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ISSUE NO. 1635

3 - 9 November 2016

MALLORCA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Catch me if you can By Matthew Elliott Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Luis Toubes, the socialite son of one of Mallorca’s noblest families makes an unlikely candidate for prison. But that is precisely where the wealthy young man, a regu-

lar feature on national pop culture magazines, has gone after a Mallorca court confirmed his seven-year sentence for fraud this week. In 2011 the 21-year-old, whose family has connections with the royal family and has enjoyed generations at the helm

of Mallorcan high society, began using his reputation to secure lucrative property deals. He unburdened other members of the upper class of tens of millions of euros with false promises before eventually being arrested in 2013 on four counts of fraud.

Chief among them was his manipulation of a wealthy couple, neighbours and friends of his family, to sign over €38 million of their assets to him to avoid paying taxes. He claimed to have been ‘pleasantly surprised’ that they decided to do Turn to page 4

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Ice-cream wars AFTER more than half a century in the ice-cream business, the Gelats Valls kiosk in Porto Pollensa has officially closed. The eviction order was put in place

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Film festival kicks off

when it was found that Gelats Vall had benefited from town hall favouritism. Unhappy locals protested the decision but the law had already spoken.

Lighting controversy IT wouldn’t be Christmas without bitter recriminations, flying insults and rampant consumerism and its no different in Palma where tensions are tight over the city’s colourful lighting. One retailers association has lambasted the town hall for favouring certain streets in the city and neglecting others, arguing that shoppers will instinctively embrace the more Christmassy setting.

Happy birthday SA COMA is celebrating 40 years of being a prime Mallorcan resort. Huge investment was ploughed into the beautiful east coast hotspot from the autumn of 1976, one year after Franco’s

death, and helped transform the raw land into a beacon for tourists, investors and businesses. Sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife will surely see it flourish for years to come.

DANNY DEVITIO: The living legend is in Palma for EMIFF. By Matthew Elliott THIS weekend the Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) officially gets underway after months of anticipation. The fifth edition of the popular festival will feature 17 films, 15 documentaries, 30 shorts and a dozen music videos. As the ‘invited country’

there will be a great deal of focus on German art, although Spanish film ‘El destierro’ will see in the opening night. With many stars and acting talent, both local and international, set to attend, perhaps the biggest coup is the participation of American legend Danny DeVito. The ‘Twins’ and ‘Taxi’ star will be awarded for his outstanding cinematic

career and also attend the premiere of his own directorial effort ‘Curmudgeons.’ The festival begins in Palma on November 3 and will run 10 tremendous days until November 12. It is one of Europe’s hottest new film festivals and will see thousands of cinephiles from 20 countries across the world attend this year.

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THE south runway at Palma airport has been shut down for roughly three weeks for essential maintenance works. The roadbed will be removed then improved with a new layer, while access routes will be expanded in the exhaustive renovation expected to cost in excess of €14 million. All takeoffs and landings will take place on the north runway as controllers collaborate to ensure a minimal impact on air traffic. Mallorca’s main airport is being gradually groomed to more effectively take on the millions of passengers who glide through its gates each year.

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PALMA AIRPORT: Getting ready for another crowded year.

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so but, in 2014, the court decided that he had manipulated them and three other victims into surrendering their riches. After all the legal wrangling Toubes has now been condemned to seven years for his crimes. And not the suspended variety so often employed in Spain. On Wednesday November 2 Toubles voluntarily arrived at Tarragona prison

in Catalonia after declining the opportunity to serve his time in Mallorca. It is his first real spell behind bars after being granted bail while on trial. The prosecution had alleged that his financial might made him a serious flight risk but the court was satisfied with freezing his bank accounts, blocking his credit cards and confiscating his passport. The saga of the aristocratic, carefree young man facing hard prison time has

captured gossip columns right across Spain and, given his love of publicity, will likely continue even while he’s behind bars. ‘Lusito’ the poster-boy for Spain’s new social media savvy elite, was the subject of glowing features from the likes of Vanity Fair. An endless stream of photos depicting him enjoying the luxuries of his illgotten gains briefly made him Spain’s answer to the Kardashians.

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CABRERA BEACH: Used and abused by wealthy tourists.

Taking the power back By Matthew Elliott EARLIER this year the environmental activist group Terraferida outraged Mallorcans with secret footage of wealthy partygoers illegally using the island’s public beaches for their own exclusive parties. They could do so with ease because the Cabrera beach is wonderfully se-

cluded. Commandeering superyachts at a cost of more than €50,000, the elite tourists essentially cordoned off the area for days at a time. Fined just €1,000 a time, a 50th of what they forked out for the yachts alone, the case portrayed the Balearic government as lacking real political will. Now it has formally requested that

the Madrid government cede control of the region’s territorial waters to the Balearics so they can more effectively prevent, control and punish such offenders. The move also comes as the Balearics seek more responsibility in general. The parliament has also requested enhanced devolution for the police and judicial systems.

Unemployment falls across the Balaerics A SOLID third quarter saw unemployment figures plummet across the Balearics to give the region the best employment rate in the country. With the number of unemployed slashed by some 14,000 people over a hugely successful summer the rate now stands at 10.9 per cent, significantly below the Spanish national average of 18.9 per cent, and practically a third of Andalucia’s. Bear in mind that the Spanish unemployment rate is at its best since 2010 with the fall below 20 per cent making national headlines. That said, it remains the highest in the eurozone outside of Greece and much of the quarterly gains were in seasonal employment. Almost 70,000 Balearic residents are still unemployed despite the bumper headlines and roughly half of them chronically so.

Benefits have also been reduced and, while the Balearics may enjoy higher

employment than the rest of Spain, poverty rates are categorically worse.

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BELLVER CASTLE: Commemorative plaque at former prison site for Republicans.

Unearthing ghosts of the Civil War By Matthew Elliott EXHUMATION has begun of a mass grave in Porreres in central Mallorca where historians believe up to 300 Republicans

were shot dead by Nationalist forces at the height of the Spanish Civil War. A forensic team started digging at the site on Wednesday after delaying the exhumation work as a mark of respect for All Saints day on November 1. Local historians have long hoped to use modern techniques and DNA sampling to identify those killed, the precise number, and to link them to any possible descendents resident

on the island today. The first stage of the exhumation will see samples sent to the lab for investigation. In 2017 the bodies will be officially removed and, where possible, the remains given to their families. Accounts vary as to how many people are actually buried at the site and range from 100300. Even if the lower estimate is correct Porreres will be confirmed as the biggest mass

Violent encounter A GERMAN man has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for a violent assault he launched on a Mallorcan landlady last summer. The man had been drinking heavily at a bar on the Playa de Palma and, when asked to pay at 4am, pulled a large knife from his backpack and slashed the landlady with it. He threatened staff and then

emptied the cash register of almost â‚Ź600 before fleeing the scene. Fortunately escaping serious injury the landlady managed to call police who quickly arrested the assailant. For 14 months the German national has protested his innocence but, with the case going all the way to the Mallorca supreme court, his guilt, and sentence, has been confirmed.

grave on the Balearic Islands. The Republicans are thought to have been lined up against the wall of the local church and executed in what was one of hundreds of atrocities committed during the war. Mallorca was a Nationalist stronghold from the early days of the conflict. An amphibious Republican assault on the island was overwhelmed by air power from fascist Italy in the summer of 1936.

Deadly fall investigated POLICE are investigating after a young Chinese woman plummeted to her death from the fourth floor of a Son Gotleu apartment. The 24-year-old was reportedly the daughter of local shopkeepers in the Palma neighbourhood and appeared to jump according to witnesses. Two ambulances arrived quickly but the woman died on impact. The street was cordoned off while a police psychologist team assisted the deceasedâ€™s family. National Police and a forensics unit are determining what happened and have raised the possibility of third party involvement.

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Do I stay or do I go? BREXIT PAGE By Simon Firth THE failure of the UK government to spell out what its policy will be towards EU citizens post-Brexit, and the inescapable feeling that they will become a ‘bargaining tool’ at some stage has led many a family to suddenly check on the heritage of their forebears. It started with some checking out their Irish ancestry and now it appears the descendants of German Jews who fled to Britain are the next group. German government sources have apparently reported a rise in such applications, problematic as they are for those who fled that state and later found their relatives who stayed behind did not survive.

The scramble to remain in the EU and find a long-lost family member with rights to another nationality could become a flood once Article 50 is triggered. For those who live in Spain one of the main issues that could decide whether people stay or return to the UK is the critical question of pensions. This column has touched on the issue before but on November 15 the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Frozen British Pensions stage their next meeting in London. It will be attended by board members from the International Consortium of British Pensioners (ICBP). They are fighting for the right to have the annual pension increase extended to those who live outside the UK, the EU and countries where a deal exists, such as the US, Israel and the Philippines. Come next March, when Mrs May triggers the Article 50 countdown, anyone of pensionable age will have two

years in which to hope that the UK government comes to a reciprocal arrangement with Spain. Nigel Nelson is a member of the Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners. “The purpose of the London visit is to talk to as many Members of Parliament who are prepared to see us. “Brexit will be front and centre of the agenda, and we always use Spain as the example for two reasons: there are over 108,000 UK pensioners living in Spain and there is no history of any social services bilateral agreement between the UK and Spain, prior to

NIGEL NELSON: Will try to answer your questions. 1973, when the UK first joined what was then the European Economic Community (EEC).”

Brexpats in Spain BREXPATS IN SPAIN are the guests of Lux Mundi Fuengirola at a meeting on November 23. They will attempt to answer your questions on a wide range of topics associated with the aftermath of the Brexit vote. The meeting takes place at 3.30pm at Fundación Lux Mundi on Avda Moscatel 1.

Nigel has offered to try to answer questions from EWN readers who have concerns about the pensions issue.

You can send your questions to us at editor@euroweek lynews.com and we will pass them on.

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Air strikes INDUSTRIAL action has continued to bedevil Euro Wings passengers and there are even talks of the strikes expanding. More than six flights to Mallorca have already been cancelled.

Fatal crash

NEW HELPLINE: Calls are free, confidential and leave no trace on bills.

Bullying helpline launched THE Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports’ new antibullying helpline began on Tuesday (November 1). Calls to the helpline, 900 018 018, are free, confidential and leave no trace on bills and the phones will be staffed 24 hours per day, 365 days per year by psychologists and social workers, the government announced upon presenting the project.

Specialists will work in collaboration with the State Security Forces and whenever necessary will pass cases over to school inspectors or the police. The number, the Ministry said, should be easy for youngsters to remember as it reflects the ages 0 to 18 and in the future, if sufficient traffic is registered, it may be reduced to a three-digit number as was the

case with 016, the helpline for domestic violence. For at least the first year, the service will be run by AlcalaBC for an amount of €482,635. The launch has seen some criticism from various parties, including the deaf people’s associations who fear promised video-chats as part of the service may not work as well as hoped.

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed when he collided head on with another vehicle on the road between Palmanyola and Santa Maria. The 55year-old died at the scene and the car occupants were treated for shock.

Abuse claim A GERMAN-Mallorcan man has been accused of sexually abusing his young children and has been allowed free while police investigate. He says that his in-laws fabricated the claims.

