an English language service as they’ll invariably offer better rates with lower charges than UK high street banks.

pilots, cabin crew and interested parties, many of whom believe that their health has been seriously impa ire d by r egul ar exposur e t o ‘fume event s’ whi ch can cause chronic or acute symptoms, including violent vomiting, severe migraines, inflamed nerve endings in the brain, blurred vision, respiratory distress, and heart spasms.

One former test pilot for BAe has effectively lost control of his life a n d has been put under t he ‘care’ of the infamous Court of Protection even though he is quite lucid and is fighting for compensation for the damage to his health both mental and physical suffered flying both as a test pilot and commercial pilot on the BAe146.

Some will no doubt argue that this is just a spurious conspiracy tale from disgruntled former airline employees but flights do regularly suffer from ‘smoke’ in the cabin and unless the aircraft is physically Now we on fire, then there must be both a want to reason for this happening and the hear your views. inhalation of these fumes can’t be good for passengers and YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE the im pact woul d be even - YOUR OPINION worse for crew if it occurs on a www.euroweeklynews.com regular basis.

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Generation snowflake: are we to blame?

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

A NEW government study reveals increasing mental health problems over the past decade among British teenagers - girls in particular- coinciding with social media’s inexorable rise.

Although ‘helicopter’ parents, exams, and the competition for wellpaying first jobs play their part, experts see a link between the expanding epidemic of teenage mental illness and a 21st century online social life that can seem impossible to switch off, or delete.

Things aren’t helped by the ‘everyone’s a winner,’ cotton-wool culture rampant in education. Many young people see personal rejection as the slightest setback, however warranted it may be, and are unable to cope. Generation snowflake!

Trouble is, we’ve now got a society in which ‘success’ is so narrowly interpreted that virtually nobody can

YOUTH OF TODAY: Are over-parented and not prepared for the real world. meet its criteria, not even celebs. You have to be beautiful, skinny, highachieving, high-earning, popular, and in a relationship with someone who also ticks all those boxes. And it puts even more pressure on girls because

they not only have to do well but look good in selfies too (though we’re now helpfully insisting boys have a six-pack as well).

Too many young people, it’s true, are over-parented, over-cosseted, and

over-protected from the vicissitudes of life, whilst not being encouraged to stand on their own two feet e.g. to cook, iron, travel unaccompanied to school/work, etc. My own friend’s teenage daughters are ferried every-

where in London by her, much to my dismay. Add to this, the decreasing opportunities in schools for sport and other extra-curricular activities. Constant texting and tweeting are no substitute for a good face-to-face chat.

Have we then raised an entire generation that has been so coddled, and is so spineless, that it is completely incapable of dealing with the harsh realities of life when on its own?

What the UK educational system needs straightaway is a radical overhaul. Self-sufficiency at the very least should be integrated into the curriculum by adding compulsory courses on basic financial management, cookery, a healthy diet, etc. so that more young people are fundamentally better equipped to handle personal responsibility for their own lives. They’ll need it...

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MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Concentrating on hearth and home gives you great satisfaction. As a born home-maker, you relish the idea of making something beautiful.

This week it may be possible to show more of your skills when someone seeks your advice. This time it is on more of a personal note and you could end up helping with appearances.

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Fri Sat Sun -

‘ THAT’S MY EX-HUSBAND - STILL TIED TO HIS MOTHER’S APRON STRINGS! ’

Saturday September 3

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This week is mainly concerned with financial matters, and it is easy to both save and make extra money. Keep your energy levels high by making the most of chances to exercise and get out in the fresh air.

(August 24 - September 23)

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your relationships to others linked to the home environment are going well. Aim to build on that this week because the chance to make a real change to your surroundings opens up.

Comfort is top of your agenda and the continuing sales give scope. Restlessness can be channelled into an energetic response when others seek help.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your mind is as sharp as a razor this week, so woe betide anyone who tries to trick you. It’s a great time to use your talents fully, particularly in regard to a business venture. It is possible that your strengths are a little unrecognised so don’t be afraid to try something entirely new.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keep energy levels high by being at the hub of any social activities.

Accept all invitations, however dull you feel they may turn out and allow yourself to be surprised.

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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 C) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 7 • Good: 9 • Very good: 13 • Excellent: 17

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Abet, bate, beat, belt, beta, blat, data, date, debt, dept, late, pate, peat, pelt, plat, tael, tala, tale, tapa, tape, teal, abate, adapt, adept, alate, bated, bleat, dealt, delta, lated, leapt, lepta, petal, plate, pleat, table, taped, abated, ablate, alated, palate, plated, tabled, ablated, datable, baldpate, ADAPTABLE

Sudoku

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9.

There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The repayment of a favour should see you with extra money in your pocket. Holding on to it is your best bet.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A social gathering turns up an old friend who makes an offer.

Although you may feel unworthy, please be reminded of the times in the past when you have given them support. It will be through others that real progress will be made.

Mon - 33 18 S Tues - 32 16 S Wed - 32 17 S

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The pleasure you will get from helping in the home this week should not be underestimated.

What you have been thinking of as a chore turns out to be a great ball of fun.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Contact with a less than ideal situation makes you realise just how lucky you are. It has been clear that the weeks are changeable and your situation at the moment far from settled. Pity those whose day-to-day life is completely predictable.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get both business and personal

MAX 30C, MIN 23C

Almeria TODAY:

plans sorted out in the coming week. Thereafter, changes to your routine may be necessary, which is disruptive. The bestlaid plans can need adjustment, so don’t beat yourself up over that.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Making a new start is not always the exciting thing that people imagine. When there are still old matters to be resolved, it takes the edge off the pleasure. It may be worth cooling off a new relationship until your social life is more settled.

