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THE Mallorca tourism promotion marketing plan round two gets underway with a half million euro budget to help strengthen the island’s position as a holiday destination. The island council’s Mallorca Tourism Foundation has published the second call for proposals to promote public-private actions aimed at strengthening tourism among the main markets. Top of the list are the German-speaking countries, the UK and Ireland, but also the national, French, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian and Swiss markets. The island administration identifies the Benelux nations (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg), the Nordic countries, and

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OJBECTIVE: The aim is to strengthen the promotion of the Mallorca brand through a public-private partnership. other markets with direct connectivity as important targets too. The objective is to strengthen the promotion of the Mallorca brand through a publicprivate partnership, which will join forces and achieve a greater impact of advertising campaigns and increase pro-

motion channels. The Consell pointed out that given the action must be a shared effort on the part of the foundation and private companies, it will involve advertising investments of up to €1 million. The maximum eligible amount per company is €120,000.

These actions should stimulate the attraction

of tourist flows consistent with the emitting markets

and product segments considered strategic, as well as boosting the medium and low season, the island council stressed. The specific tourist segments the island administration wants the advertising campaign to focus on are family tourism, sport, MICE (meetings, incentives, congresses and events), nature, luxury, assets, culture and heritage and gastronomy, making it clear the marketing should definitely not be linked only to sun and sand.

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Submerged strongbox Prom restart GOING UP: The Guardia team used a lifting balloon to get the strongbox up to the surface.

DIVERS recovered a stolen strongbox from the sea bed in Cala Marcal in Felanitx containing €1,000 in cash, documentation and other items. The Guardia Civil divers got the safe back up to the surface from a depth of 15 metres down by refloating it with a lifting balloon. The strongbox had been reported missing several days earlier. A couple of snorkellers came across it while exploring near the Punta de Jonc cliffs and informed the authorities about the find, leading to the mobilisation of the Sub-aquatic Special Activities Group. Once the Guardia team had the strongbox back on dry land, they could see it hadn’t been forced open and informed their colleagues at the Manacor station.

ALCUDIA promenade works restarted this week after the they were halted mid-March due first to the pandemic and then to the start of the tourism season. The more than €900,000 works will see the extension of the prom to as far as the Maritime Station. The project includes widening pavements, improvements to urban furniture and street signs, garden areas and new storm drain and lighting systems. The road leading to the commercial port will be made one-way and a new roundabout will be constructed to direct the circulation of vehicles between the commercial docks and the Maritime Station. The improvements are expected to take five months to complete.

Nasty fall

A YOUNG climber was left seriously injured after a nasty fall in the Castell de Alaro moutains on Saturday October 3. The Mallorca firefighting service reported the 25year-old plummeted 15 metres while climbing in the zone know as Sex Xorreres, suffering a head trauma and breaking his ankle. Firefighters from Inca and Soller and a Guardia Civil team worked together on the rescue effort. They got the young climber onto a stretcher and administered first-aid. A Guardia Civil helicopter transferred the man to the Son Espases hospital in Palma.

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NIBS EXTRA Loneliness campaign A CAMPAIGN to raise awareness about loneliness among the elderly in Palma is seeking to get members of the public involved as volunteers. The ‘Toca a la porta’ (knock on the door) initiative is aimed at detecting situations of older people experiencing loneliness and at highlighting the work of organisations working in the field.

Furlough return THE Balearic government reported an 18.2 per cent increase in the number of people on the islands on the ERTE temporary suspension of job contracts scheme in September. By the beginning of October there were an additional 10,730 workers on furlough in the archipelago, pushing up the total to 69,531.

Jobless rise THE number of registered jobless in the Balearics in September was 77,112, a rise of 4.55 per cent on the previous month and a whopping 90.6 inter-annual increase. Regional Economic Model and Activity director Llorenç Pou attributed last month’s figures principally to temporary workers not being taken on due to the paralysis in tourism activity.

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NIBS EXTRA Beach clean VOLUNTEERS cleared 15 rubbish bags worth of waste from the beach connecting Pollensa and Alcudia. Divided into two groups of 10 in accordance with the pandemic health safety regulations, most of the stuff the 20 volunteers picked up was plastic, but they also found cans, fishing line and face masks.

Restrictions extended THE Balearic government extended extra restrictions in Palma district Arquitecto Bennazar for another week until October 9. The regional Health ministry said while there had been some improvement in the Covid-19 infection situation in the district since the additional restrictions were first introduced, it was not sufficient to demonstrate the situation was stabilising.

Mallorca ‘branches’ MALLORCA is opening communication agencies for its main tourism market nations which will serve as what the administration’s Tourism councillor described as ‘small branches’ of the island. Andreu Serra explained that the offices will be for the German, British, Scandinavian and national markets.

Extensions allowed BALEARIC hotels will be allowed to expand by either 10 or 15 per cent under a law aimed at boosting economic activity and simplifying administrative procedures to ease the impact of the pandemic. The expansions must be to adapt establishments to health restrictions or to improve energy efficiency, not to increase the number of places.

Strip stays shut THE Balearic government’s regional Health ministry has extended the closure order for businesses selling alcohol on Magaluf’s Punta Ballena party strip and Playa de Palma’s Calle Cerveza and Calle Jamon for another month until the end of October. The Calvia Businesses and Workers Association expressed ‘indignation’ about the latest closure extension.

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THE reopening of the Mallorca Council rural retreats got off to an encouraging start with occupation in the first month at around 30 per cent. More than 500 people stayed overnight in the retreats in September and it’s looking good for autumn, with some 660 reservations for October to December so far. The island administration pointed out the figures look even more positive when bearing in mind that high season for the retreats is traditionally March to June, while September and October are usually the months when there are not so many foreign tourists on the island. However the majority of visitors staying in the retreats last month were either locals or Spaniards from other areas. Consell President Catalina

Encouraging start POSITIVE OUTLOOK: Reservations are looking good for autumn. Cladera, who paid a recent visit to the Son Amer retreat in Escorca along with Vice-President and Sustainability and Environment councillor Aurora Robot and the island’s Environment director Josep Manchado, said it had been important to reopen the facilities “and continue offer-

ing a safe leisure alternative. “Society has responded,” Cladera commented. The Consell de Mallorca’s network of retreats for walkers and lovers of the great outdoors includes premises in Soller, Estellencs, Esporles, Deia, Alaro and Pollensa, as well as in Escorca.

