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Passports in effect AS of Tuesday De‐ cember 7, the Covid passport will only be requested in residences and hos‐ pitals, but the An‐ dalucian Govern‐ ment assured that it will analyse later the possibility of implementing it in other sectors such as nightlife, restau‐ rants and bars, based on the evolu‐ tion of the pandem‐ ic.

This measure will remain in force un‐ til January 15.

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THE multinational homewares company has opened one of its new format design space and collection points in the La Cañada shopping centre.

The new store con‐ forms to Ikea’s new strategy of bringing its designs and products closer to the customer through smaller stores that offer full design support.

Ikea’s Market Manager in Malaga, Linus Fredj, said: “The city is ideal to host a larger project by the multinational. This is the first step that we are taking in the municipali‐

Ikea comes to Marbella

NEW STORE: Has opened in La Cañada shopping centre.

ty, being closer to our customers and being more responsive to their

Solidarity bazaar THE Christmas Solidarity Bazaar (Bazar de Cáritas) returned to the Adolfo Suarez Congress and Exhi‐ bition Palace in Marbella on December 5.

Local mayor, Angeles Muñoz, underlined “the great social work” of the Christmas Solidarity Bazaar, which returned with 100 seats, after the stoppage in 2020 due to Covid.

Muñoz described it as “a consolidated and beneficial initiative,” which will allo‐ cate part of the total col‐ lected to the residents of La Palma affected by the volcano, in addition to needy families in the mu‐ nicipality.

The Bazaar returned.

She thanked the dozens of volunteers “who once again joined this initiative.”

She also pointed out how the event demonstrated that Marbella is a generous city. The event ran from 11am to 10pm and fea‐ tured hospitality establish‐ ments as well as the sale of products from exhibitors.

It is hoped the total raised will top the €200,000 raised at the pre‐ vious event.

needs.” He explained that Ikea experts “will be on hand to give advice

on the design of person‐ alised projects for the home and will offer as‐ sistance for online shop‐ ping or contracting ser‐ vices.”

The new store is small in comparison to the usual outlet covering on‐ ly 113 square metres and being home to nine ser‐ vice representatives and design specialists.

A 304 square metre merchandise collection point manned by six staff has also been opened in the same centre.

Council admin upgrades CITIZENS looking to investi‐ gate urban planning consul‐ tations in Estepona will find it much easier thanks to the council’s latest upgrades.

The council has integrat‐ ed its electronic administra‐ tion with its Territorial Infor‐ mation System (SITES) to offer access to planning in‐ formation to citizens.

The deputy mayor of the Economic Area, Human Re‐ sources and Innovation, José María Ayala, claimed that Estepona Council is at the administrative forefront after carrying out the pio‐ neering project of total inte‐ gration between electronic administration, SITES, the Electronic Headquarters, and the rest of the Council’s computer programs.

These in turn have been combined with the State computer platforms.

Ayala has pointed out the importance of this tool be‐ cause it allows automatic transfer of information, sim‐ plifies procedures, and in‐ creases the ability to work with other administrations and with citizens. The new tools will improve the inter‐ action between citizens and the Council.

From now on, citizens, professionals, companies, and different public ad‐ ministrations will be able to access the street map for urban planning mod‐ ules through the following link: https://sites.es tepona.es/VisorWebGIS/# /SITEstepona.

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Electricity fraud hunt SO far this year more than 160 cases of electricity fraud have been detected in Malaga. Endesa is work‐ ing hard to stamp out this problem. Most of the ille‐ gal connections to the grid were due to illegal mari‐ huana plantations.

Over the last two years, the number of inspections has been increasing as En‐ desa cracks down on peo‐ ple illegally connecting to the grid without a contract.

The company is using new artificial intelligence technology which has rev‐ olutionised the detection of energy theft. Last year, the company discovered energy was being stolen in one out of every two in‐ spections carried out in the province of Malaga. In 2020 a staggering 184

frauds were discovered by only 269 inspections.

Electricity fraud is getting more complicated. Tradi‐ tional methods involve double connections and bridges. The company is now seeing more innova‐ tive measures including printed circuit boards be‐ ing added to meters.

The company recently commented: “We are de‐ tecting a large number of frauds with a precision that would have been difficult to imagine just a few years ago.”

Electricity fraud affects society. The cost of stolen electricity must be incurred somewhere, and this in‐ creasingly falls on con‐ sumers. The illegal connec‐ tions also pose a fire risk in many cases.

Dangerous driver found THE Guardia Civil arrested a 29‐year‐old man who drove at 295 kilometres per hour on the Mediterranean highway (AP‐ 7) in Malaga and then posted his actions on social media.

He also carried out several dangerous manoeuvres that put the lives of other road users at risk including overtaking two vehicles in a zigzag, driving along the hard shoulder, overtaking on the hard shoulder, and recording himself on video to later upload it to social networks. As reported by the General Direc‐ torate of the Guardia Civil on December 4, the driver has been brought to justice for crimes against road safety.

It was reported that two women also travelling inside the vehicle tried to make the driver stop. The man recorded his ac‐ tion and later uploaded it to a popular social network, which prompted the investigations by the traffic division of the Guardia Civil in Malaga. The driver has been placed at the dis‐ posal of the Investigating Court of Fuengirola.

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NIBS EXTRA New positions THE town council of Es‐ tepona has said it will pub‐ lish a public call for nine new positions at the Local Police headquarters. The new posts will add to the two recent appointments and will take the muncipali‐ ty to the maximum al‐ lowed by the central gov‐ ernment.

Processionary caterpillars THE highly dangerous caterpillars, which cause health problems in humans and can cause death in pets, are once again breed‐ ing. The Estepona munici‐ pality is taking early action to deal with the caterpillars who also cause extensive damage to trees and their foliage.

Leak detection HIDRALIA, the company that manages the water in Marbella, is carrying out checks for non‐visible water leaks using helium as a trac‐ er gas. More than 23 kilo‐ metres of the supply net‐ work from Nuestra Señora de Gracia to Alameda and in El Cenit are being inspected with the innovative iDroloc system.

Boat rescued MARITIME RESCUE re‐ sponded to a call on Decem‐ ber 1 to rescue two people who were in a glass fibre boat which was adrift in the waters off Estepona. No in‐ juries were reported and the crew were safely re‐ turned to the marina along with their boat which was towed back by the rescue service.

Beach sand THE town council of Fuen‐ girola has called for a Coastal Demarcation plan to regenerate the beaches of the towns affected by the storms between November 19 and 21. The storms caused a significant loss of beach sand, a problem that occurs two to three times a year.

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Festive spending THE Marbella Council have said that they will allocate at least €430,000 to the Christmas programme in the city, which this year is unaffected by pandemic re‐ strictions, although that situation could change given recent events.

The programme, which started on November 30 with the inauguration of the lights, will last until the day of the Kings in January. Sadly, the first and most expen‐ sive event due to have taken place on November 28, the Pitingo concert, was cancelled due to rain and took place on Saturday December 4.

Funding given for Xmas events.

The money that will be allocated in Mar‐ bella will go to musical performances (€113,711), Christmas lights (€78,335), tra‐

Cultural trail RED FRIDAY, a festi‐ val of cultural activi‐ ties dedicated to all audiences, returns to La Termica, Malaga, with a special Christ‐ mas edition on De‐ cember 17 from 6pm.

The initiative, which was born in RED FRIDAY: More than 20 stalls will 2018, has become a be available. cultural event that was held on the first Friday of each month and that had to be sus‐ pended over the last year due to the pandemic.

Admission is free until full capacity is reached, following health regulations.

The public will be able to make purchases from 6pm until 12am in a market made up of more than 20 stalls dedicated to crafts, painting and illustration, vintage fashion and accessories, decora‐ tion and floristry.

Throughout the event and at different times there will be dance performances thanks to the collaboration of the DFLOW Studios dance school, who will perform different performances promoting Voguing Dance and Ballroom culture, a movement of the 60s, 70s and 80s that allowed free expression of people which society re‐ jected and marginalised because of their sexual orientation or race.

Check the full schedule at https://www.latermica malaga.com/.

COME and have a happy horsey Christmas at the Andalusian Rescue Cen‐ tre for Horses and Don‐ keys on Sunday Decem‐ ber 19. The Centre will be open for visitors from 9am until 4pm with live music, food and drink (including vegan and vegetarian options, mulled wine and mince

ditional music (€28,822). The highest amount is the one allocated to musical performances in Marbella , which also in‐ clude parades and is €113,711.

In San Pedro Alcántara, musical events will cost €72,600. The concert David de María was budgeted at €27,830 but was cancelled midway due to rain. Additional funds have been allocated to the static cavalcades of the Three Wise Men. In total, the council plans to spend around €1 million, with Christmas lighting around the region accounting for some €650,000.

Coín goes local COÍN in Malaga has launched its Christmas initiative to promote local consumption and show its commitment to local prod‐ ucts. The Coin Town Hall is collaborating with the business association Fedelhorce.

The Christmas campaign will award prizes up to €2,000 for purchases in local busi‐ nesses, as well as a prize draw for a large basket of local products and services.

The councillor for Commerce and Indus‐ try, Miguel Vázquez; the manager of Fedel‐ horce, Pablo Cabrera; and the president of Fedelhorce in Coín, Guillermo Álvarez, ex‐ plained how the Christmas campaign will work. Both shoppers and companies will be able to win prizes.

Vázquez commented: “It is a very inter‐ esting campaign that is also committed to new technologies using FedelAPP to stamp purchases made in all establishments. This is in addition to the other commercial initia‐ tives undertaken for this Christmas in sup‐ port of local commerce.”

All local businesses can join the campaign up until December 10. The Christmas prizes include €2,000 divided into 20 prizes of €100 to be drawn according to purchase records on FedelAPP. A Christmas hamper with products and services of companies in the city will also be raffled off.

ARCH Xmas Sunday pies).

Visitors can meet the horses, ponies and don‐ keys and learn about their stories from the volunteers. ARCH mascot Bonnie will be there for a photo shoot and Santa will be making an ap‐

pearance in the after‐ noon.

For further informa‐ tion contact in fo@horserescues pain.org or look at their Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos.

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Christmas comes to McArthurGlen MCARTHURGLEN De‐ signer Outlet Malaga will be running through‐ out December and Jan‐ uary its magic of Christ‐ mas, with its 12‐metre‐high tree, lights, live music, and dance shows.

To liven up the shop‐ ping experience, the centre will be providing a show that will wander through the centre ‐ dancers, acrobats and musicians all bringing the spirit of Christmas to shoppers.

In addition, the centre will be running its classic style show in which white and gold are the protagonists, the shows being held on Thursdays and Sundays in Decem‐ ber and on January 2, 3, 4 and 5. This show is a perfect opportunity to enjoy with the little ones in an outdoor exhibition where they will be the main characters.

Perhaps most impor‐ tantly, the centre has teamed up with the Oli‐ vares Foundation with €1 donated for each photo that customers take of the centre’s dec‐ oration.

Photos will need to be uploaded to Instagram and tagged with @ mcarthurglenmala ga.

The centre will be closed on December 6 and 25, and on January 1 and 6.

and finally...

THE Marbella fire station is hosting a course on the use of the ladder engines operated by the department.

Medardo Tudela, Head of the Corp, explained that “some 20 students from the province, of which 14 are members of our staff, have joined in recent calls, so we are taking advantage of this initiative to improve their training.”

He explained that the programme includes a theoreti‐ cal part on occupational risk prevention and technical aspects. The programme is eminently practical and fo‐ cuses on the handling of the vehicle, knowing its limits depending on the distance and the characteristics of the intervention.

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Numbers infected rise THE subject of Christmas parties has been dominating the news this week. Here on the Costa del Sol it has been confirmed that the number of cases related to a Covid out‐ break following a Christmas meal in the ICU of the Regional Hospital of Malaga has risen to 80.

It has also been revealed that a similar party with over 100 people in attendance was held at the Hospital Clínico Virgen de la Victoria. The rising number of cases related to the ICU of the Regional Hospital of Mala‐ ga is not just related to health workers but also non‐professionals who were in contact with those in attendance including relatives of employees. It has been reported that more than 170 people gathered in a restau‐ rant in the district of Teatinos on December 1 with inadequate ventilation.

As a result of the outbreak, the Ministry of AMPARO LÓPEZ and Ana Haro have been awarded first prize in the Literature and Video creation competi‐ tion recently held in Marbel‐ la.

Announcing the winners Councillor Enrique Rodríguez said: “Our priority is to pro‐ mote local talent and to help young people in the area make their work known, by giving them an opportunity to channel their artistic inter‐ ests.” He continued: “with each edition of the competi‐ tion we see how the tastes and consumer habits of young people have changed, with entrants in these two competition sections having opted for shorter and more direct formats.”

Health has opened an investigation into what happened. They have insisted that the health workers had been subject to antigen tests prior to the outbreak indicating that the original source of the outbreak may have been earlier. They also stated that the professionals affected were all fully vaccinat‐ ed and are asymptomatic.

Few of those infected have reported any‐ thing beyond mild symptoms. Initially, 22 at‐ tendees tested positive, while others isolat‐ ed pending the outcome of mandatory PCR tests. The figure rose to 80 infected by Tues‐ day December 7.

Christmas meals planned for other hospi‐ tals are now being suspended. However, an‐ other meal in the city attended by profes‐ sionals from the Hospital Clínico Virgen de la Victoria held had already gone ahead with more than 100 in attendance.

Encouraging talent

Winners of the competition.

Amparo López, with her micro‐story ‘Una respuesta sencilla’ (a simple answer) won first prize in literature.

Second prize went to Alejan‐ dra Rosa Yañez for her short story ‘Los inviernos’ (the win‐ ters) and third to Ana Haro, for her poem ‘Elpañuelo’ (The Handkerchief).

The video creation section

was won by Ana Haro with second place going to Raúl Morles and third Pedro José Garrido.

Some €9,000 went in prize monies for this year’s edition of the competition, which is open to under 25‐year‐olds only. In addition a further €15,000 will be added to pay for the Marbella Crea grants.

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Estepona success A R EC E N T Andalucia endurance horse riding event ended in success for a family from Es‐ tepona. Caroline Grahm and her 13‐year‐old daughter Jazmin won a fantastic first and sec‐ ond double in the 60km event held on Decem‐ ber 4 and 5 in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. They made it a treble when Jazmin’s horse Mitzy was announced as top

horse at 60km in the FAH Liga (RAID) 2021.

Jazmin has ridden in t h e n a t i o n a l c o m p e t i‐ tion for the Andalucia team this year and this is her first full season competing in endurance riding where she rides alongside adults. Caro‐ line is already a three‐ time champion having won the 60km and 80km league champi‐ on’s title before.

Keychain warning RESIDENTS are warned that crooks are pretending to be salespeople and are handing out free keychains at public car parks and petrol stations in the Fuen‐ girola area. The keychains contain an electronic chip that will allow the criminals to track the movements and activities of the people who carry them.

The thieves are then able to determine their econom‐ ic position and identify

them as possible victims.

The keychains allow the thieves to obtain the ad‐ dress, place of work and other details about the lives of their potential victims.

The devices are well‐made and pleasing to look at, making people more likely to accept them without sus‐ pecting anything.

People are warned not to accept the keychains under any circumstances to avoid becoming victims.

Covid passport request BOTH the hoteliers and the nightlife owners of Malaga consider that the Covid pass‐ port is a beneficial tool and favour its implantation in An‐

dalucia, as the government of Juanma Moreno also wishes.

The presidents of the Aso‐ ciacion Malagueña de Hosteleros (Mahos) and An‐ dalucia de Noche appeared before the media on Decem‐ ber 2, to endorse a measure that would force establish‐ ments to request the vaccina‐ tion certificate from each client. In the current scenario, they consider that this proce‐ dure represents ‘a lesser evil’ in the face of a possible return of restrictions to combat the current increase in infections.

The request has little chance of succeeding in the short term. On the same morning that Frutos and Ram‐ bla raised the implementa‐ tion of the Covid passport, the Superior Court of Justice of Andalucia (TSJA) has ruled against an order related to the certificate that the Andalucian Government had raised to be able to demand it in elderly residences and health cen‐ tres.

Local Estepona vet Lu‐ cia Vazquez also did an amazing double. She and her horse won both the rider and horse league titles at 40km distance.

