Euro Weekly News - Costa de Almeria 23 - 29 September 2021 Issue 1890

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Issue No. 1890 23 - 29 Sept 2021

Vera fights VERA Town Hall has spent €62,000 of its annual investment budget on improvements and upkeep to the local bullring prior to the series of bullfights that began on September 22 and will continue until Sunday September 26.

As well as the corridas, events at the bullring include a concert featuring the legendary flamenco guitarist, Tomatito, on Thursday, September 23.

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Cult remake BRITISH actor Chiwetel Ejiofar, co-starring in The Man who Fell to Earth, has recently been filming in Tabernas.

The new series, which will be shown on SkyShowtime in 2022 is a remake of the 1976 cult film where Ejiofar steps into David Bowie’s former role of Dr Thomas Jerome Newton, an alien who lands in New Mexico.

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UNANIMOUS AGREEMENT: Provincial councils will demand a say in sharing EU funds.

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Goodbye Algarrobico IN yet another twist to the El Algarrobico saga, Carboneras Town Hall confirmed that it occupies non‐building land.

The 20‐storey hotel inside the Cabo de Gata‐Nijar national park infringes Spanish law because it has invaded the state‐owned maritime strip.

When building work was halted 15 years ago the promoters maintained that the goalposts had been moved by establishing this strip 100 metres from the high water mark.

Azata del Sol had obtained the necessary permits in the 1980s, when this strip was set 50 metres from the shore and the national park did not exist, the company insisted.

Environmentalist groups immediately hailed the decision to modify Carboneras’ planning regulations and classify the Algarro‐ bica site as “specially protected” as a triumph.

This would also facilitate the demolition of the practically‐fin‐ ished hotel, they maintained.

In an interview with the Spanish media, Jose Ignacio Dominguez, lawyer for the Ecologistas en Accion group as well as Greenpeace, claimed that “ample jurisprudence” demonstrated that modifying planning regulations in this fashion had a domino effect.

This would cancel out everything else based on those regula‐ tions, including the Algarrobico’s building permit, Dominguez said.

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Join in the fun AGE SUPPORT Almanzora is having a Sunday Funday on October 3 at the New Trinidad in Arboleas. The fun starts at 3pm with entertainers, auctions, stalls and competitions. Tickets, €5, are available now in the Age Support shop in Albox. Come along for a great day and help to raise money for the charity, see posters in shop, Facebook or ring 634 316 573.

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Provincial councils vital to well-being from Front page » Various stalls will be available.

ALMERIA’S provincial council, the Diputacion, welcomed counterparts from all over Spain last week.

The local institution hosted a meeting of presidents or their representatives from every Diputacion or provincial assembly in Spain.

Consensus and unanimity were to the forefront as councils controlled by different political parties agreed to demand a leading role in sharing out the European funds to assist economic recovery following the Covid pandemic crisis.

“Provincial councils ensure more equal opportunities and hold territories together better than other administrations,” maintained Javier Aureliano Garcia, the Almeria Diputacion’s president.

Garcia pointed out that 50 per cent of Spain’s

municipalities have fewer than 500 inhabitants.

“Without provincial councils there would be much more imbalance in Spain,” he said.

“Residents in these municipalities possess the same rights as those who live in big cities and we must create the same opportunities for them,” Garcia announced. “That is the Diputacion’s role.”

Praising the part played by local governments during the pandemic, he emphasised the need to comply with demands unanimously requested by Spain’s Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) and other municipal forums.

“I am confident that the policies emerging from this meeting will be translated into actions which will help the municipalities that most need help,” Garcia declared. “Not only in Almeria, but throughout the country as a whole.”

Walk for Life WALK FOR LIFE recently met with young superstar Ethan from ‘The Best Catch’ and Amanda Oakley from ‘Alo Services’ in Zurgena who are helping the charity raise funds with their calendar sales.

So far, Ethan has handed over €1,000 from the sale of the calendars, €1,000 have been donated by Amanda, €50 from a client and €120.98 in a Walk For Life tin. Ethan has also kindly been putting money in the tin that people had given to him as a gift for selling the calendars - he truly is a special nine-year-old.

A Walk for Life spokesperson explained how the charity can help, and how to get in touch with them.

The spokesperson said: “If you or a partner are suffering with cancer you can call us on 643 638 177 and speak confidentially to Irene Barber who is our client lead and she will endeavour to assist you.

“We pay legal Translators ‘costs covering, Huercal Overa, Almeria, Grenada and Sevilla hospitals and also agreed travel costs.

“We can help with procuring items to assist you in the

Ethan selling calendars. home such as a hospital bed, toileting equipment which Age Support, Albox assist us to supply - however due to the people’s generosity they are in the process of purchasing two hospital beds for Walk for Life clients, therefore freeing up beds for Age support.”

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Melon blow MOROCCO has overtaken Spain as Europe’s principal watermelon supplier, exporting 202 million kilos during the first six months of 2021, against Spain’s 156 million kilos. This does not include July and August and comes as a blow to Almeria, which produces half of all those grown in Spain.

No-fly zones ALMERIA’S National Police’s Aviation Safety and Protection unit uses equipment that can detect drones within a five-kilometre radius. They are especially vigilant in zones adjoining Almeria airport and the Alvarez de Sotomayor military base where drones risk a fine unless they remain at a distance of eight kilometres.

Shining light MOJACAR’S lighthouse began operating on September 22, substituting Garrucha’s which is surrounded by buildings and is no longer visible from the sea.

The new lighthouse costing a total of €280,000 is located on the northern slopes of the Cerro de Moro Manco hill above Marina de la Torre.

Two dumbos TWO brothers were arrested for stealing a 66-year-old man’s wallet and mobile in HuercalOvera after hitting him on the head with his car door. Attempting to flee in the same vehicle, they were detained almost immediately because they did not know how to use the automatic start system.

New website VERA Town Hall has replaced the website that it introduced 10 years ago. New Technologies councillor Belen Carnicer explained that as 60 per cent of the 15,000 monthly visits to the site are made with a mobile, the new version is now suitable for both phones and tablets.

Going strong after 33 years IT has been 19 months since PAWS‐PATAS last held an Annual General Meeting, owing to Covid restrictions.

This was recently resolved when the PAWS‐PATAS president, Vicky Hall, updated members on the ac‐ tivities of the animal charity located between Los Gallardos and Turre, and founded 33 years ago.

“The biggest challenge has been lack of local volunteers and the in‐ creased number of animals aban‐ doned at the gates,” Vicky ex‐ plained.

“Both are continuing issues which must be addressed,”

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CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA was recently confirmed as a childfriendly town. Mayor Antonio Fernandez Liria received the credentials in Sevilla, certifying Cuevas as one of 14 municipalities in Andalucia, and five in Almeria Province, that have won recognition by complying with Spanish government and UNICEF’s requirements for child-friendly status.

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PAWS-PATAS: The Animal Charity’s new president and executive committee. she added.

“It has been a challenge to say the least,” Vicky said, thanking the executive committee for their sup‐ port.

“But I have learnt that I cannot

Safe to swim COINCIDING with World Beaches Day, Roquetas Town Hall gave de‐ tails of the health of its own beaches.

Cooperating with Hidralia, the concessionary that provides the municipality’s water supply and main drainage and Almeria Univer‐ sity, the town hall commissioned a study to determine the quality of Roquetas’ coastal waters.

The survey carried out by Cetaqua Andalucia found that the sea foam which washes up sporadically on the shore, commonly known as ‘cream,’ is produced naturally.

It is the result of sediment on the seabed and the calcite, dolomite and clays that make up the Sierra de Gador, the re‐ searchers concluded.

The same team has also developed algorithms and a set of proce‐ dures for video‐surveillance of sea foams that will also help to identi‐ fy additional compounds floating off different parts of the munici‐ pality’s beaches.

“All this will help to ensure the diversity and quality of the seabed in the area, guaranteeing that swimmers are safe,” Roquetas Town Hall announced.

PEDRO SANCHEZ‐FORTUN, president of ASHAL, the associa‐ tion representing Almeria Province’s hospitality sector, re‐ cently thanked clients for their support.

After “months of uncertainty and anxiety” during the State of Alarm, the sector had a good summer that began with World Tapas Day in late June and con‐ tinued into July, Sanchez‐Fortun said.

give the role the time and dedica‐ tion it deserves while remaining an active volunteer with the cat team,” she admitted.

“My heart belongs with the cats, so I am stepping down with effect from today.”

Almeria fights LGTBIphobia ALMERIA City Hall has pledged to eradicate any type of vio‐ lence arising from sexual orien‐ tation and promote respect to‐ wards diversity. This is the basis for a municipal plan to eliminate LGTBIphobia with in‐ put from local associations linked to this collective.

“Almeria is a tolerant city that respects diversity, but we want to go further regarding equality,” said Paola Laynez, councillor responsible for

ASHAL says thanks The ASHAL president’s public thanks came during the formal presentation of prizes won in the World Tapas Day draw of participants’ receipts.

The Hosteleria España initia‐ tive was launched to revitalise the sector while highlighting the importance of tapas. This was particularly true of Andalucia

and Almeria, Sanchez‐Fortun said: “No‐one would dream of having a drink without its corre‐ sponding tapa.”

Almeria had also gone a step further by distributing 600 ‘two for one’ inivitations to the Down, Altea, Asperger’s and An‐ da associations, he pointed out.

Open morning in Albox AFTER closing throughout August, the Alman‐ zora Group of Friends reopen their Albox cen‐ tre on Saturday, September 25. There will be an open morning at the Plaza San Antonio premis‐ es between 11am and 1pm with a raffle, book sale, tombola and probably some games, as well as free drinks and snacks.

“Please come along with your friends and neighbours. We promise you an interesting and entertaining morning,” said the Group’s presi‐

Finally, Vicky acknowledged the loss of dedicated supporters includ‐ ing Ric Polansky, Stuart Grice, Ann Stevens, Jonathan Allwood and Jim Franklin.

The new president, Christine Knox, pledged that during her four‐ year term she would ‐ with the as‐ sistance of the executive commit‐ tee and members ‐ make the shelter one of the best in Spain.

Further information regarding volunteering, fostering, adopting, or donating is available on the www.paws‐patas.org website or the charity’s information centre in Turre, from Tuesday to Friday be‐ tween 10.30am and 1pm.

dent Shelagh Murdoch Copeland.

The Group, which is totally self‐funding, is not affiliated to any political or religious organisa‐ tion.

“We have so many services to help you. Pop into the Almanzora Group of Friends during opening hours and browse at your leisure. We are here to help,” Shelagh said.

For more information about the Group, visit the www.almanzoragof.org website.

Equality, Families and Partici‐ pation.

“We have been working for months to create a Municipal Anti‐LGTBIphobia Plan that will consolidate what we have achieved so far and, of course, help us to advance with re‐ spect to diversity and intensify‐ ing the fight against hate crime,” she added.

Members of Colega Almeria, Familias por la Diversidad, Almeria con Orgullo and Amar y Vida are collaborating with Laynez’s department on pro‐ ducing the plan during the sev‐ eral meetings that have al‐ ready taken place, the councillor said.

“Here at city hall we are very excited to know that the project will soon be ready,” said Laynez, who thanked the different groups involved for their willingness to cooperate from the outset.

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Outrage over outages JUNTA delegate Maribel Sanchez defended the public administration’s ef‐ forts to solve the problem of Almeria City’s electrici‐ ty cuts.

Sanchez admitted the difficulties involved in finding a solution for neighbourhoods where there were a proliferation of illegal hook‐ups.

“The administration is paying special attention to families who pay their electricity bills, but still don’t have a supply,” the delegate told the Spanish media.

She also referred to an aspect of the conflict that the Junta was unable to resolve.

“I can make demands on Endesa and discuss en‐ ergy issues to help fami‐ lies that are affected by this dramatic situation,” Sanchez pointed out.

“But the principal prob‐ lem behind the outages is marihuana,” she declared, referring to an Endesa study which found that consumption does not drop during the night.

This was clear proof of the amount of electricity used for cannabis grow‐ ing, the power company concluded.

“The police are doing everything they can with all the means at their dis‐ posal, but we are aware that they need more back‐ ing and reinforcements,” the delegate declared.

Meanwhile, Sanchez added, families were still without electricity “and that’s not fair.”

Praise for lifesaver AS summer comes to an end, Mojacar tourists and residents expressed gratitude towards lifesaver Carlos Cedarri.

“Throughout the summer he has displayed professionality worthy of the greatest praise,” they wrote in a letter to Mo‐ jacar Town Hall, highlighting his friendliness and helpfulness to those of all ages, often beyond the demands of his post.

