Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 21 - 27 March 2019 Issue 1759

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21 - 27 March 2019

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Sex drugs ring

By Karl Smallman

FIVE suspects from the Alicante region are among 18 detained after National Police officers smashed a huge sex supplement drugs operation.

More than 400,000 doses of products that have been described as a ‘high risk to the health of consumers’ were seized during the busts.

The illegal products, sold under different brand names, came from China and were distributed by postal parcel from a logistics centre in Elche with the gang’s nerve centre in Tenerife.

Police and tax authority officials raided properties on the mainland and the Canary Islands and intercepted packages destined for customers in the UK, France, Germany and Italy.

There is no suggestion that similar products on sale in Spain often from vending machines have any potentially harmful substances in them.

It is claimed those arrested were in charge of the acquisition, storage and distribution of the products as well as sales via a sophisticated online platform.

Authorities said the supplements contained undeclared combinations of active ingredients such as sildenafil and tadalafine and posed a ‘high risk to the health of consumers due

to possible adverse effects that could be generated in people with various conditions.’

The investigation began after officials became aware of the illegal drugs on a website that were being marketed as food

supplements for the treatment for erectile dysfunction.

In the raids officers conducted 19 property searches and detained a total of 18 people in Tenerife (11), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (one), Granada

(one) and Alicante (five).

Almost 400,000 pills containing ‘harmful medicinal substances for health,’ €50,000 in cash, 27 mobile phones and 22 laptop computers were recovered.

Orihuela Holy Week ORIHUELA is leaving nothing to chance to make sure one of the most famous celebrations in Spain is the town’s best yet.

Declared of International Tourist Interest in 2010, the Easter Holy Week processions in Orihuela consist of a number of distinctive characteristics making them unique, not only in Spain but globally.

Orihuela’s councillor for Tourism, Sofía Álvarez, said: “We try to include activities and initiatives that are totally innovative and unique and aim to attract visitors from all over the world.”

HOLY WEEK: The Easter celebrations in Orihuela attract thousands.

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Spring concert THE Orfeón de Torrevieja will be holding a spring concert on Sunday, March 31 at the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre. Tickets are €9 and can be obtained two hours before the performance on the day.

Clean up MORE than 500 volunteers from various environmental organisations, including Greenpeace, removed around 18,000 litres of plastic and rubbish from the mouth of the River Segura and Els Tossals beach in Guardamar on Sunday.

Relearning A NEW association in the Vega Baja - Acervega - is helping people who have suffered some form of brain damage to walk, talk, read, write or pick up a glass again using various therapeutic treatments.

AECC office THE AECC now has a new, much larger and more accessible head office in Torrevieja. It is located in Calle Apolo 55, and from here the charity will carry out its workshops, classes and therapies.

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Anonymous donation MEMBERS and friends of the Huntington’s Disease Association met for the fifth annual fundraising lunch hosted by John at Restaurante Giovanni’s, where due to an amazing anonymous donation, over €1,400 was raised.

The association’s president, Marion Smith, commented: “Thanks to John for his continued support and the hard work of all his staff, we have been able to raise a substantial sum of money at the lunch every year. As always, we enjoyed lovely food in a fantastic atmosphere.

This year however, we had the unexpected and very welcome surprise of a €1,000 anonymous donation, which the

THANKFUL: Members of the Huntington’s Disease Association were over the moon to receive an unexpected anonymous donation.

donor had asked John to present to our Association on his behalf.

We will ensure this very generous gift, and other money raised, will continue to provide much needed support to people with Huntington’s Disease and their carers.”

Marion also praised friends, family and others in the wider community for their continuing and generous support at fundraising events.

If you would like more information about the work of the Huntington’s Disease Association or would be interested in becoming a volunteer, you can send an email to marion.smith@hda.org.es or visit www.hda.org.es.

Brit found unconscious Mural celebration in blazing home THE SAMU (Servicio de Atencion Medica) emergency medical services acted within minutes on Sunday afternoon after being alerted to a serious fire which broke out inside a property on the El Limonar residential estate in Torrevieja.

The property on Avenida de la Grulla belonged to a 55-year-old British man

who was found lying unconscious on the floor by Torrevieja firefighters sent to control and put out the blaze.

The man was rushed to Torrevieja’s University Hospital, where he is being treated after arriving in a serious condition.

As a precaution and due to the intense flames and smoke which had engulfed

the urbanisation, residents were asked to vacate their homes for several hours until firefighters had full control over the situation.

Firefighters discovered two gas bottles in the kitchen with open security valves, leading them to believe they may have caused the fire, which left the property badly damaged and the owner seriously hurt.

ONE of Orihuela’s most important cultural events of the year is set to take place next month.

Los Murales de San Isidro, a homage to Orihuela’s most famous poet Miguel Hernández and a celebration of freedom from Franco’s fascist dictatorship, will be celebrated on April 5, 6 and 7 in the San Isidro neighbourhood of Orihuela.

This new edition of the popular celebration will b e g i n w i t h a f re e c o n c e r t o n F r i d a y n i g h t i n t h e neighbourhood church by flamenco-rock band Los D e l i n q ü e n t e s l e a d s i n g e r, g u i t a r i s t a n d l y r i c i s t Canijo de Jerez.

The neighbourhood is full of murals, many of pol i t i c a l n a t u re , m a r k i n g t h e v i l l a g e ’s n e w - f o u n d freedom after 40 years of Franco’s dictatorship, and this year a further 20 will be added to those which already make San Isidro a place of colour and art.

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Stolen cockerel

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A MAN who crashed into two cars in Murcia was arrested by Local Police after subsequently testing positive for drugs. What’s more, on searching the vehicle, officers found a cockerel in the boot which had been stolen from Murcia’s Municipal Centre for Zoonoses Control.

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MORE and more people are choosing to live in the municipality of Rojales. The latest census shows the population has grown to 17,649 inhabitants, with around 12,300 of them being foreign. Brits are at the top of the list of foreign residents, followed by Norwegians and Germans.

Staff attacks THE Department of Health for Torrevieja has launched an awareness campaign amongst its health professionals to denounce any physical or verbal attacks they suffer from patients, after six cases of abuse, including threats, insults, shoves and punches, were registered last year.

Palm trees ORIHUELA’S opposition parties have asked the Environment and Infrastructure departments to inform them what they have done in terms of treating and protecting their palm trees from the deadly red palm weevil after the only tree left standing in Plaza Lucía has been affected and fallen.

Shorter life MANUEL PUIG, President of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition Foundation, has predicted that today’s children will live less than their grandparents and their quality of life will be worse due to overeating, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, contamination and climate change.

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TRAVELLING to Madrid on the high-speed AVE for half the price but with the same journey time looks like it may be possible from January 2021. The minister for Public Works announced the AlicanteMadrid route as one eligible for tickets 30 to 50 per cent cheaper.

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AFTER only 36 hours of campaigning, various businesses and charities managed to raise €20,000, half the money required for the social kitchen Alimentos Solidarios in Torrevieja to reopen on April 1 after it closed at the beginning of the month due to lack of government funding.

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Time Out 77-80 Health & Beauty 83-85 GOING GREEN: Garajonay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Looking lush THIS woodland on the otherwise volcanic and arid Canary Islands comes as the world celebrates International Forest Day today (Thursday).

The Garajonay National Park covers an area of 40-square-kilometre La Gomera. Its name comes from the Garajonay rock formation, the highest point on La Gomera at 1,487 metres.

Woodlands covers around 70 per cent of the Garajonay National Park.

It is considered the best example of Canarian laurisilva.

Laurisilva refers to a type of sub-

tropical forest that covered almost all of southern Europe during the Tertiary geological period between 66 million and 2.6 million years ago.

Although it is named as one woodland, Garajonay is made up of several varieties of forest. Humid areas in valleys to the north are home to the richest and most complex forests, while higher altitudes remain the preserve of hardier types of foliage.

The woodland is home to the Canary laurel, Laurus novocanariensis, which grows between three and 20

Cabify comes to Murcia CABIFY, a transport app that lets you move around the city comfortably and safely with your private car and driver, is now operating in Cartagena and Murcia.

From last week, anyone in the cities of Cartagena and Murcia can now use the Cabify app, order a car to collect them and within minutes one of the drivers in the area will arrive to take them where they want to go.

The system is operative in many

other major cities in Spain including Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Sevilla, Valencia, Alicante and A Coruña, as well as in Latin America and Portugal.

Cabify carries out trips to Corvera Airport, is available for individuals or businessmen and journeys can be paid by card in advance or by cash upon arrival.

For more details, you can search for Cabify on Google and download the app onto your phone.

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metres high. Slope laurisilva can be found on the park’s peaks.

The name Garajonay not only refers to the rock formation but also to folklore about ill-fated lovers Gara and Jonay. Legend has it they took their own lives after circumstances prevented them from getting together.

A network of 18 footpaths covers the National Park which is visited by almost 450,000 tourists every year. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

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Get checked out NINETY per cent of blindness caused by glaucoma could be avoided through annual checkups. Despite advances in science, there are still many people who today are unaware that they have glaucoma.

“In most cases,” explains Dr Joaquín Fernández Canillas, ophthalmologist of the Quironsalud Murcia and Torrevieja Hospitals, “the patient is not aware that he has the disease until he has lost much of the visual

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field. In fact, there is a type of glaucoma in which damage to the optic nerve occurs with eye pressures at normal levels.

“Glaucoma is a silent disease that causes blindness. According to the specialist “from the age of 40, periodic reviews are essential to stop the progression of the disease, since it has no symptoms. In the case of having relatives who have suffered from glaucoma, it is essential to advance them.”

The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1758 of the Euro Weekly News Costa Blanca South edition, including 141 local stories.

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Minor arrest A 16-YEAR-OLD has been detained in Torrevieja and sent to a detention centre for minors after being arrested

by Alicante National Police last week for being involved in a group attack which was filmed and shared on social media.

The attack took place in the Barrio Humedo in Leon on March 10, when a group of youngsters kicked and punched a 23-year-old man while shouting ‘beat him to death,’ and ‘faggot.’

While at first the attack on the 23-year-old seemed to be homophobic, investigators now think it was in response to a denuncia made by the victim against a family member of the minor which resulted in a court case.

Poor taste politics WHEN the Socialist mayor of Callosa de Segura, Fran Macia, announced his party would be removing the Cruz de los Caidos (Cross of the Fallen) - a Francoist regime monument - from Callosa’s Plaza de España, this naturally prompted a barrage of comments on Facebook.

One such comment made in November 2017 caused the mayor to denounce the author to the Guardia Civil, saying her comment was a direct threat on his life.

The lady who had made the comment had posted ‘Pegarle un tiro a ese alcalde de mierda,’ which can be roughly translated as ‘This rubbish mayor should be shot.’

A case was opened against

NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested two Spaniards, 41 and 42, for allegedly extorting an Alicante businessman and sending him death threats.

The international businessman, who worked in the finance sector, said he had

CREDIT: Ayuntamiento de Callosa de Segura.

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THREATENED: The Socialist mayor of Callosa de Segura, Fran Macia, felt threatened by a Facebook comment. the woman, however the judge at Orihuela’s criminal court number three recently ruled the comment was ‘socially reproachable and fruit of a lack of education or bad

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taste,’ but not worthy of being deemed a threat.

The sentence was ruled in favour of the author, and she was absolved of any criminal offence.

received telephone death threats and photographs of himself and his family during their usual day-to-day life.

The Provincial Brigade of Judicial Police from Alicante investigated and were able to identify the culprits and arrest them.

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RBL take a day off THE Gran Alacant and La Marina branch of the Royal British Legion meets on the first Monday of each month at 6pm in Lounge D, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant.

New members are always made most welcome, and as well as attending the monthly meetings, they can join in with the RBL’s many social events and visits as well.

Recently, the group visited the beautiful Carmen del Campillo Arabian Teahouse in Crevillente and experienced the most relaxing and peaceful day, exploring the natural surroundings and enjoying a selection of teas, smoothies and Arabic pastries before heading home.

You do not have to be exservices to join the RBL and anyone wishing to join the Gran Alacant and La Marina branch should contact granalacant.secretary@rbl. community.

Alternatively, if you or anyone you know needs help or assistance, please phone 676 451 780.

Winter beach is back ORIHUELA’S councillor for Beaches, Luisa Boné, has announced the third edition of the popular Winter Beach, a series of sport and leisure activities held on Cabo Roig’s La Caleta beach.

Last year’s events attracted crowds of substantially large numbers, and it is hoped that this year’s events attract even more.

Part of the aim is to show people that they can practise sport on the municipality’s coast throughout the whole year and not just in summer.

The Winter Beach has been created for people of all ages and this new edition, which runs from March 31 to June 9, will include activities such as yoga, body balance, Zumba, snorkelling, windsurfing and paddle surf.

There will also be workshops in which participants will learn about the environment and how to protect it.

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Macabre find A CHILDREN’S game ended in a macabre find when two girls found the body of a man in the basement of the ruined Lagomar de la Manga Hotel.

The girls - whose ages have not been released - had

entered the building on an exploration trip, and made their way to a basement.

There they found the body of a middle-aged man. Local Police were called, who notified the Guardia Civil who have started an investigation.

Gunpoint robbery POLICE are hunting robbers who held up a petrol station at gunpoint before making their escape with €1,000 in cash.

The Guardia Civil is looking for two hooded men after the raid in Alhama de Murcia. The events took place last week, around 10 o’clock at night, at a petrol station on the outskirts of the town.

The two men entered the station with a gun and ordered an employee to hand over the cash before running away. It is thought the assailants were ‘foreign’ by their accents.

Police are now viewing a security video to try and identify the assailants.

Early indications show the man had died after a blow to the head, with police saying he appeared to have died after hitting his head in an accidental fall.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out.

Dig for knowledge ARCHAEOLOGISTS are delving into the past of the Peña Negra thanks to an employment plan sponsored by the Valencian regional government.

A total of 19 unemployed under the age of 30 have been given jobs for a year to work on the dig which is investigating the links between the eighth century BC Megaron house and other ancient structures nearby.

The work is being carried out by Crevillent Council under the direction of archeaologists.

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NEWS EXTRA Cake and coffee time AGE CONCERN Costa Calida will be holding a coffee morning on Wednesday April 3 from 11am to 1pm at the Drop-in Centre. Everyone is welcome to pop along for a lovely morning of coffee, cakes and a catch up.

Centre protest AROUND 500 people took part in a demonstration in Torrevieja on Sunday, called for by the Alpe and APANEE associations for disabled children over the local government’s recent proposal to close the local therapy centre.

Dune project WORK is about to commence on the largest environmental project, worth €1.3 million, to clean up, restore and protect the area of sand dunes in the municipalities of Guardamar, Santa Pola and Elche.

Parade takes over Cabo Roig MORE than 10,000 people flocked to the Orihuela Costa on Sunday where they were treated to the biggest and very best St Patrick’s Day carnival held in the nine-year history of the Cabo Roig parade.

Wi t h a l m o s t 4 0 g r o u p s taking part, one of the most notable being the Moors and Christians contingent from Orihuela City, this was undoubtedly the most colourful and uninhibited parade which has taken place in the streets of Cabo Roig.

Now listed by National Geographic as ninth in the top 10 best parades in the world, Dublin should watch out as Cabo Roig moves ever closer to overtaking the Irish capital’s own celebrations.

Representing the municipality of Orihuela were the councillors for To u r i s m a n d t h e C o a s t , Sofia Alvarez, who has

done so much in circumnavigating municipal bur e a u c r a c y, a n d L u i s a Bone, along with the councillor for Health, Noelia Grao.

Maria and her Pink Ladies were the chosen aid organisation, while acts included colourful stilt walkers, mirrors and punks, as well as Brazilian Samba dancers, angels a n d d e m o n s f r o m Va l e n cia, acrobats and performers from the Sparta Gym in San Miguel.

The organisers delivered a spectacular parade as promised, culminating with a fireworks display during the early part of the evening along Calle del Mar.

IN HONOUR: Saint Patrick makes an appearance at the Cabo Roig parade in his honour.

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RNA new venue THE Royal Naval Association, To r r e v i e j a branch, has a new time and venue for its monthly meetings: Restaurante Danmark, Plaza Los Halcones 27, Avenida de La Alondres in Torrevieja.

The next meeting will take place on Wednesd a y, A p r i l 3 a t 5 p m a t the new venue, and future meetings will then be held on the first We d n e s d a y o f e v e r y month.

New members are more than welcome.

For directions and more information please call Chairman Paul Edwards on 618 6 4 4 9 3 4 , Vi c e - C h a i r man Danny Kay on 966 716 274, or Secretary Margaret Forshaw on 966 921 996.

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Classical concert THE Symphonic Youth Orchestra (JOST) of Torrevieja will perform their spring concert on Sunday, March 24, at the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre, giving two separate performances on the day; one at 12pm and the other at 6pm.

Under the direction of Adolfo Arronis, the

orchestra will interpret various pieces of classical music including Dvorak’s Symphony Number 8 and Danzón Number 2 by Márquez (Cuba).

This is a free concert with a ticket which can be collected two hours before the concert at the cultural centre.

It’s show time in Rojales IT’S show time! And the next production by Javea Players is My Fair Lady on April 13 at the Capitol Theatre in Rojales.

Professor Higgins is a total cad who regards Eliza as an object, totally oblivious to the fact that even poor, unfortunate people have feelings.

Higgins is played by Roger Brown, who says: “It’s such fun to be playing a misogynist dinosaur like Higgins.

Nowhere but on the stage could you get away with his extreme and out-dated views of the female sex. The trick is to

try to gain some sympathy for such a rude and unlikeable character. I hope I can succeed.”

A nicer character is Freddy, played by Alastair Wallace, who falls in love with Eliza.

Alastair studied English at University but apart from a production of Waiting for Godot, has not done any theatre. He’s taking this role in his stride and sings well.

Please visit: myfairlady costablanca.com and www.Tor reviejaInformation.com/myfair lady for more details.

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TERRIFIED: The two ponies were terrified and have been appallingly treated.

EHCRC rescue terrified ponies and plead for help DURING the first week of March, EHCRC were contacted by Almoradi police alerting them that two equines were running wild and needed help.

They discovered a tiny nineyear-old pony, possibly in foal, and her son, a mule less than a year old. Both equines had been appallingly treated.

The pony’s hooves were in a dreadful state, causing incredible pain and long-term health complications. Her skin is painfully sore from a parasite infestation, she is terribly mal-

nourished, and has sores on her face from a badly-fitting head collar.

Her son has had half his coat cut or shaved off, leaving lacerations all over his body and he also has scarring on his nose from another ill-fitting head collar.

The two are inseparable and any attempts to divide them is fruitless. So, once they are more settled, further tests and examinations will be carried out to ascertain the best way forward with ongoing treat-

ment and care.

Sue Weeding, EHCRC cofounder, said: “The police, as always, were very thankful for our help. Our relationship with the police, Guardia Civil and local authorities is increasingly improving as animal welfare becomes more of a priority for those concerned. The police know we will do everything possible for an equine in need.”

However, without the services of EHCRC, these types of rescue would not be possible and placing these animals somewhere safe would be virtually impossible.

The EHCRC needs the public’s support to work as the cost of caring for 120 equines mounts up to €5,000 a week, and that’s without emergency extras like vet treatment or hospitalisation.

While the charity already has a fantastic following of supporters and an incredible group of volunteers, it still needs assistance from more people.

If you can help in any way by donating good quality furniture or donating financially, it would make a huge difference to these animals.

Please get in touch by phoning 652 021 980, emailing res cue@easyhorsecare.net or via their web page www.easy horsecare.net.

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‘Hacking’ probe NATIONAL POLICE officers have arrested 16 suspects across Spain in connection with hacking into multiple international companies which allegedly netted almost €4 million.

Invest i g a t o r s sa i d th e hacking saw the emails of banks intercepted and used to arrange transfers to fictitious companies.

Firms based in Austria, Bermuda, Britain, Germany, India, Japan, Norway and the US were affected along with companies based elsewhere in the world.

Police began their probe after a Luxembourg-based company claimed €650,000 of its money was transferred to accounts based in Tarragona in Cataluña.

The 16 detainees, arrested in the provinces of Tarragona, Malaga, Sevilla, Cadiz and Cuenca, are suspected of fraud, money laundering and of organised crime offences.

The case continues.

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Devastating cyclone aid

BIG CARGO: Ships from Brazil are common in the Bahia de Algeciras.

International shipping SHIPPING traffic between Spain and North and South America increased by 5.8 p er c e n t las t y ea r, compared to in 2017.

The total amount of carg o re a c h ed mo re tha n 106.5 million tons, according to new figures released

by State Ports.

O f the tons of c a rgo shipped, 45 per cent came from South A me ric a n countries, with Brazil being the main exporter, followed by Colombia.

In tota l, 12.1 million tons of cargo were shipped

from Brazil to Spain.

C ompa nie s inc luding Grupo Romeu, Suardiaz, Portel, and BRK International exported goods to B a hia de A lge c ira s , Barcelona, Bilbao, Huelva, Sa nta C ruz de Te ne rife , and Valencia.

SPAIN has donated €50,000 in humanitarian aid to those affected

by Cyclone Idai in Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa.

The Ministry of Affairs issued a statement which said it ‘expresses its most sincere condolences’ to the relatives of the deceased, together with its ‘solidarity to all those affected by this terrible catastrophe which has devastated three countries.’

The money has been given to

the emergency fund activated by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) on March 14, which will be used to create shelters, provide health care, water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.

The cyclone slammed into Mozambique last Thursday before moving into Zimbabwe and Malawi. The death toll in Mozambique could be as high as 1,000 according to President Filipe Nyusi.

