Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 28 January - 3 February 2021 Issue 1856

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28 Jan - 3 Feb 2021

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BREXIT SWELLS PADRON

ALMOST 5,000 Britons living in Alicante Province have registered on their municipal Padron over the last three years.

According to official figures from Spain’s Institute of National Statistics (INE), Alicante Province had 71,277 British residents on January 1, 2020.

That was 1,549 more than the previous year’s figures and a staggering 4,880 more than in 2017.

And residents are well spread out as, according once again to I N E, there are only two Alicante municipalities - inland Benifall i m a n d Fa g e c a - w h e r e there is no registered British resident.

were previously reluctant to register, or never saw the need to, had a change of heart in recent years.

B rexit - a vote in which many who had lived here for decades were denied a voice - has changed the easy-going panorama forever.

No longer classed as European Union citizens, those who finally registered had responded to in-

TORRVIEJA: More Britons registered on the municipal Padron.

The true number of those registering could be even higher, since many B ritons will have left the province during this time.

This was the case in Rojales

where the number of registered Britons has decreased.

It’s not necessary to look very far to discover why many British residents who

formation campaigns urging them to do so if they wished to retain their former privileges and services.

The I N E figures correspond to the beginning of 2020, so the actual figures refer to 2019 when another 172 Britons registered on the Torrevieja Padron and 88 in Orihuela as well as others in Pilar de la Horadada, Catral, San Miguel de Salinas and Algorfa.

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Two-way struggle Orihuela COASTAL authority Costas is re­ fusing to repair front­line damage to the La Glea promenade in Campoamor.

Sources at Orihuela Town Hall revealed that the local govern­ ment intends to start proceedings against the central government’s Environment Ministry to which Costas belongs.

Part of the road disappeared during the Dana storms of Sep­ tember 2019 when the usually dry Nacimiento watercourse flooded and swept it away.

Storm Gloria caused further damage in January last year to the road that links Campoamor’s coastal zone with the rest of Ori­ huela Costa, obliging residents to make a three­kilometre detour as

far as the N­332 to reach the other side.

According to reports in the local Spanish media, Costas, which is re­ sponsible for a 100­metre section of the maritime strip across the mouth of the Nacimiento water­ course, will authorise repairs to provide access for pedestrians but not vehicles.

Restoring the road would ad­ versely affect the terrain which is li­ able to flooding by the Nacimiento watercourse as well as the sea dur­ ing bad weather, Costas said.

Sources at Orihuela’s Infrastruc­ ture department revealed that the town hall rejects Costas’ argu­ ments and is now preparing to fight the decision based on 1969 planning laws.

Walk and cycle in safety THE Generalitat is to finance a €1.478 million cycle and pedestri­ an path linking Rojales and Guardamar.

The lane will adjoin the CV­ 895, which is used by an average 8,640 vehicles each day, starting at the CV­905 Torrevieja­Rojales road and finishing at the N­332.

Both of these roads already

have much­used cycle lanes which will link up with the new project, said Arcadi España, who heads the regional government’s Public Works department.

As well as guaranteeing more safety for cyclists and pedestri­ ans, the project also represented ‘a true alternative’ to motor transport that was less polluting.

Cultural Revamp

THE Department of Culture in Orihuela has turned forced lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic to its advantage by using the last 12 months to invest an im­ pressive €300,000 in various museums and cultural cen­ tres throughout the region.

A spokesperson for the Department said that they had “not lost a second of work” to “fine­tune our mu­ seums and cultural spaces.”

According to Councillor Mar Ezcurra, “we have in­ vested more than €330,000 in our cultural spaces in re­ cent months, taking advan­ tage of the forced stoppage of cultural activity. We have carried out numerous repair and improvement interven­ tions, all necessary, and which under normal circum­ stances would have to have been carried out in a stag­ gered manner due to the usual activity itself.”

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NIBS EXTRA Tax waived COX Town Hall intends to help the hospitality trade by waiving the tax on terrace tables usually charged to restaurateurs and bar-owners. Local mayor Antonio Jose Bernabeu Santo also announced that stallholders at the open-air weekly market would not be charged for their pitches this year.

Treeless zone THE Sierra Orihuela, stripped bare four years ago by drought and plagues of insects and vermin, still awaits the reforestation promised by the Generalitat. A €301,556 replanting programme began in 2018 but was halted in 2019, with only €102,000 of the budget spent, Orihuela Town Hall complained.

Staying put CAROLINA VIGARA will remain on Torrevieja Council even if she is expelled by her party, VOX, and becomes nonaligned. VOX is now examining alleged misuse of the funds that Torrevieja Town Hall allocates to all parties although sources close to the councillor said she was unaware of an investigation.

Team spirit DOLORES is the only Spanish municipality that belongs to the EU’s Europe for Citizens network which promotes participation and solidarity during times of crisis. Dolores’ inclusion was an ‘important challenge’ in encouraging team spirit and creativity in the town’s young people, said Dolores mayor Joaquin Hernandez.

Pergola plans TORREVIEJA Town Hall will put out to tender a €67,000 contract to install decorative lighting for the pergola in the Vista Alegre promenade. The local government, which intends to revamp its image, has already spent €48,000 on substituting the electrical installation and another €44,000 in repainting the pergola.

Official aid THE self-employed and small business owners in Elche are to receive €6.2 million in direct aid to counteract the effects of the Covid-19 crisis. City hall will donate €900,000 while 22.5 per cent of the remainder will come from the Diputacion and 62.5 per cent from the Generalitat.

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Torrevieja Hoteliers Protest MORE than 400 disgruntled workers from the Costa Blanca’s hospitality industry joined a peaceful protest in Torrevieja on Friday morning, January 22 to demonstrate against the regional government’s decision to close all bars and restaurants in the region until February 3. The group, carrying banners and posters, converged on the Plaza de la Constitución shortly after 10am.

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, the councillor for

PEACEFUL PROTEST: By the hospitality industry.

Rescuers need a helping hand THE Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales supports and cares for over 120 horses, ponies and donkeys.

They are the only officially­registered horse rescue centre foundation in Spain but founders Sue and Rod Weeding are struggling to meet the ever­increasing cost of feeding them and paying their veterinary bills.

Even during lockdown, the centre was still receiving callouts from the police to help them rescue abandoned animals.

“Lockdown or no lockdown, we are on call seven days a week, 24 hours a day,” Sue said.

Lux Aeterna bound for New York ORIHUELA’S Lux Aeterna group will be appearing in New York next August in the Homage to Miguel Hernandez event.

The string quintet and cham­ ber choir’s performance has been planned to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Orihuela poet’s death and Lux Aeterna will be ap­ pearing in different New York the­ atres during their stay.

Together with the Camerata Internacional Universal Music they will also be promoting their disc Dejadme la esperanza (Leave me hope) with works composed and directed by Rafael Lozano Pri­ or, Rafael Bascuñana who directs the spectacle, and poetry read­ ings by the actress Marta Ba­ suñana.

“We are convinced that the presence of the Lux Aeterna in New York will give added rele­ vance to this event,” the organis­ ers said, who predicted a “before and afterwards” in promoting Va­ lencian and Spanish poetry thanks to a group who were out­ standing thanks to their “innova­ tive and integrating character.”

“If it wasn’t for us, there would be nowhere for these animals to go. We have had horses brought to us from Granada be­ cause we were the only centre that would take them.”

When animals are seized by the police, Easy Horse Care are only their custodians and they cannot rehome them unless they are legally registered as the new owners.

“Until that happens, we must simply carry on caring for them as best we can,” Sue said.

For more information about the centre or making a donation, visit the www.easyhorse care.net website.

Say it with flowers

SAN LUIS, TORREVIEJA: No excuse for losing your way now.

A EURO WEEKLY NEWS reader, Neil Friday, recently contacted us to share his photo of the new San Luis, Torrevieja sign.

Located on the CV­905 roundabout at the entrance to the urbanisation, he saw a team of 10 working to put up the sign, he told us.

The flowers were painted in situ and real versions planted beneath the sign, added Neil who assumed ­ rightly ­ that his cheerful photo was just what we needed in these not always­ cheerful times.

Tight purse-strings FOR the fourth consecutive year, Torrevieja was ranked as having one of Spain’s lowest social spending budgets.

Spain’s Social Services Directors and Managers Association (ADGSS), which based its findings on a detailed analysis of local governments’ So­ cial Services spending for 2019, revealed Torrevieja spent €24.16 per in­ habitant.

In contrast, Barcelona, Bilbaor, Sevilla and Jaen, whose local govern­ ments spent €100 per person or more, were classed as ‘excellent.’

Only Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia) and Galapagar (Madrid) spent less than Torrevieja, allocating a respective €21 and €20.58 per registered in­ habitant.

Commerce and Hospitality, Rosario Martínez, and the mayor of Security, Federico Alarcón all turned out in support of the hoteliers and spent around an hour listening to the concerns of those present.

The demonstration went off without a hitch, a source in Torrevieja told the Euro Weekly News, and although there was a noticeable police presence they didn’t feel the need to intervene with protesters at any point.

DANA payments practically settled THE Generalitat has now made payments totalling al­ most €19 million to house­ holders affected by the storms of September 2019.

The regional government has paid between €1,500 and €4,500 to 7,500 families to­ wards the cost of replacing belongings and household appliances that were lost during the flooding that af­ fected Alicante in general and the Vega Baja in particu­ lar.

As the DANA (upper­level isolated depression) storms remitted and floodwater gradually receded, thousands of Vega Baja families had to replace furniture and appli­ ances whose cost has been met by the Generalitat which continued to approve pay­ ments even during lockdown.

Families received direct payments of €1,500, which in some cases was increased by an additional €3,000 after Generalitat experts verified that losses exceeded the ini­ tial compensation.

