Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 11 - 17 March 2021 Issue 1862

The people’s paper ISSUE NO. 1862

11 - 17 March 2021

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A REPORT from Tourism Costa del Sol revealed that searches for flights from Germany to Malaga airport increased by 20 per cent in just a week.

According to Malaga Provincial Council, the German market is very important for the Costa del Sol and the region is attending the ITB Berlin Now Virtual Exhibition where some 50 local businessmen representing the tourist industry have more than 30 appointments with travel agents and tour com‐ panies.

The latest information shows that flight searches from Germany to Malaga during the first week of March amounted to some 30,279 compared to 25,526 the previous week and this is certainly an en‐ couraging sign.

Tourism Costa del Sol took part in an online conference during the Berlin show and it is worth high‐ lighting that in the opinion of those involved, as many as 35 mil‐ lion Germans are interested in vis‐ iting Spain in the next three years.

Tourism demand in the near fu‐ ture in the context of the coron‐ avirus is mainly influenced by the accessibility and capabilities of the country to be visited and as Spain shows an ever‐decreasing rate of infection coupled with an increase

FLIGHTS: Have been increasing from Germany.

in vaccinations, it continues to be a very attractive destination.

This is all good news for the hos‐ pitality sector on the Costa del Sol which has suffered considerably and relies on the tourist euro in the summer so recent indications from Spain’s Minister of Tourism, Reyes Maroto, who said Spain’s tourism is looking “optimistic” for summer is encouraging.

The summer however is some way away and bars, hotels, restau‐ rants and all associated industries need to see a dramatic increase in business now if they are to be able exist long enough to offer the ser‐

vice tourists expect in the future.

Again, there is some positive news as the minister stated that his department is looking at ways of ensuring safe mobility which will include vaccine passports and as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected to be approved short‐ ly, the number of vaccinations should increase significantly.

Once 30 per cent of the popula‐ tion is inoculated, hopefully by Easter, it is expected that many of the restrictions will be further eased provided that people are sensible and continue to practise safe social distancing.

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Flooded Lighting up Estepona out THE heavy rains which affected Gibraltar and much of the Cam‐ po on March 7 have crippled the SOS PPP Los Barrios animal shelter with the kennels com‐ pletely flooded out and bed‐ ding lost.

Spanish and Gibraltarian vol‐ unteers worked together to rescue as many animals as pos‐ sible with only one fatality recorded so far, but suddenly foster homes had to be found for them at short notice.

Around 20 volunteers from the Gibraltar based Animals in Need Foundation helped by members of the MarocAtlas 4x4 Club managed to drive through the floods and start as‐ sisting the Spanish volunteers to rescue the dogs.

A special fundraising page https://www.justgiving.com/cr owdfunding/pound‐flood has already received donations close to £20,000 (€22,000) which will help the charity to start to reconstruct the shelters and buy new bedding for the dogs.

HOPING that there will be an influx of tourists later in the year and that the curfew is extended from 10pm, Estepona Council is lighting up historical monuments in the town.

So far, the Council has chosen the emblematic Clock Tower, the remains of the San Luis Castle wall and the Casa de Las Tejerinas, a stately 17th century building that currently houses the municipal delegations of Historical Heritage and Tourism to be highlighted.

Employing special stage lighting, next to be placed in the spotlight will be the Punta de Doncella Lighthouse, the tower of the central church of Los Remedios and the old Town Hall, which currently houses the Municipal Archaeological Museum.

It has been made clear that these are indirect light bulbs, which take into account current regulations including quality and energy efficiency so that it is possible to highlight these historical spaces with systems that respect the environment.

Mayor speaks out THE mayor of Torremolinos, José Ortiz, has made a public statement criticising the criteria by which the Junta de Andalucia is managing the restrictions un‐ der the State of Alarm.

He plans to send a formal let‐ ter to the Junta asking that they modify the criteria so that each municipality in the Costa del Sol region is judged on its incidence of infection rather than have it based upon the entire area.

He argues that with 72 cases

per 100,000 inhabitants, Torre‐ molinos should be able to allow its hospitality sector to remain open until 9.30pm and to ex‐ tend opening hours for shops.

As the perimeters between towns are now open, this means that because some mu‐ nicipalities have much higher rates of infection, Torremolinos is still required to remain in Lev‐ el 3, when in fact if perimeters were closed it should be classi‐ fied Level 2.

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Dogs need help ADANA (Association for the Rights of Abandoned Ani‐ mals) is a non‐profit organi‐ sation based in Estepona and once again it is appeal‐ ing for donations from mem‐ bers of the public.

Its goal is to promote love and affection towards ani‐ mals, shelter them and pro‐ vide them with health care as well as trying to help the different local authorities with the care and rehabilita‐ tion of abandoned and sick animals and at no time puts down any healthy animals.

Dogs are its main concern but looking after them is an expensive business so fund‐ raising to allow ADANA to feed, house and keep the an‐ imals warm and healthy is particularly important, but

HELP NEEDED: Six recent new arrivals, just some of those dogs looking for homes. equally very difficult due to offered to donate €2,500 if the pandemic. the shelter can also raise It spends around €3,000 €2,500 from the general per month on medical bills public, so it is appealing for alone, but one supporter has financial support.

Any amount will be welcome by bank transfer or Paypal: Banco Unicaja, Sabinillas, Malaga, 29692 Adana Iban Account ES67 2103 0176 0700 3002 9002 Swift CJAES2MXXX Paypal: Paypal@Adana.Es

Another Historical heritage clean-up project THE latest beach clean-up organised by the Mi Moana organisation will take place at the Playa Nueva (Mistral Beach) in Banus at 11am on Saturday March 20.

Approved by the Marbella Council and conducted under strict hygiene conditions, the organisation will supply bags and gloves, but volunteers will need to provide their own masks.

There will however be a selection of specially branded Mi Moana products including a cap at €10, face mask at €15 and reusable water bottle at €20, all available to purchase.

To find out more about the activities of the organisation which since March 2019, has collected 4,825 kilograms of rubbish with 798 volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort to cleaning up the local beaches, visit their Facebook page.

THE Malaga politicians are calling on the Ministry of Culture and Historical Heritage to declare the Baños del Carmen site, which dates back to 1918, of cultural interest.

Malaga’s councillor for Land Management, Raul Lopez, said: “The BIC label protects the environment, makes it untouchable, and thus in the event that actions are planned, its original structure will not be affected.

“We have put together a

very powerful case to justify it and we are going to present it so that people are aware of it. It must not lose its identity, the less it is touched, the better.”

According to one report, the site needs work and “an appropriate rehabilitation project is still pending to restore the building’s values.”

The site has been protected by the Malaga Council since the 1990s and is included in Malaga’s Catalogue of Protected Buildings.

Diabetes coffee mornings THE La Cala Lions Diabetics Support Group will be able to invite people to return to its coffee morning get togethers once again following the relaxation of some pandemic restrictions.

This means that the next Diabetic Support Group coffee morning will take place at Bar Tuta at 11am on Monday March 15.

Explosive device found on Benalmadena beach AN explosive device washed ashore on Benalmadena beach was detonated by the National Police bomb squad on the evening of Wednesday, March 3.

The area next to the Sunset Beach Hotel in Benalmadena Costa, Malaga, was cordoned off at around 5.45pm, after the explosive device was found.

The Tedax bomb squad officers identified it as a US naval flare with a high explosive con-

tent, used for military purposes.

It was washed ashore on Torrevigia Beach.

As well as the National Police, the Local Police, fire department and paramedics attended the scene.

The explosive device was detonated in a controlled manner which posed no danger to people in the area at around 8.30pm. The unusual finds had gathered curious crowds along the seafront promenade.

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NIBS EXTRA Repair work FOUR sections of the promenade running from La Bajadilla to Puerto Banus, a popular area for walking, are being repaired by 15 Marbella Council workers aided by teams of blacksmiths and painters as railings need attention as well as some 279 streetlights with work continuing until May.

Fire prevention A TOTAL of 41 unemployed people nominated by the Junta de Andalucia will be involved until October in undertaking work to clear stream beds and clean up municipal land in Fuengirola to prevent the possibility of fires and to make the areas more attractive for residents.

Gender violence BENALMADENA mayor, Victor Navas met with the National Police in the town on March 9 to discuss how best the council and the special unit responsible for gender violence can (in his words) “work together and reinforce all the necessary resources to end this social scourge.”

Small hotel A BRITISH company has received permission from the Mijas Council to create a small hotel with some 20 rooms in La Cala de Mijas at an estimated cost of €500,000. When completed by the end of 2021, it will have a rooftop bar with views of the seafront.

Hiker’s refuge A NEW 20-year contract has been awarded by the Estepona Council to a company which will be responsible for the upgrading and running of the Peñas Blancas Refuge which will have two small rooms for hikers and a bar. The tenant will also be responsible for maintaining the surrounding area.

Scenic views AWARE of the spectacular views that can be enjoyed by visitors to Manilva, the council is to create a large scenic viewing area with around 100 car parking spaces and a number of commercial premises looking to cater for tourist needs.

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Dead Dolphins Found TWO dolphins were found dead, washed up on two different beaches in Malaga on Thursday March 4, one in Torremolinos, and the other in the capital, both in an advanced state of decomposition.

The Malaga Endangered Marine Species Recovery Centre (CREMA) said that it will not be possible to carry out necrosis to determine the cause of death, due to the bad condition of the bodies, as reported by malagahoy.es.

The first dolphin was discovered on the Malagueta

DOLPHINS: Were in an advanced state of decomposition. beach of Malaga, after the Andalucian Emergency 112 service received calls late on the

Wednesday afternoon reporting the animal dead on the sand there, and then the sec-

ond one was reported at 8.50am on the morning of Thursday March 4, on the beach at Los Alamos de Torremolinos, in front of the José Cerdan restaurant.

A CREMA biologist, José Luis Mons Checa, said both were from the common ‘Delphinus delphis,’ although due to their condition it was difficult to ascertain the exact species, but reported the first dolphin had probably been dead for four or five days, and the second one, measuring 1.7 metres in length, for around one month.

Lunch with the Lions

KNOWN for hosting fun events, La Cala de Mijas Lions invite guests to a Cocktail and Cabaret event at the Village Inn, Riviera del Mar on Thursday March 18.

It’s sponsored by Nero Premium Vodka so all who attend will be offered a Fabu‐ lous Nero Vodka cocktail as well as a choice of either chicken, ham and leek pie

with chips or scampi and chips for just €15.

Everything kicks off at 2pm and during the event entertainment will be supplied by comedian Pete James and singer Tony Capo together with a fun quiz and a raffle to raise funds for La Cala Lions.

There are limited seats and maximum of four people per table so bookings have

to be made in advance wither by calling the Village Inn on 951 665 438 or in person at the Lions charity shop in La Cala’s Calle Torremolinos.

In order to cater for the number of guests expected, you will also be asked to confirm your preferred dish when book‐ ing.

€5 million Saturday recycled market support THE Fuengirola Council has an‐ nounced that it will allocate €5 mil‐ lion in direct aid for the self‐em‐ ployed, merchants, hoteliers and hotels in the municipality.

In addition, it will allow occupa‐ tion of terraces as well as open air markets without users having to pay any rentals.

According to Mayor Ana Mula, this will help those sectors but will also cost the Council around €2.15 million in lost revenue during 2021, but this price has to be paid in or‐ der to assist those businesses which are struggling due to the pandemic.

All of this, is a significant in‐ crease over the aid given by the Council in 2020 which included sig‐ nificant reductions in property tax for some 30 local hotels which also reduced Council revenue by €1 mil‐ lion.

The commitment exists to help the hospitality sector in particular and now the Council is formulating its plans which will be revealed in due course as without bars, restau‐ rants and hotels, the tourist indus‐ try in Fuengirola will cease to exist.

SUBJECT to any change in the requirements of the State of Alarm, Benalmadena Pueblo will host a special Saturday market of recycled products from 10am to 2pm in the Plaza del Alguacil.

Organised by the local council and Benalmadena Merchants and Entrepreneurs Association (ACEB), there will be around 15 stalls selling new (not second‐hand) items made from recycled ma‐ terials.

According to Rosa González Rubia of the ACEB, there will be a total of 15 stalls selling recycled, handicraft and restored objects. The idea is that the articles put up for sale are made by hand, or restored objects with the aim of giving them a second use.”

This is a pilot programme and it is hoped that local stores will take advantage of the new market to stay open themselves to welcome the extra visitors to the village, so that the market can contin‐ ue into the summer.

52m thrilling Zip-Line AN amazing 52 metre zip‐line is a new tourist attraction for nature lovers. It has been added to the via ferrata of El Hacho, which can be found in the town of Gaucín, nestled in the Serranía de Ronda.

At around 300 metres in length, the via ferrata El Hacho is not for the faint‐ hearted as it requires some skill and is physically demanding. The route con‐ tains two overhangs and a cable ladder to contend with in order to reach the top.

The stunning attraction links two sec‐ tors in the Sierra and uses a 12 millime‐ tre mono cable to do so. The zip‐line is fast, so it will delight adventure seekers.

Food aid

THE Municipal Food Guarantee Programme, which is managed by the San Roque Council and Civil Protection, has received 42,000 kilos of non‐perishable food from the European Union Food Aid Plan.

It has been supplied through the Red Cross in Cadiz and is the third delivery to be received since the start of the pandemic. Once properly stored and logged, the food will be distributed five days a week to the neediest families in the municipality either from the Civil Protection headquarters or other local offices.

According to Councillor Mónica Córdoba “in this case, there are 42 tons of food, of a higher quantity than what we normally receive from the Red Cross through the European Union’s Food Guarantee Programme.”

Some 4,200 people benefit from this free food and around 400 deliveries are made each month.

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Lux Mundi Fuengirola

Regular prayer meetings.

THERE appears to be some confusion con‐ cerning the where‐ abouts of the Lux M u n d i Ec u m e n i c a l Centre and they stress that they are not located in the Fuengirola Parish Church.