House fire death A 38-YEAR-OLD woman has died in a fire at a second floor flat in Lepe, Huelva.

The 112 emergency services received several calls from neighbours shortly before 1.30am on Tuesday morning.

On arrival, police officers could not enter the property because of the volume of smoke.

Firefighters managed to gain entry and found the body of the deceased on the floor.

The Guardia Civil has opened an investigation into the cause of the fire, and the woman’s body was taken to the Forensic Anatomical Institute of Huelva for a post-mortem to be carried out.

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Gibraltar ‘colony’ comments

By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S Foreign Minister has said that Madrid regards the EU’s reference to Gibraltar as a ‘colony’ in recent documents as important, but added it changed little.

Josep Borrell told Spanish media the term colony was already used by the UN and other international bodies to refer to the British enclave.

Gibraltar is on a UN list of non-self governing territories and this fact was referred to by the EU in a document on visa regulations in relation to Brexit.

Borrell said Madrid would have to reach an agreement on the wording of the text eventually following talks with the EU Parliament and Commission.

Madrid hopes the final draft of the text will be

CREDIT: Shutterstock (main), Wikimedia Commons (inset)

REMARKS: Borrell (inset) said Madrid welcomed the use of ‘colony’ in reference to Gibraltar. favourable to Spain, the Foreign Minister added.

The European Parliament refused to approve the document, with Borrell claiming that was due in part to the current speaker being British.

British prime minister Theresa May previously said

Spain’s lobbying for the use of the term colony in reference to Gibraltar was ‘completely unacceptable.’

Spain has long-standing claims to sovereignty over Gibraltar. The territory was ceded to Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.

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Temperatures cool SPAIN’S unseasonably high spring has taken a dip as temperatures fell by 14 degrees in one day in some areas.

In Alcoi, Alicante, the thermostat plummeted to 8.4 degrees on Monday, compared to 22.6 the day before. The State Meteoro-

logical Agency (AEMET) said rain was expected in eastern Cantabria and the Pyrenees before making its way further south.

The Balearics and eastern Andalucia are expected to be cloudy and wet, while the Pyrenees are anticipating snow.

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Bull fighter gored ONE of Spain’s top bull fighters was seriously injured on Monday during a major festival in Valencia.

Enrique Ponce was gored in the thigh by the fifth bull of the afternoon during the Fallas fair in the city.

The matador also suffered an injury to his knee and was carried bleeding from the ring before being rushed to hospital.

CREDIT: Twitter / @bravura_taurina / @elmundodel_toro

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GORED: Bull fighter Enrique Ponce at the Valencia festival.

Plastic recycling progress THE amount of plastic waste recycled in Spain has now surpassed the amount sent to landfill sites, according to a new report.

The pro-recycling Cicloplast group and National Association of Plastic Recyclers (ANARPLA) found 41 per cent - more than one million tonnes - of all plastic waste thrown away in 2017 was recycled.

About 39 per cent went to landfill sites, and 20 per cent was used for energy recovery out of a total of 2.4 million tons of waste.

Cicloplast said Spain was now on target to surpass EU plastic recycling targets of 50 per cent by 2025, and 55 per cent by 2030.

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NATO: Spain lags on defence spending SPAIN is among the NATO members which spends the least on defence as a proportion of economic output (GDP), according to estimates from the organisation.

NATO found Spain spent the equivalent of 0.93 per cent on their defence budgets in 2018.

Belgium spent the same proportion, and both countries came ahead of Montenegro which recently joined the alliance.

The US spent the equivalent

of 3.39 per cent of its GDP while Britain, Poland, Latvia, Greece and Estonia spent around 1.5 per cent.

It comes as NATO’s European members agreed to raise defence spending to 2 per cent of GDP by 2024.

The pledge came in response to calls from the Trump administration in the US for other NATO members to shoulder more of the burden for funding NATO’s collective military capabilities.

Best-selling games A STUDY has revealed the most popular video games in Spain.

According to the Spanish Association of Video Games (AEVI), during February the best-selling game was Kingdom Hearts III for PS4.

Further PS4 games Resident Evil and Red Dead Redemption followed in second and third place, while Grand Theft Auto V, Jump Force and FIFA 19 came in behind. The top 10 games were all PlayStation ones except New Super Mario Brothers U Deluxe, for Nintendo Switch.

Elsewhere, Assassin’s Creed: Rogue and Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection also ranked highly.

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HOUSE FIRES: A new report revealed the most and least expensive areas for fire damage.

Fire damage costs revealed AN insurance group has released figures revealing the average damage costs of fires throughout Spain.

The Insurance Business Association (UNESPA) revealed Salamanca’s fires cost the least, at €499 for an average household blaze; 71 per cent lower than the national average.

The report showed insurance payouts for fires in Las Rozas, Madrid reached €11,684,

as well as €7,074 in Alcala de Guadaira, Sevilla.

Damage from house fires in Barcelona was slightly less expensive to fix, at €4,930 in Manresa.

The cheapest areas were Valladolid at an average of €692 and San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, at €714. In total, insurers spend around €525 million each year repairing fire damage.

SCIENISTS studying DNA from Bronze Age burial sites in the Pyrenees have found migration from Central Europe changed the genes of those living in Spain at the time.

The research, published in Science journal, saw migrants cross the mountain range over a period of 400 years, existing the genetic profile of the male inhabitants there before.

Researchers said they are unsure whether the change was due to violence, but found DNA showed migration from as far away as Russia to Spain. The study is the most extensive of its kind, tracing more than 8,000 years of history across Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and Gibraltar.

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Down syndrome celebrated A SPANISH Down Syndrome association has launched a campaign to coincide with World Down Syndrome Day today (Thursday).

The campaign, titled The luck of having you, will pay tribute to what those with Down Syndrome contribute to those around them.

Organisation Down Spain’s advert for the event shows a four-year-old girl speaking about her brother, who has the condition. She describes him as the “best in the world” because he “takes care of her and makes her happy.”

In the advert, she explains: “There are people who look at him weird because they do not know him well.”

She added: “My brother is perfect as he is, I wish all the children had my luck.”

S PA I N ’ S M i n i s t e r f o r Health has confirmed the country’s commitment to helping the disabled at a UN Committee meeting.

Maria Luisa Carcedo told the UN Committee on the Rights of Disabled People Spain had shown ‘great respect and commitment’ to the International Convention on the Rights of Disabled People.

Ms Carcedo told the group Spain was committed to helping its four million disabled people with a series of social reforms, including greater access to voting.

She explained the country had also replaced the term ‘diminished’ with ‘persons with disabilities’ in its constitution. The minister said Spain had also changed its electoral law on December 6 to increase voting rights for a further 100,000 disabled people.

Further Spanish reforms include changes to civil and procedural legislation to respect the wishes of disabled people when carrying out administrative procedures.

A new Organic Law on Ed-

Improvements for disabled

MARIA CARCEDO: The politician has promised more help for the disabled. ucation bill has also been drafted, promoting inclusivity in education.

In reply, Jonas Ruskus, the committee’s rapporteur responsible for Spain, criticised the country for ‘the continued legitimisation of

the forced sterilisation of women and girls with disabilities, which violates their reproductive and sexual rights, including forced abortions and also treatments without their free and informed consent.’

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Fishing fund plan SPAIN’S Fishing Minister has said Madrid is working with Paris to draw up measures to make an EU industry body more efficient.

Luis Planas said Spanish officials and their French counterparts under Didier Guillaume were working on a common memorandum for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).

The measures would cover the body from 2021 onwards.

“We understand that the world of fishing has undergone a radical change and our fishermen need support for this transformation,” Planas said.

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LUXURY SHOES: Big brands including Louis Vuitton manufacture shoes in Spain.

by Sally Underwood SPAIN joins Italy in becoming the biggest footwear producer in the European Union.

New figures released by Spain’s statistics agency, the INE, showed Spain has around 1,450 companies producing

footwear, employing more than 25,000 workers.

The industry makes up almost 1 per cent of the country’s GDP, and has been credited with helping Spain escape its financial crisis. Exports of its shoes to Japan generated €40 million in sales in 2017, while

designer firms including Louis Vuitton and Stuart Weitzmann manufacture their products in Spain.

The country still has a way to go to catch up with the world’s largest footwear exporters, however, which include China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

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PLUNGE: The car fell into a river in Cantabria.

River death EMERGENCY Ser vi ces have recovered the body of an 87-year-old man from his submerged vehicle after it is reported he reversed eightmetres from his garage into a river.

The accident, involving just the one vehicle, happened at kilometre 0.2 of the CA-257 in Cantabria.

Guar di a Ci vi l off i cer s j um ped i nt o t he wat er, smashed the submerged vehicle’s glass and pulled the man’s limp body from the car while firefighters took it to the river bank.

Health personnel said the driver died at the scene.

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EWN Facebook page soars past 30,000 fans THE Euro Weekly News’ Facebook page has climbed past 30,000 ‘likes’ this week as the EWN in print, online and social media continues to enjoy rapid growth in 2019.

The EWN team work around the clock, seven days a week to ensure that our fast-growing social media community is provided with the latest, most accurate news from an English-language news site in Spain. While other sites may engage in sensationalist headlines to gain clicks our readers prefer us to deliver the news as it is.

And that’s just one of the reasons why advertisers choose our print and online packages to reach out to customers with maximum reach for their budget.

In the past year alone our Facebook likes have grown by a massive 6,000 new fans and now we have new targets in our sights.

We generally post more than twice as many news updates to our Facebook page as other smaller newspapers and with double the engagement rate. And we have almost double the number of followers as a fortnightly publication based on the Costa del Sol. One smaller paper still claims it is Spain‘s number one expat newspaper and ‘second in the world,’ but their claim is from 2016 and involved just a small sample of people that were polled by a UK marketing group - and the awards have not been run since.

On our website and our Facebook page we encourage readers to enter into the debate on hot topics and engage and comment on our posts with the best of them also appearing in print every week.

Unusually in the English-language news publishing sphere in Spain we allow our readers to review our Face-

book page and we’re proud to enjoy a rating of 4.6 out of 5 - based on the opinion of 401 people.

Ask yourself why other titles that claim to rival the EWN do not allow reviews on their page. What could they be hiding?

Instead some publications refuse to show a rating, and instead rely on dubious stats from tools like Alexa.

To quote influential social media blogger Shane Barker: “You’ll also find that Alexa rankings aren’t too important for these reasons: • Alexa only takes into account data received from users of their toolbar, so the results may be quite relative. Not everyone has the toolbar installed. There are millions of websites that may never receive a good rank despite having a lot of traffic.

• As previously mentioned, Alexa can be manipulated. Online traffic da-

LEADERS: No-one can rival the EWN. ta can be influenced to a significant extent. The results may not be as accurate as desired if some publishers and webmasters decide to manipulate the tool.

• Alexa doesn’t separately rank subdomains and subpages within a domain. It only calculates the traffic for the top-level domain, which may result in a few inaccuracies.”

The Euro Weekly News avoids flawed tools and relies instead on what you – our readers and clients - actually say about us. We think that is the best way.

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Coffin scam suspect bailed

By Sally Underwood THE daughter of a man accused of running a coffin scam in north west Spain has been released on bail.

The woman, whose father owned the funeral home where the alleged con took place, was released from prison after putting up €200,000 in bail.

A court investigating claims against the El Salvador de Valladolid funeral home had lowered the woman’s bail requirement from €400,000 following an appeal by

ALMOST half of all people who arrived in Spain after travelling on the western Mediterranean migration route experienced abuse or exploitation, according to a UN report.

The UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) found 49 per cent of men and 40 per cent of women said they had experiences related to trafficking, abuse or exploitation.

The IOM surveyed 1,341 migrants from 39 different countries and refugees who arrived in Spain last year. Men outnumbered women nine to one, reflecting the ratio among migrants at large.

Maria Jesus Herrera, head of IOM operations in Spain, said the results of the survey were “alarming.” “It is striking how

her lawyer. The company is accused of charging grieving families for expensive coffins before swapping them for cheaper ones before cremation.

The owner of Grupo El Salvador, and one of his children, are still in jail, following a police investigation into the case, which is alleged to have affected up to 6,000 families.

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‘ALARMING’: Almost half of all migrants surveyed said they were abused while travelling to Spain.

varied their motivations and experiences are, and we do not always realise the very high levels of vulnerability at play,” Herrera said.

“Ultimately, much of the abuse and suffering could be avoided by strengthening safe channels for regular migration,” she added.

The survey found migrants were most likely to encounter abuse or exploitation while travelling through Mali, Libya, Algeria or Morocco. About 46 per cent of respondents said they were robbed at least once while travelling to Spain.

A total of 63,325 people came to Spain via the western Mediterranean migration route last year, making it the leading entry point into Europe for migrants according to UN data.

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SUPPORT: Spain has backed the ICC.

Spain supports International Criminal Court

By Joe Gerrard SPAIN’S Foreign Affairs Ministry has said it continues to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the Philippines withdrew and the US announced visa bans for some of its staff.

The ministry said the ICC, which sits in The Hague in the Netherlands, is essential for international co-operation.

“The ICC is the maximum exponent of universal justice and the main body to fight impunity against the most atrocious crimes,” the ministry said.

“Spain fully supports the legitimacy, independence and impartiality of the Court,” the ministry added.

It comes as the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute which established the court after the ICC opened an

investigation into killings under the Duterte regime’s war on drugs.

It also follows a US announcement which stated the country had denied visas to ICC staff investigating its military.

The ICC’s remit covers offences including genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and military operations which break international law.

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DAIRY DELIGHTS: Multiple Spanish cheese will go through to the championship semi-finals.

The big cheese

By Sally Underwood A G O AT ’ S c h e e s e f r o m Malaga is vying to be named the best in Spain.

The product, created by the Montes de Malaga Livestock Association, has

been selected to compete in the semi-final of the Spanish Best Cheese Championship 2019 on April 8.

Emborrao en Salvado de Tr i g o w a s s e l e c t e d b y a panel of 60 professional tasters who tried 800

cheeses, selecting just 90 to go through to the next stage of the contest.

The final, which will take place on April 11, will feature in the cheese matured in olive oil category; one of 14 groups.

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Flight fight PASSENGERS on a Ryanair flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South have claimed that a man had his nose ‘bitten off’ after a mid-air brawl.

The man was allegedly involved in a fight after the plane took off from Scotland bound for the Spanish holiday resort in the Canary Islands at 6.10am on Saturday.

A 30-second video posted to social media showed cabin crew stepping in to try and break up the scrap between two men, before leading one passenger with a bloody face down the aisle.

PLANE BRAWL: On Ryanair flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South (file photo).

A photograph posted to Twitter appeared to show

blood inside the Ryanair aircraft.

Swinging sixties

by Sally Underwood A NEW Spanish television show will tell the story of three ch a r a c t e r s wh o are fighting to start a revolutionary record company in

Spain in the 60’s.

The drama will show the difficulties of working in a cre a tiv e in d u s try in Francoist Spain when cons erv ativ e v alu es s till reigned.

Starring Guiomar Puerta, C a rlos C ue va s a nd Iva n Marcos, the series is produced by Atresmedia Television in collaboration with Bambu Producciones, and will air on Antena 3.

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Gas prices fall THE price of butane cylinders has fallen by 4.87 per cent, bringing the price to €13.86 per 12.5 kilo canister.

The price drop is the second of the year, falling by 71

cents for the next two months and making the gas 10 cents and 0.72 per cent cheaper than during the same period last year.

Butane prices are reviewed every two months and last fell

in January. At the end of May, the Ministry for Ecological Transition will revise the prices again, taking into account the international price of raw materials, exchanges rates and marketing costs.

SUPPLY WARNING: Around 500 medicinal brands are believed to be affected.

Medicine ‘shortage’ THERE are shortages of 500 medicines including the second highest selling drug in Spain, according to the country’s medicines agency.

The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) said the aspirin Adiro, which is often used by elderly people recovering from strokes, was currently experiencing supply problems. Around 18.5 million units of Adiro are sold in Spain every year, ac-

cording to industry data.

The warning comes as shortages are affecting an estimated 500 medicinal brands sold in Spain.

These include Terbasmin, Fluidasa, Primperan and Dalsy, with the shortages affecting around 1 per cent of the 30,000 brands sold in Spanish pharmacies according to government figures.

Atlantic snow A SPANISH journalist has published a book on how cocaine came to Europe via the Atlantic.

The book, Snow on the Atlantic, shows how Galicia in north west Spain has always been an entrance point for cargo, attracting smugglers

throughout the centuries.

Nacho Carretero reveals how the region began to attract a thriving illegal market in hashish and cocaine, using its geographical location to become like Mexico for importing drugs to a continent.

The writer said: “It be-

came normal to think and talk about evading the authorities, to respect… a capo who had nothing to do with lawful state agencies, and to earn fast money… It was more or less the norm to break the law. It was just the way things were.”

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ABUSE CRACKDOWN: Catholic schools are being told to report abuse claims.

Catholic school abuse crackdown

by Sally Underwood A CATHOLIC school association has reported more than 2,000 cases of suspected abuse to the authorities.

The Employer’s Association of Catholic Schools has said the figures showed its commitment to cracking down on sexual abuse.

According to Spanish sources, a letter sent out by the group said: ‘If there is evidence of harm to a child, every person of legal age has a legal obligation to inform the authorities, so it must be

reported directly to the Office of the Prosecutor.’

In addition to reporting the incident, schools will separate the accused from children and open an internal investigation. The document added: ‘Acts of sexual abuse of children should not be silenced, nor covered up or underestimated in any case.’ It also explained suspected cases should be reported within 24 hours and the school should contact emergency services if the child is injured, as well as provide psychological support.

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MORE TRAFFIC: Spain will allow more flights over its air space to ease congestion elsewhere.

Spain will take more flights SPAIN is set to take on between 150 and 160 more flights over its air space each day to ease congestion over France and Germany.

Eurocontrol, the agency responsible for air safety in Europ e , sa i d t h e mo v e w ould h e l p p r e v e n t la rg e delays l i k e t h o se e x p e ri-

enced last summer.

According to the body, air traffic centres in Marseille, France, Karlsruhe, Germany, and Maastricht in the Netherlands, have been overwhelmed by flights at the same time as suffering from a lack of air traffic controllers.

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dia, Enaire - the body responsible for flights in Spain and Western Sahara - said: “If last year was bad, if we do nothing, this year will be almost collapse in technical terms, so each day 1,000 flights will be removed from the list which would have to fly over central Europe.�

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SHOCK DEATHS: The family reportedly lived in a squat in Godella.

Child deaths shock Spain

By Sally Underwood POLICE have arrested two parents in Godella, Valencia, accused of murdering their young children.

The couple’s five-month-old and three-anda-half-year-old children were allegedly found half-buried near the family’s home where they were last seen last Wednesday. According to media reports, the parents have given contra-

dictory statements about what happened to the pair, with the father reportedly claiming their mother had drowned them.

Spanish media have suggested the couple could suffer from mental health problems and that the mother had claimed her son had been possessed by the devil. The Guardia Civil said they are not yet certain what caused the children’s deaths but explained a post-mortem is due to take place soon.

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Religious education figures MORE than eight out of 10 students in Extremadura choose to study religious education, according to new figures.

The subject, which is optional in some Spanish schools, is taught to 77.6 per cent of primary schoolchildren in Castilla y Leon, while 81.6 per cent of pupils in Cataluña do not study the topic.

Secondary school age children studied religion less, at 77 per cent in Extremadura and 70 per cent in Castilla y Leon. In Cataluña 89.9 per cent of pupils this age opted not to learn about the subject.

According to the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, data from the year 2016 to 2017 showed overall 64.5 per cent of Spain’s primary schoolchildren received Catholic education, 34.5 per cent did not learn about religion at all, and 0.9 per cent learnt about a different religion.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: The majority of children do not learn the subject in Cataluña.

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St Patrick’s co

by Euro Weekly News editorial team across the regions THE Euro Weekly News team spent Sunday at some of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations and probably the country’s biggest parade in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. On the Costa Del Sol, the festivities started with a service in honour of St Patrick at the Inmaculada de Concepcion Church in Arroyo de la Miel.

The ceremony was followed by live Irish music and other activities carried out at the Mezquita Square.

In La Cala de Mijas revellers spent the day enjoying multiple themed performances and activities carried out by the local town hall/tourist office and Irish pub Biddy Mulligans.

And Marbella’s Paseo Maritimo hosted a festival of live music, including Spanish bands.

Tom’s Irish Bar in Los Boliches put on free food and a singer for the evening.

And music group White Lamb performed live at La Teteria Hierbabuena in Malaga.

Meanwhile, in Costa Blanca, Cabo Roig hosted what is possibly Spain’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade, a truly spectacular visual display.

And in Benidorm, the New Town was awash with colour as crowds dressed up and enjoyed an array of music and activities, courtesy of local bars. The Emerald Isle, La Florida located on the

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COLOUR: Benidorm celebrates in fancy style.

SALTY DOG: Customers Paul Clark and Paul Ditchfield in Mojacar Playa.

Orihuela Costa, was at the centre of the festive fun, surrounded by stalls around the sides of the complex.

And there was more live music at The Salty Dog in Almeria, and The Irish Rover in Mojacar Playa.

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omes to Spain BIDDY MULLIGANS: Crowds enjoyed a day of performances and activities in La Cala de Mijas.

REVELLERS: George and Trish Smith, Gayle Walton and Ronnie Deuvert at The Trinity Bar in Cabo Roig.

TOM’S IRISH BAR: Barmaids Niamh O’Mullane, Lisa Mernock and Karen Garcia.

THEMED FUN: St Patrick’s Day festivities at The Emerald Isle.

