Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 26 August - 1 September 2021 Issue 1886

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The people’s paper Issue No. 1886

26 Aug - 1 Sept 2021

Helping Beirut FIREFIGHTERS in Marbella have announced plans to send food and clothing to Lebanon and have also indicated that they are happy to assist in training firefighters in that country. Some five tons of food is ready for shipment to Beirut and officers intend to spend a week there undertaking training.

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Wanted man THANKS to the diligence of an eagle-eyed off-duty Dutch police officer who was on holiday in Torremolinos, officers of the Local Police have arrested a 24year-old man who she recognised whilst having a drink in the same bar as a wanted fugitive from the Netherlands.

Estepona challenge ESTEPONA Council has decided that in order to set itself a challenge for the future it would report its carbon footprint to the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic so that it may measure the effects of its policies aimed at cutting down its environmental waste and general pollution.

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Dog stabbed

Lux Mundi update

POLICE in Malaga have arrest‐ ed a young man in El Palo dis‐ trict of the city after he al‐ legedly stabbed his family’s dog to death.

The man reportedly stabbed his dog to death at the family home in the city, before going out into the street covered in the blood from his dead dog, and armed with a knife, where he alleged‐ ly threatened startled passers‐ by.

Neighbours alerted the Lo‐ cal Police who promptly ar‐ rived at the scene, where they spoke with the mother of the young man, who reportedly informed them that her son had psychiatric problems.

After a quick search of the neighbourhood, the police ‐ now also joined by extra offi‐ cers from both the Local and National Police ‐ located the young man in a nearby alley, where he was still clearly up‐ set, holding a knife with a three‐inch blade, and covered in the dead dog’s blood.

Police reportedly asked him several times to drop the blade, which he did eventual‐ ly, and the Malaga youth was immediately disabled and ar‐ rested.

Officers from the National Police went with the de‐ tainee’s mother to inspect the dog, which was found lying dead on a bed, with a stab wound in one side.

LUX MUNDI Ecumenical Centre is located on Calle Nueva No 3, Fuengirola, and their opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00 to 13.00. It is advised for you to telephone first to make an appointment. We would like to assure you that we are complying with all the Covid regulations to make your visits to our centres as safe as possible. We do ask that when you visit the centre, you wear your mask at all times and maintain social distance where and whenever. For further information please contact the Centre, Tel 952 474 840 , email luxmundif@gmail.com.

The Boutique will be open again in the Lux Mundi Centre, Calle Nueva No 7, Tuesday to Friday 10.00 to 13.00.

We are no longer open on a Saturday morning. Tel.952 474 840. E -mail luxmun dif@gmail.com.

Please come and have fun browsing through our wonderful boutique. Y ou can purchase at great prices

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Primark Marbella opens

Mayor Muñoz formally opened the new Primark store.

FIRST in line as she was cutting the opening ribbon on Tuesday August 24, Marbella mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, suggested that the Marbella and Primark pairing “is destined to be a great success.”

The new 4,200 metre establishment owned by the Irish multinational is the first in Marbella and covers two floors of the La Cañada shopping centre.

She was delighted that this “modern, functional and sustainable” outlet has created 170 new jobs, “many of them for people from our town who have even found their first job.”

The opening of the store has been a long time coming as the company had a number of specific requirements, but at last these were all met and Mayor Muñoz congratulated the entire Primark team as well as those who would be working in La Cañada.

In response, the general director of Primark in Spain and Portugal, Carlos Inacio, commented that there was “nothing better than to open in this fantastic and charming city,” to which he added the firm’s dedication to sustainability, social commitment and for being “"an inclusive company where style, size or budget does not matter.”

from our well organised displays of ladies and men’s clothing, shoes and jewellery for those essential additions to your wardrobe. There are also kitchen and household items and daily, new items are received. We are also accepting donations of all household goods and items of clothing.

T hursday 30th – Ecumenical prayer for the Season of Creation 2021. At the British Cemetery in Malaga.

T ime 19.00. T his year’s theme is ‘A home for all? Renewing the Okios of God’.

Okios is the Greek word for ‘home’ or ‘household’.

Christians from all denominations are welcome to join the prayer at this beautiful and significant site.

T hursday 30th - T aizé Prayer at the Parish Church San Jose. Time 19.45. Taizé prayers is a monthly invitation to join us in prayer for unity and for all your personal intentions. Please send us an email to be included in them. Social distancing and wearing of face masks will be required. Date and time to be confirmed later.

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Anti-vaxxers contacted ONLY 0.60 per cent of the Andalucian population has refused to receive the Covid vaccine. This tiny percentage translates into a total number of 50,791 people who have ruled out taking the jab in the community.

That figure translates to the entire population of Rincon de la Victoria deciding not to receive the vaccine.

The President of Andalucia, Juanma Moreno, said that the Ministry of Health is still trying to contact these ‘nonvaxxers’ to engage in the vaccination process which has already achieved the complete immunisation of 65 per cent of the population of the community.

Despite the good pace achieved so far, the number of weekly vaccinations continues to decline and in the last seven days has reached the lowest figure in a month, with just 420,444 doses being administered.

Between August 5 and 12, there were 463,305 doses, while in the previous seven days, from July 29 to August 5, there were 468,610.

To find the reasons for this loss of interest, several factors must be taken into account, but the most important of all is the drop in the supply of doses of Pfizer, Janssen and Moderna, which are the three drugs that continue to arrive in Andalucia.

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NIBS EXTRA New lights WITH financial assistance from European Union funds, Fuengirola Council plans to replace 1,049 traditional lamps with LED illumination along 16 major roads in the municipality. Not only will this action give stronger lighting, but it should reduce the electric bill by around 40 per cent.

Sardines IF you like sardines then the place to be this Saturday August 28 is the Oasis Playa in Costa Lago Torremolinos which is hosting the seventh Espetos Contest from noon with workshops during the day and the contest starting at 7pm with prizes awarded at 9.30pm.

Goatsta de Sol ONE of the roles undertaken by the Benalmadena Environment Department is to look after the welfare of wild mountain goats (Capra pyrenaica) which inhabit the Sierra Benalmadense. So far this year, four goats have been treated for various illnesses before being released back into the wild.

Dressage event A YOUNG rider from Mijas, Alejandro Sánchez del Barco is in Verden, Germany, representing Spain in the World Dressage Championship for young horses taking two mounts, Trapalo de Indalo and Cuadrigo de Nadales who had to be driven overland at night to ensure their health.

Better service WITH plenty of money available from electricity price hikes, Endesa has completed the construction of a new substation in Manilva at a cost of more than €5 million which means that it will be able to provide a more reliable service for around 20,000 customers.

Employment grant GRANTS of up to €11,000 are available via the Diputación de Malaga for companies and freelancers who take on unemployed people who are resident in Malaga Province for a minimum period of six months in either full or part time positions.

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2,227 checks on dogs MALAGA police have carried out 2,227 checks on dogs and handed out 443 fines for the animals not being registered.

As well as the checks to make sure the animals were registered, police handed out fines based on the analysis of stool samples, stating that of the 171 samples analysed, 25 have tested positive, allowing officers to identify the animals’ owners.

The Local Police of Malaga carried out almost 1,000 actions in relation to the collection of excrement and DNA census, handing out 103 fines.

MALAGA CITY: Checking up on dog owners.

The Andalucian Animal Identification Registry (RAIA) now has a total of 152,183

THE Costa del Sol’s first‐ever Design Week Marbella international fair is scheduled to take place from September 27 until Octo‐ ber 3 at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos Adolfo Suarez.

Design Week Marbella will feature some of the most recognised companies and in‐ ternationally renowned designers from one of the most exclusive sectors in Europe, and will seek to attract investors, real estate, high‐end clients with purchasing power,

Retired officer saves boy SALVADOR PACHECO, a retired Local Police officer from Malaga City, became something of a local hero in the city on the evening of Saturday, August 21, when he helped to save the life of a twoyear-old boy who was in cardiorespiratory arrest, brought on by seizures caused by a fever he had.

It was thanks to the quick thinking on behalf of the retired Local Police officer that the minor’s life was saved, as he used his knowledge gleaned as an officer to apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the minor, until the arrival at the scene of the Health Emergencies ambulance 061 who promptly transferred the boy to the Maternal and Child Hospital in Malaga.

Francisco de la Torre, the mayor of Malaga City, was full of praise for Salvador Pacheco and his life-saving actions, pointing out that the boy was the son of residents of a family from San Jose, in the Ciudad Jardin neighbourhood of the city, commending the former policeman, saying his intervention was “very successful and fortunate”, with sources pointing out that Mr Pacheco was visibly excited by his congratulations.

dogs in Malaga.

In May 2017, Malaga City Council approved a new ordi-

Design Week fair and residential tourism on the Costa del Sol. The event will feature an exclusive pre‐ sentation by the architecture studio Sara Folch Interior Design, one of the most pres‐ tigious in Europe in its sector, who will pre‐

nance on Animal Welfare, Protection and Responsible Care that established, for all dog owners, the obligation to carry out the determination of the genetic profile (DNA) of their dogs and the registration for each animal in the municipal register of pets, that is managed by the Official College of Veterinarians of Malaga.

Since 2018 it has been a minor violation of the aforementioned ordinance not to comply with this requirement. This infraction carries a penalty of between €75 and €500 in Malaga.

sent the first fully domotic kitchen, that is manufactured and patented in Europe, con‐ ceived, among others, by the high‐end kitchen firm Nel’la Design.

Also at the fair, invited as a special guest, will be the architect Yannic Leveque, who was the first woman to lead a project in the United Arab Emirates, with the construc‐ tion in Dubai of the Uptown Tower DMCC, which stands 334 metres high, with 78 floors.

Green Flags Movement MIJAS Council has launched a contest to find the most origi‐ nal photo of glass recycling.

Mijas is part of the campaign ‘Movimiento Banderas Verdes’, which rewards municipalities that are most aware of glass re‐ cycling.

“From next August 16 until September 5, users will be able to take photos of recycling glass in the green containers that we have distributed throughout our municipality and send it to the email yoreciclovidrio@mi

jas.es”, explained the mayor.

The images received will be uploaded daily to a gallery host‐ ed on the Mijas Council’s Face‐ book page under the name ‘Yo soy reverde’.

“We all have a mobile phone in hand and all you have to do is take a photo of recycling glass in the green container. Remem‐ ber that the more fun or origi‐ nal it is, the more likes you will get,” explained Moreno.

Moreno said the council, “will seek to win the Green Flag,

Peter Pan musical PETER PAN the musical spends four days in Benalmadena at the Auditorium from Thursday August 26 until Sunday August 29. Although presented in Spanish, it is still an ide‐ al entertainment for children everywhere, most of whom will have seen one of the many movies or the Walt Disney cartoon. This musical was created almost 20 years ago by Theatre Productions in Spain and has seen more than 4,000 performances viewed by a total audience of around four million. It has toured most of Spain and South Ameri‐ ca and has the distinction of being the first large‐format musical in Spanish to run in London’s West End at the Gar‐ rick Theatre. The musical very much follows the format of the JMM Barrie original play about the boy who never grew up and is a musical which combines pop, rock and soul. To reserve tickets which cost from €20 to €35, visit the Benalmadena Auditorium box office online.

Glass recycling. which is a recognition that re‐ wards the effort of the munici‐ pality to recycle glass and do it the correct way.”

On this occasion, the Council, along with 120 restaurants, bars and beach bars in the town, has joined this campaign in which 41 municipalities in Andalucia will participate.

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Helping abandoned animals ADANA would like to sin‐ cerely thank all those who have made donations and pledges as well as volun‐ teers and supporters who have ensured that the abandoned dogs in its care have continued to be looked after throughout the pandemic.

Their ongoing efforts allowed Adana, which is based in Estepona, to find homes for 33 abandoned dogs, return to owners six lost dogs and take in 34 abandoned dogs and puppies in July.

Adana now has to bring the infrastructure at the shelter up to the new specification by replacing the sewage system, in‐ stalling a new roof over the south section, as well as a new fire alarm and fire precautions at a cost of €159,500 and contribu‐ tions to the end of July have so far seen a total of €17,926 raised.

They desperately need donors to pledge monies so their supporters can match them and so that the shelter can have a chance of reaching its fi‐ nancial target.

If you can offer a pledge or are willing to or‐ ganise some fundraising events, please contact Reg Winkworth on tesor era@adana.es and to find out more visit https://adana.es/en.

Keegan or Waddell?

THERE is happily always someone ready to come up with a daft idea in order to raise money for charity.

This time, Colin who runs the Times Bar in La Cala decided that like Samson he would do his bit to generate some cash for the good works undertaken by the La Cala de Mijas Lions.

Rather than lose all his hair, he invited customers to vote for a new hair style for this summer and the choices were a Kevin Keegan Perm or a Chris Waddell Mullet.

The perm won out and thanks to Credit: La Cala Lions Colin’s decision to go back a few Colin modelling his new decades as well as a raffle, the La Cala hair style.

Lions are now €700 better off.

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Local funding Lucky MALAGA City is to receive a staggering €555 million from the government for lo‐ cal financing according to the PSOE. The deputy secretary gen‐ eral of the PSOE in Malaga, Fuensanta Lima, along with

councillors Alicia Murillo and Rosa del Mar Ro‐ driguez, have announced that Malaga City will receive over €555 million from the central government for lo‐ cal funding in 2021 and 2022.

Lima said: “"The province of Malaga will receive €777 million from the government of Spain for local financing until 2022, a demand we have been requesting for some time and whose funds come from the Participation in State Taxes (PIE) and to compensate for the negative liquidations and the VAT liq‐ uidation of 2017.”

He also commented that: “from the PSOE we are trav‐ elling throughout the province to address local funding by the government of Spain because we are faithful followers of munici‐ palism to help the councils that have had to take on their own expenses and im‐ proper expenses because the transfers from the Junta de Andalucia did not arrive.”

The Malaga Province is expected to receive around €89 million extra than ex‐ pected. Lima said “With the previous government, the local councils had to return the negative settlements and now they will be com‐ pensated, just as the sus‐ pension of the spending rule is maintained as long as there is budgetary stabili‐ ty.”

Escape

FOUR‐YEAR‐OLD Lulu was targeted by a bird of prey in Marbella and had a lucky escape as it end‐ ed up knocking itself out.

Nicole and Mark Yadid were with their three children, Lulu, four, Gabriel, six and Isabella, 12, waiting to enjoy an al fresco meal at a restaurant in Centro Plaza Nueva Andalucia, Marbella in the ear‐ ly evening of Thursday August 19.

They are currently on holiday staying with family Credit: Nicole Yadid. and certainly never expected what happened before their Lulu, Isabella and Gabriel. meal arrived.

There’s a large open area Once the bird regained its and the children were being senses, it flew to a position children, playing together be‐ on top of a building and then fore the food arrived when spent around half an hour the parents suddenly heard a just circling above.

Credit: Nicole Yadid. crash and feared that one of Having had their meal One frustrated bird of prey in the children had run into a and being shaken by what Nueva Andalucia. door or window. had happened, the family Much to their amazement decided to take no chances however they saw a bird of prey which Nicole be‐ with a repeat performance and feeling almost in‐ lieves to be an Eastern imperial eagle (Aguila helia‐ timidated, they decided to leave. ca) on the ground, temporarily unable to move Although the children were initially upset by the and the children explained what had happened. events, they have now bounced back and will cer‐ The bird had swooped down and appeared to tainly have something interesting to write about if be heading directly for Lulu who is quite small, but given the job of describing what happened on their happily she spotted it and jumped out of the way holidays. and the bird flew straight into a window, tem‐ Nicole observed that according to Wikipedia this porarily knocking itself out. The owner of the type of eagle is opportunistic and is known for se‐ restaurant who has been there for seven years lecting small mammals as prey, but whilst Lulu is said that although he had seen seagulls swoop small, she hadn’t expected her to attract that kind down, he had never seen anything like this before. of attention!