Carlos has been a lifesaver for almost 20 years, with more than 100 rescues to his credit, having worked all over Spain and in other countries.

He also revealed that he would not hesitate to return next season as he has fallen in love with Mojacar.

“It has something special and now, with all the friends I’ve made, even more so.”

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Readers split over mandatory vaccines

A RECENT Euro Weekly News poll over whether health workers should be forced to have the Covid vaccine has split reader opinions, with some arguing in de‐ fence of human rights and others putting the needs of vulnerable patients first. The poll asking whether the jab should be mandatory for health workers, saw a narrow majority of 59.5 per cent of EWN readers saying they believe workers should be forced to have the vaccine to keep their jobs. Meanwhile, a further 40.5 per cent said they believed it was up to the individual to choose whether they had the jab. The controversial issue of mandatory vaccines for some workers sparked a lively debate among EWN readers on Facebook follow‐

Vaccine for health workers. ing the news that France had fired 3,000 health care professionals who refused to be vaccinated.

Many readers told the EWN they thought it was the responsi‐ bility of those looking after the vul‐ nerable to protect their patients, with one man, Kenneth Carslund, saying: “If they want to work in that area yes. They are there to heal and protect. Not to in the

worst case kill.”

Another reader, Denice Carter, argued that other vaccines are al‐ ready mandatory for health work‐ ers.

She said: “I had to have the flu jab when working for the NHS, so yes you should. That’s what your job is all about, looking after oth‐ ers.”

However, others took to Face‐ book to slam the decision of some countries to enforce vaccines, say‐ ing it failed workers’ human rights.

Mark Hatchett said: “No, they shouldn’t have to, it’s their personal choice to take it or not, same as ev‐ ery citizen’s choice.”

Countries including the UK, Italy and France have all made vaccines mandatory for some health work‐ ers.

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Volcano Erupts

THE island of La Palma in the Ca‐ nary Islands suffered a volcanic eruption on Sunday September 19 which has impacted life in the re‐ gion.

Seismic activity began on September 14, followed by an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale five days later. Authori‐ ties put an evacuation plan in place in anticipation of the eruption of the island’s Cumbre Vieja volcano.

The volcano erupted on Septem‐ ber 19 causing lava to flow out of open fissures, with more appearing throughout the day. Work began to evacuate more people including tourists and to gather data on the ground to manage the situation.

The area was put on red alert and President Pedro Sanchez can‐ celled a planned trip to New York to fly to the island.

On September 20, the lava moved into highly populated areas and around 10,000 people were evacuated. Citizens were also ad‐ vised to stay away from the El Paso area.

A new fissure opened on the north side of the volcano on September 21, prompting more

Credit: Involcan

LAVA: Involcan worker measuring temperature. emergency measures. Images re‐ leased showed houses engulfed in lava. The volcano emitted thou‐ sands of tons of sulphur dioxide and locals were warned of the risk of acid rain.

Measuring the poisonous gas will be key to predicting when the erup‐ tion might end.

On September 21, the lava ap‐ proached the sea, increasing the risk of toxic gases and explosions.

Authorities have established an ex‐ clusion zone in the area manned by security forces on land and sea.

The Canary Islands’ government swiftly prepared a draft law to en‐ able homes to be urgently rebuilt

on the island.

This Cumbre Vieja volcano is one of the most active volcanoes on the archipelago, and has been responsi‐ ble for two of the last three erup‐ tions, in 1949 and 1971.

Maximum coin allowance MANY people like to use up the spare change accumulated in their wallets or purses. Yet few realise that businesses can refuse to take more than 50 coins and banks can apply a fee for having to use technical or hu‐ man resources to count large numbers of loose change.

Article 11 of EU Regulation number 2169/2015 states that “no party shall be obliged to ac‐ cept more than 50 coins in a sin‐ gle payment.” Banks in Spain sometimes use this clause as a reason to not accept payments at the window.

However, they can provide the service, particularly to businesses that usually end up with a large amount of coins. But they must provide a receipt stating the amount, indicate that the pay‐ ment is subject to counting and apply a commission fee.

“The collection of this commis‐ sion does not deviate from good banking practices, as long as it is duly informed of its existence and of the way to calculate its amount,” emphasised the Bank of Spain.

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Political correctness gone too far READERS have overwhelmingly voted to say they believe politi‐ cial correctness has gone too far.

Following the news that a re‐ cent collection by Spanish design house Balenciaga had been ac‐ cused of cultural appropriation, the Euro Weekly News asked its readers what they thought.

A huge 96.6 per cent told us they believed we are all now too politically correct. Meanwhile just 3.4 per cent said they only thought political correctness had gone too far in some ways. The issue saw large numbers of read‐ ers get in touch to share their thoughts, with many enthusiasti‐

cally agreeing that it has gone too far.

Ian Forrest said: “Yes 100%.” Meanwhile, Annick Mizel said: “Yes, yes, yes.”

Spanish brand Balenciaga was earlier this month accused of cul‐ tural appropriation after reveal‐ ing its ‘Tropme‐L’oeil’ sweat‐ pants which come complete with an exposed boxer short over the waistband, a fashion choice made famous during the 90s in hip‐hop culture. TikTok us‐ er @ mr200m__ posted a video where he commented on the sweatpants and said: “This feels racist. This feels very racist, guys.

THE Regional Ministry of Health and Fami‐ lies has reported that Listeria monocyto‐ genes has been detected in a batch of fresh goat’s and cow’s milk cheese from the com‐ pany Quesos Los Vázquez SL. The batch was distributed in Sevilla, Cadiz and Huelva.

According to the company from Castilleja del Campo (Sevilla) listeria was detected in a 250‐gram package of the cheese with an ex‐ piry date of 07.10.21. They have launched

SPANISH BRAND: Was accused of cultural appropriation.

“They have woven these boxers inside the trousers.”

The video has been viewed over 1.5 million times and was captioned: “You know when something feels racist @sxbwxyy I have questions.”

Other users later agreed, with one saying: “Black men being discriminated against and deval‐ ued for sagging pants and Balen‐ ciaga is profiting off the style.

Crazy how it’s ghetto until they put a price on it.”

Food alert the protocol for the withdrawal of the prod‐ uct, and they have notified their customers.

Anyone who has consumed this product and has presented symptoms compatible with listeriosis such as vomiting, diarrhoea or fever, should head to their health cen‐ tre.

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THE Guardia Civil has arrested a gang of 21 criminals accused of defrauding nearly 600 elderly and disabled people in Spain.

According to police, the gang made around €1.7 million from their crimes, with some victims losing up to €100,000.

The investigation identified 592 victims in La Rioja, Asturias, Avila, Barcelona, Burgos, Cadiz, Cantabria, Galicia, Granada, Leon, Malaga, Madrid, Navarra, Basque Country, Segovia, Soria, and Val‐ ladolid.

Police have arrested and inves‐ tigated 11 men and 10 women af‐ ter they allegedly used aggressive sales tactics to generate confusion in the victims. In some cases, they left families bankrupt after taking payments of €30,000, €50,000 and up to €100,000.

The criminal network used the black market to acquire identity packs of people who had bought book collections from other com‐ panies, or had been the victims of previous scams.

They told people who had pur‐ chased book collections from oth‐ er companies the purchase con‐ tract required them to buy the new editions, charging between €1,900 and €3,000. The gang even claimed to be lawyers for the pub‐

Fraud gang arrested

GUARDIA CIVIL: Carried out an investigation.

lisher and told one person to pay the debt owed to the company.

The group also defrauded el‐ derly and disabled people by pos‐ ing as legal advisers and offering their services, offering an annual contract between €2,400 and €3,400.

As part of their investigation, police carried out a total of five searches in companies and homes in Madrid, Getafe and Mejorada del Campo, seizing computers and computer equipment suspected of being used by the gang.

Proceedings opened against Simon THE courts of Madrid have ordered that proceedings be opened against Fernando Simon, the director of the Centre for the Coordination of Emergencies and Health Alerts. They are investigating if there was a crime of prevarication for how the coronavirus pan‐ demic was managed by him.

According to reports, a complaint was filed by the Christian Lawyers Association against “Fernando Si‐ mon and against the President, Pedro Sanchez, the ministers Irene Montero, Margarita Robles and Fer‐ nando Grande‐Marlaska and against the former Vice‐Presidents of the Executive Carmen Calvo and Pablo Iglesias and the former ministers Jose Luis Aba‐

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los and Salvador Illa.”

The judge has made the decision to only open proceedings against Simon though because “the pro‐ cedural situation of the persons with immunity at the time when the complaint was filed in the Supreme Court was already resolved by the Supreme Court.”

The Spanish Association of Christian Lawyers had decided to initiate criminal proceedings against the Spanish Government due to how they handled the coronavirus pandemic. The organisation believes that the government did not take the pandemic seri‐ ously enough as it did not take sufficient measures despite being informed of how lethal the virus is.

More than 36 million US adults cannot read above a third grade level.

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Proof of status call THE governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have called on their UK coun‐ terparts to offer some form of physical proof of settled or pre‐settled status to EU citizens.

According to the Scot‐ tish Government, “Cur‐ rently, EU citizens who have secured settled or pre‐settled status have no way of proving with physical documentation that they have the right to reside in the UK, po‐ tentially causing prob‐ lems for their employ‐ ment and access to services.”

Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland minis‐ ters have written a joint letter in which they have voiced their concern over the lack of a physi‐ cal form of proof.

The letter was sent to Ke v i n Fo s t e r , U K M i n i s‐ ter for Future Borders and Immigration and it

has been signed by Min‐ ister for Europe Jenny Gilruth, Wales’ Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt, Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minis‐ ter Michelle O’Neill.

They believe a physi‐ cal document, in addi‐ tion to the existing digi‐ tal proof, would give EU citizens additional secu‐ rity and reassurance.

They also believe that it would help prevent dis‐ crimination and help out employers too.

The letter said: “We all have an obligation under the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 to ensure that EU citizens are treated fairly.”

Adding, “All other groups are given physi‐ cal proof. It cannot be right to deny EU citizens the reassurance that is offered to other migrant groups.”

Energy losses E N E R GY suppliers Iber‐ drola and Endesa lost €4.9 billion of market capitalisation in the space of two days after the Spanish government announced measures to control electricity prices in Spain.

The government ap‐ proved a package of measures to lower elec‐ tricity bills for con‐ sumers. This hit both En‐

desa and Iberdrola hard and their shares fell by 3.3 per cent and 2.4 per cent respectively on Wednesday, September 15. The Council of Minis‐ ters on Tuesday Septem‐ ber 14 approved a royal decree which limited electricity prices with a temporary reduction of the excess remuneration that electricity providers receive, amongst other measures.

Investment bank Gold‐ man Sachs questioned the move stating: “These measures appear to go against the current ener‐ gy market design, and look like a step towards partial regulation of en‐ ergy bills. As seen in 2013, this could be in breach of the EU Energy Directive.”

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Madrid student party AROUND 25,000 students gath‐ ered at Madrid University on Friday, September 17, to cele‐ brate the start of the academic year with a botellón (bottle par‐ ty). Police said without a pre‐ pared operation, dissolving the crowd was “an almost impossi‐ ble task.”

Instead, officers limited themselves to checking that there were no incidents and guarded the entrances and exits to the subway. Images of the night party soon flooded social media, attracting thousands more to the event. Subway plat‐ forms were also full of young people.

BOTTLE PARTY: Around 25,000 students attended.

There were no major inci‐ dents and police never entered the premises. However, an am‐ bulance entered to treat some‐ one in an alcoholic coma in front of the Law School. The size of the crowds meant it took the

Afghan refugee donation

THE Minister for Foreign Affairs Jose Manuel Albares, has an‐ nounced that Spain will con‐ tribute €20 million in humanitar‐ ian assistance to the Afghan crisis, of which at least €7 million will be delivered this year.

Albares, who made the an‐ nouncement during his speech at the Afghanistan Humanitari‐ an Aid Conference held by videoconference from Geneva, said Spain is committed to the Afghan people and the need to provide urgent aid “to avoid the drama of a humanitarian crisis of major proportions.”

The minister also praised the efforts of those assisting the many displaced people and vic‐ tims in the Afghan crisis and, in particular, those who have lost their lives in this effort. “It is es‐ sential to ensure that humani‐

€20 million given in aid. tarian actors can carry out their work in safety and security,” he said.

“We are not going to turn our backs on this crisis. Spain will continue to work so that the many years invested in creating a better future for the country have not been in vain,” he added.