The centre itself is at Calle Nueva No 3, Fuengirola, 29640 and is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and visitors who should wear masks and comply with social distancing at all times are asked to call 952 474 840 to m a k e a n a p p o i n t‐ ment.

The boutique is at Calle Nueva No 7 and is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm and will be happy to receive items for sale in the shop in bags that do not need to be re‐ turned and if you are thinking of visiting to purchase be assured that everything is dis‐ infected before being put on sale.

There are two Taiz é Prayer meetings this month with the first at 7.45pm at the Parish Church Nues‐ tra Señora del Car‐ men Fuengirola on Thursday March 18 and the second at 7pm in the Parish Church San Jose on March 25.

If you are attend‐ ing, be sure to wear your mask.

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Andalucia Vaccination Plan THE Junta de Andalucia has confirmed its plans to move on to vaccinating those be‐ tween 45 and 55 years of age in the ‘coming weeks’ once the promised supply of the Oxford‐AstraZeneca vac‐ cines arrive. However, offi‐ cials have warned that if the recommendation not to use the Oxford jabs on over 55s, which is currently under re‐ view, should change, then the older population will once again be prioritised.

Currently, vaccination plans are being rolled out in two parallel actions by much of Europe. On the one hand, you have the priority groups who are receiving the Pfizer and Moderna jabs. But at the same time, different groups are simultaneously receiving the AstraZeneca

vaccine. Spain currently doesn’t administer the latter to anyone over the age of 55 as the Ministry of Health claims that there isn’t enough data to support its efficacy.

The Ministry has indicated that the current plan re‐ mains to administer the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines to the remaining health workers, dependents and over 80s throughout March, while the rest of the teach‐ ers and police officers in the community will be given the Oxford jab.

While officials are under‐ standably hesitant to give a firm date, if all goes to plan, those in the 45 – 55 age group should start getting vaccinated no later than April.

Devils in the Sky THE San Pedro based hard rock band Devils in the Sky (DITS) which was formed in 2017 by children aged between eight and 14 keeps on rocking.

Now, despite the State of Alarm and with the help and support of their parents, they are still going strong, but need financial help to complete their second album and produce some videos to promote it.

They have played live on many occasions (when they could) and have rehearsed for around 1,000 hours since they got together and during that time, they were all tested and received top honours from Trinity College in the UK attesting to their musical skill.

Rock in Progress is their second album and this time in response to fans’ comments they are singing in Spanish, but in order to complete the recordings, they are appealing to people to visit the verkami.com website and make a contribution towards the total of

ROCK BAND: Keep on rocking. €2,500 needed and have raised over €800 so far. There are various offers of products at different price ranges and the most innovative is if they can collect €900 from 15 people, they will find an outdoor venue in Marbella hopefully in July to perform the entire album in a private concert with a one hour show plus drinks and tapas.

Birth Rate Falls BIRTHS: Numbers down.

ACCORDING to new figures, Spain’s birth rate fell by 23 per cent in the year following the beginning of the pandemic.

In December and January, 13,141 fewer births were registered than in the same period the previous year, a drop of 22.6 per cent.

In total, 45,054 babies were registered in December and January, according to information from 3,929 computerised civil registries in Spain, covering 93 per cent of the country’s popula-

tion. The drop follows an ongoing decrease in the number of births in Spain, with the 360,617 births in 2019 being the lowest figure since records began at the Spanish National Institute of Statistics in 1941.

Guillermo Antiñolo, director of the maternal-fetal unit at the Virgen del Rocio Hospital, in Sevilla, said he had seen a 40 per cent reduction in deliveries attended in the last 12 years, from 9,000 in 2008 to just over 5,000 in 2020.

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Aid For SelfEmployed THE President of the Junta de Andalucia, Juanma Moreno, announced on March 7, that the regional government will approve a new direct aid package for SMEs and the self-employed in the coming days. The financial help will be aimed at those working in the hotel, restaurant and small business sectors directly affected by the restrictive measures imposed during the coronavirus pandemic, although the amount of aid available hasn’t yet been disclosed.

He said that “it will be the largest package that any autonomous community has put on the table,” and added that “although it will not solve the problems of people who have been overwhelmed

by Covid, I hope it will be a help to put up with the situation.”

Moreover, Mr Moreno appealed to the president Pedro Sanchez to take advantage of the resources from the EU to launch a national rescue plan for the hospitality industry and to suspend taxes for those businesses forced to close. “It is reasonable and fair,” he said.

The regional president reiterated his plea to Andalucians to remain responsible and work together to overcome the pandemic.

“We must always bear in mind that we still have a lot to do. Be careful with family gatherings, with social encounters or removing the mask’ he warned.

Facebook users under investigation THE unofficial page of Ayamonte Local Police has reported that several users of another local page are under investigation for insults and slander against Ayamonte Municipal Police force.

The arrest of a minor for an alleged crime against public health caused some of his friends to make unfortunate comments on the page Quejate de Ayamonte on Facebook, in which they accuse the Local Police force of crimes, assault and

professional malpractice. The comments went viral causing intense debates among users, some of whom made extremely serious comments, some of which suggested arranging an attack on officers when they are off duty who took part in the arrest of the minor and falsely accused of attacking him.

The police assessed the comments and who had made them, and they have been summoned in court.

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Appeal for missing 17 yr old

A GIRL, 17, has been reported missing from her home in Barcelona since Monday, March 1.

Sandra Plazas Prados is described as 1.63 metres tall, 65 kilos, with long, straight, black hair and green eyes and wellbuilt.

She was wearing jeans, a military style jacket and white trainers with a turquoise stripe when she was last seen.

She was going to a course in the Raval area of Barcelona

when she was last seen, but according to her sister’s Facebook post regarding her disappearance, she did not arrive.

People have claimed to have seen her in the area.

Anyone with information can call 674 926 577, 112, the National Police, the Mossos d’Esquadra or the Guardia Urbana.

MISSING: In Barcelona.

Fines for no ITV

THE General Traffic Depart‐ ment (DGT) has confirmed that it will fine drivers whose vehicle has not passed its ITV (Technical In‐ spection of Vehicles, equiva‐ lent to the MOT).

In the past months, due to the pandemic and its mobility restrictions, many people are using their vehicles less and may have forgotten about the ITV. There is also a backlog caused by the first State of Alarm, during which ITV stations were closed, and drivers whose vehicles should have undergone the ITV test during lockdown have been given an extended deadline.

However, this may not get them out of being fined, even if they can prove they have got an ap‐ pointment for the ITV. Some Guardia Civil officers

from the Traffic Department may be understanding, but by law, they can fine you, although the fine can later be appealed.

What some drivers may be unaware of is the fact that you don’t have to be stopped while driving to get a fine.

Any registered vehicle in circulation must under‐ go the ITV test, so even if you’re not using it, if your ITV is out of date or you didn’t pass the test and have failed to get it checked again, you can be fined. If a vehicle has not been taken for its ITV within the deadline, the fine is €200 (€100 if paid quickly).

Driving with a vehicle which got a negative result at the ITV, a €500 fine.

Driving with a vehicle which got an unfavourable result at the ITV, a €200 fine (€100 if paid quickly).

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Tobacco Sales Fall

THE coronavirus affected many businesses as the State of Alarm forced many premises to close. Tobacconists though were among the shortlist of those allowed to remain open during the State of Alarm.

The government could have had multiple reasons for keeping them open including the avoidance of illegal sales, and the fact that closing them could have badly affected nicotine addicts. The fact that they remained open also would have prevented people from hoarding cigarettes and tobacco.

Even with the tobacco shops remaining open sales still fell.

Spain has registered a drop in sales in the last two decades and in Valladolid the trend was even more pronounced in 2020.

Data released by the Tobacco Market Commission which in turn reports to the Ministry of Finance revealed that sales in the province fell by 4.6 per cent last year. This means that 2020 saw a level of sales that was almost half that of the 51 million packs of cigarettes that

PANDEMIC: People are quitting or smoking less. were sold in 2002.

Many people have used their time during the pandemic to quit smoking or to smoke less, and according to the Ministry

of Health, “the decrease in frequency is more pronounced among younger people, students, people on ERTE and people living with family.”

Mercadona Face Masks SPANISH retail giant Mercadona has responded to the demand for masks which provide higher levels of protection than the reusable cloth ones they have provided to date, and have announced that FFP2-type self-filtering masks will go on sale this week. These masks are categorised as personal protective equipment (PPE) and according to the Ministry of Consumption, work by “filtering the air inhaled and avoiding the entry of polluting particles into our body.” They have already been rolled out in 1,600 stores across Spain.

The new model on sale in Mercadona is non-reusable and currently available for adults only, but it boasts a total of five layers and a bacterial filtration efficiency of more than 94 per cent, according to the packaging.

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SPAIN is the world’s 10th biggest market for organic products in terms of the total value of organic sales and the 11th when it comes to the percentage of organic consumption.

A report by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food shows how the organic farming sector continues with its strong growth process and

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Organic growth is becoming an important differentiated food sector within the entire Spanish food system.

The estimated value of organic production at its origin surpassed €2.3 billion in 2019,

First female president THE Chamber of Barcelona has elected its first female president.

Mònica Roca has become the first woman to head the public law corporation, which has a 135 year history and has seen 32 presidents.

Roca was already acting president, but has secured her position with 32 of the 42 votes cast, with candidate José María Torres receiving just four. There were six blank votes.

Roca has been acting president since December 14, 2020, after Joan Canadell made the leap into politics to join the candidacy of JxCat in the Catalan elections of February 14, obtaining a seat in Parliament. In the extraordinary plenary session held on Monday, March 8 - International Women’s Day - in the Chamber of Commerce, Jaume Aragall was also elected as a member of the executive committee, with 31 votes in favour and four blank.

In her speech, Roca said her objective as president will be to “influence” public administrations to legislate in favour of companies.

up 8.32 per cent on the previous year.

More than three quarters of this corresponds to organic production of plant origin and a quarter to that of animal origin.

The data shows that on average, each person in Spain spends €50.22 on organic products, with the most spent on fruit (15.5 per cent) and fresh vegetables (13.9 per cent).

Exports reached €995 million while imports totalled just over €1.07 billion.

General Director of the Food Industry, Jose Miguel Herrero, said Spain is “moving towards a sustainable model that is committed to the environment,” adding that after the summer, the ministry will carry out its “most important campaign to promote organic production.”

Chef Jose Andres will be the face of the promotional campaign that will be launched under the slogan: ‘The richest country in the world.’

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Rollout ‘Could End Pandemic’ A SPANISH expert has claimed the vaccine rollout could end the pandemic.

Dr Antoni Castells, medical director of the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, said: “If we manage to extend the vaccine, it is the end of the pandemic.”

Speaking about the situation, he said: “Like all health centres, we suffered from a shortage of protective equipment and respirators.

The avalanche of patients overflowed the healthcare structure around the world and we had to manage as best we could, the first months were really dramatic.

“In the first wave, the number of patients with non-Covid pathology dropped drastically. We were confined at home and patients were afraid of catching it if they came to the hospital. This was one of the concerns we had from the first moment.

“We are especially proud that the hospital never stopped treating non-Covid patients, although the total capacity was limited to a third.”

He added: “The favourable part of the pandemic is the appearance of the vaccine and the start of vaccinations.”

DR ANTONI CASTELLS: Proud hospital did not stop nonCovid treatments.

5000 people concert MANY may consider the thought of a concert with 5,000 people scary, but the idea will be trialled on March 27.

Barcelona will welcome 5,000 people to the Palau Sant Jordi for a concert of the Love Of Lesbian group.

During the concert there will be none of the normal Covid-19 prevention measures as we know them, as social distancing will not be required. Concert goers will be required though to wear an FFP2 mask and undergo certain requirements before the concert.

A series of preliminary checks will be carried out and this will include an antigen test and also a temperature check before entering the concert. The announcement was made on Friday, March 5 at an event which was being held at Barcelona’s Estadi Olímpic. The event was also attended by representatives of Health and Culture of the Generalitat, and Ada Colau, the mayor.

A smaller trial concert took place last December at the Sala Apolo, this time with around 500 people in attendance.

It is hoped that the concert will allow new protocols to be established and used in the future at other concerts.

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Electric first Vaccine Side Effects

SPAIN is set to see its first electric car factory in a publicprivate consortium with SEAT-Volkswagen and Iberdrola.

The Minister of Industry, Reyes Maroto, has announced the creation of the first electric car factory in Spain revealing the consortium is open to other partners.

During a speech at the 28th Federal Congress UGT-FICA, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism said the project aims to “transition towards the electric and connected vehicle” which she claims will guarantee that there are “the infrastructures and facilities necessary to manufacture autonomously and competitively.”

Maroto said the move is a government commitment to enable Spain to become a “leader in the automobile industry” at a global level, with a focus on sustainable mobility.

“We have worked together with three priorities: protecting the health of workers, protecting the productive fabric and employment and launching a Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan to promote a battery of investments,” she said.

The minister also spoke of a pact by the industry to diversify, balance and modernise the productive structure and promote strategic sectors.

For this, she said, the coalition government already has a “draft of the bases of the State Pact that must be approved by the High Level Industry Forum for submission to Congress.”

This is a “good moment,” she added, to approach a pact that will give “stability and reinforce productive capacities.”

SEVERAL members of the Na‐ tional Police in Sevilla called in sick or were forced to leave work early on Thursday, March 4 after receiving the Oxford‐As‐ traZeneca Covid vaccine the day before. The vaccination cam‐ paign for the Security Forces be‐ gan in Sevilla on Wednesday, March 3 with officers of the Na‐ tional Police in the mass vacci‐ nation centre at the Hispalense University in Los Bermejales.

The vaccinating of the staff should be completed within a couple of weeks, and officers of the Guardia Civil will follow.

Officials have insisted that the side effects being experienced by the officers are within the ex‐ pected range and should last no longer that 24 hours; however, the very nature of the illness makes carrying out police work very difficult. The majority of offi‐ cers are receiving the As‐ traZeneca jab which is well‐ known for producing unpleasant side effects such as fatigue, mus‐ cle pain and fever. The remaining officers aged over 55 will receive a different jab, most likely the Pfizer vaccine, at a later date.

