Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 31 December 2020 - 6 January 2021 Issue 1852

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CONSIDERING how badly the economy of the Balearics has been hit by the latest out­ breaks of pandemic across the islands, there was an element of celebration on December 28 when the Government discov­ ered the initial amount it is to receive from EU funds. The Spanish Ministry of Fi­ nance announced the distribu­ tion in a series of video confer­ ences with representatives of the autonomous communities and the Balearics will receive €300 million in support from the initial €10 billion being re­ leased from the REACT­EU mechanism. This is more per capita than almost any other part of Spain and the figure represents 3 per cent of the total resources to be

Minister Rosario Sánchez Grau announced the news. distributed among the au­ tonomous communities with the Balearics receiving €260.99 per person against the national average of €212.65. The money will be paid in stages intended to strengthen basic public services (health, ed­

ucation and social services) and the recovery of the economy and employment to cope with the effects of the Covid­19 pan­ demic. Local Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs, Rosario Sánchez Grau explained that this was the

largest amount of support ever received and was effectively 163 per cent more than the to­ tal amount received between 2014 and 2020. She said that this is a “funda­ mental step to deal with the consequences, social and eco­ nomic aspects of the Covid­19 pandemic and to contribute to the reactivation of the economy and employment in the Balearic Islands and to the strengthening of essential public services.”

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The Minister added that the resources of the REACT­EU will allow the community to finance new investments in basic public service infrastructures (health, education, social services) and strengthen employment poli­ cies. The funds from the REACT­ EU programme will be distrib­ uted through the ERDF (Euro­ pean Regional Development Fund) and ESF (European Social Fund) funds.

When one considers the ma­ jor financial difficulties that all areas of business in Mallorca in particular are facing due to the closing of bars, cafes and restaurants as well as the bans on opening shopping centres in this festive period, this an­ nouncement will be welcomed by those in difficulty. The onus now however is on the Balearic Government to dis­ tribute the funds quickly and on a fair and equitable basis.

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First to get the vaccination WITH the first batch of Pfizer vaccine arriving in Mallorca, on Sunday, De­ cember 27, staff and resi­ dents at the OMS­Sant Miquel residence in Palma were the first to be inocu­ lated against Covid­19. Ninety­four­year­old Avelina Serrano was in the front of the queue and be­ came the first resident to test the vaccine and Car­ los Villafáfila, who is head of the vaccination cam­ paign in the Islands con­ firmed that she suffered

no immediate side effects. Not all of the residents and staff were given the injections, because it was considered prudent to leave a number without vaccination in case there were any problems with side effects, but on Sun­ day, 55 of those in care and 79 workers were inoc­ ulated. The balance will receive the vaccine in a few days as it rolls out across Mal­ lorca and then Ibiza and Menorca.

T Rex fossils WORKERS in Magaluf’s Avenida s’Olivera were astonished to uncover what could be fossilised bones of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, which meant building work had to be stopped. The Calvia Council is arranging for international palaeontologists to visit the site, to undertake additional, controlled excavations in order to attempt to analyse the remains found and to decide whether further exploration would be justified. In a worst case scenario for the builders, construction may have to be suspended indefinitely but for local dinosaur enthusiasts, the finding of 69-millionyear-old fossils is quite exciting.

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Nadal donates food SPANISH tennis player Rafa Nadal has donated 3,000 ki­ los of food for families in need in Mallorca. Through the foundation in his name he has donated the goods to the Mallorca Food Bank, of which he is the honorary ambassador. The donation, was made to ‘contribute towards helping families who are in a precar­ ious situation so they can fulfil a basic need which is eating,’ a press release from the foundation explains. Nadal also shared a mes­ sage on social media, to

NADAL: “A year to forget.”

wish everyone a Happy Christmas, saying that 2020 has been a hard year for everyone and asking his fol­ lowers to take care in the current situation caused by

the coronavirus. “This year that we are saying goodbye to has been, without a doubt, one to for­ get” he said. “It is the hard­ est year we have lived through, at least that I can remember, and I want to send all my support and my condolences to all those people who have lost a loved one.” He ended up by saying “let’s trust that little by little things will get bet­ ter.” The Rafa Nadal Founda­ tion is also selling calendars to raise money.

Franco’s victims THE Balearic Government has re­ vealed the 2021/2022 plans for the exhumation of graves in con­ nection with the search for vic­ tims of the Spanish Civil War. There will be work undertaken in cemeteries in five municipali­ ties for the first time and these are Inca, Manacor, Santanyí, Sel­

va and Son Danús with further searches taking place in the Son Coletes cemetery. An initial budget of €380,000 has been set and so far, in previ­ ous exhumations, the remains of 92 bodies have been found, 25 having been positively identified as victims of the Franco regime.

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Captains arrested OFFICERS of the National Police have arrested two Algerian men, who they believe were considered ‘captains’ of a migrant boat (due to their knowledge of the sea) which arrived in Mallorca on December 14 carrying 18 people.

Lights out THE Balearic Government has asked that all public Christmas lights across the island should be switched off by local councils at 8pm each evening to ensure that there is no encouragement for families to leave their homes to view them.

Party alert WORRIED about the likelihood of revellers ignoring curfew instructions, officers from both the Guardia Civil and National Police have been tasked with scanning social media in order to try to spot any New Year’s Eve parties planned.

ERTE THE mandatory closure of large shopping centres over two weekends and public holidays means that some establishments, faced with significant financial shortfall may consider placing some of their staff on furlough (ERTE).

More police POLITICAL parties in the Balearic Government are asking the ruling party to contact Central Government for permission to employ more Local Police across the Balearics and stop the current practice of moving some officers to cover administrative duties.

Suspended sentence AN 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to the stabbing of a petrol station employee in Calvia who refused to hand over the takings from the till and has been sentenced to three years imprisonment suspended and payment of €5,000 compensation.

2020 was definitely the unplanned year for us all. It has been a difficult year with illness loss uncertainty and isolation due to Covid19. However it has been the year where communities have come together like never before - people have reached out to help others less fortunate as we have all learned to live in the moment or the NOW as it has been called. We have all learned that it is the little things that are actually the BIG things that matter - our health - a roof over our head food in our stomach. We have in the main all learned to appreciate everyone and everything as that is what makes up our landscape of life. So as 2020 comes to a close we, Michel, Steven and all of the EWN family, now spread out throughout all of Europe, wish you our valued client and dearest loyal reader a virus free 2021 and hope that you can Enjoy 12 months of success 52 weeks of memory making occasions 365 days of joy 8,760 hours of abundance 525,600 minutes of good luck 31,536,000 seconds of happiness HAPPY NEW YEAR and may 2021 give wings to your dreams, Renewed energy and confidence and an end to these very troubling times. Thank you ALL for your continued support and YOU are the reason we carry on into our third decade ... Cheers to each and every one of you and a special THANK YOU to our EWN family for ensuring the six papers were out every single week - not an easy feat for anyone. God Bless.