Little people bullfighting READERS have responded to a poll by the Euro Weekly News to let us know their thoughts on little people bullfighting in Spain.

EWN readers were asked whether comical shows in bullrings featuring little people should be banned and 41.4 per cent said no, they should be free to choose where they work.

In total, 37.9 per cent of readers said they thought little people bull‐ fighting should be banned, but be‐ cause of the harm to the bulls, meanwhile 10.3 per cent said it

COMICAL SHOWS: But should they be banned?

should be banned because it is de‐ grading to little people.

A further 3.4 per cent of people said that these shows should not be banned because those involved are paying taxes and should not have to live on benefits.

One reader also argued that the practice should not be banned for one group of people but not others.

Ms Ruiz said: “Why should little people be stopped from doing something when taller people aren’t stopped.”

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Driving age limit debate SPAIN is debating whether the driver age limit should be re‐ vised after a spate of fatal wrong direction accidents involving el‐ derly people have been report‐ ed. On Thursday, August 19, a hit‐and‐run driver in Ponferrada, León, killed a 61‐year‐old wom‐ an and injured three other

women. The driver was 85 years old and he was driving in the op‐ posite direction.

Several people believe that at a certain age you should stop driving, although others believe that you have to look at the mental and physical capacity of each person and not the age.

Whatsapp phone scam NATIONAL POLICE are warning of another telephone scam that is mainly being used through WhatsApp and has been taking place throughout the year.

The scam is related to false advertisements on websites that of‐ fer sexual services from women in exchange for payment.

The scammers upload fake advertisements to various contact pages showing women offering sexual services. They contact the victims via telephone or through messaging apps and inform them that because they did not meet the girls they have contact‐ ed, they have wasted time so therefore accrued a debt with them. They intimidate the victims by telephone with the aim of generating sufficient fear for them to accept to pay the debt they never contracted and request financial compensation.

Once the victims make a first payment, there are always subse‐ quent requests for money. The receipt of the money by the scam‐ mers is done immediately upon entry through ATMs. In case of being contacted by telephone in this way, the Nation‐ al Police has urged not to make any payments and to contact the police via www.policia.es/colabora and their social media pages.

Despite the opposing views, there is still no age limit for driv‐ ing in Spain.

Medical Recognition Centres are those that assess whether or not a person is qualified to drive a vehicle, regardless of their age.

This is measured through psy‐ cho‐technical tests and these tests are the same for all ages and are necessary to renew the driver’s licence. A total of 15.5 per cent of those with a driving licence in Spain are over 65 years old, which is equivalent to 4.1 million people. In 2019, 491 el‐ derly people died in a road acci‐ dent, according to the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) and this figure represents 28 per cent of the total victims.

NO LIMIT: Some people believe you should stop driving.

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Squatter cheek!

POLICE officers were called to a property in the city of Zaragoza on Thursday, August 19, by a squatter who was occupying a home, where she informed them that she was actually living there illegally, and that the owner had just put a padlock on the entrance and she wanted them to remove it.

The woman asked the officers to cut the chain so that she could gain access to her ‘home’, explaining that the owner had earlier snatched the house keys from her in a violent manner, which meant that all her belongings were locked inside and she had no way to access them, including her insulin, as she

was a diabetic.

With the help of firefighters, the police finally managed to access the building through the bal‐ cony, where, once inside, it was found that the owner had put a chain with a padlock to prevent entry to the squat, so the police proceeded to cut it off, and allowed the squatter back inside.

It is possible that the police could now open pro‐ ceedings against the owner for coercion because the law states that squatters become the legal resi‐ dents of a property, and they cannot be evicted without a court order.

EU gives millions THE EU will provide €41 million in funding to help low and middle‐income countries facing an unprecedented health, humani‐ tarian and socio‐economic crisis as the Covid‐19 pandemic continues to persist, combined with the imbalance in the deliv‐ ery of vaccines.

To help countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia tackle the consequences of the pandemic, the EU has allocated €31 million for, among others, health assistance to vulnerable populations, support for the management of Covid‐19 cases, and for building re‐

silience in the local health systems in view of future surges.

In addition, €10 million in funding is allo‐ cated to support the United Nations Chil‐ dren’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in deliver‐ ing vaccines to children under the COVAX Humanitarian Buffer.

Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic, said, “The EU has been leading the multilateral response against the coronavirus pandemic, in several ways.

Team Europe is a leading contributor to the COVAX, which works to ensure that no country is left behind.”

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Cruelty beyond belief A DOG in Jaen has died after being tied up by his owner on a house terrace and left screaming for help in a 43‐degree heatwave, without any water or food.

According to a report by Jaen City Council, residents in the Puente Tablas area, in the capital, alerted police at around 4.00pm on August 15, that the dog had hardly any shade, and was left without food and water.

There was no sign of the owner, al‐ though residents could hear the poor an‐ imal’s screams due to the high tempera‐ tures that afternoon.

When the officers arrived at the scene, they verified, from outside the plot, that the animal was tied to a tree, without any shadow to protect it from the sun and without food or drink to help it cool off.

After ringing the bell several times with no response, they found an open door and discovered the poor animal in the garden of the property.

Shocked at the state of the dog, they immediately contacted the veterinary services of the municipal authorities, who took over. The veterinary doctor re‐ ported that nothing could be done to save the dog’s life and sadly, was eu‐ thanised so as not to suffer any more pain from the severe sunburn.

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Praise for Pedro THE President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has praised Spain’s effort to rescue European and Afghan citizens from Kabul.

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Pedro Sanchez at the welcome hub for evacuated Afghan EU Delegation staff and their families at Torrejon Air Base, she said, “I first of all also want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, dear Pedro, for inviting us to the reception hub here. And I want to thank you for having taken the initiative and I also want to thank the High Representative, Josep Borrell.

“The two of you having taken the initiative, with the respective Minister for Foreign Affairs and Development, to coordinate the reception of incoming Afghans here, who have worked for the European Union, and to coordinate their arrival here with their families.

PRAISE: For Spain’s rescue efforts.

“And indeed, as you said Pedro, you can feel it today: In the times of need, Spain has shown humanity and Spain has proven a great sense of solidarity. So, Spain is here an example for the European soul at its best and I really want to thank you,” she added on August 21.

Morocco to rebuild with Spain THE King of Morocco, Mohamed VI, called on Friday, August 20, for the need to “inaugurate an un‐ precedented stage” in relations with Spain, in his speech delivered on the occasion of the 68th an‐ niversary of the King and People’s Revolution.

Admitting that relations with Spain “have recently gone through an unprecedented crisis, that has

KING: To rebuild relations. strongly shaken mutual trust, and raised numerous questions about

their fate,” Mohamed VI affirmed that, “we have worked with the Spanish side in a climate of total calm, transparency, and responsi‐ bility. In addition to the traditional constant points, which constitute the plinth of relations, today we ensure that they are consolidated, by jointly understanding the inter‐ ests of the two neighbouring coun‐ tries.”

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Princess Leonor in Wales IN just over one week’s time, Spain’s Princess Leonor will ar‐ rive in Wales, where for the next few years she will study at the exclusive UWC Atlantic College, a boarding school that is one of the most prestigious institutions in Europe.

It means she will be separated from her family for the first time, which means a big change for all concerned for a family that is so closely knit, with her mother Queen Letizia, her father Felipe VI, the King of Spain, and sister, Infanta Sofia, all resigned to Leonor de Borbon making her way alone.

The Princess of Asturias is due to start her studies in Septem‐ ber, and she is looking forward to meeting, and making, new friends from around 100 coun‐ tries at the facility, where, on October 31, she will turn 16, and with the strict rules enforced by this prestigious school, it is very unlikely that she will be allowed any special guests, and will have to celebrate with her new‐found friends in Wales.

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Humanitarian operations BETWEEN January and July 2021, the Hu‐ manitarian Action Office of the Spanish Agen‐ cy for International Development Coopera‐ tion (AECID), which is responsible for the management and implementation of Spain’s official humanitarian action abroad, managed 11 emergency aid operations worth more than €6 million, most of which went to vul‐ nerable populations in countries without suf‐ ficient resources to treat extremely ill pa‐ tients or the means to establish basic disease prevention measures.

These Covid‐19 responses took place in Lebanon, Bolivia, Brazil, India, Nepal, Guatemala, Paraguay and Tunisia. Among the crises caused by non‐natural events, the one resulting from the explosion of a military arsenal in the city of Bata, Equatorial Guinea, led to the largest operation for AECID in 2021.

THE father of the two chil‐ dren who went missing in Tenerife was arrested in western Portugal on Tuesday August 24. The children were discovered too, and are said to be in good health.

The two young children, Kristian and Amantia Toska, went missing from Ger‐ many in January along with

In March, at Equatorial Guinea’s request, the Agency deployed 14 members of the Spanish Technical Aid Response Team, the Spanish Emergency Medical Team, to Bata.

The team supported local health workers in caring for the injured and contributed to the rehabilitation of the affected health facilities.

The bulk of these operations, carried out between January and July 2021, amounted to more than €6 million and were carried out ei‐ ther through direct bilateral relations ‐ coun‐ try to country; through the activation of emergency agreements with Spanish NGDOs ‐ or by contributing to international humani‐ tarian aid organisations that assess and esti‐ mate the costs of the emergency and make international appeals for aid adapted to alle‐ viate the effects of a given crisis on the popu‐ lation.

Found at last their father.

At the time of the disap‐ pearance their mother was not able to report it as he had threatened to kill them.

It took some time before she reported the shocking disappearance.

According to Joaquin Amills, the president of SOS Desaparecidos, the father of the children had called the mother several times and said “if you go to the police, I will kill you, your family and the children.”

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Welcome back to the theatre THE Salón Varietés Theatre in Fuengirola is thrilled to an‐ nounce that it is reopening on September 5, with a full sea‐ son of concerts, plays, musicals and more!

“Reopening would not have been possible without the in‐ credible support of its commit‐ ted theatre goers, who helped to raise over €31,000 in just over four months, which is un‐ precedented. This community should be very proud of what it has achieved!

“Never before in the the‐ atre’s history, has this kind of money been raised by the com‐ munity to ensure its future. The theatre volunteers, staff and performers have been over‐ whelmed by the response and can’t wait to get the curtains open!” Lynn Halliday remarked.

In just over a week, the the‐ atre will open again for the fore‐ seeable future!

‘Opening Night’ which includes the vo‐ cal powerhouses of Ricky Lavazza, Johnny G, Rock of the Ages, Gemma Lloyd, Melis‐ sa Carver and Peet Rothwell sold out with‐

in 48 hours of being announced!

However, there are other chances to get back to real live theatre on the coast, with ‘The Abba Experience’, a four‐piece Abba tribute, from September 10 to 12,

‘Rock of the Ages’, a classic rock quartet, from September 17 to 19. All this fol‐ lowed by the always popular ‘Ricky Lavaz‐ za’s Curtain Up’, a three‐night show from September 24 to 26!

Come October, the theatre will be the home of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, written by Howard Ashman with music by Alan Menken. This wickedly funny musical, based on a 1960 movie of the same

name, then remade in 1986, is a touching love story with a science fiction twist. Many well‐ known actors have been involved with the Little Shop of Horrors, in‐ cluding Bill Murray, Jack Nicholson, Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and more recently Sheridan Smith and Alistair McGowan.

November will bring ‘The Mouse‐ trap’ to Fuengirola, a murder mys‐ tery play by Agatha Christie, which ran in the West End from 1952 until its discontinuation on March 16, 2020. The Salón Varietés Theatre is thrilled to have obtained the per‐ forming rights for this play, of which The Times noted the plot to be ‘elab‐ orately skilful’. The play will run from November 3 to 7 at the Salón. But remember, you won’t know ‘who‐ dunnit’ unless you come along, as theatre goers are sworn to secrecy as they have been for 69 years!

The box office opens on Septem‐ ber 1 in person. Until then, bookings can be made by calling 952 474 542 or by visiting the Salón Varietés’ Facebook page.

The theatre still needs ‘bums on seats’ to put on its shows, so it can’t wait to wel‐ come you all back for its 2021‐22 season!

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Understanding new electricity bills A CAMPAIGN to help people understand electricity bills has been launched in Malaga by the council, as both Spaniards and expats alike are feeling the pinch with the new elec‐ tricity pricing system which began at the start of June.

The initiative has been designed to set out to help everybody understand the new sys‐ tem and save money by developing a cam‐ paign to help understand the new electricity bill. The aim of the initiative is to clearly ex‐ plain to people how the changes, which took place to the electricity billing system on June 1, affect them.

According to the town hall: “An information leaflet has been designed and distributed in the 11 districts of the city through the District Councils and the municipal offices for citizen

ELECTRICITY: New pricing system. attention (OMAC), as well as the Consumer Office.

“A website https://nuevafacturaluz.com has also been created.”

Spain misses its vaccination target S P A I N has missed its Au‐ gust 18 vaccination target as promised by President Pedro Sanchez.

On May 10, President Pedro Sanchez vowed that Spain would reach herd immunity with a tar‐ get of 70 per cent of the population vaccinated against Covid‐19. Howev‐ er, 100 days later, just 63 per cent are vaccinated, a

shortfall of at least three million people.

According to data from the Ministry of Health, 29,968,303 Spaniards have already received their first Covid vaccina‐ tion, that is 62.79 per cent of the population.

Spain’s incident rate stands at 398.94 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

Meanwhile, some au‐

tonomous regions are still waiting for vaccines to be delivered. The Delta vari‐ ant currently accounts for 85 per cent of Covid‐19 cases in Spain. Deaths in Spain over the last 14 days are however three times the European Union average, according to the European Centre for Dis‐ ease Prevention and Con‐ trol.

Village hits back

EU authorises GMO crops

A SPANISH village has hit back at urban tourists who have little to no clue about rural life.

After a small number of tourists rang Ribade‐ sella’s town hall to complain about the noise of roosters, donkeys, and to let the authorities know that wandering cows had left a mess be‐ hind them, the town hall decided to put up posters around the village warning tourists that country life is noisy and if they cannot handle it, they should leave and holiday somewhere else.

The poster said, “Here we have church bells that ring out regularly, roosters that crow early in the morning and herds of livestock that live nearby and at times carry cowbells that also make noise. If you can’t handle all this, you may not be in the right place,” it added.

If, however, tourists can appreciate and un‐ derstand rural life the poster added, “If on the other hand you’re one of the privileged ones who can bear all this, you’ll enjoy the wonderful surroundings and the excellent products made by our fantastic farmers, ranchers or artisans.

Enjoy Ribadesella!”

THE EU Commission has authorised sev‐ en genetically modified crops ‐ three maize, two soybeans, one oilseed rape and one cotton ‐ and renewed the au‐ thorisations for two maize and one oilseed rape crops used for food and an‐ imal feed.

All of these GMOs have gone through a comprehensive and stringent authorisation procedure, including a favourable scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority, the Commission said on August 17.

The authorisation decisions do not cover cultivation. Member States did not reach a qualified majority either in favour or against at the Standing Com‐ mittee and at the subsequent Appeal Committee.

The authorisations are valid for 10 years, and any product produced from these GMOs will be subject to the EU’s strict labelling and traceability rules.

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Kate Garraway heads off AN emotional Kate Garraway took the difficult decision, as she revealed on Good Morning Britain, to head off on holiday for a few days without husband Derek Draper, with Susana Reid returning from her own holiday to cover her.

