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ISSUE NO. 1729
23 - 29 August 2018
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By Gabriella Elkhouri THREE aeroplanes and two helicopters worked together with ground units to fight a forest fire which was intensified by high winds. The blaze on Monday destroyed almost 12 hectares of wood and shrubland in the area of Cales de Mallorca, in the municipality of Manacor. Aerial and firefighters from the Institut Balaer de la Natura (Ibanat) in unison with the Mallorca fire service battled to extinguish the flames in strong winds, which saw the inferno reignite after a few hours of bringing it under control. The fire started around 2.15pm and quickly spread to Calas Bota, Virgili, Pilota and Magraner. As the blaze gathered momentum,
SMOKE CLOUD: Could be seen for miles. winds threatened to push the flames towards a sewage treatment plant. Ibanat initially declared the fire a level 1, going down to level 0 after a few hours of tireless firefighting, only to reach level 1 once again as it increased in ve-
locity a second time. Large smoke plumes were visible from the coast as well as further inland. Members of the National Police, Local Police and the Directorate of Emergencies of Government were mobilised. In total, 26 firefighters were deployed at
Narcotics seized at sea A YACHT carrying 300 kilos of cocaine was intercepted by Customs in the waters between Mallorca and Ibiza. Four Dutch people and one German on board, aged between 19 and 55, appeared before the courts on Tuesday and are now in custody. As well as the drugs, Dutch police working in Holland in conjunction with Spanish authorities, seized €100,000 and five kilos of gold.
According to a police source, the five detainees arrived in Mallorca two years ago and enjoyed the highlife, despite being under surveillance by the authorities who suspected their income came from illicit activities. The owner of the 28-metre long vessel, the HCHX, is a said to be a 55-year-old Dutchman, and possibly leader of the gang. The yacht, with the flag of Gibraltar, left Palma during the early hours of Sunday for Girona.
Customs Surveillance tailed the boat and pounced when they saw packages being thrown aboard from a regular cargo ship.
ground level alongside three fire appliances and further emergency support vehicles. Also in attendance were two environmental agents and two technicians. With continued water drops from the emergency air support team, Mallorca ground fire personnel were redeployed from the seat of the fire to a nearby park in Manacor, ensuring their safety with the increasing flames and air water drops. The strong winds eventually eased, and the blaze was brought under control by around 9pm, according to a city council official of Manacor. The source said it was ‘once again a level 0 incident and represented no further threat to the environment.’
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AIR AID: Ground and aerial units were deployed to tackle the forest fire.
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NEWS EXTRA Best holiday destinations SPAIN is apparently one of the most popular countries to visit, according to data obtained by analysing over two million hotel reservations in a study done by TravelgateX marketplace followed by France, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Terror threat THE terrorist threat is still very real in Madrid. Since the attacks of 11-M, 2004, officers have arrested 770 people in Spain and police now focus on those radicalised in their own country.
Road deaths A TOTAL of 754 people have died on Spanish roads so far this year, according to Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) data. The figure is up by 12 fatalities, with 742 having died by this time last year.
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Rape data Attack ‘every six hours’ By Joe Gerrard ONE woman is raped somewhere in Spain every six hours on average, according to a report from the country’s Interior Ministry. There were a total of 788 rapes in Spain from January to June this year. The Inter i o r M i n i s t r y ’s r e p o r t showed the rate was a 28.5 per cent increase on levels seen at the same time last year. The total number of complaints of sexual assaults more broadly stood at 5,731 for the first half of this year. The same figure for January to June last year was 5,083, an increase of almost 13 per cent. Yolanda Besteiro, Chairperson of the Federation of the Progressive Women of Spain, said Spanish society
often blamed women for attacks rather than perpetrators. “According to our culture if an attack occurs it is because the woman has not known how to defend herself, or has dressed in a certain way or gotten into the wrong area,” Besteiro said.
“Despite the increase in the number of complaints we barely know the tip of the iceberg of the phenomenon of sexual assaults as only around 30 per cent of violations are reported,” she added. Government statistics have also shown that a total of 950 women have been killed in gender violencerelated incidents since records began in 2003. A total of 26 have died this y e a r, t h e l a t e s t o f w h i c h was in A Coruña. C a r m e n C a l v o , S p a i n ’s Deputy Prime Minister and Equality Minister, said she condemned the A Coruña killing and all those that had taken place in Spain. “Still some question the urgency of the State Pact against Gender Violence. Do not make politics out of
‘TRAGEDIES’: Calvo (inset) spoke out over gender violence and protests erupted previously. tragedies,” Calvo said. C a l v o ’s c o m m e n t s a r e partly in reference to criticism from the leader of the conservative Partido Popular (PP) Pablo Casado over the State Pact. H e c l a i m e d i t s u ff e r e d
from ‘serious legal defects’ and that it may be unconstitutional due to it having been passed without Parliamentary approval. Casado has threatened to take the matter to Spain’s Supreme Court.
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A VAN was completely destroyed by fire on the old road of San Juan to Porreres, near the Palma/Manacor motorway. It is not known what caused the blaze on Wednesday, but the driver contacted the fire service who worked fast to protect a nearby pine plantation from the flames.
Tourists blamed THE town hall of Calvia has pledged to tackle anti-social behaviour on its streets. Drunk tourists are being blamed for lowering the tone and together with local businesses, the local authority wants to ensure €400 fines for stripping off and fighting in public are imposed.
Rider dies A MOTORCYCLIST was killed after a collision with a car he was thought to have been overtaking on the MA12 road from Playas de Muro towards Alcudia. Emergency services were unable to save the 29-year-old and the Local Police of Muro are investigating the fatal crash.
Ground to a halt A GERMAN tourist was taken to hospital after a bizarre motorcycle accident involving no other vehicles in Cala Gamba. Emergency services were said to have been baffled as to how the rider lost control of his bike, hit a dead end and ended up ‘landing inside a ditch.’
FRUITY: La Tomatina takes place in Buñol every August.
Seeing red
THIS coming Wednesday sees the start of one of Spain’s best-known and most unusual fiestas, the La Tomatina in the Valencia region. Revellers descend on the town of Buñol on the last Wednesday of August every year for the festival which involves throwing tomatoes at other participants. It is now so popular that since 2013 it has been ticketed. It was estimated that about 145,000 kilos of tomatoes were lobbed by attendees in 2015’s edition of the fiesta. La Tomatina began in 1945 when young people at the Giants and Big-Heads figure parade in Buñol caused a musician to fall over.
The musician flew into a fit of rage and spectators soon joined in. There was a market stall with fruit and vegetables in the area and those nearby raided it and began pelting other festival goers before police broke them up. The following year young people returned to the festival but this time they brought their own tomatoes from home. Authorities tried to crack down and in the early 1950’s it was banned altogether. This did not deter spectators who risked being arrested by taking part. Within years officials relented and the event has now become one of the best known events in Spain.
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Lucky winner A LOTTERY player who validated his ticket in a Palma shop has scooped €43,058 in the second category of the Bonoloto raffle. Tuesday’s draw was held in Madrid, and there were no first category winners. The lucky jackpot ticket holder could still be out there with the numbers 6 25 28 45 7.
Litter beach RESIDENTS living nearby the dream bay of Calo des Moro say they are fed up having to clear ‘mountains of rubbish’ dumped on the beach. They claim to regularly collect kilos of waste from the rocks left behind by ‘lazy bathers’ who can’t be bothered to use the bin provided.
Firearms found POLICE recovered a pair of loaded hunting shotguns after arresting two young people - one a minor - in connection with burglaries in Manacor. The suspects allegedly stole the weapons from a farm in Son Macia on Tuesday night before hiding them in a field. The arrests were made after police did a search on a vehicle which failed to stop when requested. After a brief chase, the car was intercepted and four
people were found inside. According to a police source, two of the occupants - subsequently detained had been seen roaming around the streets of Son Macia earlier in the evening. This led them to suspect they were involved in the break-in at the farm. Officers believe the duo had called friends to pick them up, though they are not thought to have been involved in the alleged ‘robberies with force.’
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Musician’s fate on hold A JUDGE in Belgium has postponed a decision to extradite a Mallorcan rapper. Josep Miquel Arenas left Spain while he was on a final countdown to imprisonment in May, and Spanish authorities issued European and International arrest warrants. According to his defence lawyers Simon and Paul Beckaert, the judge on call decided to postpone the matter while ‘waiting to receive the allegations of the prosecution.’
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The musician was previously found guilty of slandering the monarchy, lauding terror groups and inciting violence against politicians in his songs. He was sentenced to three and a half years in prison and failed to get the verdict overturned in a subsequent appeal. Arenas argued he was expressing his opinions in the songs and that his lyrics were protected by free expression laws. The courts ruled against this.
The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1728 of the Euro Weekly News Mallorca edition, including 51 local stories.
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POLL OF THE WEEK Should there be a second referendum on Brexit? LAST WEEK’S POLL: Do you think it’s important to speak Spanish, living or holidaying in Spain?
Yes 76%
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EWN online this week CONTROVERSIAL: The Valley of the Fallen divides Spanish opinion.
Visitors flock THE number of people who have visited the Valley of The Fallen mausoleum has soared following an announcement that former dictator Francisco Franco’s remains would be exhumed from it. A total of 38,269 people went to the site last month, up from 23,135 in June this year and 25,532 in July 2017 according to Spain’s heritage authority. Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, announced the exhumation plans shortly after taking power in June. “After 40 years this debate has led us to a very simple conclusion, Spain cannot allow symbols which divide the Spanish,” Sanchez said. Supporters of the former dictator and his descendants have voiced opposition to the plans. Franco’s family said they would not give their permission for the exhumation. Several recent visitors to the site told Spanish media about their reasons for making the trip to the site near Madrid. Antonio Nevado, a 22-year-old law student and critic of Franco’s regime, said “morbid curiosity” had driven him to go. He added he thought the dictator’s remains should stay at the mausoleum.
“This is the country’s heritage and it should be respected,” he said. Miguel Pintor, 62, from Madrid, said he was angered by the government’s plans. “I don’t think it hurts anyone. The dead should be left in peace,” Pintor said. Others thought the government had made the right call. Christian Espert, a 30-year-old soldier from Valencia, said the move should take place because the site hurt the feelings of many Spanish people. Javier Botia, 40, from Murcia, said he did not sympathise with Franco and felt now was the time to make the move. “I feel conflicting emotions, because on the one hand it is a place that symbolises much suffering, but it also has a lot of history. “One must know the bad side of history so as not to repeat it,” he said. General Francisco Franco took power in 1939 following the victory of his rebel nationalist forces in the Civil War. The Valley of the Fallen was built by Republican and other political prisoners as a mausoleum for those who died in the conflict.
