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ISSUE NO. 1629

22 - 28 September 2016

MALLORCA

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No limit on tourist numbers By Matthew Elliott Balearic president Francina Armengol has ruled out any limits on the number of tourists entering the island despite calls from opposition parties and environmental groups to act. The issue has dominated politics of the island communities throughout the year. But cautioning against any radical measures in the aftermath of what the industry has acknowledged has been an exceptional year, Armengol did admit the summer had seen unsustainable excesses Opposition parties, Mes and Podemos, have demanded a limit on tourist numbers, a policy strongly supported by many environmentalists. But Armengol said the best policy was a flexible approach given that global insecurity and terrorism made Mallorca a more inviting option for holidaymakers than destinations like Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt. Speaking at the Balearic parliament in Mallorca on Tuesday

as storm clouds gathered on the island for the first time in months, the president pledged to improve the quality of life for locals, without issuing an ‘anti-tourist’ message. Announcing the controversial eco-tax which took effect in July had raised some €32 million, she described it as a brave move in keeping with her government’s stance on social welfare, green policies and public infrastructure. One measure she did commit the government to is stronger regulations targeting private holiday rentals, many of which operate outside the legal framework. Such measures are likely to be incorporated in a new Housing Act next year.

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Sigh of relief HEROIC lifeguards managed to save the life of an eight-month-old German baby o n t h e C a l a Ma jo r beach on Tuesday. A tourist couple were in blind panic after their

ch ild s u d d e n ly s to p p e d breathing, but lifeguards and an emergency doctor w e re ab le to p ro v ide o x y g en a n d th e in fant was quickly given the all clear.

Unisex uprising NEW rules will allow small restaurants to provide only one toilet for all customers, male or female, in Palma. Presently establishments need male, female and disabled facilities. The loosening of regulations is being welcomed by business burdened by the need, but there will surely be some long queues come the summer time rush.

Bicycle bonanza PALMA continues setting the pace with the arrival of five new public bike stations with 100 new anchors to celebrate European Mobility Week. There are now more

than 600 parking spots across the city incorporated into the scheme which has made the Mallorcan capital one of the world’s foremost cycling destinations.

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Brangelina split up By John Smith CONSIDERED at one time to be so close that they became known as Brangelina, Angelina Jolie, 41 has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, 52 citing irreconcilable differences, caused it is said because she doesn’t approve of the way in which her husband parents the children and she is suing for sole custody of their six children. The female star is not asking for any financial support from her partner of 12 years, although they have only been married for two years, but clearly wants to end the relationship as quickly as possible to save disruption to the lives of their children, three of whom have been adopted and three who were born to the couple. No information has yet been rele a s e d a s to w ho w ill ke e p the Mallorcan villa near Port Andraxt supposedly chosen and purchased by Brad in May of this year for a reported €3.5 million. It only has eight bedrooms and perhaps he chose this ‘bachelor pad’ in anticipation of what has now occurred.

Brangelina in happier times.

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European Press 22

Finance 23 - 28

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Leapy Lee 29

Daily TV 30

AIRPORT: The airbus managed to land safely. Time Out 31 - 34 By Matt Ford

Letters 36

Health & Beauty 38 - 41

Social Scene 42 - 43

Our View 44

Colin Bird 44

Vicki 45

Property 50 - 53

Homes & Gardens 54

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Classifieds 56 - 57

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AN A-320 airbus was forced to make a dramatic emergency landing at Palma de Mallorca after it collided with an enormous vulture at around 5,000 feet. The unfortunate animal’s dead body could be seen embedded in the aircraft’s nose cone after the landing. The Lufthansa flight was carrying holidaymakers from Munich to the Balearic Is-

land, and was in the midst of its descent when it struck the huge bird. Luckily, the crash did not cause any part of the airliner’s cabin to become depressurised and the plane landed safely. The return flight to Munich was cancelled following the collision, with passengers rebooked on alternative services. Lufthansa told The Daily Mail that the plane, “'suffered a bird strike while approaching the airport of Palma de Mallorca.

“Due to the damage, the aircraft needed to remain in Palma on Thursday, and was been checked by our technicians. The return flight had to be cancelled and passengers have been rebooked on alternative services.” The unfortunate raptor was identified as a highly-endangered black vulture, a species which has been reintroduced to Mallorca in recent years, and is protected by national and European law.

Recovered property needs to be reclaimed MALLORCA residents who have fallen foul of burglars in recent years, now have the opportunity to reclaim some of their stolen goods.

The Guardia Civil has been hoarding items recovered from burglaries in Manacor, Petra, Porreres, Villafranca, Sant Joan, Ariany, and Mon-

tuiri, and various other parts of the island. During mornings of September 26 to 30, the items will be exhibited in the

Guardia Civil’s Manacor headquarters, anyone able to identify an item and produce ID and a theft certificate, will be able to reclaim their goods.

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A bus route nightmare AFTER a tumultuous summer which saw dozens of passengers narrowly escape fires and explosions, Valldemossa has issued a strong critique of its public transport situation to the regional government. Condemning the bus routes and services as, ‘defective, deficient, and dangerous,’ the public letter notes that six busy buses have either been completely torched, or had to swerve to avoid catching fire from surrounding forests. Valldemossa Town Hall has accused the ministry of land and mobility of playing with the lives of residents, by awarding the contract to a company front (ArrivaDeutsche Bahn), which has failed to take preventative measures. In June there were dramatic scenes, when more than 40 passengers were evacuated from a bus which combusted after the engine overheated and burnt to the ground.

Technology to change lives By Matthew Elliott A BRAND new project aimed at transforming Mallorca into a ‘smart island,’ was officially launched at a Tuesday conference brimming with ideas on how to radically change local life for residents. The proposed ideas include installing more and faster public wifi hotspots, weather stations, traffic flow sensors, smart parking and smart bus stops. ‘Smart’ has become something of a technological buzzword in recent years, and essentially means enhanced interaction between objects, so bus stops would be able to predict timetables based on the latest traffic info, while digital road signs could indicate problems developing far ahead. With a budget just shy of nine million euros, ‘Mallorca: Smart Island,’ is an ambitious project that will also see an enhanced online platform for tourists, measures to improve energy efficiency, more transparent governance, and greater SMART: It’ll soon be easier to communication with the other Balearic navigate around the Island. Islands.

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Film promotes ‘The Forgotten Voices’ EXPATS VIDEO: Getting voices out there.

BREXIT PAGE By Simon Firth WHEN the period post Brexit vote, is pored over by historians to examine which concerns became a reality and which did not, the work of Gemma Middleton will feature prominently. A filmmaker and scriptwriter who has lived in Spain for seven years, she felt strongly that the voices of the expats were not being taken into account by policy makers in the UK. “We are immigrants. We are no different. We need to get our voices out there,” she says.

When she first devised the project and began to test the water, she was bombarded by offers and views. “We have no voice and this was the one way I could get these voices out there,” says Gemma, for whom the film is her second solo project for her production company, Girl Friday Films. In conjunction with Spanish director Samuel Sebastian, they have put the first part of the film on YouTube and are looking to interest major players in the UK TV and film market. As an expat herself, although she does not like the term, Gemma said she was shocked by the outcome of the vote, particularly when her family in the UK voted to leave, and fears those living in Spain will now find themselves dictated to from afar. “My family at home voted to leave without thinking twice

about it and what it would mean for me. That made me see that if they didn’t, what chance was there the British government would? “We are pawns in the whole thing. I’m convinced of that,” said Gemma, a mother-of-two, who refers to the UK immigrants in Spain as The Forgotten Voices. The PM Theresa May, she believes, has deliberately appointed the three most prominent individuals behind the Brexit vote to oversee the UK’s departure. “If they make a mess of it, she can turn round to the nation and say: ‘I didn’t do it, it’s what they have done’.” An aspect that appears to some to be increasing in the aftermath of the vote is racism in the UK towards immigrants, some of whom have been in the country for many years. “There are very worrying

signs that it’s increasing,” said Gemma who is part of a postBrexit anti-racism group. To view Gemma’s film visit https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=Yt_FNZuaxq8.

Brexpats in Spain group THE next meeting of the Brexpats in Spain group will take place at La Cala de Mijas Town Hall on September 30. In just seven weeks the group has enlisted the support of 2,000 members and say the figure is “rising daily.” “Our immediate plan of action is to extend our membership and strengthen our voice,” said president Anne Hernandez who lives in Mijas Costa. Their Facebook page is Brexpats in Spain and their website is brexpats.es. The group are planning to tour a number of different areas but want to share their advice as far afield as possible. An October meeting is already planned for the 4th at Benalmadena Town Hall.

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Bishop summons abortion activists MALLORCA’s new bishop, Sebastia Taltavull, will meet with six pro-abortion campaigners who are facing lengthy prison terms, after bursting into a Palma church waving placards. The incident occurred more than two years ago when around 30 young protestors stormed the church of Sant Miquel just as the noon mass began, and made their way to the altar calling for the right to free abortions. Six were arrested and the state prosecution has requested 18 month sentences for crimes against freedom of conscience and religious sentiment. The Bishopric of Mallorca launched its own private prosecution demanding four year terms, but offering to drop the charges if the defendants admitted wrong-doing, a concession they have adamantly refused to make. Claiming their protest was against the state’s Abortion Act, the defendants maintain that their stunt was directed against the law, not the church or its diocese. Bishop Taltavull, who has recently taken over from his scandalised predecessor Javier Salinas, has summoned the six to a meeting on September 26, ‘with an outstretched hand.’ Abortion remains a contentious subject in Catholic Spain, the abortion act allows for free termination during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, restrictive changes proposed by Mariano Rajoy’s government, were abandoned after opposition in 2014.

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Conservation charity gala By Michael Noonan THE conservation group, Asociación Ondine, was the beneficiary at a fund raising gala for a charity described by a world renowned oceanographer as, “a beacon of hope for the whole world.” Real Estates Agents and sponsors were joined at the Sky Bar, in the OD Hotel in Portals, by more than 250 people on September 15. Ondine founder, Brad Robertson said, “It was a fantastic night, a great turnout, and amazing to see people interested in local conservation.” Donna Suarez, of Real Estates United said, “A special thanks go to the sponsors, and the donators of the prizes. It was a night that will be remembered for a long time.” Guests were entertained by the singer at this year’s Miss Spain contest, Larrick Ebanks, whose latest album will be released next month. The money raised will go towards the association’s schooling programme, which educates children on plastic pollution and marine conservation.

NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT: Gala was a huge success with a massive turnout. Oceanographer, Dr Sylvia Earl, who made Mallorca the first ‘Blue Hope Spot’ in the Mediterranean, praised the

work of Brad Robertson and Asociación Ondine saying, “it’s time to give something back.”

Eco-tax taken to high court AN announcement made by tourism minister Biel Barcelo, that revenue from the tourist tax would be spent on improving the Balearics ailing water infrastructure, was overshadowed by the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation who have taken the legality of the tax to the high court. The tourist tax, known as the eco-tax, was fiercely opposed by the hotel lobby who said it

might impact on their profits by driving away potential visitors. Despite a record breaking summer for the tourism industry, the federation has lodged a legal challenge against the tax, and the high court now has two weeks to decide whether to accept their appeal or not. Barcelo expressed surprise at their decision, noting that the government considered the tax of immense benefit to Mallor-

ca’s environment and residents. Roughly 30 million euros from the revenue has been earmarked for investment in water infrastructure, a significant problem across the Balearics where drought is posing a severe threat to local livelihoods. Balearic environmental group, GOB, have opposed the suggestion, arguing that the government should already be funding essential infrastructure.

Wild,wet weather RAIN has finally fallen on Mallorca after months of dry weather and drought, with severe storms forcing the closure of beaches in Calvia and Santa Ponsa, as red flags were raised and lightning flashed in the skies. There was heavy rain in Palma, where a tree fell and caused several minor car accidents, and Llucmaj or, whi ch cl ocked up 27 litres of rainfall per square metre on Tuesday. Although the sun poked out again on We d n e s d a y m o r n ing, the weather service, AEMET, will maintain a yellow alert for heavy rain and wild winds for the next week at least as autumn arrives, albeit with supremely balmy temperatures.

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No rules, and no freedom THOUSANDS of Mallorcan residents have signed a petition calling for a limit on the number of tourists who can enter the island each year. With the slogan ‘without limits, no future’ the signatories included doctors, musicians, architects, biologists, farmers and professors. Calling for the sustainable development of tourism on the island, the manifesto argues that the pace of ecological destruction has become unbearable. The manifesto was presented on September 16 in front of Palma’s cathedral and bears English and German names among the many petitioners. This summer saw a record breaking number of tourists flock to the island, generating fierce debate on the future of the industry, environmental stress and Mallorca’s heavy reliance on seasonal enterprise.

Trekkers of the world to unite By Matthew Elliott NORDIC walking and hiking are set to bolster the Mallorcan tourist economy during low season as upwards of 300,000 climbers, ramblers and roamers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland look set to take advantage of the island’s fantastic routes and pleasant winter climate. The vast numbers expected are no accident. Many towns and regions, including Pollensa, Soller and Arta have been actively pitchin g th e ms e lv es at to u r is t fairs in northern climes for years, marketing Mallorca as a premier hiking destination. Tour operators are offering all-inclusive packages which combine hikes catering to all tastes with cultural and gastronomical expe-

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Steps aside AIR BERLIN is set to step aside from the flourishing Germany-Mallorca flight market after accumulating serious losses and facing heightened competition from Eurowings, the lowcost subsidiary of Lufthansa.

No escape A DRUNKEN foreigner was arrested for beating his wife after she refused to prepare him a meal. The terrified woman managed to hide in a closet and call Manacor police when her husband reached for a knife.