Madrid

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As you have decided to rearrange both your business and home life, it is a busy time, indeed. You enjoy a challenge so it will not worry you that other people have different ideas

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

HOLY HOLE HONE HONK HANK BANK

YOUR STARS

TODAY:

HOLY HOLD BOLD BALD (BOND) BAND BANK or

BANK BACK

Weather Alicante

Move from the start word (HOLY) to the end word (BANK) 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 Grows crops (5) 4 Turns into (7) 8 Spreads on (7) 9 Swift (5) 10 Move from one place to another (8) 11 Food served and eaten at one time (4) 13 Position inside (6) 14 Dealers in stolen property (6) 17 Not soft or yielding to pressure (4) 19 Uttered a sudden loud cry (8) 22 Long narrow natural elevation (5) 23 Any strong feeling (7) 24 Grave (7) 25 View or spectacle (5) Down 1 Ceremonial dinner party for many people (5) 2 Says, states or performs again (7) 3 Hand held cutting implement (8) 4 Container that is usually woven and has handles (6)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents T and 15 represents M, so fill in T every time the figure 10 appears and M every time the figure 15 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 Streams, 5 Dated, 8 Realm, 9 Insipid, 10 Oath, 11 Perspire, 13 Serial, 15 Geneva, 18 Cupboard, 19 Rags, 22 Sea-lion, 23 Angle, 24 Scene, 25 Endorse.

Down: 1 Serious, 2 React, 3 Arms, 4 Swiped, 5 Disaster, 6 Topside, 7 Dodge, 12 Gasoline, 14 Replace, 16 Austere, 17 Cringe, 18 Costs, 20 Anger, 21 Laud.

QUICK Across: 5 Heal completely (4) 6 Canada's national tree (5) 7 Seats for horse riders (7) 12 Willing to give and share unstintingly (8) 13 Passes on knowledge to (7)

English - Spanish

1 Respond, 5 Cheap, 8 Alike, 9 Fertile, 10 Hats, 11 Careless, 13 Supper, 15 Static, 18 Specific, 19 Ease, 22 Examine, 23 Odour, 24 Piece, 25 Started.

15 Put or add together (7) 16 Way of entering or leaving (6) 18 Added clause (5) 20 Compact (5) 21 No amount at all (4)

Down:

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

1 Reaches, 2 Swift, 3 Over, 4 Defeat, 5 Corrects, 6 Evident, 7 Peeps, 12 Medicine, 14 Prepare, 16 Cheered, 17 Tigers, 18 Steep, 20 About, 21 Sofa.

Across 1 Escoba (para barrer) (5) 3 Pear tree (5) 6/13 Mar Rojo (3,3) 8 Dinamarca (7) 9 Escalera mecánica (9) 12 Barracks (7) 13 See 6 14 Ear (anatomical) (5) 15 Roncar (cuando se duerme) (5)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Toalla, 4 Util, 8 Empty, 9 Atras, 10 Newspaper, 14 Agria, 15 Stool, 16 Aves, 17 Celoso.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Tren, 2 Apple-tree, 3 Ley, 5 Terremoto, 6 Last, 7 Vaca, 11 Seas, 12 Pala, 13 Algo, 15 See.

Down 1 Quemar (4) 2 Stepmother (9) 3 Screens (cinema or computer) (9) 4 Razones (7) 5 Lago (4) 7 Enfermedad (7) 10 Eight (4) 11 Sueldo (semanal) (4)

Hexagram

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

ARCANE BAMBOO BRIGHT CHANCY COERCE COWBOY (10) COWPOX DENOTE INCITE INDUCT

LANDAU MAGNUM OXCART PATENT PENMEN POGROM POUNCE ROCOCO TYRANT

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Across 1 A pot I find in the courtyard (5) 4 Goat he’s disguised as a prisoner (7) 8 Ruin small milliner (7) 9 Some of Peter Sellers' roles are brief (5) 10 Rescues sovereign captured by barbarians (8) 11 Represent penny-pinching (4) 13 Floor covering from Oscar Peterson’s house (6) 14 The Italian is after a fast pulse (6) 17 Snakes initially added some poisonous saliva (4) 19 Let Maria design fabric (8) 22 Clearing part of Bangladesh (5) 23 No tie? An arrangement for a posh schoolboy (7) 24 Consider spectre disguise (7) 25 Have about fifty to share (5) Down 1 Sends off letters for placements (5) 2 Bit of film shows a caravan (7) 3 Variety duet at do is old fashioned (8) 4 Some harsher messages from a Greek messenger (6) 5 Gorge on cooked teas (4) 6 Awfully eager to correspond (5) 7 Egyptian bird on a lake is timeless (7)

12 Huge creature with two insects around his head (8) 13 One expecting payment for a battle horse (7) 15 Six in test is meaningless (7) 16 The French shelter is temporarily

inactive (6) 18 Glances, so to speak, at the summits (5) 20 Weapon Charlie found in lane (5) 21 Early historian's sleeping place on boat (4)

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Getting crafty!

Vicki McLeod

Family Matters I CAN’T say that I am particularly handy with needles, but I always wanted to learn how to knit. Now learning how to knit might not be at the top of your autumn to-do list, but it should be, and there’s a group that has just launched in Calvia which could be right up your street. Kay Halley, a skilled knitter, crocheter and seamstress, has instigated the group and is willing to pass on her skills and empower others to do the same.

Knitting has a wide variety of benefits as well as having something comfy to wear or give away at the end of the process.

It gives you a sense of pride. Not a lot of people know how to knit. Showing off something you’ve knitted to someone who has no idea how you managed it is like showing off

KNITTING GROUP: Has a wide variety of benefits. some sort of new magic trick. They’re going to be in awe of your newly acquired witchcraft and you’ll receive a ton of compliments (plus requests for scarves, but you can handle that however you want).

It has the same benefits as meditation.

Once you figure out what you’re doing, knitting can be very relaxing. The rhythmic, repetitive motion and relaxation has the same benefits for your mind and body as a meditation session, except you get a blanket at the end.

It alleviates symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. Not only does working on something you enjoy help, but the actual motions involved assist in creating a better mood. The repetitive action of needlework

can induce a relaxed state like that associated with meditation and yoga.

It helps improve motor functions. Because knitting stimulates almost the whole brain at once it can be used to help people with diseases like Parkinson’s improve their motor functions. It both helps improve their fine motor skills and distracts from other painful symptoms.

It slows cognitive decline. The more you use your brain, the healthier it becomes, and the longer it lasts. People who engage in crafts (including knitting) are about 30-50 per cent less likely to have a ‘mild cognitive impairment’ than those who don’t.

It helps prevent arthritis and tendinitis. Already have arthritis? Try soaking your hands

in some warm water and using larger needles to create your masterpieces.