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OUR VIEW Welcome September WE are now nearing the end of August madness where the streets of holiday destinations are clogged with visitors and many main roads look like the M25 on a very bad day. There are two real options for expatriate residents in Spain and both seem quite popular, either pack up your bags and go back ‘home’ for a month or two or remain, moan a bit and put up with it. There is however no doubt that the influx of visitors is good for the economy and certainly gives a number of people from all over Europe the chance to have some work in areas which otherwise would be bare of opportunities. Whilst everyone enjoys the warm weather, this year has seen a number of very hot days and for those who are travelling, the stress factors at airports have gone up considerably and this has been made even worse by regular strikes of airline pilots, long queues at immigration and even the breakdown of electronic display boards. What is important however is that despite all of the aggravation most people have got where they wanted to go eventually and more importantly in one piece. Many of the charities that assist the elderly closed their coffee mornings for August, but they continued to raise funds and to assist those in real need, but come September the charity shops will reopen and people will meet up again to chat with new friends. Loneliness can be a terrible thing especially in a foreign country, so congratulations to all those who have made it through August and are looking forward to a return to normality.
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Man plunges to his death A TOURIST died after falling from a balcony on the 12th floor of a hotel in Playa de Palma. The 23-year-old German man fell to his death at the Pabisa Bali Hotel just before 7pm on Monday. His body was recovered from the roof of the first floor where the air-conditioning machinery is housed. He was declared dead at the scene and a homicide team is investigating. On Sunday morning, an 18-year-old French female was taken to Son Espases Hospital after falling from a balcony in Palmanova. The incident occurred at around 6pm at the Hotel Marina Palmanova Apartments. The woman had been sharing a room with a friend. She fell from the third floor, and her condition was described as serious.
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Cooped up ACTOR Dominic Cooper has sparked new rumours after he was spotted getting cosy with Gemma Chan during a night out in Spain. Dominic. He parted ways with actress Ruth Negga in April after eight years, with reports claiming the romance had simply run its course. But the Mamma Mia! star was seen laughing and cuddling with Gemma as they strolled down the street.
along the seafront. The ITV2 star kept her accessories to a minimum and simply donned a pair of gold framed shades for the dazzling outing. Rosie was unceremoniously dumped out of Love Island in June, after her partner Adam Collard ditched her for Zara McDermott. Despite her early departure, the brunette beauty is making far more money from modelling than from her previous career in law.
ROMANTIC: The loved up couple.
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SHORE SIREN: Rosie Williams.
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SHE was cruelly dumped by hunky personal trainer Adam Collard on Love Island 2018. But Rosie Williams, 26, proved she’s moved on from the heartache earlier this summer with an eye popping display on a sun-soaked Spanish holiday. The reality star poured her incredible curves into a plunging leopard print swimsuit which accentuated her ample cleavage as she frolicked on the shore. Making sure all eyes were on her, the reality star showcased her slender pins and pert posterior as she strolled
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BOAT BABE: Kelly Brook.
KELLY Brook put on a glamorous display as she sailed to a snorkelling hotspot in Barcelona with beau Jeremy Parisi. The glamour model, 38, posed for sizzling snaps on Instagram and wore a blue two-piece that accentuated her gorgeous curves during her Mediterranean getaway. Kelly also set tongues wagging that she’s set to wed Jeremy after being spotted wearing a huge diamond ring.
ROBIN WRIGHT and Clement Giraudet are still enjoying their romantic honeymoon after reportedly marrying in France. The 52-year-old blonde beauty, best known for The Princess Bride and House of Cards, was seen kissing the French hunk on the beach in Ibiza. She appeared thrilled with the attention as she showed off her enviable bikini body on the shore. Robin was toned and tanned in the little pink two-piece that made the most of her toned figure. Both wore yellow gold wedding bands that shone in the sunlight, and Clement donned dark swim trunks as he showed off a chiselled chest and arms. The loved up couple apparently tied the knot in France in a small and secret ceremony earlier this month, and have since been hitting the beaches around the Mediterranean. However, the Wonder Woman actress is yet to confirm the nuptials.
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Illicit breeding farm dismantled By Tara Rippin MORE than 1,100 specimens of 62 species of turtles, and 750 eggs have been seized in a raid at what is believed to be the largest illegal hatchery of its kind in Europe. Three people are in custody, two for breeding the reptiles and a third for the illicit trade in reptiles. Tw o o t h e r p e o p l e a r e still under investigation as part of the operation which began in February after the Guardia Civil of Palma Airport detected the shipment of several specimens of Coahuila turtles. On inspection of the h a u l , o ff i c e r s f o u n d t h a t part of the documentation declaring the consignment didn’t match the contents of the shipment, and the cargo was seized. A rustic farm in Llucmajor was subsequently located, which housed a ‘hatchery’ much larger
PROTECTED: The majority of the turtles found are endangered species. than expected for the purpose of breeding ‘on an industrial level’ various species of turtles, both water and land. Inquiries then led investigators to a farm and exotic fauna shop in Barcelona where they found different pools and reservoirs with protected species in a very poor state of maintenance.
According to a source, the investigation has been made difficult by the fact that some of those responsible for freight had no i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o r p a p e rwork in their name. But they added that ‘two detainees and two under i n v e s t i g a t i o n a r e o f G e rman nationality, while one detainee and one under in-
vestigation is Spanish.’ They are accused of crimes related to flora and fauna, contraband of protected species and money laundering. Among specimens recovered, there were 14 of the 50 most threatened species in the world, including the Cuora Aurocapitata, Mauremys Anna-
mensis, and the Siebenrockiella. The majority of these specimens are covered by the protection regime of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites), which seeks to preserve the protection of species by controlling their trade and to which Spain has been at-
tached since 1986. The investigation was carried out within the framework of the ‘Naultinus’ operation of Europol, which has collaborated in the analysis of information and coordination with other countries of the European Union, such as Germ a n y, F r a n c e , I t a l y a n d Austria.
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Hookers mugging male tourists by Tara Rippin YOUNG British men are being targeted and robbed by prostitutes who prowl a popular Spanish resort, with reports of similar attacks in the Costas. According to bar owners and expatriates, ‘vicious’ working girls are making the streets of Magaluf a very dangerous place to be at night. And a former Fuengirola restaurateur, claims ‘the attacks are rife in Coasta Del Sol, but many men are too embarrassed to report it.’ In a bid to raise awareness, residents, tourists and alleged victims are using a Facebook page dedicated to reporting crime and talk of incidents where lads have had everything, from passports to clothes, stolen. One blogger from Newport, England, wrote on the Magaluf Forum: ‘When are the police going to do something about the prostitutes. It’s no good saying don’t go out by yourself in Magaluf any more because four mates of mine were walking back to Guadalope Hotel and one still got attacked and robbed by four prostitutes.’ Simon from Rochdale, England, holidayed in the party resort with friends in June. He blogged that one of his mates had had a bit too much to drink, so four friends walked him back to his apartment. “He was still approached by a prostitute/thief,” he said: “She quickly backed off when she realised he was part of our group. I personally would not go back there because of the incidents docu-
DANGEROUS: Vulnerable young men are being targeted and robbed.
mented and our experiences.” The manager of one of the resort’s largest bars, who wished to remain anonymous, told an international newspaper online that it’s a big problem that has been going on for years, but that ‘it’s worse now with the police just totally ignoring it.’ He warned that ‘It will come to a boiling point, a big event where someone is seriously hurt or killed by one of them.’ He went on to say that at around 2am, the women get ‘more pushy’ and start to pick out young men who are not ca-
pable of looking after themselves, either because they are drunk or have become separated from their mates. Apparently, the women appear as though they’re on their own, but when they start to rob a victim and he tries to shake them off, a group of pimps pounce. It is believed the prostitutes arrive in the resort by bus from Palma. A Nigerian sex worker was charged with attempted murder in June after she attacked two tourists and two cops with a broken bottle.
PUSHY: Early hours of the morning see prostitutes becoming more pushy.
It has been reported she attempted to sell drugs to the holidaymakers and when they refused, she got angry. When officers of the Guardia Civil attempted to arrest her, she is said to have attacked them with a bottle, with one officer only avoiding serious injuries when his handcuff belt shielded him from the blow.
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Brit’s unexpected Palma jaunt A BRITISH man has told media in the country about how he kept a night going by spontaneously travelling from Wales to Palma with a friend. Alun Griffiths, 27, said he was out with work mates in his home town of Merthyr Tydfil when he had the idea of flying to the Spanish island of Mallorca. “After work I went to the Gurnos Club and there was about 15 of us all talking about holidays. So I said ‘anyone want to go on holiday now? Let’s go to the airport and see where we can go,” he said. Griffiths managed to talk friend Nigel Lewis into joining him and the two made for Cardiff airport. There they were told they could
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SPONTAEOUS TRIP: Griffiths (inset) travelled to Palma. travel on a plane to Palma which was leaving that evening. “There’s a Palma in Italy too so we didn’t know if we
were going there or Spain. “We fell asleep on the plane and woke up in Spain, thank God,” he said. Griffiths took a phone call
from his girlfriend shortly after arriving on the island and taking a taxi to the resort of Magaluf. She told him his dinner was ready and he told her he was now in Magaluf. “I said ‘I’m not joking, I won’t be home for a few days.’ She wasn’t best pleased,” he said. The pair stayed in Mallorca for two nights before returning to Wales last Thursday. Pictures shared by Griffiths on social media showed him and Lewis drinking from early in the morning until late at night. “It cost us about €100 to get out there and €343 for the hotel and my Mrs booked for us to come back. “It was almost €900 each altogether,” he said.
Spiteful signs emerge BARCELONA protesters are urging tourists to jump off hotel balconies in a dark twist to the recent spate of accidents. Posters and graffiti have emerged encouraging foreign visitors to throw themselves
off the balconies in the latest campaign by radicals to drive them away from Spain. A poster on one lamppost read: “Dear Tourist. Do you know balconing? Prevents gentrifica-
tion, improves neighbours’ quality of life, reduces the risk of heart disease, is LOTS of fun.” No one has claimed responsibility for the campaign, but local residents believe it is a protest against the high number of tourists making life unbearable and driving up property prices. The posters include the hashtag #BalconingisFun, with Twitter users retweeting them and adding jokes or memes. A spokeswoman for Barcelona City Council said: “We reject these incidents and above all the message. “They will be removed by the municipal cleaning services.” The British Embassy and the Association of British Travel Agents have urged holidaymakers to avoid taking any risks on balconies. Anti-tourism campaigns in Spain are not new, and are often fought by young, anti-capitalist groups on Twitter, which critics say gives them more attention than they deserve.
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A loss of momentum Commentary by Moneycorp THE pound is struggling, largely due to the prospect of a ‘no deal’ Brexit. BoE’s governor Mark Carney said on BBC Radio 4 that the risks of a ‘no deal’ scenario are now ‘uncomfortably high’ and Trade Secretary Liam Fox put the likelihood at 60/40. Employment data showed that unemployment fell to 4.0%, but earnings growth stagnated. The Consumer Price Index showed that the rate of inflation ticked up to 2.5%, core CPI was unchanged at 1.9%. The Retail Price Index, which includes housing costs, went up by only 3.2%, having been expected to remain steady at 3.4%. The ONS reported sales rose by 0.7% in July after June’s 0.5% fall. Regardless of the numbers, Brexit continues to cast the longest shadow over the pound. The euro has largely managed to hold steady, but it’s struggling. There is a loss of momentum in the Eurozone
economy: Not only have all the gains of the first quarter been lost, but the 4% 2018 gain noted in the middle of April has now become a 3.6% loss. H o w e v e r, E u r o z o n e g r o w t h w a s r e vised up to 0.4% for the second quarter. Uncertainty is arising from Italy after the European Commission’s fraught negotiations with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte over the budget. Concern that there w i l l b e k n o c k o n e ff e c t s o n t h e U S Turkey tariffs across Europe also weigh on the central currency, because Spain, Italy, France and Holland are thought to be large lenders to Turkey. The Federal Reserve is keeping to its decision to gradually raise US interest rates this year. The US dollar appears to be retaining strength, thanks to the unceasing rhetoric regarding trade wars and a strong US economy. July’s US retail sales data were all better than expected. Although there is some concern that what
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the still uncertain future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and has raised hopes that this will prompt an interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada early in the autumn. However, falling prices for oil and equities are likely to further impact the Loonie. The Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates at the record low of 1.5%. Governor Lowe and his team did take an upbeat consi der at i on of dom est i c and global economies. Further assistance for the Aussie was found in the employment figures, while there was a net loss of 3,900 jobs in July, the major swing from part-time to full-time working, was seen as more significant. Overall, unemployment fell to 5.3%. Meanwhile in New Zealand, the Reserve Bank’s decision was more doveish than many expected and the currency struggled as a result.
