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The people’s paper ISSUE NO. 1870
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Medical services THE Casares Council is investing €169,000 to provide additional emergency doctor service from 3pm to 6pm every weekday plus additional care at weekends in order to ensure that residents have access to a doctor 24 hours a day all through the year. This new option will be for a two-year trial period.
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Malaga flouters DURING April, the Malaga City Local Police issued sanctions against 5,817 people who failed to comply with the Covid-19 preventative measures established under the State of Alarm. Of these, 3,595 people did not wear face masks where required, 1,894 were out during the hours of enforced curfew and 228 crossed provincial borders without any acceptable reason.
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Local social action ON May 14 and 15, the Plaza de la Constitución in Fuengirola will host a meeting where about 15 local groups will participate to publicise the social action that they carry out in the municipality “Fuengirola is a supportive town that has a broad as‐ sociative fabric and that our residents deserve to know,” said Councillor for Social Welfare and Families, Rocío Rodríguez, Thus, on May 14 and 15, special stands from associa‐ tions that carry out their work in Fuengirola will be in‐ stalled in the Plaza de la Constitución to publicise their activity, attract volunteers and even sell some items of handicraft to raise funds.
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Summer School registration Traffic accident F U E N G I R O L A C ouncil has announced its summer schools will take place this year and will be at the Sohail, Tejar and Valdelecrin schools. The council advised that registration opened on May 4 and that the classes will take place in the months of July and August. The news was announced by councillor for Education, Carmen Diaz, who said: “Today is a very special day, because after a very difficult year we are relaunching the Municipal Summer School in schools.” She added: “For many years the City Council decided to offer summer schools in Fuengirola and we have been doing so until last year, when
FUENGIROLA COUNCIL: Are relaunching the summer schools for families. as a result of the pandemic there was no activity in any school during the months of July and August.” She said that the summer school
takes place, “to respond to the need to reconcile the personal and work life of families in Fuengirola, but this year we also want to offer play.”
Visit Chessland THIS Saturday, May 8, Plaza Mayor in Malaga City presents the activity Chessland in collab‐ oration with the professional chess school Chess Attitude. A workshop for the youngest members of the family will be held who will have the chance to experience a very dynamic and fun approach to the sport as they learn about the pieces, their value and movement. The activity is aimed at chil‐ dren aged from five to seven and will address different skills such as language and commu‐ nication, knowledge of the en‐ vironment and participants
CHESS ATTITUDE: Including a workshop for children.
will discover how chess is a very powerful educational tool to optimise their develop‐ ment. The first workshop will take place from 11am to 12 noon with a second from noon to 1pm. Finally, they will have to hunt
for lost pieces around the cen‐ tre’s facilities and be enter‐ tained by Malaga magician and chess player José Arcaico so that they can discover the special magic of chess. Other chess events for older players will take on the Gourmet Patio until June 16.
JOANNA ROBINSON, a Finnish Grand Prix horse rider who used to live in Coin was involved in a horrendous traffic accident in France which saw one of her horses put down. She was travelling though France en route to the Netherlands where she had purchased stables on April 30 with a number of horses being carried in her vehicle. Due to a flat tyre, she had to stop on the side of the motorway near Magescq when a Portuguese registered lorry ploughed into her vehicle and destroyed it. There were reportedly five horses in the vehicle and one was so badly injured that it had
Transporting horses. to be put down on the spot by an attending vet. Two of the other horses were severely injured, whilst the other two escaped relatively lightly although whether there will be any lasting problems due to shock remains to be seen. According to eurodressage. com it took the police and workmen eight hours to clear the debris following the accident.
Marenostrum Festival A BAND becomes the latest act to join the line-up at this year’s Fuengirola Marenostrum Festival. According to Fuengirola Council, the Irish band Two Door Cinema Club is joining the line-up of the Marenostrum Fuengirola. Marenostrum Fuengirola 2021 is going to be the most extensive edition in its history, with more than 50 shows, in which the variety and quality of its proposals will once again be at the THERE’S some interesting travel news about flights to Gibraltar from the UK which might give an indication of the British Government’s intentions for travellers to the Rock. Responding to the expected announcement by the UK Government that Gibraltar might be on the list of green lighted coun-
level of our demanding public. The festival will include many famous Spanish or Latino artists. Created in 2016, the Marenostrum Festival will this year offer more than 50 musical concerts, making the festival an annual event for both locals and tourists. For tickets and further information please visit www.marenostrumfuengirola.com.
Flights brought forward tries for travel this summer, BA CityFlyer have decided to bring forward the start of their new service from London City Airport to Gibraltar. Flights will now start on June 11 instead of June 25 as initially
announced and tickets for seats on flights from June 11 are already on sale. Gibraltar has very few restrictions now as the Covid-19 pandemic appears to be completely under control on the Rock.
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Speedier process IF residents in Torremolinos wanted to undertake minor alterations to properties, it used to take three months for approval to be granted. Now the council has changed its rules so that once the application and payment of fees have been made. work can start a day later.
New vehicles THE Operational Services department of the Benalmadena Council has received four new vehicles costing €63,636 which have been specially chosen for their size so that they can move even through the narrowest streets of the municipality. Although small the interior cabin will be comfortable for workers.
Vaccination centre WITH effect from May 3, those due to have inoculations against Covid-19 found that the vaccination centre moved from Casa de la Cultura de Las Lagunas to the new centre in Cortijo Don Elías, which has ample parking spaces, covered waiting area and other improvements.
Combatting loneliness THE Fuengirola Council is partnering with the Harena Foundation to campaign to combat loneliness amongst the elderly, an initiative that seeks to raise awareness about the problem that affects this age group and to recruit volunteers to speak to them either in person or by phone.
In bloom KNOWN for the number and quality of flowers and plants throughout the municipality, the Estepona Council has confirmed that it will plant more than 400,000 specimens of different flower and shrub species during the spring-summer campaign all of which have been grown at the town’s nursery.
Lions honour member Club Cup charity golf day between the Friendly Golf Society, Miraflores and Los Luneys, La Siesta Golf Academy, Calahonda. The first competition on August 5, 2020 was hosted and won by Los Luneys. Over €1,300 was raised from raffles, auctions and green fees. Sunday’s return match is at Santa Clara and the presentation at The Village Inn, Miraflores from 2pm. We hope to smash last year’s figure with prizes donated by various local businesses and our event sponsors - Costa Shop and Drop, Sunshine Golf and Hol-
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THE Marbella Local Police are carrying out an information campaign on prevention measures against Covid-19, which will be heard by the students of 11 educational centres in the municipality. This initiative, has been developed in collaboration with the Culture delegation and Covid managers.
THERE was a great surprise for Lion Rosemary Brabrook when she was presented with the coveted diamond pin from Lions International by La Cala Lions President Graham Rutland. This award was made to recognise her dedication to the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club encouraging membership as she has been membership secretary for several happy years. Since joining the La Cala Lions over 16 years ago with her husband Paul, she had been a kind and great asset to the club. At the same meeting Anne Bowles who organises the Diabetes Support Group amongst much else, also received a chevron for her long years of service as a Lion. Sunday May 9 sees the Lions
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BIG SURPRISE: Lions President Graham Rutland presents the diamond pin. born Assets. to tennis courts). Make a date in your diary as Come along and see their on May 24 the Lions Spring Fair models parade several great and Fashion Show will take outfits from the shop in Calle place at Club Miraflores (close Torremolinos shop - ladies’ and
Lux Mundi Fuengirola THE Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre at Calle Nueva No 3, Fuengirola, 29640 is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm. Visitors who should wear masks and comply with social distancing at all times are asked to call 952 474 840 to make an appointment. The boutique is at Calle Nueva No 7
and is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and will be happy to receive items for sale in the shop in bags that do not need to be returned. If you are thinking of visiting to pur‐ chase, be assured that everything is disinfected before being put on sale. There are two Taiz é Prayer meet‐ ings this month with the first at
8.45pm at the Parish Church Nuestra Señora del Carmen Fuengirola on Wednesday May 19 and the second at 7pm in the Parish Church San Jose on Thursday May 27. Be sure to wear your mask and email luxmundif@gmail.com in ad‐ vance if you wish to attend either meeting.
Origami Man Falls To His Death master THE mayor of Gibraltar, John Gonçalves, City Hall staff and students of the Gibraltar Col‐ lege of Further Education were treated to a spectacular display of the art of origami. This was the culmination of reciprocal visits between the College and the mayor as stu‐ dent Antonio Olivero proposed demonstrating his origami making skills. Antonio explained at length the process entailed in creating something as beauti‐ ful as a lotus flower from a single sheet of paper, with in‐ tricate folds and mathemati‐ cal formulae leading to what could easily be described as an ornament. Perhaps overlooked as an art form which was developed in Japan, the audience were struck by his creations and were left with a sense of awe at how this young man, who aspires to represent Gibraltar abroad, uses his immense in‐ tellect to create items of beau‐ ty.
A MAN fell to his death from the eighth floor of the Bejar 1 complex apartment block in Benalmadena on Tuesday, April 27. The tragic accident happened at around 4.30pm after the man, 55, and the gardener were on the roof examining some rain‐damaged guttering. It is understood that the man bent over to take a video of the guttering with his mobile phone to show the president of the complex and lost his footing. Police were alerted and an ambulance quickly ar‐ rived. Neighbours tried to help, but it was too late and he was declared dead at the scene. COMPLEX: The man died at the scene.
Plans for Plaza de Toros MARBELLA Council has announced plans for a new commercial area in Plaza de Toros. According to Marbella Council, the plans will in‐ clude a commercial area, green spaces and parking. The news was announced by Mayor Angeles Muñoz, who said that the council will meet to ap‐ prove the €30 million plan. She called it “an exciting plan that will revitalise this area.” She added: “Marbella is still attractive to en‐ trepreneurs,” saying that the plan will create 700 jobs. Mayor Muñoz said the council would work on a plan to improve Marbella as a tourist destination.
Adana Save A Life ADANA would like to thank the friends and volunteers who have donated and helped them reach the April pledged amount in full, to start their fund to ‘save dogs who have been dumped at the municipal dog pound.’ They have now rescued four dogs, ‘Lucky’ and three others and will continue their mission to save lives whenever the opportu‐ nity arises. More information on their web page www.adana.es.
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men’s and if you have something you want to sell, email annediabet ics@gmail.com for stalls. Lunch tickets priced at €15 are availablefrom the Lions shop and you could take a look at all the shop’s selection of fabulous clothes, bric-a-brac and books too. The Lions also run two support groups with the Diabetic Support Group meeting on the first and third Monday each month at Bar Tuta in La Cala de Mijas at 11 am. Helpline 607 879 450. The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Carer’s Support Group meet on the second and fourth Monday each month also at Bar Tuta La Cala 10.30am and for Information call 663 529 280.
Tivoli World Workers Protest WORKERS from Tivoli World attraction Park in Benalmade‐ na, along with officials from the CCOO and UGT unions, congregated at the front en‐ trance to the park on Monday May 3, in an effort to convey a message to the company not to keep the attraction closed, and to reopen it for this sum‐ mer. Around 200 people, de‐ manded that ‘Tivoli not be closed’, shouting, and waving banners, as Lola Villalba, the general secretary of Malaga’s CCOO Services Union, ex‐ plained, “the Tivoli amusement park has been in bankruptcy since last August, at the pro‐ posal of the Tremón company, which is the owner of this leisure facility.” Ms Villalba continued, “Tivoli employs more than a hundred people, directly plus another hundred jobs indirect‐ ly. These are people who have been working for many years in this park that this year turns 50.” The CCOO leader added, “It would be a shame to let such an important leisure facility for Malaga and Benalmadena die, not only because of the people who live here, who the vast majority of people know of, but because it is a hub for tourism and a benchmark on the Costa del Sol.”
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AFTER 20 years of stops, starts, promises and complaints, the new Health Centre in San Pe‐ dro Alcantara in due to be opened this sum‐ mer. Marbella Mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, said that the outpatient clinic is 99 per cent completed and when opened it will connect with the cur‐ rent one to form what she described as “the most important primary care centre on the Costa del Sol.” The mayor, who visited the site on May 4 to‐ gether with the provincial Delegate of Health of the Junta de Andalucia, Carlos Bautista, saw the progress that has finally been achieved. She explained that “we are awaiting the final works, interior carpentry, ceilings and glazing” whilst confirming that €800,000 has been added to the €5 million construction budget to cover the cost of equipment. The old, existing building which is in a poor
state of repair has seen a huge increase in pa‐ tients as the population of the town has grown with many new residents arriving from North Africa and South America testing it to the limit. The pandemic has meant that those in need of treatment have had to queue outside in both heat and rain with the only shelter being tented pergolas due to the small amount of waiting room in the building which will now be updated and integrated into the new centre. Long suffering residents can now look for‐ ward to a new portfolio of services that will in‐ clude mental health, dental treatment and ul‐ trasound, as well as doctors and family nursing and paediatrics. Muñoz also confirmed that the fight against Covid continues and the city will shortly receive a further 15,000 doses out of 50,000 due to be allocated to the Costa del Sol.
ISABEL DÍAZ AYUSO, the conservative leader of the Madrid region, who for months defied the leftist central government by keeping bars and shops open during the Covid-19 pandemic, has won the regional election, according to preliminary results and opinion polls. Dozens of flag-waving supporters gathered outside the People’s Party (PP) headquarters, cheering and dancing as preliminary early results revealed regional leader Isabel Diaz Ayuso more than doubled her score from a previous election in 2019. Ayuso had banked her campaign victory on her ‘loose Covid strategy’ to appeal
to voters who were tired of restrictions on their freedom imposed to fight the pandemic. Ayuso fell just shy of winning enough seats to rule the region without support from any other party, according to the telephone poll conducted in the last few days by GAD3 for broadcasters TVE and Telemadrid, which saw her with 6265 seats. Preliminary results with 49 per cent of the votes accounted for also showed Ayuso winning 63 seats, from 30 in 2019. The result will also be damaging for the central government, which is headed up by the PSOE in coalition with ju-
Good Samaritan THE quick and selfless actions of a young man walking along Marbella Marina with his family may have saved the life of a victim of a brutal assault. According to reports, the good Samaritan spotted the injured man, seemingly unconscious in the water, and dragged him to the dock. Minutes earlier, the victim had been beaten close to a jet ski berth and kicked over the safety rails into the water. According to witnesses, two males had left one of the bars at around 8.30pm, and as they chatted at the doorway, it appeared they were having a friendly conversation and even shook hands. But the alleged attacker then began to violently punch the victim several times in the face, and the young man fell to the ground in a daze at the edge of the pier. The same witnesses then claimed the assailant launched a kick to the head of the victim, which threw him into the water. The attacker and his friends than ran off and witnesses immediately called emergency services, before the National Police and an ambulance arrived. Meanwhile, the good Samaritan had jumped into the water and with the help of his family, friends and two police officers, managed to pull the unconscious victim to safety. The National Police has opened an investigation to clarify exactly what happened at the Puerto Deportivo de Marbella.
nior partner Unidas Podemos. The leftist Más Madrid party gained support at Tuesday’s polls (May 4), but only by a point, which was less than expected. Unidas Podemos, meanwhile, gained just two points. This was far from what was needed to compensate for the PSOE’s result. Ciudadanos, meanwhile, lost all of its 26 seats. With less than 5 per cent of the vote, the party did not gain enough votes to even enter into the regional assembly. Unlike in other elections in the Covid era in recent months, turnout was high, at around 74 per cent, well up from 64 per cent in 2019.
