Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 7 - 13 October 2021 Issue 1892

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The people’s paper Issue No. 1892

7 - 13 October 2021

National Holiday MOST shops will be closed on Tuesday, October 12, as Spain celebrates the Fiesta Nacional de España. The good news is that bars and restaurants should be open and busy. The day marks the occasion Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas. Columbus was Italian but was acting on behalf of Ferdinand and Isabella of Castile after being denied support by England and Portugal. Nowadays, it is one of the most important celebrations in the Spanish calendar with a formal military parade attended by King Felipe VI in Madrid which includes a colourful flypast by the Air Force.

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Top dog event IT may be the runway event of the season as the Palevlas Animal Protection Association from Monda invites dog owners to bring them down to view the cat walk.

Due to the pandemic, it’s some two years since the last time all of the doggy models got together with not a cattie comment between them, but they will be showing a leg of four on Tuesday October 12 from 11am to 5pm at Marbella’s Parque de la Constitucion.

There will be a market, prizes, paellas, drinks and much more plus a selection of dogs looking for a forev‐ er home and if you can’t adopt one, then perhaps you can help to buy food or other necessities.

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ROCK OF THE AGES LIVE are so excited to be doing a charity event for the amazing Collective Calling, who have been helping provide imme‐ diate relief to familyies in ur‐ gent need and the homeless community.

Most recently they have been working tirelessly to help the people most effected by the recent fires.

All of your soft rock classics from Queen, Bon Jovi, Journey, Foreigner and many more brought to you by the talented Ollie Hughes, Lucy Pardoe and Ruth and Craig Norris, along with a special guest, the one and only Ricky Lavazza.

LAUDE SAN PEDRO International College has a unique opportunity for students (aged 15 to 22) to play top level sports while studying at universi‐ ty in the USA. Head of Physical Education, Mr Courtney has teamed up with Global Sports Re‐ cruitment to offer a trial match and scholarship presentation. Mr Courtney gained a degree in ex‐ ercise and sports science at the University of North Carolina while playing for the football team.

Mr Courtney said: “Going on a USA scholarship is the best way to develop in the sport while gaining a university education. The facilities and coaching are truly world class.”

Global Sports Recruitment (https://www.global sportsrecruitment.com/) are headed by ex‐Scot‐ land footballer Dave McPherson. Founded in 2015, the company has already sent hundreds of stu‐ dents stateside. The male football and mixed bas‐ ketball events will take place at the college at 5pm on October 15. The female football event is at

Ready to rock for charity

Raising funds for the amazing Collective Calling.

The event is on Saturday October 23 at Sunset Beach Club, and doors open at 7pm. Tickets are only €10 and all profits go to Collective Call‐ ing

Get your tickets by calling or text 0034 622 399 366, at Sunset beach box of‐ fice from today, October 7 or online at https://rockoftheages.eventbrite.es We are also appealing to all local busi‐ ness and people who may be able to do‐ nate a raffle prize for this great event.

If you can’t make the event but would like to donate you can visit https://go fund.me/1c8f1e5f.

A unique opportunity 8:30pm on October 12 at Campo de Futbol Francis‐ co Santana Paquirri in La Cala de Mijas.

Interested parties can email t.courtney@laude sanpedro.com or WhatsApp 695 507 620.

Spanish chefs’ fundraiser CHEFS from around Spain will gather in Mar‐ bella to raise funds for children with cancer at the Materno Infantil Hospital. A total of 33 Michelin‐starred chefs will take part in the event to be held on Monday October 25. The event also aims to raise awareness of the im‐ portance of eating healthily.

Los Monteros hotel will host the ‘Chefs for Children’ event, which has the support of the Marbella Town Hall and the Provincial Coun‐ cil through the ‘Sabor a Malaga’ campaign. A

gala dinner will be held.

The event aims to raise money for the Jue‐ gaterapia Foundation. The foundation helps children who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The foundation is working on a project to create a green outdoor play area on the rooftop of the Malaga health centre.

Everyone attending the event will be treat‐ ed to an exclusive tasting menu prepared by Michelin‐starred chefs. Tickets can be bought via the website chefs forchildren.es.

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Costa Press Club THE September meeting of the Costa Press Club, which had a theme of ‘Adapting’ was held on Tuesday September 28, at the Hotel Ilunion (for‐ merly Hacienda Puerta del Sol) which has undergone a transformation and of‐ fered members an ideal outdoor space for both the talk and the dinner which followed.

In keeping with the theme of the evening, Lucas Barreta, the hotel direc‐ tor, gave a brief talk about the concept of the Ilunion brand, which is a business branch of the ONCE charity in Spain, and part of its social enterprise work. The company prioritises functional diversity, inclusion and adaptability for guests and employees as part of its mission.

This explanation was followed by the main speaker of the evening, Stine Myn‐ ster, the Director of Communications of Denmark‐based Sprout World, who de‐ tailed some of the challenges faced by her multinational team during the pan‐ demic, and showed how the company had been able to continue promoting and selling its sustainable and recyclable products despite the difficulties.

This led to a debate during which members commented on their own ex‐ periences of remote working and how they had adapted. An excellent meal finished the evening in style, with every‐ one clearly pleased to be meeting again face to face!

The next Costa Press Club meeting will continue with the theme of ‘Adapt‐ ing’.

The club provides a regular social meeting place and forum for resident and visiting journalists, and member‐ ship is open to anyone working in a con‐ tent generating role in the press, media, or communications industry.

More information on http://costapressclub.com

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NIBS EXTRA Beer Fest Marbella THIS weekend from October 8 to 10, the Avenida del Mar will celebrate the Beer Fest Marbella with two beer bars, one serving a selection of beers from Ireland and the other concentrating on German brews. There will also be a food stand offering favourites from each country.

Animal Festival BENALMADENA will host its first Animal Festival on Saturday, October 9 from 7pm in the Municipal Auditorium with free entry, although members of the audience are asked to bring tinned or dried food suitable for cats. Expect performances from four bands and two dance troupes.

Chestnut booths ONE of the popular autumn and winter treats in Spain is eating roasted chestnuts, but in order to ensure that these are cooked and presented in a uniform manner, the Mijas Council has procured 20 identical street booths for use by the chestnut traders.

New roads AT a cost of €236,338 the Estepona Council has built a new road just 85 metres in length which links the residential areas of Casasola, Atalaya and Isdabe. Previously, each area was effectively isolated from the other meaning a much longer and unnecessary journey on the A7.

Recycled Xmas IT’S never too early to get ready for Christmas and the Manilva Council is holding a free workshop on Friday, October 8, from 4pm to 8pm in the Manilva Multiple Use pavilion where it will be possible to learn simple, but clever ways of recycling.

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Simply Surviving Group continues to grow AFTER the excitement of reaching 1,000 Facebook mem‐ bers last week, this fledgling charitable platform has contin‐ ued to grow apace to more than 1,100. What’s more, its in‐ fluence is expanding beyond its traditional stomping ground in Mijas and Fuengirola as several businesses in the Marbella area have offered their support (more on this next week).

September’s efforts in sup‐ port of Age Care (Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena) raised €4,000, bringing the group’s charitable donations to more than €12,000 in just five months of activities.

The group has now been re‐ sponsible for more than 150 breakfast orders via its Break‐ fast Club, which visits a differ‐ ent venue every 10 or 12 days.

The next two are: Scape, La Cala de Mijas on Friday October 15 and Brad’s

SEARCH: Is the nominated charity for October.

Bar in Torreblanca on Fri‐ day 27th, both between 10.00 and 12 noon. You don’t need to be a member to come along for coffee or breakfast and a natter. We hope to see you there.

The nominated charity for October is SEARCH, an equine rescue centre based on the outskirts of Coin. English owner Sue Barnes has run this caring charity for 16 years, but her task was made much harder with the passing of her hus‐

Marbella thanks police MARBELLA thanked the Local Police for their service since the beginning of the pandemic. The mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz has presented diplomas and medals of merit to more than 100 officers. The ceremony took place on Patron Saint’s Day. Muñoz said: “It is a day on which we have the op‐ portunity to recognise, col‐ lectively but also individual‐ ly, the work they carry out every day in our city.”

She thanked the officers for their “commitment,

dedication and profession‐ alism they have shown since the beginning of the pandemic to ensure the welfare and health of us all.”

The event was also at‐ tended by the councillor for Security, José Eduardo Díaz and the Chief of the Local Police, Javier Martín.

Martín praised “the ef‐ fort and work of the staff in the face of the pandemic, as well as that of the com‐ munity in general and the rest of the institutions and groups.”

band Alan in June. After much soul searching she has deter‐ mined to carry on her work, which culminates in the re‐ homing of horses in her care.

Simply Surviving Group re‐ cently received a €500 dona‐ tion for SEARCH from well wisher Roseanne, many thanks indeed to her for such a gener‐ ous gesture!

The Mijas Walking Tours continue, with a suggested minimum donation of just €5,

Gibraltar chief minister has Covid-19 GIBRALTAR Chief Minister Pi‐ cardo returned from the UK with Covid‐19 having tested positive on October 1, follow‐ ing a PCR test taken 24 hours after he returned to the Rock.

As a result of this outcome, Mr Picardo is required to self‐ isolate at home, although his wife who travelled with him tested negative.

This will require that all his appointments be cancelled, including attendance at the Conservative Party Confer‐ ence to host the Gibraltar Government reception. Also his attendance at the Fourth Committee hearing at the

Turtle release MARBELLA mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, watched the release of 39 loggerhead tur‐ tles from Cabopino beach on Friday October 1. The turtles were born on that beach last year after having been moved from a busier beach in Fuengirola where they were first spotted. These young creatures have spent more than a year in the care of the Marine Environment Management Centre (Cegma) and the Sevilla Aquarium until they were large enough to be returned to the sea.

Now weighing between half and one kilo, they have reached the ideal size to allow

all of which will be given to SEARCH. The Tours are two and a half hours long and offer a fascinating insight into the his‐ tory and cultural development of Mijas pueblo.

Only a few places remain for this month as follows: Thursday October 14 at 2pm (two places) Thursday Oc‐ tober 28 at 11am (four places) If you’d like to take any of those places please contact Alan Boardman on 610 522 605.

Simply Surviving Group is al‐ ways open to new sponsors of their events or auctions. If you are a business owner and would like to discuss these op‐ portunities please email either Val Williams (valwilliams39@ yahoo.com) or Alan Boardman (alanbrdmn@yahoo.co.uk)

Credit: Gibraltar Government Mr and Mrs Picardo with new Governor in 2020.

United Nations, which was scheduled for next Tuesday and for which Mr Picardo had obtained a diplomatic visa for travel.

The Chief Minister said: “I feel perfectly well and have come home as required by the Contact Tracing Bureau.”

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PHOTO: 81-year-old Jose Guerrero.

Honouring elderly residents ON December 14, 1990, the United Nations Gener‐ al Assembly, in its resolu‐ tion 45/106, designated October 1 as the Interna‐ tional Day of Older Per‐ sons, encouraging the governments to recognise all that those people had done for their societies.

Benahavis Council de‐ cided this year, as the community emerges from the pandemic to take ad‐ vantage of this date to honour all residents in the municipality who are aged 80+ with a respectful trib‐ ute, in the form of an exhi‐ bition.

This is an unusual exhi‐ bition as it consists of a large photograph of each of those residents at‐ tached to the lamp posts that gives access to the roundabout at the en‐ trance of the village and on Avenida de Andalucia.

All were invited to a special lunch at the Salón de Actos on October 1 and the town hall was lit up in honour of these special residents that evening.

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Credit: Marbella Council Mayor Muñoz released one of the turtles.

them to be released and should not suffer attacks from predators as they get used to their new environment.

Five of the turtles have been fitted with satellite tracking so that their journey and hopefully long life may be followed, thus in‐ creasing the information that scientists have about the reptiles.

MALAGA CARNIVAL 2022. The Fundacion Ciudadana con‐ firmed on Tuesday, October 5, that Malaga Carnival has already confirmed dates for 2022 after being cancelled this year.

The carnival is set to take place on February 10, starting with the singing contest, and will continue until March 6 with the Burial of the Boqueron.

According to the initial calendar set between the organisers and the city council, the preliminaries will be held between February 10 and 18, the semi‐finals will go from 20 to 23 with the grand final being held on Friday February 25.

If Covid does not prevent it, the street party will start on February 26 and will last until the aforementioned March 6.

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Hotel occupancy soars THERE is good news on the coast as hotel occupancy in Malaga is almost back to pre‐pandemic figures. The data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) shows occupancy in the months of July and August 2021 was close to that in 2019 and more than double that of 2020.

The announcement came from Rosa Sánchez, the councillor for Tourism, Pro‐ motion of the City and Investment Cap‐ ture. There were more than 204,000 trav‐ ellers with more than 510,000 overnight stays recorded across the two summer months. Overnight stay figures in July were up 128.9 per cent on last year, while August enjoyed a 118.9 per cent rise.

The best gauge of the return to normali‐ ty can be gained from comparing the fig‐ ures to 2019, before the pandemic began.

On this, Sanchez said: “When comparing the figures for August and July with those for the same months of 2019, we find rea‐ sons to believe a return to normality in the

number of tourists who visit.”

In August 2021, 106,989 hotel travellers were registered compared to 139,602 in the same month of 2021, a shortfall of just 23.4 per cent. The number of overnight stays in 2021 was down just 7.9 per cent.

In July 2021, there were just 7,000 fewer travellers than in 2019, a decrease of 6.3 per cent. Meanwhile, overnight stays were just 15.6 per cent down.

The numbers were boosted by the na‐ tional market as Spanish citizens enjoyed domestic breaks after the restrictions were lifted. In all the summer months, na‐ tional travellers outnumbered internation‐ al ones.

The international numbers were domi‐ nated by French travellers who reserved 23,000 nights in hotels during August.

They were followed by the Netherlands (17,000) then the Italian and British mar‐ kets with more than 10,500 overnight stays each.

Expats furious over rising electricity prices EXPAT readers have told the Euro Weekly News they think the Spanish government should nationalise the electric‐ ity networks to lower prices.

The EWN asked readers whether they think electricity should be nationalised to end the energy rip‐off and 100 per cent said it should.

The price rise of electricity in the wholesale market saw a new all‐time high on Wednes‐ day, September 29, reaching €189.9 per megawatt‐hour (MWh).

The price was the highest historically registered, more than the €188.18 per MWh that reached the wholesale market on September 16, and the €182.71 per MWh that the pool marked on September 28.

The price more than triples the amount that was paid dur‐ ing the fifth Wednesday of September of last year when it was €49.15 per MWh. The high costs of electricity has caused outrage across

PROTESTS: Have been organised against the rising prices of electricity throughout Spain.