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by Tara Rippin HOLIDAYMAKERS destined for Mallorca were devastated after their flight was cancelled because the ‘crew was too tired.’ The easyJet flight from Belfast to Palma was called off at the last minute, leaving 146 passengers home and dry. Mother and daughter, Cornelia and Erin Dalipe, said people ‘were in tears’ after being told the plane was grounded. Speaking to a radio station in Belfast, Cornelia said there was police presence when the news was broken, even
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Flight fatigue though there was no aggressive behaviour, and the crew was led out of a separate door. She said she ‘couldn’t believe what she was being told,’ pointing out that many people work 12-14 hour shifts and just get on with it. The budget airline has since apologised for the inconvenience. Apparently passengers had
APOLOGY: Transfer or refund offered to customers.
to wait until 3am before they could get taxis to return home. According to Cornelia, passengers had to queue to be booked onto alternative flights. And while she was hoping to fly on Monday night, another woman ‘was in tears as the next available flight for her was Tuesday night, which is a big chunk out of a one-week holiday.’
A spokeswoman for easyJet said the cancellation was ‘due to a crew issue.’ She added that every effort was made to minimise the impact of the cancellation to passengers. A statement read: ‘Passengers due to travel on this flight were given the option of transferring their flight free of charge or obtaining a refund at www.easyjet.com and offered hotel accommodation
where needed. ‘Customers who did not require a hotel were offered taxis to their home address. ‘Unfortunately, due to vari-
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ous events taking place in Belfast city centre on Saturday evening, it took some time for transfers to arrive at the airport. ‘The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.’
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Portuguese mogul dies Queriroz Pereira suffers heart attack in Ibiza By Joe Gerrard PORTUGAL’S 5th richest man has died of a heart attack while holidaying on a
yacht moored in an Ibiza harbour. National Police were called out to the Ibiza
Magna marina after Pedro Queiroz Pereira reportedly fell 30 metres down a stairwell on the vessel at about 2.30am last Sunday. T h e 6 9 - y e a r- o l d ’s r e mains have since been transferred to the Institute of Legal Medicine for a post-mortem examination. P o l i c e o ff i c e r s h a v e since opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of death but they have said they believe it was due to a heart attack. Mercelo Rebelo de Sousa, the President of Portugal, said in a statement he was sorry for the untimely loss of a “great Portuguese industrialist.” Queiroz Pereira was the head of the Semapa holding company which itself owned The Navigator Company, a paper and pulp maker, and cement producer Secil. His family also
owns the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz in Lisbon. Semepa took control of The Navigator Company in 2004 and it has since become Europe’s top producer of uncoated wood free paper. Estimates of Queiroz Pereira’s fortune range as high as €1.1 billion according to Forbes magazine. His family has a 71 per cent stake in Semapa. Queiroz Pereira stood down from day-to-day operations with the firm and handed control to his three daughters Filipa, Mafalda and Lua last year. Pedro Mendonca de Queiroz Pereira was born in Lisbon in 1949 where he later attended military college and the Higher Institute of Accounting and Administration. He dropped out of both
DECEASED: The businessman died last Sunday. to pursue his business career which saw him move to Brazil in 1975 until 1987. His time there saw him do a brief stint in motor racing in the Formula 2 league. He returned to the business world and held positions in several companies in the property, hospitality, agriculture, energy, industry and car sectors. His
family had stakes in many of them. Queiroz Pereira was awarded the Portuguese Grand Cross of the Order of Business Merit honour in 2009. He was also known as being media shy but occasionally making controversial remarks such as describing parts of the banking industry as a ‘house of cards.’
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Loop tests
Six held
THE rural town of Droux has been selected by TransPod as the testing ground for its Hyperloop project which is seeking to develop public transport which could reach speeds of up to 1,200 kilometres an hour.
POLICE in Arendal have arrested six people in connection with pepper spray found on persons in the town and authorities have said they suspect the items could have been used to disrupt the Arendalsuk event.
New air boss AIR CANADA’S Ben Smith has been named the first non-French boss of Air France-KLM which has been branded ‘inconceivable’ in a statement from nine out of 10 of the trade unions which represent company employees.
Trump visit UNITED STATES President Donald Trump has announced that he plans to travel to Paris for a cere-
Cat convict FUTURE TRAVEL: The pods will be tested in France. mony to mark the end of the First World War on November 11 in a tweet in which he also attacked Washington politicians.
Case lost A TOULOUSE court has dismissed
a case which was lodged by Kevin Fermine, a disabled law student, against France’s rail operator SNCF on the grounds that he had no access to either toilets or train cafeterias during journeys which he made from the southern city to the capital Paris.
A YAZIDI woman aged 19 has left Germany with her family and filed a com-
EMISSIONS from road traffic in Norway fell from a total of 9.7 million tonnes in 2016 to 8.8 million in 2017, a decline of about 9.6 per cent according to the country’s public highway authority.
Man cleared A 55-YEAR-OLD who has repeatedly denied being responsible for killing a man in his 30’s found dead in Maridelan in Oslo last month has been cleared by police officers investigating the death.
Host ridicule
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G ERMANY A TOTAL of 16 people were injured, six of them seriously, after a bus they were travelling on from Stockholm to Berlin overturned in a ditch near Rostock on the A19 motorway while 63 passengers and two drivers were onboard.
A VESTFOLD woman convicted of breaching animal welfare laws by leavi ng t wo pet cat s i n a home she moved out of has been handed a suspended prison sentence of 26 days and two years of probation by Tonsberg District Court.
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plaint with authorities after claiming she saw a member of the Islamic State who enslaved her for 10 weeks in Iraq in a town in Baden-Wurttemberg.
Migrant pact GERMAN diplomats have struck a deal with their Greek counterparts to return migrants to the latter country if they have already applied for asylum there within 48 hours according to an
Interior Ministry spokesperson.
Victim sues A BEAUTICIAN who was left with facial disfigurements after her exboyfriend attacked her with acid has lodged a compensation claim with Hanover’s Regional Court seeking damages of €250,000 to cover lost earnings which Vanessa Munstermann said left her ‘financially ruined.’
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THE Dutch Council of State has ruled that colanders cannot be classed as religious headdress after Mienke de Wilde, a Pastafarian from Nijmegen, had passport photos refused in which she posed wearing the utensil which she claimed was holy.
A LABOUR court has ruled that an Uppsala company should compensate a 24-year-old Muslim woman with €3,800 after lawyers successfully argued she had been discriminated against when she refused to shake hands at a job interview on religious grounds.
Drugs bust NAVAL personnel on a Dutch ship in the Caribbean have seized more than 400 kilograms of cocaine, later destroyed by authorities in Sint Maarten which they claimed was thrown overboard from a boat sailing under the Venezuelan flag.
Heat record THE Netherlands has seen its longest run of hot days since 2003 after temperatures of 20.1 degrees were recorded in De Bilt last week, marking 54 days in total of uninterrupted heat in the country.
Wolf call A GROUP of farmers in Gelderland has warned against granting wolves protected status after sightings of the animals which originate from Germany have become more common and several livestock deaths have been reported.
Drug figures THE number of Swedes who have taken cannabis during the past 12 months rose from 2.5 per cent to 3.6 per cent of the adult population between 2013 and 2017 according to the country’s drug and alcohol authority.
Car fires POLICE in Sweden probing the cause of around 150 vehicle blazes which erupted in Gothenburg, Uppsala, Trollhattan, Alafors and Akersberga last week have said they do not believe the strikes were politically motivated ahead of elections.
Bus first NORRTAKJE has become the first city in Sweden to have an all fully electric public bus fleet after the vehicles entered service on lines 651, 656, 657 and 658 last Saturday.
AN anchor on the United States network Fox News has faced a backlash after comparing Denmark with Venezuela after Trish Regan claimed no one wanted to work in either country due to both supposedly living under socialist economic systems.
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OFFICERS were tracing a suspect last week in connection with an assault on a 38-year-old female gym worker at a shopping centre in Greve, which is believed to have happened following an argument over membership.
IMMIGRATION authorities have ordered the deportation of 13-year-old Thai girl Aphinya Pechmuang after refusing her application for a residence permit following her arrival in Farso in Denmark in 2017 to live with her mother and Danish stepfather.
THE population of red kite birds of prey in Denmark has risen by 20 per cent during 2017 with 371 specimens spotted in January this year according to statistics from the country’s Ornithological Society.
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Bishop raid POLICE were tracing suspects last week in connection with a burglary which saw the Bishop of Liege locked in a bathroom in his official residence and around €20,000 in cash and several works of art stolen.
Spy funds TH E Mi ni st r y of Def ence of Belgium is set to spend almost €150 million to take part in a French spy satellite programme, according to sources familiar with Helios II which sees probes taking images of the Earth’s surface.
Terror study A REPORT has claimed there is a link between terrorist attacks and the health of Belgian citizens based on data which stated about 45 per cent of respondents reported experiencing mental problems after strikes in Brussels and Zaventem.
Name stats ALMOST 90 per cent of Belgian babies born in 2017, some 90,644 out of 101,071, were given their father ’s surname as opposed to 4.2 who received their mother’s and the rest who took both.
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STAT OF WEEK National job stats THERE are around 1.3 million less jobs in Spain than there were at the onset of the financial crisis in 2008, according to government figures. There were about 49,500 less in Castellon and 25,800 less in Orense. The number of those in work has grown in the Balearic Islands, Malaga Province, Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Guadalajara. They saw increases of 45,700, 28,300, 18,000 and 12,200 respectively since the second quarter of 2008.