NATIONAL POLICE: Have been receiving the vaccine.

Evictions In Spain Drop

A NEW report published by the General Council of the Judicial Power (CGPJ) on Thursday, March 4 showed that mortgage fore‐ closures and evictions plummeted by 45.6 per cent in Spain in 2020 compared with the previous year. The figures of course co‐ incide with the coronavirus pandemic; while the State of Alarm is decreed, the government has put a halt to such procedures.

According to the study, the number of renters evicted last year was down 42 per cent from 2019, while 51.3 per cent fewer peo‐ ple lost their homes due to foreclosures.

The latest ‘Report on the effect of the crisis on judicial bodies’ revealed, however, that there has been a marked upturn in exe‐ cutions or embargoes filed in this same period, which increased by 17.5 per cent to 20,460 proceedings. This is the first rise since 2012, although the records are still far lower than the 91,622 recorded that year.

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Workmen left hanging A CABLE connecting a mobile scaffolding snapped and two workers plummeted to the first floor where they were left hanging.

The two men who were working on the facade on the third floor, fell sharply but thankfully their safety har‐ nesses stopped them plung‐ ing to the ground and they were left hanging a few feet from the ground in a street in Torrente.

Dozens of passers‐by wit‐ nessed the terrifying moment at around 1pm on Wednes‐ day afternoon, March 3.

Witnesses alerted the emergency services.

But before firefighters ar‐ rived, a man who was passing by with a van and carrying a ladder inside his vehicle, stopped and helped the two workers to safety.

They were both taken by ambulance to the General Hospital of Valencia where they were treated for differ‐ ent cuts and bruises.

It’s not known what caused the cable to snap.

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BA Plans Rapid Antigen Tests Sevilla Oranges to Queen of England

BRITISH AIRWAYS is offering discounted test kits from government-approved Covid-19 testing provider Qured, at an ‘exclusive’ price of £33 (€38.18).

Qured will deliver rapid antigen tests to travellers, who can take the kits with them to be used anywhere in the world. Following a video consultation with a health advisor, results will be available within 20 minutes and they will guide the customer through taking a nose and throat swab and processing the sample.

Verified results are available after 20 minutes, and the customer can download a ‘fit to fly’ certificate if the test is negative.

Qured said its test kits “remove uncertainty for customers who

SELF TESTING: The kit can be used anywhere. may be unsure how to source a pre-departure test while in a foreign country.”

BA customers have access to

Masked Summer

THE Minister of Health and Families of the Junta de Andalucía, Jesus Aguirre, has confirmed that “we will be wearing a mask in the summer” but added that “maybe there will be a little more relaxation.”

The minister added “The masks are going to make us change our habits, we have scientific evidence that respiratory infections, flu and pneumonia have fallen exponentially.”

preferential rates with several Covid-19 testing providers offering a range of PCR, lamp, antibody and antigen testing options. Before they fly, passengers due to fly on selected routes can upload their test results to the VeriFLY app - a mobile travel health passport. This will certify their test certificates before departure.

The app is currently available to those who are eligible to travel between London and the US and Canada. It is also available on all inbound routes to the UK with BA.

THE Real Alcazar in Sevilla, Eu‐ rope’s oldest functioning royal palace, has brought back the tradition of sending a crate of oranges to the Queen of Eng‐ land, a tradition, which was lost early in the 20th century, with the fruit then being used for marmalade for the Queen.

Hugh Elliott, the British am‐ bassador to Spain, said the fruit would be made into the mar‐ malade in his residence.

He wrote a letter of thanks to the Alcazar’s director, Isabel Rodriguez.

In it he said the oranges were “enormously appreciat‐ ed” and the result would be “a blend of our cultures.”

Built in the 12th century, the Real Alcazar is surrounded by around 7,000 square metres of gardens with 1,053 orange trees and 39 lemon trees.

A specialised firm has al‐ ready begun the 2021 harvest, with a budget of €17,837.

Rodriguez told one publica‐ tion another official had told her about the lost tradition of sending Sevilla oranges to the British royals in 2019.

She added: “Last year we got

in touch with the honorary consul in Sevilla, Joe Cooper, and we prepared a 20‐kilogram crate of oranges from our trees.

“This year, however, it was the consul in Sevilla who visit‐ ed us last week to pick them up and send them to Madrid once more.”

Caminito del Rey Reopens SPAIN’S famous attraction, El Caminito del Rey (the King’s Pathway), located in El Chorro, near Ardales in the province of Malaga, will reopen tomorrow, Friday, March 12, after a few weeks of forced closure, due to the mobility restrictions imposed by the authorities due to Covid-19.

The hanging walkways attached to the rocks of the Desfiladero de Los Gaitanes (Los Gaitanes Gorge) can once again be visited by nature lovers and thrill-seekers, walking on what in the past has been labelled ‘the world’s most dangerous walkway,’ pinned along the steep and sheer walls of the vertical gorge. Tickets are currently on sale, through www.caminitodel rey.com enabling people to visit this natural enclave until, so far, April 4, limiting the dates at the moment purely in the event that a new closure occurs, but the website gives full information about full refunds or changes of tickets in the event of any new closure.

For the time being the attraction will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the exception of Easter (March 29 - April 4) where the facility will remain open every day, with the opening hours of 9am to 3pm daily, until March 28, and then after that date, extended from 9am til 4pm. General admission is €10 per person, but there is the option of an English and Spanish-speaking tour guide for €18.

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Collective Calling

COME and join us on March 20 starting midday at Tikitano Besaya Restaurant in Estepona for a fantastic and unique Spring Fair, guaranteed to bring joy, laughter, fun and games!

There will be live music by the fabulous ‘Soulicious’ band with Simone Kennedy, an Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Workshop for the children amongst other fun and games in the magnificent and spacious gardens by the sea.

For the adults and kids there will also be an Easter Hat Competition ‐ so be imaginative with your creations as there will be a star prize for the winner! A raffle and stalls will display some beautiful handcrafted items amongst other enticing artefacts, and a Pilates class will be held on the day by Pocket Pilates for a do‐ nation to the cause (WhatsApp Millie on +44 7790700075) ‐ all in the most exquisite setting!

Tikitano will be presenting a two‐course lunch menu for adults ‐ a starter and main course including one drink ‐ and for kids, a main course and drink also. There will be some delicious home‐made and mouth‐water‐ ing desserts amongst the stalls that you will not want to miss, so take your pick!

This wonderful Easter celebration is hosted by the charity Collective Calling, who have been supporting the homeless and struggling vulnerable families here on the coast with food assistance throughout the pandemic.

They also have a project over in Tanzania which rescues, rehabilitates and re‐integrates

PROJECT: Helping children in Tanzania. street children back in to loving families.

Their mission is to Inspire, Equip and Trans‐ form families, both in Spain and Tanzania, so that children can be supported and encour‐ aged to be everything that God created them to be.

The event is sponsored by Mariposa Ener‐ gia, Spence Clarke Accountants, Helicopteros Sanitarios, Ibex Insurance and the Rotary Club Marbella with Aloha Interact from Aloha Col‐ lege ‐ all who are always supporting such a wonderful cause and charity.

Tickets for this fabulous day including meal is €35 for adults and €18 for kids ‐ tickets can be purchased direct with Tikitano on +34 671 316 551 or email eventos@grupobesaya.com.

Please book early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.

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Students Rally In Madrid THE Union of Students and Freedoms and Combatives gathered dozens of students together at the Puerto del Sol in central Madrid at noon on Monday, March 8, despite a government ban on demonstrations for International Women’s Day. Participants in the rally were photographed carrying placards reading ‘March 8 without gags’ and ‘this government is not feminist.’

During the gathering, the union’s general secretary, Coral Latorre, told Europa Press that they felt it was “important” to take to the streets on this significant day “even if it was only symbolic.”

“They are not going to keep us at home,” she added. “M8 is not a crime.”

The Ministry of Health announced last week that all demonstrations for International Women’s Day would be prohibited on March 7 and 8 in Madrid, owing to the fact that the region still has one of the highest Covid infection rates in the entire country. The decision was appealed by unions and feminist groups, but the Supreme Court upheld the ban when it ruled on Sunday.

However, Ms Latorre dismissed the government’s decision to ban the commemorations as purely “political” and called for the resignation of the government delegate in Madrid.

Bitcoin Could Replace All Currencies

AS national currencies are already showing extreme signs of weakness, people will soon start measuring the price of things in terms of bitcoin, says Jesse Pow‐ ell, CEO of cryptocurrency trading exchange Kraken.

He told Bloomberg that bitcoin will eventually be a global currency because

“you have to think it’s go‐ ing to infinity.”

“I think true believers will tell you it’s going all the way to the moon, to Mars, and eventually it’ll be the world’s currency,” Powell added.

According to Powell, “In the near term, people see it (bitcoin) surpassing gold as

a store of value, so I think a million dollars as a price target within the next 10 years is very reasonable.

“Bitcoin believers expect the cryptocurrency to re‐ place fiat money and the market capitalisation of all national currencies com‐ bined could make up its worth,” he said.

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Catalonia Urged To Authorise Vaccine To The Over 55s DUE to a lack of research into the effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine on the elderly, the Spanish government decided to make it unavailable to people over the age of 55.

Whilst this age group are still able to receive the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, many health professionals have expressed disagreement with the decision to limit the distribu-

TikTok campaign To Join The Force THE Guardia Civil has launched a campaign on its TikTok profile, on Sunday, March 7, in order to encourage more young women to join the force.

The campaign called ‘# ManyMás’ was run to tie in with International Women’s Day, which was celebrated on March 8, with a series of TikTok videos being published on the social media network, showing officers from the full range of services that the Guardia Civil offer, including Traffic, Maritime, Air Service, Seprona, and Criminalistics.

The current campaign is aimed at transmitting the message to its users, who are on average between 16 and 24 years of age, as potential recruits, to show them that ‘there are no limitations or barriers to being a Guardia Civil.’

At present, there are more than 6,000 women at all levels of the Guardia Civil, across all the different fields, with four of them holding the rank of lieutenant colonel, the highestranking so far for a female officer.

tion of AstraZeneca.

On Friday February 5, the association of doctors (Consell de Col·legis de Metges de Catalunya) and also pharmacists (Consell de Col·legis Farmacèutics), together with physiotherapists (Col·legi de Fisioterapeutes) publicly showed their opposition to the current limitations.

Jaume Padrós, the doctors’ association’s president, took to social media to say that Catalonia should administer the vaccine “to all age groups,” arguing that “there is no scientific justification” to support not doing so.

Equally, pharmacists have demanded that the Catalan ministry of health widen the age range to 65, or at least to all professionals working in pharmacies. They highlighted that other European countries have extended the range to 65, France and Germany approving the vaccine even for over 65s, on March 2 and March 4 respectively.

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Royal Yacht Docks In Malaga Malaga Broadcaster Dies

PRINCE ABDULAZIZ: On its fourth visit to Malaga.

THE magnificent Prince Abdulaziz, the royal yacht of Saudi Arabia docked in the southern pier of Malaga port, just before midnight on Wednesday March 3, after sailing from Gibraltar.

This is the Prince Abdulaziz’s fourth visit to Malaga, and it is not known if any member of the Saudi royal family is on board.

This luxurious vessel is ranked number eight in the list of the largest private yachts in the world, being built in 1984 in the Danish shipyards Helsingor Vaerft. It underwent a reform in 2005, and then a second reform was carried out over an 11month period in the Cartagena Navantia in 2018.

The Prince Abdulaziz holds the record as the largest yacht built in the entire 20th century, having the distinction of being the largest pleasure boat in the world, and was reported to have been built at a cost of around €450m, with its original design carried out by Maierform Maritime Technology, a German company, with its interiors being signed by David Hicks, the designer of private boats.

THE world of Malagueño journal‐ ism is in mourning at the news of the death from coronavirus on Wednesday March 3, of the well‐ known announcer Diego Gómez, aged 84.

The Malaga Press Association expressed their sincere condo‐ lences to the family and colleagues of this great announcer and teach‐ er of journalists, who had entered Malaga Regional Hospital a couple of weeks ago, suffering from coro‐ navirus symptoms.

This multifaceted professional actor, editor, broadcaster, and television presenter, leaves an in‐ delible mark on all who have heard his voice linked to Holy Week in Malaga for more than 40 years, having worked with other renowned colleagues such as María Teresa Campos, or Julián Sesmero during his career.

His connection to the brother‐ hood world was very strong, even reciting the sonnet prior to the blessing of the Sweet Name of Jesús Nazareno del Paso, from the arch‐brotherhood of Paso y la Es‐ peranza, on Holy Thursday.

He was also the older brother of the Real Hermandad de Nuestra Señora del Rocío de Málaga.

RIP: Diego Gómez.

No to wolf being protected species

NINE regions have joined forces to prevent the wolf from being a protected species throughout Spain.

Castilla y Leon, Asturias, Cantabria, Galicia, Aragon, Andalu‐ cia, Madrid, Murcia, the Basque Country and the autonomous city of Ceuta, together with agricultural organisations Asaja, CO‐ AG and UPA have promoted a common project to demand that the government withdraw the approval procedure of the order that intends to include wolves on the List of Wild Species under the Special Protection Regime (LESPRE).

In an open letter, they defend managing the Iberian wolf from the point of view of respect for the rural world, social con‐ sensus and coexistence with livestock.

They ask that, once the process for changing the legal status of the wolf is suspended, a process of dialogue and consensus be opened by the Minister for Ecological Transition and Demo‐ graphic Challenge, Teresa Ribera, in which all parties are in‐ volved, with the aim of negotiating a global management plan for the Iberian wolf that guarantees its preservation as well as the future of extensive livestock farming.

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New Delivery Company Scam

SPANISH police are warning of the latest scam where fraudsters pose as a parcel delivery service in order to get their vic‐ tims to click on a malicious link.