Spain, with the Communist Workers Party of Spain (PCTE) calling for rallies across cities.

Under the slogan ‘No to the tariffazo,’ the party, which has joined with the youth organisa‐ tion Colectivos Jovenes Comu‐ nistas, organised protests in cities in Andalucia, Castilla y Leon, the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias.

In Andalucia, the protests were announced in Cordoba, Malaga and Sevilla; in Castilla y Leon they were announced in Leon, Salamanca and Valladol‐ id; and in the Basque Country, in Bilbao and San Sebastian.

Demonstrations were also an‐ nounced in Oviedo and San‐ tander.

Gazpacho fears THREE batches of gazpacho products were withdrawn from the market by FACUA on October 1 amid ethylene oxide fears. The gazpacho sold by the Alvalle brand was discovered to contain traces of oxide containing ethylene.

Ethylene oxide has been banned in the European Union since the 1990s, as it is a pesticide considered a mutagenic, toxic, and carcinogenic substance that could cause cancer in extreme cases.

This move follows another recent case when the same substance was found in some ice cream, leading FACUA to withdraw products from Mars and Nestle.

The three lots which have been recalled are L5243, which is gazpacho with beetroot, along with L1236 and L1244 from gazpacho gourmet. All three have an expiration date of November 2021.

Although these products have already been withdrawn from sale, consumers are asked to make sure that they do not have any at home with these characteristics. If so, they should contact the company to alert them of its existence, by calling 900 164 164, or email contacta @pepsico.com, or, via the Avalle website.

A moving tribute to Costa del Sol

legend Raffaele Morelli

In memory of Raffaele.

THE Costa del Sol paid a fitting tribute on Friday October 1, to one of the coast’s brightest stars, restaurateur Raffaele Morelli, who died on Friday September 24.

Nearly 200 of Raf‐ faele’s most loyal friends and clients came out to the restaurant he was fa‐ mous for, Val‐ paraiso in Mijas, to say their final goodbye to the legend.

Bringing the red roses Raffaele was known for giving to each of the women who came to Valparaiso as a touching tribute to him, guests settled in for an evening of live music and drinks all in aid of Cudeca, where Raffaele spent his last two days.

EWN CEO Michel Euesden took to the stage to thank everyone for coming, speaking movingly about Raffaele.

She said: “He was the epitomy of love, the man who became a legend.”

She also urged guests to do‐ nate generously to Cudeca, the cancer hospice that looked after Raffaele in his final days, praising the charity for the vital work it car‐ ries out on the Costa del Sol. Michel told attendees to “share your memories and take time to remember him.”

Raffaele’s son, Marcello Morelli, also spoke to thank Michel and Steven Euesden for organising the evening.

He said: “Without them we could not have organised this event which was important for me, my brothers and sisters and uncle Vittorio.”

The Morelli family.

Marcello encouraged guests to give anything they could to Cude‐ ca.

He said: “They made my fa‐ ther’s life so much easier at the end.”

Marcello’s sister, Paola Morelli, added: “What they did for my father I can’t even explain.

“They should be everywhere in Spain.”

Many of the guests also took the chance to share their memories of Raffaele with the Euro Weekly News.

Jane Hallett told the EWN: “We loved him so much. He made every woman feel like a queen.”

The Costa del Sol resident added that she had celebrated some of her biggest events at Valparaiso. She said: “My 70th birthday here was a rave.”

Lynda and James Kayll also spoke mov‐ ingly about their memories of Raffaele, de‐ scribing how Lynda’s parents had moved to the Costa del Sol in 1969 and had been regu‐ lars at Valparaiso.

Lynda told the EWN: “He was the most amazing man and always brought the ladies a red rose.

“This evening I have brought a rose from me and one from my parents.”

Speaking about the huge numbers of guests who had come out to celebrate Raf‐ faele’s life, Lynda added: “That’s how many people loved him.”

Meanwhile, David Long, president of Age Concern Fuengirola and Mijas, told the Euro

Weekly News: “He was one of a kind.”

Guests later shared some of their warmest memories of Raffaele on cards which were attached to balloons before being released by everyone there in an act to commemorate his life.

Later, fireworks also gave Raffaele the dazzling send off he deserved.

Supporting Cudeca, the Costa del Sol community once again came together and raised €1,872.16 for this essential charity.

The Euro Weekly News would like to thank Nero Premium Vodka who very kindly offered to donate €1,000 to Cudeca every month for the next 12 months, as well as acts Duo Zing and Alexandra Avery who gave their time for free. Also thanks go to Mijas Town Hall for providing the chairs for the evening.

A big thank you to Marcel‐ lo, Stefano, Fabio, Paola, Alessandro, Daniella and Vitto‐ rio Morelli for opening up Valparaiso so that all those who loved Raffaele could share in the evening, as well as to everyone who came out to pay tribute to the Costa del Sol icon and raise money for Cudeca.

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Madrid edging to normality MADRID lifted all Covid capacity restrictions on food and entertainment on Monday, October 4.

There are no more limits on the number of people allowed at a table, and face masks need not be worn in outdoor spaces as long as a safe distance can be maintained.

The new measures apply to bars, restaurants, night‐ clubs, cinemas, theatres, multi‐use spaces and sports centres. Madrid pre‐ mier Isabel Díaz Ayuso, of the conservative Popular Party (PP), made the an‐ nouncement on Septem‐ ber, 29, during an inter‐ view on Spanish TV. “Starting Monday, we are going to get rid of all the restrictions on capacity and we are practically a step away from how it was before the pandemic,” she said from Washington, where she is on a promo‐ tional visit. Since Septem‐ ber 20, there have been no restrictions on the opening hours of these venues.

However, capacity has been limited to 75 per cent. With respect to bars and restaurants, there has

been a six‐person limit on indoor tables and a 10‐per‐ son limit in outdoor spaces.

Spain gas boost JOSE MANUEL ALBARES, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, travelled to Algeria on September 30, to hold meetings with officials over gas supply issues.

After the meeting he declared: “I have received the guarantee of gas supply from Algeria to Spain, as well as the Algerian commitment to satisfy Spanish demand.”

The trip was made in the wake of the recent breakdown in diplomatic relations between Algeria and Morocco and the possibility of a gas supply problem in Spain this winter.

Algeria has made it clear that it is prepared to cut off the gas supply to Morocco on October 31.

This would have repercussions for Spain and Portugal, as the Maghreb-Europe gas pipelines connect with the Iberian Peninsula through the Strait of Gibraltar.

If the two pipelines were closed off, it would force Spain to concentrate on shipping gas through the Medgaz gas single pipeline, which directly connects Algeria with the Almeria coastline through the Alboran Sea. That would not be enough to supply the quantity of gas it currently receives from Algeria, which would raise the price to consumers.

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Cruise ship pollution CRUISE ships should be monitored for the envi‐ ronmental harm and pol‐ lution they case, say Span‐ ish and European researchers.

New research called for global monitoring and ef‐ fective legislation for the cruise industry because of their impact on both the environment, and human health and well‐being. The review finds that cruising is a major source of environ‐ mental pollution and degradation, with air, wa‐ ter, soil, fragile habitats and wildlife affected.

Dr Josep Lloret, of the University of Girona, said: “Our paper highlights that cruising is a prime example of how the fates of our health and our environ‐ ments are intertwined.

“Up until now, most studies have looked at as‐ pects of this in isolation.

Our review is the most comprehensive to date to combine these research fields and take a holistic

view of how cruising dam‐ ages our environments and our health. We now need

global legislation to min‐ imise damage on both our oceans and our health.”

Crime crackdown SPAIN, supported by Eu‐ ropol, coordinated an EU‐ wide action plan targeting the facilitation of illegal im‐ migration, drugs and firearms trafficking.

The operation took place between September 15 and 18 and involved 27 countries (17 EU Member States and 10 non‐EU countries). They were supported by Eurojust, Frontex, INTERPOL and oth‐ er international organisa‐ tions.

The activities took place mainly in Southeast Europe, while other countries from across the continent partici‐ pated by sharing intelligence and conducting operational actions at the national level.

The actions, involving al‐ most 11,000 officers on the ground, led to 330 arrests re‐ lated to different crimes in‐ cluding drug trafficking, the facilitation of illegal immigra‐ tion, document fraud and the trafficking of firearms.

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A MISSING drunk man in Turkey accidentally joined a search party that was actually out looking for him. He managed to spend hours helping the group before real‐ ising it was himself they were looking for after he had been uncontactable after having drunk a little too much!

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Business giants out as Chamber of Commerce reopens AROUND 40 business people gath‐ ered for the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain’s first in‐per‐ son event since the start of the pandemic. The event was held at Breathe, Marbella, on Thursday, September 30.

Organised by financial advisors Baycrest Wealth, the business breakfast saw companies including Spence Clarke & Co, Ambient Jobs and Currencies Direct come togeth‐ er along with British Consul Char‐ maine Arbouin to discuss the future of business in Spain.

Special guests also included Remedios Bocanegra, Marbella Council’s delegate councillor for Foreigners.

Attendees, including Euro Week‐ ly News Sales Director Steven Eues‐ den, took the opportunity to meet new faces and discuss in‐person the progress being made by British busi‐ nesses.

Following a business breakfast of a full English breakfast, Acai bowls and Cava, Derek Langley, the Vice President of the Andalucian British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, thanked everyone for coming.

The businessman spoke about the importance of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain in promoting businesses in the coun‐ try, as well as investment in the country from the UK. He added that the strong trade relationship between the UK and Spain had seen several large British companies investing in Spain.

Derek Langley then asked all guests to introduce themselves, with many speaking about the com‐ panies they work for and their roles.

Charmaine Arbouin, Consul for Andalucia, Canarias, Ceuta and Melilla, also spoke to describe how she was still working to support British businesses in Spain.

The event’s sponsors Baycrest Wealth later stood up to describe their work.

Baycrest’s Iain McKay introduced himself while his colleague Cliff Knezovich spoke about the compa‐ ny’s work as financial advisors and the many qualifications their team had undertaken to be able to han‐ dle financial matters in various countries, including across Europe and in North America.

He also spoke about how hand‐ ing over financial matters to a com‐

Ignacio Ortega, Maria Fernanda Garcia, Derek Langley, Steven Euesden & Edward Enrique.

Cliff Knezovich, Hayley Laven & Iain McKay.

Hayley from Baycrest Wealth and Nicole from Ambient Jobs.

Jose Asenjo & Steven Euesden.

Campbell Ferguson, Steven Euesden & Alistair Spencer Clarke.

Iain McKay, Remedios Bocanegra, Maryna Yatsenyuk, Alex Radford, Derek Langley, Hayley Laven, Cliff Knezovich & Charmaine Arbouin.

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Steven & Alex Radford from MyLawyer in Spain.

Sandra Wrightson from DeCotta Law.

Steven with Tony from Phoenix Solutions.

Steven Euesden & Charmaine Arbouin.

Louise Cook & Bas de Boer from NCH Dallimore.

Steven Euesden & Sarah Perez.

Discussing the progress made by British businesses.

Enjoying the breakfast.

Maryna Yatsenyuk from La Caixa & Steven.

A business breakfast was held.

can help give their clients more time with their families and to allow them to work towards the financial freedom they want.

The event ended with guests giv‐ en the chance to speak to their new contacts and thank their hosts.

The British Chamber of Com‐ merce in Spain is the only indepen‐ dent British‐Hispanic business or‐ ganisation. Its principle mission is to promote commercial activity and investment between British and Spanish companies.

It protects members’ interests in decision‐making bodies by creating advocacy committees, publishing research papers and holding events, increasing the visibility of its mem‐ bers.

Founded in Barcelona in 1908 by the British Embassy, the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain has been working to promote UK business interests for more than 100 years and has more than 300 members.

With offices in Madrid, Malaga and Barcelona, the organisation al‐ so works closely with the British Embassy in Spain, as well as British commercial services and Spanish commercial abroad (ICEX).

Baycrest Wealth: Urbanización La Alzambra, Oficina Nº 2, Nueva Andalucia 29660, Malaga, Spain +34 951 668 108 hello@baycrestwealth.com www.baycrestwealth.com

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Spanish government urged to act over train strikes THE Euro Weekly News asked its readers whether they think the Spanish Government should be doing more to prevent the train strikes causing travel disruption in Catalonia and a huge 100 per cent said they should.

EWN readers said that travellers need trains to run on time, with no readers agreeing that workers should be on strike.

The strike, called by drivers’ union SEMAF, started on Thursday, September 30, sparking travel chaos in Catalonia.

The industrial action is set to take place until Tuesday, October 12 following accusations by train workers that Renfe had failed to comply with agreements to guarantee services.

The union also criticised the, “failure to re‐es‐ tablish all non‐covered employment and all cir‐ culations suppressed, and the breach of the col‐ lective agreement, and will not solve it, with regard to new incorporations and processes of mobility and integration of staff. Delaying, misin‐

INDUSTRIAL ACTION: Has been called by the drivers’ union SEMAF.

forming, and intentionally hindering the normal development of processes.” SEMAF also claims that a further 150 workers are needed and that Renfe is not complying with an earlier agree‐ ment to increase employment numbers.

The strike last week caused chaos throughout the day in Rodalies in Catalonia, with the cancel‐ lation of more than 400 trains, the specific clo‐ sure of some stations, such as Plaça Catalunya, and the interruption of services in Saints.

Renfe criticised drivers for not coming to work.

Name a Guide Dog Puppy Competition A COMPETITION has been launched to name a cute young guide dog puppy.

As part of a campaign to support the ONCE Foundation for Guide Dogs (FOPG), Spec‐ savers Ópticas is running the competition dur‐ ing the month of October. One lucky winner will have the honour of naming the guide dog pup‐ py, as well as winning a hamper of prizes. This will include a voucher for a pair of designer sun‐ glasses, a selection of goodies from the charity, a certificate, and a photo of the puppy.

Judith Borland from Specsavers Ópticas in Fuengirola commented: “We are really looking forward to receiving some great name sugges‐ tions for FOPG’s next litter of puppies. Names must start with the letter N, be short and easy for the dogs to hear and can’t be people’s names. Please tell us what name you have cho‐ sen and why you have chosen it. They can be for female or male dogs. We’ll select our favourite at the end of October and announce our lucky winner and their chosen name.”

The competition, which is free to enter, runs throughout Blindness Awareness Month in Oc‐ tober. To enter the competition, follow Spec‐ savers Ópticas on Facebook, Instagram or Twit‐ ter and send them a message with your answer, or comment on the competition post.