Costly bill HIKING TOURISM: Ramblers will enjoy the island’s fantastic routes. ditions. It’s an incredibly popular tourist market and te ns of thous a nds a tte nd fairs in Europe’s colder countries each year, each with an increasing Balearic

presence. Hiking tourism offers something of a magic elixir for Mallorca, helping the government meet its target of attracting more guests in

low season to help balance the economy, while being environmentally friendly and indeed raising awareness of the island’s unique natural highlights.

MORE than a third of all the water used in Palma this summer was purchased as desalinated, representing the city’s heavy reliance on bought water at these times of drought, and a costly bill for residents.

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Area of wetland to be protected

ECOLOGICAL HERITAGE: A horse in s’Albufera natural reserve. By Matthew Elliott THE Balearic Environmental Association (GOB), which has been at the forefront of efforts to protect the islands’ ecological heritage, will take on a 29 hectare patch of wetland under an agreement between the Balearic government and power company Endesa, which currently owns the land.

Part of the environmental reserve in s’Albufera on the north-east coast, the land will be looked after by the group for at least four years as they perform research on the area, highly popular with birdwatchers from across Europe. The government has emphasised the inclusive and innovative nature of the land sharing agreement which unusually sees political, business and activist groups joining forces.

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Fines are on the increase PARKING agents in Palma hand out on average 447 parking tickets per day. Between January and July this year they detected 70,910 infractions, 4.95 per cent more than in the same timeframe last year. The main reason behind the issuing of so many tickets is staying over the time limit that the ticket states; This is to blame for 56.30 per cent of the total. Another 38.86 per cent is due to drivers not displaying the parking ticket in a visible place. This may seem like a lot of tickets but not all of them end up being fines. This year 45,359 tickets resulted in monetary sanctions, which represents a conversion rate of around 65 per cent of the total tickets issued. Parking fines have a fixed rate of €60 but can be reduced to €30 if paid on the spot.

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The Balearics receives an influx of visitors at this time of year. It is not difficult to appreciate why so many people fall in love with the local lifestyle and consider making it their home. This is therefore a good time to run through some of the tax and financial essentials you need to be aware of and plan for if you are to get the best out of living here. The starting point is to understand how you become resident for tax purposes. Tax residency is not just about day counting. You could be resident even if you do not live in Spain but your spouse and/or minor dependent children do, or if your centre of economic interests is here. You also need to know how the UK’s statutory residence test could continue to apply to you. If you are a UK national already living here but have not yet sorted out your residence, it may be a good idea to do so now, before Brexit. Spanish taxpayers have had a high tax burden over recent years, though income tax rates have improved a little now. They currently range up to 47.5% in Islas Baleares. Spain also currently imposes an

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Thinking About Living In Spain? The Financial Essentials

By Simon King, Partner, Blevins Franks annual wealth tax, which generally hits those with worldwide assets worth over €1 million. You need a thorough understanding of the Spanish tax system and how it applies to you. Only then can you establish what tax planning steps you can take. There are often ways to lower taxes on your investment income, assets, pensions and estate. This is

not an area for DIY financial planning, you need specialist guidance. Getting it wrong could be costly. Succession tax in Spain works differently from UK inheritance tax. The rates and allowances depend on who the beneficiary is, where the deceased and the beneficiary are resident, and where the assets are located. Rates, allowances and exemptions vary across regions. Spanish succession law is an unfamiliar concept for British people. Spanish law requires a parent to leave two-thirds of their estate to their children, even bypassing the surviving spouse. However, under the EU succession regulation ‘Brussels IV, foreign nationals can elect, via their will, for the law of their country of nationality to apply. This only applies to succession

law, not tax. Another important tax issue to consider early when moving to Spain are the tax implications of buying and selling property. When is the best time to sell your UK property? When is the best time to buy in Spain? You could easily end up paying tax that could have been avoided, so look into this carefully. Pensions are another key issue. There are many more options now under the UK pension freedom, but you need to weigh them up, looking at how they work for you and the tax implications in Spain. Seek specialist advice. Last but certainly not least, review your savings and investments. Make sure they are structured in the most suitable way for your new circumstances and objectives, always taking your risk appetite into account. You

also want them to be structured in the most tax efficient way for Spain and to meet your estate planning wishes. The sooner you carry out your tax and wealth management planning, the sooner you can get on with enjoying your new life in Spain. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.

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Two tortured in own home NATIONAL POLICE have arrested three men of Spanish nationality aged 36, 37 and 56 in Palma in relation to two cases of illegal detainment, two cases of severe threats, one of breaking and entering and another for usurping of public functions. The investigation started when a report was received from two people who said they had been retained against their will for a period of around sevenhours by three men. According to the victims, the men were trying to get information about the where-

abouts of an individual who had robbed them days before. The arrested, in their quest to find the person who stole from them, managed to trick the house owner into thinking they were police officers, subsequently tying him and his companion up and submitting them to a brutal round of questioning about the whereabouts of the individual, before letting them go. Information from police databases coupled with descriptions from the victims led to the suspects being found and later arrested.

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Drunk tourist kills hero By Matthew Elliott SINEU is in mourning following the tragic death of a much-loved Local Police officer who was killed by a drunken French tourist who drove into him as he cycled with his young son. Gabriel Llul was cycling along the old road to Sineu in the early evening of September 14 when struck by the car. He was taken to Espases hospital in a critical condition and later died of his injuries. Fortunately his 10-year-old son escaped unharmed. Two middle-aged French women were in the car and

SINEU: The town is in mourning at the death of a much-loved Local Police officer. had been seen obviously intoxicated in a Sineu bar ear-

lier in the day. The driver failed a breathalyzer test which reported her to be almost four-times the legal limit and she has been placed in custody, charged with reckless homicide. Llul leaves behind his son and wife, who is five months pregnant. Serving as a Local Police officer since 1992, the 44-year-old was an active member of the Sineu community where he lived.

Mayor Miquel Gelabert tearfully described the victim as a childhood friend and the Balearic Cycling Federation has called for enhanced road protections and respect for cyclists. In Palma a minuteâ€™s silence was held at the Sant Ferran station where Llul was based, led by the secretary general of the national governmentâ€™s delegation to the Balearics.

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Couple charged with burglaries THE Guardia Civil has arrested a Spanish man and woman in Mallorca, on suspicion of crimes against property, usurping public functions, and breach of sentence. An investigation was started after the Guardia received various reports of burglaries in hotels in the Santa Ponsa area. The suspects’ modus operandi was to infiltrate hotel complexes and then find a way to access the hotel room balconies, after forcing the doors open they would clear the room of any valuables and take off. During the investigation it was also revealed that the suspects targeted private residences by forcing the locks with crowbars and similar tools. After searching the suspects’ residence, police officers uncovered a huge stash of stolen goods among which were, smart phones, computers, tablets, expensive watches, and jewellery, with a total value of over 20,000 euros. The contents of the house were crosschecked with police reports and it was found that the goods were the fruit of over 50 robberies from hotels in Santa Ponsa, and 20 robberies in private residences in the Andratx and Pollensa areas. Following the arrests, one of the suspects was sent straight to prison to await trial.

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Invasion of the s By Matthew Elliott A CYCLING revolution is underway in Mallorca, so much so, that the activity may even eclipse golf as the sport of business professionals striking deals in the sun. Mallorca already has a strong reputation as a fine cycling destination, attracting amateurs and professionals from the UK, Germany, and beyond, and the trend looks set to continue with more and more clubs, charity races, and organised trips. Fresh air, mountain paths, scenic views, and challenges for all levels, set Mallorca as a level apart from other biking havens, but changes in business networking may see the island attract even more than the 150,000 reported to be on the roads each year. The number of golf players has dropped dramatically in Europe in the past few years, 29 per cent in England since 2008, as professionals take on more physical challenges that can be tied in with charitable endeavours, and offer a striking contrast from the traditional golf clique. Bespoke cycling tours around the island are now big business, while the sport’s popularity among local residents continues to grow. With Team Sky and Team GB using Mallorca for their winter training camps, the two-wheeled phenomenon can only become stronger.

Serving up a By Matthew Elliott MALLORCA’s favourite sporting son, Rafael Nadal, has come out fighting after a Russian hacker group acc e s s e d a nd publis he d his personal medical records along with those of other top Olympic athletes. Ta king re ve nge on the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada), which was instrumental in banning Russian a thle te s from the R io Games, the hacking group known as ‘Fancy Bear,’ accessed the organisation’s medical records and has acc us e d promine nt B ritis h stars of doping. A tota l of 26 a thle te s were named in the revelations as benefitting from therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs), which allow Olympians to use normally prescribed substances for le gitima te me dic a l problems.

Exam pl es i ncl ude t he drugs found in asthma inhalers and anti-inflammatory treatment for injuries. There is no claim of illegality, but the revelations of t he scal e of TUE use has cast a shadow on the sport to the fury of the athletes mentioned, who have, after all, followed the rules. Nadal has t wi ce been granted a TUE for knee inf l am m at i on, whi ch has plagued him throughout his career, and received intram uscul ar i nj ect i ons of Tetracosactide, designed to stimulate the production of corticosteroids. On September 19, he told Spanish media, “When you ask per m i ssi on t o t ake something for therapeutic reasons and they give it to you, you’re not taking anything prohibited,” adding “It’s not news, it’s just inflammatory.” In March this year, Nadal

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saddle snatchers Fresh air, mountain paths, and challenges for all levels.

CYCLING: Has now become more poular than golf.

Illegal lab uncovered A CLANDESTINE laboratory devoted to the manufacture of illegal synthetic drugs was dismantled by National Police in Palma. With all manner of instruments present, including hazardous chemicals, test tubes, and pipes, the lab has been declared the largest ever discovered on the Balearic Islands, and a monumental bust for the regional narcotics unit. A highly organised affair comprising stateof-the-art equipment and scientific knowledge, the laboratory specialised in producing various chemical derivatives of speed and other amphetamines. One person was detained during the raid, which was planned for several months as part of the wider ‘Operation Breaking Palma,’ the 29-year-old Bulgarian is accused of being the island’s largest supplier of designer drugs to key dealers in different territories, who cut the drugs and distribute them to local nightclubs and entertainment hotspots. The accused had managed to obtain an abundant supply of raw materials by pretending to be a research professor in the department of cell biology at the University of the Balearic Islands. Investigations will continue as it is extremely unlikely that the suspect acted alone.

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drug storm said he would sue the former French sports minister, R os e lyne B a c he lot, a fte r s he s ugge s te d tha t his le ngthy a bs e nc e in 2012 was courtesy of his failing a doping test. The tennis legend, who ha s c loc ke d up 14 G ra nd Slam victories, and is widely c ons ide re d one of the greatest players ever to grace the court, was not alone among outraged athletes. British stars Mo Farah, and Bradley Wiggins, also saw their medical records hacked and TUE use thrust into the spotlight, alongside members of the British gold me da l w inning w ome n’s hockey team. RAFAEL NADAL: Has only ever used prescribed drugs.

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A 61-YEAR-OLD electrician has died after falling from an electrical post he was repairing in Costa de los Pinos, in the Mallorcan locality of Son Servera. The man was attended to by paramedics but unfortunately died shortly after.

Traffic jam A CAR accident involving three cars which left four people injured on the Via de Cintura, beside the Can Blau roundabout, caused huge tail backs. Ambulances took the injured to nearby health centres.

New lane LARGER TAXIS: Are in demand on the island by tourist families. By David Humphrey THE councillor for the Govern has approved a decree that authorises seven-seat taxis to operate on the island. The measure has been put in place to meet demands for larger taxis by tourists. The councillor for Territory, Energy and Mobility, Marc Pons, has said that it will be town hallsâ€™

responsibility to issue the seven-seater licence extension to the existing five-seater ones, of which there are currently around 2,500 on the island. In the new regulations, existing disabled-friendly taxis will also be upgraded to nine-seaters. The Govern has also approved a law which will force rent-a-cars to have visible identification in order to combat illegal taxi drivers.

A NEW lane connects the neighbourhood of Son Gotleu, the school district Rafal-Sant Josep and the Germans Escales sports complex to the main bicycle lane network. The extra 1.77km brings the length of the network to 81km.

Reckless killer hauled before courts IVA EMILOVA, the 21-yearold Bulgarian who is currently incarcerated for killing three people in Mallorca through dangerous driving has appeared in court for an-

other crime - stealing a bike. The woman, who was high on cocaine, driving without a licence and speeding at 170kph when she caused the deaths in Portals, is accused

of stealing the high-end mountain bike before the fateful crash on April 16. She is now awaiting trial where she will face charges of reckless homicide. The inci-

dent saw her crash into a motorcyclist, killing the 40-yearold father of two instantly and forcing another car off the road, with the couple inside later dying from their injuries.

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No more sun and sea for Mallorca By David Humphrey THE Vice President of the Govern and councillor for Innovation, Investigation and Tourism, Biel Barcelo, has stressed that since last year the Agency for Tourism in the Balearics “has not spent a single euro on sun and sea tourism.” Mr Barcelo went on to say that “we are promoting cultural, gastronomic and sports

tourism,” emphasising the fact that these are out of season products that create synergy with other industries on the island. He took the opportunity to clear up certain misconceptions, saying that “all tourism promotion for the Tourism Palma de Mallorca 365 foundation takes place during the winter months” and added “there is a huge misconception that tourism promotion in

Sun and sea tourism; Out of the question now for Mallorca

the Balearics is extremely high, when in reality it’s much lower than in Andalucia or the Canary Islands and closer to País Vasco in terms of funding.” It was also noted that the Agency for Tourism in the Balearics has eliminated every image of sun and sea on their promotional images for tourism fairs, preferring to rely on other types of tourism from now on.