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Buy local SUPPORT Balearic Island shops in the run-up to Christmas, the regional government has urged residents. The Balearic Vice-President and regional Energy Transition and Productive Sectors minister Pedro Yllanes made the call following a meeting on the first day of the month with the presidents of the archipelago’s trade associations and chambers of commerce. Yllanes told press the Balearic administration is working to make the preChristmas period the time when the islands’ shops recover from the impact of the pandemic.

Restrictions lifted Plastic ban EXTRA restrictions were lifted in four Palma neighbourhoods from 10pm on Saturday night following a 79 per cent reduction on in the accumulated rate of Covid-19 infections over 14 days. Three weeks after the Balearic government imposed stricter measures including limitations on movement in the districts of Son Gotleu, Can Capes, La Soledat Nord and half of Son Canals to control the spread of the virus, the approximately 23,000 residents returned to living under the general restrictions in place for all the islands. At a press conference on Thursday Balearic President Francina Armengol and Palma mayor Joe Hila highlighted the ‘spectacular’

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‘SPECTACULAR’ DROP: The Balearic government reported the accumulated rate of infections in the neighbourhoods fell by 79 per cent over 14 days. drop in infections in the four neighbourhoods. Between September 11 and September 29, the rate went down from 962.7 cases for every 100,000 inhabitants to 197.8. The number of PCR tests showing a positive result decreased from 13 to 3.6 per cent. Positive results for the

whole of the Balearics over the same period fell from 8.62 to 4.18 per cent. Armengol praised people living in the four districts for their “exceptional behaviour,” and said they had demonstrated that citizens understand that until there is a vaccine it is necessary to comply with measures to contain the pandemic.

THE impact of lockdown has pushed back the Balearic ban on single-use plastic to March 2021 instead of the beginning of next year. Associations of affected sectors had presented arguments during the State of Alarm that the suspension of free movement affected the processes of adapting the necessary machinery for production in accordance with the new conditions stipulated by the law. Also that the health crisis led to major accumulations of stock, the sale of which could be compromised without an extension to the period before the ban comes into place, a financial hit on top of the impact of the pandemic. A further factor that the Balearic government had to take into account is that many companies were forced to suspend activities completely or have staff on the ERTE furlough programme. The regional Environment and Territory ministry’s new date for the ban on single-use plastic to come into force is March 20 next year, or 78 days later than originally planned. This is the same number of days the State of Alarm lasted. This comes with the regional parliament’s approval of the bill for promoting economic activity and administrative simplification to ease the effects of the Covid-19 crisis.

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Solar subsidies Financing MORE subsidies for solar photovoltaic renewable energy will be available from the Balearic government. The Energy Transition and Productive Sectors regional ministry has added €500,000 to the €3 million the administration originally allocated to funding for promoting solar PV and micro-wind installations for self-consumption. The archipelago’s administration said the move was a response to an increase in requests this year for the financial assistance from private individuals, non-profit entities and small and medium-sized businesses to somewhere in the region of 2,000.

for films MALLORCA Council is making €425,000 of subsidies available for new feature film, fiction series, animation, fiction short film and video clip projects which are related to the island as a way of backing the audiovisual sector while at the same time contributing to promoting the location.

NEW DATE: The introduction of the prohibition on throwaway plastic has been delayed for the same number of days lockdown lasted.

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Discount Computers

SPANISH utility company, Endesa, has begun delivering 5,000 computers and internet connection cards to ‘vulnerable’ students across 60 towns and districts. The initiative aims to ‘protect against the digital divide’ caused by the covid pandemic. In addition, both students

and teachers will receive training in digital skills. The distribution of computers and internet connections will begin in Ceuta and extend to Melilla, Andalucia, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Castilla y Leon, Aragon, Galicia and Extremadura in the coming weeks.

Retired doctors offer help MORE than 2,000 retired doctors have offered to return to work to help out in the face of the health crisis in Spain. The country is experiencing a shortage of health personnel and last week it was revealed the national health service needs some 88,000 doctors, nurses and orderlies to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. And, according to Antena 3, the situation has been made all the more critical as many health professionals are forced to look for work abroad ‘in search of decent contracts.’ In light of the shortage several autonomous communities across Spain are experiencing, 2,000 doctors have offered their ‘valuable experience.’ Dr Carlos Gálvez, spokesman for Retired Doctors of Sevilla, said “we, retired doctors, have done everything, we have experience that I think is valuable.”

In total, 5,000 students from around 500 public schools will benefit, while approximately 800 teachers will receive training. This is the second phase of Endesa’s Public Respon-

sibility Plan. The first phase in March saw the company invest €12 million in medical supplies to support the entities fighting the Covid pandemic at that time.

Strictly Chaos STRICTLY COME DANCING has been thrown into chaos this week after it was discovered that contestant, HRVY, has been diagnosed with Covid-19. The 21-year-old singer and YouTube sensation has now been forced to self-isolate after his diagnosis however he will not be required to be removed from the show. Strictly have now announced that they will be testing every worker on the production along with all the cast.

HRVY: Has Covid-19. A spokesperson for the BCC has been quoted as saying, “With just 10 days until the celebrities are introduced to their partners, this is the worstcase scenario.”

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TUI Returns TOUR operator TUI has restarted flights from Germany to the Canary Islands with plans for selective Covid-19 testing of travellers. The German travel

company has initially scheduled seven weekly flights to Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, according to the Canary Island government.

Speaking on Thursday October 1 following a videoconference meeting with TUI group CEO Sebastian Ebel, regional President Angel Victor Torres described the decision to set up safe travel corridors to the Canaries at this time as “very good news.”