AND, it widens your social circle: the Wednesday Group meets from 10am to noon every Wednesday. You can learn to knit, crochet, and sew, or work on improving your skills, or help others to learn, be creative and make friends. You can meet up with other people and at the same time support local charities as the projects can be made for local charities to use or sell.

Contact Kay on 971 676 116 for more information. The group meets at the Assocuacio Veinats 3, Carrer de la Lluna, Bendinat, Calvia every Wednesday and absolutely everyone is welcome to join. mallorcamatters.com

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Odious and disrespectful owners IT was of no surprise when I read the letter last week with regards to disgusting dog owners as I’ve recently found out that this appears to be far more common than back home in the UK. I recently bought what I thought was to be my perfect retirement home in the beautiful resort of El Faro only to find out almost immediately on my first visit as to what a grave mistake we may have made. As we have no vehicle at present we have to walk down what we have renamed from cardiac hill to dog muck hill to reach our local services, buses, shops, etc.

This in its own right is quite an experience even for two able bodied people who can even with a bit of careful manoeuvring just manage to get to the bottom without an accident. Unfortunately on the return trip of an evening after a couple of drinks the same can’t always be said.

The path is without any public lighting at all and as for the residents, they must wait for sunset so they can unleash their hounds into what has become their personal fouling quarters.

It’s quite sad to say that since buying my property in March of this year I have honestly yet to see even one person clear up after their pet yet most carry the little bags tied to the dog leash, maybe someone needs to teach them how to bend down and use it.

Steve

Fuel fury IN the article on the heating allowance, which us pensioners ought to get (including backdating the last one) you did not mention that the Canary Islands were included in the assessment of temperature. This should not be counted as part of mainland Spain.

(UK wouldn’t include British Bahamas).

This I would then have thought would entitle us to the allowance for which we’ve paid when earning and paying tax, etc. in the UK before retiring. Would a campaign help us get what we are owed?

Janet, Malaga

Thin skinned TRASH like this does not deserve the oxygen of publicity (Leapy Lee issue no. 1626). The man is a menace. He writes the most evil, gawd-awful tripe with the sole aim of stirring up as much trouble as he possibly can, not a useful contribution to society by any

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benefits means she’s only interested in her own self-interest. As for her referendum vote not being allowed, why is she not living in the UK where the majority voted to leave? I would also assume she is a Spanish resident and wants a say in Spanish politics as well as the UK...

Ron, Mallorca

Circus sadism WHY did Mijas Town Hall give a licence to the Las Vegas Circus to open as they have live performing animals?

This is contrary to the decision made at a recent council meeting that they would not do so.

The town hall of Rincon de La Victoria had a similar situation but they revoked the licence, shame Mijas did not do the same, and sad for these animals to be used for entertainment of the general public. Most towns are now banning this type of circus, when is Mijas going to do the same?

Dianne, La Cala de Mijas

Canine intelligence I MUST take issue with David the Dogman’s recent article (1625) in which he states that dogs don’t have the capacity to intercept human language, behaviour or emotion. How far from the truth can you get?

No one fully understands how the human brain functions, yet we are able to understand languages, interpret ours and others’ behaviour, and exhibit and express emotion. It doesn’t naturally follow that simply because a dog’s brain is smaller than a hu-

stretch of the imagination!

Several times in one article he stresses he is ‘offended’ by the socalled burkini, a Muslim item of clothing that merely covers the body while on the beach in the same way Victorian swimming costumes did. Well, either his enormously thick skin has suddenly melted into abnormal sensitivity to make him say he is offended by something so trivial, or else he’s just raising his racist, misogynist finger again.

Brian

Free society I SEE our own Witchfinder General, Loopy Lee is on the warpath again.

This time he wants the state to have more powers on how we dress in pub-

man brain that a dog is not capable of carrying out these functions. In fact they are.

Having owned many dogs over the last 50 years I can assure you that most dogs not only understand every word I’m saying, they know what mood I’m in, and even know if I’m not feeling well. We’ve got a saying in Yorkshire. If you’ve now’t to say that’s intelligent, don’t publish it.

lic. Well, well, I suppose if you can’t beat the bigots and the authoritarians, you might as well join them.

One significant test of a free society is that you will find offence in how others behave. I am sure we can all write a long list of those complaints.

Let’s be proud of our freedoms and liberties and keep the state out of making decisions on how we should dress.

Guthrie, Alicante

Hardly heroes FOOTNOTE to a letter regarding hero athletes. Eight years ago when the Beijing Olympics finished, I was watching the news which was centred on the airport welcoming ‘Our Heroes’ home.

My son and his colleagues flew

Peter Morris, Costa Blanca North

back into Brize Norton after his tour of Afghanistan, on the very same day, and guess what, not even a mention...

Fred, El Toro

Pick and choose IN reply to Christine from Mijas Costa in issue no. 1624 August 18-24.

I too have paid into the UK economy for over 50 years and chose to move to Spain. I chose to live here and respect Spanish laws and rules. I get the impression that Christine wants the best of both worlds, living in Spain with its EU benefits and a say in UK politics.

The fact she may lose her Spanish

Bank business I REFER to the letter from Marco published in last week’s edition (1626).

I can assure you that the bank system has not changed. Within the last month I have had half of my account frozen as a result of my husband’s passing. It is now costing me a fortune to get this reinstated to my account.

There is no inheritance tax due as the property was in my name and we had very little else in terms of assets.

Margaret, Torrevieja

Soothing words WHAT a brilliant perspective from whoever wrote the Our View piece (issue 1626) I have pinned it on my notice board and will read every time I’m feeling a bit hard done by! Many thanks, Sheila

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Worry is stressful time FORGET binge-drinking or bingeeating, are you a binge-thinker?

Experts fear the nation is in the midst of an epidemic of anxiety and say women in particular are racked with worry and binge-thinking; continuously over-thinking events and details and replaying things in their minds.

Such behaviour can make you ill, lead to insomnia, fertility problems, adult acne and hair loss as well as depression and further anxiety.

Many experts say it is not even the major life issues such as money and relationships that cause the most worry, but the smaller, minor niggles that people struggle to turn off thinking about.

So what can you do to reduce the stress and anxiety?

Talk about it Talking your problems through with others can help you take stock of them and see them in perspective and can help create a ‘feel good’ factor.

