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Flying visit LAURA GIBSON, 23, one of TUI Airline’s youngest pilots, decided to give her grandparents a surprise and she knew just what to do. When Pat, 79, and Ray, 83, boarded their flight to Palma they did not have a clue that their pilot would also be their granddaughter. Video footage shows Pat’s expression of shock and surprise when she boards the plane to MAGALUF: Notorious for balconing cases (inset).
Caught on film A BRITISH tourist faces a €37,000 medical bill after a suspicious insurance company found video of him ‘balconing’ online. The young man is seen to clambe r o n t o a n e x t erio r s tair wa l l a n d t h e n j u mp with the intention of grabbing a tree.
H o w e v er, h e in s te a d crashed to the ground when th e tree g a v e w a y a n d he suffered several broken bones and urgent medical attention. Now it has been reported that the man had come up with a different story. With the alleged intention of get-
ting the hotel to pay for his treatment, he is claimed to have told the establishment he ha d “ s lippe d” by the pool. B os s e s a t the M a ga luf complex doubted his story a nd it took the ir ins ure rs just a few hours to find the online footage.
find Laura, resplendent in her pilot’s uniform, waiting for them with a broad smile. Pat said: “We are unbeliev-
ably proud of Laura’s career as a pilot. We just think she’s absolutely amazing.” Laura said: “My Granny didn’t even recognise me at first. She was very polite when she said hello, then realised it was me and gave me a huge hug!”
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NEWS EXTRA Bin blazes yet again DESPITE a fifth arrest of a suspected arsonist, Palma’s bin blaze epidemic continues with two more set alight this time in Calles Eusebi Estada and Arxiduc Lluís Salvador, according to a police report.
Hold up TWO men have been arrested for attempted armed robbery at the Delfin Azul Hotel in Puerto Alcudia. After examining security video, Guardia Civil officers recognised a man previously reported for 20 robberies in the same area.
Law support TWELVE neighbourhood associations are supporting their colleagues in La Lonja and Puig de Sant Pere who are backing new laws forcing restaurants to close their terraces at 11pm, saying their rights should come before businesses.
Burger me SUPERMARKET Hipercentro has been given a clean bill of health after analysis of chicken burgers sold there showed no evidence of salmonella after five people went down with food poisoning at a barbecue.
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Grande Europa arson charges By Dilip Kuner THE captain and two officers of the cargo ship Grande Europa have been remanded in custody accused of arson. A magistrate in Valencia also ordered the release with charges of the chief engineer in a case involving a fire that caused millions of euros worth of damage. The ship was heading from Italy to Valencia when a fire was reported. Maritime rescue and firefighters from Palma were called in to tackle the blaze. One hundred cars - part of the ship’s cargo of more than 1,800 vehicles - were damaged in the incident, while the ship itself sustained considerable damage val-
ued at around €1 million. The ship was initially towed to Palma after the flames were extinguished about 28 nautical miles from the coast. There were two separate fires on the ship. The Guardia Civil, Palma Fire Brigade and an army ship went to the aid of the 25 crew, some of whom were lifted off by helicopter. An investigation began with it concluding that the fire had been started intentionally with an accelerant used. Palma Guardia Civil flew to Valencia on Friday and arrested the three defendants. All of them are Italians from Naples and deny any criminal involvement.
Shooting for La Liga BE prepared for a couple of noisy nights if Mallorca football team succeeds against Deportivo de La Coruña. They are contesting the promotion play-off final after overcoming Albacete and Malaga respectively in the first round of play-offs. The first leg will be played tonight (Thursday) at Deportivo’s Riazor stadium at 9pm, with Mallorca hosting the second match on Sunday, also at 9pm. A victory in the first game is bound to s ee n o is y ce le b rations w ith c a r horns blaring and loud cheering. But that will be nothing if they succeed in
reaching the Primera Liga on Sunday. There will be no penalty shootout if the teams cannot be separated over the course of two matches. Away goals count double and there will be 30 minutes of extra time in the second leg if required. If it is still a tie, promotion will come down to who finished the regular season with the best league position - in this case Mallorca. The winners will join Granada, who were second, and champions Osasuna in La Liga next season, replacing relega te d R a yo Va lle c a no, H ue s c a a nd Girona.
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FIRE SHIP: Blaze aboard the Grande Europa.
Celebrating life A BRITISH mum who needed an emergency brain operation after a Spanish doctor said she had food poisoning has celebrated her survival at the same Mallorca hotel where she fell ill. Caroline Johnson, 42, was on a family holiday on the island when she felt what seemed like a ‘smack on the head.’ She retired to bed thinking she may have sun stroke, but when her condition didn’t improve the hotel receptionist called for a doctor. He said she had suffered from food poisoning, but when back in the UK she collapsed - a full week after her symptoms had started. A scan revealed an artery in her brain had burst - she had actually had a form of stroke. Doctor’s couldn’t believe she had endured seven days with a bleed in the brain and she was rushed in to surgery. Now, one year on, she and husband Phillip, 46, and sons Jay and Kye have returned to Mallorca to celebrate her recovery, and they are even staying at the same hotel - the Cala Ferrera Hotel.
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Tragedy on crossing
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A WOMAN aged 40 has died after being in collision with a car on a pedestrian crossing on Avenida Juan Carlos I, Capdepera on Monday. The 27-year-old driver tested negative for alcohol, but could face a charge of reckless homicide, depending on a police report.
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TWO British men remain in hospital, one in intensive care at Son Espases hospital after a head on collision on the Alcudia motorway last Friday. Gavin Dymock and his boss Justin Jones suffered multiple injuries in the crash between a Range Rover and their Citroen Picasso.
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Video alarm A HOMEOWNER who was alerted to intruders by security camera footage on his mobile phone called police. Armed officers from Inca’s local force entered the villa with pistols drawn and arrested two Georgians, who have now been handed over to the judicial authorities.
Blaze call PALMA firemen extinguished a blaze in a shop that rents out electric scooters on the front line of Playa de Palma. They were called out at midnight on Tuesday to find the shop and eight machines damaged by the flames and smoke.
Busy port IT was a busy day in Palma on Tuesday when five cruise ships docked and up to 15,000 passengers from Le Bougainville, Costa Diadema, Marella Dream, Mein Schiff 2 and Celebrity Constellation disembarked. The latter boat stands out because its atmosphere recreates the art deco atmosphere of the legendary liners.
Migrant march ABOUT 130 people marched for 2.6 kilometres from the centre of Palma on Tuesday to show their support for the rights of migrants and refugees. The walk was organised by Caritas as part of an international event, which has the support of the Pope.
Symbolic plane WHEN airline Spantax ceased operations in 1988 its last plane, a Convair CV990 Colorado was left parked in the military zone of Palma airport. One of four left in the world, it’s now being restored as an asset of special cultural interest.
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TRADITION: Fiesta goers jump over bonfires on San Juan night.
Fiery fiesta THIS picture of Spanish men jumping over a bonfire comes as thousands prepare to do the same in one of the country’s biggest fiestas this Sunday. Jumping over bonfires at midnight is one of the many traditions of the Noche de San Juan fiesta (Saint John’s Eve). The festival closely coincides with midsummer celebrations held elsewhere in Europe and the world and also comes days after the Summer Solstice. San Juan evolved out of celebrations which traditionally took place the night before Saint John’s feast day.
John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus Christ who baptised him at the beginning of his ministry as a rabbi, was born on June 24 according to Christian teachings. The way San Juan is celebrated throughout Spain varies from place to place. A common feature in Spain and across the world is the lighting of bonfires. The Spanish tend to light their fires on beaches, though they are also lit in some places inland including in Madrid.
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The bonfires are one of three traditional elements of the fiesta, with their symbolism and significance traceable to pre-Christian pagan religions. Midnight sees fiesta goers run into the sea, which has its origin in water being seen as purifying and as working best with medicinal plants, another traditional element. Those celebrating then jump over the fires either for good luck or to make a wish, depending on the area. Fires were believed to ward off evil spirits in pagan cultures.
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Rock climber dies A SOUTH AFRICAN rock climber has died after he fell on sa Foradada. Jonathan Jardim, originally from Cape Town but now resident in Palma, was with a friend when he lost his footing on June 13. The 22-year-old died at the scene in the municipality of Deia. Mallorca firemen, the Local Police of Valldemossa and Deia, members of the Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group (GREIM) of the Guardia Civil and an ambulance were called to the scene. A helicopter had to be called in to find and help recover the body. His friend was too shocked to give police a statement. An emergency services spokesman said: “The dead man fell between 50 and 65 feet onto rocks and died instantly. “It seems he was abseiling down towards the hole in the rock rather than climbing up the rock when he fell to his death.”
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Franco plea SPANISH dictator Franco may have been dead for more than 40 years, but the effects of his regime are still being felt. Two relatives of victims of Francoism yesterday appeared in a Palma court in an effort to find the bodies of their deceased relatives. Tolita Riera Alomar and Margalida Francisca Alomar are the granddaughter and daughter of Margalida Jaume, who disappeared in August 1936 in Manacor with her husband. “We only want the bodies of my mother and father to be returned to us,” said Margalida who was 11 when they died. She added that in 1936 her father was imprisoned in the Manacor barracks. Two men came and convinced her mother, who was seven months pregnant, to testify on her husband’s behalf. She agreed. The family never heard from her again. Officials later told a relative both husband and wife were dead.
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Doctors in drunk Brits call DOCTORS at the Son Espases hospital’s emergency department are calling for action to avoid them being overwhelmed with drunk British tourists this summer. Each year their workload shoots up with the arrival of young Brits, many of whom end up in casualty suffering little more than extreme intoxication. As one doctor put it, all they need to do is sleep it off and deal with the well-deserved hangover they are bound to suffer. But on arrival at casualty there is still a triage process that needs to be done, and this takes time away from staff and
seats away from patients. Despite the fact that emergency doctors have repeatedly proposed measures, the solutions are still conspicuous by their absence. One doctor, speaking to Diario Mallorca, said that they “no longer expect anything from politicians.” A favoured proposal was to set up a marquee where extremely drunk people could sleep off their intoxication under supervision. Bar and club owners would be expected to fund any costs. This proposal was rejected by the sector as it
FORMER President of the Balearic Islands Jaume Mata has been ordered to pay the regional government €1.2 million compensation. Spain’s Supreme Court also sentenced him to seven months jail and disqualified him from public office for 10 years after being found guilty of prevarication and influence peddling.
SLEEP: Best cure for drunkenness. ‘would project a bad image.’ The doctor said drunks did not belong in casualty, adding: “They behave very aggressively and bother the rest of the patients. It is quite unpleasant to deal with them.” Another doctor was less severe on the
Opera bill The c a s e re volve s a round a c ommis s ion give n to a rc hite c t Sa ntia go C a la tra va to de s ign a n opera house in Palma. In addition to the €1.2 million to
be pa id t o t he Com m uni t y - an amount that the architect invoiced to Balearic public company IBISEC in 2007 - he was also fined €211,827.
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young British tourists, saying: “Although not easy to treat when in full intoxication, they are educated and reasonable when they wake up, are aware they have messed up and apologise. And let’s not be hypocritical, they act like our children in the festivities of Sant Joan.”
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Wakeup call EARLY morning revellers had to jump for cover when an alleged drunk driver mounted the pavement and embedded his car against a safety barrier of a local bar. The incident happened at around 2.30am on Sunday in Cami Porrassa, Magaluf, when the driver, who was allegedly driving recklessly, lost control of his car. Several doormen from local bars took away the young man’s keys when he appeared to try to drive off. They held him until Local Police arrived and took control of the situation. No one was hurt in the incident.
Five hurt FIVE people were injured when a car crashed into a guardrail on the Andratx motorway. Two of the victims were taken to Son Espases and the other three to the Rotger Clinic. The accident took place around 6.45am on Monday at km10 of the MA-1, in the Andratx direction, next to the detour to Portals Nous. This is a steep descent on a curve and the driver lost control of the vehicle. Numerous ambulances were mobilised to treat the injured, while Guardia Civil have opened an investigation.