According to Spanish officials, it has emerged at the beginning of March that the new ‘SMSing’ scam is in play, which sees the perpetrators posing as compa‐ nies such as Fedex, Correos or DHL and messaging people to tell them there is a package waiting. The fraudster’s mes‐ sage then directs the victim to follow an internet link, which automatically down‐ loads an app to the mobile or computer which gives the scammers access to per‐ sonal data. In addition, the malicious app can then install a banking Trojan that al‐ lows the criminals to access data from the most sensitive accounts.

In a statement, the National Police rec‐ ommended paying particular attention when receiving an electronic communi‐ cation and not acting impulsively by clicking on the links. They added that there are usually some clues in the mes‐ sages that indicate all may not be as it seems, such as unusual links which may have been shortened or have a different domain name to the company.

Officials also advised customers to on‐ ly use the official websites of the delivery companies to track their packages or make enquiries.

Buddhist Community

THE ongoing global coronavirus pandem‐ ic has caused a change in working habits for many as people have taken to work‐ ing from home and using videoconfer‐ encing to carry out meetings. There are many people though that are getting tired of the constant video calls over Zoom, Microsoft teams and other soft‐ ware.

The Buddhist community in Barcelona though have made the most of the issues and found a unique selling point for their retreats. In a bid to attract customers to spend time at their silent monastery they are trying to tempt them away from con‐ stant calls and ‘Zoom fatigue.’ They wrote, “Tired of so many Meet, Zoom and Teams meetings? If you need to disconnect, breathe pure air and find your internal bal‐ ance once more, give yourself the gift of

people constantly see a mosaic of faces and spend all day sat in a chair, rooted to the computer.

SILENT RETREAT: Disconnect and breathe pure air. an Inner Peace Retreat and recharge your batteries!” Although not everyone will be tempted with a silent retreat, scientists are backing the notion of ‘Zoom fatigue.’ Stan‐ ford University’s Virtual Human Interac‐ tion Lab have published a study on the ef‐ fects of videoconferencing and the phenomenon they have called ‘Zoom fa‐ tigue.’ They have found that additional stress can be created from calls where

Police Voice Their Discomfort THE Asociación Pro Guardia Civil ‐ APROGC ‐ in Andalucia, has sent an official letter to Juanma Moreno, the President of the Junta de Andalucia, in which they express their displeasure at no mention being made about the work of the Guardia Civil dur‐ ing the pandemic, neither in the comments nor in the videos shown, during the cer‐ emony at the Real Maestranza theatre in Sevilla on February 28, which awarded the titles of Favourite Son and Medals of Andalucia 2021.

In the letter, they showed their discomfort at the Andalucia Day celebratory speech having remembered all police forces, except that of the Guardia Civil.

Alonso Fully Recovered

FERNANDO ALONSO is now fully recovered from the bicycle accident he suffered in Switzerland and will be 100 per cent prepared for the Bahrain car-testing that starts at the weekend, according to Laurent Rossi, the CEO of the Alpine team that he is racing for this season.

Rossi said, “Fernando told us immediately, almost after the accident, that he would be in Bahrain, and that has been confirmed now by the doctors, so it seems he was right. He is absolutely fit and we are looking forward to seeing him in the car next week.” Rossi admits that the rapid recovery of the Spanish rider has surprised the team, who did not expect to see him 100 per cent fit so soon, saying, “He had an accident with his bicycle, which is rarely minor, but he was lucky.”

He added, “He only suffered jaw injuries, so beyond the jaw surgery and necessary care, the rest is perfect. Fernando is completely in shape. We are even surprised that he recovered so quickly.”

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Courtyards Festival THE regional government of Cordoba is hopeful that this year the famous Festival de los Patios ‐ or Courtyards Fes‐ tival ‐ will be able to cele‐ brate its 100th year on May 3 to 16 if the health situation continues to evolve favourably. One of the most popular destinations in the world, Cordoba depends heavily on tourism and is feeling the effects of already having Holy Week celebra‐ tions, the Cordoba Fair and Cruces de Mayo cancelled.

“We have to learn to live with the virus and continue working,” the Delegate of Tourism, Isabel Albas, told Traveler.es. “The good thing about this festival, and what differentiates it from other events, is that patios are out‐ doors.”

The Courtyards Festival is a tradition that began in 1918 and celebrates the art of elaborately decorating out‐ door areas with hundreds of colourful plants and flowers, and about 50 courtyards par‐ ticipate every year.

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Nobu Marbella’s Executive Chef Eleni Manousou

thanks the remarkable women in her life IN honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, Nobu Marbella’s talented Executive Chef Eleni Manousou, who recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary with the Nobu brand and was the first female Executive Chef to work under Nobu Matsuhisa, shares her achievements, inspirations and why she loves working in Marbella.

s e s s e c c u for her s

Chef Eleni was inspired to cook by spending time with her mother and grandmother and has always been inspired by strong females in her life. Originally from a small Greek island call Kythira - she has worked in many Nobu locations over the 10 years and says she is always learning in her job which is why she loves it! “My job is what makes me feel alive. For me the highlight is the moment you create new dishes and flavours according to the season, the preference of the clients and the situation.

“For me a huge achievement I am proud of was when I was named the Executive Chef of Nobu Marbella, which meant I was the first female chef in the company. For me this is important, and I hope it inspires other females to go for what they love to do, even in a male dominating industry.”

Since opening the restaurant in 2017, Chef Eleni and her strong restaurant team, including restaurant manager Eva Galeote who has been managing one of the best restaurants in Marbella since it opened. They have gone on to create an array of creative limitededition dishes inspired by Marbella’s amazing local produce. Eleni still goes to the markets herself in the mornings to choose the best catch of the day and based on that, will then decide the special dish for the day. No agenda - just what is best. This year she reopens the acclaimed restaurant following an extension and refurb. The hottest seat on the Golden Mile reopens from March 17 with a new look.

To book please call 952 778 585 For more information: https://marbella.nobuhotels.com/offers/

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Dr Seuss Banned

FURIOUS sellers of six iconic Dr Seuss chil‐ dren’s books found that they were blocked from selling them on eBay, receiving a mes‐ sage informing them that they had violated the company’s ‘offensive material policy,’which bans content that promotes ‘hatred, violence or discrimination.’

The news comes after Dr Seuss Enterprises announced earlier in the month that it would no longer publish certain books because of ‘racist and insensitive imagery.’

The six books now on the ‘banned’ list are ‘And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street’, ‘If I Ran the Zoo’, ‘McElligot’s Pool’, ‘On Beyond Zebra!’, ‘Scrambled Eggs Super!’, and ‘The Cat’s Quizzer’.

The decision to cease printing the books came after a 2019 study published in the journal ‘Research on Diversity in Youth Liter‐ ature’ found 43 out of 45 characters of colour

BANNED: Six books. across 50 of the books had ‘characteristics aligning with the definition of Orientalism.’

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Venomous Snakes found

POLICE in central Spain found 45 venomous snakes in a house af‐ ter the owner was bitten by one of the animals.

The suspect reportedly first told police he was walking in a field when he came across the snake. The animal was later found on the road several hours later after it had been run over in the area. After investigating, po‐ lice allegedly found the man col‐ lected exotic animals on his farm.

Upon obtaining a search warrant, police accessed the farm, finding 45 snakes and 12 scorpions.

Exotic animal specialists were called in to catalogue the ani‐ mals, finding more than 30 species of reptiles, including two green mambas, a king cobra, a boa constrictor and other snakes.

They also found 12 deadly scorpi‐ ons as well as food for the ani‐ mals, including a freezer full of mice and small animals.

After finding the man was un‐ able to prove where the animals came from, officers from the Guardia Civil’s nature protection service, Seprona, confiscated them before handing them over to a zoological centre approved to breed and keep the animals.

SNAKES: Were found on a farm together with other exotic animals.

Podemos Investigation THE National Court in Spain has announced that it has opened an investigation into charges of inducing violent protests in de‐ fence of jailed rapper Pablo Hasel against the deputy and spokesman for Podemos, Pablo Echenique. According to Spanish daily OKDIARIO, Judge Jose Luis Calama has initiated preliminary proceedings following complaints filed by Vox claiming that Echenique committed a “crime of public disor‐ der” when he tweeted his support for “the young anti‐fas‐ cists” who engaged in days of violent protests in Barcelona.

In the midst of the violent clashes where countless protestors were arrested and dozens of civilians and police of‐ ficers were injured, the spokesman wrote on Twitter: “All my support for the young anti‐fascists who are de‐ manding justice and freedom of expression in the streets. Yes‐ terday in Barcelona, today at Puerta del Sol.” Vox sued Echenique for “having encouraged and clearly in‐ dicated the carrying out of these serious violent actions, and thereby committing a crime of incitement to the commission of crimes of alteration of public order (article 559 CP) and even the aggravated modality contemplated in article 579 CP.”

Kilimanjaro On Bikes AN all‐female expedition will set out to scale Mount Kili‐ manjaro, in June, by climbing 5,895m on their bikes. If the restrictions allow, a group of seven women will head for Tanzania, among them two athletes from Alicante, Lola Martinez and Gloria Pérez.

As part of ‘The Magic of Kilimanjaro’ initiative, the women will take a few days to acclimatise to Africa be‐ fore beginning the ascent.

The journey will be six differ‐ ent stages and take place during the winter season in the southern hemisphere, so the weather conditions should be favourable. Their path will pose a challenge as in several places it will be im‐ passable for bikes so the women will have to carry them.

As well as giving a voice to women in Tanzania, the ini‐ tiative will raise funds through the ‘Bikeforgirls’ project, which purchases bi‐ cycles for young women who often have to travel long dis‐ tances to get to school.

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Student, 24, offered support

CARLOS ALEGRE, a 24‐year‐old student who was praised for his dedication after being snapped studying in the lamplight while he waited for an order for deliv‐ ery, has been offered at least three grants.

According to reports, he has been contacted by companies in Alicante, Toledo and Belgium, offering him grants and intern‐ ships to reach his goals. He is currently studying mechanics at the EMA Competicion school in Malaga, and will soon begin the practical side of his studies.

Meanwhile, he works as a de‐ livery rider for Uber Eats, but said that as he is forced to wait a lot of the time, he likes to take advantage of that situation to study, a view which was ap‐ plauded by many after his photo went viral on social media.

His photo was taken by a Lo‐

CARLOS: Has been offered grants and internships. cal Police officer who shared it, then it was shared on a Guardia Civil Facebook group by another officer who said “while some are smashing windows, ransacking businesses and destroying the streets to support a repeat delin‐ quent, others find a way and make time whenever they can to build a promising future for themselves.”

Within hours, the image, which has become a symbol of dedication, was shared thou‐ sands of times.

While many have applauded him, others asked why he should be forced to study in such conditions or why he should have to accept a job like the one he has to make a future for himself.

Alligator For Sale

THE Alicante Guardia Civil have rescued a large 1.6-metre alligator living in terrible conditions from a farm in Sax. The animal rescue department of the police, Seprona de Monovar, became involved when they were notified that the reptile had been put up for sale on a buying and selling site for €2,000. When officials arrived at the property, they found that the dangerous animal could easily have escaped to the nearby Vinalopo river, where it would have posed a serious risk to the frequent walkers and people who play sport on the river bed.

Working in coordination with the College of Veterinarians and the Official Export Inspection, Surveillance and Regulation Service (Soivre), the

Seprona officers were eventually able to identify the property where the alligator was being kept and conducted a search on Monday, March 1, where in addition to the reptile, they discovered a Harris’s eagle.

The owner of the farm was unable to produce any legal documentation or licence for the alligator, but he did have transfer papers for the eagle.

The alligator, who appeared to be in reasonable health despite being kept in unsuitable conditions, was transferred to the Rio Safari Zoo in Elche, but the farmer was allowed to keep the eagle for the time being while officials continue to investigate. how he came into possession of it in the first place.

Impersonating a CNI officer leads to arrest

NATIONAL POLICE officers in Xàtiva, Valencia, have arrested four people, three women, and one man, aged between 19 and 36 years of age, on charges of shoplifting items from a commercial establishment, with one man charged with al‐ legedly posing as an undercov‐ er CNI officer.

The incident occurred in mid‐February, in a clothing store in Xàtiva, when the man allegedly tried to pass himself off as a CNI officer, explaining to the store’s security guard

that he was there after a tip‐off about a robbery that was going to take place .

The man allegedly showed the guard a plaque‐emblem fixed to his belt, so he automat‐ ically believed the man was an undercover officer and accom‐ panied him outside the store to talk, distracing the guard, giving the women the freedom of the store to steal clothing to the value of €750.

Once the garments had been safely stolen, one of the women went to the fake CNI

officer to inform him that she had received a message about the ‘robbers,’ who were appar‐ ently heading for Valencia, and that they should go quickly, in order to try and catch them.

As soon as the security guard realised what had hap‐ pened, a check of the store’s camera footage quickly showed the modus operandi used by the four criminals, and police officers were able to identify and arrest the sus‐ pects, three of whom had pre‐ vious police records.

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Leroy Merlin Creates jobs

HOME decor giant Leroy Merlin has announced its plan to cre‐ ate 5,000 new jobs across its stores in Spain, reiterating its commitment to guarantee the immediate availability of prod‐ ucts and an unbeatable cus‐ tomer experience.

The company has said that

the majority of job opportuni‐ ties will be for staff working in their terrace and garden depart‐ ments, an area which has seen increased demand since the be‐ ginning of the coronavirus pan‐ demic and one which is certain to grow as the weather im‐ proves.

Casino ban within 500m of Schools MALAGA City Council has said it wants to ban casinos within 500 metres of schools.

The news was announced by Malaga’s councillor for Land Management, Raul Lopez, who has said the council is likely to approve the measure.

Several other towns in Andalucia have already put this in place, and will include a ban on the opening of betting shops and casinos within 500 metres of all schools, sports areas and green fields, however it does not have the backing of the Junta de Andalucia The Ministry for Finance said: “Municipalities cannot regulate minimum distances or limits over the opening of gambling establishments, hence the Ministry… has informed the municipalities that promote changes… they cannot carry out this type of action because they do not have the powers to do so.”