Selwo Triples Bookings P A R Q U ES R E U N I D O S, the international entertainment operator based in Madrid, which has facilities on the Costa del Sol, including Selwo Estepona, Selwo Marina, and the Benalmadena Cable Car, has announced a big increase in bookings after the news of the opening of mobility between Andalucian provinces. T o coincide with H oly W eek ( Easter) i Parques Reunidos opened their facilities to the public, and reported that bookings had increased considerably for the immediate future, saying that since Juanma Moreno, the president of the J unta de A ndalucia made the announcement, Selwo Costa del Sol bookings have tripled. Occupancy at their Selwo Aventura hotel is at 95 per cent up until June 5 already, “very encouraging data for the economy of the Costa del Sol,” said a spokesperson, explaining that the majority of those bookings have come from other provinces of Andalucia, including Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, Cadiz, and Almeria. All coronavirus sanitary controls will be in place, with a 50 per cent capacity restriction, social distancing, and the availability of hydroalcoholic hand gels in different parts of the park, although the company is eager to point out that the risk of contagion “is almost non-existent because these parks are large open-air spaces.”
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Simply Surviving
THE Simply Surviving Group, a Facebook based charitable support organisation with 600 members, held a number of events during April in support of The Food Fairies (Asociacion Hadas Caradas), a registered charity which provides food parcels to needy families all along the Costa del Sol. Simply Surviving Group founder Val Williams last weekend presented Kara Jaye Caradas with €700 raised with the support of the Group’s members. This, when added to the estimated €300 of food that members brought along to the recent Fun Quiz, brought the total donations to a magnificent €1,000. The Group’s attention now turns to their nominated charity for May which is Last Chance Animal Rescue, a registered charity which works tirelessly to take in maltreated or abandoned dogs and finds them their forever home. Last Chance founder Jacqui Ross explains: “We are a charitable Animal Rescue organisation set up in 2012 to save abandoned animals in and around Malaga. “Our charity has one aim - to help animals in need. We receive no government funding for our work and so rely entirely on charitable donations. Literally every single cent helps us to save lives. “Every day brings new animals into the rescue centre, saved from the streets, from lives of neglect and
abuse and abandonment. “Last Chance Animal Rescue repair, rehabilitate and rehome all these poor souls, and for those who are unable to be homed we offer a lifetime with them as a sanctuary animal. The #LCAR team work tirelessly to home as many as possible.” The Simply Surviving Group has a number of events planned throughout May to support this worthwhile charity including: Saturday May 22 at 5pm Dinner and Concert Club Miraflores, Mijas Costa Entertainment from Paul Anthony and Layla Vocalista Only €25 Thursday May 27 at 2pm Fun Quiz Restaurante Cerros de Águila, Mijas The host is the hilarious and inimitable John Sharples. Only €2 to join in the fun! Throughout May there are historical Walking Tours of Mijas, a two-hour stroll around the beautiful and fascinating pueblo, unearthing its past and its secrets. For further details of all these events please contact Val Williams on 951 313 257 or Alan Boardman on 610 522 605.
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Toni Dalli Has Passed Away TONI DALLI, the international singer who rose from the Yorkshire coal mines to become a household name in the UK and America in the 1950s and 60s has passed away at his home in Marbella at the age of 88. A legend in Marbella for over 40 years, his name was linked to the golden years of the town and to some of the most famous names in show business. The 80s saw Toni move to Marbella where he opened a highly successful restaurant on the Golden Mile; many of his friends from the world of entertainment and film, including Jimmy Tarbuck and Sean Connery, were regular guests. Toni enjoyed his other passion, golf, being a regular on the many courses in Marbella. He was also a founding member of the Ferrari Owners Club in Andalucia. Originally from Pescara in Italy, Toni moved to Yorkshire in the late 1940s and worked in the mines and steel mills. His outstanding voice led him to sing in workers’ clubs where he was discovered by Percy Livingston and Roy Holstein, who
TONI DALLI: A legend of Marbella. advised him to move to London to gain fame. He soon achieved success and, in the 1950s, became a regular on stage and television in the UK, as well as appearing on Ed Sullivan’s Show, Hollywood, Las Vegas and New York, where he sang at Carnegie Hall. One of the many highlights of his career was his performance at The Royal Albert Hall. Toni was married to his wife Valerie for over 60 years and the couple had four children. Simon, Marco and Nicholas established the popular Dalli’s pasta factory in Puerto Banus in the 1980s.
Mijas HHH 32km run MIJAS HOUSE HASH HARRIERS is a local group of walkers who do not take life too se‐ riously until it comes to their annual Charity Run. This year to celebrate their 32nd an‐ niversary, a marathon event is planned for Saturday May 15 in aid of two important local charities Positively Pink and Positively Blue who work tirelessly to provide free and acces‐ sible Breast and Prostrate screening for peo‐ ple within our local communities. The Hashers invite you to join them in a challenge run/walk of 32km starting on the outskirts of Alhaurin going along a fabulously scenic rural trail through the mountains in Mi‐ jas with stunning views down to the coast. For those who feel the marathon challenge may be a step too far for them, shorter routes
will also be available and these will be pub‐ lished on their web page, meaning as many people as possible can take part on this fun, fundraising day. The first 60 to register will receive an event t‐shirt kindly donated by Tikiboo. Along the route there will be drink and nib‐ ble stops provided to keep up stamina and there is sure to be plenty of fun had by all. Of course, the ultimate aim of this epic event is to raise as much money as possible for the charities so if you would like to regis‐ ter for this event, find out more information or how to make a donation please go to the Mijas House Harriers website www.mijash3.com or call Stephanie on 600 805 907.
Cultural Walks and Tours May 2021 RESERVATION REQUIRED MEETING POINT TOURIST OFFICE MIJAS PUEBLO VITICULTURE Wine tasting and nature. Just two centuries ago, Mijas was one of the most important viticulture areas in Malaga. We will visit one of the few local passioned organic artisanal wine producers, Viña Tamisa. Spend the morning on his beautiful vineyard, close to the village, enjoying nature and learning about the benefits of integrating animals into viticulture production. OWN TRANSPORT REQUIRED! DATES: May 15 at 10.00 3h Price €22 including wine tasting and tapas MIJAS ARTS & CRAFTS Handmade art, using simple tools which requires time, technique and precision. Mijas is a place where handicraft has a long tradition, which makes its own identity. We will visit the artists and artisans in their
studios and learn about ancient and modern arts and techniques. In 2008 Mijas was declared an ‘Interest Craft Zone’ and we invite you to discover it. DATES: May 12 and 26 at 10.00 3h Price €15 + drink MIJAS HIDDEN WATERWAYS Mijas clear spring water rushing out of the mountains from various sources is still famous today. On this specific tour we get to know about the traditional use and the importance of the local water resources accompanied by the local anthropologist Juan Porras Blanco. Please notice that this tour will be in Spanish with translation into English. DATES: May 13 at 18.00 2h Price €12 Pia Bruun 686 45 47 17 Sandra Gallardo 678 15 55 53 mijassecrets@gmail.com English/ German/Scandinavian
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Speculators could create deserts ACCORDING to the Asociación Valle Rio Grande speculators have taken the opportunity caused by the State of Alarm to submit hundreds of projects to build photovoltaic industrial estates. They argue that the product of these vast photovoltaic estates over their limited life span cannot be called green energy when the loss in these areas of trees, plants, crops and vegetation which are high consumers of CO2 is taken into consideration. The energy produced by these photovoltaic estates is not for local consumption, it will go straight into the European electric grid to be sold to electric deficient countries and Spain has already more than sufficient supplies of electricity, even though its electric controlling giants still charge one of the highest rates in Europe. It is suggested that after the 20-to30-year lifespan of the photovoltaic plates Andalucia will be left with areas of desert that used to be beautiful areas of CO2 eating crops, trees and vegetation. By building these solar ‘farms’, the migratory patterns of vast amounts of birds are disrupted, rivers dry up or become toxic, water tables are reduced and without vegetation we lose not
THE FUTURE: Expect kilometres of photovoltaic fields. only the wildlife but insects and bees so vital to the future balance of nature. D uring the past four months the newly formed association ‘Valle Natural Rio Grande’ made up of local people and professionals who care about their heritage, have discovered plans for local photovoltaic estates to replace areas of natural beauty, biodiversity and crop production, affecting Marbella, Ojen, Monda, Guaro, El Burgo, Alozaina, Casabonela, Alora, Pizzara, Coin and Cartama.
The area affected is over 400 square kilometres, an area equal to the developed coastal strip that goes from Malaga to Estepona. The first one discovered in October of 2020 was for less than one square kilometre and up until May 2021 the association has found multiple estates when joined together affect over 400 sq kms and they believe that there will be more projects to come. To find out more visit https://www.vallenaturalriogrande.com/
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David Steele Charity Golf Marathon
FORMER golf professional and European Tour player David Steele is holding a unique fundraising event in aid of two Spanish charities: Cancer Research Spain and Centro Contigo in La Linea. David, who lives in Manilva, will attempt to play 324 holes of golf over 18 rounds during daylight hours at El Higueral golf course in Benahavis on Monday June 7. This will be no mean feat for the ‘Golf Marathon Man’ who is now older, less fit and a little heavier than when he undertook two previous fundraising challenges. In 1993, David raised funds to buy an ambulance for the village of Guadiaro, playing 315 holes over 17 and a half rounds during daylight hours at the San Roque Golf Club. Ten years later in 2003, David attempted to break the world record for the most number of holes played in 24 hours using a golf cart at Dama del Noche in Marbella, raising the extraordinary amount of €100,000 for several Spanish cancer charities. . This year, David is hoping to raise €50,000 in several different ways, including via his Go Fund Me page. For instance you can sponsor David on a hole played basis and you can also sign up for the ‘How Many Shots Will I Hit’ competition at €5 a guess (tickets available from Golf Pro Shops along the Costa del Sol). There will be three events taking place as well as the Golf Marathon. On Saturday June 5 a Launch Dinner will be held at the San Roque Golf Club that will include a Q&A session with Ryder Cup heroes Manuel Pinero and Eddie Polland. On Sunday June 6 there will be a Members Golf tournament at the San Roque Club, the same venue for the following Saturday, June 12, when there will be a Charity Golf Tournament to include cocktails, presentation of prizes and an auction with some amazing items. For more information and to donate or sponsor David, please contact him at david@strokesaver.co.uk or donate via the David Steele Charity Golf Marathon Go Fund Me page: www.gofundme.com/manage/david-steele-charity-golf-marathon
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Kasia’s 200km Fundraiser for the ACE Dog Shelter HAVING lived in La Cala de Mijas for eight years, Kasia - who loves dogs, likes to keep active and is currently furloughed, known in Spain as ERTE - has set herself a challenge… To be precise, this enterprising young lady from Poland is walking every step of the way from Cordoba to La Cala de Mijas, that’s a journey of around 230km, with the goal of raising no less than €2,000 for ACE (Animal Care España), the local Dog Shelter just on the outskirts of town which has saved and rehomed more than 22,000 dogs since being founded in 1999. Kasia begins her sponsored
charity walk on Monday May 10, and as she aims to cover between 30 and 35 kilometres each day, it will take her a week to complete. The route will take her along part of the ancient Camino Mozárabe (which eventually links up with the famous Camino de Santiago), but in this case she’ll be walking the section leading from Cordoba to Baena, Antequera and on down to La Cala. Originally from Poznan, Kasia worked at the 5-star Sheen Falls Lodge in Ireland’s County Kerry, as well as in Portugal. She then came to the Costa del Sol for six months, but like so many of us…
JOSÉ DEL RÍO, the Malaga councillor for Mobility, announced on Tuesday May 4 that from Tuesday May 11, the speed limit in the capital will be lowered to 30kph on 3,603 of the city’s streets, pointing out that this application is in line with the latest modification of the Traffic Regulations at the state level. Warning had been given of this new ruling by the DGT at the end of last year, and a period of six months had been granted for municipalities
eight years on, she’s still here and has been a popular member of staff at La Cala’s landmark Biddy Mulligan’s Irish pub. Please support Kasia on her seven-day challenge to raise €2,000 for the ACE Dog Shelter. No donation is too large, or too small. Simply visit www.go fundme.com then type La Cala de Mijas into the Search Box at the top left of the page, and click on Kasia’s Walk for Animal Care Espana in La Cala. You can also follow her daily progress by checking out the Biddy Mulligan’s Facebook page. Kasia Slomianna is also on Facebook.
30kph in the City to adopt the necessary measures, and drivers should be aware that there will be no signs erected showing the new speed limits. Malaga is a large city, and the 3,603 streets account for 73 per cent of its total, and means that a distance of 724km of the city’s roads will be subjected to this new speed limit.
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FREE Covid Test Kits TRAVELLERS will be issued with free Covid tests to take abroad under plans to help make foreign holidays a reality. Whitehall sources told the Daily Mail on Tuesday, May 4, that fast-turnaround tests would be made available free of charge to people travelling abroad to cut the hassle and expense of getting a prereturn test in a foreign country. People returning from abroad will still have to pay for a gold-standard PCR test when they get home, at a cost of at least £50 each though.
Boris Johnson is due to confirm on Friday, May 9, that the blanket ban on foreign holidays will be lifted on May 17. However, sources said quarantine-free travel would be restricted initially to only a ‘very small’ number of low-risk countries. Announcing the findings of the Global Travel Taskforce set up by the government to examine how leisure travel could be reopened safely after lockdown, UK Transport Secretary, Mr Grant Shapps, said foreign holidays would resume on May 17 at the earliest.