Regional government sources revealed that there was ‘an avalanche’ of 8,465 requests for help, of which 8,149 have now been dealt with. Three hundred applica­ tions requiring confirmation or documentation are still outstanding, although these should be settled by the end of February.

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Vandals smash Nativity Scene THE Guardia Civil identi­ fied and detained three Moroccan boys aged be­ tween 14 and 15 respon­ sible for destroying Al­ moradi’s Nativity Scene.

They struck as the tableau in Plaza de la Constitucion was still waiting to be dismantled on January 10 after rain halted work, municipal sources explained.

Unaware that CCTV cameras were recording their movements, one of the trio kept watch while the others smashed the montage’s scenery and buildings. In all, they caused damage amount­ ing to €2,400, the town hall said.

Investigations by the Guardia Civil, combined with collaboration from members of the public, provided enough infor­ mation to locate and de­ tain the boys some days later.

Fly-tipping unnecessary TWO Orihuela Town Hall departments are clearing away unofficial rubbish tips.

Victor Valverde and Damaso Aparicio, respec­ tive councillors for Rural Development and the Environment, are arrang­ ing for the removal of the rubbish, much of it builder’s rubble, left on Orihuela’s country roads.

“These dumps have a huge environmental and visual impact on our fab­ ulous rural areas,” Valverde said.

“There are even peo­ ple who leave domestic appliances and all kinds of objects without think­ ing of the harm their irre­ sponsible behaviour is causing.”

The councillors also re­ minded members of public they could call the town hall’s Rubbish Col­ lection and Street­clean­ ing department on 965 306 178 where they would receive advice on how, and where, to dis­ pose of large items.

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U3A cancels all activities IN line with all the current restrictions regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, Torrevieja U3A has regrettably had to cancel all of its activities until such time that the restrictions are relaxed.

A few groups had been able to restart after the C hristmas break, but these were very short lived!! Hopefully, some of the many activities will be able to restart in the near future.

T he A G M which, it was hoped, could be held in February, has also had

to be rescheduled. It is hoped that we will be able to reconvene it some time in April.

Further updates on the AGM and all other relevant matters will be notified to members by the normal methods, newsletter, website and Facebook.

Hoping that we can all get back to a semblance of normality in the very near future.

Barry Weston Torrevieja U3A Press Officer

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FFP3 masks most effective protection THE Head of the Health Alerts and Emergencies Coordination Centre, Fernando Simon, has said this week that the most effective mask for self-protection against Covid-19 is the FFP3.

Simon, an epidemiologist, explained that the FFP3 mask is the most effective to protect oneself, while the FFP2 mask is slightly less effective.

The FFP3 mask is an Individual Protection System with a filter efficiency of 98 per cent to protect the person wearing it and those around them as long as it doesn’t have a valve.

Despite this, the traditional surgical mask is still slightly more effective in preventing people who have the virus from transmitting it to others, as they are

They can be purchased in pharmacies, specialised shops and large shops, at a price of between €3 and €5. Meanwhile, a pack of 50 surgical masks generally costs around €10.

FFP3: Most effective. designed to filter exhaled air.

Meanwhile, the FFP3, FFP2 (92 per cent efficient) and FFP1 (78 per cent efficient) are more effective at filter inhaled air.

He added that hygienic masks have a similar efficiency to the others.

FFP3 masks are designed for a single four to eight hours use, like the FFP2 and FFP1 masks.

Microsoft Phone Scam POLICE in Alicante have arrested two men, aged 47 and 48, for posing as Microsoft technicians in order to swindle cash out of unsuspecting victims. The scammers phoned up their marks and told them there was a virus on their computer or phone and convinced them to download a program to fix it. This program then gave the fraudsters complete access to their victims’ devices, including their bank account.

The two men will be charged with a crime of fraud after swindling €27,000 with the scam.

The operation began after a woman reported that she had been contacted by a technician and was subsequently robbed. It was then picked up by the Alicante Judicial Police.

National Police have issued a warning about an increase in this type of scam throughout the country, and have advised potential victims that Microsoft never make unsolicited calls.

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Murcia Health Councillor is forced to resign MURCIA Health Councillor, Manuel Villegas, has been forced to resign after it was revealed that he authorised Covid-19 vaccines for himself and other senior officials, breaching protocol.

The region’s President, Fernando Lopez-Miras, defended him, saying that his work up to now had been “exemplary.”

With him, Villegas apologised to the people of Murcia and pointed out that it was because of the fuss caused by the opposition that he had been forced to leave.

Just hours earlier, he had said that he would not be resigning, but in his latest appearance, he explained that he would be going back to cardiology.

The delay in Lopez-Miras and Villegas coming forward with the statement regarding his resignation, meant that Murcia was not present in

MANUEL VILLEGAS: Authorised vaccine for himself. the Interterritorial Health Council at which it was decided that curfew would continue to be at 10pm.

Earlier in the day, Villegas had apologised to “anyone who felt offended” and explained that the fact that he and other members of the Murcia Regional Health Council had received the vaccine when some of the groups at risk had not yet had it, was due to a misinterpretation of the Spanish Ministry of Health’s guidelines, which say that “other healthcare personnel” could

receive the vaccine. He claimed that they had understood by this that the whole health care system should receive it.

Elche Hospital Sues THE General University Hospital of Elche has rubbished claims made by Maria Angeles Medina, President of the Valencia Soci­ ety of Family Medicine (SVMFiC) and doctor at Vinalopo Hospi­ tal, that the over­crowded hospital has been forced to use its chapel as a morgue for people who have died from coron­ avirus. In an interview with La Sexta Noche on Saturday, Janu­ ary 23, the doctor said that the chapel “is being used as a morgue” and that it “is now a checkpoint for the coffins that have to be transferred to the funeral home because they are accumulating.”

The Ministry of Universal Health and Public Health has con­ firmed on Sunday, January 24, that it will take legal action against Ms Medina.

Hospital officials themselves reported on Saturday that eight beds had been moved into the chapel as part of the emergency contingency plans, but that these beds were to accommodate non­Covid patients.

Vinalopo Salud distanced themselves from the doctor’s com­ ments by writing on social media that “the personal state­ ments of this professional do not represent the centre.”

Subsidised Business Loans

THE Generalitat of Valencia has announced that loans will be available for businesses in Costa Blanca subsidised up to 30 per cent from Thursday, January 21.

The regional government has made available €50 million.

According to the Valencian In­ stitute of Finance (IVF), loans of

between €15,000 and €750,000 will be made available to those hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, such as the hospitali­ ty industry, sport and leisure and travel agents.

The President of Valencia, Xi­ mo Puig, held a meeting on Wednesday, January 20, with

the Minister of Finance, Vicent Soler, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Francesc Colomer and the director of the Valencian In­ stitute of Finance, Manuel Illue­ ca, to begin rolling out the aid; it is the largest aid effort for these sectors that any autonomous government has made.

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Ryanair To Withdraw ‘Jab and Go’ Adverts R Y A N A I R has agreed to withdraw its ‘jab and go’ campaign after hundreds of complaints were made to the advertising watchdog. The budget carrier is under investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority over the promotion which encouraged potential holidaymakers to ‘jab and go’ following last month’s rollout of the Covid vaccine.

The Boxing Day promotion reportedly attracted more than 1,500 complaints to the A S A , who are now examining the campaign to see if any rules were breached. The airline said in the ad: “Covid vaccines are coming so book your Easter and summer holidays today with R yanair.” I t added that with a number of destinations on offer, customers “could jab and go.”

The ASA in Ireland (ASAI) ruled last week that the ad should not run in its current format again. The ASAI received 59 complaints about the Ryanair advert which encouraged consumers to book Easter and summer holiday flights as “vaccines are coming.”

The ASA in the UK, however, has still yet to publish a ruling on the advertising but Ryanair appeared to pre-empt a decision by saying said it “respectfully disagrees” with a ruling by the watchdog, though describing the advert as both “factual and accurate.”

A Ryanair spokesperson said: “The A S A’s ruling flies in the face of the UK’s successful vaccine rollout, however, even though this ruling is baseless, Ryanair will comply with it and the Jab & Go adverts will not run again.”

Sanchez asks for Unity PRESIDENT, Pedro Sanchez, has called for na­ tional and European unity to overcome the pandemic while pledging to implement the EU’s recovery fund to save the Spanish econo­ my.

Speaking at the ‘European Funds, the Key to Recovery’ forum in Madrid, Pedro Sanchez said that the continent would need to collabo­ rate in order to successfully recover from the Covid­19 pandemic.

The President said that Spain was working to successfully implement the €140 billion re­ covery fund, which requires the country to im­ plement major reforms in its tax regime and employment legislation. “Spain is capable, not only with its companies but also with its highly qualified public officials, to be able to manage the funds in an optimal way,” he asserted, as some critics have questioned the country’s ability to effectively manage the EU’s money.

“Unity saves companies, unity saves jobs, and without a doubt, it saves lives,” said Sanchez, who has spearheaded Spain’s government since 2018 as leader of the centre­left PSOE party. The Madrid­native praised the EU for its assistance to the bloc’s economic and social re­ covery from the pandemic. “What we could not accept was to have a single market in which we have first, second or third class coun­ tries,” he said, highlighting the “positive re­ sponse” that the EU and the Spanish govern­ ment has implemented.

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EURO WEEKLY NEWS: The UK’s trusted source for Spanish news THE major UK news outlets in the UK are now looking towards the Euro Weekly News to provide the latest stories that affect expats in Spain and holidaymakers alike.

On Friday, January 22, news giants Sky News, the Metro and the Daily Mirror quot­ ed the Euro Weekly News publication, show­ ing it as the most trusted source for Spanish news.

The Euro Weekly is Spain’s largest free lo­ cal newspaper in English, and because the company prides itself on bringing the most up­to­date Spanish news to the expat and tourist communities, it is read by over half a million people every week.