Carjacking thief arrested A CAR HIJACKING went badly wrong in Manacor when a man jumped into the passenger seat of a parked car and demanded the keys. When refused he viciously attacked his victim, leaving the car owner in a semi-conscious state with severe fa-

cial injuries. The hijacker then commandeered the vehicle and made off in the direction of Palma after throwing his victim out of the car. Fortunately an off-duty Guardia Civil officer had witnessed the incident from a distance and

contacted his colleagues. The offender was then intercepted by Local Police and promptly arrested. His victim was taken to hospital for emergency treatment and the man charged with aggravated assault and theft.

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Difficult for the elderly in the UK By John Smith CARE for the elderly in England is getting worse, according to a joint report from the King’s Fund, and Nuffield Trust, which only reports on the situation up to the end of 2014 and suggests that things may still be deteriorating. Effectively it accuses the government of reducing the amount of money available for care for those over 65, which meant that the number of people actually being assisted had dropped by a

quarter in the period under review which covered 2011 to 2014, despite the ever ageing population. Government funded care, including residential care homes, as well as home help, is means tested, and in many cases, those who own their properties and are unable to care for themselves, are being forced to sell and spend the money on care. S o m e a rg u e t h a t t h i s i s only fair as if they have the funds, albeit tied up in property, then in difficult

financial times they need to pay for themselves. Whilst others suggest they are being penalised for their prudence, although it is likely t h a t t h e y h a v e p a i d l a rg e amounts on tax and social security during their lives. Unsurprisingly, the government said it was investing in the future of the elderly, with £5 billion (€6 billion) being earmarked for joint ventures between the NHS and private care sectors. In addition it argues that it has allowed local coun-

cils to increase council tax by up to 2 per cent for investment in care, and has found another £1.5 billion (€1.8 billion) for investment in care by 2019. There is no doubt however that many elderly people are left in a very difficult position, and even those companies in the private s e c t o r w h o s u p p l i e d s e rvices to local authorities are finding it increasingly difficult to provide a good service and make profits, so that a large number are ac-

tually closing down or going exclusively private. Apart from the government, others such as charities involved with the e l d e r l y, and local councils, believe the care system is at breaking point and unless

more money is invested, things will get worse as the population continues to get older.

CARE SYSTEM: Is at breaking point in England.

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Oak Land Furniture sign up OAK LAND FURNITURE are opening in Spain shortly, and while their signs went up on their first Spanish store, their first actual ‘sign up’ was with ourselves, the EWN! We caught up with Managing Director, Steve Day, at the new store this week and he explained why. “It’s taken one-and-a-half years to secure a store site here in Spain for various reasons, but in that period it was clearly obvious that the leading media to use across Spain was the EWN. Naturally we deliver our furniture across the whole of Spain, and the EWN has six fantastic editions so it was a no brainer and easiest decision to make! “A quick meeting with the newspaper’s owner and sales director, Steven Euesden, secured a long term future working relationship between Oak Land Furniture and the EWN, where our latest offerings each week will be advertised, as well as our national website of course, which is now live at www.oaklandfurniturespain.com, and already taking a good flow of orders from customers residing

NEW HORIZONS: Managing Director Steve Day outside the new store. here in Spain.” The first actual store in Spain is based in San Pedro de Alcantara, on the outskirts of Marbella, and is in the final stages of store fit out.

The display furniture arrives on September 28, to complete the final touches, and once set up, the adverts will roll in the EWN each and every week, and we will finally

open the doors after a one-and-ahalf-year project is completed. The store and website will carry all those ranges of solid oak furniture and sofas that you see daily on

Sky TV, but through the new Spanish operation, customers will no longer have to purchase in Britain and ship over themselves. We also met with New Store Manager, Nick Prescott, who said, “Working with the EWN will be perfect, I’ve lived in Spain now for over 10 years, and it has always been my number one read, so I was delighted the company signed up long term with the Costa’s number one paper! The strength of the paper across six large regions is the perfect place for marketing, and I look forward to seeing all EWN readers soon, either in store, or on our live website and chat room at www.oak landfurniturespain.com.” EWN’s Steven Euesden added, “We are over the moon that Oak Land Furniture, a household name in the UK, has chosen the EWN as their preferred choice for marketing throughout Spain, and it is extremely encouraging that despite the current situation across Europe, that a company of this size is showing faith in the Spanish market for expatriates by launching here now.”

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Rental horror SWEDEN: A woman has reported to police her horror at finding out her apartment was used as a brothel while she was in India for two months. Putting an ad on a popular website, she rented it to an English-speaking couple who then rented it on.

MORE than 10,000 supporters signed an online petition calling for The Great British Bake Off to remain on the BBC within days of it being announced the show had been sold to Channel 4 for £25 million (€29 million).

Big bucks for book FORMER PM David Cameron has left politics and signed up a star literary

BRITISH PRESS agent to help secure him a deal for his memoirs. He will be hoping to emulate the success of

his predecessor Tony Blair who got a £4.6 million (€5.4 million) book deal.

Not at weekends STEPHEN HAWKING and eminent medics urge the PM to investigate health secretary Jeremy Hunt’s claim that 11,000 patients die every year because few doctors work weekends.

Cycling city DENMARK: Copenhagen has once again been named the world’s most liveable city, according to New York-based magazine Metropolis. The honour was largely based on its accessible infrastructure and named it best city for cyclists.

THE Bavarian interior minister criticised Chancellor Angela Merkel’s refugee policies after police raided refugee homes and arrested three suspects linked to Daesh. He said thousands are arriving in Germany without thoroughly reviewed identification.

DANCERS in the Berlin Ballet have launched a petition against the appointment of Sasha Waltz as one of the company’s new directors saying it is “insulting” as she lacks the background and is politically motivated.

ROBOTS: Will take over certain fields of work.

NORWAY: A man was sentenced to 90 days in jail for stabbing his two family dogs with a kitchen knife. The man said in court that his rampage was a result of his partner ending their 17-year relationship. He also has a three-year ban on owning pets.

NORWAY: Home sales have reached their highest point since 1988. There were 29 per cent more new homes sold last month compared to August last year.

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THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: Has been sold to Channel 4.

Parent fine SWEDEN: A mother who was in the car with her teenage son as he was learning to drive, has been fined after he was caught speeding. He was clocked at driving 180km an hour; 80 km over the limit.

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THE chairman of Germany’s World Cup organising committee, who said he worked for free, drew a fee of more than €5 million according to a news website which claims Franz Beckenbauer tried to hide the sum from tax authorities.

Island stay SWEDEN: Leaders have decided to station soldiers on the island of Gotland immediately. Some 150 soldiers were training on the island in the Baltic sea and have now been ordered to stay for security.

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No puppy love A SHEEPDOG began giving birth to puppies on a highspeed train in central Germany. Two from the litter died but the dog’s owner threw the others away in a bin at the train station.

Jobs for robot workers A REPORT believes that nearly 300,000 students in the Netherlands are being educated in a field of work which will be taken over by robots or computers within the next 20 years with their job becoming obsolete.

DUTCH PRESS anti-smoking lobby group had gone to court in an effort to have all smoking rooms abolished.

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JUDGES in The Hague have ruled that cafés and bars can set up special separate smoking rooms. An

ALMOST half of adults found guilty of sex crimes against children are given suspended sentences or

community service according to a new report which found the maximum sentence of between six and 12 years in jail is rarely given.

Yes unless MPs have voted in favour of a ‘yes unless’ system for donor organs. If the draft bill becomes law, everyone in the Netherlands will be considered a donor unless they specifically request to be taken off the list.

Friendly flipper A DOLPHIN befriended a group of children in the Baltic sea. It turned up at Kiel harbour and took children for rides on its fins.

GP visits A H EALTH i nsur ance company said Germans are going to the doctor twice as much as they actually need to. But opponents claimed health insurance companies t hem sel ves dr i ve up t he number of visits to the doctors.

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Bayer agrees takeover bid By John Smith NOW with its third bid accepted, the German pharmaceutical company expects to take over genetically engineered seed company Monsanto in what is considered to be the largest ever merger in this agricultural market. The agreement values Monsanto at $56 billion (€49.8 billion) but as the German giant will also take over $10 billion (€8.9 billion) of debt, the total spend will be $66 billion (€58.7 billion).

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$2 billion (€1.78 billion) is amount Bayer has agreed to pay to Monsanto in the event international regulators refuse to grant approval for the takeover.

According to Bayer, despite resistance from environmental groups in Europe the

constant growth in population worldwide means it is imperative to obtain the best possible yield from agricultural land and this means there will be a huge market for genetically modified crops in future. This combined company will control more than 25 per cent of the entire world’s market for seeds and pesticides and is an example of how so many companies are merging in order to tackle the ‘brave new world.’

We are still in the dark about crucial details - when the railway will open, how much it will cost and where it will go.” Meg Hillier MP on HS2 rail link speaking to the UK Treasury Select Committee.

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MORE RESISTANT: Made from a thin, flexible plastic.

New £5 note A BRAND new £5 note made from polymer and depicting Sir Winston Churchill entered into limited circulation within the UK on September 13. The initial print run is 440 million and they are being distributed widely throughout the UK with the intention that they will replace the paper note speedily as the old note will cease to be legal tender with effect from May 5 2017. This new £5 note is made from a thin, flexible plastic material which is resistant to dirt and moisture, and lasts around 2.5 times longer than paper. It has also allowed the Bank of England to introduce a new

generation of security features, making it even harder to counterfeit. The new polymer notes will still have tiered sizing, bold numerals and a similar colour palette to the current notes to help blind and visually impaired people tell the difference between them. A polymer £10 featuring Jane Austin will also be introduced in 2017 followed in 2020 by a £ 20 depicting the artist Turner. The note was unveiled in June of this year at Blenheim Palace birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and celebrates one of Britain’s greatest statesmen.

FOLLOWING a meeting of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on September 15, it decided to leave the main interest rate at 0.25 per cent but left the door open for a further cut if considered necessary. This news has not been received with any great surprise as it was only a month ago the rate was halved which was the first cut for seven years and the economy appears fairly buoyant following the surprise Brexit result. The next meeting of the MPC will be in November and some analysts forecast that the rate will then be cut to 0.1 per cent.

INE latest FIGURES just released by the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) show in 2014, Spanish companies employed 656,000 people and earned €183 million from their overseas subsidiaries whilst foreign companies in Spain employed 1,273,000 and earned €464 million. It also revealed that although the rate had slowed down, inflation continues to fall in Spain.

Apple 7 said to be a success THOSE who were hoping to visit an Apple shop to order the new iPhone 7 plus or the jet black smaller iPhone 7 have been disappointed as the company reported that it had sold all available models through orders received on its website, although customers are welcome to

€200,000 is allegedly the amount of money which appeared in PP funds between 2004 and 2011, the source of which cannot be accounted for according to the Spanish Supreme Court.

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place an order at their local shop. Breaking with tradition it did not declare the number of phones sold, so if initial production was low no-one would be any the wiser but the excitement caused by the words ‘sell out’ immediately pushed share prices up by more than 3 per cent.

Paradoxically a number of these high cost mergers have been brought about because the general financial difficulties of the past decade caused a reduction in purchases of high priced seeds and pesticide leading to a reduction in profits and these mergers are in part intended to allow for a reduction in operating costs. In the event however that regulators don’t approve the deal, then Bayer is committed to paying a substantial ‘penalty’ to Monsanto.

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Airbus woes THERE was bad news for Airbus when Singapore Airlines the first airline to operate the super-jumbo A380 announced that it would not be renewing the lease on the first of its aircraft to reach the expiration of a 10year-contract. Ironically, it still operates four other A380s which are still under contract and has a further five on order which are due for delivery over the next few years. The development of this aircraft has been very expensive and has only recently delivered any profit to Airbus and large aircraft now appear to be going out of fashion.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group PLC 638.00 6.50 Admiral Group PLC 2035.00 33.00 Anglo American PLC 840.90 26.36 Antofagasta PLC 499.65 7.90 Ashtead Group PLC 1241.50 12.19 Associated British Foods PLC 2737.00 25.40 AstraZeneca PLC 5090.50 -4.00 Aviva PLC 438.95 5.10 Babcock International Group... 1098.50 9.77 BAE Systems PLC 538.75 4.34 Barclays PLC 167.40 2.70 Barratt Developments PLC 480.10 6.60 Berkeley Group Holdings 2598.50 45.76 BHP Billiton PLC 1018.75 32.90 BP PLC 428.85 8.45 British American Tobacco PLC 4745.25 32.00 British Land Co PLC 623.00 8.00 BT Group PLC 386.43 5.25 Bunzl PLC 2312.00 24.00 Burberry Group PLC 1318.00 17.00 Capita PLC 965.50 -5.50 Carnival PLC 3532.50 33.00 Centrica PLC 227.85 2.60 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1691.50 10.00 Compass Group PLC 1481.00 11.00 CRH PLC 2489.50 5.00 DCC PLC 6880.00 60.00 Diageo PLC 2144.00 23.00 Direct Line Insurance Group 375.55 4.70 Dixons Carphone PLC 364.45 2.60 easyJet PLC 1080.50 5.00 Experian PLC 1559.00 21.00 Fresnillo PLC 1659.00 43.00 GKN PLC 319.65 4.40 GlaxoSmithKline PLC 1634.50 18.50 Glencore PLC 190.05 4.95 Hammerson PLC 571.50 8.00 Hargreaves Lansdown PLC 1282.00 10.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2144.50 28.00 HSBC Holdings PLC 577.90 11.20 Imperial Brands PLC 3968.25 18.00 Informa PLC 732.25 1.00 InterContinental Hotels Grp 3252.00 12.00 International Consolidated 421.40 2.60 Intertek Group PLC 3521.50 32.00 Intu Properties PLC 290.25 3.40 ITV PLC 195.85 2.90 Johnson Matthey PLC 3231.50 41.00 Kingfisher PLC 372.95 5.60 Land Securities Group PLC 1017.50 11.00