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TRAMUNTANA: Mother Nature’s last refuge from tourism.

Ruining the last frontier By Matthew Elliott HIKERS exploring the Tramuntana mountains should not have had their rights of access expanded under recent legislation according to a wildlife group. The Mediterranean Wildlife Foundation argue that, by allowing walkers and ramblers more freedom, the government is needlessly threaten-

ing vulnerable species and their habitats. From August 20 walkers were allowed into a vast exclusion zone accounting for 3 per cent of the enormous mountain range previously only accessible by scientists and wardens. The wildlife group declared the decision unconstitutional at the time, given the government’s responsibility to protect

natural parks, and now say more than 300,000 will march across the zone between October and April. The low season is prime hiking time in Mallorca and there are serious concerns that the unfettered ramblings of hundreds of thousands of tourists will do lasting damage to an already severely threatened region.

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Spinning in gold PALMA has decided what to do with its share of the tourist tax windfall. With an extra €14 million bouncing around the public coffers the largest chunk will be spent on environmentally friendly transportation in and around the city. Other major projects include revamping water systems, protecting the Bellver forest, fixing up the Torres del Temple, and improving the city’s public Wifi network. There will also be a new police radio system, ladder for the fire brigade, and possibly a water recycling network. Roughly €32 million was reeled in from millions of tourists over the summer courtesy of the new tax, which has proven controversial among hoteliers but popular in parliament.

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Deadly pollution

TRAMUNTANAS: Deadly contaminants in the air. By Matthew Elliott A CONFEDERATION of specialist ecological groups have issued a dire warning to the residents of Mallorca. Despite the island’s renowned climate and environment the population are actually breathing in air that is polluted significantly above safe, and indeed legal, volumes.

The offending pollutant is ozone, an inorganic molecule with a sharp, chlorine-like smell that is very dangerous to plants and animals in high concentrations. Ecologists in Action claim that Mallorcans experience ozone levels higher than those recommended by the World Health Organisation, while

many people live in regions, such as the Tramuntana mountains, which see levels so high they are illegal in Spain. Pollution from towns, ports, motorways, power stations, and all the trappings of modern civilisation float into the air and make their way across the island, to remote rural areas. Paradoxically the very places

people go to escape pollution may have the highest levels cyclists, mountaineers, anyone out for fresh air is labouring under a dangerous illusion. Ecologists in Action reckon that just shy of 2,000 people are killed each year on the islands as a direct consequence of the government’s failure to take action to improve air quality.

Surprise guest visits

BOTTLE NOSE DOLPHINS: Extremely intelligent and possibly around Mallorca. ONLOOKERS thought they may have caught a glimpse of one of the seven seas’ most iconic creatures - the bottle nose dolphin - at Palma harbour last Sunday morning, though some believed it may have been a porpoise. The mammal was spotted following two large boats, the Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II, before nip-

ping back into the open sea. Bottle nose dolphins are thought to be a relatively recent addition to Mediterranean fauna having arrived at the last ice age, with studies on them only beginning in the 1980s. They are highly intelligent and have been known to use tools but are threatened by tuna hunting and pollution.

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Blackmailer arrested for sexploitation Credit: Pro Juventute flickr

SEXTING: The National Police are warning people to be careful. By John Smith OFFICERS of the National Police have arrested a young man on charges related to blackmail through what has become known as Sexploitation. In this case, the alleged

blackmailer targeted a friend, pretended to be a stranger, used a mobile phone unknown to the friend, contacted him via WhatsApp and persuaded him to send pictures of a sexual nature. Once those pictures were received he printed them out and

delivered them to the young man and demanded â‚Ź15,000, otherwise he would send the images to relatives. It was agreed the money would be left in a rubbish bin in a Palma park and once the money had been taken by the

blackmailer, he was arrested by police who had been watching. This type of crime has become more prevalent over the past few years and those who decide to become involved in sexting are being warned by the National Police to be careful.

Plastic on the beaches BOATS sweeping the coastline for plastics, garbage a nd othe r de bris pluc ke d more than 71,000 kilos of pollutants from June until September. Although report-

30 boats and â‚Ź1 million were used to complete the operation.

edly a solid third less waste than collected last year, it still represents more than half a ton a day, clearly not a sustainable, nor healthy, situation. The bulk of waste was found around the Mallorcan coastal waters and roughly half of it was plastic, a phenomenon that has only increased of late and led to multiple complaints from angry swimmers. I t t ook m or e t han 30 boat s and â‚Ź1 m i l l i on t o com pl et e t he oper at i on, which also rescued several turtles and dolphins trapped in the wastage.

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Study suggests tourist tax makes negligible difference DESPITE all the haranguing in the Balearic Parliament over whether the tourist, or â€˜eco,â€™ tax is beneficial or disastrous for the islands, a study in Mallorca has found that it really makes a negligible difference. Researchers found, in the absolute worst case

Alleged brutality in prison DISGRACED politician Margarita Sotomayor is continuing to make waves from within her jail cell after giving a series of astonishing interviews condemning human rights abuses in the Palma prison. Her revelations last month sparked outrage and calls for an official investigation into what appears to be systematic police and guard brutality. She was quickly censored by prison authorities but now other women have come forward to claim they were physically assaulted by guards during their time inside, charges strenuously denied by the warden. Lawyers are now conducting interviews as they hope to gain credible evidence and witnesses to challenge the prison system in a case which could drag on for years. There are other prominent incidents of alleged police brutality which make unraveling the current accusations even more pressing. A group of Palma policemen were recently caught on their own CCTV viciously assaulting a handcuffed prisoner. In 2014 four officers were sentenced for torturing two British tourists in their custody. More recently a British DJ came forward with allegations that he was left brain damaged from a beating meted out by prison guards in Palma during his three year stint for ecstasy possession.

scenario, the tax could cut out around 800,000 overnight stays, less than 1 per cent of the total, and even this would require such an incredible confluence of factors as to be nearly impossible. To claim that hundreds of thousands of nights would be lost courtesy of the extra â‚Ź1.25 paid,

one would have to assume Mediterranean rivals such as Turkey and north Africa were extremely competitive and ignore countless other factors. The hotel industry has been up in arms over the tax since it was implemented in July but the study unsurprisingly found that tourists consider

plenty of factors aside from a euro a night flat fee. Hotel rooms, meals, standard of accommodation, the cost of eating out and umpteen other factors were found to weigh far more heavily on the minds of prospective visitors.

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Harnessing the power of the sun By Matthew Elliott A CONSORTIUM of German investors are hoping to open a gigantic solar park in Manacor and are buttering the Balearic government up with promises of its huge energy and job creation potential. The original project has been vastly reduced from its original

scope but would still take up some 56 hectares. Solar parks are increasingly popular in Spain despite government disincentives and are used to channel the sunâ€™s energy into local power grids. KS Management, the group behind the plans, have pledged to plant almost 200,000 almond trees in the park, create some

300 jobs and sign a 35-year lease on the site. The Balearic government is understood to be far more amenable to the environmentally friendly promise of solar power than Madrid, which has established a series of bureaucratic hurdles against the practice, especially in the private domain.

Law and order takes charge IT was a busy summer for police and Guardia Civil across Mallorca but the authorities are confident they have a firm grip on crime and disorder and are pursuing offenders more aggressively in the courts than ever before. In Calvia alone the Guardia Civilâ€™s foreign tourist service dealt with almost 8,000 people making reports and filing complaints. Known as SATE, the service has been well received by local businesses and tourists alike. Meanwhile in Palma the police cracked

down on illegal street sales with thousands of individual operations capturing more than 100,000 pirated items worth almost â‚Ź1 million. There were also nearly 1,000 public disorder charges, a huge increase on last year, largely put down to more aggressive policing than wilder partying. Mayor Jose Hila has thanked the police for their efforts and declared his city a safe tourist destination.

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PSOE MPs rebel against new prime minister By Matthew Elliott NOW Mariano Rajoy and his Partido Popular are back in power, the Balearics has become a hotbed of latent Socialist PSOE resistance.

The PSOE abstained from the investiture vote over the weekend, allowing Rajoy to take the reins of power, but 13 of their MPs rebelled against the party line and voted against the new prime minister.

Among the 13 assassins were Pere Joan Pons and Sofia Hernanz, two Balearic PSOE representatives who risked the €600 fine to make their feelings clear, saying they would ‘happily pay it.’

With Balearic president and local PSOE leader Francine Armengol denouncing the decision to allow Rajoy back in as a ‘grave’ mistake, the Balearics has become the last outpost of PSOE resistance to Madrid.

The Socialists face strong challenge from Podemos on the left and risk national annihilation if their rivals can credibly portray themselves as the party for social and secular minded middle class professionals.

Provisions stolen from donkey herd REPORTS have surfaced that anonymous aggressors are targeting a herd of donkeys in Andratx who keep dry riverbeds across the region clean. Donkeys are essential to maintaining the ecological balance of dry riverbeds throughout the island and are used in their hundreds to clear shrubs and maintain a clean environment. For reasons unknown, however, the workers looking after the Andratx herd say that food and water for the donkeys has been stolen, with large amounts mysteriously disappearing. The use of donkeys for farm labour in Spain has been widely criticised by animal rights groups but typically in situations of obvious abuse and neglect, such as in Mijas where they routinely heave adult tourists up steep hills. Stealing food, however, isn’t a tactic synonymous with animal rights activists, meaning that more wanton mischief may be at work.

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Crash driver traced by detective work By Matthew Elliott SOME sterling detective work has led to the arrest of the driver who smashed into the central cobbled square of Son Servera in October and then fled the scene on foot. Dog walkers and cafe own-

ers were shocked when the white Kia Sportage ploughed into the square early on a Saturday causing significant damage before the driver made himself scarce. Police were called and found that the car had been in circulation since 2008 with

no history of crashes. Using the process of elimination they produced a list of all owners of 2008 white Kia Sportageâ€™s and began visiting the individuals at their homes. When they found the man responsible he is said to have quickly confessed.

Criminal monopoly smashed in Alcudia RUNNING drugs, pimping vulnerable young women, money laundering. Alcudia was rocked by the smashing of a drugs-prostitution ring, which saw seven people arrested and immediately charged with the above offences. More than half a kilo of unusually pure cocaine was seized alongside 13 kilos of hash, chemicals to cut the drugs, four cars

and â‚Ź40,000 in cash. Investigators had been staking out the Alcudia property for months, noting delivery schedules, security patterns and the presence of a brothel before making their move. They suspect the gang had built a monopoly over the north Mallorcan drug trafficking business and have identified further suspects.

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Clown craze By Matthew Elliott THE so-called ‘evil clown craze’ has been sweeping the world since the beginning of October with

pranksters dressing up and trying to scare the public, often with devastating consequences. Mallorca held out as long as it could but even the is-

land wasn’t safe. Both the National Police and Guardia Civil warned people against the sinister jokers in the run up to Halloween after seeing some disturbing messages on social media. Messages such as ‘death awaits you’ appendaged to images of Mallorcan landmarks were distributed on Instagram. Though roundly dismissed as a daft game, there has been violence ass oc ia te d w ith the c low n craze - usually members of the public responding to a fright with their fists.