As well as covering UK and international happenings, the Euro Weekly endeavours to

provide all the information that expats living in Spain need to know.

As well as the UK dailies looking to the Eu­ ro Weekly for Spanish news, BBC Radio makes it their first port of call to get the low­ down on what’s really happing on Spanish soil.

Euro Weekly’s very own CEO, Michel Eues­ den is a regular guest, trusted to give an ex­ pat’s perspective on life in Spain.

Michel was recently interview by BBC Ra­ dio Merseyside to give an insight into how Brexit has affected the lives of the many thousands of expat residents in Spain.

For news that all the UK papers trust, visit Euro Weekly’s website or find us on Face­ book.

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Giant Fireball Over Madrid

STUNNING: Streaking across the sky.

Counterfeit Rum THE Guardia Civil’s Operation HITSMO has dismantled a mas­ sive international criminal gang who specialise in smuggling counterfeit alcohol into Spain.

The operation began in Cadiz back in 2019 when officials spotted bottles of fake rum in a wholesalers, and an investiga­ tion by the laboratory of the Criminalistics Service of the Guardia Civil found that these same counterfeits were in re­ tail outlets throughout the country.

The operation led to the seizure of more than 225,000

bottles of counterfeit rum, val­ ued at €3.5 million, and the ar­ rests of 24 people charged with crimes against Industrial Prop­ erty. The investigation, con­ ducted in conjunction with the European Anti­Fraud Office (OLAF), discovered that the booze was produced in the Do­ minican Republic, bottled in Honduras and then shipped to Spain, complete with fake la­ bels from China.

The counterfeit plonk was then distributed to large wholesalers throughout the country.

EARLY in the morning on Thurs­ day January 21, an asteroid hit the Earth’s atmosphere, at the staggering speed of 120,600 km/h. This then created a sight that could be seen in many parts of Spain, a giant fireball flying through Madrid’s sky.

While a stunning sight, it was not entirely unusual as on Janu­ ary 13 another fireball was spot­ ted streaking across the sky over Andalucia and towards Moroc­ co. This ball of fire passed through the sky at a speed of 65,000 km/h, at a much more viewer friendly hour than the Madrid one. The Andalucian meteor was seen at just after 10pm.

Madrid’s ball of fire shot thought the sky at 3.56am and was detected by the La Hita me­ teor observation station in La Puebla de Almoradiel which is in Toledo. The SMART project which is part of the Andalucia Astrophysics Institute (IAA­CSIC) recorded the event. They aim to study how the Earth’s atmos­ phere is effected by objects in space and they use constant sky monitoring to accomplish this.

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Organ Donation Network THE Covid­19 pandemic has had many negative effects in the health sector but one not on everyone’s radar is the delay of the integration of private health­ care into the Spanish network for organ donation. Organ dona­ tion cannot be overlooked as it saves many lives each year.

In 2019 the Spanish National Transplant Organisation (ONT) celebrated its 30th anniversary and in January 2019 the Minister for Health, Consumption and So­ cial Well­being, María Luisa Carce­ do said “The ONT is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019 and do­

ing so by beating its own record once again after reaching a rate of 48 donors per million population and surpassing 5,300 organ trans­ plants, including all­time highs in kidney and lung transplantation.

“Donations from non­heart­ beating donors also increased by 10 per cent, consolidating their position as the main driving force behind the increase in organ do­ nations: one in three donors are now asystolic donors.”

The integration agreement was made in February 2019 and later approved in September, but the pandemic has delayed

the project.

On Monday Secretary of State for Health, Silvia Calzón said that she is working on the integration.

According to forecasts the inte­ gration would increase the num­ ber of organ donations by 10 per cent, which would result in an ad­ ditional 400 transplants each year. The pandemic has severely hit Spain and that has had a knock on effect on the number of trans­ plants carried out.

According to the ONT in 2020 over 1,000 fewer transplants oc­ curred than in 2019, and dona­ tions have fallen drastically.

Polish retail giant arrives BUDGET shoppers and job seekers alike will rejoice at the news that Polish retail giant Pepco is opening two new stores in Spain, one in Alicante and the other in Castellon, set to be up and running in the spring. The store, often called a Polish version of Primark, offers affordable clothes for men, women and children, as well as household items, toys and accessories.

Pepco opened its first store in 2004 and has since expanded all over Europe, with more than 2,100 outlets in Italy, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia and may more.

Pepco’s Director of Operations, Marcin Stanko, said that “Spanish consumers will have the opportunity to visit our stores and we are sure that our products will attract their interest and meet their expectations.”

The low-cost company currently employs around 20,000 people throughout central and northern Europe, and the immediate plans are to open 10 stores in Spain, creating more than 100 jobs. Pepco is currently looking for commercial premises in cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants.

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All residents of Spain are eligible to receive Covid-19 vaccine

VACCINATION against Coronavirus in Spain began on December 27, and at the time of writing, 1,103,301 people had received the first dose and more than 49,000 have re­ ceived the second dose.

If you are wondering whether you will have any problems getting the vaccine in Spain because you’re not Spanish, the an­ swer is no.

The Spanish Ministry of Health made it clear in the Vaccination Plan that there will be no distinction between Spanish citi­ zens and foreigners, and that they will give the jab to everyone living in the country regardless of their legal status.

This includes illegal immigrants, home­ less people and anyone not registered on the Spanish Social Security System and/or without a health card, although it is un­ clear how they will be alerted.

However, it is not likely to include tourists or owners of holiday homes in Spain.

The government has also made it very clear that the vaccine will be FREE, and there will not be priority for people with

private health insurance.

The government has stressed that peo­ ple should wait to be contacted by the Health Authorities of the region in which they reside.

It is as yet unclear how people will be alerted that their time has arrived to re­ ceive the vaccine and where they need to go to get it, but to make sure you are in the system, ensure that you are on the padron (the local population census at your town hall), that your documents are updated with your current address and that your local health centre has you on their register. You will also most likely be asked to provide proof of identity and resi­ dence when you are given the vaccine.

The only group that is unlikely to be vac­ cinated against Covid­19 in Spain are chil­ dren.

A register will be kept of people who are called to get the vaccine but do not wish to do so.

The regional health authorities will be updating information periodically and we will publish more details as we have them.

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Self-Employed Aid THE Spanish government has offered a glimmer of hope for self-employed people (autonomos in Spanish) by making two amendments to their Covid relief efforts for freelancers, sole traders and business owners.

The original coronavirus aid

package introduced by the government in March 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, required the self-employed to show that they had suffered a 75 per cent loss in earnings compared with the same quarter the previous year. This was in direct contrast with those who were

employed on contracts, as they were entitled to a standard ERTE payment of 80 per cent of their gross pay initially.

Under new government regulations, however, the self-employed will only have to show a 50 per cent loss of income due to Covid restrictions.

Millionaire Jabs for private YouTuber doctors needed SPANISH entrepreneur and YouTuber, Ro­ muald Fons, recently made a whopping €1 million over a period of seven days by selling 1,500 subscriptions to his CreceTube course for €700 a pop. Fons specialises in digital mar­ keting, and his viral videos and courses teach others how to master the SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and get more hits on the inter­ net.

His YouTube channel naturally appears at the top of a Google search, and he aims to show others just starting out the best ways to improve the content of their videos.

Fons currently employs 41 staff at his BIGSEO Agency and charges clients a whop­ ping €30,000 a year.

THE Board of Directors of the College of Physicians of Castellon (COMCAS) has called on the Ministry of Health to specify the date of the start of the vaccina­ tion of doctors who practise in private health, both on their own behalf and on behalf of others.

They argue this a ‘requirement’ due to the ‘lack of response and actions’ by the Administration.

As COMCAS has indicated in a statement, the re­ quirement is due to a situation of ‘uncertainty’ due to the ‘lack of information’ that doctors practising in the private sector receive.

Like them, the Board of Directors of COMCAS warns that with the accumulated delay “one of the priorities of the first phase of the vaccination plan that includes immunising front­line health personnel in the public and private sectors is not being fulfilled.”

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CHAMPAGNE SALES HIT RECORD HIGH CHAMPAGNE sales in Washing­ ton rose to record two­year highs as people discovered Trump was out.

The proprietors of liquor stores and many other shops recorded record sales of bubbly at the moment the people knew of ex­President Trump’s depar­

ture. More Champagne was sold in 48 hours than on two previ­ ous New Year’s Eves, which is an astonishing amount.

Clearly ecstatic Democrats de­ cided to let the good times roll and buy and drink as much as they could, breaking all previous records for Champagne sales in

CHAMPAGNE: People celebrated Trump’s departure.

the city in one day.

Even pharmacies in the city say they were flooded with peo­ ple asking where they could buy a bottle of the fizzy stuff from.

The thought that for just one

day in a city in November you could sell more Champagne than was sold on two New Year’s Eve nights is unthinkable, but clearly, that’s how happy or relieved the people were.

Just failing to comply AT around midday on Tuesday, January 19, the police reported, a man was seen coming out of a house in the Bellavista area of Sevilla by officers carrying out actions to prevent drugs sales and consumption. He was not wearing a mask and was thought to have gone to the area to buy drugs.

The officers approached him to ask him for ID and search him, and he became very hostile towards them, refusing to provide ID and attacking them while he shouted insults at them. His part­ ner, who was with him, also began to shout at the officers and encourage residents in the area to prevent the police from doing their job, so they began to throw items and stones at them from the surrounding balconies and terraces.

The police had to call in back­up and the man was eventually arrested, charged with failing to comply with health laws and for drugs possession, as the officers found cocaine and hashish hid­ den in his clothes.