Automobile And Fashion Museum Reopens WITH the announcement by the Junta de Andalucia that the restrictions on mobility between provinces will be lifted, the Malaga Automobile and Fashion Museum has decided that on May 8 they will reopen to the public, after many months closed. From Saturday, May 1, the museum located in Edificio de La Tabacalera, Avda Sor Teresa Prat 15 in Malaga will be open from 10am to 2.30pm, and then again from 4pm to 7pm, and you can contact them on 951 137 001, and tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.museoautomovil malaga.com. There will be 93 beautiful vehicles on show, along with more than 200 pieces of haute couture, and, as announced in their press release, as
you browse, you will discover contemporary works of art, which include 300 hats and headdresses. The museum plans to continue with its ‘engine start-up'’ activity on weekends at 12.30pm, as well as offering children’s workshops and activities, including the return of their ‘Saturday Creatives’ on May 8, with content as varied as Programming, Science Creative, Arts and Illustration, and Fine Arts, which can be signed up for online by going to the website. Combined with this the museum also offers an amazing insight into 20th century fashion, with its collection of pieces from brands such as Balenciaga, Schiaparelli, Givenchy, Balmain, Oleg, Cassini, Dior, and Chanel, among others.
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Norwegian Air Announces Layoffs NORWEGIAN AIR SHUTTLE announced to its workforce on Monday, May 3, that it intends to initiate a collective dismissal procedure for 1,191 workers from its bases in Spain in the coming days, which would affect 85 per cent of its workforce in the country. As reported by the USO union and confirmed by the company, the airline, immersed in a deep crisis due to the impact of the pandemic, plans to stop operating long-haul flights from
NORWEGIAN: Is cutting its services in Spain. Barcelona, and intends to undertake a ‘brutal cut’ of shorthaul operations, with the closure of three of its five bases. Norwegian has announced its intention to render the bases in Barcelona, Gran Canaria, and
Tenerife ‘inoperative.’ The company has said it will maintain the operational bases of Malaga and Alicante, although one aircraft will operate from each of them during this year. Norwegian estimates that “for the summer of 2022 and, under the scenario of six aircraft based in Spain (three in Alicante and another in Malaga), it will need crew members in the region of 215 personnel, including pilots and cabin crew.“
TV Documentary Explores The Balearics A NEW documentary series exploring piracy in the Balearics is being filmed in Mallorca by Canal History, IB3 and Mapa films. Filming locations around the island will include the Caves of Drach, Bellver Castle, Almudaina Palace, Poble Espanyol, Cap de Pera Castle, Cap Blanc, Alcudia Beach, Pollensa and onboard the Galera Rafael Verdera sailboat - which dates back to 1841. The documentary, ‘Pirates in the Balearics,’ will dive into the details of piracy in the Mediterranean and the impact it had on the Balearic Islands. The documentary will depict where bloody battles took place, with the islands being the perfect strategic
point to attack, take refuge and make preparations for attacks on other ports in the Mediterranean. Broadcast in four episodes and through writers, the military and historians, the series will discover how privateers played a pivitol role in the power disputes in the Mediterranean. It will also investigate the most important battles and incursions and the impact they had on the inhabitants of the islands. The documentary will broadcast on Canal HISTORIA, via Movistar+, VodafoneTV, OrangeTV, Virgin Telco, Euskaltel, R, Telecable and Local Cable and on IB3 Televisió.
Third Country travel ban
THE Spanish Government has again extended restrictions on entry into Spain by air for pas‐ sengers from countries outside the European Union and the Schengen Area until May 31. The Ministry of the Interior revealed on April 20 that the country will consider lifting the entry restrictions on non‐es‐ sential travel from European countries while extending the existing restrictions on entry to
Spain from countries where Covid‐19 variants have widely spread. The new order, which fol‐ lowed one that expired on April 19, was effective until May 3, 2021, but the measures have been extended again for a further 28 days. As from May 1, travellers coming, with or without stopovers, from India, Brazil, South Africa, Botswana, Co‐
Going down
SPAIN’S Health Ministry has reported fewer than 3,000 deaths last month for the first time since September 2020, a significant drop that experts attribute to the roll‐ out of vaccines and may indicate that the country has seen the worst of the pandemic. In an update on April 30, the ministry confirmed there were 2,757 Covid‐related deaths in April, the first time there have been less than 3,000 fatalities in six months. In the last 30 days, as more than eight million doses of vaccine have been administered, mortality has plum‐ meted from the more than 200 deaths per day reported in March to around 90 last month. The Carlos III Health Institute is still analysing the da‐ ta, which can take three weeks, but the trend appears to be promising, reports El Pais.
moros, Ghana, Kenya, Mozam‐ bique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zim‐ babwe, Peru and Colombia may only enter national terri‐ tory if they are ‘persons resi‐ dent in Spain or Andorra.’ Other exceptions are Span‐ ish citizens and their “spouse or partner with whom they maintain an analogous conju‐ gal union registered in a public registry, and those ascendants and descendants living under their care, provided they are travelling with or to join them.” “They may also do so if they are transport personnel, sailors and aeronautical personnel re‐ quired and it is necessary to carry out air transport activi‐ ties,” added the ministry. And this applies to “diplo‐ matic, consular, international organisations, military, civil protection and members of hu‐ manitarian organisations, in the exercise of their functions” or “persons who can document reasons of force majeure or sit‐ uation of need, or whose entry is permitted for humanitarian reasons.”
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Every little helps farmacias
CONFRIDES‐L’ABDET Town Hall’s income was re‐ cently reduced by €200 a month. Local mayor Ruben Pico decided to waive the €200 that pharmacist Jose Manuel Zaragoza pays each month to occupy municipally‐owned premis‐ es. The last council meeting approved the four‐year agreement in a move that Pico trusts will ensure that the farmacia can remain open. “Losing essen‐ tial services is a factor that has favoured the exodus of the young,” Pico said. Farmacias are a symbol for villages.” The Confrides‐L’Abdet farmacia also helps, in a modest way, to create employment as Zaragoza al‐ so employs a part‐time assistant from Confrides. AS many are still scrambling to get their Spanish residency, TIE (Tarjeta de identidad de extranjero) completed after the Brexit withdrawal, it has become apparent that third parties are taking advantage of some British people’s desperation. One EWN reader told us "I contacted a law firm in Valencia to enquire about how much it would cost me for them to assist me with getting my residency, I had tried to look through all of the information I needed and was a bit overwhelmed with getting my documents together. I arrived before the withdrawal
The two linked mountain villages in the Marina Baja have a combined population of 187, of whom roughly half are elderly. They would have problems going elsewhere for their medication, Pico pointed out. “It is one of my obligations as mayor is to take necessary decisions,” he explained. “If we don’t help each other, we run the risk of finding ourselves without residents,” Pico warned. Jose Manuel Zaragoza makes the 45‐minute jour‐ ney to and from Confrides each day from his Altea home, highlighting the difficulties that threaten ru‐ ral farmacias. “Most of us with farmacias like these aren’t in it for business,” Zaragoza said, “but be‐ cause of a vocation to serve.”
Scrambling to get residency agreement came into force on January 1 this year and had been told it wouldn’t cost much to have a gestor help me. “The lawyer quoted me €1,500 (£1,302) for the help which I thought was extortionate. I then went to my town hall for advice and they gave me a list of gestors in the area, I went to one of them who has sent my residency application and quoted me €120 (£104.21) for the service. “I think it’s worrying that other firms are charging so much and
preying on the fact people are so confused and stressed about applying for the residency.” Of course, there will be variants in the fees due to the documents the gestor may need to assist applicants with obtaining, however, such a huge difference in price does beg the question of whether some third parties may be taking advantage of Brits who are desperate to acquire their residency in Spain. You can get free help via Age in Spain and Citizens Advice Bureau Spain.
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‘Double Call’ Scam New EU Regulation VISHING: Used to get the user’s data or to change provider.
Speed limits
SPAIN’S DGT has revealed an exception to new speed limits from May 11. The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) recently announced changes to Spain’s Highway Code with a series of modifications set to come into force from May 11. These include changes to the points system of driving li‐ cences, road assistance rules, the wearing of a seatbelt and hel‐ met, overtaking and speed limits in cities and towns. With regards to the latter, the speed limit on urban roads has been reduced to 30km per hour in an attempt to cut down on the number of accidents, and 20km per hour on roads with a single carriageway. But not all roads are going to change their generic traffic limit. According to DGT, there are roads that will maintain their maxi‐ mum speed. These are urban roads with three lanes in each direction, one being a cycle lane, in which ‘the generic speed limit does not change, it will be 50 km/h,’ explained the DGT in its tweet.
SPAIN’S Organisation of Con‐ sumers and Users (OCU) is warn‐ ing of a new type of telephone con known as the ‘double call’ scam, in which those targeted are first threatened with a price increase in their rates to get victims to change their phone supplier, impersonat‐ ing the companies and even the OCU itself. The double call scam is actually a ‘vishing’ technique, in which cyber‐ criminals impersonate companies to get the user’s data or, as in this case, to change telephone provider. How to avoid becoming a victim of the scam: Firstly, verify with your phone company if these increases are real. If you are offered a good offer over the phone, always ask them to send it to you in writing by email. Remember that if you decide to contract a new rate over the phone, you have 14 calendar days to withdraw from the contract. Be wary of those who do not identify themselves properly. And be even more suspicious of anyone who uses the name of OCU to en‐ courage you to agree to a contract, product or service.
A NEW European Union regulation relating to new vehicle tyres came into force on Saturday, May 1, which requires all tyre manufacturers and vendors to display a sticker containing the relevant information relating to that tyre, when sold in the EU. This new system of marking is designed to give the end-user, the vehicle owner, an increased knowledge of
the full specifications of any tyre they might be looking to purchase, regarding safety, health protection, plus the economic and environmental efficiency of the tyre. Each sticker must contain the full manufacturer’s commercial name, plus all the relevant information regarding the tyre’s wet grip, external rolling noise, and rolling resistance, while also including a Q R code that can be
scanned to give direct access to the E U product code database, with the exact identification number and article number of the product. Also contained in the sticker must be the tyre size, load, and speed index, along with a diagram explaining the tyre’s use in snow, and another diagram depicting its use on ice, and will also be mandatory for lorry tyres.
Medical School Applications
AS a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, Spain has seen an increased interest in health and well-being, diet and fitness, but the health crisis has also had an impact in the choices youngsters are making about their future careers. According to data released by the Department of Universities, applications to study Medicine at Valencian public colleges has jumped by a substantial 30 per cent for the 2021-2022 academic year. According to Jesús Andicoberry, coordinator of the Valencian Community of the State Council of Medical Students (CEEM), while Medicine has always been a very popular course, the reasons for
the increased demand this year are twofold: “The romanticisation of the profession and the humanitarian raison d’être of Medicine, which lies in helping others.” The upsurge may seem surprising since the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the stressful working environment for those in the medical profession, who, for more than a year now have put their own lives at risk in order to treat those less fortunate. One attraction may be the fact that a university course in Medicine sees students receive six continuous training years, compared to a maximum of four offered by most other courses.
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Nestle cut 600 jobs CHOCOLATE confectioner, Nes‐ tle, is planning on cutting 600 jobs in the UK, to close a factory and move the production of some of their products to Eu‐ rope. The Swiss‐owned firm is plan‐ ning the closure of its site in Fawdon, in Newcastle, at the end of 2023. This will entail cut‐ ting around 475 jobs and a fur‐ ther 98 job cuts in York. A spokeswoman said the company “regrets the uncer‐ tainty” the changes will have on workers and their families. However, the confectionery gi‐ ant added: “Nestle Confec‐ tionery has an ambitious busi‐ ness strategy in the UK and these proposals are intended to
support our long‐term success in an increasingly competitive category.” However, the GMB union’s national officer Ross Murdoch said it was “sickening” that lives and families were “being ruined in a ruthless pursuit of profits.”
He added: “Nestle is the largest food producer in the world, with astronomical profits. It can afford to treat workers right. In‐ stead, they’ve allowed factories to deteriorate, outsourced pro‐ duction overseas and now slashed 600 jobs.”
One Million Fines Remain Unpaid WITHIN the first 100 days of the first State of Alarm, the State security forces and other bodies imposed more than a million fines on citizens for breaching the restrictions against the coronavirus
that attracted fines of between €600 and €30,000 depending on the severity of the case. Ten months later and the government has confirmed that 20 per cent of the sanctions have been processed or are in the system and waiting to be processed. However, there is not much information about the remaining 80 per cent of the fines. In addition, nobody can clarify whether those that are not processed will expire and will end up being annulled, while ministers warn that many of them could end up not being valid due to statutory time limits etc.
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Hefty penalties SPAIN’S General Traffic Department (DGT) has recently announced a number of changes to the H ighway Code which will come into force from May 11, including alterations to the points system on driving licences and speed limits including hefty penalties for the use of mobile phones, G P S , headsets and radar trackers. T he new law will see an increase in the number of points which can be deducted from your licence from three to six along with a €200 fine for anyone who has a mobile phone in their hand while driving, whether they are using it or not. B ut in a major change, motorists will be penalised for using mobiles on conference too, an offence which will carry a €200 fine and the loss of three points. The same applies to the use of G P S and headsets while driving which, according to the new regulations,
‘causes a distraction and is, therefore, a serious offence.’ The only exception to the rule is the use of transmitter systems when giving motorcycle driving lessons, and in
the corresponding exam. T he only way to legally use a mobile phone while driving is to use an approved hands-free system integrated into the car.
‘Safe partying’ HUNDREDS ‘partied safely’ as part of a clinical test ‘Abrir Girona’ (Open Girona) at the weekend, without having to so‐ cial distance ‐ though they had to wear FFP2 masks at all times. Around 250 partygoers enjoyed La Mercè Electrónica Festi‐ val at La Mercè Cultural Centre in Girona as part of the pilot project that aimed to get people back on the dance floor safe‐ ly in ‘spaces with low capacity for transmitting the virus.’ At 5pm on Saturday, May 1, as the doors opened, all of the revellers had to present a digital certificate which confirmed they had been vaccinated or had tested negative in an antigen test. The five‐hour ‘techno’ festival saw five DJs take to the stage and a chill‐out area with bar service was set up where it was possible to have a drink, but smoking was not allowed.
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Drunk While Riding A Bicycle GET FIT: But make sure you stay safe.
New Apple warranty APPLE now has to offer at least a three‐year warranty on their products in Spain after the Spanish Council of Ministers approved a new national consumer protection standard. The recent approval means the extension of the existing war‐ ranty period to a mandatory three years. The move aims to bring the country a step closer towards a circular economy, according to Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs. It is not yet known when the new regulation will take effect, however, it has been confirmed that it will have an impact on all new Apple devices sold in Spain, including Mac devices, iPad and iPhone models. As well as the extended warranty coverage, manufacturers will also be required to keep spare parts for a minimum of 10 years ‐ this is up from five. The limitation period will also be ex‐ tended from three years to five. There are further details in the new consumer protection regu‐ lations, such as allowing customers to choose whether they would like a replacement device or a repair on a defective prod‐ uct. Officially, Apple only offers a one‐year warranty on iPhone products, in addition to local rights provided by country‐specific consumer laws.