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Talks over FIFA ban on poppies ENGLAND, Scotland and Wales are in talks with world football’s governing body FIFA over whether players can wear poppies on their shirts to mark Armistice Day. A ban by FIFA on the home nations wearing the poppy emblem on their shirts on November 11 has led to the urgent talks with Prime Minister Theresa May describing FIFA’s stance as “outrageous.” England play Scotland at Wembley on November 11 in a World Cup qualifier, while Wales will face Serbia at the Cardiff City Stadium on the 12th. FIFA rules prohibit the wearing of political,

religious or commercial messages on a shirt. It is understood football’s governing body has also ruled against armbands which would have been one solution. FIFA could deduct points but the ruling has led to talks between the football associations of each nation and FIFA executives. Commemorations on Armistice Day take place across the country to remember its war dead. An FA spokesman confirmed talks were under way with FIFA “to allow the England team to show its support for the Poppy Appeal during the World Cup qualifier with Scotland.”

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Hey Galicia, leave those clocks alone Photo Credit Shutterstock

MELTING CLOCKS: Dali is back in vogue across Spain. He has a point. While the Balearics suffer from lost sunshine during the winter months, the west of the country is completely out of whack with its lat-

Budget blueprint

By Matthew Elliott WHEN Mallorca and the Balearic Islands voted to stay on summer time by not turning back the clocks in October the appeal may have fallen on deaf ears, but has opened up a Pandora’s Box of fourth-dimensional discussion across Spain. Valencia stood by the Balearics’ decision with regional president Ximo Puig calling for a national debate on cancelling winter time. The mainland’s east coast share a Catalan heritage but also a geographical closeness and the typically feuding parties in Valencia were able to agree to the petition unanimously. Across the Iberian peninsula, however, the Galicians weren’t too chuffed with the time-travelling antics from the east. Head honcho of west Galicia, Alberto Feijoo, said the proposal would make the time gulf between his region and the islands “ridiculous.”

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itudes due to Spain’s following of CET, rather than its more natural GMT, since Franco symbolically sided with the Nazis by switching time zones.

DETAILS from the proposed 2017 budget indicate that health, education and social services will all receive a much-needed boost as Mallorca and the islands find themselves with more money to play with than ever before. On the other hand tourism promotion will see its budget cut by 2 per cent. That is likely a nod to the ongoing controversy over tourist ‘saturation’ with the government hoping to strike a balance between the opposing sides of that political hot potato. A budget of more than €4.6 billion is up some 10 per cent on last year and has

been described by excited politicians as the best ‘in the history of the Balearic Islands’ that will be used to ‘transform society.’ The ministries of health and education will receive the largest individual shares, while Mallorca itself will be allocated €370 million, more than triple that of any other island. The budget is set to be approved by parliament on December 23. Top politicians will see their salaries frozen with the president earning €65,500 gross, making her one of the lowest paid regional presidents in the country.

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Harry Potter is coming

Safety over privacy

ODD reports from Bourgougnague suggest that the town is set to open a real-life school of ‘witchcraft and wizardry.’ There are precisely 100 spots available for the Harry Potter-themed adventure in May.

Cough up

earnings. Thousands of people offer rooms or full homes for serious income from tourists and travellers every day.

saint holiday on November 1 by adventuring across the nation. The four-day weekend was welcome news for the hard-up tourist industry.

All Saints

Sex dungeon

TRAFFIC was wild and winding as people celebrated the long weekend and Tous-

AN American was killed after a doorman apparently shoved him down a stairwell into a Cannes sex dungeon named L’Anonyme. The 63-year-old tourist fell some 15 metres before coming to a halt.

MPs have ruled that people who frequently rent out their flats or cars on sites like Airbnb should pay tax on t h e i r

THE Interior Ministry is drafting a law to enable the placement of CCTV surveillance in public spaces such as shopping centres, sports facilities and public transport in a proposed change to privacy regulations.

Murder trial THE trial has begun of a couple accused of luring women to their village home with personal ads. They are accused of torturing and killing at least two of their victims, including deep-freezing one woman’s remains in 2014.

Last visit US President Barack Obama will be paying one last visit to the German capital on November 8 before he leaves office. His Berlin trip will involve a meeting with Merkel and the leaders of Italy, France and the UK.

Taxi attack A MUNICH taxi driver was hospitalised after three British tourists refused to pay their fare and then attacked him. They owed the driver €5 after stopping the taxi after a few metres saying they wanted to get out.

BELGIUM Hogwarts.

NORWAY end of the line, a slight breach of protocol.

ARTISANS and patissiers in Verviers spent three hours creating the largest chocolate éclair ever made. The 676-metre éclair used more than 70kg of butter, 2,000 eggs and will be divided into 6,000 delicious slices.

Rich royal

Hefty fine

C R O W N Princ e H a a kon is a very wealthy man. In an interview he re ve a le d he ha s a round nine million krone r in inve s tme nts , while his official residence Skaugum is worth at least 150 million kroner.

THE Belgian state is ordered to pay a €4,000 a day fine for failing to send a visa to a Syrian family trying to flee Aleppo. The Secretary of State for Asylum and Immigration, Theo Francken, has appealed the ruling.

Migrants rescued at sea A NORWEGIAN ship, Siem Pilot, rescued 2,400 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya in what was described as a scene of “chaos.” The ship took the migrants to Palermo.

Safer borders RUSSIA has criticised plans to deploy more than 300 American troops in Norway, saying it would

do nothing to make northern Europe safer. The US Marines will be stationed around 1,000km from the Russian border.

Chocolate triumph

Peeping police A F T E R th e forme r ma yor of Bergen had her telephone bugged in a corruption enquiry, prime minister Erna Solberg revealed that she may well have been at the other

Lady luck A BELGIAN man scooped more than €50 million in the Euromillions, just two week after a compatriot won an incredible €168 million. Sensing lady luck in their favour Belgians forked out more than €3 million on tickets last month.

Légion Étrangère FORMER Belgian football team coach Georges Leekens has moved onto ‘yellower pastures’ with his new role in charge of Algeria. The Meeuwen man will hope to get his side into the 2018 World Cup.

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PHARMACIES have agreed on an age limit for the purchase of paracetamol, banning teenagers under the age of 18 from buying more than one packet at a time. It comes following an increase in accidental overdoses.

THE World Bank has declared Denmark the easiest place in Europe to do business and third in the global rankings. Denmark was noted for ease of paying business taxes, dealing with construction permits and resolving insolvency.

Droning on DRONES with a camera mounted on them will now be treated as surveillance cameras within the country’s Video Surveillance Act. Businesses say they have invested in drones in recent years but their use with cameras will now be illegal.

Asylum seekers THE country’s migration authority reduced its forecast for the number of people it expects to seek asylum this year to 29,000. July’s forecast was an estimated 34,500 people.

Danishness QUEEN MARGRETHE II has raised eyebrows for passages in a new book on the nation’s seemingly never-ending debate on ‘Danishness’ saying some immigrants have failed to properly integrate: “It’s not a law of nature that one becomes Danish by living in Denmark.”

Apple bites TECH giant Apple has summoned a Danish man to court over a five year battle concerning a faulty iPhone. David Lysgaard got his money back from a Danish court but the powerful corporation is contesting the decision.

THE Netherlands has fallen three places on the world gender gap index falling behind Burundi, Namibia and South Africa. Experts said as many Dutch women don’t work, or work part time, it has an influence on the gender gap statistics.

Cleaner air DUTCH inventors say they have invented the world’s first giant outdoor air purifying system which can remove tiny toxic particles from the atmosphere. The system was presented at the Offshore Energy trade fair in Amsterdam.

300 arrests POLICE arrested nearly 300 people in a 17-day campaign in Amsterdam’s red light district following complaints about drugs dealers and begging. Most arrests were related to drugs offences.

Early release LIFE in prison may not mean life as a committee has been formed to look at if prisoners who have served 25 years in jail should be eligible for a reintegration programme to help them adjust back into society.

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British banks still paying out By John Smith DESPITE the fact that almost every bank in Britain had to effectively be bailed out by the British Government following the financial crisis, it appears that they are all bouncing back quite happily and finding new ways to generate income in order to meet international fines and refunds to clients who were incorrectly persuaded to purchase PPI policies. Two British Banks, Barclays and Lloyds have just announced they are still

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$40 billion (€44 billion) is the total amount that British Banks now expect to pay in respect of refunds to those who were wrongly sold PPI policies.

increasing provisions to satisfy PPI claims and Barclays alone who only sold half the number of policies as Lloyds have just made provision for a further £600 million (€660 million) of previously unbudgeted claims. Lloyds which now only has a 9 per cent ownership by the British Government is expected to pay out a total of £17 billion (€19 billion) by the time that the matter is finally closed, yet it can

Any turnaround strategy for the company requires it be shut down. Emotional reasons alone have kept us away from that crucial decision,” said sacked former Chairman of Tata Industries C P Mistry.

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What’s up Doc? MEDIA giant Time Warner has agreed in principle to a take-over by telecommunications company AT&T which values the group at just under $86bn (€79bn) which is far in excess of the GDP of many countries around the world and if it goes ahead will be one of the biggest acquisitions ever. As broadband speeds become quicker and consumers move away from traditional TV channels, it makes sense for AT&T to want to obtain access to exclusive productions in order to allow it to compete with companies such as Amazon and Netflix and Time Warner would certainly do that with companies such as CNN,

HBO and the entire film output which includes the Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Looney Tunes franchises plus theme parks around the world. The list of Times Warner properties is almost endless with music and publishing also playing a strong role in its business and licensing generating huge volumes of income through offices strategically based throughout the world. At present, AT&T is the third largest cable TV provider in America and this deal which is already opposed by Donald Trump will be scrutinised by media regulators and if their approval is obtained the deal should be completed in 2017.

ALTHOUGH the concept of Twitter which allows people and companies to post very short messages with images on the web has millions of followers and users, their financial situation has been difficult over the past few months and their share price has dropped by 25 per cent since they came on to the market. Whilst analysts had forecast a fall in profits, the company has increased earnings per share by 50 per cent. Despite this, the company which could be the target for takeover, has announced it will reduce its worldwide staffing level by about 350 people.

Brexit impact THE British Chamber of Commerce in Spain and the Spanish Association of Directors (AED) organised a conference in late October on the impact the UK exit from the European Union is likely to have on companies and executives from both countries. Christopher Dottie, president of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, said negotiations between the EU and the UK should minimise any negative effects saying “You have to listen to all parties.”

EU encourages additional cuts NO sooner was it announced that PSOE intended to abstain in the vote of confidence in Mariano Rajoy, Brussels rushed to write to the interim, soon to be ratified, Spanish government in the form of Economy Minister Luis de Guindos, the Spanish government demanding cuts of at least €5.5 bil-

€2.8 billion is the latest amount approved by the Eurozone as part of the bailout strategy for Greece.

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lion from the proposed 2017 budget. Whilst confirming he was commenting on a draft budget, Commissioner of Finance Pierre Moscovici made it clear what the Union wanted to see was adherence to the guidelines it laid down for Spain, though targets are unlikely to be met.

still keep trading despite these phenomenal losses. Much has been made of the possible withdrawal from the UK market of a number of foreign banks due to the forthcoming Brexit and the possible loss of passporting for euro exchange, but it is such a lucrative market for so many banks, what seems most likely is that certain division may move across the channel, but the bulk of banks will still keep a significant foothold in the UK.

