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Stop, thief LOCAL POLICE have arrested a person allegedly caught in the act as they tried to rob a store in Rincon de la Victoria. The incident took place at around 1am when a neighbour alerted police to a person allegedly trying to force their way into a shop in Plaza Gloria Fuertes, La Cala del Moral. Members of the Local Police are said to have attended the scene and surprised the man, identified only as ATG, as he tried to make his way in. According to Spanish media, the suspect was allegedly trying to force an a l u m i n i u m d o o r, having already broken the glass in the door. Police claim the suspect was also carrying a 16-centimetre long instrument to break in, as well as a knife measuring seven centimetres. After arresting the man, officers t r a n s f e r re d h i m t o the Guardia Civil barracks.
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Burglary spate bust by Sally Underwood POLICE in Axarquia have arrested seven people accused of stealing almost 30,000 kilos of avocados in VelezMalaga. The suspects, aged between 19 and 30 years old are said to have carried out thefts across a dozen farmhouses and farms. According to the National Police, the group stole around 27,800 kilos of avocados, mainly in the El Trapiche area, and causing more than €60,000 of damage. Officers began investigating following complaints of a spate of night-time avocado and mango thefts. After increasing surveillance, officers reportedly identified several members of the group. The National Police claimed the thieves accessed the farms by cutting fences surrounding farms before dri-
AVOCADO THEFTS: The group allegedly cut fences to gain access to farms in Velez-Malaga. ving a vehicle in to collect fruit and help them make a quick getaway if discovered. The group were said to have sold the avocados and man-
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goes in fruit shops. According to police, the gang also paid several people between €50 and €200 to use their identity documents to sell the crops.
SEVEN people in Nerja and Torrox have been arrested in a police crackdown on drug trafficking. Officers from the Guardia Civil raided four properties in Nerja, as well as one home in Torrox. Those arrested have been ac-
Officers also allege the group stole farm equipment from some properties. Over the past year, residents of Velez-Malaga and
cused of crimes against public health and police have not ruled out further raids. Officers claim they seized various drugs, including cocaine and hashish, as well as cash, from the properties. The raids are said to have surprised local residents, with 30
Axarquia have complained of a spate of avocado thefts, with some farmers having suffered from damage to property and trees.
Guardia Civil officers sent out early in the morning, causing several roads to be cut off to traffic. According to Spanish media, police have been watching the group for several months in connection with an alleged drug dealing network which has been operating for some years.
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NEWS EXTRA Club demolished THE Lighthouse Club, a well-known Motril nightclub, running for 20 years, has been demolished after being built without the relevant licence from the Department of Coasts and a two-year legal battle.
New station VELEZ-MALAGA Council has announced the opening of the town’s new bus station on Calle Explanada de la Estacion, after an investment of €241,000.
Bin changes FRIGILIANA Council has advised residents the Easter celebrations will see changes to the bin collection schedule with rubbish being collected at night after the parades have finished on April 12, 18, and 19.
Dramatic rescue MEMBERS of the National Police have rescued the driver of a car which dropped 60 metres down a ravine in Antequera. The 32-year-old Spanish man called the emergency services himself after becoming trapped in his vehicle down a hill in a mountainous area in El Torcal. According to police, the man said his car had left the road after losing control of his car on difficult terrain in adverse weather conditions as he was driving at night. Police sent out a search patrol after receiving his call at around 11.40pm on Sunday, and were initially unable to find his exact location. Officers said low visibility, rain, wind, and the heavily-wooded area made it difficult to find the man. However, police located him after officers heard a ‘weak voice’ repeatedly asking for help, before spotting a damaged vehicle about 60 metres from the road. They found the man injured and with half his body under the vehicle and unable to move. Police said the man faced being crushed by the car as it slipped further down the hill in the rain so they dragged him from under the wreckage before sheltering him with a blanket. Health workers then moved the man by stretcher to a waiting ambulance before he was taken to the Antequera regional hospital.
Health plans POLITICIANS at the Junta de Andalucia have announced they will provide a budget for a new health centre in Nerja following 16 years of planning and delays over whether the new building would be located.
A YOUNG man has been arrested in Malaga City for allegedly stealing €2,500 from his flatmate. The 24-year-old suspect is accused of waiting until his fellow student was away before taking the cash from his bedside table. According to Spanish media, the
RESCUE MISSION: Police eventually located and rescued the man.
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man is thought to have stolen money from his victim on several occasions since October at a house shared by several students in the Teatinos university campus. The alleged victim claims money disappeared from his drawer five times between October 1 and March 17.
By Sally Underwood A PERSON has handed in €1,000 in cash they found at a cash machine in Malaga City. The unnamed good Samaritan reportedly found the large sum left by a previous client as they withdrew €50 from an ATM on Avenida Andalucia. The cash was said to have been found at around 11am on Monday before being handed in to a Local Police station in the Carretera de Cadiz area. The person reportedly told police they had been in a hurry earlier and later the bank branch had been closed so they decided to hand it in to a police station instead. According to Spanish media, officers from the Local Police returned the cash to the bank at around 11am on Tuesday morning. Branch workers reportedly told police they had already noticed the cash missing and had been looking in to the matter. They explained they would contact the client whose money it was and return the cash.
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THE Axarquia Film Office has announced a new comedy short film h a s b e e n r e c o r d ed in Chilches and Rincon de la Victoria. Directed by Malaga-born director and producer, Martin Crespo, Perdices Felices, was filmed along the N-340 road in Chilches and the Hacienda San Antonio in Rincon de la Victoria.
Jail time THE former administrator of the Ron Montero factory in Motril has been sentenced to three years in prison after a fire broke out at the warehouse in July 2015, leaving one worker dead and two more seriously injured. The accused was also ordered to pay €268,641 and €392,015 in compensation.
No smoking SCHOOLS in Velez-Malaga are receiving lessons about the dangers of smoking from a local health centre. The workshops for 240 students at the Juan de la Cierva and Reyes Catolicos schools aim to raise awareness about the risks associated with the habit, as well as promoting the ben e f i t s o f a h e a lth y lifestyle.
New pipes A PROJECT to construct four new rainwater pipes in Torre del Mar is now complete. The town’s councillor for Beaches, Jesus Perez Atencia, has visited the sites on Calle San Andres, in front of the Hermanos Moreno beach bar, in front of the Victoria beach bar, and in front of the Varela chiringuito.
Firm promise A POLITICAL candidate has visited Axarquia ahead of the upcoming elections to affirm his commitment to the region. Pablo Montesinos, the Partido Popular’s candidate in Malaga, promis e d : “ T h e r e wi l l b e n o lack of funds for sand contributions and to guarantee the good condition of the coast.”
More space THE i n d o o r p o o l i n Ve le z Malaga now benefits from a multipurpose pavilion with a capacity for 3,000 users, according to the town hall. The 410 square-metre indoor sports hall was built following an investment of €297,000 and is expected to be able to receive around 3,000 users a month.
DISTINCT: Sakoneta Beach lies in the Basque Country province of Guipuzcoa.
Jagged coast THIS distinctly jagged beach on Spain’s northern coast was recently chosen alongside nine other places in a ranking of the country’s best hidden gems. Sakoneta Beach, in the Basque Country province of Guipuzcoa, made it into El Confidencial’s ‘10 (Almost) Unknown Corners of Spain You Have to Discover’ table. The newspaper said the cove, which lies between the towns of Deba and Zumaia, was ‘small and wild.’ When the tide is low, a series of
jagged rock formations are exposed. They were sculpted by the sea over hundreds of years, creating a geological formation known as flysch. Flysch refers to a process where channels separated by rocky outcrops are formed in alternating layers of hard and soft stone. The process is gradual. As the tide comes in and out over several hundred years, new layers are deposited atop existing ones, stacking them until they reach their current height. Broken fragments of rocks and min-
Employment plan THE town of Rincon de la Victoria launched employment plans on April 1 hiring 84 temporary workers, through a €1,388,000 grant received under the Local Cooperation Initiative. The grant came from the Ministry of Employment of the Junta de Andalucia and the Operational Programme of the European Social Fund 2014-2020 Andalucia (POFSEA 2014-2020). The mayor of Rincon de la Victoria, Francisco Salado, said: “We are backing this initiative that promotes the cre-
ation of employment by encouraging hiring of unemployed people, improving their employability and actively acquiring knowledge in the development of projects of works and services for the benefit of the municipality.” The beneficiaries of this programme have to comply with requirements such as being registered as unemployed in the SAE and to register as applicants for employment to be eligible to be candidates sent by the SAE.
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erals typically form the bottom of the outcrops, with shale, mudstone and sandstone building up as time goes on. Other examples of flysch formations can be found near Europe’s Alps and Carpathian mountain ranges as well as in the North American Cordillera chain. Visitors to Sakoneta can also take a walking route named after the coastline. It starts and finishes in Errotaberri near Deba with walkers taking a looping route past limestone walls, streams and waterfalls.
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Excluded OFFICIALS at Rincon de la Victoria Council have announced plans to care for students who have been excluded from the area’s schools. The council’s Department of Social Policies and Equality said the pioneering project will see students expelled for minor offences offered help after they have been suspended from school. Councillor Pilar Delgado said: “When a child is excluded for having committed some type of less severe fault, or an accumulation of
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them, there is no resource or service to help the child or their family.” The town’s mayor, Francisco Salado, said it was important to also focus on preventing expulsion, as well as reducing causes of absenteeism. He explained: “It is a project which will focus on the individual child, teaching them both about why they were suspended as well as keeping them up-to-date on the curriculum.”
The total number of news and features which appeared in Issue 1761 of the Euro Weekly News Axarquía - Costa Tropical edition, including 79 local stories.
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Puppy love THIS weekend, Tail Torrox will be hosting its annual dog show at El Barco, Penoncillo Beach. The animal charity, which provides shelter and fosterers for neglected or needy dogs, will host the show from 12pm on Sunday, with judging taking place at 2pm. According to Tail, there will be various fun classes for dogs to be entered in, as well as a tombola, stalls, raffles and an egg and spoon race. There will also be a
special parade of dogs for adoption selected from all the local animal charities, giving attendees a chance to find a new furry friend. Tail Torrox invites everyone to: ‘Join us with your dogs for a day of fun, competition, music, food and laughter.’ For more details, or to see any of Tails’ dogs for adoption, visit www.tailtorrox.es, or drop in to their shop at Avenida El Faro 10, Torrox Costa, 29793.