WITH the pandemic gripping the country, and mobility restrictions in force, many people have gone out and purchased a bicycle, sometimes as an alternative means of travelling locally instead of using their car, or for others, it has been a new form of coronavirus exercise, as you might have noticed if you go for a walk along the seafront and every few minutes have to step out of the way of a cyclist coming along the pavement. In the Guardia Civil information about this, on the website www.nn332.es, under alcohol limits and penalties section, it very clearly says that cyclists cannot circulate with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.5 grams per litre, or alcohol in expired air greater than 0.25 milligrams per litre, and if you get stopped, and exceed those figures, you could end up with a fine ranging from €500 up to €1,000 it said.
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Tapas Bar challenge T A P A S bars in Barcelona, called champanillos may see a legal challenge from the Champagne region of France if the European Court of Justice responds to a legal opinion that was published on Thursday 29 April. T he industry body that represents Champagne makers in F rance has made a complaint that the Spanish bars violate their designation protected under EU law by using a name similar to and derived from ‘ C hampagne.’ The court’s advocate general has said that even though the E U law is in place to prevent protected designation of origin (PDO) products from “all parasitic commercial practices,” which includes services, “does not constitute ‘use’ within the meaning of that regulation, of the P D O
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‘Champagne’.” In this case the use of the word ‘champanillo.’ Champanillo comes from the Spanish word for Champagne, ‘champan’, with the diminutive at the end making a word meaning ‘little Champagne’. The advocate general’s
opinion added a warning that, if a champanillo has a sign or a featured link to Champagne then this could infringe the protected Champagne name. Opinions from the advocate general are considered by the court, though it is not bound to follow them.
Nose iD App for Dogs AS reported by D P Review, Iams are to launch a new app, NoseiD, that can reunite lost dogs with owners through nose scanning. The company plans to use smartphone cam‐ eras to scan dog’s noses, acting as a unique fingerprint, al‐ lowing someone to track the lost dog back to its owner. Losing a dog can be a very stressful and traumatic experi‐ ence, for both dogs and owners. Iams says of the app: “The app helps you capture your dog’s unique nose print and guides you through what to do in case your buddy ever gets lost. It can even help people who have found your dog get in touch with you faster.” Unlike microchips, NoseiD isn’t at all intrusive (it should be said, however, microchips are a great idea for pets should they become lost or stolen). Owners take a photograph of their dog’s nose, with the dog facing the camera head‐on. Owners can also include photographs and a physical de‐ scription of their dogs on the app, helping to speed up the process of reuniting owners and lost canines.
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NOBU Marbella’s Classic & Nobu Now Dishes ed this season
GUESTS visiting Nobu Marbella can indulge in the exquisitely crafted Nobu classic dishes, created by the talented Marbella culinary team. These classic dishes added to the menu were invented by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa himself and were the key dishes that brought international fame to what is now the globally acclaimed Nobu Restaurant and Bars. Dishes include: Oyster with Nobu Sauce, first the sweet Maui onion salsa, followed by the tiradito preparation with lemon and yuzu juices, sea salt, coriander and rocoto. Finally the ponzu sauce with chilli daikon and spring onion. As well as the famed Nobu Sliders, tender Wagyu Patties which are pan seared, placed into a tofu bun with butter lettuce, crispy onion and sautéed mushrooms, finished with winning Nobu style burger sauce.
Not to be miss
As well as a few of the classic dishes appearing on the Nobu Marbella’s menu, Nobu Now dishes are also making an appearance. Lobster Tempura with Tamari Honey Sauce, Anticucho Peruvian Style Rib Eye Steak, Pan Fried Scallop with Yuzu Truffle and Umami Chilean Sea Bass are to name a few. Alongside signature cocktails, with the chance to sit back, unwind and enjoy a new cocktail of the month - this month say hello to HARUKO (‘born in spring’). Refreshing, fruity and with spicy notes, it reminds us now in spring, of brighter days ahead. There’s definitely more than enough reasons to book a spot at the hottest table in town. The restaurant is open every day from 18.00 - 22.30.
To book: Nobu Restaurant: +34 952 778 686 or email: dine-marbella@nobuhotels.com
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Piano Man celebrates the Rocket Man
FOR two years now, Paul Maxwel, the popular ‘Piano Man’ has been planning a very special celebration of the work of Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin which has now come to fruition. Known by many residents and visitors to the Costa del Sol as an outstanding performer with several albums beneath his belt, he has been the performer of choice to support such illustrious visitors as George Benson and Seal amongst others. Now he is to make the stage at the M arbella A rena B ullring in N ueva A ndalucia his own as he performs his celebration of the work of Sir Elton backed by a sixpiece band and the Malaga Symphony Orchestra. This will be a very special event and as P aul explained when we spoke, “In the past year and a half I really just performed twice at special events and have been devoting myself to getting this show off the ground. “It’s a dream come true to be working with the Malaga Symphony Orchestra and I can’t wait to get back on the stage again.”
Paul at his trademark piano live on stage. Credit: Paul Maxwel
Don’t expect Paul to come on stage with huge glasses, platform boots and feathers as this isn’t a tribute but a celebration of one of his favourite performers and many have compared his voice to that of Sir Elton, but he is a musician and
performer in his own right and has created some new arrangements to suit his style. O ne of the challenges will be getting together with the orchestra, but there are two rehearsals planned and then a final run
through of the 90-minute show as part of the sound check on the night. It was as early as 1970 that Sir E lton was filmed playing with a classical orchestra by the BBC and since then has shown his affection
for performing with full classical orchestras on a number of occasions. The show will start at 10pm on Tuesday June 22 with tickets costing from €30 to €99 and can be obtained online via https://marbella arena.com/ but be aware that due to continued pandemic regulations even though the arena is large, the number of tickets available is restricted. Prior to this, Paul will be taking the band out without the orchestra in The Elton John Experience which will be at the Teatro de Las Lagunas, 16 Camino del Albero, 29651 L as L agunas de M ijas on S unday M ay 14 from 7pm with tickets costing €20 in advance or €25 on the night but remember the number of seats available will also be restricted. Both shows promise to be chock full of the best of music by Sir Elton and words by Bernie Taupin, but the evening at the B ullring could be one to tell your grandchildren about and Paul intends this to be the first of a number of similar concerts to be played around Europe.
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Cloth vs surgical masks CLOTH face coverings are as effec‐ tive as surgical masks at protect‐ ing against Covid according to re‐ searchers from the Universities of Bristol and Surrey. A study has found that well‐fit‐ ting, three‐layered cloth masks can be as effective at reducing the transmission of Covid‐19 as surgi‐ cal masks. Face coverings suppress the on‐ ward transmission of the virus through exhalation and protect
the wearer on inhalation. In a paper published by the Physics of Fluids journal, the re‐ searchers detail how they looked at how liquid droplets are cap‐ tured and filtered out in cloth masks by reviewing and mod‐ elling filtration processes, includ‐ ing inertial impaction. Inertial impaction does not fil‐ ter as a sieve or colander does ‐ it works by forcing the air in your breath to twist and turn inside the
mask so much that the droplets can’t follow the path of the air. Instead, the droplets crash into fibres inside the mask to prevent inhalation. The team found that, under ideal conditions and dependent on the fit, three‐layered cloth masks can perform similarly to surgical masks for filtering droplets ‐ with both reducing ex‐ posure by around 50 to 75 per cent.
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Economic Recovery Plan To The EU SPAIN has said it will press ahead with its eco‐ nomic recovery plan despite an expected de‐ lay in the arrival of European Union support funds, financing initial investments via govern‐ ment borrowing, President Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday, April 27. The Community Executive now has two months to evaluate the plan and, if it gives its approval, the Member States will then have four weeks to approve it by qualified majority. Spain formally presented its recovery, trans‐ formation and resilience plan to the EU with de‐ tails of the reforms and investments, amount‐ ing to €70,000 million, which it plans to execute between 2021 and 2023 with the help of the aid from the European recovery fund. “We have received the recovery plan from Spain,”
said the president of the European Commis‐ sion, Ursula von der Leyen, on the social net‐ work Twitter. The European funds will help “to finance the country’s recovery through projects related to the ecological and digital transition, cohesion and gender equality,” said Von der Leyen. The 348‐page Spanish plan is structured around four pillars: green transformation; digi‐ tal transformation; social and territorial cohe‐ sion; and gender equality, the community exec‐ utive specified in a statement. In addition, the Commission added, it in‐ cludes measures on sustainable mobility, ener‐ gy efficiency in buildings, clean energy, digital skills, digital connectivity, support for the indus‐ trial sector and SMEs, and social housing.
PRIVACY POLICY: Shared data is limited. WHATSAPP is again at the centre of controversy as it delays it’s planned privacy policy. The terms of service has become one of the biggest controversies that the company has suffered since its inception over 10 years ago. In February 2021, changes in the data collection and in‐ formation that Facebook would send meant that many users stopped using WhatsApp and even started a campaign against it. Now, a new message sent to users who have not yet accepted these changes an‐ nounces that the time for acceptance of these condi‐ tions is delayed until May 15.
How is WhatsApp chang‐ ing? WhatsApp has now pub‐ lished a chart series which help to understand what this is about, but in Europe, the privacy policy is differ‐ ent from that of the rest of the world. The data that WhatsApp shares with Face‐ book is much more limited thanks to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). WhatsApp have made it clear in their latest state‐ ment that, “there are no changes in data exchange practices in the European region (including the United Kingdom) arising from the updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.”
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Power of Hope AS if the wonderful Kate Gar‐ raway hadn’t suffered enough with her husband Derek Draper’s illness, now she has divulged fur‐ ther information saying that he had suffered rare brain inflamma‐ tion during his battle with coron‐ avirus, bringing doctors to warn her that he ‘might never recover.’ Writing in her new book, ‘The Power of Hope,’ the 53‐year‐old Good Morning Britain presenter spoke of her and her family’s or‐ deal with Derek’s Covid‐19 battle, revealing that scans of his brain showed ‘fluffy white clouds floating in the top part of his head,’ which concerned his doctors. She explains how they at first thought the clouds had been caused by the ECMO, a machine that oxygenates the blood, by‐ passing the lungs and heart, and can sometimes cause bleeds or clots to appear on the brain, but further tests revealed that Derek had inflammation on his brain. The doctors said they had never encountered that in Covid patients, but then, after speaking with doc‐ tors on the continent, they found out similar instances had been dis‐ covered in Europe. In her book, Kate explains, “This, they told me, was a unique histori‐ cal event, a one‐off splurge of in‐ flammation, and the fact it showed up in some form on the earlier CT scans back in April meant it hap‐ pened right at the start when Derek was first on ECMO.” Thankfully, Derek was allowed to go back home, but needs con‐ stant care and attention, with Kate recalling doctors telling her, “We can’t rule out some kind of recov‐ ery, but we can’t rule out him nev‐ er recovering.”
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Tax returns now due Low PCR Prices on offer
BRITS in Spain are being told what they can claim against their tax returns. According to the press, while the date by which residents in Spain can file their tax returns is June 30, many people do not know what can be claimed against their returns. The tax return, known as la declaracion de la renta, is normally completed by anyone who
lives in Spain for more than 182 days a year. For those who divide their time between several countries or have property or businesses in other countries, international tax treaties show where a person is a resident for tax purposes. Those who are tax resident in Spain who earned €22,000 and over in 2020 must file a return. However, experts are saying
Toll charges
THE Spanish Government has agreed with the European Union a new Recovery Plan in which ‘it will review the financing of high‐ca‐ pacity roads and an income system will be established that guaran‐ tees the necessary funds for the conservation of the state road net‐ work.’ Spain has said it will press ahead with its economic recovery plan despite an expected delay in the arrival of European Union support funds, financing initial investments via government borrowing, President Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday, April 27. The Community Executive now has two months to evaluate the plan and, if it gives its approval, the Member States will then have four weeks to approve it by qualified majority. Although it does not explicitly say so, government sources have mentioned on other occasions that the objective would probably be to establish a payment system for use on the highways and roads in Spain.
that some people are unsure on what can be claimed against their tax returns and although much of the tax deductible expenses depend on the criteria and regulations of each autonomous community, there are some common deductions on bills related to education or self-employed income. Self-employed people can claim back some expenses related to where they work, including electricity, water, internet or telephone bills. They can also claim back some medical expenses, including deductions for their own and their family’s health insurance premiums for children under 25 up to a maximum of €500. Those who are self employed can also deduct clothing that is used exclusively for work, as well as for public transport costs or work trips. They can also claim back for training expenses, including for conferences or learning materials. Other deductible expenses include banking services, salaries of employees or the payment of independent external services in Spain.
EXPATS are speaking of hopes of seeing family and friends again this summer after Ryanair announced it was offering low PCR test costs. Brits in Spain have been speaking of their hopes of seeing family again this summer after Ryanair announced cheap PCR tests for travellers. According to the press, Ryanair is offering half price PCR tests for its passengers, reducing the costs to £60 (€69). Ryanair’s discount for passengers will be available on both pre-departure tests, and testing kits for days two and eight once a holidaymaker is back in the UK. The airline has said that discounts will be available to UK-based customers only. Expats had previously reported concerns that the price of PCR tests, which can cost up to £214 (€246), could stop some from being able to afford to see family and friends this summer. The news comes after a study found that Brits in the UK would pay up to €57 for PCR tests for travel.
RYANAIR: Offering a discount.
Boris Johnson’s Mobile Number
THE UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s mobile number has reportedly been available online for 15 years, causing security concerns for the government. Former UK national security adviser Lord Ricketts said there was an “increased risk” of crimes by hostile states or criminal gangs if Boris Johnson’s number has been available. Meanwhile, Labour leader Keir Starmer said: “It’s obvi‐ ously a serious situation. It carries a security risk. And he was warned about it. That tells its own story.” He added: “I think a lot of people will be concerned not just about who’s got the number but who’s been using it. Labour MP Rachel Hopkins said the availability of the PM’s phone number had “obvious security and lobbying implications.” She also suggested there was a risk of “blackmail” for the Prime Minister.
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Fuengirola Revisited
one man’s story of his perfect town
HAVING settled in Spain 20 years ago, Patrick Meehan ended up writing Fuengirola Revisited, a book which gives an Englishman’s view of what in his opinion is the perfect town. The project came about because when members of his family were due to spend Christmas with himself and wife Ali (the founder of the successful Costa Women Group) he knew that the ladies would find plenty of shops and entertainment to keep them amused. He thought that it would be fun to do some research on Fuengirola so that he and his daughter’s partner could explore some of the town’s historic buildings and learn about its development. The research was done but the visit was postponed because of an accident on the runway at Bristol Airport so Patrick was left with a pile of research and decided he would spend a few months putting it together in the shape of a book.