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Confidence vote A NUMBER of Japanese car manufacturers rushed to advise the government of the possibility that may reduce their investment in production and staffing in the United Kingdom following the referendum result unless they were ‘persuaded’ to remain. Now, Nissan has confirmed that it will build the next Qashqai and XTrail models at its Sunderland factory, ensuring that the 7,000 jobs will be kept in what is the first major motor industry investment decision made since Britain voted to leave the EU.

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Buoyant euro surges ahead of Sterling Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

CURRENCY markets have been fairly volatile in the past month mainly owing to uncertainty over the negotiations about Britain’s exit from the EU (Brexit). Drastic swings and weakness in the pound continue to remain the major theme for the next few weeks as politicians try and let the dust settle over major announcements that were made in October that the UK is set to trigger Article 50 before the end of March 2017. No sooner had Theresa May made the announcements, Angela Merkel was quick to retaliate from Germany that freedom of movement and single market access are interlinked and access cannot be granted for either one on its own. Not surprisingly, the euro was quick to make gains against Sterling, as it has been on a downward spiral since the referendum result in the UK, with rates dropping from the 1.20’s to

TOUGH TIMES: Sterling is struggling to keep its head above water. the 1.15 - 1.17 levels. To add insult to injury, the pound’s weakness was exacerbated by a flash crash that further weakened Sterling drastically losing 6 per cent in just over two minutes, and it is currently trading close to the 1.11 levels against the euro. Political events over the last month have

moved the focus of currency markets slightly away from Central Bank actions. The divergence though, continues to widen as the US Federal Reserve are increasingly likely to raise interest rates in 2016; whereas the European Central Bank continues to maintain its monthly asset purchase scheme to instil further impetus

to the market to try and bring up liquidity and inflation in the region. While the euro continues to hold onto strength, it could potentially manifest into weaker exports, though consumer confidence in Germany seems solid as a rock. The euro also strengthened over the last fortnight on news that the European Central Bank is contemplating a tapering to the current stimulus measures. This would mean trying to let markets function without further liquidity injections though members of the ECB came out with statements rubbishing the claims as rumours and mentioned that nothing of the sort has been planned. Coming to the fundamentals, economic data wise, both the pound and the euro have had a very mixed set of numbers with positive data emanating meagrely and in spurts. However, markets seem to have completely ignored fundamentals this past month as political events take centre stage. The euro continues to hold onto strength as Brexit is the main concern as far as Europe and the UK is concerned; whereas the outcome of an imminent US General Election and a Federal Reserve interest rate hike remain key components in determining direction for the near future.

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European economy holding steady

EUROPEAN LEADERS: Many think Britain wants to ‘have its cake and eat it.’ By John Smith DESPITE the fact that it showed a drop over the previous result, Brexiteers were pleased to see a report that the British economy had grown by 0.5 per cent in the third quarter of 2016 and continue to be of the opinion that things will get better, despite expressions of doom and gloom from a whole host of bankers and other selfappointed experts. In contrast, Spain which has

been technically rudderless for almost a year saw a continued growth pattern and for the third quarter, this reached 0.7 per cent which suggests that perhaps political chaos with restraints on what action interim governments can take is actually for the best! France however reported less growth than forecast but still maintains it should hit a growth rate target of 1.5 per cent and other members of the EU ap-

pear to be seeing reasonable growth in their economies also. What is giving them all the jitters however is how they will cope with the removal of Britain from the ‘club.’ As with so many questions concerning Brexit, no one truly has any idea how it will affect the global economy, let alone the European one, although the Germans certainly appear worried, in the short-term at least, it will hurt their financial situation.

Even though the EU is supposed to be a group of like minded friends, there is little doubt that each country will look to protect its own position when negotiating the situation of future trade deals with the United Kingdom and very few will simply say farewell and we’ll agree to whatever you want as the torturous negotiations take place. In a nutshell, many European leaders think Britain wants to

‘have its cake and eat it’ by closing borders to EU citizens it doesn’t want (many eastern Europeans) whilst continuing to have unfettered access to the European market place. When one considers JohnClaude Juncker has decided no one should be negotiating with Britain prior to the triggering of Article 50, there seem to be a large number of countries ignoring this instruction and the constant call for the return of

Gibraltar to Spain by Foreign Minister Margallo is a perfect example of the way members of the Union only take note of instructions when it suits. At the end of the day, any pragmatic politician is going to do what he or she considers best for the State rather than the Union and in the case of Britain, the old headline ‘Fog in the Channel, Europe cut off’ seems to just about sum the situation up.

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REFUSING CONSENT: To sign the CETA with Canada. By Matthew Elliott FEW people had heard of Wallonia, a four million strong portion of Belgium, before its parliament almost singlehandedly wrecked one of the EU’s most profitable trade deals. Wallonia and the Brussels parliament refused to give their consent to Belgium signing the nightmarishly named Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Canada, forcing the rapid intervention of Europe’s top political figures and most powerful corporate lobbyists. Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau had been scheduled to sign the deal, known cutely as CETA, in Brussels today but cancelled his flight at the last second over the EU’s incapacity to ‘get its own house in order.’ Wallonia refused to lend its support to the treaty due to concerns that their dairy farmers might be exposed to stronger competition from their Canadian counterparts. This was the little guy acting in defiance of globalisation at its most dramatic and

CETA would make it impossible for nation states to nationalise public services or transportation.”

Wallonia was celebrated briefly around the world for its stubborn refusal to give in to corporate demands. No longer. Whether the Wallonian executive was paid-off or strongarmed is unclear but the Belgian prime minister has confirmed that an agreement is reached, Wallonia has relented, and he can commit to CETA alongside all the other EU parliaments tomorrow. CETA has been welcomed enthusiastically by all the parties allowed to promote it but the details remain opaque and there has been almost no scrutiny of the contents. Critics claim that in reality the treaty gives away more sovereign power than signing up to the EU ever did. CETA would make it impossible for nation states to nationalise public services or

transportation. It would allow Canadian corporations to sue EU governments who pass laws that conceivably threaten their ‘future anticipated profits.’ Described as a trade treaty, it is actually a 1,500 page document detailing how best to shift power from governments to corporations by eliminating regulations and transparency. It is the little brother of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) with America, which is presently lurking in the wings for approval and will do much to pave the way for other trade treaties including the Trade in Services Agreement, that would ‘liberalise global trade of services’ between 51 nations. Despite Wallonia’s great dairy betrayal the deal isn’t done yet. In its final form the deal will still need to be officially ratified by Europe’s 38 parliaments. When that happens the UK will be governed by CETA, regardless of Brexit, and condemned to obey the treaty while being ostracised from the single market.

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When a girl of 14 changes gender LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT ‘LOOPY LOO’! If I had a Euro for all the times I’ve been called tha t o v e r t h e y e a rs , th e o n ly pro b l e m I wo u l d h a v e in life would be my golf handicap! Last week another coin was added to the coffers by the lady who suggested that my idea of regulated assessment camps to deal with the immigrant crisis really deserved the Loopy award of the year. I actually suggested this solution over a year ago, it always made perfect sense to me. I was therefore delighted to see that on orders from the French government this is now exactly what is taking place. Altogether now, ‘Here we go Loopy Loo…’! In light of the ever present, often inexplicable actions by the esteemed Social Services, who seem to interfere with family matters with alacrity and no fear

STOP MEDDLING: Get your own house in order first. of recrimination from anyone, particularly their incompetent succession of ‘leaders,’ I would find it most interesting to discover how many of these people

themselves actually originate from normal, heterosexual, happily married families and siblings. Frankly if they don’t aspire to at least a couple of these

criteria they shouldn’t be in the job. How can your judgement of others be completely unbiased if your own experiences are dis-

torted and out of proportion? As far as I’m concerned only someone wi t h ser i ous pr obl em s of their own could insist, despite the wishes and protests of her loving parents that a 14-year-old girl should be allowed to change her gender. In this recent case Social Services even suggested that to deny her t hi s r i ght am ount ed t o emotional abuse, and insisted she be addressed as Mark instead of Mellissa. Just who do these people think they are? With their appalling record, primarily due to their own incompetence, including far too many infant deaths, it’s high time they got their own house in order before they meddle in the family affairs of people, who generally know more about their offspring than they ever will. Thanks for all your letters. Keep em coming, I peruse ‘em all. Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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in everything you would like to say. Don't allow Monday or Wednesdays tensions to spoil opportunities for settling something important.

(October 24 - November 22)

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Pave the way for any ambitious schemes you may have, rather than actually starting them. With your ruler the Sun eclipsing your kindred fire sign, determined Aries, you are now more likely to get the support and affection you need from the powers that be or someone who thinks the world of you. Loosen up on Tuesday and Thursday.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Stand by for a week of whoosh and whirl. More importantly, try to avoid getting tongue-tied or dogmatic on Tuesday and Friday. Promising potentials appear, especially if you spruce up your competitive streak.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Even if the opposite to what you want happens, it could prove useful. One clue to this week's planetary crossword puzzle is ‘What word could also mean success?’ Check it out, and make it work for you.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Throughout this fortunate week, whatever else you decide, refuse to discard your hopes and wishes. As a Gemini, you like to have two strings to your bow of life, which gives you an alternative option, especially if the going gets tough.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Education, media, creative and social connections are given star merit. The solar eclipse in your own sign bursts with vitality and success, more so for an array of bold moves, replacements and makeovers covering your personal affairs.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The solar eclipse in your opposite sign of Aries intensifies your willpower. Before you say 'go', find out where you stand. It might pay you to leave things be for a little longer to see if things begin to change.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A vivid star pattern portends a frantic personal and social diary. Ensure that any tight planning is carefully handled, especially if you hope to fit

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Tuesday October 25

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F Fog,

Sh Showers,

Sn Snow,

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C Cloudy, Th Thunder

Nonagram

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 R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed. TARGET: • Average: 6 • Good: 8 • Very good: 12 • Excellent: 15

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION deaf fade fain fair fane fare fear feed fend fern find fine fire free naif reef rife afire defer fader fared fiend fined finer fired firer freed freer friar fried frier infer infra refer rifer deafen deafer defier define faerie fainer faired fairer feared fender finder friend refine definer ferried refined refiner refrain inferred infrared rarefied REFRAINED

Sudoku

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

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and enriches your financial forecast. It might show a foretaste of money to come, or on-stream benefits. If you intend to make alterations to your personal and home interests, you'll cope with both offbeat and upbeat activities.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Eager Mars meets affluent Jupiter

MAX 27C, MIN 17C

Almeria TODAY:

The planets mobilise your streak of Scorpio daring, but don’t stretch your limits. Your most effective weapon against personal and work-related pitfalls is your ability to be objective. Your desire to make specific situations and conversations work needs to be combined with your faith that they will work. Even if a different approach is required, try it and see.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Hard-working, enterprising and selfsacrificing are just some of the words that describe your zodiac sign. It will be these qualities that count. Friday will boost your powers of persuasion, but you won't have too much to complain about if you follow this lucky trend into next week's encouraging tide.