Susanna has been supporting Kate throughout Derek’s illness.

Kate will be heading off with chil‐ dren Darcy and Billy for a much‐ needed rest.

“Derek’s family are descend‐ ing to take care of Derek while I take the kids away,” said Kate.

30 million vaccinated against Covid SPAIN has 30 million people, 63.8 per cent of the population, fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

In the age group over 80 years, 100 per cent of people have been fully vaccinated; in the 70-79 age group, 99.1 per cent have received at least one dose and 98.2 per cent have been double jabbed; in the 60-69 age group, 97.5 per cent have received at least one dose and 93.9 per cent fully vaccinated.

In the 50-59 age group, 92.9 per cent have received one dose and 89.7 per cent have been double jabbed; in the 40-49 age group, 85.1 per cent have received one dose and 81 per cent are fully vaccinated. In the next age group, 30-39 years, 71.8 per cent have received one dose and 58.5 per cent the full course.

Finally, in the 20-29 age group, 68.4 per cent have had one dose and 35.8 per cent have both, and in the 12-19 age group, 49.1 per cent already have one dose and 9.3 per cent both.

“I want to say a massive thank you to Susanna, she has been very kind.

“I had a very tight window where I could get everybody to come and look after Derek.

“Obviously he’ll have nurses as well, but I also needed friends to help us because I think the three of us are quite emotional about going away without him.”

Kate added: “We wondered whether that would be too strange to do.

“It feels like a bit of a moment.

In fact my son Billy is concerned.

It feels strange to do it, but we need to do it, so we can have a few days and come back re‐ freshed.”

KATE: A difficult decision.

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Asylum applications rise EU and Schengen area coun‐ tries, known as the EU+ area, received substantially more asylum applications in June.

A broad range of national‐ ities lodged more applica‐ tions than in May, often ap‐ proaching or exceeding pre‐Covid‐19 levels. In the case of Afghans, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, the in‐ creases continued a rising trend from previous months.

The top origin countries in June 2021 were Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Mo‐ rocco and Iraq. Afghans lodged over 6,000 applica‐ tions in June, almost 1,000 more than in May and the most since February 2020.

While Afghan applications were still not exceptionally high, they increased for the fourth consecutive month.

This rising trend over time contrasted with most other nationalities but was similar

for Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, who might of‐ ten use the same migration routes as Afghans. Increas‐ ing arrivals of Afghans would likely affect a range of EU+ countries given that in June, many received a substantial number of Afghan applications (100 or more).

Increasing applications by Iraqis (1,800) were partly due to the new irregular mi‐ gration route via Belarus.

Spanish aid to Haiti SPAIN will send 10 tons of medical sup‐ plies by the end of the week to Haiti and the government will contribute €250,000 to the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies appeal to assist with the humanitarian crisis.

The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) will provide a direct response in the field of water and sanitation to support the man‐ agement of water purification equipment

previously provided by the Spanish Coop‐ eration to the Haitian National Water and Sanitation Agency, with which it maintains cooperation projects.

“This action will be aimed at providing the most vulnerable population with ac‐ cess to safe water and sanitation and thus prevent the spread of diseases such as cholera, which could aggravate the situa‐ tion of the population,” the government said.

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October London Marathon THE London Marathon 2022 date has been announced for Sunday, October 2, and has been moved from its traditional date in April for the third year running.

Event director Hugh Brasher has announced that the race has been moved to give the “best chances” of an event of full‐ca‐ pacity and crowds.

“The London Marathon is an extraordinary and unique cele‐ bration of the family of hu‐

mankind coming together,” said Brasher.

“We believe that by moving the 2022 event to October we give ourselves the best chances of welcoming the world to the streets of London,” he contin‐ ued.

The 2021 race will take place on October 3 and is due to be the biggest marathon in the world to be staged.

Up to 50,000 runners will compete on the traditional

Blood pressure drug recall THE Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (Aemps) which reports to Spain’s Ministry of Health, has ordered that a batch of Karvezide 300mg is recalled. The drug is a blood pressure medicine and it has been found to contain impurities that are said to be above the acceptable limits. The impurities have been found in the active ingre‐ dient which is called irbersartan.

The Agency warns that batch FT015 of Karvezide 300mg/12.5mg, with an expiry date of 28 February 2023, is affected. The medicine comes in film‐coated tablet packs of 28 tablets.”

Anyone worried about the medications that they are taking should head to see their doctor or their nearest pharmacist.

course and up to 50,000 partici‐ pants will complete the 26.2 miles on a course of their choos‐ ing, BBC Sport reports.

Ryanair launch new routes IN something sure to delight hol‐ idaymakers, Ryanair has an‐ nounced the launch of new win‐ ter routes which mean that its UK winter 21/22 schedule will see holidaymakers head off to more than 400 stunning destina‐ tions on over 2,000 flights each week.

The new routes include Birm‐ ingham to Bucharest, Milan, Turin and Vilnius. Ryanair will also be adding flights from Bristol to Barcelona and Madrid and Bournemouth to Budapest and Wroclaw. Something that is sure to delight many expats who want to see their relatives, is that the winter route from London’s Gatwick to Malaga has also been added.

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Black fly invasion AN alert has been an‐ nounced for Aragon, Catalo‐ nia, the Community of Va‐ lencia and Madrid for an increase in black fly.

According to the National Association of Environmental Health Companies (ANEC‐ PLA) Aragon, Catalonia, the community of Valencia and Madrid will be the most af‐ fected by plagues of black fly.

The flies reproduce on the banks of rivers and due to the current heatwave that has affected Spain, the direc‐ tor of ANECPLA, Jorge Galvan has explained this could pro‐

Bites lead to infections. duce a peak in the volume of the fly population.

Because the black fly is in‐ digenous, it is not an invasive species, however, over the last several years attacks on

humans have increased, and their bites in the shape of a saw can lead to ‘infections and allergic reactions’ that can, in some cases, require ‘hospitalisation’.

Students visa chaos IT is only weeks before British students are set to begin studying in Spain but many are facing visa chaos. Universities have called on the Spanish em‐ bassy to let students in as they have been prepar‐ ing for months and some undergraduates are said to have waited more than a month to get their ap‐ pointment to get the documents they need to en‐ ter the country.

Both the Spanish embassy and the foreign office

BREXIT: Caused the rules to change. have been approached by UK universities in a bid to convince them the students should be allowed to complete their applications once they arrive in Spain.

Exports to USA SPANISH olive oil exports to the USA have soared as the trade barriers have now been lifted. Biden made the deci‐ sion to lift the trade barriers which were put in place pre‐ viously by Trump.

So far this year olive oil ex‐ ports have grown by 37.5 per cent. This amounts to over 57,000 tons of olives and comes at a staggering value of over €150 million. When Trump imposed trade barriers it meant that Spanish olive farmers could not afford to sell to the North American market as it became unprofitable. The market has recovered fantasti‐ cally since Biden took over and removed the barriers.

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€1bn funds MINISTRY of Transport has launched the first call to distribute €1 billion in EU funds and the objective of this line of aid from the Re‐ covery Plan is to decar‐ bonise cities, mitigate noise and improve air quality. A second call is scheduled for next year, to complete the €1.5 billion planned for this line.

The call is aimed at mu‐ nicipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants and provincial capitals, includ‐ ing the possibility that mu‐ nicipalities with between 20,000 and 50,000 inhabi‐ tants that have public col‐ lective transport services.

The municipalities can apply for the aid aimed at digitising their transport services, the sustainable re‐ newal of the fleet and the promotion of modal change in urban environ‐ ments, prioritising active mobility and collective public transport.

The municipalities have until September 30 at 2pm to apply for the subsidies.

Child deportation

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Electric scooter ban A NEW proposal aimed at limiting the use of electric scooters through the south‐ ern region of Cordoba will come into law next year. Specifically, the new law is aimed at the thousands of scooters that permeate daily by both locals and tourists through the historical centre of the town, taking to the pavements, zip‐ ping past pedestrians at high speed. With this global self‐mobility trend growing all the time, new legislation to protect pedestrians and other road users was in‐ evitable. Personal mobility vehicles such as electric scooters are now officially considered vehicles across Spain and their ‘drivers’ are obliged to comply with national traffic laws in the same way drivers of cars or motorbikes do. Vehicles for people with reduced mobility are not included in this group.

Former MP on fraud charge YOUNG MIGRANTS: Often suffer abuse in their homeland.

HUMAN rights groups have denounced Spain’s expulsion of unaccompanied chil‐ dren to Morocco, calling the deportations illegal with ministers urging the Spanish government to call an immediate halt to the process.

Amnesty International spokesman Angel Gonzalo said the deportations of minors began on Friday August 12 and continued on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14. The Interior Ministry and Spanish police did not imme‐ diately respond to requests for comment or confirm the exact number of children af‐ fected. Spain is legally obliged to care for young migrants until their relatives can be located or until they turn 18.

Save The Children, meanwhile, urged Span‐

ish authorities to assess the needs of each child and not deport them en masse, about a quarter of the migrant children it interviewed in Ceuta had suffered abuse in their home‐ land, according to the organisation.

Hundreds of unaccompanied minors were among a massive surge of over 10,000 people who tried to enter Ceuta in May by scaling a border fence or swimming around it. Morocco has since taken back the bulk of the migrants.The mass exodus took place after Spain agreed to provide medical treatment for the Sahrawi leader heading the fight for an independent West‐ ern Sahara, which was annexed by Moroc‐ co in the 1970s. Rabat reacted furiously by recalling its ambassador in Madrid.

FORMER MP Jared O’Mara has been charged with fraud by the Crown Pros‐ ecution Service (CPS) in the UK.

The politician has been charged over alleged fraudulent expenses made in 2019.

Mr O’Mara was elected an MP in 2017 before stepping down in 2019. His former aide, GERMANY announced that it has re‐ Gareth Arnold, also faces accu‐ moved Catalonia, the Canary Islands, sations of fraud. Rosemary Asturias, Castilla‐La Mancha, and Va‐ Ainslie at the CPS, said: “The lencia from its list of high‐risk travel des‐ CPS made the decision that tinations, but that it will keep the rest the three men should be of Spain in this classification for now. charged after reviewing a file The change means travellers over 12 of evidence from South York‐ years old from these autonomous com‐ shire Police. The news comes munities will no longer have to quaran‐ after Prime Minister Boris tine for 10 days when arriving in Ger‐ Johnson was accused of per‐ many, however, a negative PCR test, or suading Tory donors to pay for a vaccination certificate when entering fiancee Carrie Symond’s the country is still mandatory. £200,000 (€233,800) redecora‐ tion costs.

Germany removes regions

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New anthem for Man City EVER since he was a child growing up in Manchester, long time Costa del Sol resident Patrick Knowles has been de‐ voted to Manchester City Foot‐ ball Club.

Having been a popular singer playing from Benalmadena to Estepona every weekend in the late 70s and 80s, he homed his song writing skills and most re‐ cently his composition, Give Me Back My Broken Heart was re‐ leased by the singer Marcell and has already received 700,000 downloads.

Patrick became aware that Manchester City were planning to unveil statues outside the Eti‐ had Stadium dedicated to three of their most recent great play‐ ers, Vincent Kompany, David Sil‐ va and Sergio (Kun) Agüero.

The challenge for him was whether he could write a new song for the unveiling and get it played by Manchester City on the day.

Back in the late 1980s the football club was not doing too well and the story goes that when they finally beat Aston Vil‐ la in 1990 to avoid relegation,

DEVOTED FAN: Patrick (in the dark shirt) and Phil. fans started singing Blue Moon as it was once in a blue moon that the team ever won!

Things have of course changed, but this has been the favourite song of Manchester City fans for the last 30 years and more.

Working with musician and arranger Phil Wilkinson, Patrick created the lyrics for Ol’ Blue Moon and the voice of the song which will be played at the un‐ veiling of the statues.

Originally, it was planned that all three statues would be un‐ veiled on May 13, 2022 which is the 10th Anniversary of City

beating QPR to take their first Premier League title following the takeover by Sheikh Man‐ sour.

There has however been a change of plan and whilst the Agüero statue will be unveiled on that date, the other two will be revealed to the public this coming Saturday, August 28 an hour or so before the kick off of the home game against Arsenal.

Clearly Patrick can’t get back for this match but hopes that pandemic allowing he will hear his song being played outside the stadium in Ashton New Road on May 13 next.

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Italian on the run arrested O F F I C E R S from the National Police have successfully arrest‐ ed an Italian national who was on the run. The arrest was made in Malaga and the man had a European Arrest War‐ rant (EAW) for crimes of illegal possession of weapons and breach of precautionary judi‐ cial measures which had been issued by the Italian authori‐ ties.

The man is considered by the authorities to be an Italian far right supremacist and an ultra‐

CAUGHT: The man had a European Arrest Warrant.

Twelve companies fined THE National Commission of Mar‐ kets and Competition (CNMC) has sanctioned 12 companies with fines worth €61.3 million, includ‐ ing subsidiaries of Acciona, ACS, OHL, Ferrovial, FCC, Elecnor and Sacyr.

The companies formed a cartel for bids on road maintenance and operation services convened by the Ministry of Development from

2014 to 2018.

The Competition body revealed that the cartel’s operation was car‐ ried out through meetings ‘to have coffee’ where the companies ‘peri‐ odically established the criteria for coordinating the economic offers to be submitted in the bids of the Ministry of Public Works for the road maintenance services of the State Highway Network.’

right‐wing extremist. He is thought to have been acting on his own. Intelligence services in Italy have been investigating what his targets could be.

He was wanted for events which happened in June in the Piedmontese town of Brescia.

As reported by the Italian authorities, the fugitive had caused an explosion during the making of an explosive device.

He was arrested in Italy but managed to evade the justice system before fleeing to Spain.

Spanish exports rise over the last year SPANISH exports rose 23.3 per cent January‐June 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Exports for the first half of 2021 stood at €152.9 billion. Imports also increased by 20.3 per cent to €158.3 billion.

Spain’s trade deficit for the first six months of the year was €5.3 billion, 28.7 per cent lower than that registered in the same period in 2020.

“In June the recovery of Spanish foreign trade was consolidated.

Imports and exports increased notably compared to 2020 and also grew more moderately compared to 2019,” said Secretary of State for Commerce, Xiana Mendez, on August 19.

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Fallen out of the sky

IN the last 20 days, in the Cadiz munici‐ pality of Ubrique, eight young Griffon vultures have simply fallen out of the sky, being found by concerned resi‐ dents as they lay in the road, or on ter‐ races and patios ‐ one even discovered on the stairs of a house, as it searched for shade from the heat.

All of the birds are just five or six months old, and have flown down from the surrounding mountains. An officer from the Local Police advised that “Due to the lack of water and food, which causes them weakness and disorientation, they fall where they can.”

An officer from the Seprona Guardia Civil, familiar with these occurrences, after rescuing several birds and nursing them back to life by rehydrating them, commented, “Normally they suffer heat strokes.”

Some of these chicks who fall from the sky are saved, thanks to the speedy intervention of the neighbours who find them, and contact the emergency services, but many sadly die, due to the lack of feeders and water that help them overcome the rigours of summer.

Swedish Mafia’s fortune

LUXURY PROPERTY: Together with land was seized during the operation.

THE National Police, in one of their most successful investiga‐ tions of the year, have uncov‐ ered an illegal drugs operation that involved the transfer of sub‐ stances by removal lorries be‐ tween Spain and Sweden.

The profits generated in the Nordic country reverted to the purchase of super‐luxury real es‐ tate in some of the best areas in Marbella, Estepona or Benahavís, in the province of Malaga.