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Lorry crash A DRIVER was injured when two lorries, one carrying dangerous goods, collided in Aviles on Tuesday morning. The crash occurred at the Reblinco bridge, and firefighters were despatched as a precaution.

Fortunately, the vehicle carrying the potentially hazardous load was not damaged, nor its contents, and the 60-year-old Castrillon man at the wheel was not hurt. The 40-year-old driver of the second lorry was taken to San Agustin hospital with neck and back injuries.

BAFFLED villagers in a Spanish village are trying to work out the identity of a Robin Hood figure who has been leaving envelopes containing cash in postboxes and under people’s doors.

At least 15 residents ofVillarramiel, in the province of Palencia, have mysteriously received up to €70 in notes each, according to Mayor Nuria Simón.

There is no obvious connection between the beneficiaries, or any possible motive for the generous gestures.

And adding to the confusion, there doesn’t appear to be a profile either with married people, elderly residents, a widowed woman, a disabled child, young couples and those in employment among those given a cash boost.

Villarramiel is home to just 830 people, and news of the anonymous gifts has quickly got round.

Simón confirmed that the first envelope was delivered on March 6, with the latest reported on Wednesday morning.

All of the notes have been verified at a local bank, proving to be legal tender, and while some people have kept the

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VILLARRAMIEL: Residents have a mystery cash giver. money, others have donated it to the parish.

Simón told Spanish press that she initially thought it was a prank, until more and more people came forward. She said that “some of the envelopes

were addressed to the queen of the house, or bearing a love heart. I am amazed but unable to understand it.”

There is no evidence to suggest somebody local has won the lottery or “received an in-

heritance from a millionaire uncle in Cuba” added Simón, who went on to say that the actions “have put Villarramiel on the map” and whatever the motives, have brought joy to residents.

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HELD UP: Footage showed the robber pointing a gun at staff.

Armed robbery attempt A MAN has waved a gun in the face of staff at a chemists on Spain’s Costa del Sol in an alleged robbery attempt that was captured on the store’s CCTV. The video which has been widely circulated on social media by a Mijas councillor is believed to have been filmed at the Farmacia de Calypso.

The man, wearing a grey hoodie over a dark baseball cap, is captured waving a

hand gun in the face of staff behind the counter.

A short one minute 44 second clip shows a member of staff shielding his face with his hand before the man goes behind the counter and a struggle follows. The clip ends with the alleged robber leaving the store.

It is not yet known if anything was stolen during the frightening ordeal or if the hand gun was real or a fake.

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Borrell on Brexit SPAIN’S Foreign Minister has warned against an ‘eternal Brexit,’ as a delay to the withdrawal date became more likely this week.

Josep Borrell said problems were being caused

by Britain currently having one foot in and one foot out of the bloc after MPs have repeatedly blocked the proposed Withdrawal Agreement.

“Let’s be logical, it does not seem that an agreement different to the current one can be found. Therefore Britain has to modify some of its initial plans,” Borrel said.

“We already know what Britain does not want, we would like to know what it wants,” he added.

The Foreign Minister added he would support the withdrawal date, currently set for Friday March 29, being pushed back but for no longer than two to three weeks. British officials have floated Saturday June 1 as a possible new date.

“It would be ideal, frankly, for the British parliament to accept Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal. That would eliminate doubts and we could grant a purely technical extension to implement the agreement, otherwise I’m afraid this is going to take longer than necessary,” Borrell said.

Deal in doubt

By Joe Gerrard A DELAY to Brexit appeared increasingly likely this week after the speaker of the British Parliament said the government could not hold a new vote without substantial deal changes.

John Bercow said on Monday that he would not allow the government to put the proposed Withdrawal Agreement to a House of Commons vote in its current form.

The third meaningful vote due to be held on Tuesday was ‘substantially’ the same as the one where MPs rejected British prime minister Theresa May’s proposed deal a week previously, the speaker added.

The Commons agreed to rule out a no-deal Brexit ‘under any circumstances,’ and also backed a delay to Brexit in principle.

That is May’s only option unless she can secure changes to the Withdrawal Agreement and get MPs’ approval in the eight days until Brexit day on Friday March 29.

Bercow’s intervention comes as

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BREXIT EXTRA ‘Unhealthy’ influence SNP lawmaker Gavin Newlands has said the influence exercised by the 10 Northern Irish DUP MPs over the government and Brexit process is ‘incredibly unhealthy’ as they continue to prop up the minority Conservative government in Parliament.

Unity push SETBACKS: May now faces seeking a Brexit delay after Bercow’s (inset) intervention.

Brexit minister Kwasi Kwarteng said May would write to European Council president Donald Tusk to ask for a delay to the withdrawal date.

The prime minister would then return to parliament to ask for lawmakers’ approval if Tusk lends his backing to the plan, Kwarteng added.

Meanwhile, the European Council has agreed a raft of measures cover-

ing a no-deal Brexit in case an extension is not possible.

Brussels officials said the legislative acts covered British nationals living in EU member states and protected the rights of EU27 nationals in Britain. Flights to and from Britain as well as road freight and passenger traffic and fishing were also covered on the condition that Britain implements similar arrangements, the Council said.

BRITAIN’S Church of England has said it is encouraging parishes to hold ‘cafestyle’ meetings on the weekend of March 30, days after the scheduled Brexit date to promote unity and to pray for the country and its future.

Trade deal TRADE between Britain and Iceland and Norway looks set to continue as normal in a nodeal Brexit after officials struck a pact which preserves existing tariff arrangements and quotas on farming and fishing goods.

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Driver killed

RUN OVER: The vehicle eventually came to rest after smashing into a derelict building.

PUBLIC APPEAL: Police have said they need to locate the pair as soon as possible.

Boy missing with father POLICE have issued an urgent public appeal in Spain and the UK to locate a missing eight-year-old Bristol boy believed to be with his Spanish father.

The p a i r h a v e n o t b e e n seen since Saturday, March 2 after his father failed to

return the boy home following a pre-arranged visit.

Angelo Jurado-Marmolejo lives full-time with his mo th e r in th e Wh iteha ll area of Bristol.

R afa e l Ca b ello , 4 3 , a Spanish national, is now in breach of a court order and

police enquiries are under way to locate him and Angelo.

Avon and Somerset police have said: “We do not have any concerns for their welfare, but we need to locate them as soon as possible.”

Mr Cabello is described

as white, 5ft 6ins/7ins, slim, with black hair.

A nge lo is de s c ribe d a s w hite , a ge d e ight, w ith short wavy dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, 4ft 6ins and last seen wearing a red c oa t a nd c a rrying a blue rucksack.

A MALE lorry driver has died after being hit by his own vehicle which started to move while he was outside the cab.

The tragic accident happened at 10.39am on Monday in Sevares, Piloña in Asturias.

The lorry, which was carrying a full load of timber started to move, for unknown reasons, running over the driver.

It continued down a hill before coming to rest against an abandoned building.

A Canine Rescue Unit was brought in to make sure that no-one was trapped in the rubble.

An investigation into the accident is underway and experts will inspect the brakes on the vehicle.

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POLLUTION PLAN: Officials want to cut the number of cars on Barcelona’s roads.

City car ban plan VEHICLES that produce the most emissions could be banned from parts of Barcelona from 2020 under new council plans.

Council officials are planning to create a lowemissions zone that would cover 95 square kilometres, almost the entire city and four neighbouring towns.

Estimates from Barcelona City Council forecast that about 50,000 vehicles would be taken off the city’s roads under the plan, around 7 per cent of the current total.

Barcelona mayor Ada Colau said pollution was probably the biggest problem facing the city.

Officials are planning to create a system where drivers would have to apply for a sticker to enter the low-emissions zone.

These would be issued by Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) that would assess vehicles on their emissions, denying passes to the worst polluters.

The plans follow the introduction of a similar scheme in Madrid in November.

Carbon dioxide emissions have fallen by 14.2 per cent since it was launched, according to a study from the capital’s Technical University.

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Woman dies after fall in high heels A BRITISH GP died after she fell down the stairs wearing extremely high heels following a holiday night out in Central Spain.

According to reports, Dr S u s a n A l l a n b y, 6 6 , w a s found in a pool of blood by husband Dr Charles Allanb y, 6 3 , a f t e r h e a r i n g a ‘thump’ at their renovated holiday home in Algora.

A n i n q u e s t i n C a r d i ff where the couple are from - heard a post-mortem revealed the cause of death was a traumatic head and

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DOCTORS: Susan and Charles Allanby were holidaying in Spain when the fatal accident occurred.

neck injury.

The coroner recorded a conclusion of death by accident contributed to by alcohol after toxicology reports found 317mg per decilitre of alcohol in Dr Allanby’s blood. The legal driving limit is 80.

The inquest heard the couple, both GPs at Clifton S u rg e r y i n R o a t h w h o planned to move to Spain permanently, had been on a night out with friends in January 2018.

The deceased mother of four is said to have been ‘dancing and very animated’ during the evening, before leaving with her husband at around 1am.

Her husband told the inquest he had never seen her wear such high heels before, and that a few minutes after they had returned home, he heard a noise and found Dr Allanby lying in a pool of blood a f t e r s u ff e r i n g f a t a l i n juries from a fall down six stairs.

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Electric shock treatment SPAIN’S central government has halted an electric shock experiment on violent prisoners designed to stop aggression.

The study, which had been taking place at Huelva Prison since 2016, was carried out on 41 inmates and saw their brains supplied with a 1.5 milliamp electric current for 15 minutes a day.

Of the 41 inmates in the study, 18 were convicted murderers and researchers hoped to find out more about aggression and violent behaviour.

The experiment’s second phase was due to begin t h i s m o n t h , h o w e v e r S p a i n ’s g o v e r n m e n t s a i d i t wanted to look into the treatment more before granting permission.

The research had been taking place in Spain, Germany and Mexico, and Andres Molero, one of the experiment’s researchers, claimed it was not invasive.

He added all inmates had volunteered for the experiment and measures had been taken to rule out those with neurological diseases.

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TESTIFYING: The Supreme Court heard testimonies on police operations and protests in September 2017.

Catalan trial A GUARDIA CIVIL officer who took part in raids on Catalan officials’ homes prior to the 2017 independence referendum, told prosecutors an official ordered documents to be thrown away.

The officer testified before the Supreme Court in the ongoing Catalan trial in Madrid on Tuesday. He told the court he went to the home of then Catalan treasury spokesperson Lluis Salvado during a police operation on September 20, 2017 which sparked protests from in-

dependence supporters.

The officer, working with the judicial police at the time, said he intercepted a phone call from Salvado.

“Go into the office take the stack of papers on the meeting table and throw them in the yard,” the officer alleged Salvado told his secretary.

An abundance of documents, including ones labelled ‘War Scenario,’ were found in the home the officer added.

“They were about the financial measures the Spanish gov-

ernment could take, and the actions Catalan authorities could take,” the officer said.

Salvado was arrested later that day during a series of police swoops on Catalan officials as the region continued to prepare for the independence referendum on October 1.

A total of 12 former Catalan officials and activists are standing trial on charges of sedition, rebellion and embezzlement in connection with the 2017 independence vote and declaration.

The trial continues.

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DECISION: Franco (inset) will be re-interred at Mingorrubio.

THE Spanish government has announced the remains of General Franco will be transferred from his resting place in the Valley of the Fallen to a cemetery in El Pardo on June 10.

He will be re-interred at Mingorrubio where his wife, Carmen Polo, is buried, and which is known as the last resting place of presidents, ministers and artists.

Vice president of the government Carmen Calvo, announced the news following a Council of Ministers meeting, saying: “This decision must be complied with by any government, unless it changes the procedures,” a reference to the upcoming general election.

Calvo added that the date had been chosen to ensure the politically contentious move

would not happen during the elections.

It also allows time for Franco’s family to complete judicial proceedings; they have taken the government to court to oppose the exhumation of Spain’s late dictator.

The date can be delayed should the Supreme Court require more time to reach a decision.

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THE WEEK IN POLITICS

By Joe Gerrard ELECTIONS in Spain continue to approach as parties not only vie for seats at a national and European level but also compete for control of local and regional authorities.

Local and regional elections are due to take place in Spain on Sunday May 26, the same day as European elections.

On a regional level Spain’s political parties are seeking to win seats in 12 out of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities.

Voters will not go to the polls in Andalucia, the Basque Country, Cataluña or Galicia due to elections having being held in those regions less than four years ago.

The Valencia Region’s electorate are due to be balloted on Sunday April 28, the same day as the national poll.

Voters will be asked to send representatives to the regional assemblies of the 12 autonomous communities holding elections.

Those authorities have

Going local

ELECTIONS: Voters will elect local and regional representatives on May 26. varying levels of power but typically run schools, health systems and manage regional services such as transport and refuse collection.

Spain’s ruling political party at a national level, the leftleaning Partido Socialista (PSOE), is defending five of the regional authorities up for election.

The conservative Partido

Popular (PP) is defending four, with the remaining three in the Canary Islands, Cantabria and Navarra held by regional parties.

The PP will be looking to replicate its success in Andalucia in December. That election saw it unseat PSOE for the first time in Andalucia in Spain’s democratic history after striking a pact with the

centrist Ciudadanos and the far-right Vox. Locally, all of Spain’s councils and its 38 provincial deputations will be voted on.

Town and city councils manage local services including refuse collection, street lighting and small-scale public works projects including street renovations.

Smaller political parties including single-issue or regionally-specific groups tend to do better at a local level where the duopoly of PSOE and PP is not as strong.

Provincial deputations sit between local councils and regional authorities and are tasked with managing some public services such as transport and working to support economic activity.

There are no provincial deputations in Asturias, the Madrid Region, Murcia and La Rioja due to those regions having only one province.

Profile: PP WITH a general election looming on Sunday April 28, we are profiling each of the political parties vying for victory in the vote.

The conservative Partido Popular (PP) is one of Spain’s two dominant political parties. It is currently the official opposition to the ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) in the Cortes.

The party was created following the rebranding of its predecessor, the Alianza Popular (AP) in 1989. The AP itself was founded by former ministers from dictator Francisco Franco’s regime in an effort to maintain his core agenda of defending traditional, Catholic Spain.

The party has since undertaken a long march towards the centre-right, absorbing smaller Christian and liberal parties.

Its platform is now broadly pro-business while also continuing to claim the mantle of the defenders of traditional Spanish values on the family, faith and other social issues.

Current party leader Pablo Casado was elected in July.

His victory was seen as a swing to the right for the party and he has pledged to curb immigration and restrict abortion for women if the PP takes power.

Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 27.3 per cent, 115 seats Partido Popular (PP): 20.7 per cent, 84 seats Ciudadanos: 15.4 per cent, 55 seats Vox: 12.5 per cent, 35 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control.

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Majority of prisoners reformed

by Sally Underwood NEARLY seven out of 10 Spanish prisoners are rehabilitated, according to new government figures.

The Ministry of the Interior said the rate had reached 68.7 per cent, while reoffending was at 31.63 per cent.

Overall, the number of prisoners in Spain has fallen by 16,986 since 2009 to 58,961. The ratio of inmates per thousand inhabitants in

SINKING: The Grande America caught fire in the Bay of Biscay.

NUMBERS DOWN: The number of prisoners in Spain has dropped since 2009.

Spain is 126, compared to

130.7 in September 2016.

The country has the 10th highest ratio of prisoners per population out of the 28 European Union member states. The average sentence length in Spain is 18 months.

The information was revealed following a request about prison population sizes by Miguel Gutierrez, deputy of the Ciudadanos party.

Fuel spillage clean-up SPANISH maritime authorities are working with their French counterparts to contain some 2,200 tons of fuel spilled after a ship sank in the Bay of Biscay following a fire.

The Spanish government and Basque regional authori t i es have act i vat ed t hei r maritime and environmental emergency protocols. Boats from both countries have also been sent to the site of

the sinking.

Officials said the risk of the spill becoming worse is minimal, and that they have until next week to contain it.

The Italian container ship Grande America sank about 330 ki l om et r es off t he French city of La Rochelle on Wednesday March 13 after sailing from Hamburg in Ger m any f or Mor occo’s Casablanca.

A f i r e whi ch began t he previous Sunday is thought to have caused the sinking.

The British Royal Navy ship HMS Argyll rescued the 27 people on board.

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Extradited man guilty of murder JACK STEVENS, a 19year-old British man extradited from Spain to the UK has been found guilty of murder.

The man was arrested in Spain on August 24, 2017 on suspicion of killing 27year-old Nashon Esbrand in the doorway of a house on Mitchinson Road, Islington, London.

An operation by the Met Police, National Crime Agency and Spanish police tracked Stevens down to Spain where he was arrested under a European Arrest Wa r r a n t a n d r e t u r n e d t o England for trial.

He will be sentenced tomorrow (Friday) while three others; Dillon Zambon, 21, from Islington, Jhon Berhane, 19, from north London and a 17y e a r- o l d f r o m I s l i n g t o n were sentenced last year in connection with the killing.

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Put it to the People THIS Saturday, the ‘Put it to the People’ march will take over central London in what is expected to be the largest protest march in British history.

Members of the anti-Brexit group Bremain in Spain will be flying to London to march in support of the campaign to back a people’s vote on Brexit.

John Moffett, vice-chairman of Bremain in Spain, said: “This will be one of the most important marches ever, no matter what happens this week in the Commons.

“If Theresa May is allowed to have three meaningful votes when nothing has changed with her proposed deal, then we must demonstrate our commitment to a people’s vote. In contrast, a lot has changed regarding public sentiment since 2016.”

Valencian Community resident Sue Wilson, who is chairperson of Bremain in

RALLYING: Protesters are set to call for a second Brexit vote (file photo).

ONLINE gambling in Spain is in the midst of an explosion, with the sector turning over €17.349 billion in 2018.

This was 30.5 per

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cent more than the €13.298 billion spent on online gaming the previo u s y e a r, a c c o r d i n g t o the General Directorate of Game Management (DGOJ).

Spain, said: “We’ve supported the campaign for another referendum from the start, and we’ve actively campaigned to give the British public another say in this debate.

“The Brexit which was sold was a lie, a fantasy, a pipe dream. The British public deserves a chance to think again.”

Over 100 Bremain in Spain members are expected to attend the ‘Put it to the People’ event and will march alongside other citizens’ rights groups including: In Limbo Project, Brexpats-Hear our voice and Españoles de Reino Unido, which represents Spanish citizens living in the UK. Bremain in Spain is a group campaigning for the UK to remain in the European Union and to protect the rights of British migrants living and working in Spain.

Sue Wilson chairs the volunteer group.

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DEMOCRACY THREAT: Spain’s government is concerned about false information online.

Cyber security scare SPAIN’S National Security Department is said to be creating a special unit to identify false information and cyber threats ahead of the country’s elections in April and May. According to Spanish media, the department is concerned about the potential for a campaign of ‘fake news’ from Russia’s intelligence services ahead of the Spanish general election on April 28, and the local,

regional and European elections on May 26.

The National Encryption Centre is reportedly working with the government to monitor the internet and help collect and process data before removing false information.

According to a Eurobarometer study, 80 per cent of Spaniards are concerned about the threat of fake news and its potential to harm democracy.

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Acid attacker jailed A BURGLAR who sprayed a man in the face with a corrosive liquid before fleeing to Spain has been jailed for eight years and nine months in the UK. David Hudson attacked the victim after forcing his way into an address in Leigh-on-Sea on October 5, 2017.

He sprayed the man in his 20’s in the face with liquid from a bottle he was carrying before making off.

The victim needed hospital treatment, but despite having blurry vision for three days, did not suffer permanent damage.

Three days earlier Hudson had confronted the victim outside his home and assaulted him.

H u d s o n l e f t t h e c o u n t r y, b u t t h e n resurfaced in August 2018 when he visited the British Consulate in Barcelona where he claimed he was homeless and wanted to travel back to the UK. The 52-year-old, who is of no fixed address, was arrested at London Stansted Airport when he arrived back in the country.

Hudson was jailed at Basildon Crown Court after being found guilty of aggravated burglary, throwing a corrosive liquid with intent and actual bodily harm.

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Madrid Catalan protest CATALAN pro-independence demonstrators marched in Madrid on Saturday to support the 12 defendants standing trial in Spain for rebellion and other charges over the October 2017 referendum and independence push.

Estimates on the number of marchers vary, with organisers claiming around 120,000 activists took part while police said about 18,000 demonstrated. About 500 buses took activists from Cataluña and elsewhere in Spain to the capital.

A huge banner with the slogan: ‘self-determination is not a crime,’ headed the march.

Catalan President Quim Torra, who attended the protest, told demonstrators they would not stop until the region’s right to self-determination was recognised.

“Listen Spain to this clamour for

MADRID MARCH: Organisers had expected around 50,000 protesters. freedom,” Torra said.

A spokesperson for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the government had always been committed to resolving the Catalan independence

€3m for controversial party

issue through dialogue.

More than 500 officers including riot police were deployed to cover the march. A counter-demonstration in favour of Spanish unity also took

SPAIN’S ultra-right Vox party has allegedly received nearly €3 million in public finds despite a tough stance on subsidies.

The right-wing group had previously campaigned for cuts to government funding, but now receives aid since gaining 12 seats in the Andalu-

place on the same day, There were reports that several coaches were pelted with stones, shattering the windows, as the protestors left the city.

cian parliament last year.

Among the public funds received are salaries for each of its Andalucian representatives, with total subsidies coming to more than €2.9 million.

Vox has reportedly not rejected the funds, claiming there are larger priorities for them to deal with.

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FEATURE

BREXIT

USEFUL LINKS THE United Kingdom will leave the European Union on March 29, 2019, resulting in a number of significant changes which will affect individuals and businesses.

