Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 13 - 19 May 2021 Issue 1871

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The people’s paper ISSUE NO. 1871

13 - 19 May 2021

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Financing for gender equality THE Diputación de Malaga has announced that for this year, it will allocate aid valued at €300,000 to finance projects that promote gender equality, especially in the smallest municipalities of the province.

These grants are aimed at women’s associations and federations and municipalities with less than 20,000 inhabitants that want to develop projects related to equality or to set up new associations. The maximum amount of the subsidy to each organisation will be €8,000.

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Busy week for Gibraltar West Nile virus warning EVERYBODY on both sides of the border is preparing for a summer influx of tourists The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia travelled to Madrid on Wednesday May 5 for the next round of discussions with Spain and Britain, reportedly moving slightly closer to an agreement.

On that same day, perhaps coincidental with the fact that Chelsea beat Real Madrid 2-0 to reach the final of the UEFA Champions League, there were much longer than usual queues and checks for drivers leaving the Rock to enter Spain.

I n the meantime, the Guardia Civil border post has been scaled up with brand new green and blue customs booths

AT THE BORDER: Spot the spelling mistake. being installed but there was a slightly embarrassing spelling mistake which was rectified over a period of days as can be seen in the accompanying photograph.

As Gibraltar has been placed

on the UK Green List, easyJet has increased the number of weekly flights from L ondon Gatwick, Bristol and Manchester, with its new Edinburgh destination being brought forward to June 5.

Estepona heritage 100 but not yet out ANXIOUS to ensure that its historical archive is as com‐ plete as possible, Estepona Council has managed to recov‐ er two registers of births that date back to the reign of Is‐ abel II. The contents give information of births in the munici‐ pality from 1858 to 1861 and at that time Estepona had a population of 8,970 people which made it an important settlement on the Costa del Sol. These two registers now join 17 similar registers in the archive which list details of marriages, births and deaths of some 13,000 people and will be added to the digital records.

As people become more curious about their heritage, it is not unusual for the Council to receive enquiries about ancestors and it is currently dealing with requests for infor‐ mation from people in Cuba and New Zealand who be‐ lieve that they have familial roots in Estepona.

NOT just one but two people in the town of Ronda have been singled out for congratulations as both have reached 100 years and are now well on their way to 101.

The deputy for the Elderly of the Malaga Provincial Coun‐ cil, Francisco José Martín and Ronda Delegate for the Elder‐ ly, Cristina Durán, paid tribute to María Valle and Patrocinio Trujillo with the presentation of a special plaque celebrating their achievement. Due to health measures, family mem‐ bers of the two centenarians accepted the awards on their behalf as the councillor expressed her pride in having peo‐ ple in the town who are an example of struggle and sacrifice in a time where, in addition, the elderly have been a group especially punished by the pandemic.

She added that a society that recognises the elderly is a better and fairer society which observation was endorsed by her colleague from the Provincial Council.

HAVING received a warning from the Ministry of Health that it was one of eight municipalities in Malaga facing risk from West Nile virus, Casares Council took immediate action.

For this, it has hired a specialised company that is carrying out a control and sampling in the points that may be developed to detect the necessary preventive treatments.

Mayor Pepe Carrasco, has expressed his discomfort to the Territorial Delegation of Health and Families of the Junta de Andalucia in Malaga, that town councils are being required to deal with the problem rather than the Junta.

In a letter sent to the delegate, the mayor stated, “From the Casares Council government team we believe that this matter is a public health problem that must be as-

Mosquito larvae can grow in minute amounts of water. sumed from an autonomous point of view, coordinating and providing the necessary resources for its execution. The whole weight of the actions should not fall on the town council without providing means, resources or financing.”

West Nile fever is an infection which is typically spread by mosquitoes.

Andalucian discovery AN Andalucian comlates the plant and pany is launching a in a record time of product which uses a few days increasbiotechnology that es the mass of will completely elimiroots, the size of nate chemical prodthe leaf, the numucts from fertilisers ber of flowers, earThe compound, ly maturation and discovered and perconsequently the fected after years of production of innovation, is based fruits. on a unique formula According to the PROMOTER: It is like an energy drink for plants. that they call Cell Expromoter of the change BiotechnoloFenorganic brand, gy which allows the transfer of nutrients Francisco José Jiménez, “It is like an energy from 16 algae and bacteria that are abdrink for plants, by activating this intercelsorbed by the leaf or root, stimulating lular exchange capacity, the growth rate is plant growth. improved from the root structure to the Tests carried out during years of refruit with more yields, more homogesearch confirm that this technique stimuneous and longer shelf life.”

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NIBS EXTRA Police raid TWO popular bars situated by the Marbella Marina were the subject of raids by National Police (some officers wearing balaclavas) in the early evening of Saturday May 10, ostensibly to check for drugs, although one man was arrested for obstructing the operation and alleged assault.

Chef’s meal MICHELIN starred chef Dani Garcia was on hand to help charity Horizonte Proyecto Hombre de Marbella raise €70,000 from a special event whereby he prepared the ingredients for a meal which was supplied to 350 people throughout Spain and gave them online cooking instructions.

Face to face WITH effect from Monday May 17, the Torremolinos Register Office will be open for face-toface meetings without advance appointments rather than through telephone calls but for the sake of hygiene and safety, a numbered ticket machine will be set up outside the building.

Park repairs HAVING been closed for several days following mindless acts of vandalism, the Leonera Torre Park in Benahavis was opened on Monday May 10 as council workers repaired the damage over the previous weekend and now residents can once again enjoy the park’s facilities.

Les Miserables THIS Saturday, May 15, the Barbarie Teatro Musical, will present its production Sale el Sol, Tribute to Les Miserables, at 7pm in the Felipe VI Auditorium Estepona. This is a version of the musical by ClaudeMichel Schönberg, adapted from the novel by Victor Hugo.

King’s menu BURGER KING has been signed as the latest sponsor for the Marenostrum Festival to be held in Fuengirola this summer.

Customers in Cadiz, Granada and Malaga provinces who purchase the Marenostrum Menu will receive a free scratch card with the chance to win VIP concert tickets.

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Unique bullring works go on WORK commenced on the bullring in La Linea de la Concepcion in 1880 and with its unique 49 sides, it is the only building of its type in the world so was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2005.

Over the years it has deteriorated significantly and became dangerous, so with the help of a grant from the European Regional Development Fund and funding from the La Linea Council, a €2.1 million refurbishment plan started in September 2019.

Although work progressed

BULLRING: The mayor of La Linea inspected the works. steadily to turn the bullring into a venue not just for bull fighting but for other cultural activities, with the declaration of the State of Alarm in

March 2020, work was brought to an abrupt halt.

Since then, whenever possible, workmen have returned to the site and now it

is on course for completion later this year and will reclaim its original title of El Arenal.

The entire wooden top floor was removed and will be replaced by safer seating which meets current standards and there will be lifts to allow easy access to those with mobility problems.

Situated as it is, just across the border with Gibraltar, there is a significant potential to attract visitors from the Rock if popular performers are invited to present concerts there.

Vaccine theft from hospital AUTHORITIES at the new hospital in La Linea de la Concepcion discovered some anomalies in the paper work covering use of Covid‐19 vaccinations.

Worried about the possibility of theft, the hospital and Andalucian Health Au‐ thority alerted local National Police offi‐ cers of their fears and within a matter of weeks, investigators from the Specialised

Charity opens new centre COLLECTIVE CALLING, a Costa del Sol charity is excited to have se‐ cured funding to open the Collec‐ tive Calling empowerment centre which will host the CC Food Bank and the Inspiring Futures pro‐ gramme.

The funding was secured through sponsorship from High‐ Tower Invitational, a not‐for‐prof‐ it club that aims to create fun ac‐ tivities for its members and at the same time support local commu‐ nity, its businesses and charities.

The HighTower sponsorship will see Collective Calling ‐ which supports local families and the homeless community with food assistance ‐ receive a total of €17,000, of which Peter Jorge the founder of High Tower, donated a very generous €10,000 personally.

Inspiring Futures is a nine‐ week programme that helps to inspire, equip and transform par‐ ticipant’s lives, with its core mis‐ sion facilitating work placements.

Collective Calling welcome do‐ nations of food items to its food bank located at the new office Calle Alamo, EDF. Cortesol, Local No 12, San Pedro de Alcantara, 29670, which will be formally opened on Friday May 14.

and Violent Crime Unit arrested a 27‐ year‐old nurse on Friday May 7.

The matter is now sub judice so there is no formal statement concerning the officer’s action but according to a report by pledgetimes.com, it is understood that the man who is the son of a Local Police officer and a prominent nurse, had been falsifying documents and then

stealing a number of doses of vaccine to sell later.

He is accused of bribery, falsification of documents and embezzlement of public funds and allegedly kept a refrigerated unit in his car (which has reportedly been seized by the police) and then injected people who paid him cash for the illicit vaccine.

Fundraiser dinner

NOW that the State of Alarm is finished, charities are going to find it much easier to organise fundraising events which are the lifeblood of many which depend upon donations to survive.

One of these, Animal Care Es‐ paña (ACE) based in La Cala de Mijas has a desperate need to generate funds in order to allow

it to continue to look after aban‐ doned cats and dogs looking for their forever homes.

On Wednesday May 19, there will be a three‐course set dinner with live music at El Gusto restaurant in the centre of La Cala costing €40 per person of which €11 will be donated to ACE.

Guests will need to book in advance directly with El Gusto paying a deposit of €20 per per‐ son for the fun night opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start with en‐ tertainment from Johnny Baker, Tony Capo, Peet Rothwell and Laura Carter, as well as a raffle and rock and roll bingo organ‐ ised by John Sharples.

Flower Marbella doubles Arranging Day its financing MARBELLA Council has not only renewed agreements with charities Bancosol and Crece, it has doubled the amount being given to €100,000 to help support vulnerable fami‐ lies.

The president of Bancosol, Diego Vázquez, thanked the City Council “for having renewed confidence in our work.”

With an increase in funds from €32,000 last year to €57,000, Bancosol will be able to continue to serve five as‐ sociations in Marbella with about 3,800 end users and since January, it has distributed a total of 61,000 kilos of food.

For her part, the president of Crece, Mariluz Martínez, also highlighted “the help that the Council gives us again, with funds that come in handy after a very tough year for our users, mainly children with disabilities.”

The mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, said “We are very grateful to the organisations that have given everything during this last year as is the case of these two groups, involved in helping the most disadvantaged or disabled people.”

MEMBERS of the Estepona Floral Art Club celebrated National Flower Arranging Day on May 7, by placing arrangements in La Belleza beauty salon, Halomons restaurant and Los Morenos café.

The club is accredited to the London and Overseas branch of National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies which was formed in the UK in 1959 and the Estepona Branch had, until the State of Alarm, regular visits from British flower arranging experts but overcame this with regular online demonstrations. Now it is in a process of re‐ emerging and there will be a social dis‐ tanced afternoon tea get together at Ricks in Estepona Port on May 18 at 3pm.

Anyone who is interested in floral art and would like to join, feel free to attend, or email esteponafloralartclub@hotmail.com or visit Facebook for more information.

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Gibraltar Government happy

Secretary of State Grant Shapps made the announcement at Downing Street.

FOLLOWING the an‐ nouncement in Down‐ ing Street by Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, on May 7 that the Rock was on the UK Green List, the Gibraltar Government expressed its delight.

Minister for Tourism, Vijay Daryanani said: “It is excellent news that Gibraltar has been placed on the Green List for travel and we are grateful to the British Government for this.

Chief Minister, Fabi‐ an Picardo added: “This is a significant opportunity to see the arrival of tourism to help the sector which has been so affected for the past 15 months.

It is also hugely impor‐ tant for our family, so‐ cial, business and other commercial links with the United Kingdom.”

As Spain is not in‐ cluded on the Green List at the moment, al‐ though it may be when the list is reviewed in three weeks, UK pass‐ port holders who trav‐ el from the UK to Gibraltar once general travel is allowed, need to be aware that the Spanish authorities may consider some form of restriction on movement across the border for those flying into Gibraltar.

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SIMPLY SURVIVING GROUP A Giant step for ACE from Front page »

LIKE many other small charities ACE (Ani‐ mal Care España) found it very difficult to raise funds during the State of alarm.

To make matters worse, their kennels were flooded during storm Filomena in Jan‐ uary of this year and although the majority of animals were saved, bedding and much more was lost and had to be replaced.

One of the charity’s supporters Katarzy‐ na Slomianna (better known as Kasia) is a dog lover and whilst on furlough as she works in the hospitality industry decided that she would do something to raise funds for ACE. Her plan has now come to fruition and she started walking from Cordoba back to the La Cala de Mijas (some 200 kilometres) to raise funds via a Go Fund Me campaign with a target of €2,000.

Hearing about this, another dog lover,

Paul Shafto thought that it would be a great idea to join Kasia on the walk and they could keep each other company and hopefully raise even more funds for the charity.

So, he also set up a Go Fund Me page and they both set off on Monday May 10 hoping to cover the distance in around sev‐ en days if they can manage 30 kilometres or so each day.

From Cordoba, they will head to the Bae‐ na and then Antequera before making the home stretch to Biddy Mulligan’s in La Cala de Mijas on Saturday May 15.

At the time of writing the combined total reached so far has reached €2,110 (and they are each targeting €2,000) so all dona‐ tions to either page or direct to ACE http://ace‐charity.org will be gratefully re‐ ceived.

THE Simply Surviving Group is going from strength to strength and now boasts over 600 members on its Facebook page. The Mijas Walking Tours have proved a winner and these successful tours plus various other events have enabled the group to donate €1,000 to the following: Donkey Dreamland Mijas in March.

The Food Fairies in April.

May is proving another eventful month with Last Chance Animal Rescue being SIMPLY SURVIVING: Now boasts over 600 Facebook members. the nominated charity.

Planned events are: 11.00 - Tuesday May 25 at 11.00 - Saturday May Saturday May 22 at 5pm 29 at 11.00 Dinner and concert at Club Miraflores, Mijas The nominated charity for June is one close to Costa featuring the vocal talents of Paul Anthony everyone’s heart, Cudeca and promises to be a and Layla Vocalista. This includes a welcome winner with huge sponsorship already secured for drink, three-course dinner and entertainment for a Slim In, where a number of members have just €25. pledged to lose five kilos by Midsummer’s Day. Thursday May 27 at 2pm, Restaurante Cerros More details will be announced in next week’s de Águila, Mijas edition.

Fun Quiz featuring the hilarious and inimitable Booking is essential for all these events please John Sharples. Entry to the quiz is just €2. by contacting Val Williams by email: val MIJAS WALKING TOURS IN MAY: williams39@yahoo.com or Alan Boardman on Saturday May 15 at 11.00 - Friday May 21 at 610 522 605.

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Mijas HHH

MARIFRÁN CARAZO, the Minister of Development, Infrastructures and Spatial Planning, announced the “most absolute rejection” of tolls and has assured that the Junta de Andalucia will guarantee that “not a single one will be paid” on the roads across the region.

The statement was made to journalists in Sevilla after being asked about the implementation of tolls on Spanish highways, an initiative that is part of the package of structural reforms that the government of Spain offered to the European Union in order to gain access to funds from the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan.

The government, which is scheduled to bring in tolls in 2024, has calculated a payment per kilometre at €0.1.

MIJAS HOUSE HASH HARRIERS, a local group of walkers do not take life too seriously until it comes to their annual Charity Run. This year to celebrate their 32nd anniversary, 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 accessible Breast and Prostrate screening for people 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 Mijas 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 published 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 nibble 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 register 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.

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Festivals Banned Water Park Pays up

THE regional government of Andalucia has banned festivals and pilgrimages along with other popular events in municipalities which are currently in health alert levels three and four. It also does not recommend these events for municipalities with alert levels one and two.

The Official Bulletin of the Andalucian Regional Government (BOJA) which was published on Friday May 7 also states that “bullfighting shows and popular bullfighting festivals can continue with their activities provided that they have pre-assigned and numbered seats, guaranteeing at all times that people attending the show will remain seated and provided with their corresponding protective mask.”

The sites must be organised in such a way as to allow movement of people in a manner which respects interpersonal safety distances. Food and drink will only be allowed to be consumed at designated places, but an exception has

FESTIVALS: Will not be allowed in certain levels. been made for bottled water.

Areas in health alert level 1 will see an authorised capacity of 60 per cent, and this should not be exceeded. Grouping of spectators will be set at a maximum of six people in a group with spare seats used to maintain distancing between groups.

Level 2 areas - the limit will be set at 50 per cent of the permitted capacity which cannot be exceeded. Grouping of spectators will be set to a maximum of six people as in level 1.

Level 3 areas will be limited

to 40 per cent of the permitted capacity, and bullfighting events will not be permitted.

Seats should be assigned in a way that leaves a safety distance of 1.5 metres from ‘the people occupying adjacent seats in the same row of the seating area and the seats immediately in front or behind each row of seating areas may not be occupied.’

Level 4 area - no spectators will be permitted to be present in the bullring and popular bullfighting events will not be permitted.

A SPORTS instructor and personal trainer from the Netherlands who was on holiday on the Costa del Sol, and suffered serious injuries in an accident on an attraction at the Aqualand water park in Torremolinos 10 years ago, has been awarded €109,182 in compensation by a court.

The victim, 28 years old at the time, went to Aqualand for the day with friends and decided to try the ‘Black Hole’, a covered and curved water slide. The victim weighed 60kg, and her friend approximately 110kg, they were given a double float, and according to the victim, “followed the in-

structions of the lifeguard who was at the start of the attraction.”

As they went down the slide, gaining speed, the victim was thrown from the float, her head making contact with the side of the chute, and she was knocked unconscious, at which point she was rushed to the Santa Elena clinic in Torremolinos, where she was diagnosed with a fractured collarbone, which was operated on, but also she had received trauma to her skull and shoulder.

Juan Antonio López, from Legal 10 Abogados, the lawyer defending the victim, told the court how, as a result of the accident,

A Taste for Mediterranean Diet is now Growing DURING the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic many parts of Spain have seen the taste for the Mediterranean diet recover. The pandemic has affected the eating habits of many Spanish resi‐ dents and throughout the pandemic and the in‐ take of vegetables, fruit, fish, meat and sweets has been seen to increase.

The pandemic unfortunately has had a nega‐ tive effect on many people’s mental health and according to the European Health Survey re‐ leased by the National Statistics Institute (INE), up to 3 per cent of the population have seen their mental health deteriorate.

According to the press, “This is the percentage of the Spanish population that has been added to those who already showed ‘little interest or joy in doing things’ before March 2020.”

Citizens in Spain have been dramatically af‐ fected during the pandemic as unemployment rates have risen and the use of teleworking for those in work has grown.