The Swedish removals compa‐ ny Roslagen, with offices in Stock‐ holm and Gothenburg, pros‐ pered until opening small

branches in Marbella and Torre‐ vieja (Alicante), two destinations where they found most of their clients.

Swedish authorities put the Spanish National Police on alert in 2018 and eventually led the Udyco Central officers to a ware‐ house in the San Pedro Alcántara industrial estate, which while un‐ der observation, was found to be carrying out some ‘very strange’ activities. Under close surveil‐ lance, officers let the suspects continue their operations until the first drugs shipment arrived.

One of the most famous drugs

operations was carried out in Stockholm where 55,000 units of an opiate drug used as a substi‐ tute for heroin were transported to the Swedish capital by one of Roslagen’s lorries.

Simultaneously, in Sweden, the two owners of the company were arrested and investigators seized 12 properties in the provinces of Malaga, Alicante, Ávila and Granada.

During the operation, 64 luxu‐ ry properties and land have been seized and the total assets and property recovered exceed €55 million.

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We all know how it ended.

THIS IS HOW IT STARTED.

VINNIE JONES STARS AS REAL‐LIFE HARDMAN AND THE ULTIMATE GANGSTER IN BRITISH TRUE CRIME THRILLER

THE eagerly‐awaited Rise of the Footsol‐ good thriller, set against a superbly realised RISE OF THE dier: Origins, starring legendary leading backdrop of the late 80s rave scene, with FOOTSOLDIER: man Vinnie Jones, is showing exclu‐ a pulsing soundtrack featuring the likes ORIGINS sively in cinemas from September 3, of New Order and Ultravox. A future Only in cinemas September Brit gangster classic that gives the likes courtesy of Signature Entertainment.

3. Courtesy of Signature Lock, Stock and Snatch superstar of Layer Cake, The Gentlemen and Leg‐ Entertainment.

Vinnie Jones teams up with premiere end a run for their money. Jam‐packed acting veteran Keith Allen (Kingsman, Shal‐ with foul‐mouthed and often hilarious dia‐ low Grave) for British true crime thriller RISE OF logue, explosive moments of violence, and a THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, a brutal account of how gripping plot that tells it like it happened, Rise of the real‐life, hard‐as‐nails Falklands War veteran Tony Tuck‐ Footsoldier: Origins is a must‐see for anyone after an au‐ er came to be involved in one of the most notorious thentic crime biopic that hits like a knuckle‐duster pol‐ gangland murders in British history. ished to a high shine. This is Blow, Essex style, and it will As well as Jones, outstanding as fearsome doorman knock your socks off. Get your tickets front and centre Bernard O’Mahoney, and Allen as formidable nightclub now and prepare to get blasted. owner Dave Simms, the film features some of the Synopsis: When a down‐on‐his‐luck Tony Tucker cream of the crop of home‐grown actors including Craig lands a job as a nightclub doorman after saving the own‐ Fairbrass (Muscle) ‐ returning as notorious drug‐dealer er’s grandson, he will do whatever it takes to rise to the Pat Tate, Terry Stone (Rise Of The Footsoldier franchise) top of the game. Teaming up with Essex heavyweight also returns as Tony Tucker, PH Moriarty from The Long Bernard O’Mahoney at the height of the 1980’s rave Good Friday, Billy Murray (Eastenders), Michelle Collins scene, Tucker could do no wrong. A voracious appetite (Eastenders), George Russo (Top Dog), the brilliant for money, drugs, and a glamorous lifestyle soon devel‐ Roland Manookian (RocknRolla), and genius cameos ops, fueling his growingly audacious ventures and seeing from reality TV royalty Chris Hughes and the late and him join forces with Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe to capitalise great Heavy D. Directed by Nick Nevern (director and on the drug‐boom. Packed with fights, revenges, and ex‐ star of The Hooligan Factory and star of popular BBC plosions, the ultimate origin story brings Rise of the Foot‐ comedy series Motherland), who co‐wrote the script soldier full circle, and tackles many of the franchise’s pre‐ with producer Andrew Loveday, this is a blisteringly viously unanswered questions.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Paul Statham describes himself as a sound artist.

PAUL STATHAM is a musical polymath who plays piano, keyboards, drums and guitar and even teaches song writing courses and production at Solent University.

Although he lives in North London where he has his own home studio, he has been a visitor to Spain for the last 20 years and his dream is to own a home in Salobreña in Axarquia.

He is currently staying near Motril after spend‐ ing a week with former flat mate and best friend Rob Downes, guitarist with the band Then Jerico who also lives in Axarquia.

Often musicians tend to stick with one style of music, but Paul certainly embraces a huge range and his career has seen a number of major changes, mostly to his benefit.

He was (and still is) in a band called B‐Movie from his teen years and they obtained a record‐ ing contract which then saw him form Peach with Lisa Lamb and producer Pascal Gabriel and had a sizeable hit in the USA with On My Own which was part of the soundtrack for the movie Slid‐ ing Doors.

From there, he was signed to the Warner Chappell com‐ pany as a songwriter and got together with Dido, co‐writ‐ ing a number of songs for

Paul Statham Multi-talented UK musician her smash hit album No Angel which sold more than 20 million copies.

He was then approached and asked if he would like to write with Kylie Minogue and they spent two weeks together, producing a number of songs, two of which were on her hit album Fever and Paul says “she was a delight to work with.”

From there he has worked regularly with Jim Kerr and Simple Minds as well as writing with for‐ mer Spice Girls Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Rachel Stevens, Natalie Im‐ bruglia and Will Young.

At the same time, he has recorded no less than seven albums with former Bauhaus singer Pete Murphy and they had some success in the States where Goth music was popular, playing for up to 7,000 people at a time.

Another side is his record label Loki (pronounced Low Key) that came about as he explained “I’m a huge Marvel Comics fan and years ago I thought that it would be great to have a name connected with one of my heroes, so I was lucky enough to snap up lokirecords.com.”

The name laid dormant for some time, but now he releases tracks from some of the bands he plays with as well as selected material from other musi‐ cians.

When asked who his influences are, Paul said “All time favourite is Another Green World by Brian Eno but I’m also very fond of David Bowie, especial‐ ly Blackstar, his album released just before he died.

“Other favourites are Leonard Cohen who taught me how important lyrics are and Tom Waits as well as Bacharach and David.”

We spoke about Spotify (a site to listen to music at a price) and whilst agreeing the concept was good, he explained that on average for every mil‐ lion plays of a number, the record company re‐ ceives around €4,500 and the composer €500 which is being contested at the moment.

In the meantime, he has just released the second Dark Flowers album Radioland featuring Jim Kerr and singer The Anchoress, as well as other top mu‐ sicians which he describes as electro ambient coun‐ try and would love readers to give it a listen on Spo‐ tify.

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A Place in the Sun returns ALL-NEW A Place in the Sun re‐ turns on September 10 with the opening episode taking place in Marbella.

Jean Johansson heads to the stunning town of Marbella in Malaga with house hunters Clement and Tracey‐Anne. The playground of the rich and fa‐ mous, it’s the glitziest town on the Costa Del Sol. Can she find them their dream holiday home?

Clement and Tracey‐Anne are a married couple from Croydon, in South London. The pair have a family of three children and of‐ ten visit Clement’s brother in Jerez, Andalucia, where he owns a property. With his brother having lived out there for almost 15 years, Clement has been in‐ spired to purchase his own

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Jean said, “I am delighted to be part of the Black to Front project, championing Black talent on and off screen. This is an important

day in broadcasting and I’m ex‐ tremely excited to be hosting this very special episode of A Place in the Sun.” For the rest of the team, Jas‐ mine, Jean, Danni, Laura, Lee, Scarlette and Ben they’ll be head‐ ing to the Canary Islands, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus de‐ termined to help their house hunters find their dream proper‐ ties.

Eating Civil War mortar shell more plants EATING a plant‐centred diet during young adulthood is asso‐ ciated with a lower risk of heart disease in middle age, accord‐ ing to a long‐term study with about 30 years of follow‐up. A separate study with about 15 years of follow‐up found that eating more plant‐based foods that have been shown to lower cholesterol, called the ‘Portfolio Diet’, is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women.

In two separate studies analysing different measures of healthy plant food consump‐ tion, researchers found that both young adults and post‐ menopausal women had fewer heart attacks and were less likely to develop cardiovascular disease when they ate more healthy plant foods.

The American Heart Associa‐ tion Diet and Lifestyle Recom‐ mendations suggest an overall healthy dietary pattern that emphasises a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low‐fat dairy products, skinless poultry and fish, nuts and legumes and non‐tropical veg‐ etable oils. It also advises limit‐ ed consumption of saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, red meat, sweets and sugary drinks.

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SHELL: Was still live.

A FARMER in the Toledo munic‐ ipality of Navahermosa ‐ a small village with under 4,000 inhabi‐ tants, in the autonomous com‐ munity of Castile‐La Mancha ‐ had a very lucky escape when his dog started digging up what turned out to be a live mortar shell, left over from the Spanish Civil War. The man immediately contact‐ ed the Guardia Civil to inform them of his find, who deployed a team of experts from its Group of Specialists in Deactivation of Ex‐

plosive Devices (Gedex) unit, to deal with the unusual, but poten‐ tially extremely dangerous situa‐ tion at the farm.

Upon arrival, and on examin‐ ing the mortar shell, it turned out to be an 81‐millimetre‐calibre mortar shell and in perfect work‐ ing order, with its explosive charge still intact.

The shell could have exploded at any moment had the farmer not stopped his dog from digging around it, miraculously without triggering the explosive device.

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BASIC INSURANCE Shop around for car insurance and find out what’s included. Does your insurance company have a national network of repairers that can collect your vehicle, undertake repairs and then return the car to you on completion? How does your No Claim discount work? If no claim is made against your policy, your re-

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Daniel Craig highest paid IN the latest list published on Wednesday, August 18, by the presti‐ gious New York‐based showbiz magazine Variety, the 53‐year‐old James Bond actor, Daniel Craig, is currently the world’s highest‐paid movie star, earning a whopping total of $100 million (£117.5m or €88.5m), while Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Lawrence tied in first place as the top female earners, both with a juicy $25 million (£29.3m or €21.3m) each.

Craig beat other A‐list stars like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Denzel Washington, and Will Smith, who also earned huge eight‐figure salaries, but his earnings were not from his 007 role, instead, they came mostly as a result of his appearance in the Netflix streaming services smash, ‘Knives Out’, in which he starred opposite the late Christopher Plummer, in a whodunnit‐type mystery series, playing a Southern de‐ tective character called Benoit Blanc.

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Defence Minister visits Afghan transit camp in Torrejon DEFENCE Minister Margarita Robles has visited the transit camp for Afghan aid personnel and their families located at the Torrejon Air Base.

“The situation is very dramatic, but we have a duty to those peo‐ ple who collaborated with Spain and we will continue to do so.

These people leave their country, they leave their lives, but this de‐ sire to seek freedom compen‐ sates them and we are trying to give them the most human, affec‐

TORREJON: A visit to the transit camp for Afghans. tionate and emotional support possible,” she said.

Free life-saving checks FREE life‐saving NHS checks are coming to those aged 40 years and over on the high street in the UK and are something that could save many lives.

Pharmacies in England from October will be offering blood pres‐ sure tests according to Health chiefs. It is expected that over the next five years around 2,000 lives could be saved and they also believe that over 3,000 strokes and 2,500 heart attacks could be prevented too.

The NHS believe that one third of adults in the UK suffers from high blood pressure, but many of those people do not know it.

The programme has been in pilot mode for a while, but it is set to be rolled out fully, which according to NHS national medical direc‐ tor Professor Stephen Powis will provide “more rapid detection of killer conditions and quicker treatment for patients who need it.”

Speaking about Kabul, the Min‐ ister said, “The situation to access the airport is also dramatic, chaot‐ ic, there are truly emotional hu‐ man cases, entire families crowd‐ ing to enter, many surrounded by Taliban. We want them to know that Spain is not going to leave the people who worked with us for 20 years.”

“The whole of Spain, as the minister said, can feel very proud of the work they are doing. The best tribute we can make to those who died in this mission is to try to get those who collaborat‐ ed with us and their families out of the country,” added the head of the Torrejon Air Base, Brigadier General Pablo Guillen Garcia.

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

THE EUROWEEKLY NEWS urged its readers to support local busi‐ nesses in the community by go‐ ing local now that the lockdown has ended and for your all your shopping this year, instead of feeding online giants and super‐ stores.

We challenge you to rediscover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky indepen‐ dent businesses in your area.

Now that the Covid‐19 pan‐ demic appears to be under con‐ trol, it is a good idea to try and support many local businesses by ordering online and making use of any click and collect services they can operate, especially if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or any other 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 ac‐ tually going.

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

Many local stores support local charities, support and sponsor lo‐ cal sports teams and in many cas‐

es the small independent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numerous genera‐ tions and support not just the cur‐ rent owner but the generation before.

For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros spent there are supporting 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 mon‐ ey to set up an independent store and compete with the multina‐ tional and chains.

So be sure to pre‐order your meat from a local butcher and get your spuds from a local greengro‐ cer, let us revive that community spirit and get to know our neigh‐ bours again.

You could also consider pur‐ chasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking outside the box can often lead to some fantastic ideas. Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tattoo time at a local studio, a hair cut at a local salon or an online study course for someone looking to change their career path.

As people are struggling with fi‐ nances thinking about what friends and family may actually need is important too. Whilst it’s

nice to give a glamourous gift per‐ haps pre‐paying a family mem‐ ber’s phone bill for the month would actually be a better gift.

Helping people alleviate stress and worry, give the gift of peace of mind through these difficult times.

Choosing to spend your money locally will really make a difference in the recovery of the local econo‐ my. When we buy local, our mon‐ ey stays local, and it strengthens the local economy in two ways.

First, buying local keeps money circulating within the local econo‐ my.

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

Data shows that local retailers return 52 per cent of their rev‐ enue back into the local economy, compared to just 14 per cent for national chain retailers.

Money circulating through the local economy benefits everyone who is a part of each transaction.

For example, let’s look at a local

farmer growing produce.

First, they sell to a local restau‐ rant, which in turn prepares the fresh produce and sells it to local customers. The farmer pays its lo‐ cal employees and the restaurant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood hardware store. This example il‐ lustrates how the recirculation of money in the local economy leads to a stronger financial foundation for our neighbours and communi‐ ties. Buying local also fuels new employment and job opportuni‐ ties for people within our commu‐ nity.

Studies show, locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and retain more employees over time. A fantastic example of how to support your local community is with a Charity Gift certificate, why not donate to your loved one’s favourite cause.

Just remember to still follow the latest government advice and any guidance businesses have to keep everyone safe in the future.

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Traffic deaths down SPAIN registered its lowest num‐ ber of traffic accident deaths ev‐ er in 2020. Covid‐19 restrictions prevented people from driving frequently.

In 2020, 1,370 people lost their lives in traffic accidents.

The number also includes peo‐ ple who died within 30 days af‐ ter the accident occurred.

According to the government, “The decrease in the death toll occurred in a context of a reduc‐

tion in long‐distance trips caused by mobility restrictions imposed due to the Covid‐19 pandemic.”

The death rate stood at 29 deaths per million inhabitants, one of the lowest in the Euro‐ pean Union in 2020, only behind Sweden (18), Malta (21) and Denmark (27). The average rate for the countries of the Euro‐ pean Union was 42. In the Euro‐ pean Union as a whole, the mor‐ tality rate per million inhabitants

Help for Tunisia

TO help Tunisia cope with the impact of the Covid‐19 pan‐ demic and the worrying health situation within the country, the European Union including Spain continue to mobilise emergency aid via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Close to 1.3 million vaccine doses, and almost eight million face masks, along with antigen tests, ventilators, oxygen con‐ centrators, nursing beds and other vital medical equipment have been already delivered. More deliveries are expected to arrive throughout the month.