To stay abreast of the Brexit progress and its implications, there are a number of websites, recommended or written by the British government, which are updated as new information becomes available.

*Official information for British people moving to and living in Spain, including Brexit guidance, residency, healthcare and driving, can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain The site contains current, official information, and was last updated on January 29. *Information about EU exit, including the article 50 process, negotiations and announcements about policy changes as a result of Brexit is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/brexit Topics covered range from preparing your business for when the UK leaves the EU to living in Europe after Brexit. *Another useful government led site is ‘Prepare for EU Exit’ which contains information about how to prepare and the steps that may need to be taken by individuals and businesses.

This includes everything from passports, driving licences and flying within the EU to banking and selling online.

To see more, visit: https://euexit.campaign.gov.uk/ *The implications of a ‘no deal’ scenario are outlined at the dedicated government website: https://www.gov.uk/search?q=no+deal+scenario While leaving the EU with a deal remains the government’s top priority, it must plan for every eventuality, including a ‘no deal.’ As such the guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU to benefits and pensions, advice for pet travel, the impact on the regulation of medicines and medical devices, amongst other issues. *The Spanish government has launched a dedicated ‘Prepared for Brexit’ website which provides information for residents and businesses alike, not only about the implications but also contingency measures that are being adopted at both national and international levels. The site is in English. http://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/brexit/Paginas/index.aspx?fbclid=I wAR3X5YV5IjNeP5MqUy4cxSiD4POiAfXT6o4QD1z96s0sfcLMHEoSY KVFsdM *For those covered under the Spanish social security system, there is advice on requesting or renewing a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) on the official home page: https://sede.seg-social.gob.es (The Spanish government’s dedicated social security website in English).

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Gun licences rise THERE has been a surge in the number of licences for pistols and revolvers in Spain after several years of falls.

The number of Type B licences issued in Spain was 8,459 in 2018, bucking the trend seen since 2013. In that year 8,864 were issued, with the numbers falling to 8,747 in 2014, 8,608 in 2015, 8,214 in 2016 and 7,846 in 2017.

Senator Carles Mulet (Compromis), who obtained the figures, called the situation scandalous.

This type of licence for personal weapons is issued by the Guardia Civil and is valid for three years. Nobody can possess more than one licence B and each one covers a single weapon.

By Dilip Kuner PABLO CASADO claims he is the victim of fake news over reports he wants to temporarily protect pregnant immigrants from deportation as long as they give up their baby for adoption.

The leader of the right wing PP says such a move would be “an outrage” and says that the only thing his party wants is to extend to the entire nation a measure that already works in the autonomous communities governed by the PP. He says this is to ensure immigrant women who already want to give their baby up for adoption can be confident their personal details will not be shared with other departments and used to enforce their deportation. It is not a move, he said, to ‘bribe’ women into put their newborns up for adoption, as has been painted in some reports.

Casado added that the measure is designed to ensure unwanted babies are put up for adoption rather than abandoned by women fearful they could be deported.

He also said that he is com-

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FAKE NEWS: Pablo Casado says his words were misrepresented. mitted to defending pregnant women so that ‘in any administrative circumstance’ they have official support, whatever they decide.

The PP proposals would mean pregnant women applying to have their baby adopted

would be safe from deportation, but only during their pregnancy. Should they come to the notice of the authorities after giving birth then they would still be liable to be expelled.

At present Spanish law pre-

vents pregnant women from being deported if the health of the baby or the mother would be endangered.

The far right Vox party wants all governmental departments to share details to track down illegal immigrants.

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Migrant tragedy AT least one person is dead and 44 still missing after a boat carrying migrants was wrecked on the Alboran Sea between Spain and Morocco.

According to charity Walking Frontiers, 22 were rescued from the disaster, however the missing 44 are presumed dead.

Helen Maleno, a representative of the charity, explained she had received a call from the boat last Wednesday claiming it was sinking. They added only one body had so far been rescued by the Moroccan navy.

Ms Maleno said: “Their relatives fear the worst if countries do not work together enough to rescue them.”

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Distraction theft warning MOTORISTS are being warned of the return of a scam targeting people on the Costa del Sol. In the latest incident an elderly woman, who was alone in her car, was waiting to pull out onto the Mijas Road near Fuengirola, when another car pulled up with three occupants.

One of the three got out and pointed at the victim’s front tyre. She got out to look, at which point an-

BEWARE: Thieves can be quick.

Alleged smuggler in hiding

ONE of the largest suspected drug traffickers in the Campo de Gibraltar has announced he is to disappear ‘for a while’ blaming police pressure for making his life unbearable.

Abdellah El Haj, has been on remand accused of drug trafficking, money laundering and membership of an organised gang since November 2017 on €80,000 bail and obliged to report to court on a daily basis.

At the time of going to press he had not appeared for three days. But he had sent a letter to Europa Sur newspaper moaning about the close attention he has been receiving from police.

other man snatched her handbag from the car before the three made their escape in a white car.

This sort of distraction theft occurs all around Spain, and frequently involves tourists in hire cars b e i n g t a rg e t e d b y p e o p l e pointing out imaginary problems with their vehicles.

Police advice is to remain in your car and call 112 if you have any suspicions.

In it he said: ‘I communicate my decision to disappear for a while, because I am truly afraid for my integrity and that of my family. All this is due to the enormous police pressure to which I am being subjected, which in recent times has become unbearable, preventing me from leading a normal life.’

He added that his family was harassed and his emotional stability had seriously deteriorated and that he needs medical help.

Police are now searching for Abdellah, and he will be brought before the court on his apprehension.

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Tourism spend call SPAIN needs to double the resources it puts into tourism if it wants to keep the sector growing in the face of a slowdown from the major markets like the UK and Germany.

This is the message sent by major industry figure Gabriel Escarrer, president of the Exceltur pressure group and CEO of Melia hotels.

He warned that investment has been stagnant for years at 0.25 per cent of GDP, when the sector provides more than 10 per cent of national wealth. That is why Exeltur has asked for more political and economic attention.

While the sector was showing annual growth of up to 5 per cent in recent years, that figure dropped to 2 per cent in 2018, with this year forecast to see a rise of 1.7 per cent.

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FAMILY TRIP: Marta and Daniel will travel the world with their three children.

Around the world in six years

By Tara Rippin A SPANISH family have left their Madrid home and embarked on a six-year journey around the world in a camper van.

Having travelled regularly as a couple, Marta Bruyel, 38, and Daniel Gimeno, 42, decided to pack up belongings and their three small children, aged between one and six, and hit the road.

According to Spanish press, they left every-

thing behind in December to spend two years touring the Americas, before a further two years travelling through Asia. The family then plan to move on to Africa for the remainder of the world tour in their eight square metre camper.

The eldest two children are home schooled by Marta while Daniel looks after the youngest.

The parents said they ‘value the education which isn’t found in textbooks, such as communication skills and lessons learned while travelling.’

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Civil war martyrs NINE Spanish seminary students killed in the Spanish Civil War have been made martyrs by the Catholic church.

Among the group is a 22year-old who was shot 11 times in the street, and a 21year-old stabbed after being imprisoned in a church.

Archbishop Jesus Sanz Montes de Oviedo said: “They wanted to be priests, but God chose the altar of highest sacrifice for them in a Mass which does not end.”

He added: “Spain’s Christian history tells a paradoxical story through the bodies of its martyrs - the joy of life which survives the agonising death of Christians killed in hatred of faith - victims of a terrible confusion, a crazed persecution, a repression in the name of freedom which killed freedom.”

The group were all aged between 18 and 25 and were among the estimated 8,000 Catholic clergy killed in the Spanish conflict in the 1930’s.

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Policy delay

By Joe Gerrard SPANISH school pupils and activists joined hundreds of thousands of others globally in striking from lessons to protest what they claim is inaction on climate change on Friday.

Demonstrations took place in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga and elsewhere as part of the global Fridays for Future environmental movement. Pupils in at least 71 countries took part in the strikes.

Demonstrators in Spain marched under placards and banners bearing slogans including ‘Change politics not the climate,’ ‘Climate can’t wait,’ and ‘Capitalism is killing the planet.’

The Youth for Climate group which helped to organise the protests said they had been ‘amazing.’

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez said young people were teaching the rest of the country a lesson by

PROTESTS: Hundreds of students demonstrated against climate change. demonstrating. “We don’t have a Planet B. This government knows and is acting,” Sanchez said.

Madrid mayor Manuela Carmena said the students showed their support for a healthy planet for generations to come.

Their efforts were inspired

in part by 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg who has been nominated for this year ’s Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her activism on climate change.

Thunberg gained international recognition after her one-girl strikes outside the

Swedish parliament in Stockholm last August spawned a global movement.

A speech in which she told world leaders, NGO officials and business figures that the planet and future generations’ futures were being scarified for corporate profits also went viral online.

SPAIN’S farming minister has said a delay of at least one year in the implementing of the EU’s new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is very likely.

Luis Planas said delays came as farming ministers from EU member states and bloc officials continued to discuss reforming the agriculture subsidies programme.

Spain and other EU member states have asked the European Commission to ensure support for farmers and ranchers with the 2021 to 2027 CAP, Planas added.

EU farming ministers and officials have made reducing waste, revaluing produce and biofuel cultivation their priorities for the new CAP.

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GERMANY WIND turbines, solar panels and other renewable energy sources contributed 64.8 per cent to Germany’s net power production between March 4 and 10, a new record renewables share which has been attributed to recent strong winds.

Clean energy

Bomb threats A SUSPECTED neo-Nazi extremist or extremists are responsible for a series of bomb threats across Germany in recent weeks. More than 100 threatening emails have been sent to politicians, journalists, public figures and institutions signed using neo-Nazi terminology.

RECORD: Highest renewable energy share to date.

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Security measures

Self-drive buses

SWEDEN wants to tighten security requirements for mobile operators and suppliers of telecoms equipment, the minister for digital development has confirmed, amid global concerns about Chinese firms’ role in supplying sensitive network gear.

SWEDISH lorry maker Scania will collaborate with Nobina, the largest public transport operator in the Nordic countries, to commence trials of autonomous buses on regular routes in the Stockholm area. The pioneering self-drive buses will be the first of its kind in Europe.

BELGIUM

NORWAY

Hoax fine

Bear review

A 20-YEAR-OLD defendant found guilty of making hoax calls threatening bombings at railway stations, Charleroi airport and a Brussels court in 2016 has been fined €380,000, according to prosecutors in the Belgian capital.

NORWAY’S government has put a plan to reintroduce bears into the Nordland region under review after breeding in other parts of the country led to complaints from farmers that livestock was being killed by the predators.

Jobs threat

Health scheme

MORE than 42,000 jobs throughout Belgium would be placed in jeopardy if Britain leaves the EU without a deal on Friday March 29, according to the country’s Federation of Enterprises (FEB) who added it was ‘essential’ to avoid such an outcome.

A GOVERNMENT scheme to allow seriously ill patients to have access to one ‘contact doctor’ does not fit into the schedules of hospitals, cancer clinic head Stein Sundstrom has claimed after one patient met about 60 different staff members.

NETHERLANDS

Climate claim

Five held

HUNDREDS of measures agreed by the Dutch government, environmental groups and business to tackle climate change may still mean that the Netherlands falls short of targets to reduce emissions according to the PBL assessment agency and CPB think tank.

POLICE in the Flevoland town of Urk have arrested five suspects aged between 14 and 21 in connection with an attack on the home of a family of Moroccan heritage during troubles involving around 100 youths last week.

DENMARK

FRANCE

Laundering risk

Ship fears

THE financial watchdog has instructed a Danish branch of Swedish bank SEB to obtain additional information on customers deemed to be a high money-laundering risk. The Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) claims the branch’s risk of being misused is normal to high.

THE head of a French regional maritime authority has warned that an Italian cargo ship which sank around 260 kilometres off the Atlantic coast of his country was carrying 45 containers of ‘dangerous material’ which posed a pollution risk last week.

Offshore wind THE Social Democratic Party has called for two large offshore wind farms to be constructed, in addition to three mandated in the country’s 2018 Energy Agreement.

Booze plan FRANCE’S Interior Minister Christophe Castaner has approved plans to fit the vehicles of drivers convicted of drink driving with breathalysers to allow them to continue driving following a year-long trial in seven departments.

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VERA Council has installed a giant heart-shaped container in the entrance to the multiple uses centre in Plaza Mayor for donating plastic caps, which will be recycled to raise money for worthy causes.

“This initiative came up due to the concerns of many local residents who want to collaborate with good causes but don’t know how,” explained Citizen Participation Councillor Francisca Garcia.

“We thought this is one of the easiest ways, everyone is able to participate by donating plastic caps which we all use in our daily lives. What’s more, by recycling and making use of these plastic caps we are contributing to the care of our environment.”

The container has been designed in the shape of a heart to match the municipal Vera, heart of the Levante logo, the creation of well-known designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, and to resemble a jigsaw puzzle to underline the message ‘you put the last piece.’

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Inland areas’ ageing populations NATIONAL STATISTICS INSTITUTE figures show 46,592 people in Alicante Province - 2.53 per cent of the population - are over 85.

This percentage falls to below 2.3 per cent in the Vega Baja and Baix Vinalopo but rises inland, giv-

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The Marbella se queja page which photographed the incident said: ‘This is why you have to have a mayor who is a doctor.

She witnessed an accident on Ricardo Soriano and helped the victim while the health services came.’

Muñoz attended the woman for around half an hour before an ambulance arrived.

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Driving them cuckoo R E S I D E N T S i n To r r e d e l M a r are complaining a Guinea fowl is driving them ‘crazy’ after making noise for the past week.

Locals are now asking for help capturing the animal, which is not common in Spain but is increasingly being raised for meat.

R e s i d e n t s o f C a l l e Va l d e peñas said the adult Guinea fowl has been making noise throughout the neighbourhood.

One local, Miguel Angel Roman, told Spanish media: “It is a very annoying sound, we have been hearing it for a week, at different times and in different places, because it moves around both day and night.”

He claimed residents had tried unsuccessfully to capture the bird, which is native to Africa, and are now asking for

ing l’Alcoioa 3 per cent and El Comtat 3.62 per cent.

These areas have the longestlived populations in the province and in the El Comtat town of Beniarres, 78 of its 1,118 inhabitants are over 85, practically 7 per cent of the total.

Most Beniarres residents work in Muro, eight kilometres away, but the young tend to move away owing to the lack of opportunity.

“We worry about that as much as the lack of services,” admitted Beniarres mayor Francisco Selles.

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CAUSING HAVOC: A Guinea fowl (stock picture) has reportedly been causing sleepless nights.

“Because there are fewer of us and many are very elderly, it becomes difficult to provide adequate services for the local population,” he said.

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Mayor aids crash victim THE mayor of Marbella Angeles Muñoz gave first aid to a woman

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following a motorcycle accident on one of the city’s main thoroughfares on Monday.

Muñoz, who was a doctor before entering politics, attended the woman following the accident on Marbella’s Avenida Ricardo Soriano.

The mayor was passing through the area when the woman, who was travelling on the back of the vehicle, came off after a crash with a car. The motorcycle fell on the woman’s leg, injuring her ankle while the dri-

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A SEA turtle which was nursed back to good health at Palma Aquarium before being released has reappeared after months without emitting any signal from an electronic device placed inside its shell.

Named Lasi, the turtle was discovered by a fisherman in the waters of Cabrera last March. It was having difficulty submerging and was soon transferred to the Marine Fauna Recovery Centre of the Palma Aquarium.

After a few days at the centre Lasi was released on the beach of s’Armarador, Santanyi, on March 26 last year, with a device which offers real-time immersion position and depth data through a connection via satellite.

Signals were received until November, and then there was nothing until February 21, when the female turtle was recorded between Cabrera and the Algerian coast.

Between March 26, 2018 and February 12, Lasi travelled 9,066 km, an average of 35.2 km per day.

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A POLICY of closing smaller stores in favour of large commercial centre premises has seen Zara grow its total sales floor area in Spain by 50 per cent in just five years.

The average size of a Zara store has gone up from 1,452sqm to 2,184sqm in that period as smaller neighbourhood shops have been closed, with investment being put into flagship-style stores instead. This has meant the pace of net openings has slowed to a trickle - just 15 last year.

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High cost of subsidy changes THE then Spanish government’s decision to arbitrarily and retrospect i v e l y c h a n g e r e n e w a b l e e n e rg y subsidy regulations is getting more and more expensive.

In a bid to tackle a mounting bill for subsidies generous allowances were slashed, almost crippling the industry overnight.

This led to many companies pulling out of the sector - and plenty of them are demanding compensation for money spent on abandoned projects.

Now US company Nextera Energy has won a case at Ciadi - the

By Dilip Kuner World Bank’s arbitration court - and is claiming €291 million in compensation from the Spanish government.

The company had investments in two solar thermal plants in Extremadura with a capacity of 49.9 megawatts, where it had planned to invest more than €600 million.

But the changes to already agreed subsidies made the schemes unprofitable so the group closed its subsidiary in Spain at a cost of €263 million.

The court decided that the government ‘failed to give fair and equitable treatment in the protection of business expectations to obtain a return on investment and development of plants.’

This is just one case that has been heard, with Spain facing another 31 arbitration actions. It recently lost a case brought by RREEF Infrastructure, with a compensation award being calculated at the moment.

So far five cases have gone against the country, which has refused to pay. Instead it is seeking to have the cases annulled.

O N E o f S p a i n ’s b e s t k n o w n wine brands could be put up for sale by its French owners, Pernod Ricard SA. The company is considering the future of its wine division, which includes the Campo Viejo Label as well as Australia’s Jacobs Creek.

The unit has annual sales of around $500 million but is a relatively low-growth part of P e r n o d , w h i c h i s t h e w o r l d ’s second largest distillery business. Company insiders say no final decision has yet been made.

Job cuts plan at VW plants

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Port pledge for Motril THE new Junta de Andalucia regional government has pledged to boost t h e r e g i o n ’s e c o n o m y b y setting up a working group to develop and improve the port of Motril, a major gateway for goods into Granada Province.

Well paid CUTS: VW plant in Spain.

GERMAN car giant Volkswagen, which has major factories in Spain, has announced it is to cut between 5,000 and 7,000 jobs to help fund a move to electric cars.

VW brand’s chief operating officer Ralf Brandstaetter said the positions would go by 2023 as it chases cost savings.

The plan is to cut staff by not replacing those who re-

tire over the period.

Chief financial officer Arno Antlitz said. That the plan would help “finance our investments and satisfy our objectives for the electric era.”

Across the whole group, Volkswagen will invest €44 billion into ‘future mobility’ such as electric cars and automatic driving in the next five years.

INDITEX, president Pablo Isla was paid €7.78 million gross in 2018, 18.5 per cent more than in 2017, while his boss Armancio Ortega will get more than €1.62 billion in dividends this year.

AI promise PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sanchez pledged to bring in a national strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) when he spoke at a workshop in Granada, saying related technologies are some of the main drivers of growth.

Counting the Brexit cost BREXIT will cost Spanish industry at least €2.6 billion a year, mainly in the automotive and agrifood sectors, according to a leaked report by consulting firm Oliver Wyman.

According to the company Spain will be the sixth most affected European country, with Cataluña and Valencia the most affected regions in the country, reported El Mundo Spanish newspaper.

The international consultancy firm based its calculations on damage to exports. In Europe Germany is the most affected country with an annual downturn in trade of €9.4 billion.

It is followed by the Netherlands (€ 4.4 billion), Belgium and France (€ 3.9 billion each), with Italy slightly ahead of Spain at €2.6 billion.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT DID you honestly think that this bunch of privileged ‘Club Westminster’ layabouts actually cared about what you thought? Ha! The only thing this disgraceful array of arrogant Parliamentarians truly hold dear is who you vote for - not what. If this lot had existed in the days of Cromwell, most of them would by now either be in the Tower or having their necks stretched in the market square. I actually lost respect for our esteemed politicians many years ago, on discovering that people we all blindly placed on pedestals - should actually be standing in the dock!

When I was young and fancy free, and doing the Chelsea and Kensington ‘rounds,’ the only parties that most of them cared about were those that catered for everything below the waistline. At one such soiree I clearly recall one of the honourable members coming up to me, sweating profusely from his ingestion of ‘uppers,’ clad in nothing but a string vest and begging me to take over his latest bedtime ‘romp,’ as he ‘couldn’t carry on any longer.’

The next day he was representing his London constituency at Prime Ministers questions!

Even if those days of 60’s debauchery are now behind them, I have no delusions about our so-called government representatives. The only thing most of them represent is them-

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HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT: The Palace of Westminster. selves. Power and feathering their own nests are all they really care about, and remaining in the EU is their best way of achieving it. They also can’t bear to think of their fellow cronies in the European old boys club continuing without them.

These Westminster wasters are also extremely reticent to take on the challenges of the

worldwide markets. Something that would take them out of the comfort zones of Westminster clubland, get them off their Saville row and Gucci clad behinds and, heaven forbid, do some actual work.

Blinded by their own arrogance, they also of course fail to realise that come the next elections, when they are all sidling around, begging

for your votes and pretending they are going to represent your interest, this recent utter betrayal and undisputable revelation of their true colours, will (hopefully) not be forgotten!

Look out for a whole new party emerging out of the present chaos. But don’t hold yer breath. ‘New Labour’ was meant to be a whole fresh start, and look where they got us!’ I’m also extremely wary of the Lisbon treaty, a positively horrendous agreement to which all EU members, including the UK are already committed. Google it. It makes extremely disquieting reading, and its lurking just around yet another shadowy political corner. Good luck all.

As a final word and in light of the recent horrendous massacre in New Zealand. Would it not have been a better idea for London mayor Khan to have deployed more police outside the churches for fear of reprisal - instead of the hundreds he immediately called up to guard the Mosques?