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PRIZE WINNER: Tail Torrox hosts their dog show every year.
Pool closure NERJA’S municipal indoor pool remains closed a year after closing due to technical problems, it has been reported. According to Spanish media, the site was closed in March 2018 after technicians found problems with the building’s roof following heavy rains. The bill to repair the damage is thought to be around €134,000 and Nerja Council is said to have turned to an ex-
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ternal company to carry out a survey of the roof so the pool can reopen again as soon as possible. The council has reportedly also carried out various repair works to the building over the past 12 months but not the waterproofing works. So far, the town hall hasn’t been able to confirm when the pool, which had more than 300 users will reopen.
ROOF PROBLEMS: Nerja Council reportedly wants the building open as soon as possible.
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POLICE have allegedly caught two thieves as they were trying to burgle a house in Malaga City. The incident, which is said to have taken place in Cruz de Humilladero, reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday morning when the building was empty. According to police, the thieves, aged 38 and 44, forced their way into the property, triggering an alarm. Officers arrived just as the suspects were allegedly leaving the building, at around 3.50am. One man is said to have tried to hide between parked cars but was found and was allegedly carrying screwdrivers, a wrench, and a flashlight. After the property’s owner arrived, police searched the building and claim to have found signs the main door and a window had been forced. They allege an alarm device had also been ripped off the wall. Among the other items found on the suspects, police say they found keys for two vehicles parked nearby. Inside the cars, they claim they found three computer monitors and sound equipment.
Building bridges THE Junta de Andalucia has announced plans to connect Alhama de Granada and Axarquia with an improved A-403 highway. The Minister of Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Marifran Carazo, met with the mayors of Alhama, Santa Cruz del Comercio, Jatar and Cacin, as well as members of the Sectorial Council, to discuss the plans. The project, which has been under discussion for several years, would include an improved layout of the A-402 road linking the La Viñuela reservoir with Alhama de Granada. Marifran Carazo said the Junta would include the project in their budget, adding, ‘a project that socialist politicians did not implement despite the social consensus.’
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TWO young men have been arrested in Motril on suspicion of holding up pizza delivery drivers, after ordering a delivery and lying in wait for the deliverers to come along before mugging them.
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Equals forum THE mayor of Nerja, Rosa Arrabal, has created a new equality forum to raise awareness among locals about equality between genders, as well as the importance of avoiding violence.
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PARENTS at the Augusto Santiago Bellido school in Velez-Malaga are complaining there is a lack of a monitor to help students with special educational needs, leading to a lack of quality teaching for all students.
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TOWN HALL: Officials have reduced payment waiting times.
No waiting RINCON DE LA VICTORIA Council has announced it has reduced the time suppliers have to wait to receive payment by 60 days. The town hall said it made the move following criticism some businesses were waiting up to three months for payment from the council. Councillor for Economy and Finance, Antonio Fernandez, said the council is ‘reducing it by more than 40 per cent since we announced we would correct our management to address the growing commercial debt which accumulated at the council.’ She added: “We continue to show a constant decline in the average payment waiting time over the last few quarters, reaching historical lows within just two years of government, from 140.78 days to the almost 78.4 days now.”
CLUB NERJA RUGBY, in spite of a recent victory, has failed in its attempt to qualify for the semi-final of the Andalucian second division playoffs. Last Sunday the team played the second leg of their quarter final against Malaga, with the task of trying to overturn a seemingly insurmountable 32-point deficit. In the event, they recorded a 4318 victory, but fell seven points short of tying the aggregate score. Five minutes into the game the Nerja players showed their intent
when Pablo Gomez Canone scored the opening try, which Ricardo Carratu Romero converted. Javier Budi Garrido added two more tries in the half with Rogelio Lopez Armijo adding another and kicking two conversions to give Nerja 26 points. Unfortunately, they allowed the opposition to score a penalty and a converted try, so went into the interval 26-10 ahead, but with the final target still within reach. This has proved to be Nerja’s best-ever season with a league title.
St George’s fun THE Royal British Legion Nerja Branch is hosting another fundraiser, this time to celebrate St George’s Day. Their popular St George’s Fun Day will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 3pm at The Chapel Bar, Calle Jaen, Nerja. Funds raised earlier will be donated to the Royal British Legion Nerja Branch’s Poppy Appeal, while at the event itself there will be a tombola stall, burger-eating competition, tug-of-war tournament, raffle and more. The Royal British Legion Nerja invite everyone to ‘come and join in the fun! Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.’ For more information, visit http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branch es/nerja.
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THE Junta de Andalucia has announced it will fund tens of thousands of Euros of repairs to the water supply pipe in El Trapiche. In February, 10 houses were seriously damaged by flooding when the pipe, which supplies water from the La Viñuela reservoir, burst. The incident took place in the El Perpiche hamlet in El Salvador, causing an estimated €100,00 of damage and leaving residents to take refuge on the roofs of their houses.
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NEWS EXTRA Cliff clearing NERJA Council has organised a clean-up operation of the Nerja-Maro cliffs, on Saturday April 27 from 10am which will involve groups on foot on the beaches, as well as swimmers and kayakers in the sea.
FLOOD DAMAGE: A bust pipe in February caused around €100,000 in damage.
‘Burglar’ caught by Sally Underwood A RESIDENT of Almayate has been accused of carrying out eight burglaries in Torre del Mar and Velez-Malaga. The 35-year-old Spanish man has been remanded in custody pending trial after allegedly being caught red-handed by police as he tried to break into a property in Velez-Malaga. The National Police claim the man
broke into premises by forcing their metal shutters open, before also breaking doors and windows using anything to hand, including posts or flower pots. In each case, the man is said to have targeted premises with cash registers or slot machines. Police began investigating after receiving complaints by owners of bars and restaurants who claimed to have had their cash stolen. Following these
reports, investigators identified their suspect as a man living in the coastal town of Almayate. Officers said they believe the man worked alone and carried out burglaries only in the Axarquia region. Members of the National Police said they believe the man is responsible for eight similar thefts from commercial premises in Torre del Mar and VelezMalaga.
Tourist spot A GROUP of professionals from the tourism sector have taken part in a visit to Frigiliana, which saw 13 Instagrammers share their experiences with a total of more than 300,000 followers.
No road RESIDENTS in the Cerro y Mar-Chorreras area of VelezMalaga are complaining they have waited for more than a decade for roads to be built, allowing them to function as a proper urbanisation.
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BREXIT BRIEF
Open to delay SPAIN’S Foreign Minister has said Madrid would accept a long extension to Brexit under certain conditions and added the country was committed to avoiding a no-deal withdrawal. Josep Borrell said British Prime Minister Theresa May should tell the EU what she wants, including what she thought Brussels should give in exchange for a delay. The minister’s comments came as EU member state leaders gathered in Brussels yesterday (Wednesday) for an emergency Brexit summit. “Spain will do everything possible to prevent a hard Brexit. “Not because we are not prepared for it but because of its negative consequences,” Borrel said. The minister added he did not know what the best solution to the current Brexit impasse was. If Brexit is extended then it would be up to the European Council to evaluate potential negative effects, Borrell said. The minister’s comments come as Donald Tusk floated offering Britain a year-long extension to Brexit last week. May wrote to Tusk last week to request an extension until Sunday June 30 to give her more time to get a deal through Parliament. Britain was scheduled to leave the EU tomorrow (Friday) prior to yesterday’s summit.
Travel advice By Joe Gerrard BRITISH embassy officials in Spain have issued new advice for people expecting to travel between Britain and Spain after Brexit. The embassy said passports would need to be valid for at least six months if Britain leaves without a deal. Spain has agreed to allow British visitors and expatriates to use its health system in both a deal and nodeal scenario but other countries may make different arrangements, officials added. Britain was scheduled to leave the EU with or without a deal tomorrow (Friday) before yesterday’s emergency Brexit summit. British Consul for Southern Spain Charmaine Arbouin said expatriates planning on travelling to Britain should take their residency cards with them to avoid confusion on the return journey. “We recognise the current uncertainty for British nationals in Spain and we will continue to do all we
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BREXIT EXTRA Ireland backing THE EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said the bloc would stand ‘fully behind’ Ireland and added he was confident a solution to the backstop issue could be found following talks in Dublin with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.
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BE PREPARED: There are set to be changes for those travelling to and from Britain. can to update citizens as and when we have more information,” Arbouin said. “Ensure your passport is valid in any scenario, that you have comprehensive travel insurance and check our travel advice for any updates,” the consul said. Embassy officials said expatriates and holidaymakers would be able to travel within Europe’s Schengen Area without having to apply for a
visa, regardless of whether Britain leaves with a deal. British passport holders will be able to travel to any other EU member state visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The embassy said those thinking of travelling elsewhere in the EU should consider getting health insurance as not all countries will accept European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) after Brexit.
SALES in British shops fell by 0.5 per cent between March and the same month last year, according to data from Retail Consortium which suggested buyers were holding back on spending due to Brexit uncertainty.
Shares plan LONDON’S Stock Exchange said it plans to reintroduce European Economic Area shares on its platform in the British capital in the event of a no-deal Brexit and added it would move its Europe-wide Turquoise platform to a new Dutch hub.