So that’s a big haul of trophies for Estepona, flying the flag for en‐ durance riding in An‐ dalucia. Caroline runs local riding school Ranch Siesta Los Ru‐ bios.

Garden expanded THE ‘Green Fuengirola plan’ has grown once more with the expan‐ sion of the Los Pacos vertical garden, specifi‐ cally under the bridge of the old Nacional‐ 340, next to the Pa‐ jares stream.

More than 1,000 plants of about 20 dif‐ ferent species have been planted for the project.

It is a project framed in the Fuengirola Verde Plan, the pur‐ pose of which is to in‐ crease this new style of urban landscape, creating new green walls that combine ecology with avant‐ garde and make the city a more peaceful place to be. The works received a budget of €102,880.

The councillor for Ur‐ ban Ecology, Antonio Carrasco spoke of its success: “With these new vertical garden spaces, we seek to fur‐ ther embellish Fuen‐ girola and provide it with new environ‐ ments where nature is the main protagonist.

“At the same time, we will contribute to achieving one of the great objectives set for this mandate: to reach half a million square metres of green areas for Fuengirola.”

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First urban school garden O N Monday, December 1 the mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, attended the inaugura‐ tion of the first urban school garden in the town.

A pioneering project, the aim is to help students acquire knowledge about the environment, food, and natural sciences.

Located on 1,000 square metres of municipal land adjacent to the El Carmen School, the garden will be open for use by all the educational centres in the town.

The garden is divided into seven areas, has a wooden planter area, space for storage and toilets.

There is also an outdoor classroom area where the students will learn to differentiate the fruit trees and plants that are grown in this environ‐ ment, as well as learning about their cultivation and nature.

In addition to the sanitation, the council has laid on electricity and water irrigation systems plus all the basic tools needed for garden maintenance such as rakes, wheelbarrows, hoes, showers, irriga‐ tion hoses and baskets.

Assorted fruit trees have already been planted so that schoolchildren are familiar with the various types, including avocados, custard apples, man‐ goes, loquats, apricots, lemon, orange, mandarin, and apple trees. Planting of some 800 seasonal plants will now begin, plants such as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbages, onions, and lettuces.

ANTEQUERA’S extra virgin olive oil is produced and cer‐ tified under the Antequera Protected Designation of Origin seal. It has been re‐ vealed that 98 per cent of the product is exported to China.

A new production cam‐ paign has already started and the Regulatory Council of the PDO plans to send around 100 tons to the country.

Victoria Olmedo, the gen‐

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Olive oil export revelation eral secretary of the Ante‐ quera PDO, explained dur‐ ing the presentation of the campaign: “China is a desti‐ nation where European pro‐ tection seals are highly val‐ ued, and our oils are very well received.” She added, “We have been selling there for many years, but not as much volume as now.”

Despite the lack of rainfall

Volcano erupts A VOLCANIC eruption in Indonesia on December 4 has result‐ ed in a significant loss of life.

The event at Mount Semeru in East Java sent a boiling plume of ash 50,000 feet into the air and residents were forced to flee as the deadly ash cloud engulfed everything in its path.

This is the second eruption this year.

By December 7, the death toll was at 34 and more than 2,000 people had been evacuated according to the head of the task force for the management of the eruption, Infantry Col Ir‐ wan Surbekti. An Australian organisation which monitors vol‐ canic ash said that the column became disconnected from the summit and moved west at a speed of over 70km per hour at heights of up to 50,000 ft. Semeru, also known as ‘The Great Mountain,’ is the tallest peak on the island and is renowned for its volcanic activity. However, this latest eruption is on a scale not seen in recent times.

for the next crop, it is ex‐ pected to yield 1,600 tons, of which, only a small por‐ tion will remain in the na‐ tional territory. One of the main objectives of the PDO is the continual promotion of its seal of quality. To achieve this, they must inte‐

grate other olive oil brands with their certificate.

They are constantly on the lookout for more coop‐ eratives with which to posi‐ tion their denomination at a regional and national level, so that it is even more recognised.

Delivery discrimination LINGUISTIC tensions continue to rise in Catalo‐ nia. The latest incident involves a GLS delivery driver who refused to hand a parcel over to a man who did not wish to speak Spanish and re‐ sponded in Catalan when asked for his details.

The video was recorded by the front‐door camera of a house in Palafrugell, Girona, and uploaded to Twitter by the man’s son. The im‐ ages show how the Catalan‐speaking client gives his ID number to the delivery man, who then asks him to repeat it in Spanish. The man refuses to do so, which causes the deliveryman to get back into his van with the parcel and leave.

The man’s son complained about the incident to his followers on Twitter and asked for ad‐ vice on how to file a complaint. The story pro‐ voked comments from people on either side of the argument.

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New centre WITH Christmas loom‐ ing and new fears over the Omicron variant, a new drop‐in centre for vaccinations has opened in Malaga. On Thursday December 2, the doors were opened to a new mobile unit designed to vaccinate against Covid in the El Palo neighbourhood.

The opening hours for the mobile unit are Wednesday and Thurs‐ day from 10.30am to 2.30pm and from 4pm to 7pm, and Friday from 8.30am to 3pm. It is only necessary to present a DNI to get the vaccination there.

The new vaccination point attracted large crowds, most of them people over 60 looking to protect themselves against Covid and en‐ joy the festive period with their families.

THE Field Club spent an en‐ joyable morning walking along the paseo in Fuengirola, for their annual Mince Pie Meander! Dressed in their Christmas outfits they attract‐ ed much attention from passers‐by and motorists! The event finished with mince pies and coffee in the Manila Bar, with raffle prizes for all participants!

The Field Club is a walking/hiking club that has been running for over 30 years. One or two walks a week are organised between October and May, usually in the hills and mountains within a drive of up to an hour or so from Fuengirola. Walks can be anywhere between eight and

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The Field Club Vaccine waste All dressed up.

15 kms and range from fairly easy to quite challenging.

There is also a section called the Flat Earth Walkers (the FEW) where members who are no longer able to under‐ take the walks meet for coffee, lunch and a walk along the paseos of either Fuengirola or La Cala. During the year vari‐ ous social activities are held in‐

THE International Community Choir ‘Love to Sing’ meets every Wednesday evening from 7pm throughout the year in the golf club at Duquesa Golf and at its best there are over 35 members.

The choir has raised thousands of euros for well‐deserved causes and charities including ADANA, St George’s, Somos tu Ola, and local Alzheimer’s charities to name but a few.

They have taken part in the International Days at Estepona and Duquesa and in the Manilva Pride over the past four years and the choir are planning many performances over

cluding a Christmas dinner which this year took place at La Sierra restaurant.

If you are interested in learn‐ ing more about the club, please pop along to the Manila Bar on the first or third Mon‐ day of the month between 10.30 ‐11.30am or email the fieldclub.president2020@gmai l.com

Love to sing the Christmas season 2021 and into spring 2022.

Their charity concerts in the Padre Manuel Cultural Centre in November 2018 and Novem‐ ber 2019 were sell‐out performances.

Facebook page @Love2SingCDS for further info or Contact: Maggie on magsblenk3@ gmail.com or call 628 163 977 or 659 772 448.

See their Facebook page for a list of perfor‐ mance dates.

T H E Spanish gov‐ ernment has let al‐ most a million vac‐ cines go to waste, allowing them to expire rather than donating them to other countries.

The rapid spread of the new Omicron variant has the whole world on the alert.

While in the first world vulnerable people and the el‐ derly are already receiving the third dosis of the vaccine, in Africa only 7 per cent of the popula‐ tion is vaccinated.

This is evidence that the Covax mechanism, an al‐ liance of 190 coun‐ tries with the aim of making sure the antidote reaches the whole world, is not functioning as it

should.

This December, the Spanish Min‐ istry of Health will have to throw away hundreds of thou‐ sands of doses that have expired in storage when they could have been do‐ nated to countries in the third world.

Specifically, there are 343,000 doses of AstraZeneca and around half a mil‐ lion doses of Janssen that have not been used.

The exact number of Janssen vaccines to go to waste will not be revealed un‐ til the end of De‐ cember, when all the batches that have been returned by the Autonomous Communities and are currently in storage expire.

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La Sala round-up THERE’S plenty going on at La Sala Puerto Banus this Christ‐ mas with a host of events coming up.

The final Sala Group golf event of the year will take place on December 11 and is in sup‐ port of the ‘One in a Mil‐ lion’ campaign, organised by the Cudeca Hos‐ pice. The hospice looked after La Sala staff mem‐ ber Elena in her fi‐ nal days after a long battle with cancer.

On December 16, there will be a Xmas luncheon in aid of Triple A who looks af‐ ter our furry friends in Marbel‐ la. There’s a three‐course lunch and free slowing wine and beer plus live music from Simone Lisa. There will also be a charity raffle with tickets just €39 per person.

A host of events during December.

There’s also three very different festive trib‐ ute nights to get you in the Xmas mood. On December 14, you can enjoy the very best Ab‐ ba hits. Up next, on December 21, you can enjoy a fabulous evening with Michael Buble performed by Peet Rothwell.

Finally on December 29, there’s a Motown & Soul trib‐

ute show performed by local legend Mr Maph.

Boxing Day is the NEW Christmas Day at La Sala Puerto Banus! Go A La Carte menu or enjoy their delicious two‐ course Boxing Day menu for just €29 per person. Live music will be provided by Peet Roth‐ well followed by Miss Gin play‐ ing all the top hits.

You can also book your own Christmas Party at La Sala Puer‐ to Banus. Enquire today to host your Christmas party at the best festive venue in Marbella by contacting La Sala at: reser vations@LaSalaBanus.com or by calling 952 814 145.

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Food alert in Spain A NEW food alert has been issued by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN). They have warned that a ‘chicken shawarma’ spice mix has been discov‐ ered to contain undeclared mustard. The ingredient could be a dangerous ingre‐ dient for allergy sufferers.

The agency was notified of the issue by the health au‐ thorities of the Community of Madrid through the Coor‐ dinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI). The ‘chicken shawarma’ spice mix is often used to prepare Turkish food including du‐ rums. Mustard allergies can be serious, but the product poses no risk to anyone who does not have a mustard al‐

SPICE MIX: Has been discovered to contain mustard.

lergy. The affected product is Shawarma Pollo Halal Madrid in 100‐gram packs.

The affected batch is batch number 4. The product has a best before date of 12/2024.

AESAN has said that the product has been distributed in Valencia, Andalucia, and

Castilla La Mancha. The product has also been dis‐ tributed to Portugal and France.

The food agency com‐ mented: “The aim is to verify the withdrawal of the affect‐ ed products from the mar‐ keting channels.”

Brexit’s role in Amazon ban AMAZON has made the controversial decision to ban UK issued Visa credit cards from next year. The decision is said to be due to increasing transaction fees.

Brexit has been partially blamed for this as fees have risen since the UK left the EU. A spokesperson for Amazon comment‐ ed: “The cost of accepting card payments continues to be an obstacle for business‐ es striving to provide the best prices for customers.”

Amazon customers were notified that the changes will come into force from January 19, 2022. High transaction fees

AGE CONCERN are raffling two huge Christmas Ham‐ pers brimming with goodies.

Tickets are only €1 each so pop in and buy some for the whole family.

The hampers are on dis‐ play in our shop in C/Fran‐ cisco Cano 56, Los Boliches.

Tickets are also available from Ibex Insurance, Fuen‐ girola, and our four drop‐in centres. Full information from our Helpline on 652 537 615.

While you’re in our shop check out the amazing range of fabulous party wear and stocking fillers. Pick up a quality bargain and save a small fortune. Age Concern are one street back from the Church, next to El Rio and opposite Spainsbury’s. We are open six days a week

mean that Amazon: “will no longer ac‐ cept Visa credit cards issued in the UK.” Amazon customers with Visa cards that were issued outside of the UK will be okay though as will customers using Visa debit cards, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards.

Since Brexit, the cap on transaction fees between the UK and the European Economic Area has been ditched, which has meant that fees have increased.

When customers purchase products on Amazon UK, the company still processes the payments in the EU. This means high ‘cross‐border’ fees are applied.

Tis the Season! from 10.30 until 2pm with late shopping on Wednes‐ day until 6pm.

We look forward to wel‐

coming you whenever you chose to visit us.

Happy Christmas every‐ one.

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GOVERNMENT ministers have thrown Christmas messaging into confusion by offering different advice around socialising this Christmas. In an effort to clarify the situation No 10 has told people to carry on partying. On Thursday December 2, the prime minister’s official spokesperson insisted that this year’s celebrations are down to “individual judgement.” This after it became clear that Science Minister George Freeman let it be known that he had cancelled his work party in light of latest coronavirus developments and instead would be mark‐ ing the festive season via Zoom.

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SIMPLY SURVIVING GROUP IMPACT GROWS IT’S easy to concentrate on the impres‐ sive statistics that this group is generat‐ ing (over €20,000 has been raised for Costa del Sol charities in just seven months and their Facebook page now has over 1,300 followers) but every now and again along comes a reminder of what underpins that success.

Here is a comment from Alison, owner of the Caribbean Mermaid cafe bar in Fuengirola port about what Simply Surviv‐ ing Group means to her: “When the Simply Surviving Group came to our restaurant shortly after we re‐ opened, I was feeling extremely down and desperate. They brought us business yes, but moreover they gave us hope. It’s the moral support that drove us forward from that day and hand on heart I can say that we have never looked back. We are back on our feet now, but the support needed from Sim‐ ply Surviving is ongoing for many other chari‐ ties, businesses and individuals. So be as generous as you can folks to keep this spe‐ cial group simply thriving xx” The Group recognises that many business‐ es will need continued support to maintain their recovery. Thus they are determined to carry on reaching out to them as well as indi‐

enjoyed the trip and were friendly and hap‐ py in each other’s company. Several of our members said they had met new people and made friends.

“The chocolate nativity scenes and sculp‐ tures were quite amazing. Chocolate was on sale and was enthusiastically bought by our members.

“We were greeted with enthusiasm by hotel owner Geraldo and his son Pedro and enjoyed a lovely big room to ourselves with

Mijas Walking Tours are rated highly.

viduals and charities.

Last week saw the group’s first foray into the world of excursions. Founder Val Williams was delighted with the arrange‐ ments. Said Val: “On Thursday December 2 Simply Surviv‐ ing Group enjoyed a trip to the chocolate factory in Rute and the anis factory fol‐ lowed by a lunch at Hotel El Capricho in Vil‐ lanueve del Trabuco, Cordoba Province.

Forty‐five Simply Surviving Group members

The Group's next event

a log fire. An excellent three‐course meal was served, the wine was in‐ cluded and flowed generous‐ ly.

“The raffle prizes included a €30 travel voucher donated by Days Out In Andalucia, who supported the trip. The excursion raised €300 in total for the Simply Surviving Group’s December Charity, Age Care Associ‐ ation.

“It was our first excursion for Simply Sur‐ viving Group and will certainly not be our last. Everyone enjoyed themselves, every‐ one was friendly and jolly.”

The Facebook page has full details of all the Group’s activities and events, including Mijas Walking Tours which give support by offering a two‐hour historical tour of Mijas pueblo. The Tours are rated consistently highly and include visits to artisan workshops in the pueblo. The Tours begin outside Mijas Town Hall at 11.00am and places are still available for Thursday December 23 and Wednesday 29. The suggested minimum donation is just €5 with all donations going to Age Care Association. Please contact Alan Boardman on 610 522 605 if you’d like to come along.

The Group’s next get together is ‘A Dickens Of A Lunch’ on December 16. Please see the poster in this article for full details.

Places can be booked by emailing Val Williams at valwilliams39@yahoo.com.

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Homes still without power THE UK Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has lashed out at companies after it was re‐ vealed that more than 4,000 homes were still without pow‐ er nine days after Storm Arwen hit. He called it “completely un‐ acceptable” that people had been left waiting while temper‐

atures were so low.

Mr Kwarteng made his re‐ marks as he visited Durham to see the damage the storm has done to the area. The North‐ East holds most of the homes impacted by the power loss.