This has reduced the ‘feeling of tiredness’ in many people and also affected their ‘lack of ap‐ petite,’ ‘excessive food intake’ or ‘problems sleeping.’

his client has suffered neck pain, dizziness, loss of vision, and migraines, that can cause nausea and vomiting, and now has “limited ability to carry out everyday activities.”

In 2012 she had to undergo a second operation to relieve collarbone pain and has been receiving physiotherapy and treatment from a psychologist for the posttraumatic stress disorder caused by the accident, and had unsuccessfully sued the water park for an amount of €70,247 in 2014, but then she appealed to the Provincial Court of Malaga, which has now decided in her favour.

Night Visits WITH the lifting of the State of Alarm, the authorities in charge of Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife at‐ tractions have decided the time is right to reopen the attractions for night visits.

As a result, from May 11, the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife can be visited Tuesday to Saturday, from 10pm to 11.30pm, to enable visitors to view the famous monument in a different way to seeing it during daylight hours.

Also resuming its night visits will be the Dobla de Oro, the cultural and tourist itinerary that promotes the close links between the Albaicín through the visit to the six Andalucian monuments and the Monu‐ mental Complex of the Alhambra and the General‐ ife, both declared Heritage World by UNESCO. In a statement released by the Board, tours will operate on a 65 per cent capacity, between 8.30am and 8pm every day, and are limited to groups of 10 persons at a time, which includes a guide, and the use of masks is mandatory throughout the Monu‐ mental Complex of the Alhambra and the General‐ ife and its attached assets.

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 26 at 10.00 3h Price €15 + drink Pia Bruun 686 454 717 - Sandra Gallardo 678 155 553 - mijassecrets@gmail.com English / German / Scandinavian

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Pilot Dies In Crash

THE deceased is a 66‐year‐ old British man who lived in Cartagena. The tragic acci‐ dent occurred on Saturday morning May 8 near Cala Re‐ ona (Cartagena) when the plane he was piloting crashed into the sea. The causes behind the accident have not been disclosed at this time, according to a re‐ port by the Government Del‐ egation of Murcia.

Around 11.30am the 112 Emergency Service received notice that the plane had fallen into the sea between the beaches of Dischargers and Cala Reona. Divers from Maritime Rescue and the Guardia Civil travelled to the scene of the accident to rule out the presence of other possible survivors.

Sources of the investiga‐ tion indicate that no one else had been injured and that the pilot was the only casual‐ ty ‐ he was also the only per‐ son listed to fly the plane that day.

Soon after the discovery of the body, the Emergency Ser‐

vices of Murcia confirmed the death of the man.

It is understood that the occupants of a leisure boat found the lifeless body of the pilot floating in the sea and

transferred him to Cabo de Palo. They were also aided by a canoeist who had seen the accident. An investiga‐ tion is underway by the Guardia Civil.

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Contributions To Rise For Self-Employed IF you are a self-employed worker (autonomo) in Spain then you need to be aware that on June 1, the General Treasury of the Social Security (TGSS) will implement the new rise in social security con-

Janssen Vaccine For Under 60s SPAIN’S Public Health Commission has approved expanding the use of the Janssen vaccine to people between 50 and 59 years of age, as well as vulnerable groups that are difficult to reach, such as homeless people, seasonal workers, and immigrants in an irregular administrative situation.

On Tuesday May 11, officials of the Ministry of Health and the communities also discussed and analysed the possibility of updating the vaccine strategy to make mRNA vaccines - Pfizer and Moderna - available to be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women for the first time, according to the prioritisation group to which they belong.

The use of vaccines for adolescents was discussed for the first time as well, with the proposal of administering Pfizer once it is approved for that age group, to vaccinate all over 12 years of age who fall into the high-

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risk category, such as those in centres with disabilities, special education and tutored centres, and those in situations of great dependency.

It was decided that the remainder of adolescents and pre-adolescents “will not be prioritised at this time” because epidemiological data in Spain maintains that people aged 50-59, 40-49 and 30-39 years have a higher risk of hospitalisation, admission to the ICU, and death than the younger age groups.

A decision was made by the Commission to continue using Janssen alongside Pfizer and Moderna to complete the vaccination of people aged over 60 and then for those aged between 50 and 59 years, plus to use the advantage of Janssen being a single dose jab to administer to vulnerable groups such as the homeless, seasonal workers, immigrants, and those with autism, and mental illness.

tributions that had been delayed since January 1.

The increase will be between €3 and €12 and was scheduled to come in on January 1, but after pressure exerted by Lorenzo Amos, the president of the National Federation of Self-Employed Workers’ Associations (ATA), the government agreed to delay it until June 1.

This increase in the quota also includes an increase in the contribution rates for professional contingencies and cessation of activity in 2019, 2020, and 2021, which means that the contribution rate will rise from 0.8 per cent to 0.9 per cent with respect to 2020, and from 1.1 per cent to 1.3 per cent

regarding professional contingencies, while those self-employed under the ‘flat rate’ will not be affected by this rise.

Self-employed workers should remember that they can set their contribution base, which from June 1 will range from €289 of the minimum quota to €1,245 of the maximum quota.

It is not yet clear when the General Treasury of the Social Security (TGSS) will proceed to charge the settlements that were not collected from January to August of this year, an amount which ranges from €22 to €98, depending on the contribution base for which the self-employed person contributes.

SELF-EMPLOYED: Contributions are to increase.

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In Loving Memory ON Friday April 30, 2021, Mary Josephine Collins, a Londoner and long-time Costa Del Sol visitor died aged 80 in London.

Born in Pontypridd, Wales, Mary worked as a housing officer for Islington Council and had two daughters, Victoria and Michelle.

Mary’s adoration for Malaga began in the 80s, and after multiple holidays with her partner Sid purchased a family apartment in La Carihuela. She was a well-loved personality among members of the British and Spanish communities, where she and Sid spent many an evening in The Spanish Garden and loved their breakfasts at The Dark Side Of The Moon.

Mary was an avid reader and could read a day away under a parasol on her favourite beach Playa Alonso.

With declining health and Covid regulations, she was saddened not to visit her second home since 2016.

Her final wishes were to have her ashes scattered on Playa de la Carihuela.

MARY COLLINS: Wished her ashes scattered on the beach.

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Equal Sexes Pay A WAGE register has been created in a bid to close the inequality wage gap between women and men.

Currently the gap in wages between the sexes in Spain is thought to be

about 22 per cent.

In a bid to see the gap closed, companies in Spain will need to keep a register of salaries provided to work‐ ers. When the regulation was first approved the Min‐

Bombshell Storyline

COMEDIAN, West End performer, and all-round entertainment legend Brian Conley makes his Albert Square debut as character Terry Cant next week on BBC1 soap EastEnders, and fans are being promised a bombshell storyline to go with his appearance, which will apparently involve a huge shock for one of Walford’s principal characters.

Jon Sen, the executive producer of EastEnders said back in February when announcing the casting of Conley, “We had been searching for some time, but the moment we met Brian, we knew instantly we had found our man.”

Adding, “Brian’s a talented performer whose charm, wit, and charisma are exactly the qualities we want for Terry.

We’ve got some wonderful stories in store for him and can’t wait for the audience to see Brian bring him to life.”

EastEnders fans have to wait until Tuesday, May 18 for the episode, but you can still catch the soap every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7.30pm on BBC1, and on RTÉ One in Ireland.

ister of Labour, Yolanda Díaz, commented on how the data will permit workers to fight back against wage inequality. Fines of up to €187,000 can be given out by the Labour Inspectorate to companies found to have wage inequality.

According to INE, “The measure affects almost 1.5 million companies, which are those with employees, according to the Central Di‐ rectory of Companies (DIRCE) as of January 1, 2020 of the National Statistics In‐ stitute (INE), although around 900,000 have only one or two employees.”

Many companies though could have trouble compiling the registers, so in a bid to help them the government developed a tool to use. The tool is free of charge to com‐ panies and will also be vol‐ untary as was confirmed to EFE by the Ministry of Labour.

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Ione Belarra A Taste for Takes Over Mediterranean Diet Grows

Ione Belarra is the successor.

IGLESIAS announced he was leaving his position in politics following defeat in the Madrid elections last week. Iglesias expressed that he wanted his successor to be female, which placed the ministers’ Irene Montero and Ione Belarra in the running. Both ministers, as well as having an excellent relationship, are the number two and three of Podemos, respectively.

Following his exit from the coalition government, Iglesias pointed to Yolanda Díaz, third vice president and minister of labour, as his successor. However, at the moment, Díaz has refused the training. She has also said on several occasions that she does not militate in Podemos but in the PCE. Just one and a half months ago, Belarra came to the forefront in the coalition government and in United We Can as the new Minister of Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda.

The decision has not yet been made by Podemos as to whether the replacement will be carried out formally through a new assembly a year after the ‘Vistalegre III’ that re-elected Iglesias for four years.

DURING the ongoing Coronavirus pan‐ demic many parts of Spain have seen the taste for the Mediterranean diet recover.

The pandemic has affected the eating habits of many Spanish residents and throughout the pandemic and the intake of vegetables, fruit, fish, meat and sweets has been seen to increase.

The pandemic unfortunately has had a negative effect on many people’s mental health and according to the European Health Survey released by the National Statistics Institute (INE), up to 3 per cent of the population have seen their mental health deteriorate.

According to the press, “This is the per‐ centage of the Spanish population that has been added to those who already showed ‘little interest or joy in doing things’ before March 2020.”

Citizens in Spain have been dramati‐ cally affected during the pandemic as un‐ employment rates have risen and the use of teleworking for those in work has grown.

This has reduced the ‘feeling of tired‐ ness’ in many people and also affected their ‘lack of appetite,’ ‘excessive food in‐ take’ or ‘problems sleeping.’

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RENFE Monopoly Ends THE National Spanish Rail Network (Red Nacional de Ferrocarriles Españoles, or RENFE) has lasted a stagger‐ ing 80 years without having any competition, but the rail service was opened to others in December 2020. It was ex‐ pected that the French low‐ cost rail service Ouigo would

enter the market and this has finally happened.

The new service Ouigo, is part of the French National Rail Society, also known as the SNCF Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français.

This could be great news for travellers as the French firm aims to undercut RENFE

Infoca New Helicopters BRINGING Andalucia to the forefront of firefighting in Spain, Infoca now has three brand new Super Puma helicopters, which will replace their previous Bell 412 helicopters, with the new models capable of carrying more firefighters, and also has a larger capacity water tank for fighting forest fires.

Built at the Airbus factory in Cadiz, which has a five-year contract with the Junta de Andalucia, the helicopters cost around €3 million (£2.6m). These helicopters also offer a higher level of security to the firefighters during any incident, and will be located at the three bases of Jerez del Marquesado, in Granada, Cartama in the province of Malaga, and, Madroñalejo in Sevilla, which means that Andalucia has more of these state-of-the-art helicopters than any other autonomous community in Spain.

Also, seven new fire engines were unveiled, at a cost of €2.38m (£2.06m), with six more planned for 2022.

prices, and the Spanish firm is sure to respond.

The first lucky travellers to benefit from Ouigo will be those travelling between Madrid and Barcelona, which is one of the highest travelled routes within Spain.

Competition will be fierce though as the route is also covered by air by Iberia, and RENFE already runs the AVLO service.

It is suspected that the French company will soon branch out to offer other routes in Spain.

The trains running on the Madrid to Barcelona line will have a staggering capacity of over 500 travellers and have a buffet car, which at present travellers will not be able to benefit from, as due to the ongoing Coronavirus pan‐ demic they are currently closed.

Prices will vary from €9 all the way up to €79 depending on time of travel and when tickets are bought.

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THE Spanish government, through Pedro Sanchez, recently presented to the EU, proposals for tax and labour reforms that the EU requires if Spain wants access to the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan - a fund that includes €79.5 billion in subsidies available until 2023.

The fiscal reform is ‘across the board’ and is set to increase personal income tax,

Spain’s New Tax Reforms wealth tax, inheritances, the price of diesel, and much more. This will of course affect British expats, who, before knowledge of the tax hikes were expecting to live in Spain on a fixed budget that could afford them a decent lifestyle without too many headaches

Pushing Ahead SPAIN’S end to the State of Alarm does not end the pandemic, but it does put it on the road to normality, with the goal of vaccinating 33 million citizens between July and August.

That milestone will make it possible to reach the longawaited herd immunity that, supposedly, will reduce the risks of this virus.It will not end with it, experts have said, because even if developed countries will have managed by then to defend themselves with the vaccine, there will still be many more (developing countries) without any vaccines.

The use of masks, hand washing, and social distancing will be maintained until herd immunity is reached. This has been indicated by Ministry of Health officials, who are confident that these measures will keep the virus at bay. Although they have warned that it is possible that these measures will be maintained through to the second half of the year, especially the wearing of masks, although while inside public spaces, as they have already done in Israel and Gibraltar, which is where the majority of the populations have been vaccinated.

and not too much tax!

Here below is the breakdown of a tax reform that affects all taxpayers in Spain, some more than others.

The report sent to the European Commission lists the tax increases that it plans to put into force in the first quarter of 2023, which will bring Spain’s tax levels more in line with neighbouring countries.

There will be a ‘gradual increase of the tax system’s maximum contribution base,’ which in practice will result in a greater tax burden for those lucky enough to earn more than €2,400 net per month.

The contribution base, in Spanish, la base de cotización, is the gross monthly remuneration, including prorated bonuses, that a worker receives. At the moment, the maximum contribution base is €4,070.10 gross per month. Workers who earn more than that amount are exempt from paying tax on the remainder of their income.

For example, if a person has

PEDRO SANCHEZ: Has proposed tax and labour reforms.

a contribution base of €5,000 per month, then they are not taxed for the extra €929.90 they have earned.

This modification of the maximum contribution bases, which the Spanish government aims to carry out gradually over the next 30 years, will also cause ‘a modification of the maximum pension so as not to alter the contributory nature of the tax system.’

Another part of Pedro Sánchez’s government plans for the country’s ‘tax harmonisation,’ places emphasis on wealth (patrimonio), inheri-

tance (sucesiones), and gift (donaciones) taxes.

These tax rates are currently decided by the Spanish State, however, all of the country’s 17 regions have the right to apply exemptions or conditions to make them more beneficial or detrimental to taxpayers, with the general trend generally being towards the former but this could soon change, however.

“In the area of taxation on wealth, there are significant improvements to be made, both from a technical point of view and from the perspective

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of implementing a coherent redistributive policy at a national level,” reads the government document.

There is a “need to apply wealth taxation in a more coordinated way between the different regions to guarantee a minimum and coordinated level of taxation, avoiding harmful tax competition between the different autonomous communities.”

The Spanish government has also hinted it intends to gradually phase out ‘La declaración conjunta,’ which is a tax law that allows couples who are married or with children to file their personal income tax return together.

According to financial experts, the cancellation of this tax option would affect two million households in Spain and would have negative and detrimental effects on divorced people and pensioners.

There has been so much negative reaction to the announcement in fact that Spain’s second Deputy Prime Minister and Economic Affairs Minister Nadia Calviño has since referred to the publication of the annulment of joint tax returns as a “misprint.”

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How the Breathalyser Works ACCORDING to the National Road Safety Observatory of Spain’s Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), which is the government department responsible for the Spanish road transport network, one in every four fatal road accidents is due to alcohol and is the second-highest cause of accidents in the country.

This is the reason why regular controls are carried out on the roads said the DGT - in an effort to prevent this statistic from growing by specially trained officers from the Guardia Civil’s Traffic Group (AGTC), which involves the use of the Breathalyser system of testing drivers for excess use of alcohol or drugs.

Two types of breathalyser are used, with different sensitivities, one for approximation or indicator, which detects the presence of alcohol; and another evidential one, which confirms the first result and specifies the exact amount of alcohol in expired air. Its operation must always be certified by the National Metrology Institute.

Fees and penalties, according to the DGT: The Road Safety law establishes the maximum levels of alcohol allowed for drivers (0.25 gm/l in air and 0.5 gm/l in blood), as well as the total prohibition of driving with the presence of drugs in the body. When a driver exceeds these limits in a control, there is an administrative infraction and these sanctions are applied (fine and loss of points).

CONTROLS:Are regularly carried out.

ALCOHOL • 0.25-0.50 mg / l -> €500 and four points.

• + 0.5 mg / l -> €1,000 and six points.

• Repeat offenders -> €1,000 and four or six points depending on the rate.

DRUGS • Presence of narcotics -> €1,000 and six points.

But in the most serious cases, driving with positive alcohol or under the influence of drugs, as well as refusing to take the test, can constitute crimes against traffic safety with prison sentences of up to six months and deprivation of the right to drive from one to four years.

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Attack Changed The History Of Tennis O N A pril 30, 1993, at the age of 19, elite tennis player Monica Seles’ tennis career was ruined when a fan of her opponent stabbed her in the back.

L ast week marked the 28th anniversary of the chilling event that would change the face of tennis forever. On that day, world number one tennis player Monica Seles held a 6-4 and 4-3 advantage against Bulgarian player, Magdalena M aleeva on the centre court of the Hamburg tournament.

A person in the crowd bypassed security controls during the change of ends and literally stabbed Seles in the back as she was waiting to restart the match.

I mages of the incident were not captured, however, a guard could be seen taking the perpetrator by the neck. The villain turned out to be Günter Parche, a 38-year-old German whose extreme fanaticism for Steffi Graf would be confirmed later. Seles only managed to

MONICA SELES: Was stabbed in the back.

save herself from death with a reflex action of leaning her body forwards.

A few seconds later, Seles stood up and started walking towards the court, however, she then collapsed onto the people who were helping her. Seles recalled years after the incident: “I moved my legs when changing sides because I felt cold and all of a sudden that cold entered my back.”

Following the attack, Parche was imprisoned for six months and after the fi-

nal sentence was given two years on probation. However, the attack would ruin Seles’s career and her life.

Decades later, she admitted to falling into depression and said: “Parche acknowledged having stabbed me and will return to his normal life, while I still recover from an assault that could have killed me.”

Her talent, however, was undeniable. She returned to the court in August 1995, more than 10 kilos overweight because of eating problems brought on by the attack.

She won her first official tournament in M ontreal, Canada, and other victories included matches against the French Nathalie Tauziat (12th), the G erman A nke H uber (seventh) and Gabriela Sabatini (sixth).

T hat same year she returned to perform at the US Open and lost to Graf in the final.

Madrid Delegate Demands A New Curfew THE Government delegate for the Community of Madrid, Mer‐ cedes González, has demanded that Isabel Díaz Ayuso reactivates the curfew in the region.

González said: “It is a brave measure,” after witnessing crowds and parties on Saturday May 8 in the streets of the capital to cele‐ brate the end of the State of Alarm and the lifting of the curfew.

However, the regional Executive in Madrid is actively opposing the measure. The Minister of the Interior, Enrique López, pointed out that the reactivation of this measure, which prohibited move‐ ments from 11.00pm to 6.00am, must have a judicial endorsement that not all communities are successful in obtaining.