Councillor Lopez responded saying, “We must defend local competition. We are not regulating gambling, we are not limiting the powers of the Junta, it is a matter of urban regulation.”

The Director of learning De‐ velopment, Celia Cisneros, ex‐ plained the incorporation of new workers.

“We want to continue offer‐ ing the best customer service so that they can continue creating environments where they can live better.

“For this, our collaborators are the force that helps us to re‐ spond in real time to the de‐ mands of our customers,” she said.

New staff will receive spe‐ cialised training depending on their department and will be of‐ fered contracts from March to August.

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Goya Awards Blunder

IN an extremely embarrassing blunder for Spanish channel RTVE, several men could be heard making sexist comments about the celebrities arriving at the Goya awards on their live Facebook feed of the event on Saturday night, March 6.

As the stars were photographed walking the red carpet and RTVE streamed it live on social media, the unidentified ‘commentators’ laugh and joke while calling one woman a ‘wh**e’ while approving of another because she doesn’t look like a ‘skeleton.’

TV and radio presenter Sergio

Streamed live on RTVE. Lopez published the unfortunate incident on Twitter shortly before the station removed the video from Facebook, and it quickly went viral. It is not

Gender Equality at home

WITH the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, most people saw their lives altered beyond recognition, with one of the main changes being the amount of time spent in the home. A striking ob‐ servation is that the health crisis seems to have had a very negative impact on the perception that Spanish women have of gender equality in the home.

According to a study conducted by DMY and published in Spanish daily 20 minutos, while 59 per cent of women felt that equality had been achieved at home in 2019, this figure dropped to just 45 per cent in 2020. The survey coincided with the celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8, and on a positive note, 51 per cent of Spanish women surveyed feel that equality in politics has improved in the past year, compared with 48 per cent in 2019.

The men questioned paint a more positive picture, with more than 60 per cent believing that equali‐ ty in every area of life has improved over the last three years.

known who the men are, but given their proximity to the microphone many media outlets have suggested that they could well have been working at the gala at the Soho Theatre in Malaga.

Speaking about one actress who was posing for a photo, one of the men said: “Introduce her to me, man! She is good right?

Well, I tell you one thing, she is the best of them. The others... they were all skeletons.”

Referring to singer Nancy Peluso, another commented that she looked like “a wh**e” because of her tattoos. “I’d say this one charges,” he added, before repeating the slur.

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Whiskey Winnings

PROPER NO. TWELVE: A popular whiskey brand.

UFC’S Conor McGregor looks set for a huge payout after his whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve was the subject of takeover talks from Mexican tequila company Becle ‐ who own Jose Cuervo Tequila.

The takeover of the brand the superstar helped create has been rumoured since last week, however, further de‐ tails have emerged with Becle reportedly taking full control of the company ‐ having already bought a 20 per cent share of the brand initially before upping their stake to 49 per cent last year.

This investment and potential takeover of Conor McGre‐ gor’s whiskey brand is set to give the 32‐year‐old Irishman and his manager Audie Attar, under parent company Eire Born Spirits, a split of £112m (€130 million) ‐ if Becle’s in‐ tentions of acquiring the remaining 51 per cent of the com‐ pany, which would give them total control, takes place.

If the deal goes through, Becle will have control of a very popular whiskey brand as the Proper No. Twelve drink, which was named after McGregor’s hometown Crumlin sit‐ uated in Dublin 12, has been selling extremely well since its launch in 2018.

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WhatsApp images will self-destruct

INSTANT messaging app WhatsApp is testing new features to allow messages with images to disappear after 24 hours.

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is testing whether it can allow these messages to disappear after 24 hours, as announced by WABetaInfo on Twitter.

They later clarified that the feature has been supported for a few months, and is enabled if selected by a user. Disappearing WhatsApp messages became available to everyone in November 2020 although screenshots can still be taken and the sender is not alerted about this.

If the features are finally included, they will be similar to the existing seven-day auto-delete feature. The aim is to improve user security and privacy, but with ongoing complaints regarding their new privacy rules, it has been met with mockery.

It would make it impossible for photos to be exported or copied from the chat, although

there is no function to detect screenshots. The exact release dates have not been mentioned.

The images will ‘self-destruct’ when the user exits the conversation.

It can be selected when sending an image with an icon on the bottom left, and if selected, will

alert the user that it will disappear.

Those who receive a ‘self-destructing’ image will receive a blurred miniature in the conversation, and before opening them, they are also alerted about the fact that they will disappear.

Victim faces fine A WOMAN from Lugo who was run over is facing a fine of €1,000 because she was drunk at the time at the time of the accident.

The victim was walking along the street with a blood alcohol level that was double the maximum allowed (0.58 milligrams per litre).

Local Police officers travelled to the scene of the accident, who verified that the vehicle had hit the woman on a pedestrian cross‐ ing. Breathalyzer tests were carried out on both the driver and the pedestrian, but only the latter was positive. She had to be tak‐ en by ambulance to a hospital in Lugo to be treated for her in‐ juries. The current road safety law establishes that, in addition to drivers, other users of public roads, such as pedestrians, are re‐ quired to undergo a breathalyzer test when they are involved in a traffic accident or commit a violation of traffic regulations.

Users of the roads can face fines of up to €1,000 even if they are not driving, if they are tested and the result is positive, or if they refused to undergo testing.

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New Dad at 73 LEGENDARY news presenter Jon Snow and his wife Dr Precious Lunga 46, welcomed a baby boy on March 2 ‐ who was carried by a surrogate after ‘numerous medical setbacks and miscar‐ riages.’

The presenter, who has front‐ ed the Channel 4 news since 1989, spoke to PA news agency, stating: “In our desire to seal our now 11 years of marriage with a baby, my wife suffered numer‐ ous medical setbacks and mis‐ carriages.

“Consequently, we will al‐ ways be deeply grateful to our surrogate, who carried our em‐ bryo to term.

“Amid these challenging times, we feel doubly blessed to be able to celebrate our good fortune.”

This is the Channel 4 presen‐ ter’s first child with Precious, who he married in 2010, howev‐ er, he already has two daugh‐ ters with his former partner, hu‐ man rights lawyer Madeleine Colvin, who he was with for 35 years before they split.

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FEATURE

Press Release

COVID - 19 Secure Summer Camps at Laude San Pedro International College ARE you looking for a Covid se‐ cure s a f e p l a c e f o r y ou r c h i l‐ dren this summer?

ClubsComplete are the num‐ ber one activity provider for In‐ ternational schools around the world and they are excited to be partnering with Laude San Pedro International College for the eighth year running to ensure your children have a fun‐filled summer experience!

Our clubs will run from 5th Ju‐ ly 2021 until 20th August 2021 (Limited spaces available).

With over 15 years experience creating and delivering summer camps, ClubsComplete provides the highest quality provision with exclusive themed weeks, niche equipment and multilin‐ gual staff.

Our goal is to offer an overall

unique package for children by adapting the most loved themes each year as well as introducing new and upcoming activities for your children.

At our camps children will be in groups of mixed nationalities according to their age and en‐ couraged to use and develop their English.

They will participate in four activities per day according to the theme.

The themes at this year’s

Laude camp will consist of: Week 1 ‐ Welcome to the Cir‐ cus Week 2 ‐ Big summer blow out Week 3 ‐ Master Chef vs Toy Story Week 4 ‐ Tik Tok Shake and Move Week 5 ‐ Wet, Wild and Wacky Week 6 ‐ Madlabs & Magic vs Get Active To ensure the safety of the staff and children they will be

carrying out an advanced Covid‐ 19 risk assessment for all of their settings.

The aim of this risk assess‐ ment is to prevent the spread using the following measures: ‐ Sanitisation stations ‐ Safe zones in each school ‐ Cleaning and reducing con‐ tamination ‐ Restricting staff to groups ‐ Children to be placed into ‘bubbles’ to ensure they do not mix together

‐ PPE for all staff ‐ Parent drop off zones and mask wearing.

Last year their camps had an amazing 0 per cent infection rate, while their UK‐based holi‐ day clubs that ran this year also had a 0 per cent infection rate.

The booking process is easy for parents via their online booking system and they have a bookings team in‐house for any questions or support that par‐ ents may need.

If you would like to enquire about a booking or would like more information please call us on +34 677 129 795 or contact us via email on camps@clubscomplete.co.uk.

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Drone over strategic buildings

A DRONE was intercepted

by National Police after it was spotted flying over Congress and other strate‐ gic buildings in Madrid.

National Police fined the man operating the drone af‐ ter he was located in Plaza de Cristina when landing the drone.

The drone was detected on Saturday, March 6, at around 5pm, by command centre drone detection alert systems. A warning was is‐ sued as the device was flying over strategic buildings such as Congress, the Ministry of Health and the Prado Muse‐ um.

The officers travelled to the area and set up a search operation, which located the man operating the drone, which was seized.

The officers have pro‐ posed a fine for the man for flying the device in a re‐ stricted area, lacking docu‐ mentation and authorisa‐ tion, as well as lacking both the aircraft and the control command identification plates.

DRONE SEIZED: After flying over a restricted area.

1 in 4 fear dying

A SURVEY of 3,000 Spanish people found that almost 25 per cent have regularly experienced a ‘fear of dying due to coron‐ avirus,’ with a breakdown showing that this applied to 28 per cent of women and 18 per cent of men.

By age, those who have felt the most fear of dying from Covid are aged between 55 and 64 years old (26 per cent).

The figures are far higher when it comes to fear a family member or loved one may die of the virus with 69 per cent, while 72 per cent admitted that they have ‘a lot of concern’ that a family member or loved one is or may become infected.

The survey was carried out by the Centre for Sociological Re‐ search (CIS) to determine the mental health of Spaniards during the pandemic, and also includes questions related to the mental health.

Thirty‐six per cent admitted to having ‘cried regularly’ (53 per cent women and 17 per cent men), with those aged between 18 and 24 accounting for 43 per cent of the total.

Since the start of the pandemic, 42 per cent have had prob‐ lems sleeping, 52 per cent feel more tired/lethargic and 39 per cent have experienced more headaches/dizziness/fainting.

And two‐thirds of those surveyed said they feel far more con‐ cerned about their health than before the pandemic.

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EUROPEAN NIBS DENMARK Sahara dust

FRANCE Brazilian beef

SIXTY-ONE years ago, the French Government detonated four nuclear bombs in the desert of Algeria and now, a cloud of Saharan nuclear dust has entered into Danish airspace making for some very attractive sunsets. Happily, the amount of radioactivity is not considered likely to be dangerous.

RELYING upon a 2017 law concerning loss of livelihood, indigenous people from Brazil and Colombia have sued retailer Casino in a French court claiming that it is selling beef linked to land grabbing and deforestation in the Amazon. Casino denies the allegations and insists that it is opposed to such activities.

NETHERLANDS Going Dutch

NORWAY Wolf packs

TWO years ago, the European Medicines Agency moved 83 per cent of its staff from London to Amsterdam due to Brexit, but the transition for mainly English speaking staff has not been as easy as expected due to the pandemic and many are finding it difficult to learn Dutch.

A CONTROVERSY concerning the culling of wild wolves in Norway has now found its way to the Supreme Court which must decide whether or not the decision to eradicate two packs in 2018, where farmers scared of the predators, allowed hunters to kill them was lawful or not.

BELGIUM Dr No WORRIED about social media comments on the effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccinations, Belgium’s Order of Physicians has told doctors that if they have personal doubts, they should not share them as by doing so could contribute to the spread of conspiracy theories which would be bad for the vaccination campaign.

FINLAND Sniffer dogs at airports AFTER spending around a year training dogs to sniff out coronavirus on passengers, the Customs department has discovered that they will not now be allowed to operate as a special clause was left out of legislation making the use legal.

GERMANY Under suspicion

SWEDEN Vegan Volvo

ACCORDING to German magazine Der Spiegel, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has placed the Alternative for Germany (AfD), the largest opposition party in parliament under surveillance prior to the elections. Whilst BfV refused to comment, its parent Interior Ministry would neither confirm nor deny the idea.

SWEDISH vehicle manufacturer Volvo has announced that not only will it stop producing any oil fuelled cars (including hybrids) by 2030, it also intends to remove leather from its new models and will also aim to use 25 per cent of recycled material by 2025.

FINANCE Bankers fight ITALIAN banker Andrea Orcel, who is due to take over as UniCredit CEO is expected to appear in court in Spain with his lawyers demanding that Santander Bank either installs him as its CEO or pays damages in the sum of €112 million for allegedly breaking a commitment made to him.

M&S Bank THE UK retailer Marks & Spencer is shutting current and saver accounts for its banking customers by this summer as well as closing all of its in-store bank branches. It will continue as a bank as it has three million customers, but only 150,000 hold current accounts, hence the decision.

New builds THE Catalan developer Jordi Llauradó Conejero has announced that he is purchasing 20 per cent of Extremaduran property company Civitas Pacensis, which is planning to create 8,000 new homes in the Badajoz area and has already revealed plans for its Campus Civitas development which puts people first.

London Stock Exchange UNDAUNTED by the fact that the London Stock Exchange (LSE) saw Amsterdam overtake it as Europe’s largest share trading centre, its latest report shows that the organisation saw an increase in pre-tax profits of 5 per cent to £685 million (€753 million) for 2020.

Ikea hub SWEDISH company Ikea has indicated that it will locate one of its four global digital hubs in Madrid where it is expected to employ at least 100 members of staff. The plan is for this office to develop new business concepts for Ikea Business (which targets companies and the self-employed), the Ikea Food division and its ‘customer experience’ sector. With the other three hubs based in Holland, India and the Philippines, the Madrid office will be looking at ways to improve online marketing and create an Ikea App

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€1,480

is the price of a single loaf of bread from the Pan Piña de Algatocin bakery in Malaga which bakes edible gold and silver into the crusts for the very rich.

Blockchain Business Council

Amazon opens UK grocers HAVING started to com‐ pete with the supermar‐ kets in the UK with its on‐ line grocery business, Amazon on March 4 took things a step further by opening it’s first food store outside of the USA. Amazon Fresh offers a range of food in its Ealing Broadway store and cus‐ tomers simply use the Amazon App to enter, put all of their items into Amazon Fresh bags and walk out with no queue‐

ing and no stopping at a till to pay.