Tourism minister Yaiza Castilla explained that the Canary administration has reached an agreement with TUI on voluntary selective Covid-19 testing for tourists taking winter holidays with the firm in accordance with the levels of infection in their destinations of origin.

FLIGHTS RESUME: From Germany to the Canary Islands.

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Trapped inside A BOY, three, spent hours locked in a school bus without anyone noticing he was missing. The child reportedly fell asleep and didn’t get off at a bus stop in Oleiros, in A Coruña. Neither the bus escort nor the driver noticed that the young boy was still on board. It was only when the school bus was parked up at a nearby town hall four hours later that the child was discovered by another driver, who took the boy to Lui Seoane Primary School where he is a pupil. The Territorial Chief of Education is investigating what happened, while the school claims the child ‘did not enter school grounds so it was considered that the family did not send him.’ According to Spanish press reports, residents have expressed their ‘indignation and disbelief’ about the incident, with one quoted as saying “we all have failures, but here there are no excuses, he is a child.”

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Brave Young Woman

BRAVE: Young woman survives nightmare to tell her story. THE incredible story of a young woman from Elche, who was rescued from a perverted Peruvian sect leader, has been made into a stunning new book. The book titled ‘Hágase tu voluntad’ (Thy will be done) is the story of a young woman who was lured by the leader of a ‘religious sect’ to Peru, abandoning her family and entering into a life of horror in the process. The book is written by Vanesa Lozano who tells

the extraordinary story of Patricia Aguilar which aims to raise awareness to young people about the dangers of the internet. Patricia Aguilar was only 16 when she fell for the teachings of ‘guru’ Félix Steven Manrique, who called himself ‘The Prince.’ Manrique managed to convince Aguilar and other women that they needed to take care of him. The book tells the story of how Aguilar met Manrique online and how he per-

suaded her to leave home when she was 18 and abandon her family. Patricia was forced to live with the 35-year-old man and two other women. The young Elche woman was with the man, the women and five other children for a year and a half before being rescued. She intends for her story, via Lozano’s book, to give visibility to issues such as ‘religious sects’ on the internet that lure people in via chatrooms and social media.

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Sober October CHEERS! Itâ€™s time to crack open the non-alcoholic beers and swap your cocktails for coffee as Sober October is here. Although a celebration of health and camaraderie, this challenge has been known to expose those who may have a problem. This new yearly tradition is thought to have begun in 2017 originating from the podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. The event is slowly becoming recognised worldwide thanks to the popularity of the podcast, with many charities and organisations jumping on the trend to promote their good causes. It is hard to avoid alcohol; it is nearly everywhere; from TV adverts to Sunday BBQs and everything in between. The normalisation of alcohol by advertisers, mar-

CHEERS: Swap your cocktails for coffee this month.

keters and the media has contributed to it becoming one of the most lethal legal drugs in existence. Those on the fence about taking up the challenge may want to consider the time spent without a hangover and how much more money theyâ€™ll have at the end of the month! For those that choose to use Sober October as a detox tool, next month will

come as a nice change, but for those that may have a problem with alcohol, the event might be a little overwhelming, even if they complete it. Overall, the challenge is a great idea and has highlighted many peopleâ€™s drinking habits, either forcing them to admit they may have a problem or giving their body a welcomed detox.

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Contact the team today for a no-obligation quote at info@mariposaenergia.es or by calling +34 951 120 830 or visiting www.mariposaenergia.es. SPAIN started rolling out its early flu vaccination campaign this week ‘amid second wave of Covid-19 infections.’ The most vulnerable and ‘at risk’ will be prioritised across the country. The campaign normally begins in November, but health bosses say an early start will be ‘key in an au-

Early Start tumn-winter marked by the second wave of Covid-19 infections.’ Several autonomous communities, such as the Valencia Community, Castilla y León, Galicia and Navarra are among

the first to begin to vaccinate their ‘most at risk.’ Minister of Health, Ana Barceló, stressed that ·”this year it is especially important that risk groups get vaccinated against the flu” due to Covid-19, and said

the goal is to vaccinate 75 per cent of those over 65 years along with health personnel and 60 per cent of the rest of those at risk. In addition, a vaccination strategy will be carried out aimed at residents and staff at nursing homes and day centres, “so that they are vaccinated, preferably, during the first week of the campaign.”

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Pension review THE Spanish government has agreed to review the tax benefits accruing from private and company pensions as well as considering cutting individual bonuses at the request of civil servants, although Podemos may object to any significant changes in the status quo.

Trump effect THE announcement that Donald Trump is in isolation due to Covid-19 infection coincided with a significant drop in the value of cryptocurrency Bitcoins whilst the price of gold, already high continued to increase. US shares also took a nasty tumble at the time.

Growing fleet DESPITE protestations of poverty due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions, British Airways, unlike some other airlines, has not asked Boeing to delay delivery of new aircraft and it has just taken possession of its first long haul 777 in six years.

Eurozone GDP FORMER Spanish minister and now Vice President of the European Central Bank, Luis de Guindos, does not see any likelihood of recovery of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the eurozone before the end of 2022, with inflation missing targets.

H&M culls stores WITH 5,000 stores in many countries worldwide, Swedish fashion retailer H&M has become the second largest brand of its type in the world, but it like so many other stores, has seen high street sales suffer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It has therefore announced that it will be closing at least 250 shops during 2021 as it expects online shopping to continue to grow and although sales are beginning to recover, they are still 5 per cent down when comparing last month and September 2019.

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STAT OF WEEK

€4 billion

profit is expected to be made by Spanish company ACS after selling its Cobra business to French Group Vinci for €5.2 billion.