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by Dilip Kuner A MAN was beaten so severely he was put in a coma for 10 days, blinded in one eye and suffered brain injuries that have left him disabled. Now prosecutors are ask-
Life of abuse A MAN aged 64 has been jailed for ill-treating his wife for 35 years. The unnamed woman suffered a never-ending stream of humiliation and psychological abuse for practically their entire marriage. The defendant constantly belittled her, telling her she was useless and could not do anything without him. Eventually she left the family home on a large rustic estate in Santa Eugenia, next to the old road to Sineu, suffering from ‘severe emotional disturbance’ and spent two months in a clinic for treatment. Doctors diagnosed her as having a major depressive disorder, post-traumatic and psychological features of emotional dependence. The man admitted to a Palma court that he was guilty of habitual ill-treatment. He accepted a sentence of six months imprisonment and a ban on approaching within 500 metres of the victim for three years. He was also banned from owning or using guns for two years. The man had previously appeared in court accused of killing dogs with poisoned bait.
Bar brawl POLICE were called when a brawl broke out in the Bierkönig beer garden, with one man needing stiches to a head wound. Four young German men reportedly started throwing stools and beer jugs at 1am on Saturday. Bar security called National Police to the premises on Calle Pare Bartomeu Salva, s’Arenal, who quickly arrived and calmed the situation.
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Beaten and left in coma ing a Palma judge to jail the alleged attacker for 10 years for the vicious assault that took place in March 2016 in the Verge de Lluc neighbourhood of Palma.
The victim, who was 37 years old at the time, was found near his house in Calle Moreneta unconscious and in a pool of blood. He had been repeatedly punched
and kicked, allegedly by his 20-year-old neighbour. He was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Son Espases hospital. Doctors detected internal brain in-
juries, as well as several fractures to the face and head. The victim has lost the vision of one eye, has been incapacitated from work and
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suffers from a deterioration of higher brain function. The public prosecutor is also asking the court for an €80,000 compensation order. The private prosecution is demanding a 12-year jail term plus more than €95,000 compensation.
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People smuggling POLICE at Palma’s airport have so far this year arrested 30 people who were trying to fly to the UK on false papers. Officers say that people smuggling gangs are targeting airports used by large numbers of British passengers to
by Dilip Kuner PA L M A’ S a i r p o r t i s t h e second worst in Spain when it comes to badly behaved passengers being fined - and it is British and German tourists mainly to blame. According to figures published by the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) the nationality that ranks first when it comes to the number of fines for bad behaviour across Spain is British. The Madrid-based agency was notified of incidents involving 862 passengers last year. Of those
try to sneak people into the UK. In Palma the most common nationalities trying to gain entry to the UK in this way are Albanians, Iranians, Chinese, Afghanis and Georgians. They pay thousands of euros to criminals to arrange for their transport from
their home countries to Great Britain. Once in Mallorca they are given fake ID for an EU country. National Police have also identified and arrested 20 people who had outstanding warrants as they tried to fly out of Palma.
Brits behaving badly fined (not every incident resulted in fines) 264 were British and 203 Spanish.
In third place were Germans on 61 - but 36 of those involved flights to
Palma. Forty-eight Britons were fined for incidents on planes flying to the island. Fines range up to €5,000 but the final bill can be much higher as disruptive passengers can be made to pay the cost of flight diversions, which can run into many thousands of euros. When it comes to holiday hotspots, only the C o s t a B l a n c a ’s A l i c a n t e airport - which serves Benidorm - has more bad behaviour problems than Palma. Of the 186 notifications for bad behaviour, 127 involved British nationals, just 16 Spanish and 15 Irish.
Light Sworn fingered FIVE professional pickpockets have been arrested in Palma in just one day. Local and National Police are being extra vigilant as they know that as the summer season arrives, so do thieves. All the arrests were made in the historic city centre where tourists tend to congregate. The first two thieves were held when a National Police Officer spotted a woman distracting a tourist while an accomplice stole a phone from the victim’s backpack. A similar method was used on a Bulgarian couple by the cathedral. While they were distracted by one person, two others took a wallet. A police officer spotted the crime, but could only make one arrest as the other two ran off. More police saw a couple of known pickpockets who come to Palma for the summer. They were put under observation, then caught in the act of taking a phone from a backpack. Police say several pickpockets spend the winter in the Canaries and come to Palma for the summer.
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MALLORCA’S new town councillors have been sworn in, mayors officially taken up the reins and governing teams formed. Not every council with no overall majority has managed to form a pact, so in those cases, for example Soller, the mayor will try to govern with a minority. In Palma the ruling coalition continues, with the mayor’s post reverting to the PSOE’s Jose Hilá. He had handed over to Antoni Noguera of Més two years ago in a power sharing agreement, but because of his party’s better showing he will keep the post for a full four years. In Calvia, the PSOE were one short of gaining an overall majority. As leader of the biggest party, Alfonso Rodríguez continues as mayor. Vi rgi l i o Mor eno cont i nues as t he PSOE mayor of Inca after forging a pact with Més. Katia Rouarch of El Pi in Andratx is also serving a second mayoral term.
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RACCOONS can now be found living in the wild in 14 Mallorcan municipalities. But if the island government has its way their days could be numbered. Classed as an invasive species, the natives of North and Central America will eat just about anything from invertebrates and reptiles to small rodents, fruit and amphibians. As such they cause huge damage to native species in the 872 square kilometres of Mallorca where they have made their homes. No one is quite sure how they arrived on the island, but the favourite theory is that their ancestors were kept as pets before escaping. The government, through the Animal Health Department of the Consorci de Recuperació de la Fauna de les Illes Balears (Cofib), has been working for years to control the species. In fact, under EU regulations it is obliged to not just control but also eradicate the creatures. A task easier said than done.
PALMA Council is cracking down on electric scooters and Segway-type personal mobility vehicles. To start with children under the age of 15 will be banned from using them on the city’s streets from June 27. A new bylaw will also increase regulation of companies that rent out such devices with them needing to get a municipal licence to carry out their trade. They will also have to have thirdparty liability insurance and users of these scooters or other personal mobility vehicles must wear a helmet. They may only travel in groups of three plus one guide. If they exceed this amount (up to a maximum of eight) they must request express authorisation from the Mobility department. The decree also specifies that these vehicles may not be used on ‘pavements, squares, parks, gardens and other public spaces intended exclusively for pedestrians.’ In addition, the general traffic rules must be followed at all times, including respecting traffic signs and signals.
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NEWS EXTRA Teen ‘robbed Palma OAPS’ A BOY, aged 13, has been referred to the child’s prosecution office after four elderly women were robbed of their handbags in Palma. One woman needed a hip operation after she was pushed to the ground.
In control PALMA Council has taken back control of the ORA blue zone parking in the city from a private company, a move that it says will save it €840,000 a year in costs for the 11,510 spaces
New recruits REGULATIONS: New bylaws will apply in Palma. The use of ear phones and mobile phones while driving is also banned, and the same alcohol limits as other road users apply.
Personal mobility vehicles travelling on any road must have an approved bell, brake systems, lights and reflective elements.
A TOTAL of 201 people have applied for 104 permanent Local Police positions in 15 municipalities in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, according to the Balearic Islands Government. Applicants will now enter a competitive exam process.
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Family turned away A MAN claims he was refused service in a Catalan restaurant because he was wearing a polo shirt with the Spanish flag on it. According to local press a family went to the establishment in the Girona town of Ripoll only to be turned away. But a statement from the restaurant disputes the facts. It says the customers left of their own volition after a cook told them that their clothes made him ‘nervous.’
MIGRANTS: Spain and Senegal jointly tackling the problem.
Tackling illegal migration due to its proximity to the Canary Islands, was at the beginning of the 2000s one of the most popular launching points for migrants trying to reach Spain. At the end of 2018, Spain also donated 75 vehicles to Morocco and this year delivered 11 to Mauritania, two countries with access to the Atlantic Ocean and key launching points for
migrants trying to reach Spain. The Senegalese and Spanish governments have been collaborating on migration and security issues since 2007, mainly by controlling vessels that could be used clandestinely in the Atlantic. Land, air and sea patrols are deployed in order to reduce the number of arrivals of these vessels to the Canary Islands.
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SPAIN has handed over 22 vehicles to the Senegalese authorities at a ceremony where a 2007 migration agreement was renewed. The event took place in Dakar, where nine pickup trucks and 13 quads worth €294,000 were donated to help tackle irregular migration. They will be used for surveillance in a country which,
SUSTAINABILITY: Eco-friendly and autonomous bus.
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Eco-friendly autonomous bus A SELF-DRIVING, zero pollution bus four times safer than a traditional car is set to launch in spring 2020 in Lanzarote. The CITIES project autonomous electric bus has no driver or steering wheel and is set to revolutionise ecological transportation. The bus does not generate harmful waste and it is estimated that the swap will mean a
duction of CO2 emissions of up to 469 tons per year. The bus will circulate through the Timanfaya National Park transporting almost one and half million visitors annually. The costs of consumption of fossil fuels of traditional buses currently making the route will be eliminated, amounting to an estimated €180,000 per year.
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Spanish air quality improving THE quality of Spanish air improved in 2018, wi t h new anal ysi s showing the amount of pollutants have fallen, but remain above official limits. The Climate Change Ministry’s Air Quality report f ound t he f al l was less significant for ni t rogen di oxi de ( NO 2) , part i cul at es ( PM10) and ozone ( O 3) . Envi ronm ent al pol i ci es i ncl udi ng Madrid’s low emission zone and the electrification of public transport are beginning to have a positive impact, governm ent of f i ci al s said. The amount of pollutants exceeded limits 34 times in 2018 compared to 36 times the year bef ore. The regi ons of Madri d, Andal uci a, Cast i l l a- La Mancha, Val enci a and Murci a saw pol l ut i on ri se above limits t he most, according to the report.
World Travel Awards THE 2019 World Travel Awards were present ed at a gal a eveni ng i n Madei ra with a number of successes for Spain. These ‘Oscars’ of the tourist worl d saw Madri d named ‘Leading destinat i on f or m eet i ngs and conf erences,’ whilst St Petersburg in Russia ‘Best city destination in Europe.’
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More now in work UNEMPLOYMENT in Spain fell by 0.2 per cent in Spain in April, part of an ongoing drop which has lasted since August 2013 according to latest information released by the OECD. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 36 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade. Overall unemployment dropped to 5.2 per cent across all of the member states, so Spain still with 13.8 per cent out of work whilst recovering, still has a long way to go, especially as the figures highlight that 32.7 per cent of young people (aged from 15 to 24) are without jobs which is the second highest total in the eurozone, beaten only by Greece. Another interesting fact is that 4 per cent more women than men remain without jobs in Spain, which is much higher than the average difference within the eurozone.
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Student stabs biology teacher A THIRD-YEAR student in Valencia stabbed his biology teacher as 20172018 data shows 13 per cent increase in assaults on teachers in Spain. The assailant, at the Institute of Secondary Education (ESO) la Misericordia, became enraged as the teacher gave out grades for the second trimester, took a knife from his backpack and attacked his teacher’s shoulder and arm. Classmates pushed tables and threw chairs to stop the minor who had never previously demonstrated aggressive behaviors. Afterwards, the attacker hid on the roof of the school, and the teacher was transferred to the General Hospital of Valencia. The police reported that the minor did not resist ar-
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STABBING: Pupil assaulted his teacher.
rest. According to sources from the hospital the teacher, 40, has now been discharged from hospital. The 2017-2018 data
from the Union Teacher’s Advocate shows a 13 per cent increase in assaults on teachers including insults, threats and violence.