Now all these years later the work is complete and available to buy in hardback form, e-book or audio book starting at just €9.90 and with 23 chapters and 50,000 words it seems to be exceptional value. It’s the first book of its kind in English to really get to the heart of the town and how it grew and finally attracted so many tourists who have brought prosperity to what was a white village and a diverse cultural growth. Patrick goes to some pains to say that he is not a historian, nor is this a dry history book, instead it is his view of how, what started out as a tiny coastal settlement grew through the ages as it was
healthier and better than ever before. Sensitive to the fact that there may be lingering wounds from the 1930s up to the 1970s, Patrick could not ignore the history of Spain in the 20th century but whilst detailing events as he sees them as a foreign observer, he has been very careful to cover the subject with respect. The book itself will be A5 with a gatefold cover with the 1979 John Patrick displays the colourful Drummond map of the colour of Fuengirola Revisited. town on the inside and a ‘pre-human landscape’ by nurtured by the Phoenicians, Teresa Henry across the Romans, Vandals, Visigoths and Moors front so as well as being an interesting and Castilians before becoming what it and captivating read, it will also be a peris today, a town with everything, richer, fect ‘coffee table’ acquisition.
Patrick Meehan spent several years in the RAF before becoming a highly successful IT specialist and then gained a degree in in Sociology and Social Anthropology at the University of Kent which has been very useful as he delved into not just the history of the area, but also the different people who have inhabited it over the centuries. He settled in Spain 20 years ago, married Ali in 2002 and the pair of them spent five years in Dubai before returning to Fuengirola, their permanent home. Due to the fact that this is a foreigner’s view of the town, it is currently only published in English, but if there appears to be sufficient demand from those interested in finding out more about Fuengirola, Patrick would certainly consider having it translated into Spanish. The book may be purchased via www.fuengirolarevisited.com, from Salon Varietes where the official launch took place, or local bookshops.
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BULLFIGHTING Returns
THE Spanish capital of Madrid saw the return of bullfighting to the famous Las Ventas bullring on Sun‐ day May 2, with a well‐publi‐ cised charity run that saw a crowd of 6,000 people at‐ tend this sold‐out first re‐ turn, complete with coron‐ avirus protocols to try and guarantee safety, and a ca‐ pacity of only 40 per cent al‐ lowed inside the bullring. They watched some top‐ class fighters including En‐ rique Ponce, Julián López El Juli, José María Manzanares, Miguel Ángel Perera, Paco Ureña and the rejoneador Diego Ventura, as well as Guillermo García, a student of the José Cubero Yiyo Bull‐ fighting School, all of whom gave their services free. The bulls for this event were provided by top suppli‐ ers, including El Capea, Juan Pedro Domecq, Garcigrande, Victoriano del Rio, Fuente Ymbro, Jandilla, and El Par‐ ralejo, all part of the charity offering, with no money ex‐ changing hands. All proceeds from the tick‐
BULLRING: Was only filled to 40 per cent capacity. et sales were donated to those in the bullfighting sec‐ tor most affected by the pandemic, with a ‘Row 0’ al‐
so set up, where attendees could make a financial con‐ tribution while not being able to attend in person.
Oktoberfest cancelled GERMANY’S Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival held every year in Munich, will not take place in 2021 due to the coronavirus crisis, officials said on Monday, May 3. The festival draws in six million people every year to the city - this year’s festivities were scheduled to start on September 19 and run until October 4. The decision was made by Bavarian State Premier Markus Söder and Munich mayor Dieter Reiter. Söder said that Oktoberfest is the “most global” festival there is, and that the pandemic is not yet under enough control to allow people from all over the world to gather in tents.
Bill and Melinda Gates DIVORCE BILL and Melinda Gates have announced that they are getting divorced after 27 years of marriage, say‐ ing “we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple.” “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage. We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life,” the Twitter statement said. Bill and Melinda began dating in 1987 after meet‐ ing at a New York trade show, and she went on to work in marketing for Mi‐ crosoft and be appointed as General Manager of In‐ formation Products in the early 90s. The couple wed on Jan‐ uary 1, 1994, in Hawaii ‐ Melinda left the company in 1996 to focus on starting their family. Bill and Melin‐ da have three adult chil‐ dren, Jennifer, Rory and Phoebe ‐ and reside in their huge, earth‐sheltered fami‐
ly mansion, dubbed Xanadu 2.0, overlooking Lake Washington in Medina, WA. The organisation has since spent billions fighting causes such as infectious diseases and encouraging vaccinations in children. The Gates ‐ along with in‐
vestor Warren Buffett ‐ are behind the Giving Pledge, which calls on billionaires to commit to giving away the majority of their wealth to good causes. According to Forbes, Mi‐ crosoft founder Bill Gates is the fourth wealthiest per‐ son in the world.
Committing to six demands
FAR right Vox has committed to blocking access to abor‐ tion and euthanasia in Madrid. As reported in El Pais, the far‐right Spanish party has said it will commit to a series of demands made by the ultraconservative Catholic or‐ ganisation Hazte Oír (Make Yourself Heard) ahead of the Madrid regional elections on March 4. The six demands include blocking access to the right of abortion and euthanasia, and also to repeal regional laws that protect people against discrimination because of their sexual orientation. Rocío Monasterio, VOX candidate, has backed the far‐ right agenda. The catholic lobby also wants women who are thinking about an abortion to be asked if they would like to hear the heartbeat of the foetus. This is a controversial practice that Gádor Joya, Vox deputy, has been demonstrating already outside of abor‐ tion clinics throughout the region.
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Amazing Astronomical In Need of Foster Families Phenomenas in May IF you are a lover of watching the night skies, and all things astronomical, then May 2021 will be something special for you it would seem, as a string of celestial events are all due to happen this month. Eta Aquariid meteor showers on the nights of May 4 and 5, were the first phenomena to look out for, as they were at their peak of activity, and were bound to illuminate the night sky, with the possibility of up to 30 flashes per hour, although in the northern hemisphere, the radiant of the shower is only above the horizon for the few hours before dawn, and early-rising observers are often rewarded with rates that climb as the radiant rises before sunrise. The meteors we currently see as members of the Eta Aquariid shower separated from Halley’s Comet hundreds of years ago, and are
METEOR SHOWERS: Illuminate the night sky. not as spectacular as the Leonids, getting their name because their radiant appears to lie in the constellation Aquarius, near one of the constellation’s brightest stars, Eta Aquarii. With one supermoon already having been witnessed this year, a second one is due to take place on May 25, and will coincide with the Flower Moon that only occurs in May each year, when our satellite will shine in the sky more than any other day of the year.
A supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that nearly coincides with perigee - the closest that the Moon comes to the Earth in its elliptic orbit resulting in a slightly largerthan-usual apparent size of the lunar disk as viewed from Earth. Following this amazing spectacle, on May 26, is the first total lunar eclipse of 2021, also known as the Blood Moon, which takes its name from the reddish colour that our satellite takes during the eclipse.
MALAGA is in need of more than 330 foster families for children and minors who have been abandoned, suffered abuse or not received the care they need. As well as this, there are also cases of minors who have no one to care for them because their parents are sick. Children who cannot live with their biological parents are usually sent to a reception centre, however, attempts are made to provide them with the family environment, ‘which is much better to normalise’ their situation. On December 16, The Infania Association, in collaboration with the Junta de Andalucia and various other entities such as SAAF (Family Foster Care Support Service), Alcores (Huelva), Aldaima (Granada) and Apraf (Jaén) launched the campaign ‘I only want a home’. Three advertisements based on real events were created for the initiative, including testimonies from children who were taken in.
TAKE PART: In becoming a foster parent. Along with this, soloquierounhogar.org was created, a website specifically dedicated to the campaign. Using this website, people can find out the steps to make to become a host, search for frequently asked questions and read testimonies from those who have already taken part in the initiative.
Working on cruises to restart THE Junta de Andalucia has initi‐ ated working meetings to discuss how to resume cruise activity in the port of Malaga which was in‐ terrupted due to the Covid pan‐ demic. These actions took place after the approval by the Governing Council of the Protocol of the Min‐
istry of Health and Families of ac‐ tion for cruises of exclusively na‐ tional itinerary and with a stop‐ over in Andalucia. This was the first of many meet‐ ings that will bring together the dif‐ ferent administrations in order to guarantee that the return of cruise activity to Malaga port is carried
out in a safe environment for both visitors and the city. The Malaga Port Authority is confident that the majority of cruise ship trade lost during the coronavirus pandemic will return to the area in the sec‐ ond half of this year, having al‐ ready received several reserva‐ tions from shipping companies.
EastEnders’ New Star THE BBC has pulled off a major coup in signing up former football manager, and ‘King Of The Jungle’ celebrity, 74-year-old Harry Redknapp, to star in their award-winning soap, EastEnders. Talks had been ongoing for months apparently after Harry had hinted earlier in the year that he would love to be on the soap, saying, “My ambition for 2021 is to get a part in EastEnders because I’m a real East Ender. I grew up in Poplar, so I have a real affinity with the area.” Adding, “I’ve already written the script so now all the show’s bosses need to do is to call me up. I’d like to be in it for a year, before they bump me off or something.” The BBC is due to announce Harry’s signing, and he should be making his first appearance this summer, with it rumoured that the storyline reportedly goes something like Mick Carter telling the Queen Vic regulars that Harry Redknapp has moved back to the area, at which point, the door swings open and in walks Harry, who explains he has gone into business at the pub with Mick.
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Robot cooks paella SPAIN has created the world’s first robot that cooks paella! There’s a fine art to making paella, one of Spain’s most‐ loved traditional Valencian dish‐ es, and for those of you who have tried it at home, things can go horribly wrong. But two Spanish companies have teamed up to create a robotic arm which can pull off the perfect paella without burn‐ ing a grain of rice. The world’s first robotic paellero was unveiled at a hospi‐ tality industry fair last month, and is already stirring up plenty of interest. A joint project between the young company br5 (Be a Robot 5) and the paella stove manufac‐ turer Mimcook, the robot has attracted attention from hotel and restaurant chains, as well as a Japanese firm. Not surprising really as the robotic arm means all that is necessary is to place sofrito, rice, stock and seafood into a paella pan, and the robotic arm, which is hooked up to a computerised stove, will do the rest. Br5’s founder, Enrique Lillo,
told the Guardian the invention is the latest in a long line of labour‐saving devices that “save humans drudgery and allow them to focus on creativity.” “It’s a multifunction robot: right now it cooks rice because it’s hooked up to a Mimcook,
but you could hook it up to a fry‐ er so it fries potatoes, or you could attach a grill so it can cook burgers, or an oven so it can cook pizza or croissants,” said the engineer, who named his company after the robot from the 1986 film Short Circuit.
4-day working week SINCE the outbreak of the Covid pandemic working from home has become the norm for millions of workers and the crisis has highlighted the fact that roles and industries previously deemed unsuitable for flexible working can be adapted. The Spanish Government announced last month plans to invest €50 million in an experiment to test whether there would be advantages in changing to a four-day working week without damaging the economy. It is anticipated that the Government will invite some 200 companies throughout the country to take part in the three-year experiment starting later this year. But a study on Business Flexibility and Competitiveness released by the Adecco Group Institute and the Cuatrecasas Institute of Legal Strategy in HR, in which 500 Spanish companies were surveyed - the majority believe the move would not work. For 74 per cent of the firms consulted, it is “impossible to implement the four-day working week in the short term,” although 14 per cent see it as feasible as long as the salary is proportional to the time worked. The remaining companies (12 per cent) believe that it could even be achieved, maintaining the current salary level.
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Sustainable beer
Manslaughter?
IN order to celebrate the fact that it has become Denmark’s first CO2 neutral brewery, Svaneke Bryghus has launched a new beer, appropriately named Game Changer which comes in a white and green can. The brewery has solar panels on the roof and is 100 per cent organic.
HAVING received requests for assistance from the relatives of three people who died of blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccination, French prosecutors are reviewing evidence following postmortems to decide whether they should bring charges of involuntary manslaughter against the company.
NETHERLANDS Party on POLICE in Holland were hard pushed to deal with the thousands of young people who decided to enjoy impromptu parties in Amsterdam, Breda, Haarlem and Utrecht to celebrate the King’s birthday on April 27, ignoring safety rules and riot police arrested 50 people in Amsterdam alone.
BELGIUM Crazy price
NORWAY Munch bunch AFTER considerable delay, made worse by the pandemic and the unavailability of chosen fire doors, the new MUNCH Museum has finally been completed and is expected to open to the public in Oslo by this autumn once the 20,000+ paintings, prints and drawings are hung.
FINLAND
ALTHOUGH the saying goes ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ it certainly does for one house plant in Ghent where a 15cm tall rare Monstera Adansonii variegate (Swiss cheese plant) was sold for €1,799 as it had white and yellow leaves compared to €10 for green leaves.
Recovery plan
GERMANY
SWEDEN
Court order
Explosive whale
IN response to an action taken by environmentalists against the German Government a court has ruled that the country’s 2019 climate protection act is in part unconstitutional as it doesn’t give details of how greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced after 2031.
AFTER the corpse of a humpback whale appeared off the beach of Mörbylånga, locals started to turn up to have a look. The local council has however warned people to keep away as there is a strong possibility that internal gases could make it explode.
A DECISION has been made by the Finnish Constitutional Law Committee that any vote in favour of the European Union €750 billion recovery plan will have to be approved by a two-thirds majority of MPs. If this is not achieved the plan could be cancelled.
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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Negative territory SPAIN’S Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell by 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 taking it back into negative territory according to the National Institute of Statistics. GDP is defined as the final value of the goods and services produced in a specified period.
Cryptocurrency ALTHOUGH Bitcoin commands all of the headlines due to its massive increase and fall in value, US bankers JP Morgan suggest that the second most popular of this type of digital asset, Ethereum has not been badly affected and continues to rise in value having exceeded €2,300.
British boom AS part of Barclays Bank first quarter report, CEO Jes Staley has indicated his belief that the British economy is on course for its biggest economic boom since 1948 as the country’s vaccination programme allows consumers to go out and spend what they have saved during the pandemic.
Retail sales THE Spanish National Institute of Statistics has released good news about March retail sales which rose by 18.1 per cent, a significant reversal following 12 months of decline attributed to the pandemic and closure of many shops for so long.