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11 - 17 April 2019 POLISH millionaire Marek F ale n ta, in s tru me n tal in b rin g in g d o w n D o n ald Tusk’s government, was arrested in Cullera (Valencia). P o lic e re v ea le d afte rw a rd s th a t w h e n th e y a rrived at his luxury apartmen t, F ale n ta’s p a rtn ers urged officers to enter immediately. “He realised that the police w ere th ere a n d w a s threatening to throw himself off the ninth-floor balcony,” they said. After police managed to persuade him not to jump, h e w a s arre s te d a n d n ow awaits extradition. Poland’s Interior minister Joachim Brudzinski later confirmed on Twitter that the man arrested in Cullera was Falenta, who recorded
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700 hours of conversations between senior politicians and businessmen. The bugging 2014 scandal rocked the Polish government after conversations were leaked to the media, with extracts that included the then Foreign minister Adoslaw Sikorsk describing Davi d Cam er on as an i ncompetent who had “f---ed up Europe.” Tusk resigned as prime m i ni st er i n 2014 and became president of the European Council but his party lost the 2015 general elections owing to fallout from the scandal. Fal ent a f l ed Pol and t o avoid a 30-month sentence in 2016, although it is uncer t ai n how l ong he had been living in Cullera.
World’s biggest cruise ship in Spain THE ‘Oasis of the Seas,’ the largest cruise ship in the world arrived at the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz for urgent repairs after a crane collapsed onto the vessel while it was docked in the Bahamas. Eight crew were injured and damage was caused to the outdoor stage on the upper deck and several suites. There were no passengers on board at the time. The Royal Caribbean cruise line was forced to cancel three scheduled departures for April 7, 14 and 21 and the ship is expected to resume its programme on May 5 from Barcelona.
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Road hazards A TOTAL of 195 black spots have been reported on Spanish roads so far this year, up from 190 in 2018 according to new figures. The European Autom o b i l e A s s o c i a t i o n ’s ( A E A ) a n n u a l re p o r t showed risks on roads increased by 2 per cent over the past five years. V a l l a d o l i d Province’s N-122 motorway’s Junction 358 is the most dangerous s t re t c h o f ro a d i n Spain, according to the re p o r t . A b l a c k s p o t t h e re i s h i g h e r t h a n the national average of 421 on Spain’s hazard index. Junction 12 of the A55 near Mos in Pontevedra Province had the highest number of accidents at 123 with 205 injuries.
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THE University of Barcelona has submitted the highest number of patent applications to European authorities out of any in Spain in 2018, according to a new report. The European Patent Office’s (EPO) Annual Report for this year also showed Spanish companies and inventors submitted 1,776 applications last year, a record high. The amount went up by 6.3 per cent compared to 2017.
DISPUTE: Gibraltar authorities branded the use of the term ‘disgraceful.’
Gibraltar ‘colony’ row SPAIN has welcomed the European Parliament’s passing of measures which referred to Gibraltar as a ‘colony,’ a great step forward as disputes between London and Madrid over the territory continue. The measures passed by MEPS, which cover post-Brexit travel visa arrangements for British citizens, referred to the enclave off Southern Spain as a ‘colony of the British crown.’ It also referred to Gibraltar
being included on a UN list of nonself governing territories. A Spanish government spokesperson said it would help Spain’s claims over the territory which was ceded to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht. “It is the first time the European Parliament and member states have recognised that Gibraltar is a colony,” the spokesperson said. A spokesperson for British prime
minister Theresa May previously said it was ‘completely inappropriate’ to refer to Gibraltar as a colony. Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said the document’s use of the term colony was ‘disgraceful.’ Gibraltar authorities said in a statement: “It is obvious that extreme pressure exerted by Spain and the bullying tactics of Spanish MEPs on purely nationalistic grounds has led to the acceptance of the reference.”
Favourite destinations ANDALUCIA was the most popular region for Spanish travellers in 2018, according to National Institute of Statistics (INE) figures. INE data showed 16.6 per cent of Spanish tourists holidaying in the country opted to stay in Andalucia. Cataluña was the next most popular with 12.8 per cent, followed by the Valencia Region with 9.9 per cent. The Balearic Islands, Navarra and La Rioja were the least popular with 1.8 per cent, 1.3 per cent and 0.8 per cent respectively. Travellers to the Balearic Islands spent €75 a day on average, the highest of any region.
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Hippo on the roundabout
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HIPPO: Hiding behind a give-way sign. DRIVERS couldn’t believe their eyes and were forced to do a double-take on a rainy roundabout in Almeria in the south of Spain last Friday. Standing there, doing its best to hide behind a give-way sign while tucking into the lush grass on the roundabout, was a fully-grown... hippopotamus! After a quick green snack the
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hippo could be seen ‘legging it’ across a busy road narrowly avoiding traffic. The huge animal was captured on video near the Centro Comercial de Roquetas and in less than an hour the clip had gone viral and received more than 14,000 views. It is believed the beast escaped from a circus, but where it was heading is currently unknown.
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What to do in the event of an emergency in Spain LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics. HERE in Spain there is a general number for all emergencies, 112. No area code is needed and the number can be called from any phone, including mobiles without a Spanish SIM card. The responders speak a number of languages, and you can also fax or SMS 112. In addition, there are individual emergency numbers, depending on the type of assistance you need. It’s a good idea to keep a printout of them handy, in your bag or wallet, in the home and in the car. And it can’t hurt to have a few helpful Spanish medical/emergency terms written down, just in case you don’t get an English-speaking member of staff. National Police, also known as National Police Corps (Cuerpo Nacional de Policia, CNP), deals with criminal offences and public order in towns and cities, and can be contacted by calling 091 or 902 102 112. The latter was set up for non-Spanish to report burglaries, car theft or a break-in when documents and belongings are lost or stolen. Available in English from 9am to 2pm, all week long, the service is also available in French, German and Italian. Once the telephone report is made,
claimants have 48 hours to check and sign their statement at the police station of their choice. In the case of robbery, where threat or force has been used, victims should call 091 at the time, then go directly to a police station to make a report. The Guardia Civil is a military force which operates mostly in rural areas and is responsible for drug offences, fatal car accidents, robberies and murders, and can be contacted on 062. Local Police (Policia municipal) cover their local town or city area for traffic offences and control, lost property and crimes such as theft and neighbourhood disputes. You can reach them on 092. And a special helpine, 016, has been set up specifically to report instances of gender violence. For an ambulance (ambulancia) and health emergencies, call 061 or 112, and in the case of a fire call the fire brigade (cuerpo de bomberos) on 061 or 112. For problems at sea, the Maritime Rescue Service (Salvamento Seguridad Maritmo) can be contacted by calling 900 202 202, and the Red Cross (Cruz Rojo) on 902 222 292. There is also a Red Cross 24- hour helpline 900 100 333.
091 or 902 102 112 from 9am to 2pm
This information is for guidance only, and should not be taken as legal advice. If in any doubt, seek professional help.
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THE WEEK IN POLITICS By Joe Gerrard POLITICAL parties in Spain will likely have to strike deals after this month’s general election, as polls forecast all will fall short of the majority needed to govern alone. The ruling left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) has maintained the lead it won since taking power last June and has consistently polled above 25 per cent. A ‘poll of polls’ average of opinion surveys shows the party’s support is increasing faster than its rivals. Support for the opposition conservative Partido Popular (PP) has also risen, but at a slower pace and now continues to hover around the 20 per cent mark. The centrist Ciudadanos is also trailing behind the PP at around 15 per cent. The leftist Podemos has also lost support over the past year and its support has tanked to around 12 per cent. The far-right Vox’s support has declined from 12 to 10 per cent in around a month follow-
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NUMBERS GAME: Coalitions in Congress are looking likely. ing an earlier surge in popularity. Although PSOE would win the election by current polling, it would fall well short of the majority needed to govern effectively and without backing in the Congress of Deputies. The most optimistic polls predict that they will win be-
tween 137 and 139 seats, almost 40 short of the 176 needed for an absolute majority. Others (see the poll tracker below) forecast them winning just shy of 120. If those results play out on election day then PSOE will have to reach out to other parties. Podemos would likely be
approached first, with the two having worked together since June’s motion of no confidence. But together they would still fall short. Ciudadanos has already ruled out working with PSOE so they and Podemos would have to approach small, regional parties to make up the shortfall. The PP looks unlikely to win more seats than PSOE, but party officials are pinning their hopes on a right-wing coalition similar to that now governing in Andalucia. The leaders of the PP and Ciudadanos, Pablo Casado and Albert Rivera respectively, have both said they would be willing to work together. But their predicted seats combined with those of Vox would still leave them about 10 short of a majority. Voter support for them could also be at risk if they appear friendly with their electoral rivals at this stage.
Profile: Vox WITH a general election looming on Sunday April 28, we are profiling each of the political parties vying for victory in the vote. The far-right Vox was created in 2013 and burst onto the electoral scene after winning 12 seats in Andalucia’s regional parliament in December. The party’s rise mirrors other far-right populist movements across Europe such as La Liga in Italy and Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National in France. Vox, led by Santiago Abascal, has made opposition to migration a key part of its platform. It is part of a broader Spanish nationalist agenda which has seen the party take a hostile stance to Islam and independence movements in Cataluña and elsewhere. The party is economically liberal and has pledged to cut taxes, including on business, and do away with some regulation. It has also called for devolution to be ended and for political power to be recentralised in Madrid. The party is also socially conservative and is opposed to same-sex marriage and has taken a hard-line stance on feminism, saying gender violence funding should be cut. Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 27.4 per cent, 116 seats Partido Popular (PP): 20.1 per cent, 80 seats Ciudadanos: 15.6 per cent, 59 seats Unidos Podemos: 11.9 per cent, 34 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control.
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Vodafone TV package plan BRITISH-BASED telecommunications firm Vodafone is planning to slash prices for its TV package offering in Spain, to compete with Spanish rival Telefonica. The company has announced plans to abandon the existing model of offering large packages. It is now set to offer customers more options on which channels they get, as well as cutting sale prices. Vodafone’s television director Ignacio Garcia Legaz said the company was also working to offer streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime as part of new packages.
€100 million
11 - 17 April 2019 THE amount of money Spanish bank Bankia spent on social and environmental projects during the last six years, according to data from the company which shows 2.4 million people benefitted.
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PM praises tourism sector SPAIN’S prime minister has said the tourism industry helps to break down barriers between the country and others and offers ‘enormous opportunities’ to revitalise depopulated areas. Pedro Sanchez said Spain could look forward to returns from the €3 billion invested by companies in the country’s tourism industry. He was speaking at the 19th annual World Travel and Tourism Council in Sevilla City. Sanchez said tourism offered Spain and interior areas experiencing falls in population particularly, the chance to experience a new lease of economic life.