Airbnb camera trick AN ex‐hacker took to TikTok to reveal the tricks to find hidden cameras in Airbnb apartments. The accommo‐ dation platform is the most popular way to rent flats or rooms as a cheaper alterna‐ tive to hotels. However, there may be a sinister risk when using this type of ser‐ vice.

Thousands of complaints have come to light from cus‐ tomers who discovered cam‐ eras installed in the homes.

In most cases, they were small cameras, hidden in or‐ der to record the guests covertly. Marcus Hutchins, a British hacker who works as a cybersecurity researcher, has revealed through his TikTok account (@malwaretech), how to detect these devices.

The trick is to shine a bright light on any technological product that is in a suspicious position or oriented towards a specific place. A blue reflec‐ tion is an indication where a

vehicle 10 minutes to advance just over 20 metres to reach the student.

The first revellers arrived at the facilities around 11pm at night and the last ones left the campus at 7am.

Hitting pockets HOUSEHOLDS across Spain are already feeling the unprece‐ dented rise in electricity prices.

Both private customers and businesses are being hit hard. In August average electricity bills grew by over 30 per cent com‐ pared to those seen in the same month in 2020. Many people have seen other prices increase too, not just their electricity bill.

High energy prices are the main reason that inflation has also increased. This is true all across the European continent.

In August, general consumer prices grew by over 3 per cent compared to those a year earli‐ er. Reportedly, 38 per cent of this increase is due to the rise in electricity prices.

According to estimates, most households in Spain spend about 3.6 per cent of their bud‐ get paying for electricity. Many common expenses are linked to the consumer price index (CPI).

This includes rent, pensions, some salaries, road tolls and other municipal charges such as public parking. This means high electricity prices affect other ar‐ eas of daily life in Spain.

camera is hidden. It is easier to discover the cameras with the lights off. The video earned more than 20 million views, with Hutchins confirm‐ ing that “you are going to want to check any suspicious device or hole that is in front of the shower, the dressing room or the bed.” He advises checking locations such as fire alarms, plugs and alarm clocks.

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Expats rejoice over dropped PCR tests

EXPATS in Spain have told the Euro Weekly News they are happy with the UK government’s announcement that vaccinated travellers will no longer re‐ quire PCR tests to travel back to Eng‐ land from October 4.

The EWN asked readers whether they thought the move was a good idea while Covid rates continue to rise, and the overwhelming majority, 93.3 per cent, said they do, with only 6.7 per cent say‐ ing testing should still be required.

One reader, Melissa Baker, said: “Yaaay. Time to move on. Be cautious, be sensible and we will all be ok. Let’s get travel moving again.”

Paul Hannant shared her views, say‐ ing: “As a homeowner in Spain and the UK, I’m delighted to no longer be getting

PCR TESTS: Will no longer be necessary for travel to the UK. ripped off by already, extremely wealthy pharmaceutical companies.”

Meanwhile, Colin Carter also ex‐ pressed concern over the price of tests,

saying: “This PCR test has been a cash cow for many companies and pharma‐ cies here in Spain and the UK. “If you are fully vaccinated I cannot

ONE of Ryanair’s most hated poli‐ cies is set to return.

The ongoing coronavirus pan‐ demic has hit international travel hard. Due to the uncertainty, Ryanair brought in a customer‐ friendly policy which gave cus‐ tomers the ability to change their departure date for free. This zero‐ fee policy is set to be scrapped at the end of September.

see a problem.”

However, some readers said that they felt travellers should still be tested, while others criticised travellers who did not think about the safety of others.

Stella Scott said: “It wouldn’t be so bad if people still would wear their masks properly. Especially when instruct‐ ed to do so in certain places like airlines and airports. I’ve just flown over to Spain and there were people on the plane laughing because they didn’t have their masks on and coming through the air‐ port.”

The issue of PCR tests for travellers had caused controversy earlier this year, with the costs of tests leaving some ex‐ pats in Spain unable to visit their family and friends in the UK.

Ryanair policy returns EU travel has rebounded and the return to normality means Ryanair will bring back fees for all customers who want to change their flight date. Passengers who book their flights before Septem‐ ber 30 and fly before December 31, will not have to pay the fees.

However, those who need to change their departure date be‐ yond the 24‐hour grace period, will be hit with fees. Fees will begin at €35. Fees could also occur if the new flight is more expensive than the original, with the customer ex‐ pected to pay the difference.

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Digital collaboration push

THE governments of Andalucia and Murcia are exploring ways of collaborating in digitisation.

The aim is to move towards a more agile, efficient and modern administration adapted to the demands of citizens.

Elias Bendodo of the Andalucian Government and Luis Alberto Marin from the Administration of the Region of Murcia held a working meeting in which they addressed, among other issues, the commitment to digitisation.

Bendodo described digitisation as “one of the pillars on which the economic recovery will pivot” after the Covid-19 pandemic. Marin explained that both have sought joint solutions “to one of the future challenges the two communities share, such as the unstoppable and essential process of digital transformation.”

“The way out of the crisis generated by the pandemic necessarily passes through digitisation, and the integration in all areas such as robotics, Big Data, augmented reality or artificial intelligence,” added the Regional Minister of Murcia.

During the meeting, they discussed the Andalucian Digital Agency (ADA) project, a body that has been launched to facilitate the full digitisation of society in order to improve the lives of citizens and boost the community’s economy.

Netflix fight SPAIN is fighting back against Net‐ flix and the rise of video streaming.

The number of stores that provide actual physical copies of movies in Spain runs only into the hundreds, but the stores are fighting back against the digital era.

According to industry figures there are now only around 300 video stores left in Spain as the ma‐ jority of people these days turn to Amazon Prime and Netflix to easily watch movies in their own home.

Some people are wary of digital platforms, and believe that they control what people can see. Mar‐ cia Seburo, owner of a store in Madrid commented that: “You are forced to see what the company wants you to see, you don’t have any autonomy. They start boxing you in, they narrow down your tastes. I have 50,000 titles here [in Ficciones], neither Netflix or HBO together have as many as my cata‐ logue.”

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French Store expands

Minimum wage agreement

ON September 16, the Span‐ ish government and trade unions agreed to raise the minimum wage (SMI) by €15 a month. This raise is in the

NEW STORES: Spain will have lower prices.

FRENCH company Hubside.

Store is set to expand in Spain, and they could save you mon‐ ey when you need a mobile phone or other device. This year, the chain hopes to ex‐ pand its presence to 30 stores.

By the end of 2023, that num‐ ber will rise to 100 sites across the country.

Hubside.Store is part of the French group Indexia. They are reinforcing their commitment to Spain by opening shops in “the main capitals of the na‐ tional market,” according to general manager Jean Pierre Galera. The store’s unique busi‐ ness model aims to sell and rent both new and recondi‐ tioned electronic devices.

The store believes in respon‐ sible consumerism. They also fight against planned obsoles‐ cence of electrical goods. The chain firmly believes in the re‐ conditioned market. Galera boasted: “We have a disruptive and innovative business model, we are the only retailer that of‐ fers new and reconditioned de‐ vices.”

They offer keen prices de‐ signed to turn customers away from the Internet. A statement said: “In order to achieve these objectives, the company will be opening new stores in several shopping centres in Madrid, and five new stores in the cities of Vigo, Sevilla, Vitoria, Oviedo and Zaragoza.”

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middle of the range that is recommended by experts, which is €12 to €19.

This increase will not have the backing of business or‐

ganisations who have reject‐ ed the increase, claiming that the Spanish economy could be damaged in these early stages of recovery from

Madrid chef honoured AVANT-GARDE Chef Dabiz Munoz of DiverXo in Madrid has won The Best Chef Top100 Award.

The awards, sponsored by Perlage, placed Chef Bjorn Frantzen of Frantzen in Stockholm in second.

He also took the award for The Best Chef voted by Chefs. Andoni Luis Aduriz of Mugaritz in San Sebastian took a huge jump from his previous 45th position on last year’s list to third place.

The Best Chef Science Award powered by LSG Group went to Joan Roca from Catalonia.

According to the organisers the award is a “distinction for the chef who is outstanding in relation to research, experimental techniques

and transformation.” The Top 100 list included 13 Spanish chefs.

Munoz said the awards list will “help restaurants, but also the people of the country.” He added, “What comes to me, comes to Madrid, which to me is one of the most excit‐ ing cities in the world today for gastronomy.”

According to Di‐ verXo’s website the restaurant pro‐ vides diners with, “A journey through the hedonistic, greedy and creative world of Dabiz Munoz, avant‐garde cuisine in which everything is possible.” Menus start at €250 per person with pairing options begin‐ ning at €150.

the health pandemic.

However, the unions are positive about the agree‐ ment, saying the increase “takes place in a context of economic difficulty, of in‐ crease of the consumer price index and of the dispropor‐ tionate increase of electrici‐ ty, which totally and abso‐ lutely justify the increase.”

They will also demand the minimum wage will be set at €1,000 per month next year.

Second Deputy Prime Min‐ ister, Yolanda Díaz, asked the employers to “return to the path of reunion.” Díaz also criticised the attitude of the Employers’ Association dur‐ ing the negotiations: “They entered asking for zero and came out asking for zero ‐ that is not negotiating.”

Experts recommended an increase of between €12 and €19 to start with to reach 60 per cent of the average net salary. To get to this number, they have taken the average net salary of a full‐time worker from the most recent data available.

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Spanish Sport Investment PRESIDENT Pedro Sanchez has announced that the upcoming investment in Spanish sport will be “historic” and will exceed previous levels by 40 per cent.

Speaking to Olympians and Paralympians at a ceremony in Madrid, Sanchez said they are “the best representatives our country could have.”

Their results “confirm not only the strengths of our sport as a world power in many disciplines, but also give us good reason to believe that Span‐ ish Olympic sport is on the verge of a new cycle of success and expansion,” he said.

“Tokyo 2020 was the start of a new era in pub‐ lic policies to support Olympic and Paralympic sport in our country, with the largest budget ever allocated after Barcelona 92.”

“Between 2019 and 2023 we are going to dedicate €1 billion to sport, almost 40 per cent more than in the period 2015‐2018. We are able to make this commitment because we are the only European country that has made THROUGHOUT history, pan‐ demics have been a key driver of human population change, thanks to mortality and declining fertility rates. A new study shows Covid‐19 is no exception.

The research (Early Assessment of the Relationship Between the Covid‐19 Pandemic and Births in High‐Income Countries) reported that births declined by 8.4 per cent in Spain and by 7.1 per cent

Investment will exceed previous levels. sport one of the levers of economic recovery,” he added.

Sanchez also praised the sporting representa‐ tives as a “living expression of the richness and di‐ versity of our country, and an example of being welcoming and of integration. A living example of the value of sport in the face of discrimination, in‐ tolerance and extremism.”

The next Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Paris in 2024.

Covid birthrate decline in the United States.

In their research, Sanders and his co‐authors reported on the re‐ lationship between the Covid‐19 pandemic and births for 22 high‐ income countries. They found particularly strong declines in southern Europe: Italy (‐9.1 per cent), Spain (‐8.4 per cent) and

Portugal (‐6.6 per cent), while Denmark, Finland, Germany, and The Netherlands saw no decline at all.

Of the results, the authors wrote: “When compared to the large fall in southern Europe, the relative stability of [crude birth rates] in northern Europe points

THE Education at a Glance 2021 report, presented on September 16 by the Organisation for Eco‐ nomic Cooperation and Develop‐ ment (OCDE), revealed that 19.9 per cent of Spanish youths are nei‐ ther in work nor education.

Italy took first place with a high‐ er share of young people who nei‐ ther work nor study at 24.8 per cent, while Greece, with 19.3 per cent, was third. According to edu‐ cation and employment experts, the coronavirus pandemic may explain why Spain has fallen be‐ hind other European countries, such as Germany, Norway and Sweden, where the percentage of NEETs is far less, standing at an av‐ erage of 10 per cent.

“The pandemic destroyed many of the jobs that young people can easily access without needing train‐ to the role of policies in support of families and employment in re‐ ducing any impact on births.”

Author Seth Sanders said: “The bottom line is that there was a lot of variation across countries in the decline. We don’t address why, but we think a lot of it has to do with the degree of economic dis‐ ruption, coupled with the degree of social support in the absence of employment.”

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Youth not working

Many Spanish youths are neither in work nor education. ing, particularly in the services sec‐ tor,” said Nacho Sequeira, the managing director of Fundación Ex‐ it (Exit Foundation), an organisation dedicated to helping vulnerable youngsters join the workforce.

“The labour market is polarised.