Mistaken Identity TRUTH is stranger than fiction sometimes, and that could cer­ tainly be said about a bizarre case of mistaken identity in a Galicia nursing home that saw a funeral being held for the wrong person, a mistake that wasn’t noticed for nearly two weeks.

Eighty­five­year­old Rogelia Blanco and Concepcion Arias, both residents at the San Bar­ tolome nursing home in Galicia, were transferred to hospital by ambulance on the same day af­ ter being diagnosed with coron­ avirus. Sadly, one of the ladies passed away while being treat­

ed at the centre of Pereiro de Aguiar in Ourense.

Staff at the nursing home welcomed ‘Concepcion’ home and posted an obituary and held a funeral for ‘Rogelia’.

Imagine their surprise when, some 10 days later, Rogelia, who lives at the nursing home with her husband Ramon, was spotted walking around the centre, very much alive.

The mortified staff then had to inform Concepcion’s family that she was the person who had sadly passed away and been buried.

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Biden Reverses Trump Transgender Ban

DONALD TRUMP’S controversial ban on transgender people serving in the military has been overturned by President Joe Biden. The president signed the executive order on Monday January 25 and stated “all Americans who are qualified to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States should be able to serve.

“This is reinstating a position that previous commanders as well as the secretaries have supported and what I’m doing is letting all qualified Americans serve the country in uniform.”

He also commented that “Transgender personnel, if qualified in every other way, can serve their government in the United States military.”

The order was signed by the president as he met with Lloyd Austin, the new Defence Secretary, before Austin’s official swearing-in. The military also showed their support for the reversal of the order as the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, General Mark Miley was in attendance.

The administration commented that “President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar to military service, and

ALL AMERICANS: Can now serve in the Armed Forces.

that America’s strength is found in its diversity.”

Not everyone was in support of the decision as Republican

Senator John Cornyn of Texas took to Twitter and tweeted “Another ‘unifying’ move by the new Administration?”

BOOHOO To Purchase Debenhams store ONLINE fashion retailer Boohoo are lining up the pur­ chase of troubled department store chain Debenhams, for a reputed cut­price £50 million, according to reports.

Administrators for Debenhams, the FRP Advisory, had a few days ago allegedly said they were talking with ‘third parties re­ garding the sale of all or parts of the business,’ but apparently, neither company would comment on that.

The flagship 242­year­old Debenhams store on Lon­ don’s Oxford Street started the liquidation process back in December 2020 after a potential take­over rescue deal fell through, although Debenhams itself had been in ad­ ministration since April of last year, allegedly having al­ ready been in financial difficulty long before the pan­ demic.

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Tons of meat confiscated ILLEGAL: Thousands of kilos of meat were destroyed.

THE Guardia Civil, along with the collaboration of the ‘Vi­ tanza operation’ have confis­ cated and destroyed thou­

Pharmacies carry out antigen tests THE Madrid Regional Government published an order on Thursday, January 21, so that pharmacies can begin antigen testing under the terms which were stipulated by the Ministry of Health, for screening in areas with a high rate of Covid-19 infections, if PCR tests are limited.

This is part of the regional Health Strategy, and the President of Madrid region, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, said that the rapid tests would also be carried out in dental clinics. The government has not authorised citizens to go to the pharmacy or dental clinic to get the test of their own accord, as Madrid regional government had proposed. Diaz Ayuso said that the tests would be in pharmacies from February 1, and anyone who is authorised to have the test will have the information on their health card, as well as the test results. The health card will also be used to confirm which people have received the vaccine.

sands of kilos of meat des­ tined for Malaga.

In total 122,000 kilos of meat were involved in the il­ legal operation. The accused were relabelling meat prod­ ucts and falsely redating the packages to suggest they were fresher.

The operation took place in three locations ­ Madrid , Toldeo and Malaga and it’s understood a group of meat companies involved in the distribution to stores across the provinces were involved.

In total 10 companies were found to be explicit in the mislabelling and handling of meat products and also alter­

ing the point of origin of the product.

Frozen chicken, beef, pork and rabbit were the main products affected by the ille­ gal handling which the Madrid health body was in­ vestigating, and the Food Safety and Hygiene depart­ ment of Madrid and Andalu­ cia were jointly investigating, in this multi­million euro fraud.

Connecting patients THE Regional Hospital of Malaga has launched the ‘Massimo Colombi Programme’ and bought eight new tablets to connect Covid patients in isolation with relatives.

The initiative honours the recently deceased nurse who led the acquisition of online resources to promote communication between patients and their environment.

With this purchase, the hospital increases the devices within the Centre’s Humanisation Plan that are added to those donated by companies and institutions in the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The devices have been made available to patients who do not have phones, who do not know how to use them or who, for reasons of admission, cannot do so due to health problems.

The hospital’s Director of Nursing, Carmen Bustamante, explained that from the beginning of the pandemic they were aware of the need to connect patients with their families.

“It began to be done thanks to the generosity of our professionals, who gave up their tablets or managed to make the isolation of these patients less harsh.

“Later, thanks to the solidarity of the people of Malaga, we began to receive devices that facilitated this connection in a more orderly fashion and in more floors and units.

“We have no doubt that emotional well-being contributes to a patient’s recovery,” she added.

The management of the Regional University Hospital of Malaga has decided that the project be called ‘Massimo Colombi Programme,’ in tribute to the nurse and union delegate of UGT who recently died of Covid.

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Merca-donations MERCADONA donated the equivalent of 283,000 trolleys of food to almost 300 soup kitchens and 60 food banks in 2020.

The supermarket giant doubled its donations of food to social entities projects compared to 2019, gifting 17,000 tonnes of products to soup kitchens, food banks and other charities across Spain and Portugal.

The company also made additional donations throughout the year, such as the deliveries made in March and April to the Field Hospital set up at the Ifema Fair in Madrid to cope with Covid demand.

“Part of Mercadona’s Social Responsibility policy is to return to society part of what it receives from it. Thanks to this commitment, different institu-

Germany bans use of fabric face masks GERMANY has banned the use of fabric masks and will insist upon the use of either surgical masks or FFP2 to access public transport, shops or any of the few administrative offices which remain open.

Following a meeting between Chancellor Angela Merkel and regional presidents, it was decided that only professional masks offer acceptable levels of protection. The French government has also recommended not using fabric masks.

Lockdown in Germany, affecting the catering sector, leisure, culture, sports and commerce except supermarkets and pharmacies, as well as schools and nurseries, will remain in place until at least February 14.

tions and social entities throughout the territory receive the support and collaboration of the company to help those who need it most,” said the supermarket chain in a statement.

In Spain, Mercadona collaborates with the Spanish Federation of Food Banks ( FESBAL) and the Banco de Productos Acompartir

VAT Cut N’ Snip

THE owners of beauty salons, hairdressers and barbers on Wednesday, January 20, sent a manifesto to the Subdelegation of the Government demanding a reduction in the VAT rate from 21 per cent to 10 per cent. Owners have appealed to the government to grant concessions that will allow them to keep their businesses open.

The beauty sector as a whole has planned a protest involving 77 Spanish cities on January 20 as a plea to the Executive to aid the ‘agonising situation’ they find themselves in.

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4 things Brexit has changed for UK nationals in Spain What does the post-Brexit landscape look like for UK nationals who live or enjoy spending time in Spain? Here are 4 key things that changed on 1 January.

1. UK nationals are ‘third country’ nationals by default When the transition period ended, UK nationals lost the freedom to study, work and live in the EU. Fortunately, Britons who can prove they were legally settled in Spain in 2020 can maintain citizens’ rights protections under the Withdrawal Agreement.

This provides the right to come and go in Spain, with broadly the same access to benefits as citizens for as long as you remain resident here.

However, these rights will only apply to Spain. To unlock the freedom to live and work in any EU country, you need to become a full Spanish citizen (possible after ten years’ residence).

2. Non-EU residents can

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks

only stay for a limited time Coronavirus restrictions aside, UK nationals without Spanish residence or EU citizenship can still travel to Spain visa-free – but only for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

This covers the entire Schengen zone, which includes most EU countries plus some EEA states. So if, for example, you stay in a Spanish holiday home for June to August, you will use up your allowance in one go

and be unable to re-enter Spain – or any other Schengen state, for any period of time – until the end of November.

Calculating your allowance is not so simple. As the time is treated as a rolling period, you need to count 180 days backwards from arrival and track your stay to ensure you will not exceed 90 days at any point. When planning trips to Europe, you therefore need to take extra care to avoid illegally overstaying or being denied entry.

strate you have “sufficient” annual income to support yourself and any dependents without relying on the state.

While this has always been a condition of EU residence, it has not always been enforced.

The income thresholds for non-EU/EEA nationals are also generally higher than for EU citizens.

There are special visas and fast-track residence programmes – such as the ‘golden visa’ – that can make moving to Spain much easier, so explore your options.

3. Applying for Spanish residence is now less straightforward Pre-Brexit, Britons did not always face stringent rules to become EU resident and could apply ‘in country’.

Now, those wanting to live in Spain have to meet the legal immigration requirements and provide the correct documentation to the relevant consulate/embassy in the UK before moving.

You also need to demon-

4. UK financial arrangements may not work as before Unless they have arrangements in place to work in the relevant EU country, UK banks, advisers and other financial providers may no longer be able to legally service EU residents. This is because Brexit dissolved automatic ‘passporting’ rights for UK financial services in the EU. So if you live in Spain and

have a UK-based adviser, check your position. Also, if you have UK bank accounts or other investments, you may be restricted from making changes, such as moving funds or applying for new services. And in some cases, you may find UK assets and investments attract a higher tax bill now they are nonEU/EEA assets.

In any case, you should regularly check your tax and financial planning remains suitable for your family’s circumstances. Talk to a locallybased, cross-border specialist who can help you take advantage of available opportunities and ensure you are you are suitably prepared for this post-Brexit world.