It did not help matters that Madrid started the weekend with a cumulative incidence of 317.56 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, plac‐ ing it with the second‐worst record in Spain, after the Basque Coun‐ try, according to a report published on Friday May 7 by the Ministry of Health.

Councillor López said on Monday, May 10, that he will ask the Na‐ tional Police and the Guardia Civil to help control crowds of drinkers that flooded the streets of Madrid such as those that occurred at the weekend after the end of the State of Alarm.

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Travel ‘Window Dressing’ Bizum Scam warning SCIENTISTS warn that the government’s green list traffic light system is only “window dressing.” The system has been designed to relaunch foreign travel, but scientists are concerned that it is not based on evidence surround‐ ing different Covid mutations.

Brits will soon be able to holiday abroad as the ban on international travel is set to be lifted. Although when they return from most countries they will still have to isolate.

Depending on the country vis‐ ited this will either be in a Covid hotel costing a consider‐ able amount of money or at home.

Countries that are on the government’s ‘green list’ though will be exempt from these rules, but the number of countries on the list is current‐ ly very limited as reported The Mirror.

Travellers will also have to incur the costs of Covid testing with the aim of controlling the spread of mutant variations of the potentially deadly virus.

Gurch Randhawa, professor

of diversity in public health at the University of Bedfordshire has warned that Coronavirus deaths could possibly grow in

the future as variants of the virus are imported, and that he feels travellers should holi‐ day in the UK currently.

Speed Control Campaign SPAIN’S General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) announced in a statement that it was going to launch a speed control campaign between May 10 and 16, a period in which traffic officers will intensify the monitoring of compliance with the speed limits established on all interurban roads.

The DGT has emphasised that road traffic accident data shows that excess speed is a key factor in road accidents, being the prevailing cause in 23 per cent of fatal accidents in 2019, where more than 300 people died in accidents in which speed was one of the concurrent factors.

As this will be a preventive campaign, the existence of all controls will be made obvious to drivers, either through variable message panels above the road, or circumstantial vertical signage when the road does not have such panels.

They reiterate that this type of campaign is designed to raise awareness among drivers about the importance of respecting established speed limits, maintaining that such limits are still necessary on the roads given their direct influence on accidents.

The DGT also reminded drivers that on May 11, the modification of article 50 of the General Traffic Regulations will come into force with regard to speed limits in urban areas, whereby the limit will be 20kph on roads that have a single carriageway and pavement, 30kph on roads with a single lane in each direction, and 50kph on roads with two or more lanes in each direction.

PAYMENT APP: Money can be sent to individuals within seconds, but is subject to fraud.

BIZUM is an app that makes pay‐ ments simple and immediate. For example, money can be sent to individuals in a matter of three seconds. If the amount is small, some banks do not request an ex‐ tra PIN. For large quantities, Bizum usually sends a message with a code that needs to be in‐ putted to process the payment.

The maximum amount that can be sent per day is €1,000 (£867), however, you can receive up to €2,000 (£1,735) per day. The speed of the payments and the option to send these small amounts has led to Bizum being an easy target for different types of fraud.

One of the most widespread types of fraud, as reported this week at the La Rioja Superior

Headquarters, is when the alleged buyer ‐ in this case, of a vehicle ‐ contacted the seller to make a de‐ posit on the purchase for the amount of €400 (£347) through the Bizum app. The seller then ac‐ cepted the procedure, however, instead of making the payment, the buyer sends a request of the €400 payment to which the seller accepts and unknowingly sends over €400.

Subsequently, when realising the error the seller attempts to contact the alleged buyer to re‐ quest the money back and the buyer does not reply. This was re‐ ported to the police.

Another case, which is a more widespread example, is where the victim receives a phone call from their company (supposedly) offer‐

ing to lower their bill or offer them a gift. When the victim accepts the offer, they then have to provide their bank account details and the scammer associates these details with Bizum. As a PIN number is re‐ quired to carry out the transaction, the victim, believing it is a code to activate the offer, provides the PIN and transfers are made.

These are the recommenda‐ tions to follow so as not to fall for the scam: • Contact the bank directly to take the corresponding security measures • Regularly monitor informa‐ tion online about yourself to make sure it cannot be used with‐ out your consent • File a complaint at the near‐ est National Police Headquarters.

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Nobu Marbella’s cocktail of the month Every month the innovative Nobu Marbella Restaurant introduces a new cocktail of the month, perfectly paired to the must-have dishes of the season. This month Nobu Marbella’s expert mixologist has created a very harmonious cocktail, Barrel Soul.

The harmony between the herbs and botanicals with the oak wood, the solera notes and a touch of citrus create a wonderful digestif cocktail.

A leading light amongst Spain’s culinary destinations, the fusion Japanese restaurant is also offering ‘Tanoshi Hour’! Meaning ‘happy’, tanoshi will delight guests as they sit back, soak up the buzzy atmosphere of the restaurant, located amongst the subtropical garden in the heart of La Plaza and enjoy the cocktail of the month or any of the refreshing signature cocktails daily 6-7pm. Pre-book your table and the first cocktail is on them! Discover innovative dishes that are refined, sophisticated and authentic, alongside an equally good drinks menu.

To book: Nobu Restaurant: +34 952 77 86 86 or email: dine-marbella@nobuhotels.com

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AstraZeneca Vaccine Contract Happy Constitution Day

THIERRY BRETON, the Euro‐ pean Commissioner for the In‐ ternal Market stated on Sunday May 9, that the European com‐ mission will not be renewing

the contract for coronavirus vac‐ cines with AstraZeneca after June.

This news comes only shortly after the European commission

ABBA returns

BJÖRN ULVAEUS, one of the songwriting geniuses behind the legendary Swedish hitmakers ABBA has informed Australian publication The Herald Sun, that the four original members of the iconic group have been in the studio in Stockholm, Sweden, and are discussing the band’s reunion.

Ulvaeus said on Saturday May 8, “There will be new music this year, that is definite, it’s not a case anymore of it might happen, it will happen,” revealing that the four of them are still good friends, and will release their first music since 1981.

Joined in the studio by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog, and Frida Lyndstad, Björn knows they are going to be making music that their fans have been waiting for, for such a long time, as he explained, “The four of us stand in the studio for the first time in 40 years and there’s just something in knowing what we’ve been through. It’s hard to describe, but there are such strong, strong bonds between us.”

Abba split at the height of their success in 1982, but they did reveal last year that they would be recording five new songs in 2021, after originally announcing in 2018 that they were planning on going into the studio, but now it has been confirmed for sure.

Thanks to the pandemic, the song releases of’'I Still Have Faith In You’, and ‘Don’t Shut Me Down’, had to be delayed, along with the planned ABBAtar hologram tour.

started legal action against As‐ traZeneca as they had been said to not be honouring the con‐ tract for the supply of coron‐ avirus vaccines, and that they al‐ so did not have a plan which was considered “reliable” to en‐ sure deliveries were made in a timely manner as originally promised.

Brussels had already sent a le‐ gal letter on March 19 to As‐ traZeneca which was consid‐ ered to be, “the first step towards the courts.” A conflict resolution process is included in the contract between the Euro‐ pean Union and AstraZeneca but it has been deemed that this has not given a satisfactory re‐ sult, so the “EU decided to initi‐ ate a legal procedure that has led to the termination of the contract renewal.”

Contract not renewed.

to our Norwegian friends

ON Monday, May 17, we will say Happy Nasjonaldagen to all our Norwegian friends on the Costas.

It is Constitution Day, an offi‐ cial public holiday in Norway, which the Norwegians also call Syttende Mai (May 17) or less frequently, Grunnlovsdagen (Constitution Day).

Origins The Norwegian Constitution was signed on this date in 1814 and declared Norway an inde‐ pendent kingdom.

It was first celebrated by stu‐ dents and some other groups, and because the King of Sweden and Norway was reluctant to mark the day, it was banned for a few years.

This changed in 1829, follow‐ ing the Battle of the Square, al‐ though it wasn’t until 1833 that it became official. The first Chil‐ dren’s Parade to mark the day was in 1864, although until 1899, only boys were allowed.

Celebrations The day is not marked in a mil‐

PARADES: Mainly involving children.

itary manner, but instead with parades mainly involving chil‐ dren who wave the national flag while they walk through the streets, often stopping to visit se‐ nior citizens and war memorials, where flowers are often laid.

It is a way of bringing young and old together, and explaining to children the importance of the sacrifices that others have made for the country. People wear ribbons with the national colours, red, white and blue, as well as traditional garments.

The largest is held in the capi‐ tal, Oslo, and many people come from all over the country to take part and watch, as well as it be‐ ing televised. The parade passes by the Royal Palace and the Roy‐

al Family greets people from the balcony.

A day for children Parades usually end with the children singing the national and royal anthems and there is also time for them to shout, make noise, play games and eat treats.

Some places let off fireworks too.

The Norwegian communities abroad often celebrate Constitu‐ tion Day, especially in the United States and Canada, but also in an increasing number of countries worldwide.

Poet Henrik Wergeland is credited with having made the day a celebration for children rather than an occasion for mili‐ tary or patriotic activities.

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Covid killer mask

AS reported by Ideal, on Thurs‐ day, May 6, the Catholic Univer‐ sity of Valencia (UCV) presented a mask that is capable of inacti‐ vating SARS‐CoV‐2, influenza and multi‐resistant bacteria ‘in less than a minute.’ The presen‐ tation took place at the Valencia

Carlos Campus.

The masks have been devel‐ oped in collaboration with Valen‐ cian company Visor Medical and the research has been ongoing by the UCV Biomaterials and Bioingeria Laboratory, led by Pro‐ fessor Ángel Serrano, since the

start of the pandemic.

Several months ago, researchers from the University and in collabo‐ ration with researchers from the United Kingdom, South Korea and Norway, developed filters for masks that are capable of inactivat‐ ing SARS‐CoV‐2 and multi‐resistant bacteria in less than a minute.

An anti‐Covid nasal spray using carbon nanomaterials and benza‐ lkonium chloride is also being de‐ veloped by the Biomaterials and Bioengineering Group led by Serra‐ no and the University of Louisiana.

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Raspberry Flavour Banana THE exotic fruit that is grown in the Canary Islands is now also appearing on the Peninsula. We are seeing more and more exotic fruits in our supermarkets, such as lychees, passion fruit and tamarinds, but the most recent is the red banana which, unlike the rest, doesn’t come from the other side of the world, but from the Canary Islands.

The red banana is not of the Cavendish variety, like the traditional Canary Island banana, and as well as the exterior

From the Canary Islands. colour difference they also have a different flavour. They are slightly smaller and have a tougher ‘bright purple, between purple and brown’ skin.

However, the interior of

Hero rescues elderly neighbour A MAN in Spain has been called a hero after a dramatic rescue scaling a two-storey building to rescue his elderly neighbour who was about to plunge to her death from a balcony - almost 10 metres from the ground.

Twenty-four-year-old Camilo Medina scaled the building to rescue the 80-year-old neighbour who had become stuck on the balcony in Calahorra, in the La Rioja region, on Monday May 3. It is believed that the woman, suffers from Parkinson’s disease.

Medina said of the event: “I was in the store with my mother when my father came in saying that a lady was about to fall out of the window.

“Without thinking, I took the ladder from the store, climbed to the first-floor balcony and kept climbing up however I could.

Police officers arrived not long after, however, they could not enter the flat due to it being locked from the inside and Medina could not locate the keys. The woman’s son-in-law was called and was able to get into the flat.

the fruit looks much like a normal banana, although, there is a slightly pinkish tone to it. The texture is very similar, but the flavour has subtle hints of red fruits, particularly raspberry.

Despite the premier of the red banana on the Peninsula, it is possible to find this variety in Spain outside of the Canary Islands. “In the microclimate of Almuñecar the plant has adapted extraordinarily, in fact, it is much more robust than the other types of plantains and bananas that we grow,” explains Manuel Mateos, head of Tiendade fruta.com.

They are priced at €3.2 per kilo.

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Return to Hugging Save the World

ACCORDING to reports friends and family will soon be allowed to hug each other as long as common sense is used. It is expected that on Monday May 17 Boris John‐ son will reveal that friends and family that do not live in the same household or bub‐ ble will be able to legally em‐ brace each other from Mon‐ day. This will be the first time that this will legally be al‐ lowed after a staggering 15 months.

Downing Street has claimed that no decisions have so far been made but did not deny the reports that hugging will soon be possible.

Michael Grove, Cabinet Of‐ fice minister was able to con‐ firm the hugging plans though, on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show.

Speaking on the show Grove said, “As we move into Stage Three of our roadmap, it will be the case that we will see people capable of meet‐ ing indoors.

“And without prejudice to a broader review of social dis‐

CLOSE CONTACT: Could be set to return.

tancing, it is also the case that friendly contact ‐ intimate contact ‐ between friends and family is something we want to see restored.”

When he was asked if his comments meant that hug‐ ging would be able to resume from May 17, he stated, “Yes.”

IT appears that eating insects could apparently save the world, but would you be willing to not only try them, but eat them as a main source of food.

Many people are coming to terms with the fact that the way the world currently eats is not sustainable, and that a fundamental shift will have to be made in the future in order to prevent half the world being underweight, and the other half

becoming obese.

According to the EATLancet international commission “civilisation is in crisis.” The commission looked into the global food chain in 2019 and issued a warning that the human race could be heading for ecological disaster.

Research has shown that in the UK many people are willing to try out eating insects and the edible insect market is expected

Lost - An Eight Metre Long Grey Whale IN an incredible failure of nature, an eight-metre-long grey whale (eschrichtius robustus) - whose normal habitat is the vast Pacific Ocean - is totally lost and has been spotted heading through the Mediterranean towards the Spanish coast of Catalonia.

Specialists from the Generalitat’s fauna service, the Department of Territory and Sustainability, together with rural officers using helicopters, are at sea monitoring the waters off the coast of Catalonia in the hope of sighting the mammal they have dubbed ‘Wally’,

who, it is feared, could die, unless he can be redirected back out into the Atlantic, from where he could cross back to his normal surroundings and his normal food source at the depth of the Pacific.

Wally, who can travel 80 to 90km per day, was initially sighted near the Bormes-les-Mimosas coast of France, and then off Morocco in March, then again in Italian waters near Naples, and then Rome, and finally, Genoa, having entered the Mediterranean through the Strait of Gibraltar.

Eric Hansen, the director of the state biodiversity agency in southern France, told Reuters, “We are very concerned about its future, since its fat reserves, which is its fuel for travel, has been greatly reduced. The animal is exhausted and has only skin on bones. We have not seen it eat since we started tracking it.”

Adding, “He is trying to get into the ports as if looking for a way out. His strategy should work and we hope he can return to Gibraltar in about a week.”

to grow dramatically over the next few years. Getting someone to test out eating an insect though is a long way off from it becoming a stable source of food.

There is much hype surrounding the future of food that is both good for the environment and healthy for your body.

Many businesses are investing in the hopes that conscientious consumers will make sustainable choices for their food in the future.

Last year the world’s first synthetic chicken nugget was given approval by the Singapore Food agency, although many people will not be queueing up to try this.

Could you eat this?

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Worry Over Planned Tax Increases THE Spanish government is planning to hit airlines with a new tax from 2022 on‐ wards, but this couold hit tourism too. The controver‐ sial plans have angered air‐ lines who operate in Spain, and claim that the move would “be devastating for tourism.”

The new tax proposals were sent to Brussels as part of documents in order to prepare for incoming recon‐

struction funds, with the aim of compensating for the avi‐ ation industry’s negative ef‐ fects on the environment, via increasing taxes.

The measure had previ‐ ously been submitted for public consideration last year, although this was put on the backburner when the Coronavirus pandemic start‐ ed.

This comes at a time when the ongoing pandemic is

causing the biggest crisis for the airline industry in histo‐ ry. The plans have raised strong objections from air‐ lines. Javier Gándara, presi‐ dent of ALA, the association that brings together many airlines who operate in Spain, said that domestic flights represent “little more than 10 per cent of total emissions and many of them are essential, because they provide connectivity” be‐

tween Spanish islands and the Spanish mainland.

He went on to propose al‐ ternatives to taxes and said, “Rather than taking re‐ sources away from the in‐ dustry via taxes, we need to invest in more sustainable aviation with alternatives to paraffin such as electricity or hydrogen, scale up the pro‐ duction of biofuels and de‐ velop infrastructures so that aviation emits less.”

A Useful Severed Fingertip A MAN has been able to prove that it is possible to unlock his Samsung Galaxy phone using the tip of his finger that was severed two weeks ago. The index fingertip of Kieran Higgins was unfortunately severed during an industrial accident. He lives in Spain and is a semi-retired auditor.

Higgins has been keeping his fingertip in medicinal alcohol since the accident and now alleges that he can use the severed digit to unlock his mobile phone.

Speaking to The Register, Higgins explained his cunning plan to put his severed fingertip to good use. He explained, “I devised a cunning plan to register the fingerprint on my brand new shiny whatsit.”

“I extracted [the fingertip] from its grave of medicinal alcohol, dried it off and... eureka! ... managed to register my dead finger on my phone.”

Unfortunately though the fingertip was too damaged to be reattached in hospital

and medics were only able to bandage what remained of his injured finger and send him home with antibiotics and painkillers as reported The Mail Online.

He decided to keep his injured fingertip and explained to The Register that, “Keeping evidence and stuff is always a good idea.'”

“You never know when it’s gonna turn nasty. So I kept it in case anybody asked me first... because insurance companies never like to pay out.”

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New Maximum capacities WITH the end of the State of Alarm on Sunday, May 9, the president of the Junta de Andalucia, Juanma Moreno, announced the new maximum capacities for beaches, swimming pools and shows.

On Thursday May 6, the head of the regional government explained that municipalities in alert levels one and two will have audiences or spectators separated from each other by one seat in bullrings, shows and theatres. In municipalities that are in alert level three and four, a distance of 1.5 metres will need to be used between people.

With regards to swimming pools and beaches, there will no longer be a limit on hours, however, there will be a mandatory distance of 1.5 metres between groups that are out of the water.

From Sunday May 9, nightclubs are now able to stay open until 2am, however, the use of dance floors will only be permitted in areas in alert level one and users must wear masks.

Sadiq Khan Is Re-Elected SADIQ KHAN, has won a second term as mayor of London, af‐ ter winning 55.2 per cent of the votes, compared to the 44.8 per cent for Shaun Bailey, his Conservative rival, a smaller mar‐ gin than his first term win five years ago, and the result had looked close until Khan went into a five‐point lead on Saturday May 8.

Mr Khan tweeted, “Thank you London. It’s the absolute honour of my life to serve the city I love for another three years. I’ll leave no stone unturned to get our city back on its feet. A brighter future is possible, and we’ll deliver it together.”