There are highly trained people in sectors such as technology, while those in more difficult situations

are condemned to temporary work and constantly losing their job. This has intensified with the pandemic,” he added.

Many youngsters were also forced to work from home. Prob‐ lems with internet access in some rural areas of the country had a detrimental effect on their educa‐ tion.

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DREAM comes true. A family have been reunited with their long lost cat who had been missing for a staggering 10 years.

Luckily 12‐year‐old cat Forbes was spotted in Aberdeen, looking in need of some TLC and medical treatment. He was discovered only two miles from his family home, which he had gone missing from a decade ago.

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Washing machine gift A NEW dad in Tucson, Arizona needed to support his family and set out to buy a second‐ hand washing machine and dryer. The machines were more than a new dad could af‐

ford so he told the seller he had just had a new child, and asked if they could give him a dis‐ count.

Chris Blaze said: “I just went to buy a Samsung washer and

dryer from a guy and he was asking $500. I told him I just had a kid and if he could take $400 I’d be really grateful.”

The buyer kindly agreed to the new dad’s request and Chris headed off home with a new washer and a dryer. But Chris was in for a surprise when he got home, and hooked up the new kit.

Chris said: “I got home, hooked everything up and it worked great, I opened up the dryer and I was shocked to find the money sitting in there.” He continued, “I got a message

“A gift for the new baby.” from the seller saying ‘check the dryer, a gift for the new ba‐ by’.”

The new dad has been left feeling extremely grateful and this heart‐warming story shows that kindness is still alive and well in the world.

VISITORS to Madrid can now take advantage of a unique hostel that of‐ fers guests the chance to spend the night in a capsule. The Oxygen Hostel is the first capsule hotel in Madrid, but not the first in Spain. This type of accommodation is more commonly found in Japan. The rooms are very small, but have affordable prices and are well‐equipped.

The low‐cost capsules provide a unique stay in the Spanish capital.

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New saliva antigen test A S P A N I S H company, RYPO, has announced the launch of a new antigen test that uses saliva to test for Covid that provides self‐diagnosis.

They issued a press release stating the use of self‐di‐ agnostic antigen tests has surged among citizens since their sale without prescription went public in July 2020.

Using its knowledge of the market and its distribu‐ tion network, the company decided to create a new private antigen test that can be performed with saliva.

The tests are easier to use and less invasive than na‐ sopharyngeal ones.

“These tests, which have an accuracy of 97 per cent, are manufactured by Alltest and have the regulatory European certifications which allow their validation, distribution and sale to the population,” RYPO com‐ mented.

RYPO is the only Spanish company that distributes the tests in Portugal and Spain. They are also in negoti‐ ations to distribute in Latin America.

Madrid capsule hotel According to the hostel, guests re‐ ceive a ‘unique experience’ in a ‘fu‐ turistic and comfortable’ environ‐ ment.

The hostel has 22 capsules and is located at Calle Rafael del Riego 19.

The hostel has single and double cap‐ sules. All the capsules are well‐ equipped and have individual bath‐

rooms, Wi‐Fi and air conditioning with prices starting at only €20 each night. The hostel also boasts a lounge and a kitchen which guests can share.

They also offer excursions and have a 24‐hour reception.

The hostel is located close to Atocha station and just 600 metres from the Reina Sofia Museum.

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Global health call

SPANISH Health Minister Car‐ olina Darias has called for a strong global health system to protect against future health threats, such as the Covid‐19 pandemic.

Speaking at the 71st WHO‐Eu‐ ro Regional Committee, Darias said Spain suports the search for “extraordinary global responses to global health emergencies.”

“No country and no region will be safe until we are all safe,” she said. To date, Spain has donated more than six million vaccines to Latin America through the COV‐ AX mechanism, and will contin‐ ue to collaborate with third countries in 2021 to reach the 22.5 million committed.

She confirmed that Spain is committed to promoting multi‐ lateralism and defending public health in Europe and around the world, supporting the leadership of the World Health Organisa‐ tion in all its areas, especially when it comes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda.

Darias reiterated Spain’s com‐ mitment to work hand in hand with the World Health Organisa‐

tion (WHO) and the WHO‐Eu‐ rope Regional Committee in pro‐ moting healthy living and well being throughout the world.

She also stressed the need to increase response and resilience capacities, as well as multilateral

coordination, in order to leave no one behind, as one of the lessons learned from the Covid‐ 19 pandemic. National health systems, much like Spain’s sys‐ tem or the NHS, had played a key role, she added.

Drone yacht deliveries HOME food deliveries are commonplace nowadays with just a few taps on an app needed to place your order. But what happens if you are sailing off the coast of Ibiza in a beautiful yacht and you suddenly get hun‐ gry?

This summer, the solu‐ tion arrived in the form of DroneToYacht, a company that uses electric drones to deliver food to vessels moored a few miles off the coast. The app was built by the Spanish company Aero‐ camaras and has already caused a sensation in the Mediterranean.

The drones travel at a

MARKS & SPENCER blamed Brexit supply woes for its upcoming French store closures.

The company announced they will close 11 of its French stores by the end of the year.

Managing director of M&S International, Paul Friston, commented that: “The lengthy and complex export processes now in place following the UK’s exit from the European Union are significantly constraining the supply of fresh and chilled product from the UK into Europe and continuing to impact product availability for customers and the performance of our business in France.”

The nine stores based at railway stations and airports in France in partnership with La-

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M&S Brexit woes

SUPPLY WOES: Following the UK’s exit from the EU. gardere Travel Retail are expected to continue trading as normal.

The M&S website in France will not be affected.

Friston added: “The supply chain complexities in place following the UK’s exit from the Euro-

pean Union, now make it near impossible for us to serve fresh and chilled products to customers to the high standards they expect, resulting in an ongoing impact to the performance of our business.”

Drones deliver food.

maximum speed of 32 knots and are equipped with a 20‐metre reel to lower the food to the hun‐ gry customers. Multiple hospitality outlets have signed up to the platform giving plenty of choice. The firm is already considering expanding its operation to other places in Spain, and also the Caribbean.

TIME magazine named Harry and Meghan among the 100 most influential people. The list includes 54 women and 46 men.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the list along with US President Joe Biden, US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US president Donald Trump. The list is made up of people from across society and also includes Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and singers Britney Spears and Billie Eilish.

Speaking about the list, Time magazine editor-inchief Edward Felsenthal said that all the people included were “extraordinary leaders from around the world working to build a better future.” Felsenthal al-

Harry and Meghan influence so said that these people “in a year of crisis have leaped into the fray.”

Chef Jose Andres who founded the World Kitchen charity believes that Harry and Meghan are full of compassion. He said: “In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don’t know, the Duke and Duchess have compassion for people they don’t know.” He added, “They don’t just opine, they run towards the struggle.”

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Amazon anniversary

AMAZON SPAIN is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The com‐ pany has invested a staggering €6,800 million in Spain since it set up operation Sunshine a decade ago.

Ruth Diaz and her team launched Amazon into the country, at a point in time when online shopping was not all that popular. She said: “At

Ten years in Spain.

Vets training offer THE College of Veterinarians in Almeria is offering extra training to professionals working with animals.

This training will take place from September 25 until May 2022, and the initial sessions will be taught online. In the last session, at‐ tendees can take part in person at the headquarters of the Official College of Veterinarians in Almeria, where they will be hosting a party for those who attended the training.

The director of Zooclinic, Jaume Roig Sastre, will be the speaker responsible for the training. He is qualified as an advisor and evalua‐ tor in the procedures of accreditation of professional competencies through work experience and non‐formal training.

The sessions will run until May 7 with the delivery of accredita‐ tions and a party at the College headquarters.

Registrations to attend the course can be made until September 23, with discounts for members. For more information, contact 950 250 666.

Amazon we always think big, but 10 years ago we couldn’t imagine what we would achieve.”

Diaz is now vice president of Amazon Fashion Europe. Be‐ fore joining Amazon Spain she worked in international general management for 18 years. She made the decision to opt for Amazon in Spain to join a small team that was doing something new and exciting.

She explained: “It was a nice project. It had the codename Sunshine. We started with a small but motivated team.” She added, “Spain had a very low penetration in e‐commerce, there was little on offer and we wanted to do something big.”

When Amazon started in Spain it only had a small work‐ force and no head offices. The company has now grown to be one of the top 15 employers in Spain. It is expected by the end of 2021 that Amazon will have a staggering 15,000 permanent employees. Amazon now has over 30 centres in Spain and has invested millions of euros over the last 10 years.

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TV unity

ITV, STV, Sky, and Channel 4 have joined forces to promote the Daily Mile and transform children’s health. The campaign comes as part of a £10 mil‐ lion commitment from broadcasters to improve the physical and mental health of children.

The initiative is effective at getting children back in‐ to fitness after school clo‐ sures caused by the coron‐ avirus. According to ITV: “The Daily Mile is inclusive and accessible to all. It en‐ courages children to run,

jog, wheel or walk at their own pace outdoors for 15 minutes every day, and im‐ proves concentration and attainment in class.”

Annabel Barratt, ITV’s Se‐ nior Manager of Social Pur‐ pose explained how the pro‐ gramme boosts children’s mental well‐being: “We’re incredibly proud of the suc‐ cess of our partnership with the Daily Mile so far. After the last school year was so difficult, ITV wants to use our platform and reach to encourage more healthy choices, and we’re so

SIR ELTON JOHN has postponed the remain‐ ing UK and European dates of his 2021 Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. The singer said the decision was taken “with great sad‐ ness and a heavy heart.” The dates are set to be rescheduled.

The 74‐year‐old explained on Twitter: “At the end of my summer break I fell awkwardly on a hard surface and have been in consider‐ able pain and discomfort in my hip ever since.”

DAILY MILE: Will help to transform children’s health. pleased Sky and Channel 4 are on board too.”

The Daily Mile was founded by Elaine Wyllie MBE who said: “Thank you to ITV, STV, Sky and Chan‐ nel 4. Their help to raise awareness is so important.

It’s been brilliant to see

children returning to school and back to The Dai‐ ly Mile. They are all having fun together outdoors and staying fit in a way that comes naturally to them.

This has never been as im‐ portant as it is now,” said Elaine.

Elton John cancels dates He added, “Despite intensive physio and spe‐ cialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse and is leading to increasing difficulties moving. I have been advised to have an opera‐ tion as soon as possible.”

Sir Elton will still play at the Global Citizen

charity event in late September as he does not want “to let the charity down.” He continued, “Being just five songs it’s a very different physi‐ cal undertaking to the demands of playing for close to three hours every night on tour and travelling overnight between countries.”

Your Belgian estate agent at the coast!

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The Balcony of the Mediterranean.

EXPERTS belonging to the vaccines committee, which is attached to the Ministry of health, are debating whether people who were vaccinated with the Janssen vaccine should be given a second dose. According to data from the Ministry of health, nearly two million people across Spain have so far received the Janssen vaccine.

According to reports, it has not

A WOMAN who fell after taking a selfie from an iconic Benidorm tourist spot has died in hospital.

The 26-year-old Ukrainian woman was left in a critical condition on Tuesday, September 14 after she fell from the Castle Viewpoint also known as the Balcony of the Mediterranean. According to health authorities, she was taking a selfie when she fell.

The woman was rescued from the water and evacuated to the General Hospital in Alicante after

Janssen second dose yet been confirmed whether the debate has resulted in a formal proposal which would go before the Public Health Commission for further consultation. It appears that the reason for the discussions on the booster vaccinations for Janssen come down to the fact that there has been an increasing number of outbreaks in prisons.

At the last meeting of the vaccines committee it was discussed how contagions were increasing among prison inmates. This has been reported by both the autonomous communities and the prisons themselves. Prisoners are one of the groups in Spain that were injected with the single dose Janssen jab.

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Benidorm selfie tragedy suffering from various traumas and symptoms of drowning.

The woman went with a friend to the viewpoint which is one of most visited and photographed points in the Valencia region. She was taking a selfie on a railing and trying to get a shot of the beach in the background when she fell around 20 metres

down the cliff into the sea.

Lifeguards rushed to rescue the injured woman and manoeuvred her to some nearby rocks. They performed advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres before transferring her to hospital. Unfortunately, she passed away on Friday September 17.

Compulsory Covid pass in Italy ITALY is set to be the first European country to require all workers to have a Covid pass.

The controversial move would reportedly mean that only unemployed people and pensioners will be exempt from having a ‘green pass’.

If the move goes ahead Italy will be the first country in Europe to make coronavirus health passes mandatory for all staff.

So far, a draft proposal has been presented by the Italian government but it is expected that from the start of October workers in both the public and private sectors will need to be able to show a digital vaccine certificate.