Fewer unsold new properties DESPITE the fact that there seems to be an ever increasing amount of new building, the Ministry of Development has revealed that there were nearly half a million empty new properties across Spain in 2018. For nine years running more new houses have been sold than were built, but it means that the building industry is still suffering from the problems which arose during the financial crisis which has re-
sulted in just under 460,000 new properties still remaining unsold and this figure does not take into account older properties which are on the market as well. The good news for builders is that this apparent blight of unsold properties is steadily declining and is some 30 per cent lower than it was at the height of the crisis which means that new builds are still attracting investors with an eye for the future.
Brawl erupts on UK flight AN easyJet flight from Spain’s Gran Canaria to London Gatwick had to turn round after a brawl erupted on board. Spanish Air Traffic Control tweeted: ‘Flight from Gran Canaria to London returned to the airport because of a disruptive passenger on board who apparently assaulted an-
other. The crew requested a police presence when it arrived.’ The nationalities of those involved has not been disclosed. An easyJet spokesman said: “Our cabin and ground crew are trained to assess all situations and to act quickly and appropriately to ensure that
the safety of the flight and other passengers is not compromised at any time. “Whilst such incidents are rare, we take them very seriously and do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard. “The safety and well-being of passengers and crew is always our highest priority.”
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THE WEEK IN POLITICS THE path to power for Spain’s acting prime minister is becoming clearer, but work still continues to build a workable majority following April’s snap general election. Pedro Sanchez looks set to face an investiture vote, a ballot of Congress of Deputies members on his taking office as prime minister, in early July. Sanchez and his left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) will formally take power if the investiture vote goes smoothly. The path to power was initially hard due to arithmetic in the Congress of Deputies. PSOE won 123 seats following April’s election, well ahead of the second largest party, the conservative Partido Popular (PP), but more than 50 seats short of a majority. Spain’s Constitution states that candidates for prime minister, once nominated by the monarch and the speaker
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LOOMING VOTE: Sanchez needs the Congress of Deputies’ support. of Congress, must be voted in by lawmakers. There are two rounds of voting depending on how the first goes. In the first vote, Sanchez would have to win an absolute majority in the 350-seat Congress to take office. The fractured make up of Congress makes this a tall order. He is well on the way to securing the backing of the leftist Podemos, but will
still need to win over smaller, regionalist parties to get over the line. If he fails to win an absolute majority then a second vote is held where only a simple majority, more yeses than nos, is needed. If Sanchez reaches this stage then things as they stand appear to be easier. Some parties, including the pro-Catalan independence Esquerra Republicana de
Cataluyna (ERC), have already said they will abstain meaning Sanchez will not need as much support. A loss in the second vote would trigger another general election as Spain would be left without an effective government. Acting Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo said another election is not going to happen because voters had already given PSOE a mandate. She called on other parties to back Sanchez’s bid to become prime minister. Pablo Casado and Albert Rivera, leaders of the PP and centrist Ciudadanos respectively, have both said they will vote against Sanchez. But recent polls of their parties’ members show a majority would rather they abstain, perhaps showing voters want a stable government more than continued deadlock.
Mayors sworn in MAYORS across Spain officially took up their posts on Saturday following last month’s local elections. Control of Madrid City Council, previously governed by a leftist coalition led by Manuela Carmena, has now passed to rightwing parties. The conservative Partido Popular’s (PP) Jose Luis MartinezAlmeida is the new mayor of Spain’s capital. He heads a rightwing coalition which includes the centrist Ciudadanos and far-right Vox. Barcelona mayor Ada Colau, of the leftist Barcelona en Comu, narrowly clung on in city hall after the left-leaning Partido Socialista (PSOE) and Ciudadanos backed her. Joan Ribo also stays on as mayor of Valencia with the regionalist Compromis and with PSOE’s support. Juan Mari Aburto, of the Partido Nacionalista Vasco (PNV), is staying on for his second term in Bilbao with the backing of the Basque branch of PSOE. PSOE’s Juan Espadas has managed to stay on as mayor of Sevilla and will run the council with a minority administration. Adelante’s Jose Maria Gonzalez will stay on as Cadiz’s mayor and govern with an absolute majority.
Poll tracker: Partido Socialista (PSOE): 30.6 per cent, 128 seats Partido Popular (PP): 19.4 per cent, 76 seats Ciudadanos: 14.6 per cent, 53 seats Unidos Podemos: 13.23 per cent, 38 seats Result: PSOE largest party, no overall control
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Healing a rift CREDIT: Irene Lozano, via Twitter
Expats Guide to
‘GRATEFUL’: Lozano (centre, left) is currently visiting Mexico.
SPAIN and Mexico have begun attempts to mend their relations after a dispute broke out when the latter’s president called for the former to apologise for its colonial past. Both countries commemorated the 80th anniversary of the arrival of exiles loyal to the Spanish Republic at the end of the civil war last Thursday, June 13.
Secretary of State for Global Spain Irene Lozano is also visiting the country. She is the first Spanish official to visit since President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador called on King Felipe to apologise for Spain’s conquest of parts of the Americas. Lozano said: “I bring from Spain a message of friendship, gratitude and recognition to
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Mexico for its solidarity and courage with our exiles at a time that was dramatic for our country.” Spain refused to apologise when Lopez Obrador called on it to apologise for its colonial legacy. It comes as both countries mark the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes in Mexico.
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Organ donation 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. AS of 2010, Spain has operated an ‘opt-out’ (or presumed consent) system for deceased organ donation. This addresses the rate or refusal of potential donors or their families in giving permission for the use of organs. The rate of family refusal in Spain is 13 per cent, compared to 37 per cent in England (according to the National Transplant Organisation figures - ONT). According to the ONT, Brits living in Spain are more likely to donate their organs than their countrymen back home. It’s not necessary to have a donor card. What is important is to let family members and loved ones know your wishes in terms of organ donation. Figures published by the Spanish ONT in 2017 put the country as world leader in donation and transplants, reaching a new record with 46.9 donors per million people and 5.261 transplants. Spain has been a global leader in organ donation and transplantation for the past 26 years. Broken down by organ, there were 3,269 kidney surgeries (up 9 per cent on 2016), 1,247 liver transplants (up 8 per cent), 304 heart procedures (8 per cent rise), 363 lung surgeries (up 18 per cent), 70 pancreas transplants (down 4 per cent) and eight bowel surgical procedures (up 100 per cent). According to the National Transplant Organisation (ONT), these surgeries are equivalent to six donors and 14 surgical procedures a day. In addition, Spain saw a new record in bone marrow donation last year, with 78,291 new donors and an increase of 196 per cent over the previous year. At this rate, the country could reach its target of 400,000 bone marrow donors well before the mid-2020 goal. In Spain the number of those on the waiting list was reduced to 4,896 in 2017, from 5,480, although the number of children waiting for organs increased to 74, from 48 a year earlier. Lung and heart are viable for four-six hours after death, liver and pancreas 24 hours, kidney 72 hours, corneas 14 days, bone and skin five years, and heart valves up to 10 years. Small intestines, veins, tendons and ligaments can also be donated. A single organ donor can save up to eight people and a single tissue donor may enhance the lives of up to 50 people. 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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BREXIT EXTRA Economy warning BRITISH companies putting resources into no-deal Brexit plans, including stockpiling materials, could ‘suffocate’ investment according to the British Chamber of Commerce as they warn second quarter growth is expected to be zero.
Rules claim RESEARCHERS at the University of Sussex have accused the British government of ‘silently eroding’ environmental and health rules, including on pesticides and other banned chemicals, despite promises to preserve EU measures.
Put off news REPORTING on Brexit has led to more than a third of British people avoiding the news because it is making them feel too angry, sad or bored, a new survey found.
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BREXIT BRIEF By Joe Gerrard CONSERVATIVE leadership contenders faced off in their first televised debate on Sunday, with exchanges p ro v o k in g th e ire o f EU leaders who slammed suggestions of new Brexit deal negotiations. Five of the six MPs running to become Conservativ e lea d er an d Brita in’s next prime minister clashed in Sunday’s debate. It was dominated by discussions o v e r riv a l ap p ro ac h es to Brexit. In tern atio n a l D ev elopment Secretary Rory Stewart and Environment Secreta ry M ich ae l G o v e b o th ruled out a no-deal Brexit if they won. Stewart said it was ‘complete nonsense’ and added it would be ‘deeply damaging’ for the economy while Gove claimed it would put Labour in power ‘by Christmas.’ Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, Home Secretary Sajid J a v id an d fo rme r Bre xit
Top job clash Secretary Dominic Raab all said they would not rule it out, but a dde d it w a s not their preferred option. Former Foreign Secretary and current frontrunner to re pla c e Prime M inis te r Theresa May Boris Johnson was conspicuous by his absence at the debate. He said at his campaign
la unc h he w ould be pre pared to take Britain out of the EU without a deal because the country needed to leave after two delays. Officials with EU membe r s ta te s a nd B rus s e ls rounde d on the re ma rks made by leadership hopefuls. The outgoing European
FACE OFF: Candidates clashed in the first Conservative leadership debate on Sunday.
Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the EU would ‘never ’ re-
open the deal. It comes as Tom Wat son, t he deput y leader of the Labour opposition, renewed calls for a second referendum as the ‘least worst’ option to break Britain’s Brexit impasse.
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Regulator to take on cartels
THE European Commission (EC) has approved plans for Spain’s Santander and Mapfre to create a new bancassurance company for vehicles and small firms. The EC said the firms would be allowed to join together for the deal after finding it would not pose problems to the European Economic Area. The link between the two firms would have a limited impact on the Spanish market meaning competition problems were not likely, the EC added. It comes after the two companies agreed to launch the service in January.
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STAT OF €1.4 bn WEEK
The amount Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica has spent on bidding for a share of Germany’s new 5G network since March, giving it 10 megahertz in the 2 gigahertz band.
New highs for staff absences
Madrid leads in growth forecast THE Madrid Region is forecast to have the highest rate of economic growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) terms this year, according to a new study. The Foundation of Savings Banks’ (Funcas) report on regional growth forecast that the economy of the region would grow by 2.8 per cent this year. Cantabria is expected to have the second highest with 2.6 per cent, followed by Navarra with 2.5, Castilla-La Mancha with 2.4 and Galicia, 2.3. Andalucia is expected to grow by
By Joe Gerrard 2.2 per cent. The Balearic Islands and the regions of Murcia and Valencia are forecast growth rates of 2 per cent. Extremadura is expected to see the lowest rate of growth with 1.8 per cent. Castilla y Leon and La Rioja are forecast to have the joint-second lowest rates with 1.9 per cent. The Spanish rate of GDP growth is predicted to be 2.2 per cent this year, according to government figures quoted in the report. The data comes as National Institute of Statistics (INE) figures from
last year also forecast high growth rates in Madrid and Cantabria. Funcas’ new study took those forecasts into account as well as data collected at the end of 2018 when growth data for Spain was revised down. The Foundation said Madrid, Navarra and the Basque Country’s growth could see sharper slowdowns than Spain has experienced overall. It comes as officials and economists continue to expect lower GDP growth for this year than earlier predictions due to global economic uncertainty caused by Brexit and USChina-EU trade war.
A TOTAL of 753,000 working days were lost due to worker absences in 2018, the highest number on record, costing Spanish companies an estimated €6.9 billion a new report showed. Adecco’s report found 2018’s absence rate stood at 5.3 per cent. The figure, which refers to the percentage of hours missed in a work day, tops the previous record set in 2009 of 5.2 per cent. The rise was driven by an increase in illnesses and out-ofwork accidents which numbered more than 5.2 million cases, the report found.
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Not the time to privatise BANKIA President Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri has said now is not the time for the government to sell its roughly 60.6 per cent stake in the bank because of low interest rates and added privatisation should wait until conditions change. DROP: Sales fell by 3 per cent in 2018.