Janez Lenarcic, Commissioner for Crisis Management said, “I thank all the EU member states who promptly responded to Tunisia’s request for assistance and the European Civil Protec‐ tion Mechanism that made this possible thanks to a swift co‐ ordination.”

decreased by 17 per cent be‐ tween 2019 and 2020, while in Spain this reduction was 22 per cent.

$100 million for lie detector IAN HALPERIN, the Canadian bestselling author and docu‐ mentary filmmaker, has made an offer of $100 million to Prince Andrew, to take a lie detector test live on television, to try and prove or disprove, once and for all, the allegations of sexual abuse made against him by Vir‐ ginia Roberts Giuffre.

In her recent civil lawsuit against the Duke of York, Ms Giuffre claims to have been the victim of sexual abuse brought about by billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who allegedly of‐ fered her to the Duke, who she claims abused her at least three times when she was 17 years old.

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FRANCE

Fairy Tales

Fake passes

A NEW museum designed to look like the hollow tree in The Tinderbox is now open in the writer’s old home town of Odense and is dedicated to the work of Hans Christian Andersen. Covering some 18,000 square metres, visits are currently restricted due to the pandemic.

FOR those who want to be able to visit bars and restaurants as well as use public transport but don’t want to be vaccinated, there are now a number of online offers of fake passes available for several hundred euros even though vaccination is free.

THE NETHERLANDS

NORWAY

Electric scooters

Tragic accident

IN many Dutch cities it is possible to rent an electric scooter and then drop it off when you are finished with it. Sounds a good idea, but you can’t solve mobility problems by causing mobility problems, as too many people just leave them on pavements blocking pedestrians.

A 78-YEAR-OLD farmer and his 52-year-old son who were moving their free-grazing livestock from one area to another are believed to have been attacked and killed by their own cattle according to information released by the police in Sykkelven investigating the case.

BELGIUM

FINLAND

Free furniture

Fewer police

WHEN the Belgian Government decides that furniture needs to be replaced in its ministries it normally sells it online but rather than do this, it is now donating all of its used furniture to those who lost everything in the July floods.

THE National Police Board of Finland has said that some police departments will be forced to reduce staff if the government does not allocate more funds for law enforcement, as the police budget for 2022 is between €35 and 40 million less than expected.

GERMANY

SWEDEN

Camping not Glamping

Bright idea

IN the centre of Berlin there are some 13 official campsites where owners of vans can park up and enjoy a holiday without all of the normal trimmings of pretty views, grass or even lakes, but there are occasional views of the former Berlin Wall.

IKEA is to sell renewable energy generated from solar and wind parks to Swedish householders who sign up to pay a fixed monthly fee and if they don’t use all of the power that they are contracted for, they will be able to sell it back to the Swedish company.

FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA New boss GLOBAL giant American pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson is appointing a new CEO effective from January 3, 2022, as current vice president, Spaniard, Joaquín Duato will replace the incumbent CEO Alex Gorsky. This appointment will make him one of the most powerful international Spanish executives.

Second bite AS the battle to take over UK supermarket Morrisons continues, the Sunday Times has reported that with plenty of money available, whichever US investment fund loses out, there will almost certainly be a bid for Sainsbury’s which could be as high as £10 billion (€11.5 billion).

Redundancy WITH the loss on August 31 of the concessions to collect funds from three toll roads in Catalonia, operator Abertis has managed to come to an agreement with unions concerning termination of employment of 340 staff who worked in the booths and offices.

Borrowing down UK Government borrowing at £10.4 billion (€12 billion) in July 21 was down £10.1 billion (€11.6 billion) on the amount borrowed in the previous July, thanks mainly to the easing of restrictions which saw a boost to the economy, but is the second-highest amount since records began.

New flights LOW-COST Norwegian passenger airline Flyr is introducing new flights from Oslo to Alicante and Malaga. Founded in August 2020 partly in response to the demise of Norwegian Air, Flyr which has its HQ in Oslo and operational base at Gardermoen/Oslo Airport initially only flew within Norway itself.

Currently, the airline has just two Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its fleet, but is confident that it will be possible to add to both the number of aircraft in service and the staff of 70 and is now expanding to fly to European destinations from Oslo.

Effective from August 21, it will operate a weekly flight to Alicante and twice weekly flights to Malaga and Nice.

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is the amount of additional tax that the Spanish Government will STAT OF earn this year from the rise in the price of electricity according to €3.3 billion Partido Popular leader Pablo Casado.

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Morrisons bidding war THE Morrisons bidding war has taken a twist as a US offer arrived worth £7 bil‐ lion (€8 billion) but from a different investment firm.

On August 19, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice whose ear‐ lier bid for Britain’s fourth largest supermarket was rejected, announced that its newly created division, Market Bidco Limited had offered £7 billion to take over Morrisons and that the supermarket’s board

had accepted the offer.

This is now the third of‐ fer that the Board has ac‐ cepted, the first two being from rival US bidders Fortress, which is not nec‐ essarily out of the running.

Any offer has to be ap‐ proved by the majority of the company’s sharehold‐ ers and this latest offer is approximately 60 per cent up on Morrisons’ share closing price on June 19, 2021.

LEGALLY SPEAKING

This values each share at £2.85 (€3.28), but with‐ in 24 hours of the offer be‐ ing accepted by the Board, the share price in London had climbed to £2.91 (€3.35) which suggests that the market believes there is still considerable room for improvement on the offer.

Fortress in the mean‐ while is advising sharehold‐ ers not to take precipitate action and it seems likely

that a further bid could be imminent, but no decision on any bid will be made until a shareholders’ meet‐ ing due to take place in Oc‐ tober.

British companies are at the moment considered by many to be underval‐ ued and there are a num‐ ber of overseas invest‐ ment companies looking to snap up bargains as the UK recovers from the pan‐ demic.

Digital legacies

Are tree roots included?

A root from a tree has damaged a sewerage pipe under my bathroom. I read thoroughly my insurance policy and was frustrated to see that nowhere in its 48 pages does it mention this eventuali‐ ty. So I telephoned them and was told that my policy did not cover removal of roots which block sewers un‐ der my house. I pointed out that the definition of a house in the home insurance policy included the sew‐ ers but they said no. I ask then, what about the risks to your house not described in an insurance policy as ei‐ ther included or excluded?

N S (Costa del Sol) Your frus‐ tration is understandable but YOU AND THE LAW we find that dam‐ IN SPAIN age from tree roots blocking drains and sewers is basically never covered by any home insurance policy. Many complications arise in assigning blame such as whether you have maintained your pipes in good condition and determining where the roots come from. As to risks not listed as included or ex‐ cluded, of course a detailed description of all the thou‐ sand ways things can go wrong would be impossible.

You can be quite sure the insurance company will decide they are excluded.

DAVID SEARL

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

AS the stadium undergoes com‐ plete refurbishment and the team play at the Alfredo de Ste‐ fanos stadium, the Real Madrid merchandise store at Bernabeu was ramraided.

The attack on the store which saw three vehicles involved took place at 6am on the morning of Thursday August 19 according to eye witness reports.Ironically,

A social media will.

A DIGITAL legacy is anything which a person created or owned in digital format: social me‐ dia profiles, conversations and comments, photos and videos, profiles on online gaming sites and streaming platforms, blogs or websites, downloaded Apps, music, e‐books, documents on the cloud, online banking, etc.

It is becoming more common to make plans for what will hap‐ pen to them after you die.

It is usually handled by giving access to someone you trust, pro‐ viding a list of your accounts with the usernames and passwords, and explaining if you want them closed, cancelled or memorialised.

You should legitimise your digital legacy in a ‘social media will’, ideally kept separate from your existing will so you don’t have to keep updating it every time you create a new account or change your password.

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Real Madrid ramraid earlier that day, members of the first team had been taken by coach to the stadium to inspect the renovation work which was started some time ago, as no crowds were allowed in the sta‐ dium for live matches.

The two‐storey shop remained

fully stocked during the work and it appears that a single vehi‐ cle drove into the glass doors and then the robbers emerged from two accompanying cars and literally swept the shelves clear of very expensive team clothing and other branded souvenirs.

Spanish success THE latest Spanish business success sees installation of railway signals in Cairo under‐ taken by the Talis Group.

On Friday August 20, the Spanish Ambassador to Egypt, Ramon Gil Casares met with Egypt’s Minister of Transport Kamel El‐Wazir to inspect the work currently being under‐ taken to upgrade the railway signals on the Cairo‐Alexan‐ dria railway line.

In a statement released by the Egyptian Transport Min‐ istry, El‐Wazir said the signals project is being carried out by Talis Group of Spain in Sidi Gaber and Alexandria railway stations and the minister ob‐ served that the work is ex‐ pected to be completed by December 2021.

Copper lines THERE are still plenty of peo‐ ple alive who will remember telephone exchanges and manual switchboards, but as‐ sumed that these had com‐ pletely disappeared.

To some extent this is true and younger people may well have been amazed to see how calls in Spain were handled many years ago if they watched the Netflix series Ca‐ ble Girls. Now, Telefónica has announced that it has closed down 1,000 telephone ex‐ changes which used lines made from copper and these have been replaced by more reliable fibre lines.

The company celebrates its centenary in 2034 and plans to have completely replaced all copper lines by then.

By the time that the police ar‐ rived following an alert from a member of the public, the rob‐ bers had disappeared with their haul.

There is a huge market for this time of branded material and as it is genuine (rather than coun‐ terfeit) it will probably sell quickly and at reasonably high prices.

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Most Advanced Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A NVR Inc. Large Cap Growth Index-Linked ETN due 2028 Cable One Inc. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Biglari Holdings Inc. Cl A RH UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN Credit Suisse FI Large Cap Growth Enhanced HubSpot Inc. ServiceNow Inc.

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Most Declined Shopify Inc. Cl A Snowflake Inc. Sea Ltd. ADR Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Boston Beer Co. Cl A Domino's Pizza Inc. Deere & Co. Colfax Corp. Tangible Equity Un Rafael Holdings Inc. Lithia Motors Inc. Fair Isaac Corp.

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ANTI-COMPETITIVE: Mastercard to contest class action.

HAVING now lost a final appeal against the validity of the claim, Mastercard is being sued for £10 billion in the first UK class action.

In 2007, the European Com‐ mission declared that Master‐ card’s multi‐lateral interchange fees were anti‐competitive.

These are fees paid by busi‐ nesses when transactions are made using a Mastercard, which the Commission decided resulted in higher prices being charged to consumers.

The then UK Chief Financial Ombudsman Walter Merricks considered that there was clear evidence that British cardhold‐ ers had suffered to the tune of some £14 billion (€16 billion) be‐ tween 1992 and 2008.

Since 2015, he has been bat‐ tling to bring what is known in the USA as a class action where‐ by consumers do not have to be named individually and this

right was granted in the 2015 Consumer Act. Understandably Mastercard have attempted to block this case and have been successful in various UK courts, but now the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of bringing this class ac‐ tion to court saying that the Competition Appeal Tribunal had been wrong in rejecting the claim in the first instance.

The action has been changed in as much as it no longer in‐ cludes claims on behalf of the deceased, but is said to be worth around £10 billion (€11.5 billion) and if the action is suc‐ cessful refunds could be expect‐ ed by around 46 million con‐ sumers who probably aren’t even aware of the case itself.

Mastercard will be contesting the claim according to a report

by City AM and observed “This claim isn’t being brought by UK consumers, but is being driven

Raw material prices AS the world’s economies try to rebuild following the financial problems of the pandemic, a World Bank report suggests that raw material prices are spiralling upwards.

According to this report, prices of some materials such as aluminium have tripled since 2019 whilst others have exceeded the prices forecast to be likely in 2035 already.

Add to this, the disappearance of many workers such as HGV drivers in the UK which is causing shortages and it is clear that consumers are going to experience a barrage of price hikes for a whole range of items for some time to come.

by lawyers, backed by organisa‐ tions primarily focused on mak‐ ing money for themselves.”

BUSINESS EXTRA Currying favour IN a bid to curry favour with its vegetarian and vegan employees, the Volkswagen HQ in Wolfsburg has confirmed the wurst news possible for meat eaters as after the summer holidays, currywurst (German sausage favourite) will be removed from the canteen menu.

Sky Showtime A NEWCOMER to Spain’s online TV supply industry, Sky Showtime which is due to start streaming in 2022 has reportedly signed a series of deals which will allow it to screen thousands of hours of movies, documentaries and kid’s programmes. No prices have as yet been revealed.

UK inflation THE latest figures released by the UK Office for National Statistics shows that inflation in July had fallen from 2.5 per cent to 2 per cent, in line with Bank of England expectations with lower prices for clothing and footwear being a major factor.

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USA HAS LOST IT

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT I TRULY do believe America has lost the plot. Bumbling Joe Biden rather reminds me of a movie I once saw. In the film the general is killed. To keep up army morale, his dead body is propped up on a horse with a pole stuck up its back as he leads his troops into the battle.

I think Biden is actually demised and his carefully coiffured body is being worked with a remote control ‐ probably operated

by Kamala Harris! And it’s not in the least bit funny. Because of his, and a few other naive so‐called American leaders’ decisions, hundreds, probably thousands of people will die, and the terrorist will now govern a stronghold which will ultimately prove more dangerous to the West than all the other Islamist countries put together.

It’s also worth remembering that the Saudis (who have been very quiet!) are predominately Sunni, as are the Taliban.

Bin Laden came out of Saudi Arabia ‐ and the Americans have been selling the Saudis the latest military hardware for years! Should we be worried ‐ well what do you think? Personally I believe we need Trump back; he would have made a more intelligent withdrawal than the Biden

JOE BIDEN: Worked by remote control.

administration that’s for sure. Mind you, any one of us with half a brain could have done better than Jurassic Joe! Just recently this man instigated the presentation of the squared off American flag to the relatives of George Floyd, declaring him to be ‘a

fallen hero’! You really couldn’t make it up.

Let me remind you of Floyds ‘heroic’ record. Six burglaries. Two violent home invasions. Three armed robberies, beating four of his victims senseless. Passing counterfeit money and being arrested 23

times. And Biden considers him an American hero! What an insult to the true heroes of the US, whose tearful relatives accepted the folded flag after burying loved ones who had given their lives for the country.

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As a further point of interest, after a year of burning the city and tearing down the statues of patriots and Columbus, New Jersey has erected a 700‐pound bronze statue of George Floyd in his ’honour’ outside of City Hall. His family have received over $50 million (you ‘eard) from compensation and ‘go fund me’! And the man, who runs what is purportedly the most powerful nation in the world, thinks this thug is a national hero.

Heaven help us all.

Just to round off this week’s column of utter disbelief. The society of transgender folk have now come up with a real peach.

‘Neopronouns’. Apparently you should now choose how you want to be referred to. For example you may hear ‐ ‘Hello my name is Petal and my pronouns are they/ them. Subsequently, when talking about Petal, you should use the pronouns they, them, their etc. For example Petal is at ‘their’ desk. Before entering ongoing interaction, you should always ask, ‘what are your pronouns at the moment’? But you should avoid asking somebody about their preferred pronouns ‐ it implies their gender is a choice, rather than simply a part of who they are! Confused?

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NEW CLUB: How was planning permission given to build on the beach?