Blevins Franks accepts no liability for any loss resulting from any action or inaction or omission as a result of reading this article, which is general in nature and not specific to your circumstances.

You can find other financial advisory articles by visiting our website here www.blevinsfranks.com.

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EUROPEAN NIBS DENMARK

GERMANY

Unfair trade

Male chicks

TRADE bodies in Denmark are complaining to the government about what they see as unfair advantages given to supermarkets which are increasing their ranges of non-food goods to the financial detriment of small local shops which are tied up in red tape.

CHICKEN farms across the world slaughter male chicks after hatching as they are not suitable for eating but in 2022, Germany will be the first country to ban this practice and farmers will have to identify and destroy eggs bearing males.

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

Heading home

High times

MANY were caught out by the sudden lockdown across the world and the Dutch Government has announced that during 2020, its diplomatic missions managed to assist 50,000 people to return back home after being stranded abroad compared to zero in 2019.

POLITICIANS from across the political spectrum are launching a public consultation to discover the general view of whether cannabis should be legalised and if, as they suspect, the response will be overwhelmingly in favour, they plan to lobby parliament for a change.

BELGIUM

NORWAY

Biden bonus

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FOLLOWING the election of Donald Trump, the Café Zeezicht in Antwerp stopped the sale of all American products including Bourbon, Coca Cola and Tabasco, but has now announced that with Joe Biden elected as president the ban has finished.

FACING significant opposition in Parliament, the government has reversed its nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol in restaurants, although the ban will continue in bars which don’t serve food and a final decision may be made by local councils.

FINANCE Closed down THE hospitality industry in the UK has taken a knock in 2020 with 9,930 pubs and restaurants closing but perhaps surprisingly, 3,995 new venues having opened and it appears likely that major companies such as Wetherspoons are ready to pick up cheap fitted premises.

American interest US investment group Fidelity which owns a lot of Spanish stock has revealed that it has, for the first time, purchased shares in Endesa and now controls 1 per cent of the energy giant’s stock with its holding valued at €230 million.

Double standards THE cancellation of this year’s Glastonbury Festival has raised the matter of why the UK Government has introduced Covid-19 indemnity for films but not for music festivals which are currently unable to obtain cancellation insurance.

GDP forecast ANALYSTS at Spanish bank BBVA have lowered their growth forecast for Spain’s 2021 GDP from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent but believe that the fastest rises by autonomous communities will be seen in the Balearic and Canary Islands.

Pets at Home UK specialist retailer Pets at Home with more than 450 stores seems to be riding the Covid-19 storm as trading figures for the last quarter of 2020 have improved by 18 per cent.

Income for that period was £302 million (€332 million) and the group has adapted to the lockdown by giving customers greater choice and flexibility.

As a designated essential retailer, they have launched a one-hour Click and Collect service across all of their stores and a Deliver to Car service across more than 150 outlets.

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is the amount raised for the MAPRE and Abante infrastructure fund, €100 million more than anticipated when first launched.

Competitive mortgage rates

Spain’s top tourist fair returns FOR many years, the FITUR international tourism fair has taken place in Madrid in January with partici­ pants from all over Spain as well as overseas.

Due to the Covid­19 pandemic the 2021 fair had to be postponed, but thanks to the fact that the national government has declared FITUR an Event of Exceptional Public Interest it will, subject to any last­ minute hitches, run from May 19 to 23 at the IFEMA

centre in Madrid.

So important is the tourist industry and this fair to the Spanish econo­ my that the declaration was included in Spain’s Na­ tional Budget and will be applicable for the next three years, although it can be extended.

This special legal status will enable FITUR to pro­ mote private sector partic­ ipation and will also help strengthen public­private cooperation links, bringing

LEGALLY SPEAKING

Can they reside nowhere?

My wife and I are British subjects. We have been travelling around Europe for the last three years, simply as tourists. We have no wish to register as resident anywhere, especially not where that will give us a taxation obligation. I as­ sume that British subjects can still visit as tourists to Spain?

We last arrived in Spain 4½ months ago and have been pretty much locked down since then. We now wish to travel to London to get Covid vaccinations, and then go from London to Dubai and back to Spain. Having been vaccinated, will we be allowed back into Spain before driving to Portugal? We will have spent less than 90 days from the beginning of the year in Spain. Will we have any problem enter­ ing Portugal? Thank you for any clarification.

S L (by email)

Your 90­day stay in Spain is not based YOU AND THE LAW on the calendar IN SPAIN year. It is 90 days in a 180­day period. You have already exceeded that limit. Further, this is an EU rule so you should not be al­ lowed to enter another EU country, like Portugal, until you have been absent from the entire EU for 90 days.

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.

THE total market value of all cryp­ tocurrencies went down by about €82 billion over a 48­hour period after the world’s top digital asset, bitcoin, slumped around 10 per cent last week.

Bitcoin was trading at €25,776.29 per token having lost nearly 10 per cent day to day, according to Coin­ marketcap.com. The world’s num­ ber­one cryptocurrency dropped al­

companies together to support recovery that has already produced such positive results in other ar­ eas of the economy.

IFEMA is working on the contents of FITUR Especial Recuperación Turismo (FI­ TUR Tourism Recovery Special Edition) and the fair will focus on the need to revitalise Spain’s lead­ ing industry to enhance its position as one of the foundations of the econo­ my.

The organisers say that it is important to empha­ sise how, over its 40­year history, FITUR has grown and consolidated its posi­ tion as one of the most ef­ fective tools for promot­ ing, developing, innovating and boosting the tourism industry in Spain.

Last year it attracted 11,040 companies from 165 countries and regions, 150,089 trade visitors and 111,089 visitors from the general public.

Raising living wages MULTINATIONAL brand Unilever has announced a wide­ranging set of commit­ ments and actions to help build a more equitable and in­ clusive society by raising living standards.

Unilever’s main commit­ ments include: Ensuring that everyone who directly provides goods and services to the company earns at least a living wage or income, by 2030.

Spending €2 billion annually with suppliers owned and managed by people from un­ der­represented groups, by 2025.

Pioneering new employ­ ment models for our em­ ployees, and equipping 10 million young people with essential skills to prepare them for job opportunities, by 2030.

Alan Jope, Unilever CEO, ex­ plained, “The two biggest threats that the world current­ ly faces are climate change and social inequality.

“The past year has un­ doubtedly widened the social divide, and decisive and collec­ tive action is needed to build a

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Alan Jope Unilever CEO committed to change. society that helps to improve livelihoods, embraces diversi­ ty, nurtures talent, and offers opportunities for everyone.

“We believe the actions we are committing to will make Unilever a better, stronger business; ready for the huge societal changes we are expe­ riencing today ­ changes that will only accelerate. Without a healthy society, there cannot be a healthy business.”

This is the first major com­ pany to make this commit­ ment and the announcement was welcomed by Oxfam who are now dedicated to work alongside Unilever to assist in the implementation of the new programme.

WITH 1.4 million cus­ tomers, Openbank, the on­ line bank which is owned

by Grupo Santander is look­ ing to increase its share of the Spanish mortgage mar­ ket.

Its latest offers, sees a se­ ries of different fixed rates depending on the size of the loan against the value of the property.

The offers include an in­ terest rate from 1.45 per cent for those who finance up to 50 per cent of the val­ ue of the property for a max­ imum term of 10 years, then from 1.6 per cent for those borrowing between 51 and 70 per cent and interest of 1.7 per cent for those who wish to finance up to 80 per cent of the value.

John Lewis Partnership THE John Lewis Partnership has announced the early re­ payment of the £300 million (€330 million) HM Treasury and Bank of England Covid Corporate Financing Facility which was due for repay­ ment on March 15.

Despite the problems of the last year when John Lewis stores were closed for several months, the Partner­ ship believes it has sufficient liquidity going forward.

Trading during the peak months which included Black Friday and the Christ­ mas period, held up better than anticipated and as a re­ sult, they expect full­year profits to be ahead of expec­ tation.

Cryptocurrencies down most 18 per cent over the week.

Bitcoin has seen a wild rally in re­ cent weeks, briefly hitting $41,940 (€ 34,447.63) earlier in January be­ fore its recent sharp drop and the second most expensive cryptocur­ rency by market value, ether, was

also down around 10 per cent dur­ ing the same period.

Despite the latest drop, bitcoin has still seen rises over 150 per cent in the past three months.

Experts tied its rally to a number of factors, including growing inter­

est from large institutional in­ vestors.

Bitcoin’s recent price surge was also boosted by massive investor outflow from gold, which is com­ monly the preferred inflation hedge for traders.

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Trappist beer available

Trappist Westvleteren ready for shipping.

FOR years, beers brewed by Trappist Monks of the Bene­ dictine order have been con­ sidered some of the best in the world, but sales have been hit by the pandemic.

The monks of the Sint­Six­ tus abbey in Westvleteren in Belgium are to start deliver­ ing their beer although it is rationed to a crate of 24 bot­ tles for any one order.

It is only 18 months ago that they went online but still required customers to regis­ ter, place an order and collect their beer by car at appointed times having first confirmed their car registration number.

Then because of the lock­ down, the monks, who have the motto ‘brew to live, not live to brew’ had to suspend sales for several months.

Now they are back brewing sufficient to cover the needs

of the monastery and are also allowing collection again on the same terms although those who come to the monastery grounds, will be allowed 48 bottles.

There are just 14 monaster­ ies allowed to brew and sell Trappist beers, six in Belgium, two in the Netherlands and one each in Austria, Italy, the UK, France, Spain and the United States.

Although not as well­ known as the Chimay monastery which brews beer and sells cheese, the Trappist Westvleteren brew has achieved an aura of quality around its three different styles of beer, one blonde and two dark.