Decathlon sales fall SALES at the sports store chain Decathlon fell by 3 per cent to €1.5 billion in 2018, with net profits down 19 per cent year-onyear to €97 million. The company’s latest figures showed the falls came as Decathlon invested €35 million into its Spanish operation last year. Company CEO Javier Lopez said that investment and changes in stores were responsible for the decrease. It comes as the company plans to invest a further €41 million in Spain this year. Almost two-thirds of the funds are set to go towards its digitisation project which aims to speed up Decathlon’s delivery service.
Wage rise SPANISH government officials have reached an agreement with the CSIF public sector workers union to raise wages by 0.25 per cent next month on top of an increase linked to economic output (Gross Domestic Product, GDP).
Buying land SUPERMARKET chain Mercadona has bought six plots of land in the Parc Sagunt area of the Valencia Region for €16.6 million as part of plans to build a new logistics warehouse, adding 136,328 square metres to its current holdings there.
China woos Spanish companies A TOTAL of 50 Chinese investors and entrepreneurs travelled to Madrid last week to meet Spanish companies as Beijing continues to seek international backing for a global infrastructure project. The meeting involved more than 300 Spanish and Chinese companies. It comes as China tries to woo companies for its new Belt and Road initiative, a series of infrastructure programmes in
more than 152 countries. China is thought to be trying to win over Spanish companies because of the country’s economic ties to Latin America and North Africa. But some Spanish investors are wary. A KMPG report on the Chinese trip found weak institutions, an unfavourable business climate and the political structure of the East Asian country represented risk factors for Spanish companies.
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0,58
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0,18
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0,42
0,02
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0,90
0,15
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0,52
0,10
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-0,47
-0,03
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0,01
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8.667
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-0,01
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8,088
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0,14
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-0,11
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0,75
0,12
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-0,60
-0,13
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-0,15
-0,10
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0,30
0,05
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0,87
0,16
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0,67
0,27
8.372
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CELLTECH
29,060
0,00
0,00
5.069
RIO TINTO
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0,920
0,70
0,01
634.401
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4,104
0,45
0,02
173.848
3,909
1,29
0,05
103.927
47,730
0,06
0,03
118.680
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0,85
0,08
45.271
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0,56
0,03
31.390
2,160
1,69
0,04
406.472
1,418
0,31
0,00
34.020
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0,47
0,12
20.368
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-0,04
-0,01
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0,29
0,15
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0,21
0,05
265.289
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69,700
-0,05
-0,04
2.911
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7,610
-0,39
-0,03
35.525
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3,244
0,42
0,01
44.487
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1,945
0,29
0,01
206.858
DIAGEO
34,090
-0,28
-0,10
79.788
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29,520
0,79
0,23
3.574
EASYJET
8,958
-3,57
-0,33
331.986
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11,290
0,62
0,07
96.102
24,070
-0,04
-0,01
25.267
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20,660
1,18
0,24
26.712
23,680
0,03
0,01
1.446
8,248
-1,63
-0,14
104.767
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-0,13
-0,02
166.878
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7,237
0,65
0,05
28.155
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2,731
0,40
0,01
425.596
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-0,21
-0,03
70.213
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-0,38
-0,01
48.449
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0,17
0,02
15.259
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1,91
0,05
122.834
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0,74
0,08
19.833
18,920
1,18
0,22
36.350
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6,878
1,69
0,11
64.774
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HARGREAVES LANSDOWN HSBC IMPERIAL TOBACCO
6,508
1,19
0,08
828.796
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2,758
1,58
0,04
276.498
19,506
-1,32
-0,26
91.452
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1,566
0,61
0,01
172.096
TESCO
2,252
-1,49
-0,03
290.912
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8,044
0,46
0,04
28.176
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52,600
0,59
0,31
5.525
TUI
INTERTEK GROUP
55,240
0,34
0,19
3.118
UNILEVER
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-2,33
-0,11
1.146.171
ITV
1,062
-3,06
-0,03
299.411
7,484
-0,24
-0,02
58.280
49,685
0,72
0,35
42.791
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8,290
0,58
0,05
100.544
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1,285
0,36
0,00
622.673
31,100
-0,84
-0,26
7.490
WHITBREAD
47,310
0,34
0,16
7.442
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2,088
-0,99
-0,02
65.571
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0,73
0,07
54.097
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0,95
0,08
30.176
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10,330
0,78
0,08
17.240
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT I TRULY am becoming heartily peeved with people writing to remind me that I am ‘also an immigrant.’ Usually these informants are new readers and, although I am delighted to welcome them to my scribbles, it also means they have not read a number of my past columns in which I have more than covered this particular subject. So to all the wags who still think they are being clever, and occasionally quite nasty in their observations, I am completely aware that I am ‘also an immigrant.’ I am actually quite a proud immigrant. Many years ago, due to personal reasons (well chronicled in my books), I left the UK and, after some years in the Middle East, moved to Spain where I have resided for the last 35 years. This country has been good to me. It has educated four of my children, two of which have married Spanish locals, and my knowledge of the language is moderately passable. I originally brought some £50,000 into the country (which in 1983 was no small sum!) and, through unfortunate timing and various business ventures, managed to lose most of it over the next two or three years. During my time here, I have integrated to the best of my ability, helped support the local tourist industry and earned myself a Spanish pension. Although politically minded, I have never seriously
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A proud immigrant
PATRIOTIC: “This country (Spain) has been good to me… I am proud of my heritage.” involved myself in Spanish politics or tried to interfere with their culture or the running of the country. I feel that as an immigrant I have two choices. Stay and accept all that my host country has to offer, or leave! Through it all, I have however remained a true
British patriot. I am proud of my heritage. Proud also of the fact that both my father and grandfather, laid their lives on the line with millions of others to preserve Britain’s freedom and democracy. I am also disgusted by the way the country of my birth is slowly being brought to its knees by
ungrateful foreign spongers, greedy billionaires and dubious immigrants, who take advantage of its hospitality and, under the guise of diversity, would destroy its culture altogether. I am constantly enraged by deceitful, self-serving politicians, who either have some ulterior motive or are naïve almost beyond belief. I am a staunch Brexiteer. I am firmly convinced that only by ridding ourselves of the yolk of Brussels will our misguided children learn to stand on their own two feet, respect their country and regain the pride and patriotism that inspired the youngsters of yore to fight, and die for what they believed in. One thing I do try to avoid - although it is sometimes difficult - is hypocrisy. I do always endeavour to practise what I preach. I have nothing against immigration. In fact I believe it can often be a good thing. Providing the visitors retain the same attitude and respect toward their host country as I maintain myself. Unfortunately the majority of aliens that are pouring into Europe at this time appear to have a different agenda altogether. I am fervently convinced that if our so called leaders don’t wake up soon it will all be too late. Sadly, I fear it already may be. Keep the faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com
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I AM angry. Again. So angry I need to lie down in a dark room and let my heart rate stabilise a bit. Meanwhile, why not flick ahead to the crossword page or go and make that cup of coffee… Hey, me again. Apologies for the short break but pleased to report the heart rate’s just about stabilised. But why so angry? The reason is what I just read about the inquest into the London Bridge terror attack. How victims of the terrorists were left disastrously in the lurch by paramedics. Health and Safety legislation has undeniably saved many lives and prevented many serious injuries. But the underlying problem is the threat of lawsuits, the consequent blame culture and closing of ranks when an emergency service worker makes a genuine mistake whilst carrying out his job. Those criticised for their ‘H&S caution’ will be hamstrung by the innumerable protocols imposed by managers when they started work. In turn, these managers will have been fully apprised of their responsibility towards the organisation to cover its back and avoid running up huge costs from frivolous lawsuits or increased insurance premiums.
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SOS! Political correctness (aka elf ‘n’ safety) gone mad
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LEGALLY SPEAKING Can they call AGM by e-mail? Spain’s Horizontal Law specifies the procedure for calling the AGM in Article 16 and distribution is defined in Article 9. There is no mention of e-mail communication. The AGM is a very important meeting for owners. To notify it by e-mail does not give a reliable proof of service as owners can change their address and forget to notify the community. Owners may not have a way to print any documents. Notification of the AGM could be e-mailed but should the total package with the Agenda and Budget be sent in accordance with the HPA Article? R P (Costa del Sol)
MEMORIALS: Placed at Westminster Bridge. Lots of finger pointing, but it all boils down to a failure of leadership. Endemic in police, fire and clearly ambulance service, too. Now I’m NOT advocating Spain’s, let’s just say, more ‘relaxed’ attitude to health and safety. As witnessed by the opening (and immediate closure) in Estepona of the country’s longest (38-metre) urban slide following injuries with users hurtling down at breakneck speed and flying off the end. ‘How long will it take for a drunk foreign tourist to die on it?’ asked one Estepona Twitter user. Ouch! Miaow! ‘What a fantastic idea this new steep slide between streets is,’ wrote another. ‘Dentists are going to be rubbing
their hands together.’ Had this been constructed in the UK, just imagine what the elf ‘n’ safety folk would mandate: extra-long runoff and extra-reinforced guard rails, lollipop ladies to control access PLUS compulsory wearing of protective padded clothing and users signing liability waivers. Again, nuff said... Nora Johnson’s crime thrillers ‘Betrayal,’ ‘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.
The Horizontal Law considers notificaYOU AND THE tion of the AGM to LAW IN SPAIN be properly completed when the property owner is informed by post at his apartment or at another address in Spain, and the notice is posted on the community bulletin board. In today’s world, where many owners live in other countries and are often absent, more and more communities are voting to allow notification by e-mail. This helps to ensure that the absent members, as well as those in Spain, are properly informed of items on the official agenda.
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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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Across 1 Rex and I examine a short metal bolt (5) 4 Undercover places for shopping a scared criminal (7) 8 Indonesian island embracing English language (7) 9 Artist is champ (5) 10 Meddle with a bent spoon (5) 12 Help poorly lobster (7) 13 A big noise in dodgy business (6) 14 A very quiet man supplying fruit (6) 17 Provokes with sharp points (7) 19 Look for Tonto's Mount (5) 21 Language making a comeback in modern Italy (5) 22 Grip me with a muddled saying (7) 24 Mum's in hut completely sozzled (7) 25 Church official's small tree (5) Down 1 End of December decorations for dressing gowns (5) 2 Vehicle travelling up in Argentina valley (3) 3 Vagrant the French walk all over (7) 4 A Kipling character, short lad with arms poking out (6) 5 Animal arrived at lake (5) 6 Willingly give two pounds to ring a sculptor (9) 7 Fields of activity he gets a mixed press about (7)
11 Short race arranged for musicians (9) 13 Joint in middle of Warsaw causes annoyance (7) 15 Pass four middlemen looking really laidback (7)
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 5 represents G and 26 represents Q, so fill in G every time the figure 5 appears and Q every time the figure 26 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 State of extreme confusion and disorder (5) 3 Begin, commence (5) 6/18 Reduction in salary (3,3) 8 Adult male chicken (7) 9 Normal (5) 10 Asks for alms or charity (4) 13 Highest point (4) 14 Excessively quick (5) 17 Enjoy to excess (7) 18 See 6 19 Perhaps (5) 20 Sharp hooked claw (5)
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Across 1 Celoso (7) 5 Cuerdas (gruesas) (5) 8 To start (7) 9 Enfermera (5) 10 Fugarse para casarse (5) 11 Carteles (7) 12 Nails (metal) (6) 14 Cardboard (6) 17 Estirar (7) 19 Pump (water, air) (5) 22 Anchor (5) 23 Unused (3,4) 24 Works (musical, theatre, literature) (5) 25 Links (7)
Down 1 Imitation (4) 2 Utter a sudden loud cry (6) 3 Not moving quickly (4) 4 Genuine (9) 5 Songbird (6) 7 Day immediately before today (9) 11 Radioactive metallic element (6) 12 Most recent news (6) 15 Run away quickly (4) 16 Render unconscious by a blow (4)
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Down 1 Zumo (de frutas, verduras) (5) 2 Arid (5) 3 Oxygen (7) 4 Raya (en tela, diseño) (6) 5 Anillos (5) 6 Por ciento (7) 7 Hijastro (7) 12 Chestnut (7) 13 To hold up (rob) (7) 15 Bricklayer (7) 16 Joke (6) 18 Equipos (deporte) (5) 20 Música (5) 21 Behind (at the back) (5)
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FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The last time that you sat down and thought about your finances it was confusing. Things are a lot simpler now. Keep emotions and the needs of others out of the equation. Balance is what this week is all about. Get the percentages right now and it is plain sailing for the immediate future.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Something comes to your attention that makes you feel both anger and injustice. As you are urged to speak out and put your cards on the table, you hesitate. Be sure to have the true facts of the matter because this gives you real confidence.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) At last it is clear that the future holds something quite exciting. Looking back during the past few years there has been a build-up to this moment. Treading a new path is half the story. There is much to be discovered both outside and inside your sphere.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Your heart is saying ‘Let’s get out and have some fun.’ Your head is saying ‘Okay, but let’s leave it until later.’ Which is right? Well, one thing is for sure, emphasis on finances is restraining. You are, however, building on something strong for the future.