Dixons Airport closures ELECTRICAL retailer Dixons Carphone is to close airport store business Dixons Travel after it was hammered by the pandemic and the end of tax-free tourist shopping from January 2021. The stores will be the first major casualty of the post-Brexit ‘tourist tax’, which was bitterly fought by retailers, hospitality and other tourism-dependent businesses. Experts said the 35 Dixons Travel stores would be the first of many closures, possibly triggering off tens of thousands of job losses. In London, there are eight Dixons Travel outlets at Heathrow and four at Gatwick.
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is the profit earned by Spanish bank BBVA in the first quarter of 2021 which is slightly more than earned in the first quarter of 2020 prior to the lockdown.
Property taxes down IN a bid to help stimulate the economy and to gener‐ ate taxable income, the Junta de Andalucia has re‐ duced two taxes with im‐ mediate effect until the end of 2021. First there’s the Transfer Tax which is payable when‐ ever a ‘second‐hand’ prop‐ erty is sold which ranged from 8 per cent to 10 per cent and will now be charged at a flat rate of 7 per cent regardless of the
price or make up of the property. Until the Decree‐Law 7/2021 of April 27 came in‐ to effect, there was an 8 per cent tax on properties selling for up to €400,000, 9 per cent on the next €300,000 and 10 per cent on anything higher, there‐ fore the more expensive the property, the bigger the saving. New builds are not in‐ cluded as they attract an
LEGALLY SPEAKING
Can they cut trees? Who is responsible for trimming danger‐ ously overgrown trees in a Community? If trees are outside my fence but so tall one is leaning towards the busy road and likely to fall on my house or road? Community says I cannot touch the trees because they are the other side of my fence. The town hall said exactly the same. Nobody is allowed to trim or cut trees anywhere. Administrator said first it was town hall responsibility. Another time he said it was Junta de Andalucia. A committee member told me that we pay for trimming of trees in our fees. There are many big trees cut down to two meters or less all over our Community. J O (Costa del Sol) All of the answers to your questions YOU AND THE LAW are correct. The IN SPAIN basic rule is that you cannot trim or cut down trees on your land. The en‐ forcement of this rule might fall to any of the official bodies you mentioned, depending on the circum‐ stances. If a tree is likely to cause danger, you must seek permission from the body in charge. It appears that the two‐metre stumps around your community have been illegally cut.
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.
IN a speech given on April 29, Pablo Hernández de Cos, Governor of the Bank of Spain warned that many businesses were still finan‐ cially vulnerable having seen incomes decline dur‐ ing the pandemic. He admitted that the out‐ look has improved, but warned that despite the
element of IVA (VAT) and at the moment, with prop‐ erties you shouldn’t be hit with two separate taxes. The same Law also saw a reduction of Stamp Duty to 1.2 per cent from 1.5 per cent which is charged on the notarisation of any document that has an economic value and un‐ like Transfer Tax, a new build does require that the deed of sale be no‐ tarised and recorded in
public registries. There has been a great deal of building across An‐ dalucia, especially on the Costa del Sol and it is hoped that these reduc‐ tions will encourage the sale of properties generally throughout the au‐ tonomous community. This information was provided by Marbella based JCA Abogados, but other lawyers will also be able to advise.
A stressful time
Prepaid plans. WHEN someone passes away in Spain, their relatives must carry out several procedures in a short space of time. Doing this abroad, in a for‐ eign language, makes this painful time more difficult; which is why it makes sense to have a prepaid funeral plan to handle things for you. If someone dies of natural causes, call the Emergency Ser‐ vices (112) for a doctor to certi‐ fy the death. Make sure you have the person’s ID. If the death is not due to natural causes, the Local Police must be called (092). Once the doctor has issued
the Certifi‐ cado Medico de Defuncion, the funeral parlour (tanatorio) should be contacted to take the body. Within 24 hours, take the temporary certificate to the civil registry office (Reg‐ istro Civil) to get the official death certificate. Get several copies. You will then need the burial or cremation licence from the Civil Registry office, as in Spain, this should go ahead within 48 hours of death. To ensure your family has fi‐ nancial and emotional support when you pass away, enquire about the different prepaid fu‐ neral plans available.
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Bank of Spain warning fact that the Spanish Gov‐ ernment had helped con‐ siderably with loans and fi‐ nancial support such as ERTE, the economy was still heavily indebted and the solvency of many compa‐ nies both large and small
was under scrutiny. Effectively many owe more money and have less income to service their debts which increases the possibility of defaults and bankruptcy. This in turn could re‐
bound upon the banks who could face some losses if companies do go under, even though part of the loans given during the crises may be underwritten by the Government. He believes that not only
Cuban trade blockade IT was in 2019 that the Don‐ ald Trump Administration passed the most stringent laws trying to block not just American companies but others around the world with trading with Cuba. During the Obama admin‐ istrations relationships were established and sanc‐ tions started to be relaxed and due to the long‐stand‐ ing relationship with Cuba, Spanish businesses saw it a decent potential market. With the election of the new President many Span‐ ish politicians believe that the blockade should be stopped and the council of the Andalucian town of Ara‐ hal has written to the Na‐ tional Government demand‐ ing that it takes action to protect Spanish/Cuban commercial interests.
Staff shortage AS British diners get ready to return to reopened bars and restaurants in May, owners are finding it difficult to recruit staff according to a recent BBC re‐ port. It appears that many former workers have left the hospitali‐ ty industry due to the lock‐ down and many European workers have left the UK due to Brexit. Popular recruitment website caterer.com literally has thou‐ sands of hospitality jobs situat‐ ed throughout the UK on offer and also warns that ‘no shows’, people who make reservations and then don’t turn up, could also hit restaurant profitability, especially if ‘walk‐ins’ are not allowed. must the Government look at those who need contin‐ ued financial assistance, but lenders also have to consider the reform of debt structure to try to ensure that the minimum number of businesses face closure. Banks also need to con‐ sider their bad debt provi‐ sions.
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235,10 3.224,0 709,20 270,80 45,14 7.372,0 456,80 162,25 1.951,50 894,30 194,15 7.794,0 33,93 2.089,00 3.108,0 709,20 1.522,00 6.350,0 1.861,00 495,80 610,20 6.062,0 101,46 6,90 1.360,40 1.360,6 1.293,4 682,20 636,20 1.816,50 15,70 3.568,0 1.256,50 997,00 2.422,0 1.543,00 1.622,00 11.780,0 1.454,00 1.343,50 516,40 272,50 178,60 219,75 421,70 4.192,5 947,00 135,32 3.232,0 974,20
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Currency outlook: Euro firms as EU vaccine rollout accelerates
POUND: Sterling started off strong in April, but struggled to sustain these gains.
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Euro EUR/GBP: Up from £0.85 to £0.86 EUR/USD: Up from $1.18 to $1.20 The euro stumbled at the end of March as EUR investors were unnerved by a resurgence of coronavirus cases throughout Europe, and the subsequent renewed restrictions in France and Germany. However since then, we have seen the euro steadily climb higher throughout April. EUR gains have been partly due to a pullback in the US dollar but are mostly attributed to the accel‐ eration of the EU’s vaccine rollout. Increasingly positive EUR data releases have also lent support to the single currency recently. Looking ahead, the immediate focus for EUR investors will be on the Eurozone’s latest GDP release. This could put considerable pressure on the euro as the preliminary figures from the first quarter look set to confirm the bloc suffered a double‐dip recession over the winter. Pound GBP/EUR: Down from €1.16 to €1.15 GBP/USD: Up from $1.38 to $1.39 The past month has seen the pound trade in a wide range as optimism over the reopening of a large portion of the UK economy was coun‐ tered by profit taking and vaccine concerns. Sterling enjoyed a strong start to April, with the news that the UK government would be proceeding with its plan to reopen the economy on April 12 helping propel the GBP/EUR ex‐ change rate to a one‐year high of €1.18.
However, the pound struggled to sustain these gains as it was undermined by a bout of profit taking as well as concerns over the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which has seen wide use in the UK. Turning to May, the Scottish parliamentary elections will be a key focus for GBP investors as a strong showing for the Scottish National Party could raise the possibility of another indepen‐ dence referendum. US Dollar USD/GBP: Down from £0.72 to £0.71 USD/EUR: Down from €0.84 to €0.83 The US dollar came under considerable pres‐ sure throughout April, mostly as a result of a se‐ ries of dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. These saw Powell mostly dismiss concerns over rising inflation, whilst also suggesting that the Fed’s next rate hike is unlikely to take place until at least late 2022. Also denting USD exchange rates has been a weakening of safe‐haven demand in recent weeks as an improving global economic outlook has helped to lift the market mood. Looking ahead, the upcoming US GDP figures could provide a boost to the US dollar in the short‐term, amidst expectations for a healthy expansion of growth in the first quarter. Howev‐ er, the longer‐term outlook will largely depend on market sentiment, with USD likely to suffer if the mood becomes increasingly upbeat. Currencies Direct have helped over 325,000 customers save on their currency transfers since 1996. Just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more about how you can save money on your currency transfers.
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FEATURE
Heaven forbid they would fight
LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT SOME 25 years ago (yep) I wrote that if we didn’t recognise the ‘enemy within,’ one day it will all be far too late. At that time I likened it to large numbers of Germans being allowed to integrate into our societies before the Second World War. Had that situation arisen we would have been defeated and under the domination of Adolf Hitler before you could say Jackboot! Thankfully, we were not at the time influenced by woke lefties and the culture of the politically correct. Well we are now! If we don’t do something to overrule these naïve numbskulls I’m afraid there is a strong chance that our children will never know the peace and freedom millions of our ancestors fought and died for. What I have noticed of late is the increasing numbers of highly placed military and Secret Service personnel appearing on our media outlets. Many tell of the changing face of war and are warning that in the so‐called ‘grey zone’ the temperature is rising rapidly and we are simply not giving it enough attention. Cyber‐attacks and the blatant
assassination attempts on foreign soil by the Russians, Chinese and Saudis should be raising red flags but they are not. We prefer to concentrate on organisations akin to the BLM, or whether we should ‘take the knee’ or promote diversity and political correctness to levels of pure insanity. And it’s not only in the UK. Last week a thousand members of the French military, including 30 ex generals, published a letter stating their concern that huge areas of their cities had become no go Muslim enclaves. They also chastised the Macron government for constantly refusing to acknowledge that immigration was mainly at the root of their civil disobedience and terrorist attacks. Of course the lefties immediately dismissed the letter as ‘far right propaganda’ which is akin to accusing someone of racism, the usual card these people flourish when an argument they have no answer for tends to disagree with their own biased views. Well to my mind it’s high time we put the wokers out and the awakes in! These high ranking military personnel are not ‘far righters’ they are intelligent professional experts, warning
us of very possible civil or worldwide war. Our complacent politicians really do need to get a grip and start listening to these men and women who, when it hits the fan will be our first and last line of defence. The very least we can do is to give them our full cooperation and support. Of one thing I can assure you, if it does kick off, the wokers, the lefties and those they choose to support, will desert us in droves. Heaven forbid these people would actually have to fight FOR the country that succours them. ‘So now it’s ‘Shedding’! Apparently, any contact with males who have had the ‘jab’, is now interfering with the menstrual cycle of their partners. No change there then. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland.com. Mon. Wed. Fri. 1am till 4.
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NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS
END OF THE LINE FOR LANDLINES? you into thinking they are genuine. Having got this info straight out of the phone directory, of course. We are told that every call made today is on record somewhere in some gigantic ‘provider’ database. We are also told our ISP ‘footprint’ re‐ mains available even if we personally wish to delete it. We are bombarded online to protect our privacy, we accept cookies, then must up‐ date new ‘security features’ constantly. Yet the simplest tracing of spam calls on any phone is al‐ most impossible. Why? However, should you get a text from someone claiming to be the First Lord of the Treasury say‐ ing they can ‘fix’ things for you, it probably IS gen‐ uine...
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
ARE you a mobile phone devotee or are you still, err, attached to your landline? Mobile and online calls are increasingly being made while the amount of time Brits spend mak‐ ing landline calls has fallen by more than 60 per cent in the last seven years. Although most UK families still have a landline connection, only 54 per cent actually use their landline to make calls. The only reason some have a landline is be‐ cause it is part of the contract and, in rural areas, there’s no fibre optic cable anyway. Reportedly, nearly half of under‐25s don’t have a landline. But then, how many under 25s can afford a place to warrant having one installed? As for scam calls, scammers target both land‐ line and mobiles with programs that just dial ran‐ dom numbers until someone answers. Romance fraud (scamming someone out of money by pre‐ tending to want a relationship) increased during lockdown. According to UK Finance, there was a 20 per cent increase in bank transfer fraud linked to romance scams in 2020 compared to 2019 and £68m lost ‐ another increase on the previous year.
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SCAM CALLS: Scammers target both landline and mobile phones. But apart from the fake recorded messages from ‘Amazon’ or ‘HMRC’, beware the ones try‐ ing to gather personal information or sell you
fake computer protection, home appliance guar‐ antees or loft insulation that all start by telling you your name and address in order to delude
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The animal welfare and the Law CONSULAR MATTERS AS Danish consul, practising lawyer and having adopted two rescue dogs, animal welfare is something close to my heart. Andalucia is considering a law to stop animals being abandoned and having to be put down. There are general laws covering the whole country regulating the animal well‐being including the different as‐ pects such as the welfare of wild, farm, zoo and circus animals. Endangered species have special protection eg, the Lynx. Now the Regional Government of Andalucia is going to make a step for‐ ward and have said that this wish to promote the protection, well‐being, and responsible ownership of animals is in its territory. The law will regulate movement, access to public spaces and transport and recreation areas. In this sense, it is possible for municipalities that have a beach in their municipal
DOG ADOPTION: I would recommend visiting one of the many shelters available in your area. area to make spaces suitable for dog access, also including access to estab‐ lishments and public transport. For eg, Fuengirola has been declared as a dog friendly municipality. Also the treatment of pets in situa‐ tions of gender violence and pets of
homeless people, establishing that An‐ dalucian public administrations facili‐ tate those people who enter emergen‐ cy centres, shelters or sheltered flats. They can do it with their pets, provided they are duly identified and registered in the corresponding registry.