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“All records for tourism in Spain were broken in 2018. Spain is an amazing country, home to authentic treasures which deserve to be discovered,” the prime minister said. Spain was now looking to expand its tourism offering beyond traditional ‘sun and beach’ holidays by opening up the interior to cultural and food and drink travellers, Sanchez added. Sanchez called on the sector to be sustainable, saying it was the only way to be efficient. The prime minister added the success of tourism was tied
up with a well-funded state which could support the industry. New technology such as artificial intelligence would be a ‘great ally’ to tourism and the sector’s growth will help to tackle economic issues including inequality, Sanchez said. “Tourism is a symptom of progress and a way of understanding the world. Travelling creates open, tolerant and diverse societies which have mutual respect for each other. “Now more than ever we need to expand our horizons and not build walls but create new frontiers,” the prime minister said.
PP’s economic plans set out THE opposition conservative Partido Popular (PP) has said it will make hiring easier for companies if it wins this month’s general election. The party is campaigning to deliver a ‘fiscal revolution’ which would see corporation tax cut to under 20 per cent for all firms. The PP has also vowed to streamline regulations by creating an ‘administrative highway’ fast-track system. PP economy spokesperson Daniel Lacalle said the party would also help small and medium-sized companies cope with the recent hike in the minimum wage to €900.
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Advice for income tax returns FINANCIAL experts from a Catalan university have offered taxpayers tips on how to fill out tax returns after submissions opened last week. Specialists from the Open University of Cataluña (OUC) said taxpayers should submit their returns as far ahead of the Monday July 1 deadline as possible in case problems arise. Property values should be checked against those listed on registries and should
be aware of new deductions and allowances including one for maternity which has risen to €1,200, they added. Entrepreneurs who have created new companies should also be aware they can make deductions of 30 per cent, a maximum of €60,000, the experts said. The OUC specialists said taxpayers should double check arrangements in their regions as rules can vary.
Firm plots expansion FOOD delivery company Deliveroo has drawn up plans to expand its Spanish operations from 30 cities to 60, with country director Gustvo Garcia Brusilovsky saying the firm would become more efficient as it grows and gathers more customer data.
Bank rule BANKS and other financial companies will have to send details about their payment accounts to Spain’s central bank every June under new rules which came into force on Friday, governor Pablo Hernandez de Cos has announced.
Madrid fair THE Spanish capital hosted more than 500 national and international companies for the World Franchise Council which saw around 15,000 attendees meet with representatives from firms looking to open new branches.
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Eurozone growth SPAIN has bucked a eurozone trend of slowing economic growth with the fastest rate of expansion in 10 months, according to data from the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). Index figures, from the IHS Markit analysis firm, showed orders in the services sector drove growth in Spain. A slowdown in manufacturing sector orders created a drag on overall eurozone growth, data showed. IHS Markit said in a statement: ‘The strong conditions of Spanish demand helped push up new orders while another notable increase in employment helped strengthen capacity and allowed companies to catch up.’ The Spanish Commercial Activity Index, which measures the performance of the service sector, roses from 54.5 points in February to 56.8 points last month. Any figure above 50 indicates growth. The eurozone’s PMI index stood at 51.6 points in March, down from 51.9 points in February. The PMI Index assesses growth based on new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and employment.
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Fashion innovation ZARA, Mango and El Corte Ingles are the three Spanish fashion brands most valued by small and medium-sized companies in terms of technological innovation, according to an industry study. Adgoclick’s report found clothing chain Zara led the ranking. Its innovation unit, headed by Alejandro Ferrer and David Alayon, has created systems capable of detecting customer preferences while they are in store, by using location data and other information. The report placed fashion brand Mango in second place as the firm announced plans to open a digital innovation centre in Barcelona. The plans are reportedly designed to boost the company’s commitment to its digital offering. Mango’s online services accounts for more than 15 per cent of company turnover and the firm is aiming to boost that to 20 per cent by the end of 2019. El Corte Ingles, which came third, was found to have developed a strong digital strategy. The company recently announced a two-pronged approach to improving customer experience both on and offline.
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Stock market index rise THE value of shares traded under the IBEX 35 index on the Spanish stock exchange stood at 9,503, an increase of 0.16 per cent during a half day last week to levels not seen since September 2018.
Dia offer LUXEMBOURG-BASED investment company Letterone has said it will not improve on its 67 cents a share buyout offer for Spanish supermarket chain Dia as talks for a capital injection of €500 million for the struggling firm continue. VALUED: Zara topped the ranking of Spanish brands. El Corte Ingles has signed a deal with Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba to boost its digital offering. It also now offers a home delivery service to customers across Europe, with buyers getting items delivered in three days or less. Offline, the company has signed
deals with a number of other firms to offer experiences in store and make visits more about shopping. La Liga is among those who have signed up. Adgoclick’s top 10 ranking also featured Pull & Bear in fourth place, Uterque in eighth and Massimo Dutti in 10th.
Rent debts THE amount of unpaid rent in Spain grew by 5.7 per cent last year, according to a housing industry study which also showed the average outstanding payment was €6,000 and the average time without payments was eight months.
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FEATURE
Justice: Too much to ask?
LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT WHAT must it be like to be a dedicated police officer who, through hard work, dedication (and probably a mountain of paperwork), finally manages to get a perpetrator into court, only to see them walk away free, because some bewigged berk decides that he or she deserves some form of leniency! These High Court clowns are often so unbelievably out of touch and pompous they are probably more familiar with ‘passing the port’ than passing appropriate sentences. Their naive lack of judgements must also, I’m sure, profoundly dampen any enthusiasm or confidence the officers involved have for the legal system which they are expected to support and act for. They must often feel like technicians who’ve created an intricate piece of valuable machinery, only to see their employers stick it on Ebay at a knockdown price. How can this incompetent bunch consider themselves impartial purveyors of British justice, when every week up pops yet another example of their utter inadequacy in matters of criminal retribution? Just last week there was yet another glaring example of their judicial incompetence. It concerned a burglar with a long record of offences who had broken into the home of a pregnant woman while her husband was out at work. Petrified, the poor woman was hiding in the bath-
JUDGES’ DECISIONS: Do we need a review to allow proper sentencing? room when the husband came home unexpectantly and confronted the intruder. As he grappled with him, the young thug called to his mate outside that he was caught. “Stab the f****” screamed his mate. “Just stab him and get out of there.” With this threat of serious injury highly possi-
ble, the husband let the man go and he escaped with an Armani watch, cash and gift cards. The victim’s poor wife subsequently suffered a miscarriage which was later directly attributed to the traumatic experience of the raid. Due to dedicated police efforts, the perpetrator was caught and finally brought to court where he
admitted the crime, and also owned up to a later offence where he had threatened another victim with a hammer in the process of a further robbery, whilst on bail. Obviously this man was a hardened criminal and should have been sent down for a considerable length of time? Wrong! Judge Sylvia Carter was swayed by his defence lawyer and decided that he had been ‘Egged on by his mates!’ She sentenced him to 12 months community service and he walked free from the court. I mean, just how naive can you get? This lowlife was probably out plundering some other poor victim’s house the same night. If I were the police I’d be spitting nails at this result of my endeavours, and at the very least, it would sorely discourage me from putting my best efforts into any subsequent investigations. It’s a review of our non-sackable Judges which we need. Perhaps if we see some proper sentencing from these privileged pillocks it would encourage more people to join the force and hopefully raise the morale of those already serving. Perhaps this would also lead to the public feeling a little safer. Or is that really too much to ask? Probably. Keep the Faith, Love, Leapy LeapyLee2002@gmail.com.
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TECH FOR THE TIMID THE first thing we used to reach for in the morning was a cigarette. Now, it’s a phone. And you know you’re in trouble when your first priority is your screen, not your partner. Guilty as charged, m’lud. Well, almost. Priorities needed shuffling when I found myself checking e-mails before the kettle, scrolling headlines while scrabbling for slippers, and consulting the weather on my phone instead of through the window. More than a decade into the smartphone era, the inevitable backlash has begun, as increasing numbers report trying to wean themselves off the things. Divorce is in the air; from our devices. A British journalist realised he was hooked when he used an app to track his phone use. Its findings: he picked up his phone a thousand times a week, about 150 times a day. He spent 45 minutes of his first hour jabbing at the screen, received 300 notifications a week, and realised the true extent of his addiction when he kept hearing the phone buzzing even when it wasn’t. Sound familiar? If so, maybe it’s time for a detox. Step one is to find out just
Divorce your device? Can’t put your phone down? try a detox, says Terence Kennedy
COLD TURKEY: Could you do it? how dependent you are on your device, and the free screen time tracker ‘Moment’ for Apple and Android devices is as good a place as any to start.
There are now phone addiction rehab clinics (yes, really), offering sensible advice to ease you towards the most unthinkable of all options; going cold
turkey. Among their recommendations: • Delete all social media apps from your phone. Go on, you can do it. Only check them from your computer. • Turn off all notifications; set a timer to check your e-mail manually every hour. • Leave your phone in your pocket or bag when interacting with actual people. • Keep your phone out of sight when commuting. • Don’t take the phone with you into the bathroom or toilet. Well, it’s a start. Get past these and you’re ready for the true tests of phonelesshood: leave your phone outside your bedroom at night, put the phone in one place when at home instead of carrying it around, block work e-mail from your phone after-hours, and go out to dinner without your phone. If you get that far (go on, I dare you), you’re ready for the two final, ultimate challenges: Keep your phone on flight mode all day, only deactivating it when you really need it. Keep it switched off from Friday night to Monday morning. Frankly, I suspect alcoholism might be easier.