Madrid

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) The main gist of the solar eclipse in fiery Aries and the link between plucky Mars and your ruler friendly Jupiter will stir surprises. Whether you create the right atmosphere all round depends on how you interpret other people's views. Stick to crisp, simple but sensitively tuned answers, then no one can accuse you of not trying.

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EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

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Sunday October 30

REINTEGRO

5 53

9 54

REINTEGRO

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

PLAN CLAN CLAW CRAW CREW GREW

YOUR STARS

TODAY:

Solution PLAN PLAY PRAY PREY GREY GREW or

GREW BACK

Weather Alicante

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

PLAN

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

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC

Code Breaker

Quick Across 1 Plans (7) 5 Seizes suddenly (5) 8 Snow leopard (5) 9 Check closely (7) 10 Cheat (7) 11 Appeal or request earnestly (5) 12 Foul odour (6) 14 Assistant (6) 17 Jettisons (5) 19 Raffle (7) 22 Covetous (7) 23 Similar (5) 24 Utter words (5) 25 Blind alley (4,3) Down 1 Lets fall (5) 2 Dawn (7) 3 Avarice (5) 4 Scandinavian kingdom (6) 5 Seize firmly (7) 6 Moving quickly and lightly (5)

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Across:

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents B and 16 represents Z, so fill in B every time the figure 12 appears and Z every time the figure 16 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

1 Alias, 4 Cadre, 8 Trident, 9 Lupin, 10 Notes, 11 Resents, 12 Marine, 14 Obsess, 18 Abstain, 20 Gorge, 22 Adept, 23 Chagrin, 24 Tacos, 25 Strum. Down: 1 Antonym, 2 Idiot, 3 Stetson, 4 Caters, 5 Doles, 6 Expanse, 7 Fines, 13 Rosiest, 15 Beggars, 16 Sternum, 17 Knocks, 18 Avail, 19 Antic, 21 Rarer.

QUICK Across: 7 Gracefully thin (7) 12 Makes unhappy (7) 13 Long clerical robe (7) 15 Definite (7) 16 Not open (6)

English - Spanish

1 Ravioli, 4 Scrub, 7 Shrew, 9 Shallow, 10 Useless, 11 Drake, 12 Spike, 14 Opted, 19 Split, 21 Stumble, 23 Examine, 24 Pilot, 25 Spend, 26 Sorcery.

18 Film (5) 20 Jewelled headdress (5) 21 Surrender (5)

Down:

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

1 Rescue, 2 Verge, 3 Insist, 4 Scald, 5 Release, 6 Bowler, 8 Wreck, 13 Pulsate, 15 Plump, 16 Assets, 17 Assess, 18 Neatly, 20 Tried, 22 Bilge.

Across 1 Beetroot (9) 8 Ebony (5) 9 Rhythm (5) 10 Cabeza (de persona) (4) 11 Huevos (4) 15 Fox (animal) (5) 17 Reina (5) 18 A veces (9)

ENGLISH-SPANISH

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down 2 Stage (phase) (5) 3 Smell (odour) (4) 4 Air (4) 5 Cálido (climate) (3) 6 Magic spell (7) 7 Primos (7) 12 Gansos (5) 13 Hueso (4) 14 Here (in this place) (4) 16 River (3)

Hexagram

Across: 1 Bossy, 3 Sacks, 6 Ham, 8 Suegros, 9 Seventeen, 12 Taladro, 13 All, 14 Rusty, 15 Nadie. Down: 1 Buho, 2 Yesterday, 3 Sweetcorn, 4 Ciruela, 5 Sash, 7 Muebles, 10 Stir, 11 Blue.

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

AVERSE BUSHEL DESERT ERRATA EVOLVE (10) INHERE INROAD LARVAL PANDER PRINCE

REPEAL ROTTEN SODDEN SPREAD TEACUP TEETER TEETHE USABLE WORSEN

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Tether 2 Preach 3 Thwack 4 Ruckus 5 Teeter 6 Racket 7 Skater 8 Eureka 9 Museum 10 Errand 11 Barber 12 Diaper 13 Bateau 14 Makeup 15 Serine 16 Dreary 17 Martin 18 Instep 19 Whiten

Across 1 Justify angry outburst after hostilities (7) 5 Health resort in a European country (5) 8 Dud Moore, an ardent lover (5) 9 Rental I organised is trustworthy (7) 10 Cub Scout leader hiding in Lake Lagdo (5) 11 Equestrian is an addition to the bill (5) 12 Bands taking money in wagers (5) 14 Vessels for second class fliers (5) 19 The Spanish and the German leader (5) 21 Fruit from a Venus flytrap, please (5) 23 Basic part of an electric kettle (7) 24 Leave in some pain (5) 25 Goes round in a luxury car (5) 26 Reunite wandering followers (7) Down 1 Centre forward, ready for a fight, got friendlier (6) 2 Charge characters in Karakoram pageant (7) 3 Compensate for a wrong note (5) 4 Scottish material from Mariner and Brown (6) 5 New Orleans is an Italian port (7) 6 Grant given to a section of a hospital (5) 7 Not one little railway official (6)

13 Victims get star treatment (7) 15 Told a fib and have a nap (3,4) 16 Space traveller from remote building (6) 17 Baseball player’s pancake mixture (6)

18 Originally on grey sea-wall (6) 20 Stay healthy after first of December (5) 22 Exercise around PC network machinery (5)

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Bogus Spanish Master’s Degree

Emigrants vs Expats A REPLY to Marion of Gloucester who wrote in Edition 1634. I would like to know if the lady understands the meaning of the word ‘emigrate.’ The British people who moved to live in countries within the European Union did so under the same understanding of a Texan moving to Florida. They did not give up their British citizenship, their obligation under British law, their taxes are still paid in the United Kingdom on their pensions for which they paid their entire working life in a majority of cases. They still have the right to vote in British elections for a Member of Parliament who has the power of government over them, they are not emigrants, they are expats who just happen to live in a different part of Europe to the location in which they were born. When the lady goes on holiday abroad does she assume she has emigrated and must take up the nationality of the country in which she is now in? Australia and New Zealand are not a part of Europe and are not member states of the European Union so if you wish to live there on a permanent basis you must take up their nationality, that is to say ‘emigrate.’

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LATELY it’s become very popular in Spain’s educational system to obtain a ‘Master’s Degree’ from one of its universities without having previously completed four years of undergraduate studies in an accredited college or university. In order to begin a Master’s Degree in the USA (and I suppose in the UK), it’s necessary to first have a diploma from an accredited college or university verifying the four years of successful completion of studies in said institution of higher learning. Therefore, the ‘Bogus Spanish Master’s Degree Diploma,’ which has become so popular today isn’t worth much more than the paper it’s written on, especially in ‘Educational Circles.’ And if they don’t believe it, let them try convalidating it to begin the next logical step at the educational level: The Doctorate! And Good Luck! As always in Spain, some shameless and foxy delinquents are making a lot of easy money at the cost of many desperate jobless Spaniards searching for a better life in times of crisis. Richard, Alicante

citizens who contribute massively to the UK economy no longer feel welcome there and feel they have no option but to leave. When Britain was in the EU it was a nation to be proud of, soon it will be a laughing stock. Shame on you. Annie

Rajoy takes reins

Calling this woman’s bluff SO Theresa May was completely against Brexit when she was talking ‘privately’ to the bankers and is now championing a hard exit from the EU now that she’s in power. I understand politicians have to bend to public opinion to an extent but her deceitful actions show she’s not someone we can trust at such an important time for the country. How can she negotiate when all the sharks at the other end of the table know she knows they’re right? How can she argue with Corbyn in the House of Commons when everyone knows that she doesn’t even believe what she is saying?

As for calling the “Brussels crowd” ‘money grabbing’ she should ask the farmers where there subsidies have come from. How much money has been poured into the West Country from Europe? Before writing a letter such as yours I suggest you confirm your facts, study an atlas and a dictionary and then see if you still think the same. Gerald, Alicante

Leapy love LEAPY, just read your article in the Euro Weekly. I have to agree with every word you said. We retired out here in Spain, for the simple reason we could not have lived in the UK on our pensions alone.

How can she negotiate with Nissan and other multinationals when they know she fully expects them to leave? She was against the Heathrow runway when Home Secretary and now she’s for it. She opposed the Hinkley nuclear plant being built by the Chinese (for obvious reasons) and now she’s for it. She has to support these plans now to show we are ‘open for business’ but aren’t we all at a major disadvantage when our competitors know that our ‘leader’ is lost and forced into pursuing policies she doesn’t believe in? How can we believe anything this woman says? John, Cadiz

It’s a sorry state when after working all your life you get treated like second class citizens, while the foreigners are treated like kings and never put a penny into the system. I always said I would never leave the home country, but what is there now? A society where we cannot say what we want, in case we upset anyone. I do miss home but for now Spain is my home. Carol AS a person who left England to go to live in the Caribbean in 1974 and only visited England about four times in this period I can totally agree with you. Each time I visited I was appalled at the degradation of the society especially as seen at 10 year intervals. When leaving Jamaica in 2014 the

thought of returning to England was the last thing on my mind, thus I now live in Spain. After reading your columns for the last two years I cannot think of once I could disagree with you. Keep up the good work. John

Looney Leapy WHAT a dreadful piece of writing. I’m leaving Britain because of Brexit and the attitude of people like you who do not seem to want to live among ‘foreigners’ who speak other languages and are from other cultures. Has it ever dawned on you that that is you? Presumably you feel welcome in Spain? I can tell you that many European

THE PSOE are the new Liberal Democrats. They’ve really shot themselves in the foot by allowing Rajoy back into power. His administration has proven itself corrupt and in hoc to big business. Every democracy needs a viable opposition and that is now Podemos not the PSOE. Only Podemos have shown any measure of principle across the past year and, once Rajoy and his mates return to their scams, the Spanish people will need an outlet at the polls. The PSOE are finished and it now looks like Catalonia has the incentive it needs to finally break free of Madrid. Karl, Calahonda

Blast from the past I READ your piece on Mallorca not wanting to change the clocks back with interest. I’d always wondered why Spain exists in such a strange time-zone and it’s fascinating that it’s another hang-over from the Franco era. I see that now in Spain there is a movement to rid the country of all the memories of the dictator - streets, statues, etc. But, although he was clearly a tyrant, it seems to me that it’s quite good having a physical reminder of the past to inform those living in the present. Of course it’s up to the Spanish people but hopefully they’ll at least salvage some of these historical artefacts instead of just destroying them. But the clocks? Get onto GMT! Mark, Palma

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PARACETAMOL is often the go-to drug to treat and ease numerous ailments, but does it actually work? For the UK, an estimate of the amount of paracetamol sold is just under 6,300 tons a year, or around 70 paracetamol tablets per person every year. Around 200 million packs of paracetamol are sold without prescription in the UK every year, though sales fell after pack size restrictions, but evidence shows it probably does not work for chronic pain. Independent clinical trials

GO-TO-DRUG: But it probably doesn’t help chronic pain. and reviews show paracetamol to be no better than a placebo for chronic back pain or arthritis. Reviews from the Cochrane Library, a global independent network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers and people, shows that paracetamol can provide pain relief, but only for a small number of people. For post-operative pain, perhaps one in four people benefit; for headaches around one in 10.