And where did all those police suddenly appear from? I thought there was a glut of knife crimes because the police were sorely depleted.

Just asking.

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WE’VE all heard the phrase ‘Let them eat cake,’ coined allegedly by Marie Antoinette before the French Revolution. Well, apparently, she didn’t! Indeed, she was quite generous to charitable causes, intelligent and wouldn’t have said something so inflammatory. Which made me wonder which other sayings simply don’t stand up to scrutiny…

‘Ne’er cast a clout till May be out.’ In other words, don’t break out the barbie until Theresa May’s got her deal? This May, next May, May 2030?

Murphy’s Law (‘if anything can go wrong, it will go wrong and at the worst possible moment’) is also way off the mark. For instance, ripping off a shirt button or breaking a shoelace when in a rush is probably down to the extra stress you’re under.

Likewise: ‘Healthy as a horse.’

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Myths, rumours and some very tall tales Any horse owner will tell you that a horse is like an Italian sports car. If it can break down, it will. ‘Lightning never strikes in the same place twice.’ Rubbish! Lightning strikes repeatedly wherever the surface offers points of conductivity - and where the conditions produce lots of thunderstorms.

‘Cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis.’ Most medical studies have found no link whatsoever between this annoying habit and arthritis. The cracking sound isn’t bones being mangled out of

shape, but the release of pockets of gas from between joints. However, long periods of knuckle-cracking may contribute to lesser grip strength. So best pack it in!

Basically, these sayings are straight out of the ‘I saw you coming’ school of coffee table books and not meant to be taken literally. A bit like those nightmares in which you’re about to sit an exam but can’t because you’re astride a horse naked except for wellies... Or you’re about to plunge over a cliff edge into an abyss.

Help! Are we back to ‘Ne’er cast a clout till (Theresa) May IS out’?

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.no ra-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99; £0.99) and iBookstore.

All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING Can he change the system?

Two years ago, I purchased an apartment in Mallorca. I have now discovered that my small single bedroom apartment is being charged community fees at the same amount as a large three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment. I have checked my deeds and they clearly say I pay community fees per square metre. The administrator tells me that all apartments must pay equal community fees whether they are one-bedroom or a four-bedroom penthouse. He says that, in order to change this, all owners must unanimously agree. This cannot be right. My title deed says my community fee is based on my square metres. I have ceased payments in protest.

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Standardly, community fees are David Searl charged according to the You and the Law size of the flat, just as it in Spain says in your title deed. A very few communities have voted to charge all units the same and this is legal, as your administrator says. However, the system is clearly unfair to you. One owner who feels his interests are harmed can go to court and ask the judge to order the system changed. The stoppage of payment will not help.

E.W. (Baleares) Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

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Centring on the Centre

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

THE central portion of the Partido Popular is cheesed off with Pablo Casado’s decision to lurch further to the Right to entice back defectors who have listened to Vox’s siren song.

The central portion of Ciudadanos - theoretically most of the party - is cheesed off with Albert Rivera’s lurch to the Right and his acceptance of Vox in Andalucia while vetoing the PSOE. And the PSOE? The PSOE needs to woo everyone and not only the diehards who have always voted PSOE regardless. Above all it needs to woo back the PSOE’s once-considerable support from the Centre. Pedro Sanchez, the Moncloa’s current tenant, is more beloved by the card-carrying militants who twice gave him the primaries than the territorial barons who gave him the bird.

But the Centre - the PSOE’s and everyone else’s - is there for Sanchez to mop up and it is the Centre, especially the undecided Centre, that decides elections.

Theirs are the votes that all parties need and Casado and Rivera ignore them at their peril because they will push them into Sanchez’s arms.

Black joke THE irony of it! Not long ago, Spain was proclaimed as the healthiest country in the

Spain is credited as the cradle of black humour and what else could you expect in a country where the population is condemned to live longer than everyone else and be bloody miserable at the same time.

Yes me no yesses THE PDeCat’s (Catalan independence party) National Committee recently met to decide its election strategy. This entails making life as difficult as possible for everyone concerned, including those in their own party who want nonconflictive independence and some kind of understanding with the other parties.

Its list of candidates for the General Election on April 28 underline Carles Puigdemont’s rejection of dialogue and his decision to go all out for conflict. As someone once said of GW Bush in the run-up to the Iraq invasion, he’s not going to take yes for an answer.

CUP runneth out

CONFLICT: Carles Puidemont rejects dialogue.

world, thanks mainly to virgin extra olive oil and its 85.8 year average life expectancy, according to a Forbes.com online report.

Then an OECD survey goes and finds that only 6.4 per cent of the Spanish are happy with their lives, compared with the Finns who top the list.

ANTI-SYSTEM party CUP announced that it will not present candidates in next month’s election.

This is not a priority CUP, said party spokeswoman Mireia Boya: “The necessary conditions do not exist to present a groundbreaking and transforming candidature in Madrid.”

It’s tempting to respond with ‘Chicken!’ because CUP held PDeCat to ransom when its votes were needed to install Artur Mas as regional president in 2016.

Mas’s head its price and PDeCat could come up with no-one better than Girona’s mayor, Carles Puigdemont.

CUP had as much to do with pushing the Procesas PDeCat, ERC or the pro-independence organisations Omnium and ANC. The party has a great deal to answer for, because it foisted Carles Puigdemont not only Cataluña, but the rest of Spain, too.

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AS2 readies for take-off

Rich Pick

Freelance correspondent, London, England

AS the last supersonic age closed with the final abandonment of the Aerospatiale Concorde in 2003, Texas billionaire Robert Bass was ready to step forward and commence an effort to resume supersonic transport for the private individual. The company he founded and funded is named Aerion Supersonic and is headquartered in Reno, Nevada, USA. The company was founded in 2003 to develop new and efficient aerodynamic technologies for supersonic flight. Aerion revealed its AS2 12-passenger business jet design in 2014.

After many twists and turns this amazing story is advancing towards its climax with the announcement in October 2018 that Aerion and GE Aviation had unveiled the GE Affinity TM engine, the first supersonic engine in more than 50 years.

Then in February 2019, Boeing and Aerion Supersonic announced a partnership. As part of this partnership Boeing made a significant investment in Aerion to accelerate technology development and aircraft design, and ‘unlock supersonic travel for new markets.’

Flying at 1,610 kilometres per hour, the Boeing - Aerion AS2 aircraft could become the symbol of private and business travels, with the capability of transporting 12 passengers from

AERION AS2: Stretch out on the couch at the speed of sound.

New York to London in little more than three hours.

The first flight is planned for 2023 and final certification in 2025. A market of 100 AS2s is anticipated, as is a premium price above the

It just doesn’t feel right Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man THIS week has been pretty weird and it’s got me very worried.

It started innocently enough when I called Vodafone and, surprise, surprise they couldn’t give me the information I was asking for because their computer system was down. But then, about 20 minutes later, they called me back with all the information I had requested. They were really nice and very helpful.

This is unheard of! The next day I had to go to a big DIY store that did some renovation work for us recently. I was ready, primed and prepped for the confrontation I was sure was about to happen - but no, they were fantastic. Really helpful and very accommodating - sorted out the things I had concerns about and it was all very quick and easy - I’d allocated a morning for something that ended up taking half an hour.

I haven’t had one wobbly table whenever we’ve eaten out and even the motorbike owner, who was parked so he was encroaching on the disabled bay I was parked

in, apologised profusely when I confronted him to explain how difficult his parking there made it for me to get my wheelchair in and out of my car. He even thanked me for pointing this out to him and promised that in future he would be more considerate!

By now I was in uncharted territory - I hadn’t felt grumpy in days. I felt like it was a conspiracy - where were all the annoyingly stupid people? Has someone put something in the water? Am I mellowing as I approach a major birthday this year?

The sun is shining, I’m off to Gibraltar to enjoy a few days of snooker and my daughter surprised us by announcing she will be visiting for a few days. Even my troublesome neighbour has been keeping out of my way! Mrs S even asked me if I felt alright as ‘I didn’t seem myself.’

Drivers have let me out instead of pushing their way in front of me, cyclists have been in single file and nobody has jumped onto a single zebra crossing from behind a parked vehicle all week!

I have no idea what’s going on but I don’t like it – it just doesn’t feel right!

Hopefully I’ll be back to my old self very soon and feeling right as rain or, at the very least as grumpy as usual, because I’m really struggling with all these new feelings.

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current sub sonic business aircraft manufactured by companies like Embraer, Gulfstream and Dassault or indeed their ‘heavy’ cousins from Airbus and Boeing.

Potential customers may be expected to be

already in discussions to reserve their slots on the production line.

“Aerion is the industry leader mapping out a successful, sustainable return to supersonic flight,” said Tom Vice, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Aerion. “The AS2 is the launch point for the future of regulatorycompliant and efficient supersonic flight. Together with Boeing, we’re creating a faster, more connected future with tremendous possibilities for enhancing humanity’s productivity and potential.”

Boeing NeXt works with industry partners and regulatory agencies to lead the responsible introduction of a new mobility ecosystem. The division’s portfolio includes prototyping activities and programmes which will shape the future of urban, regional and global mobility.

These programmes include autonomous air vehicles and passenger-carrying hypersonic aircraft.

Nothing worth doing ever really proceeds in a straight line, but the Aerion effort looks like it is ready to roll. The needle-sharp nose of a passenger supersonic aircraft the AS2 is approaching its runway and readying for take-off.

Readying to transport the wealthy and the urgent at high speed and in some luxury, from London to New York in just three hours.

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Jerez, Gibraltar and Cadiz Includes visits to: Royal Equestrian School and Tio Pepe Bodega.

5 days, 4 nights, 3* City hotel bed & breakfast. April 29 - May 3, and October 7-11. Only €260 per person (single €344) THE 3* hotel located in the centre of Jerez gives the ideal position to explore Jerez by night after glorious days enjoying the surrounding areas.

Jerez is famed for producing Spain’s top sherries and brandies. The name ‘sherry’ comes from the English spelling of the town’s name Xeres, the name first used in 1608!

Day 1 and 2 After a day of travel and a good night’s rest, Day 2 comprises a visit to the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art Foundation in Jerez de la Frontera. It is world famous, and is known as a unique exhibition of horsemanship. This show literally moves some to tears, such is the beauty and grace of the horses.

This is followed by a visit to the González Byass Tio Pepe winery in Jerez where, by foot and tourist train, visitors will be transported back in time to the 19th century, although a

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JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA: Where the sherry and brandy originates from (left).

CADIZ CATHEDRAL: Wandering around the streets is the best way to see the beauty of this place (right). fine glass or two of Tío Pepe sherry on completing the tour will soon bring you back to the present.

Day 3 The best way to appreciate Cádiz is by wandering aimlessly. This is for two reasons. Firstly, the city’s history which includes being occupied by

Romans and Moors, enriched by trade with the new world, sacked by the British, fortified, and matured in the damp sea air means every one of its narrow, cobbled streets spans centuries of history and has plenty of sights. The best sights include the golden-domed cathedral; the 18th-

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Develop through dance Footwork Dance Studios is a well-established dance school and all-round Dance and Performing Arts Centre based in Los Montesinos.

It offers an extensive range of classes for all ages and abilities from two-and-a-half years to adults whether it is just for fun, fitness or a future career.

Footwork is a thriving, friendly and caring school which encourages students of all ages and abilities to develop self-confidence through dance.

Classes are taught in a safe and caring environment, in a fun and inspiring way, encouraging children and students to progress at their own pace, for them to fulfil their potential and develop confidence.

Erica Dorrill, the principal of Footwork Dance Studios, first started dancing at the age of two after gaining excellent results in all her ISTD, RAD and AAD Dance exams and Guildhall and LAMDA Drama exams, She also won numerous medals, trophies and scholarships with her local dance school and Erica’s talent did not go unrecognised.

She was offered a full scholarship to further her training at the prestigious Bush Davis School of Theatre Arts.

After graduating Erica worked professionally as a dancer, acrobat/contortionist and actress for many years around the world on cruise ships, in

the UK and also on TV. Since gaining her teaching qualifications Erica has worked as a respected teacher and choreographer for various schools in the UK as well opening her own dance schools, before moving to Spain.

Many pupils from Footwork in the UK and Spain have gone on to train in vocational schools in the UK such as Elmshurst, Italia Conti, Arts Educational, London Contemporary Dance, and Wilkes, to name but a few of the many students who are now working as professional performers on stage around the world, in TV or have opened dance schools after becoming full qualified teachers.

Footwork Dance Studio is really somewhere you want to be, whether it be for fun, exercise, to build confidence and meet new friends, or to go on to a professional career.

Staff at Footwork love being part of the community and enjoy taking part in Fiestas, local performances and further afield. The school also supports local charities raising funds through shows and starring in other charity shows.

Footwork offers a vast range of classes to have fun, keep active and get fit. Classes start from as little as €3. If you would like further information, contact through Facebook at Footwork Dance Studios Spain, www.footwork dancestudios.com, or call Erica 662 003 823.

A warm welcome is guaranteed.

century watchtower, Torre Tavira; the Mercado Central; and the Freiduría las Flores, the best of the city’s many fried fish joints.

Day 4 The group will head to the UK in the shape of Gibraltar. Nowhere in the world is there a place like this

iconic rock, which rises proudly out of the sea at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Leaving Spain and entering the rock by land involves crossing the runway of a busy airport.

Many High Street shops like Marks & Spencer, Next, Monsoon and Morrisons line the streets, British Bobbies are out patrolling and the familiar red postbox sits outside the post office. The main currency is the Pound - although euros are accepted.

For the brave, there is a cable car ride up the rock or you can take a guided taxi ride. Not forgetting the monkeys.

Day 5 Happy and content, the group will make its way back to the Costas shortly after breakfast.

Bookings can be made online via www.coachtripsonline.com or by calling the office on 966 785 910. Office hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.

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The future of our planet

By David Worboys WE live in dangerous times. There are two massive challenges to the future of our planet; the preservation of the environment, and the survival of humanity.

The self-inflicted damage perpetrated by Earth’s inhabitants has never reached this level before. Most disasters are man-made. These include war, subjugation, deprivation and persecution, to which we must now add cyber warfare, terrorism, and... the future of procreation.

Likewise, many natural disasters are the result of human negligence, resulting in climate change. The question is which will come first?

Will it be the destruction of our planet or of humanity itself? The ultimate long-term danger could be the extinction of our species through confusion over sex.

Today, every species can be identified as either male or female; with the sole exception of humans.

Since I was in my teens, there

FUTURE: Ever-changing planet. have been a number of significant and welcome reforms in attitudes towards sex and ‘minorities.’

From the 50’s to the present, fundamental changes in attitudes include the Wolfenden Report, Germaine Greer, the use of ‘Ms’ (for Miss/Mrs), Elton John and now transgender.

Since the 60’s, millions of men, young and middle-aged, have be-

come more feminine and women more masculine in mannerisms, activity and appearance.

Until recently such men were content to wear women’s style of clothing, jewellery, make-up and hairstyles, while many women started adopting men’s hats and suits and ‘short back and sides’ haircuts.

They have now started to experiment with their minds and bodies.

The result is an ever-increasing number of humans whose sex is uncertain. Will the sexes be largely indistinguishable in 100 years from now?

It is widely reported that young people are less interested in sex than their parents were, before the revolution in mobile gadgetry and the obsession with social media.

It may seem far-fetched to imagine our planet populated by humans

whose gender is unclear. In 2019 almost every human is clearly male or female. However, changes can accelerate once they gain momentum, and in 100 years a fundamentally different way of life can evolve.

Only a few years ago people in the western world mocked concepts such as yoga, veganism, spiritual awareness and self-healing. Thirty years ago, the ideas of smart-phones, robots, driverless cars or a man and his husband as parents of children were inconceivable.

One hundred years ago in 1919, intensive farming was unheard of, and the fastest means of human travel was on horseback at less than 50km/hr.

Just 50 years later, the crew of Apollo 11 travelled at about 40,000km/hr to the moon, and billions of animals are subjected to unimaginable cruelty.

Such radical changes can occur within 100 years. Surely then, it is not mere fantasy that the planet’s population will by the year 2119, be divided into more than one gender.

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And if you decide to pack up the contents of your entire house and relocate to another country, the feeling of panic can be magnified even more.

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With almost 30 years in the transport industry, Premier has become synonymous with moving house. It’s the first company that people will recommend to anyone choosing to move out to Spain or return to the UK. Run by husband and wife team, Premier Removals and Storage offer a first-class service from the moment one of their lorries collects your possessions to the moment they arrive at your chosen destination. And more importantly, they keep you informed on the progress of your delivery at all times, giving

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and faultless service for a very competitive price.

For many people these days, time is of the essence and this is something that Premier understands. For this reason, the company has launched a brand-new division, Pink Premier, which offers a dedicated door-todoor service to all those who need or want to work within a specific and exact time frame.

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ly set up the company with her parents and also has plenty of experience in the transport industry. While part of the same company, Pink Premier allows customers to choose the exact day and time they require their goods to be collected and if storage isn’t necessary, they can be delivered to a determined location within just three days. While this new service has only recently been launched, it is already proving a hit with many customers.

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By Julie Day ALTHOUGH made famous worldwide through the tales of the unfortunate and disillusioned Don Quijote, the region of Castile-La Mancha is largely overlooked by the modern tourist. Despite being the third biggest autonomous region in Spain, it is one of the most sparsely populated; yet it is still an area of unspoilt beauty and has plenty to offer all types of visitor. It certainly has a lot more to show than deserted, arid plains and the odd bleak windmill as recounted by Cervantes.

Castile-La Mancha forms the main part of central Spain and is bordered by the provinces of Castilla y León, Aragon, Madrid, Valencia, Murcia, Andalucia and Extremadura. It is divided into five provinces, namely, Toledo, Cuenca, Guadalajara, Ciudad Real and Albacete.

Campo de Montiel is a comarca in the southern part of Castile-La Mancha that sits within the southeast region of Ciudad Real and the southwest part of Albacete. This is a hilly area of natural beauty with great historic and cultural wealth. There are several natural protected parks in this region that are the resting place of

Castile-La Mancha El Campo de Montiel

NATURE PARADISE: The Lagunas de Ruidera is a spot of natural beauty. many migratory birds travelling between Europe and Africa throughout the year. This fundamentally forgotten part of Spain is a paradise for nature lovers and history enthusiasts.

For those wishing to visit this area of Castile-La Mancha, there are a number of locations that should form part of your things-to-do list, and they are outlined below.

Parque Natural de las Lagunas de Ruidera Located within an otherwise parched region of Castile-La Mancha, the wetlands of the Parque Natural de

las Lagunas de Ruidera are an oasis of stunning lakes and diverse flora and fauna. The protected park consists of 15 interconnected turquoisecoloured lakes that stretch for 25 kilometres through the valley of the Alto Guadiana.

Here you will find numerous species of birds including bustards, herons, eagles and many species of duck. During the summer visitors are able to enjoy the waters in the bathing areas and practise sports such as diving, fishing and canoeing.

Alcaraz Alcaraz is an ancient city steeped in history and culture that sits at the foot of the Sierra de Alcaraz. Of particular tourist interest is the Renaissance Plaza Mayor that houses the ‘twin towers’ of Tardón and Trinidad, which have been declared sites of national tourist interest.

The main square is surrounded by narrow streets lined with traditional houses. On the outskirts of the town you will see the castle ruins as well as the remaining arch of what was once a magnificent aqueduct. Other impressive buildings include the San Miguel church and the Santa María Magdalena convent.

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Brexit driven?

WE received a letter from Hacienda which we understood but couldn’t grasp what was wrong with our 2017 tax return, so we took it to our Spanish tax advisor. They are looking into it for us but as far as we are concerned all of our affairs are transparent and above the radar. The worrying thing about this is that our Advisors office has a large multi-national client base, but have 30 such letters to investigate and without exception all were received by British clients.

The numbers are also unprecedented.

They are aware of German, Belgian and French who use the in-house lawyer who have never submitted a tax return whether resident or non-resident.

Regardless of status, no other nationality has contacted them in connection with a similar letter. The conversation made us think of the visit to our local post office to collect this letter which was one of a significant pile of identical envelopes. Our village is small and has a number of British expat residents.

From the size of the envelope pile we suspect most if not all have a letter from the Hacienda waiting for them. We cannot avoid the conclusion that Brits are being targeted. Even our Advisors office has said they feel it is Brexit driven.

It would be interesting to know just how many Brits are affected.

Please withhold my name if printed.

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Driver warning I JUST wanted to warn you of the latest scam aimed at drivers, especially if female and driving alone. An elderly friend was stationary and just about to pull out onto Mijas road.

A car came along, stopped and one of its three occupants got out and pointed to her front tyre.

She got out to look and very quickly another man took her handbag from her car.

She was very shocked. It was a white car with three occupants.

Please take care and stop for nobody.

Name supplied

Drought doubt I READ with interest ‘Irrigation guarantees’ in last week’s Axarquia edition.

I understand that occasional water shortages and interrupted services are to be expected when we live in a hot, arid climate, but the drought problems in La Viñuela seem to get worse every year.

It was only the heavy rainfall last spring and autumn which seemed to prevent a serious problem and I very much hope the Junta de Andalucia agree to the meetings mentioned in the article to discuss solutions.

Agnes Cavendish (Mrs)

RECYCLING: Put discarded cards and stamps to good use.

New use for old I WOULE like any organisation which has a use for used postage stamps and / or used greetings cards to contact me. They are, of course, free.

Best regards.

OUR VIEW

Teaching a lesson THOUSANDS of school pupils in Spain, Britain and across the world walked out of their classrooms on Friday to teach adults a lesson about our planet.