The benefits of boredom CONSPIRACY theorists absolutely love the notion that our bodies are being radiated by our phones, but the authorities won’t tell us. It might certainly help today’s phone addicts if they thought it was true. ‘Twitchy hand syndrome,’ is now a recognised affliction for those wanting to check their devices but unable to (most typically in meetings). A friend recently decided to deprive herself of an hour’s sleep in the mornings so she could check her social media in bed. Researchers warn of whole generations now unable to cope with boredom, that languorous state which so often leads to much of the world’s creativity. So when was the last time you just stared into space or sat admiring the world; on the horizon, not on your phone?
Nicki celebrates a decade with Euro Weekly News
CONGRATULATIONS: EWN Operations’ Director Nicki Burgess marks a decade with the group.
EWN’S Operations’ Director, Nicki Burgess, has celebrated 10 years at the company at a surprise party organised by her colleagues. Walking into the office to shouts of, ‘happy anniversary,’ as well as confetti, pompoms, and applause, Nicki was noticeably moved by the outpouring of warmth from her team. The EWN family celebrated in style, presenting Nicki with a bouquet of balloons, personalised cake, flowers, cards, and multiple gifts. The group were also joined by Nicki’s son, Jamie, and her father, John. Nicki Burgess has been working for the Euro Weekly News since 2009, following
The EWN team is so very lucky to have you. You are one of the most efficient, enthusiastic people we know, always mega organised, and always cheerful. You are an allround outstanding colleague and our rock. You are also beautiful inside and out. Jackie, Cathy and Warren from the EWN Almeria office wish you all the very best in the world. Congratulations Nicki, and a thousand thanks for everything you do! Regards
many years advertising with the paper while she owned her own business. EWN CEO, Michel Euesden, said: “The Euro Weekly News is not just a job to Nicki, it’s her way of life, she is so passionate about it. We all love her to bits. “Nicki is not just a great asset, she is a great friend. Thank you so much to Nicki, I’m looking forward to the next 10 years.” An emotional Nicki pointed out the EWN boasts many long-standing members of staff, adding: “Thank you so much to everybody, a wonderful surprise.” From everyone here at the EWN, happy anniversary Nicki!
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COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS: Amalia from accounts and Nicki.
What can we say about Nikki? Kind, conscientious, focused, super helpful and genuinely one of the nicest people that you could ever meet . We started our little ventures in the stores at more or less the same time as Nikki began at the Euro Weekly News and we have grown to think of her as a friend after all of the help and support that she has shown to us over the years . Thank you Nikki for all you have done for us and here is looking forward to another 10 years with the paper. Well done you! Steph and Julie of Yorkshire Linen Warehouse SL in Mijas Costa
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The fact that we’re congratulating Nicki Burgess on her 10 years with the Euro Weekly News says quite a lot. Her role as Operations Director for the newspaper is one of the most demanding as the newspaper gains more prominence and influence in the media. And, to put it mildly, keeping up with someone as dynamic as Michel Euesden cannot be easy but here Nicki is, 10 years on. She would be the first to insist that nobody is indispensable, but some people are more indispensable than others and Nicki is one of them. Costa Blanca North writer Linda Hall x
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SURPRISE: Kate and Johanna, from the production department, and Amalia watch on as Nicki opens her gifts.
MUCH LOVED: Nicki is a valued member of the EWN team.
TEAM: Dennis Butcher, wife Jackie, Esteban, Nicki, Steven, Michel and Ben.
HAVING HER CAKE: Second anniversary cake in as many days.
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Across 7 Information about first of eight sides of a gem (6) 8 I'm taking a long time producing pictures (6) 9 Left snooker club without tip (4) 10 Been a red revolutionary in Scotland (8) 11 Yes, he'll become a famous poet! (7) 13 Some meagre attributes are huge (5) 15 Belgian capital, French river, US city (5) 17 Retaliated as salesman was dishonest (7) 20 Melting a torn connective tissue (8) 21 Uncommon way to cook a steak (4) 23 Find acne in dogs (6) 24 Is sent damaged beer mugs (6) Down 1 Shout about everything (4) 2 Cancel Royal Engineer's dingdong (6) 3 A bogus journalist humiliated (7) 4 Evict wild animal (5) 5 Stray that's pale turning red (6) 6 Produce blended green tea (8) 12 Rowdy husband destroyed an
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18 Fat queen where food is kept (6) 19 Lifting device found in the cleverest hiding place (5) 22 Called for a step (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents Q and 20 represents N, so fill in Q every time the figure 1 appears and N every time the figure 20 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 Causing excitement and pleasure (9) 5 Person of low intelligence (5) 7 Shade of brown with a tinge of red (5) 9 Rescue (4) 10 Feel remorse for (6) 12 Lightening or removal of any burden (6) 13 Not easy (4) 15 Russian liquor (5) 16 Fundamental (5) 18 Pork and beef sausage (9)
English - Spanish
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION FACING PAGE
Across 1 Cajero (7) 5 Rebajas (5) 8 Roedores (7) 9 Sour (not sweet) (5) 10 Escalón (5) 11 Despreciar (7) 12 Summit (6) 14 Patatas fritas (de bolsa) (6) 17 To approve of (7) 19 Jungle (5) 22 To say (5) 23 Espinacas (7) 24 Long (dress, hair) (5) 25 Cantantes (7)
Down 1/17 Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise (3,3) 2 Large amount (4) 3 Arch of the foot (6) 4 Of high moral or intellectual value (7) 6 Having no effect (7) 8 By chance (7) 9 Wither, as with a loss of moisture (7) 11 Patch up or renovate (6) 14 Woodwind instrument (4) 17 See 1
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Priests (5) 2 Cider (5) 3 To ignore (7) 4 Pink (6) 5 Focas (animales) (5) 6 Camiones (7) 7 Chubascos (7) 12 Tracksuit (7) 13 To deserve (7) 15 Ruso (7) 16 Escarchas (6) 18 Boat (vessel) (5) 20 Dejar (5) 21 Cenizas (5)
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FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A feeling that you should totally commit yourself to something or someone this week should be avoided. You will come up against a brick wall if a situation is forced. Time is all that is required to see things change for the better.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) There may not be enough time to do everything you want, so why can't you just reorganise your life so there is? Not as easy as it sounds, Pisces, unless you learn the magic word: no. Know your limits and stick to them. If you've got this far with a partner you will know it's meant to be.
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LEO (July 24 - August 23) A situation could become complicated if you do not plan ahead. With a little thought and planning, matters can be kept simple which is always desirable. Be choosy about the company you keep because a bad character could taint by association.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A lost cause tries to demand your attention, but you must try to see the situation for what it is. Sentimentality should not come into business or be allowed to upset your home life. What is past should remain so, do not torture yourself. Bring your mind and spirits up by looking forward to summer holidays.
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Sudoku Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
IRISH LOTTO Saturday April 6
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Extra pressures at work leave you feeling less than energetic. Check on your health and don't go overboard with the physical activities. Set out to become more active, socially, and maximise on relaxation. With an eye to the summer and holidays, start planning a getaway. Who will you take with you?
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Social activities are likely to change at the last minute. If energy levels are not as high as normal, use this week for planning. With holidays in mind, the summer seems far away but maybe a weekend trip will fill the gap. Spending time with an old friend reminds you of how things used to be.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Although health should be good, energy may be a little low. A bit of a mystery surrounds a close friend and your opinion may be sought. Hold fire until all the facts are known and you are sure a person has been honest with you because someone may try to keep you in the dark to get the right answer.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The temptation to run round like a headless chicken is strong this week. There seem to be so many demands on your time that things become confusing. Be sure you are getting enough rest because this time of the year can be fraught for you.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Ruts are awful things to get into but even more difficult to get out of. Being cosy is one thing, but getting bogged down, mentally and physically, is another. All you need is to keep your optimism alive and use your imagination. Perhaps you are spending too much time with an older person or someone who has a dim outlook on life.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Recent events have perhaps left a gap in your social life that is hard to fill. Patience is needed because it would be foolish to rush into something new if your heart is involved. Concentrating on work and other people will alleviate any loneliness.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) A loss of patience with a situation shows this week but is not to your advantage. Whatever you feel, be subtle in your approach. Try to see your position clearly and the result will be that you realise you have more control than you thought. Seeking advice while being honest and telling the full story serves best.
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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Are you suffering from winter blues? Although it is a common feeling at this time of the year, keep optimistic. There is so much to look forward to, in fact, that you are spoilt for choice. Although your social life may be in a bit of a rut, some sparkling moves from you will get things moving.
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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: 10 Good: 14 Very good: 20 Excellent: 25 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ache arch char chat chit each echt etch ghat hail hair hale halt hare hart hate heal hear heat heir hilt hire itch lath rhea rich tach tech tich aitch chair chart cheat chela chert earth eight ethic garth girth haler hater heart hilar larch latch lathe lathi leach light lithe ratch reach retch right teach their achier alight archil aright chalet charge gather glitch hailer halite halter hegira lather lither thrice alright ethical lighter relight LETHARGIC
QUICK Across: 1 Crafty, 4 Ache, 8 Scrap, 9 Large, 10 Legitimate, 13 Rotisserie, 17 Flats, 18 Happy, 19 Rank, 20 Stolen.
Down: LA PRIMITIVA
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 D) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS
1 Cosh, 2 Agree, 3/18 Top hat, 5 Circa, 6 Eleven, 7 Plaice, 11 Insist, 12 Prefer, 14 Train, 15 Impel, 16 Cyan.
CRYPTIC Across: 1 Amazon, 4 Beasts, 9 Elastic, 10 Rural, 11 Steer, 12 Athlete, 13 Respectable, 18 Another, 20 Stage, 22 Bairn, 23 Carcase, 24 Tinsel, 25 Bandit.
Down: 1 Averse, 2 Aware, 3 Outcrop, 5 Earth, 6 Surreal, 7 Sullen, 8 Scratch race, 14 Etonian, 15 Austria, 16 Rabbit, 17 Detest, 19 Hinge, 21 Award.
ENGLISH-SPANISH Down:
Across: 1 Nabo, 3 Lettuces, 9 Chalado, 10 Jarra, 11 Nadar, 12 Ginger, 14 Mezcla, 16 Celoso, 19 Apples, 21 Pieza, 24 Sitio, 25 Instead, 26 Respetar, 27 Ayer.