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although you are feeling more confident in many ways, there is also a secret insecurity. There is a strange emotional atmosphere this week, which perplexes you. An unusual feeling that you need to change your surroundings cannot be put down to a seasonal 'nesting' instinct.
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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) If you are James Bond, I see no surprises in the week ahead. If you are not, then I certainly do. Something quite shocking crosses your path, so be cautious in your approach to new situations. Keep your eyes and ears open and be prepared to seek advice.
Who wants you to go where and who wants you to do what? Each day seems to be spoken for before it arrives. Spending your life like this means running out of credit on your health. Do not neglect your well-being for the wishes of others.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) There are plenty of people who will tell you that what you seek does not exist. They will also tell you that what you feel is unsustainable. This is, however, no time to compromise your dreams or emotional needs. Taking a bright view and a chance now seems unusual to those round you.
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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Be sure not to put up with tedious comments. Someone is trying to rile you. Who are they to think this way? It is foolish and impossible to please this person. Avoid them and move on to something out of their sphere. A few days away clears your head and gives a more balanced picture.
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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: 26 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
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QUICK Across: 1 Assistant, 7 Spare, 8 Loyal, 9 Gnaw, 10 Alms, 13 Sort, 14 Brag, 17 Ivory, 19 Toast, 20 Treachery.
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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.
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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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) What others see as our way ahead is not always the path which we want to tread. It would be easy to be cosy and not take a chance. Is that what you really want? Outside influences are heavy and pressing at times.
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1 Arson, 2 Stagger, 3 Seesaw, 4 Ally, 5/18 Try out, 6 Atlas, 11 Luggage, 12 Critic, 13 Seize, 15 Kitty, 16 Lyre.
CRYPTIC Across: 1 Abate, 4 Dossier, 8 Surpass, 9 Ninja, 10 Padua, 12 Unearth, 13 Scales, 14 Cranks, 17 Anarchy, 19 Sleek, 21 Laird, 22 Reliant, 24 Retorts, 25 Sheds.
Down: 1 Aesop, 2 Air, 3 Emanate, 4 Discus, 5 Sense, 6 Ignorance, 7 Reaches, 11 Dramatist, 13 Smaller, 15 Results, 16 Cyprus, 18 Cider, 20 Kites, 23 Ate.
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Across: 1 Test, 3 Chuletas, 9 Ceiling, 10 Carve, 11 Later, 12 Duster, 14 Sastre, 16 Octavo, 19 Bubble, 21 Mauve, 24 Ahead, 25 Bedtime, 26 Dos veces, 27 Tree.
1 Ticklish, 2 Skirt, 4 Hígado, 5 Laces, 6 Tarjeta, 7 Seem, 8 Mirror, 13 Come here, 15 Saucers, 17 Cómodo, 18 Pebble, 20 Badge, 22 Ujier, 23 Hand.
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8:00pm Secret Knowledge 8:30pm The British Garden: Life and Death on Your Lawn 10:00pm Egypt's Lost Queens 11:00pm Prejudice and Pride: The People's History of Lgbtq Britain Two-part documentary telling the story of ordinary LGBT people and their extraordinary lives, loves and struggles over the past 50 years. 12:00am Prejudice and Pride: The People's History of Lgbtq Britain 1:00am Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 2:00am Peaky Blinders 3:00am Peaky Blinders 4:00am Peaky Blinders
7:05am Frasier 7:30am Frasier 7:55am The Big Bang Theory 8:20am The Big Bang Theory 8:45am The Big Bang Theory 9:05am The Simpsons 9:30am The Simpsons 10:00am The Simpsons 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:30pm The Simpsons 3:25pm The Devil Wears Prada 5:35pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:35pm Coast vs Country 7:30pm Channel 4 News Including sport and weather. 8:00pm Formula 1 10:00pm The Handmaid's Tale 11:00pm Celebrity Gogglebox 12:00am Info not available 1:00am ICC Cricket World Cup 2:00am Leaving Neverland: Michael Jackson and Me
10:05am Pirata & Capitano 10:20am Floogals 10:40am Sunny Day 11:00am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:25am Britain's Greatest Bridges 11:35am Friends 1:35pm Something's Gotta Give 2:35pm Access 2:40pm Something's Gotta Give 4:10pm Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever! 5:10pm Britain's Favourite Chocolate Bar 7:05pm The Wonderful World of Chocolate 8:05pm Rich Kids Go Skint 9:00pm Gino's Win Your Wish List 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words 12:05am 20 Moments
9:00am Thunderbirds are Go 9:25am ITV News 9:30am The Sara Cox Show 10:25am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:35pm John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 1:35pm Save Money: Lose Weight 2:10pm ITV News and Weather 2:24pm ITV London Weather 2:25pm ITV Racing Live 7:00pm ITV News and Weather 7:10pm ITV News London 7:20pm Tipping Point 7:45pm Catchphrase 8:30pm Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule 9:00pm The Voice Kids 10:35pm Piers Morgan's Life Stories 11:30pm ITV News and Weather 11:44pm ITV London Weather 11:45pm Info not available 2:25am Jackpot247
7:00am Emmerdale 10:00am Coronation Street 1:00pm Catchphrase 1:40pm Ninja Warrior UK 2:40pm Japandemonium 3:10pm You've Been Framed! 4:15pm Beethoven's 2nd 5:15pm FYI Daily 5:20pm Beethoven's 2nd 6:00pm The Secret Life of Pets 7:00pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 7:05pm The Secret Life of Pets 7:50pm Step Up 3 8:50pm FYI Daily 8:55pm Step Up 3 10:00pm Love Island: Unseen Bits 11:05pm Shopping with Keith Lemon 11:35pm Family Guy 12:05am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad!
7:00am Love Your Garden 7:55am Judge Judy 8:25am Judge Judy 8:50am On the Buses 9:25am Inspector Morse 11:45am A Touch of Frost 1:45pm A Touch of Frost 3:50pm A Touch of Frost 5:50pm Agatha Christie's Poirot Schoolgirl Jennifer Sutcliffe becomes embroiled in a mystery when priceless jewels are hidden 7:55pm Midsomer Murders 10:00pm Vera 12:00am Maigret 2:00am Emmerdale 2:25am Emmerdale
7:00am The Protectors 7:25am The Professionals 8:20am Info not available 10:00am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:00am British Touring Car 12:30pm The Car Chasers 1:00pm Sports Filler 1:10pm The Way West 2:15pm FYI Daily 2:20pm The Way West 3:35pm The Last Sunset 4:40pm FYI Daily 4:45pm The Last Sunset 5:50pm Cahill, US Marshal 6:55pm FYI Daily 7:00pm Cahill, US Marshal 8:00pm World Rugby U20 11:00pmJaws 12:05am FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 12:10am Jaws 1:30am Minder
7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Cricket World Cup Centre 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Live ICC Cricket World Cup 8:00pm Live ICC Cricket World Cup 11:00pm Sky Sports News 12:00am Sky Sport News 1:00am Sky Sports News 1:30am MLS Live 3:35am The Fantasy Football Club The former England midfielder picks his fantasy team. 4:00am Sky Sports News 5:00am Sky Sports News
8:55am Milo Murphy's Law 9:25am ITV News 9:30am The Sara Cox Show 10:25am John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen 12:20pm Gino's Italian Escape: Hidden Italy 12:50pm Midsomer Murders 2:45pm ITV News and Weather 2:54pm ITV London Weather 4:40pm Tipping Point 5:40pm The Chase 6:40pm Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule 7:05pm ITV News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News London 7:30pm Soccer Aid 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:19pm ITV London Weather 11:20pm Britain's Busiest Airport Heathrow 11:45pm Wild Bill 12:50am Tenable
7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am You've Been Framed! 7:50am Emmerdale 11:00am Coronation Street 1:55pm Catchphrase 2:45pm You've Been Framed! 3:50pm The Golden Compass 4:50pm FYI Daily 4:55pm The Golden Compass 6:05pm Step Up Revolution 7:05pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 7:10pm Step Up Revolution 8:50pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Love Island: Aftersun 12:05am Family Guy 1:05am American Dad!
7:00am On the Buses 7:25am The Royal 8:20am Heartbeat A mysterious marksman sharpens up his sniper skills on a flock of unsuspecting sheep, before heading for Aidensfield and murdering Liz's ex-boyfriend, a newly arrived doctor. 9:20am Heartbeat 10:25am Long Lost Family 11:25am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm A Touch of Frost 3:40pm Inspector Morse 5:55pm Victoria 7:00pm Victoria 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 10:00pm The Comedy Years A look back at TV comedy from 1979. 11:00pm Vanity Fair 12:00amThe Danish Girl 2:20am Emmerdale
7:10am Cycling: Women's Tour Highlights 8:10am The Sweeney 9:10am Motorsport UK 10:10am World Superbike Highlights 11:10am Brdc Formula 3 Highlights 12:15pm Live British Touring Car Championship 7:15pm The Car Chasers US reality series 8:00pm Cycling: Criterium Du Dauphine Highlights Action from the race in France. 9:00pm River Monsters Extreme angler Jeremy Wade investigates the stories behind supposedly deadly freshwater creatures. 11:05pm FYI Daily A round-up of the latest entertainment news. 1:30am FYI Daily
7:00am Sky Sports News 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Cricket World Cup Centre The day's main headlines from England and Wales. 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Live ICC Cricket World Cup Pakistan v South Africa. Coverage of the groupstage match, which takes place at Lord's. 9:30pm Live PGA Tour Golf 12:00am Formula 1 The French Grand Prix. 1:00am Sky Sports News 2:00am Sky Sports News 3:00am Sky Sports News
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MONDAY - 24 JUNE 4:15pm Garden Rescue 5:00pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Our Lives 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm This Country 12:00am The Graham Norton Show
10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm The Boss 2:45pm Tennis: Eastbourne 5:45pm Match of the Day Live: FIFA Women's World Cup 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm The Family Brain Games 10:00pmInfo not available 11:00pmQI 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm Life 10:00pmInfo not available 11:00pmHorizon 12:00am Colour: The Spectrum of Science 1:00am Tales From the National Parks 2:00am Peaky Blinders 2:55am Peaky Blinders
3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Beat the Chef 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Info not available 10:00pm999: What's Your Emergency? 11:00pmYear of the Rabbit 11:30pm8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 12:30am ICC Cricket World Cup
3:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm
The Deadly Twin Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Portillo's Hidden History of Britain 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pmNightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 11:00pmInside Britain's Moped Gangs 12:00am The Expatriate
3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:15pm Garden Rescue 5:00pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Death in Paradise 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Hot Property 12:05am Hayley Goes...