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COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Legal & General Group PLC 211.15 2.60 Lloyds Banking Group PLC 56.95 0.45 London Stock Exchange Grp 2748.00 14.00 Marks & Spencer Group PLC 320.25 2.80 Mediclinic International PLC 931.00 12.00 Merlin Entertainments PLC 479.80 6.30 Micro Focus International PLC 2156.00 19.00 Mondi PLC 1595.50 19.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 215.55 3.90 National Grid PLC 1063.75 11.00 Next PLC 5032.50 30.00 Old Mutual PLC 192.50 2.20 Paddy Power Betfair PLC 8855.00 90.00 Pearson PLC 795.00 14.00 Persimmon PLC 1776.50 28.00 Provident Financial PLC 2980.00 17.00 Prudential PLC 1364.25 15.00 Randgold Resources Ltd 7507.50 145.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 7190.50 62.00 RELX PLC 1445.00 15.00 Rio Tinto PLC 2341.75 62.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 742.75 15.50 Royal Bank of Scotland Gr 189.30 3.67 Royal Dutch Shell PLC 1919.25 30.50 Royal Mail PLC 522.00 5.50 RSA Insurance Group PLC 534.50 2.50 SABMiller PLC 4439.75 0.00 Sage Group (The) PLC 736.25 8.00 Sainsbury (J) PLC 243.65 3.40 Schroders PLC 2708.00 29.00 Severn Trent PLC 2433.00 28.00 Shire PLC 5096.50 1.00 Sky PLC 865.25 25.00 Smith & Nephew PLC 1243.50 13.85 Smiths Group PLC 1364.00 19.00 SSE PLC 1533.50 14.00 Standard Chartered PLC 622.40 15.50 Standard Life PLC 345.50 5.50 St James's Place PLC 943.00 12.00 Taylor Wimpey PLC 150.10 2.25 Tesco PLC 173.80 4.50 Travis Perkins PLC 1582.00 20.00 TUI AG 1067.00 -1.00 Unilever PLC 3557.00 40.50 United Utilities Group PLC 990.50 11.50 Vodafone Group PLC 220.83 2.30 Whitbread PLC 4093.00 34.00 Wolseley PLC 4424.50 44.00 Worldpay Group PLC 296.90 1.00 WPP PLC 1785.00 26.00

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Most Advanced GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Revance Therapeutics, Inc. BroadVision, Inc. Gulf Resources, Inc. Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. Depomed, Inc. Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Kura Oncology, Inc. ConforMIS, Inc. SCYNEXIS, Inc.

$ 10.61 $ 6.32 $ 16.74 $ 5.35 $ 2.20 $ 2.75 $ 24.34 $ 34.87 $ 6.94 $ 9.67 $ 3.25

1.79 ▲ 20.29% 1.06 ▲ 20.15% 2.66 ▲ 18.89% 0.83 ▲ 18.36% 0.32 ▲ 17.02% 0.3795 ▲ 16.01% 3.10 ▲ 14.60% 4.26 ▲ 13.92% 0.79 ▲ 12.85% 1.06 ▲ 12.31% 0.33 ▲ 11.30%

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Most Declined Concordia International Corp. Donegal Group, Inc. Patriot National Bancorp Inc. Xcel Brands, Inc Sundance Energy Australia Limited Oncobiologics, Inc. Liberty Global plc Presbia PLC SkyWest, Inc. Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Preformed Line Products Company

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New power station now approved By John Smith THE British government having agreed in principle with the Chinese government that the Hinkley Point power station expansion in Somerset could go ahead with significant Chinese investment almost a year ago, waited until July of 2016 to see whether the board of French company EDF which will be in partnership with the Chinese would decide to pull out of the project. Once EDF had confirmed their support for the project, the new Prime Minister surprised everyone by announcing that the government was postponing any decision whilst it considered whether it was in Britain’s national interest to allow such a vast amount of foreign investment in such a vulnerable area. Now, either convinced that it won’t be a problem or alert to the lightly veiled threats from the Chinese that future cooperation and investment would be under serious threat if it was cancelled, the government has announced that after reviewing the situation and adding safeguards to the deal, the new nuclear power station can go ahead. It appears that the government was most worried about the fact that there was no protection should investors decide to sell their stake to third parties and has insisted that no sale could be made by EDF without government approval. In addition, it has announced that it will take a percentage of any future deal of this sort in order to

NUCLEAR PLANT: Will create jobs.

POWER STATION: The government has announced it can go ahead. maintain a modicum of control. With an £18 billion (€21.6 billion) cost of building the plant of which the French firm will pay two thirds, with the balance coming from

China, there is some fear that EDF may be overstretching itself financially, but the fact that this new efficient power station looks likely to supply more than 5 per cent of Britain’s energy needs and

will employ some 25,000 workers over a period of years must have been the deciding factor. This is just the first of two additional nuclear plants that China has indicated that it wishes to be involved with, one with shared investment and one to be built entirely by the Chinese and no mention has been made by the British government about these, although presumably it will want to have some form of interest in these plants as well. With Brexit approaching and the need for Britain to enter into formal trade and other agreements with countries around the world, it would have been somewhat unwise to make the Chinese government lose face by vetoing the project at this vital time.

By John Smith WITH a poke in the eye for Donald Trump, the Ford Motor Company clearly more interested in profits than patriotism ‘Trump style,’ has announced that it will transfer all of its US-based smallcar production to Mexico in order to reduce costs. The company has already had to reduce its profits forecast by $600 million (€533 million) to $10.8 billion ( € 9 . 0 7 b i l l i o n ) d u e to slowing down of sales and a significant charge to the accounts of $640 mi l l i o n ( € 5 6 9 millio n ) caus ed b y a f a u l t i n th e d o o r catches which has required a major rec a l l o f a l a rg e n u mb e r o f models. The company alerted shareholders and journalists to the fact that it will be investing billions of dollars into developing a large range of electric cars as well as self-driving models which it sees as being the future for the business and expects for its range to consist of more than 40 per cent of this type of vehicle by 2020. M ark Fi e l d s, t h e c o mp an y ’s

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WORLD HQ: The Ford headquarters in Michigan. chief executive has explained that Ford has to move from its relatively comfortable ‘old style’ of busi-

ness in order to adapt to a new world with very ‘new style’ products and customer expectations.

Ford is now faced with competing not just with traditional vehicle manufacturers but with major

high tech companies such as Appl e and Googl e whi ch ar e cash rich, technology savvy and are already testing their own self-drive vehicles. Apart from expanding its range of vehicles and updating the whole business, the company finds itself in the unusual position of needing to save money from day to day oper at i ons f or ecast at $3 bi l l i on (€2.65 billion) per year for the next three years whilst investing huge amounts in research and development. What i s cl ear however at t he moment is that whilst a number of companies are pouring cash into self-driving cars and are being allowed to test early prototypes provided they are accompanied by a human driver - there is no guarantee if or when Congress will approve a law allowing those vehicles on the road. One thing is likely however and that is if Donald Trump is elected the next President of the USA that Ford may face some problems in importing their new cars across the border from Mexico!

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BORDER CONTROL: Scheme may be introduced to every airport in the UK. By John Smith IT rather looks as if someone from Ryanair or one of the other budget airlines has been giving advice to the British Government as it has been announced that travellers who want to get through passport control quickly at Gatwick Airport will be invited to pay an extra £17.50 (€20.50) to get this special treatment! This piece of blatant profiteering which also allows fast tracking at security on departure has been confirmed by the Home Office with rumours that it may be introduced at every airport in the UK and will certainly be introduced at Edinburgh in the future. Union leaders representing those responsible for implementing the scheme at the airports are up in arms over the decision and are derisory in their comments about what they see as an unworkable idea. The plan would assume an extra lane to allow the fast

It is not clear whether the charge applies to UK and EU passport holders. tracking but unions say that staff can’t cope with the volume of visitors now and unless staffing is increased, delays for those not paying the extra amount will be even worse. The Home Office believes that the additional funds raised will help fund the immigration service but with an initial plan to allow just 50 people an hour through the new fast lane, an income in the region of £15,000 per day is hardly likely to secure the border and improve the overall process of entry. What is not made clear is whether this charge applies to UK and EU passport holders or only to those who are en-

tering on visas. The passports containing microchips which take passengers through an unmanned series of gates are so unreliable that staff are employed before the automatic machines to explain how they work and to then send those whose passports are not recognised to dedicated immigration officers who have half of the work of their colleagues. This writer has been told that as his name is John Smith, it is too complicated for the computer to cope as so many people have the same name! The concept of retinal passports barely lasted a year and was not only erratic, but had to be scrapped after significant development cost. One good thing about Brexit will be that if Britain refuses to allow members of the EU to have the automatic right of entry into the UK then at least the queues for the British passport holders should reduce dramatically.

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Extremists make life hell LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT BY now it must be painfully obvious, even to the ‘luvvies,’ that the extremists of Daesh are hellbent on making life on our beautif u l p l a n e t a l i v in g hell. Every aspect of their existence is firmly geared toward turning the miracle of our glorious human manifestation into one that is evil, utterly lacklustre and totally devoid of all its happiness, love and fun, and boy is it succeeding! It has managed to repress the glamour and personality of its female members: restrict dancing and singing: all but destroy the wonderful joys of travelling, particularly by air (who can forget the heart-lifting excitement of being invited into the cockpit by the pilots of yore?).

AIR TRAVEL: Increased security due to terrorism has taken the joy out of travelling. It has blighted our holiday destinations and beaches with death, destruction and the sight of op-

pressed women in Burkinis. It has attacked our sporting events, s la ughte re d pe ople e njoying

shopping malls and made just about every happy public occasion a reason to keep glancing

over our shoulders in case a rampagi ng gunm an or sui ci de bomber is sidling up behind us. There is of course a method in their undoubted madness. The m or e hor r i f i c t hey m ake t he earthly journey, the easier it is to i nduct new r ecr ui t s i nt o t hei r twisted organisation. Promises of heavenly paradise are far more easily welcomed by those whose lives are hardly worth waking up for. The most ludicrous of all is of course the 72 virgin offers. What I would like to know is what they offer female terrorists? Sevent y- t wo vi rgi n Br ad Pi t t lookalikes? Ha! If it weren’t so serious it would be laughable. But it is of course, deadly serious. We must never waver in our firm commitment to wipe this evil from the face of our Earth; thereby allowing us to enjoy its glorious gifts and simply take our own chances on any possible life hereafter. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire respect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is half-hearted about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm. Sebastian Coe

in history 1066 - William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invaded England at Pevensey on the southeast coast. 1106 - King Henry of English defeated his brother Robert at the Battle of Tinchebrai and reunited England and Normandy. 1238 - James of Aragon retook Valencia from the Arabs. 1515 - Anne of Cleeves, who would become the fourth wife of Henry the VIII, was born in Cleeves, Germany. 1540 - The Jesuit order received its charter from Pope Paul III in Rome. 1580 - Francis Drake arrived back in Plymouth, becoming the first British navigator to circumnavigate the earth on the Golden Hind. 1598 - English playwright Ben Jonson killed actor Gabriel Spenser in a duel and was indicted for manslaughter. 1783 - Jane Taylor, author of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star was born. 1786 - Britain and France signed a trade agreement in London. 1791 - Jews in France were granted French citizenship. 1829 - Scotland Yard, the official British criminal investigation organisation, was formed. 1842 - Branwell Bronte, the Bronte sisters’ brother and model for Hindley Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights, died of tuberculosis. 1846 - A German astronomer, Johann Gottfried Galle, discovered Neptune at the Berlin Observatory. 1896 - Queen Victoria surpassed her grandfather King George III as the longest reigning monarch in British history. 1932 - Adolfo Suarez, who would become Spain’s first democratically elected prime minister after Franco’s dictatorship, was born. 1956 - The first transatlantic cable telephone system began operating. 1960 - British suffragette and international socialist Sylvia Pankhurst died in Ethiopia at the age of 78. 1969 - Abbey Road, The Beatles’ last album, was released. 1984 - The UK agreed to transfer sovereignty of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China. 2005 - The IRA gave up its weapons in front of independent inspectors two months after announcing its intention to disarm.