PALMA PAID PARKING AFTER extending the lower speed limit to most of Palma, the city council is now planning to introduce parking fees in areas where parking was generally free of charge. There will be three new ORA areas established later in 2021 (pushed back from the start of the year due to the pandemic) and although no new staff will be employed, the introduction of these new zones are likely to cost €3 million. Simply, every one of the 400 existing and new ticket machines will have to be adapted so that they can communicate with 10 cars which will patrol the areas reading number plates via infra­ red. In addition, the council intends to purchase 14 electric bikes so that employees can also patrol the streets to check parking pay­ ment has been made and to issue fines where necessary. It is reported costs and time limits will vary and it is planned that the three zones and their charges will be: Zone 1 runs from the Avingudes towards the port up to the beginning of the Areas of Restricted Circulation, or Acire in the old town and costs 85 cents for 30 minutes with a two­hour lim­ it. Zone 2 runs from the Avingudes towards the outskirts of the city and costs 65 cents for 30 minutes with a two­hour limit. Zone 3 is Mercat Pere Garau and will cost 35 cents for 30 min­ utes with a three­hour limit.

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May the road rise to meet you, May the wind Be ever at your back, May the sun shine warm Upon your face And the rains fall soft upon your fields And until we can all meet together again May God hold you in the palm Of his hand Irish blessing

Lucky dog ON Christmas Day, telephone operators at the Bombers de Mallorca switchboard were alerted to the fact that a dog had become trapped in a 35­ metre­deep ravine in the La Ser­ ra de Tramuntana mountain range. Officers from the Inca station

attended the scene and after abseiling down to where the dog was trapped, they calmed the animal and brought it up in a sling. The officers tweeted that the dog was uninjured and this was a completely successful opera­ tion.

Max’s last patrol AFTER several years as a police dog working for the Palma Lo­ cal Police, officer Max has passed away and the council will name a tree after him by way of thanks for his years of ser­ vice. According to a post by the Local Police, he spent his last days with his police family at his local station in the company of regular carers, friends and canine companion Buddy.

THE Mallorca Film Com­ mission, a department of the Mallorca Council managed by the Depart­ ment of Tourism and Sports had a successful 2020 with more than 300 film or photo shoot appli­ cations. The pandemic result­ ed in the postponement or suspension of audio­ visual productions but by May, new rules concern­ ing social distancing and measures to cover film­ ing meant that Mallorca was one of the first loca­ tions in Spain to see a re­ turn of productions. Although the majority of productions were on films, TV shows or com­ mercials for Spanish con­ sumption, there were al­ so foreign companies visiting from Germany and the UK with BBC filming the Mallorca Files. Up to €650,000 has been made available during the year to help encourage new produc­ tion on the Island.

Christmas holiday sacrifice

AFTER reviewing a re­ quest from the Balearic Health Department, staff at the Son Espases Hos­ pital have agreed to give up their Christmas holi­ day bookings in order to fight the continued pres­ sure on the hospital due to Covid­19 infections. Those who are cur­ rently on holiday (and are still on the island) will return to work as soon as they can whilst others who have leave booked will postpone their holi­ day days to 2021. The head of personnel at the hospital warned the Balearic Govern­ ment more still needs to be done in order to fight the rise in positive infec­ tions and also highlight­ ed the strain being placed on staff both mentally and physically.

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Show must go on CONCERTS: Despite the heavy rain, the Sant Sebastià concerts continued into the night.

2020 DESPITE the adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Glo­ ria, the celebrations for Sant Se­ bastià continued, filling every corner of Palma with music and performance on Sunday evening (January 19). In Plaça de la Reina, the musi­ cal quartet of Las Migas took cen­ tre stage, enthralling crowds with their signature electronic mix of traditional flamenco music. The Latin Grammy nominees performed songs from their new album ‘FOUR,’ where their vocals were harmonised with guitars and violins. In Plaça de l’Olivar, the Cata­ lan­South American group Super Cumbia and the League of Joy put on a show­stopping display to an umbrella wielding audi­ ence. Ugné Danielé Reikalalaité from Balkumbia followed with a dance fusion of rhythmic beats inspired by music genres from across the world. Sa Feixina Park hosted a spec­ tacular electronic­music concert, with the pioneer of Chicago house music Derrick Carter showing exactly why he has achieved international success as a DJ. His masterful set was followed by the Mallorcan duo of South­ normales, who lifted spirits under the rain­filled sky. Those with a love of rumba and flamenco headed to Plaza de la Reina where the Mallorcan Xanguito group performed clas­ sics interpreted in their original style.

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Strategic financial planning for the New Year Of course, you can review your financial planning any time to ensure it is on the right path, but the New Year is the perfect prompt to do so if you have not taken a fresh look for a while. Perhaps it’s even more important this year as we navigate a postBrexit world. One key reason to review your wealth management is to ensure it’s up to date - consider whether any tax rules or financial regulations, or personal circumstances, have changed. But an effective review, to ensure it’s suitable for your life in Spain and wishes for the future, needs to go beyond that. Many people only consider segments of their finances at a time. They may have bought shares in companies they like years ago. They may speak to a tax accountant about Spanish taxation, then to a lawyer about setting up a Spanish will. For truly effective financial planning, however, you need to consider the various aspects to-

on your financial and tax planning.

By Cathal Rochford, Partner, Blevins Franks

gether. For example, how you hold your investments can make a difference to your tax liabilities. Estate planning in Spain is no simple matter, with its complex succession tax regime and forced heirship rules, and how you own assets can impact on what you can achieve. Here are three key areas to consider in your review. Spanish residency and taxation The fact that you are resident in Spain has a significant impact

First of all, ensure you know where you are resident for tax purposes. The Spanish and UK residency rules are different and more complex than first meets the eye. The double tax treaty determines where you pay tax if you are resident in one country and earn income in another.

be able to plan around them. Succession law in Spain establishes forced heirship rules and protects children over spouses. This can have unwelcome consequences for certain families unless you plan ahead. UK nationals can use the EU succession regulation to distribute their estate under UK law, but research this to confirm it’s the best solution for you.

Regardless of how effective your tax planning in the UK was, you pretty much need to start afresh in Spain. What was tax efficient in the UK is unlikely to be so here. Explore the compliant arrangements available to establish what would work for you as a Spanish resident and how much tax you can save.

Financial structuring for life in Spain Perhaps the key rule for financial planning is that it must be specifically structured around your personal circumstances lifestyle and future plans, family situation, income requirements, objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance.

Estate planning The way you own assets could make a difference to how you can distribute them and what tax your beneficiaries pay, so consider this early on.

If you don’t already have a strategic financial plan in place for Spain, you may need to take a fresh look at your investments and consider if they are suitable for you today. Are they too risky? Do you have adequate diversification? Could you consolidate shares and funds so they are easi-

You need to understand the Spanish succession tax rules to

er to manage? At the same time, consider whether you could use tax-efficient arrangements to hold your investments and make the inheritance process easier for your family. Every family is different. Your financial planning must be carefully designed for you. The various aspects should work cohesively together to create an overall wealth management plan that provides long-term financial security and achieves your wishes for your heirs. The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com.