Sadiq Khan had won 1,013,721 first preference votes com‐ pared to his nearest challenger’s 893,051, and then he received 192,313 second preference votes, with Mr Bailey picking up 84,550.

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Spain Ramps Up Vaccine Plan THE EU has concluded a deal with BioNTech/Pfizer for up to 1.8 billion extra doses of its Covid‐19 vac‐ cine, according to European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

This comes as Spain’s Presi‐ dent Pedro Sanchez is due to present on Friday at a Euro‐

Ursula von der Leyen.

Gibraltar Is Green GRANT SHAPPS, the British government’s Transport Secre‐ tary held a press conference at Downing Street on Friday May 7, during which he announced the names of the coun‐ tries being placed on the ‘green list,’ meaning they are deemed safe for British holidaymakers to visit from May 17, and not have to undergo any quarantine on return to Britain.

Out of all the popular European destinations, the govern‐ ment’s ‘green list’ on the traffic light system ‐ which only contains nine countries worldwide ‐ includes Gibraltar, Por‐ tugal, and Israel, while Spain, France, Italy, and Greece re‐ main, for now, in the ‘amber list,’ which will be assessed again on June 7, while Turkey is in the ‘red list.’ This is poten‐ tially excellent news for the economy of the tiny British Overseas Territory, and its tourism industry, who would never have expected to become the most popular holiday destination in the Med this summer.

pean Union summit in Porto, calls for the removal of trade barriers and logistical hurdles to reduce a global shortfall in vaccine production.

Several areas in Spain are now making appointments for people in the 55‐60 age group, who will receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, as a decision has not yet been made on the use of the Janssen drug.

“Happy to announce that the EU Commission has just approved a contract for guaranteed 900 million dos‐ es (+900 million options) with BioNTech/Pfizer for 2021‐2023,” she tweeted from an EU summit in Portu‐ gal.

“Other contracts and other vaccine technologies will fol‐ low,” she promised.

Ms von der Leyen said Eu‐ rope is preparing the next stage of its response includ‐ ing giving booster shots, al‐ lowing for vaccination of chil‐ dren and teenagers, and dealing with possible escape variants.

£20 COVID Tests

TUI has said it is ready to cut the cost of Covid tests to make them more affordable for UK travellers flying to green list countries this sum‐

mer. The holiday agent has announced today that it will subsidise the cost of manda‐ tory testing, which could save UK holidaymakers hun‐

Capital lifts curfew FOLLOWING the end of the State of Alarm at midnight on Sunday, May 9, the regional Madrid government has allowed bar and restaurants to open until 12pm - with last customers at 11pm - and agreed they can reopen at 6am.

There will no longer be a curfew imposed at night, and the ban on meeting in private homes has been lifted, reports El Pais.

However, the Minister of Health, Enrique Ruiz Escudero, has recommended that meetings in private spaces be limited only to cohabitants and has again called for “prudence and individual responsibility” to stop the spread of Covid.

The decision to extend the hospitality sector’s opening hours was made to try to tackle and control the problem of illegal parties in homes, streets - known as botellóns - and in established venues.

Despite the end of the State of Alarm, the regional government will maintain the perimeter confinements by basic health areas, which will have to be ratified from now on by the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid.

dreds of pounds.

This comes a day before the government is expected to reveal the classification of each country following the new traffic light system that will be in place on May 17, the same day that is set to relax the travel ban from the UK. Those countries allowed on the government’s green list will be quarantine free ‐ this will mean that people can travel without the need to quarantine on return.

According to TUI, the packages are targeted at passengers travelling to green and amber list coun‐ tries and will range between £20 and £90, depending on destination.

When travelling to and from a green country, the £20 ‐ €23 package will be ap‐ plicable which will include a pre‐departure lateral flow test and a PCR test on day two after their return.

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The reality of Brexit A YOUNG Spanish woman who was held for four days at the Yarl’s Wood immigrant centre in Bedfordshire was finally able to move to her sister’s home in the UK on Friday May 7.

Maria, 25, (a fictitious name) to hide her identity - arrived at London’s Gatwick airport on Monday evening, May 3 and is from Valencia. She had set out on the British adventure that many other young Europeans have carried out for decades in 2019 and spent six months of that year working, with a legal contract, in the hospitality industry.

After returning to Spain for academic reasons - pending exams - she wanted to return to the UK. She was convinced that her previous stay would allow her to obtain the so-called UK pre-settlement status, the residence and work permit that the British Government grants to all EU citizens who can demonstrate their stay in the country prior to December 31.

The deadline to request it ex-

tends until June 30 and she made the ‘mistake’ of saying at border control that she was returning to the country ‘for work reasons.’ This is where the nightmare for ‘Maria’ began.

Held for several hours in an airport lounge she was transferred at dawn to an immigrant detention centre, establishments that, for the most part, are managed by private companies who are unable to precisely control the specific details of each case.

Maria’s stay in the centre would last for at least 10 days, the time required by the British government for quarantine.

“She needed her personal belongings, her dental braces, and other things, but they had been seized. She filled out a form within two days, but they still didn’t give it to her. You can imagine that all this time she was ill, disoriented, and impatient,” said her sister, Anna.

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the consular services in the United Kingdom, became interested in her

as soon as they learned of the matter. They spoke with her at least a couple of times, to find out what her condition was. And they contacted the British Home Office for more information.

“Above all to ensure that your rights are respected and to see if you need anything. But it is about the immigration legislation of another country and in that case we cannot carry out any type of legal intermediation,” ministry sources explained to the press. “We trust that she can leave in a few days.”

Pressure, from the media and from María’s friends through social networks, helped alleviate her situation. She was then allowed to move to her sister’s home, where she must complete the full quarantine.

The Border Force agents have not returned her passport to her and she still does not know if at some point they will return to carry out her deportation.

She now just wants to rest and tell her story properly herself when she clears her head after these surreal days.

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Spaniard Deported from France A SPANIARD has been deported from France after pushing a woman down the stairs of the Metro in Paris on April 17. As reported by the press, a video showing the young man pushing the woman went viral on social media platforms.

The video shows an aggressive man arguing heatedly at the top of the stairs of the Porte de la Chapelle station. The argument is believed to have been over a mobile phone that ended up smashing onto the ground.

The argument appears to have started when the man is talking on a mobile phone and the woman is upset with him, the woman then hits him and the individual responds by

pushing her down the stairs entering the Metro station. The reaction of the Spaniard has been met with anger amongst the French, with the Minister of Citizenship, Marlène Schiappa, describing his actions as “inadmissible street harassment and disgusting physical aggression.”

The Paris police prefecture said on its Twitter account that the perpetrator was “under an obligation to leave the territory,” and was deported back to Spain on May 2.

He is now “forbidden to enter and stay on French territory.”

PARIS METRO: Pushed down the stairs.

Arrested For Voting Twice THE National Police have arrested three people for voting twice in last week’s Elections in the community of Madrid. According to EFE police sources, there have also been 10 further cases discovered.

The three people who have been arrested are a 40-year-old man and two women, aged 39 and 36, they are all of Spanish nationality.

They were all arrested at three different polling stations in the Puente de Vallecas district. Cases of double voting were detected 13

times until 6pm on Tuesday May 4.

The news follows the announcement that Pablo Iglesias, the founder and leader of the Podemos Party, has quit politics after his party was defeated by the conservative Popular Party in the elections.

The former political science professor, with his trademark ponytail, became one of the fixtures of Spanish politics when the leftwing party, Podemos (we can), formed in 2014.

Airbnb Increasing In Demand

BOOKINGS: Demand has risen in Spain.

TOURIST accommodation platform Airbnb has reported a significant increase in demand for accommodation in Spain. With the State of Alarm having ended on May 9, travellers can now move freely around Spain.

Airbnb has also reported a 30 per cent increase in searches being carried out by those over 60 years of age. The company wants to ensure that as the number of vaccinated people increases and conditions improve, senior travellers can make more plans to see family and friends as many have had to shield themselves during the health crises due to the higher risk of suffering serious complications brought on by the virus.

Many seniors are wanting a guarantee of health security that is offered by a rental home, thus, the number of searches for this type of accommodation has increased. According to Airbnb, the elderly are also searching for accommodation that allows them to travel with their pets. They have revealed that the most sought-after feature by Spanish guests over the age of 60 is ‘pet friendly’ accommodation.

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No More Masks

AS reported by Spain’s Nation‐ al Organisation of Consumers (OCU) has asked the central government and regions to lift the order on mandatory masks outdoors ‐ except for when there is close contact

with other people and there is no guarantee of social distanc‐ ing.

The OCU has highlighted that “The constant obligation is an ineffective measure at the present time that causes citizen

Parties Begin AS the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the world, Spain finally saw an end to its State of Alarm. As many people still remain cautious of the potentially deadly virus, others took advantage of the end of the State of Alarm and many Spanish cities saw their streets flooded with people in less than an hour.

Cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian, Sevilla, Salamanca and Bilbao saw locals rush to the streets in order to party and celebrate the end of the State of Alarm. The scenes across Spain have worried many Spanish and British expats alike as thousands of people rushed into the streets, many of which had abandoned masks and all social distancing.

One expat told EWN how the “scenes of partying after the State of Alarm ended were extremely worrying as they feared that the Coronavirus pandemic would rapidly begin to grow again, risking people’s lives and businesses.”

fatigue with a counter‐produc‐ tive result,” and asks that the mask use rules be modified and clarified.

According to the OCU, the scientific evidence that was col‐ lected since the beginning of the pandemic makes it neces‐ sary to look back at some of the prevention measures that were put into place when there was more uncertainty about the transmission of the virus.

The group has warned of the public’s “tiredness” around having to constantly wear a mask in the open air. They have also urged for care home and residence visitations for the elderly to be “standard‐ ised,” considering nearly all of the residents, users and work‐ ers have already been vaccinat‐ ed.

The OCU stresses that visita‐ tions to care and residential homes are vital to maintaining the mood and the mental well‐ being of residents and the fam‐ ily members that want to visit them.

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Iglesias Leaves Politics THE Podemos leader and former deputy prime minister Pablo Iglesias has announced he is leaving the political stage for good.

Ayuso secured a landslide victory on Tuesday, winning 65 seats in the 136-seat Assembly (up from 30 seats in the 2019 election). Podemos won 10 seats (up from seven in 2019). Ponytailed Iglesias, 42, said to reporters on Tuesday evening (May 4): “I’m leaving all party politics - I won’t be an obstacle for the renewal of leadership our political force needs.

“We have failed, we have been far from putting together a sufficient majority,” said Igle-

PABLO IGLESIAS: Leaving all party politics for good. sias. “When you are no longer useful, you need to know when to withdraw,” he added.

No Covid Test

GIBRALTAR has confirmed that UK tourists will not need to be tested for Covid-19 after May 17 which is when international travel is planned to resume.

Fabian Picardo, the ‘Rocks’ Chief Minister said the British Overseas Territory is ready to offer a ‘great British staycation in the Mediterranean’ after travel restrictions are eased in Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown.

Gibraltar, which is close to the south coast of Spain, became the first nation to fully vaccinate its entire adult population in March after achieving the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe.

Gibraltar is home to 33,000 people and has had 4,286 cases as well as 94 deaths. According to data from Gibraltar Government, the last positive resident case of the virus was detected on March 23 and that person had recovered by April 8. After that, there were no active resident cases on the Rock.

Speaking after the conservative People’s Party (PP) triumphed in the Madrid regional election in which he had stood as his party’s candidate, Iglesias said the time had come for him to “leave my post and leave politics.” However, the former politics lecturer added that he remained “very proud” to have led “a project that changed the history of our country.”

It was not an empty boast as, during the seven years since Podemos was born from the fury of Spain’s indignados movement, the far-left, antiausterity party has transformed the country’s politics.

After breaking through in 2014’s European elections, Podemos - together with the now moribund, centre-right Citizens party - brought an end to four decades of dominance by the duopoly of the PP and the Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE).

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A Number 1 Album At 80 AT 80 years old, Sir Tom Jones has become the oldest man to have a number one album in the UK. As reported by the Evening Standard, this is Sir Tom’s fourth number one album and his first since the release of Reload in 1999.

Sir Tom is also now the oldest artist to top the Official Charts Company rankings with an album that is new material.

The overall record for being the oldest person to top the charts is the late Dame Vera Lynn, with We’ll Meet Again The Very Best of Vera Lynn.

Her album was number one in 2009 when she was aged 92.

Fans have been celebrating Sir Tom’s achievement on social media, with one Twitter user joking: ‘Congratulations to Tom Jones! Should Top of the Pops be renamed Top of the Grandpops?’

Megan Markle’s Royal Title THE QUEEN, 95, has been urged to instruct her lawyers to contact the publishers of Meghan’s 40‐page children’s storybook to have the title of the former working royal blotted out. Meghan, 39, this week announced she had written a book to mark Archie’s second birthday on Thursday May 6.

On the front cover, the author’s name is listed as ‘Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex’ ‐ something which sent some royal fans into a frenzy now that she is no longer a working member of the Royal Family. A year on from Megxit and two months after the Sussexes’ bombshell interview with Oprah was aired, many royal watchers said it is high time the Queen put her foot down and removed Harry and Meghan’s titles.

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EUROPEAN PRESS

EUROPEAN NIBS DENMARK

FRANCE

Harald Bluetooth

Great War

MORE than 100 years ago, a collection of Viking remains said to be linked with Harald Bluetooth mysteriously disappeared from the National Museum of Denmark. Now, thanks to some clever sleuthing by two archaeologists they have been found stored in a mislabelled box in the museum.

IN 1914 the 16-year-old William Swift joined the army and was sent to France, losing his life in 1917. Now a couple living in Noeux-les Mines in northern France have discovered a letter from his parents as they were renovating their property and have tracked down his descendants.

NETHERLANDS

NORWAY

Pavlov’s Dog

Joining PESCO

SCIENTISTS in Holland have taken 150 bees and conditioned them to recognise the smell of coronavirus using the Pavlov’s Dog methodology by feeding them sugar water whenever exposed to the virus. They believe that these bees could sniff out the virus in developing countries.

EU defence ministers have voted to allow Norway, Canada and the United States, to join the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) group designed to ensure seamless movement of military equipment across the EU in response to crises which was formed after Trump threatened to reduce support of NATO.

BELGIUM Two hour curfew FOR several months the curfew in Brussels started at 10pm and for the rest of Belgium at midnight but on Friday May 7, the people of Brussels were required to start curfew as usual at 10pm but then came out at midnight as curfew was cancelled.

GERMANY Clubbing it THE Berlin Building Committee voted unanimously to request the German Government to change the status of the city’s numerous clubs from entertainment sites to cultural sites. If approved, this will give these clubs greater legal protection and some reduction in noise level restrictions.

FINLAND Bumpy ride FINNISH police believe that they have uncovered a black market in the sale of often stolen bicycles with some suspects selling between 7,000 and 10,000 bikes over a four-year period and no tax has been declared on the profits from their sale.

SWEDEN Dead wrong A 33-year-old man from Gothenburg visited a local hospital as he had sprained his finger but a few weeks later was amazed to discover that he had been declared dead when a letter addressed to his estate arrived at his home. All is now resolved.

FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Gary Lineker ACCORDING to Personnel Today, HM Revenue and Customs has accused TV pundit and former footballer Gary Lineker of having a £4.9 million (€5.4 million) tax liability as he should be considered a ‘disguised employee’ of both the BBC and BT Sports between 2013 and 2018.

Fewer jobless SPAIN lost 137,500 jobs in the first quarter of the year, according to a recent survey published by Spain’s National Statistical Institute (INE) but as more people return to work following the easing of the State of Alarm, unemployment fell by 16 per cent.

Garden insurance IT is estimated that British households spent more than £8.5 billion (€9.35 billion) on purchasing items for their gardens during lockdown according to research by MoneySuperMarket but many of those have overlooked the fact that expensive purchases should be declared for insurance and may not be covered.

Increased charges THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has come out strongly against plans by Spanish airport authority AENA to raise charges at its 46 Spanish airports by 5.5 per cent and said that this “could damage Spain’s economic and employment recovery from Covid-19.”

Mercosur talks ONE of the negative aspects for Spain as part of the EU is the fact that it generally has to abide by EU regulations concerning trade and tariffs. This is particularly important to the country with regards to Latin and South America where language and cultural ties give Spain an edge with trade. For several years there have been discussions between the EU and the Mercosur countries (which includes all of the main South American economies) but because nothing has happened the Chinese are gaining ground and Pedro Sánchez has reportedly written to the EU urging this be resolved quickly.

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€1.067 billion

is the amount that troubled IAG, owner of Aer Lingus, BA, Iberia and Vueling lost in the first quarter of 2021.

Diamonds are forever JEWELLERY manufacturer Pandora is phasing out all mined diamonds from its products and will in future be promoting the sale of lab‐cre‐ ated diamonds.

The Danish company which employs 26,000 people worldwide and uses mainly recycled gold and silver, has become a top name in rea‐ sonably priced collectable jewellery since 1982.

There has been much talk about ‘blood diamonds’

which have been dug up us‐ ing slave labour or stolen dur‐ ing civil wars in Africa but now, it is possible to be abso‐ lutely certain that the dia‐ monds in the new Pandora Brilliance collection are actu‐ ally made in a laboratory.

Aiming to transform the market for diamond jewellery with affordable, sustainably created products, Pandora Brilliance is initially intro‐ duced in the UK with global launch expected in 2022.

LEGALLY SPEAKING

The Pandora Brilliance col‐ lection was available from May 6 in the UK with prices starting from £250 (€275) and each stone ranges from 0.15 to one carat in weight.

The diamond jewellery market is expected to contin‐ ue to grow, and lab‐created diamonds are outpacing the industry’s overall growth.

Lab‐created diamonds are identical to mined diamonds but grown in a laboratory rather than being excavated.

According to Pandora, they have the same optical, chemi‐ cal, thermal and physical characteristics and are graded by the same standards known as the 4Cs ‐ cut, colour, clarity and carat ‐ be‐ fore being set within the Pan‐ dora Brilliance collection.

The lab‐created diamonds in the collection have been grown with more than 60 per cent renewable energy on av‐ erage and by 2022 will be 100 per cent carbon neutral.

We speak your language

Can they block account?

Our community bank account has been blocked until I give details of my personal pension income as president to the Caja Rural.

This comes as we try to change our account to a local bank branch and install a new administrator.

The three of us had to sign an astounding number of documents and now this. Is it not a violation of the Data Protection Act? The new administrator gave me no notice. Can you advise?

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

ON May 6, World Password Day is celebrated, an event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of having secure passwords that protect personal infor‐ mation.

Data from the Acierto.com comparator says that very few people or companies know how to properly pro‐

WHEN choosing a funeral plan in Spain, one of the most im‐ portant reasons is being able to speak to someone in your own language.

Golden Leaves knows how important it is to have as little worry as possible at such a dis‐ tressing time, which is why the emergency helpline is available 24/7 and your call will always be answered.