Beach Bars I have been coming to Estepona for many years now, and have been impressed by the constant improvements that the Junta has implemented over the years, beautiful flowers and a feeling of a town on the up. One recent change however does not fit into that category. It had been rumoured that a chiringuito was to be built on the Costa Natura naturist beach, the first beach in Spain to be designated as naturist by royal charter in 1979, but before the lockdown I heard that planning permission had been refused.

You can imagine my surprise on visiting again that what can best be described as a beach club (not a chiringuito) had been built, directly in front of the new high end ‘The Edge’ properties, replacing the previous sea views that some of these properties had with the view of a wall, and a constant heavy beat music track for the whole development and the surrounding area. What is worse is that the club is built directly on the naturist beach, will not allow naturists in, or even allow them to hire a sun lounger on the beach in front of their club, and the ‘waiters’ have been telling Spanish families that they have bought the beach, and they should go elsewhere. The beach is actually public land, and cannot be bought.

This seems to me to be a spectacularly bad case of planning,

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AT the time of writing, it has become clear that a number of people are worried about which way the British Government is going to jump with regards to Spain and the traffic light system.

Rumour abounds that we could become a red light country and this has clearly resulted in a number of people, both British residents and visitors either curtailing their holidays or bringing forward a return to the UK. Considering that British children start to return to school at the beginning of September, many parents understandably want to make sure

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and I cannot understand how this club, which is completely cross threaded with both the Edge development, the neighbouring Costa natura village, and the naturist beach has been allowed to build here. Or am I just being naïve?

Tony Worswick

REFUGEES: Should they be granted asylum in the EU?

I agree!

David Sánchez

I completely agree with the letter entitled ‘Racist propaganda’.

So very noticeable all of a sudden. I believe this was kicked off by the situation in the US when the policeman held the perpetrator down with his knee on his neck. May be wrong, but am sure it was around that time.

Love Leapy’s articles, usually agree with his look on life too.

Regards, DM

It shouldn’t be any debate. They had to leave their home because of an unacceptable war...t he whole EU and the others countries of the world should help them. No debate.

Love the paper Thanks for all the informative and entertaining news, keeping us abreast of changes both here and abroad.

Regards, S Brown

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that they and their kids aren’t suddenly required to go into quarantine and those living here who want to see their families seem to believe ‘better safe than sorry’.

Looking at the situation dispassionately, there seems little genuine justification for the British Government in effectively penalising Spain, as the number of new infections is clearly on a downward trend and hopefully this will continue to be the case.

Some believe that the British Government wants to encourage British holidaymakers to remain in the UK and to spend their money there

rather than in European hot spots and if that logic prevails, then Spain may well suffer for economic rather than protective health reasons.

Under normal circumstances, such a conspiracy theory would be treated as nonsense, but the British Government hardly has a record of rational thinking as far as the pandemic and travel matters are concerned.

Let’s hope that the status quo remains and that relatively free movement between Spain and the UK is allowed to continue after Sunday August 29, when any change is likely to be imposed.

Tina Fisher This is a bit late as they already have. But yes of course they should. With Spain already overflowing with economic refugees, how could they refuse real refugees in their hour of real need.

Betty Purves All countries, should be a united nations problem.

Mark Spain Yes I’m sure the EU will take many refugees, but the majority should be taken by the USA and the UK.

Patricia Keery All countries should help and not be left to the usual ones.

Agnes Gillespie All countries should help, the men were trained up to be soldiers, they need to stand their ground. Get the elderly out and women and children, the Taliban have no respect for women !!!!!

Margaret Mc If they are people who have worked for another country in whatever role, then yes.

Dominique Ramsey No and they should take responsibility for themselves.

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Marbella days

MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING LAST week was a funny week overall, perhaps because we went through a four‐day heat wave, followed by what seems to me a strange feeling of calm.

The penny also dropped that summer is almost over.

Seemingly all of a sudden it’s not excruciatingly hot and when did it start getting dark so early with the sun setting before 9pm? The count‐ down has started.

The good news though is that just when the weather and August are winding down, we have had a last minute influx of eager tourists. The traffic between the Nogales and San Pedro tunnels is well past maximum capacity, meaning an extra 30 min‐ utes is advisable if taking that route.

I particularly enjoy watching the melange of exclusive and rental cars battling for position on the circuit from the Puerto Banus Iceland round‐ about to the Rhinoceros roundabout on the other side of the motorway.

We’re so lucky to be here; every day is a holiday.

Taking time to enjoy the scenery and appreciate the moment is highly recommended to keep one’s perspec‐

tive and patience and not get involved in the frenzy.

Watching the tourists engage our

zebra crossings however is a harrow‐ ing experience for me. I know that anyone from England basically ex‐ pects cars to stop automatically, but this not the culture in Spain. They also place their crossings at the turn offs from the motorway and at the beginning of roads. This leaves very little visibility or time to react. Even if the car is coming straight at you with good visibility they still might not stop; please take due care.

Please also remember to wear your masks if inside any buildings, includ‐ ing supermarkets. Even if this is no longer a requirement in your own country, finding out what’s expected of you whilst in Spain is much appreci‐ ated.

As a resident and frequent visitor myself to many local venues for the #ZeroHero incentive or just with friends, I feel we need to appreciate that many of our small business own‐

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ers are knackered (am I allowed to say that?). They’ve been open all hours permitted since lockdown in an effort to just stay afloat, unable to take any time off to recover from the stress and physical exhaustion and still do‐ ing their best to spread the joy. If they’re not always successful, please be compassionate.

Tipping is something else to take in‐ to consideration please. A normal tip in Spain would be at least 10 per cent of your bill. If your service has been terrible obviously that needs to be taken into consideration, but similarly if the service is really good please be generous in your appreciation (even if you do not intend going back again).

Being nice to people also goes a long way. Frequently people take niceness for stupidity but it isn’t. Smil‐ ing at someone, even if they’re seem‐ ingly scowling at you, could be just the inspiration they need. They’re probably not scowling at all and just lost in thought or worry and it could be your smile that could make their day.

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A FEW OF LIFE’S IRRITATIONS NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

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GOOD morning, class. No talking at the back, please. I’d like to begin with another few moans.

For me, everyday irritants include: sticky price labels that don’t come off, selfies, photographing food in restaurants, people who use an upward inflection at the end of sentences and automated phone systems that claim “your call is important to us” while putting you on hold for an hour.

Calls like: “We apologise for the delay in an‐ swering your call ‐ we are experiencing a higher call volume than expected” seem to greet you ev‐ ery time you have to phone one UK media group I won’t name and shame. When will they adjust their ‘expectations’ and provide more ‘customer advisers’? They then tell you their website more than likely has the answers you need. I mean, where do they think you’ve spent the last 20 min‐ utes looking for the answer to your query before

ON HOLD: Automated phone systems are just one everyday irritant. you had to ring them?

Other irritants include food packets that re‐ quire a magnifying glass to read the instructions.

Getting a new toothbrush out of its packet. Jar lids that you need the strength of Tarzan to prise

open. And as for opening ‘child‐proof’ containers, I’m going to have to wait until the two‐year‐old next door is four before I have a reliable ‘opener’.

Let alone the packaging on scissors that require scissors to open.

In fact, packaging generally. First world prob‐ lems, I know, but even so...

Finally, where are all the UK GPs? A relative re‐ cently called into her GP surgery which has nu‐ merous doctors and health assistants to find it completely deserted apart from one patient wait‐ ing and a receptionist sitting behind a glass screen so massive she couldn’t hear anything, so any chance of patient confidentiality was scuppered.

But try booking an appointment! This involves a 30‐minute wait on the phone to be informed there are no doctors available because the surgery is (still) enforcing the same Covid‐restrict‐ ed service it was a year ago.

Where have all the doctors gone? Gone to golf courses every one.

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Time to declutter

ROBERT SHALLIS MANY of us at one time or another reach that stage where we decide it is time to finally let go of that overcrowded wardrobe bursting with old clothes we no longer wear, most of which you’ve even forgotten you had. For years the same thoughts go through our minds, “I’ll keep those jeans as they were rather expensive at the time’ or “I’ll lose a little weight and get back into that dress one day”. The excuses can be endless, although certainly justifiable in your mind at the time allowing them to hang there for yet another year before you go through the same thought pattern again resulting in the same outcome.

Every now and then we finally have the urge to clear out that excess baggage that just isn’t serving us at all. That cathartic feeling of taking it to the charity shop and letting go gives a sense of relief and achievement.

Decluttering your wardrobe is one thing but in order to really lighten the heavy load that life can bestow upon

SPRING CLEANING: It’s time to clean your mind and reduce chaos.

us is to understand how to declutter ‘yourself’, spring clean your mind and reduce unwanted chaos that can lead to that old enemy knocking on the door ‐ stress.

So much of what we do in our everyday lives is automatic, we don’t think about it, we just get on and do it, however, we become overloaded as more and more is demanded of us.

This is when it is time to take a step back and look at that cluttered up life that you are living and decide what you can throw out in order to be able to breathe and spend some downtime with the most important person in your life, you.

The problem we sometimes encounter is that many of us find it difficult to say no, we are often busy helping others by fulfilling their needs, for martyrdom or not the result will be detrimental to our own well‐being and the situation will inevitably implode. It is one thing being efficient and helping others in need but it is never effective if you are overloading yourself. It is vital to know and understand that when we care for ourselves, we are more able to take care of those around us.

Life can be all too consuming if we allow it to be, so how do you take that step back, declutter and release the shackles holding us back from living an easier more relaxed but productive life?

Firstly, rather than taking on every

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burden, never be afraid to ask others for help, you will find most people are more than willing to do so especially as they will be aiding a person that aides others in return. Learning to delegate and let go of the obligations you feel are only yours to undertake will create more time for yourself.

Take a walk, switch off your electronic device and really stop, look and feel. Feel what is actually around you, feel the sun on your skin, hear the ocean, breathe in your environment, actually feel the earth beneath your feet so you are truly grounded. All this will allow you to not only think differently but also feel differently. Calm will ensue by altering your way of being.

If you can find just a little ‘me time’ each day you will slowly begin to declutter creating a steady gradual change for the better. So, make the choice to take time for your precious wonderful you and improve the quality of your life.

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Spirit of Dali remains in Figueres THE modern town of Figueres, Girona has a population of 45,000 people and from most angles looks very normal for northern Spain. The area can claim an eclectic history however being the birthplace of Narcis Monturiol, the inventor of the first motor powered submarine, and singer Monica Naranjo.

The huge Castell de San Ferran dominates the town but no more than the presence of world famous Catalan surrealist Salvador Dali.

The legacy of Dali can be felt over Figueres, even decades after his death. The Dali Theatre and Museum helps to preserve his heritage and if you have one day in the town this is one of the best places to visit.

It is built on the site of a theatre where Dali’s first exhibitions took place which was destroyed by a fire during the Spanish Civil War. In the 1960s Dali decided to rebuild the monument and dedicate it to his works and inspirations.

A visit to his museum will provide a vivid insight into the eccentric imagination of Dali evidenced by the outside of the building which is designed like a Moorish style palace wall but decorated with giant eggs. Dali wanted his museum ‘to be a single block, a labyrinth, a great surrealist object’ and this he certainly achieved.

The museum does not feature Dali’s most wellknown works like ‘The Persistence of Time’ or ‘The

DALI MUSEUM: Designed like a Moorish palace with eggs on top.

Elephants’ as many of these are displayed in museums across the US as well as in Brussels and Madrid or held by private collectors.

Instead the museum houses many pieces from Dali’s private collection, which are no less impressive, and together constitute the single largest collection of Dali works in the world by far. To truly understand the artist, a trip to this museum is essential.

Included in the pieces on display are paintings, sculptures, collages, mechanical creations and other items which display Dali’s vivid imaginings.

Other artist’s works do feature in the museum. A Frida Kahlo exhibition recently ended and numerous surrealist displays of art by artists in Dali’s private collection are permanent features.

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Well groomed men A GOOD skin care regime is not exclusive to women, men need one too. Only cleansing and moisturising is not enough to keep male skin healthy and clean.

To avoid dry, dull and brittle skin, it’s important to follow a skin care plan.

Men tend to have oilier and thicker skin, so it’s advisable to choose a good facial cleanser that works on all kinds of skin.

Cleansing sanitises and elimi‐ nates dead skin cells without drying. It also helps to avoid whiteheads, blackheads and ac‐ ne. Toning balances and tight‐ ens.

Moisturising prevents cracks and dry and dull skin, as well as offering protection and healing benefits.

Sunscreen is a must, with a minimum SPF of 30, making sure it’s applied 15 minutes before heading out so that it is well ab‐ sorbed.

Exfoliation is crucial to elimi‐ nate dead skin cells from accu‐ mulating and causing bacterial

ON average we lose 50 to 100 scalp hairs each day, but this is normal and new hairs grow in their place.

The hair’s programmed life cycle consists of three phas‐ es: the growth phase, the shedding phase and the rest‐ ing phase.

When this cycle has been disrupted or when the hair follicle has been destroyed, excessive hair loss or thinning of the scalp can begin to hap‐ pen, and receding hairlines, bald patches and complete baldness can occur.

Hair loss mainly affects men, but women are still sus‐ ceptible, and there are nor‐ mally certain triggers.

According to dermatolo‐ gists, experiencing a highly stressful event such as a physical injury or severe anxi‐ ety can cause shock to the hair cycle, pushing more hair into the shedding phase. Al‐ so, fewer hair follicles are available to grow new hair during the growing phase.

This can trigger telogen efflu‐ vium, a type of hair loss that sees as many as 70 per cent of the scalp hairs being shed, usually in handfuls. It be‐ comes noticeable about two

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HAIR LOSS: Diet, hormones and stress are all common causes. to six months after the shock occurs.

The body begins to go back to normal once the stress is over, which will then kick start your hair’s growth cycle.

Hair loss can run in the family. Androgenetic alope‐ cia, or female‐pattern hair loss (FPHL), causes thinning on all areas of the scalp. This leads to increased diffuse hair shedding or a reduction in hair volume, or both. It’s

the most common form of hair loss, affecting 40 per cent of women by age 50.

Factors tied to hormones also play a major role, so FPHL can also occur after menopause or pregnancy.

Minoxidil is the preferred medication to use to treat FPHL, as you can easily apply it to your dry scalp.

Hair thrives on a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and an‐ tioxidants. A lack of vitamin C

can make your hair dry and brittle. Protein powers growth in hair cells, but an absence of it results in less new hair growth. Iron helps red blood cells to carry oxy‐ gen, once your iron levels are low you become anaemic and your cells struggle to function, causing you to lose your hair.

Zinc is important for tissue growth and repair, plus it keeps oil glands around the hair follicles in good working order. But if your zinc intake is low, you’ll experience slow hair growth and dandruff in addition to the hair loss.

Start eating foods that con‐ tain these vital nutrients. Or‐ anges, mangoes, cauliflower and tomatoes contain Vita‐ min C, whilst protein can be found in meats, eggs, fish, yoghurt and beans. Whole grain cereals and dark green leafy vegetables are great for providing you with iron, plus you will need zinc‐rich foods like nuts, chickpeas and

sweet potatoes.

A sudden or excessive loss of weight can result in the thinning and loss of hair. It can be a shock to the system, which can trigger telogen ef‐ fluvium. Stress from dieting can cause more hairs than usual to fall out during the shedding phase. And vitamin or mineral deficiencies are al‐ so major factors.

As we age, our bodies be‐ gin to lose the ability to re‐ new and regenerate cells quickly. This results in thin‐ ning hair, hair loss and grey‐ ing. Research also points to menopause as a cause. A de‐ crease in hormones like oe‐ strogen and progesterone, which help to grow and re‐ tain hair, leads to slow hair growth and thinning. This prompts the increased pro‐ duction of androgens, a group of male hormones. An‐ drogens shrink hair follicles, resulting in hair loss on the head.