The government hope that the potential move would mean that more people would get vaccinated and that this

will see the infection rate fall.

The government is worried that Covid cases could soar over the winter.

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FIRST authorised drug. The Ministry of Health has approved the use in Spain of the first drug made exclusively based on cannabidiol (CBD) ‐ one of the components of the cannabis plant ‐ after two years of clinical trials involving 714 people, and it is already used to treat patients suffering from two forms of epilepsy. This new product ‐ ‘Epidyolex’ ‐ was presented on Tuesday, September 14, at a press conference held by the GW Pharma‐ ceuticals laboratory, a world leader in cannabinoid‐based drugs and now part of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, but the first drug this company has market‐ ed in Spain. Together with clobazam, the drug can be used for the treat‐ ment of seizures associated with Lennox‐Gastault syndrome (LGS), and Dravet syndrome (DS), and will be dispensed in a hospital pharmacy.

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Spain continues to be a favourite destination for expatriates, including those making the most of their retirement years. There are many benefits to living here, but you need to navigate a foreign tax regime and understand how it affects you. And one key difference between UK and Spanish taxation is Spain’s imposition of a ‘wealth tax’.

Wealth tax and pensions Wealth tax is payable on the net value of most of your capital assets – real estate, investments, shareholdings, jewellery, art, cars etc.

There are some exclusions, and it is

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Spanish wealth tax - are your pensions included?

Wealth tax is effectively an annual tax on your capital assets, payable in addition to income and capital gains taxes. The value of your assets is added up as at 31 December, and if the total exceeds the available allowances, the excess is subject to wealth tax. Spanish residents are liable on worldwide assets, non-residents on Spanish assets.

The allowances are high, so it’s wealthier people who are affected by this tax – but whether or not your pension is included could make a significant difference. For UK nationals, Brexit has unfortunately had an impact here.

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exempt from wealth tax, a ruling by Spain’s Directorate-General for Tax concluded that non-EU pension plans do not qualify for the wealth tax exemption. Binding ruling V1049-19 of May 2019 states that: “the consolidated rights and economic rights of pension plans established in non-EU Members States may not benefit from the exemption”.

By Fiona Keogh, Private Client Manager, Blevins Franks

not payable on general household contents, pension rights (other than purchased annuities), certain shareholdings in family companies and business assets, and potentially for some antiques and art.

However, although pension plans are generally listed as one of the assets

This means that Spanish wealth tax now applies to a UK pension fund, from the point at which a member can take benefits. Your UK personal pension funds will be added to your other worldwide assets to calculate your annual tax liability.

You could try defending your pension plan with the tax authorities. Alternatively, consider transferring your funds into a Spanish or EU pension plan, such as an EU-based Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS).

Wealth tax rates and allowances Each individual benefits from a personal tax-free allowance of €700,000 (€500,000 in Comunidad Valenciana and Cataluña). Residents also have a €300,000 main home allowance.

Wealth tax rates vary in the Autonomous Regions: In Valenciana rates range from 0.25% to 3.5%; in Murcia from 0.24% to 3%; in Andalucía from 0.2% to 2.5%; in Cataluña from 0.21% to 2.75% and in the Balearic Islands from 0.28% to 3.45%. Madrid currently provides a 100% tax-free relief Tax planning If wealth tax or other Spanish taxes concern you, ask a specialist tax and wealth management adviser to review your tax planning and the way you own assets – there may be options to reduce your wealth tax liability. For example, there are compliant tax-effi-

cient investment structures that can allow you to reduce your income and wealth tax bills in Spain.

If you’re worried about the impact of your UK pensions, an adviser can talk you through the options. You could, for example, transfer your funds into a Spanish arrangement or EU-based QROPS that will qualify for the wealth tax exemption. Doing so could also unlock other benefits not usually available to UK pensions, such as currency and estate planning flexibility. The UK’s 25% Overseas Transfer Charge does not currently apply to EU transfers, so this is a good time to review your position.

Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice.

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Turtle flies south AER LINGUS flew a 25kg endangered turtle that washed ashore in County Donegal back to Gran Canaria on September 15. It is hoped the creature will thrive in the warm Canary waters.

The loggerhead sea turtle, lovingly named Julius Caesar or JC be-

cause of his fighting spirit, was discovered by a local family on a Donegal beach in 2019, when he was only nine months old.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, Loggerhead sea turtles are “the living representatives of a group of reptiles that have existed on Earth and travelled our seas for the last 100 million years.”

JC had been recovering in the

Exploris Aquarium, in Co Down.

They think he ended up in Ireland after being “caught in the wrong current and swept along the Gulf Stream. He was suffering from hypothermia, stunned by the cold water, and weighed just a few hundred grams.”

He now weighs 25kg, and could reach 100kg by the time he is fully grown.

Mallorca’s cooking A DUTCH TV cooking show called ‘The Heart of the Mediterranean’ has filmed sev‐ eral segments in Mallorca.

Filming began in September in different areas across the is‐ land including Mercat del Oli‐ var and the Fornet de la Soca.

Local products are showcased as part of the show. Palma City councillor and president of the Palma Film Office, Rodrigo Romero explained: “This type of programme publicises the culture and local products of Mallorca, and attracts cultural tourism interested in culture

and of higher quality.”

The series, produced by Backbone Marketing, contains a total of 12 chapters dedicated to local products from Mallorca, highlighting its culinary wealth.

In each episode, traditional Mallorcan recipes are fused with local produce and Dutch cuisine. In addition, the series is linked to the publication of a book that will collect these recipes. This series will be broadcast on the main televi‐ sion network in the Nether‐ lands and even more on other communication channels.

Amateur astronauts ELON MUSK’S SpaceX launched the first-ever amateur space crew into orbit on Wednesday, September 15.

The four intrepid travellers blasted off in the Dragon capsule from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. The flight marks a milestone for the space tourism market by the company, as the first in history with no professional astronauts on board. The rocket will spend three days orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 357 miles, 100 miles higher than the International Space Station. Aboard the rocket is billionaire Jared Isaacman, 38, who invested an undisclosed sum in the trip. He made his fortune from a paymentprocessing company he founded aged 16.

The 29-year-old childhood cancer survivor, Hayley Arceneux, was also on board. The hospital research worker also became America’s youngest person to go to space. They were joined by contestant winners Chris Sembroski, 42, who works as a data engineer, and Sian Proctor, 51, a community college teacher. Sian Proctor is SpaceX’s first black female spacecraft pilot and only the fourth black

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French health workers FRANCE suspended around 3,000 health workers for failing to get a Covid jab before the September 15 dead‐ line. France’s health minister Olivier Veran announced the news on Thursday, September 16. Speaking to RTL ra‐ dio he said: “Yesterday, some 3,000 suspensions were served on staff in health and social care facilities who had not yet entered into a vacci‐ nation course.”

The minister also highlighted: “The con‐ tinuity of care and the security of care and quality of care were assured yesterday in all hospitals and medi‐ co‐social facilities.”

He did explain, however, that some services such as coro‐ nary angiogram and MRI services were af‐ fected negatively for a few hours.

The health sector has nearly three million em‐ ployees and the health minister explained that of the 3,000 suspen‐ sions, “a large number” are “only temporary.”

According to the minis‐ ter most of the suspen‐ sions affect support staff, but there are a “few white coats” that have been suspended too.

Some people have chosen to resign over the mandatory coron‐ avirus vaccines. Veran said: “A few dozen res‐ ignations have been recorded in the coun‐ try.”

President Emmanuel Macron made coron‐ avirus vaccines compul‐ sory for healthcare workers back in July.

female astronaut to go into space.

Proctor said: “There have been three black female astronauts that have made it to space and knowing that I’m going to be the fourth means I have this opportunity to not only accomplish my dream, but also inspire, and inspire the next generation of women and girls of colour.”

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DANISH gardeners are being advised by experts not to get upset if they spot mole hills this autumn as they are beneficial to the garden, eating pests and as insular creatures will fight off other moles whilst hills can be flattened.

AFFRONTED by a Russian Government law requiring that French Champagne exported to that country should have the added message ‘sparkling wine’ on its labels, the Interprofessional Champagne Wines Committee asked its members to boycott Russia in July, but has now reversed that decision.

THE NETHERLANDS Wrong man THE Dutch government has acknowledged that it wrongly gave information to Spanish police leading to the arrest of former pilot Julio Poch, who then spent eight years in an Argentine jail after allegedly being involved in Junta death flights. He will be compensated with €600,000.

BELGIUM Buy a Fresher THE Rector of Antwerp University is seeking a ban on the auction of first year students (freshers) who when purchased have to spend up to a week undertaking several tasks for his or her ‘master or mistress’ as the rules are not clear on what tasks are set.

GERMANY Hunger strike A group of young climate activists who call themselves the ‘last generation’ are camped outside the Reichstag in Berlin on hunger strike which they say they will keep up until the three main candidates to replace Angela Merkel come to speak to them.

NORWAY Embassy squatters ACCORDING to a Taliban spokesman, the fact that there are some 60 odd members of that group living in the Norwegian Embassy in Kabul, is because they are doing so to protect the abandoned Embassy from theft and it remains the sovereign property of the Norwegian Government.

FINLAND Too Green Party THE Finnish Green Party has lost more than 50 members in days after the party voted in favour of an initiative calling for the legalisation of cannabis in Finland by a very close 183 votes to 181, according to a report by news group Uutissuomalainen.

SWEDEN Heterosexual ban A GAY priest in Sweden has taken a stance against the option given to priests to refuse to marry same sex couples as a matter of conscience, so to highlight what he considers to be an absurd rule, he has now declined to marry heterosexual couples.

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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Mind the Gap LAST July, US fashion group Gap indicated that it intended to pull out of the UK market completely, but this is now to change as it has signed a deal with UK retailer Next to be represented online, with some concessions also going in store.

Digital technology SWISS company Wisekey which develops technology following principles based on the understanding that technology shall serve people and not people serve technology has teamed up with Gibraltar and La Linea to create the La Linea / Gibraltar 4th Industrial Revolution Centre of Excellence which was promoted in the USA.

Taking off AIRLINE bosses are furious with the management of Heathrow Airport as it appears that they intend to increase the charge per passenger this year, for long haul almost doubling from £38.33 to £67.86 (according to the Telegraph) in an attempt to recoup pandemic losses.

Power play A NEW Basque startup company Arrecife Systems has discovered a way of creating electricity by imitating the action of reefs which break down the power of waves and in this case, by using turbines they can harness the power of water (even in shallow rivers) to extract power.

Turned down A FATHER and son business based in Bristol, Revolutionworks were initially disappointed when their invention that made a push bike an electric bike by adding a lightweight motor was turned down in July on Dragon’s Den UK. One of the reasons was because they refused to outsource production to China as they wanted to continue to produce the motor in England and whilst the investment was not forthcoming, they have been encouraged by the publicity they received.

An added benefit was the number of customers who have said that they are happy to buy British.

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is the amount that a collector paid to purchase at STAT OF auction a vintage unopened copy of a Super Mario €1.69 million Bros computer game.

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Empty shelves in UK for Xmas IT rather looks like Scrooge could ruin Britain’s Christmas as disputes between major supermarket groups and unions could lead to strikes and empty shelves.

The news is full of the fact that there are insufficient HGV drivers in Britain at the moment due supposedly to a combination of the pan‐ demic and Brexit.

This of course means that lorry drivers are in a position to make themselves heard and this is what is happening

with Tesco drivers and ware‐ house staff.

According to their union, Unite, workers at four Tesco distribution centres have re‐ jected a below inflation pay offer and if their members vote for strike action, Tesco’s shelves will quickly become empty this winter, potential‐ ly affecting the Christmas pe‐ riod.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Tesco’s staff have kept working throughout the pan‐

LEGALLY SPEAKING Can lawyer retain funds?

Two months ago a friend sold her house. The es‐ tate agency accepted the initial €6,000 deposit (which they are holding on to) and four weeks later her lawyer accepted the 10 per cent deposit minus €6,000.

This was a non‐refundable deposit.

Her lawyer is refusing to pay this deposit into her ac‐ count saying that the deposits are part of the full pur‐ chase price and will be paid to her, minus fees and costs, on the signing of the escritura. This causes problems for my friend as she needs to put down a deposit to buy an‐ other house, but cannot do so as her lawyer is holding on to the deposit for her house. What is the legal situation?

Can a lawyer legally hold onto a deposit? If not, can my friend insist that the deposit is paid over to her before the signing of the escritura?