1 Nickname, 2 Beard, 4 Enough, 5 Tejón, 6 Cordero, 7 Slab, 8 Patrol, 13 Colander, 15 Zapatos, 17 Espeso, 18 Espiga, 20 Loose, 22 Every, 23 Usar.
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8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm Top of the Pops 9:00pm A History of Ancient Britain 10:00pm Britain Beneath Your Feet 11:00pm Egypt's Lost Cities 12:30am Top of the Pops 1:00am Amsterdam: An Art Lovers' Guide 2:00am Time Shift 3:00am A History of Ancient Britain 4:00am Looking for Rembrandt
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The Protectors The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals 1:30pm The Avengers 2:35pm Kojak 3:40pm Quincy, M.E. 4:45pm Minder 5:55pm The Professionals 6:55pm The Sweeney Hard-hitting cop series. Regan goes undercover as a lorry driver to trap a gang of hijackers. 8:00pm The Chase Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh. 9:00pm Thunderball 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pmThunderball 11:45pmFlightplan Horror abounds in this tense thriller. 12:45am FYI Daily 12:50amFlightplan 1:50am Better Late Than Never
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8:00pm World News Today The day's leading stories. 8:30pm Top of the Pops 9:00pm Easy Listening Hits at the BBC 10:00pm Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock 11:00pm Chas and Dave: Last Orders 11:55pm Rock 'n' Roll Britannia 12:55am Top of the Pops 1:30am Easy Listening Hits at the BBC 2:30am Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock A salute to American folk song Rock Island Line, which emerged in the 1920s. 3:30am Chas and Dave: Last Orders
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7:00am Classic Coronation Street 7:25am Classic Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 9:00am Murder, She Wrote 10:00am Judge Judy 10:30am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:25am Agatha Christie's Poirot 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Classic Emmerdale 3:15pm Classic Emmerdale 3:50pm Classic Coronation Street 4:20pm Classic Coronation Street 4:55pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Paul O'Grady for the Love of Dogs 9:30pm Doc Martin 10:30pm Doc Martin 11:35pm Lewis 1:40am Agatha Christie's Poirot
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The Protectors The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Sweeney The Professionals The Avengers Kojak Quincy, M.E. Minder The Professionals The Sweeney The Chase Britain's Busiest Motorway Britain's Busiest Motorway Rocky V FYI Daily Rocky V The Contender McLaren FYI Daily Latest news from the world of entertainment. McLaren The Protectors ITV4 Nightscreen
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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Mary Berry's Quick Cooking 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Golf 3:15pm Gymnastics: European Championships Live coverage of the European Championships. 5:30pm Final Score 6:30pm BBC News 6:40pm Regional News 6:43pm Weather 6:45pm Pointless 7:35pm Catchpoint 8:05pm All Together Now 9:25pm Casualty 10:10pm All Round to Mrs Brown's 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:55am Britain's Youngest Football Boss
8:25am Wild and Weird 8:40am Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom 9:10am Top Class 9:35am The Dog Ate My Homework 10:05am Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole 10:35am Nature's Microworlds 11:05am Planes 12:30pm £100k House: Tricks of the Trade 1:30pm The Chronicles of Nadiya 2:30pm Nature's Great Events 3:30pm Seven Wonders of the Commonwealth 4:30pm Pilgrimage: The Road to Rome 5:30pm Britain in Bloom 6:00pm Britain in Bloom 6:30pm Race Across the World 7:30pm Florida: America's Animal Paradise 8:30pm Golf: The Masters 1:00am John Carter
8:00pm Great Bear Stakeout 9:00pm Italy's Invisible Cities 10:00pmFollow the Money Danish crime thriller, starring Esben Smed. 10:55pmFollow the Money Danish crime thriller, starring Esben Smed. 11:50pmArena 12:55am Top of the Pops Studio performances, videos, celebrity interviews and archive footage of classic hits. 1:25am Top of the Pops 1:55am London Songs at the BBC 2:55am Great Bear Stakeout 3:55am Italy's Invisible Cities
7:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55am Frasier 9:15am The Big Bang Theory 10:30am The Simpsons 11:25am Four in a Bed 2:00pm F1: Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights China. 3:30pm A Place in the Sun Series on holiday homes abroad. 4:30pm Sun, Sea and Brides to be 5:35pm George Clarke's Old House, New Home Property series setting out to modernise historic houses. 6:35pm Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Mission Ignition 9:00pm Great Canal Journeys 10:00pm The Massacre That Shook the Empire 11:00pmRed 1:10am Sing Street
7:00am Milkshake! 11:00am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:10am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am The Unbeatables 1:15pm Friends 3:45pm Live Gallagher Premiership Rugby: Gloucester v Bath 6:15pm World's Busiest Train Stations 7:10pm Atlantis: Draining the Lost City 8:00pm 5 News 8:05pm Windsor Castle: Love, War and Celebration 10:00pm The Royal Family: Scandals at the Palace 11:30pm Harry and Meghan-the Movie: A Royal Romance 1:20am Meghan and Harry
9:30am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Walks of Life 1:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Songs of Praise 2:55pm Bargain Hunt 3:55pm Escape to the Country 4:55pm Garden Rescue 5:40pm Money for Nothing 6:40pm Pointless 7:30pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Line of Duty 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:30am Ides of March
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ONE of the arguments for leaving the EU was so that the British government could manage its own affairs rather than be subject to the laws of Brussels or Strasbourg. Instead, the present impasse shows the British government is incapable of running a corner store let alone look after the interests of the nation or its people. This is my view of where Britain is heading. Peter Fieldman
Pillar to post YOU would think in today’s modern era of computers it would be relatively simple to replace a stolen residency card. My wife’s handbag was stolen in Barcelona railway station in January. We went to a police station and got the necessary paperwork. On returning home to Calpe, where we have been tax paying residents since 2006, we made an appointment and four months later went to Benidorm to replace the card. But we were not told they wanted €12. Or that we needed to rearrange our appointment. On returning the wait was two hours. We were then told the police report did not state the items that were stolen. So now my wife has to prove she lives here. If only they looked at their records, but that would be too easy I suppose. Eric Carney
Padron expiry WRITING this, I have no idea what tomorrow will bring regarding Brexit and unfortunately I think the same can be said for the British government. Precisely because of this I need everything in order and having moved last year I wanted my new address on the piece of paper saying I’m a permanent resident. As I live in an inland backwater I had to go the Oficina de Extranjeria in Valencia City. Once there I was told my Padron certificate had expired. I obtained another, went back to Valencia and I’m now registered under my new address. But I thought I’d warn readers that they are on the Padron for as long as they want, but the piece of paper that proves it expires three months after it is issued. Helen Lambeth
Tragic time I WAS deeply saddened to read on the Euro Weekly News website about the young girl who died while riding in a tractor with an adult on a farm in Cantabria. We hear so much about ‘health and safety gone mad’ but incidents like this are a reminder that tragic accidents can take place so quickly, however. I hope the adult who was seriously injured recovers soon and my heart goes out to the family who have lost their child. Gill Ball
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LATE WINTER: Snow blanketed parts of Andalucia at the weekend.
Dusting of snow I SAW the images of snowy conditions across Andalucia on the Euro Weekly News online. Despite having lived here for over 10 years, I never cease to be amazed at how quickly the weather in Spain can change. Just two weeks ago my family were over from the UK for a short holiday and we were able to spend a day at the beach. It was so hot we even had to leave early! Now, it is like living in another country altogether, and I am sure next week we will be back to tropical sun again. Roger Hendrix
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MADRID has hailed the reference to Gibraltar as a ‘colony’ in EU Brexit documents as a diplomatic victory, but pursuing such grievances now hardly helps Spain in the long run. Madrid said it was the first time the EU had used the term. It follows decades of dispute between Spain and Britain over who has the right to run the Rock. Regardless of how legitimate Madrid’s Gibraltar claims are, now is not the time to bring them up. Spain has willingly used ongoing wrangling over Brexit to try and get concessions on Gibraltar and remind the world of its territorial claims. Brexit is a high-stakes game. Not only for London and Brussels but also for countries like Spain which benefit from tourism and trade with Britain. Spain’s work to avoid a no-deal Brexit and their efforts to guarantee arrangements for expatriates and holidaymakers regardless of the outcome is of course welcome. But their consistent push for concessions on Gibraltar days before Britain faces leaving demonstrates a need to reassess their priorities. Brexit negotiations were always going to open a Pandora’s Box of claims that other member states had previously bottled up. Spain has already been granted concessions on Gibraltar on taxes and the right to conduct future talks on the territory solely with Britain. But after more than two years since negotiations began, the time has come to stop indulging in nationalistic grievances and get back helping prevent Brexit ending disastrously.
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Nearly 200 black spots on Spain’s roads One very positive thing they could do to reduce accidents is to fall in line with the rest of Europe or the world, in how to deal with a traffic Island or roundabout. Everywhere else drivers are taught to stick to the outer lane for the first available exit, and the inner lane for second and subsequent exits, peeling off to the outside as you pass the exit before yours. Not so in Spain. Even when there are two lanes clearly marked going onto the island, they are taught to stick to the outer one, and then potentially to drive all the way round, carving up everyone else . . . They think this is correct and don’t seem able to understand that it makes having two marked lanes futile. PM
Thank you to the Spanish health system Spot on Leapy. The response from the tiresome usuals was thoroughly expected. You keep telling it as it is, whilst they keep looking through misty eyed ‘red’ tinted spectacles ignoring the blindingly obvious problems endured by the MAJORITY of fed up Brits. Vinnie
Pope Francis criticises war, capitalism and anti-migrant attitudes in Spanish media interview Can’t he just ask his boss to sort it out ?