BINGE-THINKING: Woman in particular can be racked with worry.

Live for now Too much worry is over ‘what ifs’ so try and live in the present.

Forget about what could happen or dwelling in the past and live for now.

Deal with things If there are things worrying you then deal with what you can, rather than burying them away to linger.

Someone upset you? Tell them and move on from it. Worrying over a relationship? Talk it through.

Stressed over workload? Speak up and get help from colleagues.

By not addressing the smaller things they can escalate and build up.

Worry is the main factor in breakdowns and depression with one of the earliest symptoms manifesting in insomnia.

Cortisone, a hormone released by the body during times of anxiety, is an acne trigger and stress hormones are also responsible for another unpleasant side effect in women - female hair loss.

The great gender temperature divide ARE you fighting with your partner over the aircon remote in bed in the summer and the duvet in the winter? You’re not alone. It is the great gender temperature divide and it is not in your imagination - there are proven differences why women are always cold and men are hot.

Female bodies lose heat more easily. They have a smaller body size and lower metabolic rate which are all factors that contribute to a loss of heat from women. Women are also better at conserving their core internal body temperature than men, most probably for reproductive reasons, to keep any developing foetus warm. So when the ambient temperature drops, a woman’s circulatory system will divert blood away from her skin and extremities.

A man’s core temperature will simply fall slightly and he will be unaware of any change. Although there is no structural difference in the circulation between the genders, women can often feel at the mercy of a process beyond their control. Women faint more often, endure hot flushes before and during the menopause and are more likely to suffer from low blood pressure-induced fatigue and depression.

This can all affect a woman’s temperature.

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Complementary therapies can help COMPLEMENTARY therapies can be effective at easing chronic symptoms.

Scientists studied clinical trials and found that some of the most popular complementary health therapies, including yoga, acupuncture and tai-chi, can help to manage painful conditions such as osteoarthritis and migraines.

Previously there had been a lack of evidence surrounding such approaches, meaning health professionals were not recommending them. The findings mean that more people could be encouraged to try such approaches rather than turning to medicines and drugs.

The researchers reviewed 105 controlled trials, from the past 50 years, that were relevant to patients with pain conditions. Whilst some were more effective than others at easing back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and severe migraines, none showed any side-effects.

Twenty amputations daily for diabetics AMPUTATIONS caused by diabetes have reached an all-time high in England. Figures are at their highest ever number with an average of 20 per day on patients with diabetes, according to figures from Diabetes UK. This is based on data from Public Health England. The number of amputations from diabetes-related complications is now 7,370 a year. The previous figure was 7,042. Most of the amputations are related to poor foot care; a common problem for diabetes sufferers and of the amputations that occur, around 80 per cent start as foot ulcers.

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Avoid post-holiday blues and book another trip THIS week marks the major return to work for many after the summer holidays. With it, comes the dreaded postholiday blues. But there are things you can do to help combat the feelings of sadness and depression that are often associated with returning back to work after the holidays.

Get up earlier It may sound like a strange thing to set the alarm earlier after a summer of lie-ins, but setting it just 10 minutes earlier than needed can prevent first week stressing and rushing around.

Being late will only add to feelings of anxiety and upset.

Stay in the holiday mood Who said you have to give up the holidays? Living on the Costas we are blessed daily with what most people only ever get to enjoy for a few weeks each year, so make the most of it. Continue in the holiday mode and make that trip to the beach at the weekend or go for an evening walk along the seafront after work.

Bad breath can have lasting damage AROUND 30 per cent of Spaniards suffer from bad breath, according to a report from the Spanish Society of Periodontology (SEPA).

Halitosis is the result of the accumulation of bacteria that can lead to inflammation in the gums and tissue.

The problem increases during the night as the saliva that is generated enables the microbes to multiply freely.

This can cause a more intense odour in the early morning. The same is true after several hours of fasting, stress or after talking for a long time when bacteria builds up.

Experts warn that severe cases can also result in psychological problems and affect social and professional relationships.

Dentists recommend professional dental cleaning and hygiene measures beyond the usual brushing.

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HOLIDAY TIME: Start planning what your next break will be.

Take up a new hobby September marks the start of a new year for many activities, clubs and associations. Taking up something new can be an exciting new challenge and give you something to look forward to each week. Check out your local town hall for information on courses or sign

up for a class at the gym.

Plan your next trip There is nothing quite like getting over one holiday with the thought of another.

Occasional daydreaming about your next break will remind you of what you are working towards.

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Eat early and let your body rest EATING late at night is a common occurrence for Spaniards who enjoy late night family meals in the cooler summer air, but experts believe it may be damaging to your health.

Researchers from Turkey found a late-night meal keeps the body on ‘high alert’ when it should be winding down and relaxing ready for sleep.

They advise adults should never eat within two hours of bedtime and ideally nothing after 7pm. Eating late leaves people with a higher blood pressure, when normally levels drop at bedtime. This can lead to a higher chance of a heart-related death.

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Save your hair from the ravages of summer AFTER months of sun and swimming your hair may very well be in a bit of a state unless you took care of it over the summer. Our locks tend to suffer under the Spanish sun, especially when subjected to chlorinated or salt water as well.

While it’s too late to avoid the damage already done, putting yourself in the hands of your hairdresser for some extra care and following her advice on moisturising treatments to use before washing should get your hair back into condition by Christmas and you can make yourself a promise now to protect your hair as much as you protect your skin.

The first thing to do is to turn a wide-brimmed hat into a regular accessory when heading out into the sun. This will shield your hair from UV rays, protecting it from dryness and also helping preserve colour.

There are also plenty of specific products on the market to protect hair from the sun, look for one which suits your hairtype and pocket.

Before swimming, hairdressers recommend completely wetting your hair then applying a leave-in conditioner. This will shield your locks from chlorine and salty water as they will absorb the conditioner and seal out the rest.

If you tend to find your hair gets frizzy with humidity, ask your hairdresser to recommend an oil to keep it under control. If, on the other hand, you find your hair looks greasy in the heat opt for an absorbent dry shampoo which will soak up the extra sebum a sweaty scalp can spread.

By taking these few steps to help keep it in good condition, you can be sure to have a stunning head of hair all year round.

-What can you do to avoid haemorrhoids?