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Deficit talks begin SPANISH government ministers are set to meet tomorrow (Friday) in a bid to reach an agreement on spending and debt proposals for 2019 to 2021. The Council of Ministers is attempting to chart a course of deficit reduction as part of a path to financial stability. Their proposals will be tabled before the Congress of Deputies, Spain’s Parliament, once agreement between ministers has been reached. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government is expected to make similar proposals to those that were rejected in line with plans from Finance Minister Maria
by Joe Gerrard Jesus Montero, according to reports. Ministers have set proposed deficit targets for Spain’s autonomous regions of 0.3 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2019. The figure falls to 0.1 per cent by 2020 and government is hoping regional books will be balanced by 2021, according to Spanish media. Public debt targets for the autonomous communities are expected to be 23.7 per cent, 23 per cent and 22.2 per cent of GDP for 2019, 2020 and 2021 respectively. The meeting comes as Deputies in
Congress voted down previous spending plans last month. A total of 88 Deputies, including those from the governing leftleaning Partido Socialista (PSOE), voted in favour. There were 173 votes against from the conservative Partido Popular (PP), the centrist Ciudadanos and a handful of regionalist parties. The leftist anti-austerity Unidos Podemos group and some Catalan and Valencian parties abstained. Tomorrow’s meeting will be the first Council of Ministers session since the last one on August 3 before the summer recess began.
SPANISH financial firm Bankia loaned around €180 million to house building projects in the country between January and June this year, according to company data. The figure comes as the bank had been restricted in operating in markets such as property and development financing as part of bailout conditions from the recession. Bankia said its development financing arm was one of the main parts of the business set to grow in the coming years due to home building picking up.
Construction growth slows
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Company earnings THE turnover of Spanish firms has risen by 4.9 per cent since last June in comparison to the same time last year according to the National Institute for Statistic’s (INE) Business Figures Index.
Age averages SLUMP: The sector is not growing as quickly. OUTPUT in the construction sector grew by some 1.8 per cent in Spain in June compared to 2017, a fall from 4.6 per cent in year-onyear growth in May. The Eurostat figures come as data for the European Union (EU) showed a mixed picture for the industry in different member states. Output fell in Spain by around 0.3 per cent in month-on-month terms from May to June, the second fall so far this year. Activity in the sector across the
bloc grew by 0.6 per cent in month-on-month terms in June compared to May. There was a growth of 1.2 per cent in the EU in May compared to the previous April, meaning there has been three months of uninterrupted growth in construction. Hungary saw the largest increase in construction activity in June compared to May at 7.2 per cent. Slovenia saw the largest fall at 5 per cent.
PROPERTIES in provincial capitals were aged 45 years on average if they were for sale and 44 for rent and the figure stood at 72 and 69 respectively in Barcelona, according to industry figures.
Web launch GERMAN supermarket chain Lidl has launched an online store to sell its own brand products in the Madrid region as part of a pilot scheme which could be rolled out throughout Spain if successful.
Boat rents make waves THE amount of people holidaying on rented boats in Spain was up 42 per cent during the first six months of this year compared to 2017, according to industry data. A total of 3,256 recreational vessels were registered in Spain during the same period, with 1,049 for rental use. The number is expected to be higher than
the total of 1,613 registered during the whole of 2017, according to forecasts from Spain’s General Directorate of the Merchant Navy. Current trends showed the boat rental market had grown by between 15 and 20 per cent annually in recent years. Turnover is roughly around €320 million a year in Spain.
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Are our values being threatened? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT I THINK the so-called ‘snowflakes’ and ‘do gooders’ of our societies are falling hook, line, and naive sinker, into the hands of those whose sole aim is to provoke as much racial hatred and cultural discrimination as possible. All their well-intentioned appeasement of ethnic minorities and promotion of so-called ‘diversity’ is actually having an opposite affect and is in fact managing to raise public resentment and social disharmony to unprecedented and dangerous levels. In my opinion the growth of reversed racism is becoming the biggest weapon the enemies of peaceful integration and social equality possess. This past week we’ve seen some real goodies. Comedian Jack Whitehall was chastised for being cast as the first gay Disney character, because he is in fact heterosexual! (He’s also an actor of course!). Mazz Murray, talented daughter of a dear friend of mine, was barred from performing a song from Dreamgirls at the Albert Hall, because she is white and the song is from an ‘African American’ musical. A while ago the BBC (who else) almost unbe-
WELL-INTENTIONED: But is having an opposite effect and is managing to raise public resentment and social disharmony. lievably specified that applicants for a trainee position in the company would only be considered if they were non-white! A recent lawsuit claimed that YouTube cancelled job interviews with people who were not female black or Hispanic. Another example that caught my eye last week was the casting of a black girl in the role
of Joan of Arc in an upcoming movie. This did make me think what sort of an outcry there would be if it was decided to cast a white man in the leading role of a movie about Nelson Mandela! These subversive agitators also level accusations of racism and Islamophobia at anyone who endeavours to speak out in the name of common
sense and will try to crush our rights to the freedom of speech at every opportunity. All this creates one result only. Anger and resentment. It’s high time the snowflakes were brought to realise that they are being blatantly manipulated by these people, whose only ambition is to spread disruption and division. This small minority don’t want social harmony, they want victory and revenge, and are prepared to use any means available to achieve it; including the purloined assistance of those who naively think they are righting the wrongs of history and inequality. It’s high time the politicians pulled their heads out from the sands of denial and faced up to the problems these people are creating. If they carry on living in their bubbles of privilege and fantasy, and continue to show their appalling lack of courage, common sense and leadership in these matters, the man in the street will, out of pure frustration, decide to act themselves. And if that happens heaven help us all. Thanks for all your letters. Keep ‘em coming. And a great big thank you for all your kind thoughts and best wishes for my twins 18th birthday. Fair warmed the cockles. Have a good week, and whatever ya do. Always... Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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TECH FOR THE TIMID WHEN I make a cup of tea, my new internet kettle reports it to Reykjavik. Neighbours were able to watch their house being burgled on their smartphone, and recent guests insisted we listen to their baby gurgling back home thanks to an online monitor. Oh what joy. I haven’t yet succumbed to buying an internet-connected fridge which will let me know when the Nutella’s running low (horror of horrors), but it’s coming. A new survey says the average Western home now has six connected devices, rising fast. What’s most worrying about this trend is not just that if the internet goes down, life as we know it is over, but how much stuff is connecting without us realising it. Take that new kettle of mine (but preferably not given its outrageous price). Quite reasonably the manufacturer hopes to tap the usage data it sends to its Icelandic datacentre, to improve the product so that the next iteration will be even better. Quite how simply boiling water can
Online tea anyone? Terence Kennedy worries about the Internet of (unnecessary?) Things
WI-FI KETTLE: Click for a cuppa. be improved might be a moot point, but never mind the detail. Worryingly, do I know what information it is actually sending back every time I make a cuppa? That’s not an unreasonable concern, given those notorious Samsung TVs which were collecting their viewers’ conversations a while back. Amazon’s Alexa recently made the news by eavesdropping on an
owner and sending the recording to a contact in Seattle. And Google finally admitted last year that its Home Mini assistant had indeed been logging and sending recordings from some owners. At the height of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a widelywatched interview with Mark Zuckerberg showed his personal laptop in the background - with its webcam covered by tape. And no,
it’s simply naïve to think that if anyone is snooping through your webcam, its light will come on. Real hackers just ain’t that incompetent. The so-called Internet of Things (or IoT to we sad acronymphiles) is entering every facet of our existence, and with it come any number of benefits - and risks. The world currently has three billion smartphones, but will have 20 billion internet-connected devices just two years from now. Experts agree the security is not yet in place for this deluge of interconnectivity. Privacy is becoming quaintly old-fashioned, hackers are going into pizza-fuelled overdrive and security watchdogs are heading for the bunkers. Bottom line: beware what you buy if it says it’s connectable. Are we ready for everything we own to create individual mini-surveillance states which would have made the Stasi proud? I need a cup of tea to ponder it all. Standby Reykjavik.
Fatal flaw WHY would anyone want an internet-connected kettle? Let me count the ways. Imagine how much time you save not having to actually go to the kitchen to switch it on; the app is on your smartphone. Tell it to boil from your commute, or while snoozing in bed. The app shows how much water it has, how many cups it will make, how much energy you’re using, and how long it will take to boil. There’s a ‘Keep Warm’ feature which, you guessed it, keeps the water warm till you get there. The ‘Share’ feature lets you WhatsApp others to ask if they want a cuppa. All done remotely, brilliant. Except for one fatal flaw: you still have to walk to the kettle to fill it.
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Nick Horne The Rich Pick Freelance correspondent, London, England NORMALITY persists. Despite Brexit, terrorism, disasters; life does go on. The usual panic measures in response to this or that usually come to nothing much more than an opportunity for the authorities to put out a statement to the effect of: ‘See, we have done something’ and the attention of the public moves on or simply subsides. Banality, or more simply the ordinary needs of getting ready for work or just this day’s demands occupies us. Routine, a breakfast or the main meal of the day, friends, family and hobbies remain at the centre and core of most lives. Heroic or ordinary, we all dress in much the same way. Fashionistas will of course claim otherwise. Their string shopping bag will be iridescent and will cost many times what you or I may be willing to pay for what is really just a bag for putting our shopping in. Their watches will be limited editions made of rare and precious materials. The cost of just servicing a high end mechanical watch can be as little as €2,000 each time. A collection of such watches is not just a labour of love or an investment; this hobby will need a commitment of more than just time! Even the most ordinary day may be punctuated with a heart stopping moment, when you really do feel the breath of your own
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Back to school body and the beat of your own heart. I am thinking of an ordinary man going about his ordinary day driving his employer’s lorry through heavy rain when suddenly he stamps on the brakes and through the murk and just yards ahead sees that the bridge across the chasm stops suddenly with open space and a long drop beckoning him on. Being an alert and lucky man he does not join the dozens of souls who met their doom falling through space as the bridge collapsed beneath them. I would like to believe that the next day he went about his ordinary business, picked up the threads and went on with his life. His family and his friends will, for a time look at him and believe him touched in some special way. Everyone will ponder on what might have been; however then his wife will remind him that summer is coming to a close. School will be calling his children to attend to their studies, so off to the shops they will go for shoes and all the paraphernalia of ‘Back to School.’
LIFE CONTINUES: Despite everything that is thrown at it.
Would you like a receipt? Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I READ this week, that after 23 school shootings in 2018, the US government has taken major steps to make some changes. What are they, you may ask? Well, at last they have banned something. No, not guns they have banned plastic straws! Yeah I know the environment is suffering terribly from single use plastic products but come on, for goodness sake, do something about the killing of your kids. I’m going to let you into a little secret about me. My answer to the question, ‘would you like a receipt’ is based on absolutely nothing and changes all the time. Obviously if I’m buying some electrical good or an item of clothing the answer is going to be ‘yes’ but for everything else the answer depends on... Well, nothing really. On the subject of buying stuff what is it with these new plastic pen and touch screen thingies in stores and banks? It’s impossible to get anything that remotely looks like my signature. It just doesn’t feel right when you try and sign your name. Why not just use pin numbers?