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COMMENTS FROM EWN ONLINE Call for Spain to legalise cannabis Five months after this article the situation remains the same. Elections are around the corner and the ones that support Cannabis legalisation are worried about the future of marihuana in Spain. Jennifer
British Prime Minister Theresa May asks for June 30 extension It could have been worse. Theresa could have asked for June 31st! (Think about it…) I wouldn’t have put it past her! Brian
Spain’s Prime Minister Sanchez compares pro-Brexit and Catalan independence campaigners Call it egotistical nationalism with a public who hasn’t enough political education to vote on such an important issue… But there is a lot more to the stupidity of Brexit… It has to do with 10 years of ‘austerity’ imposed by neo-liberal Conservatives removing all the support for the ‘losers’ in modern society. Leaving them to rot without a voice. Or
anyone giving a damn… David Cameron thought that the referendum would kill off the UKIP, a venomously right-wing bunch who were ‘stealing’ Conservative votes… He was wrong… Felipe He omitted to say that the remain lobby told and spun more lies than the leave lobby. Which shows he is only stating a one-sided comment. He should concentrate on his own country first and its problems. The Euro elite do NOT listen to the concerns of its own citizens and treats them with contempt. A lot of problems going on in other EU countries ie Greece, France, Germany, Spain, and others is being suppressed from the news media. Unfortunately the EU thinks one cap fits all, it does not. It appears some countries in the EU, France for one, has never learned from its past. So instead of trying to enforce their ideals on citizens it should look, listen and be one with its citizens, Catalan has every right to vote on independence. That is what democracy is about. It just a shame that governments don’t know the real meaning of democracy but its people do. James
WATCH: Drivers left stunned by unbelievable sight on roundabout in southern Spain BAN all animals from circuses…. poor hippo… totally out of its natural environment. Valerie
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By Sally Underwood NOW the warmer weather looks set to stay, it could be time to think about using lighter formulas in our make-up and skincare. Rich, thick products can work brilliantly during the colder winter months, helping to support our skin’s protective layer and adding some much-needed colour while sunshine is in short supply. However, as the weather warms up our skin needs change and heavier formulas can begin feeling too much on the skin, even blocking pores. If you prefer to switch to a lighter formula during the spring and summer months but are concerned about
maintaining some level of coverage to conceal imperfections, there are several options, including the Beauty Balm (BB), Colour Correcting (CC) cream, or even a liquid highlighter. These lightweight creams bridge the gap between a moisturiser and a serum, while also containing a small amount of colour or light diffusing particles to offer a skin-perfecting effect. For a CC cream which also contains SPF to protect against the sun, try MAC’s Lightful C + Coral Grass Tinted Cream SPF 30 with Radiance Booster (€39 for 40ml, www.maccosmetics.es. Available in four shades, this colour-correcting cream promises to reduce the appearance of imperfections
and control oil while increasing skin radiance. Infused with Coral Grass and vitamin C, the formula combines skincare with coverage for a light alternative to foundation. Alternatively, try Garnier Skin Active BB Cream (€11.95 for 50ml, www.lookfantas tic.es), which contains 90 per cent natural origin ingredients, including green tea and mineral pigments for a smooth finish and antioxidant protection. If your priority is radiance, try combining a liquid highlighter with your normal moisturiser for an all over skin brightening effect. Check out Wander Beau-
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Mind over matter Kate Broadhead Health and Lifestyle coach WHAT do you see when you look in the mirror? More than likely, someone who is overweight. You may not be overweight, but maybe you used to be, and in the mirror you still see the ‘fat’ person. You see things nobody else does. Love handles, bingo-wings, back fat and the rest. More than likely you even point these things out to others, who would never have noticed themselves. This is commonly known as ‘body dysmorphia.’ Psychological barriers can be as debilitating - if not more - than actually losing the physical weight. Cheat days and cheat meals are an inevitable thing. The problem for some people is that when and if this happens, the hard work is completely unravelled and then they feel like a failure, even
ing positive and thinking differently when some psychological issues can be years in the making, and all I can do is be supportive and keep people heading in the right direction. I encourage taking regular photos, even weekly if necessary. When you can physically see the progress, this is the most powerful tool and motivational instrument you have. Believe in yourself and you will achieve the BODY DYSMORPHIA: What do you see when result you want. Just be realyou look in the mirror? istic and accept that there will be bumps along the way.
though in reality one cheat does not instantly put all the weight back on. But to them, they may as well give up now. It’s hard to coach someone into be-
Visit Kate’s successful Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/carbcy clingforbeginners or follow on Instagram @carbcyclingqueen. For personal coaching please email her directly on ccforbeginners@hot mail.com.
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Finally, if you prefer a bronzed look without the sunbathing, try the D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops from Drunk Elephant (£30/€35.02 for 30ml, www.cultbeauty.co.uk). Designed to be added to a facial oil, serum or moisturiser, these drops offer a sun-kissed glow as well as the antioxidant benefits of vitamins D and F, and marula oil.
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TOWIE star and Costa del Sol business-owner, Elliott Wright, has spoken about the ‘rollercoaster’ birth of his first child. The entrepreneur told OK Magazine he was in tears as wife Sadie gave birth to their son, William James, earlier this year. Elliott, who owns Olivia’s, La Cala de Mijas, explained: “It was a rollercoaster, but I loved every moment of it. The experience has bonded us more than we thought possible.” He added: “Sadie’s mum and I were stood there crying. In fact,
I was crying for most of the labour. Even after he was born I was in tears.” Speaking about the transition to parenthood, Elliott said: “I’ve always said Sadie is born to be a mum, she has so much motherly instinct and seeing her with Billy proves I was right.” Sadie added: “People can’t believe that I only have positive things to say about motherhood, but I’m really enjoying it. He’s completed me.” The couple revealed they now hope to expand their brood. Credit: Instagram/Shakira
So in love FAMOUS Barcelona residents Shakira and Gerard Pique took to Instagram to declare their love for each other while wearing matching outfits. The Colombian singer titled the post, which shows Pique with his arms around his famous partner, ‘Car Wash cuddles.’
FOLLOWING the undoubted success of the Faulty Towers The Dining Experience which had a great succes in the Costa del Sol recently, the next tour is being planned. The Only Fools Cushty Dining Experience from the same producers has just two dates in May where fully immersive experience transports audiences to The Nags Head, to meet the pride of Peckham in a night of wheeling, dealing and eating. The fun starts from the moment you join the Trotters and their friends for a knees-up. Meanwhile, they try to drum up some cash and make a cheeky saving on the side. A three-course meal at The Nags Head and all the fun of the Trotters family is included...
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NEW PARENTS: Elliott pictured with baby William James earlier this year.
TWINNING: Shakira and Gerard Pique delighted fans in matching outfits. The popular couple’s photo has amassed more than 1,300,000 likes, with fans quick to praise the pair. One follower said: ‘How beautiful. Long live beautiful and sincere love! Hope it lasts many years.’ Shakira and Pique have been together since 2011 and have two sons.
ONE of Hollywood’s most successful actors has spoken out about his struggle to find work. Spanish star Javier Bardem, who won an Oscar for his role as a sinister hitman in No Country for Old Men, said he has found it difficult to find work after returning to his home country. Bardem told Spanish media: “I work much less in Spain than I would like to.” He added: “I don’t get the scripts because people think I live abroad, or that I would be looking for stratospheric money, which is not true.” The actor lives with wife Penelope Cruz and their two children in Madrid and explained he does not expect large pay cheques. He said: “If a film has a budget of course I want to be paid, but if not, we can find another way. “I am prepared to be flexible.”
JAVIER BARDEM: The actor lives in Madrid with wife Penelope Cruz and their children.
Cushty dining You know it makes sense!! The first night at the Tamisa Golf Hotel in the Mijas Costa sold out within a few days of being announced but for
Don’t be a plonker, enjoy the cushty experience.
those who hate the thought of missing this great night out, then the experience will be repeated at the Salon del Mar in Torre del Mar with tickets costing €35 (payable in cash in advance). The show starts in the bar at 8pm and moves on to dinner at 8.30pm so for a great night out, this is one show to see.
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By David Worboys NOW let me introduce you to another country with an enviable quality of life. Humans, like all other species, are either male or female. There is a clear distinction. The gender of pop stars is clear from their voices. Dean Martin is obviously a man; Doris Day a woman. The quality of voices, the lyrics, the accompanying music and the compositions is high. The themes of most songs are love, philosophy or comedy. There is no transmission of anti-social songs of aggression, blasphemy or bad taste. They reflect an innocent world. Men and boys open doors for women and offer their seats on public transport. Men raise their hats to women they meet in the street as a mark of respect. In restaurants, the man faces the wall and the woman faces out to the restaurant. In flight he offers the window seat to his wife or girlfriend. The term ‘political correctness’ is not in use. Society is not oversensitive, and there is tolerance of humour if it is not extremely offensive or in bad taste. Flirting is con-
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NO FLIGHTS: To this destination in the past. sidered a harmless ego-booster. The wolf-whistle is seen as an innocent expression of appreciation. Men can freely discuss their approval of a woman’s appearance and joke about women drivers. If a man pats his secretary on the
bottom it is probably taken in good spirit as a compliment. There will be cases where she objects or even slaps her boss’s face, but she is unlikely to get him in trouble. Comedians don’t always observe the boundaries of taste, but risqué
Sorry, no parking Mike Senker In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I JUST spent a few days in wonderful Sevilla. I booked a four-star hotel which was advertised as having parking on-site. As soon as I got there and asked where the car park entrance was, I was told it was closed for repairs. The hotel was on a main road so I couldn’t leave the car there, and the hotel guy said if I did a left, a right, another left... I didn’t hear the rest, just the last bit, which was ‘it’s €12.50 a day.’ I asked why they didn’t inform their guests before arriving that the car park was closed. After all, I’d had numerous emails from them or their booking agents pointing out offers I could partake in. I, of course, got the shrug. He then pointed out that I could take a chance and park on the other side of the road on a bit of wasteground which was free, but wasn’t as secure as the other one. I decided to take my chances and parked on the wasteground. I was greeted by a bunch of self-appointed parking attendants and one of then instantly took me to my al-
lotted space and guided me in. He then gave me my ‘parking permit,’ I gave him a couple of euros and that was the parking and the first problem sorted. Next, we get into our room and there were no tea or coffee making facilities. And, by the way, there is no restaurant in the hotel either, just room service which I find out is basically; you phone down and order food off the menu then they send out for takeaway. Again, something I didn’t realise, as I’d taken the breakfast included option so assumed there was a working kitchen there. Then there was the room itself; it was pretty small. Now you might be wondering why I didn’t do my usual ‘can I see the third room first’ routine. Well, I was on a bit of a warning from Mrs S, as we were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and she wanted a quiet few days away without me complaining or being grumpy. I tried my best - honest but then I couldn’t resist the remark I made to the duty manager, that as there was no mirror in the bedroom and only a small one in the bathroom, I hope he didn’t mind me getting dressed in the lift as there were four full-length mirrors in there. Next week: the journey home. Not to be missed, I promise.