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BBC interview EWN IN view of Brexit having finally come into action, last Friday Jan­ uary 31, BBC News Europe re­ porter Gavin Lee spoke to Euro Weekly News’ very own Michel Euesden. Euro Weekly News is the lead­ ing free British newspaper pub­ lished in Spain, and has SIX re­ gional editions and a circulation of over 580,600 copies every month. Michel Euesden is the CEO and founder of Euro Weekly News, and works hand­in­hand with her husband Steven Eues­ den who is joint publisher and sales director. Gavin met up with Michel in Mijas Pueblo and said that the general feeling he got from the local British, as quoted by a local bar owner, was that “Nothing is different, but everything has changed.” Michel agreed she had a simi­ lar feeling, as we are yet to see what Brexit really holds for us. Euro Weekly readers are mostly ‘remainers.’ People who are proud to be British, but have cho­

EWN OWNERS: Michel and Steven Euesden. sen to reside in a differ­ ent country. For now, the British in Spain have been told that they can continue as they have been, but by December 31 they will need to make sure that all their paper­ work including residency must be in order should they want to live and work here. Despite Brexit not having been

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everyone’s first choice, many are happy to at least be out of ‘lim­ bo,’ after three years of uncer­ tainty. Gavin said having spoken to local estate agents, there ap­ pears to have been a recent de­ cline in British buyers. This is most likely due to people not knowing what the future would hold. Euro Weekly News has also spoken to other channels, and one of them will be doing a post­ Brexit documentary which will follow the Euesdens, as well as some of their clients along the coasts of Spain. This documen­ tary will be all about ‘Life as an Expat after Brexit.’ They will be following up to see what changes have been made or felt one, six and 12 months after the initial Brexit date of January 31, 2020.

Age Concern authorised THE Balearic Island govern­ ment has recognised Age Concern Mallorca as one of the entities helping during the Covid­19 crisis. The organisation said its vol­ unteers therefore have authori­ sation from the administration to travel where necessary to aid English­speaking members of the community. Age Concern Mallorca’s vol­ unteers are providing various kinds of essential assistance. They can drop off shopping and necessary items for those unable to do it themselves, and help with medical appoint­ ments and access to the various kinds of assistance the govern­ ment is offering. Age Concern volunteers are happy to just call and have a chat with people who are iso­ lated on their own. They can al­ so signpost people to various kinds of therapists providing online help to people suffering because of the health emer­ gency confinement.

2020 In exceptional cases Age Concern can arrange for pa­ tients who need transport to hospital or doctors’ appoint­ ments. The organisation emphasised that during this crisis it is still helping all English­speaking res­ idents in Mallorca, and that its services are open to all who need their help. And while the focus is on non­Spanish speakers, they are of course there if any Spanish residents need their help too. To get in touch with Age Concern Mallorca telephone 678 352 040 or email mallor ca@agecon cern.org.es.

Unique coins 2020 THE Mallorca govern­ ment’s Heritage depart­ ment has acquired two coins dating back to the island’s Muslim period which were auctioned off last week in Barcelona. Coin expert Antoni Calero has described the coins as “unique and of great value,” and had warned that the items of great importance to Mallorcan heritage could have ended up in foreign hands. The Heritage depart­ ment headed by Kika Coll therefore decided to buy the coins for some €35,000. One of the coins is a 12th century 3.3 gramme gold dinar minted by Ishaq Ibn Muhammad from the Banu Ganya dynasty. They ruled in Mallorca before the island was conquered by King Jaume I. According to Calero there is only one similar example, which is in the Madrid National Archae­ ological Museum. In fact the coin was listed as among the museum’s best 100 monetary pieces. The starting price for the coin was €30,000 and it was sold for €31,500. The other coin is a 3.6 gramme silver dirhem from the same era, which is also in very good condition, and which was described as “extremely rare.” Its starting price was €3,000, and it was sold for €3,800. Both coins will form part of the Museu de Mallorca col­ lection.

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Community Heroes Vicki McLeod, Mallorca VICKI, a writer and photographer, wanted to do something creative with her time during the lockdown and so started a Facebook group called ‘Majorca, Mallorca at home together’ a help group to keep people in the community that has become greatly appreciated by those in her community. “I felt a lot of the other groups were very negative and giving out misinformation. I wanted to create a platform where the rules were to be kind and be nice to each other without spreading fear,” said Vicki. She now considers herself the “instigator” or “head girl” among the team of friends who helped her keep the page updated and grow to have 2,500 followers.

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“Many people have now increased their social circle through the group by sharing

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2020 SIR TOM: The 100-year-old raised millions for the NHS.

BRITAIN’S favourite fundraising hero got a dream come true when the Queen knighted him during a private ceremony at Windsor Castle on Friday Ju­ ly 17. The ex­serviceman who is a Second World War veteran earned himself the highest honour by raising around £33 million in aid of the NHS as it struggled to cope with the constant battering of the Covid pandemic. Sir Tom challenged him­ self to walk 100 lengths of his Bedfordshire garden be­ fore his special 100th birth­ day this year, an achieve­ ment leading to the PM Boris Johnson minister nominating him for the award. Guests at the ceremony included Sir Tom’s daugh­ ter, Hannah Ingram­Moore,

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son­in­law Colin Ingram, grandson Benjie and grand­ daughter Georgia watching. Her Majesty, 94, has been living in Windsor during the pandemic for her own safe­ ty, but bravely chose to car­ ry out the official engage­ ment in person. She thanked Sir Tom per­ sonally, saying: “Thank you so much, an amazing amount of money you raised.” Leading up to the event, Sir Tom posted a tweet saying that he was “raring to go,” for a “very special day” and thanked supporters for their well wishes. “To actually see the Queen in person ­ this is a step in the right direction, a step hopefully back to new normality, but it will be a very slow step,” Sir Tom added.

good, positive news. I know there are people who are alone who are scheduling their day around the page.” The page has included fun events like pop quizzes, competitions to win vouchers for local struggling businesses, exercise classes and any information that may help.” Vicki is a whirlwind of positive energy and hopes that the page can continue to be a valuable resource for people that are struggling and even businesses. “The crisis has brought a community closer, until recently I didn’t even know my neighbours three doors down, but now we all come out to clap on our doorsteps and get through it together.”

CHILLING OUT: The Portuguese football star posted pictures of himself relaxing on board his private yacht with his other half Georgina Rodriguez. FOOTBALL mega star Cristiano Ronal­ do was spotted in Deia at the week­ end, according to Spanish press. The Juventus player was reported­ ly taking a few days’ break at a luxu­ ry hotel in the picturesque corner of the island with family and friends as part of a summer getaway, which al­ so saw the group cruising off the shore edging the Tra­ muntana mountains on his private yacht. Images posted on Ronaldo’s social media show him relax­ ing on board with his other half Georgina Rodriguez and showing off his athletic prowess, diving down to a depth of 14 metres.