I had an interesting situation this week. I was on my way home and I got a one word message from Mrs S. All it said was ‘chocolate’ so I stopped at the nearest supermarket which just happened to be Iceland. I did a quick in and out and grabbed a few assorted bars of chocolate, paid and interesting enough, in this instance, I stuck the receipt in the bag. Anyway, we were sitting down watching TV and decided it was ‘chocolate o’clock’ so Mrs S went and got a bar. She then asked me if I had eaten some on the way home. Her reason for asking was that it had been opened and a few squares were missing. Now what do you do? Definitely not eat it! Take it back? Well it only cost a euro but then again it’s not right so we decided to return it back to the supermarket. When we took it back the manager just said sorry and immediately changed it for us. He then offered up an amazing bit of information that this apparently happens all the time all round the store. Every day they find empty or opened and half eaten packets of products - sandwiches, crisps, sweets, drinks etc. But, it’s very hard to prove once someone has left the store as the evidence has been eaten. So my advice is have a good look at your stuff as you pick it up. mikesenker@gmail.com
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Fake news, hype and plain old lies Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
PRESIDENT Trump is a leader who has inspired renewed, worldwide respect for the US. He has demonstrated strong moral principles and diplomacy. History will judge him to have been an astute and canny politician whose altruism (a distinctive Trump characteristic) helped rescue an economy in dire straits. His understanding of the sensitive and complex nature of international relations is nothing less than amazing. His wisdom - likewise his economic vision of the future - is a guiding light to others. Future leaders will scrutinise his tweets attempting to comprehend that visionary, mercurial magnetism that is Trump. An outstanding statesman who is vastly undervalued in these benighted times. Yes. Fake news! (I made this all up but you get the message.) But what about Trump’s own fake news - all his fake promises? ‘I’m going to be working for you. I’m not go-
TRUMP: Will blame someone else. ing to have time to go play golf.’ Is there any statement Trump made in the run up to the US election which he’s not blithely gone back on? Reminds me of the old joke: ‘How can you tell when Donald Trump is lying?’- ‘His lips move’ ‘President Donald Trump told nearly six times more lies in the first 10 months of his presidency than former President Barack Obama did in his entire eight-year term,’ according to the New York Times. These figures were
verified by fact-checking organisations while Trump supporters invented the term ‘alternative facts.’ But Trump’s lies aren’t the only problem. It’s the millions who swallow them ‘bigly’ who really matter. One thing you can be certain of is that whatever goes wrong, Trump and his little Trumpflakes will always find someone else to blame. ‘It’s the media! It’s the Democrats! It’s Obama! It’s Hillary! It’s my son-in-law! It’s the CIA! It’s the FBI! It’s Comey!’ Unbelievable! (Or, in other words: ‘Infamy! Infamy! They’ve all got it infamy!’). Finally, on a really positive note, many thanks to all you readers out there who’ve left great comments on my website about my latest thriller ‘The Girl in the Woods’! Happy reading! Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity. columnists@euroweeklynews.com
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LEGALLY SPEAKING Will they pay capital gains? Two years ago we sold our flat in Torrevieja, which was our main residence and bought a flat in Italy. After a year we sold that flat and bought a small apartment in Torrevieja. We are both over 80 and we now need to sell this flat and move to Cadiz to be near family. We have lived in this flat for less than a year. Will we have to pay capital gains tax or ‘plus valia’? G C (Costa Blanca) There are three requirements to be David Searl exempt from Spanish cap- You and the Law in Spain ital gains tax. First, you must be an official tax resident in Spain, declaring for Spanish income tax. Second, you must be selling a home which has been your main residence for three years. Third, you must be older than 65. You miss out the three-year requirement. However, if you use all the proceeds from your sale to purchase a new main residence in Spain, you can also be exempt from capital gains tax. The ‘plus valia’ tax is a different tax, which is paid to the town hall and is based on how long you have owned the property.
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
Advertising Feature Christina Sharp GLOBELINK INTERNATIONAL christina@globelink.co.uk.
AS temperatures gradually start to head south and the peak summer crowds dissipate, autumn is a great time to take a break. If you’ve opted to stay put over the summer, you’ll be treated to less tourists and lower prices in most places if you travel this autumn. Why not escape and enjoy the vista of a new destination without the hordes and peak season rip-off prices. Here are some of Globelink’s favourite spots to enjoy the sites and some beautiful autumn colour: Florence, Italy In truth, Florence is busy all year round, but autumn is a perfect time to visit as you not only get to appreciate the very best of Renaissance art and architecture, but also some spectacular autumn foliage. Enjoy the natural golds and russets in the Piazzale Michelangelo, or the Boboli landscaped gardens as well as the iconic Duomo, and world famous collections in the Uffiizi Gallary. Florence is home to the finest works by Botticelli, da Vinci, Giotto’s frescoes and Michelangelo’s David. And to keep you cool during your visit, legend has it, that the gelato was invented
Leaf it to us…
TAKE A BREAK: Autumn is a great time to enjoy a new destination. in Renaissance Florence, by Bernardo Buontalenti, so what better place to try this irresistible Italian essential? And if you want to keep it authentic, look out for the word ‘artigianale’ when choosing your gelateria, as this means your gelato is made using traditional recipes and methods.
Lake Bled, Slovenia The Julian Alps provide a magnificent backdrop to the picture perfect Lake Bled that few other locations in the world can match. Its clear blue-green waters and steepled church nestling on a tiny islet at its centre, makes this a stunning spot in autumn. The glacial lake is surrounded by
lush forest foliage that transforms into a riot of oranges, reds and browns during autumn and the intense colours are mirrored in the lake to make the view twice as magical. If you’re feeling energetic, take a hike up the hill to the medieval Bled Castle perched on a craggy outcrop close by. Finland Often associated with snow covered winter scenery, a trip to Finland in September offers the best of all it has to offer. The Finnish for autumn colour is ‘ruska’ and Finland is a top destination for autumn walks. With the richest variety of broadleaf trees, silver birch, pine, blueberries, lingonberries and mosses, it’s a top destination for some world class ‘leaf peeping.’ And the further north you go the more vivid the colours become. And did you know that the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis is most active during autumn and spring? So if you’re lucky, you will get the added bonus of a spectacular night sky display during your trip. See www.visitfin land.com for more information. Finally, make sure you safeguard yourself from trips, slips and mishaps while you are out and about exploring our beautiful planet by visiting www.glob elink.co.uk, or call +44 1353 699 082. You can get covered wherever you live in the EU up to the age of 89yrs.
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Cryptic Across 1 Ace lancer creates demolition (9) 8 Sensible points about article (4) 9 Lone rooks became spectators (9) 10 Speaker in search of good political theme for a Tory (6) 13 Be idle perhaps but ready to eat (6) 15 Knock down, we’re told, and build up (5) 16 A ringleader captured by police is bitter (5) 17 Starters for Tokyo lunch including uncooked fish (5) 18 Bird beheads the hound (5) 21 View Gerard as unusual (6) 22 Eager to have paintings around study (6) 25 Home I'd found amid exotic scenery (9) 26 Some of the stage directors were getting on a bit (4) 27 Compensated, with new clothes? (9) Down 2 Eye make-up from a ship? (5) 3 Concerning a boxing match (5) 4 In Pakistan, Karachi is an Asian capital (6) 5 Caught with strange ruses? Drat! (6) 6 Most important couple may get spliced (4,5) 7 Well-bred and a little gentleman - but a slippery customer too! (7) 11 Repealed design for Broadgate (9)
12 Rank the charge (5) 14 Prevent Ted returning to meet the Queen (5) 16 The appearance of a Republican rival (7) 19 Stick plug in this place (6)
Code Breaker
20 Window fitter not starting, being more of a layabout (6) 23 Fights led us astray (5) 24 Crane rearranged for part of a shell (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 8 represents T and 12 represents Z, so fill in T every time the figure 8 appears and Z every time the figure 12 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
Across 1 Group of singers (5) 4 Long-tailed brilliantly coloured parrot (5) 7/19 Nocturnal lemur from Madagascar (3,3) 8 Reference points to shoot at (7) 9 Mountain top (4) 10 Not agitated (6) 13 Relating to flowers (6) 14 Wagers (4) 17 Thin or narrow (7) 19 See 7 20 Long for (5) 21 Severe (5)
English - Spanish
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
Across 1 Cubos (baldes) (7) 5 Priests (5) 8 Uva (5) 9 Lechuga (7) 10 Eyelash (7) 11 Alcanzar (5) 12 Salary (6) 14 To finish (doing something) (6) 17 Reloj (de pulsera) (5) 19 Receipts (7) 21 Realidad (7) 22 Noche (5) 24 Nevado (5) 25 Roundabout (7)
Down 1 Hold firmly and tightly (5) 2 Aromatic plant related to marjoram (7) 3 Assess (4) 4 Small quantity of anything (6) 5 Long stick used in snooker (3) 6 Squander (5) 11 Raise (7) 12 Forgive (6) 13 Finicky (5) 15 Large beer mug (5) 16 Weapons considered collectively (4) 18 Epoch (3)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 See 23 2 Cangrejos (de mar) (5) 3 Esmeralda (7) 4 To jump (leap) (6) 5 To make an appointment with (5) 6 Ruibarbo (7) 7 Pastores (9) 10 Contraseñas (9) 13 Strange (odd) (7) 15 Coco (7) 16 Oración (religión) (6) 18 Peludo (5) 20 Empezar (5) 23/1 Bolsita de té (3,3)
Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
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 T) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
TARGET: Average: 10 Good: 14
LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY
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IRISH LOTTO Saturday August 18
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EURO MILLIONS Tuesday August 14
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EL MILLON: GLS19533
Sudoku
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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Energy is low but your spirit seems to be getting power from somewhere. At times, it feels that it is almost outside of your own sphere. When tackling what is seen as a tedious task, you may not be aware that you are building something for the future, but there is much going on that will affect your future to a large extent.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION diet dirt edit retd rete rite teed tide tied tier tire tree vert deter evert retie revet rivet tired treed tried trier dieter divert retied retire revert tiered everted retired retiree retried riveted riveter diverter retrieve reverted RETRIEVED
YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS
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Very good: 20
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For some time, things on the romantic front have been confusing, to say the least. There are decisions that someone has to make that affect you seriously. Romantically and emotionally, things come to a head but don’t let the wind of change blow away all that you have achieved.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You may well feel that your business life is not going as well as you would have hoped this week. They do say that you can’t have everything right at once.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something of the rebel in you this week. Even you don’t fully understand the changes taking place. You will resist any attempt to stop from expressing yourself freely. Although you prefer a peaceful time, it may be necessary to remind someone of your rights.
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1 Cantante, 4 Vago, 8 Chest, 10 Treinta, 11 Ahorrar, 12 Toys, 14 Aceite, 16 Fences, 19 Algo, 21 Ausente, 24 Sincere, 25 Beans, 26 Rosa, 27 Lavender.
1 Berates, 5 Ample, 8 Sober, 9 Awesome, 10 Respite, 11 Taint, 12 Shades, 14 Speedy, 18 Mates, 20 Optimal, 22 Trailer, 23 Nouns, 24 Doted, 25 Spartan.
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1 Cucharas, 2 After, 3 Tetera, 5 Annoy, 6 Orar, 7 Kettle, 9 Elope, 13 Ascensor, 15 Trofeo, 17 Cinta, 18 Cadena, 20 Links, 22 Sobre, 23 Asar.
1 Bistros, 2 Rebus, 3 Turbine, 4 Spared, 5 Adept, 6 Profile, 7 Elect, 13 Attract, 15 Petunia, 16 Yeltsin, 17 Cobras, 18 Muted, 19 Solid, 21 Mount.