Record employment results SEPTEMBER was a record month in Spain for the number of new jobs created which when coupled with a further fall in unemployment is per haps surprising although there are still large numbers of people on fur lough or working shorter hours. Overall, however it has to be posi tive news that the State Public Em ployment Service reported the num ber of unemployed fell by slightly more than 26,000 (0.7 per cent) and the number of new jobs created broke 84,000. In ‘normal years,’ September is considered a bad month for Spanish

workers as the main tourism season comes to an end and many people on short term contracts who are as sociated with the hospitality indus try find themselves unemployed. That was then and this is now! The lockdown and pandemic have com pletely changed the rules and many of those in hospitality found that their season ended much earlier and they entered the public system in previous months. Now to record 84,000 new jobs suggests that other areas of the economy are beginning to recover and either creating new work or

LEGALLY SPEAKING

bringing employees back to their old jobs from which they had been placed on furlough. According to Expansion this drop in the number of unemployed in September has never been so large since records began in 1996 and since 2008, unemployment in Sep tember has gone up rather than down. This is part of an ongoing drop in unemployment over the past three months, but it must be remembered that there are still more than 3,750,00 on the unemployed list, many of them young people.

Walmart sells Asda

Is TIE obligatory? After reading the article about TIE I am con fused. I am British, and I am tax resident here in Spain. The article says that, ‘We suppose that you would apply for the new TIE.’ Is it manda tory that we all have to change our existing resi dency card for something new, and if we do not, what could happen? A L (by email) If you in tend to YOU AND THE LAW continue to reside IN SPAIN in Spain, you need to exchange your present ‘Certificate of Residence of a European Union Citizen’ for a TIE, a Tarjeta de Identificación de Extranjero. This is because you are no longer a citizen of the European Union. This TIE is in fact a European Union card. It is based on Article 50 TEU in accordance with Article 18.4 of the UK withdrawal agreement. You should make this exchange before December 31. You will need Form EX23, which you can download from the internet and Form 790 code 12 on which you pay the small fee and one identification card size photo. If you do not get the TIE, at some point next year you will be considered a nonresident of Spain.

DAVID SEARL

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THE problems with E10 petrol which contains as much as 10 per cent sus tainable bioethanol means that newer cars produce up to 2 per cent less carbon dioxide, but Dutch mo toring organisation Bovag said prior to its launch that it would not be compatible with many older mod els. This claim is born out by petrol card supplier Multitankcard whose

Asda intends to keep prices low. Credit: Eddie flickr

JUST a year since regulators refused to approve a merg er between Asda and Sains bury’s, American owners Walmart have announced that they have sold the su permarket chain for £6.8 billion (€7.5 billion) to a British consortium. On the face of things, the purchase of Asda by Wal mart 21 years ago wasn’t a great investment as they are making just £100 mil lion (€110 million) profit from the sale but they are keeping some shares and will have a single seat on the board. Triumphant purchasers are petrol billionaires Mohsin and Zuber Issa who own the Lancashire based EG Group working with

London private equity firm TDR Capital who between them look to see the super market return to growth and have promised to keep prices low whilst investing more than £1 billion (€1.1 billion) over the next three years. Initially at least, there are unlikely to be many major changes as headquarters will remain in Leeds and current CEO Roger Burnley has received a vote of confi dence and will be main tained in his role. According to YouGov pollsters, Asda is now the seventh most popular su permarket in the United Kingdom and has a long way to go to beat leaders Aldi, M&S Food and Lidl.

Ties with Iran THE Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described Tehran Madrid relations as developing and expressed hope that both sides boost economic relations despite US sanctions as he wel comed new Spanish Ambas sador to Tehran Luis Felipe Fer nández de la Peña. The new Spanish Ambas sador noted that Iran and Spain are striving to strengthen bilat eral relations especially eco nomic ties in line with the large capacities of the two countries. Coinciding with the presen tation of the Ambassador’s cre dentials it was announced that the first flight in 17 years from Tehran to Madrid took off with Iran Air to run a weekly direct flight as the two nations dis cuss methods of cooperation in both trade and possibly tourism.

Odds on takeover BRITISH betting firm, William Hill, fronted on TV by such stars as Ray Winstone is likely to be taken over by Caesars Entertainment, the US compa ny which owns Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for £2.9 billion (€3.2 billion) subject to share holder agreement. What attracts the American company is that William Hill USA (in which Caesars holds a 20 per cent stake) has 170 bet ting shops scattered across the USA. The board of William Hill, which is unlikely to open more 100 betting shops in the UK, sees this as an opportunity to gain value for shareholders in what may be a stagnant mar ket.

Problems with cleaner petrol spokesman told Telegraaf newspa per “We can see that very clearly through an analysis of spending pat terns.’ Between August 2019 and August 2020, the sale of E5 rose 20 per cent, while the sale of E10 actu ally fell 5 per cent.”

Despite the Europe wide intro duction of these new petrol types, pumps in Gibraltar and Spain still refer to 95 and 98 Octane fuel and prices have generally remained un changed although currently it is sig nificantly cheaper (up to 30 euro

cents a litre) to fill up on the Rock. Pricing across Europe varies dra matically depending upon the level of sales tax and VAT imposed on fu els as well as garages’ views on the ability to pay higher prices in differ ent geographical locations.

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Public debt is rising

FINANCE MINISTER MONTERO: Called for a “fiscally responsible” approach. ACCORDING to figures released by the Bank of Spain, the public debt soared to €1.29 trillion in the second quarter of 2020 which is its highest level for 20 years, due to its efforts to cope with the results of the pandemic. Although this is a huge amount, it compares favourably with the United Kingdom debt which reached £2 trillion (€2.2 trillion) at the end of June and like Spain still continues to increase on a monthly basis. Normal rules no longer apply and whilst the European Union set targets for all member states requiring that public debt should be no higher than 60 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP),

this is simply unrealistic at the present time. The reality is that whilst it stood at 99 per cent in the first quarter, it rose to 110 per cent as Spain was in lockdown for much of the second quarter and was trying to assist those in financial need whilst reeling from the loss of important tourist and export business. Taking a pragmatic approach, the government has decided (like Britain and some other countries) to suspend the budget and try to cope with matters as they occur whilst maintaining what Finance Minister, María Jesús Montero called a “fiscally responsible” ap proach when announcing this at a press conference. One piece of good news is that analysts forecast that GDP which had fallen dramatically in the first

Cycling into profit HOUSEHOLD name Halfords says sales of bike products show no sign of stopping as demand for car products and services also rise. The Redditch-headquartered company has reported group like-for-like growth in the five weeks to September 25, 2020 was up 22 per cent. The UK retailer said demand for bikes and cycling products had continued following the end of the peak cycling and summer staycation season. As a result, it expects half-year profits to top €61.6m, compared with the €39.2m to €44.8m that it had predicted last month.

six months of the year looks likely to start to bounce back, provided that the sudden spike in Covid19 illness is short lived.