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YOUR STARS SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) There is so much in you that is determined and looking forward to a fresh start, but something that you are trying to get rid of, or give up, may be giving you more trouble than anticipated. Some things have to be done alone, or so you think, but others have gone through this before you so they are able to give support. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Is playing the waiting game really to your advantage? Your Sagittarian character naturally leads you to be optimistic, and why not? CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The enthusiasm of your bright Capricorn mind is also capable of making you restless. There are mixed feelings about being at or near home this week, with thoughts of more progress possible elsewhere. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) When you are at home this week I would like you to consider how you view your surroundings. This is a good week to make changes and have discussions about future directions. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Pat yourself on the back for all of your efforts of recent weeks. Looking back just a few months, would you have thought so

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10-Star Quiz ALL ABOUT SHERRY 1. What is the name of the city/municipality in Andalucía that gives its name to the fortified wine, sherry? 2. ‘Sherry’ was the first UK Top 10 hit single for which US vocal group in 1962? 3. The heroine of which 1875 Bizet opera drank sherry at the inn of her friend, ‘Lillas Pastia’? 4. What breed of dogs were ‘Whisky’ and ‘Sherry,’ who were surprise Christmas gifts from the Queen to her children Charles and Anne in 1955? 5. What name is given in Britain to a large sherry glass, but in Australia, it is a name for a particular glass size, used for any type of beer? 6. What name is given to the yeast that is allowed to develop in a whitish film on the surface of dry (fino) sherries and similar wines during fermentation? 7. Which famous American actor was the voice behind the long-running Carlsberg ‘Probably the best lager in the world’ campaign and also promoted Domecq sherry on British television in the 1970s? 8. Which two-act comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, which premiered in 1879, features the song ‘Pour, oh pour, the pirate sherry’? 9. Which variety of sherry gets its name from the Spanish word for ‘chamomile tea,’ because the wine’s flavour is said to be reminiscent of such tea? 10. Which variety of white grape especially used to make sherry and fortified wines shares it name with a horse of light tan or golden colour with cream-coloured or white mane and tail? Not a lot of people know that… according to Guinness World Records (as of December 10, 2013) the most varieties of sherry commercially available is 293, achieved by Bar de Ollaria Ginza (Japan) in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan 1. JEREZ, full name JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA (although some argue that it originated in Shiraz, Persia), 2. FOUR SEASONS (FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS), 3. CARMEN, 4. CORGI, 5. SCHOONER, 6. FLOR, 7. ORSON WELLES, 8. THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (or, The Slave of Duty), 9. MANZANILLA, 10. PALOMINO

Nonagram much progress could be made? Because of your efforts, home life is enhanced and you are more appreciated. Give yourself a break at the weekend and do something with a loved one that you have not done together for some time. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Rarely has your mind been as sharp as it is at the moment. There have been some awkward and downright bad periods in the recent past, but this week everything falls into place. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) For all of the things that you want to do, there are three others that you wish to do. Maybe they are waiting for their own time to come. During the course of this week you will be thinking of what the future could hold, even though dealing with practical issues. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When it isn’t possible to change something, often it is just as effective to rearrange it. That is the solution which

comes to you this week. Instead of being frustrated at a delay, try changing the conditions or times. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When we have long-standing friendships, these are often taken for granted and yet often we could make so much more of them. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Consider what is the most important thing to you at the moment? Is it wealth or social position? Your work, or how it may be possible to afford that new conservatory are minor considerations compared with your greatest asset which is your health. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As the saying goes, ‘no one ever said it would be easy’. In the past few months you have found this to be true. Hard work is not alien to you, but there is a point where you want to shout ‘enough.’ It may be business or home life needs some rearranging, or that someone is moving job and the routine is severely disrupted.

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

TARGET: • Average: 15 • Good: 21 • Very good: 30 • Excellent: 39

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION emir, emit, firm, item, meet, mere, mete, mice, mire, mite, perm, prim, rime, teem, temp, term, time, trim, crime, crimp, fermi, merit, meter, metre, miter, mitre, prime, remit, tempi, timer, cermet, emetic, empire, metric, permit, premie, temper, emptier, IMPERFECT

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Across 1 Well, well, they could be seasons (7) 4 Marks spies (5) 7 Studies rushes, on the radio (5) 9 Eric is upset after girl’s greediness (7) 10 Attacks a fool but suffers afterwards (7) 11 Note overdue lift (5) 12 Belts out songs as he signs letters (6) 14 A heap of snow lost at sea (6) 18 Pub credit is rubbish (5) 20 Memory loss is initially a mind numbing experience, so is academia (7) 22 Stuart Goddard’s alter ego is determined (7) 23 Rebukes some driver's lap signals (5) 24 Military blockade includes an Aussie general (5) 25 In the black acetone (7) Down 1 Burns master's pie (7) 2 Harvests pears, maybe (5) 3 Scattered boxes over Spain (6) 4 Tapes funny series (5) 5 Every other hour ring barmaid for Japanese art (7) 6 Screen showing some Aussie vegans (5) 8 Beam is a part of athleticism I lean towards (5) 13 A new gas made in Dorset town (7) 15 Send a variety for Scandinavians (5)

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1 Resisted, 5 Mane, 9 Geese, 10 Traitor, 11 Respite, 12 Shame, 13 Scroll, 15 Berths, 19 Ships, 21 Example, 23 Awesome, 24 Anger, 25 Efts, 26 Released. Down: 1 Regards, 2 Seems, 3 Special, 4 Esteem, 6 Attract, 7 Eerie, 8 Nabs, 14 Raiment, 16 Emanate, 17 Sheared, 18 Serene, 19 Scare, 20 Slog, 22 Pages.

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16 Transfer trains somehow on time (7) 17 Convictions if hats are damaged (6) 18 Catches horse in centre of Brussels (5) 19 Dodge back inside Alfred Avenue (5) 21 Cracked slate is musty (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents P and 25 represents L, so fill in P every time the figure 3 appears and L every time the figure 25 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Western European kingdom (7) 5 Permit (5) 8 Got away (7) 9 Respond to (5) 10 Dance club (5) 11 Unwilling to share (7) 12 More industrious (6) 14 Giggles (6) 17 Becomes restricted (7) 19 Sugary (5) 22 Tailless, web-footed amphibians (5) 23 Previously (7) 24 Chores (5) 25 Commends (7)

Down 1 Merge (5) 2 Fastening devices (5) 3 Make better (7) 4 Unpretentious (6) 5 Fourth month (5) 6 Bounding (7) 7 Small portable timepieces (7) 12 Financial assistance in time of need (7) 13 Of great consequence (7) 15 Mountainous republic in central Europe (7) 16 Dormant (6) 18 Fertile desert tract (5) 20 Departs (5) 21 Revolves (5)

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1 Botany, 4 Elated, 9 Scraggy, 10 Chips, 11 Chose, 12 Risotto, 13 Sleuth, 15 Accept, 18 Amiable, 20 Nasal, 23 Prior, 24 Distant, 25 Obeyed, 26 Tanker.

Down: 1 Basic, 2 Torso, 3 Neglect, 5 Locks, 6 Thistle, 7 Distort, 8 Myrrh, 13 Shampoo, 14 Edifice, 16 Canasta, 17 Ready, 19 Barge, 21 Shack, 22 Later.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Pesar, 4 Gordo, 7 Oso, 8 Cliente, 9 Newspaper, 13 Aparcar, 15 Gun, 16 Buhos, 17 Sheet. Down: 1 Peor, 2 Stone, 3 Rucksacks, 4 Guijarros, 5 Ron, 6 Obey, 10 Eagle, 11 Lamb, 12 Knot, 14 Ash.

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Across 1 Papel de lija (9) 8 Hasta (5) 9 Bee (5) 10 Empujar (4) 11 Thing (object) (4) 15 Igual (5) 17 Friend (5) 18 Handball (game) (9)

Down 2 Before (5) 3 Muñeca (juguete) (4) 4 Abbot (4) 5 Ojo (3) 6 Cachorros (de perro) (7) 7 Hunter (person) (7) 12 Cebolla (5) 13 También (4) 14 Granja (4) 16 Grape (3)

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By Yuval Noah Harari WHAT poses the chief threat to mankind in the 21st century: financial meltdown, nuclear war or ecological disaster? The answer, according to Yuval Noah Harari, is none of the above. Instead our greatest existential challenge will come from the ‘techno-religion’ known as Dataism. Not convinced? Read on. Harari, an Israeli professor of history, first came to the world’s attention with his bestselling Sapiens, the 6,000-year story of how humans used consciousness and collective myths (such as gods and money) to conquer the world. Now, in Homo Deus, he explores what might happen when these old myths are combined with new ‘godlike’ technologies such as artificial intelligence and genetic engineering. The possibilities are - to put it mildly - terrifying. books@euroweeklynews.com

From tasty tapas to superb seafood and traditional roasts, Spanish food is all about making the most of the best local produce. 1 Gazpacho The freshest, ripest tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, bread, peppers and cucumber are blended until silky smooth, then left to cool in the fridge. It really is the most refreshing thing you can have on a hot day. In Andalucia, people have it every day in summer and there is always a jug on the counter in tapas bars. The variation of Gazpacho from Córdoba, Salmorejo, is a thicker version that is often served with slices of Serrano ham mixed in. 2 Paella In the Valencia Region, it is said that you could eat a different rice dish every day of the year if you wished. The most famous rice dish is of course the classic Paella Valenciana. The ingredients include chicken or rabbit, saffron, runner beans, butter beans, artichokes and a fair bit of tomato. Obviously the most important ingredient is the rice, with the bomba variant being preferred as it absorbs more. 3 Tortilla Española Eggs, potatoes, onions and that’s about it. Some may say that adding onion is a crime; others say it is absolutely necessary. The Spanish omelette is so much more than the sum of its parts. The potatoes and onions are slow fried in olive oil and mixed with the beaten eggs for the flavours to mix before cooking. Add chorizo and Serrano or whatever you have in the fridge to make a tasty meal out of practically nothing. 4 Garlic Prawns It’s not uncommon to walk into a bar to see the barman handing a customer a tapas dish of sizzling prawns. As soon as you can smell it you just have to order some for yourself. To recreate it at home, just fry some sliced garlic and green chilli in olive oil, throw in the prawns for a couple of minutes, add some parsley and serve piping hot. 5 Ham and tomato on toast The classic ‘Catalana’ is an extremely

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GAZPACHO: People enjoy it every day in the summer. simple yet absolutely delicious breakfast. Toast some bread and drizzle it with some olive oil, spread it with fresh tomato and top it with a few slices of Serrano ham. 6 Patatas Bravas There are many variations of the staple tapas dish but they all have one thing in common; chunks of fried potato. In Madrid, bravas sauce is made with sweet and spicy Spanish paprika, olive oil, flour and in some places garlic is added, in others a dash of sherry, but of course, there are some that just won’t give up the recipe for their delicious take on the classic tapas dish. 7 Garlic Chicken Any true Spaniard always says the best garlic chicken is the one their grandmother makes, like so many other dishes. However if you don’t have a Spanish grandmother of your own, you can make your own version of this nationwide favourite. You need to fry unpeeled cloves of garlic in olive oil to flavour it, then take them out before adding pieces of chicken. Once the chicken is cooked, the garlic goes back in with some rosemary, thyme and some dry sherry or white wine. Feel

free to add your own twist to this dish as almost every Spaniard does! 8 Roast Suckling Pig or Lamb This dish is popular all over Spain and in Segovia you can find the best in the country, with restaurants doing daily roasts to be able to offer it to their hungry patrons day after day. The meat is cooked in huge wood-fired ovens and is so tender you can literally pull it apart with your hands. 9 Pisto A dish very similar to ratatouille, it’s very popular in the Madrid and La Mancha regions. Onions, garlic, courgettes, peppers and tomatoes are slow fried in olive oil, giving it time to absorb and blend all the flavours together. It is usually served as a starter, sometimes with fried eggs or chorizo, but is great as a side dish or even spread cold onto a slice of toast. 10 Turrón Turrón is eaten by the ton over the Christmas period, although it is available all year round. Most of it is made in the province of Alicante, in a small town called Jijona, using honey and egg white mixed with locally-grown almonds. There is a soft and hard version.

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

TARGET: • Average: 19 • Good: 26 • Very good: 38 • Excellent: 49

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

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION insofar, isomer, elemi, ewer, sort, eosin, iron, ironer, anomie, anele, anew, arise, arisen, ariose, arose, afire, artier, foes, foemen, fora, fort, femora, fern, fair, fane, fanes, faro, fine, fines, finer, fire, firemen, frat, frier, frit, inert, info, infer, infra

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Will people never learn? WHY do people insist on keeping as pets the dogs they know are banned? A baby girl was mauled to death and now her mother and grandmother have been jailed. Do the owners really think they can control them or don’t they really care and the dogs are just fashion statements? If you really have to have such a dog, why put it in a house where there is a very young child? Email

‘Winterval’ was last straw IN 1998 Birmingham City Council decided that Christmas was racist so they renamed it ‘Winterval’ in case it offended Muslims. That was one of the main reasons for my leaving the UK for Spain. I told my friends that I would rather be a foreigner in a foreign country than a foreigner in my own country. Roger, Benichembla

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Stop paying the taxes AS long as Britain keeps paying Angela Merkel her austerity tax, pensioners will suffer, especially us expats, but once this is stopped altogether, we would see sterling gradually strengthening against the Euro again and with our global trade (unfettered by the EU ) our GDP will rocket. If Clinton fails to become US president we will NOT be ‘at the back of the queue.’ Also due to many EU members ie Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal etc defaulting on their austerity payments, we could expect the Euro currency to weaken considerably against all other currencies and if we sacked ‘doom & gloom’ Mark Carney, we expats could see the Pound Sterling equal to two Euros!! Brian, Benalmadena

DAVID CAMERON was defeated in the end by the same issue that has ripped the Tories to shreds on so many occasions - Europe. He chose to take the country to referendum on a really complex issue totally unsuited for that kind of blunt ‘democratic tool.’ And he has paid the price, but so will all the rest of us. With no UK who will counterbalance the Germans? They have been handed almost total domination of the EU, the sort their politicians didn’t even want. He will be remembered for his vicious austerity packages imposed on cowering town halls, the farcical Brexit vote and, though I hope not, the man who broke the Union. What does he see when he looks in the mirror??? Mike, Malaga

The truth needs sharing THE 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centres has just taken place. These attacks were used as justification for a ‘war against terrorism’ which has created more terrorists, created more invasions and brought us close to another World War. These attacks and the people behind them were planned in America. The Twin Towers and the WTC building were destroyed by controlled demolition, not by hijacked planes. This information needs to be shared so that everyone out there can see the truth. Austin, withheld

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topless and whose miniscule bikini bottoms do nothing to cover up rolls of cellulite and lard, which would almost certainly be more attractive if encased in the aforementioned bathing costumes adopted by ladies of the Muslim faith. Jonathan, Valencia