Alternatively, you can email your entry to paul.ainsworth@specsavers.com, or fill in a pa‐ per entry form at one of the Specsavers Ópti‐ cas stores.

The competition is being organised as part of Specsavers Ópticas’ campaign to raise €5,000

for FOPG by the end of 2021 and to raise awareness of the tireless work they do. The Foundation breeds, trains and delivers more than 100 guide dogs every year to people who have severe visual impairment across Spain.

They provide these guide dogs free of charge thanks to the support of ONCE and companies and individuals such as Specsavers Ópticas and their clients who pull together to raise funds for this worthy cause.

The work of this Foundation is essential for blind or severely visually impaired people to live as independently as possible. Going from walk‐ ing with a cane to walking with a guide dog rep‐ resents a great improvement in their mobility, substantially increasing the speed and safety of their movements, which enables them to inte‐ grate better into the community and lead fuller lives. To breed, train and place a guide dog with someone, costs approximately €40,000 and to‐ day there are more than 400 blind people wait‐ ing for a guide dog in Spain. Fundraising actions like this are a great help to provide as many guide dogs as possible for people who really need them.

Specsavers Ópticas is located in Marbella and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Pop in to your nearest store to enter the competition, or visit www.specsavers.es to find out more.

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Abortion rate drop THE number of abortions performed in Spain decreased by 10.97 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019.

According to the State Registry of Voluntary Interruptions

of Pregnancy (IVE) published on Tuesday September 28 by the Ministry of Health to coincide with World Safe Abortion Day , the IVE rate in 2020 was 10.30 per 1,000 women be-

Football star’s fuel plea ENGLAND has been hit by fuel shortages and many people have been queueing at the pumps. In some areas, 90 per cent of the pumps have been affected by the shortages. And some stations have seen demand grow by 500 per cent. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced 5,000 temporary visas for lorry drivers to try and ease the problem.

The shortages have also hit the world of football and Mill‐ wall’s Matt Smith took to Twitter to ask for help.

He tweeted: “Anyone in the West London (Chelsea/Ful‐ ham) area know where’s a good bet to get fuel at the mo‐ ment? Struggling to find anywhere! If not, can anyone give me a lift to training in the morning?”

Fans soon commented on the post. One person tweeted: “Get @jedwallace12 to carry you in, he’s been carrying the rest of the team for two years.” Another fan said: “Genuine offer. Downside you’ll have to cover admin cost for insurance and Spotify is pre‐set to John Mayer or Flock of Seagulls. Oth‐ er than that you’re good to go.”

tween 15 and 44 years old, compared to 11.53 in 2019.

The decrease may have been caused by “the exceptional situation caused by the Covid pandemic” the Ministry of Health said. The decrease occurred in “each and every one of the autonomous communities and in all age groups.”

Most IVEs take place during the first weeks of pregnancy.

The Ministry stressed: “The Department headed by Minister Carolina Darias has the firm intention of continuing to guarantee the right of women to voluntary interruption of pregnancy in public health, improving access to this benefit in the National Health System, while valuing work developed by all and all health professionals inside and outside the system in favour of the health and safety of women.”

STATS

7 million

is the number of foreigners living in Spain, around 15 per cent of the population.

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Pirate taxi war

THE town council of Malaga are fighting back against pirate airport taxis. Pirate taxis are a drain on legitimate taxi drivers who have to pay taxes and other expenses.

So far this year, Local Police in Malaga have caught 90 pirate taxis in the area around the airport. This figure has dropped from previous years, as coronavirus restrictions have affected the number of pirate taxis in the area.

José del Río, councillor for Mobility said: “The airport is going to improve the signage so that travellers arriving in Malaga have clear indicators of where the taxis are.”

The airport director along with the Local and National Police held a meeting last week. Their aim is to improve the taxi service and “prevent unauthorised vehicles from entering to pick up passengers.”

Avelino Barrionuevo, councillor for Security, explained that Local Police officers are

AIRPORT TAXIS: Police are trying to improve the service.

being trained at the Public Safety School of Malaga Town Council (ESPAM). He also said that both uniformed officers and plain-clothes officers are fighting against pirate taxis who illegally pick up and drop off passengers at the airport.

Barrionuevo explained, “We know who they are, but you have to catch them during an economic transaction or when they are picking up or dropping off passengers.

The Local Police know who does it, but they have to be caught.”

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Andalucian art at Prado

TWO important Andalu‐ cian baroque paintings are on loan to the Prado from the National Gallery in Ire‐ land. The exhibition will run until January 23, 2022.

The exhibition will fea‐ ture The Parable of the Prodigal Son and the Story of Joseph by Murillo and Antonio del Castillo, both of which have survived complete; and the series on the Life of Saint Am‐ brose by Juan de Valdés Leal. The exhibition also showcases other paintings which originally belonged to series of this type that were split up and dis‐ persed over time.

“Through these works visitors to the exhibition will be able to appreciate both the importance of se‐ rial creations in Andalu‐ cian painting of the period and the role played in the development of the latter by private collectors and patrons,” the Prado said.

In total, the exhibition features 33 works from the Museo Nacional del

Prado, the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin and institutions such as the Real Academia de Bel‐ las Artes de San Fernando,

the Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias, the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla and the Biblioteca Nacional de España.

New Ryanair route RYANAIR has announced an expanded winter schedule from Edinburgh including a new route to Madrid in Spain.

Scotland recently announced changes to travel rules. The pre‐ departure coronavirus testing requirement for anyone who is fully vaccinated and will be arriving in Scotland has been ditched. This has caused an increased demand for travel.

The four new routes mean that Ryanair will have a total of 50 routes from Edinburgh. Ryanair had previously announced addi‐ tional routes to Knock, Tallinn, Shannon, and Turin for winter 2021/22. The other new routes are Cork, Palermo, and Paris.

Aviation Director at Edinburgh Airport, Kate Sherry, spoke of the growing demand for travel. She said: “It’s clear to see there is con‐ fidence in the Edinburgh market as one for sustainable growth and it is good news that Ryanair are working with us to add new routes and help people return to travel safely.”

and finally...

CR7 out of juice. Cristiano Ronaldo’s driver spent seven hours sat at a petrol forecourt in the star’s £220,000 Bentley but left without adding a drop to the tank. The driver was joined at the Shell service station by the star’s security team in a Range Rover. They also left on empty as an expected fuel tanker failed to arrive.

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MAJOR airlines, including Iberia and easyJet, have committed to better infor‐ mation and timely reim‐ bursement of passengers in case of flight cancellations.

The Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) enforce‐ ment authorities were alert‐ ed in December 2020 to ad‐ dress several airlines’ cancellation and reimburse‐ ment practices in the context of the Covid‐19 pandemic.

Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said: “It is good news for consumers

Airlines cough up Elderly trips delayed that airlines cooperated dur‐ ing the dialogues, and com‐ mitted to respecting passen‐ gers’ rights and improving their communication. In the early phase of the pandemic, some airlines pushed vouch‐ ers on passengers. They were acting against EU con‐ sumer protection rules. That was unacceptable. Following our joint action, I am pleased that most of them have now

agreed to refund these vouchers. I call on authorities to ensure that the remaining airlines also offer a money refund for such vouchers.”

The airlines include Aegean Airlines, Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Air‐ lines, easyJet, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Nor‐ wegian, Ryanair, TAP, Vuel‐ ing and Wizz Air.

Spain trade & tech boost THE launch of the EU‐US Trade and Technolo‐ gy Council (TTC) is potentially a huge boost for Spain, says Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto.

The (TTC) met for the first time in Pittsburgh on September 29, 2021. Maroto, said: “It is great that the US and the EU reinforce their cooperation to strengthen the semiconductor production ecosystems, so necessary in indus‐ trial sectors such as the automotive industry, in which Spain is a world power.”

“The shortage of semiconductors is a prob‐ lem that affects the entire automotive indus‐ try and requires joint action on both sides of the Atlantic,” she added.

The Council was co‐chaired by European Commission Executive Vice President Mar‐ grethe Vestager, European Commission Exec‐ utive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, US Secre‐ tary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai.

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is the percentage of the population reporting crimes in Spain, compared to the European average of 15.5 per cent.

THIS year’s Institute for the El‐ derly and Social Services (IM‐ SERSO) trips could be delayed until November, said the pres‐ ident of the Spanish Confed‐ eration of Travel Agencies (CEAV).

Confusion still continues over the trips, which, accord‐ ing to the Ministry of Social Rights, are scheduled to begin this October. But, this is con‐ tradicted by Carlos Garrido, president of the Spanish Con‐ federation of Travel Agencies (CEAV), who believes they will not start until the earliest in November.

CEAV has asked the Admin‐ istration to resolve the proce‐ dures expeditiously so they can start selling and encour‐ age demand. The contract is pending following a dispute between rival travel groups Traveltino and Halcon Viajes over a point of sale in Arucas on Las Palmas in the Canary Islands.

According to the documents posted on the government’s portal, the Imserso pro‐ gramme is made up of three

different sectors: coastal areas of the peninsular, the islands and the interior and Europe,

with a total budget of €66.69 million (without VAT) and 816,029 places on offer.

Denise Welch heartbreak LOOSE WOMEN’S Denise Welch has been left devas‐ tated after her beloved dad Vin died.

The star took to Insta‐ gram to reveal the tragic death and said: “Pneumo‐ nia plus his existing pul‐ monary fibrosis was more than even he could take.”

Denise posted a heart‐ breaking photo showing her holding her father’s hand.

She wrote: “Last night at 11pm, we lost our dad, the

life force that was Vin Welch. After making a miraculous recovery from major surgeries, pneumonia plus his existing pulmonary fibrosis was more than even he could take.

“He left us surrounded by his family who could not have loved anyone more. I can’t quite function as I’m so grief stricken but I know he meant a lot to so many peo‐ ple, even those who’d never met him,” she added.

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OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil have rescued more than 265 kilos of live octopuses caught in illegal traps.

They did so as part of Operation Santolagarro. The offi‐ cers were able to detect poachers off the coast of San‐ toña in Spain.

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Charity Event at Nobu restaurant

Join us on October 21 at 8pm for a charity dinner at Nobu Marbella to support the Breast Cancer Association in collaboration with the boutique Caché located in Puerto Banus.

As in previous years, Eleni Manousou, the executive chef of Nobu Marbella, has prepared a three-course menu for the occasion. It will be served with a welcome drink brought by the House of Suntory with Roku Gin. The dinner will be accompanied by a fashion show of the brand Caché with its dresses and suits, led by the resident DJ and followed by a raffle. Tickets for the raffle can be bought from the beginning of the event.

The money raised will go to the Spanish Breast Cancer Association (Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer).

For reservations, please contact nobu@puenteromano.com or at +34 682 112 233.

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NEWS UPDATE N E R O P R E M I U M V O D K A is the drink with the UNDEFEATABLE SPIRIT. The locally‐based compa‐ ny is going from strength‐to‐ strength thanks to its Premium Vodka made from 100 per cent British potatoes.

The WORLD’S FIRST TRUE SIP‐ PING VODKA is already available online and in exclusive outlets in‐ cluding Masters of Malt and the Gourmet Club at El Corte Ingles in Puerto Banus, Malaga.

Nero Premium Vodka was the brainchild of CEO Nicola Morrissey.

Nicola and her team have made a big impact in the local community by getting behind local events and charities. They recently sponsored the Marbella International Film Fes‐

John & Nicola Morrissey.

AVOI event raises €5,000 EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL hosted a black and gold charity gala to raise funds for AVOI, a volun‐ teer association helping children with cancer in Malaga’s Materno Hospi‐ tal.

The event, held on September 29, attracted 120 guests and raised more than €5,000. Guests en‐ joyed a three‐course‐meal in the venue’s stunning restaurant. The gala was organised by Rosie Weston, best friend of Danielle Cud‐ lipp, whose son Oscar was diagnosed with a brain

tumour, aged nine, in 2018.

Danielle and husband, Jaime Chaves, know first‐ hand the amazing work of AVOI, who were with them every step of the way through Oscar’s treatment.

Danielle told the Euro Weekly: “If it wasn’t for them, the whole experi‐ ence would have been much harder. They are at the hospital every day look‐ ing after the children, but they also offer after‐care and events for families.

“They have a games room and their own foot‐ ball team. Oscar, thankful‐ ly, has been given the all‐ clear, but he’s still part of

Danielle (left) with best friend Rosie.

tival along with Euro Weekly News and have been supporting countless fundraising events in the region.

As part of their continued expan‐ sion, Nero Premium Vodka will soon be exclusively available at the Purple Rain Lounge, a fusion cuisine restau‐ rant and live music venue in Altea, Ali‐ cante. Purple Rain are proud sponsors of Malaga racing driver Álvaro Fontes who currently leads the 2021 season of the Spanish Endurance Champi‐ onship.

Emperor Nero once said: “Our Em‐ pire was forged on the foundation of excellence,” and Nero Premium Vodka follows the same principle.

Here are just a couple recent charity events that have enjoyed the backing of this exciting local brand.

the AVOI football team.”

El Oceano gave the venue for free and told EWN: “We totally support the charity. Well done to everyone for organising such an amazing night, and to the businesses who sup‐ port the cause.”

One sponsor, Nero Pre‐ mium Vodka, offered raffle prizes and entertainment to dazzle the guests. CEO Nicola Morrissey told us: “Being a family company with a son of the same age as Oscar it felt right to get involved. It is a cause very close to my heart and I re‐ ally believe in helping out in the local community.”

Nicola & John with guests.

Marbella businesses come together for Ian

COMING TOGETHER: Raising funds for Ian Fernandez Lopez.

BUSINESSES from Marbella came together to raise funds for Ian Fernandez Lopez, who has crystal bone disease, at a charity event on Saturday, Oc‐ tober 2.

Restaurant Bo Banus gener‐ ously hosted the event, giving 70 per cent of the proceeds of the night to its charitable foun‐ dation Proyecto Ayuda ARC, which is paying the medical ex‐ penses of young Ian. The event was the first of a planned monthly charitable venture by businessman Huang Gang, owner of Bo Banus, and his wife Gui Ling Qi. Bo Banus will be holding an event each month raising funds for local in‐ dividuals and associations.

The restaurant’s first charita‐ ble evening raised funds to pay for physiotherapy for Ian Fer‐ nandez Lopez, who was born with crystal bone disease, mak‐ ing him vulnerable to bone breaks and leaving him unable to walk without treatment from physiotherapists.

Spanish actor and DJ Langui organised the event with Bo Banus. He told the Euro Weekly News: “This funding will help to pay for the physio‐ therapy Ian needs with spe‐ cialists in crystal bone disease in Marbella.”