Thanks to the technolo‐ gy in use in the store, when customers scan in on arrival, their chosen method of payment is noted and as they place items in their bags, so the bill is prepared and once they leave, the charge is made directly via the App. Initially, there will be around 10,000 different items available to cus‐ tomers, either from Ama‐

LEGALLY SPEAKING

zon’s own ‘by Amazon’ brand or from items sup‐ plied by Morrisons and Booths and it is even pos‐ sible to buy hot food as well as special ready made meals.

It is not as big as an out‐of‐town superstore but should have every‐ thing available that high street shoppers would want to purchase.

Whilst there may be no long queues to check out, one of their safety mea‐

sures is that at certain times there will be a max‐ imum of 20 customers given admittance to the shop, which could mean queues outside or lost business as shoppers look elsewhere.

Certainly, this new ven‐ ture by tech savvy and very rich Amazon is bound to give competi‐ tors something to think about especially if they expand across the coun‐ try.

Supplying new technology Credit: El Corte Inglés

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Can they cancel AGM? The Pandemic prohibition of large gather‐ ings has created many problems for com‐ munities and the AGM. The HPL specifies that the AGM must be held at least once a year and indicates the agenda. So our 2020 AGM was cancelled and we were asked to pay community fees based on a budget not agreed by the owners.

We have now been asked by the President and Ad‐ ministrator to pay for 2021 the same as last year.

We have not received a budget for this year or ac‐ counts for the year 2020. There is no provision in the HPA for postal voting or online meetings. Is the community of owners the supreme authority?

R P (Costa del Sol) The com‐ munity is not above the law YOU AND THE LAW but it must find a IN SPAIN way to obtain op‐ erating funds.

Some communities have decided to mail out the agenda and the accounts and others have used emails and voting by email. These are not ‘legal’ but if no one protests the results will stand. However, if the president and administrator simply take matters into their own hands with no attempt to consult or inform the members this can be challenged.

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.

ALERT to the fact that it needed to try to replace some of the income lost from tourism, in May of last year the Spanish Government introduced new tax breaks for foreign film producers.

With a relatively strong understanding of the techniques of filmmaking here in Spain, there are plenty of technicians

JOINT VENTURE: Signing of the new agreement.

THERE is a new player in the telecommunications sector in Spain as Más‐ Móvil and El Corte Inglés have signed an agreement to market mobile phone and fibre services to con‐ sumers.

This joint venture will be promoted under the Sweno banner and in a joint state‐ ment the two groups con‐ firmed that after several months of discussion an agreement which will be advantageous to both com‐ panies and customers has been signed.

The agreement, signed on March 4 by Víctor del

Pozo, CEO of El Corte In‐ glés, and Meinrad Spenger, CEO of MásMóvil Group, will allow El Corte Inglés to market these services in the confidence that clients will be secure in the knowl‐ edge that two strong and trusted organisations are involved.

Although full details of the services to be offered are awaited, it has been re‐ vealed that this agreement will be helpful for El Corte Inglés as it expands its of‐ fers aimed at options for the new generation of smart home products which continue to grow.

Spain attracts filmmakers and locations which make it attractive to film around Spain and filmmakers are very aware of the fact that there are an estimated 450 million Spanish speakers around the world.

Now, despite the lock-

downs and State of Alarm, foreign producers are attracted by the increased cap on tax credits and the fact that rebates for local spending have risen from €3.28 million to €10.8 million.

Netflix has been an impor-

tant purchaser of Spanish language films and TV series and not only supplies its Spanish speaking outlets, but also dubs into other languages hence the worldwide popularity of creations such as Money Heist now in its fifth season.

THE Government of Gibraltar has strengthened its ties with the Global Blockchain Business Council which has members from 76 different countries and territories.

Gibraltar Minister, Albert Isola has been appointed Ambas‐ sador of the GBBC for 2021 and participated as a speaker in the Virtual Summit for Members of the EMEA region.

Gibraltar joined the GBBC which was launched in Davos in 2017 in November 2020 as an observer and has now been ac‐ cepted as a full member.

Blockchain technology looks to decentralise the storage of data so that such data cannot be owned, controlled or manipulat‐ ed by a single entity and sup‐ ports cryptocurrency such as Bit‐ coin.

Female health workers WITH International Women’s Day on March 8 and the impor‐ tance of health services across Europe over the past 12 months, UK company Lenstore has anal‐ ysed the best countries for wom‐ en to work in.

According to the report which takes into account a number of different factors including aver‐ age annual salary, hours worked and holidays, France offers the best opportunities for women health professionals with the UK in sixth place and Spain in ninth.

There is a big disparity in pay between the sexes in Spain with the average male annual salary €37,400 and female salary at €28,270.

Almost every region in Spain is trying to attract filmmakers and the Canary Islands with a somewhat different tax regime has enticed big names like Apple TV and HBO to its shores.

Whilst movies won’t replace tourism, the industry is certainly helping to plug part of the hole in the economy.

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USA drop Scotch Whisky tariffs

WELCOME NEWS: Karen Betts of the Scotch Whisky Association.

ONE quickish concession following the election of Joe Biden as US President has seen a four‐month sus‐ pension of the 25 per cent tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on the import of Scotch Whisky.

Amongst other exports also now allowed into the US tariff free are cheese, pork, cashmere and ma‐ chinery.

It comes in response to the suspension of UK tariffs on certain goods effective from January 1, 2021 when Britain ceased to be part of the European Union.

The argument and tit for tat measures came about as the US Government was ac‐ cused of giving financial support to Boeing and Eu‐ rope of giving support to Airbus.

The matter will still have to be resolved between the UK and US in the long term, but in a joint statement the

UK and the US said that the suspension would “ease the burden on industry and take a bold, joint step to‐ wards resolving the longest running disputes at the World Trade Organisation.”

Karen Betts, head of the Scotch Whisky Association, said the industry has lost around £500 million (€550 million) in export sales to the US in the 16 months that the tariffs were in place and welcomed the news.

The USA in particular is worried about the possible emergence of new compa‐ nies producing aircraft from countries such as China which could cause serious competition to Boeing so therefore wants to resolve disputes with the UK to en‐ sure solidarity.

In the meantime, the Eu‐ ropean Union will have to consider its position, possi‐ bly with a view to helping

Record unemployment THE month of February is traditionally the transition between the fall in employment after the Christmas period and the increase in jobs ahead of Easter.

This year however is unusual in that the figures for unemployment have more than doubled compared to the same time last year.

The effects of the pandemic, the increase in restrictions and the lack of a reopening horizon for the holidays, has helped pushed unemployment to 4,008,789 - a level that Spain hasn’t seen since May 2016.

to find a settlement benefi‐ cial to both Airbus and Boe‐ ing.

BUSINESS EXTRA Apple App AFTER complaints from App developers that Apple’s terms and conditions are unfair and anti-competitive, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will undertake an investigation into the organisation’s dominant position in order to decide whether consumers have had to pay higher prices for apps.

Rato review FORMER Minister and President of Bankia, Rodrigo Rato may be in hot water again as a new investigation is taking place which has seen a court consider additional allegations of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion also connected with his role at Bankia.

Underpaid pensions THE UK Department of Works and Pensions has admitted that it has identified underpayments of pension to some older women which will cost around £3 billion (€3.3 billion) between now and 2026 with some of the underpayments going back to 1992.

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Any chance we can now get a break?

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT IF ever there was less of an exponent of the old adage ‘never a borrower or a lender be,’ it has to be the British Government. They have now managed to borrow and create a deficit of some £393 billion!

As a pure layman in these high financial dealings and with my curiosity well and truly aroused, I decided to try and discover where, or who on earth they turn to when they require these astronomical sums.

Actually it’s all pretty simple. What they do is print ‘Bonds’. Although this sounds very grand, all these bonds are is a rather posh IOU! The moneylenders who buy these ‘markers’ and charge the appropriate interest of course, are generally those who control the likes of pension funds, banks or insurance companies. There are however also a number of private individuals who also purchase bonds. Yes, I’ll bet there are.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out who those might be! It gets even more

BRITISH GOVERNMENT: Where does all the money come from?

complicated by the fact that deficit, although linked, should not be confused with debt. The government is actually in debt to the tune of £2.11 trillion! Have you nodded off yet? These astronomical sums seem to roll off the tongues of politicians so easily these days, that a mere million or

two now seems like so much chicken feed.

With this observation in mind, let me attempt to give you some idea of just how much a billion pounds actually is. If you earned one pound sterling a second, you would have a million in two weeks. If your aim is a billion, at the same rate of saving it

would take 32 years to reach your goal! If you’re Jim, a normal working person earning a respectable £16.50 an hour and doing 39 hours a week, it would take 60 million hours to earn a billion ‐ that’s nearly 7,000 years!

Just to give you some idea of ‘us and

them,’ Facebook founder Zuckerberg earns as much as Jim’s yearly income in one and a half minutes. Jeff Bezos, who created Amazon, earns it in 35 seconds!

Ever feel you’re in the wrong job!?

Well, at the time of writing I’ve only heard extracts from THAT interview. The only royal ambitions this young lady harboured was to be a member of Hollywood royalty. Well she has undoubtedly achieved this. She is now at the top of the LA celebrity pecking order and earning very nicely thank you.

With unfailing predictability the racism card soon popped out of the ‘Vuitton.’ The claims there were ‘concerns’ about the colour of the baby she was expecting can also be observed as speculation. Millions of people throughout the world, both black and white were following this train of thought. Most of it was not connected with racism, merely curiosity of something that, despite the rubbish in Bridgeton, had never been experienced in the royal household before. Is there any chance that this privileged couple of whingers can now give us a break? Somehow I doubt it.

Keep the faith.

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Get vaccinated to be able to travel LETTERS FROM

CANARIES CANARIAN president Ángel Torres’ call for vaccination passports, prompted by his desire to save the summer season after losing a sec‐ ond winter season, is now echoed

by Angela Merkel and stands a good chance of success. Get vacci‐ nated if you’d like to travel again is the clear message.

Meanwhile, lay off illegal bingo.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria police, after a tip off, caught 32 bingo play‐ ers ‘in the middle of a game, ignoring social distancing and smoking.’ Fines and denuncias followed.

Risking it for bingo?? Although the game does, or did, enjoy a racier im‐ age in Spain. Years ago, in Alicante, in very ritzy company I was whisked off ‘to gamble in secret.’ The chauf‐ feur knocked once and we slipped in, to find Alicante’s rich and famous playing… bingo.

LANZAROTE: Work has been given the go-ahead.

Still in the eastern province, wel‐ come news of approval for the pro‐ posed €31 million port extension in Fuerteventura’s capital Puerto del Rosario. Work, over 17 months, will extend the southern end of the port’s outer jetty and provide a new jetty for pumping fuel ashore.

At nearby Lanzarote’s Mirador de Guinate, the construction of a

SIVE (Spanish capitals), an Inte‐ grated Exterior Vigilance System, has been given the go‐ahead after the Minister of the Interior’s call for… ‘an urgently needed means of guaranteeing the EU’s southern border.’ Use of small, unsafe boats to cross from Africa to Europe via the Canaries continues, to escalat‐ ing argument between the Ca‐

naries, Spain and the EU. Across the channel from Fuerteventura, on La Graciosa, Victo‐ riano Hernández moves into his fourth month tied to the railings of the municipal council office. He’s still waiting for the necessary licence to carry out the work necessary to di‐ vide the house he wishes to share with his ex‐wife.

Let’s save the summer season.

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I don’t see a happy ending MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION

Views of a Grumpy Old Man IN a wide-ranging interview Harry and Meghan described painful discussions about the colour of their son’s skin, losing royal protection and the intense pressures that led the Duchess of Sussex to contemplate suicide. Of course, there has been a massive backlash. Obviously there are two sides, sometimes three to every story, but I actually believe Meghan and Harry’s side. Let’s be honest they can only lose in this situation. They have already lost financially, titles and security for their child, soon to be children, and themselves.

Their accusations aren’t that outrageous.

We have witnessed a lot of this before with Princess Diana. The Palace ‘Firm’ are notorious for being totally out of touch with the real world. Charles has plenty of previous, he was carrying on with Camilla through his courtship and marriage, so, for me, has absolutely no credibility and, according to Harry, Charles is not even taking his phone calls. The big difference here is that Meghan is mixed race and the racist element is a massive problem.

We have all read about Prince Phillip’s gaffs over the years. Although Meghan and Harry

both said that it was not the Queen or Phillip that made the outrageous comment about the possible skin tone of their baby. So it has to be another senior Royal. Meghan’s dad was interviewed by Piers Morgan and if it was a court drama it was obvious that Morgan was leading the witness. I can’t stand Piers Morgan’s way of just dismissing everything Meghan says because she dropped him as a mate.

He also is not in a position to discuss whether remarks are racist or not or argue with members of his own team, who are actually mixed race when they confirm what it’s like to be on the receiving end of those comments. You can’t make the comparison of saying, ‘I wonder if the baby will have your nose or your colour eyes or hair.’ It’s just not the same.

Harry and Meghan want to be in control of their own lives but The Firm once again don’t come out of it well. Royal interviews that aren’t tied to a specific topic are rare, and prior televised sessions have often proved problematic. Prince Andrew’s 2019 BBC interview about his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein led to his own departure from royal duties after he failed to show empathy for Epstein’s victims. This is just my view, and I’m sure you all have yours, but I don’t see a happy ending here.

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GO LOCAL

THE EUROWEEKLY NEWS is urg‐ ing its readers to support local businesses in the community by going local through the lock‐ down and for your all your shopping this year, instead of feeding online giants and super‐ stores.

This lockdown and with and Mother’s Day and Easter upcom‐ ing, we challenge you to redis‐ cover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky independent businesses in your

area.

Due to the Covid‐19 pandem‐ ic, you may have to support many local businesses by order‐ ing online and making use of any

click and collect services they can operate if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or lockdown restrictions.