BUSINESS EXTRA Bank mergers THE Governor of the Bank of Spain has indicated his belief, following the merger of Caixa Bank with Bankia that there is room for more Spanish banking mergers in order to protect bank profits and liquidity as well as increasing competitiveness.

Vultures gather INVESTMENT funds are keeping a very close eye on the Spanish hotel industry as many believe that due to the lack of tourists, hotel owners will be suffering financially and may well be prepared to sell at knock down prices.

Share please ANA BOTÍN, President of Santander Bank has asked European Central Bank (ECB) to reconsider its recommendation that banks do not pay dividends to shareholders until the financial effects of the pandemic are fully understood.

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BRITAIN is falling apart at the seams! It’s not an opinion, it’s a fact. Boris Johnson and the rest of the UK government can’t tell which way is up or what to do and it has driven the UK public to distraction. Conflicting advice and everchanging guidance are seeing increasing unrest and annoyance among the general public. Spain offers many amazing opportunities to change your pace of life and immerse yourself in a remarkable lifestyle, culture and climate. There are so many reasons to make this country your home that it is hard to pick a Top Ten, but here goes,

WEATHER The weather! We can’t start an article on how amazing Spain is without talking about the weather. With cold winters just ahead of us, the weather in Spain is an obvious reason for moving to this country. The southern coast of Spain specifically enjoys approximately 320 days of sunshine a year. Not to mention a reasonably mild climate throughout the rest of the year.

FOOD & DRINK Eating out is a major part of the lifestyle here in Spain. We have amazing restaurants to suit every budget where you can get anything from a cheap and easy Menu Del Dia to a full gourmet meal. The rich Spanish culture assures that you can get authentic delicious meals which are influenced by time honoured traditions such as Paella, Tortilla, Pisto and Turron. The Menu del Dia offers cheap and affordable two or three-course meals, usually coming in at under 10€. You’d be lucky to get a McDonald’s in the UK for that price. If you are looking for something more upmarket there are also a tremendous selection of high-quality restaurants where you get delicious gourmet food for a great price compared to the offerings that your £’s can get back in the UK.

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AL FRESCO LIVING Let’s face it, who wants to deal with the cold, dark clouds and rain. The Meteorological Office (MET) in the UK estimates that it rains at least 156 days per year. Spain on the other hand has a climate that sees on average a paltry 55 days of rain. Much of that occurs in intense periods and other than that it’s sun, sun, SUN! This temperate climate means that living in Spain affords you the excellent opportunities for year-round outdoor dining on the terrace while soaking up the rays and/or enjoying a day at the beach. Sunlight itself triggers areas in the retina that promote serotonin release, thereby actually making you happier. And let’s face it, who doesn’t want to be happier?! Not only can you enjoy the thrills of outdoor dining, but outdoor exercise is also another area that is actively pursued in Spain. Whether it’s rollerblading on the paseo, Yoga on the beach, or cross training in the park, the overwhelming volume of bright and beautiful days means that you don’t have to be restricted to working out indoors. Not only does the exercise produce endorphins that make you feel happier, but the additional and continued onslaught of natural Vitamin D plays a vital role in heart health, boosting exercise capacity, and possibly reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

“Great place to be.... .we

love it!”

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PARK LIFE

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Yet another benefit of a life lived in sunny climes is that beautiful plants and flowers are always blooming wherever you go. In Spain there is a concerted effort to make sure that the outdoor public spaces are beautiful all year round.

Let’s face it, with wages plummeting, job losses rife and the cost of living soaring out of the reach of many lowincome earners, the UK is becoming a tougher and tougher place to live. Spain, on the other hand, has an exceptionally low cost of living compared to the UK. It is distinctly cheaper to buy alcohol, restaurant food, many groceries, petrol and a range of other daily items in Spain than it is in the UK, furthermore, rental prices are distinctly cheaper as well.

LIFESTYLE VARIETY Expats who emigrate to Spain often start their lives in the sun-drenched coastal areas. But Spain is a much larger and more varied place, from the wonderful landscapes and the mountainous regions to large sprawling urban city life. The sheer diversity of Spain means that whether it is alpine regions, evergreen forests, volcanic islands or the sun-drenched coasts, there is truly something for everyone … while the weather still remains warm and enjoyable.

la, “Where people say Ho Buenas dias, and smile”

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Peniscola beach and town in the Valencian Community.

EXCELLENT TRANSPORT

As with most countries, Spain has excellent global transport routes that make it an easy place to travel to and from. However, their public transport systems are also exceptionally well maintained and run efficiently. Many UK residents are used to the familiar feeling of train cancellations due to weather, strikes and a variety of other non-events that see public transport grind to a halt. However, in Spain, commuters can enjoy a range of public transport options that are well-maintained and timely in their arrival. It is difficult to be late in Spain when relying on the transport here.

FIESTAS TOLEDO: Just one of the many exciting cities to visit in Spain.

HEALTHCARE The World Health Organisation (WHO) rated the Spanish healthcare system as No 7 in the world and it is often lauded by its users as an exceptional service. Spanish healthcare has exceptionally

skilled doctors, many of whom are bilingual with English as a second language, and the facilities are modern and well maintained.

“Love Spain”

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Spanish people like to work but they also like to let their hair down and party. There are numerous celebrations throughout the year and, unlike the UK’s attempt at national celebrations, the Spanish go all out. Whether it’s Sevilla’s Semana Santa (Holy Week) or Valencia’s La Tomatina (Tomato Festival) there is always a fun and lively party to let your hair down at where everyone from nine to 90 gets involved.