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Project Costa - reaching out to those less fortunate DID you realise during the Covid­19 lockdown that you don’t need so much ‘stuff’? If so, there is a fantastic project on the Costa Blanca that could make an incredible difference with your cast­offs. The objective of Pro­ ject Costa, a non­religious and non­ profit organisation, is to dress and feed the less fortunate on the Costa Blanca, as well as offering a rehabili­ tation programme for up to three people at a time in a half way home they are refurbishing in Benitachell. The team want to get alcoholics and drug addicts off the streets and back into society. Baby steps is the name of the game, founder Arne Soeten told Euro Weekly News,acknowledging that while they ­ Arne, Matty, Steve, Inge and Caroline ­ have a dream to help those in need, it will take time and support. “We are renting the property in Benitachell and are currently clean­ ing and painting it to make it a halfway home and a soup kitchen. “We are starting from scratch, pumping a lot of our own money and time into this project,” said Arne, who together with Matty, has experience of living on the streets and wants to give something back to the community. “We want to start by feeding the homeless, giving out clothes and sleeping bags. As we get to know them, we will be able to see who wants a second chance at life and we will help them get back into soci­ ety. “If we can help one person achieve that, then the project is a success for me.” Matty added: “We have both

2020 been in that situation. We are not the only ones out there who want to change their lives. They need someone to reach out a hand.” The initial goal is to start handing out food and clothing twice a week. The next goal is to select three suitable candidates to work on their life situation today. “We want to offer a free 90 days rehabilitation programme. Our goal is to guide the underprivileged with­ in this time back to society,” said Arne. To get the ball rolling, Arne and the team parked their beloved yel­ low Project ‘Tweety’ van at Javea Port on Sunday morning to take do­ nations. “It was amazing,” Arne told EWN. “Around 30 people came with clean clothes and new under­ wear and we also had donation. It was a great success, thank you to everyone.” Project Costa also need to kit out a professional soup kitchen includ­ ing kitchen tools, chopping boards, catering pots and pans and a large horizontal freezer. You can find Costa­Project in Calle de la Mar, 31, Benitachell, Tel 00 34 643 737 584, email: ar nesoeten@yahoo.com, Facebook, Instagram and at: Project­costa. org.

TOURISM Safety Campaigner Georgia Hague and volunteer Ian Warren are among three UK nationals in Spain named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Georgia Hague, who campaigns to promote safer youth tourism, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the British community in the Balearic Islands and Ian Warren, who has brought the Red Arrows to Menorca four times, has been awarded a British Empire medal (BEM) for services to the British Community in Menorca, in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, published on Friday October 9, 2020. Following a tragic fall which killed one of her friends, Georgia instigated a safety awareness campaign aimed at young British tourists visiting the Balearics. Alongside this, Georgia worked closely with the British Embassy in Madrid and Consulate in Palma to become a key spokesperson for the FCO’s ‘Stick with your Mates’ campaign, sharing her personal expe-

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Queens Honours 2020 rience in a video that reached almost a million people on Facebook. HMA Hugh Elliott said: “It is wonderful to see someone as young as Georgia being recognised for the work they do in the community. Channelling her personal grief into helping to save the lives of others, she has managed to reach millions of young people through social media - communicating a message of personal safety in a way that was both compelling and relatable. Her work has made a real difference.” Georgia Hague said: “I am extremely grateful and humbled to

have been recognised for my efforts in Mallorca. If the campaign helped to save just one life, then that means the world to me. Thank you for the positive recognition, I am grateful beyond words!” Ian moved to Menorca in 1988 to set up a car hire business with his family. For the last 10 years he has put his retirement to one side to focus on bringing the Red Arrows to Menorca; building relationships with the local military and aviation community, ensuring that whenever The Red Arrows visit the event forms part of the life of the whole island. In addition, he has put his fundraising and project management skills to use in support of the work of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and annual Poppy Service in the Anglican Church in Menorca. HMA Hugh Elliott said: “Ian is truly a force of nature.

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VULNERABLE FAMILIES: SOS MAMAS will help those in need. HAVING suffered considerably from the lack of tourist trade, businesses and workers in the Calvia area have had to face considerable financial hardship

and the council is very aware of this fact. For this reason, therefore it has decided that it would be improper to spend its usual €130,000 on Christmas decora­ tions and according to Mayor Alfonso Rodríguez Badal, the municipality will spend the money on trying to assist the most vulnerable families in the town. The money will be spent in two ways, firstly to increase food aid to those who need help and secondly in funding a Christ­ mas present for all those chil­ dren who might miss out other­

2020 wise and the light will be in their faces rather than the streets. The council is also about to sign an agreement with SOS MAMAS to make space avail­ able to store food for distribu­ tion.

Leading the effort to bring the Red Arrows to Menorca, he has created a platform to strengthen bilateral relationships between the UK and Spain and promote the historic links between the UK and Menorca. Ian never seeks publicity for himself, but is everpresent in the life of the British community on the island, selflessly devoting his free time for the benefit of others.” Ian Warren said: “I am very humbled and most honoured to be awarded the British Empire Medal from her Majesty. My journey has taken me in many directions, none of which would have been achieved without the help of many friends. My grateful thanks to you all.”

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2020 TWELVE Mallorca hotels are set to be renovated and expanded by 15 per cent as the council tries to revive tourism. A total of about €7.5 million will be invested in the expansion of the hotels, although no more hotel rooms can be built, according to plans announced last month. One of the most extensive projects is the expansion of the Condesa Hotel in Alcúdia, which according to Balearic Tourism Minister, Iago Negueruela on Tuesday, December 15, will alone cost around €2.68 million. In addition, further projects are planned in Palma, Calvià, Sóller, Campos, Santa Margalida and Selva. In the Tramuntana mountains in Sóller, the pool of the popular country hotel Cas Xorc is to be renovated and other smaller renovations will take place in other small hospitality properties.

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31 Dec 2020 - 6 Jan 2021 THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS is urg­ ing its readers to support local businesses in the community by going local through the lock­ down and for your Christmas shopping this year, instead of feeding online giants and super­ stores. This lockdown and festive peri­ od we challenge you to rediscov­ er your local high streets, mar­ kets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky inde­ pendent businesses in your area. Due to the Covid­19 pandemic, you may have to support many local businesses by ordering on­ line and making use of any click and collect services they can op­ erate if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or lock­ down restrictions. The joy of shopping local means that independent busi­

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nesses can help support the local community. Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or online, consider where your money is ac­ tually going. By shopping at an in­ dependent store you’re putting food on a local family’s table, and there is no better time than Christmas to give back to your

community by making a small gesture and shopping in this way. Many local stores support local charities, support and sponsor lo­ cal sports teams and in many cas­ es the small independent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numerous genera­ tions and support not just the current owner, but the genera­ tion before. For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros spent there are supporting some­ one’s dream and ambition, and also the courage it took them to step out alone, which is no easy task. It takes quite a large chunk of money to set up an indepen­ dent store and compete with the multi­national and chains.