Sponsoring the event was Nero Premium Vodka, which also brought entertainment from the Nero girls, who per‐

formed alongside DJ Godoy and Lamaya Violinista.

Johnny Morrissey told the EWN: “It is nice that the local community can come out to support Ian. “Nero being a family busi‐ ness, we’re always here to sup‐ port when there is a family in need.”

Johnny’s son, Sean Morris‐ sey, aged nine, also presented a superhero‐themed gift to Ian. He said: “He’s a very very special friend and I hope he has a lovely day.

“He’s like a superhero and my very best friend.”

Alongside Nero Premium Vodka, the evening was also sponsored by Marbella Council.

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EWN EXCLUSIVE

Gerry Rafferty, a new album MANY people will re‐ member Gerry Raffer ‐ ty, the singer and mu‐ sician who had two enormous hit singles with Stuck in the Mid‐ dle with You (as part of Stealers Wheel) and Baker Street under his own name.

After years of pa‐ tient work, his daugh‐ ter Martha has sorted through a huge library of demo tapes and with the help of many of his friends who had played with him over the years as well as a young producer, she

issued this month his 11th solo album Rest in Blue.

One of his early friends and drinking partner, Patrick Knowles who now lives on the Costa del Sol and has had a musical career himself told Euro Weekly News about his relationship with one of Scotland’s favourite musicians.

They met by chance when both were long term guests at the Cavendish Court Hotel in Maida Vale in the early 1970s as Gerry

having left the Humblebums (his folk group with Billy Con‐ nolly) was getting Stealers Wheel togeth‐ er.

The two hit it off straight away and spent many nights at the famous Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in London and as the two were in their early 30s they both enjoyed a few drinks and singing

Irish Rebel songs, since both were Catholics.

They kept in touch for some considerable time and Patrick still speaks to daughter Martha who explained to him the background surrounding the new album.

There are two very interesting pieces of information about Raf‐ ferty’s best‐known

A 2014 tribute concert in Paisley to Gerry Rafferty.

songs, the first being about the lyrics of Stuck in the Middle with You which include the phrase ‘Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right, here I am Stuck in the Middle with You.’ Written by Rafferty, it is basically a dismis‐ sive tale of the music industry and the peo‐ ple working in it who he believed took ad‐ vantage of musicians generally.

It obviously struck a chord with Quinten Tarantino who includ‐ ed it on the sound‐ track of Reservoir Dogs.

The other ‘contro‐ versy’ surrounds the signature alto sax breaks played by Raphael Ravenscroft on Baker Street with Ravenscroft claiming he came up with the music itself but as has been proven by the re‐ lease of an original de‐ mo, Rafferty composed it on guitar but didn’t think the sound was strong enough.

Gerry Rafferty died of complications of the liver caused by his ex‐ cessive drinking in 2011, but his legacy continues both with these two hugely suc‐ cessful singles and body of work, but also thanks to the contin‐ ued involvement of his daughter Martha.

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Glastonbury wildlife shock ACCORDING to scientists, dangerously high levels of Class A drugs have been detected in the river that runs through the site of Glastonbury Festival.

Researchers discovered that during the festival, which runs over five days, levels of cocaine and MDMA were dangerously high and causing damage to wildlife.

Festival‐goers prefer to pee on the land rather than use the toilets at the Somerset festival.

Experts urged those who at‐ tend the festival in the future to use the facilities provided.

Dr Christian Dunn, from Ban‐ gor University, said: “Our main concern is the environmental impact. This study identified that drugs are being released at levels high enough to disrupt the life cycle of the European eel, potentially derailing con‐ servation efforts to protect this

endangered species.”

He added, “Education is es‐ sential for environmental is‐ sues, just as people have been made aware of the problems of plastic pollution, and Glas‐ tonbury have made great ef‐ forts to become plastic‐free, we also need to raise aware‐ ness around drug and pharma‐ ceutical waste ‐ it is a hidden, worryingly‐understudied yet potentially devastating pollu‐ tant.”

A spokesperson for the festi‐ val said protecting local rivers and wildlife was of “paramount importance” to Glastonbury Festival and that it has a waterways sampling regime in place during the event each year.

They said “no concerns” were raised by the Environ‐ ment Agency following Glas‐ tonbury 2019.

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Vic Reeves’ tumour VIC REEVES (real name Jim Moir) revealed he has been left deaf in one ear due to an inoperable tu‐ mour. The comedian is undergoing regular MRI scans to see how the tumour is growing. His loss of hear‐

ing has affected his love of music and other areas of his life.

Speaking of his tumour Reeves said: “I’ve got a vestibular schwan‐ noma ‐ it’s a tumour in my head.

I’ve gone completely deaf, 100 per

cent deaf, in the left ear, and it will never come back. It’s dead ‐ abso‐ lutely completely gone. It’s like the size of a grape, so they just have to keep an eye on it.”

He added, “It’s benign. They can’t remove it ‐ they can shrink it or they can leave it and keep an eye on it, and that’s what they’re doing.”

“I had to throw away all my stereo LPs,” Reeves joked. I thought the stereo was great when it first hap‐ pened. All I’ve got left is Frank Ifield and mono!”

Dr David Jenkinson, in‐ terim CEO for the Brain Tu‐ mour Charity, explained a little about the disease: COVID-19: Safety measures are not being followed.

“Our warmest wishes go to 2020. Residents of the hos‐ One occupant told how Vic Reeves after his diagno‐ tel have claimed that occu‐ a roommate had been in‐ sis with a vestibular pants are not able to self‐ fected with coronavirus schwannoma, also known isolate even after having but had not been able to as an acoustic neuroma. tested positive for Covid. self‐isolate. He said: “The They are slow‐growing, Southwark Council has guy was sick for three days. low‐grade brain tumours, reportedly written to Home We had no masks at that which account for around 8 Secretary Priti Patel to warn time. One night I had to call per cent of all primary brain that housing asylum seek‐ an ambulance. It wasn’t tumours. ers in the hostel poses “im‐ until five days later he was “They are rarely life‐ mediate risks.” moved to another room.” threatening.”

Asylum hostel risk ASYLUM seekers were crammed into 24‐bed hos‐ tel rooms despite the risk of Covid‐19. The hostel in Southwark, South London, is said to be housing around 500 people. This, despite the local council saying the facility was not safe to house rough sleep‐ ers.

One report claims many asylum seekers are having to share the same room.

The rooms are said to be filled with dozens of beds, amid the ongoing coron‐ avirus pandemic. So far in 2021, the number of small boats arriving in the UK has doubled compared to

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Brits 4-day week A POLL has revealed that most people in the UK are in favour of moving to a four‐ day working week. According to the poll, nearly six out of 10 adults would like the working week to be reduced to 32 hours without loss of pay.

The research has been car‐ ried out following the decision of the Scottish Government to try out the system following pi‐ lot schemes in countries across the world.

Almost 57 per cent of adults support the four‐day working week, with only 21 per cent opposing.

The number drops dramati‐ cally in the over 65s and con‐ servative voters but both groups still favour the move.

The idea was a key part of Jeremy Corbyn’s manifesto for the Labour Government in 2019. Clive Lewis, a former Labour leadership candidate, said: “It’s no surprise that such large numbers of people sup‐ port it, with evidence showing it can have a really positive im‐ pact on working people and businesses.”

PILOT SCHEME: Nearly six out of 10 adults would like the working week to be reduced.

The Norwich South MP added: “As we emerge from the pandemic we have a real chance to do things differently, where people have more time to spend with family and friends, and where the balance between work and leisure is more balanced.” Leaders from countries such as Finland and New Zealand support the four‐ day working week and experts believe it would create more jobs.However, not everyone backs the idea. A Government spokesperson said: “There are no plans for the government to mandate a four‐day work‐ ing week, as the cost to the economy, businesses and jobs would be excessive.”

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Covid patch SCIENTISTS have devel‐ oped a new painless Covid vaccine patch using 3D‐ printed microneedles.

The prototype patch has been created by scientists from Stanford University and the University of North Carolina. Each patch con‐ tains 100 needles. The patch comes in at only one square centimetre and is made of polymer. The tiny needles barely penetrate the skin, but are extremely effective at delivering the vaccine. Hu‐ man testing of the patches has not yet been undertak‐ en. Researchers discovered that when testing on mice, the vaccine patch gave an antibody response around 20 times higher than a tradi‐ tional jab after three weeks.

After a month, the antibody response was shown to be 50 times higher.

The scientists said: “Using model vaccine components, we demonstrated that 3D‐ printed microneedle deliv‐ ery resulted in enhanced cargo retention in the skin, activation of immune cells, and more potent humoral and cellular immune re‐ sponses as compared with traditional vaccination routes.” The technology used for the patch is not new, but previously it had been difficult to manufac‐ ture on a large scale. This has been overcome using ad‐ vanced 3D printing.

The new technique uses continuous liquid interface production. The scientists believe the new prototype could be the answer for people who have a fear of needles. Chemical engineer Joseph DeSimone said: “In developing this technology, we hope to set the founda‐ tion for more rapid global development of vaccines, at lower doses, in a pain and anxiety‐free manner.”

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Peeing at night

Rare find

A STUDY by Denmark’s Aarhus University and Stanford University in the US suggests that getting up at night regularly to have a pee could, especially if you are a male aged more than 60 with a benign prostate enlargement, increase your chances of getting dementia by 21 per cent.

A CASSETTE TAPE containing a 33-minute recording of John Lennon and Yoko Ono being interviewed by four Danish teenagers in 1970 which includes them singing an unpublished song and talking about world peace fetched Kr370,000 (€49,758) at a Danish auction on Wednesday, September 29.

THE NETHERLANDS Cat flap

Data fears

HUISKAT THUISKAT, a Dutch Foundation, claims that millions of birds and small mammals are killed every year by roaming cats and is taking out a test case against the Ministry of Agriculture demanding that it instructs the three million cat owners to keep their animals under control.

THE Dutch police have been criticised for regularly using drones manufactured by Chinese company Da Jiang Innovations, even though the Ministry of Defence has banned their military use because it has serious concerns about data security as it is stored on servers in China.

BELGIUM Pumpkin giant

Big Bad Wolf

NOT to be used for Halloween, but getting ready for the European pumpkin championships in early October, the Belgian contender so far measures 3.56 metres wide and 5.42 metres in circumference with an estimated weight of 1,020 kilos.

ALTHOUGH it wasn’t a scene from a 1930s horror movie, some 3,000 people gathered in the municipality of Meeuwen to join a Big Bad Wolf march to protest about the appearance of wolves in the area. Rather than flaming torches, they carried electric ones for safety.

GERMANY Tall ship

War crime

AFTER the first shipyard given responsibility to refit the Gorch Fock, a three-masted sailing ship used by the German navy for training cadets went bankrupt and with costs spiralling from an expected €10 million to €135 million, after six years the vessel has returned to service.

WHAT will probably be the last war crime trial to be held in Germany had to be put on hold as a 96-year-old woman who was a secretary at the Stutthof death camp situated in Nazioccupied Poland has ‘gone on the run’ after jumping in a cab.

FRANCE Saving face

Foie Gras

THE French Government is starting to bounce back from the loss of face suffered by losing the Australian submarine deal as President Macron has signed a €3 billion sale of frigates to previously cash strapped Greece which has also purchased 24 French fighter jets.

THE French ambassador in the UK has taken up the call from trade bodies involved in the production of Foie Gras to try to ensure that the import of this ‘delicacy’ into the UK is not banned as threatened in the Queen’s Speech in Parliament earlier this year.

NORWAY Bailing out

Chinese debut

TELECOMS company Telenor which is part owned by the Norwegian Government was caught unawares by the coup after expanding its interests in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and has been accused of trying to sell up to a Lebanese company in breach of international OECD rules.

CHINESE electric car manufacturers may be relatively unknown in Europe, but they have built huge industrial empires in their home country and one, Nio Inc, has just launched its ES8 electric SUV in Oslo since Norway expects to only allow electric car sales by 2035.

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Citrus trade stance SPAIN has asked the EU not to offer any more concessions to South African citrus growers.

The citrus sector in Spain is worth €2.5 bil‐ lion per year on average. Citrus fruit accounts for 4.9 per cent of the Spanish agricultural sector and 32.5 per cent of all fruit grown in Spain. Spanish citrus growers harvest 60 per cent of total EU production, which places Spain as the main citrus producer in the EU and the fifth largest in the world.

Faced with the upcoming review of the economic partnership agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Southern African development community, Agriculture Minister Luis Plana and Trade and Tourism

THE EU and EU consumer authorities have called on Volkswagen to compen‐ sate all EU consumers for misleading them about vehicle emission standards.

The Commission and EU consumer au‐ thorities argue that Volkswagen’s com‐ mercial practices violated EU consumer protection laws regarding the marketing of diesel cars equipped with illegal sys‐ tems.

On September 28, Didier Reynders, Commissioner for Justice, said: “Six years ago ‘Dieselgate’ broke. Up until now, not all consumers have been compensated.

There have been court rulings exposing

Minister Reyes Maroto have addressed a joint letter to the Commissioners for Agricul‐ ture urging no more concessions to South African citrus growers.

In the letter, Planas and Maroto state that Spanish citrus production is harmed by a lack of reciprocity in trade agreements. “The next review of the agreement should not offer ad‐ ditional concessions for citrus imports,” they argued.

Spanish production and export of citrus fruits are of crucial importance for the agri‐ food sector as a whole and have a direct im‐ pact on the rural economies in Spain. Since the agreement was signed, South Africa has notably ramped up production.

Alicante Covid doll created AN Alicante company nate viruses and bacteria. has created a doll it These claims are claims to be virus‐free backed up by the and able to beat Covid‐ Valencian Institute of 19.

Microbiology (IVAMI).

The company, The doll aims to Berjuan, created the doll prevent the transmission using a fabric which can de‐ of viruses. The company is activate 99.99 per cent of virus‐ not new to innovation and SANIBABY: First of its kind. es and bacteria. The material has previously created the Be‐ should be able to beat the bé Glotón breastfeeding doll viruses for 100 washes. and the Mosquidoll, a mosquito‐repellent doll.

Berjuan are based in Alicante and have The company hopes that Sanibaby will get named the product ‘Sanibaby’. The doll is said ‘children back to playing and sharing toys nor‐ to be the first of its kind with its ability to elimi‐ mally.’

VW compensation call Volkswagen’s unfair treatment of con‐ sumers, and yet the car maker is not will‐ ing to work with consumer organisations to find appropriate solutions for con‐ sumers.