SIESTAS Who doesn’t love a little mid-afternoon snooze? While it may take a while to get used to some shops and stores closing in the middle of the afternoon, siesta will soon become part of the natural way of life. There’s also science behind why siestas are so good for you. Biphasic sleep patterns improve your cognitive function

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and give you a better outlook on life. However, the list doesn’t stop there. Employees in Spain typically receive approximately 41 days of annual leave per years whereas in the UK you only receive a measly 28. With those extra days off you are able to fully experience the rich and vibrant culture of Spain that is evident around every corner you turn. Furthermore, the UK regularly ranks as one of the worst places to live in Europe. Multiple studies over the last decade have placed the UK at the bottom of the list and the Expat Insider Report, 2019, revealed the same results. With Spain on your doorstep and the option to integrate yourself into this vibrant culture still readily available until December 31, 2020, it is a wonder that, despite the current global situation, that Brits aren’t flocking here. Throughout the pandemic, Brits in Spain have hailed the response of the Spanish government, police and army for their handling of the global pandemic. Although the draconian measures were tough on everyone, the clarity and immediate action by the authorities meant that the population felt safe and knew what was expected of them. Since the lockdown was lifted, Brits who have travelled despite quarantine restrictions in the UK have applauded the Spanish response with numerous tourists taking to social media to express how much safer they feel in Spain during this crisis than they do in the UK. Furthermore, if you get your skates on and move prior to the end of this year (December 31) you will still be fully covered under the UK’s Withdrawal Agreement with the EU, which means you can ensure you retain permanent residency in Spain. So, the question really is less about why you should move to Spain but instead why aren’t you moving to Spain? With a glorious friendly culture in a warm and comfortable climate, where you can enjoy sandy beaches, a cocktail in hand or walk your dog while enjoying the range of nature on your doorstep … why are you not already here?

Spain… it’s not Britain… and we are glad about it!

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT JUST recently a 16-year-old young hoodlum became inv olv e d i n a c a r c h a s e wi th a number of police vehicles. Attempting to swerve around a police road block his car struck a young officer who was dragged along before being thrown off and sustaining multiple injuries, including a fractured leg. The car was finally brought to a halt and the driver arrested. The charges were, stealing a car, failing to stop; possession of cannabis; failing to provide a blood sample; causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving without a licence or insurance. The officer was off work for five weeks and also suffered a psychological impact that required mental treatment and counselling. At his trial the judge’s ruling on this young toe rag was a piddling, noncustodial 12 month rehabilitation order, and a fine of £100! You really couldn’t make it up. What this basically means is that this waste of space was back with his mates that evening, his ‘street cred’ on a high, a

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New generation of youngsters joint in his mouth and his eye on whatever other criminal endeavours he could turn his hand to. The message taken back to his fellow young cronies? As long as you’re under 18, you can get away with just about anything. Some of these judges are not fit to serve up slop in a prison kitchen, leave alone serve up justice on the bench. The way to prevent young thugs like this re-offending is to bang ‘em up in a serious boot camp. Control their every waking and sleeping moment with the strictest regulations and make them never want to be put back inside again. But it won’t happen will it? The ‘wokes’ and liberal lefties of our society have somehow managed to take control of our rules and regulations and appear to have completely dispensed with common sense. Under the guise of ‘sex education’ they have allowed live sexual acts to take place in our classrooms. Tried to normalise grown men in dresses sharing locker rooms with young girls and made parents afraid to chastise or discipline their own children for

fear they will be reported for some form of child abuse. Unless it agrees with their own warped doctrine, they have also managed to virtually destroy freedom of speech and influence our children into regarding any decision by the authorities as an infringement of their ‘uman rights. The result of all this dangerous nonsense, is new generations of youngsters with, no regard whatsoever for law and order, an utterly self-centered attitude of entitlement, and the belief that despite a history of utter failure, socialism is the answer to everything. To the left of course it all makes perfect sense; the more dependent the people are on the state the more they can be controlled. Their ultimate ambition is communism and the brainwashed young their prime targets. By the time our youngsters realise they have been duped it will all be too late. The only thing Orwell got wrong was the date! Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com. Expatradioscotland. Mon. Wed. Fri. 1pm.

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FEATURE

CRASH SPANISH police have launched a ‘murder-suicide’ probe after a British husband was killed in a head-on collision witrh a lorry. The body of his wife ‘who had died days earlier’ was found in the wreckage. Police suspect the 38-year-old man may have intended to end his own life after murdering his COLLISION: Now a murder probe. French wife, 41, in their mobile home, following a row. The fatal crash occurred on the A-381 motorway near the town of Los Barrios close to Gibraltar. The Brit, who has not been named, died instantly and was said to have been driving on the wrong side of the motorway before the smash. Police and firefighters found the body of his wife in the wreckage.

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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS ARIES (March 21 - April 20)

Emotional and monetary wealth go hand in hand at the beginning of this energetic week. Someone is likely to make demands that you find unacceptable and you will need all your tact to avoid unpleasantness, but any resistance by you will, in the longer term, only gain you respect. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)

You may feel a bit like Sherlock Holmes when you solve a tricky dilemma. With your intellect soaring, it is little surprise that others come to you with their problems. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)

Someone with a romantic interest in you starts buzzing around. This is all very well if you are willing, but if not keep your distance. As thoughts turn to a well-deserved break, it is not surprising that a holiday is on your mind. CANCER (June 22 - July 23)

Small matters start to clog up the emotional works. You would rather be somewhere else, but grit your teeth and deal with necessary matters. Finances certainly must be watched most carefully. Get your glad rags on at the weekend and really let your hair down. time. LEO (July 24 - August 23)

Mutual plans are exciting but make sure that others know your needs exactly. As a Leo, you will never willingly accept second best but how can others know your standards? VIRGO (August 24 - September 23)

Putting your thoughts and feelings on a par with someone else will help you to understand their point of view. As painful as it seems, there will need to be some compromise if everyone is to be happy. Are you feeling the need for some activity and excitement?