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Because you are about to enter an active phase, it would be best to keep things as straightforward and organised as possible. Those around you may be less than exciting at the moment, so keep the interest going with joint activities and accepting interesting invitations.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Have you been a bit of a couch potato recently? Spend some of this week working towards a healthy mind in a healthy body. Running yourself ragged should certainly be avoided. Seek expert advice now about a problem that just won’t go away. It will, but only with a lot of effort. Although you prefer to share your activities, this is one area that you need to concentrate on fully, so go for it alone to begin with.
QUIZ: EVERGREENS 1. According to the 1871 nonsense poem by Edward Lear, who ‘went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat’? 2. Barwick Green is the theme music to which long-running BBC Radio 4 soap opera? 3. Brighton Rock (1938), The Power and the Glory (1940) and The Third Man (1949) are all works by which English novelist? 4. First published in August 1960, who was the author of the children’s book Green Eggs and Ham? 5. In snooker, what is the value of the green ball? 6. In which long-running television western series, did actor Lorne Green play the part of widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright? 7. Name any two of the three ‘green’ properties on a UK (London) Monopoly board? 8. Named after its long-time head coach, Lambeau Field is the home ground of which NFL football
team? 9. Which British children's television series, first broadcast in January 1966, features the characters: Mickey Murphy, Mrs Murphy, Mr Carraway, Peter Hazel, Mrs Dingle, Mr Crockett and Thomas Tripp the milkman? 10. Which non-governmental environmental organisation was founded by Irving Stowe and Dorothy Stowe, Canadian and US ex-pat environmental activists in 1971? Not a lot of people know that… there is no such thing as a green mammal. Green is a perfectly common colour for birds, reptiles, fish and insects but there are no green mammals at all. Sloths have a greenish tinge but this is only because algae grows on their fur.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Arm yourself with plenty of information about what is going on in your life at the moment. Those close might expect you to lead the way on an important matter. You need to trust your instincts more and have confidence. Think in the long term. Those who are not considered important now could be so in the future. As you prefer being in charge, this should not seem unnatural to you.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you feel like going it alone at the moment, you would do well to involve someone close in your project or exercise. There is room for improvement in both your life and your health but it can be more enjoyable if shared. Expect surprises in your love life and you will not be surprised.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It could be that you are feeling a little below par at the moment. You may assume it is because of a recent emotional upset, but it is unlikely to be quite that simple. Spend a bit of time and money on yourself for a change. Develop your talents in the realms of writing, painting and music. This need not take a large amount of time. Start with one simple project.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Despite pulling out all the stops when it comes to a certain person or project, your charm may not be working as well as usual this week. It is still a fine time to beaver on quietly in the background. A few emotional fireworks make you sit up and take notice, but try to be open-minded.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get some rest and peace because, if you let yourself get too tired, your temper could suffer. When it comes to business get it over with so that you can spend extra time on your social life. Something important is round the corner.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Sometimes you shuffle things around to survive difficult times. The energy that this uses means that realising a dream this week could mean difficult choices to be made. Your need to be settled makes you impatient.
Answers: 1. THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, 2. THE ARCHERS, 3. GRAHAM GREENE, 4. DR SEUSS (real name Theodor Seuss Geisel) - as of 2016, the book has sold eight million copies worldwide, 5. THREE POINTS, 6. BONANZA, 7. BOND STREET, OXFORD STREET and REGENT STREET, 8. GREEN BAY PACKERS, 9. CAMBERWICK GREEN, 10. GREENPEACE
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YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION Letters should be emailed to yoursay@euroweeklynews.com or make your comments on our website: www.euroweeklynews.com I READ with interest the above article in the EWN (Issue 1721). If my mathematics are correct there is a minor error. I agree that the xe.com site shows a GBP/EUR exchange rate low of 1.12014 and a high of 1.15801. The low figure of 1.12014 was on March 6/7 which could be considered outside the ‘last three months.’ However, a change from a low of 1.1204 to a high of 1.15801 is not 0.32 per cent, but rather 3.2 per cent. I trust whoever calculated the 0.32 per cent is not involved in currency exchange! I also found it interesting that no mention was made of the possible impact of upcoming Brexit on the 100 per cent year-on-year purchase increase, as opposed to merely a (relatively) stable currency. Eric A Ferrel, Geneva, Switzerland
The mind truly does boggle HI Leapy, I just wanted to say how your above article is probably what a large proportion of true British people are thinking and grasping what’s going on. Myself and my family and friends
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Brits double their money The airlines need to stop allowing drunks on AS a follow up to Jenny’s letter on the above: We have just purchased a house in Torrevieja to be used as a second/holiday home, so I’d also like to comment on a Ryanair flight that I was recently on between Bournemouth and Alicante two months ago. The flight was almost full, and amongst the passengers were several groups of stag and hen parties, but one group of stags were a nightmare from stepping aboard to stepping off. They were very drunk before they had even sat down, they were passing bottles of spirits between themselves, spilling it everywhere and they were swearing. The stewards did nothing to stop this! I didn’t think you were allowed to drink ‘Duty Free’ alcohol on any plane, but I guess on Ryanair they are the exception to the rule. I should feel safe on any form of public transport be in land, sea or air, but on this flight I didn’t.
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PLANE DRUNK: Not an enjoyable experience. I am also a recovering alcoholic, so having to sit amongst drink being spilt everywhere is not very good for my sobriety, I have no issue with people drinking, but I do not expect to be put in a position where I clearly have no option but to put up with it. It will not put me off flying with Ryanair, but maybe they should do what they are meant to, protect all passengers, not turn a blind eye… Thanks Paul Elliott, Torrevieja Readers who have missed correspondence can see all letters - which can be edited before publication - posted on: www.euroweeklynews.com.
KNIFE ATTACK: Man shot by police at station in Spain Is this the beginning????
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easyJet cancel flight to Spain because ‘crew were too tired’ My partner is a fireman and does long shifts every week even after fighting fires all night on overnights when he’s tired. Don’t see him complaining or leaving... Debbie Tobin
Comments from EWN online legally claiming benefits from the UK This is the only good thing about Brexit... the spongers will suffer. Jennifer Herrick-Weatherstone
sunbeds on the beach... anyone got his number please?? Ian Christopherson
Firefighters announce indefinite strike during peak wildfire season Oh no, they should be very well paid for their bravery, God bless and total respect to them all. Sincere thanks to you all x Janet Lawrenson
Flight from UK to Gibraltar British woman in ‘too many Baby girl left in hot car diverts to Portugal due to Spanish in Benidorm’ medies in Mallorca Oh My Word. That is tragic beyond words. RIP little ‘disruptive’ passenger dia storm hits back one Take credit card details and the airline already has their passport details, take them to Court for all costs incurred. Someone’s going to get seriously hurt soon by disruptive passengers, ground them for life, they endanger a whole plane load of people each time this happens. Enough is enough. Chris Symington
Ten thousand Brits abroad fined or prosecuted for il-
What? British press being economical with the veracity? Gill Kerry
Irishman pays ‘homeless’ Brit for inking his name on face in Ibiza I’m there in November... bit worried about my spending money, my bird loves them expensive
are a big fan of your column. My wife said this morning, “should we just accept the inevitable and hand over the country to them and shorten the pain of watching it happen.” My dad was in North Africa and Italy in the war and he (in common with many many more) would be sickened by what’s happened and what’s going on in our country. Any bets for a Muslim Prime Minister and no Royal Family allowed? Keep up your good work, lots of luck and my best wishes to you. James, address withheld
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MEL WILLIAMS: Tributes pour in after Costa del Sol loses a ‘legend’ So many great times remembered with you at Banana Beach and The Navy. So sad to see this and sending love to Sally and the family. Ann McConnell
THIS weekend I was fortunate enough to go to the Cardenal Belluga Theatre, one of our local theatres on the Costa Blanca to see ‘From a Jack to a King’ by The Stagestruck Theatre group. On arrival at the theatre I was offered a complimentary drink, a programme and shown to my seat. Shortly after this the lights were dimmed and we were informed to sit back and enjoy. Well in no time at all we were transformed back to an Eastend pub in London to the year 1967 as the actors performed their parts impeccably. It seemed in no time at all the first half was over with an excellent story line consisting of good singing and laugh out loud gags galore. Then came the announcement there would be short interval and the raffle would be drawn, I was unlucky and didn’t win but felt I was already a winner for enjoying the first half performance. The lights again dimmed, opening up to a scene from the recently renovated pub, three years later, as the story unfolded, keeping me laughing with the gags and entertained with the story line. The second half drew to a close with a standing ovation from the audience. After the finale walk down the Director Leigh Humphries stepped forward to thank the audience, the actors, the back stage staff, the sound and lighting crew for their support and commitment to the group. She then called forward a representative from The Torrevieja Alzheimer’s Association and presented them with a cheque for €3,500. I now cannot wait until the next performance, in November, a Pantomime ‘Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood.’ So for more information or to join the group email leigh.humphries58@ gmail.com. T J Sawkins, Playa Flamenca
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What’s lurking in our beds? IT is so tempting to leave the chore of changing your bed sheets ‘until tomorrow.’ But as well as potentially spending the night with bed bugs, there’s a cocktail of more stomach-churning liquids lurking in your bedding that might make you think twice. Laundry experts suggest we may be snoozing in a mixture of saliva, urine and genital fluids. Apparently, over eight years our mattress can soak up enough liquid from our bodies to fill two bath tubs. Warning that we need to wash our sheets more often, Mary Marlowe says that these vile liquids can quickly seep through into our mattresses. During sleep, we continue to perspire, and body oils and soil are released. “It is possible to find saliva, urine, genital fluids, and other matter in the fibres,” she said. And aside from smelling bad, there is a risk that if the sleeper has scratches or wounds, they can become infected. She added that ‘athlete's foot and other fungi can be transferred from fabrics. Infrequent cleaning of sheets and pillowcases allows the fluids to seep into the pillows and mattresses, and those are much more difficult to clean than tossing sheets in the washer.’
Stand up straight THE perfect posture can change our appearance noticeably. According to celebrity personal trainer, Nadya Fairweather, we should never underestimate its powers. And she has devised a simple exercise which will help you to hold yourself properly and avoid back, neck and head aches. Firstly, sit or stand up tall. Start by rolling your shoulders backwards. On the fifth roll, hold your shoulders back and down for a few seconds. Repeat five more times. Make sure you breathe normally throughout. If this feels easy, repeat again. Nadya’s advice is to do this every day, to be aware of how you are sitting or standing, and always look ahead, shoulders back and down.
But it’s not just bodily fluids that pose a risk. Our sheets could be lined in layers of excess skin, and it could be as much as five kilograms over eight years. The shedded cells create a visible barrier on your mattress over time, leading to unsightly stains and discolouration on your mattress. This thick layer of cells helps to breed dust mites, which are known to aggravate sufferers of asthma and even eczema. This can increase two-fold if you let your pet dog or cat sleep on your bed, as half of the population admit to doing. Cleaning your linen properly, not a quick wash, is apparently essential to avoid the ‘slightly rancid and stale smell’ that is often found when pulling new sheets from the cupboard. Ms Marlowe advises washing bed linen at the hottest temperature recommended on the sheet label, and more regularly when unwell or when the weather is hot. Ventilating your bedroom helps to stop the growth of mould and investing in a mattress protector can help reduce the fluid that is absorbed. Replace your mattress every eight years, or if you’re renting, ask your landlord to replace it.