With relatively small pro­ duction, the monks will only sell their beer to private indi­ viduals in order to ensure

Foreign investment SPAIN’S Trade Secretary, Xiana Méndez, took part in the Eleventh Spain Investors Day (SID) economic forum in which she encouraged foreign companies to invest in Spain.

A new website has been set up encouraging investors to discover more about the way in which the Spanish economy is finding its feet again following a difficult 2020.

According to website eurasia.com, the minister said “In terms of Spanish international trade, the downward trend of our exports is moderating. In October 2020 (latest monthly figures available), exports grew by 8.74 per cent on the previous month.”

that as many as possible can enjoy their product at reason­ able prices.

BUSINESS EXTRA Back in business BANK OF ENGLAND Governor, Andrew Bailey speaking online said he expects that Britain’s economy will recover strongly as the country rolls out the vaccination programme at gathering speed suggesting that Britain will therefore be back in business quickly.

Solar power SPANISH energy supplier Iberdrola has struck a 10-year deal to supply solar powered electricity to French food manufacturer Danone’s 29 locations in Spain at a sum estimated at several million euros from a new facility currently being built.

Falkland Islands ONE result of Brexit is that as the UK Overseas Territories were not included in the Withdrawal Agreement, the Falkland Islands will see an immediate cut in EU subsidies and it is likely to encourage Argentina to renew its sovereignty claims.

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Museo El Prado

T H E world-famous Prado Museum in Madrid has planned an enormous overhaul in 2021 which will see more works by women displayed in order to create a “more inclusive” Prado, according to the museum’s director, Miguel Falomir.

In all, collections from 18th century Europe, the Goya collection and paintings from the 19th century will be subject to a complete revamp.

The increase in more

works by women will be confined to the 19th century section and it’s understood that many will be new acquisitions, although officials haven’t released specific information yet.

Over the years the museum has made a big effort to display more work by women, including its current exhibition, Guests; however, many feminist groups have criticised the Prado for not going far enough to celebrate female artists.

BBC Line Up Jason Manford JASON MANFORD has morphed from a very funny standup comedian, into an all-round entertainer, with acting roles in TV sitcoms ‘Scarborough’ and ‘Benidorm’, through to theatre stage work in ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘The Producers’, onto a daytime quiz, ‘First And Last’ on BBC1.

Now Manford has been lined up by the BBC to host its brand new daytime quiz show ‘Unbeatable’, due to be screened later this year, where four contestants have to compete to give the best answer to a series of questions, according to The Sun. Jason admitted to being a lover of daytime TV quizzes, saying, “I know how important daytime quizzes are for a lot of people. I used to sit with my Nana Manford and mum watching them.”

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Feel free to speak freely LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT QUITE frankly, I believe the new Netflix series of Bridgerton is a long way from the lighthearted ‘bit of fun’ the makers and actors would have us believe. This grossly inaccurate ‘historical’ piece, sets yet another precedent of dangerous appeasement which now seems to have no bounds in its relentless erosion of British history and its heritage.

In this series, set in the Regency period, many of the main characters are depicted as black aristocracy. Even the Queen Charlotte is portrayed by black actress Golda Rosheuvel.

To me the whole presentation is misleading and offensive. With the exception perhaps of Dido Elizabeth Bell, who was the daughter of a British naval officer and a Caribbean slave, (and is herself the subject of a new historically correct movie to be released later this year) there were no black members of British aristocracy at that time, or even any other historical period, unless you

count the occasional Moor in the Tudor era. It’s all very well for those responsible to shrug it off as ‘a bit of fun’ or ‘we were all simply having a laugh,’ they fail to take into account that to many of today’s youngsters, movies and presentations of this ilk are the nearest they get to learning anything at all about the culture and heritage of the country they live in.

You simply cannot trust the woke and left wing influenced teachers that abound in the British education system, to teach its ever increasing ethnic pupil base the true historical past of the UK. They are too busy being ‘ashamed’ and trying to erase or airbrush the more dubious actions of our ancestors, instead of proudly teaching of the magnificent achievements and constructive input they have given to the world. Don’t take my word for it.

Leicester University has just announced they are planning to decolonise their English language studies by shelving works of English literature that they consider ‘too white’! Chaucer and his important works of Canterbury Tales and Beowulf are among the first to

go. You really do wonder where it is all going to end. Briefly returning to the casting of the farcical Bridgerton, can you imagine the furor and protests that would have ensued should they have cast a white woman in the role of Whitney Houston? Or Benedict Cumberbatch as Mandela? Ludicrous?

No more than casting a black woman as the Queen of England! Once again, I’m fully prepared for the accusations of racism I am bound to receive for this piece.

The irony is that I am so utterly against racism, I cannot help but speak out when I see it, this evil doctrine constantly practised under the guise of the so­called diversity and equality which is utterly destroying the heritage of a once great country; and in doing so not only biting the hand that feeds it, but positively gnawing on it.

Thanks for all your comments. Feel free to speak freely. And whatever you do always ­ Keep the faith.

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YOUR STARS FOR NEXT 7 DAYS AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) This is a time to consider finances and keep your options open.

Someone who tries to get a fast decision out of you by pushing you into a corner is doing you no favours. You will decide what (if anything) needs to be done when you are good and ready.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Keep things simple. Getting involved in other people's problems is not for you at the moment. It may be necessary to delay a decision to give yourself time to think. Could you manage a few days away somewhere?

Maybe you could stay with a friend or relative. You need some peace and quiet on your own.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Although things are going pretty well, there are some things that could be just a little better organised. The time and money that this saves could be small, but it's the ongoing positive attitude that counts. There have been times recently when you have wondered if your progress on a certain matter would ever start up again.

TAURUS (April 21 - May21) It is better if you don't get involved in any high profile, high risk business deals. Success is not assured. This is a time for financial consolidation.

Count your pennies and see the pounds collecting in the future. On a cold winter’s night it can give a pleasant glow to realise your action during the summer is keeping you warm.

GEMINI (May 22 - Juny 21) Partnerships see you leap ahead on something that was a bit stuck in the mud. A leap in your bank balance follows. Some quick decisions may be called for so it is better to share responsibilities, whatever the outcome. You have a chance to show just how clever you can be, but do it because it gives you personal satisfaction rather than to impress.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) After a hectic start to the week, things seem to have slowed down.

Look carefully at what has happened, but remember that there is no point in worrying over something that you cannot change.

Sitting tight and waiting for this period to pass could be the best solution.

Certainly, it will prove less stressful than fighting a losing corner.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Money is good and this can make you over-confident. Beware bank managers offering loans in large amounts. Nothing is for free and you need to look carefully at interest rates right now. Another, more personal, investment also needs looking at right now. Are things going exactly the way you want them to?

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Aim a bit higher than usual and you may be surprised at your success. When seeing the bigger picture, you realise that it is not so daunting after all. If one person can do it, then so can another. It is a matter of how you approach it.

What you have to ask yourself this week is why you should accept the minimum when the maximum is so close by.

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

ARDENT DOCTOR (10) ECHOES FERRIC HECTOR HORROR METEOR MOROSE RASTER RETORT SCANTY SPEEDY SPOTTY STANCH STEREO TEETHE TERROR TETHER THIRST

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) With so much going on, you are in danger of burning yourself to a frazzle. You won’t realise until you have done it, so make a point of getting some peace and quiet, preferably both of them at the same time. Relax and don't even think about things that are unchangeable.

Time will sort out most things for you.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Although things seem fine, this is not a time to overstretch your finances. Spending a lot this week without thought is problematic later. This is a week of shifting and changing and that certainly means your finances. The other area is your social circle, where people come and go, sometimes without warning.

SAGITARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is not a particularly lucky week for you, so I would certainly advise caution. Gambling is not recommended. Being clever with money is as much about not spending it as about how you spend it. .

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Look at the long-term picture when considering money matters. What seems like a good deal now may not be so a few years down the line. Someone who appears to be telling a lie may simply have either misunderstood or have the wrong information.

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Fri 22 January

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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, 1 represents J and 20 represents W, so fill in J every time the figure 1 appears and W every time the figure 20 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Food (things to eat) (6) 3 Dormido (6) 8 Links (7) 10 Seaweed (plural) (5) 11 Meadow (5) 12 Refugiado (7) 13 Used (stamp, syringe) (5) 15 Command (5) 20 Octubre (7) 22 Chupete (de niño) (5) 24 Bit (piece) (5) 25 Lamb (7) 26 Currency (6) 27 Garganta (6)

Down 1 Body (of person, animal) (6) 2 Fine (legal) (5) 4 Personal (personas) (5) 5 Ocupado (7) 6 Cartel (6) 7 Usuarios (5) 9 Nube (de humo, insectos, polvo) (5) 14 Sentarse (3,4) 16 To burn (5) 17 Fondo (de mar) (6) 18 Ladrillo (5) 19 En barco (2,4) 21 Ancho (5) 23 Fear (5)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION • LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION QUICK Across: 1 Swamp, 4 Bible, 7 Abandoned, 8 Song, 9 Helped, 12 Settee, 13 Toes, 16 Immediate, 18 Enter, 19 Sorts.

Down: 1 Shoes, 2 Against, 3 Peak, 4 Badger, 5/17 Bon mot, 6 Ended, 10 Pioneer, 11 Leader, 12 Spine, 14 Shuts, 15 Cats.

BOGGLED

ENGLISH-SPANISH

onion noon ninth nice neve nebs neep neeps vino vine vice venin vein vees veep veeps beige beiges bees beep beeps beef begin beget beet been befit seven seen seep once incite icon evict eves evince even peen peeve peeves petit none nine cone coin confit conte cine cite give given gives genic gees gift feet fees thief teen tees tepee titi ethic

Across: 1 Parecido, 4 Crow, 8 Acera, 10 Seagull, 11 Cremosa, 12 Moho, 14 Apoyar, 16 Lluvia, 19 Foam, 21 Equator, 24 Oriente, 25 Farol, 26 Ears, 27 Montañas.