The Energy Networks Associa‐ tion (ENA) gave a report stating

that 4,025 homes were still awaiting reconnection on Sun‐ day, December 5. Mr Kwarteng said: “As I said 99.5 per cent of people are back on, now for the 4,000 I think it’s completely un‐ acceptable that they are still off power, that is why I have insti‐ tuted a review into whether the companies have invested enough. Ofgem are looking at this and of course there will be some sort of enforcement mea‐ sure to make sure the compa‐ nies are held to account, that’s

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La Diabla arrested SPAIN’S National Police force, in collabo‐ ration with the German police, have ar‐ rested Leudis Isaac Corro Camacho in Hamburg, nicknamed ‘La Diabla’, on charges of pimping. Along with Antonio Angles, and the drug trafficker Norbert Kohler, Camacho was on Interpol’s list of the most wanted criminal offenders and was wanted by Spain.

Police sources have confirmed the de‐ tainee was on Interpol’s list for belonging to a European criminal organisation that captured and then sexually exploited vic‐ tims. Specifically, the detainee, who is al‐

so known as Donatella, had the main function of recruiting her victims by ‘tak‐ ing advantage of their economic precari‐ ousness.’ According to the sources, she would organise their transport, either via Germany, or directly to the final destina‐ tion, which was normally Madrid or Barcelona.

Once in Spain, the detainee accommo‐ dated her victims in her home and told them that they owed her a great debt for the trip, which they subsequently had to pay through the practice of forced prosti‐ tution.

Smallest church in world ACCORDING to the Guinness Book of Records, the smallest church in the world is the Santa Isabel de Hungria, which is just 1.96m² in size. It is in the Malaga Province, in the municipality of Benalmadena.

Constructed by Esteban Martin, be‐ tween 1987 and 1994, this tiny place of worship can be found inside the Castillo de Colomares. It is a monument featur‐ ing many different architectural styles.

Mr Martin reportedly built it as a trib‐ ute to the cultural exchange unleashed

Benalmadena’s Castillo de Colomares.

after the discovery of America in 1492

by Christopher Columbus.

The church is dedicated to Saint Eliza‐ beth of Hungary, who dedicated her life to helping the most disadvantaged

people. It has everything necessary to carry out services, being also consecrat‐ ed by the Prior of the Monastery of La Rabida.

Benalmadena is a popular holiday destination among tourists thanks to its high‐quality beaches. But this munici‐ pality has many more tourist attrac‐ tions that should not be missed includ‐ ing the Castle of Colomares, Jardines del Muro, and the cobbled streets of its charming old town.

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Sky-high World Cup A break for Santana

O N E of the private VIP suites for the Qatar World Cup has gone up for sale at £1,800,000 as wealthy spectators start to book their seats for the competition in 2022.

Some hospitality pack‐

ages have already sold out as huge firms, million‐ aires and executives make sure they have the best views for the games next year.

The box being offered is themed with gold and has

44 seats available inside according to MATCH Hos‐ pitality, FIFA’s sales agent for the cup. Suite number 3079 is available at the Lu‐ sail Stadium for a ‘venue series’, which includes six group games, the round of 16, quarter final and final.

Attendees can look for‐ ward to a ‘curated five‐ course sampling menu’ and HD TVs inside the suite, and direct access to seats outside in the stadi‐ um proper.

The 80,000‐capacity sta‐ dium, the biggest in Qatar, is due to host the final, scheduled for December 18, 2022. The VIP suites for the Qatar World Cup have been generating lots of interest despite the concerns about human rights in the country, in‐ cluding treatment of the workers that built the sta‐ diums themselves. More than 6,500 are said to have died since the World Cup was awarded a decade ago.

IN a video posted by Carlos Santana on December 2 on his Facebook page, the guitar maestro said he will be taking a break from music, recording and tour‐ ing.

Santana, who is still regarded as one of the best musi‐ cians in the world today, said that “he recently had to make a little visit to the hospital after experiencing some discomfort in his chest.” The musician did not elaborate further other than to say that on the advice of the doctors he would be taking a break from music, to get his health back. Apologising to fans, San‐ tana explained that no one would want to see him play when he is not at his best, so it seemed right that he should take a break and re‐ CARLOS SANTANA: Will return turn when he is back to full health. when back to full health.

Home Alone AirBnB THE huge original Home Alone house from the 1990 film is to be made available to rent on AirBnB during the festive season.

The rental platform has announced peo‐ ple can book the McCallister’s home for one night only on December 12. Up to four peo‐ ple will be able to stay overnight in the im‐ posing house for $25 (£19) each, with the address in the Chicago area being handed over once the booking is completed. The AirBnB listing on the website shows the stay as hosted by Buzz McCallister, with the de‐ scription reading: ‘You may not remember

me as particularly accommodating but I’ve grown up, and I’d be happy to share my family home ‐ my pizza, even ‐ with you this holiday season. Just try not to let my taran‐ tula, Axl, loose this time.’

During the stay, there will be activities that capture the spirit of the Home Alone house, like a chance to set booby traps and have a candlelit dinner of microwave maca‐ roni and cheese. There will also be a real‐life tarantula and a screening of the film fran‐ chise’s latest release Home Sweet Home Alone.

Johnson branded clown ACCORDING to the reports in France, President Macron called Boris Johnson a ‘clown’ in a private conversation while on a recent trip to Croatia.

The comment followed a phone conversation between the two political leaders in which they discussed the current migrant crisis.

As they were speaking, Johnson posted a letter to Macron on Twitter in which he made requests regarding France’s handling of the migrant situation.

Macron was quoted as saying: “BoJo talks to me at full speed, everything is going well, we have adult discussions, and then suddenly, he attacks us in an inelegant way.” He went on to say, “it’s always the same circus. It’s very sad to see that a great country that we could do so many things with is run by a clown.”

Just hours after saying those words, Macron made a public statement of a similar nature in Rome.

He criticised Johnson’s

Johnson criticised.

choice of methods for communicating with neighbouring governments, such as Twitter and public comments, calling them “not seri-

ous.” He stated that France would be willing to negotiate “when the English government behaves more seriously.”

and finally...

T H E Scottish Government has extended its su‐ perfast broadband voucher scheme until the end of March 2022.

Homes and businesses will be able to apply for funding to the tune of £400. The funding comes as part of the Reaching 100% (R100) programme.

People in hard‐to‐reach areas could also gain an extra £250 in funding.

A reliable broadband connection is a neces‐ sity for many people, especially amid the on‐ going Coronavirus pandemic.

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Reindeer welfare concerns

UK TOURISTS: Now need to get their passports stamped on entering Spain.

Airport queues ‘new normal’ BRITISH tourists heading out to catch some winter sun, have been told to expect long Spanish airport queues. Many pas‐ sengers have waited upwards of 45 min‐ utes to get through controls at popular holiday destinations. Travel agency associ‐ ations have said the long queues are now ‘normal’ when landing in the country.

The associations have made multiple complaints to the Spanish Government but claim that their concerns have fallen on deaf ears. Airports popular with Brits are feeling the brunt with UK passengers moving to the non‐EU passport control queues, which were already loaded with non‐Schengen tourists looking for some

winter warmth.

Alicante‐Elche, Malaga, the Canary Is‐ lands, and the Balearics are said to be some of the worst‐hit by the move. Twitter user, Sudifoodie, tweeted “So thrilled to be back in Andalucia though it has been quite a jour‐ ney with epic passport queues at Malaga Airport.”

Tourist associations are begging for more staff and police officers to help things run smoother for their customers at border control. This comes after Spain placed a ban on all unvaccinated visitors from the UK. As the UK is no longer in the Schengen Zone, tourists need to get their passports stamped, leading to long airport queues.

AS the countdown to Christ‐ mas begins, the RSPCA has voiced concerns over the wel‐ fare of reindeer used in festive events. The thought of meet‐ ing a real‐life reindeer at a Christmas event is exciting for people of all ages, but the RSP‐ CA is concerned that these complex creatures could be suffering.

Specialist deer vets report a range of problems in reindeer kept in the UK, including a lack of weight gain, weight loss, di‐ arrhoea, poor muscle develop‐

ment, poor antler growth, mal‐ formed antlers, low fertility and high calf mortality.

RSPCA Senior Scientific Man‐ ager in wildlife Dr Ros Clubb said: “As Christmas approach‐ es, we and other animal wel‐ fare charities are really con‐ cerned that reindeer used in festive events across the coun‐ try could be suffering in silence.

“Reindeer are kept here in the UK year‐round, but we al‐ ways see more calls about them in the build up to Christ‐ mas, which is when they’re

IN what appears to be a loom‐ ing power struggle between Angela Rayner and Sir Keir Starmer, a senior aide has been suspended. The aide, Rayner’s head of communica‐ tions Jack McKenna, is being investigated for a personal da‐ ta breach relating to another staff member.

McKenna, who denies the breach, is consulting his legal advisers following the revela‐ tions. The revelation itself does suggest problems with the par‐ ty’s management of data.

McKenna has recently been

Labour rift forced to deny rumours that he had been briefing the press on differences between the two politicians.

The rumours began circulat‐ ing following Rayner’s attack on Tory politicians who she de‐ scribed as “scum.” Starmer has repeatedly denied rumours of a rift between himself and his deputy, who cannot be sacked as she was directly elected by

taken out to be on display at festive events.”

Reindeer at Christmas events may be transported long distances and spend time in small pens where they have nowhere to retreat to and hide if they feel stressed. They’re of‐ ten petted and fed by mem‐ bers of the public or may take part in busy parades. They’re exposed to busy environ‐ ments, surrounded by crowds, noise and lights, which can cause the semi‐wild animals a great deal of stress.

party members. The rumours were resurrected after Starmer shuffled his cabinet recently without involving Rayner in the decision and the appointments.

He has also resisted attempts to weaken her position in the par‐ ty by stripping her of some of her responsibilities. Labour have not commented on the report, saying that “we never discuss staffing matters.”

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Bizum scam warning USERS who sell their products using the application Bizum on platforms such as Milanuncios, Vinted or Wal‐ lapop have become the new target of cybercriminals, as informed by the Spanish Office of Internet Security (OSI).

The scammers pretend to be poten‐ tial buyers who are interested in one of the items for sale. They then send a request for money via Bizum instead of sending a payment. Vendors who do not read the message carefully before

pressing ‘Accept’ will become victims of the scam and end up losing money.

The solution to the problem is sim‐ ple: read the message before accept‐ ing. If you have already accepted the request for money, it is unlikely that you will get it back.

However, it is still important to re‐ port the incident.

You should contact your bank to let them know. Report the incident on the platform and on the criminal’s profile.

And report the incident to the police.

School bullies face jail A NEW law voted in by French parliament will see school bullies face jail time of up to three years as their MPs said society needs “a wake‐ up call” to the serious‐ ness of child‐on‐child harassment. The pro‐ posed law was support‐ ed by Emmanuel Macron’s education minister Jean‐Michel Blanquer.

Blanquer said that the support for the law sent a message to the coun‐ try that “we will never accept the lives of our children being shat‐ tered,” and added that the law was “a way of enforcing the values of the republic.”

One in 10 French chil‐ dren have reportedly been the victim of bully‐ ing and the education

minister fears that so‐ cial media is increasing the potential for public taunting and humilia‐ tion.

The draft measure was approved in the Lower House on Wednesday, December 1 and if it passes through the Senate will give France some of the harshest penalties for bullying in the world.

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British teen croc attack ACCORDING to reports, a British teenager was attacked by a crocodile while travelling with friends in Zambia.

Amelie Osborn‐Smith, 18, from Hampshire was travelling with friends on a gap‐year and was white‐water rafting on the Zambezi River near the fa‐ mous Victoria Falls.

Amelie was said to have been resting her leg over the side of the boat when the crocodile bit her and dragged her into the water.

ON Friday December 3, the Congress of Deputies defini‐ tively approved the reform of the Civil Code that changes the legal status of animals so that, in the eyes of the law, they are considered ‘sentient beings.’

Therefore, animals are now considered to have certain rights and are not considered mere objects, as they have been up to now.

The change of considera‐ tion of the character of com‐ panion animals in the Civil Code will have concrete ef‐

A friend reportedly saved her by punching the croc on the nose, and other rafters and guides reportedly also got into the water to fight off the huge 10ft animal. Amelie was then airlifted to hospital in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, which is about 240 miles away. She is being treated for leg injuries.

Amelei’s father, a former army officer said: “She’s a very sensible girl, but on this occa‐ sion, she was being guided by the rafting company and it was

Amelie bitten on the leg.

on their advice.

“Obviously with a crocodile bite there’s a huge risk of infec‐ tion and she’s got a very severely damaged leg.”

The Zambezi River is popular for water sports, however, it is also home to various potential‐ ly dangerous animals, includ‐ ing crocs.

Pets are sentient fects on many aspects. The judges, for example, will have to take animals into account when sentencing inheritances or divorces as the reform es‐ tablishes that the magistrates must specify the “regime of coexistence and care” of ani‐

mals when a marriage is legal‐ ly broken, and the spouses are not in agreement.

The law establishes criteria on which the courts must make the decision of whom to deliver the animal’s care to, prioritising its welfare.

STATS

1908

The tea bag was invented in 1908.

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Fake arm vaccine attempt Alec Baldwin’s bombshell

A 50-YEAR-OLD Italian man faces criminal charges after trying to get vaccinated with a fake arm to obtain the Covid passport.

A 50‐year‐old man from Biella, a city of 44,000 inhabitants in the region of Piedmont, in the north of Italy, came up with a unique strat‐ egy for obtaining the Covid passport. He made a fake arm out of silicone. When he arrived at the clinic in Biella, he thought he could success‐ fully deceive the medical staff.

However, his bizarre plan failed. The man waited for his turn in the queue, and when it

arrived, he signed the consent form for the vac‐ cine, sat down and rolled up his sleeve to ex‐ pose his upper arm and shoulder. Although sili‐ cone can look very similar to real skin, the colour and texture of the arm made the nurse suspect that something was wrong. She asked him to remove his shirt so that she could see his entire arm. Once the nurse had discovered the truth, the man did not give up. He tried to convince her to turn a blind eye, but she re‐ fused and alerted her colleagues. The clinic re‐ ported the man to the authorities for fraud.

Cabinet office fined THE Cabinet Office has been fined half a million pounds af‐ ter mistakenly publishing the names and full postal address‐ es of New Year Honours recipi‐ ents, including Sir Elton John and senior members of the po‐ lice force.

The incident happened at the end of 2019 when a file containing information relating to over 1,000 people due to re‐ ceive an award was uploaded to an official website.

They included the addresses of Sir Elton John, cricketer Ben

Stokes, senior Tory Iain Dun‐ can Smith, TV chefs Nadiya Hussain and Ainsley Harriot, broadcaster Gabby Logan, Grease actress Olivia Newton‐ John and former director of public prosecutions Alison Saunders.

The file was downloadable and appeared on the govern‐ ment’s website at 10.30pm on Friday December 27. It took two hours and 21 minutes for it to be removed. The report into the incident that saw the Cabinet Office fined showed

that the file was accessed 3,872 times from 2,798 unique IP addresses, mostly within the first half an hour from when it was published.

The Information Commis‐ sioner’s Office (ICO) was then told of the leak while the gov‐ ernment contacted and apolo‐ gised to all those affected. The staff of the Cabinet Office then had to work 12‐hour days for a fortnight just to answer the questions they received from the people who had their in‐ formation compromised.

IN an emotional inter‐ view aired on US TV on Thursday December 2, Alec Baldwin said that he was not aware that he had shot the director of photogra‐ phy Halyna Hutchins until several minutes after the accident.

“I thought to myself, ‘Did she pass out?’ The notion that there was a real bullet in that pis‐ tol did not occur to me until probably 45 min‐ utes or an hour passed,” the actor ex‐ plained during an in‐ terview with George Stephanopoulos.

According to Bald‐ win, the confusion on set was evident since no one could under‐ stand what happened in the seconds immedi‐ ately after the shot, to the point that he came to think that his part‐ ner had suffered a

ALEC BALDWIN: Was visibly upset on US TV.

heart attack.

“The mere idea that someone had put a re‐ al bullet in was not even possible,” he said, visibly moved.

Baldwin insisted that he “never pulled the trigger” but that, fol‐ lowing the directions of the cinematogra‐ pher herself, he cocked the gun into firing po‐ sition during a re‐ hearsal of camera posi‐ tions for the film. “I let

go of the hammer on the pistol and the pis‐ tol went off,” he con‐ t i n u e d . “ Ev e r y b o d y was horrified,” he said.