Keep it covered folks You don’t I CAN’T help wondering on which beach Leapy was ‘offended’ by a have to swear burkhini clad woman. However, I have been offended by hairy pot bellied men in ‘posing pouches’ with just a string running through the cleft of their rather unpleasant buttocks and by certain rather obese ladies whose pendulous breasts should never have been exposed

fighting on the front with our troops! Mike, withheld

IT’S very rare we watch any TV after 9.00pm because of the profanity. Movies have become a no-go for anything rated over 12! I know many people who dislike profanity but put up with it rather than switch off so the producers aren’t getting

the message. As I always say: no one loses an audience because the language/content is decent. Hazel, withheld

Careful with the water IT is up to all of us to use less water. I know people have gardens and they are very dear to our hearts, but drought is drought. There is a finite amount of the clear stuff unless they dig down for miles and that takes a lot of money. No-one’s suggesting we won’t have enough to drink. But if you have to leave your car a little dirtier for a little while longer then accept it. If we don’t economise

someone else will make the decision for us and we don’t want that. Email

Not what was expected SO not only did he turn his back on the country after making a dogs b***** of the referendum campaign he puts another two fingers up to his constituency! We all might have guessed this about him as his U turns and various daft taxes like the bedroom tax and misleading speeches would have told us all what we should expect of him as a person... and that is one of low character. I am glad he was not

I AM constantly shocked at the behaviour of young men and women flying on the budget airlines. Why do we have to put up with this? Is their money so important? Instead of a shortish trip back to the UK, I dread sitting next to a group who are often drunk and feel the need to swear loudly. Why aren’t they refused permission to get on the flight in the first place? It is very intimidating to be on the same flight. Ryanair and easyJet only seem to do anything about it when it’s already gone far too far. If you say anything to these groups you risk being on the receiving end of a foul-mouthed tirade. It’s not funny, and worse, it’s not fair to the rest of us. Val, Alicante

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Couples TV is good for creating close relationships SHARING a box set together is not exactly as romantic as a candlelit dinner, but it could be just as good for your relationship. New research has shown the more box sets and films a couple watch together, the happier and more committed they are. For those not interested in TV, reading the same books can have the same effect.

Shared viewing also seems to be particularly beneficial for those who have few friends in common. Psychologists at Aberdeen University believe this ma y be b e -

cause the couples â€˜adoptâ€™ on-screen characters and think of them as pals. The researchers questioned more than 250 people in relationships asking how close they felt to their othe r ha lf, how c ommitte d the y were to them and how im-

portant the relationship was to their lives, as wel l as how of t en t hey watched TV and films together and how many friends they had in common. Results showed that evenings spent on the sofa created a greater s e n se of cl oseness, par t i cul ar l y when couples had few friends in common.

WATCHING TV: Creates a greater sense of closeness.

Syringe better than cups OVER 80 per cent of parents give children the wrong dose of liquid medicines, according to the findings a new study reveals. In a series of experiments designed to test whether 2,100 parents could follow instructions on the amount of medicine to give their child, 84 per cent of the parents taking part made at least one measuring mistake and 21 per cent made at least one substantial error. The findings suggest millions of children could be receiving too much medicine to treat their illnesses. The researchers from the New York University School of Medicine, are now calling on the drugs industry to consider marketing syringes instead of cups to avoid the dangerous error and during their tests syringes were much less likely to result in errors than the cups.

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Save money for a slimmer waistline SAVERS are more likely to be slim. Researchers at Newcastle University made the conclusion following a study of health records of 12,591 Britons from 2010-11. They compared savings, income, marital status, and three measures of body fatness: Body Mass Index, percentage body fatness, and waist circumference. They found that the differences were more pronounced in women than men and for women, the waistlines of those who actively saved money were an average of 1.18 inches smaller than those who frittered away money. The report, which was published in the Social Science and Medicine journal said people should be taught the value of investing for the future, whether in savings or by healthy eating habits, rather than indulging their short-term desires.

SAVING MONEY: For a healthier life.

Pleasure of chocolate as it helps our health THERE are some negative beliefs about chocolate. It is said that it can cause pimples or weight gain, but cocoa can bring about many benefits to our mental, emotional and physical health. Cocoa helps to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for transmitting the nerve signal that causes happiness, which serves as therapy for depression. It also increases mental alertness, thanks to various substances that act as stimulants, such as theobromine and caffeine that can improve brain function. It can also protect our hearts due to polyphenols which help to reduce blood pressure. Due to the amount of fibre it contains it helps improve digestion; it is also an antioxidant and helps prevent atherosclerosis and any type of cancer.

Purer chocolate, containing 70 per cent cocoa or above is always more bene-

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Tea is a source of health and wellness THE history of tea has always been linked to health or the effects of this beverage in human health. The legend of the â€˜birthâ€™ of tea is directly linked to its virtues. Tea was consumed for a long time by the Chinese for its medicinal properties. Support for meditation and a reputation of prolonging life, it was equally appreciated by European doctors for its diuretic effects.

One tea leaf comprises 550 elements; 9 per cent minerals 1-5 per cent of protein, vitamins B1, B2, B3, C, E and P and elements such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur and calcium, trace elements such as copper, iron, aluminum, manganese, molybdenum, zinc and fluorine. A true health cocktail! To maximise their benefits try the following, as well as drinking your daily cup or two of tea:

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To combat signs of fatigue make a cup of tea using a few tea bags and let it cool, apply the bags to your eyes for 10 minutes. To fight oily skin, prepare the tea using two tea bags in 50cl of mineral water, adding a squeeze of lemon. This lotion will diminish redness and will close enlarged pores. Covering your skin with an infusion of tea with sweet almond oil is said to prolong a tan. SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte.

Forget about hangovers! TH E b e st r e m e d i e s fo r hangovers are not found in chemists but in the supermarket. Orange juice is one of the best cu r e s, a s j u i c e s a n d fruits c a n m i t i g a t e p ain . This is so because vitamin C and fructose help the liver to w ash o u t t h e a l c o h o l from the body, according to the British Medical Journal. Isotonic drinks will rehydrate y o u r b o d y. Al c o h o l w orks a s a d i u r e t i c an d leads to dehydration. Isotonic beverages have electrolytes which help with rehydrati o n a n d f u n c tio n better than coffee and tea.

Milk is one of the many ways to improve liquids absorption, also very high in calcium, which can alleviate some of the symptoms of a hangover. A ls o g o o d a re e g g s a s they contain a high amount of cysteine which some rep o rts s ay h elp s th e b ody metabolise alcohol. Tomato juice holds a high quantity of electrolytes that will help balance the fluids in your body and get rid of the nausea and head-ache. FEEL FRESH: Cure your hangover.

Garlic, (cysteine) ginger (reduces the risk of vomiting), mint (anaesthetic) and bananas (vitamin B6) are other solutions to c ure tha t problematic hangover and feel fresh.

A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Many people also have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light or sound. Migraine is a common health condition, affecting around one in every five women and around one in every 15 men. They usually begin in early adulthood. What can cause migraines? A migraine is caused by abnormal brain activity, which can be triggered by many factors. However, the exact chain of events remains unclear. The changes affect blood flow in the brain and surrounding tissues. Migraines can also be triggered by any of the following: caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle, the use of birth control pills, changes in sleep patterns, alcohol, exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, fasting, certain scents and perfumes, smoking or exposure to smoke, stress and anxiety. Certain foods can also trigger migraines. The most common are: chocolate, dairy products, certain cheeses, foods containing tyramine such as red wine, mature cheese, smoked fish, chicken liver, figs, certain beans, fruits (avocado, bananas, citrus fruits ), meats containing nitrates (bacon, hot dogs, salami, cured meats), onions, peanuts and other nuts and seeds and processed, fermented, pickled or marinated foods. Can they be prevented?

You can take measures such as avoiding all circumstances and foods that cause migraines, which substantially reduces the likelihood of an episode. Early identification of the signs that suggest an episode is starting and taking appropriate measures are the best ways to prevent progression. What can be done to lessen the pain? There is no specific cure for migraine headaches. The goal is to treat the symptoms of migraines immediately and prevent migraines by avoiding or altering things that can trigger them. If an episode persists despite making efforts to combat it then you should rest and take painkillers and muscle relaxants. Sometimes you can use certain drugs that can block the episodes in their tracks, which must be prescribed by a doctor. Can they be a sign of a more serious disease or condition? Overall, migraines are usually benign and produce no lasting side effects. However, it is important to consult a medical specialist when the symptoms appear, and to get regular checkups.

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By John Smith THERE is still time to visit the Mallorca Classic Week (MCW) at Port Adriano which runs until Sunday September 25. More than 130 participants from seven countries have asked to participate and those invited have been very carefully selected by the Classic Week jury. There will be a whole range of different types and styles of vehicles from a number of periods and one that stands out is the spectacular original BMW 328 Roadster ‘Mille Miglia’ from 1939. Port Adriano with its world-class marina designed by Philippe Starck, will be the perfect setting for this extraordinary encounter that is being organised for the first time in Spain. An exhibition that combines classic cars and classic yachts under the same event umbrella. Alongside the private activities that will take place during the week, Sixt España will offer a welcome cocktail to the participants at Port Adriano on the Friday whilst BMW España will be hosting the ‘100 Years of BMW’ dinner for the participants after the prize giving ceremony of the much awaited ‘Concours D’Elegance.’ On Saturday from 11am and until 8pm, over 100 cars will be exhibited in Port Adriano and this will be open to the public and the ‘American

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Above: Model T Ford. Left: BMW 328. agreed to attend including D Tummy Bestard, Consul General Emeritus of the United States of America, HRH Leopold Prinz von Bayern, CEOs of Sixt España/Portugal Estanislao Mata, Mr Seeman CEO of BMW Iberia, Mr Knieps

from BMW Group and D Álvaro Middelmann Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce of Mallorca. Funds raised from entry fees and sponsors of the event will assist local charities Mallorca Sense Fam and Joy Ron Foundation. These organisations and others including Lions International, will also be present during the event with stands, raffles and information of their non-profit programmes. On the Saturday, in addition to the exhibition of cars, there will be various dance shows featuring rock and swing as well as the Lindy Hop, country music hosted by DJ Xema, and a ‘pinup’ girl competition. The highlight of the event will take place later that afternoon with the ‘International Concours D’Elegance’ which will show a wide choice of classic automobiles and at 5pm a jury of international experts will present their verdict and the ‘best of show’ will be awarded with the Russell Stevens Award among other prize categories. Sunday will be the day for a special driving event, the Mallorca Sightseeing Drive. This is a pleasure drive following a route but without time keeping, leading through scenic parts of the southwest of the island. The teams will set off from Port Adriano at 11am and should return at about 3pm.

Rusó Sala SINGER Rusó Sala can truly be considered a musician of the world as she performs in a combination of Mediterranean languages with a style that combines a number of different musical traditions. As a composer, guitarist and performer, often accompanied by the Sardinian guitar player Caterinangela Fadda, her live performances become a journey where voice and guitar forge the sounds of the Mediterranean. She is a proud member of the Intergenerational Brigade, a group dedicated to joining creativity with historical memory and her work includes Sephardic influences as well as Arabic-Andalucian music also influenced by traditional Italian sounds and jazz. Her third and latest album Copper Wire features 13 songs sung in four different languages (Catalan, Italian, Sardinian and Spanish) and her performance at the Ca’n Timoner S’illo festival in Santanyi will take place on September 27 at 9pm with entrance costing just €7.

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Cala Millor Festival Night of fire

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NIGHT OF FIRE: A popular tradition across the island.

By John Smith SEPTEMBER sees a special Tourist Festival at Cala Millor which is a week of events organised by the Consortium of Tourism of Son Servera and Sant Llorenc de Cardassar, and includes events especially for World

Tourism Day. Each morning sees a different sport on the beach and there are a number of concerts of all types of music, markets, parades, fireworks and on the closing night, Sunday September 24 there will be a traditional night of fire with the obligatory demons which are

so popular all across the island. Cala Millor is a small bay nestled between the municipalities of Son Servera and Sant Llorenç des Cardassar and is the largest tourist development on the east side of Mallorca and is just a one hour drive away from Palma.

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Puppet show in English THE Elastic Nou Company is presenting a children’s show in English entitled Millie Potter and her friend Goldilocks based on the fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The actress from the puppet theatre Mary Ramirez breathes life into Millie Potter and is responsible for taking us to the fictional world of Goldilocks. The adventures begin when Goldilocks goes for a walk through the woods and suddenly discovers a beautiful home and decides to enter but all of a sudden the homeowners arrive and her surprise is increased when she discovers that it’s a family of bears. The problems have only just begun for this curious young girl. Entry to the puppet show is free of charge and it will be presented at the Biblioteca Can Sales in Palma at 6pm on Wednesday September 28.

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Halcyon days of jam 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.

AFTER 10 years in Spain, I have never lost my love for the English countryside; the quirkiness of our traditions and the incredible history of our islands. Nor during the long hot summer months here, have I lost the desire for my alltime favourite English cream tea, with freshly baked scones, home-made strawberry jam and thick lashings of rich clotted cream. I have enjoyed them in Berkshire, Devonshire and the Lake District. I’ve had them in Suffolk and Wales and once in a Japanese tea house in the Cotswolds. But it is still Cornwall that invokes my fondest memories. A bit like that first fumble behind the bike sheds, I have always remembered

MOUSEHOLE: Most memorable cream tea in a pub garden overlooking the harbour. my very first one, partaken in the town of Falmouth. The cream tea, not the fumble. It was such a tasty introduction to my new life in Cornwall, I immediately ordered another. A massive mistake. The fourth scone and jam

topped with a cushion sized dollop of cream, proved to be a step too far. I felt decidedly green as I made for the exit between tables packed with devotees, purposefully keeping my eyes averted, looking neither to jammy left nor creamy right.