The students were taking part in school strikes for climate change in walkouts dubbed Fridays for Future.

Their efforts were inspired by 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. She is up for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her role as fountainhead of the movement.

The activists’ message is clear: why should we go to school to prepare for a future that looks likely to be seriously jeopardised by climate change caused by adults?

The pupils are overwhelmingly backed by scientific evidence which has shown for years that inaction on climate change spells global catastrophe.

Their questioning of whether it is worth studying for a future which will see mass extinctions, catastrophic weather and rising sea levels if nothing is done is entirely reasonable.

Not only is their cause sound, but the pupils are reclaiming a spirit of activism, hope and idealism that often gets smothered by adult conservatism, cynicism and apathy.

This saying attributed to Native American Chief Seattle seems appropriate: ‘We do not inherit the world from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.’

As Thunberg herself said, if adults really claim to love their children more than anything why would they allow their tomorrow to be destroyed for today’s corporate greed?

Now we want to hear your views.

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Bloody fight breaks out on Ryanair flight Ryanair have such a fast turnaround for their aircraft that the gate staff cannot possibly check passengers to see if they are fit to fly or if they have had too much alcohol. It’s time the CAA stepped in to penalise airlines who allow drunken passengers to board aircraft.

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ANIMAL CRUELTY CLAIMS: Mijas council and donkey owners to meet They say things will change and nothing ever does. The mafia that control the donkeys make too much money as it is now, why should they change and pay out to improve the

COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE conditions of their animals?

The hooves were supposed to be checked by a vet periodically, but the state of their hooves means probably the vet hasn’t been paid for the last visits and has stopped coming.

I have lived outside the village for 15 years and other than a shaded area nothing has changed and I’m ashamed to say it, nothing will. People stop riding the donkeys and horses, stop paying money because you are the ones that can stop this cruelty, not us who live here because they don’t want to listen to us and even intimidate people that protest.

ONLY YOU CAN STOP THE ABUSE! Julie Packwood We last visited Mijas several years ago and have not returned after we were so shocked and upset at the disgusting treatment of the poor donkeys. Having read some months ago action was at last being taken to improve their lot, we booked a holiday near Mijas Pueblo for July this year.

Please, please keep the pressure up to help these poor animals. Ideally, the whole wretched business would stop, but we realise that people’s livelihoods are at stake, so at least persuade the owners to show some compassion and treat their donkeys in a responsible way. As for the tourists, they must bear some responsibility; there is absolutely no need to use donkeys to see the beautiful village, maybe they could be kept just for a novelty ride for small children.

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EXCLUSIVE: Brit expat outraged by cat poisoning deaths in Spain APDA Policías por los Animales (cops for animals) published a protocol how to act in case of poisoning on their Facebook. And it’s advisable to report every case, otherwise authorities will never take action. Sorry for what happened.

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CRUISING: Passenger numbers up in Spain but ships down Really optimal for the environment…

Felipe

Brits in Benidorm wreck hotel room and get banned from flight home And you wonder why the Spanish don’t like us???? REALLY??

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BREXIT: Brits could pay €60 for EU travel after Spain blocks fee waiver over Gibraltar Guess many Brits won’t be holidaying in Spain any more…

Florida next year it is then. Too late to change this year so I will enjoy La Zenia just in case it is the last time.

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Trivia from around the world was driving for Red Bull, he revealed that he usually wore lucky coins tucked into the laces of his boots. * Some 54,250 tennis balls are used during the championships period at Wimbledon. * The average lifespan of a baseball in the Major League is just seven pitches. * Grenade throwing used to be an official competitive sport in China. * In ice hockey, players believe they will win a game if they tap the goalie on his shin pads before a game.

didn’t take in the first three World Cups because of a rift with the football federation FIFA. The first World Cup took place in July 1930, in Uruguay. * Michael Jordan’s nickname in high school was magic, after Magic Johnson. * There are no official rules about how many dimples a golf ball can have, but most feature between 300 and 500. * When Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel

* Anne, Princess Royal, did not have to undergo gender verification at the 1976 Olympics due to royal courtesy. * The phrase about winning something ‘hands down’ originally referred to a jockey who won a race without whipping his horse or pulling back the reins. * China did not win an Olympic medal until 1984. However, at the 2008 Beijing games, the Chinese won 100 medals. * Despite invitations, England

This being a family oriented week, much of it may be spent getting together with relatives and going over old times.

Perhaps you are compiling a photo album for older members of the family or vice versa.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

ARIES (March 21 - April 20)

At the first modern Olympics, winners were awarded silver medals.

Currently, the gold medals are 93 per cent silver and 6 per cent copper, leaving 1 per cent for the highly prized gold finish.

Being asked to take on a new and demanding task this week may see you wishing that you had been less visible. However, don't think of the hard work involved but rather the brilliant outcome. You will be popular.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)

GOING FOR GOLD: The sought after medal is not what it seems.

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I never did anything worth doing by accident, nor did any of my inventions come indirectly through accident, except the phonograph.

No, when I have fully decided that a result is worth getting, I go about it, and make trial after trial, until it comes.”

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An exciting invitation may set tongues wagging and make a loved one jealous. You, meanwhile, are quite bemused by the whole thing. What comes out of this week is that you are of considerable value to others.

The mere thought of you not being around sends ripples through your social circle.

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An interest in technology is not something new to you. What is great, though, is that the penny has suddenly dropped. This week sees you understanding more and wanting to know more. This is good for both your work and social life.

An urge to get moving must mean that spring is round the corner. Certainly, you are questioning where you want to be in the months ahead. A house move or work placement may be on your mind. At what seems to be an unsettled time, decisions need to be made and worked towards.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Saturday March 16

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Tuesday March 12

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Sunday March 17

Friday March 15

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Be aware that not everyone is willing to work as hard as you.

When approached by someone wanting you to trust them, be sure of their motives. Do what you feel is right but remain firmly in control, especially financially.

It may not be the time to make a particular move, although others think that it is. There's no problem with discussing things and talking them through. Keep up your healthy habits because you need lots of energy, especially at the weekend.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Social demands are made, but

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try to shuffle them to the weekend. Be diplomatic or someone close could become irritated. Keep an eye on the small print because something fundamental may have changed in a long-standing arrangement.

Suddenly, at the weekend, you are thrust into the limelight.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Be aware that leopards do not change their spots, they merely hide them. Those who demand your trust need a cool checking out and don't be afraid to say 'no' as and when necessary.

Finances are well aspected this week with a new idea proving both worthwhile in terms of your time and profitable.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Career and home are in disharmony but a bit of compromise soon sorts things out. You don't like playing the 'bad guy', but honesty is also important to you. Speaking your mind can be liberating although, initially, you may see it as a nuisance and embarrassing. A meeting at the weekend is both confusing and disarming.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Someone with a larger-than-life imagination makes you smile but that was not their intention.

Try to be diplomatic and steer them in a different direction.

Some feelings of loneliness will not be assuaged by working more. Perhaps it is time to consider taking on a pet or giving a current pet more attention.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Sometimes, you find it hard to do things just for the pure enjoyment of it. Realise that not everything has to have a purpose or a profit. Look round this week and seek out something that will please your senses and bring a smile to your lips. Make this a week when you live for the moment and give full rein to your imagination.

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

Pity those whose day-to-day life is completely predictable. As someone who values an element of challenge, it is enjoyable to know that unexpected times are ahead.

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TIME

Across 7 Let nine off when showing mercy (7) 9 Some trouble, as extending contract (5) 10 Unpredictable fellow sheltering rodent (7) 11 A male representative (5) 12 Vehicles begin transporting male sheep (5) 14 Keep us confined in a bad spot (7) 16 Quietly begrudge gift (7) 18 Churchmen from the Andes? (5) 20 Cook in the right oven (5) 22 Accept torn veil held by busy worker (7) 24 Dodge back out of crowded avenue (5) 25 Square head on wild Alpine dog (7) Down 1 British capital held by vigilant prince (6) 2 Additional pay for a sincere sort (8) 3 Most appropriate wager about son (4) 4 Leeds can change if purified (8) 5 Frenchman took food to a companion (4) 6 Out to change the bonnet (4,2) 8 Marks made by parasites (5) 13 Paste applied round very small plant (8)

15 Fellow who's learned what's not relevant (8) 16 Package from redhead in wrong place (6) 17 VAT, as for instruments (5)

Code Breaker

19 Takes stock in haste also (6) 21 The first person mentioned in Nostradamus's predictions (4) 23 Storyteller in the billiard hall (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 17 represents L and 25 represents C, so fill in L every time the figure 17 appears and C every time the figure 25 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Morally pure (6) 4 Two items of the same kind (4) 8 Lasting (9) 9 Wild mountain goat (4) 10 Marked by intense agitation or emotion (6) 13 Brief sleep (6) 15 Costly (4) 18 Reproduce or make an exact copy of (9) 19 Naked (4) 20 Standing (6) Down 1 Of or relating to the heart (7)

English - Spanish

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE

Across 1 Wardrobe (for clothing) (7) 5 Ganso (ave) (5) 8 Seguro (7) 9 Listas (5) 10 Western (side, part) (5) 11 Reservar (7) 12 Goats (6) 14 Cemento (6) 17 Milagro (7) 19 Key (typewriter/piano) (5) 22 Miser (5) 23 Alfombras (7) 24 Pala (para cavar) (5) 25 Superficie (7)

2 More than enough in size, scope or capacity (5) 3 Revolve (4) 5 Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude (5) 6/18 Busy side road during rush hour (3,3) 7 Glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust (5) 11 Inquisitive (7) 12 Lowest point (5) 14 Moderately warm (5) 16 Throw out (5) 17 Lure (4) 18 See 6

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

Down 1 Wide (street, river, trousers) (5) 2 Yeguas (5) 3 Royalty (7) 4 Dueños (de casas, coches, perros) (6) 5 Vendavales (vientos fuertes) (5) 6 Observar (7) 7 El más fácil (7) 12 Brújula (7) 13 Hut (7) 15 To stretch (7) 16 Vallas (6) 18 Cerca (5) 20 Cream (for face, shoes etc) (5) 21 Nave (de iglesia) (5)

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

ASSURE (10) BIOTIC BUREAU EERILY ELAPSE FORBID MARKER PODIUM PRESET PRESTO PROMPT QUEASY SERMON SQUALL STORED STURDY TARTAR WALNUT WORKUP

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Victim 2 Potent 3 Matrix 4 Watery 5 Crease 6 Arrear 7 Screen 8 Meteor 9 Pretty 10 Camera 11 Pastor 12 Trauma 13 Teeter 14 Stayed 15 Fourth 16 Result 17 Moiety 18 Hither 19 Shifty.

Nonagram

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

• The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’.

They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

• Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

• No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

• No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

Kakuro

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

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.

TARGET: • Average: 23 • Good: 32

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

TARGET:

• Very good: 45 • Excellent: 59

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

Average: 6 Good: 8 Very good: 12

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Excellent: 15

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QUICK Across: 1 Dyspepsia, 7 Error, 8 Rules, 9/19 Pay cut, 10 Tangle, 14 Insane, 15 Inn, 18 Occur, 20 Aroma, 21 Takeaways.

CODE BREAKER

Down: 1 Deep, 2 Surpass, 3 Earn, 4 Scream, 5 All, 6 Busted, 11 Gondola, 12 Kimono, 13 Anorak, 16 Data, 17 Bans.

CRYPTIC

ENGLISH-SPANISH

Across:

Across:

1 Code, 3 Bitterns, 9 Set fair, 10 Minor, 11 Audit, 12 Earner, 14 Taster, 16 Plasma, 19 Tackle, 21 Sofia, 24 Dense, 25 Granite, 26 Landseer, 27 Ohms.

1 Nursery, 5 Charm, 8 Valve, 9 Liebres, 10 Next, 11 Corregir, 13 Afraid, 15 Reason, 18 Sin parar, 19 Over, 22 Ranuras, 23 Agree, 24 Besos, 25 Redondo.

Down:

Down:

1 Casualty, 2 Dated, 4 Israel, 5 Tamer, 6 Runners, 7 Sari, 8 Sartre, 13 Managers, 15 Shannon, 17 Lascar, 18 Meagre, 20 Keels, 22 Faith, 23 Idol.

1 Noventa, 2 Relax, 3 Even, 4 Yellow, 5 Cherries, 6 Abrigos, 7 Miser, 12 Milagros, 14 Riñones, 16 Noruego, 17 Cansar, 18 Scrub, 20 Varón, 21 Land.

App of the week Brain puzzle DRAG N MERGE is a new brain training puzzle game. Just drag the block onto another one with the same number and merge them into a bigger number. It promises to entertain for minutes or hours and you can also challenge your friends by achievement using the leader board.

It’s free to play and wifi is not necessary.

QUIZ: NURSES 1. According to the Beatles’ 1967 number one hit single Penny Lane, what was the pretty nurse selling from a tray?

2. Born in Chicago in September 1931, and originally named Franceska Mitizi Marlene de Charney von Gerber, which actress starred as navy nurse Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film version of South Pacific?

3. In BBC television sitcom Open All Hours, what was the name of the nurse, played by actress Lynda Baron?

4. In which long-running BBC medical drama has actor Derek Thompson play the part of (senior) charge nurse Charlie Fairhead for over 30 years?

5. In which novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a serial in 1843–1844, did the dissolute, sloppy and generally drunk Sarah Gamp first appear?

6. Living in warm shallow waters on both coasts of North America and South America and from south-east Asia to Australia, by what more familiar name is the Ginglymostoma cirratum better known?

7. What was the name of the English nurse who was executed by a German firing squad in October 1915, for aiding the escape of British soldiers in Belgium?

8. Which English nurse, best remembered for her work during the Crimean War, was nicknamed the Lady with the Lamp?

9. Which famous English comedy actress played the part of the no-nonsense matron in the 1959 film Carry On Nurse?

10. With which sport would you principally associate Seymour Nurse, who was born in Barbados in 1933?

Not a lot of people know that… former nurse Ellen Church, who died in 1965 aged 60, was, in May 1930, the world's first female flight attendant (airline stewardess)

Answers: 1. POPPIES, 2. MITZI GAYNOR, 3.

GLADYS EMMANUEL (she was played by Sheila Brennan in the pilot), 4. STATE ENROLLED NURSE, 4. CASUALTY, 5. MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT, 6. NURSE SHARK, 7. EDITH CAVELL, 8. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, 9. HATTIE JACQUES (she also played the same role in Carry On Doctor, Carry On Again Doctor, Carry On Camping and Carry On Matron), 10. CRICKET

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

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*Antoine Griezmann, Football; March 21, 27 creator of virtual visual band Gorillaz, and The French footballer made his professional debut joined the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009 with Real Sociedad and joined his national due to the group’s unprecedented success as a team in 2014. After five years with Real Sociedad, virtual band. *Tommy Hilfiger, *Fashion designer; March he joined Atletico Madrid in 2014, where he remains. He won the 2018 World Cup with France.

24, 67 Elton John. *Rick Harrison, Reality star; March 22, 53 The fashion designer is known for his iconic Harrison co-owned the World Famous Gold & Silver American brand. He began his career at 18 reworking jeans Pawn Shop. He became a household name after he starred and selling them to local stores. Hilfiger has appeared in several reality shows, including American Idol. on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars and released his own memoir, Best Seller Licence to Pawn. *Elton John, Singer; March 25, 71 *Damon Albarn, Rock singer; March 23, 50 The rock and roll legend has sold over 250 million albums English singer-songwriter Albarn is best known as the lead in a career that’s spanned over 50 years. He is best known for such hit songs as Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, Bennie singer of alternative rock band Blur. He is also the co-

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.

and the Jets and Candle in the Wind. John performed at Princess Diana’s funeral at Westminster Abbey in 1997 and he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998. *Diana Ross, Singer; March 26, 74 The Motown singer hit the big time as a member of The Supremes and later won a Golden Globe for her role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues in 1972. She also starred in the 1978 film The Wiz with Michael Jackson. *Quentin Tarantino, Director; March 27, 55 The provocative director, producer, and screenwriter first received acclaim for his 1990’s crime films Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown. He later went on to direct the action films Kill Bill: Volume 1, Kill Bill: Volume 2, Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained.

Word Ladder PAID

YEAR BACK

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

Solution PAID PAIR HAIR HEIR HEAR YEAR

WYOMING game warden Joe Pickett encounters bad behaviour on his own turf only to have the FBI and the DOJ ask him to stand down in the latest novel from #1 New York Times-bestselling author C J Box. Pickett has his job back, after his last adventure in The Disappeared, but the bad news is that he’s discovered a drone is killing wildlife.

And the drone belongs to a mysterious and wealthy man whose son is dating Pickett’s daughter, Lucy.

When he tries to lay down the rules for the drone operator, he’s asked by the FBI and the DOJ to stand down, which only makes him more suspicious.

Meanwhile, bodies are piling up in and around Pickett’s district in shocking numbers. He begins to fear that a pack of four vicious killers working on behalf of the Sinaloa cartel known as the Wolf Pack has arrived.

Their target seems to be the mystery man and everyone - including Pickett - who is associated with him.

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This week in history

Mystery man

630 - True cross Emperor Heraclius returns the True Cross, one of the holiest Christian relics, to Jerusalem.

1199 - King’s death Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France, dying on April 6.

1306 - Throne Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scots.

1513 - First voyage Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León reaches the northern end of the Bahamas on his first voyage to Florida.

1655 - Sky’s the limit Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, is discovered by Christiaan Huygens.

1794 - New navy The United States government establishes a permanent navy and authorises the building of six frigates.

1871 - Africa trek Journalist Henry Morton Stanley begins his trek across Africa to find the missionary and explorer David Livingstone.

1888 - Kick off In England, the Football League, the world’s oldest professional association football league, meets for the first time.

1964 - Fatal tremors The Good Friday earthquake, the most powerful recorded in North American history at a magnitude of 9.2 strikes South central Alaska, killing 125 people.

2017 – Westminster attack A terrorist attack in London near the Houses of Parliament leaves four people dead and at least 50 injured after a car is driven into pedestrians.

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AS a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home.

When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic, 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner.

Along the way, the lost but spirited dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a down-on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path.

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Mind-boggling blogging

It’s a blog’s life

Following the money - but Terence Kennedy isn’t there (yet)…

page, typically one run by an individual or small group, written in an informal or conversational style. Sort of like a newspaper column, except bloggers can earn thousands per blog while this one might just buy breakfast.

Blogging evolved in the 1990’s from postings on the early bulletin boards and forums. Written originally in the style of online diaries, the (advertising) income

generated by the most popular of them can now be breathtaking.

A year or so ago the Huffington Post blog was pulling in more than €12 million a month, TechCrunch €2.5 million and poor old Perez Hilton a mere €500,000. At the bottom of the scale, Englishman Gerard Fletcher blogged regularly in mindnumbing detail about the buses on his local route. To his surprise and

probably everyone else’s, his blog got 500 followers.

Even cats are in on the act. Internet star Grumpy Cat from Arizona has more than 13 million followers and was worth an estimated €88 million last time I looked. That’s a lot of Whiskas.

Strike the right chord with your blog and you could graduate to becoming an ‘influencer’ - someone whose ‘followers’ will rush out to buy virtually any product you are paid to promote.

Get 30,000 followers and agencies will pay you up to €1,000 per post to push, say, a beauty product. When TV reality star Kylie Jenner endorses cosmetics she trousers over €1 million. A week.

Which all makes those of us still plugging away doggedly in print simply wonder if, like the sweet young thing who said sex was a pain in the neck, the response is: ‘You’re doing it wrong.’

WHY wouldn’t you start your own blog? The barriers are easier than getting into print: none. All you need is a computer, free software and something to say. Though that’s optional, judging by the vacuous quality of so many blogs out there.

WordPress is by far the world’s most-used and free website creation tool, with nearly 100-million users, but Blogger and semi-social-network Tumblr are hugely popular.

All offer free ‘hosting’ (the technical infrastructure needed to get and keep your words of wisdom online), but serious bloggers will pay for their own domains.

Then just write your heart out, press Publish, and wait for the response. Or not - given that there are ‘only’ an estimated 80 million new blogs posted every month. Perhaps don’t hold your breath.

Behind THE MUSIC V L James | vljcomms@gmail.com | Facebook: @vljamesinfo I ’ M n o t s u r e i f i t ’s b e cause there are not many great new albums around at the moment or if it is because there is a real appetite for nostalgia, but C o v e n t r y ’s o r i g i n a l Tw o To n e s e n s a t i o n s h a v e h i t the No 1 spot in the album charts again… nearly 40 years after they last hit the No 1 spot with their brilliant album Encore.

Since the band’s reunion tour in 2009 (the 30th anniversary of Too Much Too Young hitting No 1), fans old and new have been entertained by regular tours.

Being the band they are, they were never going to record again unless they thought they had somet h i n g t o s a y, s o m e t h i n g r e l e v a n t t o w h a t ’s g o i n g o n t o d a y. We l l , t h e y c e r tainly had something to say.

We m i g h t h a v e h o p e d the anti-racist sentiments

The Specials: What an encore!

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IT used to be said you were nobody if you didn’t have your own internet site. Now you haven’t made it if you don’t have a blog.

Guilty as charged, m’lud.

Though in fairness the typical blogger is considerably shorter in the tooth than this writer, has been known to back over a cliff when taking a selfie for a blogpost, and constantly posts pictures of today’s latest meal, perish the thought.

Yet here’s the 2019 revelation: there are loads of bloggers out there earning a comfy €20,000 or more for every musing they post.

That it’s a brave new world which the older among us don’t quite get, is illustrated by a simple statistic: the world’s leading bloggers earn more, infinitely more, than the world’s leading CEOs. How did that happen, and were we looking elsewhere when it did?