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It depends on the YOU AND THE LAW terms of the agree‐ IN SPAIN ment signed with the lawyer. Has she granted Power of Attorney to the lawyer? Does her con‐ tract specify that the lawyer is the depositario of the funds? If she has not done this, then she has the right to claim her funds back.

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

SPAIN’S employment continues to rise as economy improves according to Social Security Minister Jose Luis Escriva.

He expanded on the employment situation on Thursday, September 16, as he confirmed that he expected to see a further 80,000 jobs created in September, following on from the 76,000 created in August.

During his speech, he pointed out

demic and that alone surely means they deserve a de‐ cent pay rise. Instead, they are being offered what is, in effect, a pay cut.

“Tesco’s shareholders will be well rewarded out of Tesco’s £3 billion pound profits. Unite is preparing for industrial action now to make sure the workers get their share as well.”

The union argues that Tesco’s ‘full and final pay of‐ fer’ of a 2.5 per cent pay in‐ crease (which workers have

rejected) is actually a pay cut as currently inflation is run‐ ning at 4.8 per cent in the UK. This ballot follows the threat of a strike at delivery group Yodel, after 250 of its couriers voted for industrial action over pay and condi‐ tions, which could affect de‐ liveries for Marks & Spencer, Aldi and Very from Yodel’s three depots in England and Scotland, whilst industrial ac‐ tion is being considered by other groups as well.

In good hands

Qatar and Spain QATAR is a major investor in Spain said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno during a recent visit to the Middle East country and met with its Deputy Prime Minister.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al‐ Thani said that Spain was one of Qatar’s important partners in the investment and commerce fields.

He confirmed that he agreed with the Spanish minister to en‐ hance that partnership and praised the vision of the Spanish government regarding economic transformation in Spain, saying that Qatar looks forward to being part of that transformation and a supporter of it.

For his part, the Spanish foreign minister stressed his country’s pride in the strong relations with Qatar, noting that Qatar is one of the most influential investors in Spain.

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Rise in Employment that 540,000 jobs have been created since May of this year and praised the government for the work that it had done to accelerate the economic re‐ covery following the onset of the Covid‐19 pandemic.

In addition, some 300,000 workers

who were supported by the ERTE (fur‐ lough) had also returned to work and the number being supported by the State continued to drop significantly.

Much of the reason for the latest spurt of workers returning to their jobs was thanks to the resurgence of

THE Spanish President raised the matter of electricity prices at the EUMED9 meet‐ ing held in Athens and at‐ tended by leaders of all Eu‐ ropean Union countries with borders to the Mediter‐ ranean.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined Pedro Sánchez and eight other EU leaders on Friday September 17 for the EUMED 9 Summit.

In his speech, he made it clear that in his opinion, the matter of electricity price rises should be considered a European Union rather than country by country problem and that the EU member states should look to solve the problem on a European level. travel and tourism, not just visitors ar‐ riving from abroad, but also because of the number of Spaniards who had decided to take their holidays within the country.

The larger the number of people who do return to work, the smaller the financial burden on the tax payer as he estimated that the cost of sup‐ port due to the pandemic was in the region of €40 billion.

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Pedro Sánchez spoke to World Economic Forum

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VIRTUAL SESSION: President Sánchez explained Spain’s strategy.

THE World Economic Forum in Geneva hosted a ‘Country Strategy Dialogue on Spain with President Pedro Sánchez’ for its partners on Tuesday September 14.

It was chaired by Børge Brende, President of the Fo‐ rum and the session gave CEOs from around the world an opportunity to hear di‐ rectly from Sánchez on the factors behind Spain’s re‐ silience to the economic shocks of the pandemic and its post‐Covid‐19 recovery strategy.

In the virtual session, Sánchez explained his gov‐ ernment’s policy priorities and answered questions from CEOs on promoting in‐ novation, a digital economy, a green transition and social justice in Spain, and on im‐ proving the enabling envi‐ ronment for long‐term in‐ vestors.

“After deploying unprece‐ dented economic, financial

and social measures to pro‐ tect our economies, Spain is experiencing strong recov‐ ery. We want to build the economy of the future, and to do it in an inclusive way, leaving no one behind.

“We want to attract top talent and quality, innova‐ tion‐centric investments. In summary, we want to trans‐ form the Spanish economy and we want to do it togeth‐ er with the private sector,” he said.

“The world economy is again growing. Spain is on track to be one of the fastest‐growing economies among G20 countries.

“With Spain being among the key stakeholders in the European Union recovery fund, President Sánchez and his government have provid‐ ed important leadership on how to use the current mo‐ mentum for a truly transfor‐ mative agenda, for Spain, but also for Europe,” com‐

M&S succumbs to Brexit THE latest casualty in the Brexit fall out has been Marks and Spencer which has operated food stores in France for decades.

It has however announced that due to difficulty in supplying its franchisee’s 11 shops in that country with fresh and chilled foods that it has no option other than to pull out of the arrangement.

It will however continue to supply nine stores at French travel hubs in railway and metro stations and may increase its range of frozen items, similar to the arrangements it now has in the Czech Republic.

mented Brende.

More than 80 partners of the World Economic Forum from around the world par‐ ticipated in the virtual ses‐ sion.

BUSINESS EXTRA Vectura sale DESPITE protests from health groups, Philip Morris International, manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes appears to have won its battle to take over British inhaler firm Vectura at a cost of £1 billion (€1.13 billion). Needing 50 per cent approval of shareholders it has reportedly gained three quarters.

Inditex up A HUGE jump in sales by Zara (up from €5.5 billion to €8.5 billion) has helped Spanish clothing and home furnishing retailer Inditex to report a 49 per cent sales jump to €11.94 billion in the first half of the year ending July 31, 2021, when compared to 2020 results.

Robot deliveries THE Co-op Group in the UK has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Amazon Prime, enabling customers to shop online with a promise of same-day delivery.

In addition, it will be extending its trial of using robot machines to make deliveries.

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A powerful machine LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT WITHOUT question the news media is the most powerful propaganda machine on the planet. This is why, in any coup or takeover operation, the first places the insurgents or rebels make for are the offices of the newspapers or TV and radio outlets.

Once this is achieved they can deliver their messages and rhetoric to all and sundry.

Although the social media can often give us a broader spectrum of events, the main media is nevertheless still the world’s most influential outlet. Quite often however, it is not what they do report that is the most revealing of their intentions, but what they actually decide to omit.

How often have you said to yourself, whatever happened to ‘so and so’? Or how did that story of what’s his/her name finally pan out? It’s actually quite simple. The censorship of exclusion can often be the most powerful disinformation of all. Did you notice how quickly the assassination of the Saudi journalist Jamal

Khashoggi ultimately disappeared from the front pages? There was no way the Saudi Royal family would be brought down or threatened by the untimely demise of some relatively small time dissident. You can bet some form of high diplomatic influence was brought to bear and the media instructed to play it all down until it was conveniently forgotten, which they duly did. Some weeks ago London’s Mayor Khan announced that he was working on a scheme to purchase council houses to accommodate Afghan refugees.

With indigenous locals and UK veterans sleeping rough and others on long council waiting lists, this statement obviously caused such an indignant outcry with the general public, the leftie media haven’t breathed a word about it since. I also refer you to the glaring lack of publicity on Khan’s ‘houses for Muslims only’ project which is presumably still under way, but has been extremely conspicuous by its absence in any of the major media outlets.

Reports of the efforts to reinstate the young toe‐rag Shamima Begum have also been somewhat sparse over the last few months.

Once again, this is because the public’s reaction would be so hostile it could jeopardise the

whole leftie operation, which you can bet is still under full ‘woke’ throttle with her ethnic legal teams earning fortunes from tax payer’s money in the process. Donald Trump’s achievements while in power (and there were many) were consistently absent from the popular pages.

Were you also aware that with the breaking up of the Arctic ice sheets, methane, a greenhouse gas which is far more harmful than carbon monoxide, is being released into the atmosphere at an alarming rate and could result in temperature changes of four to six degrees centigrade in just TWO decades? This would not only be an utter disaster for the planet, but make cutting CO2 emissions an utter waste of time. Better to not publish that. After all, what would all the Thunderberg ’wokers’ do then?

Protest for God to retilt the Planet? Not to mention endangering the billions about to be earned by the electric car manufacturers.

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland Mon and Fri. 1pm till 4.

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PALM GROVE: The city boasts a Unesco World Heritage Site.

ELCHE - and its predecessor, La Alcudia, was settled by the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Goths and Moors. So it is safe to say that the city has some history.

But the city offers far more than museums - in fact, part of its appeal is its variety.

The coastal location provides it the obligatory beach attraction but there are cultural options aplenty for those looking for a more sophisticated experience.

Perhaps the most notable is the Basilica of Santa Maria - an impressive, Arabic-looking

structure well worth a visit. Another must for architecture is the Torre de la Calahorra.

If greenery is your thing then the Palm Grove of Elche should be right up your garden path, having been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Twinned with six towns - including Toulouse in France Elche is within striking distance of Alicante, for those who want the allure of one of Spain’s largest cities. But Elche should be easily big enough for all travel needs and boasts a number of top restaurants and hotels.

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The whole world is going crazy!

MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man WELL what a time to be grumpy - the whole world is going to hell in a hand basket! You have the crazy situation in Afghanistan where the USA and UK, after 20 years, decided that Afghans can manage without them only to realise two days after making the announcement the Taliban took over and proved what a waste of time the whole training of an Afghan army was. Time will tell how bad it’s going to get, but my guess is it’s going to be a total disaster especially for the women.

Then there’s the food shortage. It comes to something when Nando’s is the headline story on News at Ten. WHAT is going on? KFC, Greggs, Maccy D’s all running out of food along with Iceland and other supermarkets in the same boat (most likely the Titanic by the sounds of it). I don’t really understand it but it’s all to do with CO2 and the fact that there has been a global rise in the price of gas.

Supermarkets and food firms say the gas price rise has caused a shortage of carbon dioxide which is threatening UK supplies of

meat and fresh produce, as well as fizzy drinks. It follows the shutting down of two large fertiliser plants in Teesside and Cheshire - which produce CO2 as a by-product - with the owners citing the increase in gas prices.

The UK Government blames the rise on the pandemic lockdowns and a reopening of the economy. Well they would wouldn’t they? Never able to take the blame for anything as usual. Of course, the ridiculous price of gas is affecting the public as well but have no fear Boris Johnson sought to reassure consumers the price increases were only “temporary” as the world economy picked up after the Covid pandemic. So that’s that sorted.

I wouldn’t believe that idiot if he told me... well anything really! Oh and this is the comparison he made so we idiots could understand: “It’s like everybody going to put the kettle on at the end of a TV programme, you’re seeing huge stresses on the world supply systems.” Thanks Boris - you plank!

So let’s see what happens next. All I know is that if the price hikes in power is the same as it has been here, there are going to be serious problems with people being unable to pay bills, never mind trying to get a bucket of chicken.

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LOST IN TRANSLATION: A LANGUAGE IN ITS OWN WORLD NORA JOHNSON

those in the bombed out Arena for more than two hours due to government cuts rather than the total incompetence of those in ‘command’.

And as for ‘community’ ‐ a group of people whom leftie politicians wrongly believe share the same beliefs, aspirations and vulnerabili‐ ty ‐ one such is a ‘trans(gender) activist’ ac‐ quaintance. When he/she bangs on about how absolutely everything is transphobic, I describe it as ‘transplaining’.

Add to all this those oft‐repeated phrases like: ‘just saying’, ‘must‐have’ and, ugh, ‘stay‐ cation’. Which brings me on to Vajazzle.

Oops! Maybe need to go and look that one up? Just saying...

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TRENDY new words have got themselves in‐ to the latest updates of the Oxford English Dictionary to show that the OED is down with the kids and dead with it. Words like ‘deadname’ (addressing a transgender per‐ son by a former name); ‘glitter bomb’ (a shower of glitter thrown over someone, of‐ ten as a prank or as part of a political protest); ‘tap‐to‐pay’ (using contactless technology); ‘unmute’ (think: Zooming!) and ‘herd mentality’ (thinking like, err, sheep).

Others to make the grade include ‘social distance’, ‘gender pay gap’, ‘me‐too’ and ‘es‐ sential worker’.

But a new study has shown that they don’t stay very long in our vocabulary. They disap‐ pear very fast. Good! Here are some more recent words and phrases that hopefully also fall by the wayside very soon:

NEW WORDS: Now appear in the latest versions of the Oxford English Dictionary.