“As I wrote to the company last year, not only consumers residing in Germany, but all consumers need to be compensat‐ ed,” he added.

To date, Volkswagen has only agreed to compensate EU consumers residing in Germany at the time of the car purchase.

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The German car manufacturer has in‐ formed the Commission and authorities of its view that voluntary payments to Eu‐ ropean consumers residing outside Ger‐ many were not justified since the affected cars have now been altered to meet legal requirements.

The company’s position has not changed despite recent EU and national court decisions which is why the Commis‐ sion and EU consumer authorities are mounting the pressure.

and finally...

GIRLS allowed. Marbella’s Sugar Bay beach club hosted the only all‐female international cocktail competition on October 4. The Lady Amarena 2021 Championship is a global event covering five continents and 21 countries. The final phase will be held in Bologna (Italy) in 2022 where na‐ tional winners will compete in a live challenge for the world crown. China are the reigning champions.

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

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Robotic disinfectant

Helsinki hold ups

DEVELOPED in Denmark six years ago, the first UV disinfection robot is now in production and costs €80,000, but the EU has donated one to the Turku University Hospital in Finland to undergo tests in the expectation that the mobile apparatus will kill Covid-19 and other bacteria.

ACTIVISTS with Extinction Rebellion Finland have started a 10-day demonstration at Mannerheimintie, the main thoroughfare in Helsinki, with around 1,000 people promising to turn up during that period. Police asked the demonstrators to move to somewhere safer, but the group refused.

IRELAND The Monk

Special moves

KNOWN as The Monk, Gerry Hutch arrived back in Ireland on September 29 after being extradited from Spain on a European Arrest Warrant, travelling in an Irish military aircraft which he boarded in Madrid and was formally arrested at Casement Aerodrome upon touchdown.

A VIDEO from Dublin has gone viral as it shows two men standing on a wall, using brooms as supports, whilst a third man pushes a couch over a balcony on the first floor of a block of flats as they safely bring it to the ground.

ITALY Sexist statue

Wild boar

A CONTROVERSY has broken out in Italy over a ‘sexist’ statue representing a female in a diaphanous dress based on a famous 19thcentury poem by Italian writer Luigi Mercantini. The bronze sculpture has caused a storm on Italian social media amid accusations of sexism.

SO regularly are wild boar sighted on the streets of Rome, happily navigating the traffic and looking for whatever food they can find on the streets and in bins, some jokers have suggested that it’s time to add a wild boar lane next to the cycle lanes.

PORTUGAL Hells Angels

Little Portugal

NO less than 88 alleged members of a Portuguese chapter of the Hells Angels have been charged with a huge number of different crimes involving a gang feud in a document which is 1,000 pages long and of those charged, 50 members are under house arrest.

THERE is a thriving Portuguese community in Little Portugal, Toronto, Canada and many of them turned out to welcome the arrival of a giant sculpture of a rooster, decorated by a local artist. The 2.8-metretall rooster was donated by the municipality of Barcelos.

RUSSIA Really lost

Secret drinker

A POLAR BEAR that apparently walked nearly 2,000 miles south from the Arctic into Siberia was found in a very weak state as she had lost a great deal of weight during her journey.

Unable to be returned to the wild, Tompa now lives in Moscow Zoo.

A NEW book written by Boris Yeltsin’s former son-in-law, suggests that Yeltsin knew that Hilary Clinton didn’t approve of Bill’s drinking but at a meeting in the Kremlin, Yeltsin arranged for a bar to be set up in one of the larger cloakrooms which they both used.

SWEDEN Zlatan returns

Foo Fighter

LEGENDARY and sometimes controversial striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return to international football playing once again for Sweden at the age of 40 in his nation’s World Cup qualifiers in October, now that he has recovered from injury even though he has played little competitive football.

SPEAKING to the BBC former member of Nirvana and now leader of the Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl has waxed lyrical about the reformation of Swedish pop giants ABBA and has revealed that if given the chance, he would love to play drums with them.

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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Huge investment THE New West End Company, which represents 600 businesses, plans to invest £5 billion in London’s West End across 22 existing and new developments to make the area more appealing to the modern consumer following the devastation in retail businesses caused by the pandemic.

Corporation tax IN keeping with proposals agreed in principle for a unified corporation tax rate across the world’s major economies, Spain has its own internal battle to fight as Podemos junior partner in the government is fighting to introduce the 15 per cent minimum sooner rather than later.

Seasonal recruitment ANXIOUS to ensure that it doesn’t lose lucrative Christmas trade, Sainsbury’s has announced it needs to fill 22,000 seasonal jobs across the UK with recruitment taking place for immediate start. The company is paying incentives in order to try to engage several thousand delivery drivers.

Bank dividends NOW that the European Central Bank has withdrawn its restriction on payment of dividends to shareholders, imposed at the height of the pandemic in order to boost funds, both BBVA and Santander have confirmed their intention to pay up to 40 per cent of profits in cash.

Investing in Angola ANGOLA’S president João Lourenço visited Madrid for discussions on closer cooperation and held meetings with HM King Felipe VI and President Pedro Sánchez on September 28. At the meeting, the two leaders agreed on a Joint Declaration to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen sectors of economic interest for Spanish companies and investments in the country. The good economic relations between the two countries are evidenced by the fact Spain exported goods worth €87m to Angola in 2020 and imported items to a value of €548m.

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€225 million

is the amount that Japan’s Nippon Steel expects to earn by selling its last 7.9 per cent holding in Spanish steel giant Acerinox.

Prices are continuing to rise IN case you haven’t noticed, prices in Spain continue to rise and according to advance fig‐ ures released by the National In‐ stitute of Statistics (INE), infla‐ tion in September is up to 4 per cent.

This is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which provides a statistical measurement of the evolution of the set of prices of goods and services that the resi‐ dent population in family dwellings in Spain consumes.

This index is made up monthly by logging 220,000 prices from

479 articles, of 29,000 establish‐ ments based in 177 municipali‐ ties in the whole country and the data is obtained by a combi‐ nation of visits, telephone calls and emails, so is considered rel‐ atively accurate.

Assuming this initial indicator is accurate then inflation is up by 0.7 per cent over the August figure and will be at the highest level since 2008.

Some argue that inflation, if kept relatively steady and low, is a positive influence on any economy as it means that the

LEGALLY SPEAKING

supply of money is greater than the demand for money and this helps to increase business turnover and makes the econo‐ my healthy.

Whilst this is positive for man‐ ufacturers and retailers it hits the consumer in the pocket and can also make exports less at‐ tractive.

The latest increase in inflation is to a great extent due to the massive increase in the cost of both electricity and fuel for ve‐ hicles and compares to drops in prices during 2020.

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WE are from the UK. We are struggling with the 90‐day limit for a tourist stay in Spain. As pensioners with a house on the Costa Blanca we usu‐ ally spend four summer months in Spain in our house and then rent for two months in Tenerife over the winter. We also ski for a week in Europe. None of this is possible with the 90‐day limit in 180 days. Our ques‐ tion is, are there ongoing negotiations taking place to increase the limit to 180 days, which is what EU visi‐ tors to the UK are allowed? We have written to vari‐ ous officials on this subject with no response.

J L M (Costa Blanca) No, there DAVID SEARL are no YOU AND THE LAW negotiations tak‐ IN SPAIN ing place be‐ tween the Euro‐ pean Union and the UK regarding a change to the 90‐day rule. There have been discussions regard‐ ing the concept of ‘reciprocity’ meaning that per‐ haps the European Union could treat UK citizens the same as the UK treats EU citizens. This would mean the authorisation of 180‐day stays in EU countries. However, these talks have not pro‐ duced any concrete results, so it looks as if you will have to adapt your plans to meet the rule of 90 days in Spain and 90 days back in the UK. Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

THIEVES can persuade UK iPhones to pay from Visa according to re‐ searchers from the universities of Birmingham and Surrey.

They claim that there is a weak‐ ness in the Visa programming for ‘Express Transit’ when set up in an iPhone wallet and have demonstrated, using their own accounts, the removal of £1,000 thanks to this flaw.

Start planning ahead.

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‘Express Transit’ scam Advice from the Apple website concerning ‘Express Transit’ says “Quickly pay for rides with Apple Pay using Express Transit on your iPhone and Apple Watch without having to wake or unlock your de‐ vice, or open an app. You don’t

even need to validate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.”

The only requirement is that the phone is turned on and the ‘Express Transit’ App has been downloaded to the iPhone.

In a video seen by the BBC, the

Spain’s debt falls slightly THE Bank of Spain has con‐ firmed in its second quar‐ ter 2021 review that the general government debt under the Excessive Deficit Protocol (EDP)1 amounted to €1.42 trillion at the end of June 2021.

This means that public debt has risen to 122.8 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is some 12.5 per cent higher than the same quarter in 2020, but has fallen from the first quarter deficit of 125.3 per cent.

The report from the Bank suggests that this continued high amount of debt, which is currently growing at a rate of 10.4 per cent per annum has been caused by additional spending due to the pan‐ demic.

Retail sales WITH inflation increasing as well as National Debt, the forecast recovery for the Spanish economy has taken another, slightly less dra‐ matic, blow.

Latest figures released by the Office of National Statis‐ tics (INE) reveal that retail sales decreased by 0.2 per cent in August following a flat July even though restric‐ tions have been lifted to a great extent over much of the country.

Overall, retail sales are down by 0.9 per cent on an annual basis but the gov‐ ernment is still confident that the economy will bounce back strongly and has not changed its fore‐ cast of an overall 6.5 per cent growth by the end of the year. researchers demonstrated how the con occurs using two specific pieces of equipment which don’t even have to be near the iPhone so long as it is connected to the internet.

So far, there have been no re‐ ports of theft actually occurring and the scam was only demon‐ strated under laboratory condi‐ tions.

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Currency outlook: Dovish ECB undermines the euro’s attempts to recover, US dollar rebounds amid bearish trade sentiment

STERLING: Rebounded following the Bank of England’s September policy meeting.

ASK THE EXPERT Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

Euro EUR/GBP: Unchanged at £0.85 EUR/USD: Unchanged at $1.17 The euro initially got off to a strong start in September, with the single currency carrying over some of its momentum from late August and supported by some robust Eurozone data releases.

However the euro hit a major stumbling block in the form of the European Central Bank (ECB), which maintained its dovish stance as it concluded its September policy meeting, in spite of also announcing plans to begin reduc‐ ing the pace of its pandemic emergency pur‐ chase programme.

This pullback in the euro through the second half of September has also been fuelled by po‐ litical uncertainty in Germany ahead of its gen‐ eral election as well as pressure from a stronger US dollar.

Looking ahead, the single currency could face additional volatility in the weeks to come, as German coalition talks, and the increasing policy divergence between the ECB and Feder‐ al Reserve are likely to dominate EUR senti‐ ment.

Pound GBP/EUR: Up from €1.16 to €1.17 GBP/USD: Unmoved at $1.36 The pound has traded in a wide range over the past four weeks, in response to growing doubts over the resilience of the UK’s econom‐ ic recovery.

This comes as businesses express concerns over staff shortages, supply constraints and ris‐ ing energy prices, the combination of which could lead the rebound in growth to stall in the latter half of 2021.

Also spooking GBP investors in early September were concerns over Boris John‐

son’s announcement that national insurance contributions would rise in 2022 as part of a ‘healthcare levy’.

But Sterling subsequently rebounded fol‐ lowing the Bank of England’s (BoE) September policy meeting, as support from within the bank to start reducing its quantitative easing programme grew.

With the UK’s economic headwinds show‐ ing no signs of abating, the pound could face an uphill battle in the coming month, particularly if the end of the government’s furlough scheme results in a sharp rise in unemployment, as some economists predict.

US Dollar USD/GBP: Unmoved at £0.73 USD/EUR: Unmoved at €0.85 Following on from the disappointment over the Federal Reserve’s reluctance to announce any concrete tapering plans at its annual Jack‐ son Hole Symposium at the end of August, the US dollar got off to a muted start in September.

However, demand for the currency picked back up through mid‐September as an increas‐ ingly gloomy outlook for the global economic recovery, bolstered demand for the safe‐haven currency.

A more hawkish outlook from the Fed fol‐ lowing its September interest rate decision then helped to extend the upside in USD ex‐ change rates, as investors began to price in an expected November start to the bank’s taper‐ ing process.

Going forward, with most economic indica‐ tors pointing to a stalling of global growth in the last quarter of 2021, its likely investors will con‐ tinue to favour the safe‐haven US dollar, partic‐ ularly as the divergence in policy between the Fed and other central banks only looks to grow wider.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT IRRESPECTIVE of your political leanings, your position in society or your financial worth; it’s very hard to ignore the fact that someone, somewhere, has totally lost the plot!

Last week in the UK, over double the number of illegals had already arrived than came ashore over the whole of last year ‐ and there’s still three months to go! The situation is bordering on pure insanity. The majority of these people are male. A large percentage is fighting fit ‐ and even the authorities admit to the possibility that some 4,000 terrorists have already been smuggled into Europe by enemy forces.

What on earth is going on? The UK’s esteemed Home Secretary, who you remember engages some 99 per cent ethnic assistants in her department (all by pure coincidence of course!) just seems to pipe up with some pacifying appeasement every time the going gets a bit tough. I truly have never heard a minister promise so much and deliver so little, (and we’ve heard a few!). It’s high time Ms Patel was hauled up and made to explain her immigrant policies

How gullible in full, not with an occasional intelligence insulting platitude when her survival merits it. When is it all going to stop?

The UK’s infrastructure is already crumbling.

NHS, housing and accommodation is all but falling apart. The benefit system is bleeding the country dry and people are sick and tired of not being able to express their feelings for fear of prosecution. And still thousands of illegal aliens are able to pour in. The hotels are full of them, the government has no idea what to do with them and they are costing the taxpayers millions.

Couple this with the fact that, according to the experts, an average 10 in every 1,000 is a potential terrorist; it’s certainly not rocket science to see that they have imported a substantial army already. It took only 19 to kill 3,000 people in the US. After these insurgents have recruited partisans and set up their respective ‘cells’, which is no doubt what they are instructed to do, they will have in place a lethal, internal force of such frightening proportions it could make 9/11 look like a light skirmish ‐ and all at British citizens’ expense. How they must all be

laughing. How gullible they must believe we all are. Well of course they are completely right!

Anyone who believes that Taliban have ‘seen the light’ and changed the habits of thousands of years, shouldn’t even be in the vicinity of authority, leave alone its actual purveyors. I for one hope I’m still around to see the looks on the faces of the PC and Wokers when it finely dawns on them that they’ve made a terrible mistake and have, by their naive incompetence, managed to bring terror and grovelling submission to a once great nation.