For the less tech-savvy, ‘blog’ is a contraction of ‘web-log’: a regularly updated website or web

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THE SPECIALS: Performing in Montreal. w o u l d n ’t h a v e s t i l l b e e n necessary after all these years, but sadly they seem even more relevant today.

Terry Hall’s distinctive delivery of a lyrical social commentary is as compelling as it has ever been.

Original members Terry Hall, Horace Panter and Ly n v a l G o l d i n g a r e n o t prepared to wallow in past glories, they still have something to say.

And they have said it brilliantly!

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By Sally Underwood WE all know we should keep a frequent eye on our health, whether it is to monitor existing conditions or ward against potential problems.

Among the most frequently-heard health advice we may have come across the phrase, ‘know your numbers.’

This motto is often used to refer to cholesterol or blood sugar figures, but there are in fact a series of numbers it is helpful to keep a check on.

Many Spanish pharmacies offer quick and cheap tests, often with results while you wait. So which are some of the most common tests and what can they tell us?

First up is cholesterol, which can lead to heart attack or stroke if too much of the ‘bad’ type accrues in the body. There are two types of this waxy substance; low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density

PHARMACY TESTS: Many Spanish pharmacies offer tests to keep an eye on overall health. lipoproteins (HDL).

LDLs are considered bad as they can collect in the arteries, eventually causing blockages, whereas HDL can actually carry cholesterol away from

Hay fever help

the body to be processed in the liver.

The British Heart Foundation recommends a combined total of four millimoles per litre of blood or less for those at high risk of some diseases.

THE warmer weather might feel great, but the sudden increase in flower growth and pollen levels can make life tough for those who suffer from hay fever.

This condition which can be caused by various allergens, including pollen, can result in a runny nose, watering eyes, coughing, and itching.

Alongside over the counter or pre-

Next is glycated haemoglobin, which indicates average blood sugar level for the last two or three months and can help indicate pre-diabetes, as well as types I and II diabetes.

scription medications there are also a few things you can do yourself to help lessen symptoms.

One simple and cheap tip is to use a small amount of Vaseline - or any other non-irritating but sticky balmaround the nostrils and (very carefully) under the eyes to trap pollen before it reaches you. Some people also recommend using a small amount of

Also important in indicating risk of fatty liver disease and pancreatitis is knowing your triglyceride levels.

These chemicals are a type of fat found in the blood and can raise risk of coronary heart disease, particularly in women.

For men, a PSA test can indicate healthy prostate function. PSA is a protein produced by both cancerous and non-cancerous tissue in the prostate and testing its levels can help with early detection of any issues such as an enlarged or inflamed prostate and prostate cancer.

For men and women, monitor your kidneys with uric acid and creatinine tests, both of which can help give an insight into how well they are functioning.

Finally, keep a frequent eye on blood pressure using a home machine or one in a pharmacy or doctor ’s surgery to make sure levels stay within a healthy range.

beeswax in the same way.

Similarly, try to wear sunglasses as much as possible while outdoors to prevent pollen reaching the eyes, and keep hair off the face as the pollen that accumulates in it can make its way to your nose and mouth.

Finally, once back indoors, jump in the shower and change clothes to avoid bringing more pollen in with you.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Intermittent fasting Kate Broadhead Health and Lifestyle coach OK so it’s not for everyone, but having a fast can be an excellent way of resetting your body and has even been shown to boost your immune system, and improve mental clarity and concentration levels.

I’m not talking fasting for a week but with lent in full swing, why not try a 24-hour fast?

This is basically having an evening meal and not eating until your evening meal the next day. The beauty of this is that for a huge chunk of the fast, you are asleep!

This is where the term ‘breakfast’ comes from. The first meal of the day which essentially breaks a short fast whilst sleeping.

During the fast you consume plenty of water, herbal teas - but not green tea as this can accelerate metabolism which is no good on an empty stomach - and black coffee.

For the meal which breaks your

RESET: Fasting can be an effective way to reset your system. fast, make sure that it is not too large and well balanced.

Ideal foods would be fish or lean meat with some vegetables. You will probably find you are not as famished as you expect to be!

Ta k e a n o t e o f t h e s c a l e b e f o r e and after too. You may just be pleas-

antly surprised!

Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group on www.facebook.com/groups/ carbcyclingforbeginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen.

For personal coaching please email her on ccforbeginners@hotmail.com.

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Fuzz-free

AS the warm weather sets in many of us may begin to think about baring our skin in the sun.

While the current tropical climes open up early opportunities for swimming, hiking and sunbathing, exposing our skin for the first time after a winter of covering up can turn our thoughts to defuzzing.

Luckily, it is quicker, easier and safer than ever to get rid of unwanted hair for both men and women using convenient new tools.

First up is the innovative Sphynx (€16.55, www.sepho ra.es) which offers a one-stopshop for all depilatory needs, providing a razor, soap, and wa-

ter in one product. This circular three-in-one tool can be adjusted to offer a razor head, a small spray bottle of water, and a solid bar of shaving soap and moisturiser.

Travel-friendly and ideal for saving space in suitcases or shaving on the go, the Sphynx is available in teal, pink, berry, and black; great for both men and women.

Another relatively new concept for those who prefer to make their hair removal as convenient as possible is the inshower hair removal cream, such as Veet’s Crema Depilatoria de Ducha (currently €6.57 for 150ml, www.mirafarma.es).

LEGS OUT: As the weather hots up we may start thinking about getting out in the sun.

Applied before stepping into the shower, this cream allows you to carry on with your normal routine while it gets to work.

Whether you choose shaving, depilatory creams, or even an appointment for a professional wax, remember it is important to moisturise regularly to rehydrate skin.

For added sparkle, choose a shimmering body oil. Try Evolve Beauty’s Satin Body Gloss (£22/€25.82 100ml, www.evolvebeauty.co.uk), containing 98 per cent natural ingredients, or Nuxe’s Huile Prodigieuse Or (€13.69 for 50ml, www.easyparapharma cie.es).

Turn up the volume BOTH men and women can at some point suffer from hair that looks and feels limp or flat.

Often, the more we try to remedy the situation with shampoos, conditioners and other products, the more we end up weighing our hair down even more, quashing any volume we did have.

Luckily in most cases loss of hair volume can be resolved quickly and simply, beginning by clearing any product build up from the hair.

Use a gentle clarifying shampoo to get rid of anything flattening hair and dulling its natural shine. Phyto’s Clarifying Detox Shampoo (currently €12.60 for 125ml, www.mirafarma.es) promises to purify hair without stripping it, creating a blank canvas for subsequent products.

Next, choose a hydrating but light conditioner and serum and concentrate both through the

mid-lengths and ends, not near the roots. Once hair is dry, use a volumising texture spray such as IGK’s Beach Club (€16.55 for 60ml, www.sephora.es), which promises to add overall volume. Spray it in sections for a subtle lift, or for full on volume upturn hair and spray it throughout. To create subtle beach waves and help hair appear instantly fuller, separate hair into sections before twisting and spraying.

For shorter hair styles or for men’s hair, try a texturising pomade such as R+CO’s Dart Pomade Stick (£18/€21.12 for 14g, www.cult beauty.co.uk) to help sculpt hair.

Finally, tame any frizz without reducing volume by warming a lightweight product such as natural brand Rahua’s Smoothing Hair Balm (€30 for 17g, www.rahua.eu) between hands and gently running over lengths.

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By Barbara Belt barbarabelt@gmail.com LADIES and gentlemen of the mainland, this month’s missive from the Islands brings news of the full technicolour, acid test of hardcore staying power; the famous, anything-goes, excessively indulgent, gloriously over-the-top event and coup-degrace of many a liver and reputation which is the Carnaval en Canarias!

Visit https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Carnival_of_San ta_Cruz_de_Tenerife.

Until I’d experienced it, Carnival was for me a high street procession with lots of batontwirling majorettes, trade vehicle floats and children in fancy dress.

Then, shortly after coming to live here, we left La Gomera to prevent the car being snatched by the Guardia Civil for overstaying its welcome, (this was pre-EU membership, think of all the fun after Brexit!) for Tenerife capital Santa Cruz, where an ‘expert’ would solve

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the problem. Or so he said, but that’s another story.

I knew it was carnival, but had no idea of what that means in Tenerife. It was the Entierro de la Sardina (burial of the sardine) final day. The children and I drove, astonished, into what looked like a city-wide performance of the Rocky Horror Show.

Everyone was in black, wailing and screaming. There were nuns, ghouls, priests, tarts, bishops, and thousands of griefstricken, howling widows of both sexes, many with enormous plastic breasts.

The death of a giant sardine had upset them badly; a mock priest eulogised to frenzied wailing. As an ex-convent girl, (but all Brits are prudes compared to the Spanish) I was thrilled, and continue to be so.

This year’s carnival in Tenerife features 19 junior and 20 adult murgas, 13 dance groups and 10 musical groups compet-

FAMILY FUN: In full technicolour. ing for best title, 24 daytime concerts, 20 ‘orchestas,’ 15 DJs and four reggae bands for late fun.

There are Drag Queen, Junior Queen, Adult Carnival Queen and elderly queen - or whatever the PC title is - competitions featuring extraordinary costumes needing wheels to move them and processions of all types.

The whole city centre is cordoned off to accommodate, wait for it… one mil-

lion carnival revellers.

Big names like Juan Luis Guerra from the Dominican Republic, winner of 18 Latino Grammy awards are performing.

Puerto Rica’s Manny Manuel was programmed to appear, but was cancelled after appearing on stage on February 24, too drunk to perform at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s carnival. Visit https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nInpiCVLj6A for the sorry before, after and during

story and https://www.laopin ion.es/carnavales/ 2019/02/24/car naval-santacruz-tenerife-/956401.html for the intervention of Las Palmas councillor Inma Medina, who marched across stage, relieved him of the microphone and threw him off after repeated attempts for help from his band were ignored.

Inma’s a big fan of Manny Manuel: “His management had to refund the money because although Manny has

problems with alcohol, they should have ensured he was in a fit state.

“This was terrible for him, his musicians and his many Canarian fans. It should have been avoided.”

His two subsequent performances at Tenerife’s carnival were cancelled, and although Gran Canaria organisers assure me his management has paid back the advance fee (on the €30,000 he charged), Tenerife’s still waiting.

U p d a t e o n f o o d , d r i n k , e n t e r t a i n m e n t s , w h a t ’s o n a n d w e e k l y h a p p e n i n g s

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Advertising Feature NOW that summer has nearly arrived, what better way is there to make the most of the lighter evenings than by dining on delicious Italian cuisine, snacking on a plate of antipasti and some freshly made stone-baked pizza?

But you don’t have to go all the way to Italy to enjoy some authentic Italian cooking, simply head down to the Rialto restaurant in Benimar near Benijofar.

This highly regarded restaurant comes from the same stable that owns the popular Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant just over the road as well as the fusion restaurant Sabores at the Rojales Golf Course.

So, with a choice of three different restaurants, you can savour a varied range of culinary styles, but this specialist in Italian cookery has very quickly built up its own team of regular customers who love the authentic Italian cuisine on offer.

The extensive newly introduced menu created by their talented Italian chef boasts more than 30 stonebaked pizzas, a range of soups, salads and starters including

Forza Italia, go Rialto RIALTO: The best in Italian cuisine.

bruschettas and carpaccio.

Pasta is made on the premises and served with your choice of tasty sauce, but serious meat eaters will love the mixed grill or grilled steak with mushroom, red wine or pepper cream sauce.

A special children’s menu is also available.

All food is served in the spacious

and comfortable dining room featuring an impressive ‘chimenea.’ The dining room has undergone a complete refurbishment for customers to enjoy and those who prefer dining al fresco can eat their meal outside on the large terrace while watching the world go by.

Upstairs, there is a large function room complete with its own bar and

access to two roof terraces. It offers the perfect space for private parties and celebrations and can host up to 80 people.

Rialto will work with you to create the perfect party for any occasion and staff are available to offer help and advice in meeting your requirements.

This much-loved Italian restaurant

offers a three-course ‘menu del dia’ at €10.90 and the evening set menu is served from 6pm every day for €12.90 while a children’s menu is available for €6.50. Naturally, there is a full à la carte menu with the entire range on offer to choose from with the brand new addition of some typical Mexican dishes. If you prefer to recreate that Italian feeling at home, make the most of Rialto’s takeaway service and a free bottle of wine is offered for every order over €20.

For more information or to make a reservation, please call 966 714 284 and visit their Facebook page to read some of the glowing reviews about the Rialto.

The restaurant is open from 12pm to 4pm and 6pm to midnight.

Rialto Italian Restaurant Centro Comercial Benimar Benijofar Tel: 966 714 284

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The Spanish dream CREDIT: Letizia Queen of Spain Facebook

Right royal embrace P R I N C E Charles greeted the Queen of Spain with a warm embrace and a kiss – despite her having kept him waiting for 20 minutes.

Queen Letizia blamed London traffic for her late arrival at the opening of Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light at the National Gallery, but the Prince of Wales didn’t seem to take WARM WELCOME: offence.

The royal pair He had waited in enjoyed the Spanish the foyer of the Master of Light Sainsbury Wing for exhibition. her, before he eventually decided to get a sneak peek of the Sorolla exhibition himself before her arrival.

The royal pair then greeted one another with a smile and a double kiss on the cheek.

CROWD PULLER: Bruno Mars is a live music hit.

Mars moves the music market SPAIN’S live music industry is dancing to the tune of a record annual turnover of €334 million last year.

Hit maker Bruno Mars attracted the biggest crowds, drawing 110,000 fans across two concerts in Barcelona and Madrid.

Latin artists Ricky Martin and Shakira also proved popular, with Martin playing to 79,657 fans over 10 dates and Shakira performing to 71,000 over five shows.

The figures were released during the 10th edition of the Spanish Association of Music Promoters’ Live Music Yearbook.

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Gemm a A t k i n s o n h a s re v e a l e d s h e wants to move to Spain, the native country of her dancer boyfriend Gorka Marquez.

Apparently the biggest attraction for the pair is the hot, sunny climate.

Their plans to up and leave the UK became apparent when Gorka, originally from the north of Spain, uploaded images of him walking the couple’s dogs in a hailstorm on Instagram.

He quipped about the stormy and windy weather in London and tagged ex-Hollyoaks and Emmerdale star Gemma.

The pregnant beauty quickly responded, revealed her dream plans: ‘ To l d y o u w e n e e d t o m o v e t o Spain.’

PLANS: The stunning couple could move to Spain.

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Cantabile ladies sing CANTABILE ladies’ choir will be performing a varied pro g r a m m e o f s o n g s ra n g in g fro m Vic to rian favourites to hits from popular musicals and shows.

The concert is tomorrow (Friday) at the Centro Rural de Algorfa, Avenida Romero, 2a, Montebello at 3.30pm.

Contact the venue or choir members for tickets.

CELEBRATION: Melody Makers International are glad to perform since their MD Nigel Hopkins was given the all clear.

Choirs unite for celebratory concert MELODY MAKERS INTERNATIONAL gave their last concert in the Orihuela Costa Resort in January last year, after which director and conductor Nigel Hopkins immediately flew back to the UK for much-needed immunotherapy and radiotherapy for a cancerous tumour which had been diagnosed some months before.

After nine months of treatment, oncologists have given Nigel the all-clear and he returns this month in preparation for a big celebration concert to be held in the Centro Ecuménico church, Calle Diamante, La

Zenia on Sunday, May 26.

Melody Makers International and the very popular Orihuela Costa Male Voice Choir will perform two concerts on the day, at 3pm and 7pm.

The programme will include songs from many popular musicals and the Male Voice Choir will entertain with their own special arrangements.

Tickets are priced at €12 are now on sale from La Ponderosa Gift Shop at La Zenia and the Card Place in Punta Prima and Benimar.

RESIDENTS of Ciudad Quesada have been invited to attend a meeting by the Guardia Civil, where officers will inform those present about the increasing number of reports of robberies and crime in the vicinity.

The meeting will take place next Wednesday at the Cultural Centre, starting at 10.30am and lasting approximately one hour.

The aim is to inform residents, not to alarm them.

Church fundraiser CRESCENDO International Choir will perform its first spring concert on April 6 at the Iglesia de Santa María Del Mar, Calle de Elcano, La Zenia at 7.30pm. Tickets are €10, and money raised will go towards the church building fund of The Parish of the Risen Christ, also in La Zenia. For more information or tickets please contact Maggi Bray on 672 827 668.

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The Pines ISN’T it great when you find that special restaurant, one that’s tucked away where you’d least expect it, in a quiet location surrounded by trees, there’s no traffic and all you can hear is the sound of birds singing?

If you’ve already dined at The Pines Bar and Restaurant in Benijofar, you’ll recognise the description, and if you haven’t, you’ll want to make a reservation today!

The Pines is a family-run establishment located just behind Benijofar’s town hall. Many of you will know it as the former Bar Catorce.

Now, its owners are Steve and Nicki, both fully trained chefs from Bedfordshire who met at catering school.

They came out to Spain, with their son Jack, also a chef at The Pines, 15 years ago ready to take over another restaurant, but the deal fell through at the last minute, as did their plan of running their own business.

For 12 years, the couple worked in

other establishments in the area, always keeping the dream of owning their own restaurant in the back of their mind. That is until September 2018 when they opened The Pines.

Nicki and Steve love what they do.

Food and cooking are their passion.

They know what a dining experience should be like and, above everything else, providing their customers with exceptional food, service and atmosphere is what really drives them to succeed. At The Pines, customers will get to savour a true dining experience from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave. And Nicki and Steve expect diners to stay for at least two or three hours!

This is because every single item on their mouth-watering menu is cooked completely from scratch as soon as the order is taken. This is not a place to go if you are in a hurry and now that their customers understand the concept that food should not be rushed, should be

cooked with love and care and should be appreciated and celebrated by the diner, they are returning in their droves.

The Pines offers a menu of international-style cooking. The menu of the day is changed twice a week and the Sunday lunch, with eight or nine different vegetables, always features a beef, fish and vegetarian dish plus other options to choose from as well. If you visit their Facebook page, you can check what’s on the menu each week.

With a big premise, The Pines can cater for large groups, parties, functions and events, and they often hold their own, with a Saint George’s Day BBQ and brass band coming up in April, a mediumship night on May 1 and not forgetting their extremely popular Quiz Night every Monday.

The Pines opens every day at 11am for coffee. From April 1, the kitchen will be open every day from 12pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9.30pm.

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This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Fellow Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala cooks a meat dish using chocolate from a local chocolate factory in Mijas.

Willy Wonker Land!

Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella www.thelittlegeranium.com EVERYBODY loves chocolate and when I first introduced chocolate into a savoury dish on my menus some 20 years ago people were surprised and looked upon it as a bit weird.

The guy in the hat has chocolate sauce on his meat, they would say! But cocoa or chocolate has been used for hundreds of years for savoury dishes especially in Mexico where their national dish Mole (pronounced MolLay) was created early 1800’s using chocolate to soften, thicken and flavour the sauce.

I have often included a little bit of high cocoa chocolate with low sugar into a sauce to go with venison or game and clients love the texture and depth of flavour that it adds to a reduced meat stock making it super

smooth. Recently one of my clients was raving about my venison dish served with chocolate jus at The Geranium and as I was discussing it with him, I realised who he was.

It was the man I call Willy Wonker from Mayan Monkey Mijas in Mijas pueblo, Jason Godwin. Come and see me at the factory in Mijas, Jason said.

We went the following week and when we arrived in Mijas pueblo it was easy to find in the main square of this lovely little pueblo. Jason greeted us and showed us around his factory with gushing enthusiasm for his chocolate sourced by using ethical means.

In other words, ethical chocolate does not use child slaves to harvest the beans and the cocoa farms are sustainable usually from places like Peru and Venezuela. We don’t buy from the Ivory coast he said with pride, it costs a lot more this way, but we don’t care it is nice to sleep at night knowing that we are creating jobs rather than helping to create child slavery!

Children from local schools queued for the express workshop experience

CHOCOLATE FACTORY: With the man I call Willy Wonker. where they get to take a tour and then make their own chocolate bars and take them home afterwards, although other workshops are available like the wine tasting with chocolate workshop, which appeals to me!

Jason showed us how the cocoa bean grinder worked and how to make chocolate from the bean to the bar so

to speak. Mayan Monkey also make ice cream using organic milk, cream and chocolate of course! What’s really fantastic about Jason and his wife Eli is their dedication to quality and to education. Jason is always enthusiastically explaining to guests how the cocoa grinder or the roaster works or showing clients how they make the packag-

ing using the historic Heidelberg printing press (Heidi) from the late1800’s.

It’s a fantastic experience, an education and a great day out. Enjoy coffee at their cafés after the tour and there are loads of traditional tapas restaurants in Mijas. A real treat for the kids!

I recall when my girls were young, we had a chocolate truffle thief in the Pink Geranium restaurant. Rod Stewart loves chocolate and had been in the night before and stayed late drinking, talking about football and we were missing a whole tray of chocolate truffles afterwards (about 60 pieces).

Staff commented on how awful it was that someone of his status would do that and they were discussing it. As they discussed, I could see the face of my five-year-old daughter Serena was bright red. Serena did you take the truffles? I asked. I didn’t steal them dad, she said, I just borrowed them.

So, when are you planning to return them? I asked her. When you show me how to make them, she said crying. I did show her a few years later, but I am still waiting for them to be returned!

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Did you register your property purchase?

THERE are many steps required to buying a property in Spain and it’s always best to ensure that you know what you are doing, buying and how to go about it. Taking each step with the help of a lawyer is always advisable, particularly if you are not fluent in Spanish and you are not familiar with the ins and outs of purchasing a property in this country.