Haem or r hoi ds of t en don’t present symptoms unl ess com pl i cat i ons arise.

The first thing to consider is to avoid excessive pushing during bowel m ovem ent s, as t hi s can cause constipation.

Also, try to eat a healthy diet and avoid sitting for ver y l ong per i ods of time.

I f you f ol l ow t hese guidelines haemorrhoids should never appear and should lessen in intensity if they have already presented themselves. Once sym pt om s appear, creams can be applied in the area. Warm baths and som et i m es ant i bi ot i cs can improve symptoms.

Sometimes they can get so sever e t hat t hey r equire surgical removal.

-What makes haemorrhoids worse?

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with constipation, so diets rich in fibre and consuming plenty of fluids are recommended. Sitting for prolonged periods of time also causes them to intensify, therefore try to avoid this position as much as possible.

A good exercise routine is also useful to reduce their severity, but if the haemorrhoids appear as a result of a specific disease, they will probably worsen alongside the disease.

-What health issues could arise if haemorrhoids go untreated?

Haemorrhoids are usually mild, but sometimes may be complicated by m aj or bl eedi ng, bl ood clots or infection which can become more or less severe.

I n any case, i f any complications arise don’t hesi t at e t o vi si t your nearest GP.

If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com

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LOVERS of Jazz in Mallorca can now visit the Blue Jazz Club situated in the Hotel Saratoga in Palma where as well as a great meal, you can enjoy a selection of different musicians every week with presentations on Thursdays (from 10pm to midnight), Fridays and Saturdays (11pm to 1am).

Admission is free 15 minutes before each performance is due and the only stipulation will be that drinks cost €2 more than normal on performance night, although diners in the 150 seater restaurant will be admitted from 9pm.

Visit the Blue Jazz Club website for details of who is due to appear, but the one highlight will be the performance by local singer Silvia Fluixà and her quintet which comprises Valentin Moldovan (piano), Eric Horna (guitar), Rodrigo Núñez (drums) and Sergio Urribarri (bass) who will play on Saturday September 24.

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Flower Power event comes to Mallorca

By John Smith COMING right at the end of the monthlong 46th Melon Festival of Vilafranca de Bonany is the fifth annual Flower Power Festival where those who remember the 60’s and those who wish they had been there are invited to dress in the fashion of the time and rock up for a free evening in Placa Sant Joan.

Well-known DJ Pharma, so named because he works in a pharmacy in Formentera will be presenting an evening of music, reminiscent of the traditional summer parties, so beloved in Ibiza and Formentera.

It all starts at 11.45pm on Saturday October 1 and promises to last through the night for those with the stamina.

This small town about a 20-minute drive from Palma hosts a series of events during the month of September which deviate quite a lot from the story of the Melon, with films, lectures and even a heavy metal evening.

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Classic cars at Port Adriano

IT should be a great week for petrol heads in Mallorca when the Classic Week is presented at Port Adriano from Wednesday September 21 until Sunday September 25 with free admission for visitors.

Although the main focus will be on classic cars supplied by members of Driving Mallorca, Classic Car Club of Mallorca, the American Car Club and other institutions, it will be a time for families to enjoy the facilities at Port Adriano.

There will be cars, motorbikes and yachts to view together with food and drink, much of it themed to go with the American Car show.

Those with cars more than 25 years old are welcome to participate in the various concourses that will take place, but there will be entry fees payable which go to local charity and entries have to be logged in advance via the Port Adriano website. In addition, if you are considering simply driving to the festival in a classic car, it is advisable to book an advance parking space in the special participants parking area.

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Free music concerts for all THE Cultural Association Flamenco en Red Balear has put together its first Festival Música Diversa, and there are three concerts left in the series which are held out of doors by the bar restaurant of the swimming pool in the community of Lloret de Vistalegre situated in the centre of Mallorca.

The free festival has brought together a range of artists performing flamenco, jazz, soul and funk but it is important to make reservations by calling 971 523 004 or 630 802 625. The dates of the next concerts which all start at 9pm are: Monday, September 12 presenting José Cortés and Guille Sans Monday, September 19 a Night of Flamenco-Jazz with Manu Carmona, Pancho and Pepe Ragonese and Jose Murcia Monday, September 2 6 f e a t u r i n g Ti n o n s March as well as Julio Alcalá and finishing with a jam session.

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Beatlemania in Palma

By John Smith IF you like the Beatles then prepare for a potential overdose on Saturday October 22 when the music of the four ‘mop tops’ hits the Auditorium in Palma with two quite different shows.

The first is entitled ‘Beatles for Kids’ and takes a younger audience through the music of the band in an interactive festival which will include a live band, karaoke, confetti and other surprises, all hosted by a compere who will encourage the juvenile audience to join in.

Don’t worry though, if you are an adult you can accompany a child, but if you don’t have one, you can still purchase a ticket at €20 for the 6pm start.

Then, at 9.30pm, the tribute band Abbey Road, declared by MOJO magazine as the world’s best non-English speaking tribute, will be presenting a two-hour performance of the Beatles’ greatest hits from 1962 to 1970, the year they broke up.

Using the same instruments and amps that the band originally played, Abbey Road will run through the gamut of Beatles’ songs including some that were famous on record but were never performed live.

BEATLES FOR KIDS: Includes a live band, karaoke and other surprises.

With a number of costume changes you can follow the musical journey of four young lads from Liverpool starting with basic rock and roll, moving

through pop to psychedelia and beyond.

This all-encompassing concert costs €28 and whilst the Beatles sang Get

Back it is more than likely that the audience will cry Come Back to Abbey Road who have played more than 1,500 performances in four continents.

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The divine right of presidents Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

DURING his four elected years as president, Mariano Rajoy ignored Spain’s parliament, practically governing by decree thanks to an outsize overall majority.

Believing in his God-given right to dominate, he made few friends after moving into the Moncloa Palace. With no need for consensus or dialogue, Rajoy cold-shouldered a natural centreright ally like the PNV in the Basque region. He totally misread Cataluña to the extent that more Catalans now favour secession than when independence rumblings were first heard from another former ally, CiU. Had Rajoy been able to call on Basque and Catalan votes last week, he would now be president. And if he were not co n v i n c e d t h a t t h e D iv in e R ig h t o f Kings applies to presidents too, there would be friends around when he needed them.