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New beginnings: it’s time to let go Welcome to your Astrological Forecast for November. Read on to discover how you can become clearer and more confident about what you really want in your life... Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.

SUN in Scorpio: The sign of Scorpio encourages you to look more deeply at all aspects of your life. As the leaves fall gracefully from the trees, consider what you need to release from your life in order to make space for new beginnings. When the time is right, you can let go with ease. How can you prepare yourself to release the old and worn out? As you will have less energy as we move into the darkest part of the year, it makes sense to slow down and use your time wisely to avoid becoming depleated. Let your intuition guide you as to the changes you might need to make at this time, and let your inner voice be your best guide. Get in tune with the moon: At the end of October, the new moon was influenced by the sensitive sign of Scorpio. This highly intuitive and spiritual sign helps you to

understand your most important needs. What is true for you? Is there anything you are spending your time on which no longer serves you? On November 14 the full moon in Taurus brings the opportunity to become more aware of your physical well-being. Notice how your body feels, where your aches and pains are, and what you need to do to take better care of yourself. Make time to walk outside in nature around the full moon for clarity, strength and increased focus. Taurus is an earthy and practical sign, so take action now to improve your health and well-being. At the end of the month, on November 30, the new moon in Sagittarius will help to energise you. Draw on the fiery influence of this moon to take action to bring your dreams to fruition. The archer aims his arrows high so dream big and move forward confidently with your plans! Numerology: Be the master of your destiny! November is the 11th month of the year. The number 11 is a master num-

ber. Like two pillars standing side by side, this number reminds you of your own strength. Deep within you are all the answers and solutions to the most difficult challenges you face. Make time to write down your thoughts around any situation which feels unclear. Then share your deepest feelings with a trusted friend. By airing your concerns you will surely find a solution. Ask for help where you need it, make changes where you can, and then let go. The Tarot: Trust the voice within The High Priestess: In the major arcana Tarot deck, the second card is the High Priestess. Take time this month to practice the art of meditation. Prayer is talking to the divine, while meditation is listening. When you still the chatter of your mind, you enter the

silence where clarity can be found. By quietening your mind, you will feel happier, healthier and more content. Find out what 2017 has in store for you... Counsellor and natural clairvoyant, Sally Trotman offers Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Readings via Skype to help you become clearer about what you need in your relationships, career, health and much more. Visit www.sallytrotman.com to book your appointment.

The ongoing magic of tidying up Vicki McLeod

Family Matters EARLIER this year I went through a momentary de-cluttering phase inspired by Marie Kondo’s ode to organisation, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. It was a moment of beauty, but sadly very shortly lived. Since then, the only thing magical about my efforts to stay tidy is just how quickly they vanished. Come on, admit it you can relate to this, or is it just me? Recently I read an article by Audrey Goodson Kingo on Working Mother.com about an organisational expert Jill Pollack: she provided a list of the common articles which clutter up your lives. If you’re feeling a similar need to purge, here’s what Jill suggests we toss today. Right now. Get on it! 1. The box of phantom electrical cables that have no actual purpose. Make sure to dispose of them in a place that takes toxic recycled items, such as your local town hall dump. Those electronic items leak poison into the ground.

TIDYING UP: Get rid of all the clutter that you have gathered - it is not needed! 2. All the take-out menus, fliers and Makro catalogues jammed into weird places in the kitchen. They can all go in the paper recycling. 3. The fourth through 12th crusty travel mug. And the many heavy duty plastic kid’s cups which your kid doesn’t use anymore. Really. You

aren’t ever going to use them again. 4. The obscure yet speciality kitchen gear your mother-in-law bought you but you’re never going to use: the melon baller, the curved grapefruit knife, the heart shaped cake tin. You all know what you have... Time to be honest about your

culinary aspirations and how much spare time you have to ball melons. 5. Old, unfilled photo albums, half filled notebooks, old desk diaries. Do you really need them? Will you ever use them again? 6. Old sheets. I’ve heard that you should keep no more than two sets

per bed. The local animal rescue centres are always after towels and blankets for the winter. 7. Shot glasses and coffee mugs that you have never used either for tequila or coffee. Enough said. Take those do the charity shop and let some other sucker buy them. 8. Hotel shampoos and moisturisers that you have jammed in the drawer of the bathroom vanity or the linen closet. Take them to a homeless shelter, and then next time you’re in a hotel resist the urge to pack them, it’s not some added bonus that’s included in your stay, it’s just one more item to clutter up your life with. There’s many more things you could be getting rid of, have a look around and see what you can do. If lack of time is your excuse then break down the job into 20 minute segments, or do a cupboard at a time. For me it will be a pile at a time, I wish I wasn’t joking. Time for the rubber gloves. P.S. Thank you for all your lovely messages for La Gidg, her knee operation went very well, and I can’t praise or thank the staff at Son Espases Hospital enough! www.mallorcamatters.com

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THE mayor of Calvia, Alfonso Rodríguez Badal, has signed agreements with representatives of various hotel associations for the management of the annual promotion aimed at the off-season tourist trade known as Calvia, the European Winter. Calvia, the European Winter is a programme of free activities for visitors staying locally in tourist establishments in the months of November to April and the idea is to stimulate economic activity and contribute to an improvement in the number of tourists who visit the area. The programme includes various activities such as tours, walks, workshops, ex-

cursions and special events. Participants will have the opportunity to discover historical heritage, learn about different aspects of local culture as well as undertake a number of different and interesting excursions. With regards to walking options, the council wants to increase the use of the Galatzo estate and will be recruiting mountain guides and others from the youth employment and training project known as Rutas de Calvia II which is a joint programme run by Balearic employment services with funds from the European Union. New for this season is the expansion of the programme of activities carried out on the beaches, as well as the promotion of additional development workshops, local

Les Miserables on in Alcudia IN what could be the bargain of the week, €3 will purchase entry to the Auditori d’Alcudia at 7pm on St Cecilia, patron saint of music’s feast day on November 20 to hear a symphonic rendering of the music from Les Miserables. There will be no less than 150 performers from the Banda Municipal de Musica d’Alcudia in collaboration with the Cor Ciutat de Mallorca. They will interpret the fabulously successful musical which is based on the 19th century novel by Victor Hugo and tells a moving story of broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. Lasting 90 minutes, the presentation is led on stage by Joan Lainez along with musical direction from Jaume Garcia, who is also i n c h a rg e o f t h e a r r a n g e ments.

He promises to present the music scored by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer in a professional and most enjoyable way. So to relive the lives, loves and losses of Jean Valjean, Fantine, Eponine, Cosette and the Thenardiers, why not visit www.alcudia.net/auditori/c a/agenda for more information.

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products and an increase in walking tours. The concept of Calvia, the European Winter began in 1992 and has been developed and refined since then and there are plans for a special commemoration of its silver jubilee. The direct management of the programmes will be carried out by the Palmanova and Magaluf, Santa Ponsa and Peguera associations, all of whom have signed up for the programme which will utilise the technical services of the council. The organising group will direct work teams, and ensure that details of the programme are available to guests in hotels, tour operators and travel agencies as well as reaching out to visitors through local tourist information offices.

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Classical music in Bunyola THERE are just two more dates left before the end of the 32nd Bunyola Music Festival but they promise to be of great interest to those who enjoy classical music. November 6 sees the FMB Quintet performing works by Beethoven and Mozart followed on November 13 by a performance of music composed by Haydn, Shostakovich, Schubert from a trio composed of A Ardanaz on violin, N Dalmau on piano and Al Lacruz on cello. This festival has become a cultural landmark in the town of Bunyola over the years and has changed its format and now combines performances by renowned musicians with others by promising young artists. Each concert starts at 6.30pm at the Casa de Cultura, Plaça Andreu Estarellas with entry €5 and €10.

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Great José Mercé to perform in Mallorca By John Smith PALMA will welcome a singer who has been described as the last of the great Flamenco vocalists when 61-year-old José Mercé returns to the stage after a four-year absence, during which time he has recorded a recently released new album Doy la Cara. This gypsy singer from Jerez de la Frontera was chosen to receive the prestigious 30th Compass Cante Award for 2016, a special award given to those considered to be at the height of the art of Flamenco with previous recipients including the legendary guitarist Paco de Lucia. The 10 songs on this new album were recorded in different studios in the United States and Spain, with an impressive list of musicians and the whole album blends pop music with

GYPSY SINGER: José Mercé in concert tango, guaracha and salsa. The singer commented “I really wanted to work with musicians other than the usual flamenco. I was seduced by the

idea of making an album with pop songs and compositions about life in general. I wanted to make my way and share these emotions with the friends

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who perform on the album.” He is appearing at the Palma Auditorium at 9pm on November 12 with tickets costing from €25 to €35.

A MALLORCAN folkpop group led by Marga Rotger are presenting their new album Utopia at the Teatre Lloseta, Carrer es Pou Nou, 1 Lloseta at 8pm on Saturday November 5. Named after singer and guitarist Marga Rotger, all 11 musicians who appear on the album will play together on the night, although the main core of the band consists of Marga, Genis Galvez (bass and vocals), Gaspar Àngel Palou (electric guitar), Joan Toni Jaume (drums) and Toni Comas (keyboards). Advance tickets will cost €6 or €12 to include a copy of the Utopia CD whilst admission at the door will cost €10 without the CD.

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The home office is becoming latest trend John Graham The property expert

THE home office is now one of the most popular home improvements in Spain, with more people working from home and it is a fast growing trend. There are considerable advantages from working from your home office, such as reduced stress, eliminating the cost of buying or renting an office, travelling to a fixed office, reducing your carbon footprint. This week’s top 10 tips for EWN readers are on converting a spare bedroom into your home office, regardless of the size of your bedroom it will give you an excellent working environment which will help you increase your productivity and enjoyment. 1. First design a comfortable and practicable office, measure the room and draw a plan. 2. Colours are important, paint your walls, ceiling and woodwork in neutral pastel colours. Hang pastel coloured blinds to your window to control the daylight brightness in your office. 3. Avoid small rugs that you could trip over, if your budget

HOME OFFICE: Choose a minimalistic design. allows, lay wooden flooring, looks great and reduces static. 4. Use as much natural light as possible, good lighting is very important for many reasons, for improved productivity, avoiding eye strain and tiredness. Correct lighting provides aesthetic appeal, giving you a relaxed and positive working space. 5. Three levels of lighting are needed, overhead lights , floor lights and desk lamps or task lighting which focuses on important work areas such as reading, writing areas and your computer. Position lighting to avoid screen glare and use dimmer switches to control lighting levels. 6. Choose a minimalistic office design, with all furnishings

in the same style which blend together. Fit your office furniture around your desk for easy access to your filing cabinets and wall cabinets. Place your desk in front of your window and choose a comfortable chair. 7. Webcam conferencing is

very popular but don’t forget they can see the wall behind you. Make this wall look attractive and business like, hang your professional certificates, some book shelves or a painting on the wall. When on a conference call, simply hang a ‘do not disturb’ sign on the office door. 8. Make sure your electrical wiring is safe and tidy, use multiple plug systems to easily switch off all your appliances when not in use. 9. If you also need to have a bed in the office for the occasional guest, buy a dual purpose sofa -bed or an armchair - bed, instead. 10. Safety in your office, buy an electrical power surge protector, a fire extinguisher suitable for electrical equipment and a first aid box.