Down: 1 Planchar, 2 Clavo, 3 Desear, 5 Rough, 6/23 Well done, 7 Marmol, 9 Enero, 13 Barriles, 15 Almond, 17 Voter, 18 Cerezo, 20 Odiar, 22 Unfit.

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CRYPTIC

Across: 1 Slap, 3 Sanction, 9 Enforce, 10 Rapid, 11 Aglow, 12 Tripod, 14 On call, 16 Sleeps, 19 Leeway, 21 Three, 24 Loafs, 25 Ringlet, 26 Disperse, 27 Dyed.

Down: 1 Sheraton, 2 Awful, 4 Averts, 5 Corgi, 6 Improve, 7 Nods, 8 Trowel, 13 Assented, 15 Cretans, 17 Litany, 18 Cyprus, 20 Waste, 22 Rally, 23 Fled.

CODE BREAKER

FUTOSHIKI

acne aeon ante aunt cane cant cent cone corn cran earn etna narc near neat note once rant rent roan rune runt tarn tern tone torn tuna tune turn unco unto acorn antre atone caner canoe canto cento conte cornu count crane crone enact nacre narco noter oaten ocean ounce recon reran rerun tenor toner tuner canter cantor carton contra cornea corner cornet craton errant nature nectar octane ornate outran rancor ranter recant return toucan trance turner centaur counter courant currant current enactor rancour recount trounce uncrate courante RACONTEUR

HEXAGRAM

WORD LADDER

1 CONVEY 2 BICKER 3 GEYSER 4 FORMAL 5 SPARKY 6 KAISER 7 MERCER 8 SWAMPY 9 CARROT 10 CAMERA 11 TWINGE 12 BUREAU 13 IDEATE 14 FOURTH 15 ABSURD 16 SLEEPY 17 SUPERB 18 DERAIL 19 HUBRIS

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DENIA JAVEA CALPE ALTEA

WEATHER

BENIDORM ALICANTE

ORIHUELA TORREVIEJA

TOMORROW

DENIA JAVEA CALPE

Malaga TODAY: MAX 19 MIN 8 Fri 16 8 Sat 17 9 Sun 18 9 Mon 19 10 Tues - 17 10 Wed 17 11

Alicante TODAY: MAX 19, MIN 9 Fri 16 8 Sat 16 8 Sun 17 8 Mon 17 9 Tues - 19 9 Wed 19 9

Almeria TODAY: MAX 20, MIN 9 Fri 19 9 Sat 19 10 Sun 19 10 Mon 20 11 Tues - 19 11 Wed 19 13

Benidorm TODAY: MAX 19, MIN 9 Fri 19 9 Sat 18 9 Sun 17 8 Mon 19 8 Tues - 17 10 Wed 17 8 Mallorca TODAY: MAX 19, MIN 7 Fri 16 7 Sat 17 8 Sun 17 8 Mon 19 9 Tues 19 7 Wed 19 8

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BOGGLED

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.

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.

ALTEA BENIDORM ALICANTE

ORIHUELA TORREVIEJA

SATURDAY

DENIA JAVEA CALPE ALTEA BENIDORM ALICANTE

ORIHUELA TORREVIEJA

S: Sun

C: Cloudy

Th: Thunder

Cl: Clear

Sh: Showers

Sn: Snow

Bilbao TODAY: MAX 16, MIN 5 Fri 16 9 Sat 16 9 Sun 14 8 Mon 14 8 Tues 14 9 Wed 14 8 Madrid TODAY: MAX 16, MIN 8 Fri 14 8 Sat 14 7 Sun 15 7 Mon 15 8 Tues 16 9 Wed 16 10

2 6

Barcelona TODAY: MAX 16, MIN 9 Fri 15 9 Sat 15 9 Sun 17 11 Mon 17 11 Tues 17 9 Wed 17 10

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SCORING:

Average: 15 Good: 21 Very good: 30 Excellent: 39

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 Interwove bits of wasp, lice, dragonflies (7) 5 Sun comes back behind motorway takeaway (5) 8 Poison found in additive? No matter (5) 9 Noticed it's blemished (7) 10 Taking a chance, hide in oil platform (7) 11 Former international the French deport (5) 12 Weary Judge's dead weird (5) 14 Grim extract from a Boris Pasternak novel (5) 19 Defamatory statement in journal, I believe (5) 21 Former lover sat for a photo uncovered (7) 23 American university found a revised version in a solid condition (7) 24 An agreement to let easel out (5) 25 Catches wriggling sprat (5) 26 A thousand flowers for teachers (7) Down 1 Cut-off by northern river (6) 2 Joins the golf club (5) 3 Get together for the harvest (7) 4 Possibly signed drawing (6) 5 Some worried about round animal (5) 6 Navy attire designed to be more dapper (7) 7 Wet patch of turf on animal's lair (6) 13 Bishop's warning about a prairie province (7) 15 Drinks spilt, EP ruined (7) 16 Out-of-date pork-pie perhaps (3,3) 17 Rarely sold me mince (6) 18 Vipers' counting machines (6) 20 Lends cash to build salon (5) 22 Georgia, for example, in poor taste (5)

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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 Despise (5) 4 Bowl for washing (5) 7 Cease (9) 8 Twilight (4) 10 Rebukes (6) 12 Poem of 14 lines (6) 13 Dull and dreary (4) 16 British army rank (9) 18 Fixed (5) 19 Assistants (5)

Down 1 Steer clear of (5) 2/17 Souped-up car (3,3) 3 Uncommon (4) 4 Intelligent (6) 5 Defamation (7) 6 Requirements (5) 9 Carrying a tune (7) 11 Honour (6) 12 Not drunk (5) 14 Additional payment (5) 15 Prima donna (4) 17 See 2

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

HALT

QUIZ BACK KITE

SHARK ATTACK 1. ‘Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear and it shows them pearly white’ are the first lines of which Kurt Weill/Bertolt Brecht song, a 1959 UK number one hit single for Bobby Darin?

2. What name is given to a young shark: calf, kit or pup?

3. Which 1957 Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage New York street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds?

4. Which 1980s British television game show hosted by Bruce Forsyth was based on, and played similarly to, the American show Card Sharks?

5. Which Australian golfer was nicknamed the Great White Shark?

6. Which award-winning Italian-American actor voiced the character Don Lino in the 2004 Dream Works computer-animated comedy film Shark Tale?

7. Which slow-moving, filter-feeding carpet shark is the largest known extant fish species?

8. Who was the author of the 1974 novel Jaws, which tells the story of a great white shark that preys upon a small resort town and the voyage of three men trying to kill it?

9. With which professional sport would you principally associate Sale Sharks?

10. What was the title of Feargal Sharkey’s only UK number one hit single, which reached the top spot in November 1985?

Not a lot of people know that… the gnathodynamometer, invented by J N Snodgrass, is an instrument for measuring the force exerted in closing the mouth. Sharks are baited into biting hard plastic sheets, which are brought to the laboratory. The depth of the indentations shows the force of the bite

NONAGRAM

RACHEL AND FRIENDS

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 L) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

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Average: 15 Good: 21 Very good: 30 Excellent: 38

Answers 1. MACK THE KNIFE, 2. PUP, 3. WEST SIDE STORY, 4. PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT, 5. GREG NORMAN, 6. ROBERT DE NIRO, 7. WHALE SHARK, 8. PETER BENCHLEY, 9. RUGBY UNION, 10. A GOOD HEART

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GO LOCAL

THE EUROWEEKLY NEWS is urging its readers to sup­ port local businesses in the community by going local through the lockdown and for your all your shopping this year, instead of feeding online giants and super­ stores.

This lockdown and with Valentine’s Day and Moth­ er’s Day upcoming, we chal­ lenge you to rediscover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky independent businesses in your area.

Due to the Covid­19 pan­ demic, you may have to sup­ port many local businesses by ordering online and mak­ ing use of any click and col­ lect services they can oper­ ate if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or lockdown restrictions.

The joy of shopping local

BUY LOCAL: By shopping locally, independent businesses can help support the local community.

means that independent businesses can help support the local community.

Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or online, consider where

your money is actually go­ ing. By shopping at an inde­ pendent store you’re putting food on a local fami­ ly’s table, and there is no better time than now to

give back to your communi­ ty by making a small gesture and shopping in this way.

Many local stores support local charities, support and sponsor local sports teams

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SPENDING LOCALLY: Will make a difference to the local economy.

and in many cases the small independent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s lega­ cy, often passed down through numerous genera­ tions and support not just

the current owner but the generation before.

For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros spent there are sup­ porting someone’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 independent store and com­ pete with the multinational and chains.

So be sure to pre­order your meat 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 purchasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking outside 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 online 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 perhaps pre­paying a family mem­ ber’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 difficult times.

Choosing to spend your money locally will really make a difference in the re­

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covery of the local econo­ my. When we buy local, our money stays local, and it strengthens the local econo­ my in two ways. First, buy­ ing local keeps money circu­ lating within the local economy.

Studies have shown that local businesses recirculate a greater share of every eu­ ro as they create locally owned supply chains and in­ vest in their employees.

Data shows that local re­ tailers return 52 per cent of their revenue back into the local economy, 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 restaurant, which in turn prepares the fresh produce and sells it to local cus­ tomers. The farmer pays its local employees and the restaurant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood hard­ ware store. This example il­ lustrates how the recircula­

tion of money in the local economy leads to a stronger financial foundation for our neighbours and communi­ ties.

Buying local also fuels new employment and job opportunities for people within our community. Stud­ ies show, locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and retain more employees over time.

A fantastic example of how to support your local community is with a Charity

Gift certificate, why not do­ nate to your loved one’s favourite cause.