Menage a trois WHAT was Pedro Sanchez thinking of when he refused to vote in favour of Rajoy’s investiture, refused to abstain and refused to offer a viable alternative?

Sanchez took the PSOE socialists to the party’s worst-ever defeats in December and June and should have resigned then. Sanchez claims not to want a third ele c tion s o w ha t a re his options ? A PSOE-Podemos-Ciudadanos alliance?

A mixed marriage is one thing but a mixed ménage a trois seldom works.

Not me!

ALBERT RIVERA agreed to vote in favour of Rajoy’s investiture because he is the politician who wants to be useful, not important. His latest, exasperated proposal was the most practical of all: “Anyone who doesn’t want or doesn’t know how to talk or pact should go.”

The pity of it is that Mariano Rajoy, Pedro Sanchez and Pablo Iglesias will each believe that Rivera was referring to the others.

Banking on it WHAT was Mariano Rajoy thinking of when he appointed Jose Manuel Soria, ex-minister of Industry, as Spain’s representative to the World Bank?

Soria had to resign because the Panama Papers revealed that he managed his money through an offshore Jersey account. The appointment blows holes through any hope that Rajoy has learnt anything about eradicating corruption or the general public’s perception of his reluctance to recognise it, let alone root it out.

What impression does Soria’s appointment give of Spain? A depressingly accurate one, unfortunately.

SHADY SORIA: Appointed by Rajoy as representative to the World Bank.

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Brazen behaviour Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man SUNDAY August 29, what a lovely day. In fact, the last Sunday in August every year is a lovely day because the screaming that everyone can hear in every apartment - but mum and dad can’t - from 9am to 9pm around our pool, stops! I know people are on holiday and I know the kids have to have fun, but do you have to break every rule our community has?

Don’t play football, it smashes our flowers in our expensively maintained gardens. The ball against the wall annoys everyone except the culprit’s parents. The reason we don’t want drinking glasses and bottles around the pool is common sense. If you break them people can get cut. It’s not rocket science.

Having lilos or blow-up rubber rings the size of articulated lorry tyres and dolphins in the pool is great for little Johnny but not for anyone else. No bombing includes Dad who thinks it’s hilarious to splash his kids and everybody else’s plus a few round the pool.

In army terms it’s called ‘collateral damage.’

Sitting on your terrace till 5am shouting at each other is not acceptable. And, of course,

you have the obligatory - usually two sisters with their kids and no hubbies - that go out on the lash every night and then get back and decide to continue the session. Then the inevitable happens. One upsets the other and it kicks off. And I mean kicks off. The swearing would make builders blush and then one decides to throw the other one out and it spills out into our central square.

Now this is 3am in the morning so our security guard calls the police who come and go. The ladies must have had a great holiday hammered every night with one ending up sleeping on a sunbed outside.

What I am saying is ‘come on holiday, rent an apartment in our development and have a fantastic time. Enjoy all our amenities and park anywhere you like.’ I can put up with that but please don’t act like a bunch of selfish idiots with no thought for the neighbours.

I bet if someone moved next door to you for eight weeks every year and caused havoc something would be said and it’s no excuse because it’s holiday time, it’s not acceptable at all anytime of the year.

Of course, as August is over we can now get stuff done at the town hall, the doctor’s surgery and all other official offices. Our bank usually always has two people attending to customers unless of course it’s mad busy....then they have one!!

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End of summer 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.

ROAD CAMPAIGN: The number of check points was increased.

THE end of the summer road campaign, which traditionally sees many people return home from coastal areas after their summer break, saw more than four million journeys made across Spain.

The DGT prepared for the mass movement by introducing a number of standard systems: creating extra lanes in some of the busier areas and restricting the movement of dangerous goods and, in some places, heavy vehicles such as trucks, to prevent traffic flow being slowed.

Police also increased the number of alcohol and drugs check points and intensified the campaign against speeding

motorists.

In order to ensure the safe passage of vehicles, some 10,000 Guardia Civil traffic officers were on duty, supported by around 13,000 road management team members and 600 controllers. The DGT were also in the air with their helicopters including those equipped with the Pegasus speed monitoring equipment.

Despite the increased security and safety measures, during this busy weekend on the roads, a total of 10 people lost their lives.

Of the incidents which occurred on the main road network, five of them involved motorcyclists or mopeds.

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Who shall be president?

OUR urbanisation has 100 properties, but only 12 of these properties are owned by full-time residents. Seven of these residents have already served as president. Our current president and vice president will stand down this year. At present there are no volunteers for these positions. We were informed at our last AGM that, if no volunteers came forward, the names of the five permanent residents who had not previously been president would be put in a hat and one of them chosen at random. This is a list of only five names. Are the owners who are not full-time residents equally responsible for the urbanisation? Should their names also be legally included in this selection?

N.K. (Costa Blanca)

NICE try. Yes, the absentee owners are equally responsible for the estate. But, no, there is no ‘legal’ requirement for them to serve. If the Community members

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

voted at the AGM to choose the president by

lot from the full-time residents, this is unfair but perfectly legal. Perhaps the Community could sweeten the deal by, say, exempting the president from Community fees?

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

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By Graeme Tyrrell IF you are in an area that has had good rain you are fortunate. The gardens in most areas are desperately waiting for post summer rains. It has been so dry with lower than average rain this year in much of Spain.

The main challenge of Mediterranean gardening is this survival through summer, often with scant supplies of quality water. It is so important to select your plants with this in mind when setting out or developing your garden.

The careful selection of plants to suit Mediterranean conditions does restrict the variety of species we can include in our gardens. It is easiest to use tried and tested plants you know will survive here and that will have a harmony with neighbouring gardens.

With appropriate summer preparations that allow the traditional hardy plants to thrive, you can

OLEANDER: Can be grown as a shrub or a tree. do flamingo). It emerges with pink leaves in add additional varieties that need more protection spring, has variegated leaves in summer and and care. cream light brown autumn leaves. It flourishes in Amongst my colourful Mediterranean shrubs I the microclimate created by the rest of the garden. have a deciduous ‘Flamingo Maple (Acer negun-

Kitchen spruce up NOW the holidays are over you may have decided it’s time to do something about your kitchen. It could be the perfect time to think about a complete revamp, allowing you to have a spanking new outfit ready for Christmas entertaining.