Childbirth is another cause.

During the pregnancy itself, oestrogen levels increase, meaning hairs remain in the growing phase.

But hair loss can occur ap‐ proximately three months af‐ ter the delivery when hor‐ mones are returning to their normal levels, causing the hair cycle to resume.

It will recover within six to 12 months as the follicles start to rejuvenate them‐ selves. Supplement your diet with fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamins B, C and E, and zinc to promote hair growth.

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Terri Fox returns PANDEMIC restrictions allowing, the Queen of the Costa Terri Fox returns for one show in Benal‐ madena at El Elefante on September 15.

There is no mistaking the re‐ pressed excitement in his voice as female impersonator supreme Terri Fox talks about lockdown and how much he has missed his spiritual home in the Costa del Sol. “I own a bar in Oldham near Manchester and that was closed for months on end, so the only way I could perform was with a weekly online show and some interviews, but I have missed the Costa del Sol terribly.

“I feel for many of my friends in the entertainment industry over there, as in the UK many people have received govern‐ ment assistance, but I have seen so many businesses having to close.”

He is delighted to come back to meet up with so many friends and fans and will be performing his whole show for the first time since the pandemic struck and has a completely new wardrobe.

Featured stars will include many favourites such as Shirley Bassey, Cher, Dolly Parton, Dusty Springfield and Tina Turn‐ er.

Terri is the first to admit that he doesn’t pull punches, so his shows are spectacular and his stand‐up routine, which can be a

bit blue is guaranteed to leave the audience in stitches.

“We have all had a difficult time, but I believe laughter is the best cure and want everyone to come to the show and just en‐ joy.”

Apart from the large audience you would expect, he is bringing 15 friends with him to introduce them to the Costa del Sol. When asked if drag is more popular due to shows like Ru‐ Paul’s Drag Race, he politely comments that it’s not his sphere of drag, as all of those taking part are just mim‐ ing to songs, whilst he has learned his trade over the 47 years he has been on the stage and sings every song himself.

He was brought up in Mallorca where his par‐ ents opened the first En‐ glish bar in Magaluf and has toured the world, having a West End show that ran for 18

months before transferring to the USA where he lived for three years.

After a spell in Benidorm, he opened and ran bars in Puerto Banus, Torremolinos and Benal‐ madena and still considers the Costa del Sol as his real home, even though he spends a great deal of time in the UK for profes‐ sional reasons.

When asked if he had any message for his fans, Terri sim‐ ply said “Keep your chin up and come and see this special show at El Elefante on September 15.”

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Cudeca Foundation lunch THE Cudeca Goldies present The Good Old Days, songs from the Music Hall at the Vinea Restaurant in Fuengirola today, Thursday August 26 from 12.30pm as they put the fun into fundraising.

Following the success of their last event at Vinea in July, a Fashion Show with Mapuchi Moda and a great performance by A Touch of Class, the Goldies are really happy to organise their next charity lunch for the Cudeca Foundation in Benalmadena.

The day will start with a complimentary drink which will be followed by a three course luncheon, (choice of three starters, three mains, three desserts and a vegetarian option).

Live entertainment will be supplied by international

singing group, A Touch of Class, performing wellknown songs from the good old Music Hall days.

There will be a selection of stalls and a charity raffle and Patrick Meehan will be introducing guests to more fascinating history of Fuengirola and signing copies of his interesting book Fuengirola Revisited.

Vinea is a new restaurant on the Paseo Maritimo Fuengirola (ground floor of the Yaramar Hotel).

Tickets are €20 per person which includes a €5 donation each to Cudeca.

Advance booking essential and anti-Covid health measures will be followed.

Reservations: Vinea Tel: 627 374 829 Cudecagoldies@gmail.com Goldies - Caroline 653 916 588 / Suzy 619 444 184

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CALAHONDA: Encounter Church (Elim), Family church with kids activities, Iglesia San Miguel, Sundays 4.30pm, Rev. David Hodgson, 695 115 496 (10012)

TILING

CLASSES CALAHONDA LANGUAGE CENTRE Established 1987.

New Spanish courses, all levels, start 13th September. Maximum five students per group for guaranteed results. Private classes available. Enrol now. Also Translations undertaken calahondalanguage@gm ail.com Tel: 636 413 187 (293617)

BUY & SELL HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS, FULL OR PART CLEARANCE. ALL FURNITURE WANTED, WE PAY MORE. TEL 634 324 914 OR EMAIL house clearanceman@hotmail.com (291967)

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE CARS WANTED

PRIVATE collector will buy your Gold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

AIR CONDITIONING by Cool and Cosy. The family company that cares. Installation and repairs. Quality machines. Ecosense movement sensors supplied and fitted from 100 Euros. For other energy-saving products visit www.cooland cosy.es. 952 935 513. We are Junta de Andalucia authorised installers as the new law states (real decreto 115/2017). On the Costa del Sol since 1993 (283965) ECONOCOOL – Top quality air-conditioning installed from only €495 with a 3 year guarantee. Service, Repairs & ReGas from €75. Top Quality Installations. All Areas Covered.

Chris – 662 427 396 econo cool@hotmail.es (293186) MR COOL – Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating Systems, Sales & Service – Call Christian +34 629 527 587 or Nick +34 618 678 853 – www.mrcool.es AIR-CONDITIONING installations in all makes and models. Torremolinos to Marbella & Inland. Reasonable prices. Call Frank 650 561 629 (292594)

AWNINGS ACE OF SHADES – All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation; also recovery service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast.

Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades. design T1(101730)

ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM Buyers & Sellers of quality furniture. Top prices paid. 697 511 071 (293079) JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Bathrooms / kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance.

Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423 (289939) www.handymanservices.es Electrician, plumbing, construction, painting. Innovation. ROT deduction for Swedish, Sotogrande to Marbella 648 712 530 GENERAL BUILDER, Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available (292445) SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www.swinglescasas.com for more details or call 635 999 765 / 666 960 262 (289049) HAWKS SL Commercial & Residential. Improvement, Manage, Build, Design.

Free Estimate, Fast Service, Reliable. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Glasswork etc Ramin +34 635 204 123 in fo@hawksmbd.com (293571) R.K.S CONSTRUCTION Full reforms. Roofing. Plastering.

Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists. Established 2005. 634 315 264 / 652 640 871 (292501) General Building &Plumbing bathroom, kitchens, tiling & painting. All your plumbing needs. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Glen 669 073 773 or Paul 642 098 115

WE buy your Diamonds, Gold and Silver. Best prices. 643 658 288 (292318)

CAR HIRE ALH RENT A CAR – SHORT & LONG-TERM RENTALS FROM €9.90 A DAY. INSURANCE INCLUDED IN OUR PRICES. www. alhrentacar.com - TLF: 638 846 909 or reservas alhrentacar@gmail.com (292446)

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

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CARE SERVICES CARE WORKER fully qualified been working in UK with Dementia old age & learning disabilities available from 1st October anything considered 20€ per hour call +44 7503 741 838 (293723)

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CONEJO CLEANING & Property Management. Est. over 25 years. Rentals management, one off cleans. New Property set up service.

Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 www.conejoclean ing.com (293382) Starlight Cleaning Services.

All types of cleaning. Any size of property. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. Deep Clean for Bars & Restaurants. We also do a professional Chimney Sweeping service. 682 636 451 w w w. s t a r l i g h t - s p a i n . c o m (292588)

RAINBOW Pinturas. English Painters & decorators. All aspects. Interior/exterior, private residential, commercial & communities. Spraying: door, kitchens & furniture. Light construction. Call/WhatsApp: Daniel: 628 066 308 www.rain bowpinturas.com (292646)

CHILDREN & FAMILY BABY AND CHILD WHISPERER Lack of sleep? Unsettled baby? Challenging child behaviour? Stressful home life? Advice on all things parenting including sleep and behaviour packages. www.maat f a m i l y . c o m info@maatfamily.com +34 602 472 460 (292950)

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ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet, upholstery cleaning, 27 years experience, wet/dry clean.

Honest, reliable service 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 or email acservs@outlook.com (290739)

DECORATORS

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

CHURCH SERVICES BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Elimfamilyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627. (10011)

PLASTERING FRANK Dr Damp, bricklaying & plastering. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (291557)

BUILDING SERVICES

CARS FOR SALE

NEW REJAS, GATES, Carports & Fencing, repairs & alterations. Work Guaranteed.

Reliable. 17yrs on Coast. Steve the Welder. Call/Whatsapp 655 040 648 (293097)

BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered.

Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (288894)

SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for large glazed areas to reflect heat / glare and stop furniture fading and still keep the view. SAVE HEAT IN THE WINTER to improve your living environment. ian@solarshadetinting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (290765)

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CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than one. Chris 608 337 497 (286296)

PRO PAINTERS. All trades.

Inside, outside. Plasterboard & coving.

Tlf 635913885 (292673) ATD DECOR. British Painter.

30 Years’ Experience. Punctual.

Great Rates. Call for free quote. 603 132 783 (293195)

DOMESTIC APP REP DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (286296) www.euroweeklynews.com

DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 6 6 1 9 1 0 7 7 2 / d ra i n spain.com (288655) CLEARFLOW– Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and i n s t a l l a t i o n . Te l : 6 3 0 2 0 0 600 / 952 885 661. www.de satorosclearflow Facebook: DesatorosClearflow (292924)

ELECTRICIAN LIT ELECTRICIANS for all your Electrical & maintenance needs, no job too small for a FREE Quote. Call Craig on 604 106 414 or Ben 679 505 761 (291530) ALL TYPES of certified Electrical work undertaken Torremolinos to Marbella & I n l a n d C a l l F ra n k 6 5 0 5 6 1 629 (292594)

FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NONSLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (291570) MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLISING, LAST ING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. 27YRS EXPERIENCE. RELIABLE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 645 840 199 (293076) MARBLE FLOORS polished h i g h s h i n e n o n - s l i p . Fa s t Service Reliable, family run business.

T E R R A C OTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small. Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

FOR SALE WANTED Gold, Silver, Rolex & Pa t e k P h i l i p p e Wa t c h e s Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

FUNERALS

CLASSIFIEDS FURNITURE FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals.

697 511 071 (293079)

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gardenprofessionals.com (288828)

IRRIGATION IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. TRENCHLESS NO DIG Irrigation installation, Cables, Fibre Optic, Electric & Lighting Cables.

New Installations & problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon.

Clearing. Astro Turf (Free Quotation) 676 747 521 (292929)

GATE REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (291006)

GATES ELECTRIC GATES/Garage Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.2waygates.com (290738) ELECTRIC gate installations, repairs, servicing & refurbishment. High speed gate systems, intercoms & accessories.

For free estimates & expert advice, please contact Darren on 856 140 022, WhatsApp +44 7521 141008 or visit w w w. m a r b e l l a - g a t e s . c o m (292595)

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490)

GOLF FOR SALE FULL set of irons never used, plus ping putter. Offers for the lot. 625 908 687 (293391)

GUTTERING GUTTERING: Top Quality.

0034 952 663 141 / 0034 670 409 759 info@enviro carespain.com www.envi rocarespain.com (292294) www.euroweeklynews.com

www.euroweeklynews.com HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX & fillers from €95.

Skinny Jab & Fat reducing injections. Cover Coast & Inland. www.beautifulmarbella.es 609 347 086 (291538)

CHIROPRACTOR FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J Schaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (291527)

HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas, Wood Burning Stoves. Top Quality. 0034 952 663 141 / 0034 670 409 759. info@envirocarespain.com www.envirocarespain.com (292294)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS VINYL WRAP V I N Y L S O L U T I O N S WHY R E P LA C E W H E N Y O U C A N RENOVATE? Modern adhesive vinyl coverings in hundreds of styles and designs can renovate a tired kitchen, bathroom, wall panels, bedroom wardrobes, f r i d g e d o o r s . Tu r n a t i r e d looking wood designed kitchen into a modern solid colour or metallic look without painting or replacing.

Wo r k c a r r i e d o u t o n s i t e with 10 year warranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples. (292272)

INSURANCE

HOT TUBS AND SPAS HOT TUBS new used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. Used good Hot Tubs for sale. 691 973 131 / +44 7836 379122 (292436)

HOUSE CLEARANCES ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals.

697 511 071 (293079)

INSURANCE EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (282687) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 309, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 309 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726) STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbeygatein sure.com (291234) LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephones, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578008 or www.lsmin surance.biz for a quotation (293388)

26 Aug - 1 Sept 2021 KARAOKE KARAOKE To Buy or Update Your Songs in ALL Languages. 664 540 154 (293700)

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

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

MOBILITY SENIORWORLD (est.2008) – MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ‘n’ recline chairs & a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire, for a better life.

Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices (292598)

MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES – Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a highquality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490) MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mosqui tonick.ws (292605)

MOTORING FOR SALE – SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com

LAWYERS

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

PRICE Slashed Great Value Toyota Aygo 2013 From private owner only only 44’000 Klm. ( 27’000 Mls) New ITV. ( MOT ) Just been serviced looks great in silver WAS 5’500€ Now Only 4’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com.

EXCELLENT small family car Toyota Aygo 2016 (New Model) from private owner only 19’000Klm (12’000 Mls ) Reversing camera, alloy wheels , and much more this car has to seen for this low price of only 8’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com.

AUTOMATIC / Diesel Seat Toledo 19 TDI. 2007 From private owner 5 door with very large boot space alloy wheels great work horse for only 2’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com DIESEL Mini Clubman ALL-4 2018 Bought and serviced by BMW Only 31’000 Klm ( 19’000 Mls. ) 6 Speed G/ Box, Bluetooth, all round sensors cruise control and lots more great saving at only 19’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com PART exchange to clear Automatic Opel Corsa 5 door Silverline 2005 One private owner only 98’000 Klm. ( 61’000 Mls ) air-condition not many small automatics at this price only 2’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC Chevrolet Cruze 2013 5 door 1.8 Inj. Sat-Nav. parking sensors, climate control, 34’000 Klm ( 21’000 Mls ) metallic silver very large boot space look at this price its only 6’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Inj. 2013 5 Door 38’000 Klm. ( 24’000 Mls ) sat-nav, cruise control, Bluetooth, parking sensors, alloy wheels and lots more a great business or family car for only 6’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com

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ROBERTSON CARS...would like to thank all of my past, present & future clients for their continued support over the last 32 years here in Spain. Especially the last few months through these difficult times. Stay safe and outdrive everyone. www.robertsoncarsspain.com AUTOMATIC / DIESEL MERCEDES B200 2015 ONLY 93,000KMS. Approx. 57,000 miles private golfing lady owner, stunning wine colour with diamond cut alloys & immaculate condition, parking sensors, Bluetooth, 5 door high seating position which is great for bad knees and backs.

Everything you want. Magnificent Mercedes €16,995...see photos on www.robertsoncars-spain.com (whatsapp) Samantha 608 658 785 / 952 832 173 SALE… SALE… SALE… VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.2, 2013, ITV till AUGUST 2022, Silver with black interior, only 125,000kms (approx.