The main language used by Golden Leaves is English but the team is multilingual.

Between 9am and 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, the of‐

fice based in Spain takes the calls in English. At other times, there is a specialist out‐of‐ hours team based in the UK manning the phones so that your call will be dealt with pro‐ fessionally whatever the time, by real people, not automated messages.

In any case, the Golden Leaves team will take action immediately and begin to act upon the plan which you had in place.

Your plan comes with an emergency contact card with all relevant numbers.

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Strong passwords needed tect their computers and Apps that need passwords.

Among the most common mistakes is the use of per‐ sonal data or obvious words, simplicity, not combining let‐ ters and numbers, and so on.

Another common failure is

to use the same password for different services, some‐ thing that more than half of the respondents do.

At work, the issue be‐ comes especially tricky in times of pandemic, when many companies have been

SPANISH Minister of Eco‐ nomic Affairs, Nadia Calvino has written a foreword in the Spanish Video Game Associa‐ tion yearbook confirming the government’s support of the video game industry.

She says that the situation resulting from the pandemic has accelerated the process of digitalisation in Spain, which means that the pre‐ sent and future of employ‐ ment, trade, commerce, business contacts and leisure are digital.

Video games have estab‐ lished themselves as a widespread consumer prod‐ uct almost 16 million video gamers in the country, 46 per cent of whom are women and Spain is in the top 10 in the world in terms of market size, with a turnover that ex‐ ceeds €1.7 billion.

10p plastic bags

M G (Costa del Sol) 1. It is, un‐ fortunately, quite normal for any YOU AND THE LAW change in bank ac‐ IN SPAIN counts to produce all the confusion you have described. And when the account is a Community of Property Owners, with various persons having authorised signatures, even more so.

2. The bank’s request for your pension details seems extreme but it is not a violation of the Data Protection Act. Only a mis‐ use of your personal information would be that.

3. Blocking your account without previous warning is also ex‐ treme.

4. As to what you can do now, my advice is to establish a close personal relation with your new administrator and also with your local bank manager. Make sure the bank has your tele‐ phone number.

Video Game support

forced to digitise at full speed and implement tele‐ working in record time which has also resulted in the lack of training for em‐ ployees, the failure to imple‐ ment the appropriate securi‐ ty systems and barriers and

FROM May 21 in England, the minimum charge for plastic bags will increase from 5p to 10p per bag, and will be appli‐ cable to all businesses regard‐ less of size.

This is already in place in Scotland and Wales and the As‐ sociation of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the long‐ awaited extension of plastic bag charging to all businesses which will provide consistency for consumers and further op‐ portunity for retailers to raise money for good causes.

Environment Minister Rebec‐ ca Pow said, “The introduction of the 5p charge has been a phenomenal success, driving down sales of harmful plastic bags in supermarkets by a re‐ markable 95 per cent.” the absence of clear action protocols.

Limiting the use of com‐ mon passwords is also im‐ portant so avoid 12345678 and date of birth or name and other similar practices, but do include special char‐ acters mixing uppercase and lowercase and the longer, the safer.

MarbellaSupplement

A rich history and more What’s in M

ARBELLA, a name known throughout the world and synonymous with sun and fun, it’s a place that once you’ve seen you will never forget.

For decades, the rich and famous have visited the sunny coasts of Marbella and many have decided to stay, investing in huge mansions in some of the most exclusive areas.

Remember the days of the jet-set? The nightlife, the luxury and the parties...?

But Marbella is and always has been much more than that. It has a rich history, having been inhabited by many different cultures over the centuries, shaping it to be what it is today.

In this special supplement, we will introduce to you, not only some of the super businesses Marbella has to offer, but we’ll also tell you more about the city, where to go, what to see, the history, traditional dishes and much more...

Marbella is a city which has so much to offer for everyone, whether you are looking for discos, restau-

a name?

Where does the name Marbella come from?

PUERTO BANUS: Chill out with some cocktails at the port area. rants, somewhere to relax on the beach, an invigorating walk in the mountains, a place to go with the children or somewhere to chillout with some cocktails, everything can be found under the sunny skies of Marbella.

Just a short trip from Malaga airport, minutes from Fuengirola train station, and with its own bus station with routes to numerous destinations, including Gibraltar and Algeciras, Marbella is well connected to the rest of

the Costa del Sol and beyond. It is home to all kinds of accommodation no matter what your budget is; restaurants offering international cuisine of all varieties; bars where you can find out what having tapas is all about; an array of different businesses to meet all your needs; boutiques which range from the ecofriendly goods of local companies to the luxury products of some of the most high-range brands in the world... whatever

you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it here, right on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. If you’ve never had a proper look around Marbella, even if you live just along the coast or just up the mountain, now is the time to do so.

Have a look through our supplement and see what takes your fancy. We’re sure that once you’ve been, you’ll keep on coming to Marbella and each time you visit, you will find something new to enjoy.

WELL, it sounds easy; if you break it down you get Mar (sea) and Bella (beautiful), and local schoolchildren are often told that the Catholic monarchs, Fernando and Isabel, once visited the area and commented on how beautiful the sea was, hence the name. Unfortunately, the story is not true.

The true origin is not known either; Marbella Council suggests that it comes from Pre-Roman times and the words Maar (a lot of water) and Billa (mountain).

Some historians suggest the Carthaginians called the area Maharbal, to honour the captain who rebuilt and extended the city. The Romans may have called it Barbesula or Salduba and the Arabs called it Elma Belar meaning Shiny Water, or possibly Marbulla, Marbilia or more likely Marbil-la, meaning Calm Water.

It seems clear there is some link to the name with water and the mystery of how Marbella got its name is, in itself, somewhat enchanting.

Marbella has much to offer.

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Amazing beaches Modern history MARBELLA has approximately 30 kilometres of coastline with some amazing beaches.

Several of them have been awarded the Blue Flag by the Foundation for Environmental Education. They are awarded for meeting environmental, educational, safety and accessibility standards. Here are some of the most popular beaches: Playa del Alicate - thick, soft sand, deep water. Sun beds and umbrellas, water sports, showers and toilets.

Bounty Beach / El Cable - fine, soft sand. Sun beds, showers, toilets. Popular with local youths.

Playa de Nagueles - popular with families for the shallow water, well-equipped

DURING the 19th cent u r y, M a r b e l l a b e comes an important industrial area, mainly through mining but a l s o f o r p ro d u c i n g sugar from cane and

Several have Blue Flag awards. and surrounded by the city’s luxury hotels and restaurants.

Playa de Levante (Puerto Banus) - fine sand and very calm, shallow waters.

Well-equipped.

Playa de la Fontanilla - located near the city centre, popular with tourists and locals. Toilets, showers, sun beds.

Marbella with kids

IF you’re wondering if there is anything in Marbella specifically aimed at children, here are a few ideas.

Marbella has plenty of parks for children to play in, as well as use bikes and scooters, but there is one play park out in the forest, in the Nagüeles area, which is ideal for smaller children and is also surrounded by picnic tables and exercise equipment for adults.

Speaking of forests, a firm favourite with kids is Aventura Amazonia, for children aged from four up, a tree-top adventure park with zip wires, rope bridges, climbing and much more.

With the numerous companies located in Marbella you’ll have no trouble finding things to do, from buggies and segways to catamarans and horseriding, there are activities for all tastes.

later flour.

From 1871, The Marbella Iron Ore Company took minerals from the mines of Ojen to send to England to be worked

Historic city centre THE Casa del Corregidor is an impressive building with Arab style construction which belonged to the Royal representative in the area and is a clear example of 16th century architecture.

Also in the city centre is the Hospital Real de la Misericordia, formerly known as San Juan de Dios Hospital and founded by the Catholic Monarchs.

In the same area they found the chapel of the same name, part of which was only discovered in the 20th century.

The Ermita de Santiago is Marbella’s oldest Christian Church, a mosque which was consecrated in 1505. It is to one side of the Plaza de los Naranjos and the headquarters of the Cristo del Amor brotherhood.

upon, and those who had been working in the metal industry were forced to return to farming and fishing, although the climate and plagues of the time seriously affected crops and led to extreme unemployment and hunger.

There was a small group of rich landowners and a large number of poor workers and hardly any middle class.

In 1918, the first hotel, the Comercial, was opened, but the S p a n i s h C i v i l Wa r took its toll on the area, with many churches and other buildings burned down.

After the war ended and in the following decade Marbella was reborn from the ashes and in the fifties began to attract tourism.

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ALMOST all that remains in Marbella from the times when the area was under Arab rule is the castle and its walls.

The castle, made up of two areas, is located in the historical centre of Marbella.

One of the interesting things about it is the obvious use of Roman construction elements, showing that recycling is nothing

One of the watch towers. new.

The walls, dating back to the 11th century, would have had at least 10 towers, the remains of which can still

be seen in the city in some places.

Marbella was recovered by the Catholic rule in June 1485 and from then until 1942, the castle was used as a fortress to control the area.

Even after the wars ended, it was still used for surveillance of the coast. In 1735 a project for its restoration was elaborated.

Medieval Marbella

UNDER Islamic rule, the city walls, watch towers and a castle were built, as well as the mosque.

Marbil-la would have been a maze of narrow streets and numerous buildings with large courtyards. The population would have mainly been dedicated to farming the landing surrounding what is now the historical centre.

It was disputed by the kingdoms of Algeciras and Malaga, being won by the latter before coming under the rule of the Nasrid Kingdom, perpetuated in 1286 with the signing of the Treaty of Marbella. During the War of Granada, it was taken over peacefully by Catholic Kingdom of Castilla in 1485 and named a city, as well as the capital of the area. The famous Orange Square is built around that era.

Estepona split from Marbella in 1729 and Ojen in 1807.

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Historic Monuments Fact File YOU may think that Marbella is nothing more than beaches and yachts, but it also has numerous historical monuments and places of interest which are well worth checking out: Roman and Phoenician ruins: Rio Verde Roman Villa, Early Christian Church and Roman Baths in Guadalmina, Phoenician ruins of Rio Real.

Arab ruins : the Castle walls, watch towers.

Churches : Ermita del Santo Cristo de Veracruz, Iglesia de la Encarnacion (built on the site of the earlier mosque in the 17th century), Capillas San Juan de Dios, Ermita de Santiago (15th century), Capilla del Santo Sepulcro, Iglesia de San Pedro Alcantara.

Buildings: Casa del Corregidor, Casa Consistorial, Hospital Real, the Bullring, Trapiche de Guadaiza, Trapiche del Prado, Buenavista mine, Cortijo Miraflores, La Concepcion.

Squares and parks: Plaza de los Naranjos, La Alameda, Plaza del Puente de Ronda, Plaza del Altamirano, Avenida del Mar. Museums: Engraving Museum, Ralli Museum, Cortijo Miraflores Museum.

Location: Malaga Province, Andalucia, Spain Inhabitants (2020): 147,633 Area: 116.82km2 Height above sea level: 27 metres Name of locals: Marbelli, marbellero or marbellense Postcodes: 29600 - 29604 Mayor: Maria Angeles Muñoz (since 2017) Patron saints: San Bernabe, Virgen del Carmen Boundaries: Mediterranean Sea, Estepona, Benahavis, Istan, Ojen, Mijas Mountains: Sierra Blanca, topped by La Concha (1,215m) and Loma de Puerto Llano, topped by Cerro Atalaya (459m) Rivers: Guadalmina, Guadaiza, Rio Verde, Rio Real Average temperature: 18ºC Marbella has many interesting places worth checking out.

Average rainfall: 628 litres/m2 Average hours of sunshine: 2,900 Areas: San Pedro Alcantara, Nueva Andalucia, Las Chapas, Marbella (East and West) MARBELLA Tourism Department includes a Film Office which provides services for Famous people born in Maranyone planning to film in Marbella. bella: Rafaela Aparicio (acLinked to the Andalucia Film Comission Cinema Cities Network, they provide intress), Pepon Nieto (actor), formation, representation, help with permits, searches for locations and general Dani Garcia (chef) guidance, all for free, to simplify the process for film and TV producers who want Sister cities: Playa del Carmen to film on location in Marbella.

(Mexico), Punta del Este This includes permits to film in the street and in municipal buildings, coordinat(Uruguay), Baler (Philippines), ing with municipal services to control traffic, change the appearance of different Nevers and Cabourg (France), areas, provide a place to park and set up equipment, provide information on auNabeul (Tunisia), Miami Beach diovisual logistics solutions, as well as on grants and aids.

(USA), Doha (Qatar), Yeda They can be contacted on turismofilm@marbella.es.

(Saudi Arabia) and Kure (Japan).

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King Fahd’s oppulence WHEN its popularity began to rise, Marbella became a favourite destination amongst the Arab royalty.

Until his death, King Fahd of Saudi Arabia spent time every summer in Marbella with a following of thousands of people at his palace, complete with its own mosque, helipad, hospital and nine small palaces surrounding the main building. In 1999 alone, he reportedly spent more than €90 million in Marbella and year after year, there were reports of local businesses running out of stock just so they could provide for the palace, entire department stores being closed so he and his family could do their shopping, his entourage filling five-star hotels, and salaries of up to €3,000 for the most menial of temporary jobs working to prepare for their stay.

Roman baths ALSO in the Guadalmina area you will find another impressive historical site.

Dating from the second century, there is a building which housed the Roman baths. You can still see a central area and seven large rooms with high vaulted ceilings surrounding it.

It is a complex structure, which historians believe was created with the aim of making something unique and surprising to reflect the power of whoever ordered the work. The building has stood up well to the passage of time and visitors can still admire the octagonal structure and the niches where the powerful citizens of ancient Roman times would have sat.

Free entry. Guided tours on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9am to 11am.

The Khashoggi era of riches

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Famous residents ANTONIO BANDERAS and Julio Iglesias are just two of the many celebrities who chose to reside in Marbella.

Many famous faces have been seen visiting Marbella over the past 50 years and more, and more than just a few of them have fallen in love with the area and ended up settling here.

Sean Connery was one of

them, with the controversial Villa Malibu, built right on the sea front. Simon Cowell bought a villa in Sierra Blanca and Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic also bought himself a €10 million mansion in the same area.

Vladimir Putin also decided to buy himself a ‘modest’ mansion as a second home in La Zagaleta in 2012, which

reportedly put him back just €15 million.

Prince fell in love with Marbella after a concert and bought himself a mansion worth more than €5 million in Paraiso Hills.

Cristiano Ronaldo spends a considerable amount of time on the Costa del Sol and has businesses in Marbella as well as a home in Estepona.

THIS attraction is nothing new, one of the richest men in the world in the 1980s, Dodi Al-Fayed’s arms dealer uncle Adnan Khashoggi also had a mansion in Marbella called Baraka, one of the largest estates in the area, bought off Cristina Onassis, and his yacht Nabila was to be found in Puerto Banus every summer.

At the mansion, he and his wife hosted lavish parties with stars of films and music as well as politicians from far and wide. He was said to spend €1 million per week in Marbella in his heyday.

Another rich and famous Arab with ties to Marbella and a friend of Khashoggi was Saudi businessman Mohamed Ashmawy, who has a Boulevard named after him in the city and had a home on the Golden Mile.

He was a big fan of luxury vehicles and gave more than just a few to his friends in Marbella.

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Park & gardens THE Represa Gardens and bridge are located on the old riverbed, which was covered in 1968.

In the 80s and 90s, the area was improved to make a park and gardens with a lake, rocks and trees.

The bridge is called Puente del Sagrado Corazon although it is known locally as Puente de los Tirantes.

It was home to the Bonsai Museum although it closed in 2018 and a library has been created in the building which formerly housed the museum which is due to open soon.

The Represa park is popular with locals and visitors alike as a place to have a stroll and chill out.

Beers to order BEER lovers of the Costa del Sol, did you know that Marbella produces its own craft beers?

One company which is standing the test of time is the award-winning La Catarina, which produces one of Andalucia’s favourite craft beers. Their products are available for sale in Carrefour and Alcampo, as well as in five-star hotels such as the Marbella Club, Vincci and the Puente Romano. The names of their beers are all linked to Marbella; Sierra Blanca, Muelle de Hierro, Golden Mile, Cruz de Juanar, Altos Hornos... and there beers for all tastes, ranging from India Pale Ale to Dark Cascadian Ale. Their beers can be ordered online and delivered fresh to your home.

Luxury in Puerto Banus PUERTO BANUS is one of the best-known and most important ports in the world.

Located in the Nueva Andalucia area of Marbella, it was opened in 1970 and is considered one of the top places to visit on the Costa del Sol. The inauguration was attended by the Prince of Spain at the time, Juan Carlos and his wife Sofia, Rainier of Monaco and Grace Kelly, the Aga Khan, Roman Polanski and Hugh Hefner amongst many others, and the entertainment was provided by a young Julio Iglesias.

It covers an area of 15 hectares and has mooring for more than 900 yachts of up to 50 metres long. The price per day to moor a ship in Puerto Banus is reported at more than €2,000.

The streets of Puerto Banus have housed exclusive fashion boutiques including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Versace, Bvlgari, Dolce & Gabbana and Spain’s own department store, El Corte Inglés, as well as a variety of luxury hotels.

WELL-KNOWN: One of the top places to visit.

Did you know?

• At one point, Marbella produced 75 per cent of Spain’s iron • Before becoming a popular tourist destination, it was a fishing village • The structure visible at sea off El Cable beach is part of the old loading dock • In Roman times it was called Salduba (salt city) • There are 17 rivers and streams in Marbella, as well as several waterfalls • A 15-metre whale was stranded on the beach in San Pedro Alcantara in 2008 • Marbella is the city with the most golf courses in the whole of Spain • The Iglesia de la Encarnacion has one of the largest organs in Spain • Marbella is Spain’s greenest city • Marbella has several beaches which have been awarded blue flags

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Helping foreign nationals MARBELLA has a very active Foreign Nationals Department, led by Councillor Remedios Bocanegra.

Euro Weekly News spoke to the councillor about settling in Marbella and she clarified that although it may be known for its luxury mansions and top restaurants, Marbella has something to suit any budget.

She also explained that plenty of activities are arranged in Marbella focusing on the foreigners who live there, such as talks about administrative matters, including some focused specifically at university age students who are given assistance to register on the padron, access to transport cards and other benefits to help them settle.

The councillor also told us that the city hall has simplified the procedures for opening a business in Marbella, doing away with excess red tape and reducing taxes.

A street with history CALLE ANCHA was one of the most important streets in Marbella in the 19th century, as it was where the homes of the rich families were located.

It can be entered from Plaza del Puente de Ronda, which was one of the three entrances to the city when it was fortified.

Calle Ancha linked the city with the north area where the farms and mills were located.

Many of the houses can still be seen, with coats of arms, decorated façades and large balconies. One of them is Casa Correa from 1763.