However, if the budget won’t stretch to a whole new kitchen, you don’t want the hassle or your kitchen still has some life left in it, there are a few simple things you can do to give it new life without starting all over.

The first thing that can be changed to give a whole new look is the lighting. Swapping small ceiling lights for larger, brighter, energy-efficient models can make the whole atmosphere more luxurious, and adding under-cupboard LED strips can make a very impressive focal point.

You can also make a big difference by investing in one new quality appliance.

For a slightly more drastic, yet budget-friendly, solution, consider changing your cabinet doors. If possible, include a couple of glass inserts: either

plain glass to display your prize porcelain behind it or frosted glass to add a feature.

Changing the handles can also give a new look. Don’t skimp too much, cheap handles are likely to need changing

quite quickly. Look for heavier handles which feel more solid when you pick them up.

For a final touch add decorative items in strategic locations.

Copy pictures of kitchens from magazines for example.

A beautiful example of a hardy acclimatised flowering plant, that most Mediterranean gardens have for their abundant flowers and hardiness in the summer months, is the oleander. Its name is derived from its botanical name (Nerium oleander). It has many cultivars to provide a variety of colours and forms and can be grown as a shrub or tree and pruned after flowering has finished or as required to keep it contained to make hedges, pot plants, wind protection and shade.

It is very important to know it has toxins in its sap that can irritate the skin and can also cause illness when exposed to the skin. Protective clothing is essential to prune or handle the plant. It is best as a peripheral planting or background plant.

Smaller plants are not expensive but you can easily grow them from tip cuttings 8cm long taken in late summer. I have grown them from seed and have a beautiful red one I had to wait a year to know which colour it would be. Planting it out as a young seedling has made it extremely hardy. It is best to plant oleander in the autumn.

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While search operations centred on finding survivors, Daniela pleaded with firefighters and rescue teams for help telling them “Please find her, she’s all I have left.”

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New Maserati Trimaran

By John Smith BEST known for their luxury cars, the Maserati Group also produces sail boats and has now replaced its standard monohulls vessel with a brand new Maserati Trimaran Multi 70 which was recently sighted in the waters around Puerto Portals.

Captained by Italian legend Giovanni Soldini who has achieved success over a period of years and holds a number of world sailing records, the Maserati Multi70, is a cutting-edge, very high performance trimaran capable of making extremely fast speeds.

Measuring a little over 21 metres in length and nearly 17 in the beam with a 29 metre mast, the vessel can rise up off the water on her rudders and foils, significantly reducing her wetted surface area to the benefit of performance.

Already, the Italians have a number of targets in their sights, including the record for fastest time to cross the 195 nautical mile route from Monaco to Porto Cervo in

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Following this, they intend to enter and hopefully triumph in the Rolex Middle Sea Race, considered by many as one of the great classic offshore races which was founded in 1968 and is now in its 37th year.

The 608-nautical mile route starts and finishes in Malta and involves an anticlockwise circumnavigation of Sicily with the Aeolian Islands, the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria and Lampedusa. The current race record was set by Rambler (USA) in 2007 which covered

NEW RECORD: The team have a number of targets in their sights.

the 608 nautical miles in 47 hours, 55 minutes and three seconds.

The third and most gruelling challenge of the year will be the RORC Transatlantic Race, which starts from Lanzarote on November 26 and finishes in Grenada in the Caribbean after some 3,000 nautical miles of sailing.

Although Maserati doesn’t make these trimarans for commercial sale, the company has invested a great deal of time and money into producing what it hopes to be a record breaker which will in turn help to promote the company name around the world.

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Luring UK buyers

By Matthew Elliott THREE classic brands and three very different offers. British motorists have a wealth of intriguing options at their disposal courtesy of Ducati, Aston Martin and Jaguar, although it goes without saying that there are certain ‘budgetary hurdles.’

Italian (though now German owner) motorcycling powerhouse Ducati are opening up their pro-

hibitively expensive range to the average motorhead by offering special financing deals cut to just €500 a month for beasts including the Monster 821 and Panigale R, with far less pricy options for cheaper bikes.

Meanwhile luxury brand Aston Martin has opened a shop (sorry ‘brand experience centre’) at No 8 Dover Street in London’s plush Mayfair district. Showcasing cars but also masquerading as a modern Aston Martin museum, the centre will hold art exhibi-

tions and be instrumental in the manufacturer ’s move into a luxury market typically dominated by perfumed watch wearers.

Jaguar is taking a more traditional approach aimed at the real motorist rather than the luxury crowd. The British brand is inviting drivers to visit UK showrooms throughout September to test drive the new XE and compare it with rivals including the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4.

The brave move has seen them acquire 250 rival cars to allow potential buyers to perform a real group test across the four brands, with an eye on proving the XE’s superiority.

JAGUAR XE: On a test drive.

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A win for ‘Big Sam’ as Spain’s Maverick wins at Silverstone Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre.

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FOOTBALL: Last weekend, in the first qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup, England ‘just’ beat 10-man Slovakia 1-0 with a 95th minute Adam Lallana goal to give manager Sam Allardyce his first win. Scotland walloped Malta 5-1 and Northern Ireland drew 0-0 in the Czech Republic. On Monday Wales beat Moldova 4-0 and the Republic of Ireland drew 2-2 with Serbia.

The summer transfer window, which ended on August 31, saw British clubs involved in deals worth a record £1.05bn. The previous highest was £870m. These included: • Paul Pogba’s return to Manchester United from Juventus for £89m… David Luiz, back to Chelsea from PSG for £34m… Christian Benteke from Liverpool to Crystal Palace, £32m…Yannick Bolasie, Crystal Palace to Everton, £30m… Islam Slimani, Sporting Lisbon to Leicester, £29m… Georginio Wijnaldum, Newcastle to Liverpool, £25m… Marcos Alonso, Fiorentina to Chelsea, £23m…

Nacer Chadli, Spurs to WBA, £14m… Didier Ndong, Leyton Orient to Sunderland, £13.6m… Jeff Hendrick, Derby to Burnley, £10.5m…GeorgesKevin N’koudou, Marseille to Spurs, £9m.