So be sure to pre­order your turkey from a local butcher and get your spuds from a local greengrocer, let us revive that community spirit and get to know our neighbours again. You could also consider pur­ chasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking out­ side the box can often lead to some fantastic ideas. Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tattoo time at a local studio, a hair cut at a local salon or an on­ line study course for someone looking to change their career path. As people are struggling with finances thinking about what friends and family may actually need is important too. Whilst it’s nice to give a glamourous gift

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OCAL perhaps pre­paying a family member’s phone bill for the month would actually be a better gift. Helping people alleviate stress and worry, give the gift of peace of mind through these dif­ ficult times. Choosing to spend your mon­ ey locally will really make a dif­ ference in the recovery of the local economy. When we buy local, our money stays local, and it strengthens the local econo­ my in two ways. First, buying lo­ cal keeps money circulating within the local economy. Stud­ ies have shown that local busi­ nesses recirculate a greater share of every euro as they cre­ ate locally owned supply chains and invest in their employees. Data shows that local retailers return 52 per cent of their rev­

enue back into the local econo­ my, compared to just 14 per cent for national chain retailers. Money circulating through the local economy benefits everyone who is a part of each transaction. For example, let’s look at a local farmer growing produce. First, they sell to a local restau­ rant, which in turn prepares the fresh produce and sells it to local customers. The farmer pays its lo­ cal employees and the restaurant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood hardware store. This example illustrates how the recirculation of money in the local economy leads to a stronger financial foundation for our neighbours and communities. Buying local also fuels new em­ ployment and job opportunities

for people within our communi­ ty. Studies show, locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and retain more employees over time. While buying local is financially compelling to our communities; the benefits to our environment are equally impressive. Buying lo­ cally reduces the processing of

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goods, packaging and transporta­ tion waste, which leads to less pollution. There’s a massive cultural shift underway redefining the way people make buying decisions. We’re seeing more individuals concerned about the environ­ ment, about how products are made and sourced, where mate­ rials come from, and a company’s overall social and environmental impact. Many businesses are joining our Go Local campaign by offer­ ing customers special offers and discounts throughout the festive period, more details to follow here soon. Just remember to follow the latest government advice and any guidance businesses have to keep everyone safe.

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FINANCE Lifeline STRUGGLING multinational Spanish company Abengoa which is facing disputes amongst shareholders has been offered a €20 million lifeline by Santander after its request for financial assistance from the Junta de Andalucia was turned down.

Third Country status REGARDLESS of the Brexit deal, the British government has told the farming industry that the EU will grant Britain ‘Third Country’ status which will allow almost all plant and animal exports from the UK to EU member states.

Merry Christmas DUE to a computer error, energy supplier E.on took money from direct debit customers on Christmas Eve, in some cases two weeks early and said that refunds would be made on December 29 due to bank holidays and the weekend.

Building reserves INTENT on building cash reserves, Spanish group ACS, through its Australian subsidiary has sold its 50 per cent stake in mining company Thiess for a reported sum of €1.150 billion after ACS earlier reported that it had also sold its Portuguese toll road business.

Carry on working IN a bid to postpone a further drain on the Spanish economy during this time of pandemic, José Luis Escrivá, the Minister for Inclusion and Social Security is encouraging those who are about to reach pensionable age to continue working. By way of a bonus for those who decide to do this, he is offering a 4 per cent increase in the pension to be paid for each year of additional work that is undertaken, provided that those involved have contributed fully to social services during their ca-

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of the money granted to Spain from the European Recovery Fund will be spent on Green energy, Transport, Digital upgrading and Health.

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1,300 jobs saved in Wales MARSTON’S BREWERY has exchanged contracts with Brains Brewery to operate its portfolio of 156 pubs in Wales, on a combination of leased and management contract arrangements. Established in Cardiff in 1882, Brains is an iconic family business, synony­ mous with pubs and brew­ ing in Wales with which Marston’s has had a long­ standing relationship. Brains owns a portfolio of 156 pubs, principally lo­

cated in South and West Wales, as well as the her­ itage beer brand of Wales of the same name. The pub business cur­ rently employs around 1,300 people all of whom will transfer to work for Marston’s. The earlier lockdown and the latest decision to ensure that pubs close by 6pm in Wales meant that Brains had to close its en­ tire pub network on De­ cember 4 and look for

LEGALLY SPEAKING Can he find the other owners? In a recent question you remarked that the name of the president would appear on the property register if he was an owner in the community. I am trying to create some democracy in our urbanisation, but the administrator controls ac­ cess to the foreign addresses of the owners. They are from Belgium and Holland and Madrid. How can I write to them directly? Will the property register contain details of home addresses and is there some easy way to access it? D R (Costa Blanca) First, Spain’s data protec­ tion law prohibits YOU AND THE LAW the administrator IN SPAIN from revealing per­ sonal details of the owners. This includes their foreign ad­ dresses and their e­mails. To obtain a Nota Simple from the property register you need to present some justifica­ tion for it such as a declaration that you intend to buy the property. A lawyer can do this by e­mail. However, the property register only gives the name of the registered owner. Your only recourse is to catch the owners in person when they visit their properties. The problem with democ­ racy is the amount of effort involved to make it work.

DAVID SEARL

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

FORMER Labour Party leader and now Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband has called for the UK government to stand up for busi­ nesses. He wants to see a commitment that those hit by unexpected Tier 4 restrictions have access to the economic support they need to survive through a Hospitality and High Street Fightback Fund.

ways to continue to exist. In a gesture of goodwill to those in need, it com­ mitted to donating all food stock held in its freezers to help feed the vulnerable over the festive period and into the New Year through FareShare Cymru after having made a similar charitable gesture back in March, when they donat­ ed well over £100,000 (€110,000) worth of stock to local charities and key workers.

The pubs when re­ opened will still be run un­ der the Brains brand and will continue to sell its beer, which is brewed at its recently opened facility in Cardiff Bay. John Rhys, chairman of Brains, said “this transac­ tion enables Brains to re­ capitalise its balance sheet and continue its long her­ itage as an independent entity, preserving this great Welsh business for generations to come.”

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Google tax due in April 2021. WITH the so­called Google Tax due to be introduced in Spain in April of 2021 de­ spite threats of further tar­ iff increases of Spanish goods into the USA, some social media companies are already settling previous year’s debts so that they don’t get penalised with higher future taxes. The most recent example is Facebook Spain which following a formal inspec­ tion of its books by the Spanish Tax Agency has agreed to pay €34.4 million back tax to cover 2013 ­ 2018 but this is a tiny amount when compared to 2019 turnover in Spain of more than €260 million. With a new US President

due to takeover from Don­ ald Trump in January, it seems less likely that America will use tariff in­ creases to protect its major social media companies so having seen the ‘writing on the wall’ the Facebook Eu­ ropean head office based in Ireland is making sure that taxes are up to date. In the long run, when coupled with the Tobin Tax which charges 0.2 per cent tax on all share transac­ tions on companies worth more than €1 billion which takes effect in January, the Spanish government ex­ pects to earn around €960 million (down from its orig­ inal estimate of €1.2 bil­ lion).