10:10am Ill Gotten Gains 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm Tennis: Eastbourne 5:45pm Match of the Day: FIFA Women's World Cup 8:00pm Inside the Factory 9:00pm The Family Brain Games 10:00pmThe Planets 11:00pmPride Live at the Apollo 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days 8:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm Info not available 10:00pmA Year in the Wild 11:00pmEmpire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley 12:00am Forces of Nature with Brian Cox 1:00am Ice Age Giants 2:00am Peaky Blinders 3:00am Peaky Blinders 4:00am Peaky Blinders
11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pmUndercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Couples Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Posh Pawn 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Beat the Chef 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Ackley Bridge 10:00pm24 Hours in A&E 11:00pmICC Cricket World Cup
3:20pm Deadly Secrets by the Lake 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Portillo's Hidden History of Britain 9:00pm The Thames: Britain's Great River with Tony Robinson 10:00pmGreat British Gardens: Season by Season with Carol Klein 11:00pmInfo not available 2:00am Super Casino
6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Love Your Garden 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Long Lost Family 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London
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9:55am On the Buses 10:30am On the Buses 11:00am Rising Damp 11:30am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Emmerdale 3:15pm Emmerdale 3:50pm Coronation Street 4:20pm Coronation Street 4:55pm A Touch of Frost 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pmDoc Martin 11:00pmFoyle's War 1:05am A Touch of Frost
8:00am The Saint 9:05am Kojak 10:10am Quincy, M.E. 11:10am Minder 12:10pmThe Sweeney 1:20pm The Professionals 2:20pm The Saint 3:25pm Kojak 4:30pm Quincy, M.E. 5:30pm World Rugby U20 Championship Live 7:50pm World Rugby U20 Championship Live 10:35pmRiver Monsters 12:05am FYI Daily
9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Live ICC Cricket World Cup 8:00pm Sky Sports Tonight 8:30pm Live European Under-21 Championship Football Croatia v England (Kick-off 8.00pm). 11:00pmSky Sports News at Ten 2:00am Live WWE Late Night Raw
5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Save Money: Lose Weight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Her Majesty's Cavalry 10:00pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London
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Dress to Impress Dinner Date Take Me Out You've Been Framed! 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pmLove Island 11:05pmFamily Guy 11:35pmFamily Guy
9:50am On the Buses 10:25am On the Buses 11:00am Rising Damp 11:30am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Emmerdale 3:15pm Emmerdale 3:50pm Coronation Street 4:20pm Coronation Street 4:55pm A Touch of Frost 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pmFoyle's War 1:05am Vera
12:05pmThe Sweeney 1:10pm The Professionals 2:15pm The Avengers 3:25pm Kojak 4:30pm Minder 5:35pm The Professionals 6:40pm The Sweeney Hard-hitting police drama series, starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman. 8:00pm The Chase 10:00pmFYI Daily 12:40am FYI Daily
8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Cricket World Cup Centre 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:30am Live ICC Cricket World Cup 7:30pm Live Women's International T20 Cricket 11:00pmSky Sports News at Ten 12:00am Sky Sports News
9:00am Emmerdale 10:00am You've Been Framed! 10:25am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:25am Superstore 12:15pmYou've Been Framed! 1:10pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:45pm Dress to Impress 4:45pm Dinner Date 5:50pm Take Me Out 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pmSuperstore 10:00pmLove Island 11:00pmCelebability 11:50pmFamily Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad!
7:00am Coronation Street 7:25am Coronation Street 7:55am Heartbeat 8:55am Murder, She Wrote 9:50am On the Buses 10:25am On the Buses 10:55am Rising Damp 11:30am A Touch of Frost 1:40pm Heartbeat 2:45pm Emmerdale 3:15pm Emmerdale 3:50pm Coronation Street 4:20pm Coronation Street 4:55pm A Touch of Frost 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Poirot 11:00pmFoyle's War 1:05am Morecambe and Wise Forever Part one of two. Celebrating the life and work of the double act. 2:10am Morecambe and Wise Forever Part two of two.
7:10am The Chase 8:00am The Avengers 8:55am Kojak 10:00am ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11:00am Minder 12:05pmThe Sweeney 1:15pm The Professionals 2:20pm The Avengers 3:25pm Kojak 4:30pm Minder 5:35pm The Professionals 6:40pm The Sweeney Hard-hitting police drama series, starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman. 8:00pm The Chase 9:00pm British Superbike Championship Highlights A round up of the latest twowheeled action. 11:00pmFYI Daily 1:40am FYI Daily
7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans Bitesize 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Cricket World Cup Centre 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans News and views on today's early stories, a look at the back pages, a tip on today's racing and a sporting weather forecast. 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Live ICC Cricket World Cup 8:00pm Live World Cup of Pool 12:00am Sky Sports News 1:00am Sky Sports News
Dress to Impress Dinner Date Take Me Out You've Been Framed! 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Superstore 10:00pmLove Island 11:00pmHey Tracey! 11:50pmFamily Guy
WEDNESDAY - 26 JUNE 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm One Day That Changed My Life 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm London Kills 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:15pm Garden Rescue 5:00pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Brexit 10:00pm Martina: Trans Women Athletes Debate 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Hometown 12:10am Hometown
7:00am Tuesday in Parliament 7:30am Ill Gotten Gains 8:15am One Day That Changed My Life 9:00am Britain in Bloom 9:30am Defenders UK 10:00am BBC News at 9 11:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pmBBC Newsroom Live 12:15pmPolitics Live 2:00pm Tennis: Eastbourne 6:15pm Flipping Profit 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Repair Shop 8:00pm Inside the Factory 9:00pm The Family Brain Games 10:00pmSummer of Rockets 11:20pmAmazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby 11:30pmNewsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Back in Time for... 1:15am Back in Time for...
8:00pm Beyond 100 Days BBC News teams in Washington DC and London report on the events that are shaping the world. 8:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys Michael Portillo ventures onto the European rail network to retrace journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 publication Continental Guide. 9:00pm Operation Mincemeat In a documentary based on his book of the same name 10:00pmInfo not available 2:10am Peaky Blinders 3:10am Peaky Blinders 4:10am Peaky Blinders
7:25am Cheers 8:20am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:40am Frasier 11:10am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 12:05pmUndercover Boss USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Couples Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Posh Pawn 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Beat the Chef 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Supervet 10:00pmThe Restaurant That Makes Mistakes 11:00pm999: What's Your Emergency? 12:05am 24 Hours in A&E
9:55am Floogals 10:10am Sunny Bunnies 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pmBargain Loving Brits in the Sun 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Police Interceptors 2:10pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:20pmDeadly Secrets by the Lake 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Portillo's Hidden History of Britain 9:00pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 10:00pmCasualty 24/7 11:00pmIt's Your Fault I'm Fat 12:05am The EastEnders Murders: Real Crime, True Tragedy
7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am Tenable 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:59pm ITV London Weather 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Britain's Busiest Airport Heathrow 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pmWild Bill 11:00pmITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pmITV News London 11:45pmPeston
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DEAR Editor, For those of you that do not know, the leader of the Liberal Democrats is a man called Sir Vince Cable. This man has been the leader of this political party for over two years and during that time I do not think I have heard him speak once. I have not seen him in the newspapers, heard him on radio or television, nothing, nada, zip, zero. And yet, as he has resigned and finishes his term, his party is having its best run, ever. And they have achieved this without saying much at all. So maybe this should be a lesson for any aspiring politician and indeed our current lot of motor mouths should perhaps heed this ethos. It would be far better if you just shut up. Andrew T Wright
Being well served WHEN we first came to the Costa Blanca to explore where we wanted to live, we stayed in Denia. Now, although it was February, it was warm enough to eat outside and we duly ordered off the menu, not realising that there was a ‘menu del dia’ for €10. We got talking to some lovely Spanish people on the next table and I was amazed at both the quality of food that they were served and the price; €10 for all that, why that was roughly the price of a chippy supper! They had a starter of a lovely fresh salad and then a magnificent cauldron of what I now know to be Arroz al Horno. I will remember the smell of that dish for a very long time and then they had dessert, as well. What a great concept ‘menu del dia’ is. I love them. Dave Starkey
Life’s a beach I HAVE to take my hat off to the council and beach workers in Fuengirola, Malaga. This morning I was walking my dog along the promenade at 7am and it was a hive of industrial activity. There were vehicles moving and flattening the sand, council workers picking up and clearing litter and laying walkways, bins were being emptied, beach hut staff were sorting beds and cleaning pathways. It just seemed kind of ironic that so much physical preparation was being made so that members of the public could sit back and relax. Millie Herbert
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The least said….. Right on track MY wife and I recently travelled from Xeraco, just north of Gandia for a couple of nights in Valencia. We parked for nothing in the station car park, the station ticket lady was charming, the tickets were only just over €8 for the two of us, for a journey of just over an hour. The train was on time, it was clean, even the loos were useable and there were security guards on board for part of the journey. We arrived in Valencia relaxed, but then compared this journey to British trains (BR sandwiches, not getting a seat, toilets that were disgusting etc). Indeed, a couple of
MEMORABLE: A trip to Valencia was a dream thanks to a great train trip. years ago we wanted to go to a property exhibition in London, just over an hour from where we lived. We found the train ticket price
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and then realised that it would be £2 cheaper to fly to Alicante and look at the houses for real. Trevor Noble
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OPINION & COMMENT
FINES of thousands of euros handed down to three feminist protesters under Spain’s so-called ‘gag law’ once again throw a spotlight on restrictions on demonstrations. The women face paying up to €2,000 for breaking the Law for the Protection of Citizen Security, the gag law’s official name, following International Women’s Day marches on March 8. The then conservative Partido Popular (PP) government argued it would help keep protesters safer during demonstrations by curbing violence when the law was passed in 2015. But opposition parties, including the now-ruling Partido Socialista (PSOE), activists and NGOs claimed it granted sweeping powers to police to target protests. The law stops activists preventing evictions, taking ‘unauthorised’ pictures of police officers and restricts protests outside the Congress of Deputies and Senate buildings. The human rights NGO Amnesty International said in a report last year that the state had made at least €25 million from fines since the law was introduced. Fines range from €100 to €600,000 for the most serious offences. Amnesty International claimed the law has been used to target journalists and legitimate protests. PSOE pledged to reform the law after taking power last year but it remains largely untouched. PSOE previously claimed the law represented a return to a ‘police state.’ Pressure should be piled on them now they look set to stay in government to repeal it.
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Spain on high alert after terror threat rises I have been to many of parts of Spain. But these things could happen in any country. Just keep your wits about you. We wouldn’t go anywhere if we spent our life scared. Marilyn L
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Let them in, feed them, clothe them, give them jobs, housing. What about a helping hand instead of being nasty? Governments could help if they really wanted to. It’s obviously so terrible where these guys live that they risk life and limb to cross the Med. Gordon O
Prostitution ring arrests in Santiago de Compostela Good work, hope there are many more arrests to release these poor ladies, what evil people do to another human being is despicable. Gill R
Don’t rescue dogs from overheating - call the police And if it was a baby or child or anyone locked in a car would they expect us to do the same? We’d be accused of manslaughter or something if we just left them to die waiting for the police, so why should we leave a dog because the police have better things to do! Jennifer K
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The inspirer within you
JORIS PLU AS I promised last week I will now give you some tips on how to love yourself or love yourself even more if you find that you already do so in a good way. By doing this you will awaken the real inspirer within you. That very important piece of work inside of you that will help you tremendously to get you forward in life in a positive, upbeat way. You can look at the inspirer as your inner voice if you want, the one who knows where you want to be heading in life. The one who is in reality you. I have explained before that one thing you could do is look into a mirror daily and say out loud that you love yourself, putting a big smile on your face at the same time. I would suggest you keep on doing this for the rest of your life. Believe me, before you know it you make it a daily habit and will
LOVE YOURSELF: Be your own inspirer.
do this naturally. This is a very good first tip. Another thing you can do to love yourself more is to take a little booklet that you can use every evening before you go to bed. Start writing down in bullet points what has
The perfect tan A PERFECT healthy tan can make you feel and look fabulous. Get it wrong however and both short term and long term effects can be catastrophic, with the worst case scenario being skin cancer. But getting a perfect tan does require you to think about what you are doing. You should not just lie on a beach or around the pool and ‘cook’ yourself until you reach the desired colour. Here are some top tips for that perfect tan: Take it slow - Never sunbathe during the hottest hours. The best time is either in the morning or in the evening around 5pm, so you can tan steadily. Roll over - Always make sure to change your position
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SUN CARE: Look and feel fabulous safely. every seven to 15 minutes, so that the tan is evenly spread over your whole body. Do not use oil before sunbathing - oil concentrates the sun’s ray and will literally fry you. Prepare - Always prepare your skin before sunbathing. Exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and then make sure that you moisturise your skin before applying the suntan cream or lotion.