‘Right’ and ‘like’ which are used these days as nearly every other word by teenagers and youngsters. Not forgetting ‘well good’, ‘cool’ and ‘no way’. How about dropping ‘survivor’ when the word is intended to convey some‐ one who has outlived a life‐threatening situ‐ ation? I’d also add ‘victim’. I mean, who isn’t a ‘survivor’ or ‘victim’ now?

How about ‘austerity’? The reason given

by chief constables and council executives for doing nothing useful but continuing to devote all available resources to meet gen‐ der/diversity targets. You could also include ‘pothole’: a wheel‐smashing black hole in the road deliberately left untended to remind citizens of austerity.

Also ‘government cuts’ as in the Manch‐ ester Fire Brigade held back from helping

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TONI C. EASTWOOD OBE, MBA

#TheWomanBeyond IN a lifetime searching for the secrets to success, researching the world’s most EX‐ TRA‐Ordinary people, great leaders, transformational thinkers, ancient wis‐ dom, modern science and positive psy‐ chology ‐ believe me, I’ve researched it all!

Driven by my personal demons to over‐ come the adversity of a bullied childhood and a lack of confidence. And a determina‐ tion to understand and combine my an‐ guish and wisdom into a model for suc‐ cess. I aim to help women achieve their biggest most audacious goals in life and business.

I know what got ‐ and still gets ‐ in the way of becoming my best self.

“Nobody’s perfect, I certainly won’t be the first, but why is it as women, particularly, we feel we need to be?”

I rarely meet a woman who doesn’t suf‐

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fer some level of self‐doubt, thinking she has to be successful in every aspect of her life. I believe it’s this thinking that sets us up for failure ‐ striving for perfection, try‐ ing to please everyone except ourselves.

“Not good enoughness” ‐ that’s our ene‐ my.

I’m sooooo excited to share this amazing platform and welcome you to the inaugural #TheWoman‐ Beyond column, my aim to share simple tips and hacks to help you change your thinking ‐ to change your life.

This week is about, self‐actualisation: Abraham Maslow’s (the positive psycholo‐ gy grandfather) powerful wisdom. He studied the greatest people of his genera‐ tion, like Eleanor Roosevelt and Albert Ein‐ stein and tells us about the importance of realising our potential. In fact, he said: “What one CAN be, one MUST be.”

Our need to self‐actualise is as impor‐ tant as our need to breathe. It’s like soul oxygen. As humans, we have an innate drive to reach the next goal, to want more, to achieve our dreams.

As women we often leave these on the back burner, putting others, family and loved ones, before ourselves. In the gap between what we’re capable of being and what we’re actually being is where stress lives, I’ve heard so many women say “there’s more to life than this.”

So, STOP, for a moment, answer this: What must YOU be? Really, think about that… What MUST you be?

It’s easy to allow all the reasons why we can’t BE what we’d love to be, block us.

The gap becomes a chasm! I’ve heard my‐ self and so many other women say, “I don’t have a choice.” In any moment, we ALWAYS have choice. We can step forward into growth or we can step back into safe‐ ty. It’s like plus one or minus one.

How we feel at the end of the day is

largely determined by these tiny CHOICES, how often do we let minus moments trick‐ le into our lives? If you’re like me, the an‐ swer is too many! Think about the alterna‐ tive, how about sprinkling our days, with loads of +1s? I PROMISE you’re going to feel more alive and radiant.

Aggregate and compound these tiny choices and the power is infinite.

What do YOU want?

Powerfully, the man himself (Maslow) said: “If you deliberately plan on being less than you are capable of being, then I warn you that you’ll be unhappy for the rest of your life.”

Stay focussed, keep positive and choose to +1 in every moment.

Love, Hugs, High Fives and Fist Bumps Toni x To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com

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EMMA WALLSWORTH CITRUS fruits, Red bell peppers, Broccoli, Ginger, Spinach, Almonds, Sunflower seeds, Turmeric, Papaya, Kiwi.

Feeding your body certain foods may help keep your immune system strong. If you’re looking for ways to prevent colds, the flu, and other infec‐ tions, your first step should be a visit to your local grocery store. Plan your meals to include these 15 powerful immune system boosters.

Citrus Fruits: Most people turn straight to vita‐ min C after they’ve caught a cold. That’s because it helps build up your immune system.

Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells, which are key to fighting in‐ fections.

Almost all citrus fruits are high in vitamin C. With such a variety to choose from, it’s easy to add a squeeze of this vitamin to any meal.

Grapefruit, Oranges, Clementines, Tangerines, Lemons, Limes.

Bell Peppers: If you think citrus fruits have the most vitamin C of any fruit or vegetable, think again. Ounce for ounce, red bell peppers contain almost three times as much vitamin C as an or‐ ange, they’re also a rich source of beta carotene.

Broccoli is supercharged with vitamins and minerals. Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as fibre and many other antioxidants, broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables you can put on your plate.

Ginger is another ingredient many turn to after

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Almonds: When it comes to preventing and fighting off colds, vitamin E tends to take a back‐ seat to vitamin C. However, this powerful antioxi‐ dant is key to a healthy immune system.

Sunflower seeds are full of nutrients, including phosphorous, magnesium, and vitamins B‐6 and E. Turmeric: You may know turmeric as a key in‐ gredient in many curries. This bright yellow, bitter spice has also been used for years as an anti‐in‐ flammatory in treating both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Papaya is another fruit loaded with vitamin C. You can find double the daily recommended amount of vitamin C in a single medium fruit. Pa‐ payas also have a digestive enzyme called papain that has anti‐inflammatory effects.

Kiwi: Like papayas, kiwis are naturally full of a ton of essential nutrients, including, potassium, vi‐ tamin K, and vitamin C.

BROCCOLI: Is one of the healthiest vegetables you can put on your plate. getting sick. Ginger may help decrease inflamma‐ tion, which can help reduce a sore throat and in‐ flammatory illnesses. Ginger may help with nau‐ sea as well.

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BEWARE WITH YOUR From our Facebook DOG ON BEACHES

WARNING: Be careful of your dogs when walking on the beach.

Hello Euro Weekly, I wanted to make people aware of the dangers of walking on the beach with your dogs. Last week I was on an Estepona beach enjoying a sea front walk with my dogs.

Within five minutes one of my dogs swallowed a fish hook. I had to rush him to the vet where he had an x-ray and an op several hours later. This cost me 800€!!!

Everywhere you see signs that we have to pick up our dog poo otherwise we get fines of 750€.

Why can’t there be signs for fishermen too, to pick up their fish hooks.

This has happened to many of my dog owner friends too - Please make this STOP! Kind regards Céline

CH4 Black Friday Dear Ed I am disappointed and disgusted to see Channel 4 devote a whole day of programmes to black people only (Black Friday). Can you imagine the uproar there would be if we had a white people only programmes day (White Wednesday). The only way we will stop racism is integra-

NOTHING IS SIMPLE THERE has been some confusion concerning the UK Government decision to scrap the Amber travel list from October 4 and remove some countries from the Red list as this applies to England only.

Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales make their own decisions through their devolved parliaments and at the moment none have indicated that they intend to follow suit completely, although in the past both Northern Ireland and Wales have tended to.

Scotland however is almost certain to keep greater travel restrictions until the New Year according

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Expats slam political correctness As an American descended from slaves - a BLACK WOMAN, I’m here to tell you this IS NOT POLITICAL CORRECTNESS to point out how European Fashion likes to steal American Black Culture.

White people get all exasperated about racism because they have to face what their ancestors did or benefited from. In the US, black men are stopped and harassed daily for their clothing choices.

People all over the world like American Black Culture, but don’t like American Black people.

If any people on this planet have the right to be exasperated it is American Blacks. Europeans, in particular Western Europeans, need to learn how the wealth of their nations was built on the back of West African Slavery.

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to reports from the Scottish Parliament.

For English holidaymakers travelling to Spain, they will no longer need to take a PCR test before they return provided that they have received both vaccinations and the good news is that if you are visiting England but are resident in Spain you will be treated in exactly the same way.

With effect from a date to be confirmed in the latter part of October, England will also replace the need to take a day two PCR test with a cheaper lateral flow test, reducing the cost of tests on

arrival into England.

All of this is being introduced in time for parents and children in England to consider holidaying abroad for half-term which means a potential additional boost to the earnings of the Spanish hospitality industry which has to be positive news.

Things do change rapidly but anything that allows those with families overseas to spend less money to get to see them is to be welcomed as is the possible unexpected increase in trade for hotels, restaurants and shops in Spain’s holiday destinations in October.

COVID TEST: Now not necessary if you are fully vaccinated.

Lloyd Maidment All I know is children spread it. Two of our friends, both double jabbed have been fine for months, as soon as their grandchildren visited they both fell ill, one is now suffering with long term Covid.

I think an antigen test to board a plane is very important to protect those around you. Both my wife and I look great and you wouldn’t think we have underlying illnesses, we do. I agree we can’t be locked in forever, but a more uniform approach between all countries would be better.

Ann McConnell As Covid can allegedly still be spread by the vaccinated, the whole thing is a pantomime anyway.

Paul Hannant As a homeowner in Spain and the UK, I’m delighted to no longer be getting ripped off by already, extremely wealthy pharmaceutical companies...

Colin Carter This PCR test has been a cash cow for many companies and pharmacies here in Spain and the UK. If you are fully vaccinated I cannot see a problem. We cannot be kept locked up forever.

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Linda Mary McCoy Great news - long awaited.

Kate Elizabeth Schofield Yes. It’s time to live our lives.

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Getting to the root of it FACIAL hair care is not exclusive to men. Unruly eyebrows, and fuzzy top lip or chin are just some of the issues every woman has to deal with, and are the least pleasant of all treatments.

But there are ways to make it easier by choosing the right method of removal for your pref‐ erences, hair type and require‐ ments.

Most females are familiar with plucking and own a pair of tweezers.

This technique is better for small, indi‐ vidual areas such as brows but it’s impor‐ tant to be diligent about cleaning them.

Leading dermatologists recom‐ mend using warm soap and water after every use and storing them in a dry place.

Another common method of hair removal is waxing. Using ei‐ ther soft wax which is pulled off with cloth strips, or hard wax that hardens and is pulled off on its own, or pre‐packed strips, this technique can be used on the up‐ per lip, cheeks, chin and eyebrows.

But it can cause irritation if the

METHODS: Plucking with tweezers and shaving are easy homes methods WAXING: Great for removing hair from any part of the face. skin is sensitive to products used. If not done properly, waxing can re‐ sult in incomplete extraction of the hair follicle and breakage of the hair shaft, which may become in‐ flamed. If the hair follicle becomes trapped under the skin it can result in ingrown hairs.

It’s a myth that shaving makes the hair grow coarser and more densely. It may feel pricklier be‐ cause it’s been cut, but it isn’t any thicker.

But it is recommended to take precautions for a smoother finish.

Shaving in or straight after a shower softens the skin, which is particularly helpful if the hair is coarse or thick. A two‐blade razor is preferable as is using a pre‐shave oil to prevent razor burn and a hy‐ drating moisturiser afterwards to sooth the skin.

Middle Eastern and Asian coun‐ tries swear by threading which in‐ volves using a thin, doubled cotton thread pulled taut to roll over tar‐ geted areas, pulling out hairs. Like tweezers, it works well on smaller areas, but is not as labour inten‐ sive. Many salons offer this method and waxing.

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MOST of us have at least once woken up with a throbbing head and dry mouth and sworn ‘I’m never drinking again.’

What seems like a good idea the night before often leads to a miserable day af­ ter.

Heavy drinking can lead to inflammation of the stomach and intestines, poor­quality sleep, and the p r o d u c t i o n o f t ox i c s u b ­ stances that lead to vomit­ ing, sweating and an in­ creased heart rate.

Hangovers can also ham­ per the ability to concen­ trate and affect short term loss, according to experts.

A n d d e s p i te t h e m a j o r i t y of the adult population having endured one at some point, nobody seems to be able to provide a credible ‘hangover cure.’

Although there is evi­ dence behind what works t o re l i e v e sy m p t o m s a n d what doesn’t.

The most frequently re­ ported symptom of a heavy night drinking is dehydra­ tion.

Alcohol is a diuretic and makes us urinate more of­ ten and around four drinks can eliminate between 600 and 1,000 ml of water from the body.

Heavy alcohol consump­ tion can also cause sweat­ i n g , v o m i t i n g a n d d i a r­ rhoea, which also cause the body to lose fluids, and l e a d to t h i rst , we a k n e s s , dry mouth and light­head­ edness.

D r i n k i n g wate r m ay re ­ lieve some of these symp­ toms, but a combination of wate r a n d a n e l e c t ro l y te supplement is more effec­ tive in tackling some of the sy m p t o m s o f y o u r h a n g ­ over.