Travelling north on Calle Ancha you will find the Santo Cristo church, built in the 16th century as part as the Franciscan Convent, it is one of the oldest churches in the city.

It has just one nave, a large choir and a Tuscan column which descends to the baptismal font.

Marbella’s best known church THE Encarnacion Church is one of many former mosques which in the 16th century were turned into churches, in this case it was probably the largest and most important in the city.

The main entrance to the church is Rococo style from the late 18th century. Inside, it has an organ from 1975, the largest built in Spain in the past century. Nearby is the Hospital Bazan, now the Engraving Museum, formerly known as Hospital de la Encarnacion, which is a Renaissance style building and remained open for three centuries.

It was founded by Alonso de Bazan who wrote in his testament in 1570 that his properties should be made into hospitals.

It was restored in 1989 to become the museum it is today.

How to get on the Padron REGISTERING on the Padron is also important for you as it will allow you access to the public health service, public education, the chance to vote in the elections, discount on municipal services...

To register, take the following documents to the Foreign Nationals Department: ID and passport Deeds to the house or property tax bill in your name if you’re the owner; rental agreement and utility bill if you’re renting a property.

Your details should be renewed: Every two years: citizens with temporary residence permits, EU citizens with NIE from before 2007 or who have never had an NIE Every five years: citizens with permanent or EU relatives residence permits, EU citizens with NIE from after 2007 Find out more on: 952 768 766, e-mail: extranjeros@marbella.es, on the web ex tranjeros.marbella.es.

Register with the health service IT is important to be registered on the Padron so that you can access the public health system.

Once you are on the Padron and have the Certificado de Empadronamiento, take this and your NIE/TIE document to the health centre for the district where you live and you will receive assistance to register and have a family doctor assigned to you.

If you have private health insurance and you want to be eligible for the

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Seafront pathway IF you enjoy long walks but you don’t fancy heading uphill into the mountains, then the Senda Litoral is for you and there is a beautiful stretch of it going along the Marbella seafront.

The Senda Litoral is a pathway which covers 14 towns along the coast of Malaga Province between Manilva and Nerja, and covers a total of 180 kilometres, although in some places it is not complete or is being repaired.

In Marbella, there are around several kilometres of pathway which take walkers and cyclists through some superb landscapes such as the Artola sand dunes in Cabopino, past some of the city’s historical landmarks, and now there is even a bird-watching spot at the point where the Rio Verde runs into the sea.

SENDA LITORAL: Walk along the coastline.

Pre and early history REMAINS have been found in Marbella that show it was inhabited from Palaeolithic and Neolithic times and after that, most experts agree that the origin of the current city was a Phoenician settlement, like many of the towns along the coasts of Malaga Province.

Unfortunately, no significant remains of buildings have been found, except for in the Rio Real and Cerro Torron sites.

There have, however been significant discoveries of remains from the Roman era in what is now the city of Marbella, such as columns in the city walls.

There is also proof of Roman settlements by the Verde and Guadalmina rivers, including Las Bovedas baths and the ruins of the Vega de Mar early Christian church, which is surrounded by a Visigoth necropolis which proves that humans continued to inhabit the area after that.

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FTER a tumultuous year, the Metro Grupo group of hospitality venues on the Costa del Sol have reopened most of their locales. And with great pride, the group has even opened a brand-new Chinese restaurant in Mijas Costa called Mao, located at their Max Beach complex.

“Marbella residents have been patient and loyal and we are so appreciative of the support from our customers,” Marketing Director, Karen Wolfson told us. Jacks Smokehouse, Joys Live and Mumtaz Indian, on the front line of Puerto Banus have all reopened. “We encourage local residents to come visit as the port is still beautiful and although not filled with tourists just yet, it is an appealing place to stroll the shops and take in the views.”

With its easy parking and central Marbella location, Cibo Italiano has reopened and now is offering delivery via Uber Eats. Laura, Sa’id and Ivette will look after you like it’s your own living room.

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Alberts in the cute port of Cabopino will be reopening in the middle of May, with an exciting new chef.

Of course, when you speak about Marbella in general terms, we often think about our neighbouring towns of Estepona, Mijas, Fuengirola and Benalmadena.

The Max Beach complex in Mijas Costa now offers more, with Max Fitness Gym upstairs which has the best views of any gym in the region; and Max Beach pool and beach beds now available; and the new Chinese restaurant, Mao serving traditional and modern Chinese and Asian fusion cuisine with stunning décor and views.

And further east, in Puerto Marina, Benalmadena, you will find Kaleido bar open, with Cantina Mexicana next door, as well as Metro Ristorante Italiano; Gaucho Argentinian Grill and Jacks Smokehouse Puerto Marina.

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Famous visitors MARBELLA has been a popular destination for celebrities to spend their holidays for decades, and since the 60s saw many famous faces at its luxury parties.

The Costa del Sol emerged as a tourist destination in the 60s, and in 1965, Senator Edward Kennedy visited Marbella with his wife at the invite of Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe.

That same year, Brigitte Bardot and Ava Gardner visited the Costa del Sol and have been followed since by a variety of actors, singers, artists, sports personalities, Royals and dignitaries, including former US Presidents Jimmy Carter or George Bush, the Clintons, Jacqueline Kennedy and more recently, Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha.

The streets of Marbella and the local nightlife have delighted the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Kim Novak, Michael Caine, Liza Minelli, Elizabeth Taylor, Shirley Bassey, Kirk Douglas, Grace Kelly, Tom Jones, Michael Jackson, Kate Moss, Eva Longoria, Samuel L Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tom Cruise, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Salma Hayek and many more.

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An impressive portfolio ARLOS LAMAS is an established and highly-respected architect based in Marbella for more than 30 years.

He is known as one of the most forward-thinking architects in southern Spain with an impressive portfolio of contemporary houses, residential urbanisations, and apartment projects.

Carlos Lamas’ work has been featered in national and international press,and his work has received the European Property Award 2017 (London), German Design Award 2018 (Frankfurt) and Le Fonti Design Award (Hong Kong) 2018.

His work combines architecture and interior design in a global styling concept, and can be seen at the finest addresses both national, and international, such as:

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One-stop shop OHEN CARS Puerto Banus is your one-stop shop for both vehicle sales and workshop requirements. They have been located in the heart of Puerto Banus for over 10 years and have an enviable inventory of cars. From the ever popular range of Jeep Wranglers (from the early classics to the new 2021 JL model) to supercars from marques such as Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche - we have what you are looking for. Backed by full workshop facilities they can not only sell you the dream car, they can keep it on-the-road for you in the future years. Servicing, routine ITV tests, air conditioning maintenance and re-gas, tyres, brakes and any diagnostic work handled.

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MARBELLA has an infinite variety of the best and most exclusive restaurants in the south of Spain, but if you want to eat like the locals, what should you look for?

Typical dishes combine products of the sea and the nearby mountains including these specialities: Patatas guisadas: a dogfish stew with potatoes and almonds served in a clay dish with laurel, garlic and saffron.

Gazpachuelo Marbellero: A soup made from mixing egg yolk and olive oil with bread, potatoes or rice, and egg white, with added lemon juice.

Rosquetes de Marbella: Sweet rings of fried batter flavoured with wine or aniseed.

Tomato soup with sardines: accompanied with the typical rough bread, it is a super lunch.

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THE Alameda Park is the green lung of the city of Marbella.

Dating back to the 18th century, at one point it took up an area of 20,000m2 and has long been the pride of Marbella.

It was originally designed as one main walk with smaller areas on either side, but it has been reformed several times over the years.

There were six central round benches and the fountain which still remains in place. A figure of Christ, a cross and other items have been removed from the park, more flowerbeds have been put in place and now the original two walks to the sides have been made into streets.

Foreign associations There are several associations in Marbella run by and aimed at foreigners: Age Concern Marbella: https://ageconcernmarbella.com/ Brexpats in Spain: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brexpatsinspain International Christian Fellowship Marbella: https://internationalchristianfellowshipmarbella.org/ Marbella Global Lions Club: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/marbellaglobal/ Rotary Club Marbella Guadalmina: https://www.marbella-guadalmina-rotary.club/home U3A International: https://u3a.international/ Royal British Legional Marbella: http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/marbella Costa Women: https://www.costawomen.com/

Important to register IF you live in Marbella, it’s important to register on the padron (census), here’s why: The number of people registered as residents affects the resources and financial aid that the city receives from the Central Government. The more people there are on the padron, the better for the city and all its residents.

There are more than 250,000 people living in Marbella but only 145,000 registered.

1,000 new registrations = one more firefighter 2,400 new registrations = one more rubbish truck 2,500 new registrations = four more police officers Also, Marbella would get: more street sweepers, cleaning equipment and rubbish containers, more police cars and equipment for the police and fire department.

More Arab ties to Marbella ALSO on the famous Golden Mile is the AlRiya palace, belonging to Salman Ibn Abdelaziz, the current monarch of Saudi Arabia since 2015 and King Fahd’s half-brother.

He is also known for closing down and emptying the boutiques of Puerto Banus without even stopping to look at a single price ticket. His yacht was often spotted in the marina and he too was a fan of expensive cars which were to be seen zooming through the city streets.

Sheikh Abdullah AlThani, the nephew of the Emir of Qatar and owner of Malaga Football Club, has also chosen the city and surrounding area to invest large sums of money, although many of the projects he had planned have not been given the go-ahead.

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A unique circular private villa ILLA CAMELOT, with its unique circular architecture and stunning panoramic views of the Costa del Sol is totally private yet located above the whitewashed town of Mijas Pueblo with its gastronomical renowned restaurants and continental shops yet protecting the local customs and unspoiled beauty.

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The terrace includes a built-in oven barbecue and fireplace including encompassing flower beds adorned with flowers, herbs and tomatoes. Main living room with 5m high central copper fireplace and another fireplace with glass doors in the small living TV room.

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Industrial heritage Artola sand MARBELLA has a rich industrial heritage and there are many buildings in the city which are proof of this.

El Cable - located 300 metres offshore, it is the remaining part of a loading dock built in 1957 from which iron from local

mines was loaded onto ships. Used until 1970.

Buenavista Mine - A path leads from Nagueles Park to the old mines from which minerals were extracted for local use and export.

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works - Founded in 1826, it was operational until 1884 when the metal industry moved to northern Spain.

Cortijo Miraflores - now a cultural centre, oil museum and archaeological museum, it was built in 1706 as a country home and later housed a sugar mill and oil mill.

Guadaiza mill - built in 1827 as a sugar mill, it is now a cultural centre.

El Prado mill - Created around 1644, it was used as a sugar mill and then as a liqueur and wine factory until the 20th century.

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THE Cabopino area of Marbella is home to a spectacular natural area: the Artola sand dunes.

Ideal for a run in the morning, a stroll at sunset or a peaceful day at the beach surrounded by natural beauty, they are a rare sight in such a built-up area.

They were declared a natural monument by the Junta de Andalucia in 2001 and cover an area of 19.22 hectares.

Plants which grow in the area have adapted to survive the strong sunlight and lack of water as well as the constant wind, and include sea daffodils, juniper bushes and European beachgrass.

It has a Roman defence tower, Torre Ladrones, and is close to the nudist beach.

Hike to La Concha IT’S very unlikely, but if you get tired of the beaches of Marbella, the surrounding mountains are ideal for hiking.

There is none more famous in the area than La Concha, immediately visible behind Marbella, standing 1,200m above sea level at its peak.

From La Concha, on a clear day, you will have spectacular views, not only over Marbella, but all the way along the coast from Fuengirola to Gibraltar and across the sea to the shores of North Africa.

Leaving from Refugio del Juanar, it takes about six hours to get to the top.

You will get an amazing feel for the Sierra de las Nieves natural park and even if you don’t make it right to the top, the walk is lovely. There are wild orchids in the forests, as well as a wide variety of autochthonous trees.

Charity market ON Sunday, May 16 an event will take place in Puerto Banus harbour at the Muelle de Honor from midday until 6pm to raise funds for Caritas, Debra and Fundatul.

Caritas is known as the helping hand of the Church reaching out to the poor, vulnerable and excluded, regardless of race or religion, to build a better community.

Debra is a charity that supports individuals and their families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) a rare skin disorder which causes the skin to be very fragile and painful to touch.

Fundatul is an organisation based in San Pedro Alcantara which helps disabled people to find proper employment.

There will be all sorts of items for sale to raise funds for charity, including fashion, accessories, decoration, food and sport and health goods, hotel and restaurant experiences, etc. There will also be an area selling food and drink.

Find out more on Facebook or Instagram, just search for MarbellaCharityMarket.

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The Other ports in the area Golden Mile THE Golden Mile of Marbella is the area from the west of Marbella city centre to Puerto Banus, in total five kilometres.

In such a small area, we can find some of the most exclusive and sought after properties in Europe.

Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe chose the area as the location for the Marbella Club Hotel which opened in the 1950s and was popular amongst aristocrats, celebrities and wealthy business owners.

The area has a long seafront promenade with some of the best beach clubs and restaurants in Marbella, and behind them, luxury villas and apartments on some of the most exclusive complexes and the famous Puente Romano Hotel, which owes its name to the authentic Roman bridge. On the other side of the road there are shopping centres and restaurants galore as well as large villas and mansions which cost millions.

WHILE Puerto Banus is certainly the most famous, it isn’t the only port in Marbella.

There is the Marbella Marina, which is popular with locals and has a variety of bars and restaurants.

It is near the beach and is used for sailing lessons and competitions, regattas and other events. Known as La Bajadilla, there are two levels, the upper level where the bars and restaurants are located which is used for many events and shows, and the lower level, which has the sailing club

and nautical facilities.

As well as this marina, Marbella, formerly a fishing village, still maintains this tradition and has a small fishing port at the same location.

There are other marinas, including Cabopino, on the border between Marbella and Mijas, which has 169 moorings and the Virgen del Carmen marina in Marbella with 377.

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10 Fun Facts about Marbella • Marbella has several Michelin Star restaurants • Marbella has its own species of Sea Slug, the Tambja Marbellensis, green with yellow lines • Actress Lina Morgan helped a local religious brotherhood financially in the 90s • In the 80s an image of the Virgin Mary which was damaged and repaired during the Spanish Civil War was paraded around the local streets with a false eye made from a painted ping-pong ball • Marbella has appeared in many films and has its own Film Office • There are elephants on the beach - well, showers that look like elephants!

• There are mermaids - sculptures in Puerto Banus and at La Pesquera restaurant • There is a rhino in Puerto Banus - a Dali sculpture • La Cañada Shopping Centre is one of the most visited places in Spain • Marbella sells a large percentage of Spain’s luxury goods, beaten only by Barcelona

Open-air museum THERE are 10 surreal bronze sculptures attributed to Salvador Dali located in the local Avenida del Mar, which links the old town and the seafront.

There is some controversy regarding whether or not they are the work of Dali, but despite this, they have become a famous local landmark and whoever made them, they are certainly worth a visit, and are the chosen location for art and cultural events.

They were put in place in 1998 and at more than two metres tall and weighing between 200 and 400 kilos each, they are very impressive.

There is also a Dali sculpture on a roundabout in Puerto Banus; the Rhinoceros Dressed in Lace was created in 1956, weighs three tonnes and was donated to the local council in 2004 to mark his birth.

The Avenida del Mar was part of the Alameda Park and was the place where rich socialites took strolls and showed off their possessions.

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NOWADAYS, one of the most significant events of Marbella’s social calendar is the Starlite Festival, which brings artists of all musical genres to the amazing setting of the Nagüeles quarry.

First held in 2012, it now has daily concerts from June to August, and also includes events focusing on cinema, fashion, art and gastronomy.

In 2020, it lasted more than 50 days reaching more than 280,000 people of 72 different nationalities making it a huge attraction for the Costa del Sol. An important part of it is the Starlite Gala, hosted by Antonio Banderas and Sandra Garcia-Sanjuan, a charity event which brings together many celebrities and raises money for Niños en Alegria and Lagrimas y Favores, as well as Cudeca and Caritas.

This year, starting on June 18, some of the stars expected to perform are Maluma, Ozuna, Simple Minds, Bonnie Tyler, Tom Jones, Ara Malikian, Juan Magan...

Some of the most international stars who have taken to the stage for the Starlite Catalana Occidente Festival are: George Benson, Tony Bennett, Christopher Cross, Paul Anka, Simple Minds, Julio Iglesias, Bryan Adams, Jamie Cullum, Enrique Iglesias, UB40, The Beach Boys, Ricky Martin, Pet Shop Boys, Tom Jones, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Placido Domingo, Lionel Richie, Village People, Laura Pausini, Anastasia, Andrea Bocelli, Santana, Charles Aznavour, Il Divo, The Corrs, Status Quo, Art Garfunkel, Pretenders, Gipsy Kings, Jason Derulo, Sting, Shaggy, Jamiroquai, Steven Tyler, James Blunt, Texas, Nicky Jam, Jessie J, Ara Malikian, etc

MARBELLA Film Festival will also be held totally online this edition.

The 16th edition of the Film Festival will be held from October 6 to 10.

Submissions for this year’s festival are open and you can submit your film via the website, www.marbellafilmfesti val.com.

The Marbella International Film Festival brings together artists and films from all over the world and has grown over the years since its launch in 2006, working in association with Marbella Council and Tourism Department, the Film Office and the Andalucia Film Commission. The festival includes several glamorous events

Marbella Fashion Week MARBELLA Fashion Week 2021 will be held from June 28 to July 4, and although it will mainly be online, there will be a live show at the Hotel Barcelo Marbella.

The live show is on July 3, at 9pm and access will be limited, so if you’re interested in attending, you should contact info@marbel lafashionweek.org for tickets.

There will be more than 60 international designers taking part in the event, which organisers hope will be held with audiences in 2022 with many of the same designers attending.

Marbella Fashion Week has the support of the European Fashion Council, as well as Fashion Channel, with six million followers, Mercedes Benz, Milbon Germany, Barcelo Marbella and Madrid Haute Couture.

For more information about the event, visit www.fashionweekmarbella.com or follow all the news about it on Facebook and Instagram, where you will find details about all the participating designers.

16TH EDITION: Will be held online. which culminate with the grand Gala Awards Ceremony. It attracts visitors from near and far, including filmmakers, exhibitors, dignitaries, celebrities and many professionals from the industry, as well as specially invited guests.

Rio Verde Roman Villa LOCATED near to Puerto Banus on the way out of Marbella, a visit to the Rio Verde Roman Villa will take you on a trip back in time.

The Roman villa, dating from the second century, is the ideal place to admire the quality of the mosaics made in that era which are amongst some of the best conserved in the world.

They were first uncovered in the 1960s and what can be seen are an inner patio and several rooms around it. You will also be able to view some of the kitchen utensils used in Roman times and understand more about what people ate in those days.

Entrance is free and it is normally open to visit on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

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Marbella Arena MARBELLA Arena is reopening this summer to provide a venue for entertainment and cultural events on the Costa del Sol which will attract all types of audiences. Located in the old bullring in Puerto Banus it promises to provide an exceptional cultural surrounding.