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you that day in a positive way. Those things you were happy about, things or people that made you smile. And by doing so, be thankful for it all. The next morning you read quickly what you wrote the evening before and then you start your day. When you do this daily you will place your brain in a thankful positive mode and start loving yourself more and more. A very good method of how to love yourself more is living in the now. Realising that the past, even yesterday, is over (and out). You cannot change what has happened. Maybe it has influenced you, but it really is the past. Same with tomorrow, the future. So what is left is this moment. The exact moment you are in right now. That is the only moment that exists in your life. If you practise on a daily basis, step by step, putting into your
mind that only now exists, you will have a more intense life. Also feel with all your senses every moment and be thankful for them. Look at them in a positive way whenever you can and you will also, with this method, start to give more love to yourself. With all this in mind, know that the real inspirer is within yourself. All the knowledge you need to move your life forward in the way you want it is already in you, in every person on this planet. You just have to feel it, to trust it. Once you can do this, a new world will open for you. You will start living the life you want. So let the inspirer do his thing now. Believe in yourself and go for it. You are supposed to have a wonderful life on this earth. Enjoy it, every day. Joris PLU - Marbella - Malaga Life, Relationship & Move Forward Coach all info on www.jorisplu.com Helpline 24/7 - Phone & WhatsApp +32 472 401 611 +34 666 030 428
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WEDDING BELLS: Superstar couple Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio.
Ronaldo snubbed from Ramos’ wedding REAL MADRID Captain Sergio Ramos is to marry model and television presenter Pilar Rubio at the stunning Sevilla cathedral this weekend. Set to be a star-studded ceremony with around 500 guests, invitees will include David Beckham and wife Victoria, Barcelona’s Gerard Pique and his long term part-
ner Shakira and should he have recovered from his recent heart attack, Iker Casillas. Notably absent from the happy couple’s guest list is former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo who, reported by Marca.com, has not received an invite to the wedding. Despite the pair having worked together for nine years
the snub is speculated to have been the result of Ronaldo’s announcement to leave Real Madrid directly after the Champion’s League final stealing the show from the team’s 13th European triumph and sparking steely and heated responses from Real Madrid team members including Sergio Ramos.
GAME OF THRONE’S stars Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams are in Benidorm this week celebrating Turner’s bachelorette. Friends released photos of the celebrations on Instagram beginning with a private plane filled with McDonald’s and later of Turner, Williams and friends in neon wigs captioned ‘when in Benidorm.’ S o p h i e Tu r n e r a n d s i n g e r a n d D i s n e y child-star Joe Jonas tied the knot in Las Vegas in May. The couple will be holding a formal ceremony reported by Entertainment Weekly to be held secretly in Paris later this year, which will include live performances by American pop-rock band currently back on tour in the US, the Jonas Brothers.
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BACHELORETTE: Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams.
Sant Joan THE night of Sant Joan (San Juan) this Sunday, June 23 will be celebrated the following day in Calvia with seven different events. The idea is that visitors and residents can enjoy a selection of art, music, dance, theatre and gastronomy by following different routes around the centre. Details of all of the events can be found on the council website.
THE Mallorca Literary Foundation will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its summer festival with a live performance by Indie Band Mishima this Sunday, June 23 in Sant Joan. The band which hails from Cataluña is celebrating its 20th anniversary and after releasing eight studio albums (the first two in English) the current tour features numbers recorded in a recently issued live album Ara i Aquí, performed at the Sala Apolo in Barcelona. The five-piece band continue to be popular across Spain and for this gig, they will be sup-
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ported by Mallorca-based band Gahra who have just released their new EP. The performance starts at
9.30pm at the Santuari de Consolació in Sant Joan with tickets costing €15 in advance or €18 on the night.
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There is no need to act your age
LAURA PENN ‘PENN TO PAPER’ THERE is a bar in Magaluf known locally as ‘Jurassic Park.’ I will refrain from revealing its real name (you quite possibly know it already). The reason it has this nickname is nothing to do with Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster movie, nor is it frequented by palaeontologists (as far as I know). This specific bar has been anointed with such a bizarre monicker due to the fact that the average age of the clientele is more mature than other hostelries on the Punta Ballena. Us humans tend to herd in groups of people of a similar age, so if you wish to boogie (you may have to look that word up) to some hip tunes from the 70’s and 80’s at a discotheque then this bar is the place is go.
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MALLORCA LIFE: No age to do anything that makes you happy. Obviously I have been there! And even if some of the memories are hazy, I can tell you it’s a great place to have a good night out. Age, is a relative thing that only makes sense in retrospect. When you are 15 years old 20 seems mature. When you are 25 being 40
CASSANDRA NASH A WEEKLY LOOK - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
SO the unsayable and the unthinkable have been said and thought. Pedro Sanchez has hinted that he isn’t ruling out another election. The Partido Popular and Ciudadanos should shoulder the responsibility of abstaining and ensuring Spain’s governability, he said. In fact we all know that they aren’t going to do that because politicians here and elsewhere (naming no names but the UK instantly comes to mind) no longer centre their efforts on governability. Spain needs a government and it needs one that can last four years and the PP, Cs will do everything to ensure that it does not. And that won’t be because they believe this benefits the population and its welfare but because it furthers their own personal agendas and ambitions.
Home truths SHOULD there be another general election, it would be Pablo Iglesias’ responsibility as much as Pablo Casado’s or Albert Rivera’s.
seems antiquated. It is only looking backwards that you see that (to quote the wonderful George Bernard Shaw) youth is wasted on the young. One of the many wonderful things about living on Mallorca is that there is no obligation whatsoever to
act your birth age. You can dance till 4am if you wish. You can go for a swim in the sea at midnight. You can be silly, juvenile even and the age police can go hang. Talking of police I have noticed that Guardia Civil officers are looking younger. Policemen and doctors are
my only benchmark at how time is passing. Not being a parent means that I don’t have the sense of years going by that people who have children enjoy (if that is the right phrase). They watch their offspring growing and have the felt-tip pen marks on the doorframe to remind them of the passage of time. I do not have that awareness. For me time has never been measured by school runs, Prom nights or empty nests. As a consequence I still think, act and feel approximately 35 years old, even if I don’t look it. I work with many young people and this helps me keep up with trends… I am a fan of ‘Love Island’ for goodness sake! It comes as a shock to me when I realise that I am acting even slightly like an adult. As rare as this is, an
example happened recently when I had to ‘suck it up’ and buy a new pair of shoes. I hate wearing shoes and would prefer to go barefoot at all times. This not being practical I was faced with buying ‘sensible shoes.’ No heels (I can’t walk in them anyway), wide enough to fit something that looks suspiciously like the start of a bunion in, and easy to slip off. I had a moment of clarity that buying a pair of sensible shoes is a sign that maybe (just maybe) I am not as young as I think I am. I can still boogie though - as long as the knees last out! Laura Penn hosts The Sunshine Club every Sunday 10am - 12 noon on Mallorca Sunshine Radio. www.mallorcasunshine radio.com email laura@mallorca sunshineradio.com.
Agendas and ambitions The Podemos supremo should do everything possible to help Sanchez form a government but continues to hint that his 42 seats in the national parliament merit a ministry or two. The Podemos spokeswoman Irene Montero, also Iglesias’ partner, said very sternly not long ago, “Spain doesn’t need egotism, individualism and self-sufficiency.” Presumably she was referring to the PSOE, but she needs to tell that to Iglesias instead.
Making it easy DURING the election campaign, Isabel Diaz Ayuso came out with the usual family-sanctifying promises that we’ve all heard from the Partido
Popular before. Unborn children will be reserved school places, that sort of thing. But she made sense when she said her boss Pablo Casado and MPs from the PP should abstain when Pedro Sanchez makes his investiture bid. Esperanza Aguirre, former PP minister, PP president of the Madrid Community and PP national secretary general said much the same thing. Both pointed out that the PSOE - to the disgust of Pedro Sanchez - enabled Mariano Rajoy to form a government in October 2016 by abstaining. Both women described facilitating a new socialist government as the lesser of two evils that would stop Sanchez from going over to the dark side ie the Catalan separatist parties.
Singer, not the song THE PP’s not-quite-so-bad showing in the regional and local elections has given Pablo Casado fresh wind. That was because people voted for the candidates - many of whom they were familiar with or knew - not the ideology. It certainly wasn’t because they suddenly decided they liked him more on May 26 than they did on April 28.
So what happened? These days no-one in the PP gets their knickers in a twist over anything that Aguirre says, but the party secretary general Teodoro Garcia Egea immediately responded that the party would not enable a PSOE government. “We will make it difficult,” Egea promised. Gone are the times when PP politicians nodded wise and smugly when Rajoy said that the most-voted party was morally entitled to govern. Obviously, they can’t back that particular horse any more. They know that if they did they’d automatically self-exile themselves from countless municipalities and several regional governments.
PEDRO SÁNCHEZ: Refuses to rule out another election.
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Building surveys IF you buy a property in Britain, you will normally get some form of a building survey completed before signing on the dotted line. If you are taking out a mortgage on the property it is generally a requirement to at least get a valuation report on the property. Here in Spain, it is just as important to get this valuable information before agreeing on any purchase to realise the norms of house building and equipping a property, together with the climatic considerations on the infrastructure. A survey helps you to understand straight from the beginning the condition of the
property and will cover areas many lay-men wouldn’t even think to look at. In other words, it stops you from going in blind - and gives you peace of mind that everything is as it should be, or gives you the knowledge of how to make it that way. Generally, there are three main types of surveys: building surveys, valuations and investment/development appraisals. A building survey gives an in-depth report as to the condition of the building and will give advice on which defects are serious and which are not - plus how they might be corrected. A valuation report gives
you an unbiased, independent and accurate insight into the property’s market value. Buying properties for investment - or renting out your holiday home while you’re not there - is an increasingly popular option for overseas buyers. Here again, a survey can be crucial to making sure everything’s as it should be, you can achieve the necessary Tourist licence and may even be a requirement for insurance purposes. Obviously, if you are interested in the potential of a development opportunity then having the expertise of a surveyor is essential, for not only will a surveyor be able to advise you of the financial
BUILDING SURVEY: Provides valuable information.
implications, they will be able to advise on feasibility, methodology and the legal requirements.
Properties in communities THERE are a lot of advantages to buying a property in a community development, but there are also things to consider.
For example, a management committee often dictates the rules of the community. So before signing to buy
COMMUNITY MINDED: Make sure you are in the know when buying in a community development.