And finally; once again I see British footballers have been the recipients of racial taunts on the pitch. I notice they still insisted on the racially provocative ‘knee take’ at the start. The unprecedented rise of racism is purely down to those who doth protest too much ‐ methinks!

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

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Travel

European peaks THE Picos de Europa are defined by soaring mountains, diverse wildlife and miles of forest making them the ideal location for thrill seekers looking for an adventure off the beaten track.

Thinking of tourist attractions in Spain often conjures up images of beaches layered with sun cream lathered bathers or towns with a contrasting mix of Moorish and Christian architecture.

Very few think of the mountain peaks in the North West with walking trails and scenery to challenge hiking holiday locations like the Black Forest or the Alps.

The name was given by the early colonialists on their way home from America, as this was the first landmark they could identify. This is not surprising as the mountains are so huge they stretch through parts of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and Leon.

The animals which roam throughout the area, most of

which is protected national park land, is one of the biggest draws of the Picos. In the most remote parts there are significant populations of wild wolves and brown bears which are known for avoiding humans and being quite timid.

Buzzards, eagles and vultures can be spotted as well if you keep your eye to the sky.

As physically challenging as it may be to hike around the Picos de Europa it is a rewarding experience which will provide breathtaking views of Lakes of Covadonga and vast expanses of forest relatively untouched by waves or tourists.

If hiking up great hills doesn’t sound enjoyable the Fuente De cable car will take you up 800 metres to a great peak from which you can hike down. There is also a great network of natural caves beneath the mountains believed to be the deepest in the world which are still being explored.

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I’m anti ridiculous rules MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man THERE are too many people that have too much power given to them by somebody that has no right to. I can’t ‘phone my wife’s doctor and ask for information about any condition she has.

Every website I go to makes me accept their terms and conditions about sharing my information. I couldn’t have a video camera outside my shop that captured people walking by the store. I had to have a sign saying that there was a camera monitoring my windows.

So why all of a sudden is it OK for a person with zero qualifications, medical or official, to demand to see my medical records? This is nothing to do with vaccines per say. It’s to do with what’s happening in the world. There is a real segregation situation. If you are double vaccinated you can now fly to the UK without having a pre-departure test, but if you’re not then you do have to have one.

To be honest I’d rather be on a ‘plane knowing that everyone on there had tested negative in the last 48 hrs rather than the

possibility that there could be vaccinated people that were contagious. Let me stress I am NOT anti-vax. I’m anti ridiculous rules.

Look at what’s going on in Australia - people are getting shot in the street with rubber bullets. People are losing their jobs. Companies are selling wristbands stating you are vaccinated to prove - and I quote - ‘that you are safe to be around’. OK I’ll leave it there but I’m telling you this is a dangerous road to go down. Also it’s time to get rid of QR menus in restaurants. I’ll take my chances give me an ordinary menu now.

Talking about restaurants, stop giving me sachets of mayo, mustard, ketchup etc.

They’re useless! I can’t open them without biting them. It gets all over my hands. There is not enough in them and what do you do with the dirty little sachets when you have squeezed the life out of them?

How come, according to all American movies or TV shows, every person that gets fired from their job, after working there for many years or just one week, always just walks out with a small box consisting of a potted plant, a picture and a coffee mug?

Also they always get a parking space outside any building they stop at!

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FEATURE

OUR PASSION FOR PETS DURING THE PANDEMIC NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

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

ONE of the undoubted products of the pandemic has been our renewed love of animals ‐ and a spike in demand for feline and canine companions.

However, as regards cats: “If your cat doesn’t respond when you call, it’s not because it doesn’t recog‐ nise its name. It’s because it doesn’t respect you and in‐ stead views your life with, at best, cold indifference.”

This according to another ‘MOBO’ study (Masters of the Bleeding Obvious). But every‐ one knows this about cats: “A dog to adore you, a cat to ignore you.” (Au‐ thors unknown ‐ prob‐

ably Profs Paddypaws, Fluff and Tiddles.)

My cat, bless him, is true to form. Me‐ ows like mad to go outside but then ‘blames’ me with a disdainful look if it’s raining. Even tries the back door in case I’m lying and there’s a different microclimate back there. Then looks at me as if it’s my fault it’s raining and I’ve the power to make it stop.

Cats have their undoubted qualities but, frankly, I prefer dogs, so comparing the two would be a rather odd, pointless exer‐ cise, a bit like judging Boris Johnson by

the attributes required of a svelte, world class ballerina.

Moreover, I reckon dogs are far smarter than many of the individuals involved in any survey/’study’. Remember the time when, in a vet’s waiting room, I was sur‐ prised to see owners pacing up and down, jingling coins in pockets, listlessly checking out posters and notices while all the dogs present were sitting, waiting calmly, pa‐ tiently? Then I noticed the sign on the wait‐ ing room door: ‘Be back in five minutes, Sit! Stay!’

Finally, many thanks for all the great comments left on my website about ‘The Sentinel’, my latest thriller, now available in audiobook format narrated by my good friend, the actor Rayner Bourton ‐ ‘Rocky’ in the original London production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’. Happy reading!

In fact, even thinking about the novel is sending icy, blood‐curdling shivers down my spine...

Nurse, the screens please! That’s better, now I’m back on the meds. And bring that big syringe!

Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Sentinel’, ‘No Safe Place’, ‘Be‐ trayal’, ‘The Girl in the Woods’, ‘The Girl in the Red Dress’, ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora‐john son.net) available online as eBook (€0.99; £0.99), Apple Books, paperback and au‐ diobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cude‐ ca cancer charity.

A dog to adore you, a cat to ignore you.

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CONSULAR MATTERS RECENTLY I received a notifi‐ cation for a hearing of a court case for January 13, 2026, which made me think of Arbi‐ tration. As a lawyer I am committed to saving clients money and time where possi‐ ble.

One of the ways to do this is

by Arbitration. I myself and a number of other abogados in Spain are listed as Arbitrators by the Spanish Bar Association.

So when could you have Ar‐ bitration? Well for example if you rented out your house in Spain. In the tenancy agree‐ ment you could specify that if there was a dispute between the parties to the agreement, you, the landlord and the ten‐ ant consent to have the dis‐ pute resolved by Arbitration.

Arbitration could also apply to a property purchase con‐ tract or a supply contract for goods. There are many other circumstances in which Arbi‐

ARBITRATION

Regarding costs, Arbitration is significantly less expensive.

Do I need a lawyer? As with any legal matter in Spain there is no requirement to have a lawyer but of course, I recom‐ mend to have one.

What if I win and the other party doesn’t pay me? Well the decision of the Arbitrator is final, you enforce the deci‐ sion in court to recover your damages from the other side.

Can I choose my Arbitrator?

If both parties agree in the contract then yes you can. If not then you are allocated an Arbitrator by the Bar Associa‐ tion, basically the next one on the list, like a cab rank.

Can Arbitration be done in English? Well it can if I am the Arbitrator, otherwise you may need a translator, depending on which Arbitrator is appoint‐ ed, but the resolution has to be produced in Spanish.

ARBITRATION: As an example, can apply to a property purchase or a contract for goods.

tration could apply.

The next question is why would I want Arbitration?

Well the two main advantages are speed and cost. With Arbi‐ tration you will get a resolu‐

tion within six months where‐ as a court case could take two or more years.

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HIGH FIVE YOUR INNER DAIMON TONI C. EASTWOOD OBE, MBA

#TheWomanBeyond YOU may remember in my first col‐ umn I explained that if there’s a gap between who you’re capable of be‐ ing in any given moment and who you are actually being in that mo‐ ment, you will experience a level of Discontent. Regret. Anxiety. Depres‐ sion.

And in last week’s column we intro‐ duced you to your Eudaimon ‐ how is she, did you name her yet?? Do let me know, I’d love to hear.

If you’re feeling a little out of sorts ‐ let’s face it we all do at vari‐ ous times, me, it’s when, as I am at the moment, stuck in Rainy Blighty and wishing to be in our beautiful south of Spain. And in this case our

bad‐daimon raises its head!! aka: Unhappiness, feeling unful‐ filled or lacklustre, not a good feel‐ ing.

Well, I hear you asking what IS the trick to closing the gap between who I’M capable of being and who I’M ac‐ tually being. How can I enjoy the mental and emotional well‐being of eudaimonia?

The Greeks (you must have guessed by now, I love a bit of Ancient Wis‐ dom) had a word for that, too. And, if I had to summarise my entire philoso‐ phy in business and life in one word, this word sums it up perfectly ‐ Areté.

The word Areté doesn’t directly translate into English, however in essence it means ‘virtue’ or ‘excel‐ lence,’ but it also has a much deeper meaning ‐ something closer to ‘ex‐ pressing the highest version of your‐ self moment to moment to moment.’

I’m all about doing what I do with excellence, if something is worth do‐ ing, it’s worth doing to your best. As part of my own research, I have spent the last 30 years trying to unearth what creates ‘success’ or what’s en‐ abled us to flourish. One of these se‐ crets is about putting into practice your best virtues ‐ So I have worked on establishing my own, my top five being, Creativity, Gratitude, Zest, Spirituality and Curiosity.

When we are able to put our virtues into practice, through our work on a daily basis, there’s simply no room for regret or anxiety or disil‐ lusionment.

So, when you’re at a choice point today, think Areté. Are you putting your core character strengths (virtues) in to practice? If you are not feeling fulfilled, or you are under‐ whelmed by your work or current vo‐ cation, perhaps it’s time to reflect

and make some changes.

High five your inner daimon and ex‐ perience the joy of flourishing.

If you’d like to find out more about establishing your Character Strengths ‐ drop me a line and I’ll send you a FREE Assessment that will tell you your Top Five Virtues. And you can start putting them into action. ¡Hasta luego!

Stay Focussed, Keep Positive and Choose to +1 in Every Moment.

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

Please do get in touch if you have any questions. Follow me, chat and share your thoughts and network with other fabulous women in my Visionary Women Facebook Group.

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Clean and clear skin IT doesn’t seem to matter how old we get, blackheads can always make an un‐ wanted appearance on our faces and bodies.

Even long after fine lines and wrinkles have set in, our bodies can somehow still produce enough oil to create those annoying little black dots, often on our noses and cheeks. And while blackheads ‐ caused when a hair follicle becomes clogged with oil and dirt ‐ are harmless, they can cer‐ tainly be irritating.

Unfortunately, there is no permanent way to remove blackheads, although thank‐ fully with good skin hygiene and regular extraction their appearance can be less‐ ened.

An important first step is making sure skin is cleansed both thoroughly and regu‐ larly.

Many dermatologists rec‐ ommend cleaning skin both morning and evening with a mild cleanser. Avoid harsh

OUR SKIN: Can attract blackheads at any age.

or foaming formulas as these can strip the skin, leaving it likely to overpro‐ duce sebum, creating oily, blackhead‐prone skin.

The right cleanser for

Hiding tiredness OUR busy everyday lives can be shattering in the modern world. There may be many reasons why you’re tired such as job stress, insomnia, burning the candle at both ends, or personal issues.

In a perfect world we’d take a week off to relax and catch up with sleep but hello... this is not a perfect world, chin up and let’s get on with it, we need a quick make‐up fix! Tiredness can be hard to cover, but here are some tips: For bloodshot eyes, ei‐ ther from exhaustion or crying, flesh‐toned eyelin‐ er is your new best friend.

Go for a shade only slight‐ ly darker than your natu‐ ral skin tone to cover those red rims. Matte shades are more subtle but shimmery ones have some great brightening power.

A touch of blue mascara can work wonders on making the whites of your eyes appear whiter and in

eliminating the appear‐ ance of the red tones.

For those dark circles which may be anything from grey to blue to dark purple try a peachy or yellowy‐toned concealer.

Peach looks more natural, but yellow is brightening.

Your skin may be show‐ ing the tell‐tale signs of tiredness even if the rest of your face isn’t. Dull, lifeless skin can be perked up with a refresher spray.

If it’s kept in the fridge then it’ll help refresh skin and reduce puffiness.

Light foundation or BB cream is always a life‐ saver in these situations but go easy, as trowelling it on never helps.

A cream blush is a great fix for the face as it intro‐ duces a soft glow for a fresh‐faced look, instead of harsh unnatural colours. For cool under‐ tones use a baby‐ pink shade, and for warm complexions, opt for something a little more peachy.

your skin type should leave it feeling clean but not tight after use. For particularly oily or spot‐prone skin, a salylic or glycolic acid cleanser can help remove

dead skin cells and speed up cell turnover, preventing the production of new blemishes.

Once your skin is clean, you can encourage black‐ heads out of the follicles by gently and carefully steam‐ ing your face with a facial steamer or over a bowl of hot water.

After around 10 minutes you can then gently exfoli‐ ate, removing any dirt and oil which has come out of the skin.

If any blackheads are still stubbornly lingering, you can encourage them out by applying strips which can be found in supermarkets and pharmacies, which can re‐ move between 15 and 20 per cent of blackheads.

Finally, if all else fails, it may be worth booking in for a professional treatment with a beautician or derma‐ tologist who can gently re‐ move blackheads for you and recommend products to prevent them returning.

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Take detox to the next level THERE are numerous types of detox available, promoting a variety of health benefits, although most of them con‐ tain some standard elements.

Whichever detox you choose, the first thing to do is lighten up your toxin load. Eliminate alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars and saturated fats, all of which act as toxins in the body and are obstacles to the healing process.

Some believe the detox can be taken to the next level by minimising the use of chemical cleaners and chemical based healthcare products like shampoos and deodorants.

Natural alternatives can be used instead.

Stress can have a hugely adverse impact on the body, triggering stress hormones into your system and can con‐ tribute to excess toxins in the system so it is important during a detox to keep your mind calm and in a stress free environment.

Practices such as yoga and meditation are simple and ef‐ fective at reducing stress by bringing your body and mind into harmony.

There are hundreds of detox programmes, recipes and regimes depending on your needs. Many programmes fol‐ low a seven‐day schedule because it takes a few days to properly cleanse the blood.

An example of a detox routine may include fasting on liquids for two days, followed by a carefully‐planned five‐ day detox diet to allow the digestive system to rest.

Some popular detox regimes are: Simple Fruit and Veggie Detox, Smoothie cleanse, Juice Cleanse, Sugar Detox and Hypoallergenic Detox.

A bit of what you love THEY say a bit of what you love is good for you, and it turns out that could be true.

New research has found fatty cheese, yo‐ ghurts and butter could actually lower your risk of developing type 2 dia‐ betes, despite previous dire warnings about the health risks of these dairy products.