• Four players left Manchester City on loan: Joe Hart to Torino, Wilfried Bony to Stoke, Samir Nasri to Sevilla and Eliaquim Mangala to Valencia. Also Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli joined Nice; Hal Robson-Kanu moved from Reading to WBA and Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere is now at Bournemouth.

• Crawley and Oldham completed most deals: 20 each;

Middlesbrough was the busiest PL club with 12 transactions.

• Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero has received a threematch ban for elbowing West Ham’s Winston Reid in last month’s PL game and misses Saturday’s United derby. Another ‘big’ derby game this weekend is Celtic-Rangers in the SPL. And next week sees the start of the 2016-17 Champions League group matches including Spurs-Monaco at Wembley, Barcelona-Celtic, PSG-Arsenal, Manchester CityBorussia Monchengladbach and Brugge v Leicester.

• Football legend Franz Beckenbauer is facing a criminal investigation by Swiss prosecutors relating to Germany’s successful bid to host the 2006 World Cup. CRICKET: England beat Pakistan four-one in the ODI series which ended in Cardiff last Sunday. Eoin Morgan’s team won the first four matches by 44 runs, four wickets, 169 runs and four wickets again, but were defeated in the final encounter, also by four wickets.

England amassed a world record 444-3 in the third clash at Trent Bridge, with Alex Hales’ smashing 171 in 122 balls, the biggest score ever made by an Englishman at this leve l , beating the previous highest of 167 by Robin Smith v Australia in 1993.

A T20 blast took place at Old Trafford last night.

TENNIS: At the start of week two of the US Open, Andy Murray, top seed Djokovic (with two walkovers and victory over GB’s Kyle Edmund), the French trio of Monfils, Tsonga and Pouille, del Potro and Wawrinka plus Williams, Kerber, Halep, Woz-

FACT OF THE WEEK FOLLOWING a survey by Which magazine, Manchester United is the most hated brand name in Britain and the seventh most hated in the world.

niacki and Radwanska were all going for singles glory. Serena Williams has now won more Grand Slam matches than anyone else at 307 and counting.

Martina Navratilova was the previous record holder.

FORMULA ONE: Nico Rosberg won last Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Lewis Hamilton (from pole) was second with Sebastian Vettel third. Hamilton now leads the driver’s championship by just two points from Rosberg (250-248). The Singapore Grand Prix is in 10 days time. *Felipe Massa (35) will retire from F1 at the end of this season, after 11 GP wins and 41 podium finishes in 16 years.

Jenson Button will not be driving next year and owner Bernie Ecclestone (now 85) could soon sell F1.

MOTOR CYCLING: More than 100,000 fans saw Spain’s Maverick Viñales claim his first-ever race victory by winning the British MotoGP at Silverstone! Cal Crutchlow was second with Valentino Rossi third. It’s San Marino next, on Sunday week.

CYCLING: Team Sky’s Chris Froome is struggling in

SAM ALLARDYCE: Celebrates his first win as England manager.

the 3,315 km (2,060 mile) Vuelta n Espana. He started the final week over three minutes behind leader Nairo Quintana with another Brit, Simon Yates, fourth. Tomorrow’s stage 19 is in Calpe (time trial) and Saturday’s stage 20 circles Benidorm before Sunday’s finalé in Madrid… just as the Tour of Britain race ends in central London.

GOLF: Darren Clarke’s European team to play the USA in the Ryder Cup in Minnesota, September 30 - October 2, is: Matthew Fitzpatrick, Spain’s Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer, Rory McIlroy, Thomas Pieters, Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson, Andy Sullivan, Lee Westwood, Danny Willett and Chris Wood.

Davis Love III captains the USA. RUGBY UNION: Saracens started their defence of the PL title with a 35-3 victory over Worcester. There were also early wins for Bath v Northampton, Wasps v Exeter and KELL BROOK: Set to fight Gennady Golovkin in London.

Harlequins v promoted Bristol. In the Pro12 League, G l a s g o w thrashed reigning champions Connacht 41-5.

Munster and Cardiff Blues also recorded opening wins.

BOXING: On Saturday, GB’s Kell Brook fights reigning world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin at London’s O2 arena.

MAVERICK VIÑALES: Claims his first MotoGP race victory.

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MANCHESTER CITY’S Sergio Aguero has received a three-match ban for elbowing West Ham’s Winston Reid in last month’s PL game and misses Saturday’s United derby.

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Darth Vader strikes F1 AN American media baron who is one of Rupert Murdoch’s key rivals is set to take over Formula One in a multi-billion euro deal as Bernie Ecclestone looks to step down as the personable face of the sport.

John Malone, who owns Liberty Media, is deep in talks with CVC Capital Partners, motor-racing’s chief corporate faction, and will likely buy an initial 20 per cent stake before splashing out roughly €7.6 billion to take full control before Christmas.

Nicknamed Darth Vader by former American vice-president Al Gore, due to his aggressive dealmaking, Malone has beaten several other high-profile potential buyers to the punch, with Sky, Apple and a Qatari consortium all linked to Formula One. Malone’s business empire included the Eurosport and Discovery television channels and Virgin Media but the acquisition of Formula One would be his most auda-

FORMULA ONE: It is thought Bernie Ecclestone looks set to step down as the face of the sport. cious deal to date.

The Formula One Group exploits the sport’s vastly profitable commercial rights, the revenue from which outstrips even Fifa’s,

and is run by Ecclestone but mainly owned by CVC and two other inve s tme nt groups , Wa dde ll & Reed and the LBI Group.

Though Malone’s plans for the

sport, should he succeed in the takeover, remain something of an unknown quantity, fans and stakeholders may welcome the structural change as CVC have been heav-

ily criticised for the direction they’ve taken Formula One in.

The shar i ng of 13 out of 14 Grand Prix this season between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton has led to calls for a loosening of the corporate nexus some claim prevents the emergence of new talent and teams.

I f t he Li ber t y Medi a deal i s inked it is unclear what role the evergreen Bernie Ecclestone will occupy in the sport’s brave new world. Having dominated the Formula One brand for the best part of 40 years, Ecclestone, who will be 86 next month, will still own a personal 5.3 per cent stake and his experience could prove essential to any new buyer.

The man himself has been calm and qui et am i d t he f ur or e and speculation, simply stating that ‘the role I play is my decision’ and, despite his age, it would be foolish to write off a man who has defied expectations time and time again.