Don’t just walk away THE Internet is full of advice, some of it good, some of it bad. One bad piece of advice that seems to be circulating is that you can readily hand back the keys to mortgaged properties and walk away. If you do this the Bank can then start legal procedures in Spain to repossess and sell the property. Bank sales or forced sales generally only achieve a maximum of 70 per cent of the open market value, so any equity you do hold will disappear and you could be subsequently held liable for any further balance. Further, if the Bank seeks Judgement in Spain, collection and legal measures can be enforced in your home country. This puts all your assets at risk, including your home, even if it is in another country. A far better solution, if you are having financial difficulties is to first talk to your lender. They would prefer to come to some amicable solution, which may be far more beneficial to you in the long run.
such a property it is advisable to ask for copies of the minutes of the previous General Assemblies, which will highlight any existing issues in that community. It is also important that you fully understand the rules governing your community, for example, you could face the situation that having bought the property as a holiday let to
earn money from it, you then find that the rules prohibit such lettings. Properties within communities will invariably also have to pay community charges and fees, irrespective of their occupancy, and the size of the fees can vary significantly. It is always advisable to consult a lawyer before making any property purchase.
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BARRY DUKE A WHILE back I wrote about how I threw a posse of security guards at Gatwick Airport into a tizzy when six tins of Fray Bentos steak and kidney pies were found in my hand luggage. Guard No 1 was so perplexed that he sought a second opinion as to whether they were allowed on my flight back to Spain. A colleague was just as nonplussed. Along came a third, then a fourth. After a lengthy debate the general consensus was that the pies were OK, and I was sent on my way. Why would I want to bring pies into Spain? The answer ’s easy. Decades ago they were my favourite comfort food and I honestly thought that they had gone the way of brands like Worcestershire sauce-flavoured Twiglets, Bernard Matthews’ Turkey Twizzlers, Terry’s White Chocolate Oranges and Heinz baked beans pizza (yuck), to name but a few. When I make a business trip to the UK at the end of June I shall not bring back any more. Why? Because they are no longer what they
Bye puddings and pies
STEAK AND KIDNEY PUDDINGS: Were once Britain’s favourite dish. were back in the day. The tin may still say ‘steak and kidney’ but all it contains is a gooey brown gravy buried beneath a great lump of soggy pastry. Acid reflux in a can is what these abominations really are. I was reminded of those pies when a recent conversation in a bar veered over into retro British recipes. Most of the people in the
pub were of a certain vintage, to put it politely, and got all mistyeyed as they recalled jam roly-poly, coronation chicken, devilled kidneys, oxtail stew, toad-in-the-hole with onion gravy and bubble and squeak. My contribution was prawns with avocado, cheese fondues and queen of puddings. Naturally!
Which is probably why I discovered by my mid-fifties that I had developed a sizeable belly. Or a ‘balcony over the toy shop’ as the Australians so delicately put it. That’s when I hit the gym running, lost a massive amount of weight, and completely cut out all junk food. But, if I had the cash to open a restaurant in Spain, I would revive
all those old dishes because I reckon chubby expats and tourists would beat a path to my door to shovel down rum and honey babas, Arctic rolls, cheese and onion pies, brandy snaps, Bakewell tarts and steak and kidney puddings. Speaking of the latter, I learned that this particular dish was once Britain’s favourite dish. It dates back to 1861 and originally featured one ingredient not commonly seen today - oysters. These were once so plentiful they were more often eaten by the poor than the rich. Fray Bentos’s tinned version, introduced in the1970s, is still available today, but many Amazon customers are far from impressed. One wrote: ‘Absolute rubbish. I haven’t tasted anything more awful than this. Suet pastry so gluey, and the meat content abysmal. I have got a few left, but will leave for the food bank. At least there is something in the stomach for someone hungry.’ So rest assured I won’t be returning to Spain with a bunch of the things.
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Jaguar E-Pace ROAD TEST by Tim Saunders THERE are three ways to drive the Jaguar E-Pace. As a manual, an automatic or with paddle shifts. So much choice should ensure that the driver never gets bored. The E-Pace is the F-Pace’s smaller brother. And as with young siblings, I speak from experience, they have to be watched or they get out of hand. And so it is with the chunky 180 Diesel RDynamic S Automatic AWD that I am driving. The motorway is full of speed cameras and police patrol cars. Fortunately, the E-Pace is fitted with both a speed limiter and a cruise control. But as I soon discover the cruise control is not the best system because although the speed might be set at 70mph, go downhill and it’ll exceed it so concentration on that speedometer is paramount. The head-up display that digitally appears above the dashboard in front of the driver helps in this regards. The raised height of this SUV
is helpful too, because it gives a good view of the road ahead and certainly helps me spot a mobile speed camera van above the motorway some distance ahead. Is this pre-Brexit country in such a state that the enjoyment of driving must be removed along with everything else? While I’m at it, it always ceases to amaze me how when there’s say a 50mph speed limit, that so many motorists completely ignore it. Inside the cabin, my wife has changed the radio station from calming classical to something more funky, which doesn’t help the calm driving atmosphere that I try to foster. Three little urchins in the back all asking questions and the police at every turn is a sure way of driving me ever so slightly mad. But we make our way slowly but surely to a little village called Pease Pottage in West Sussex. At first I thought I wasn’t going to get on with the sat nav but son Henry (three) quickly shows me the way round it and I must say I agree with him, it is quite easy. In fact it’s a God send, allowing me
to almost relax during our travels. I find that I can rely upon it, which is a rarity often only reserved for my wife’s map reading skills. The leather seats are fine but the quantity of plastic in the cabin is not what I would expect from a Jaguar. I know this is more of a budget vehicle, but incorporating some wood would in my opinion make for a more special vehicle - which is what a Jaguar always used to be. On touching the black grille, which does make an impact, I discover it is plastic. I don’t know how much a chrome grille would cost in comparison but in the overall scheme of things surely a boring accountant can acknowledge that aesthetically one is far more striking and characterful than the other. But perhaps younger, more with it motorists aren’t interested in such things, preferring gangster black wheels and
Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz. grille along with all the bling rappers expect such as the garish Caesium blue finish to the £1,550 20-inch gloss black split spoke wheels. There’s a delayed response from that multi-talented ninespeed gearbox, most noticeable when exiting a roundabout from standstill. I get a similar result when I ask eldest daughter Harriett (eight) what 9 x 8 is… and from me come to think of it. Kick the accelerator down and it lurches uncomfortably forward. I cannot help but feel that this wide vehicle is better suited to wider foreign roads. Usually in vehicles fitted with electronic handbrakes there is a separate switch for the parking brake (and there is in the Jag). But
the Jaguar incorporates the whole caboodle on its single gear stick, too. Despite this it can still be a time consuming exercise to make the simplest of manoeuvres when compared to a standard manual box. Also the cumbersome nature of this vehicle demands that the driver relies upon the camera when reversing. Henry enjoys pretending to drive the E-Pace and opening the powered tailgate from the driver’s seat. All these buttons are a child’s delight. In absolute contrast to my Ford Fiesta where he can only turn on the radio and the lights. Harriett thinks the speed camera alert is clever. I don’t. So many noises going off at the same time just creates a befuddled motorist. A driver must concentrate and
Jaguar E Pace with Harriett. read the road. If they can’t do then they shouldn’t be on it. Technology is going too far. But it lives up to its name. The E-Pace is a quick vehicle and reasonably economical, too.
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MARC MARQUEZ has extended his lead in the MotoGP rankings after teammate Jorge Lorenzo crashed, taking out a slew of top riders on lap two in Barcelona. Lorenzo had made a blistering start, moving up from 10th on the grid to fourth. But he came in too hot on turn 10 as he tried to overtake Maveric Viñales while Marquez made a move on race leader and main championship challenger Andrea Dovizioso. Lorenzo ended up taking out Dovizioso with Viñales also falling after being left nowhere to go. Valentino Rossi became another victim of the crash when he ran wide after braking late and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won the 87th Le Mans 24 Hours with a one-two finish but their cars could be said to have finished in the wrong order. In a dramatic final hour Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Fernando Alonso, in the #8 TS050 Hybrid, defended their Le Mans crown and secured the drivers’ World Championship in the process, but only because of a huge slice of luck. They ended up winning by 16.9 seconds from teammates Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López in the #7 after the latter had to pit for a puncture. Unfortunately, their crew changed the wrong wheel in a blunder that robbed them of victory when they had to pit again to get the correct wheel changed. Honda say a sensor malfunc-
got caught in the incident. The end result was that Marquez was left a clear run to the flag in his home GP in Cataluña, finishing 2.66 seconds ahead of second placed Fabio Quartararo, with Danilo Petrucci third and Alex Rins fourth. This was the reigning MotoGP World Champion’s second premier class win in Barcelona and his fourth of the 2019 season. The victory is Marquez’s 48th in the premier class and helps to extend his championship lead to 37 points over Dovizioso. Honda hold a 15 points advantage over Ducati in the Constructor Championship. Speaking about his crash Lorenzo said: “You don’t have any options if you brake a little bit too late here, like happened
ON TOP: Marc Marquez won his home GP.
with me. It was my fault, my mistake and I apologise. It was really unfortunate to take out Dovi, Maverick and Valentino it wasn’t their fault obviously, it was mine. “The only thing that matters today is the crash, I took out three riders unfortunately but if
Lucky Alonso tion caused the mistake on the 367th lap. They had held a lead of over two minutes before the double pit stop and a slow lap on a punctured wheel scuppered their hopes. This meant Alonso and his teammates defended the Le Mans 24 hours they won last year, but had to admit luck was on their side. In any case they had the WEC Championship sewn up by that stage. The #7 crew had controlled much of the contest, having set the fastest-ever Le Mans race lap of 3 mins 17.297 secs. It had started the race from pole position following Kamui’s fastest qualifying lap, with the #8 starting just behind. That set the scene for an exciting and close battle for overall victory between the two 1,000PS
TS050 Hybrids, with momentum swinging one way and then the other. After 12 hours the two Toyotas were separated by only 8.6 seconds. In the night, the #7 seized a decisive advantage as the sister car faced an aerodynamic imbalance. That was caused by bodywork damage due to the rigours of a tough, flat-out contest although the cars were always on the same lap.
we think aside from this it was a weekend where we were able to make a step forward and I was consistent throughout.” Marc Marquez said: “I chose the soft rear to try and push in the beginning and to try not to overheat the tyre but to try to be constant and fast. All of the Repsol Honda Team did a really good job this weekend; we
worked hard and prepared well for the race. “The team told me something had happened to Dovi, so I just kept pushing and focusing on my own race. We had the perfect strategy regardless and I want to thank all the fans who came out. Gracias! “It’s always special when you can celebrate winning together with your brother, Alex
rode well this weekend!” Marquez junior had indeed ridden well to take his third Moto2 win of the season and the championship lead after pre-race title leader Lorenzo Baldassarri crashed out. The teams remained a few days in Barcelona for testing. MotoGP will resume at Assen (The Netherlands) on the weekend of June 28 - 30. Credit: Toyota Gazoo Racing.
By Dilip Kuner
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Crash leaves way clear for Marquez
LUCKY WIN: Alonso, Buemi and Nakajima.
As the final hours approached, the gap remained relatively stable around two minutes and the focus switched to bringing the cars home safely. All appeared to be going to plan until the #7 experienced its dramas and Kazuki took the lead with less than an hour to go. Fernando Alonso said: “It is amazing to win Le Mans for the second time, but the win came really unexpectedly. We did not have the pace to win this race
against car #7 on track. Today luck was a big factor and this is part of motorsport. I feel for my teammates who are actually more than teammates, they are friends. “They would have deserved the victory, but the race chose us to win it. Our main goal was to win the World Championship and we are very proud that we have achieved this.” Hisatake Murata, Team President: “We have an unusual feel-
ing because we have won our second Le Mans, but everyone in the team is sorry for Mike, Kamui and José and the #7 crew, who would have been deserving winners. We will investigate the exact cause of this issue in the coming days to avoid a repeat. “Nevertheless, I am proud of the overall performance as well as the team spirit which we showed throughout the race, also in the difficult moments in the final hour. Congratulations to the new World Champions Sébastien, Kazuki and Fernando, also on their second Le Mans victory. “This was a dramatic end to an incredible season for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and we look forward to defending our titles next season.”