In July, there are events such as the Elton John Experience with Paul Maxwel ‘The Piano Man’ and the Malaga Symphonic Orchestra on June 26, Legends Forever in Concert on July 22, Sister Sledge on July 30.

The Legends Forever event brings you a tribute to some of the best, such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, John Lennon, Madonna, Amy Winehouse, Ray Charles, James Brown, Cher, Michael Jackson, Bee Gees and ABBA. If your Spanish is good, this summer there are also several comedians appearing at the Marbella Arena as well as some plays and the music of Loquillo.

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World Cheese Awards

FOUR-DAY FESTIVAL: Cheese is an important export product for Spain.

THE Guild of Fine Food has an‐ nounced that the World Cheese Awards will be held in the Spanish Principality of As‐ turias this year, taking place in Oviedo on Wednesday November 3.

Having extended Oviedo’s tenure as World Cheese Capi‐ tal following the event’s post‐ ponement as a result of the Covid‐19 crisis, the 33rd edi‐ tion of the competition will now form part of the Asturias Paraíso Natural International Cheese Festival 2021, run by the Instituto del Queso, in partnership with the Principali‐ ty of Asturias and the City Council of Oviedo.

This will be an opportunity for the global cheese commu‐ nity to come together after a year of unprecedented chal‐ lenges for cheesemakers and the industry as a whole as the World Cheese Awards will be

at the heart of a four‐day festi‐ val dedicated only to cheese.

The competition is set to be bigger and more international than ever before, following the record‐breaking 3,804 entries from 42 different countries judged in Bergamo, Italy in 2019.

According to a US Depart‐ ment of Agriculture report, Spain exported $593 million (€492.5 million) in 2020, main‐ ly to Europe but around 20 per cent went to other countries and with some 100 different types of cheese produced in the country the industry uses up around 28 per cent of Spain’s milk production.

John Farrand, managing di‐ rector of the Guild of Fine Food, commented: “Following the trials and tribulations of the past 12 months, we’re de‐ lighted to be making plans for the World Cheese Awards’ re‐

Second-hand clothes CONTINUING its commitment to sustainable fashion, George at Asda in the UK has announced it will be launching a new second-hand vintage fashion range in its stores, giving a new lease of life to pre-worn garments.

In partnership with vintage fashion wholesaler ‘Preloved Vintage Wholesale,’ the new concept will be rolled out across the UK, with customers able to buy vintage, retro and second-hand branded pieces, preventing thousands of tonnes of garments going to landfill each year.

Following a successful trial in Asda’s sustainability store in Leeds, George is now launching the sustainable fashion partnership in a further 50 of its stores.

turn to Spain. The cheese world has felt the economic impact of Covid‐19 in a big way, so this year’s competition holds greater significance than ever before.”

BUSINESS EXTRA Boohoo closures AFTER more than 200 years of trading, the last of the 101 Debenham stores on British high streets and shopping centres will close its doors as the brand, which was purchased

by Boohoo in January for £55 million (€60.5 million) goes online only.

Profit boom VALENCIAN based technology multinational Power Electronics which has a very strong presence in the USA has reported sales for 2020 at €490.7 million which is an increase of some 42 per cent over 2019 results. It sees long term growth in the field of battery production.

Buy back THE Frasers Group which is controlled by Newcastle United Football Club owner Mike Ashley and trades under such brand names as Sports Direct and House of Fraser has announced that it is prepared to spend up to £60 million (€66 million) to buy back its own shares.

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FEATURE

Conspiracy theorists abound

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT CONSPIRACY theorists are everywhere.

Wearing my columnist hat, I have over the years, researched and investigated large numbers of these theories; from Queen Elizabeth 1 being a man, to Area 51, the assassination of Kennedy, the death of Princess Diana and the Twin Towers attack etc.

One thing I endeavoured to do is to always retain an open mind. This can give you a clear advantage over these theorists ‐ it is the one asset they most definitely do not possess! Once a CT has its teeth into something, irrespective of any proof to the contrary, they are virtually impossible to shake off.

With this in mind I thought I would delve a little further into the psyche of the compulsive theorists and what makes them actually tick. According to one school of psychiatry the paranoia that drives individuals to constantly scan the world for dangers and imagines the worst from others, is a throwback to Neanderthal times.

To mitigate threats from other tribes, these ancient humans needed to be suspicious of everything and everyone,

ONE THEORY: That the earth is flat. merely to survive. The doctors also reached the conclusion that many theorists were people who retained manipulative unusual patterns of thought, practised Machiavellianism, were insecure, lonely or stressed, which made them more inclined to believe in conspiracies and the supernatural.

These suspicious people are of course not always in the wrong. Although some of

their theories, ie that the earth is flat or the moon landing didn’t take place ‐ are laughable; there have been a number of instances where they were proven to be correct.

That the FBI was spying on John Lennon (True). Project Sunshine, where the US government was accused of stealing dead bodies to test for radiation after a nuclear explosion. (True). That as far back as 1950

tobacco companies were fully aware smoking was lethal and could cause cancer. (True) That you can be spied on through your laptop camera. (True ‐ and worrying!)

On the other hand some of their theories can be highly dangerous. Those who believe the Covid pandemic doesn’t exist could, if they were in charge, be responsible for the deaths of millions.

In 2016 the personal mail of John, Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager was hacked.

He was found to have ordered large numbers of pizzas. The conspiracy theorists decided that these orders were a code for a child sex ring run by the members of the diplomatic party. The shop who supplied the pizzas was subsequently attacked by a man with a semi‐automatic rifle! It was a miracle no one was killed. It ultimately transpired that Podesta really liked pizzas!

All I can say to the conspiracy theorists is keep believing what your heart and mind tells you. But please don’t patronise and pour scorn on others who hold a different point of view. What about turning your efforts to the biggest conspiracy theory of all; that we are merely figments of our own imagination? Now that is one I would truly like your views on. Good hunting!

Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland.

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FEATURE

EMBARRASSING EMAIL GAFFES sign from a recruitment firm after he replied to an employment inquiry that had also been sent to 4,000 other people, copy‐ ing them all in. He told the individual: ‘You are too stupid to get a job, even in bank‐ ing.’ Oops, again!

But the original viral email blunder dates from 2000 when City lawyer Bradley Chait forwarded an explicit email from a Claire Swire to his colleagues. It spread across the country and then globally. Mr Chait later said it was a hoax by col‐ leagues. Yes, right!

NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

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

EMAILS can be irritating, can’t they? Espe‐ cially the passive‐aggressive ones.

Ones like: ‘Not sure if you saw my last email.’ (Translation: I know you saw my last email, but you still haven’t done whatever was mentioned in it. I’m trying politely to ask you to do it this time.) Or: ‘Any up‐ dates on this?’ (Translation: I don’t really want an update, because I know what the situation is. Nothing has happened. I want you to do what you are supposed to do and then ‘update’ me that you have finally done it.) ‘Please advise.’ (Translation: What the **** is going on?)

‘Passive‐aggressive’ is an interesting con‐ cept, isn’t it? It means a type of behaviour that avoids direct confrontation whilst be‐ ing rude or sabotaging or undermining.

For example: ‘That’s an unusual jumper.

Not many people can get away with that

EMAIL BLUNDERS: Have you ever written one that you regret sending? shade with your skin tone.’ ‘You’ve done very well, given your level of education.’

‘It’s good that you have the time to... (in‐ sert activity here, such as exercise, paint, read...) despite your children/family’ imply‐ ing a neglect of your family whilst having time to indulge your own pleasures. And the classic ‘I’m not angry/upset; I’m just hurt.’

But have you ever written an email you regret sending?

When Radio 5 Live signed Andy Gray and Jonathan Pearce for the 2002 World Cup, the executive editor of BBC sports news emailed a colleague: ‘I think they’re both c***s,’ copying in 50 staff, including Gray and Pearce. Oops!

In 2011 Gary Chaplin was forced to re‐

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MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING WHEN my birthday was approaching I thought that an overnight stay in Mi‐ jas Pueblo would be an ideal gift to myself. I found just what I was looking for: a luxury apartment at a really good price: Sea to Sky Suites.

It was even better than advertised with every last detail catered to; includ‐ ing niceties such as beauty mirrors in the ample bathrooms, soap dispensers in the large showers with waterfall showerheads, loads of hot water, luxu‐ rious linens and pillows with incredibly comfortable beds. The open plan kitchen had a hidden washer dryer and dishwasher and easy access from the lounge and bedroom to the terrace.

Thanks to the ample seating and tables I got to spend a lot of time outside sim‐ ply enjoying the views of the steep flower‐potted streets and tiled roofs.

We joked about the church bells be‐ ing almost touchable from the balcony and how deafening it would be if they actually chimed.

It didn’t take long to find out that they did, every hour and were undeni‐ ably loud. I jumped out of my skin on a

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few occasions when on the terrace in the quiet of the night, but for the most part it added charm and much excite‐

ment for my granddaughter.

For my birthday evening we went to Chema’s Terrace. Chema was a guest

on Marbella Now TV and is a ZeroHero partner venue so I was anxious to try his restaurant. The evening couldn’t have been better and not just thanks to the perfect dinner and excellent friend‐ ly service and company. To meander back through the quiet, touristless streets to then sit on the balcony in the soundlessness of the locked‐down vil‐ lage was undeniably a privilege.

I extended my stay for three days and nights to have time enough to en‐ joy the apartment and explore. We ate twice at Koko restaurant (really good food and service), drinks at El Bodegui‐ ta del Pintor, Tapinxos for breakfast and awesome tapas throughout the day and of course chocolate in any form at the Chocolate Factory was also a must.

Overshadowing all this however was the sight of donkeys in headlock out‐ side the town hall and car park.

As my animal‐loving daughter so poignantly pointed out, why would a

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During ‘working hours’ perhaps these animals could be in a recondi‐ tioned area of the fabulous car park, only coming out for pre‐bookings at cooler hours of the day? Anything to give them the shelter, water and care a typical tourist would expect and which would in turn make a visit to Mijas memorable for everything and in all the right ways.

PS. Happy birthday my darling Ash‐ ley!! Every day is your day.

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THIRD WORLD MY wife and I bought a house in Algorfa village for our daughter and her four children in February 2020. The electricity had been cut off but we were assured by the agent and our solicitor that it wouldn’t be a problem to have it reconnected. Almost 18 months later we have no electricity connected. Some work has been carried out due to supply from the neighbours, but they stopped it as it was going on too long. Personally I believe it’s disgraceful that a young family cannot have one of the necessities of life. I never thought that Spain was a third world country, but I’m not convinced.

Thank you Brendan Staunton Costa Blanca

minority of likewise voters would be an understatement. There were more Muslims than any other race/religion. What chance have we got getting our chosen candidate elected? None! In many areas of London the government has allowed the excess immigration of Muslims to take control of our councils. Westminster Council is one of them. Any available flats are disproportionately given to Muslims. Our local primary schools are the same. I am not anti anyone, but I can see what the French generals are worried about.

Keep the faith, Bill

Vaccines

Although born and raised in England, I consider myself as European because it’s a big wide world out there and I’m not what’s come to be known as a ‘Little Englander’.

Sadly this term can be applied to a lot of British pensioners who move to Spain, or any other European country. So many among this generation feel an entitlement to land grab, as if they own the place, and want everything British when living in a European country of their choice. This view has spawned from the days of our Empire when we ruled the waves to quote the saying. This view is ultimately childish, arrogant, and infantile, to say the very least.

But since Brexit things have changed, British immigrant expats are having to leave Spain for example, to avoid illegal immigrant status after Brexit. British pensioners now can only stay without a permit in most EU countries for 90 days out of every 180 days. In short since Freedom of Movement has been abolished by Brexit, Brits living in other EU countries are now regarded as illegal immigrants if they don’t go through the correct process to become a legal citizen of the EU country they have set up home in.

Euro Weekly News, I read your article ‘Easier Appointments’ today with much frustration.

I am a resident of Mallorca, but have private health insurance.

So I am not registered in the Spanish health system.

So when I try to apply to get a vaccine, that’s all I get told: “Sorry , you don’t have a health card, you cannot get vaccinated.”

I feel I am being treated like a second class citizen.

Anthony Lynch Resident of Mallorca for three and a half years.

No chance Hi Leapy, Love your articles in Euro Weekly, always level headed, straight to the point facts that no other journalist has the balls to write. Just voted in the local elections at my polling station in Pimlico, London. I am a white, English hetrosexual man. To say I was in the

Letter to the editor

SOME FREEDOM WITH the removal of the State of Alarm we must all now hope that life will begin to return to some semblance of normality.

In the majority of the Autonomous Regions, curfew has been removed and bars and restaurants are allowed to stay open longer which has to be a major shot in the arm for the hospitality industry.

As more people are allowed to congregate on tables in those same restaurants it rather looks as if there will be an added bonus as communion celebrations which are

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I am wondering how many of these immigrant expats actually voted Leave in the EU referendum in 2016? How many of them have shot themselves in the foot? I do not feel sorry for these people, I feel pity for them.

If we Brits have learnt anything from the result of the June 2016 EU referendum vote, it is that referendums should be held ‘only’ when there is clarity about the options on offer.

It has to be remembered that this referendum was initiated because the then British Tory leader David Cameron wanted to appease the European sceptics in his party.

The 2016 referendum vote was not held for the good or benefit of this country.

If a second EU referendum were to be held, it would be vital that the detail of each of the options was made clear to the general public.

In 2016 the options were not made clear. Far from it ! The options by the Leave campaigners were based on lies, misinformation, and deceptions. Those responsible should be in jail.

As we are finding out on virtually a daily basis, not all Leave voters could have known what they were voting for, unless they voted against immigration, then they are getting their wish.

Recent figures show that in the UK, 22,000 EU nationals have left our National Health Service since the EU referendum was held in 2016.

Also responses by 88 NHS hospital trusts to freedom of information enquiries revealed that the 22,600 EU nationals leaving the service over the past three years included 8, 800 nurses and midwives, and Royal College of Nursing figures reveal a shortage of 10,000 doctors. The number of EU nationals quitting the NHS increased to 8,540 the year after the EU referendum in 2017, and that the NHS started fighting this virus with a shortage of 50,000 nur-

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part of Spain’s culture will also return with much larger numbers of customers.

It has been made clear that the end of the State of Alarm does mean that the crisis of the pandemic is over and we will still have to wear masks for a while and also observe social distancing as much as possible, but it’s great to see we are heading in the right direction.

Next target has to be vaccination and it appears that around five million (just over 10 per cent of Spain’s population) have received at least one injection and it seems that after

a very slow start, the organisation is getting better as is supply of the vaccine around the country.

The main need now is that people do act sensibly and don’t imagine that we are out of the woods, especially looking back to Christmas and the New Year which resulted in a spike in infections.

The important thing is to embrace the lifting of the most irksome restrictions whilst still observing the need to be level-headed and follow sensible precautions in order to protect ourselves and others.

ses.

Now that the full negative consequences of leaving the EU grow more and more stark as the days, weeks and months pass that livelihoods are at stake here, ask the farmers, the fishermen, the hauliers, meat exporters, and small businesses, anybody trying to export to the EU. I believe it is essential that a second EU referendum vote is held so that now people can make an ‘informed’ decision about whether they want to rejoin Europe, or they do not ?

A second referendum is neither anti democratic, nor does it make a mockery of democracy.

On the contrary, another vote by an ‘in-

formed’ British public is the democratic and common sense thing to do.

I have put together a petition on social media care of a site called 38 Degrees, for Parliament to hold a Cross Party Debate and hopefully decree a second European referendum vote.

My petition may not be successful, but I always say, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Anybody with access to the internet, and who would like to sign my petition, should email me at the following address: michaelthompson533@btinternet.com and I will forward them the petition link.

Yours sincerely, Michael Thompson

From our Facebook

Isabel Papa Bauset It’s definitely too early. Already there are huge crowds of people and not wearing masks. This is a great shame because this isn’t over yet and before we know it we’ll be locked up again. Please take care.

Norman Shaw Yes far too early, we will pay for it eventually, some villages and towns are still struggling to keep figures below the 500 limit (which during the alarm would have meant boundary closures) but not any more.

Nicki Burgess As long as everybody is sensible should be ok!

Chris McGovern We have to try very hard to get on with our lives otherwise we will end up with most of the small shops and restaurants gone forever, so where will all the unemployment money come from?

At the EWN, we pride ourselves that reports are accurate and fair. If we do slip up, we promise to set the record straight in a clear, no-nonsense manner. To ask for an inaccuracy to be corrected. Email: editorial@euroweeklynews.com

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LEADING LADY

DAVID WORBOYS YOU can see her in one of the most famous and successful movies in his‐ tory but not as the leading lady. The leading man and woman in this film are highly respected stars but not among the all‐time Hollywood greats. In this movie our actress plays a relatively minor role and she is not a household name.

She did, however, have a remark‐ able career in cinema dating from 1942 (aged 20) to 1991 (aged 69).

She took top billing over Charlton He‐ ston in a 1954 film and Robert Cum‐ mings in 1973. During the course of her career, she has shared top billing with the following leading men. Erroll Flynn and Robert Taylor (both three times), William Holden, Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Stew‐ art Granger, Humphrey Bogart, Glenn Ford, Clark Gable, Ronald Reagan, Jeff Chandler and Maurice Chevalier. She died in 2013 at the age of 91.

She was considered one of the top beauties of Hollywood’s golden age.

After the release of ‘The Naked Jun‐ gle’ with Charlton Heston in 1954,

HOLLYWOOD HISTORY: Eleanor Parker symbolises a lost golden age. she was described as ‘La caballera mas sensual de la historia del cine.’

She is best known for her role, at the age of 46, as Elsa Elberfeld, the woman who threatened to break up a potential romance that most cin‐

emagoers wanted to succeed. Elsa is better known as Baroness von Schraeder in ‘The Sound of Music.’

The actress is, of course, Eleanor Parker.

The Rogers and Hammerstein clas‐

sic was made in 1968 and almost ev‐ erybody I know has seen it at least three times. Its appeal lies partly in its setting, both time and place, and partly in the fresh innocence of its plot.

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The opening scene, shot from the air, zooms in on some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth. The film deals with the soul‐searching dilem‐ ma of love versus spiritual calling.

There are enduring family problems and a determination to resolve them in the face of hostility. We have com‐ edy, suspense and some wonderful songs. And all this against the back‐ ground of the Anschluss in 1938. It is also based on characters who exist‐ ed.

Despite a celebrated Hollywood history, Eleanor Parker is mostly re‐ membered today for a relatively short appearance in the shadow of Julie Andrews. But the role of the Baroness is beautifully played with restrained emotion and elegant dig‐ nity. She is essential to the develop‐ ment of the unlikely love that tri‐ umphs for the main characters.