Ev e n w h e n m o r e than a month has passed since the event, Baldwin still does not know the origin of that bullet. “Someone put live ammunition in that gun, a bullet that was‐ n’t even supposed to be in the building,” he said.

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Gigi Hadid in Palma after split SUPERMODEL Gigi Hadid has been in Mallorca for a getaway after allegedly split‐ ting with Zayn Malik over claims he assaulted her mother in a heated argu‐ ment. She opted for a casual look as she left Palma airport on December 1 after disem‐ barking from a private jet with her entourage and hop‐ ping into a waiting car.

Gigi has been steering clear of the public eye after reports came to light that Zayn had hit her mother, Yolanda, dur‐ ing a fight in their luxury

Gigi has kept a low profile.

Pennsylvania home earlier this year. She looked in good spirits as she was driven away from the airport wearing a face covering and shades.

Earlier this month, it was re‐ ported Gigi was ‘meeting with lawyers to discuss cus‐ tody issues’ of their one‐year‐

old daughter Khai. The same source added that Gigi feels Zayn ‘will always be part of her life’ but she is ‘distressed’ by the issues and fighting be‐ tween him and her mother.

Zayn had pleaded no contest to four counts of harassment after allegedly pushing Yolan‐ da into a dresser and swear‐ ing repeatedly at her at the home he shared with Gigi.

Court documents showed that he must complete 360 days probation in addition to completing an anger man‐ agement class.

Age waiver suggested for older drivers ACCORDING to UK experts funded by the De‐ partment for Transport, drivers who are aged 70 and over should be allowed to avoid prose‐ cution or fines for running red lights or driving unnecessarily slowly and should instead have their skills assessed.

The Older Drivers Task Force has recom‐ mended various ‘lifesaving’ ideas to the govern‐ ment to keep elderly people on the roads for longer. One of the recommendations is a mandatory sight test for people who are over 70 and applying to renew their licence. Another recommendation is fitness‐to‐drive checks in

England. These are currently only available in a few police forces, such as Hampshire Constabu‐ lary. When a person is believed to be an unsafe driver, a report is sent to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, which decides on the action.

In some cases, the driver is referred for lessons and offered a reassessment within three months. Drivers who are sent for an assess‐ ment will avoid the usual £100 fine and penalty points for careless driving.

Chairman of the Older Drivers Task Force John Plowman has insisted that drivers that are older are not a major risk.

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Families in the UK are worse off FAMILIES across the UK are being hit by rising prices due to several factors including the lack of lorry drivers, the coronavirus pandemic, ship‐ ping delays and Brexit. Infla‐ tion is currently over 4 per cent and in the next few months, it is predicted to reach a staggering 5 per cent.

Many households are al‐ ready being hit hard by the increasing costs and Christ‐ mas is set to make this worse. Average Christmas costs are expected to rise by more than £100 this year.

Families with two adults and two children are said to be spending more than £30 a week extra just to cover the cost of essentials in De‐ cember, according to the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR).

Now, other cost increases are still being taken on

Costs are increasing.

board by companies. It is expected that these costs

could also be passed onto customers soon.

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AIRLINE helps out: easyJet holidays are helping families caught out by the new coronavirus rules put in place by Spain since December 1. The company is allowing free cancellations to Spanish destinations up until the end of December for fam‐ ilies who cannot meet the new rules. Spain now requires any‐ one entering Spain from the UK to prove that they are fully vaccinated. A vaccine certificate is needed and both doses must have been given a minimum of 14 days before depar‐ ture.

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Sexual harassment 24-hour helplines

A STUDY has revealed one in three workers at the Aus‐ tralian Parliament has experi‐ enced sexual harassment at work. According to the report presented last week at the Australian Parliament, female workers experience sexual harassment such as inappro‐ priate staring, unwanted touching, or comments about their physical appearance dai‐ ly.

The study was commis‐ sioned by the Executive Coun‐

Higgins alleged rape.

cil in March, not long after the former political advisor Brit‐ tany Higgins alleged that she had been raped in a govern‐ ment office in 2019 by a fellow

Liberal Party advisor. Her case shook the country and sparked a wave of protests. Seven months later, the data gath‐ ered from more than 1,700 workers in an investigation ini‐ tiated by the Sex Discrimina‐ tion Commissioner, Kate Jenk‐ ins, has revealed something alarming: almost 40 per cent have experienced bullying at work, one in three have suf‐ fered some form of sexual ha‐ rassment, and 1 per cent have been victims of sexual assault.

Covid drug breakthrough THE first drug authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for preventing Covid‐19 infection is to become available in Spain in the next few months. Although vacci‐ nation against Covid infection has been proven to be highly effective, newly devel‐ oped drugs could also be useful for stopping the spread of the virus. In mid‐November, the EMA authorised the first two drugs with mon‐ oclonal antibodies: Ronapreve, developed by the companies Regeneron and Roche, and Regkirona, from the South Korean pharma‐ ceutical company Celltrion. Clinical trials of

both drugs have shown that they are effective at reducing the serious effects of Covid and can therefore greatly reduce hospitalisations and deaths. However, Ronapreve can also be used to prevent infection, and could be used in immunosuppressed patients who require extra protection or who do not respond well to vaccination, such as cancer patients or those who have had transplants. It could also be used to protect family members of Covid patients, those who live in places where vacci‐ nation is less readily available, or even people who refuse to get the vaccine.

SPAIN has tabled a draft law to force banks and utility companies to offer a free 24‐hour customer helpline open 365 days of the year.

The service phone lines will be staffed with trained workers able to assist the elderly and disabled, rather than the automated messages that are common currently.

The new proposal looks to ban banks and utility companies from charging their cus‐ tomers to get in touch with them via phone, as well as forcing the use of staff instead of an‐

swering machines. The idea is being pushed forward by Spain’s Minister of Economic Af‐ fairs, Nadia Calvino, and the Minister of Con‐ sumer Affairs, Alberto Garzon. The two minis‐ ters have started to work together to put customer service at the forefront of any future improvements to essential services in Spain.

Bank branches have been closing in the hun‐ dreds across Spain in the last few years and these closures have highlighted the need for more personal and flexible service in the sector.

Anti-vax campaigner dies MARCUS LAMB, the co‐ founder of the leading Chris‐ tian television network, Daystar, that pushed alterna‐ tive therapies to Covid‐19 and dismissed the vaccine, has died of the virus at 64 years old. Lamb was the chief executive of the conservative church network that reaches an estimated two billion peo‐ ple worldwide.

He passed away on Tues‐ day 30 November. “It’s with a heavy heart we announce that Marcus Lamb, president

and founder of Daystar Tele‐ vision Network, went home to be with the Lord this morning,” the network an‐ nounced in a tweet on Tues‐ day. “The family asks that their privacy be respected as they grieve this difficult loss.

Please continue to lift them up in prayer.”

Evangelical Christians have

been getting the vaccine at a much slower rate than the rest of the US population, and over the last few months, several prominent Christian broadcasters have died of the virus. In Novem‐ ber, Lamb’s son Jonathan was recorded saying his fa‐ ther’s illness was due to sinis‐ ter outside forces.

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Brexit shipping impact EXPORTERS are moving away from tradi‐ tional Dublin to Britain transport routes to avoid the mountains of new red tape that has come into effect since Brexit. The vol‐ ume of goods going through Ireland to EU shipping ferry routes has soared by 50 per cent in the last six months according to offi‐ cial data.

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has published figures that show a significant move away from the routes that service Dublin to Britain, and an increase in traffic to some of the 32 new ferry services that travel directly to places such as Le Havre, Cherbourg and Dunkirk in France, and Zee‐ brugge in Belgium.

The report shows freight volumes from Dublin port to Liverpool and Holyhead in An‐ glesey down 19 per cent in the first three‐ quarters of 2021 compared with 2020, and down by 30 per cent on the two routes from Rosslare in south‐east Ireland to the Welsh ports of Pembroke and Fishguard.

“It is clear the new trading arrangements between Ireland and the UK have had a sig‐ nificant and negative effect upon ro‐ro [roll‐ on roll‐off lorry haulage] freight traffic be‐ tween the two countries,” the IMDO report said. “Underpinning all of these trends are the new customs and trading arrangements between Ireland and the UK that came into force on 1 January 2021,” it added.

New dinosaur species A NEW dinosaur species characterised by its strange weapon‐like tail has been discovered in Chile.

With a size of approxi‐ mately two metres in length, the small, armoured dinosaur of the Anky‐ losaurus genus dates from the late Cretaceous Period,

from between 71.7 and 74.9 million years ago. Its fossilised skeleton, practical‐ ly complete, was found in the province of Magallanes, in the southernmost region of Chile, Patagonia.

The dinosaur, named Ste‐ gourus elengassen, had de‐ veloped a large weapon‐like

tail unlike anything previ‐ ously seen on other types of armoured dinosaurs, such as the pairs of spikes on the Stegosaurus.

The strange tail had seven pairs of flattened bone de‐ posits at the end of the tail in a fern‐like structure, forming a singular weapon.

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Immigration boost AMONGST some recent negativity, not many people realise just how much immi‐ gration is helping Spain’s population to recover. Im‐ migration has been part and parcel of Spain’s history for years. However, between 2010‐2014, there was a mass exodus of the popula‐ tion which hurt the growth and development of the country.

But data shows immigra‐ tion is helping Spain’s popu‐ lation to increase again after several years of negative or stagnant growth. Results re‐ leased by the National Statistics Institute shows that Spain’s population had reached 47.1 million inhabi‐ tants on July 1, 2019, of which 10.7 per cent were foreign nationals.

The country experienced an influx of 330,000 people in 2018. In 2019, it is believed that those figures reached half a million immigrants.

The statistics show that in 2017, only 1 per cent of the

POPULATION: Immigration is helping Spain’s to grow.

immigrants that arrived in Spain were for humanitarian reasons and 4,400 of those recorded were Spaniards re‐ turning to Spain from work‐ ing overseas.

The figures show that im‐ migration is helping Spain’s population to grow and sug‐ gests that it will continue to be needed as it provides bal‐ ance to the ageing popula‐ tion.

Young migrants are not only repopulating the coun‐

try, but they are also con‐ tributing to the economy, health care system and pen‐ sions. Many are highly quali‐ fied professionals who cre‐ ate business opportunities offering employment. They are also the hard‐working backbone of the country.

The workers that we don’t see. The ones that get up at 4am to work in the fields and factories to ensure we have a smooth production of produce.

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Transparent masks TRANSPARENT face masks have been in‐ troduced to NHS Scotland. The transparent masks will help people communicate and lip read. The masks, also made in Scotland, have been approved to use in health and so‐ cial care settings. The masks feature a trans‐ parent panel to help people communicate.

Health boards started receiving the masks in November and they will come in to use from early December.

According to the government: “The prod‐ uct has been designed and made by Scottish PPE supplier, Alpha Solway, based in Dum‐ fries and Galloway, and is the result of close

collaboration with NHS National Services Scotland.” Cabinet Secretary for Health, Humza Yousaf commented on the innovative transparent masks. He said: “Although face masks are essential to reduce the spread of coronavirus, it can cause difficulties for people who rely on lip reading or have other com‐ munication needs.” “Patients and staff have rightly been calling for an alternative to the usual surgical face masks in clinical settings, so I am pleased NHS Scotland is rolling out these new, innovative transparent masks. These masks mean staff and patients can communi‐ cate clearly while staying safe.”

Half-price travel THANKS to the Junta de Andalucia's new Youth Transport Card, the under‐30s will benefit from discounts of between 50 and 100 per cent on the price of Metro, bus, tram, and catamaran tickets (in the case of Cadiz).

This was previously spoken about by President Juanma Moreno, during the State of the Community Debate in Octo‐ ber. This action brings all the metropolitan areas of Andalucia together under one umbrella. Around three million Andalu‐

cians can benefit from this card in January.

In most cases, it will offer a 50 per cent discount, but large families can get up to 75 per cent. A family with five siblings aged under 30 can benefit from the special category which offers a 100 per cent dis‐ count.

A spokesperson for the Board an‐ nounced on December 1, that they are “working to adapt the software, to incor‐ porate these new discounts to the ma‐ chines and in the design of the card.”

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Cancer cases missed URGENT referrals for sus‐ pected cancer have been ‘missed’ by GPs in Eng‐ land during the pandemic according to new analysis published this week. The number of potential can‐ cer cases missed is up to 740,000 and counting, say the National Audit Office (NAO).

The report has also warned that the NHS backlog could swell to 12 million, or one in five people in the UK, by March 2025. It is current‐ ly at a record‐breaking

There is an NHS backlog.

5.83 million, up from 4.43 million in February 2020.

Medics have said that the findings of the report show that the UK is amid the “biggest cancer catas‐ trophe ever to hit the NHS.” The impact on patients has been “devastating”

say charities, amid state‐ ments from MPs that claim, “things will get worse before they get better.” Millions of pa‐ tients who had avoided seeing or were unable to see their GP during the pandemic are now ‘miss‐ ing’ from waiting lists.

Estimates by the NAO say that in England there were between 240,000 and 740,000 potential cancer cases missed dur‐ ing the period of the pan‐ demic up to September 2021.

All fans welcome NASSAR AL-KHATER, president of the or‐ ganising committee for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has confirmed that “homo‐ sexuality is not allowed” in the emirate, but promises that LGBTQ+ football fans will have the right to travel to the country and attend the games. He added that “public displays of affection are frowned upon and this applies to everyone.”

The Qatari leader explained: “Qatar and neighbouring countries are much more conservative and we ask the fans to re‐ spect it. We are sure that they will, just as we respect different cultures, we hope that ours is [respected] too.”

Al‐Khater assured all LGBTQ+ football fans attending the World Cup would be safe. “They will come to Qatar as fans and attendees of a football tournament and they will be able to do what any other hu‐ man being would do,” he stated.

Qatar hopes its culture is respected.

Josh Cavallo, the Australian who is cur‐ rently the only out and active male pro footballer, has recently acknowledged his fear about going to Qatar and was the per‐ son to ask the question of Al‐Khater. The president of the committee insisted he would be welcome if he went.

“On the contrary, we welcome you and invite you to come to see the country be‐ fore the World Cup.”

Body on belt OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil are investigating after a body was discovered at a waste plant in Granada’s Al‐ hendín on Wednesday De‐ cember 1. Initial inspection of the body showed no signs of a violent death.

The lifeless body was found with no documentation. The deceased man is thought to be about 40 years old. Work‐ ers at the waste plant made the shocking discovery at around 5pm. The body was found on a conveyor belt that is used to filter plastic contain‐ ers. Workers raised the alarm.

Investigators do not believe that the man died a violent death. However, a post‐ mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of death.

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Vaccine vandal sentenced Part-time Tiger A GREAT YARMOUTH man has plead‐ ed guilty after his actions prevented 504 vulnerable people from receiving their Covid‐19 booster shots. Hayden Brown superglued the lock of a vacci‐ nation centre to stop vaccines from being administered in his Norfolk town.

The 53‐year‐old has been handed a three‐month prison sentence after ad‐ mitting the damage to the pharmacy door on Lowestoft Road in Gorleston.

Brown admitted to criminal damage

and causing a public nuisance at Nor‐ wich Magistrate’s court and was sub‐ sequently sentenced to his prison stint on December 1.

Brown was arrested after being identified by covert cameras that had been put in place following two previ‐ ous incidents on November 12 and November 20. A total of 504 vulnera‐ ble people who had been called up to receive their Covid‐19 booster jabs at the pharmacy were prevented from doing so by the damage.

Covid strategy T H E Community of Madrid is plan‐ ning for Christmas and has an‐ nounced its Covid 19 prevention strategy. The strategy focuses on vaccination, early detection and rais‐ ing awareness of the virus along with ensuring sufficient health personnel are available.

From December 3 people in the 60 ‐ 69 age group are able to have their booster jabs. Vaccinations will also be rolled out to children aged be‐ tween five and 11 years old from De‐

cember 15. It is expected up to 400,000 children could be immunised in the community.