Once you have signed on the dotted line, handed over the cash and paid all the taxes and fees that need to be paid, there is still one more legality that must be attended to before you can finally put your feet up and relax in your new home.

And that’s registering your purchase at your nearest property registry office.

Although this action is voluntary, it is recommended to everyone who buys a property as it could save you a lot of hassle and stress in the future if you are faced with any type of problem.

Doing this is a must if you want to safeguard your purchase and especially if you ever need to prove that the house you have just bought is legally

REGISTRATION: It is important that each buyer registers his or her property purchase with the Property Registry office as soon as possible. yours. Registering the purchase will act as a guarantee of protection if your name has been logged as the owner.

Although signing the title deeds or ‘escritura’ will automatically name you as the new owner of the property, if you don’t register this change with the property registry office straightaway,

you could find that other charges or fees, which would rank ahead of your ownership rights, could be added against the property while it still appears on the Registro list in the name of the previous owner.

In the worst-case scenario, you could end up having to sell the proper-

ty you have just bought in order to repay a debt that wasn’t yours!

You will also need to register your property purchase at the Registro if you are looking to take out a mortgage.

This will not be possible otherwise.

It is also important to ensure that you register the purchase immediately for the following reasons: • To be considered as the only and true owner of the property • Protection against the seller’s creditors • Will be legally protected in any court case if the property’s ownership is in doubt or under discussion.

For example, if two people buy the same property - unknowingly, of course, it doesn’t matter which of them purchased the property first, it is the one who registers the property first that will have priority over its ownership rights.

It is also important to have your property registered in your name if you are planning to sell it in the future. Anyone that is seriously considering buying it

from you will go to the registry office specifically to check that the house is in fact in your name and that there are no outstanding debts allocated to it. If you have n o t r e g i s t e r e d t h e p r o p e r t y, i t may be a struggle to sell it.

If you have purchased a property with your spouse, for example, and this figures on the title deeds but then when you go to sell it and your spouse no longer figures as one of the owners, if they have passed away, unless this has also been registered (presenting a death certificate or will is not enough, the sale of the property will then be stalled until the transfer of ownership to the living spouse (which should have already been done) has gone through.

So, as you can see, registering the purchase of your new property with the correct office as soon as the sale has gone through is extremely important and a necessity that could save you a lot of legal problems and hassle.

As with most legalities in Spain, it is better to be safe than sorry.

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New builds see sharp price increase ACCORDING to figures published by the Notaries Centre for Statistical Information, a total of 40,388 property purchases were completed in January this year, which is an

increase of 0.3 per cent for the same month in 2018.

While the number of transactions increased only marginally from last y e a r, h o u s e p r i c e s w e n t

up slightly more, at 2.6 per cent more than 12 months ago. The average price of property is now valued at €1,424 per square metre, as calculated by the General Council of Notaries.

Types of property On a year-upon-year basis, the number of detached family homes sold in January increased by a substantial 6.6 per cent, but sales of apartments fell 1.3 per cent from last year.

Prices While the average price of a property per square metre registered at €1,424 per square metre in January which is an increase of 2.6 per cent, this was attributed almost equally to both detached properties and apartments registered higher prices t h a n l a s t y e a r, w i t h i n creases of 4.1 and 2.7 per cent respectively.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. Englishspeaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aa-costablanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two.

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There is usually something there for everyone - but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left

by Don Colchon bed shop.

(93325) THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 15.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Paul Edwards, Chairman 618 644 934 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 - 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl.co.uk (95457) HELP VEGA BAJA. We are a non-profit making organisation that helps and supports anyone, without prejudice, in times of need or crisis within the Vega Baja area. Our offices are based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). Both offices are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1.30 pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Thursday (10 am to 1.30 pm) at the Hope Fellowship Church (opposite the Thursday Market site) at Avda de Justo Antonio Quesada, Urb. La Marina (Tel 615770145). We are online at www.helpvega baja.com and also on Facebook. You can email the San Miguel Centre at office@helpvegabaja.com.

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TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183.

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(95473) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meet the 1st Monday of every month at Lounge D, Calle Holanda, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant at 6pm. For further info, contact the branch Secretary at granalacant.secretary@rbl.c ommunity CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open

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Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hot mail.com (95475) INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, TORREVIEJA Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja 03185, Alicante Evangelical non-denominational church. All nationalities welcome. Sunday service 11.00 a.m; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11.00 a.m.

Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30 p.m.

House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta, La Zenia - Contact 966 752 543 / 617 215 463.

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We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7 p.m. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. Open Circle every Thursday at 6.30pm. The Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 24th March will be taken by Marilyn Webb (UK Medium) at 11.30 am. The Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday, 26th March will also be taken by Marilyn Webb at 7 pm. The Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 31st March will be taken by David Darnbrough at 11.30 am. www.spiritualist centre-benijofar.com Telephone 626602904.

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ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 5.30. For further details Hon Sec 692 938 664

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FREEMASONRY. Are you aware that Freemasonry is thriving on the Costa Blanca? There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee. Tel: 966 712 326 or email: palmers.quesada@yahoo.co. uk (95477)

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ROYAL AIR FORCES Association Branch #1359 Costa Blanca. The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 1430 hrs. You do not have to be an exmember of the RAF to join this friendly Association, which supports the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for ex RAF members and their friends.

For further information about the Association and its activities please contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit our website: www.rafa.org.uk/costa-blan ca (238593) THE PATIENCE LODGE No 2177 of the R.A.O.B meets every Sunday morning at the Sacko´s Bar, El Limonar near Las Siesta at 10am. We are always looking for new and lapsed members to join us. Please call Secretary Dave Tonge on 688 704 091 for further information.

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According to cars.com, the Ferrari 458 Spider is the most crashed car in the world on a pro rata basis.

Fastest production Seat ever SEAT has upgraded its Leon with the new Leon CUPRA R ST special edition which is the fastest production car ever made by the Spanish manufacturers.

The Leon Cupra ST will reach 250kph, with it sprinting to 100kph in just 4.9 seconds. An optional after sales tuning package boosts power from 296 bhp to 365 bhp and brings the sprint time down to 4.5 seconds pretty impressive for what is after all an estate car.

Its two-litre turbo charged four cylinder engine is allied to four wheel drive to ensure you can make the best use of all that power, giving a smooth ride and snappy handling.

In order to improve cornering speed and handling performance, new uprights have been added to the front axle that modifies the negative camber (2º);

the rear negative camber is also at 2º.

The performance is matched by the distinctive CUPRA sound from the quad exhaust pipes at the rear of the vehicle giving drivers a sound as well as a visceral experience from behind the steering wheel.

At first glance the Leon CUPRA R ST stands out from the competition with what Seat calls a ‘compelling’ exterior design. The newly developed lateral air intakes have been given a copper colour treatment that may not be to everyone’s taste, but is distinctive.

Extensive use of carbon fibre helps with performance and is evident in the front diffusers and other aesthetic features.

Antonino Labate, director of Strategy, Business Development and Operations of CUPRA, said: “The Leon CUPRA R ST represents our ability to

make unique, exciting cars with the most advanced technology ready for the most demanding and diverse of drivers.”

HOT: Leon Cupra R ST will hit 250kph.

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New BMW 7 series on the way BMW enthusiasts don’t have long to wait for the news 7-series sedan - production of the latest model has started at the Dingolfing plant in Bavaria.

It is three-and-a-half years since the sixth generation of the car was launched, but never a company to rest on its laurels BMW has given its top model a thorough revision to give it ‘greater presence.’

For the first time in a BMW Group vehicle, a plug-in hybrid will be available with a sixcylinder engine. In the BMW 745e/745Le (combined fuel consumption: 2.3 - 2.1 l/100 km / 2.3 - 2.2 l/100 km) a 286 horsepower six-cylinder inline engine is combined with a 113 horsepower electric engine, for a total system output of 394 horsepower.

The new BMW 7 Series is also the first BMW Group vehicle with a fourth-genera-

tion battery. The latest battery-cell technology gives the luxury sedan an all-electric driving range of up to 58 kilometres, ensures local emission-free driving and is virtually silent.

The battery installed in the BMW 745e / 745Le is manufactured in Dingolfing, just a few kilometres away, at the Competence Centre for e-drive Production (component plant 02.20).

Ilka Horstmeier, Director of BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, said: “The BMW 7 Series has defined our identity at this site for over 40 years. We are proud that BMW’s top model, the new BMW 7 Series Sedan, will also be built here in Dingolfing.

Our goal as the brand’s primary plant for the luxury class is to ensure that every vehicle our experienced and

competent team puts on the roads guarantees excellent quality.”

To ensure high quality standards are fulfilled from the very first vehicle, complex components underwent virtual testing for fit accuracy prior to the start of production.

Since production of the first 7 Series began in 1977, more than 1.9 million BMW 7 Series cars have been built in Dingolfing.

From the very beginning, the global market was crucial to the success of the luxury sedan.

The BMW 7 Series is easily the number-one export from the plant in Lower Bavaria.

Last year, over 90 per cent of all units produced were exported. The Chinese market plays an especially important role for the model: In 2018, 44 per cent of global sales were delivered to customers in China.

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New concept on Spanish roads ONE of the more interesting developments in motoring away from the well-known car manufacturers has been taking place in Spain.

Cyan Racing, formerly named Polestar, has just completed a comprehensive development programme of the 528-

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Lynk & Co is a ChineseSwedish automotive brand owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Founded in 2016, its cars are positioned between those of the Geely brand and Swedish brand Volvo, which wasbought by Geely in 2010.

“This car is a development platform for future production performance road cars based on Lynk & Co technology,” said Henrik Fries, Head of Automotive R&D at Cyan Racing.

“We have done this journey before with the Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar in combination with our previous motorsport programme with Volvo Cars and Polestar. To build a road car based on the Lynk & Co 03 World Touring Car Cup race car is an exciting and important step forward for our future programmes.”

The Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept is Cyan Racing’s interpretation of a race car for the road, utilising the same technology as the Lynk & Co 03 TCR race cars that Cyan

Racing will compete with.

“While this concept might be a bit extreme, we have learned that in order to explore the true characteristics of a car you need to push it to its maximum and that is just what we are doing right now with this car,” said Thed Björk, racing and development driver for Cyan Racing.

“We strive to find the optimal balance between responsiveness and performance in combination with predictable, balanced and safe behaviour. This is the same base philosophy as when we develop race cars. I love driving this car as much as my race car.”

The concept road car is equipped with a 528-hp twolitre turbo charged Lynk & Co engine, the same base engine as used in the Lynk & Co 03 production road car.

The engine development of Cyan Racing is headed by the same team that have produced engines like the 2017 World Championship-winning 1.6 litre Volvo engine and the awardwinning V8 Volvo engine for the Australian V8 Supercars programme of Cyan Racing.

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by Tim Saunders WHEN the Hyundai i30 is delivered I am pleasantly surprised. I had been expecting a plain and functional five-door hatchback.

But instead I am looking at the Fastback, a much more exciting proposition.

Its sleek lines make it a vehicle to admire from the design perspective. The striking front is impressive if similar to a growing number of cars these days. The rear has hints of Mercedes about it… and Aston Martin without the hefty price tags. The i30 Fastback clearly has a talented designer. The result should be a Lexus beating sports saloon that is very pleasing on the eye and really does create a double take, especially for those who have previously ignored the virtues of a Hyundai.

This family car surprises at every turn and probably the biggest achievement is the fact that it is powered by a tiddly little one-litre petrol engine, which promises low emissions. Through turbo charging, the engineers have cleverly squeezed almost

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Hyundai i30 - a very pleasant surprise FAMILY CAR: But child seats may be a problem.

120bhp out of it to give more oomph than much bigger engined vehicles.

Build quality seems a bit on the flimsy side. For instance, when shutting one of the rear doors there is still a fair amount of give after it is closed. While I’m on this subject I notice that the paint finish isn’t as sharp as it should be

MOTORISTS in Spain who fancy buying one of Nissan’s up-market Infiniti Motor Company cars will have to get a move on.

The company has just announced a restructuring plan that will see it abandon the western European market in 2020.

Instead the brand will focus on its biggest growth markets of North

Facts at a glance Model: Hyundai i30 Premium 1.0 T-GDi 120PS Top speed: 190kph 0-100kph: 11.1secs Power: 118bhp Economy: 4.9l/100km

Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

around the boot rubber. My biggest gripe though is the positioning of the three seatbelt points in the rear. Bear in mind that I am the owner of an ageing Ford Fiesta and I regularly travel with three cumbersome car seats in the back without a problem. Therefore, I do not anticipate any problems in fitting the same three car seats in

Infiniti withdraws from Spain America and China, while ongoing operations in eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia, which continue to grow, will be unaffected.

As part of the plan, Infiniti will electrify its portfolio from 2021 onward, discontinue diesel offerings

and focus its resources on its biggest opportunities.

The company will place more focus on its SUV lineup in North America, bring five new vehicles to China over the next five years, work to improve quality of sales

and residual value, and realise more synergies with Nissan Motor Company.

This is all part of Infiniti’s vision to become a top challenger brand in the premium segment, says the company.

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more modern vehicles.

The Hyundai is a considerably larger car. But oh dear, oh dear.

The positioning of the belt buckle slots means that I must have wasted over an hour of my time during the course of the test fiddling around fitting the car seats for my two daughters. Because Henry’s is a slightly wider Cosatto seat it covers both slots for Harriett’s and Heidi’s car seats. I dread every time we all return to the car because I know that my fingers are really going to hurt as I have to forcibly lift Henry’s seat up to allow for Harriett and Heidi to be strapped in. I have had some problems with other new cars but never to this extent.

The boot is large enough for the family’s luggage and has good amounts of storage space.

The black cloth seats are comfortable and so is the ride. Overall it feels sporty and quite low to the ground. The six-speed manual box can be a little too notchy on occasions. It can be a slow car but if revved hard it does deliver a smile especially with the raspy note of the exhaust, which gets louder the harder it’s driven.

Here is a car for a family of four without any car seats.

In anticipation of its planned withdrawal from western Europe in early 2020, the company says it is working to find alternative opportunities for any employees who would be affected, consulting with employee representatives where necessary and identifying opportunities for transition and training support where appropriate.

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Ducatti: sales down but profit safeguarded ITALIAN brand Ducatti sold 53,004 motorcyles last year, 2,867 fewer than in 2017.

While the figures are down, the Audiowned company is putting a positive spin on the figures. It says it is the fourth straight year it has sold more than 50,000 units despite a 2.7 per cent drop in global demand for machines over 500cc.

Conditions proved to be especially challenging in the United States, Ducati’s number one market, with demand declining by nearly 9 per cent.

By the end of 2018 revenue reached a figure of €699 m i l l i o n ( 2 0 1 7 : € 7 3 6 million) and the operating prof-

it was €49 million (2017: €51 million), with an operating margin of 7 per cent, which is the same percentage registered in 2017.

The Bologna-based company managed to compensate for the reduction in the volume of sales, resulting from a decline in the market, thanks to the success of models with higher margins, such as the Panigale, which made it possible to maintain the operating profit at the same level as the previous year.

The financial data relating to the 2018 fiscal year for the Audi Group, for which Ducati represents the motorcycle segment, were communicated during the annual press conference held at

the AUDI AG headquarters in Ingolstadt.

“In 2018 it was challenging from many points of view, but we are satisfied with our financial performance throughout a difficult year” - declared Claudio Domenicali, CEO Ducati Motor Holding - “The company is generating the resources to continue funding the development of new products which is very positive for the future.”

Oliver Stein, CFO Ducati Motor Holding, added: “Financial stability is extremely important for the company in order to support the technological development programme which Ducati is currently involved in at full speed.”

Ducati Motor Holding currently has a total of 1,591 employees. The sales network of the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer includes 720 dealers in over 90 countries.

MONEY SPINNER: The Panigale helped keep operating margins up at Ducatti.

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La Liga Review

Puma deal CREDIT: FC Barcelona Facebook

Barca are the champions in waiting THE La Liga title race is all but over after a hat trick from Barcelona’s Lionel Messi on Sunday against Real Betis.

Barca went into the game knowing that second placed Atletico Madrid had slipped up away at Athletic Club on Saturday.

And they kept their game tight and were clinical in attack, notching up a 4-1 win at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.

Argentine Messi once again put on a class performance grabbing two first half goals before securing a hat trick with a brilliant chip over Pau Lopez in the 85th minute.

Luis Suarez scored a wonderful solo goal leaving several Betis players in his wake.

Betis grabbed a late goal

CELEBRATION: Barcelona’s Messi and Suarez ensure a 4-1 win over Real Betis. back through Loren Moron to at least put the club on the scoreline.

And Barca will be hoping for a similar result when they visit the stadium on May 25

for the Copa del Rey final against Valencia.

Sunday’s result gives Barca a 10 point advantage at the top of La Liga Santander, meaning they can focus on

the Champions League.

There are 10 match days left in the Spanish league, but it barely matters at the top.

Elsewhere Valencia drew 0-0 with Getafe CF.

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And in the second division RCD Mallorca beat Las Palmas 2-1 while neither Almeria nor Granada could hit the back of the net for a 0-0 draw.

LA LIGA has signed a new ball deal with Puma, spelling the end of a 23-year partnership with Nike.

Puma will take over as the league’s ball manufacturer for the 2019-2020 campaign as part of a mega money three season agreement to produce all balls for the Spanish top flight.

This brings to a close one of the longest collaborations in European sport.

La Liga bosses have not confirmed the reasons behind the deal, or any financial details.

Puma also recently announced it will be producing the kits for La Liga side Valencia for the next three seasons after they ended their deal with Adidas.

CREDIT: Atletico de Madrid Facebook

CREDIT: Twitter / @BomberosCbpc

Historic attendance

INVESTIGATION: The fire broke out on March 14.

PACKED: Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

A RECORD number of spectators watched the La Liga Iberdrola top-of-thetable clash between women’s football teams Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at the weekend.

Barca were handed new hope of winning the league after they closed the gap at the top with a 2-0 win away to leaders Atletico Madrid, in front of 60,739 at the Wanda Metropolitano - a record for a women’s football match at club level.

The club posted on their Facebook page: ‘Historical record attendance in a female club match, thank you fans for making it possible.

Atletico de Madrid Femenino showed a lot of strength, we’ll keep working until the end.’

Asisat Oshoala and Toni Duggan got on the score sheet for the Catalans as they pulled themselves to within three points of Atletico’s tally of 66.

The current league leaders started well in the

first 30 minutes with Meseguer and Kaci setting the tempo.

But Barcelona soon picked up pace and it was a more even contest as halftime approached.

It was the visitors who dominated the second half though straight after the break.

Oshoala opened the scoring on 65 minutes as she got on the end of a corner to silence the Wanda, and with 10 minutes to go Duggan put Barca two up.

Race blaze probe MOTOGP organisers have pointed to an electrical short-circuit as being the likely cause of a blaze at a racing circuit in Spain that wiped out 23 electric racing motorbikes.

The blaze in a newly built paddock at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto racetrack at around 11.45pm on March 14 was tackled by fire crews for almost seven hours, but they could not salvage the battery-powered racing bikes.

It is believed the canvas and plastic of the tent contributed to the rapid spread of fire which was attended by five crews pumping 60,000 litres of water.

Race organisers have now released their initial findings after the fire in the E-paddock

at Jerez de la Frontera.

A statement said: ‘Although we are awaiting the official conclusion of the investigation

by Local Police, initial evidence regarding the cause of the fire at the E-paddock of the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto seems to point to a short circuit as the main cause of the incident.

‘The source of the short circuit has yet to be identified but, once the fire broke out, it ignited the high-density battery which is part of the high-performance charger used at MotoE™ events.

‘The motorbikes were not connected to the charging infrastructure at the time the fire began.’

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SPANISH tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza ranks 24th in the 25 most famous female athletes in the world in a list of 800 of the biggest names in sport, compiled by media group ESPN, which produces cable television, satellite and radio channels related to sport.

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VICTORIOUS: Rory McIlroy is The Players Champ 2019.

Rahm’s costly error SPANISH golfer Jon Rahm was left kicking himself after opponent Rory McIlroy made two late birdies at The Players Championship PGA Tour and

closed with a two-under 70 to win the next best thing to a major.

But despite a great victory, it was Rahm who took the headlines after a costly mistake.

The Spaniard held the lead going into the final day’s play and sat in a tie for the lead on the 11th hole of the final round.

But after landing in the bunker, Rahm ignored the advice of his caddie Adam

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Hayes to lay up, and chose to go for the green before watching his shot land straight in the water.

The decision saw Rahm, 24, end with a bogey on the 11th hole and appeared to lose his cool as the 24-year-old went on to bogey the 15th before a double bogey on 17 saw him finish in a tie for 12th place.

Rahm walked away with $356,000 (€313,800) a far cry from McIlroy’s pay cheque of €3.1 million (€2.73 million).

Emery visits Mestalla stadium ARSENAL manager Unai Emery was spotted in the Mestalla stadium at Valencia where he was making the most of an opportunity to see his former side and potential Europa League opponent, Valencia, in action.

With Arsenal not due to play again until April, Emery flew to Spain to watch the club, with whom he enjoyed success as manager between 2008 and 2012, take on Getafe in La Liga.

His former side were held to a 0-0 draw in La Liga by Getafe, who currently occupy the fourth and final Champions League qualification spot and sit six points ahead of Valencia with 10 games of the season remaining.

If they get past Napoli in

UNAI EMERY: Checking out potential competition Valencia. the Europa League quarter-finals, Arsenal would face either Valencia or Villarreal in

the semi-final, explaining Emery’s return to eastern Spain.