It was a just reward for my gluttony. Although the ingredients for this most English of English delicacies can be obtained here in Spain, location is paramount in order to enjoy the experience to the maximum. And for me this means a country garden or

waterside setting in the Mother country. If the day is warm with a clear blue sky and our avian friends are in evidence singing their feathered backsides off, then we have my idea of perfection. My most memorable cream tea therefore was in a pub garden overlooking the harbour in the achingly pretty fishing village of Mousehole - pronounced Mouzal. We had sampled the famous Star Gazey Pie at lunch - the one with pilchards head-butting their way to freedom through the crust - and had decided that it would be a fine ending to the day to overindulge in a clotted cream tea. With the luscious platter set before us and the wonderful ambience created in that idyllic setting, it was a snapshot in time of an unforgettable interlude - and only slightly marred by the seagull poop on my polo shirt. Colin can be contacted by email on badbirdnow@ gmail.com.

Britain and Argentina agree John Smith Random thoughts... AFTER years of rhetoric from the former president of Argentina Cristina Kirchner claiming the Falkland Islands and threatening those companies who undertook business with it, the new Argentine government has taken a much more phlegmatic position and following a visit to Buenos Aires by Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan has indicated its wish to cooperate. This is the first visit by a Foreign Office to Argentina since 2009 and the minister met with a range of high level politicians including the President Mauricio Macri and Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra which has resulted in a joint statement between the two countries over the Falkland Islands. The two countries have agreed to work toward removing restrictive measures around the oil

and gas industry, shipping and fishing affecting the Falkland Islands in the coming months. Both delegations also expressed support for a project to identify the remains of unknown Argentine soldiers buried in the Falkland Islands emphasising the humanitarian nature of this work. None of the discussions or the statement in any way affects the

sovereignty of the islands and the UK remains absolutely clear in its support of the rights of the islanders. The statement sets out areas of closer co-operation for the two countries, including through increasing trade links, uncovering new investment opportunities, strengthening cultural ties, tackling corruption and organised crime, and increasing links in science and technology as well as encourag-

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ing new and better air services. According to a release from the Foreign Office, Sir Alan Duncan said: “The UK and Argentina are building a positive relationship based on areas where we so clearly agree.” “Over the past two days I have held meetings which have helped us to reach agreements. The UK and Argentina have a broad relationship that goes beyond our differences.” “I am pleased we have agreed the Falkland Islands are free to set up flight connections with other countries in the region. A monthly stopover in Argentina will see a further arrangement similar to that which exists already.” Not only will this come as welcome news to the 3,000 Falkland Islanders but should be welcomed by the Gibraltar Government who are used to Argentina and Spain mutually supporting each other over claims of the sovereignty of the two Overseas Territories. It must be remembered that Argentina continues to be in severe financial difficulty and it may well be that it sees definite benefits in backing down over imagined sovereignty in order to reap the advantages of a closer relationship with the UK. Sir Alan Duncan and Susana Malcorra met.

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Keep safe on the road A FRIGHTENING report from the RAC in the UK suggests the number of people using handheld phones whilst driving has quadrupled in two years and it’s not just phone calls they are making but also sending texts and uploading messages on social media. Here in Spain, anecdotal evidence suggests that the situation is quite similar and because of the way that many Spanish people drive without using indicators, one has to be even more alert than in the UK. There is an added danger as so many Spaniards walk straight onto zebra crossings expecting that drivers will halt but if drivers are distracted by their phones there could well be an increase in accidents. The fact Spanish observe different driving customs to the British and other expats doesn’t mean their ideas are worse but it does mean we as visitors or even long-term residents should be aware of the road and the possible dangers. Recently the authorities have started to install special cameras on roadsides which supposedly detect those not wearing seatbelts or using their phones but if drivers in Spain are anything like their counterparts in the UK, they will either forget the cameras exist or assume they won’t be caught on film. Driving can be enjoyable for many and an absolute necessity for others but as more and more cars appear on the roads, it is absolutely imperative that everyone acts in a sensible manner and doesn’t take risks, especially when behind the wheel of what is potentially a lethal weapon. Always remember that no call or text can justify the potential death of yourself or another person.

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OPINION & COMMENT Vicki McLeod

Family Matters IT happens every year: August is a burn out, in more ways than one, and then BOOM! The weather changes and we’re straight back on the Mallorca merry-go-round of charity events and get togethers. I’ve got to admit, I do love our island for that. Next Friday I am helping to organise ‘Mallorca’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ which will be at Mood Beach in Costa D’en Blanes and is in aid of the cancer organisations on the island. It’s only 5€ per person which gives you a cup of coffee, a slice of cake, and a nice warm glow. You can bring friends, or make some when you get there as it’s normally quite busy. Doors open at 11am and it goes on until 1pm. Izzy Newman will be singing and being her lovely self, there will be cake competitions (thankfully for my waistline I am not a judge) which you can enter if you would like to. The categories will be Best: chocolate, sponge, fruit, cupcake or decorated, and you need to bring your creation to the venue between 10 and 10.30am on the day. Also donations of cakes are welcomed for the ravaging hordes! We’ve also got a fine offering of prizes for the best cakes, and some ex-

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COFFEE MORNING: There will be competitions for the best chocolate and sponge cake.

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cellent raffle prizes as well. I have all of these in my hot little hands, I’m trying to figure out which ones I am going to ‘lose’ and keep for myself, heh heh heh! So please make sure you come along on Friday and support the event. There is another reason why this event is a special one for me. It’s going to be the last event that I do at Mood as I have resigned from my position there as PR and I’m going to be moving on to new projects. It’s an exciting time for me. I will be working most of the time as a photographer with my husband Oliver Neilson in our business Phoenix Media. We take photos of the interiors of houses, boats, weddings, events, people, animals, food and products. In fact, we can pretty much cover everything you need. Last week I spent three intense days shooting the photos for a school in Mallorca, then went to a British Council event and took their photos and then went on to a performance in the Pirates theatre and covered that for them. Crazy days for me. But I’ve always had a soft, cakeshaped spot in my heart for the charity and community events that I have organised at Mood, so it is fitting that on my very last day there that we have the Coffee Morning. Please come along and support it, I’d love to break our record for how many people attended. mallorcamatters.com

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More unity, less division post-Brexit we can all wait to see what Dave thinks of him... in his soon-to-berushed-out memoirs. (The same Dave, you’ll recall, who said he wanted to spend more time with his family... if he could remember which pub he left them in.) Seriously, shouldn’t Juncker have been put out to grass long ago? He was always a loose cannon but is now seriously out of step, and certainly not the man to initiate the changes the EU badly needs. Whether you’re an ardent Remainiac or Brexiteer, it’s hard not to find his rantings bizarre. Rather reminds me of a sad Canute-type figure who just can’t contemplate that maybe the EU is fragmenting and he has no control over it. Time to lie down in a dark room, dear...

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IN his recent State of the Union address, EC President, JeanClaude Juncker, warned that the EU is facing an “existential threat” as major splits emerge between eastern and western EU countries following Brexit. He pointedly condemned the murder of a Polish man in Harlow, Essex, as an example of what could happen if Europe doesn’t unite. Declaring that the next 12 months would be crucial, he claimed that the EU “doesn’t have enough union... leaving scope for galloping populism.” More worryingly, he also alluded to plans for a European travel information system, which could mean British travellers end up paying about £10 to visit the continent post-Brexit. Hmm! Juncker speaks of splits and fragmentation but doesn’t realise he (plus Mrs Merkel) bears

JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER: Not the man to initiate the changes the EU so badly needs. most responsibility for it. He epitomises so much what is wrong with the EU. Unelected, no mandate for these ideas, no understanding of the electorate. Take his claim that the EU’s in a battle with

“galloping populism.” A battle with reality, more like. Only he could have been vindictive enough to mention the tragic murder in Essex. Have there been no violent incidents in the EU?

Strange how he fails to mention sectarian assaults on immigrants in EU countries which haven’t voted to leave. People like Juncker are on the wrong side of reality. Never mind,

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Makes my blood boil Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man PEOPLE’S use of language these days can invoke the grumpiness in me. I don’t profess to be the most articulate or grammatically correct, but there are a few language habits that drive me nuts. Some people, when they finish every sentence, have to say ‘you know what I mean?’ You know what I mean? Of course I know what you mean! I absolutely know what you mean so stop asking me at the end of everything you say! And why start every sentence with the word ‘so’? What does that even mean? You don’t need to say it. It’s a waste of a word and oxygen! And what do you mean when you say something was ‘like’ it’? Either it is or it isn’t! It’s not ‘like’ anything. Example ‘It was like really raining.’ Was it raining or wasn’t it? Was something falling out of the sky that resembled rain? Makes no sense at all! It should be used when you enjoy something not to punctuate your chat as in ‘I like chocolate’ which Mrs S says all the time. Also, don’t use the word ‘basically’ as every other word in your sentence because

‘basically’ it gets annoying! Hearing someone say, ‘So, like, basically I went out for lunch and it was great you know what I mean?’ makes my blood boil. Now, if you really want me to give you the Mr Grumpy death stare, pepper your chat to me with the word ‘innit.’ Which actually is not a word, it’s ghetto speak and some people use it because they want to sound like they come from a tough neighbourhood and they survived. The funniest guy I ever met spoke like it all the time. Every other word he said was ‘innit man.’ It was bad enough to listen to his claptrap, but when I found out his parents were very wealthy doctors from Hampstead, in an upmarket part of London, and he went to a posh private school I had to ask why he spoke like he did. The answer was it was his way of being ‘cool’ and I had to tell him that he just sounded like a dickhead! But the most misunderstood phrases are women-speak. For instance, I’ll say to Mrs S, ‘I’m just going out to play poker, that ok?’ And she says. ‘Sure. Do whatever you want.’ Now for years what I heard was, ‘Of course darling, you go out and enjoy yourself.’ It wasn’t until much later I found out what it really meant which was, ‘Sure you can go out, you selfish git. But don’t expect anything to eat when you come home, if I’m even talking to you!’ Email me - mikesenker@gmail.com.

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Child car safety 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.

CHILD SAFETY: Make sure you purchase the correct size and know how to fit it. RECENT changes to laws in Spain requires children measuring 135cm in height or less to travel in the rear seats of vehicles, irrespective of their age. They must also travel in the correct and approved seat appropriate to their size and weight. The use of the correct child restraint system reduces injuries by up to 75 per cent in the event of a collision. According to data from the DGT, road traffic incidents are the leading cause of death amongst children under the age of 14. Tragically, 40 per cent of those children who lost their lives were not correctly strapped in. Group 0 chairs are baby carriers used from birth for infants up to 10kg in weight and are placed with the baby facing the opposite way of travel to minimise possible injury in the event of a crash.

Group 0+ is a new category that extends the weight up to 13kg for children up to around 18 months in age. It is a back-facing chair to further protect the neck and spine. Group 1 for children between nine-18kg and approximately one to four years of age use seats strapped in via the seat belts of the vehicle and are always facing the direction of traffic. Group 2 for children aged three to six with a weight between 15-25kg. The child restraint consists of a booster cushion with backrest to provide protection for the head and uses the vehicle’s own seatbelts. Group 3 for children aged between five and 12 years weighing between 22-36kg can use a booster seat. When purchasing your child’s safety seat use a reputable retailer who can give advice.

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I live in Spain, drive a Spanish-registered car, and have a Spanish driving licence. I also own a car in the UK on UK registration, which my sister uses and I drive it when I visit. My sister recently got a speeding ticket which came to her house in the post, to my name as registered owner. If I wish to name another driver, I can do this on the form. If I simply pay the fine and list myself as driver on my Spanish driving licence, what will happen to the points off my permit? By email Your Spanish driving licence is perfectly legal for use on your visits to the UK. It is perfectly legal for you to own a UK-registe re d c a r, e ve n if you live in Spa in. The U K c a nnot ta ke points off

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your Spani sh per m i t . They wi l l keep t he record of the points. If you should return to the

UK and appl y t o exchange your Spanish licence, your new UK perm i t i s l i kel y t o com e with the points already off. And, of cour se, you have given false information to the authorities.

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Gradual rise continues

ON THE UP: Average house prices in Spain. LATEST figures show a continuing, if gradual, rise in the average price of a home in Spain. During the year ending June, the price of housing rose by 2 per cent, the fifth successive quarter to record an increase. This figure equates to more than

â‚Ź1.5 per square metre, the first time that barrier has been breached since the middle of 2013. Most observers will see this as evidence of a slow and very steady recovery, still some way off the figure for the height of the property boom in the first quarter of 2008 when it broke

through â‚Ź2.1 per square metre. According to the Ministry of Development, 10 regions of the country recorded rises with the Balearic Islands notching up a rise of nearly 6 per cent. Navarra, Aragon and the Basque Country all recorded falls of 1.7 per cent or more.

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Granite is a very popular and stylish material for worktops, however it can be damaged by acidic cleaning products and anything vinegar based. To clean, use only warm water, a conservative amount of soap and a wet sponge or soft cloth. Stainless steel is another fashionable work surface which, in this case, can be easily scratched if abrasive cleaning materials are used. To keep them spick and span, wash regularly with warm water and a little baking soda, drying thoroughly afterwards to prevent water spots. Silestone worktops are very resistant. To keep them as good as new, use a mild household cleaner but, as with granite, avoid harsh cleaning products and always use a non-abrasive sponge or cloth to avoid scratches. Cheap and cheerful formica also suffers if abrasive cleaners such as ammonia or bleach are used. A mild soap, soft cloth and warm water should be enough but always clean up any spills immediately to avoid stains.