Health professionals will see their contracts extended so they can con‐ tinue fighting the pandemic. Presi‐ dent Isabel Díaz Ayuso announced on December 1, that a free antigen test will be available for all Madrid resi‐ dents. Residents will be able to get their hands on the tests easily as they will just need to head to a phar‐ macy and show their health card.

T I G E R W O O D S has an‐ nounced the end of his full‐time golf career. The star claims the car crash that almost cost him his leg has forced him into

semi‐retirement.

The golfing great said he accepts his time competing among golf’s elite is proba‐ bly a thing of the past: “I can still participate in the

Solar eclipse ON December 4 the only total solar eclipse of 2021 took place. It was not visible from Spain or Europe but attracted the interest of astronomers worldwide.

A solar eclipse happens when the light of the sun is totally or partially hidden by an object coming between the sun and the observer. They are classified into three types: total, annular, and partial.

A total eclipse is when the moon completely covers the disk of the sun. A partial eclipse is when the Moon covers only a part of the sun. Finally, the annular eclipse occurs when the disk of the Moon does not cov‐ er the full disk of the Sun, even if their centres are well aligned.

The latest eclipse began at 7am UT (Universal Time), at a point in the Atlantic Ocean to the east of the Falk‐ lands Islands and ended in the Antarctic Ocean.

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His career now looks bleak.

game of golf. I can still, if my leg gets OK, I can still click off a tournament here or there,” he said. But the future of Tiger Woods’ ca‐ reer in golf looks bleak.

The American has had a tumultuous few years hav‐ ing been in trouble with the police a couple of times over traffic incidents. Four years prior to the accident in February, Woods was found asleep at the wheel of his Merc with the engine running. He failed a drunk driving test and pleaded guilty to the charges.

The damage to his leg and the after‐effect of five back surgeries has had a major impact on his elite golf career. “I think some‐ thing that is realistic is play‐ ing the one‐day tour events, never full‐time, ev‐ er again ‐ but pick and choose, just like Ben Hogan did,” he explained.

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ETA announcement T H E Basque separatist group ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna) have an‐ nounced their prisoners’ collective (EPPK) intends to end public receptions for released ETA prison‐ ers and is committed to holding ‘discreet’ recep‐ tions in a ‘private sphere.’

In a communication, the organisation stated that they ‘understand’ that the victims of ETA may feel ‘hurt’ by the public receptions which is why ETA have decided to end them. From now on, they will only take place behind closed doors.

The EPPK affirms that the prisoners have the right to ‘receive the em‐ brace of their loved ones’ after ‘long years and harsh prison conditions’ but accepts that these public acts of reception cause pain to victims.

“We say clearly that our desire is to alleviate all suffering and open up

new options, to heal wounds and strengthen coexistence among

Basque citizens,” argues the group of ETA prison‐ ers.

Wonder-drug approved THE UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have approved a new wonder‐drug for peo‐ ple at high risk of developing severe Covid. The drug is made

by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and is known as Xevudy.

The drug stops the coronavirus from replicating in the body. The MHRA has approved it for use for people with risk factors such as age, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

GlaxoSmithKline explained: “In a clinical trial, a single dose of the monoclonal antibody was found to reduce the risk of hospitalisation and death by 79 per cent in high‐risk adults with symptomatic Covid‐19 infection.

“Based on the clinical trial data, sotrovimab is most effec‐ tive when taken during the early stages of infection and so the MHRA recommends its use as soon as possible and with‐ in five days of symptom onset.”

MHRA Chief Executive Dr June Raine commented on the new treatment option: “I am pleased to say that we now have another safe and effective Covid‐19 treatment, Xevudy (sotrovimab), for those at risk of developing severe illness.”

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Bumper bonus

Clock silenced

THE world’s largest toymaker, Lego, is rewarding all 20,000 employees with a special bonus and an extra three days holiday after a bumper 2022. Growing demand in China and the pandemic are given as reasons for the high six month sales revenues of €847 million.

DENMARK’S talking clock ‘Frøken Klokken’ (Miss Clock) was switched off at the end of November by communication company TDC after 82 years. The company said the number of callers had fallen dramatically since the 11.6 million calls registered in the first year back in 1939.

THE NETHERLANDS Pig whisperer

Donate a tree

FORMER vet Kees Scheepens, the 19th generation in a long line of farmers, is changing the shape of pig farming. Scheepens is putting the animals’ welfare and their sustainability first by changing how they are raised and fed, resulting in ‘happier meat’, less barn smell and emissions.

THE charity Senay Boztas, is asking for donations of ready to plant saplings. These can be dropped off at 200 locations around the country and will be replanted on farms, in cities and on private land. The plan is for their 3,000 volunteers to plant one million trees.

BELGIUM Famous fries

Cafe reopens

A STATUE, De Frieteters (The Fry Eater), has been unveiled in Bruges market square as part of the week long celebrations of the country’s famous fries. The statue, unveiled by Flemish Minister of Agriculture and Food pays homage to the golden fry.

ONE of the oldest in the world and the oldest in Bruges, Café Vlissinghe has reopened following its closure due to the pandemic. The cafe, which originally opened in 1515, has hardly changed in its 500 years, having survived world wars, revolutions and hordes of tourists.

GERMANY Surprising choice

Test cancelled

THE outgoing chancellor surprised everyone with her choice of music for the elaborate military ceremony. Leaving the post after 16 years, Angela Merkel chose just one song (the norm is three) for the military marching band to play, a song by punk legend Nina Hagen.

A DRIVING test examiner got a surprise when the person he was due to test arrived behind the wheel. The examiner, who cancelled the test, called the police and now the driver faces an investigation for driving without a licence. He told police he didn’t want to be late.

FRANCE Flying taxis?

Paris second

PARIS is testing large scale drones that they intend using during the 2024 summer Olympics. With around six million people expected to attend the games, the hope is that by establishing two ‘flying taxi’ routes that travel times will be shortened and congestion relieved.

TEL AVIV has overtaken Paris as the most expensive city in the world, after jumping five places in the ranking in the annual survey by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Paris now occupies joint second spot with Singapore followed by Zurich and Hong Kong.

NORWAY Doctors rule

Electric ship

THE year 2021 is expected to be another record one for the number of doctorates issued by Norwegian universities, and the fourth in a row. Foreign nationals accounted for 43 per cent of those issued in the first half of the year specifically in mathematics, science and technology.

FERTILISER producer Yara has acquired the world’s first fully electric, self-steering container ship, the Yara Birkeland. The 80metre-long feeder will replace road haulage between Yara’s Porsgrunn plant in southern Norway and its export port Brevik, about 14 kilometres away from next year.

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Early shopping

Improved behaviour

IF the number of parcels delivered by post is anything to go by, then Christmas shopping has started early. During the Thursday and Friday of Black Friday Week, Posti delivered more than 1.5 million parcels - that’s 100,000 more than the same period last year.

RESTAURATEURS and club owners report that since the introduction of the Covid pass, there has been a noticeable reduction in disruptive behaviour. Although no direct link can be drawn until research has been done, establishment owners report fewer incidences of crime and bad behaviour.

IRELAND ‘Open City’

Food market

DUBLIN Gardaí have commenced Operation 'Open City', which will run until Christmas Eve. The plan to improve the movement of public transport and to minimise traffic disruption was developed in consultation between An Garda Síochána and external stakeholders including local authorities.

THE Harley StrEAT Food Market, located next to the Metropole in Cork city, is open from 12pm to 8pm throughout December. The market consisting of food trucks is offering all the usual Christmas fare and a full range of traditional hot drinks.

ITALY Restoration complete

Designer decorated

THREE years after work began, the restoration of the Aquilonare Sacristy of the Milan Cathedral is complete despite restrictions and the economic impact of the pandemic. The 14th century sacristy is of special importance and was built on the site of the Baptistery of Santo Stefano alle Fonti.

THE world-renowned fashion designer, Giorgio Armani, was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on Friday November 26. Armani received the title of ‘Cavaliere’, the highest rank in the country for his contribution to the nation in arts and business.

PORTUGAL Foreign students

Property prices

INFORMATION released by the Belmiro de Azevedo Foundation, shows that the number of foreign students in Portuguese higher education has more than doubled during the past decade. In 2020 there were nearly 50,000 foreign students of which roughly three quarters came from Portuguese language countries.

BANK valuations increased by 13.7 per cent and the average valuation rose by 10.7 per cent yearon-year in October to €1,251 per square metre.

That’s an increase of 1.2 per cent over September according to the Institute of National Statistics.

The autonomous region of Madeira experienced similar growth whilst values in the Azores fell.

RUSSIA Rock robot

Kittens welcomed

RUSSIAN cadets have developed a spy robot disguised as a rock. Operating by motionsensor, the robot has a 24-hour passive battery life with the ability to collect, process and transmit information for 15 hours. The robot will be used in trench warfare and where snipers are operating.

TWO eastern Siberian Manul kittens, weighing just under 200 grams each, have found a new home at the Moscow Zoo. The kittens of the endangered species, which has been the zoo's symbol and mascot for over 30 years, were found and cared for by local villagers.

SWEDEN Smallest increase

Hoarding masks

LAST year saw the smallest increase in Sweden’s population since 2005 and now stands at 10.3 million. According to Statistics Sweden, people are now moving from Stockholm and Gothenburg rather than to these centres. The six-month increase of 28,000 was roughly half of the previous year’s 50,000.

A SURVEY conducted by Swedish TV seems to suggest that people are hoarding masks with sales having increased sharply at the end of summer. It is thought the reasons for this are the change in Swedish Public Health Agency's recommendations and the return to schools and businesses.

Christmas traditions

IF you’re getting into the holiday feel at this time, you may be already be getting involved with some traditional Christmas activities.

But to ramp up the festive vibes, why not take a look at some of our Christmas traditions to take part in that involve the whole family?

Christmas carols No Christmas would be complete without a trip to a carol concert, or even to do some carolling of your own.

writing their letters to Father Christmas to get all their presents in on time.

Making your own cards More personal than buying a box of cards, this year why not make some cards for your friends and family?

All you need is some coloured card, scissors and glitter to make your own set of festive notes this year.

Decorate your tree.

Letters to Santa If you have children, now is the time to get them to start

Write a letter to Santa.

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10 of the best comedy films at Xmas CHRISTMAS is all about being together with those you love. And what better way to spend time together than in front of a classic festive comedy?

Here, the Euro Weekly News sets out the 10 of the best Christmas comedy films for you to watch this year.

These films include some of the classics from across the years, as well as some new movies you may not have seen, and also offer something for everyone, from the younger members of the audience to older relatives.

1. Jingle All the Way 2. A Christmas Story 3. Christmas with the Kranks 4. Elf 5. Bad Santa 6. Four Christmases 7. The Muppet Christmas Carol 8. Just Friends 9. Ernest Saves Christmas 10.Get Santa To get the full Christmas film experience, add popcorn, hot chocolate, your favourite cinemastyle pick n mix and a blanket to snuggle up together under.

POPCORN: Get in the mood.

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Make your own pine 5 steps to the perfect scented fire lighters Christmas party GETTING everyone together over the Christmas period is one of the best things about the season, but putting together the perfect festive party can be difficult.

Spice up your fireplace this Xmas.

AN inviting fireplace is one of the best bits about the Christmas season, bringing everyone together to snuggle up and get warm.

B u t h o w c a n y o u g i v e y o u r f i r eplace a festive feel this year?

This Christmas make your fire even more festive with some scented pine cone firelighters, which are easy to make at home and will fill y o u r s p a c e w i t h a s e a s o n a l f r agrance.

First warm some paraffin wax in a saucepan until melted, before adding

several drops of your favourite essential oils, including cinnamon, orange, peppermint or vanilla.

Next, dip your pine cones into the wax using a pair of tongs. Allow them to dry on a piece of foil before dipping them two more times.

Once dried, store somewhere away from the fireplace until you want to use them.

You can then add one pine cone to your fire as you are lighting it to get it burning and to add a festive scent to your home.

Here, the Euro Weekly News sets out the five steps to creating the perfect Christmas party this year.

1. Guest list Getting everyone you want to attend together and making sure that you have enough people to create a real party vibe is key, so take time to put together your guest list to make sure you invite everyone you want this year.

2. Food and drink Making sure you have plenty of food and drink in will keep everyone happy so get in all the classic favourites ahead of your party.

3. Directions and parking Make sure everyone knows how to get to the party by sending out directions with your invitations or a few days before the party. Similarly, make sure there is enough space for everyone to park when they get to you, by pointing out the nearest public places they can park in.

4. Pick the right music Add to the Christmas vibe with some

Plan the perfect Xmas party. festive songs.

5. Find a fun game Finally, to ramp up the festive feel, a fun game will make sure everyone gets involved.

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How to make your own advent calendar

BUYING the perfect present for someone you really love can be lots of fun, but making something personal and thoughtful is sometimes even better.

Many Spanish go to midnight mass on Christmas Eve. CHRISTMAS traditions vary from country to country, and Spain has some of the best customs of anywhere in the world.

From pooping logs to 2. Midnight Mass 4. Roscon midnight mass, Spain Many Spanish go to The Spanish also often marks some parts of Midnight Mass on Christ- have a Roscon de Reyes Christmas differently to mas Eve, known as La over Christmas. This the UK. And here are Misa Del Gallo, eating sweet bread ring, topped five of the best tradi- their main Christmas with fruits and sometimes tions. meal before or after mass filled with whipped cream, 1. The caga tio instead of on Christmas is the cake eaten at ChristA tradition from Catalo- Day. mas in Spain. nia, the caga tio or poop3. Three Kings 5. Basque Santa ing log is a log that has In Spain, the Three The Basques have their been given legs and a Kings are the ones who own version of Santa, face and is fed by children bring children their pre- Olentzero a mythical giant, before Christmas. On sents on January 6 after dressed in peasant’s Christmas Eve or Christ- parading through the clothes and smoking a mas Day, children then hit town on January 5 throw- pipe. He brings presents the log with a stick and it ing sweets for the chil- for children on Christmas poops out nougat. dren.

Eve in the Basque Country.

This year, you can give someone a personalised gift every day until Christmas with a home-made advent calendar.

These calendars can come in all different types and are designed to be filled with little treats you know the person receiving it will love.

Make a calendar from felt and add pockets.

For a really professional look, cardboard advent calendars with drawers large largescale calendar. enough for small presents are availOr for those who like sewing, a able online. These can then be hand sheet of felt can easily be made into decorated or personalised before a wall calendar by sewing on small simply adding the presents. felt pockets and embroidering with For a more DIY calendar though, the date before being hung on the there are other ways to treat some- wall. one you love.

Whichever calendar you go for, First up is an envelope calendar, however, make sure to fill it with each decorated with the date and personal presents, including small filled with a small present before be- chocolates, toys or toiletries suited ing bluetacked to the wall as a to the person opening them.

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Gifts for sports fans Giving a gift is a fun thing to do.

GIFT giving is one the most fun parts of Christmas, but it is not always easy to find the right present for everyone in your life.

If you are buying for someone who is a sports fan this year, the Euro Weekly News has put together this guide to the best sports gifts for everyone.

Gym bag Most people have a gym bag for whichever sport they take part in, but not everyone looks after theirs. Why not give your loved one some new equipment for their favourite sports

activity with a new bag.

Novelty golf balls For the golf fan in your life, why not make their next game a bit more fun with some novelty golf balls? From baseball inspired balls to American football style ones, a set of novelty golf balls is the perfect present for anyone who loves the sport.

Skipping rope Both for men and women, skipping is one of the best activities for your fitness. Help the fitness fan in your life get in even better shape with a skipping rope this Christmas.

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How to carve the perfect turkey FOR those who eat meat, no Christmas would be complete without a turkey.

But getting up to carve the bird in front of loved ones can pose something of a problem for those who are not used to it.

Here, the Euro Weekly News sets out how to carve the perfect turkey to make sure you Make sure you serve the best bird this year. serve the best bird this year.

First pick a sharp knife and begin Next, remove the breast by slicing by carving one side of the turkey at a through the skin on the top of the time after letting it rest for 30 min- turkey along the breastbone from utes upon being cooked. the neck. Carve the breast by placing Next, separate the leg and thigh skin side up on the cutting board befrom one side of the turkey with a fore cutting crosswise at an angle. knife and your hands before taking Finally, remove the wing by pulling the drumstick from the thigh bone. it back and cutting with a knife.