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A SCENE: From Bolero. decoration to focus on the involvement between almost naked bodies and music. The music of the Bolero becomes a protagonist who confronts all nine dancers who need to understand their
THIS week I will discuss the remaining B Vitamins, where even more confusion reigns! Vitamin B9: Folate This is converted to Vitamin B12 within the human body. Vitamin B10: PABA Vitamin B10 was referred to as Vitamin R, but it has recently been renamed to PABA. Vitamin B11: Salicylic Acid This supposedly does not exist, but its deficiency can lead to anaemia, tiredness and a lack of appetite, some unexpected changes to the mucous membranes, and some changes in the small intestine. It is necessary for DNA and RNA synthesis. All of the above can help the human body to synthesise this vitamin: Vitamin B12: Folic Acid Necessary for the production of red blood cells in the human body. Deficiency results in anaemia, producing extreme tiredness, lack of energy, a sore and red tongue, mouth ulcers and in some cases, psychological problems. It also helps form the neural tube in unborn babies, a deficiency during pregnancy may result
being in relationship to the resonance that the music causes in their body before the dancers can free themselves. Tickets for the performance, which starts at 9pm cost from €35 to €50 plus commission via the Auditorium website.
Grilled tuna and prawns
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Serve with a lemon and saffron sauce. in Spina Bifida in the baby. Pregnant women should take B12 supplements or foods rich in this vitamin, (but not liver). These foods include; liver, clams, sardines, beef, fortified breakfast cereals, trout, salmon and eggs. Grilled Tuna and King Prawns with a Lemon and Saffron Sauce Serves 4 4 tuna steaks, skinned. Juice from one large lemon. 2 teaspoons freshly ground black peppercorns. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 12 large prawns, shelled and deveined. 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced. 2 medium sized onions, sliced. 2 whole garlic cloves, chopped. 1 whole yellow pepper, seeded and chopped. 1 cup white vermouth.
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Modern ballet from France THE internationally acclaimed National Ballet of Marseille will be presenting two quite different performances at the Palma Auditorium on Saturday, September 29. Extremalism explores how humanity responds to crisis asking through dance what does a body do in an extreme situation and how can you survive in a very restrictive environment? Twenty years ago, the collaboration between Emio Greco and Pieter C Scholten began and in this anniversary piece, they return to the basic qualities of their first productions and what continues to occupy their focus. This is collaboration between the dancers of the National Ballet of Marseille and ICKAmsterdam. When the Bolero was created by the Nijinska Ballet, the dancers moved in a Hispanic environment. The same two choreographers ignored the issue of
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2 cubes of fish stock, crumbled 1 pinch of saffron threads. Salt, to taste. 4 dried lemon leaves. 4 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water. Marinate tuna and prawns with lemon juice and black pepper for 10 minutes in the fridge. While the tuna is marinating, prepare the sauce: Fry garlic, onion and the yellow pepper for 3-4 minutes. Add juice and zest from the second lemon, the fish stock, vermouth, saffron, lemon leaves and salt. Bring to simmer and thicken with the cornstarch and water mix. Preheat grill and grill the tuna on high heat for five minutes each side until cooked to each diner’s personal preference. Barbecuing is a good, if not better option, but 4 teaspoons of olive oil need to be added to the lemon juice/olive oil mix, to prevent it sticking. Repeat the same process for the prawns. Serve with sauce. Tip: Prawns need to be well prepared, they need to be shelled, then, using a sharp knife remove the intestine. Tip: The tuna can be pink or raw, the prawns must be cooked until opaque, to prevent food poisoning.
DALT MARADA will be performing numbers from their third album ‘Una tienda en París’ this Sunday, The album title is taken from a novel by the author, Màxim Huerta and hones in on all that is interesting and exciting about the capital of France. In this performance, you will find the Paris of the impressionists and surrealists, the roaring 20’s, the nouvelle vague, the nouveau age, the riots of May ‘68 as well as the most modern and avant-garde Paris, finishing with Paris as seen through the eyes of Hollywood.
Tickets for the concert which starts at 7.30pm at the Auditori de Peguera in Calvia cost €10, for more information, telephone: 971 139 181.
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V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E W W W . E U R O W E E K LY N E W S . C O M A REPORT published by Spain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition has defended the operating model of Airbnb. The watchdog had previously announced it would be challenging the dec i si o n o f t h e citie s o f Madrid, Bilbao and San Sebastian to limit the activity of such accommodation websites. Some of their positive aspects which have been identified by the Commission include: lower costs for th o se se e k i n g s h o rt-term rentals; a chance to earn money for owners; a boost to the economy with increased competition; and the empowerment of the consumer. Even problems highlighted by those railing against accommoda-
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FAIR BNB? The company’s global operating model divides opinion. tion websites, eg noise and disturbance, are played down in the re-
port. It even defends Airbnb from the
c la im th at i t has pushed up t he price of housing, saying ‘there is
no conclusive evidence,’ and that ‘a confluence of economic factors’ are responsible. In contrast to the Commission’s findings, three reports from the United States and Canada have found direct links with the Airbnb boom and the rise in house prices, as well as the expulsion of low-income residents. They warn of the ‘hotelisation’ of entire buildings, something that considerably reduces the traditional supply of residential housing. Other research has highlighted the emergence of a rent gap in the expensive, densely populated and culturally desirable areas in which the accommodation companies base themselves, and the spread of gentrification.
Thinking of buying a property in Spain? This is what you’ll need IT is important to start the research on a Spanish mortgage early, to avoid paying unnecessary fees. It does not cost to start early. Planning in advance helps you to find the mortgage that best suits your requirements. Fortunately, Spain encourages foreign investment in property -which allows nonresidents to get a mortgage for a property in Spain. Products on offer will have more restrictions than those available for residents. It is good to know in advance your residential status before choosing a mortgage home, to ensure access to best options applied. Second home buyers can expect to pay a 30 - 40 per cent deposit to secure a mortgage. For those intending to reside in Spain, you should only need a deposit of around 20 per cent. For all, first and second home buyers will need to pay fees and taxes, which is an additional 12-15 per cent. Mortgage approval is based on com-
MORTGAGE IN SPAIN: How it works. bined expenses of your lifestyle and any existing loan repayments. To do this banks typically operate an affordability quote based on your net income after tax. Debt repayments should not exceed 30 - 35 per
cent of net earnings. Mortgages can be arranged going through a broker or a bank directly. Beware of fraudsters who claim to be brokers - this could usually be identified if they ask for any upfront fees.
Schumacher not Mallorca bound REPORTS that Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher will be moved to a €30 million mansion bought by his wife last month in Mallorca, have been quashed by his manager. Schumacher, 49, sustained severe head injuries in a skiing accident in France on December 29, 2013 and has been cared for at his home in Switzerland
since September 2014. There had been reports that Katia Rouarch, who became mayor of Andratx in June last year, confirmed that preparations had been made to welcome the German to the Spanish island. However, Schumacher’s manager, Sabine Kehm, recently stated that the family had ‘no plans’ to move to Mallorca.
She accepted that earlier reports of the property purchase were true, but that it was to be used only as a holiday home by Schumacher’s wife Corinna, and their two adult children. Schumacher’s wife Corinna reportedly bought the mansion last month from Florentino Perez, the Real Madrid president, for almost €30 million. She purchased the property
near Andratx in the south west of the island in order to holiday there with her children and friends. Schumacher used to spend holidays on the island in the past, while his brother Ralf has also spent time there. The 15,000 square metre estate is said to boast two swimming pools, a helipad, a gym and a huge palm-tree fringed garden.
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Only passing through
PEDRO SANCHEZ’S government allowed the Aquarius rescue boat with 629 immigrant passengers to dock in Spain. Two months later it told the Aquarius, then located off the Libya coast with another 141 immigrants aboard, to look elsewhere. Spain was neither the nearest nor the safest port, the Spanish president Pedro Sanchez maintained. The cynical and/or uncharitable could argue that he’s caught a whiff of the anti-immigrant miasma ramped up by Partido Popular leader Pablo Casado and wants to scoop up a few votes before they go to Farage emulators. Spain has taken in 27,614 North Africans, sub-Saharans and an assortment of other nationalities since January but before populist politicos and their followers get their knickers in a twist regarding immigrants, it’s worth remembering that although all are happy to land in Spain, few want to stay. Last June dozens of Aquarius adolescents staying in Alicante City tried to do a runner on their first night and admitted wanting to move on to France. Of those who stayed put, a fair number told social workers and psychologists that they left their countries to become footballers. Benefits in Spain are exiguous - as the
LETTERS FROM CANARIES By Barbara Belt barbarabelt@gmail.com SINCE the 15th century, when the Spanish took the Canaries as both a practice and way station for subsequent trans-Atlantic plundering adventures, the islands have been a bridge between Africa and the Old and New Worlds. The New World needed slaves, we’re close to Africa, the rest is history. Centuries later, oppressed Canarians migrated to the Americas. Many stayed - lots came and went. A musical melting pot is one of the more obvious results, making provincial capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the perfect venue for a recent revamp of the traditional bridge role. The recently held, second edition of the South Atlantic Performing Arts Market (Spanish initials MAPAS) morphed Santa Cruz into an international cultural showcase of some clout. Long may it last! Think state of the art performing arts and music trade fair, add networking, training and information exchange, and you’ve got it. Although performances were public, free and popular, the 56 acts from 16 countries were there to impress some 150 programmers, bookers and agents, who’d come from 40 countries to shop for festival and event acts. Musicians had 30-minute slots to strut their stuff, while dance, theatre and circus groups’ slots varied. Artistic, technical and organisation-
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PEDRO SANCHEZ: Spanish president.
Spanish know to their cost - and most of the immigrants who reach Spain via the sea or by storming the Ceuta and Melilla borders, know that life will be hard if they stay here. Many move on as soon as possible, off to less sunny climes and destinations with a better chance of finding work and a more relaxed and munificent benefits system.
Job done THE national daily El Mundo did a neat
hatchet job on Casado case judge Carmen Rodriguez-Medel while damning her faintly with praise. The daughter and sister of two Guardia Civil colonels, Rodriguez-Medel has often handed out harsh sentences and is perceived as Right-leaning. Already regarded as a workaholic she apparently worked 14 hours a day on instructing the case before referring it in record time to the Supreme Court which will decide whether the PP leader was given his Master’s Degree in Autonomos Law instead of working for it. According to some, Rodriguez-Medel is doing her utmost to demonstrate that she is tough on corruption and not favouring the PP at Casado’s expense. Others claim that she belongs to Soraya Saenz de Santamaria’s camp and wants to pull away the rug from under the feet of the man who snatched the PP leadership from her. Few suggest that Rodriguez-Medel is simply doing her job to the best of her ability.
A degree of certainty AMONGST other things Pablo Iglesias, the Podemos supremo who once dreamed of a
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Looking for trouble THE Partido Popular has always set itself up as the sole champion of ETA victims and Pablo Casado reacted predictably when two ETA prisoners were moved to the Basque region. This was an insult to their victims, Casado protested. ETA no longer exists, the prisoners in question expressed regret for what they did. They are serving their time and the victims’ associations COVITE and AVT, implacable in condemning any relaxation of ETA prisoners’ regimes, have no objection to the transfers. But Casado continues to rant on, givi ng t he i m pr essi on t hat he does not want expiation or apologies, just revenge plus sackcloth and ashes. And trouble for trouble’s sake.