In addition the regime of abandoned and lost animals is regulated, with new features such as the regulation of urban feline colonies, also creating a specific section of feline colonies in the Central Registry of Companion Animals. Likewise, this draft law proposes
concrete measures that allow progress in reducing cases of abuse and neglect through education and awareness pro‐ grammes and sterilisation campaigns, while providing a solid and updated sanctioning regime that acts as a deter‐ rent. The main points are that the animal that is to be adopted must be sterilised before it comes into season for the first time, unless a vet says otherwise. Pri‐ vate breeding or sale is to be made ille‐ gal and animals must be registered be‐ fore they can be rehomed. If you are considering getting a dog here in Andalucia, I would recommend visiting one of the many shelters. In or‐ der to adopt my podenco and galgo, I had to enter into a contract to have them sterilised. As I said this this is just a proposal and if this does become law, I will let you know. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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MARBELLA MOMENTS BY NICOLE KING TODAY’S my birthday and I’m sure that if Facebook hadn’t blocked my ac‐ count a month ago I’d be receiving some lovely messages. Ironically they allege I’m too young to have an ac‐ count. Many have now mentioned that I don’t reply to posts so I thought I’d bet‐ ter let you know why. As the Marbella Now TV, United Nationalities of Mar‐ bella and Zero Hero pages are all linked to my personal page, they’re also ‘down’, as is my Instagram account be‐ cause I linked that too. I could tangent on to many a topic based on the above seemingly dogmat‐ ic censorship, but on this occasion I am going to limit myself to apologising for not having replied to your communica‐ tions or having shared the programmes as per usual. I do have another Facebook page that I used when living in Madrid which I’ve ‘reactivated’ but I am also exploring other avenues such as LinkedIn as well as loading the programmes to my YouTube channel, neither of which I re‐ ally touched until lately.
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Nicole with Anna Scott during recordings at RTV Marbella. RTV Marbella also loads Marbella Now to their website and YouTube channels and streams the show. Facebook is faceless but we are not and so I really do appreciate you all
stepping in and stepping up to help me continue to share the programmes and support my guests’ initiatives as they so deserve. This week’s line up for Marbella Now
TV airing on RTV Marbella (daily 3pm) #MN305 started off with an introduc‐ tion courtesy of our talented make‐up artist, Anna Scott of The Makeup Room. Producer, moviemaker, scriptwriter, composer and author Tony Bianchi’s versatility is quite fasci‐ nating! Also thanks to Anna we went to the Costa Women Marbella event at Divot, which I recorded for Friday’s show, so you can also enjoy the delight‐ ful fashion show by Mapuchi Moda and meeting Anne O’Halloran who hosted the event and founder and President of Costa Women Ali Meehan amongst others present. On Tuesday I welcomed Piedad del Rio who together with her sister runs the International Farmacia de San Pe‐ dro. It’s been there since I was a girl and is still very much a family business, now also with clinics and an optician in‐ house; the epitome of Marbella’s histo‐ ry and heritage. On Wednesday we met Nezha Ka‐
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nouni and artist Pierre‐Luc Pujol follow‐ ing their unique painting extravaganza with live models wearing ecological swimwear designed and made in Mar‐ bella by Virginia Macari. Also the Hon‐ orary Consul to Israel Raphael Cohen joins me at the studio and Charo van Hulst takes time out to update us on how best to support the Butterfly Chil‐ dren Charity. I really hope you enjoy the shows; much time and love goes into them with the sole aim of helping us help each other because fortunately ‘Better Together’ is more than just a hashtag. New Instagram: nicolekingmarbel lanow New Facebook: Nicole.King.Marbella YouTube: No idea how to let you know which Nicole King it is amongst the oh so many!!! Lol To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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Growing on you Don’t throw the word ‘bipolar’ around IF you are thinking of taking your beard to the next level this summer, now is a good time to think about what style you want to achieve so you can begin creating your masterpiece. Beards generally tend to be trimmed neatly to create sharp cuts and an elegant appearance. However, increasingly many men have been letting their beard grow long, bushy and full. These messy but masculine facial hairstyles work beautifully with many men’s hairstyles. In addition, there are so many ways to combine stylish haircuts and
beards, including the transition between head and face hair. Depending on your genetic, it netics and lifestyle it could take a few months to grow a thick beard. But once you have achieved the length you long for you can begin to play around with it. There are many different ways to wear a long beard. The best long beards should be full and thick, with no irregular parts. The great thing about full beards is that they are versatile and look great with short, medium and long hair. They can even be combined with handlebar whiskers for a modern touch. If your plan is to stylise a full beard this year, you will surely want to invest in some quality beard oil or balm to keep your facial hair soft. But be careful not to brush too much or become impatient, as you will never be able to grow your beard to your full potential.
MS BIPOLAR UP AND DOWN WITH BALANCE UNEDITED IT’S tempting, isn’t it? Automatic almost. The go-to word you want (and will) use for someone who is in a good mood one day and in a bad mood the next.. A mood-shifter in a matter of minutes. I know it’s tempting, I’ve used the word myself, and I felt like the hugest hypocrite in the world!. The word itself defines an illness one that can be earth-shaking, mindtwisting, trouble-making and at times uncontrollable. Yes, the illness can convince you out of a happy and healthy life. Being bipolar can make a person seem to have split personalities or to be high one minute, low the next. But whenever I have heard ‘bipolar’ used out of context, it is not labelling an actual person with the condition. It is labelling someone who is a terror one day, and
then a saint the next. The concern is not that calling a person ‘bipolar’ is an insult to people who are bipolar. It is that people who wrongly use the term are transforming the term ‘bipolar’ into an insult. It is always used negatively. . “She’s always in a bad mood. Oh, she must be bipolar or something.” ( A sentence often followed by laughter.)
“He’s bipolar. He’s happy one day, then, angry the next.” Anyone can get carried away with the use of the catchy phrases. If he or she actually did struggle with bipolar disorder and you joke, “Are you like bipolar or something?” What then? You don’t know if that person is barely holding on to every little bit they can, in order not to crumble. I am writing in hopes people refrain from using a term that can prove dangerous if said to or around the wrong person. A term that can hurt or harm. A term that gets under my skin sometimes and makes me shake my head and makes me hope they are teaching kids about mental illness in schools these days. Love Ms Bipolar x W e all know we never learned about it growing up. But now that we have the knowledge, we have the power. A nd now that you know, I hope you reconsider your tendency to throw the term around.
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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 shop‐ ping this year, instead of feeding online giants and superstores. During this lockdown, we chal‐ lenge you to rediscover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the won‐ derfully quirky independent busi‐ nesses in your area. Due to the Covid‐19 pandemic, you may have to support many local businesses by ordering on‐ line and making use of any click and collect services they can op‐ erate if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or lock‐ down restrictions. The joy of shopping local means that independent busi‐ nesses can help support the local community. Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or online, consider where your money is ac‐ tually going. By shopping at an independent store you’re putting food on a lo‐ cal 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 local charities, support and sponsor lo‐ cal sports teams and in many cas‐
SPENDING LOCALLY: Will make a difference to the local economy. es the small independent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numerous genera‐ tions and support not just the cur‐ rent owner but the generation before. For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros spent there are supporting some‐ one’s dream and ambition, and also the courage it took them to step out alone, which is no easy task. It takes quite a large chunk of money to set up an indepen‐ dent store and compete with the
multinational and chains. So be sure to 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. You could also consider pur‐ chasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking outside the box can often lead to some fantastic ideas. Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tattoo time at a local studio, a hair cut at a local salon or an online study
course for someone looking to change their career path. As people are struggling with finances thinking about what friends and family may actually need is important too. Whilst it’s nice to give a glamourous gift per‐ haps pre‐paying a family mem‐ ber’s phone bill for the month would actually be a better gift. Helping people alleviate stress and worry , give the gift of peace of mind through these difficult times. Choosing to spend your mon‐ ey locally will really make a differ‐
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BUY LOCAL: By shopping locally, independent businesses can help support the local community.
ence in the recovery of the lo‐ cal economy. When we buy lo‐ cal, our money stays local, and it strengthens the local economy in two ways. First, buying local keeps money cir‐ culating within the local econo‐ my. Studies have shown that lo‐ cal businesses recirculate a greater share of every euro as they create locally owned supply chains and invest in their employ‐ ees. Data shows that local retailers return 52 per cent of their rev‐ enue back into the local econo‐ my, compared to just 14 per cent for national chain retailers. Money circulating through the local economy benefits everyone
who is a part of each transaction. For ex‐ ample, let’s look at a local farmer growing produce. First, they sell to a local restau‐ rant, which in turn prepares the fresh produce and sells it to local customers. The farmer pays its lo‐ cal employees and the restaurant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood
hardware store. This example illustrates how the recirculation of money in the local economy leads to a stronger financial foundation for our neighbours and communities. Buying local also fuels new em‐ ployment and job opportunities for people within our community. Studies show, locally owned businesses employ more people
per unit of sales and retain more employees over time. A fantastic example of how to support your local community is with a Charity Gift certificate, why not donate to your loved one’s favourite cause. Just remember to follow the latest government advice and any guidance businesses have to keep everyone safe.
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One of the main reasons for lameness in dogs is patella luxation THE patella is a small bone that sits in a groove (trochlea) in the femur in the knee. This is essential for the perfect functioning of the limb and in the case of patella luxation, it comes out of the trochlea. Most of the time it comes out towards the inner (medial) face of the knee and in less than 20 per cent it occurs towards the outer (lateral) face. It occurs mainly in small breeds or toys. It is due to a poor alignment of the limb as a result of poor develop‐ ment of the animal, and can affect one or both limbs. It is a congenital pathology. Sometimes it can be caused by trauma. There are different grades of patella luxation, from grade 1 in which the patella is manually dislocated but re‐ turns to its normal place when pressure is released and the dog only limps sporadically to grade 4 where the patel‐ la always remains dislocated and cannot be replaced and limps always. In moderate and severe cases, surgery is required to cor‐ rect the dislocation. Techniques vary depending on the case: trochleoplasty (deepening of the trochlea), transposi‐ tion of the tibial tuberosity, medial demotomy and capsu‐ lar imbrication. In grade 4, it sometimes requires correction of bony an‐ gular deformities. But my dog only limps a little. He takes a couple of steps with his leg raised but then he gets it right. It’s even funny. Is it absolutely necessary to operate? Yes, during the time this condition occurs, the patella constantly jumps from one side to the other, ulcerating the cartilage of the same and of the trochlea. That is why it is convenient to operate when young and not wait for an adult to have permanent lameness due to arthritis gener‐ ated.
Pussycat’s telling tails CAT’S tails are fascinating, seeming to appear as if they have a life of their own. They look like an antennae or some kind of detector that speaks a language all of its own. In fact, the cat’s tail can open up a world of informa‐
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AIR CONDITIONING by Cool and Cosy. The family company that cares. Installation and repairs. Quality machines. Ecosense movement sensors supplied and fitted from 100 Euros. For other energy-saving products visit www.coolandcosy.es. 952 935 513. We are Junta de Andalucia authorised installers as the new law states (real decreto 115/2017). On the Costa del Sol since 1993 (282634) ECONOCOOL – Top quality airconditioning installed from only €495 with a 3 year guarantee. Service, Repairs & Re-Gas from €75. Top Quality Installations. All Areas Covered. Chris – 662 427 396 econocool@hotmail.es (291352) MR COOL – Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating Systems, Sales & Service – Call Christian +34 629 527 587 or Nick +34 618 678 853 – www.mrcool.es (290916) AIRFLOW AIRCONDITIONING FOR REPAIRS, NEW INSTALLATIONS. UNITS FROM 600€ INCLUSIVE 952 443 222 Whatsapp 637 554 316 airflowspain@live. com (292420)
AWNINGS ACE OF SHADES – All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation; also recovery service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design T1(101730)
BLINDS ACE OF SHADES – Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also blackout blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730) BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (288894)
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JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Bathrooms/kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance. Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423 www.handymanservices.es Electrician, plumbing, construction, painting. Innovation. ROT deduction for Swedish, Sotogrande to Marbella 648 712 530 (290809)
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
CHARITY
CHIMNEY SERVICES
SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www.swinglescasas.com for more details or call 635 999 765 / 666 960 262 (289049)
APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (290485)
CONSTRUCTION all types of reforms, plumbing, electrical, kitchens, bathrooms, all jobs. Excellent Rates. Call Caroline 663 292 459 (291523)
CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than one. Chris 608 337 497 (286296)
HAWKS SL Expert Home Reform, kitchen, Bathroom, Flooring, Interior & Exterior Free Estimate Whatsapp +34635 204 123 info@hawksmbd.com (289610)
PLASTERING FRANK Dr Damp, bricklaying & plastering. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (291557)
BUY & SELL HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS, FULL OR PART CLEARANCE. ALL FURNITURE WANTED, WE PAY MORE. TEL 634 324 914 OR EMAIL houseclearanceman @hotmail.com (291002) PRIVATE collector will buy your Gold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM Buyers & Sellers of quality furniture. Top prices paid. 697 511 071 (291540)
CAR HIRE ALH RENT A CAR – SHORT & LONG-TERM RENTALS FROM €9.90 A DAY. INSURANCE INCLUDED IN OUR PRICES.
fessional Chimney Sweeping service. 682 636 451 www.starlightspain.com (291477)
DECORATORS RAINBOW Pinturas. English Painters & decorators. All aspects. Interior/exterior, private residential, commercial & communities. Spraying: door, kitchens & furniture. Light construction. Call/WhatsApp: Daniel: 628 066 308 www.rainbowpinturas.com
DOMESTIC APP REP DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (286296)
DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (286678)
ELECTRICIAN LIT ELECTRICIANS for all your Electrical & maintenance needs, no job too small for a FREE Quote. Call Craig on 604 106 414 or Ben 679 505 761 (291530)
FLOOR POLISHING
GENERAL BUILDER, Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available (290663) R.K.S CONSTRUCTION Full reforms. Roofing. Plastering. Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists. Established 2005. 634 315 264 / 652 640 871 (291099)
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CHURCH SERVICES BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Elimfamilyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627. (10011) CALAHONDA: Encounter Church (Elim), Family church with kids activities, Iglesia San Miguel, Sundays 4.30pm, Rev. David Hodgson, 695 115 496 (10012)
CLEANING MAINTENANCE ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet, upholstery cleaning, 27 years experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable service 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 or email acservs@outlook.com (290739) CONEJO CLEANING & Property Management. Est. over 25 years. Rentals management, one off cleans. New Property set up service. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 www.conejocleaning.com (291573) Starlight Cleaning Services. All types of cleaning. Any size of property. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. Deep Clean for Bars & Restaurants. We also do a pro-
MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (291570) MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLISING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. 27YRS EXPERIENCE. RELIABLE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 645 840 199 MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small. Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)
FOR SALE WANTED Gold, Silver, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)
FURNITURE FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (291540)
FUNERALS
GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 An drew@garden-professionals. com (288828) SPECIALIST BIG TREE PRUNING, PALMS AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE 637 203 528 TRABAJOS ESPECIAL EN ARBOLES GRANDES PRUNING PALMERAS, MANT DE JARDINES 637 203 528 (284967)
MASSAGE:
ENGLISH qualified masseuse, specialising in Swedish, Aroma Therapy & Indian head massage. Nueva Andalucia. Call Lisa 652 189 088 (291848)
HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas, Wood Burning Stoves. Top Quality. 0034952 663 141/0034670 409 759. info@envirocares pain.com www.envirocares pain.com (292294)
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
IRRIGATION
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IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. TRENCHLESS NO DIG Irrigation installation, Cables, Fibre Optic, Electric & Lighting Cables. New Installations & problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing. Astro Turf (Free Quotation) 676 747 521 (288939)
VINYL SOLUTIONS WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN RENOVATE? Modern adhesive vinyl coverings in hundreds of styles and designs can renovate a tired kitchen, bathroom, wall panels, bedroom wardrobes, fridge doors. Turn a tired looking wood designed kitchen into a modern solid colour or metallic look without painting or replacing. Work carried out on site with 10 year warranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples.