The joy of shopping local means that independent busi‐ nesses can help support the local community.

Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or on‐ line, consider where your money is actually going. By shopping at an independent store you’re putting food on a local family’s table, and there is no better time than now to give back to your community by making a small gesture and shopping in this way.

Many local stores support lo‐ cal charities, support and sponsor local sports teams and in many cases the small independent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numerous generations and support not just the current owner but the gener‐ ation before.

For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros spent there are supporting 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 in‐ dependent store and compete with the multinational and chains.

So be sure to pre‐order 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

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Worrying perception of obesity AS the number of those classed as obese is on the increase, perhaps even more worrying is the Spanish population’s perception of obesity.

A survey presented by the Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity (Seedo) said that 82.2 per cent of those who are obese do not recognise they have a problem and up to 12 per cent of them think they have a ‘normal weight.’

President of Seedo, Francisco Tinahones, warned this is “tremendously worrying” with obesity now affecting more than 20 per cent of society, twice as much as 25 years ago.

With obesity being linked to other diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and osteoarthritis, he pointed out the importance of “identifying the problem” so that measures can be taken to alleviate it.

“It is important to change the perception, to see that this is a problem and address it as a disease,” said Tinahones.

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Studies have found that doing the household chores burns more than 2,000 calories a week with cleaning the bath, doing the washing and hoovering the house able to amount to the equivalent of doing a gym session.

The findings also researched which chores are best for working out certain areas of the body.

So what jobs around the house are the most beneficial to burn calories and tone?

Scrubbing the bath Cleaning the bath with a bit of added elbow grease for 15 minutes can burn up to 100 calories, which is roughly the same as 30 jumping squats. This chore is great for toning arms and shoulder muscles.

Laundry Factoring in loading and unloading the washing ma-

LAUNDRY: Can burn 78 calories. chine, hanging up the clothes and putting them away, doing the laundry can

burn 78 calories which is the same as doing 100 sit-ups.

Washing up Scrubbing away at the dishes can burn over 500 calories over a week if you spend 15 minutes doing it every night, around the same as swimming 2,500m.

Hoovering Giving your carpets a good clean can burn 90 calories in half an hour, which is the same as 15 minutes of kick-boxing. Depending on the size of your house,

hoovering can also get you nearer to the daily recommendation of walking 10,000 steps.

Mopping and sweeping Cleaning the floors for 30 minutes can burn 145 calories.

Gardening Half an hour of pottering in the garden can burn 213 calories, which is the same as 45 minutes of cycling on flat terrain. Digging also works your shoulder and abdominal muscles.

Who is to blame

ARE you a doting grandparent? Well try not to dote too much on the little darlings as you risk leading them into a life of obesity.

A new study claims that children who live closer to their grandparents are more likely to be obese as the older relatives shower their love in food.

The research was conducted by the University of Birmingham in England, as they examined the region of Guangzhou, in southern China and looked at those who left their rural homes where it is more common for grandparents to care for the children.

It is reported that around 15 per cent of Chinese youngsters and teenagers are overweight and the incidences were higher in those children who were left in the care of elders.

In China a chubby child is seen as a symbol of health, prosperity and success but the research said to prevent the rise of obesity there must be an understanding on the causes of childhood obesity.

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I’m not a ‘ride or die’ kind of girl The drug of love MS BIPOLAR

UP AND DOWN WITH BALANCE UNEDITED

I SCROLL through social media and see others posting about their #rideordie and #squadgoals. It makes me feel empty, boring and self-defeated.

I mean, I’m pretty cool. I can be fun.

I’m nice. I’m a good listener. I would drop everything to help someone who needed me. I can be spontaneous (at times!)

But on Fridays you will find me at home. You can also find me there Saturdays through Thursdays.

It’s easier to be home than make plans. And besides, making plans risks it going wrong or having to cancel because I am not feeling well and who needs one more thing to stress about anyway?

So I sit at home, in my comfy clothes, and scroll through social media watching everyone else on these last minute unplanned adventures and wonder why can’t I be like that ?

It’s the ultimate vicious circle, it seems.

My whole energy goes on getting through a normal day with not having a wobble that actually doing something that isn’t usually in my routine can send me into a complete meltdown.

Will an hour date with a few friends fill

my happy bucket, or drain me with stories that I simply don’t get because it’s not part of my lifestyle? The adrenaline rush of knowing gossip, and the desire to check out new bars and passion for high heels is simply not a part of me anymore.

But then I deal with the guilt. Guilt at missing out on being young. Guilt at not being involved with my friends. Guilt on not going on those fun nights out.

I’d like to shake these feelings away but it’s hard, emotionally it hurts. I long for having fun stories to tell.

Maybe it will ease up in time or maybe, I am not #rideordie material. I am however lucky that my friends stick by me through the good, the bad and the ugly.

Their love for me is unconditional as is mine for them.

And isn’t that what they really mean by #rideordie?

Love Ms Bipolar x

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IN LOVE: Meeting someone special can give you a buzz.

MEETING someone special and falling in love can give the same buzz as being high on drugs.

Findings have shown that those feelings of excitement, anticipation and butterflies in our stomach triggers certain brain cells and activates the ‘feel good’ hormone dopamine.

This chemical is also released after taking recreational drugs such as cocaine.

Researchers from Emory

University in Atlanta, USA, who carried out the study on prairie voles, which, like humans, are one of the few monogamous mammals, say they believe the findings give insight into how we can influence social interactions. T hey believe this may one day be used to benefit patients suffering from autism as by controlling the release of dopamine, it may help improve interactions in socially awkward people.

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If tables were turned MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING MONDAY was International Women’s Day and it didn’t sit well with me. Firstly for the past few weeks there’s been so much talk on Spanish TV about whether to let people meet to protest. Why should there be, in this day and age, the need for people to even do this?

And if for one year they don’t, does it even matter?

It seems not, as barely mention was made of the issues that should be highlighted on this day.

Our recognition should be to all the women who came before us to afford us the liberties we do have and to encourage humanity to un‐ dertake the mission of ensuring safety and lib‐ erty, for us all.

The UN website states ‘International Wom‐ en’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary wom‐ en, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communi‐

We are undoubtedly #BetterTogether. ties… The world has made unprecedented ad‐ vances, but no country has achieved gender equality.’

I don’t read that as a call to congratulate someone for having ovaries. I don’t want to sound ungrateful but it’s patronising. It felt un‐ comfortable to be commended for being fe‐

male from other women; on the verge of con‐ descending when said by a man. Am I missing something?

Not one message even hinted at the con‐ cerns of inequality and the simple fact that ba‐ sic human rights in a supposedly privileged so‐ ciety should be a given.

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If we can fly to the moon why can’t we or‐ ganise our finances? If our governments care so much about other nations that they need to invade them to ‘protect them’ can they not first protect their own citizens, offer equality and decent living standards? Obviously the an‐ swer is no, so we should be asking ourselves why, at least on the designated day.

It’s not just our economic system that is fail‐ ing but perhaps humanity itself. We hold our western morals so high we deem to preach to the world as leaders and yet too often we can’t even treat each other with respect and regard within our own circles or workplace. Where is that leading?

How we consider others is but a reflection of our own ego. Segregating and categorising people tend to lead to conflict. Do the ‘powers that be’ really have our best interests at heart?

They may not, but we as individuals still do at least have the right and choice when we meet or employ someone to treat them as we our‐ selves would like to be treated.

When it comes down to it none of us have it easy, whether male or female, so perhaps we could concentrate more on embracing empa‐ thy, even if it’s just in case in these crazy times, for some reason, the tables get turned.

Nicole King’s opinions are her own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

HOLIDAYGATE - ANOTHER OBE FOR ME? NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

RECENTLY, I wrote here that I risked being awarded an OBE. That’s not an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, but the dubious honour of being ‘overtaken by events.’ I was writing then about Covid‐19 that carries that risk in spades.

But this week I risk another OBE, mention‐ ing the fraught subject of holidays ‐ after UK ministers got themselves in a right summer holiday tangle not so long ago.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said don’t book anything. But his colleague, Health Sec‐ retary Matt Hancock, previously told everyone about the ‘Great British Summer’ and that he’d even booked his own holiday to Cornwall.

So what’s the answer? One former minister tried to translate what they meant, suggest‐ ing: “Bottom line on holidaygate: travel abroad this year is not impossible. Holidays within the UK *are* likely by the summer, but

HOLIDAYS: If you book one this year, you do so at your own risk. the government can’t make a hard and fast statement to this effect at this stage. If you book, you do so at your own risk.”

As for Boris Johnson’s recent press confer‐

ence, there will be no firm review before May as to when international travel can restart.

So, everything crystal clear now?

Incidentally, during the recent UK cold spell,

an igloo was listed on a leading property web‐ site for a cool £250,000. The advert, which was later removed, said the ‘one bedroom house’ was on the fictional ‘North Pole Road’ in Clacton‐on‐Sea, Essex.

According to the listing, it would be a ‘great first home’ but buyers had to ‘be quick’ as the property ‘won’t be for sale long’ and was ‘showing signs of damp.’

Well, in normal times I might have popped along to Clacton‐on‐Sea to check it out, but not at the moment. Obviously, I could have Googled it, but I thought I’d opt for getting a life. By the way, you never hear the expression ‘I must get out more’ these days. I wonder why?

But right now, going on holiday is illegal anyway. Another one of those extraordinary sentences a few years ago I’d never have imagined writing...

Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘No Safe Place’, ‘Betrayal’, ‘The Girl in the Woods’, ‘The Girl in the Red Dress’, ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.no ra‐johnson.net) available online as eBook (€0.99; £0.99), Apple Books, paperback and audiobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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SPRING is about new beginnings and brushing away the cobwebs, after being cooped up inside.

Dogs are out on the streets and in the parks with their owners, but are they protected enough?

The warmer weather could easily present issues for your dog’s health, including heartworm, so make sure the dog receives a year‐round monthly heartworm preventive.

This is also the time of year for mosquitos, fleas and ticks; so protect your dog well in advance and your dog will thank you for it. It is worth asking your vet about the latest products in flea protection.

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HOT TUBS AND SPAS HOT TUBS new used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. Used good Hot Tubs for sale. 691 973 131 / +44 7836 379122 (290542)

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HOUSE CLEARANCES ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (291359)

INSURANCE EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (282687) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 309, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 309 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726) STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbeygateinsure. com (2887610) LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephone´s, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578008 or www.lsminsur ance.biz for a quotation (291417)

LEGAL SERVICES SPANISH RESIDENCY specialist. Native English speaker: fast and reliable service: schedule appointments, complete paperwork and translation. Tel: 675 211 967 (291509)

INSURANCE

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11 - 17 March 2021 LOCKSMITHS LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (288129) ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITHS AND SECURITY COMPANY, FREE HOME SECURITY SURVEY. 636 770 865 / 952 660 233 WWW.SECURITYOFSPAIN. COM CONTACT DAREN

MISCELLANEOUS GOLD & SILVER Bought & Sold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

MOBILITY SENIORWORLD (est.2008) – MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ‘n’ recline chairs & a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire, for a better life. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices (290079)

MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES – Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730)

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MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high-quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service.

All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (290057) MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (288900)

MOTORING

FOR SALE – SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars. com NEW Cars and SUVs coming soon please check our web page billbradycars.com.

PRICE SLASHED Hybrid Toyota C-HR Automatic / Petrol 2017 from private owner (NOT EX RENTAL) 16’000 Klm (10’000 Mls) Full service history and warranty from Toyota, black leather interior, polar white black top there are to many extras to list here look at this saving WAS 21’995€ NOW 20’995 € 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com PRICE SLASHED Automatic/ SEVEN SEATER 1.8 Inj. Opel Zafira December 2007 with only 46’000 Klm. (30’000 Mls) New ITV. (MOT) From private owner parking sensors, cruise control, alloy wheels, protective cover, this car been very well looked after. You won’t buy a better one WAS 6’500€ NOW 6’250€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com PRICE SLASHED Automatic / Diesel 2.0 Ltr. (Blue Motiòn) VW Passat CC 2015 One private owner and just been serviced by VW. New ITV. (MOT) ONLY 31’000 Klm ( 19’000 Mls ) This car has always been garaged and only used on special occasions. Full colour coded leather seating this car has to be seen a top of the range car WAS 16’995€ NOW 16’500€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com

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PRICE SLASHED AUTOMATIC / Petrol 1.2 Opel Corsa 5 Door 2005 One private owner full service history bought and serviced by Opel Fuengirola, 97’000 Klm (61’000 Mls) Diamond white, alloy wheels, airconditioning great little automatic car WAS for only 3’500€ NOW 3’250€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com PRICE SLASHED Automatic / Petrol 1.2 Nissan Micra 5 door 2013 58’000 Klm. (36’000 Mls) Just been serviced, Bluetooth, alloy wheels ideal family car for WAS 6’500€ NOW 6’250€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com PRICE SLASHED Automatic/ Diesel Mercedes A-200-D 2017 One private owner bought and serviced by Mercedes Fuengirola its only done 11’000 Klm. (7’000 Mls) AMG Kit, half leather / suede this car was only used as holiday car and its NOT EX RENTAL/ LEASE, there to many extras to list here but for sure its the cheapest one in Spain WAS 20’995€ 20’500€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC / Diesel Hyundai Santa- Fe 2.2 4X4 2007 From private owner leather interior, electric seats, parking sensors, Just been serviced new ITV. (MOT) new tyres, only used as holiday jeep excellent value for money at only 7’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com AUTOMATIC / Petrol 1.6 2004/5 Ford Fusion from private owner 47’000 Klm. (29’000 Mls) Bluetooth, Air- Conditioning, privy glass and just been serviced new tyres also, great costa car massive boot space and its only 3’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com ROBERTSON CARS... would like to thank all of my past, present & future clients for their continued support over the last 32 years here in Spain. Especially the last few months through these difficult times with lockdown and COVID .19.