W h i l e s o m e s we a r b y a full fry up with a plate of g r e a sy b a c o n a n d e g g s , others can’t face it after a hard night partying.

Foods such as bacon, eggs and even broccoli contain an amino acid called ‘cysteine,’ which sci­

NO CURE: But there is evidence behind what works to relieve hangover symptoms and what doesn’t.

FULL ENGLISH: Eating protein, fat and carbohydrates before drinking has been shown to slow the absorption of alcohol. entists claim can decrease t h e a m o u n t o f t h e t ox i c c h e m i ca l ‘a c e ta l d e hyd e ,’ which is produced as your body metabolises alcohol.

Acetaldehyde con­ tributes to hangover symp­ toms such as increased h e a r t ra t e , n a u s e a a n d vomiting, but there is limit­ ed research supporting the benefits of certain foods as hangover cures.

However, eating protein, fat and carbohydrates be­ fo r e d r i n k i n g h a s b e e n shown to slow the absorp­ tion of alcohol. One reason we feel terrible after drink­ ing is down to the effects that alcohol has on our sleep.

Alcohol­induced sleep can be shorter and poorer quality, but the tiredness you feel can be reversed by the nation’s favourite stim­ ulant ­ caffeine.

T h e n t h e r e ’s t h e c o m ­

m o n p h ra s e , ‘ h a i r o f t h e dog.’

But experts stress drink­ ing during a hangover is simply dangerous, as vital o r ga n s s u c h a s t h e l i v e r need time to repair the damage caused by a heavy session.

Government guidelines recommend that yo u s h o u l d avo i d a l co h o l for 48 hours after a heavy drinking session. Pharma­ ceutical products are being marketed to drinkers which claim to relieve hangover sy m p t o m s b y i n c r e a s i n g the speed at which the body gets rid of the toxic chemical acetaldehyde.

But there is currently no evidence that any conven­ t i o n a l o r co m p l e m e nta r y medicine can cure a hang­ over.

The only sure fire way to avo i d h a n g o ve r h e l l i s to apparently drink alcohol in moderation or not at all.

Heart valves

UNIVERSITY researchers in America have found that 12 per cent of people who die when their hearts suddenly stop beating have MVP, a con‐ dition that affects one in every 100 people and is considered harmless.

Mitral valve prolapse occurs when the valves that separate the different chambers of the heart do not close properly.

This can affect how blood flows around the body, but NHS Choices claims that it often does not require treatment.

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FEATURE

GO LOCAL THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS is urging its readers to support local businesses in the community by going local now that the lock‐ down has ended and for your all your shopping this year, instead of feeding o n l i n e g i a n t s a n d s u p e r‐ stores.

We challenge you to redis‐ cover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengro‐ cers and all of the wonderful‐ ly quirky independent busi‐ nesses in your area.

Now that the Covid‐19 pandemic appears to be under control, 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 re‐ strictions.

The joy of shopping local means that independent businesses can help sup‐ port the local community.

Although it may be a eu‐ ro or two cheaper else‐ where or online, consider where your money is actu‐ ally going.

By shopping at an inde‐ pendent store you’re putting food on a local fami‐ ly’s table, and there is no

better time than now to give back to your communi‐ ty by making a small gesture and shopping in this way.

Many local stores sup‐ port local charities, sup‐ port and sponsor local sports teams and in many cases the small indepen‐ dent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numerous generations and support not just the cur‐ rent owner but the genera‐ tion before.

For those stores which are new, that extra couple of eu‐ ros spent there are support‐

ing someone’s dream and ambition, and also the courage it took them to step out alone, which is no easy task. It takes quite a large chunk of money to set up an independent store and com‐ pete with the multinational and chains.

So be sure to pre‐order your meat from a local butcher and get your spuds from a local greengrocer, let us revive that communi‐ ty spirit and get to know our neighbours again.

You could also consider purchasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking outside the

box can often lead to some fantastic ideas.

Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tattoo time at a local studio, a hair cut at a local salon or an on‐ line study course for some‐ one looking to change their career path.

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

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

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

peace of mind through these difficult times.

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

First, buying local keeps money circulating within the local economy.

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 re‐ tailers return 52 per cent of their revenue back into the local economy, com‐

pared to just 14 per cent for national chain retailers.

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

First, they sell to a local restaurant, which in turn prepares the fresh produce and sells it to local cus‐ tomers.

The farmer pays its local employees and the restau‐ rant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood hardware store. This example illus‐ trates how the recircula‐ tion of money in the local economy leads to a stronger financial founda‐

tion for our neighbours and communities. Buying local also fuels new em‐ ployment and job opportu‐ nities for people within our community.

Studies show, locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and retain more em‐ ployees over time.

A fantastic example of how to support your local community is with a Chari‐ ty Gift certificate, why not donate to your loved one’s favourite cause.

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Lines that the European Union adopted to meet the decarbonisation deadlines provided for in the Pact are designed to help lower the cost of purchasing electric cars, making them much more affordable for all EU citizens.

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RENAULT 5: The new vehicle will be a retro, but electric design model.

The new Renault 5 will be on sale in 2024 G I L L ES L E B O R G N E, Re‐ nault’s vice president of engineering, has con‐ firmed to Auto Express, that the company’s new R‐5 will enter production in 2024, and that its price will be between €20,000 and €25,000,

“but it should still be profitable. That is the challenge,” meaning this model will be around 33 per cent cheaper than a Renault Zoe. This new Renault 5 will be a retro but electric de‐ sign model, that will co‐ exist, among others like the Twingo, and the re‐ cently launched Renault Megane E‐Tech, which us‐ es the CMF‐EV platform, while the electric Renault 5 will use the CMF‐BEV platform, specific for small cars, and will be re‐ leased with it.

Like the new electric Megane, the Renault 5 will be manufactured at the Douai plant in north‐ ern France, becoming an‐ other of the brand’s ‘Made in Electricity’ mod‐ els.

Some media had specu‐ lated that its battery w o u l d b e L i Fe P O 4 c h e m ‐ istry, but the decision was made finally to use NCM cells, that is, the most conventional in the production of electric

cars today, and would be manufactured in Douai by AESC, having 40 kWh of capacity.

Renault says there will be another model using a battery of a larger capaci‐ ty of 52 kWh, which would reach up to 400 kms of autonomy, and will be the most expensive version of the Renault 5.

It is likely that the Re‐ nault 5 with the 40 kWh battery will lack the pos‐ sibility of carrying out fast charges, so it will probably only use alter‐ nating current, however, it is probable that ‐ as happens in the Megane with the 60 kWh battery ‐ the 52 kWh Renault 5 battery would incorpo‐ rate direct current recharging.

Renault’s purpose is to have a model in its range to rival the Fiat 500e, Honda, and Mini Cooper SE, among others, and there is apparently an‐ other electroretro model in the pipeline, the elec‐ tric Renault 4.

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Skoda Superb iV - automotive acreage!

ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack IT may come as a surprise to many who have cast doubt on Skoda cars over the years that the Czech manufacturer keeps company with the likes of Peugeot and Mer‐ cedes Benz as one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1895 as Laurin & Klement, now their top‐line models, they are part of VAG and produce a plethora of models from eco to equipment laden SU‐ Vs. The Superb has been a feature of the Skoda range for some years and in its lat‐ est guise has taken on even better eco credentials with plug‐in hybrid versions. They are badged iV and use the 1.4 TSi petrol engine com‐ bined with a 85kw electric motor and plug‐in charging.

With a potential pure elec‐ tric range of 37 miles it’s enough for a commute, and offers three drive modes ‐ e‐

Facts at a Glance Model: Skoda Superb iV SE-L Hatchback (Plug-in Hybrid) Engine: 1.4 TSI 218 PS petrol with 84 kw battery Gears: DSG 6-speed automatic Price: €44,321/£37,790 Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 7.7 seconds/Maximum Speed 225 kph (140 mph) Economy: Pure electric range 59 km / 37 miles - 1.1 l/100km/256 mpg Weighted combined Emissions: 40 g/km - WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets. mode, Sport and Hybrid. You can choose pure electric, hy‐ brid where the car decides or sport where both combus‐ tion and electric power com‐ bine.

In electric, or sport, it pro‐ duces very decent accelera‐

tion with the benchmark 62 mph arriving in 7.7 seconds, which for a large car like the Superb is impressive. Mated to the six‐speed DSG auto‐ matic transmission it’s a re‐ laxing and comfortable drive.

There’s space aplenty for

SKODA SUPERB: Really does live up to its name. all and rear occupants are particularly well catered for with enough legroom for even the tallest person to stretch out. The acreage con‐ tinues in the boot where you could carry enough supplies for a veritable army.

As with all plug‐in hybrids a home charger is an essen‐ tial to make the most of the electric side of the Superb, not to mention being easier and more practical. For those who feel range anxiety pre‐

vents moving to a pure elec‐ tric car the hybrids offer a very sensible alternative with a combustion engine to increase practicality.

Priced from €44,321 /

£37,790 the Superb iV range is offered in hatch and estate form and comes with an im‐ pressive basic standard equipment list that in‐ cludes adaptive LED head lights, privacy glass, heated front seats, leather, power driver’s seat, naviga‐ tion, climate, keyless entry and start and electric heated, ad‐ justable and folding door mirrors.

If you need a spacious car, a very spacious car, with all the toys, eco credentials and one which you could drive for hours and emerge fresh and relaxed, then the Superb really does live up to its name. Obvious play on words but it has to be done!

and finally...

SMARTER CITIES. Spain is in the process of building smarter cities with an increase in the use of electric bikes and scoot‐ ers as a form of transport by people in large cities.

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Granada outplay Barcelona at the Camp Nou to earn a draw A SPIRITED Granada team out‐ played Barcelona at the Camp Nou to leave with a well‐ earned draw Granada CF made the jour‐ ney to the Camp Nou in Catalo‐ nia on Monday, September 20, knowing that their opponents were not in the best of shape, coming off the back of their midweek hammering by Bay‐ ern Munich in the Champions League, and held the Blaugrana at bay for a full 90 minutes, be‐ fore Barca snatched a last‐ minute equaliser.

In the worst possible start for

under‐pressure coach Ronald Koeman, the home side went behind after just one minute, when Sergio Escudero’s corner was headed home past Marc‐ Andre ter Stegen by Por‐ tuguese international, Domingos Duarte to put the club from Andalucia in front, where they stayed until the 90th minute, as Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo nod‐ ded home to level the scores, to spare the blushes of the Catalan giants.

In between, Jorge Molina really should have claimed a sec‐ ond for Granada, while Sergi Roberto had the crossbar between him and the goal his team so badly needed, and new boy, Memphis Depay also

failed to finish a chance that came from a quick break.

Luis Maximiano in the Grana‐ da goal made some fine saves throughout the match, and the defenders in front of him stood strong, with Luuk De Jong failing

to convert a headed chance from close range with just 11 minutes to go.

A bold throw of the dice saw Koeman send Gerard Pique on as a substitute, playing him as a striker, as opposed to his nor‐ mal role in central defence, and a glance at the table will see a mid‐table Barcelona already losing ground on the leaders in LaLiga Santander.

RONALD ARAUJO: Nodded home to level the scores.

Jimmy Greaves, has died aged 81 after a long battle with dementia FORMER Tottenham and Chelsea striker Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81. Greaves was Spurs’ record goalscorer of all time, while he also managed 44 strikes for England. As well as Spurs and Chelsea he also featured for AC Milan and West Ham ‐ he was widely regarded as one of the greatest players this country has ever pro‐ duced.

Spurs released the news on Sunday, September 19, which read: “We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves, not just Tottenham Hotspur’s record goalscorer but the finest marksman this country has ever seen. Jimmy passed away at home in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 19 September), aged 81.

“Throughout his wonderful playing career, Jimmy’s strike rate was phenomenal. His Spurs return was 266 goals in 379 appearances between 1961 and 1970 ‐ 220 goals in 321 league games, 32 goals in 36 FA Cup ties, five in just eight League Cup ties and nine in 14 European matches.

“The 37 league goals that he netted in the 1962/63 sea‐ son remains to this day our record by any player in a sin‐ gle season. A member of England’s 1966 World Cup‐win‐ ning squad, Jimmy also scored 44 goals in his 57 senior international appearances, with 42 of those caps ‐ and 28 goals ‐ won while a Spurs player.

“He was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list at the end of 2020. Football will not see his like again. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Irene, their four children, 10 grandchildren and great‐grandchildren.”