GATE REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641
GATES ELECTRIC GATES/Garage Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.2way gates.com (290417)
GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931
GUTTERING Guttering: Top Quality. 0034952 663 141/0034670 409 759 info@envirocare spain.com www.envirocare spain.com (292294)
HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX & fillers from €95. Skinny Jab & Fat reducing injections. Cover Coast & Inland. www.beautiful marbella.es 609 347 086 (291538)
CHIROPRACTOR FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J Schaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (291527)
DENTIST ENGLISH SPEAKING DENTIST in Fuengirola & Nueva Andalucia. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. FREE check up! Emergency Service available drvisky@hotmail.com. 689 887 019 (290431) www.euroweeklynews.com
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
HOUSE CLEARANCES ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071
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! STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbeygateinsure. com (291234) LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephones, 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.lsminsurance.biz for a quotation (291417)
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 ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITHS AND SECURITY COMPANY, FREE HOME SECURITY SURVEY. 636 770 865 / 952 660 233 WWW.SECURITYOFS PAIN.COM CONTACT DAREN
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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 (291366)
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@aceofshades.design (101730) 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 (291753)
MOTOR HOMES LOOKING TO EXCHANGE Ducato Bessecarr 2010 Motorhome on UK plates. 30,000 Miles, 2 berth, fully equipped, excellent condition, current value €29,000. I am looking for similar model & condition on Spanish plates. This exchange would be ideal for someone returning to UK. Happy to also sell. If you are interested call 951 663 113 (292430)
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6 - 12 May 2021 MOTORING FOR SALE – 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.robertsoncars-spain.com ROBERTSON CARS SUMMER SAVERS 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, air-con, electric windows, locking, North, South, East, West this compass is the best buy, WAS..€8,250... NOW...€7,995. Photos. www.robertsoncars-spain.com phone 952 832 173 / whatsapp. 608 658 785 ROBERTSON CARS SUMMER SAVERS 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 Polo....WAS...€7,250 ...NOW...€6,995. Photos. www.robertsoncars-spain.com phone 952 832 173 / whatsapp. 608 658 785 ROBERTSON CARS SUMMER SAVERS 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 h i s t o r y. . . . W A S . . . € 5 , 0 0 0 NOW...€3,995. Photos. www.robertsoncars-spain.com phone 952 832 173 / whatsapp. 608 658 785
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
ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (291474)
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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 billbradycars.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€ 952838842 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com 4X4 Automatic / Diesel 7 Seater Hyundai Santa-Fe (Style-Safe ) One private owner full service history and warranty from Hyundai panoramic sun roof, leather and electric seating to many extras to list here this is a massive saving at only 21’995€ 952838842 608950221 billbradycars.com Convertible/ Automatic Volvo C70 2005/6 Low Kilometers metallic grey tan leather a lovely looking car have great fun on the coast for only 7’995€ 952838842 608950221 billbradycars.com KIA CEE’D 2008 1.6 Inj. Coupe one private owner 90’000 Klm. ( 56’000 Mls ) Just been serviced and new ITV. ( MOT) Ideal first car air-conditioning, CD. Electric windows/Locks its only 3’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com 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.
CAR SERVICES MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (291019)
LAWYERS
NAUTICAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 626 245 098 (292333)
PASSPORT RENEWALS UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photo’s. Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (291992)
PEST CONTROL ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or non-runners. Cash. Buyer collects. Transfer included. 605 109 796 (291358) 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. (291511) 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 carsin spain@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) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290739)
MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED BY DAVID CHRISTIANCLARK. ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. RECOMMENDED BY TOP WEDDING-PLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FACEBOOK. PARTY BAND AVAILABLE ALSO. CALL 00 350 540 367 29
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
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.acecharity.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. ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfoundation@gmai l.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service.
CLASSIFIEDS 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 in fo@sepeonline.net www.sepeon line.net (93321) 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)
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CLASSIFIEDS PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (286678)
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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.
FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (285318)
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WE have many clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (291084)
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.malagaexpat. com (291415)
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WWW.INTERMARBELLA.COM Costa del Sol Property for sale. All areas / all budgets / all types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008 Email info@inter marbella.com (291563)
PROP MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www.starlightspain.com (291477)
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 (292224) WWW.INTERMARBELLA.COM Costa del Sol Property Long Term Rentals All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422 UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@intermarbella.com (291563)
REMOVALS/STORAGE COMMERCIAL TO LET ALOHA Nueva Andalucia, Local/Office Ground floor on Avda. Del Golf. 54m2. May sell. Tel 609 463 944 (292443)
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TO consolidate our client’s network in Andalucía we are looking for a mobile sales person fluent in English and Spanish to promote our exclusive products to golf clubs/ tennis/ football and similar. Send your CV for full details to info@thecapsystem.com (29123
WWW.INTERMARBELLA.COM Costa del Sol Property Sales & Long term rentals wanted. All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@intermar bella.com (291563)
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)
MAN AND VAN MAN & VAN, 20€ ph. Removals, Rubbish & House Clearances. Paul 634 112 677 (284894)
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2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 (291533) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (288807) MAN with van house removals, professional packing service please call for quotes on 635 935 231 or email derek.propertymanage ment@yahoo.com (292334)
NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 21st May 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 / info@aceofshades.de sign (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (288894)
PHONE OPERATOR / SECRETARY We need one more telephone manager / operator in our fuengirola office, we are looking for you who is organized, positive and like to work in team, you are between 25 and 45 and can work irregular hours when we are open 24 /7, speaks and writes Spanish and English, more languages as French, German, Swedish, Norwegian is a merit ... contact us today +34 674 84 56 00 tel or whatsapp (292455)
SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmella@hotmail.com (289668)
SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, & Repairs, friendly including heaters & regrouts. Friendly & reliable service. Malaga to Estepona & inland areas. 678791495 / 952756168 www.sparklenripple.net (288721) WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westar pools.com (291097) Swimming Pool Heat Pumps, Pool Covers, Rollers, Filtration Systems. 0034952 663 141/0034670 409 759 info@envirocarespain.com. www.envirocarespain.com. Quality guaranteed (292294)
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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)
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ROAD TEST by Mark Slack VOLVO’S high‐tech march towards electrification in‐ cludes plug‐in hybrid mod‐ els that offer a more practi‐ cal solution to those who currently find pure electric isn’t for them. The V60 is Volvo’s mid‐ size estate and despite the popularity of SUVs Volvo estates are still in demand, and for good reason. Forget any sign of utility because although these are load carriers (not in the same
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Volvo V60 - modern and minimalist with a luxury feel league as the square box Volvos of old but still pret‐ ty good) they are also packed with luxury touch‐ es. Standard fare across all models are such things as auto dimming mirrors, auto lights, high beam assist, au‐ to wipers, keyless start, cruise, electric and power folding door mirrors,
leather, heated front seats with electric adjustment and lumbar support, heat‐ ed wiper blades, dual zone climate control and as you would expect from Volvo there is a plethora of stan‐ dard safety kit. Prices start from €39,994 (£34,855) and my test mod‐ el was the T6 AWD Inscrip‐ tion (€53,648/£46,750 + a
staggering €9,180/£8,000 of options) which added, amongst many other items, ventilated seats, active lights that match the steer‐ ing, keyless entry/exit and remote opening power tail‐ gate, heated wiper blades add to the standard array of features. Power comes from a 2.0‐ litre four‐cylinder unit mat‐ ed to an eight‐speed auto‐ matic gearbox and all‐wheel‐drive for any kind of weather. With added
electric power the V60 pro‐ pels its rather large frame to the benchmark 100 kph (62 mph) in just 5.4 sec‐ onds and a maximum of 112 mph. In pure electric mode the Volvo can take you 48‐54 km (30‐34 miles) so enough for a commute, but whether you’re running a pure EV or a hybrid you really do need a home charging point to make EVs a practical proposition. Gear changes are smooth, the refinement is
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excellent and the V60 has an air of unruffled calm even when doing 112 kph (70 mph UK limit) on a mo‐ torway. It’s one of those cars that you feel could take you from one end of the country to the other and you would emerge with no aches or feeling in any way jaded. The interior is mod‐ ern and minimalist but at the same time has a look and feel of a luxury car rather than a premium one. It’s an object lesson in how light interiors can look so classy yet remain practical. In case you haven’t al‐ ready gathered, I liked the V60, I liked it a lot!
Facts at a Glance Model:Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 AWD Inscription Engine: Petrol electric hybrid – 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol with 87 hp electric motor Gears: 8-speed automatic Performance: 0-100 kmh (62 mph) 5.4 seconds/Maximum Speed 180 kph (112 mph) Economy: 1.8l/100km (156.9 mpg) WLTP Emissions: 46 g/km WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets. Classy, yet practical.
Most searched for online Toyota’s 10-Year Warranty THE top 10 most‐searched sec‐ ond‐hand cars online in Spain during 202 are listed below. If you are thinking of pur‐ chasing a used vehicle, some interesting data has been revealed by the web‐ site Milanuncios that might help you find a better deal in the second‐hand market, as their data shows that a massive 12 million online searches were made on their website by individuals in the first three months of 2021. Their data has shown that the most‐searched model of car is the German Volkswagen Golf, which was ranked as the ‘most popular’ by the web‐ site, notching up a total of 83,000
searches in the first quarter of 2021, as reported by top Span‐ ish publication Europa Press. The Volkswagen Golf is their five‐door model, and is priced at more than €20,000 as new, but in the second‐hand market, this car can be found for as little as €7,575. In second position was the trusty BMW 3 Series, with 54,000 searches in the first quarter, which in the second‐ hand market was selling for on average, around €10,747, about 25 per cent of its cost from new. Third place went to the Seat
León, having around 40,000 on‐ line searches, and could be found for an average price of €9,448. If you are an Audi fan then the Audi A4 showed up in fourth place of the most‐ searched, with more than 39,000 searches, closely fol‐ lowed by the Seat Ibiza with 35,000 searches. Rounding out the Top 10 most‐searched in Milanuncios were the Mitsubishi Montero, the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Citroën Berlingo, the BMW Se‐ ries 5, and the Ford Transit.
VW GOLF: Was the most searched for model online.
TOYOTA Spain has announced its ‘Toyota Relax’ programme, which will allow Toyota cus‐ tomers to take advantage of a new extended warranty scheme of up to 10 years, or 160,000km, whichever comes first, at no ex‐ tra cost. New Toyota vehicles come with an official three year or 100,000km warranty on all parts and labour, and a similar five‐year warranty on all its hybrid vehicles, but with the introduction of ‘Toy‐ ota Relax,’ the only requirement is that you have your vehicle main‐ tained annually, or at every 15,000km, in one of the Official Network of Toyota Spain Dealers, then you can benefit from up to 10 years warranty, until the vehi‐ cle reaches 160,000km. Under this warranty system, Toyota customers will also bene‐ fit from the ‘Health Check’, which is an inspection of the vehicle’s general condition, including all mechanical and electronic parts, to give the driver peace of mind, and also to aid in detecting any possible problems at an early stage. As a result of this extended warranty scheme, it allows drivers
to benefit even if they don’t have a fully stamped service book, and the vehicle in question will only need to undergo the correspond‐ ing service to benefit from an ad‐ ditional year’s warranty. By initiating this scheme, Toy‐ ota hopes to assure that their cus‐ tomers are their main concern, a
‘customer centric’ philosophy, in which they apply four objectives: to provide quick, efficient, and complete answers, to offer a re‐ sponse to each incident, to max‐ imise efforts in resolving doubts, and, finally, a special follow‐up to all claims, as reported by laopin iondemalaga.es.
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MAY 2: Viñuela played against the Nerja Nomads.
IT was a learning club for the League’s ‘new teams’ with Calahonda and Nerja still to play a League match, but last week both played in friendlies and lost. Calahonda after their two victories against Benalmadena Seniors came back down to earth against a lively Walking Dead team last Wednesday night (April 28) at the Finca Naundrup. Defensive errors in the first three minutes saw the Greens two goals down, although one was a penalty hotly disputed by the Greens. The ‘Dead’s’ movement and slightly younger team which had obviously been working at their training sessions didn’t al‐ low Calahonda to settle in to a game. Half‐time substitutions saw an improvement in Cala‐ honda’s play and although they scored twice both were disal‐ lowed. The ‘Dead’ took advan‐ tage of these let offs and added
NERJA WCF: Showing off their new strip. another three to their tally to run out clear 5‐0 winners. Colin ‘The Manc’ in goal for the Greens prevented a proba‐ ble double figure score. Scorers for the Walking Dead were Canty two, McGeoghan two and Coleman one. Walking Dead clearly the better team, although Calahon‐ da did play several of their Over‐70 team, but will have to get themselves organised be‐ fore their next match. Viñuela 2 Nerja Nomads 0. In a ‘Double Header’ last Sun‐ day, May 2 two matches took place at Viñuela’s Lakeside
ground and produced two very good games which the more experienced and fitter Viñuela side won. The first match was a 40‐ minute game with ‘first teams’ competing followed by a 30‐ minute game played between substitutes and ‘extra’ players. Viñuela also came out on top in this game by the same score 2‐ 0. Nerja were far from despon‐ dent having lost to one of the top teams in the League, it was a learning curve football wise and the Nomads enjoyed the experience, facilities and hospi‐
tality provided by Viñuela. Manager Steve Lynton said it looked good for the start of the new season in September and now look forward to a friendly against Malaga on Saturday May 15 in Nerja. Viñuela manager Clive was happy with the wins as they have several players out in‐ jured and two more picked up injuries in these matches, but the players are fit having been training for weeks now. They travelled to the Finca Naundrup on Wednesday night (May 5) and played against the Walking Dead. Report in next week’s EWN. Malaga are on the road in the next few weeks with friendlies at Viñuela and Nerja. With a Recruitment Campaign running they are keen to try out new players. These match‐ es will be used to assess the new players and current squad in early preparation for the new season.