77,000miles). Private lady owner, air-con, CD Player, 5 door, hatchback, it is a Volkswagen no need to say more, must go Po l o . . . . WA S . . . € 7, 2 5 0 ...NOW...€6,995. See photos on www.robertsoncars-spain.com phone 952 832 173 / (whatsapp) 608 658 785 SUMMER SAVERS 4x4 AUTOMATIC KIA SPORTAGE 2006 low kms. Sits at golf course waiting on low handicap private golfing owner, outdrive everyone in this super sportage, Champagne gold, 5 door, air-con, only used as holiday car, PUTT YOURSELF IN THE DRIVING SEAT....€6,995. See photos on www.robertsoncarsspain.com or (whatsapp) Samantha 608 658 785/ 952 832 173 FABULOUS FIAT 500 2014, 1.2 LOUNGE Panoramic glass roof, white, air-con, CD, only 80,000kms (approx 50,000 miles), great wee town car easy to park, lovely private lady owner has looked after this baby, ITV till 2022... little car big personality ... €7,995. See photos on www.robertsoncars-spain.com (whatsapp) Samantha 608 658 785/ 952 832 173 BENTLEY continental GTC convertible, year 2006, only 38,644kms, new ITV 2022, regularly serviced, 46,500€ negotiable.

Call 650 952 084 (293398) WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309.

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PEUGEOT 307SW 2005, 300,000kms, ITV passed 1 3 / 8 . G r e a t w o r k i n g c a r. €1,750 for quick sale. 678 952 270 Mijas Costa (2903616)

CAR SERVICES MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work.

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (292503) ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (292645) PROFESSIONAL car valeting for quality cars. Transform the appearance of your car. Machine glaze polishing, protection, interior cleaning. Full info view web www.autovalenting. eu Tel. 666 926 718 (FU 2393)

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

Transfer included. 605 109 796 (292427) WANTED, wanted, wanted!!

All cars, all years, all models… from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (293494) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, Vans, Bikes wanted.

Any Reg, Anything Considered Call or WhatsApp 687 049 592 (293608)

SITUATIONS VACANT

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

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

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

MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED BY DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK. ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. RECOMMENDED

BY TOP WEDDING-PLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FACEBOOK. PARTY BAND AVAILABLE ALSO. CALL 00 350 540 367 29

PASSPORT RENEWALS UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photo’s. Complete Service. Cath’s Cards.

952 885 759. www.caths cards.es (291992) www.euroweeklynews.com

PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates.

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

PETS KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dog-world.com (293607)

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

PETS

and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736.

Our website is www.ace-chari ty.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfoun dation@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, closed to visitors from Sunday 18th July until Sunday 5th September.

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)

CLASSIFIEDS would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

PLUMBING

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@sepeon line.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

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (288655)

POOLS

CLASSIFIEDS PRINTING PROMOTIONAL ITEMS T-shirts, Caps, Mugs, Pens, Lighters, etc ....wide catalogue Good quality, fast delivery Contact by WhatsApp 657 214 907 (293706)

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

Outstanding service at competitive rates. Call Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaex pat.com (292641)

PROPERTY

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

Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (293109) WWW.INTERMARBELLA.COM Costa del Sol Property Long Term Rentals All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422 UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@intermarbella.com (291563) MIJAS countryside townhouse. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Spectacular sea views. Storage, pool and Parking.

800€.

To see photos. www.bit.ly/MIJAS. Tlf. 627 642 642 (292529)

REMOVALS/STORAGE

JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Contact Julian 00 44 7884 908 929/00 34 637 066 114 See Facebook Page for recommendations (289711) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (289131)

STORAGE STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials SelfStorage Marbella 952 811 311 (292300) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (289131)

ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service.

Make your home more secure!

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by Mark Slack I’M frequently told that all cars look alike nowadays, the only differentiator being the badge on the bonnet. Well there’s no mistaking Hyundai’s latest SUV, the Tucson. It has a very imposing front which reminds me a little of the 1960’s Dodge Charger RT. The lights are shielded at the outer edge of the dominant front grille and provide an excellent level of light in terms of both spread and distance. It’s a neat styling touch that certainly makes drivers do a double take in their rear view mirror.

The range starts with the SE Connect powered by a 150 hp, 1.6‐litre petrol engine, across the range, and priced at €33,746/£28,710. There are petrol and mild hybrid models along with hybrid and plug‐in hybrid versions. More tech op‐ tions include manual or auto‐ matic gears and there’s all‐ wheel‐drive options too.

Standard equipment across the board includes heated and height adjustable front seats,

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Hyundai Tucson - bold styling!

The latest Tuscon has a very imposing front.

Facts at a Glance Model: Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Engine: 1.6-litre, turbocharged, petrol, 48v mild hybrid, developing 150 ps Gears: 7-speed automatic Price: €41,596/£35,390 Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 9.6 seconds/Maximum Speed 188 kph (117 mph) Economy: 6.4 l/100km (44.1 mpg) combined driving - WLTP Emissions: 144 g/km - WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets. .

VW Group on the electrical throne ACCORDING to data from Jato Dynamics, 26 per cent of all electric cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2021 were from the Volkswagen Group, which is an increase of 4 per cent more than in the corresponding period last year.

The Renault‐Nissan‐ Mitsubishi Alliance was the market leader in sales of electric cars in Europe before, but, in the first half of 2021, the Alliance ceased to be the largest European seller of electric cars, overtaken by the Volkswagen Group, thanks mainly to its large supply of elec‐ tric vehicles in several of its brands.

This result not only put the German consortium on the elec‐ trical throne, but also meant in‐ creasing its advantage over Tes‐ la, which maintained third place in the European market, with a share of 14 per cent, 3 per cent down on last year, while Stellan‐ tis, the consortium resulting from the merger between the FCA Group and the PSA Group,

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VW: Responsible for 1 in 4 electric cars sold in Europe. was the second European seller of electric cars with a 16 per cent market share, up by 4 per cent on last year.

The big loser, according to data from Jato Dynamics, was the Renault‐Nissan‐Mitsubishi Alliance, leader until 2020, but now languishing in fourth, see‐ ing its market share reduced from 23 per cent in 2020 to 13 per cent, who would seem to have lost out while waiting for the launch of their Nissan Ariya, or Renault’s electric fu‐ tures, while the Leaf and the Zoe have not been able to compete against heavyweights such as the Volkswagen’s Mod‐

el 3, or the ID family, as well as the electric models from Stel‐ lantis.

Despite the success of the Volkswagen Group and Stellan‐ tis, who both surpassed Tesla in total sales, the Model 3 of the Californian brand was by far the best‐selling electric vehicle in Eu‐ rope, while Volkswagen had their ID 3, the ID 4, and the e‐ Up!, along with Audi’s popular e‐ tron, the Porsche Taycan, and the Seat Mii electric.

Elon Musk’s Model 3 saloon car topped the individual electric car sales in the first six months of this year, with 66,010 regis‐ tered units.

climate, automatic lights and wipers, high beam assist, LED headlights with cornering, cruise, heated and pow‐ ered folding door mirrors, automat‐ ic dimming rear view mirror, parking sensors with rear camera, keyless entry and start, navigation, Bluetooth and wire‐ less charging. It’s an im‐ pressive list.

The test model was an Ulti‐ mate trim with mild hybrid power mated to a seven‐speed automatic gearbox. Priced at €41,596/£35,390, the Tucson carries off this higher price be‐ cause it not only looks quality, but feels it in the way it drives and the interior has an upmar‐ ket aura.

Thankfully in an age of digital

mania Hyundai have sensibly retained traditional dials in the driver display and separate controls for things such as the climate control, rather than burying them in the digital menu of the large 10‐inch touchscreen.

Seating is very comfortable with multiple adjustment, in‐ cluding on the premium model luxuries like heated rear seats, ventilated and heated front seats along with power adjust‐ ment and heated steering wheel. Driver and passengers will not complain about space as there is plenty of room for all along with their luggage.

On the road the Tucson has plenty of power from its 1.6‐ litre engine and is both smooth and refined, but it’s never go‐ ing to set your driving pulses alight. Then it isn’t meant to be a driver’s car, this is a family and work machine capable of everything from the school run to chauffeuring for a black tie dinner.

It’s a very big tick in the box for the Tucson!

Costly illegal reversing WHEN it comes to getting be‐ hind the wheel of a vehicle, it is essential to know in detail the General Traffic Regulations in Spain as there are manoeuvres as simple and common as re‐ versing that in certain situa‐ tions can cost us a large fine from the traffic police.

According to the DGT (Direc‐ tor General of Traffic), the im‐ proper use of reverse gear can render the driver with a €500 fine and the loss of six points off the driving licence ‐ it is con‐ sidered a danger to both the driver and other road users.

The first and most important thing is to know in what situa‐ tions to use reverse gear ‐ it is not as simple as one may think.

Article 32 of the Law on Traf‐ fic and Road Safety is very clear in this regard: It is prohibited to move in reverse, except in cas‐ es where it is not possible to go forward or change direction or direction of travel, and in com‐ plementary manoeuvres of an‐ other one that demands them, and always with the minimum necessary route to carry it out.

Therefore, contrary to popular belief, it is only possible to re‐ verse in two very specific situa‐ tions. First, when it is impossi‐ ble to move forward ie you are blocked in.

And, secondly, in those ma‐ noeuvres in which you have to

reverse, such as when parking.

Reversing on a motorway or dual carriageway. So, next time you see someone revers‐ ing back from the A‐7 slip road, or back down the ‘calle’, just remember, it is illegal and they will get fined if caught!

SPORT A FIRST RESPONSE COURSE is be‐ ing held on Monday September 6 at the Finca Naundrup for Mala‐ ga WFC. The doctor will check players’ heart rates and stats be‐ fore commencing walking foot‐ ball, then again on completion of the game.

This is part of League Sponsor Hidromaster’s ‘Health Wise’ initia‐ tive whereby providing training for all involved in walking football in the event of someone suffering a heart attack, playing or watching walking football.

The training session will be fol‐ lowed by defibrillator and CPR training in the bar area of the Fin‐ ca. This is called Blended Training.

Players who are injured can still participate in this course which without the medical checks would normally cost €150 to the individ‐ ual.

Gray Salt has agreed a total price of €250 for his Malaga club with a special offer of €10 for Ref‐ erees.

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Health Wise package These are excellent offers for Monday September 6 at 6.30pm.

The package is available to other clubs.

Calahonda mount a challenge They have probably more over 65s. In fact Calahonda can field a full team of over 70s. Manager Lesh Brzuzy considered long and hard and discussed with the play‐ ers before deciding to join the B League and it now remains to be seen whether they can field a team to challenge for the B League Title.

Calahonda aim to be up there challenging at the top of the new league and much will depend on where they finish this season as to whether they will play in the Se‐ nior League next season.

They get off to a tough start with a visit to Aston Viñuela but are confident with an entourage

of players, officials and supporters making the journey in a 50‐seat bus that they can take something from their first game. They played at Viñuela a few months ago in a friendly and while the 70s were well beaten, the regular team were unlucky not to take the draw and will be confident of coming away with points in the bag.

Little is known about Viñuela at the time of writing with new man‐ agement, who are sure to have re‐ cruited players during the close season. Calahonda wil be watch‐ ing closely this weekend when Malaga make the journey inland to play warm up.

They will receive support from Investtment Interest Manage‐ ment (IIM) who are an Interna‐ tional Wealth Management com‐ pany based in the Isle of Man. Formed over 25 years ago with

Doctor Marcus. Health and Safety Package. a client base stretching globally who benefit from planning in a wide variety of options. They are also part of a UK‐based group with over 2,500 clients.

IIM will support WFS Calahon‐ da in promoting the benefits of walking football and assisting with charity events.

Newcomers Torrox Tornadoes were just too late to enter this sea‐ son’s League Competitions, not being quite prepared and still waiting on confirmation of their

PREMIER League champions, Man City came into the match at the Etihad Stadium against Norwich City on Saturday, Au‐ gust 21, off the back of a defeat to Tottenham on the opening day of the season, and straight away the doubters were gossip‐ ing on social media, but, on this showing, there are no problems in the blue half of Manchester,

as Pep Guardiola’s men didn’t really know much about slammed five goals past a fresh‐ his goal on 22 minutes, as he ly‐promoted, hapless Norwich turned home a cross from team, in front of an official crowd of 51,437.

A relentless City team were ahead within six minutes when Gabriel Jesus crossed, only for Grant Hanley’s attempted clear‐ ance to cannon off goalkeeper Tim Krul and into the Norwich net for an own goal, and then, a moment all home fans had been waiting for, Jack Grealish got on the scoresheet on his home debut, sending a mes‐ sage to the critics who questioned his £100 million move from As‐ ton Villa, although it GREALISH: Scored on 22 minutes. can be said he probably

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Champions Man City back to winning ways Gabriel Jesus.It took until the 64th minute for the floodgates to open, as the big defender, Aymeric Laporte, notched his first goal at the Etihad, putting away Ilkay Gundogan’s corner, for 3‐0, sealing the points for the Blues, but it was not over, as Ra‐ heem Sterling entered the action as a substitute, seeing Gabriel Je‐ sus notch up a hat trick of assists as he set Sterling up for goal number four after 70 minutes.

In the 78th minute, Nor‐ wich City finally had their first, and last, attempt on goal, as Milot Rashica fired a shot in vain, and it was left to another sub, Riyad Mahrez, to claim the fifth as he slotted home in the 84th minute.

Calahonda manager in the new Calahonda strip presented

by IIM (represented by Nigel Keable). venue at the San Roque Municipal Campo just off the A7 Autovia.

An incredible 43 turned up at the Community Centre in Torrox keen to be playing walking foot‐ ball. Temporary manager Steve Lynton (ex Nerja manager) said he was amazed at the turnout and can’t wait to hold the first session.

Torrox would also like to start a Ladies team, so any football mind‐ ed ladies who would like a game should contact Steve Lynton at Torrox Walking Football Club Face‐ book Page.

The Hidromaster South of Spain Walking Football League will get underway from August 30 with the following fixtures:‐ Atletico Benahavis v Walking Dead A. Malaga A v Nerja A. See next week’s Euro Weekly News for more dates and results.

Finally Benahavis (Tony Cifaldi contact) Tuesday Night/Saturday and Walking Dead (Darren Canty +44 7579 018635 Martin Tigue +34 622 390 857) Wednesday night are still looking for players.

Barcelona rescued

by Memphis Depay BARCELONA topped LaLiga on Saturday, August 21, but only after scraping to a hard‐earned draw at Athletic Bilbao’s Nuevo San Mames stadium, when new signing Memphis Depay’s thunderbolt pulled the scores even for the Catalans.

Inigo Martinez opened the scoring after 50 minutes for the Basque Country side, heading home a fine goal, supplied by Muniain, after Athletic had totally dominated the first 45 min‐ utes of the match, starting the second half with the same inten‐ sity.

Inaki Williams was in teriffic form, as was his strike partner Ohian Sancet, who hit the crossbar with one attempt, after a skilful move involving a swivel and shot, with both men running the Barcelona defence ragged at times, a defence which con‐ tained another new signing, former Man City centre half, Eric Garcia, who suffered the indignation of being red carded for hauling down Nico Williams in the 93rd minute, when he was clean through on the Barca goal.

Barcelona were not without their opportunities, as Ronald Koeman and his team try to adjust to life without Lionel Messi, but based on Saturday’s form, although it is early to say, there might just be a new hero developing in the form of Dutch inter‐ national Depay, who had some moments of sheer brilliance, and he could have notched a winner right at the death, if he hadn’t dragged his shot wide of the Bilbao goal.

Koeman lost Gerard Pique in the first half, as he limped off, to be replaced by Ronald Araujo, who would have had his name on the scoresheet had Brazil’s Martin Braithwaite not been judged to have committed a foul in the lead‐up to a spectacular effort that found the back of the net, only to be ruled out.

There is a burden on the shoulders of Frenkie de Jong in the centre of the park now that Messi has departed, and he came close to an equaliser when he attempted to chip the keeper, only minutes before Depay’s goal.