mikesenker@gmail.com.
humour is accepted if it is funny and not personally offensive. In major tennis tournaments prize money reflects the quality, appeal and number of sets played. It is recognised that the men’s and women’s games are different (not
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equal), men earn more than women. Wimbledon is pretentious in many ways, but it’s all-white sartorial code for players suggests a discipline which is transmitted to the dress and behaviour of the spectators. This code of behaviour similarly applies to Ascot, while at Lords, boundaries and wickets are politely applauded. Football is the beautiful game, defined by fair tackling and the shoulder barge. Wrestling, shirttugging, tripping and diving don’t happen. Footballers are men; no Alice bands, ponytails or silly little granny buns on their heads and only the occasional discreet tattoo. No embracing or cuddling each other when a goal is scored. No squirming on the ground when tackled. Men are men. Air hostesses and fashion models are by definition as attractive and elegant as the film stars. They wear nylons, high heels, polished finger nails and enticing perfumes. When in public women don’t indulge in swearing, fighting and vomiting in public. Feminine dignity is valued. Women are women. Sadly there are no flights to this destination. This is, once again, England in the 1950s.
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Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
ALREADY we’re being nudged to deal with bingo wings and turkey necks plus back fat and muffin tops and cankles (calf and ankle joining up) and ninkles (wrinkled knees) and not, so far, wankles (wrinkled cankles) or finkles (fat ninkles), though surely it’s all on the horizon. But now we’re being offered anti-ageing treatments like vampire facials, derma-rolling and micro-needling to make the face look younger and healthier. Micro-needling (uses tiny pins to mildly prick the skin, supposedly making it produce more collagen and reduce wrinkle lines) sounds just about bearable, whereas vampire or ‘Dracula’ facials involve blood AND needles; two of my least favourite things. A nurse takes a small syringe of blood from your arm from which the platelet-rich plasma is extracted. Your face is then covered in a topical anaesthetic so when the plasma is injected back into it, it hurts less - allegedly! But then, these are strange times we live in now. With regular news items about teenagers choosing Botox and other antiageing procedures, male TV actors/presenters having ‘work done’ to look better (ie younger) on HD TV. Let alone what A-lis-
DRACULA: A vampire facial, anyone?
ters get up to simply to keep their fans happy. Though one actor at least, apparently didn’t care less about his fans. One cold, wet night, after a stage performance of My Fair Lady, an elderly woman stood alone outside the Stage Door waiting for Rex Harrison and his autograph. When Rex told her to ‘sod off,’ she was so enraged she rolled up her program and soundly thumped him. Fellow actor Stanley Holloway, who witnessed this, congratulated Rex on making theatre history for ‘the fan has hit the ****!’ My only claim to acting ‘fame,’ was in a joint girls/boys school production of Julius
Caesar. Unfortunately, I was killed off early on; an abrupt end to surely a promising career. But my death scene was a particular challenge because I had to lie unmoving on stage for ages, and because, from my prone position, I had teenage boys in togas bending right over me… Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Girl in the Woods,’ ‘The Girl in the Red Dress,’ ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
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Can they replace the awnings? WE live in a small community of four apartments on the main street of our village. We are the only full time residents. Each apartment has toldos (awnings) on the front balcony and all are in a very bad state of repair but matching (yellow/grey striped). Three owners agree the toldos need replacing and to replace with either plain grey or yellow which would bring a much more modern look to the building. But the owner who acts as our ‘community leader’ says we have community rules and she wants written confirmation that we all want the awnings replaced. Never have we received any community rules or had a meeting for the last five years. Could we go ahead and get the new material without further talks? JC (Costa Blanca) Yes, you can. David Searl However, it You and the Law seems to me that you do in Spain not have a Community of Property Owners properly constituted under Spain’s Law of Horizontal Property and registered with the Property Registry. This requires formal election of a president and yearly AGMs. This is not obligatory for buildings of four or less apartments but it is a good idea.
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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tional Geneva Motor Show. He promised the fourth car to be launched under the company’s Track25 Business Plan will combine competition levels of performance from a twinturbo V8 engine with continentcrossing capability and a level of agility never experienced before in the luxury Grand Tourer segment. He stated the McLaren of Grand Tourers will be the most usable mid-engined car yet. The McLaren of Grand Tourers will also be the only
one to share its DNA with a Hyper-GT; McLaren’s Speedtail. Mike went on to say the car
won’t be part of any of the company’s existing model series and will be unique.
It’s interior will feel spacious, uncluttered and modern.
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La Liga Review
Barca are nearly there THE chants of ‘Campeones, campeo n e s , c a m p e o n e s , ’ r a n g ro u n d t h e stands of the Camp Nou as Lionel Messi passed the ball into the Atletico Madrid net to take the final scoreline to 2-0. It means that Barcelona are now 11 points clear of second placed Atletico who had to win to have even the slightest chance of overhauling the leaders. Now Barcelona travel to bottomplaced Huesca on Saturday; an away banker if ever there was one. Atletico meanwhile host Celta, which they should win, but are looking over their shoulders in the fight for second place being now just two points clear of Real Madrid. The latter will face Leganes away, on Monday night having come from
behind to beat Eibar at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday. Karim Benzema came to the rescue with two goals after Marc Cardona had given the away team the lead in front of a sparse crowd. Surprise package Getafe held on to fourth with a win at home to Athletic Bilbao, while Sevilla stayed on their tail with a 2-0 away win at Valladolid, who will host Getafe on Sunday. Fixture of the weekend promises to be at Sevilla on Saturday, who host city rivals Betis in what is always a passionate and committed Derby match.
CAMPEONES: Lionel Messi took Barcelona to the verge of the La Liga title.
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Davis Cup tickets TICKETS for the finals of this year’s Davis Cup in Madrid went on sale this week, with a discount of 20 per cent on offer for those who sign up before tomorrow (Friday). The early release of tickets for the final comes ahead of the direct sale for the rest of the tournament on Thursday November 14, days before it begins. The tickets are due to be allocated by a lottery system, according to the tournament’s organisers. Seats have been allocated to fans from the countries of each player to ensure whoever makes it to the final has plenty of supporters cheering them on. The Davis Cup is set to be held at Madrid’s Caja Magica from Monday November 18 to the following Sunday. Tickets are available at: www.daviscupfinals.com.
SPORT MURCIAN tennis player Nicolas Almagro has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 33. Almagro, who was ranked ninth-best in the w o r l d i n 2 0 11 a n d w h o won 13 international titles, said he was leaving the profession with ‘pride’ in having being able to play. Almagro is now set to return to his native Murcia where he will head up a tennis academy in La Manga. The player said he had given everything to tennis throughout his career and that he was retiring in the same spirit that he played during his career. “I can say I have made my dreams come true. Many people told me I could have achieved more, but I have given everything to tennis,” Almagro said. “I have participated in
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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY student Adriana Perez Rotondo became the first Spanish student to take part in that university’s rowing race with Oxford on Sunday, with the Madrid-born Computational Neuroscience PhD student on the winning team.
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Bowing out
RETIRING: Almagro announced his decision in his home region of Murcia.
Muguruza triumphs
SPANISH tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza raised her sixth professional trophy on Sunday after beating Victoria Azarenka in the women’s final of the Monterrey Open. Muguruza, 25, beat the Belarusian player 6-1, 3-1 on Centre Court at the Mexican tournament. It was her first tournament triumph in eight months. Muguruza said on Twitter winning the tournament was the ‘best feeling.’ The game lasted 66 minutes, with
a historic era for this sport. There have been many victories and many defeats,” he added. The 33-year-old announced his retirement at the Challenger Murcia Open tournament. He was accompanied by family and friends including football coach Jose Antonio Camacho, bullfighter Pein Liria and chef Pablo Gonzalez Conejero. Murcia City mayor Jose Ballesta was also present along with the r e g i o n ’s sports spokesperson Adela Martinez-Cacha. Almagro is due to take part in the tournament which will be his last before leaving the sport as a player. “It hurts me to only take part in the first edition but I will give my best and I hope to be playing all week,” he said.
Azarenka retiring and therefore handing Muguruza victory. Both players scored three aces apiece, with Azarenka finishing with four double faults compared to Muguruza’s one. The Spanish player had 63 per cent of first serves and won on 73 per cent of those. The equivalent figures for Azarenka were 50 per cent and 45 per cent respectively. Muguruza scored four break points to Azarenka’s nil. Neither
Farmer’s Olympic efforts SPANISH runner and farmer Dani Mateo has achieved qualifying times for this year’s Doha World Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after finishing ninth in the Rotterdam Marathon. Mateo achieved a time of two hours, 10 minutes and 53 seconds at the marathon. The minimum qualifying time for the Doha World Cup is two hours 12 minutes and 15 seconds, and two hours 11 minutes and 30 seconds for the Olympics. Mateo said training leading up to the marathon had been hard and that his legs hurt after gruelling road runs. He said he was also taking calls about issues arising on his family’s Soria farm. “This week I received 50 calls. They were mostly management issues. Thanks to my brother and other workers I can train and compete,” he said.
player won a tiebreak. The 25-yearold scored 28 receiving points to her 29-year-old opponent’s 11. The figures for points and games won were 53 to 33 respectively and nine to one respectively. Muguruza managed five games in a row to Azarenka’s one. Both won a maximum of six points each. The Spanish player won 25 points to the Belarusian’s 22. The 25-year-old won five service games to Azarenka’s two.