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Festive traditions around the world

COUNTRIES around the world have their own Christmas traditions and here are some of the most interesting from across the world.

People in Japan now have a chicken dinner at Christmas.

Sweden In Sweden since 1966 the Gavle goat, a large Yule goat, has been built in the centre of Gavle’s Castle Square.

It has also become a tradition for people to try to burn it down, with the goat having been burnt down 29 times since 1966, most recently in 2016.

Japan The Japanese are known for their healthy food, however on Christmas Day it has recently become a tradition to go for a fried

chicken dinner.

People in the country, who do not largely mark Christmas, are now choosing to go for a chicken dinner on Christmas.

Iceland In the 13 days before Christmas, 13 trolllike characters called the Yule Lads visit the children across the country. Each night, children place their best shoes by the window and a different Yule lad visits leaving gifts for nice children and rotting potatoes for the rest.

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Christmas mince pies recipe MANY people may like to buy their mince pies at Christmas, but for those who prefer to make their own, here is a recipe for some of the sweetest, crumbliest mince pies.

The recipe will make 18 small mince pies.

Ingredients 225g butter 350g plain flour 100g caster sugar 280g mincemeat 1 small egg, beaten 1. Make the pastry Combine the butter and flour before mixing in the caster sugar to make a dough. Use the mixture to line the holes of your small cake tins and set the oven to 200ºC. 2.

Add the mincemeat Add the mincemeat into the cake tins before making small round lids for your pies and cover-

ing the mincemeat. Press the edges of the pastry together.

3. Bake Brush the tops of the pies with beaten egg and bake for 20 minutes.

Serve the mince pies by sprinkling with icing sugar.

Sweet crumbly pastry filled with mincemeat.

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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Salary rises FOR the first time in history, the average monthly salary in Spain exceeded €2,000 in 2020 according to the the National Institute of Statistics. The average of €2,038 is a rise of 2.8 per cent over 2019 and is the fourth consecutive year in which salaries have risen.

TSB closures THE high street bank has announced further closures to its network in 2022. The closures will leave the bank’s network around a third of the size of when the brand returned to the high street eight years ago. The cut is on top of their 164 closures in 2020.

Oil down OPEC and its allies announced on Thursday December 2, they will increase production from January alleviating the shortage that is pushing prices up. The organisation said it may revisit this decision once the impact of the latest outbreak is known. The price per barrel fell on news of the announcement.

Unemployment drops SPAIN recorded a 74,381 drop in unemployment to record the lowest unemployment levels for November since 2008. During the month, 282,981 people were recruited pushing overall employment as at the end of November to 19,752,358.

Bitcoin City EL SALVADOR plans to build the world’s first Bitcoin City and have it powered by ‐ a volcano. El Salvadorean President Nayib Bukele plans to make the city fully ecological and have its residents pay no tax (except for VAT). His long‐ term goal is to attract investment to this new financial system and use Bitcoin to make ‘El Salvador the financial centre of the world.’

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In 2020, four out of 10 woman earned less than €1,336 compared to one in five men and six out of 10 young people.

Daughter takes the Zara chair INDITEX, the Spanish high street fashion giant, has appointed Marta Ortega as chair replacing her father and founder Pablo Is‐ la. Otega has worked for the group for 15 years, having joined high street brand Bershka, as a shop floor assistant in London.

Pablo Isla, chairman of Inditex since 2011, has overseen the company’s growth to where it is now one of the world’s largest fashion retailers with more than 6,600 stores globally. Isla, who is well‐known in Spain for his altru‐ ism, is one of the world’s richest

men with an estimated net worth of €68 billion.

Initial reaction to Ortega’s ap‐ pointment is mixed, however the 37‐year‐old has been instrumen‐ tal in the growth of Zara having been credited with strengthening the brand and leading several major campaigns.

Accepting the appointment she said “I have always said I would dedicate my life to build‐ ing upon my parents’ legacy. I have lived and breathed this company since my childhood, and I have learned from all the

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Will land law change?

great professionals I have worked with over the last 15 years.”

Inditex was founded by Aman‐ cio Ortega with his ex‐wife Ros‐ alia in 1975 in Galicia. Today the company owns many well‐ known high street brands includ‐ ing Zara, Pull and Bear, and Stradivarius.

Most of its clothing is made in Spain and nearby countries in‐ cluding Portugal, Morocco and Turkey, helping the firm to achieve its famously fast reaction times to new fashion trends.

Creating your Will with Golden Leaves

I have seen reports that Andalucia has a new land law that offers a possibility to legalise all those houses built on land classified as non‐building land.

Has the new law actually been approved? What are the terms?

DAVID SEARL Yes, the new land law has YOU AND THE LAW been voted by the IN SPAIN Andalucian Parlia‐ ment. However it faces a number of steps before it goes into full effect. Let’s take it by parts. The law is named LISTA, Ley de Impulso y Sostenibilad del Territorio de An‐ dalucía. But the law itself requires the further enactment of a Reglamento, a set of regulations that specify in detail just how the terms of the law are to be carried out.

This can take months. The new law will speed up town planning requirements, change land classification and even allow for the building of new properties in formerly prohibited areas. It will not, however, allow full legalisa‐ tion of those properties which now hold the strange clas‐ sification of AFO, Asimilada Fuera de Ordenaciòn, which prevents them from being demolished and will allow new works to be carried out on them.

The law is a step forward but it remains a long way from full legalisation of these properties.

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

THE OUIGO company, started just six months ago by French train op‐ erator SNCF, has managed to achieve an occupancy rate of 97 per cent on its service between Madrid and Barcelona. During the same period the company has car‐ ried more than one million passen‐ gers, a little more than its main competitor Renfe owned Avlo.

Ouigo said that it has achieved

Telefonica dividends TUESDAY November 30 was the last day investors could buy shares in Telefonica that would qualify for a 2020 year end dividend. The first pay‐ ment amounts to €0.15 per share and is paid this month while the second payment, also for €0.15 will be paid in June 2022.

The shareholder remuner‐ ation policy for 2021 was ap‐ proved at the Telefónica Gen‐ eral Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 23, 2021 and contemplates a remunera‐ tion of €0.30 through a flexi‐ ble dividend.

Each shareholder has three options, the first to receive the cash, receiving new shares is the second option and the last option is to sell the rights on the market.

Home rental prices jump A Will is essential.

MANY expats who have moved to Spain from the UK will have a British Will, but having a Will in Spain is also essential to ensure that your valuables go where you want them to.

At Golden Leaves their expert partners can help you cre‐ ate your Will, to make sure that your valuables go where you want them to. To begin creating your Will, Golden Leaves suggests considering a number of important planning issues, including long‐term care fees and managing your care options. They also say that you should consider what will happen to your assets if your partner remarries after your death and making sure that your children still receive what you intended.

Finally, a Will should also set out if you were unable to manage your financial affairs or personal welfare due to some form of incapacity, who you would like to act on your behalf. To begin creating your Will to ensure your assets go where you want them to, contact Golden Leaves who will put you in touch with their expert partners.

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Ouigo running high the excellent numbers by changing the profile of the train traveller.

The service is based on providing a fast but inexpensive service with children between the ages of four and 13 paying a flat fee of €5, and those under four travelling for free.

As a result Ouigo has served over 160,000 families travelling with 70,000 children and babies.

The general director of Ouigo in Spain, Helene Valenzuela, high‐ lighted the milestone that “an un‐ known company in Spain a year

INFLATION rates not seen since 1992 are pushing housing rental prices higher, with the 5.6 per cent year‐ on‐year percentage apply‐ ing to many rental con‐ tracts. Idealist the online property portal said that prices have risen to €892 in Madrid and €886 in Barcelona for a 55 square metre apartment. Increases are less in the less expen‐ sive cities with only Zamora experiencing a reduction.

Landlords do have the right to increase rentals in accordance with inflation (CPI), however contracts signed prior to March 31, 2015 can only increase if specifically built into the contract.

In all cases landlords have to give adequate notice of any rise to tenants. ago reached one million travellers in a matter of months.” From this point of view, it is clear that “we have brought that sustainable and digital mobility that the country longed for.”

Achieving the numbers and the reduction in prices is partly down to their trains, double deckers which are unique to Spain, but which can carry up to 509 people.

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‘Account Blocked’

BANK ACCOUNTS: Ensure the information held by your bank is up-to-date at all times.

MANY of you may have experienced the ‘account blocked’ or ‘will be blocked’ message when trying to draw money at the cash machine or when accessing your account on‐ line. So when has this hap‐ pened and how do you un‐ block it?

There are many reasons why your account might be blocked, usually it’s the need to comply with Pre‐ vention of Money Launder‐ ing and Terrorist Financing laws. These require the banks to maintain up‐to‐ date information on their clients. Normally all it takes is for you to keep these up‐ to‐date.

Solution ‐ ensure that the information held by your bank is up‐to‐date at all times.

Another possible reason are the anti‐fraud measures in the act that require banks to ‘know their cus‐ tomer’. The law is not unique to Spain and is de‐

signed to stop the financing of terrorism and the laun‐ dering of money. Banks will usually react if the move‐ ment seems unusual or has come from an unknown source.

Solution ‐ keep your bank informed if you are receiv‐ ing funds that are not with‐ in the normal operation of your bank account.

Accounts will also be blocked where the bank has reasonable reason to believe that the account should be blocked, reasons like the death of the ac‐ count holder, disputes be‐ tween joint account holders and post holders in the case of owner associations.

Solution ‐ make sure sup‐ porting documentation is up‐to‐date and the bank is well aware of any changes.

In the case of credit, the bank is required to allow sufficient time to meet the outstanding debt before it can block the account.

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Novo Banco sells to Abanca PORTUGUESE bank, Novo Banco, has agreed to sell its Spanish subsidiary to A Coruña based Abanca. The deal sees the end of Novo Banco’s retail, private banking and small business opera‐ tions in Spain.

The deal, which is subject to the usual regulato‐ ry approval, is unlikely to have any major impact on Novo Banco’s results. It is expected to strengthen the bank’s capital position and to have a positive impact on its liquidity, part of its strategy to focus on core assets.

All the bank’s operations in Spain including its private banking, small business operations and its 10 retail branches and staff are being trans‐ ferred to Abanca.

paña requires proportional‐ ity to be applied in all cases and at all times.

BUSINESS EXTRA Giphy to be sold THE UK Competition and Markets Authority, has fol‐ lowing an investigation, told Facebook’s owner Meta, that they must sell the GIF library Giphy. Fol‐ lowing concerns about the deal in April, investigators found the takeover ‘could harm social media users and advertisers’.

Fuel profits unreasonable THE RAC has said that fuel retailers are overcharging by as much as 12p per litre for petrol and 10p for diesel with the reduction in wholesale prices not being passed on. The organisa‐ tion has called on the gov‐ ernment to investigate, oil prices having fallen around $10 a barrel at the end of November.

ASDA charters ship BRITAIN’S third largest su‐ permarket ASDA, has char‐ tered a ship in an effort to overcome the logistics issues being experienced across the UK. The ship it is be‐ lieved is being used to bring in stocks required for Christ‐ mas including clothes, toys and festive decorations.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT ONE of the lessons I have learned in life is that it is generally more advantageous to prepare for the worst. With this somewhat pessimistic agenda, all the good occurrences then become a bonus and you are also (hopefully) fully prepared as possible for events that don’t quite pan out as you envisaged.

Blindly trusting everything will be coming up roses, is a sure recipe for head in the sand disaster. In my younger days, I was an avid flower child. I truly believed that love and peace was the answer to all our human shortcomings (and still do).

Unfortunately, I was rudely awakened by the fact that not everyone followed the same ideals. As reality slowly set in and my rose‐coloured glasses subsequently misted up, I began to realise that metaphorically, if I attempted to offer a bunch of flowers to an adversary bearing a Kalashnikov rifle the one who walked away from the encounter would not be me!

Survival in the real world meant reluctantly discarding the floral specs and facing up to a future full of uncertainties.

Failing to recognise, or endeavour to change any calamitous events our future

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The worst may hold is almost criminal naivety. If the German public had only envisioned the ambitions of Hitler, they may just have averted the Second World War! Twenty years ago, I wrote that if the West didn’t curb the unchecked immigration from the Middle East, a few years hence it would be too late because the terrorists would be entrenched everywhere. Since then, radical Islamists have murdered hundreds of innocent UK citizens. You should have heard the ridicule I received for that prediction!

If you want to see what the BLM organisation is truly about just cast an eye over their current website. Diversity it most emphatically ain’t! Emblazoned over their ‘flag,’ big bold letters blatantly announce BLACK XMAS. Parts of the diatribe that follows proclaim, and I quote.

“Black Lives Matter has been encouraging people to ‘dream of a black Xmas’ and intentionally use our economic sources to disrupt white supremacist capitalism.

“Black Friday sales were rolled out weeks in advance and at every turn white supremacist capitalism is telling us to spend our money on things that we don’t

need to reap profits for their organisations.”

The piece then goes on to encourage people to ‘Build Black, Buy Black and Bank Black.’ Their website also has the audacity to condemn the Rittenhouse trial verdict, (where no black people were involved at all!) describing it as “wholly expected, when white supremacy lives and breathes within our institutions and is a reminder of how legal systems are deeply rooted in white supremacy.” There is naturally no mention of the trial taking place simultaneously in another courtroom, where three white men received life sentences for shooting a black man they suspected of stealing. Ironically a reader’s letter published last week accused me of trying to introduce racism into the Rittenhouse’s trial ‐ purely because I stated there were no riots after the verdict. Ha! Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com

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FEATURE

Streaming now: King Richard WILL SMITH turns from The Prince of Bel‐Air into the King of Tennis in this story of how the Williams’ sisters came to dominate the sport, streaming on HBO Max now.

Legendary actor, film pro‐ ducer and rapper Will Smith (Men in Black) plays Richard Williams in this biographical drama about how Venus and Serena Williams became two of the most well‐known tennis players in the world.

A story of true grit and de‐ termination, when it seems like all the odds are against this family from Compton, USA, King Richard gives viewers a look into how the father of Venus, played by Saniyya Sid‐ ney (Hidden Figures), and Sere‐ na, played by Demi Singleton (Goldie), coached them to the top of the tennis world.

The story intertwines race, family, and poverty issues as the Williams family band to‐ gether to help the sisters live

A story of true grit.

out their sporting dreams.

Richard will tell anyone who will listen, and even those who don’t want to listen, that his daughters are born to be stars and that he has an 84‐page plan to achieve it.

This is a feel‐good film with great acting (it’s Will Smith ‐ need I say more?). However, its authenticity is questionable.

Richard’s estranged family have since hit back at the film, claiming it is not a real portray‐ al of their father and only tells half of the story. Despite this, King Richard is an entertaining, motivational, and humorous movie about never giving up.

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CLAIRE GORDON FINDING BALANCE IN AN UNEVEN WORLD THIS week the Stonewall LGBTQ+ charity started their annual Rainbow Laces campaign, partnering with various sports across the UK to draw visibility to the inequalities that remain within active spaces. As soon as any kind of directive is made that brings the existence of LGBTQ+ people to the forefront, there is an immediate backlash from certain members of society and much clutching of pearls ensues. “I don’t mind them, but do they have to push it in our faces? Can’t they keep it to themselves? Why do they need campaigns to talk about these things, just get on with it if you must!”

The irony of people making these sorts of ignorant statements at a campaign aimed at making spaces more welcoming for people is completely lost of course. To many, the fact they don’'t actively seek out LGBTQ+ people to physically harm seems to be the pinnacle of tolerance and acceptance, when this sort of separatism and lack of actu-

Visibility and caution al positive action directly feeds a system that leads to people doing just that.

T he reporting of hate crimes against LG BT Q + people rose sharply at the end of the pandemic.

As restrictions were loosened, it seems that whatever had been holding some people back from attacking members of the community had come loose too. M any may think that has nothing to do with them as they tolerate the existence of people who aren’t like them, but a lot of this violence happens because of a society that allows the ‘othering’ of any characteristic that deviates from the norm. This absolutely begins with the language, jokes and ‘banter’ that too many people participate in.