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)

Sometimes, you retreat into your shell and your normally gregarious personality takes a back seat. Although you may not have received the expected response to a question recently, it is no reason to brood. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)

The way to bring energy levels up this week is to spend time with energetic people. You may feel a little on the fringes initially but, at the end of the day, your spirit will be lifted. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21)

Look ahead to see how exactly you can make this spring time extra special. Making your plans clear to others means a smooth journey as opposed to unnecessary delays. A particular place brings back memories of a love long past. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20)

There is an incredibly romantic week ahead if you only enter into the spirit of it. Let your feelings be seen and felt, showing appreciation for loved ones. You do not need the excuse of a birthday or anniversary to give a gift, just a heart full of love. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)

Being at the forefront of a learning experience is pleasurable this week. An unexpected offer seems small but could have a big effect. A friend in need may go over the top and annoy you. It may be necessary to distance yourself and give help through others. Planning ahead to the weekend means that you have more time and energy to get things done.

HEXAGRAM

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

AGREED ARDENT BEADLE COHERE CREAKY ENTICE ENTIRE ESTEEM FILTER HIDDEN (10) INHERE LAMBDA LINDEN MANAGE METEOR POTENT SYNDIC THEIST TRACER

LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY Sat 3 October

BONUS BALL

IRISH LOTTO Sat 3 October

BONUS BALL

EURO MILLIONS Tue 29 September BONUS BALL

14 41

Fri 2 October

BONUS BALL

3 9

EL MILLON: FPS02845 LA PRIMITIVA

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

Even as you prepare to go on a trip or start something new this week, the future beckons. In small things there are clues to the way forward. A chance encounter brings humour and opens your eyes to a friendship lately neglected.

TIME OUT

Thursday March 12 Thurs 1 October

4 25

BONUS BALL

JOKER: JOKER:3634529 Sat 3 October Sat 30 May

5 27

BONUS BALL

JOKER: 5097034

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ENGLISH-SPANISH

TIME

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

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents F and 15 represents P, so fill in F every time the figure 9 appears and P every time the figure 15 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 Puñetazo (5) 3 Cod (7) 6 Woodcutter (7) 8 Health (5) 10 Novia (en boda) (5) 11 To embrace (hug) (7) 14 En casa (2,4) 15 Nanny (babysitter) (6) 17 Tonto (7) 20 Same (5) 21 North (side, part) (5) 22 Toothpick (7) 23 Embajada (7) 24 Sesenta (5)

Down 1 Word (7) 2 Seto (barrera) (5) 3 Bar (long piece of metal or wood) (5) 4 To marry (5) 5 Pedido (algo solicitado o comprado) (5) 7 Vecino (9) 9 Sunlight (3,3,3) 12/13 Literas (en dormitorio) (4,4) 16 Disculpa (7) 17 Valla (5) 18 Artículos (5) 19 Feliz (5) 20 Machos (5)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION QUICK

BOGGLED

HEXAGRAM

WORD LADDER

Across: 1 Isolated, 8 Brass, 9 Nicks, 10 Ibex, 11 Decamp, 13 Abroad, 15/17 Zero hour, 18 Inlet, 19 Often, 20 Contrary. Down: 2 Stale, 3 Less, 4 Tinder, 5 Dacha, 6 Disappoint, 7 Abdication, 12 Fasten, 14 Relic, 16 Enter.

evade evaded pricy rasp racist racy arvo aria aristo arias airs acai acari tots tofts veto vote vast vats vapor sprit sari stove stop stave stair stay save sapor sadly saddle carp carpet carps carve cars cast city cyst opts tsar tote atop addle ford forded pots pave past pair pairs paisa pats patsy pays paddle prof fave fast fair fairs fats fays fade faded dais daisy days daft drop ofay ofays edda eddy

1 Hereby 2 Estate 3 Spread 4 Teasel 5 Errant 6 Stereo 7 Esteem 8 Apogee 9 Gambol 10 Energy 11 Legend 12 Beyond 13 Degree 14 Bodied 15 Joggle 16 Needle 17 Inject 18 Enable 19 Feeble

JUST MUST MAST MALT MALE MADE or

NONAGRAM

KAKURO

CRYPTIC Across: 1 Engaged, 5 Cable, 8 Plaza, 9 Seniors, 10 Eyes, 11 Test case, 13 Shadow, 15 Unless, 18 Mackerel, 19 Jeer, 22 Climate, 23 Crank, 24 Avers, 25 Stellar. Down: 1 Express, 2 Grape, 3 Grab, 4 Disney, 5 Constant, 6 Brocade, 7 Ensue, 12 Polecats, 14 Ascribe, 16 Striker, 17 Rebels, 18 Mecca, 20 Email, 21 Ache.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Amante, 3 Criada, 8 Iceland, 10 Arrow, 11 Llano, 12 Unhappy, 13 Spoon, 15 Jarro, 20 Playful, 22 Grano, 24 Ebano, 25 Joyería, 26 Estado, 27 Chispa. Down: 1 Anillo, 2 Arena, 4 Reach, 5 Atrapar, 6 Always, 7 Add up, 9 Apodo, 14 Peasant, 16 Angry, 17 Sphere, 18 Flojo, 19 Posada, 21 Flood, 23 Atrás.

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CODE BREAKER

SUDOKU

JUST BUST BAST BASE BADE MADE

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WEATHER

Mallorca

TOMORROW

TODAY POLLENÇA

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POLLENÇA

ALCUDIA

CALVIA

CALVIA ANDRATX

PALMA

CALA D’OR ANDRATX

CALA D’OR

PALMA

BOGGLED How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? • The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. • Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. • No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. • No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

LLUCMAJOR

LLUCMAJOR MAGALLUF

MAGALLUF

Malaga TODAY: MAX 25 MIN 19-S Fri 25 19 - C Sat 25 18 - Cl Sun 26 18 - S Mon - 26 17 - Cl Tues - 25 16 - S Wed - 24 15 - Cl

Almeria TODAY: MAX 27, MIN 19-S Fri 28 20 - Cl Sat 26 19 - Cl Sun 25 19 - S Mon - 25 18 - S Tues - 24 17 - S Wed - 23 17 - S