High Street Fightback Fund Almost 175,000 businesses in Tier 4 areas across London, the South East and the East of Eng­ land have been rocked by last­ minute instructions to close, in­ cluding more than 13,000 hairdressers,8,600 gyms and more than 45,000 retail busi­

nesses that will have stocked up or taken bookings for the crucial Christmas trading period. Currently the vast majority of businesses are only able to ac­ cess an emergency cash grant worth around half or a third of the support on offer during the

SPANISH Minister of Fi­ nance, Maria Jesus Montero has announced that rents of properties used in the hospi­ tality sector must in certain circumstances be cut by 50 per cent until the national State of Alarm is ended. Landlords with more than 10 properties in town cen­ tres who have not already offered a temporary dis­ count will be affected in or­ der to try to help the strug­ gling hospitality industry which has already seen nu­ merous closures. Bar and restaurant owners will receive tax credits against rent and will be able to hold back certain pay­ ments whilst landlords will receive tax incentives when they lower rents.

Modern technology AS the hospitality industry in Spain crumbles with more than 100,000 bars and restaurants across the coun­ try potentially likely to close, there are some who are turning to digital companies to help save their business­ es. There are a number of niche start­ups which are of­ fering specialist services to bars and restaurants to ei­ ther help them promote themselves on social media, become part of an online community or even join a search App. A perfect example is Fut­ bar which directs those who want to find the nearest member bar screening live football. national lockdown in March. Labour has called for the £2 billion (€2.2 billion) recently re­ turned to the Treasury by super­ markets in unneeded business rates relief to be urgently rede­ ployed into a Hospitality and High Streets Fightback Fund to help struggling businesses on the high street and those excluded from support.

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Happy New Year to all LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT AS we groggily stagger to the end of a year that will go down as one of the most turbulent and life altering epochs in the planet’s history, I can think of only one expression that sums up what most of us must actually feel ­ utterly punch­drunk. It truly is like coming to the end of a brawl with Mike Tyson. I would like to predict, that now we have all effectively sunk to the canvas ­ the only way is up. Well, I think that remains to be seen. Boris’s apparent success in finally sealing a deal with Europe, will, no doubt, still have to go a few more rounds before it is fully accepted by the disgruntled remainers, who will inevitably use every last word of the 1,200 page agreement to gain political points or secure their own future careers. (Keep an eye out for Nicola Sturgeon and her ‘new referendum’ plans in particular).

Plenty of blows still to come for a Prime Minister, who some consider to be something of a buffoon. Well whatever they think, this man is still standing solidly in our corner, after experiencing one of the worst economic and public health disasters of all time. He also became a new parent and survived an illness that put him in intensive care. Through all of this he still managed to achieve the Brexit he promised at his election. Well I personally think to have survived this particular rumble in the political jungle and come out with most of

his teeth places him very much shoulder to shoulder with any number of our historic political champions. The vindictive autocrats of the EU who scoffed and humiliated Theresa May have finally had an opponent step in to their pretentious ring who was more than a worthy match for their self­ opinionated personas. Well done Boris, but don’t drop your guard; you soon need to get back in training to defend the title challengers, who are no doubt lining up to take you on. Personally I think you’re well up for it. This week’s announcement by the creators of Oxford Covid vaccine revealing, among other weak excuses, that they ‘made a mistake’ and their

preparation was actually ‘far more efficient than was originally thought’ absolutely reeks of political conspiracy. Some weeks ago, this British version which, because it could be stored at normal temperatures, appeared to be a superior product, was unexpectedly announced as only being 74 per cent effective, thereby allowing the Giant Pfizer Company to jump the gun and be the first distributor of its own ‘superior’ product and subsequently receive the inevitable billions in profits. Now, after the Pfizer Company has reaped the main harvest, the British vaccine is discovered to be ‘more efficient than originally thought?’ Give us a break. What sort of banana boat do these money manipulators actually think we came over on!? Personally I think it merits a public enquiry. Some chance! Happy New Year. Keep the faith. Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland.com Mon. Wed. Fri.

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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A friend of long standing comes up with some bright ideas to get you out of a tricky situation. Don’t be surprised. You have for a long time now underestimated their worth. Your friend will be surprised when you show your gratitude in an immediate and physical way, but if there is anything better than finding a new friend it is finding an old friend has hidden talents.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) The urge to get ahead at as fast a pace as possible is apparent this week. Some would say not before time. However, you know the art of choosing the moment and it has not been until now that you have felt the time was right. This is a truly expansive week and one in which your powers of imagination are given full rein. No wonder you are being admired.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The company is so interesting that you can hardly tear yourself away and new experiences are arriving every day. You could be forgiven for getting a little overexcited. When travel brings you face to face with a stranger, you find that a bit of information you hear has to be acted upon.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Someone close gets a real stroke of luck this week and no doubt the benefits will rub off on you. It seems that some fortune will come your way by the end of the month and lead you to see a situation in quite a different light. Any travel should be left until the beginning of next month if possible because there are likely to be delays and irritations.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Someone you have been holding at arm's length recently is insisting on getting closer. Charm and tact alone may not save the day, but enlisting the help of a friend could. Travel and career are well-aspected and, if you are expecting a financial windfall, you may have a bit longer to wait.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The hard work you have been putting in recently has left you tired and, at times, quite tetchy. This week you will start to see the

rewards of your efforts which will undoubtedly help you to keep up the momentum. There is a lot of both passion and travel this week, which is set to continue.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is a highly sociable week, and you could meet some new faces that not only attract but inspire you. You are a social butterfly, and this brings out your Libran flutteriness. You will have to draw on all your powers of concentration to keep ahead of practical matters such as paperwork.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You dominate the scene this week and no one is in any doubt about what you are aiming for. If you want to impress someone new to your circle, however, try a bit of cunning as opposed to brow-beating.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Communication and selfexpression are what it’s all about this week. Although you may feel that indulging yourself is in some ways selfish, you should realise that you are entitled to some fun.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The call of romance is strong but so is that of your business life. The two will clash to the detriment of each other if you do not plan ahead and pace yourself. Do not be at the beck and call of others when you need all your time and energy for yourself.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Such is your popularity this week that you can be assured of success in many things. Remember that first impressions can be the most accurate and don’t be tempted to make too many allowances for others.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) For some time you have been trying to settle a certain matter. Although it is in your nature to get things out of the way quickly, this has not been possible. The chance to make progress this week is welcome but be sure that all is not what it seems.