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house he would be first in position to attack, defend and eventually welcome the newcomer, playing guard and chief diplomat at the same time. Barry is ferociously loyal, he’d circle a newcomer until he was sure all was well, yapping and yapping to establish the rules on his territory. He was first in line for dinner or treats, and would swing by a second round in case any of the bigger dogs dropped a morsel on his watch. What a joy to petsit. Do you need a sitter? Get in touch. House-sitting can be win-win for both parties, free house and pet-sitting, and the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register as either housesitter or homeowner now with a 20 per cent off introductory offer using coupon code PERFECT20. To find a house pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com.

BEFORE bringing home your new dog, introduce your new pet to your resident pet in a neutral area like a park. Keep both dogs on leashes for a short time. Be matter-of-fact but stay alert. If either reacts aggressively, consider getting a different second dog or none at all. Keeping two dogs that don’t like each other under control is a huge and dangerous task. After

“I do not train dogs, I teach pet owners to understand their pet from the point of view of a pet, and not a hairy baby! If you think your dog understands your language I would like you to tell him that the next time he does something bad or wrong you will have him put down. Now, according to you he understands so you and all those multi-millions of pet dog owners around the world (once you let the secret out) will never have problems again! This of course is nonsense! Of course your dog knows when you’re unwell by your behaviour pattern and they know when it’s time for a walk by various actions and sounds, etc. It’s proven by the police, fire

a few minutes take the leads off and let them explore, walk away and keep quiet. Dog fights often involve a struggle between an existing resident dog and a new arrival, often of the same gender. As in a wild pack they have a hierarchy, with one being dominant. Respect this when introducing the new dog otherwise. Assess which is dominant and act accordingly. The dominant dog should be first when greeting owners, passing through a door or getting fed but shouldn’t mistreat the new pet. Reinforce your position by teaching dogs ‘down and stay.’ Giving them a ‘down-stay’ command while they’re side-by-side communicates it’s your house, and they’ll behave themselves here regardless of how they feel about each other. Put a new dog on a leash when meeting your cat. Don’t be too concerned over a good-natured cat-and-dog chase, but correct your dog when it happens. Ask it to ‘sit’ instead and praise compliance. If necessary, keep the leash on so you can step on it to correct mid-chase. Your cat will take time to adjust. Help by

ensuring doors and windows are open so the cat can escape and give a place to eat where it feels secure. Keep the litter box out of your dog’s domain. Put the dog on a ‘down-stay’ while you pet your cat; she’ll know she’s loved, and the dog will realise the cat’s not to be touched. Some cats prefer to adjust on their own. Try putting it in a room with food, water, toys, litter box and a scratching post. Open the door after a few weeks and let it decide how much it wants to interact. Keep a baby gate across the door so it can escape if it gets hectic. Consider a crate/carry case so the dog can sniff but the cat can feel secure. Seek professional help if you don’t feel able to teach your pets to get along. They’ll implement methods to help your current pet cope with the new arrival. Well-trained pets adjust better to changes and are easier to control when conflicts arise. Contact your vet or a trainer immediately if any of your animals react aggressively. Be alert and extra attentive while everyone’s getting used to each other and never let them forget who’s boss.

Dog’s instinct vs intelligence In issue 1628, our resident columnist, David the Dogman, was criticised for his views on dogs and their ‘intelligence.’ Here, edited, is his reply: brigade, diabetic alert dogs, rescue, taking dogs into residential homes, sniffing cancer, tracking, leading the blind and so much more that with the correct training our canine friends are brilliant and are able to assist people who suffer stress. Physiologically we would all like to believe our pets understand everything we say to them. During the past 10 years

I have run schools in Spain and have not allowed anyone to speak or give any kind of command other than hand signals to their dog which includes the exercise of the recall. Dog’s natural instinct recognises human body movements which become a language; tone of voice indicates the behaviour of the human. All training is based on positive reinforcement

of rewarding with a treat. I find it very difficult to understand why so few dog owners can differentiate between instinct and intelligence. Instinct is an urge from within which makes a dog act in certain ways and has no connection with intelligence. Instinct can be strengthened, weakened or diverted, it cannot be put there and it cannot be taken away, it might lie dormant, but once developed it can never be weakened again.” I have a radio show every Saturday on Talk Radio Europe, tune in via http://talkra dioeurope.com/listen-live/ and my own website www.thedog man.net carries around 1,000 articles.

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admirable CO2 emissions together with intelligent all-wheel drive. The new 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine was developed on the basis of the BMW Group’s latest generation of power units. Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes multi-stage turbocharging with four turbochargers and common-rail direct injection, the latest update of which generates maximum pressure in excess of 2,500 bar.

These and other technological highlights allow significant improvements to the already exceptional power delivery, pulling power and efficiency achieved by the outgoing engine. The new BMW 750d xDrive accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.6 seconds a definite increase over its predecessor. Thanks to a new design and technological improvements, engine output has increased by 5 per cent whilst fuel consumption drops by 11 per cent, although if you can afford this luxury car, perhaps you don’t care too much about running costs. All in all an impressive new car which is just appearing at dealers throughout Europe now. BMW motors

ACCORDING to BMW it has just launched the world’s most powerful sixcylinder diesel engine as part of its new BMW 7 series. An impressive spread of innovations mark the new BMW 7 Series luxury sedan out from the crowd.

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Paris Motor Show AS usual, a number of manufacturers are getting ready to unveil new models and concepts at the Paris Motor Show which runs from October 1 to 16 at the exhibition centre in the Porte de Versailles and even those who have nothing new will be trying to encourage sales. From Abarth to Volkswagen, diesel, electric and petrol there will be a range of different cars to suit every taste and pocket together with a few flights of fancy which may never see the road but will certainly raise a few eyebrows. The latest craze is for selfdrive cars with the main manufacturers, plus a few unexpected companies like Apple and Google, experimenting with them and despite not being approved for use on roads there’s certainly a great deal of money being spent in developing them.

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high standards of performance and driving dynamic s s inc e its introduc tion and now they are upping the stakes by introducing the Performance Package Macan Turbo which gives inc re a s e d a gility a nd a n even better drive. With pe rforma nc e e nha nc e me nt, the tw in-turbocharged, 3.6-litre V6 engine delivers 324 kW (440 hp). The car now accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in jus t 4.4 s e c onds a nd achieves a new top speed of 272 km/h. It is not just the engine power that is given a boost in the M a c a n Turbo equipped with the Performance Package, it also has a newly developed brake syste m, low e re d body, c ontrolled sports chassis, Sport Chrono Package and sports e xha us t s ys te m tha t a ll come fitted as standard. Whatâ€™s more, Porsche Active Suspension Manage-

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‘Golden Glory’ for GB in Rio, Nico wins in Singapore and Davis Cup agony Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

PARALYMPICS: TEAM GB had a terrific time in Rio! They finished second behind China in the medal table with an overall total of 147 made up of 64 gold, 39 silver and 44 bronze. Spain gained 31 medals and came 11th. GB’s golds came in 11 different events – archery (3), athletics (15), boccia (similar to bowls - 1), canoeing (3), cycling (12), equestrian (7), rowing (3), swimming (16), table tennis (2), triathlon (1) and wheelchair tennis (1). GB’s most decorated paralympian, cyclist Dame Sarah Storey, won her 12th, 13th and 14th gold medals; equestrian rider Natasha Baker won four golds while swimmer Bethany Firth, horsewoman Sophie Christiansen and athlete Hannah Cockroft won three each. Sixteen-year-old Jess StretOUTSTANDING EFFORT: Team GB finished second at the Paralympic Games.

ton collected an archery gold; swimmer Ellie Robinson, aged 15, won bronze in 100m freestyle and GB’s youngest competitor, Abby Kane (13) took silver in the 100m backstroke. Two golds were won by swimmers Hannah Russell, Ollie Hynd and Stephanie Millward. Sadly in Rio, Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad (aged 48) died after a crash. FOOTBALL: This week’s 16 League Cupties include Derby-Liverpool, Everton-Norwich, NewcastleWolves and Nottingham Forest-Arsenal on Tuesday and Leicester-Chelsea, Northampton-Manchester United, SpursGillingham and West Ham-Accrington last night. There has been some terrific recent action in the Champions League, Europa League, Premiership, FA Cup and League Cup… and there’s more to come! There were CL wins last week for Leicester (in Bruges) and Manchester City (over Borussia Monchengladbach) and a draw for Arsenal (v PSG) while in the EL, Manchester United lost to

Feyenoord, Southampton beat Sparta Prague and Dundalk drew with AZ Alkmaar. Soon afterwards there were PL wins for Arsenal (4-1 at Hull), Crystal Palace (4-1 v bottom club Stoke), Everton (31 v Middlesbrough), Leicester (3-0 v Burnley), Liverpool (2-1 at Chelsea), unbeaten leaders Manchester City (4-0 v Bournemouth), Southampton (1-0 v Swansea), Spurs (1-0 v Sunderland), Watford (3-1 v Manchester United) and WBA (4-2 v West Ham). Huddersfield Town, Scunthorpe United and Plymouth Argyle (who beat Exeter 2-0 in the Devon derby), and Celtic (after a 2-2 draw at Inverness CT) are the respective leaders of the Championship, Leagues 1 and 2 and the SPL. In Spain, Real Madrid (2-0 victors at Espanyol), Barcelona (5-1 winners at Leganés) and Las Palmas, stand 1-2-3 after four games in La Liga.

Joe Hart kept a clean sheet on his home debut in Serie ‘A’ for Torino. Northampton’s record-breaking 31-match unbeaten run ended last Saturday at Chesterfield. A drone, floating over the ground, caused a delay in the Bradford City-Bristol Rovers game. Everton have made their best start to a League season since 1978 and their midfielder

DID YOU KNOW? ONLY Ryan Giggs (632) and Frank Lampard (609) have made more Premier League appearances than Gareth Barry (600). David James (572) has made the most as a goalkeeper.

NICO ROSBERG: Won the Singapore Grand Prix.

Gareth Barry celebrated his 600th PL appearance with a goal against Middlesbrough. The 16 League Cup-ties this week have included DerbyLiverpool, Everton-Norwich, Newcastle-Wolves and Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Leicester-Chelsea, Northampton-Manchester United, QPR-Sunderland, Spurs-Gillingham and West Ham-Accrington last night. The big PL games coming up are Arsenal-Chelsea, Bournemouth-Everton, Liverpool-Hull, Manchester UnitedLeicester, MiddlesbroughSpurs and SwanseaManchester City on Saturday and West Ham-Southampton on Sunday. FORMULA ONE: Nico Rosberg celebrated his 200th F1 start with victory in last Sunday’s excellent night-

ANDY MURRAY: And team GB are out of the Davis Cup.

time Singapore Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo was second with Lewis Hamilton third. Rosberg leads Hamilton by eight points in the driver ’s championship. The next race is in Kuala Lumpur on October 2. CRICKET: Warwickshire won their ninth final last Saturday by beating Surrey by eight wickets (with virtually 20 overs remaining) in the Royal London Cup in front of 21,000 spectators at Lords. The Bears, after bowling Surrey out for 136, knocked off the runs (137-2) in 30.2 overs with Jonathan Trott 82 not-out. And either Middlesex, Somerset or Yorkshire have, this week, won the 2016 County Championship. ROUND-UP: Holders GB lost 3-2 to Argentina in tennis’ Davis Cup semi-final. The Argies face Croatia in the final. In Gee Chun (South Korea) won the last women’s major golf event of the year, the Avian Championship, with a record 21 under par over 72 holes, beating the previous lowest of 19. Chris Eubank junior has vacated the British middleweight title. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez beat GB’s Liam Smith in his latest WBO light-middleweight fight. On Sunday, the next round of the MotoGP championship takes place in Aragon, Spain with Cal Crutchlow, Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi all in action.

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Baleares rugby season kicks off THE Baleares rugby season kicked off on Saturday September 17 with the second ‘Friends and Family Day’ in Son Caliu organised by El Toro Rugby Club. Current players invited family and friends along to try out rugby for themselves and around 130 children aged between three and 17 enjoyed a sunny morning sampling some of the exercises and training with the coaches of each category. Parents were also invited to come along and for many of the youngsters one of the highlights of the day was the touch rugby match for them against their mums and dads. Newcomers were also introduced to a very important part of rugby; the ‘tercertiempo’ which gives the players from each team time to socialise after the match. Even though most of the senior men and girls have been in training for the upcoming season since the beginning of August, match practice is in short supply. As a ‘warm-up’ to the senior league matches for the season Shamrock RC came to play a friendly game against El Toro RC.

PRE-SEASON TRAINING: For El Toro RC seniors in Parc de Mar in front of Palma Cathedral.

RC TENTATIVE TACKLING: From Shamrock against El Toro RC.

RUGBY TRAINING: Youngsters bein g shown what this involves.

The visitors have several new, green players as part of their team whilst the home side were mostly seasoned players with some youngsters moving up from the U18 team. Even though El Toro RC had most of the ball possession they didn’t make the most of the scoring opportunities that arose and it took a while for the first try to appear! The score at half time was 10 points to nil for the home team. The second half saw a much better organised side which dominated play and ended the match with 43 points on the score board against zero for Shamrock RC who found it difficult to make any ground given the inexperience of their players. The score was irrelevant however, as the teams have a few more weeks of training before the season starts in earnest on October 15. All the rugby teams in the Baleares welcome new players of any age; male or female, with or without experience. For information about El Toro RC Seniors contact eltororc@gmail.com and for the younger categories vden gracoll@hotmail.com.