A team of scientists at the University of Cam‐ bridge has found those who ate dairy‐rich foods, including cream and full‐ fat milk, had a 30 per cent lower risk of the life‐ threatening disease than those who ate less of these foods.

The scientists are now suggesting dairy products shouldn’t be discouraged, as they are on some di‐ ets, and that we should be doing more research into their possible health benefits.

The comprehensive

DAIRY PRODUCTS: Can actually be healthy.

study involved results from more than 63,600 adults over the course of 20 years from 16 differ‐ ent research projects. The participants were all mea‐ sured for dairy‐fat mark‐ ers ‐ ones which show how much dairy has been consumed in the body ‐ before the study began.

All participants were free from type 2 diabetes when the studies began, although by the time of the follow‐up, more than 15,100 had developed the

disease. At the end of the research, scientists found those with higher levels of dairy‐fat markers had a 30 per cent lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

The study’s lead author, Dr Fumiaki Imamura from the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge, explained, “our results provide the most comprehensive global evidence to date about dairy fat biomark‐ ers and their relationship

with lower risk of type 2 diabetes.”

He added, “we’re aware that our biomarker work has limitations and re‐ quires further research on underlying mechanisms, but at the very least, the available evidence about dairy fat does not indicate any increased risk for the development of type 2 di‐ abetes.”

The scientists see they would now like to explore whether the method of preparation of dairy prod‐ ucts has any impact on their health benefits.

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Experimental flamenco guitarist EXPERIMENTAL flamenco guitarist Raúl Rodríguez is due in Marbella to play a lunchtime concert at the Marbella City Theatre on Sunday October 30.

Flamenco guitar and Cuban Tres player Raúl Rodríguez was born in Sevilla in 1974, starting out playing electric gui‐ tar and drums, taking a particular interest in blues and rock music, but by the age of 17 shifted his attention to playing flamenco guitar.

In this solo concert, he will appear like a one‐man band as he will pre‐record percussion tracks on a loop, thus ac‐ companying himself as he plays both flamenco guitar and his own creation, the oversized Tres Flamenco instrument.

He will be reinterpreting some of his earlier compositions of a cross between traditional flamenco and experimental music based on the Afro‐Andalucian Caribbean style he en‐ joys.

Tickets cost €12 via www.mientrada.net or at the theatre box office.

Fundraising events for ADANA charity THREE fundraising events to help Estepona animal charity ADANA which suffered terri‐ bly from the fire that swept across the Sier‐ ra Bermeja.

First of all, on Saturday October 9, the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Costa del Sol are opening their clubhouse to visitors from 2pm in Calle Tabor, Malaga City offering live music, cold drinks, food and a chance to view a number of bikes.

Then the following day, Sunday October 10 it’s a more appropriate event for children as from 11am to 5pm, Mundo Mania in Bel Air, Estepona will be inviting children to have fun and help collect some money for ADANA. There will be face painting, a raffle, slush puppies, hot dogs, cakes, stalls and a visit by Marshall from Paws Patrol.

Standard entrance fee to Mundo Mania will apply and can be checked at www.mun do‐mania.com.

All money from the rent of stalls plus 10 per cent from entrance fees will be donated to the charity.

The third event takes place at the Victoria and Albert pub in Benavista from 6pm to 8pm on Friday October 22 and is basically a

ANASTASIA is the musical story of how the youngest daughter of the Romanov family escaped execution and after suf‐ fering amnesia for many years eventual‐ ly recovers her memory and escapes to Paris.

Loosely based on what has become a legend, the musical was created follow‐ ing the success of the movie of the same name and had its European premiere in

Classic car event raised €1,386.65

get‐together for local dogs and their owners to show their support for the charity and possibly sip a drink or two.

Host for the event will be Selena MacKen‐ zie of Talk Radio Europe (TRE) and tickets which should be booked in advance from the pub or ADANA (www.adana.es) cost €5 per dog and €10 per person with every visi‐ tor receiving a special doggie bag.

On Saturday September 25, a free to en‐ ter Classic Car event took place at Premier Bodyshops in Estepona and the impressive sum of €1,386.65 was amassed to help ADANA in its struggle to replace all that was lost in the fire.

Anastasia the musical Madrid as recently as 2018.

Now La Barbarie Teatro Musical tour‐ ing company is bringing this story chock full of magical imagery, live singers and exceptional choreography to the King Felipe VI auditorium in Estepona on Sun‐

SOCIAL SCENE

Classics in Malaga Photo credit: ADANA

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THERE are a very small number of seats still available for two classical concerts to be held at the Cervantes Theatre in Mala‐ ga City on Thursday October 14 and Friday October 15.

The work of three composers will be featured in this presenta‐ tion by the Malaga Philharmon‐ ic Orchestra under conductor José María Moreno. First will be Tannhäuser, WWV 70 (Over‐ ture) from Richard Wagner’s opera of the same name which tells the sad story of one man’s fight between his thoughts for a woman and his religious duty.

The second piece which fea‐ tures solo violinist Esther Yoo is Violin Concerto in A minor, Op.82 by Russian composer Alexander Glazunov who creat‐ ed this lyrical piece whilst staying at his summer house between 1905 and 1906.

Last of the trilogy is Sympho‐ ny No 2 in E minor, Op 2 by an‐ other Russian, Sergei Rachmani‐ nov which won him the prestigious Glinka Prize Visit https://www.teatrocer vantes.com to check availability of tickets for either night.

day December 12 for just one perfor‐ mance.

Tickets which cost from €14.40 to €16 plus booking fee may be purchased from the auditorium or online at https://tafestepona.entradas.plus/en tradas/es/entradas‐teatro‐anastasia.

The performance is considered suit‐ able for all audiences, starts at 9pm and lasts for 90 minutes.

SOCIAL SCENE Beach Olympics THIS year’s beach Olympics will be taking place in Puerto Banus on Paradise Beach with en‐ trance money being donated to local charity Collective Calling.

It starts at 11am on Saturday October 9 and teams of be‐ tween five and 10 were invited to take part, regardless of over‐ all fitness level, although partici‐ pants should be generally healthy.

Go along and cheer on the teams which have each paid a €200 deposit to take part with the balance being paid on the day, so although it’s meant to be light‐hearted, there is a seri‐ ous potential for lots of money to be raised for the charity.

Expected to last around three hours, they will compete in such typical beach games as tyre flipping and a relay race with a final competition be‐ tween the two most successful teams for a winning prize. DJ Verox will be gracing the decks, snacks and drinks will be sold and tables at the local chiringui‐ tos can be reserved for a meal following the activities which are due to end around 2pm.

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Madrid based duo MADRID based electron‐ ic duo Delaporte are to play in Malaga City at La Trinchera on Wednesday October 20 with tickets costing from €12.

With all of the prob‐ lems of international travel due to the pan‐ demic, there are still very few international bands travelling to the Costa del Sol and apart from local tribute artists, good as they are, if want to enjoy a concert, then you need to think Span‐ ish.

It can be quite reward‐ ing to discover artists that you have never come across before and an interesting duo is De‐ laporte which consists of Sandra Delaporte and Sergio Salvi who comes from Italy.

She has become some‐ thing of a fashion ‘pin up‘ being chosen to be an image for Amazon Fashion and she is also one of the ‘profesores’

Photo credit: Delaporte Facebook

OWN SOUND: Popular electronic duo Delaporte.

at the Madrid School of Creative Writers. In addi‐ tion, both she and Sergio Salvi represent sports brand Nike.

Both had backgrounds in the black music scene but got together to cre‐ ate their own sound, but adding electronic music, which is becom‐ ing ever more popular in Spain.

For their first two years together, they were uploading their own English language covers of such singers and bands as J J Cale, Nina Simone and Talk‐

ing Heads to YouTube before deciding that they should write their own material in Spanish.

Now four albums later, they have found their own special sound and are touring Spain.

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PETS IF you are planning a trip later this year you still need to plan early for pet and house‐sitters.

Perhaps you are already making plans for a staycation get away.

Even if you are planning just a short trip, you’ll know that you simply can’t travel with some pets. Young pets in particular may benefit from staying be‐ hind so they can follow their routines at home. So, plan ahead.

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Keeping the cat at bay IT is actually possible that you don’t like cats.

Or perhaps you only like your cat and you want to deter your neighbour’s furry feline from over‐

stepping the mark into your territory.

Well, there are steps you can take to discreetly mark your boundary and stop other cats from

prowling onto your patch.

The very first step is to clear away any cat excre‐ ment around the place, as this attracts more cats to foul in that area.

Once this is done, block gaps in the boundary with prickly plants or prunings such as holly.

You can fit string or wire to the top of a fence to make it more difficult for cats to walk on it.

Then half fill some plas‐ tic bottles with water and place these along your boundary. Along the

same lines, dangle some old CDs as the reflecting light will deter the cats.

Cats love to dig up ex‐ posed soil, so cover your ground soil with a layer of mulch as cats hate a moist surface.

Finally, a little known secret is to drop tea bags which have been infused with Olbas oil around the edges of your area.

This is known to keep cats at bay.

But remember, what‐ ever option you chose, be sure to cause the cat no harm.

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FEATURE MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING I REMEMBER a conversa‐ tion with a friend years ago regarding how unpro‐ ductive it is to bombard anyone with ‘phone calls or messages. We all know that it will show up on their register and if they want to, they will call us back.

If then, after a pru‐ dent amount of time we haven’t had a re‐ ply, by all means follow up, politely. It can be hard to contain ourselves to wait however, more so when we think the message has been seen.

For some reason we’ve come to think that whenever we have something to say it is the other person’s obligation to provide an immediate response; but this isn’t logi‐ cal but rather egotistical and unreason‐ able. Why should others drop whatever they’re doing just to reply to us?

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A time to talk dri v e us cra zy i n the thought process.

Take your time Just last week I passed on a and value that contact to a friend who could of others. possibly gain a client who need‐ ed their specialised services.

When they called and couldn’t get through they then proceeded to ring another eight times. Un‐ fortunately, what could have been a very lucrative opportunity and a new door to many more new con‐ tacts was lost before it even got going.

Similarly, not long ago a psychol‐ ogist wanted to come on the show to talk about ‘phone rage and how impatient people become if they don’t get immediate replies and how We then fre‐ it can affect our mental health and quently jump to conclusions as to the cause incalculable anxiety and stress. He lack of response and if we’re coming messaged me one afternoon and as I from a negative or stressful state of hadn’t replied by 9.27am the next morn‐ mind, it’s more than likely we’ll imagine a ing I was also bombarded with follow‐up whole host of motives that are nowhere messages, each one more desperate and near the other person’s reality, but will self‐promoting than the one before.

I receive many messages and when I get a moment to reply to them, I do so in order. Nevertheless, sensing his anxiety, I took a moment to send a short note to explain that I hadn’t had the opportunity to read anything, but that I would as soon as I got a chance.

More messages came from him anyway explaining why I should find the time for him. I then felt it necessary to tell him that I had found his constant messages more than a little stressful which is more than a little ironic don’t you think?

We do need to value ourselves and our time. We also need to appreciate the val‐ ue of other people’s time. If someone takes our call or replies to a message they are giving us their time and we should appreciate this fact and be thank‐ ful that they are willing to dedicate some of it to us, if and when they can.

To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com

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

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FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NONSLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (291570) MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLISING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. 27YRS EXPERIENCE. RELIABLE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 645 840 199 (293076) MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business.

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

FOR SALE WANTED Gold, Silver, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

FUNERALS

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

ATD DECOR. British Painter. 30 Years’ Experience. Punctual.

Great Rates. Call for free quote.

603 132 783 (293195)

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

TILING ALEXANDER Construction Tiling, Kitchen & Bathrooms for Domestic & Commercial Properties. Full reforms also carried out. Estb since 2015 covering Costa del Sol & Valle Guadalhorce. Call or WhatsApp today +34 623 194 238 (293301)

IMAGEN you can speak Spanish in no time with me 647 103 430 (293908)

CHILDREN & FAMILY

METALWORK NEW REJAS, GATES, Carports & Fencing, repairs & alterations.

Work Guaranteed. Reliable.

17yrs on Coast. Steve the Welder. Call/WhatsApp 655 040 648 (293729)

PRIVATE SPANISH LESSONS in the comfort of your own home. Call Michael 606 809 042 (293794)

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

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

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

CLASSES

THE Ark Christian Church. We meet at The Ark Christian School, Calle Río Darro 2 y Plaza Juncal, 29651, Mijas Costa (The road behind the Mijas Aquapark)on Sundays at 11.00am. Pastor, Andrew Seale Tlf 682 713 491 www.theark spain.com (293850)

DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497

DRAINAGE

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BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (288655)

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

697 511 071 (293562)

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

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

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

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

GATE REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired.

Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (292658)

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BOTOX & fillers from €95.

Skinny Jab & Fat reducing injections. Cover Coast & Inland. www.beautifulmarbella.es 609 347 086 (293618)

VINYL SOLUTIONS WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN RENOVATE? Modern adhesive vinyl coverings in hundreds of styles and designs can renovate a tired kitchen, bathroom, wall panels, bedroom wardrobes, fridge doors. Turn a tired looking wood designed kitchen into a modern solid colour or metallic look without painting or replacing.

Work carried out on site with 10 year warranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples. (292272)

CHIROPRACTOR FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J Schaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (292480)

THERAPIST EMOTIONAL THERAPIST SABINE Spiritual one to one Reading, family constellations.

Proficient & Professional. 18yrs experience. Call / Whatsapp 622 825 153 (293839)

HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas. Top Quality. 952 663 141/670 409 759. info@envirocares pain.com www.envirocares pain.com (293903)

IN LOVING MEMORY

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

HOUSE CLEARANCES ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (293562)

7 - 13 October 2021 INSURANCE EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (282687) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 309, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 309 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726) STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbeygateinsure. com (291234) LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephones, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578008 or www.lsminsur ance.biz for a quotation (293388)

KARAOKE KARAOKE To Buy or Update Your Songs in ALL Languages. 664 540 154 (293700)

GATES LOCKSMITHS ELECTRIC GATES/Garage Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs.

For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.2waygates.com (291445) ELECTRIC gate installations, repairs, servicing & refurbishment. High speed gate systems, intercoms & accessories. For free estimates & expert advice, please contact Darren on 856 140 022, Whatsapp +447521 141 008 or visit www.marbellagates.com (292595)

GLASS CURTAINS

INSURANCE

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

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

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

GUTTERING GUTTERING: Top Quality.

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LAWYERS

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

MOBILITY SENIORWORLD (est.2008) – MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ‘n’ recline chairs & a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire, for a better life. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices (292598)

MSOQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES – Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated.

Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high-quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490) MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (293466)

MOTORING FOR SALE – RAPIDO motorhome / Fiat Ducato 2.3L, 2006, 80,0000 miles, RHD, 2 berth, shower, toilet, heater, water boiler, fridge, gas hob and TV. Leather swivel seating. Good condition. MOT April 2022, good service history.

Presently in Malaga. £22.995 ono.

Enquiries +44 7921 905209 (293901) SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com

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DIESEL Mini Countryman ALL-4 2018 Bought and serviced by BMW Only 31’000 Klm ( 19’000 Mls. ) 6 Speed G/ Box, Bluetooth, all round sensors cruise control and lots more great saving at only 19’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC / Diesel Fiat 500-L 2014 New ITV ( MOT ) Just been serviced 28’000 K l m ( 1 8 ’ 0 0 0 M l s ) Pa r k i n g sensors, bluetooth, alloy wheels and much more a v e r y s c a r c e c a r fo r o n l y 8’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com CONVERTIBLE Automatic / Diesel Mercedes SLK 250 CDI. 2012 R:H:D: With service history 96’000 Klm. (60’000 Mls ) New ITV. (MOT) Health forces this sale this c a r i s i m m a c u l a t e fo r y e a r yes the price is correct at only 14’ 995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company f l e e t i n s u ra n c e . S i n c e w e started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to o f fe r a n e x c e l l e n t s e r v i c e with the best prices in the m a r ke t . Fo r t h e m o s t c o m petitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

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

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (292503) E N G L I S H b o d y s h o p, fu l l y equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (292645)

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

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

All cars, all years, all models… from exotic to classic.

Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (293494)

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C A M P E R V A N S , CARAVA N S , M O B I L E H O M E S , B O AT S A N D A L L P L A N T, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMM E R C I A L S WA N T E D. B E S T P R I C E PA I D, C A S H TO D AY, A N Y R E G I S T R AT I O N W I T H OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, Vans, Bikes wanted.

Any Reg, Anything Considered Call or WhatsApp 687 049 592 (293608) CAR, VA N S BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (290739) C A R S , VA N S U K O R S PA NISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739) C A R S , VA N S , A N Y R E G I S T R AT I O N , I N S TA N T C A S H , FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290739) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290739) PHONE me first or last!!

I pay more!! Cars/caravans/motorbikes or commercial 660 366 033 (293800)

IMPORT / TRANSFER C A R S t ra n s fe r r e d , h i s t o r y checks, Imports and Embargo problems. Change of use and lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold. Please call 678 808 837 Or email carsinspain@live.co.uk (290739)

MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL S O U N D S O F L I V E S PA N I S H G U I TA R P LAY E D B Y D AV I D CHRISTIAN-CLARK. ECLECT I C R E P E RTO I R E . R E C O M MENDED BY TOP WEDDINGPLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FA C E B O O K . P A RTY B A N D AVA I LA B L E A L S O. C A L L 0 0 350 540 367 29 (293731)

NAUTICAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts s o o n . R YA V H F a n d R a d a r Courses. 626 245 098 (293730)

PASSPORT RENEWALS U K & I R I S H Pa s s p o r t r e n e w a l s i n c l u d i n g p h o t o ’s .

C o m p l e t e S e r v i c e . C a t h ’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (291992)

PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (289652)

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

PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.acecharity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm.

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SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00.

Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers.

We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference.

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

POOLS

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REMOVALS/STORAGE

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (292246)

PROP MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets.

689 819 592 w w w. s t a r l i g h t- s p a i n . c o m (292588) GENERAL MAINTENANCE – Building, Plumbing, Gardening & more. Reliable & Professional Call Stuart for a quote 641 559 199 (293971)

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

Tlf 679 111 522 (293817) WWW.INTERMARBELLA. COM Costa del Sol Property Long Term Rentals All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422 UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@inter marbella.com (291563)

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

Please call 685 524 921.

(290739) WE have many clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (293698) WWW.INTERMARBELLA. COM Costa del Sol Property Sales & Long term rentals wanted. All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@intermarbel la.com (291563)

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SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect.

So, if you are having a clearout, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sosanimals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfoundation@ gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, the Centre is now open again to visitors every Sunday from 9am until 2pm. Working closely with the Spanish authorities, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned horses and donkeys. Come and meet our current rescues, learn about our work and how you may be able to help. Run solely by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the Centre is located between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin in Comm. de Viña Borrego behind Venta Miralmonte. For more information and directions see our website www.horserescuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel. 610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322)

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

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CAT friendly house for long term rent in Marbella or around searched! Reliable couple, living permanently in Marbella, searches a cat friendly house for them + 2 indoor cats + 6 outdoor cats (chipped and toilet trained) up to 4.500 €/months rent. Email: re8@chello.at

MIJAS countryside townhouse.

2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Spectacular sea views. Storage, pool and Parking. 800€. To see photos. www.bit.ly/MIJAS. Tlf. 627 642 642 (292529)

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MAN AND VAN MAN & VAN, 20€ ph. Removals, Rubbish & House Clearances. Paul 634 112 677 (289055) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour.

House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 (293603) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (290001)

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90.

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

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@yahoo. co.uk (293196)

CLASSIFIEDS JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Contact Julian 00 44 7884 908 929/00 34 637 066 114 See Facebook Page for recommendations (293747) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (290001)

STORAGE STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials SelfStorage Marbella 952 811 311 (292300) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (290001)

ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / in fo@aceofshades.design (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland.

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

SITUATIONS VACANT LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC people who want to earn money. Come & join me working from home online or direct to friends, neighbours, or your local club etc. promoting Avon Products. No start up fees.

Please Whatsapp or message Rosh for more info. +34 635 386 888 (293497) DISTRIBUTION DRIVERS wanted for Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical. One day per week. Must be legal to work in Spain, have own transport, know the areas and be reliable. Please send CV with covering letter to Martyn by email mab021262@gmail.co m (292475) WE are looking for an experienced glass curtain installer. Immediate Start. Good Remuneration.

Send CV to info@gtsglass.com. 952 479 754 (293791)

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Call Benny on 685 823 278 for more information and to arrange interview (293978)

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

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

SOFR FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmella@hot mail.com (293734)

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TRANSLATORS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS All Languages. 952 789 204 Mobile 654 613 094 sanpe drotranslations@gmail.com (293783)

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REPAIRS – TVs, Plasmas, LCDs, Digi-Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi & microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 years’ experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (293500)

REPAIR/SETUP Smart TV, Satellite, Wireless Networks, Internet, Radio, CCTV, Marine Electronics.Andrew: 711 021 678 www.costaelectronicsolu tions.com (293842)

UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services.

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

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

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WINDOWS DREAM Windows & Building Services UPVC windows & doors. High quality at great prices 15yrs on the coast. All work guaranteed. Also offer Aluminium windows, Mosquito screens, Persianas, Glass replacements, shower screens & much more. Call us on 619 604 562 dreamwindow1@outlook. com (293383)

WINDOW CLEANER TRADITIONAL Window Cleaner. Give your windows and doors that professional finish at affordable prices.

Call Chris 711 007 665/ 952 638 548 (293091)

WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal.

Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts.

Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com (290765)

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by Mark Slack S U Z U K I may not have the clout of larger car makers but has always driven well above its au‐ tomotive weight. A col‐ laborative link with Toy‐ ota has produced Suzuki’s most expensive production car to date; the Across. Priced from €53,367/£45,599 the Across is a considerable step up the price league by normal Suzuki stan‐ dards, but does hold the prospect of some con‐ quest sales.

The Across is, with a few subtle tweaks, an RAV4 and in Suzuki form not only feels and drives very premium but is a proper 4x4. A single model hosts one of the best equipped SUVs with standard fare including such things as leather trim, heated front and rear seats, heated steer‐ ing wheel, dual zone air conditioning, electronic four‐wheel‐drive, high beam assist, keyless en‐

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Suzuki Across - the perfect fusion of power try and start, rear park‐ ing camera, reclining rear seats and much more.

Power comes from a 2.5‐litre, four‐cylinder petrol engine mated to 134kw electric motor providing hybrid p o w e r . Fo u r d r i v i n g modes of‐ fer the option of p u r e electric, automat‐ ic be‐ t w e e n hybrid and elec‐ tric, hy‐ brid and battery charge. There’s a claimed pure electric range of 46 miles, I man‐ aged 40 miles without any effort at conserving battery power, so it’s a particularly impressive and commutable dis‐ tance.

The fusion between

petrol and electric pow‐ er is impressive too, with easily‐selectable modes and an e‐CVT automatic transmission that makes for smooth transitions without the usual raised

out that the sector is under‐ going an important transfor‐ mation process, with the electric car already a reality, and sustainable mobility a challenge facing Spain’s cities and territories.

He continued, “This 2021 edition is very special. It is

Facts at a Glance Model: Suzuki Across Engine: 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder, petrol with 134kw electric motor Gears: e-CVT automatic Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 6 seconds/Maximum Speed 180 kph (112 mph) Economy: 6.6 l/100km (42.9 mpg) combined driving – WLTP Electric only range: 75 km/46 miles Emissions: 22 g/km - WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

SUZUKI ACROSS: A suitably rugged looking SUV.

engine revs. Add the self‐charge button, which raises the engine revs somewhat, and there’s a surprisingly rapid recharge on the move. Plug‐in the Across

Barcelona Motor Show 2021 THE Barcelona Motor Show 2021 was inaugurated on Thursday, September 30, by King Felipe VI of Spain. Also present were Pedro Sanchez, the President of the Government; Reyes Maroto, the Minister of In‐ dustry, Commerce, and Tourism; and Roger Torrent the Minister of Business and Labour of the Generali‐ tat.

After opening this grand event at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc, they paid a visit to the various ex‐ hibitor’s stands that will be on show until October 10, with 23 different car manu‐ facturers present.

Pau Relat, the president of Fira de Barcelona, speaking during the opening lunch, said he hoped that the run‐ ning of the Barcelona Motor Show this year will lead to the reactivation of the auto‐ mobile sector in Spain.

Relat also stressed that this event is capable of “generat‐ ing multiple opportunities for the industrial, productive and commercial fabric,” pointing

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one of the first major face‐to‐ face events that we have been able to celebrate, fol‐ lowing the security protocols, and after the forced stop‐ page of the pandemic, so it is logical that it does so under the expressive slogan of ‘The illusion returns’.”

and it’ll take around six hours to fully charge f r o m a d o m e s t i c w a l l‐ box.

On the road the Across has a very premium feel helped by the smooth

and refined progress. A large touchscreen still leaves buttons (hur‐ rah!) for other func‐ tions and it’s all very in‐ tuitive. A conventional style automatic gear shift lever adds a touch of normality in a world where the standard rules of car conventionality seem to have disap‐ peared. Many hybrids and electric vehicles have lost that conven‐ tional look and all too frequently for reasons of

style rather than practi‐ cal substance.

There is plenty of space for passengers and their luggage, not to mention lots of cubby boxes and pockets for your in‐car bits‐and‐ bobs. With subtle styling tweaks to the front de‐ sign the Across is a suit‐ ably rugged looking SUV, as befits a proper off‐ road vehicle, and with a high specification more than lives up to the price tag.

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Walking football making strides Qatar to join 2021 F1 ALL Walking Football teams in the Hidromaster Premier and Championships leagues now have played at least one game each. The first Costa Blanca League kicks off on October 20 with a further league in that area also planned.

In the South of Spain Pre‐ mier, the Walking Dead emerged as early favourites af‐ ter an emphatic 8‐2 win over Atletico Benahavis at San Pe‐ dro. The Atletico manager said: “They were brilliant. Well drilled and great football. They will walk away with the League.” Not to be outdone by their seniors the Dead B team hammered Sporting Bena‐ havis 8‐1.

On October 2, Malaga made

The Aston Viñuela A team.

the journey into the hills where they met old rivals As‐ ton Viñuela in what proved to be a hard‐fought game. Paul Meredith opened the scoring with a shot into the top corner.

More goals followed leaving the game poised 3‐2 in favour of Malaga. With the clock tick‐ ing, Viñuela won a free kick 20 metres out and worked it to captain Dean who squeezed it beyond the Malaga keeper to

salvage a point. In the end, 3‐3 was a fair result.

The second game had a lot to live up to and both sides were braced for a competitive game. Aston Viñuela had the better of the early possession and went in at the break with a 2‐0 advantage. In the second half, Viñuela scored another three goals to win the game 5‐ 0 with Eddie bagging a hat‐ trick. Malaga put up a strong

fight, but failed to take their chances. The Viñuela goal‐ keeper had a great game and deserved his clean sheet.

Viñuela’s Assistant Manager Paul and his wife Sue orga‐ nized a raffle with the €300 proceeds going to DEBRA But‐ terfly Charity.

The Walking Football Associ‐ ation of IBERIA committee election is now underway.

Clubs and members are invit‐ ed to make proposals for the posts of secretary, treasurer, sponsor coordinator, tourna‐ ment/event coordinator and a publicity officer. If interested apply to apalmar2011@hot mail.com.

The closing date for propos‐ als is October 31.

FORMULA 1 has announced that Qatar will join the 2021 calen‐ dar. Qatar’s Losail International Circuit is the latest addition to the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship.

The Formula 1 calendar will also be joined by Qatar as part of a new 10‐year deal from 2023.

Formula 1 have said that they are very grateful to the Qatar Mo‐ tor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and the Qatari Authorities.

They have come together to host a race this season at extremely short notice. The race will take place in November just outside the capital of Doha at the Losail International Circuit.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, wel‐ comed Qatar and said: “We are very pleased to welcome Qatar to the Formula 1 calendar this season and for the longer term from 2023. The Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation and Authorities have been incredible and have moved at great speed to ensure the race can take place this season at the Losail Circuit, famous to many as the host of MotoGP. “We have shown that we can continue to adapt and there is huge interest in our sport and the hope from many locations to have a Grand Prix. The huge effort from all the teams, F1 and the FIA has made it possible to deliver a 22 race calendar, something that is very impressive during a challenging year and something we can all be proud of.”

President of Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation, Abdulrah‐ man Al‐Mannai, looks forward to welcoming F1 to Qatar. He com‐ mented: “This is a very special day for Qatar Motorsport and our nation’s ambitions as a host of major sporting events. I’m very proud that we’ve been able to support Formula 1 by stepping in and hosting a race in our country in such a short time frame, while also securing a ground‐breaking long term deal with F1.”

“This exciting agreement means that Qatar will be the home of both Formula 1 and MotoGP for the next decade.”