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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 (VIOLIN) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

CARTEL COLEUS DETOUR FRIEND INGEST INTENT MATURE MORTAR MUSLIN PRESTO REASON SORTIE SQUINT STEREO STUPOR THEORY UNSURER VIOLIN (10) VISION

LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY Sat 26 December

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IRISH LOTTO Sat 26 December

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EL MILLON: JDQ81557 LA PRIMITIVA Thurs 24 December

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CODE BREAKER

ENGLISH-SPANISH

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, 18 represents L and 25 represents J, so fill in L every time the figure 18 appears and J every time the figure 25 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Right (not left) (7) 5 Muñecas (juguetes) (5) 8 To rub (5) 9 To vaccinate (7) 10 Burros (7) 11 Loncha (5) 12 Hablar (5) 14 Blouse (5) 19 Evocar (5) 21 Acostarse (2,2,3) 23 Acuático (7) 24 Igual (5) 25 Mushrooms (flat-topped) (5) 26 Fish (culinary) (7)

Down 1 Golden (6) 2 Reason (5) 3 Beer (7) 4 Aconsejar (6) 5 Patos (5) 6 Lentejas (7) 7 Calle (6) 13 Producto (7) 15 Cartas (Correos) (7) 16 Pétalos (6) 17 Huevera (6) 18 Adult (6) 20 These (5) 22 Witch (5)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION QUICK Across: 1 Sweet, 4 Major, 7 Available, 8 Soil, 9 Adapts, 12 Clever, 13 Loaf, 16 Telescope, 18 Hotel, 19 Turns. Down: 1 Saves, 2 Examine, 3 Team, 4 Melody, 5/17 Job lot, 6 Reeds, 10 Pioneer, 11 Vessel, 12 Catch, 14 Films, 15 Boat.

CRYPTIC

Across: 1 Applaud, 4 Tower, 7 Rings, 9 Stories, 10 Costume, 11 Entry, 12 Ticket, 14 Priest, 18 Chaos, 20 Charger, 22 Avarice, 23 Tribe, 24 Spent, 25 Temples. Down: 1 Apricot, 2 Pants, 3 Duster, 4 Trove, 5 Whistle, 6 Risky, 8 Sauce, 13 Charade, 15 Roast, 16 Turkeys, 17 Accept, 18 Chats, 19 Shirt, 21 Grill.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Sacro, 3 Bathtub, 6 Husband, 8 Lapiz, 10 Opalo, 11 Eastern, 14 Sorteo, 15 Detail, 17 Scarves, 20 Psalm, 21 Green, 22 Lantern, 23 Retraso, 24 Habas. Down: 1 Schools, 2 Ocaso, 3 Badge, 4 Tiles, 5 Buzón, 7 Staircase, 9 Preparase, 12 Adds, 13 Doce, 16 Limones, 17 Sugar, 18 Venta, 19 Sello, 20 Punch.

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BOGGLED

FUTOSHIKI

ecru ices iguana otic scud scrub surge citrus cuds curt cruse crud cruds gift guru gurn grub grunt gurus ties tics truce truces trug truant tuba turn tuna tune tabu taurus taunt tanh butane burg burn burnt bunt bane duce duces dune urge urges ruse rune rubato runt rhea unhurt abut augur auto aunt ante huge hurt hunt ends etna thus thug thud thuds thru then tend tends tenuto enatic enthuse intend intends

NONAGRAM arid darn dart dirt drat iron nard noir raid rain rand rani rant rind riot road roan rota tarn taro tart tiro tori torn tort trad trio trod trot adorn dinar drain droit indri intro nadir nitro noria radii radio radon ratio tarot torii train trait triad adroit aroint inroad ordain ration triton introit TRADITION

HEXAGRAM

WORD LADDER

1 CHOOSY 2 ASSAIL 3 ESCORT 4 MILIEU 5 SOCIAL 6 BEHEST 7 CEREAL 8 GARISH 9 ENSURE 10 CAROLS 11 WIDGET 12 AGREES 13 UNLOAD 14 HEREBY 15 ALLELE 16 INTUIT 17 ALLEGE 18 TALENT 19 TALLOW

SOCK LOCK LACK LACE LATE DATE

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Mallorca TODAY POLLENÇA

ALCUDIA

CALVIA CALA D’OR

PALMA

ANDRATX

LLUCMAJOR MAGALLUF

TOMORROW POLLENÇA

ALCUDIA

WEATHER Malaga TODAY: MAX 15 MIN 6 Fri 13 7 Sat 12 8 Sun 12 7 Mon 11 8 Tues - 13 9 Wed 15 9

Alicante TODAY: MAX 14, MIN 8 Fri 13 7 Sat 13 7 Sun 14 8 Mon 13 9 Tues - 14 8 Wed 14 7

Almeria TODAY: MAX 15, MIN 6 Fri 13 9 Sat 12 7 Sun 11 8 Mon 12 8 Tues - 12 9 Wed 13 8

Benidorm TODAY: MAX 17, MIN 7 Fri 16 9 Sat 14 9 Sun 13 8 Mon 12 8 Tues - 12 7 Wed 12 8 Mallorca TODAY: MAX 17, MIN 7 Fri 16 7 Sat 17 8 Sun 17 8 Mon 18 9 Tues 17 7 Wed 16 8

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FUTOSHIKI Fill in the squares so that each digit from 1 to 6 occurs exactly once in each row and column. Greater-than and less-than signs indicate the relationship of the two adjacent squares. There is only one solution, and you can find it without guessing.

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.

CALVIA ANDRATX

PALMA

CALA D’OR

LLUCMAJOR MAGALLUF

SATURDAY POLLENÇA

ALCUDIA

CALVIA ANDRATX

PALMA

CALA D’OR

LLUCMAJOR MAGALLUF

S: Sun

C: Cloudy

Th: Thunder

Cl: Clear

Sh: Showers

Sn: Snow

Bilbao TODAY: MAX 13, MIN 5 Fri 13 4 Sat 12 3 Sun 12 4 Mon 13 4 Tues 11 3 Wed 10 4 Madrid TODAY: MAX 13, MIN 3 Fri 13 3 Sat 12 4 Sun 12 5 Mon 13 5 Tues 12 5 Wed 13 4

Barcelona TODAY: MAX 14, MIN 5 Fri 14 6 Sat 13 5 Sun 13 6 Mon 14 6 Tues 14 6 Wed 14 7

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TARGET:

SCORING:

Average: 15 Good: 21 Very good: 31 Excellent: 40

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 Some of the feudal lassies found in Texas (6) 4 Pitch tent by American school grounds (6) 9 Turning up with mice primarily, like cats (5) 10 Loving a party call (7) 11 Noticed old boy was in the armed forces (8) 12 Sound your horn both ways (4) 14 Escapes from crazy, sad Eve (6) 16 Hesitates to use spa turbulence (6) 19 Search thoroughly for a hairdressing tool (4) 20 A veil can hide a Spanish city (8) 23 Turn a blind eye to trick that's performed (7) 24 Canines, for example, restrained by devotee thus? (5) 25 He's far out, in a new way (6) 26 Senior journalist getting to ride around (6) Down 1 Strongly disapprove of silly old peer (7) 2 Pounds containing a thousand young sheep (5) 3 A desert’s transformation is maintained (8) 5 A victory on a river (4) 6 Toxins, is spoon bent? (7) 7 Groan joining Tory leader's vision (5) 8 Get thinner and lighter (5) 13 Thanks to a 40-day period, Edward is skilful (8) 15 Role man created as medical social worker (7) 17 Sam's out to get her - she's a beauty (7) 18 Funny fellows holding note for payment (5) 19 Old clown needs a drink (5) 21 Box put in porches typically (5) 22 Closely follows boxers, for example (4)