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

I BELIEVE that laughter is the bedrock of firm friendships. Abiding memories of my time living in Bermuda involve laughter, endless parties, glorious dark rum and yet more laughter. The people I shared my life with in that wonderful place are still, 40 years on, among my best and most trusted friends, even though continents separate us. There was the small matter of work, but that was a mere detail and we never let it get in the way of our total immersion in a sybaritic lifestyle. It was the perfect place for unattached, fun-loving young people and we truly did live every day to the full. The speed limit on the island was 15mph in town but a hair-raising 20mph elsewhere, and with its sub-

MOTORISED BIKE: Was the mode of transport for getting around Bermuda. tropical climate most of us got around by motorised two wheeled means. In my case a sporty Suzuki trail bike boasting a hefty 100cc’s. One Sunday afternoon as we were leaving a regular beach bar haunt, with my

good friend Douglas riding pillion, I inadvertently slipped the clutch with too much beer induced vigour, resulting in the front end rearing up at an alarming angle. With my passenger biting my ear, we unwittingly exe-

cuted the perfect wheelie as we tore down the drive. The spectacle brought the patrons to their feet, whistling and applauding our brilliant skills. We acknowledged their enthusiastic whooping, and drove off home for a

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change of underwear, this time a little more sedately. Four of us shared a house and one housemate, fed up with the jibes at his lack of prowess with a fishing rod, left a small nurse shark crammed into the fridge with a note attached: ‘Caught by Graham Saturday!’ When he returned home late the following day, he discovered a head and a tail with a note saying: ‘Eaten by Doug, Rick and Colin Sunday.’ And when arriving home in the early hours after yet another mad party, and somewhat worse for wear, I brushed my teeth with the foulest tasting toothpaste I had ever experienced. On closer inspection the next morning, I found it to be a tube of haemorrhoid cream. Nobody admitted the switch (although I suspect Douglas), but to this day I automatically check the tube before brushing. It makes us appreciate our friends here in Spain in today’s increasingly hostile world.

Good news for marine diversity SHORTLY after a report was issued by the World Wide Fund for Nature which postulated that some 50 per cent of all of the world’s animal, bird and fish species had been wiped out over the past 40 years, a bit of good environmental news has emerged from the Antarctic. A number of countries lay claim to parts of Antarctica and have established scientific bases across the continent with the intention that the area be used for research rather than be exploited for any major mineral deposits that may exist there. Unusually, the USA which isn’t renowned for ‘green projects’ in conjunct i o n

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35 years only, although this may be extended in due course. An area equivalent to 600,000 square miles will now be protected which means that there will be an opportunity for a number of different species to recover lost ground and should ensure an increase in the populations of Adelie penguins, Minke whales and Antarctic petrels whilst Krill, tiny crustaceans which are an important part of the marine food chain should be able to increase their breeding patterns so that the tiny adults are picked up by sea currents and are carried around the world. Slowly but surely, different countries are recognising that over fish-

ing and climate change are threatening marine diversity and fish stocks in waters all over the world and the establishment of these MPAs is becoming more widespread, with more than 30 countries creating these areas. Britain has declared that each of its Overseas Territories will also create their own MPAs whilst allowing some tourism and controlled fishing. It is encouraging that despite the current problems between Russia and the NATO countries that in some areas at least, all parties are considering the way in which the which the world has been over-exploited and even though the current decisions may be made due to enlightened self-interest, at least some positive and cooperative action is being undertaken. Photo Credit: Jason Auch flickr

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with New Zealand has been promoting the concept that the Ross Sea (named after British explorer James Ross who visited in 1841) to the south of the Antarctic landmass should be designated a marine protected area (MPA) which would mean that no commercial fishing could take place in the area. Whilst it was intended that this should be a permanent dedication, both China and Russia who have large fishing fleets that visit the waters objected and negotiations have been taking place to find an acceptable compromise for years. Now these last two countries have agreed to the establishment of the MPA but for a period of

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Rajoy and King Felipe VI.

Minority government MONTHS of uncertainty with two inconclusive general elections are finally coming to an end thanks to the decision by the PSOE main opposition that it will abstain from a vote of confidence in Mariano Rajoy. At the end of the day however, he will still lead a minority coalition which could in theory face defeat in the Cortes on a daily basis but due to the complete breakdown in support for PSOE and its need to actually elect a new leader suggests it would be unlikely to want to take any precipitous action in the immediate future. It needs to get its house in order and watch the mood of the nation closely to see if and when it might stand a chance against the PP in the event of a future general election. Currently, there are all number of questions in the courts surrounding former senior members of the ruling party and the party itself is under threat of being prosecuted but despite this, opinion polls suggest the PP has greater support in the country than any other party and this has been growing since the first election. A great deal will now depend on whether Ciudadanos will continue to support the minority government as it only agreed to side with it if certain points concerning alleged corruption were conceded although the two parties appear very much in agreement over the question of Catalonian independence. Podemos has its own internal problems but is likely to be pretty critical of all of the other parties and whilst unable to make any major inroads into government policy, it should at least be able to score a good few points and cause a little mayhem.

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GARDENING is not a skill only for people with a big yard. Many people live in apartments with only a balcony as their private space to develop a garden. This can allow for more creativity to develop this space with a greater variety of different designs and plant varieties. Plants will need to be in pots but this allows freedom to use different soil mixtures to suit anything from orchids and aerial plants to fruit trees and tropical plants that may require acid or alkaline soils. There are so many different types of pots for your balcony garden. A balcony garden is a way to bring the benefits of living plants into your home. It can be the garden room of the house and be as simple as you like. The easiest way is to have a few larger pots that harmonise together well filled with a variety of plants, rather than lots of different pots with individual plants. It reduces maintenance to keep them all watered and stops cluttering. Of course if you have plenty of time, a variety of window boxes or suspended pots, shelving for pots and wall hung pots makes for the ability to create a jungle but still leave room for an outdoor cushioned sofa, decorative chairs and table or even a basket for your pet to sleep in. The important thing is to make it suit your purpose and needs to improve the living experience of the home rather than become a burden. There are plenty of ways to develop your space. If the balcony is getting morning or afternoon sun, it will affect the way your garden grows. Afternoon sun will need very hardy plants or blinds that can be drawn to give shade in summer. A foundation of hardy greenery is the basis of a good garden design. Points of interest can be continually added, such as petunia as a summer flowering annual

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Even water elements can be added with a small water fountain that recycles the water or candle holders can be added for the element of fire for those quiet evenings when candle light is preferred. If your taste is for fresh food, the balcony garden can even provide a bonus of fresh fruits, some veggies and herbs to spice up your cooking. Dwarf fruit trees are readily available to grow in pots on the balcony. Cucumber can be pot grown and trained along the balustrade, tomatoes splayed on the wall and herbs in hanging baskets.

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The wrong message Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHAT with Brexit turning out to be a massive cock up, at least for the ordinary man in the street, and the most powerful country in the western world about to elect one of the two most hated candidates in my memory, there is just so much to be grumpy about at the moment. I’m like a kid in a candy shop. This is a great link, if I say so myself, into this week’s grump. It’s not a candy shop. It’s a SWEET shop. I am not American and I don’t want to celebrate anything Americanstyle. For instance, when I was a youngster, I never celebrated Halloween. Did you? In fact, some of the most important things we taught our children were don’t speak to strangers, do not take sweets off strangers and do not go into a stranger’s house. So how on earth does it become OK to break those rules on Halloween? Maybe if a parent accompanied the said children it would be just fine. But they don’t. Parents send their children out with an older child or, even worse, with a teenager. I don’t want children or anyone, if it comes to that, ringing my bell 20 times in one night excitedly declaring ‘trick or treat.’ Firstly, and

most importantly, it drives my dog nuts. Secondly, I don’t wish to get up and down to answer the door and what is trick or treat anyway? I’ll tell you what it is. It is blackmail or maybe junior extortion which is sending out the wrong message to our children!! The trick bit is supposed to be an idle threat but some of the children I’ve come across I’m not so sure. They can be quite intimidating! The other thing is you can’t recognise the little perishers because they are wearing these horrific costumes. And the costumes are not even a home-made effort but shop purchased things which, of course, cost a fortune. Then, after that’s all done with the fireworks start. Now a few sparklers or maybe a whooshy rocket is fine but the fireworks these days are like bombs going off. I mean, why? What is the point? They scare animals; scare the adults and even the children jump out of their skins. A waste of time! There was actually a big fat ray of sunshine in my otherwise grumpy existence this week. I bumped into my mate Patrick, who’s been quite poorly bless him, and it made my day to see him out and about and enjoying life again. I’m on the radio Friday November 4 at 11.30am so tune in to TRE and you can even add your own grumps by calling into the show. Or email mikesenker@gmail.com. It’s great to hear I’m not the only grump out there!

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SOME pets love it, others hate it. Some owners love giving their pet a bath, whilst others hate it! The skin is the biggest organ in the body. It has numerous functions, for example as a barrier, a sense organ, it controls body temperature, it secretes smells! and with the sunlight it produces vitamin D. What is the skin? The skin or epidermis in a dog is very thin but it protects itself and preserves its integrity by continually secreting and producing protective components. The hair follicle is characteristic of mammals. It provides a physical, microbial and chemical barrier. And a thermal barrier. Hair grows and is shed in a mosaic pattern from all over cats’ and dogs’ bodies but it has peaks in spring and autumn. This explains why some breeds will shed all year round to the annoyance of their owners!!

BATHING PETS: Some love it.

The sebaceous glands These are simple glands which have a duct opening directly onto the skin. They produce sebum a waxy emulsion which protects the skin and hairs and give the coat its shine. What are the differences between our skin and fur and that of our pets? We don’t have as much hair, well especially me on top! It is true that our pets have a much greater density of hair follicles per cm squared. Dogs and cats skin is much thinner than ours but they have 50-60 fine layers as opposed to the 5-6 layers in our skin. The pH is also different. Our skin is acidic and theirs is neutral. What are the reasons for shampooing/ bathing our pets? • They are dirty or smelly. • They have skin infections. • Allergies cause itchiness and scratching. • Parasites can cause irritation, provoke scratching and further damage. So we can see that skin and hair is a complicated and important structure/organ. Vet Nick Murgatroyd is a believer that if a dogs coat is ok, then we do not need to bath them. But if they do have a problem then special care, instructions and products should be used. The wrong routine or shampoo can aggravate the condition. Nick Murgatroyd, Clinica Veterinaria Bendinat.

The truth about commercial pet foods DISAPPEARING DOG: Dixie simply can’t resist fresh burrows.