Bilbao TODAY: MAX 22, MIN 12-S Fri 29 17 - S Sat 28 18 - Cl Sun 28 16 - S Mon - 24 13 - Sh Tues - 21 13 - Cl Wed - 22 13 - Cl

Madrid TODAY: MAX 27, MIN 13-CL Fri 28 16 - S Sat 25 13 - C Sun 26 13 - S Mon 22 10 - Cl Tues 21 8 - Cl Wed 21 8 - Cl

Alicante TODAY: MAX 25, MIN 20-CL Fri 26 20 - Cl Sat 26 19 - Cl Sun 26 19 - C Mon - 28 18 - S Tues - 26 17 - S Wed - 25 17 - Cl

Benidorm TODAY: MAX 24, MIN 18-CL Fri 25 18 - Cl Sat 25 18 - C Sun 26 18 - S Mon - 27 17 - S Tues - 24 17 - Cl Wed - 24 17 - Cl

Mallorca TODAY: MAX 26, MIN 15-S Fri 27 17 - S Sat 27 18 - C Sun 29 18 - Cl Mon - 29 19 - S Tues - 26 17 -Th Wed - 26 16 - C

Barcelona TODAY: MAX 21, MIN 17-C Fri 24 19 - Cl Sat 24 18 - C Sun 24 18 - Cl Mon - 25 18 - Cl Tues - 22 16 - Sh Wed - 23 15 - Sh

SATURDAY POLLENÇA

ALCUDIA

CALVIA

S: Sun

Cl: Clear

C: Cloudy

Sh: Showers

ANDRATX

CALA D’OR

PALMA

LLUCMAJOR MAGALLUF

Th: Thunder

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Sn: Snow

TARGET:

SCORING:

• Average: 21 • Good: 30 • Very good: 43 • Excellent: 55

4 letters: 1 point 5 letters: 2 points 6 letters: 3 points 7 letters: 5 points 8 or more letters: 11 points

KAKURO 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.

CRYPTIC Across 1 Rhode Island poet's manoeuvre provokes witty retort (7) 5 Majestic beer returned (5) 8 Eccentric strove with the electorate (5) 9 Leader in dance is wrong to twist (7) 10 Prod naked figure holding Gorgon’s head (5) 11 Live comfortably after introduction to duchess (5) 12 Place often visited by hot family member (5) 14 Let learner relax (5) 19 Composer for King George the First, for example (5) 21 City found tour banned (5) 23 Small creature biting quiet vet (7) 24 Leading cook holds one (5) 25 Large recess in fireplace, so to speak (5) 26 Decide to tackle this puzzle again? (7) Down 1 Expose a lever in error (6) 2 Tie up an awkward flower (7) 3 Scrap dealer's last in garden building (5) 4 Possibly did see whirling waters (6) 5 What’s left of arranged rise is now unpaid (7) 6 Graeme's beginning to roam in a small wood (5) 7 Recently left at a cathedral city (6) 13 Disregard the glen etc, it's silly (7) 15 Star, laid back, is old timer (7) 16 Learner going madly around, leering (6) 17 Famous general seen in classic US terminal (6) 18 Sound device to totally bewilder (6) 20 Publication for children (5) 22 Males making money in America (5)

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SUDOKU

QUICK

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.

Across 1 Lets fall to the ground (5) 4 Submerge in a liquid (4) 7/18 Become angry (3,3) 8 Sure, confident (7) 9 Final (4) 10 Middle point of anything (6) 12 Unconcerned (6) 14 Quick (4) 17 Look at closely (7) 18 See 7 19 Gambles (4) 20 Having a sharp inclination (5)

Down 2 Kitchen appliances used for baking or roasting (5) 3 Large, coarse bag (4) 4 Arranged into groups (6) 5 Separately (5) 6 Put money into financial schemes (8) 7 Chosen in preference to another (8) 11 Wirelesses (6) 13 Cause fear in (5) 15 Be in accord (5) 16 Permits (4)

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

NEWS

NONAGRAM How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET:

BACK WISH

• Average: 10 • Good: 14 • Very good: 20 • Excellent: 26

QUIZ: No Eesy Questions – B

Not a lot of people know that… Brasilia, which has been the capital of Brazil since 1960, was designed by Lúcio Costa in 1956. The city was located in the centre of the country with the intention of drawing people away from the crowded coastal areas.

Answers:

6. In the BBC television sitcom Blackadder, what was the name of the title character’s dim-witted sidekick played by actor Sir Tony Robinson? 7. Ride On Time was the only UK number one hit single for which Italian house music group, popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s? 8. Sofia is the capital of which country in south-eastern Europe on the western shores of the Black Sea? 9. Which agile, long-tailed, nocturnal African lemur with dense woolly fur and large eyes and ears, is also known as a galago? 10. Which large estate house (castle) in Scotland shares its name with a heavy laced leather walking boot and a brimless dark blue Scottish cap with a flat top and a plume on one side?

1. BIG DADDY, 2. BULLHORN, 3. BARBADOS, 4. BABUSHKA, 5. BASILISK, 6. BALDRICK (in the unaired pilot episode he was played by Philip Fox), 7. BLACK BOX, 8. BULGARIA, 9. BUSHBABY, 10. BALMORAL

Gadsby is a 1939 novel by Ernest Vincent Wright written as a lipogram, which does not include words that contain the letter E... and neither do any of the answers in this week’s quiz. Each answer contains eight letters and begins with the letter B. 1. Born in Halifax in 1930, the professional wrestler with a record-breaking 64-inch chest, Shirley Crabtree Jr was better known by which ring name? 2. By what name is a portable loudspeaker with built-in microphone and amplifier, called a ‘loud-hailer’ or ‘megaphone’ in the UK, known as in the US? 3. Cricketers Sir Garfield Sobers, Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes were all born on which island country in the Atlantic Ocean? 4. Derived from the Russian for ‘grandmother’, what name is given to a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin often worn by Russian peasant women? 5. In classical mythology, what was the name of the serpent (or lizard or dragon) with a lethal gaze or breath, that was hatched by a serpent from a cock's egg?

PETS

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