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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 Bring into existence (6) 4 Two items of the same kind (4) 8 Small fragment (5) 9 Assists (5) 10 Finds fault with (10) 13 Not brought to an end or conclusion (10) 17 Tall mechanical lifting device (5) 18 Keyboard instrument (5) 19 Exchange for money (4) 20 Act upon (6)

Down 1 Coins or paper money (4) 2 Mistake (5) 3/18 Inside information (3,3) 5 Book of maps (5) 6 Strive against, oppose (6) 7 Examines (6) 11 Easily chewed, not tough (6) 12 Sounds made by a duck (6) 14 Physically weak (5) 15 Large bird of prey (5) 16 Nautical unit of speed (4) 18 See 3

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

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QUIZ BACK HERO

SMART CARDS 1. First broadcast by the BBC in the 1990s, what was the title of the four-part political thriller, set after the end of Margaret Thatcher’s tenure as prime minister that starred Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart, a fictional chief whip of the Conservative party? 2. How many decks of cards are used in a game of canasta? 3. In which card game do you score one for his nob and two for his heels? 4. In which decade were yellow and red cards introduced into the English Football League? 1970s 5. Mr Bun the Baker and Mr Bones the Butcher were two of the original 11 sets of characters in which popular children’s card game? 6. Originally a hit for Wink Martindale in 1959, 1960 and 1963, which famous British variety entertainer had a UK hit single in 1973 with Deck of Cards? 7. Said to have been named after an Earl of Yarborough, who bet 1,000 to 1 against the occurrence of such a hand, in bridge and whist, what is a yarborough? 8. The name of which card game, a variety of baccarat, is the French for ‘railway’? 9. Which gambling card game shares its name with a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge? 10. Which playing card is nicknamed the ‘curse of Scotland’?

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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.

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Baby talk works... for puppies A STUDY published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B bi­ ology journal has explained that humans talk to dogs in a similar way to babies because puppies in particular are more responsive to the short phrases and high tone. People were recorded saying certain phrases such as ‘good boy’ and ‘come here’ while looking at photos of dogs of different ages, human beings and while not looking at anything. Not only were the subjects found to employ what we re­ fer to as baby talk when addressing the dog photos, but when the recordings were played back to dogs of different ages puppies paid far more attention to it. Older dogs, however, appeared not to be as attentive to baby talk, possibly because as they grow older they are less interested in understanding strangers, scientists suggested. Dogs are believed to have evolved over more than 30,000 years of close interaction with humans to understand them better. This, researchers claim, has led them to develop communication skills similar to those of small children. Dogs react to gestures such as pointing in a way which no other animals do, studies have found. Unlike children, though, dogs take these gestures as a mild order rather than a way of passing on information.

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IT’S ONLY FAKE-BELIEVE: FAKE NEWS THAT LEAVES EVERYONE LOST FOR WORDS

FISCHER V SPASSKY. Newton v Leibniz. Freud v Jung. To the great intellectual clashes of history can be added Trump v Biden (the Trump vs Biden show a welcome distraction from our own crisis). Admittedly, on this occasion, the standards were considerably low­ er with the walls inexorably clos­ ing in on Trump methodically saw­ ing through the branch he’s sitting on. The Donald. Yes, him. When the final analysis of Trump lies is pub­ lished it’ll run into volumes. First, Trump said he had a ‘hunch’ the World Health Organisation’s 3.4 per cent Covid mortality rate was a ‘false number’ and suggested peo­ ple with coronavirus could go to work and get better. “A lot of peo­ ple will have this and it’s very mild,” he said in an interview on Fox News. “They’ll get better very

rapidly. They don’t even see a doc­ tor. They don’t even call a doctor.” Later Trump called the coron­ avirus a ‘horrible infection,’ radi­ cally altering his public stance on the pandemic. A day earlier he de­ clared: “It will go away, just stay calm, it will go away.” Just as Trump would undoubtedly say: “Don’t believe Monday follows Sunday (or the sun rises in the east). That’s just fake news from the lying media.” Trump was prominent, too, in spreading the false idea that vac­ cines cause autism, but then changed his tune, urging people ‘to get the shots.’ Would an embit­ tered Trump, eager to spite his suc­ cessor and win attention for his fu­ ture media or political career, become a prominent ‘anti­vaxxer’ campaigner again? To ask the ques­ tion is to answer it. Additionally, there are all his un­

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Zaha Inspires Palace Ghazi Stops Chelsea

Leicester City drew against Crystal Palace. TRANSFER target Wilfried Zaha inspired Crystal Palace’s draw against high­flying Leicester City who dropped points for the sec­ ond game in a row. AC Milan target Wilfried Za­ ha’s strike in the 58th minute put the home side ahead after the Foxes spurned a number of first­ half opportunities before the visi­ tors were finally rescued by a late Harvey Barnes strike. Palace suffered two defeats over Christmas including a 7­0 thrashing from Liverpool and

must have feared the worst when Kelechi Iheanacho stepped up to take a penalty on 18 min­ utes after Tomkins caught Thomas in the area. However, with main penalty takers, Vardy and Tielemans on the bench, Iheanacho stepped up but lacked the confidence of his teammates and Guaita made a comfortable save. Zaha started and finished a wonderful counter­attack before the hour mark and Palace looked good to hang on for the win,

however, the visitors pressed and Harvey Barnes scored for the sec­ ond game in a row, after making his way along the top of the area before sending a low shot home on 83 minutes to rescue the Fox­ es. The result sends Leicester back into second and face Newcastle United on Sunday January 3, while Palace are next in Premier League action on Saturday Janu­ ary 2 at home against Sheffield United after moving up one place into 13th following this result.

ANWAR EL GHAZI: Continues his goalscorer form. ANWAR EL GHAZI’S goal caused a major headache for Chelsea manager Frank Lampard after his side dropped points again for the fourth time in five Premier League games. Chelsea ended the year with just one win in five after Aston Villa earned a 1­1 draw at Stamford Bridge, thanks to El Ghazi’s contin­ ued goalscorer form. Lampard’s side, who lost 3­1 to Arsenal in their last Premier League outing, took the lead thanks to in­form Olivier Giroud who scored for the seventh successive game against the Villans in the Premier League on 34 minutes. However, Anwar El Ghazi scored his fifth

goal in as many games to level the match on 50 minutes to help seal a point for the visitors in a result that sees Villa move up to fifth, six points off leaders Liverpool with a game in hand. The Stamford Bridge team, on the other hand, are in sixth on the same points as Villa, but having played two more games and on a dismal run of results. Next up for Chelsea is a tough game at home against Manchester City on Sunday January 3 vwhile Aston Villa take on the other Manches­ ter club travelling to Old Trafford to face Man­ chester United on New Year’s Day.