CONVENTIONAL pet food contains highly processed and heated ingredients that have lost most of their natural nutrients. Chemicals are added to

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Then which is the best food? The answer is BARF, biologically appropiated raw food, consisting in raw natural ingredients of high quality, that imitates a prey animal. Benefits of BARF 1. A good immune system, for a healthy and strong animal. 2. A perfect digestion. Raw food is full of enzymes that facilitate the work of the pancreas and allow an optimal digestion. 3. More nutrients and better absorption of them, for an active and energetic animal. The nutrients allow better digestion.

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gine with 178 hp, boosted to 220 hp by an electric motor and a battery pack and is mated to an automatic CVT gearbox. That results in a nippy 0-60 mph time of 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 118 mph. It has to be said these stats are not class-leading but this Lexus does win you over with its precise steering and well-configured suspension set-up which gives the car excellent cornering grip and composure. The hybrid system works well, proving smooth and quiet, and the CVT transmission makes urban driving much less of a chore. The car has a strong visual presence thanks to ultra-sleek and styling n e a t

design touches which add eye-catching charisma. In the cabin, that good impression continues with top quality trim materials, solid-feel switchgear and features which include heated leather sports seats. Other kit on my Luxury-spec test model price at £34,995 (€38,883) included limited-slip differential, auto lights and wipers, front and rear parking sensors and parking-assist monitor, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, 10speaker audio system and upgraded satnav. Front occupants get a lot of room but space in the rear isn’t great for taller passengers though adequate for those under six feet. Boot space - 340 litres- is fine for normal needs. This hybrid model certainly gives the RC greater appeal in the premium sports coupe sector, with main plus-points its distinctive looks, outstanding fuel economy and Lexus badge kudos. LUXURY HYBRID: Makes urban driving less of a chore.

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EVEN for those who aren’t Russian oligarchs or retired politicians, it is often interesting to marvel at the inventive concepts that are produced by Superyacht manufacturers and ‘satellite’ companies producing toys for the super-rich. News has been released that leaders in their respective fields, OCEANEMO and FunAir have been thinking about the needs of new and younger yacht owners by trying to come up with unusual and innovative ideas which will appeal to the young and rich as well as their families. The OCEANEMO Sport Utility Yacht series , wi t h i t s i n n o v a tiv e d es ig n b y award-winning Naval Architect Fulvio De S im o n i , h a s t h e d is tin c tiv e fe a tu re of exc e p t i o n a l sp a c e s , b o th c o v e re d and op e n - a i r a l l o wi n g th e lo a d in g o f a very large number of tenders, amenities and toys. The design of a large half-raised deck, be-

PORT DE SOLLER: Set for a sweeping overhaul.

Change in the air PORT DE SOLLER is set to have a brand spanking new harbour later next year and the blueprints have now been laid bare for Joe Public to cast his eyes over. It will be an ambitious affair aimed at beautifying the area but also making it vastly more practical for local fishermen. Painted white and with 24 palm trees to be planted, the new harbour will feature four low-rise buildings and a onestorey block especially designed for fishermen, with cool storage space and trade offices.

There will be an admin office for the concessionaire, Marina Tramontana, a warehouse and a plush new diving school for local adventurers. A bar, cafe and toilets will make up the rest of the redesigned 1,200 square metre space. Designed by local architect Alberto Martin, buildings will feature flat glass and sandstone, with dashing lines across a white backdrop. Total cost is reckoned to be somewhere in the region of €4.5 million and construction will begin late in 2017.

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Sister ships in Palma en route across the oceans BASED in Hamburg, Sea Cloud Cruises is a German company which operates two windjammers built 70 years apart but both offering a luxurious opportunity to enjoy the feeling of travelling across the oceans on a tall ship that is mainly powered by sail. Sea Cloud, which is the older of the pair was built in 1931 in the ship yards of Kiel just a few years before the outbreak of the Second World War in which she served on the Allied side and with its four masts and 60 crew who cater for up to 64 passengers it has been described as the most roman-

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Offering a luxurious opportunity of travelling across the oceans on a tall ship powered by sail. Her partner vessel, Sea Cloud II which flies under the Maltese flag was built in Asturias to the very highest standard and was finally christened in

Las Palmas after some delays due to the exacting standards of finish required by the owners. Clearly more up to date, but no less luxurious than the recently refurbished Sea Cloud, this vessel is able to carry 96 passengers who are cared for by a crew of 63. Whilst the majority of both of the vessels cruises see them sailing from the Canary Islands to the West Indies, i t was unusual t o see t hem bot h m oor ed i n Pal m a r ecent l y as t hey sailed from Italy to Ibiza since they are available for private hire.

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Superb wins for City, the Gunners, Hamilton, Murray and Dovizioso 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

FOOTBALL * Last Saturday, PL pacesetters Manchester City whipped WBA 4-0; Manchester United despite having 42 attempts on goal and seeing Ander Herrera sentoff, were held 0-0 at home by Burnley; Liverpool won 4-2 at Crystal Palace; Sunderland, now with a record of no wins in 10 League games, were booed off after losing 4-1 at home to Arsenal and Spurs drew 1-1 with Leicester. There were also wins for Chelsea (2-0 at Southampton), Everton (2-0 v West Ham), Middlesbrough (2-0 v Bournemouth) and Watford (1-0 v Hull). Stoke played Swansea on Monday. * In the Championship, second-placed Brighton (v Norwich) and Fulham (v Huddersfield) both registered terrific 5-0 victories over top-four teams; leaders Newcastle won 2-1 at Preston (a few days after hammering North End 6-0 in the League Cup) and the Midlands derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa (managed by ex-Blues player and boss Steve Bruce) ended 1-1. * Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick and

beat Granada 1-0. * Tuesday’s action in the Champions League involved Manchester City-Barcelona, Borussia MonchengladbachCeltic and Ludo Radz-Arsenal. Last night it was Legia Warsaw-Real Madrid, FC Copenhagen-Leicester and Spurs-Bayer Leverkusen and tonight Fenerbahce-Manchester United and Southampton-Inter Milan play in the Europa League. * The 10 PL matches this weekend are Arsenal-Spurs, Bournemouth-Sunderland, Burnley-Crystal Palace, Chelsea-Everton, HullSouthampton, LeicesterWBA, Liverpool-Watford, Manchester City-Southampton, Swansea-Manchester United and West Ham-Stoke. The key Championship games are Bristol CityBrighton, HuddersfieldBirmingham,

Norwich-Leeds. FL1 leaders Scunthorpe visit Coventry; FL2 table-toppers Plymouth play at Crewe, and unbeaten Carlisle travel to Newport. Celtic, SPL leaders by seven points, take on Inverness CT, while Rangers visit Ross County. And several nonLeague clubs compete in the FA Cup first round, with Eastleigh starting off against Swindon tomorrow night. * The League Cup quarter-finals, set for November 29/30, are ArsenalSouthampton, Hull-Newcastle, Liverpool-Leeds and Manchester United-West Ham. CRICKET * Bangladesh (220 & 296) beat England (244 & 164) by 108 runs in the second Test to level the series at 11. England collapsed from 100 for nought in their second innings, routed effectively by teenage spinner Mehedi Hasan, who took 12 wickets in the match (19 in the series) as the hosts registered their first-ever victory over England. Next for Alastair Cook’s team is a five-Test series in India. FORMULA ONE

* It was Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Danny Ricciardo 1-2-3 in last Sunday’s interesting but controversial Mexican Grand Prix which was attended by 110,000 fans. Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen both thought they had finished third but were both handed time penalties. With two races left (in Brazil and Abu Dhabi) Rosberg now leads Hamilton by 19 points in the driver’s championship. MOTOGP * Andrea Dovizioso took the chequered flag in last weekend’s wet and wild Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang. Valentino Rossi finished second with Jorge Lorenzo third. Marc Marquez and Cal Crutchlow both crashed out. TENNIS * Andy Murray WILL BE world number one if he wins this week-

end’s tournament in Paris. The Scot defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in last Sunday’s Erste Bank Open final in Austria and moves within striking distance of Noval Djokovic. RUGBY LEAGUE * In the four Nations tournament there were wins for Australia 54-12 over Scotland and New Zealand 17-16 over England. On Saturday, England play Scotland and Australia take on the Kiwis. RUGBY UNION * Recent Aviva PL games included wins for Bath 1613 at Exeter, Harlequins 3614 v Worcester, Sale 31-13 at Bristol, Saracens 24-10 v Leicester and Wasps 31-6 v Newcastle.

ROUND-UP * Jordan Thomas has won GB’s first World karate gold medal for 12 years… Nick Matthew is into the quarterfinals of the world squash championships in Egypt… the Washington Redskins drew 27-27 with the Cincinnatti Bengals in an NFL match in front of 84,488 spectators at Wembley… and the pairing of Mark Cavendish and Sir Bradley Wiggins (riding in his last race in GB) finished second in the six-day London cycling event. SAD NEWS * The former darts and speedway commentator Dave Lanning has died, aged 78.

ANDREA DOVIZIOSO: Won the Malaysian Grand Prix.

LEWIS HAMILTON: Placed first at the Mexican Grand Prix.

DID YOU KNOW? * There are 33 former Football League clubs currently playing at non-League level.

APOLOGY/CORRECTION missed a penalty as La Liga leaders Real Madrid won 4-1 at Alaves; Barcelona (2nd)

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Victories for El Toro and Union RC Senior League IN their opening league match of the season El Toro RC faced Shamrock RC on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Son Roca. In front of packed stands, both teams worked hard after a slow start whilst the players got themselves organised on the pitch. El Toro RC was the first to take advantage of a gap in the opposition defence and after five minutes found the try line. Most of the play during the first half of the match took place in Shamrock RC and although the home team defended well, El Toro RC players managed to find their way through to score three more tries before the half time whistle. Accurate kicking from Rodrigo Doiztua added two penalties and two conversions taking the half time score to 7 points to 30. Just before the break Shamrock RC managed a quick run through a sleeping El Toro RC defence to score their only points of the match. Play from both teams was, at times, messy and uncoordinated, however El Toro RC were the better organised and used the width of the pitch with

. sunny Sunday afternoon in Son Roca EL TORO: Faced Shamrock RC on a

some good passing sequences to keep Shamrock RC busy in defence. They were also stronger in the scrum and

this enabled them to push the ball towards the try line several times. Both sides gave away penalties and made mistakes which their coaches

will no doubt spend time working on before the next matches. El Toro RC were able to keep up the pressure until the end and scored three tries dur-

ing the last 10 minutes of the game to take the final score to 7 points to 61 giving them a well-deserved bonus point. Club Rugby Escolar Capdepera were hosts to Union RC and, although a new team to the league, gave all they had against last year’s league winners. Capdepera never gave up trying and managed to score three penalties against the 60 points of Union Mallorca RC. In the other match in the Men’s Senior League RC Ponent travelled to Ibiza RFC and in a tough game took their second victory of the season by19 points to 39. Upcoming Matches The U14 players will head off to Inca whilst the U16 and U18 teams will be hosted by Corsaris. The girls have a training session in Son Roca and in the Senior Men’s League El Toro RC host Capdepera in Son Caliu, Union of Corsaris and Dimonis will play RC Ponent, Shamrock RC should be travelling to Ibiza RFC and Menorca RC will host Bahia RC. As always spectators are welcome to any of the matches.