T he S tonewall campaign this year has a slogan of ‘lace up and speak up’, asking everyone to engage in honest conversation with the people around them about LG BT Q + issues. I am relatively lucky in the sense that for my close circle of friends and family, I am mostly able to do that. While out

and about, however, I am still incredibly cautious. Whether in my small town in Spain (which is better) or back in mainstream spaces in a big city in the UK, my partner and I don’t tend to hold hands. We must be careful about what we say to whom when meeting new people. We have moments when our stomachs drop during conversations when homophobic jokes are made, and we know we cannot feel safe around those people any longer if we did in the first place.

When I bring these things up to people, there tends to be disbelief that this is how people are made to feel in a world where it seems that so much ‘progress’ is being made. I must remind them that if there must be campaigns to generate even the mere conversation around an LGBTQ+ person being allowed into a space, we are very far off feeling safe and welcome.

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TONI C. EASTWOOD OBE, MBA

#TheWomanBeyond I DO like a great sporting analogy to give us insight and tips for life’s trials and tribulations. So here’s one that I really love. Are you sitting comfort‐ ably? (Sorry I just couldn’t help myself ) Once upon a time (1938 to be pre‐ cise) there was a pistol shooter. He was incredibly good, in fact, he hoped to be the very best.

However he met with a terrible acci‐ dent during combat training and unfor‐ tunately, our Hero has his right hand blown off by a faulty grenade. (OMG ) His right hand was his shooting hand.

(Jeeeze!!!.) All his hopes are lost.

Or are they?

After a depressing month in the hos‐ pital, our Hero decides that he will sim‐ ply learn how to shoot just as well with his left hand. So he started his training, secretly, he didn’t tell a soul.

He trains and trains and trains. And guess what he becomes very good. So

Toledo: A trip through time T O L E D O is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. It impresses from every angle with its dra‐ matic raised presence on the banks of the Riv‐ er Tagus. Strolling around its streets, you’ll soon discover why it’s called the ‘Im‐ perial City.’ Every twist and turn is like a jour‐ ney through time.

The city satisfies broad tastes from art and architecture to mu‐ sic and gastronomy. It is also known for its warm hospitality, living up to its centuries old reputa‐ tion as a favourite stop off for traders and trav‐ ellers. It’s easy to forget you are just 30 minutes from Madrid in this city that also feels like a fortress. It once marked a strategic defensive site; and that fact just adds to the history.

Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by U N ES C O t h a n k s t o i t s

An impressive city.

blend of different cul‐ tures and religions. The styles change from one street to the next with each building telling a different chapter in the city’s rich history. The era of harmony can be observed in the church‐ es, synagogues, and mosques that decorate the streets.

The historic centre is a walled enclosure and there you’ll see shops full of fabulous swords.

Toledo steel is famous the world over and weapons have been fashioned there for over 2,500 years. It is no surprise tourists come from all over the world.

KEEP SHOOTING he shows up at the 1939 World Champi‐ onships. Everyone’s shocked to see him there. And they’re even more shocked when he wins.

His Olympic dreams are back on track.

Then enter: The Second World War, and to his dismay the 1940 and 1944 Olympics are cancelled.

So he waits, and continues to train and put the work in.

And finally, he shows up at the next Olympics. He’s now 38.

The world champion asks him what he’s doing there. Our Hero tells him “I’m here to learn.”

He wins.

What’s his name? Well it’s Takács Károly.

Takács was the first shooter to win two Olympic gold medals in the 25‐me‐ tre rapid fire pistol event, and both with his left hand. He was the third known physically disabled athlete to have com‐

peted in the main stream Olympic Games after George Eyser in 1904 and Olivér Halassy in 1928, followed by Liz Hartel in 1952, Neroli Fairhall in 1984 and Oscar Pistorius (shame that’s not what he’ll be remembered for!!) in 2012.

The moral of the story? It’s simple…

Keep shooting… Keep trying…Grab your goals by the horn and keep after them.

Are you stuck trying to achieve a tar‐ get, a Big Audacious Goal? This is a time of year when we typically start to think about what could be, that perhaps WE WANT MORE OUT OF LIFE!!!

What targets are you aiming for? Do you need to re‐aim and get into train‐ ing?

Stay Focused, Keep Positive and Choose to +1 in Every Moment. Fulfil Your Dreams and Awaken Your Great‐ ness!

Love, Hugs, High Fives and Fist Bumps

Toni x Toni Eastwood OBE, MBA #TheWomanBeyond PS. If you want more out of life. Sign up for our January Visionary Women Programme and in just four, three‐ hour online sessions you could Reach Beyond Your Limits, Soar Beyond Your Barriers and Live Beyond Your Dreams and make 2022 your Best Year Yet. 25 per cent off for Euro Weekly News Readers ‐ Just Quote Offer Code EWN25 ‐ for more info and to book head on over to https://quantumvan tage.co.uk/visionarywomenpro gramme Don’t hold back another moment.

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Did you survive Covid but now suffer from HOGO? 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

AMID reports in the UK that people aren’t turning up to restaurants or even events for which they’ve al‐ ready bought tickets, are you affect‐ ed by HOGO (hassle of going out) too?

After spending lockdown at home and used to ditching plans and skip‐ ping social events, some are bound to be feeling a bit weary ‐ and wary.

Whilst there’s no excuse for no‐shows in the era of mobile communications, I suspect people book venues to lift their mood currently and then feel that they just can’t face it as the hour draws near.

For some, going out has certainly become less fun. Everything has to be pre‐planned. You can’t get a table at a restaurant, and when you do it’s full of excuses why the service is lacking, Nora Johnson’s opinions

SOCIALISING: However, attitudes have definitely changed, especially in the winter.

dees can make the experiences work.

No matter how fantastic the food, ex‐ citing the film or entertaining the play, these events need to be experienced as a collective event to get the right energy levels and succeed.

Small businesses need our help more than ever this Christmas!

There’s absolutely no excuse for no‐ shows at restaurants etc. in the UK or anywhere else. It’s just selfish be‐ haviour. But seemingly part of a gen‐ eral, ‘It’s all about me’ attitude that unfortunately seems prevalent these days...

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the menus are ‘reduced’ for lack of Attitudes have definitely changed ‐ staff or ingredients, and ‘can we have and why not? People, especially in the your table back at 8:30, please?’ ‘And winter, can stay home and watch please be considerate to our staff as movies in HD, get food and drink deliv‐ we have zero tolerance for abusive be‐ ered at reasonable cost in total safety. haviour.’ For these customers, it feels But the retail and hospitality sectors like prices have been hiked to pay for are at risk of dying a slow death be‐ To read more articles from our columnists the extra checks and regulations that cause that’s where we meet other and to have your say in the comments go make going out more of a hassle than people and mingle. That all takes ef‐ to www.euroweeklynews.com it’s worth. fort and only a critical mass of atten‐ are her own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

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A LITTLE THOUGHT IN our social media debate last week, we asked if people should still be having Christmas parties in the wake of the new Covid variant. It is a topic that divides opinion with many understandably keen to get back to normality, while others still prefer to remain on the side of caution.

A survey released on December 8 by consumer experts Mintel found that more than

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XMAS PARTIES: Most people think that life should just go on.

Stephen Chatt Milne Life must must go on in some form, we just have to take good precautions... without forms of release and traditions being carried on etc etc... then there would be no point to a life... this situation is going to be with us for years to come, so we must get out and have some fun... cheers and Ho Ho Ho x

Deborah Johnson Yes enough is enough.

Kenneth Faktor Carslund Best way to keep Christmas alive is to stop interaction with many different people. Stop going to pubs if you will spend Christmas with anyone who is vulnerable.

Helen Blair Moffat Mason

OUR VIEW

four in 10 British workers say the Covid risk makes them feel uncomfortable about work Christmas parties. Other key stats showed 58 per cent of Brits feel it is important that people wear masks in bars and restaurants, while 61 per cent plan to limit their time in crowded areas before seeing family for Christmas. And 24 per cent of consumers are uncomfortable or extremely un-

comfortable about going to a bar/restaurant indoors.

While we all would love to get back to normal, it is clear there are those who don’t feel ready to throw caution to the wind just yet. For that reason, in this season of goodwill to all, we should all take time to remember that not everyone feels safe and that a little consideration for others can go a very long way.

We need to be careful but get on with living. we need to see family and friends not just at Christmas but all year round, it’s all part of life.

Mark Borrow YES we should party hard, life is too short anyway!

Paul Kelly It’s only Christmas, most don’t celebrate the religious side of it anyway. So really all that is being asked, is slow down on stupid parties.

Sue Quye Wear masks, use gel and don’t hug and kiss, just elbow bump.

Life has to get back to some normality for people’s mental health.

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Community Campaigns

MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING IT’S important for those of us who live on the Costa del Sol to consci‐ entiously create community.

The Marbella Now TV shows leading up to our Christmas pro‐ gramme are all related to our re‐ cent United Nationalities of Mar‐ bella Summit and the community incentives launched from the issues raised each year.

Starting off with MN328 where Mirijana Stefanovic ‐ President of MIUC shares a very informative in‐ sight to the plights of the modern child and their perception of time and space, their needs for immedi‐ ate responses, immediate likes and immediate action.

I can only but encourage you to not only watch her talk on set at the RTV Marbella studios on this subject, but also tune into MN329 to hear her talk at the event; no one was left indifferent and many people realised that it is no longer acceptable to pass off our chil‐ dren’s attitudes or ‘moods’ to them

Mirijana Stefanovic, President of MIUC and UNM committee member.

not being as ‘hardy’ as we were in ‘our day’. This is their day and there is no comparison; we need to un‐ derstand their needs and we need to adapt accordingly.

This brings me to our #LeanOn‐ Me campaign to rid the taboo of not being OK and encouraging peo‐ ple to reach out for help. We are

promoting the existing suicide pre‐ vention helplines to hopefully make the numbers and concept so well publicised that those who feel they have no one to talk to.

With mental health issues being so hard to detect we need to be more aware. We only have to think of the famous comedians who hide

their depression in their humour to remember that most people don’t show what’s going on in their per‐ sonal lives or behind closed doors.

Apparently there is a 90‐minute window from when someone de‐ cides to take definitive action. At the moment the suicide prevention helplines available are La Barandilla from 9am to 9pm every day for Spanish speakers on 911 385 385 and GIbSams for English by calling 116 123 from 6pm to midnight dai‐ ly.

PLEASE CREATE POSTS AND SHARE THIS INFORMATION ON YOUR OWN SOCIAL MEDIA #LeanOnMe #BetterTogether #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention so we can reach as many people as possible. I’m not going to include this on the bottom of all my emails too.

We are aiming to help these as‐ sociations turn their helplines into 24 hours and your donations will help. La Barandilla has set up a sep‐

arate account so that we can then allocate the funds raised specifical‐ ly: United Nationalities of Marbella ‐ La Barandilla ‐ ES89 2100 1898 9002 0043 2033 Following up on our #ZeroHero initiative please remember that if you’re the one driving others who are drinking, why pay if you don’t have to? Choose one of our par‐ ticipating venues and reclaim your just reward: Prestigious local restaurants, bars and hotels sup‐ port this initiative as does the Casi‐ no Marbella, precisely because our lives do matter and we all feel that promoting road traffic safety in Marbella but with a positive twist, is easy to do and so very worthwhile.

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

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GO LOCAL

THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS has urged its readers to support local businesses in the community by shopping locally in recent times. Now things are heading back to normal, we challenge you to maintain that habit by supporting local high streets, markets, butch‐ ers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky independent businesses in your area.

Local businesses make our villages, towns and cities what they are. They add unique character.

They are convenient.

And they offer excellent produce from known suppliers. The joy of shop‐ ping locally means that in‐ dependent businesses can support the local commu‐

nity. You may find some‐ thing a euro or two cheap‐ er online but have you considered where your money is actually going?

By shopping locally you’re putting food on a local family’s table and there is nothing better than giving back to the communities that have given us so much. Local stores support

charities and they sponsor local sports teams. In many cases, they are much more than just a business, they’re a legacy.

They may have supported generations of the same family.

Likewise, brand new local stores and bars may help

the generations of the fu‐ ture fulfil their dreams and ambitions.

Remember, your local store is going up against multinationals and chains.

They can’t win that battle on their own. So give them your support.

Spending your money lo‐ cally will make a real dif‐ ference to the local econ‐ omy. Local businesses recirculate a greater share of every euro they receive at local level. They create locally owned supply chains and they invest in their employees.

So remember.

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Sensitive skin WHILE many of us may normally have oily, normal, or dry skin, even the least skin‐sensitive can suffer from red, easily‐irritated skin during winter.

Cold weather and central heating force can simultane‐ ously over‐stimulate and dry out our skin, which in turn can act up. While it may not be necessary to buy a whole range of specialist products to deal with your newly‐sen‐ sitive face and body, there are some simple substitutes you can make to help deal with the problem.

First, it’s important to di‐ agnose that sensitive skin is in fact what you are dealing with. This can present itself in the form of redness ‐ or even rosacea ‐ flaking, irrita‐ tion, or bumps under the skin. Skin types which feel a burning or tingling sensation when using gentle products may also suffer from sensi‐ tivity.

Next, you need to dis‐ count whether your sensi‐ tivity is caused by an allergic reaction. This could be the case if your skin changed suddenly, and could be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or another allergy, and you should speak to a pharma‐ cist or doctor who should be able to help.

If your redness and irrita‐ tion is something you nor‐ mally deal with however, or suffer from every winter, you can lessen the symp‐ toms and calm redness by taking extra care with your skin this season.

Firstly, cut out any prod‐ ucts which contain harsh chemicals. While your skin may be able to handle them at other points in the year, it will respond better to sim‐ pler, gentler formulas now.

This includes your cleanser and toner, which should not contain alcohol or any foaming agents which will

strip your skin’s natural pro‐ tective layer. Instead, stick to a cold cream or balm for‐ mula which will soothe and protect your face, while also removing dirt and oil. De‐ pending on the severity of your sensitivity you may also choose to cut out your nor‐ mal exfoliator completely.

Certainly it is wise to stick to a gentler chemical exfolitant containing fruit acids, rather than using a harsher physi‐ cal scrub. Alternatively, sim‐ ply using a clean, damp tow‐ el to remove your cleanser which will gently slough off dead cells. Next, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Try to stick to a natural or gentle formu‐ la, and temporarily steer clear of any harsher retinols, peels, or ceramides you may be using.

Finally, if you do intro‐ duce new products, take care of your skin by using them slowly or first carrying out a patch test.

9 - 15 December 2021 NO longer just good for our bodies, vitamin C is now one of the hottest products offering to give us glowing, firm skin.

While we all know vitamin C is good for us on the inside by improving our immune sys‐ tems, a new host of vitamin C‐ enriched skin care products promise an array of benefits, helping us to look healthy on the outside too.

This natural ingredient con‐ tains a chemical, L‐Ascorbic Acid (LAA), thought to contain high levels of antioxidants which can protect us from free‐radical damage, including UV rays, smoke, and pollution.

This in turn may help to slow down some of the ageing we experience caused by environ‐ mental factors, and could be particularly beneficial for those living in sunnier countries.

Get the glow The benefits don’t stop there, however, as there is evi‐ dence to suggest products us‐ ing vitamin C can actually re‐ verse some signs of ageing.

Experts claim the chemical can help lighten dark spots, such as those left over after sun damage, as well as inhibiting melanin production ‐ the chem‐ ical responsible for hyperpig‐ mentation ‐ preventing further dark spots from forming.

Scientists also believe vita‐ min C may help to boost colla‐ gen levels in the skin, creating a plumper, firmer effect, and helping to reverse the look of

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fine lines and wrinkles. It is thought vitamin C achieves this by increasing cell turnover ensuring newer cells are al‐ ways at the surface of the skin and sloughing away old ones, which may even help to fade scars.

There is a large variety of vita‐ min C skin care products avail‐ able, and before choosing one, it is important to take some fac‐ tors into consideration.

The active chemical in most of these formulas, L‐Ascorbic Acid, is unstable when exposed to sunlight, meaning your prod‐ uct may cease to be effective after several weeks if not stored properly.

Finally, as ever, don’t forget to protect your skin by using a daily SPF of at least factor 30 to protect your skin from further damage.

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Art, fashion and charity ON Saturday December 11, art and fashion lovers are in‐ vited to Nina Nolte Art Gallery in Nueva Andalucia for a spe‐ cial pre‐Christmas event.