Bolivarian revolution, has a degree in Law, a degree in Economics, a Master’s Degree in Humanities, another in Communication and a doctorate in Political Science. Say what you like about Iglesias, he has no need of a buckshee degree. columnists@euroweeklynews.com
Cultural showcase brings in millions
CULTURAL MELTING POT: The event drew artists from 16 countries. al quality were keynotes thoughout. It was an impressive event. The pearl of waterside Santa Cruz is the Auditorio Adan Martin, designed by Santiago Calatrava. It has shimmered beautifully there in the sun since 2003. Many of the MAPAS gigs were there and evening audiences loved its outside venues.
Cava bubbling in the evening sun, waves splashing below, we were delighted by performers like Lornoar (Cameroon) - as a quick survey, to make sure it wasn’t just the cava, revealed: “Wonderful! We’re so lucky to be here!,” Dacil, 22, Tenerife. “I’m amazed. It’s like a really upmarket festival,” Liam, 27, UK.
“All these marvellous performers here from all over the world! Incredible!,” Carmen-Lola, 79, Tenerife. And so on. As well as performances, artists’ groups from the Canaries and 29 countries in Africa, Latin America and southern Europe met international cultural agents and programmers in pitch and networking sessions, workshops, round tables and conferences. At the inaugural conference, Miami University’s Prof. George Yudice said: “Nowadays, performing artists have to compete with increasing competition from the digital world. It’s vital not only to promote good artist/venue matching, but also to help performing artists thrive in these conditions.” Performers and programmers alike agreed that MAPAS was: “A great new initiative,” Katja Somrak, programmer, Slovenia. “It’s been marvellous, very worthwhile. We’ve had appointments with lots of bookers, met a lot of people and enjoyed Tenerife,” Ana Rodriguez, Troker (Mexico)’s minder.
Links to further info: • MAPAS: http://mapasmercadocultural.com/en/mapas-2018-presentation. • Tips: https://www.lornoar.com/copie-de-epk (Lornoar from Cameroon); http://kukai.info/es/topa (Spanish dance group Kukai Dantza). • Favourite: https://soundcloud.com/trokerofficial (Troker, from Mexico).
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR GO TO WWW.LINEADIRECTA.COM CREATING a beautiful and individual garden does not have to cost a fortune. There are dozens of things lying around the home that are destined for the bin, but could be put to better use. Recycling is a great way to save money and use your creativity. With the following ideas, you can literally let your imagination go wild, the funkier and quirkier, the better. And the brilliant thing is, at least one of the following ideas will bring colour to every outdoor space, from the tiniest balcony or courtyard to the largest, sprawling garden. The features can be made from things you have lying around, waiting to be thrown out or picked up on your travels. Even if you are a novice gardener or not too handy with the tools, here are some DIY garden decor ideas to add individuality to your garden. Old wellies, trainers and boots can be transformed into plantpots. Pierce the soles with a knife or even a drill, to allow water to drain away and place your chosen plant inside. These can be placed on the floor or strung with rope. Small gardens can be made to look bigger by hanging mirrors on walls or shed frames.
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bottles, fill them with water, and using rope, tie them to a fence and fill them with cut flowers from other parts of your garden, or even plastic stalked versions. If using real plants, the water will need to be topped up and changed occasionally. Old wooden crates and boxes filled with a potted plant and even a couple of empty wine bottles looks attractive. If you have a large, sturdy tree in your garden, and a wooden chair with arns, and three legs…why not make your own swing. Cut off the remaining three legs and tie a thick rope around the arms. Then tie the other end of the rope around a branch capable of holding your weight. And old tree stumps could be transformed by placing large flower pots on top, or a table top. The possibilities are endless. FLORAL FEET: Old shoes make great plant pots. These can be super modern mirrors or a rustic battered version, de-
GROWING plants in Spain with success doesn’t have to mean hard work and a regular water supply. It can be quite frustrating trying to maintain an oasis of colour and scent when the sun is at its zenith. But there are plants that will thrive on very little water, and they’re perfect for gardening with satisfaction in sunny climates.
BOXES: Make use of old boxes and crates.
pending on the style of your space. Clean out any clear glass jars or
Succulent solutions Just a ramble through the countryside will show you that plants can survive anywhere. But when choosing for yourself, there are a few fast rules that are easy to remember. Look at the leaves. Choose
ones that feel like felt, are furry, waxy or silvery in colour. The first are all tougher and less susceptible to damage by sunlight, the latter reflect light. Plant according to what you’ve got, check out where the sunniest corner is on your patch, likewise the shadiest, and use these natural locations wisely. Mulch is an option. A layer of bark will protect the roots from the drying effects of the sun, keep in any water, and look pretty and neat into the bargain. See what the neighbours are up to. Have a peek over the fence and see what grows best before you splash out your hard earned cash at the garden centre. Some plants to look out for are
succulents and cacti. They’re practically impossible to kill off, and can be ignored completely for lengthy periods. Some other succulents are Agave, Aloe, Echeveria, Euphorbia and Sedum. Cycas are mostly stunning trees that can be grown in pots and make great architectural features. They take a long time to grow, but you can pick them up in mature states very reasonably in Spain. Hibiscus is a pretty plant. The tropical trumpeting flower comes in all shades, from palest pink to vibrant sunny yellow. Used in hedges, along motor-
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ways, to decorate pedestrian shopping streets and balconies and courtyards all over Spain, it’s easy to look after and gives instant flowering results. It needs less regular watering if it’s planted straight into the ground, rather than a pot. Hypericum are squat and bushy ornamental plants with showy flowers that just keep on flowering. They’re a brilliant plant if you’re thinking rockery with some nice beach-like pebbles and stones.
VIBRANT: Red hibiscus add a burst of colour.
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FIELDING QUESTIONS: Cipriani had only recently returned to the England squad. decision to charge Cipriani so quickly was prompted by the high profile nature of the case. “We feel that this disciplinary process has been influenced by the significant media coverage of this week’s events and other external factors,” he said. Cipriani was fined €2,230 after he pleaded guilty, and was also ordered to pay €280 compensation to a female police officer.
Three other charges - assault on police, larceny and being disorderly on licensed premises - were dropped. The maverick fly-half said on Twitter he was “truly sorry… most importantly to the police” and was “mortified” by his actions. He was recalled by England for the Test series against South Africa in June, after three years out of the squad.
the master FORMER world number one Novak Djokovic became the first player ever to win all nine Masters 1,000 tournaments, with victory over Roger Federer in Cincinnati. The 31-year-old Serb, a five-time runner-up at the event, beat seven-time champion Federer 6-4 6-4. Wimbledon champion Djokovic had lost the Cincinnati final to the Swiss on three previous occasions. Victory for world number two Federer would have brought him his 99th career trophy, as well as levelling the long-time rivals’ head-to-head record at 23-23. Djokovic will now look to take his form into the US Open, which starts on August 27, having previously won two titles at Flushing Meadows. World number 10 Djokovic eventually broke
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City slickers march on strike settled a classic in favour of Chelsea, after Arsenal fought back from two goals down. The Blues went two goals ahead thanks to early strikes from Pedro and Morata, before Mkhitaryan and Iwobi hauled Arsenal back into contention in a
SENSATIONAL SERB: Djokovic has made history by winning all nine Masters tournaments. his opponent’s serve for 4-3 before holding to win the opening set. But Federer started the second set the strongest, racing into a 2-0 lead before Djokovic fought back fiercely with two breaks of serve in a row. The Serb served for victory on his first championship point in one hour and 24 minutes to complete a career ‘Golden Masters.’ “It’s a very special moment,” he said. “It’s the first time I get to stand with a winning trophy in Cincinnati.” Federer was magnanimous in defeat and said: “Congratulations to Novak for your amazing effort not just this week, but throughout your whole career, it is an amazing achievement.”
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thrilling first half. Chelsea seized control of the second half, with Alonso sweeping in Haza r d ’s c r o s s n i n e m i n u t e s from time to make it successive wins for new manager Maurizio Sarri. The Blues will head to the Toon to face Newcastle Credit: @aguerosergiokun/Twitter
MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola said Sergio Aguero is in the best condition he has seen him in, after the striker scored a superb hat-trick in a thumping 6-1 win over Huddersfield. Aguero opened the scoring in the first half before adding two goals after the break to complete his 13th career hat-trick and ninth in the Premier League. Victory for the defending champions never looked in doubt against a Huddersfield team that have lost their opening two games. City will travel to face Wolves on Saturday, while Huddersfield will host Cardiff. M a r c o s A l o n s o ’s l a t e
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ENGLAND and Gloucester flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been charged with ‘conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game’ by the Rugby Football Union, after a nightclub incident in Jersey. Cipriani, 30, was fined after pleading guilty to assault and resisting arrest. RFU head of discipline David Barnes said: “We have high standards that we expect across the game,” but Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan has criticised the timing of the charge. Vaughan claimed the charge came despite ‘personal assurances’ that none would be brought before Gloucester had completed its own discussions. Cipriani’s disciplinary hearing will take place next week, with the date, time, and members of the independent RFU panel yet to be confirmed. Vaughan believes the RFU’s
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on Sunday, while Arsenal h o s t We s t H a m o n S a t u r day. Harry Kane finally scored his first Premier League goal in August as Tottenham continued their positive start with a 3-1 home win over Fulham. L u c a s M o u r a ’s c u r l i n g effort was his first Premier League goal and got Spurs on the board, but a Mitrovic header levelled matters for Fulham. Spurs and England revelation Kieran Trippier then struck a trademark freekick into the top corner, before Kane turned his man and placed the ball into the far corner to seal the win. Tottenham will travel to struggling Manchester United on Monday, while Fulham will host Burnley on Sunday. Other fixtures this Saturday will see Everton travel to Bournemouth, Southampton host Leicester on Saturday, and Arsenal entertain West Ham.
Bale shows Real class GARETH Bale scored as Real Madrid started La Liga life without Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane with a comfortable win over Getafe. Dani Carvajal headed in Real’s opening league goal under Julen Lopetegui after Bale’s cross was punched to him by goalkeeper David Soria. Bale hit the bar with a diving header before turning home Marco Asensio’s cross to wrap up the win. Real will turn their attention to Girona on Sunday, who drew 0-0 at home to Real Valladolid. Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona got their La Liga title defence off to a flyer with a 3-0 victory over Alaves. Messi fired a fantastic free-kick to open the scoring, while Philip Coutinho cut inside to curl home a second. Then to add insult to injury time, Messi controlled a pass with his chest, beat two defenders and steered a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. Barca will travel to face Real Valladolid on Saturday, and fellow contenders Sevilla won comfortably at Rayo Vallecano. Portugal international Andre Silva, 22, scored a hat-trick on his La Liga debut in a 4-1 victory. Sevilla are top of the league and host Villarreal on Sunday full of confidence about mounting a sustained title challenge. Other fixtures this weekend will see Levante host Celta Vigo on Monday, Espanyol entertain Valencia on Sunday, and Huesca travel to Athletic Bilbao on Monday.