By the time the Golden age of Hol‐ lywood succumbed to television, Eleanor Parker had been an integral part of its legacy. She symbolises a lost golden age.

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May Day Festivals and Covid LETTERS FROM

CANARIES DEAR reader, here we are, halfway between spring solstice and summer equinox.

The Romans celebrated Floralia, the Celts Beltane and, leaping forward a millennium and over hundreds of oth‐ er May day festivals celebrated throughout history in the northern hemisphere, International Workers’ Day was declared in 1889.

Here on La Gomera, we’d have been leaping over fires in Agulo on St Mark’s Eve had it not been for the pan‐ demic. The astute will have noticed 24/4 isn’t May Day, but that’s a long story involving cultural appropriation (as it’s now called) and we must avoid sidetracking to crack on with the news.

Admittedly, I’m not entirely sure why, as a glance at any period in histo‐ ry reveals the basic human condition as unchanged: there are always elites, masses and ‘civilisation’ systems held together or apart by alliances, beliefs,

SEARCH: For missing father and his two daughters continues. violence or ideals. Together with natu‐ ral disasters, these are backdrop to the endless cycle of reproduction, birth, growth, maturity, acquisition, more re‐ production, ageing and death.

While our tools have evolved, the evolution of our species, hell‐bent on trashing its only natural environment, is entirely questionable.

News of palliative measures must therefore be applauded. Step into the limelight Tenerife, now declared Bio‐ sphere by UN‐regulated Institute of

Responsible Tourism for its “degree of compliance with Sustainable Tourism Objectives,” according to IRT head Patricio Azcárate.

Tenerife’s Cabildo: “...creates a mul‐ tidisciplinary team which will work to fulfil sustainability objectives,” promis‐ es tourism head David Pérez. Priorities will be the installation of adequate sewage collection and treatment sys‐ tems and a change to renewable ener‐ gy. Why islands this far south should be totally dependent on oil power

(and they all are, with the exception of El Hierro) when the technology’s long since existed to use natural energy, is a mystery, a question of traditional com‐ placency.

A quick Covid roundup reveals zero new cases in La Gomera and La Palma; six in El Hierro; Fuerteventura two; Lanzarote and La Graciosa five; Gran Canaria 39 and Tenerife 65, giving some justification for cautious opti‐ mism that tourism bucks could be coming in soon to swell empty coffers,

but not for complacency.

Five thousand Canarian residents have left the islands in search of an in‐ come since the pandemic began, victims of €116,000 million losses caused by tourist industry collapse nationwide.

Meanwhile, the Tenerife land and sea search for two small sisters ab‐ ducted by their father intensifies and goes international, with further searches of father Tomás Gimeno’s property in Igueste de Candelaria and breaking news of a €70,000 bank transfer made directly before the dis‐ appearance. His white Audi A3, with children’s drawings, hair elastics and drink cartons visible in the interior, stays parked by the marina where his boat, subsequently found empty and adrift, was moored.

Investigations now include the pos‐ sibility that Gimeno transferred his daughters to an ocean going yacht.

With all Macaronesia’s ports fruitlessly on alert, ‘crossing the Atlantic cannot now be ruled out,’ according to police.

Barbara Belt. barbarabelt@gmail.com EWN May 2021.

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What does ‘recovery’ look like?

MS BIPOLAR UP AND DOWN WITH BALANCE UNEDITED I’D like to say I’m in recovery from my bipolar disorder. I’m stable, I have a job, I take care of my family and I’m able to function somewhat successfully in this world, I know this won’t last forever, therefore I am going to hold on to every little bit of happiness and peace I can get.

What does recovery look like? It looks like you or me, to be honest. It looks like an average Joe going to work each day. It looks like your typical mama cooking dinner for her daughter.

It also looks like doctor visits every month and lots of pills. It looks like going out with friends and catching yourself smiling and laughing, and surprising yourself that you are actually enjoying yourself.

It’s making plans and not feeling daunted by them.

In the midst of this recovery, I’ve been writing this column over the last

18 months, and have blogged my journey to where I am now. I believe in being authentic and real, and telling the real story, no matter how ugly I think it is.

I’ve been on this journey for 10 years now and I know people look up to me for how much I’ve overcome. People need to see the highs of mental ill-

ness just as much as they need to know and understand the dips.

I feel I can give hope to others, I am living proof that it is possible to find some happiness, a breathing space to enjoy the little things in life.

I may fall again, but I know I can rise as I regain control of my internal demons, and take control once again.

But for now, I am just going to enjoy being me, with this I’d like to say I’m having a break from being Ms Bipolar, this isn’t forever, but for NOW! I can’t thank you all enough for taking the time to read my columns, to write your lovely letters of encouragement and for sharing your stories with me. Please know that you can still write to me on Facebook on @ Mswillowbipolar should you feel like you need any guidance.

Thank you to the EWN team for giving me the opportunity to tell my story and being so supportive on my journey!

You will see me again!

Love always, Ms Bipolar x

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Suitable swim shorts REGARDLESS of your body shape you’ll want to be body confident on the beach and feel comfortable in your swim shorts. So, whether you’re a man who’s tall and thin, short and stocky, or somewhere in between, this advice will help you choose the pair that’s best suited for you.

Tall men should choose swim shorts that end right above the knee. This length of short will draw attention away from your height and keep things in proportion. For shorter men, select a mid-thigh length as they will make your legs look longer.

If you’ve been working out, now is the time to really show off those muscles. Don’t be afraid to wear revealing shorts which are short and tight. After all, you didn’t spend all those hours in the gym for nothing.

Men who carry a few extra pounds around their midriff can feel less confident about their legs. If this is the case, select a longer pair of shorts as these can offer you some coverup. If you’re more confident, go for a mid-thigh fit.

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Once you’ve donned the right pair, get down to the beach and enjoy the sun.

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

During this lockdown, we challenge you to rediscover your local high streets, mar‐ kets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky independent busi‐ nesses in your area.

Due to the Covid‐19 pan‐ demic, you may have to sup‐ port many local businesses by ordering online and mak‐ ing use of any click and col‐ lect services they can oper‐ ate if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or lockdown restrictions.

The joy of shopping local means that independent businesses can help support the local community.

Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or online, consider where your money is actually going.

By shopping at an inde‐ pendent store you’re putting food on a local family’s table, and there is no better time than now to give back to your community by making a small gesture and shopping in this way.

Many local stores support local charities, support and sponsor local sports teams and in many cases the small independent stores are actu‐ ally much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, of‐ ten passed down through numerous generations and support not just the current

SPENDING LOCALLY: Will make a difference to the local economy. owner but the generation before.

For those stores which are new, that extra couple of eu‐ ros spent there are support‐ ing someone’s dream and ambition, and also the courage it took them to step out alone, which is no easy task. It takes quite a large chunk of money to set up an independent store and com‐ pete with the multinational and chains.

So be sure to 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 purchasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking outside the box can often lead to some fantastic ideas. Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tat‐ too time at a local studio, a

hair cut at a local salon or an online study course for someone looking to change their career path.

As people are struggling with finances thinking about what friends and family may actually need is important too. Whilst it’s nice to give a glamourous gift perhaps pre‐ paying a family member’s phone bill for the month would actually be a better gift. Helping people alleviate stress and worry , give the gift of peace of mind through

these difficult times.

Choosing to spend your money locally will really make a difference in the re‐ covery of the local economy.

When we buy local, our money stays local, and it strengthens the local econo‐ my in two ways. First, buying local keeps money circulat‐ ing within the local econo‐ my.

Studies have shown that local businesses recirculate a greater share of every euro as they create locally owned

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supply chains and invest in their employees.

Data shows that local re‐ tailers return 52 per cent of their revenue back into the local economy, com‐ pared to just 14 per cent for national chain retailers.

Money circulating through the local economy benefits everyone who is a part of each transaction. For example, let’s look at a local farmer growing produce.

First, they sell to a local restaurant, which in turn prepares the fresh produce

and sells it to local cus‐ tomers. The farmer pays its local employees and the restaurant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood hard‐ ware store.

This example illustrates how the recirculation of money in the local economy

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Buying local also fuels new employment and job oppor‐ tunities 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 do‐ nate 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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REPTILES can make excellent pets but can be expensive and difficult to care for.

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Urinary problems in dogs and cats HERE are some signs that may lead you to think that your dog or cat has a urinary tract prob‐ lem: Change in urine colour and in‐ creased turbidity Presence of blood in urine Strong smell of urine Straining or pain when urinat‐ ing He urinates at home or in the case of the cat outside the litter box Needs to be let out more of‐ ten (Increased amount or fre‐ quency of urination) Licking the vulva or penis Fever Lethargy Higher water consumption.

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Prostate disease Spinal cord abnormalities Diagnosing urinary tract prob‐ lems requires your veterinarian to do a physical exam that in‐ cludes checking the kidneys and bladder. They will also likely per‐ form a urinalysis. A urine culture, blood tests, ultrasound, or X‐rays may also be necessary, depend‐ ing on findings. Sometimes it is even necessary to perform a CT scan for more complex patholo‐ gies.

Reptiles for beginners equipment up front.

Thorough research before de‐ ciding on one of these pets and getting your enclosure set up be‐ fore bringing your new pet home is essential.

The Iguana is not a great choice due to their size, tendency to be‐ come aggressive at maturity and

their specific dietary and environ‐ mental needs. However, Leopard Geckos are considered to be ideal for the novice as they are relative‐ ly small and easy to care for.

With snakes, the biggest obsta‐ cle for many owners is their di‐ etary needs. Owners must be will‐ ing to feed whole prey such as mice or rats. They do have the ad‐ vantage of often only needing to be fed once a week or less so they can easily be left on their own for a few days without a pet‐sitter.

Corn snakes and Ball pythons are usually easy to care for and docile so make an ideal choice.

However, Ball pythons have a rep‐ utation for refusing to eat so a feeding demon may be required.

Turtles are another option but it can be very challenging to meet the housing and environmental needs of most turtles (aquatic tur‐ tles and tortoises).

Eastern Box turtles live in varied climates so they are quite adapt‐ able. They are omnivores so eat both plants and insects.

Unmet expectations and poor advice about reptile care can re‐ sult in a bad experience for the owner and can be fatal for the reptile, so do your research first.

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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 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) CARS, Vans, Bikes wanted. Any Reg, Anything Considered Call or Whatsapp 687 049 592 or 622 229 673 (292496)

MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED

BY DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK.

COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (289652)

PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity.

We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm.

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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 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.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 rehoming, please call 653 257 875.

Visit our website www.sos-ani mals.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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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!

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

SITUATIONS VACANT 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@thecap system.com» (29123 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) LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC people to join me working from home online or direct to friends, neighbours etc. No start up fees.

Please Whatsapp or message Rosh for more info. +34635 386 888 (292448) PART TIME DELIVERY DRIVER and part time sales rep required summer season Malaga - Mijas Costa area, sales rep position would suit active retired person.

Please email CV to info@activehy giene.es (292500) Incredible opportunity available for 4 motivated people to make a life changing income. Part time or full time as your own business paid weekly. Work the hours that fit around your lifestyle and benefit from the largest fluid market in the world. Call/Whatsapp 624 227 207

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SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmella@hotmail.com

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, & Repairs, friendly including heaters & regrouts. Friendly & reliable service.

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TV & SATELLITE REPAIRS – TVs, Plasmas, LCDs, Digi-Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi & microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 years’ experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (291959)

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UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services.

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

Reliable, fast service. Family run.

Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN UPHOLSTERY including leather cleaned also carpets. 685 524 921

WINDOW CLEANER TRADITIONAL Window Cleaner. Give your windows and doors that professional finish at affordable prices. Call Chris 711 007 665/ 952 638 548

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

WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

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by Mark Slack MG was an iconic British car, but in terms of new models is now an iconic British badge. Taken from the ashes of the Rover Group the Chinese car mak‐ er SAIC owns MG and pro‐ duces a small range of cars and SUVs in petrol, hybrid and all‐electric.

The main models are SU‐ Vs, understandable given their popularity, and just two cars, one of which is the MG3 supermini.

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MG3 - a budget car that’s fun! laden model at, by today’s standards, a bargain price.

The two models start from €14,166 (£12,300) with standard equipment includ‐ ing air conditioning, power windows, DAB sound sys‐ tem with Apple Car Play, Bluetooth, remote steering wheel controls, eight‐inch colour touchscreen, hill hold and

auto door locking. The higher trim version at €15,663 (£13,600) adds navigation, cruise control, parking sensors and sports seats.

The Achilles heel of the MG3 is its engine, a four‐ cylinder, 1.5‐litre petrol unit that is best described as old school technology.

Mated to a manual five‐ speed gearbox the combi‐ nation is adequate, but lacks sufficient power and at cruising speed you al‐ ways find yourself going for a sixth gear that isn’t there.

At 70mph the MG sits at around 3,200 rpm, which makes things a tad busy where a more relaxed gear‐ ing pattern would help.

The need to work the en‐ gine also doesn’t help the economy, my mainly local driving week saw a 7.2 l/100km (39mpg) average.

On cross country roads the MG comes alive with decent steering and a slightly firm suspension set‐ up that keeps the car sitting quite flat through energetic cornering. The power is at the higher end of the en‐ gine’s rev range and with a nice gear change makes it a fun drive.

The nearest equivalent Ford Fiesta will set you back an additional €5,407 (£4,695), that’s a substan‐ tial difference. Of course,

the Fiesta will depreciate less, most likely prove more durable on the quality front and drive better.

Keep the MG for a longer time though and allied to that cheaper price tag it makes for an appealing proposition.

Despite some misgivings the MG is an endearing car, it handles well, is good fun and very well priced. It’s comfortable with a good driving position and for those on a budget the cheapest way to get a new car that is a bit different, to the normal mass of budget cars, and actually doesn’t look like a budget model.

Facts at a Glance Model: Model: MG3 Exclusive NAV Engine: 1.5-Litre, 4-cylinder, petrol Gears: 5-speed manual Performance: 0-100 kmh (62 mph) Petrol 10.4 secs Maximum Speed Petrol 173 kph (108 mph) Economy: Petrol 6.6 l/100km (43.3 mpg) WLTP Emissions: Petrol 147 g/km Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

An endearing car.

Eight High-End Sports Cars I ALWAYS catch my breath when I see a high‐end sports car driving by, that unmistakable roar of a high‐ powered engine, the gleam‐ ing paintwork, the sleek shape, it’s just so captivat‐ ing.

Many of course are a lim‐ ited edition, which have to be ordered well in advance, but most of us are realistic and know we will never be able to own one of these cars, unless we have that lucky lottery ticket!

Here are the top eight most expensive cars in the world right now.

No1. Bugatti La Voiture Noire: Priced at €16.7m (£14.4m), it was built as a tribute to the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic.

No2. Rolls Royce Swep‐ tail: This Rolls Royce is priced at €13m (£11.2m) and was a personal order from a client, and took four years to build, so it is the only one of its kind in the world.

No3. Lamborghini Veneno

TOP PRICE: The Bugatti La Voiture Noire.

Roadster: The most exclu‐ sive model of Lamborghini, made to celebrate the 50th anniversary, comes in at a cool €7.6m (£6.5m).

No4. Bugatti Divo: €5m (£4.3m) is another limited edition, with only 40 ever made.

No5. Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita: A car built from car‐ bon fibre, which is not easy, hence the reason only two

were ever made by the Swedish company, costing €4.5m (£3.9m) each.

No6. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+: Capable of reaching 490kph (304mph), this is one of the fastest cars on the planet, and comes with a price of €3.5m (£3.02m).

No7. Aston Martin Valkyrie: Only 150 of these cars were built, in collabo‐

ration with Red Bull Racing, and were all sold in ad‐ vance, at a price of €3.4m (£2.93m).

No8. Lamborghini Sián: At a price of €3.3m (£2.84m), only 63 of this completely modifiable hybrid sports car were made. The name ‘Sián’ translates as ‘flash of light‐ ning’.

Anyway, I am just off to buy my lottery ticket!

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Fundraiser WALKING FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION IBERIA presents Ladies Day and Re‐ cruitment of over 65s on Sunday May 16 at the Finca Naundrup, kick off 12 noon. This promises to be a ‘Special’ day for several reasons.

It is hoped the Ladies Group Tournament will be a prelude to a Ladies League while if males over 65 can be recruited on the day, the prospects for a Senior’s League next season will receive a tremendous boost, as both these projects are aims and objectives in the WFAI Mandate.

So COME ON MEN, YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD... 65 and over, come and give it a go. Have a look and join a game for 10 minutes and we’ll even give you a free beer!!!

Also incorporated into the event is a fundraising effort for Benalmadena lady Della Hall. Della is very ill with Motor Nueron Disease and the walking football clubs have rallied previously to help raise money to make Della’s home more comfortable and similarly to convert a van the family had pur‐ chased.

To assist this fundraiser, a gentleman well‐known to us from Viñuela has put a special Chelsea football shirt up for auction. It’s from when Chelsea won the double in 2006 and is signed by Essien, Drogba, Schevchenko and the rest of the team. It is in a beautiful case measuring 27ins wide and 39ins from top to bottom and is authenticated.

Bidding has started and after an initial bid of €100, it has increased with a bid of €150 from one of our friends at Esquina Park Rangers (Alicante).

You can make a bid at apalmar2011@hotmail.com. Mark it Della’s Fund.

(All bids received at that e mail address will be published on our Facebook pages and websites).

There will be a ‘Live Link’ at the event for people who want to make their bid on air, while also being able to increase it if need be.

In other news Viñuela have arranged a friendly against The Walking Dead on Wednesday May 19 at the Finca Naundrup.

WALKING FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION of IBERIA OPEN DAY (LADIES) //OVER 65s (RECRUITMENT) ++++++ PROGRAMME ++++++ 12.00 WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT 12.15 BENALMADENA LADIES A v B’MDNA LADIES B 12.35 VIÑUELA LADIES v B’MDNA LADIES C 12.55 CALAHONDA 70s v SENIORS SELECT 13.30 B’MDNA LADIES A v B’MDNA LADIES C 13.50 B’MDNA LADIES B v VIÑUELA LADIES 14.10 INTERVAL 14.30 SENIORS SELECT v MALAGA 15.05 VIÑUELA LADIES v LADIES A 15.25 LADIES B v LADIES C 15.45 CALAHONDA SENIORS v MALAGA 16.20 LADIES GROUP WINNERS v CALAHONDA 70s 16.40 PRESENTATION 16.50 FINISH FIXTURES BENALMADENA LADIES A v BENALMADENA LADIES B BENALMADENA LADIES C v VIÑUELA LADIES ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ BENALMADENA LADIES A v BENALMADENA LADIES C BENALAMDENA LADIES B v VIÑUELA LADIES ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ VIÑUELA LADIES v BENALMADENA LADIES A BENALMADENA LADIES B v BENALMADENA LADIES C ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