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Could pistachios help improve impotence?

MEN, could pistachios improve your sex life? Yes, according to a study by the Uni­ versity Hospital and Atatürk Research Centre Ankara, Turkey.

Their study, published in the Interna­ tional Journal of Impotence Research, showed that 17 men who added 100 grams of pistachios to their diet for three weeks, perceived significant improve­ ments in sexual function, sexual satisfac­ tion, orgasms, sexual arousal and overall satisfaction.

Pistachio nuts are rich in unsaturated fats and mono­unsaturated fats that help maintain a normal level of blood choles­ terol. Pistachio also has a high thiamine

content, which contributes to normal car­ diac function. These protective properties have encouraged scientists to investigate the effect of pistachios on erectile func­ tion as the problem may be related to heart disease or vascular problems.

Although more research is needed to confirm the results, initial research sug­ gests that eating pistachios may improve circulation to the penis and therefore im­ prove sexual performance of men suffer­ ing from erectile dysfunction.

According to studies, more than half of men over age 40 have some degree of erectile dysfunction according to the World Health Organisation.

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Update on food, drink, entertainments, what’s on and weekly happenings

SOCIAL SCENE

Don Quixote in Elche It’s Primal Murcia THE National Premiere of ‘Don Quixote in Hell’ is coming to the Grand Theatre in Elche.

An old man suffering from

Alzheimer’s thinks he is Don Quixote, taken from the famous book, in which Alonso Quixano loses his mind and decides to

Bowie in Alicante SHUARMA is to pay tribute to David Bowie with a concert in Alicante. Newly added to the theatre programme, Shuarma sings David Bowie in an amazing tribute to the beloved charismatic showman and one of the most influential musicians in the history of music.

Shuarma, including Bowie face paint and all, is coming to the Alicante Principal Theatre on Thursday, January 28 along with his piano, acoustic and electric guitar.

David Bowie, who sold over an estimated 100 million records worldwide making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time, died at age 69 from liver cancer. After his death, Rolling Stone placed him among its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and named him the ‘Greatest Rock Star Ever.’

He will be performing a 90-minute show including all Bowie’s major hits, providing a unique and intimate vision of one of the most iconic figures in musical culture.

The show starts at 8.30pm and tickets can be purchased prior to the event via https://entradas.instanticket.es/ - just search Shuarma or from the Theatre Box Office.

Tickets cost between €15 - €25.

become a knight­errant to re­ vive chivalry and serve his na­ tion, under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha.

In this adaptation, which comes to Elche’s Grand Theatre on May 21, a caregiver helps our protagonist remember his life, while also asking you to remem­ ber yours by playing along with this light­hearted play.

As the friendship between the two develops, we discover that nothing is what it seems in this theatre game within the theatre, a whole maze of identi­ ties and false memories. A roller coaster of emotions, between the craziest comedy and the most human and profound pain.

Interestingly, Don Quixote al­ so holds the distinction of being the second­most­translated book in the world after the Bible.

This wonderful play will cost €10 and tickets can be pur­ chased via Instanticket or at the Grand Theatre Box Office and will last 80 minutes.

HEAVY METAL is returning to Murcia with Primal Fear and Freedom Call.

Primal Fear are returning to Murcia in February presenting their ‘Metal Commando’ tour, which follows the recent release of the album of the same name.

Following 2018’s spectacular ‘Apocalypse’ which cemented Primal Fear’s return to the heavy metal scene, Bassist Mat Sinner said: “everything that was heavy is heavier now, there is more epicness, darkness and speed.”

“We are very fortunate to have made our hobby our job, it makes it so much easier to come to rehearsals, write and record the songs and take them on tour. We make exactly the music we love,” he concluded.

On this tour, they will be accompanied by Freedom Call and Scarley Aura in a live show that will make you

jump and chant at the top of your lungs.

This headbanging event takes place on Saturday, February 20, at Sala Gamma

in Murcia from 7pm.

Tickets cost €25 and can be bought via ticketmad ness.es - just search Primal Fear.

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Here are some tips to reduce cat odour in your home.

You can begin by making sure you are using a litter which specialises in deodorising. Generally, the best for this is a litter which clumps together. Not only is this better at absorbing those smells, it is also easier to clean up when your little furball pays a visit to the tray. You should keep the tray in a large, open and well ventilated area, and always in the same place, as cats loathe change and may rebel and choose not to use it.

I know it’s not fun, but it is neces­ sary to scoop their litter daily, ensuring the smells have less time to linger. Fi­ nally, embrace the power of baking so­ da! It is a safe and natural deodoriser which can make a big difference in the smell. Sprinkle some in the litter box and it will really help!

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For other church matters phone: 966 799 273 / /617 215 463 www.icatorrevie ja.org (95476) LA SIESTA EVANGELICAL CHURCH on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja is a friendly, English speaking church. For more information see our website w w w. l a s i e s t a e va n g e l i calchurch.org (10005) PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information.

(95459) PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information, www.pilarchurch.org Reg No: 2009-SG/A (95463) ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH 1359. The association supports the welfare needs of ex-members of the RAF and their dependents. Due to covid19 restrictions we cannot hold General Meetings at the moment however, we were able to comply with regulations and hold a Battle of Britain Service and a Dinner Dance (without dancing)! We also provide a social hub for members and hold lunches every month. To fund Welfare we raise money through the Wings Appeal. To find out more contact Chairman Tony at tony.elaine.cuen ta@gmail.com. For Welfare contact David on 615 048 892. For general information on RAFA visit www.rafa.org.uk.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - Why not make this year the year you volunteer?

See how you can help either as a caseworker (with full training) or as a Telephone Buddy. We also visit beneficiaries who are housebound or in hospital. If you feel you could support us here in Spain, and you have a Spanish phone number then why not email us for more info tbuddyhhvisits@gmail.co m. If you or your partner served or are serving, and you feel you need help or support then contact us using the details on the card, we are here for the small things as well as the big, sometimes talking to someone is the first step to feeling more in control.

It can be a personal need or some help with your home or information on what or who to speak to on a medical issue, we help with signposting if we cannot help directly, just call and have a chat with Pam who will try to guide you to where you need to be. If you would like to go to a branch meeting then find your nearest one at, http://branches.britishle gion.org.uk/branches/ori huela-costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl.co.u k. (95457)

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch. For info, contact the branch Secretary at granalacant.secretary@rbl. community ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. For further details Hon Sec 692 938 664.(10004) ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION For information please contact Chairman Paul Edwards on 618 644 934, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on 966 716 274 or Secretary Margaret Forshaw on 966 921 996.

(95455) STROKE ASSOCIATION Spain (formally known as Torrevieja stroke support) Our aim is to help and support stroke survivors and their carers. With rehabilitation, speech therapy, OC therapy and a very active social group. For info please contact 654 801 260 or email strokesup portgroup@hotmail.com, website: torreviejastroke support.org. We are always looking for volunteers who have the skills and knowledge to support.

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THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188.

(95461) The Baker Foundation Spiritual Centre Playa Flamenca. Calle Luis Gordillo, 1 Playa Flamenca Alicante 03189. You can join us on Facebook, The Baker Foundation spiritual centre. Or contact Linda Schug Tel. 606 990 665 for more details (95458) THE PATIENCE LODGE No 2177 of the R.A.O.B Please call Secretary Dave Tonge on 688 704 091 for further information.

(253807) THE SPIRITUALIST CENTRE, Benijofar will be closed for the immediate future due to COVID-19.

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698 320 434 (285783)

FOR SALE/WANTED WANTED Gold, Silver, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

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MUSIC TUITION PIANO, Keyboard, Organ, Qualified Teacher. Please call 606 984 535 (288015)

NAUTICAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 626 245 098 (290964)

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GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community. Kittens require adoption, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, deflead. volunteers to Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)

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by Mark Slack BEING in the fortunate posi­ tion of regularly driving many different cars means you can often tell what a car will be like even before you get be­ hind the wheel. How it will perform, is it for car lovers or those who merely need trans­ port? Occasionally though you get a car that fools you.

A variant of a standard model normally so geared to being mere transport that you find yourself genuinely amazed at a standard car transformed into something truly great. The fact I’m talk­ ing about a Hyundai might well surprise many, but trust me this one’s a gem!

Manufacturers of Hyundai’s stature nor­ mally satisfy them­ selves with a few styling changes and splashes of vivid colour to grace a new sporting version of a standard model.

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Hyundai i30 N Fastback Well the Korean company went big with their ‘N’ line up and recruited an expert to their ranks, in the form of pre­ vious BMW M Sport chief, Al­ bert Biermann. You have to drive the i30N less than a mile to know the gamble has paid off handsomely.

In Fastback form the i30N shuns everything about its very competent, but rather ordinary standard stable­ mates for a car that offers more fun per miles than any­ thing I’ve driven in sometime.

Power comes from a 2.0­litre turbocharged

petrol engine that develops just over 270 hp, drives the front wheels through a six­ speed manual gearbox, has launch control, electronic lim­ ited slip differential, rev matching and five drive modes. It ably demonstrates that the i30N means business.

The benchmark 62 mph is reached in a whisker over six seconds and a top speed of 155mph is available, but it’s not outright performance, ter­ rific though it is, that makes this car such fun. You can quite literally throw it into corners and its grip inspires confidence, lift off and any unwanted wiggles

Hyundai i30 N Fastback

can soon be brought back un­ der control. It also sounds wonderful without being overly intrusive and having people check your baseball

cap isn’t on the wrong way.

It’s very practical with space for four and their lug­ gage, thanks to those drive modes it rides comfortably

enough to take your Mum out on a Sunday as well as being able to take to the track, and has lots of toys to make the daily commute interesting. It might not be up there with the premium badge brigade, and at €34,069 (£30,310) it is­ n’t cheap, but it’s so worth it!