Stay safe and outdrive everyone. www.robertsoncarsspain.com ROBERTSON CARS CABRIO FORD FOCUS Diesel 2011 only 44,000kms (Approx. 27,000miles) 5 speed, manual, brilliant black, tan leather interior, CD, electric everything roof folds into boot, roomy 4 seater, air-con, alloy wheels, go topless get the top down, spoil yourself you know your worth it, just like this convertible with very low kilometres..€8,995 Photos. www.robert soncars-spain.com phone 952 832 173 / whatsapp. 608 658 785

ROBERTSON CARS 4x4 JEEP COMPASS Diesel 2008, looks right in white, 2L, manual, 6 speed, 5 star alloy wheels, only 105,000kms.(approx.

65,000miles) CD Player, aircon, electric windows, locking, North, South, East, West this compass is the best buy, WAS..€8,250...NOW...€7,995.

Photos. www.robertsoncarsspain.com phone 952 832 173 / whatsapp. 608 658 785 ROBERTSON CARS VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.2, 2013, ITV till AUGUST 2022, Silver with black interior, only 125,000kms.(approx.

77,000miles). Private lady owner, air-con, CD Player, 5 door, hatchback, it is a Volkswagen no need to say more, must go Po l o . . . . WA S . . . € 7, 2 5 0 ...NOW...€6,995.

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608 658 785 ROBERTSON CARS MERCEDES S320 GOING BACK TO UK ? or STAY IN SPAIN right hand drive Spanish registered Automatic / Diesel, 2002 only 77,000miles, Sunroof, one low handicap golfing owner, golden oldie with black leather interior, a timeless classic with electric everything, comes with the UK conversion headlights FREE cost €800 euros. Full service histor y. . . . WA S. . . € 5 , 0 0 0 NOW...€3,995.

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608 658 785 WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance.

Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

CAR SERVICES

CLASSIFIEDS

WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models… from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597.

(290307) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739)

IMPORT / TRANSFER CARS transferred, history checks, Imports and Embargo problems. Change of use and lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold.

Please call 678 808 837 Or email carsinspain@live.co.uk (290739)

MOTORING WANTED CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739) CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290739)

MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work.

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (291019)

WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290739)

ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (290311)

INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 626 245 098 (291469)

WANTED ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or non-runners.

Cash. Buyer collects. Transfer included. 605 109 796 (291358) www.euroweeklynews.com

NAUTICAL

PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc.

Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (289652)

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CLASSIFIEDS PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning.

We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319)

www.euroweeklynews.com SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So, if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

PLUMBING

ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, is open to visitors every Sunday from 9 am until 2pm. Working closely with the Spanish authorities, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned horses and donkeys.

Come and meet our current rescues, learn about our work and how you may be able to help. Run solely by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the Centre is located between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin in Comm. de Viña Borrego behind Venta Miralmonte. For more information and directions see our website www.horserescuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel. 610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00.

Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference.

You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321)

PROPERTY WANTED SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call an let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale no fee!!

English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please call 685 524 921. (290739)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (289309)

PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE and also wanted. Super prices. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland.

Tlf 679 111 522 (290879) FUENGIROLA Centre, 1 bed apartment. Beautifully furnished. Only for very responsible people, retired, pensioner.

Long term 450€ per month (min 1 year) Tlf 667 655 648, 608 337 300 WhatsApp. (291433)

REMOVALS/STORAGE

MAN AND VAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Paperwork Assistance, (NIE, Residencia, Driving Licence Renewal, Car Transfer, Doctor Registrations, Translation, Property Rental License and more), Relocation Advice.

Outstanding service at competitive rates. Call Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaex pat.com (291415)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (285318)

SITUATIONS VACANT

PROPERTY FOR SALE

STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets.

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POOLS

SERVICES

WE have many clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (291084)

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (285200)

ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland.

655 825 931 (288894)

PROPERTY

SITUATED IN THE HEART OF TORREMOLINOS, Costa del Sol. Ground floor studios side by side, with balconies adjacent to courtyard containing swimming pool.

North facing aspect, peaceful atmosphere, in a superior apartment building. Security, surveillance cameras, and 24 hour Concierge. Very suitable for families. Each dwelling for sale, individually priced, offers starting from €78,000.

Phone: +44 7718 911 740 ask for Rebecca (291520)

ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfoun dation@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287)

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MAN & VAN, 20€ ph. Removals, Rubbish & House Clearances. Paul 634 112 677 (284894) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour.

House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 (291533)

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MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (288807)

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 26th March 2021. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (286467) PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90.

FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND).

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@yahoo. co.uk (291011) JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Contact Julian 00 44 7884 908 929/00 34 637 066 114 See Facebook Page for recommendations (289711) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (288807)

STORAGE STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials SelfStorage Marbella 952 811 311 (289022) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (288807)

ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / in fo@aceofshades.design (101730)

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Blue Square Real Estate is currently searching for Sales Executives to work in the Costa Del Sol. A training package is provided and excellent incentives. Multilingual candidates, French, Spanish and German are sought after. Please email hr@blue-square.com your CV (291470) LOOKING FOR A LONG TERM JOB? Want to work in a young, dynamic and friendly environment and learn new skills? We are looking for a new team member for our property management department.

English and Spanish is a must. Driving license required. PC Skills required.

Client Reporting skills. No need of previous real estate experience, training included. 10 to 16 Mon to Fri. Full work contract. Office located in Cabopino. Work zone Malaga to Estepona. Send your CV to kian@alnouri group.com (291517)

SOLAR ENERGY SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for Large Glazed Areas To Reflect Heat / Glare And Stop Furniture Fading And Still Keep The View.

Save Heat in The Winter To Improve Your Living Environment. ian@solarshadetinting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (283466)

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmella@hot mail.com (289668)

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service.

Estepona, Malaga, inland regrouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenrip ple.net (285131)

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WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westarpools.com (291097)

TRANSLATORS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS All Languages. 952 789 204 Mobile 654 613 094 sanpedro translations@gmail.com (290443) INTERPRETER for all your appointment needs. Affordable, Effective & Friendly assistance.

Call 685 278 426 interpret costadelsol@gmail.com (291466)

TUITION HOME TUTOR available for English, Maths, homework help, exam preparation, IB, ALevel, IGCSE, ESL. Reliable, experienced, good references.

WhatsApp: 697 372 502 (291478)

TV & SATELLITE REPAIRS – TVs, Plasmas, LCDs, Digi-Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi & microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 years’ experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (291401)

UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services.

Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, 28 years experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable. 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 acservs@outlook.com (290739) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service.

Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437) UPHOLSTERY including leather cleaned also carpets.

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WINDOWS DREAM Windows & Building Services UPVC windows & doors. High quality at great prices 15yrs on the coast. All work guaranteed. Also offer Aluminium windows, Mosquito screens, Persianas, Glass replacements, shower screens & much more. Call us on 619 604 562 dreamwindow1@outlook. com (290917)

WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal.

Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 ian@solar shadetinting.com (287972)

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Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro is a limited edition gem!

ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack ICONIC is a very overused word in many arenas but par‐ ticularly in regard to cars.

However, there are a few cars that can genuinely claim to be iconic and the Fiat 500 is cer‐ tainly one of them. In its modern incarnation, like BMW’s MINI, it is heritage re‐ born and con‐

tinues to be a huge success for Fiat.

It is hard to believe it has been around since 2008 and in Abarth form is a particularly fun drive. It’s not especially fast but really emphasises that cars don’t need to be fast to be fun. Priced from €20,488

(£17,760) the Abarth 595 line‐ up is all powered by a 1.4‐litre turbocharged petrol engine driving the front wheels through either a manual or CVT automatic gearbox.

There’s a firm but still com‐ fortable ride with the benefit of confident cornering across more twisting roads. The en‐ gine is in various

states of tune from 145 hp to 180 hp.

The Abarths come in five trim levels with each having distinctive paint finishes and badging depending on the particular edition. There are hatchback and cabrio models along with a limited edition Scorpioneoro which was my test model. The limited edi‐ tion run is just 2,000 and it certainly looks distinctive with black paintwork and gold de‐ tailing wheels.

Priced at €25,777 (£22,345) the 165 hp Scorpioneoro of‐ fers standard fare such as nav‐ igation, Bluetooth, climate, power mirrors, automatic lights, rear parking sensors, special Scorpioneoro carpet floor mats and headrest stitching plus a numbered plaque.

Where the 595 shows its age is on items such as seating which offers little adjustment, a steering wheel only ad‐ justable for height not reach and a design that means the interior is cosy. What seat height adjustment there is comes via a lever adjacent the handbrake ‐ not ideal ‐ be‐

cause the door side of the seats are so close it is not pos‐ sible to fit it on that side. That said this is a car that was origi‐ nally launched back in 2008.

Apart from looking the part the Abarth sounds gorgeous at tickover, not in a broken exhaust kind of way, but there’s a lovely burble from the exhaust and once on the road pushing the revs the sounds continue to impress. It has such character compared to many modern cars and also broad appeal. My young su‐ permarket delivery chap went into verbal overdrive when he saw it. This was one I was very sorry to hand back.

Facts at a Glance Model: Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro Engine: 1.4 T-Jet turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol developing 165 hp Gears: 5-speed manual Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) Petrol 7.3 secs Maximum Speed Petrol 217 kph (135 mph) Economy: Petrol 7.5 l/100km (37.7 mpg) WLTP Emissions: 167 g/km WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro.

The VW ID.3 and ID.4

OVER-THE-AIR: Important updates.

VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 and ID.4 models in Europe can now receive new functions and in‐depth technical updates via W‐LAN or mobile network meaning that the customer’s vehicle always re‐ mains at the cutting edge of digital develop‐ ments with the so‐called ‘Over‐the‐Air’ updates.

The software version ID.2.1, which establishes the technical prerequisites for ‘Over‐the‐Air’ up‐ dates, is automatically included with all new ID. models produced since calendar week eight.

“Volkswagen is driving forward the digitalisa‐ tion of its products at pace and is transforming it‐ self into a full‐service provider of hardware, soft‐ ware and services. The introduction of Over‐the‐Air updates is the next important step in our transformation into a tech company and in the development of new business models,” said Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of the Volkswagen brand.

Starting this summer, Volkswagen will provide owners of ID. vehicles with an update every three

months. In addition to optimising software per‐ formance, these may also include new functions and customisation options.

“This will ensure that all delivered ID. models will be kept at the same software level as new cars throughout their entire life cycle. Over‐the‐ Air updates will also be the new normal in cars in the future. With them, we will keep all delivered ID. models on the same software level as new cars for years to come,” said Thomas Ulbrich, Board Member for Technical Development at Volkswagen.

The first ‘Over‐the‐Air’ updates are currently being successfully tested on over 3,000 company cars so that the first customers will soon be able to benefit from the continuous performance im‐ provements and new functions.

Volkswagen is thus setting an important mile‐ stone in the further development of its own elec‐ tronics architecture.

THE future of Volvo Cars is elec‐ tric, and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifesta‐ tion of the company’s commit‐ ment to a zero‐emission future.

The C40 Recharge has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It is based on the CMA vehicle plat‐ form and is the first Volvo model in history designed as pure elec‐ tric only.

Following the introduction of the XC40 Recharge and now the C40 Recharge, Volvo Cars will roll out several additional elec‐ tric models in the coming years.

Already by 2025, it aims for 50 per cent of its global sales vol‐ ume to consist of fully electric cars, with the rest hybrids. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.

The rear of the C40 Recharge features a striking rear‐end de‐ sign to go with the lower roofline, while the new front de‐ sign introduces a new face for electric Volvos and includes headlights with state‐of‐the‐art pixel technology.

Inside, the C40 Recharge pro‐ vides customers with the high seating position that most Volvo drivers prefer, while it is avail‐ able with a range of colour and deco options unique to the

Volvo C4 Recharge model. It is also the first Volvo model to be completely leather‐ free.

Like the XC40 Recharge, the C40 Recharge comes with one of the best infotainment sys‐ tems on the market, jointly de‐ veloped with Google and based on the Android operating sys‐

tem. It provides consumers with Google apps and services built‐ in, such as Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Google Play Store.

Unlimited data enables supe‐ rior connectivity and the C40 Recharge will receive software updates over the air.

SPORT MARCH arrived with many of the Costa’s walking football teams back in training and looking forward to playing ac‐ tual matches. It has been de‐ cided however that it will be best to wait until April before resuming playing other teams.

One match which was

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Getting there! played was the ‘Seniors’ James King Seniors Cup between Be‐ nalmadena and Calahonda.

In what was an entertaining

game between the two sides it was Calahonda resplendant in their new green strips who were first on the ascendency when a delightful through ball from Captain Robin Beith found Tony Bullion on his own with time to dispatch the ball into the net to open the scor‐ ing for Calahonda.

The greens continued to press and it was no surprise when they went two up through Gary Seymour who soon added a third to put Cala‐ honda in a commanding posi‐ tion.

Despite late pressure from Benalmadena’s blue and whites which produced a goal from Glyn, the Calahonda de‐ fence held firm with goalkeep‐ er Colin the Manc dealing comfortably with anything which came his way.

Both teams gave their all with special credit to Calahon‐ da who fielded five players over 70 years old in their team.

Last week we featured WAFI...the Walking Football Association Iberia. This associ‐ ation was set up recently to strengthen the case to gain

Proud Calahonda Captain Robin Beith with the James King Seniors Cup. recognition for walking foot‐ ball in Spain.

The WAFI Mission State‐ ment is ‘To improve, sustain and support the physical, men‐ tal and social well‐being of old‐ er adults (50+ age category) through walking football.

The Association’s main aim is: To engage and work with all

Walking Football Groups, sponsors, partners, partici‐ pants, local authorities, health services and any other organi‐ sations interested in the devel‐ opment of Walking Football on the Iberian Peninsula; from Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Basque Re‐ gion of France.

Due to lack of space the above have been abbreviated.

For the full WAFI Aims and Ob‐ jectives go to the website at www.walkingfootballasso cia‐ tioniberia.com More info on walking foot‐ ball in the south of Spain can be found at www.walking footballspain.com or www.walkingfooty.com or Facebook Pages Walking Foot‐ ball Spain/Malaga WFC.