There will be pre‐Christmas drinks to celebrate the start of the festive season, as well as the opportunity to enjoy art from Nina Nolte and her resi‐ dent artists. The event will also be introducing the print on de‐ mand service from ARTSOLU‐ TIONS + DESIGN by Nina Nolte, where works of art, pictures or images can be printed at any size on a wide range of materi‐ als.

Menswear designer and tai‐ lor Oscar Udeshi will be bring‐ ing a selection of accessories, including gloves, cashmere

Nina Nolte Art Gallery.

hats and scarves, card holders, cigar cases and bags. These would make perfect Christ‐ mas gifts. He will also be answering ques‐ tions about made‐to‐ measure clothing and allowing guests

GASTRONOMIC creativity will once again come alive in Marbel‐ la, San Pedro and Puerto Banus with the 12th edition of the Ruta de Tapa. The event, which will take place between December 10 and 12 will feature more than 40 restaurants, each of which will be offering a dish with a difference.

The councillor for Commerce, Félix Romero, has called for lo‐ cals to support the event, describing “a consolidated tradition that returns to help a sector hard hit by the pandemic.” Continu‐

to touch and experience the many different options which can be selected from during the tailoring process.

Nicole King will also be pre‐ senting her charity project ‘Marbella Love Mugs’ at the event, offering art lovers the opportunity to support local artists, collect limited edition pieces and raise money for charity.

Nina Nolte Art Gallery is lo‐ cated on Poligono Industrial Nueva Campana, Nave 4, Mar‐ bella. Everyone is welcome to pop in and enjoy the event be‐ tween 6pm and 9pm. You can find out more on Facebook @ninanolte.art or email pr@shawmarketingservices.co m for more information.

The 12th Ruta de Tapa ing he said it is “one of the milestones that marks the start of the Christmas season and is especially important in this period of economic recovery.”

More information can be found at rutappa.es or by down‐ loading the ruta de tapa app.

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Christmas shopping at Age concern AS another year draws to a close, we are all focused on 2022 with hope and anticipation. Looking back, sharing and caring for family, friends and neighbours was universal.

We also realised the value of sustainable and ethical shopping.

‘Quality vintage replac‐ ing throwaway clothing’ This year there is a great place to shop locally for clothing and Christmas gifts in Los Boliches: The Age Concern Charity shop in C/Francisco Cano 56.

All our donations are checked and checked again for quality by a ded‐ icated team of volunteers.

This ensures you only have the best selection to choose from. All dona‐ tions that are not chosen for sale in the shop are re‐ cycled ‐ nothing is ever wasted.

We have fabulous party

wear, day wear and stock‐ ing fillers ‐ the latter start‐ ing at just a euro. All prof‐ its go to help the older English‐speaking commu‐ nity locally. The result is that you get a great value bargain whilst helping others ‐ it’s a ‘win‐win’ for everyone.

Pop in and see us six days a week from 10.30 until 2.00pm. We also have extended shopping hours until 6.00pm every Wednesday.

Check out the fabulous Christmas Hamper that will be raffled on Monday December 20. Tickets are available in our shop, at Ibex Insurance, and our four drop‐in centres ‐ Happy shopping!

Age Concern providing help where help is need‐ ed.

For further information call our Helpline on 652 537 615.

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Villa Tiberio party for Cudeca SANDRO MORELLI, owner of Villa Tiberio Restaurant in Marbella, is holding his charity Christmas Party in aid of Cudeca Foundation on Thursday, Decem‐ ber 16.

The fully inclusive tickets cost €75 each with €25 out of each ticket sold, donated to Cudeca.

The evening will consist of a drinks re‐ ception on the terrace at 7.30pm, which will be fol‐ lowed by a three‐course

dinner and wine. Enter‐ tainment will be provided with well‐known acts in‐

THE ACE Dog Shelter based in La Cala de Mijas will be holding its Annual Christmas Fundraiser at the Los Olivos Restaurant (located at the Los Olivos commercial centre in Calahonda). The dinner, which is being held on Satur‐ day, December 18 from 7pm, will in‐ clude a three‐course dinner (a choice of menu including vegetarian op‐ tions).

There will also be live entertainment from the Costa del Sol’s well‐known singer Laura Elen, plus a Charity Auc‐

cluding Mr Maph, Miss Helena Paul, Mr Steve Haughay (Stelvis), Sam An‐ derson as Marilyn Mon‐ roe, Mario Ross as Tom Jones, Maya Myluv and Zoë Hughes.

Mr Nathan Dean will host the evening which will include a raffle and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased from Cudeca Hospice at pr@cudeca.org or 697 146 987. Reserva‐ tions can be also made di‐ rectly through Sandro Morelli, by telephone 952 771 799.

Ace dog dinner tion with fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses and sup‐ porters. Tickets cost €25 each (includ‐ ing a €10 donation to ACE) and are on sale at Los Olivos Restaurant (Calahon‐

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Hypnosis shows on the coast THE Costa del Sol has a new fun attraction after hypnotherapist Tony Charles has begun offer‐ ing comedy stage hypno‐ sis shows.

Tony, who has just fin‐ ished a hypnosis show at the Chamber of Secrets in Torremolinos, began studying hypnotherapy around three years and turned professional, of‐ fering his services across the Costa del Sol, during the pandemic.

Tony, who moved to Spain from England in

da), sponsors Ibex Insurance (Fuengiro‐ la) & Snack Attack (La Cala de Mijas).

Or for reservations and more infor‐ mation, contact Kurt on 606 145 359 or Carolyn on 647 647 671. Now in its 22nd year, ACE has rescued and re‐ homed more than 23,000 dogs and puppies, and an enormous number of cats and kittens. The charity like so many others is facing unprecedented challenges because of the Covid pan‐ demic and now needs help as never before.

2013, now works with clients, does comedy shows and offers private parties for companies from his Clear View Hyp‐ notherapy Centre in Mi‐ jas.

He told the Euro Week‐ ly News: “I began study‐ ing hypnotherapy about three yeas ago and want‐ ed to do something with it. When the pandemic came in I was able to do it.” Accredited with the UK Hypnosis Academy, Tony told the EWN he now works with clients on various issues, includ‐ ing weight loss, as well as working on his comedy shows.

He said: “I really love doing the shows and making people laugh. No one on the coast is doing hypnosis shows. “It’s very fun and introduces peo‐ ple to hypnotherapy, it relaxes people and then we unleash them onto the audience.”

For more information

A new, fun attraction.

about Tony’s services or his next shows, visit www.clearviewhyp‐ notherapycentre.com or contact him at info@tony charleshypnosis.com or 711 005 596.

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Los Arcos, Estepona

LA CALA GOLF RESORT: Proceeds from the event will be shared by three charities.

Charity Golf Tournament THE Ronald McDonald Foundation are organising a golf tournament on De‐ cember 11 at the La Cala Golf Resort in partnership with the DEBRA Piel de Mariposa and the Cudeca Foundation. Tickets for the event cost €65 and can be bought from any of the charities or at the club.

This is the second time the charities have worked together with a successful event having been held at

the Marbella Club Golf Re‐ sort in June.

Proceeds from the event will be shared by the three charities, all of whom have seen costs rise and dona‐ tions fall during the pandem‐ ic.

DEBRA will invest their share of the revenue from the tournament in providing health, psychological and so‐ cial support needed by the families affected by Piel de Mar (Butterfly Skin), a rare

and incurable disease that causes extreme skin fragility.

Cudeca, for their part, will in‐ vest their funds in the social and health care they offer to patients with cancer and other advanced illnesses.

The remaining funds will go to the Ronald McDonald House in Malaga, a facility that provides free accommo‐ dation for children (and their families) receiving medical treatment far from their place of residence.

LOS ARCOS is a modern restaurant serving many traditional favourites, all home‐made, freshly pre‐ pared and cooked in its open kitchen.

Take your time or take away, Los Arcos invites you to enjoy a delicious pizza, crisp salad, beer battered cod or their leg‐ endary fajitas.

They offer an excellent environment for the kids to get some exercise and build up an appetite for the delights of the children’s menu. They also feature the usual high standard range of fun equipment and free WiFi giving you work and entertainment options at the table.

They are supporting the worthwhile and fantastic charity ‘Collective Calling,’ so Los Ar‐ cos Bar and Restaurant is turning into a win‐ ter wonderland this December. Join them for an enchanting Christmas plus a week of festivities from December 18 to 24!

They will be creating a magical winter won‐ derland and grotto in an outside marquee and playing host to fun fami‐ ly activities and enter‐ tainment.

During the week they will be doing the follow‐ ing activities for the chil‐ dren, including individual games and activities, colouring, Christmas food decorating, and salt dough Christmas decorat‐ ing.

There will also be clay hand Santa, marsh‐ mallow snowman, bingo, Christmas tracing, popsicle ornament decorating, reindeer par‐ ty bag, word scrabble, build a Santa/elf, build a snowman decoration, cookie decorating, Christmas paper chains, Christmas tree orna‐ ments, gingerbread man or moose decorat‐ ing, eye spy, Christmas gnomes, creating hot chocolate packets, and creating reindeer food.

Entry to all their daily activities is free and all they ask you to do is make a donation to their nominated Charity ‘COLLECTIVE CALLING’ 618 254 622 (WhatsApp) info@losarcosestepona.com Calle Benavista, KM 167, 29680

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPABLE YOUNG MAN available for dog walking, handyman labour, support with removals. Also can assistance with any translations or children’s homework as fluent Spanish speaking.

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

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

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HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas. Top Quality.

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HOT TUBS & 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 (293788)

INSURANCE EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (282687)

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

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

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

GUTTERING GUTTERING: Top Quality. 952 663 141 / 670 409 759 info@enviro carespain.com www.en virocarespain.com (293903)

LAWYERS

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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.

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CLASSIFIEDS 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 car is immaculate for year yes the price is correct at only 14’995€ 952 838 842 608 950 221 billbradycars .com PRICE SLASHED PART Exchange to clear Opel Combo 1’7 Diesel 2004 side loading door From private owner only 145’000 Klm. (90’000 Mls) With a lot of service history also new ITV. (MOT) new service also just been done air-conditioning drives great perfect work horse WAS 2’995€ NOW ONLY 2’500€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com.

AUTOMATIC / Petrol Opel Zafira seven seats (top of the range) 2016 One private owner full service history 23’000 Klm. (15’000 Mls) bluetooth, parking sensors front and back, sat-nav, alloy wheels and lots of other extras massive saving at only 14’995€ 952 838 842 - 608 950 221 billbradycars.com PART EXCHANGE AUTOMATIC Ford Focus 1.6 Inj. 2004/5 with only 55’000 Klm (35’000 Mls) Climate control, alloy wheels, electric pack just been serviced and new tyres a very scarce car (why rent at their prices) its only 4’995€ 952 838 842 - 608 950 221 billbradycars .com WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

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

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (293920) ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (293789)

CLASSIFIEDS WANTED

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PASSPORT RENEWALS

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

Transfer included. 605 109 796 (293389) WANTED, wanted, wanted!!

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

Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (293494) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739) CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290739) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290739)

IMPORT / TRANSFER CARS transferred, history checks, Imports and Embargo problems. Change of use and lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold. Please call 678 808 837 Or email carsin spain@live.co.uk (290739)

MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED BY DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK. ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. RECOMMENDED BY TOP WEDDINGPLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FACEBOOK. PARTY BAND AVAILABLE ALSO. CALL 00 350 540 367 29 (293731)

UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photo’s.

Complete Service. Cath’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 (293982)

PETS KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catand dogworld.com (294546)

PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter.

We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es.

Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319)

ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfoun dation@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, 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.horserescues pain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel. 610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00.

Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you.

We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So, if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

9 - 15 December 2021 PLUMBING

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)

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

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PROPERTY FOR SALE 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) WWW.INTERMARBEL LA.COM Costa del Sol Property for sale. All areas / all budgets / all types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008 Email info@ intermarbella.com (291563)

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LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE and also wanted. Super prices.

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Email info@intermarbella .com (291563) MIJAS countryside townhouse. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Spectacular sea views. Storage, pool and Parking. 800€. To see photos. www.bit.ly/MIJAS. Tlf. 627 642 642 (292529) BANUS 135sqm 3 bedroom apartments by Marina.

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TOWNHOUSE 4 BEDROOM Unfurnished Fuengirola El Coto communal pool gated community. €850pm plus deposit 00447949 589 539 (294123)

REMOVALS/STORAGE 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.

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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).

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STORAGE STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage 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 / info@aceofshades.design (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered.

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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

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Toyota Yaris Cross - sharp, modern and distinctive The perfect choice.

ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack F O R those who re‐ member Toyota’s Yaris as a small economical hatchback, it may come as somewhat of a shock at the number of variants now bearing the Yaris name. However, it certainly hasn’t lost its appeal as an economical hatchback of choice. It has just got significantly trendier, and in the case of Yaris GR considerably more sporting.

In addition to the stan‐ dard, lead‐in Yaris model with five doors, 1.5‐litre petrol engine and prices starting from €23,800/

Facts at a Glance Model: Toyota Yaris Cross Design Engine: Petrol electric hybrid – 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder petrol & 59hp electric motor Gears: Automatic Price: €28,428/£24,140 Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 11.2 seconds/Maximum Speed 169 kph (105 mph) Economy: 4.4l /100km (64.1 mpg) WLTP Emissions: 102 g/km WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets

Charging points near THE government of Spain continues to move forward with its strategy for the growth of the electric car. A proposal has re‐ portedly just been re‐ leased for public infor‐ mation by the Ministry for the Environment (Miteco).

More than 1,000 petrol stations across Spain with sales of more than five million litres per year must in‐ stall at least one charg‐ ing point for electric vehicles.

This proposed order complies with the mandate of Law 7/2021 on climate change and energy transition, which calls on the central govern‐ ment and the au‐ tonomous communi‐ ties to draw up said list.

The list will include the most relevant petrol stations in each territory, as well as those opened in 2021, and any that have made modifications to their qualifying title this year.

Within a period of 21

months from the entry into force of the Law (February 2023) ser‐ vice stations with sales of more than 10 million litres of petrol and diesel in 2019 must install at least one 150 kW recharging point.

The owner of the service station must comply with the obli‐ gation whether he is

the owner of the recharging point or not, provided that the point is located within the fuel and fuel supply facilities.

The control of the fulfilment of this obli‐ gation will fall on the competent bodies in the matter of petrol station registries of t h e a u t o n o m o u s c o m‐ munities.

£20,210, there’s the Yaris Cross which offers a crossover style from €26,513/£22,515 and then the barnstorming 257bhp Yaris GR from €35,351/ £30,020. How‐ ever, it’s the Yaris Cross that’s the focus of our at‐ tention in this review.

One friend described the Yaris Cross as looking like a friendly chipmunk from the front! Whatever your particular view, styling is very subjective, the Yaris Cross looks sharp and modern and more distinctive than many of its competitors.

Power in all models is via a 1.5‐litre, three‐cylinder petrol engine mated to an automatic transmission. It also benefits from a 59kwh electric motor to boost power and reduce emissions. You have an all‐wheel‐drive option on one trim level and al‐ though not for true mud‐ plugging snowy roads and the local village fete, it should prove no problem thanks to higher ground clearance and that all‐ wheel‐drive.

Standard fare across the line‐up includes key‐ less entry and start, adap‐ tive cruise control, re‐ versing camera, automatic air condition‐ ing and a multi‐media system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto with Bluetooth.

There’s a good range of paint choices available as options, various optional packs as well as individual items like a rather splen‐ did panoramic roof at a

not unreasonable €388/£330.

Inside, the Yaris Cross has a smart and function‐ al look with what seems to be a very good build quality throughout. There are also still physical knobs for the climate control and buttons for major controls. Hurrah! A decent on road ride al‐ lows for pretty good han‐ dling and while the CVT gearbox does occasionally get gruff, it’s a lot better than many I have tried and is for the most part quite refined. The perfor‐ mance isn’t anything like hot hatch territory, but the Yaris manages to be fun, and you’ll have no problem keeping up on the motorway and nip‐ ping past slower traffic on A‐roads.

If you’re looking for something a little funky, but with mainstream reli‐ ability and practicality, then the Yaris Cross is a perfect choice!

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MALAGA LEAD THE WAY A B U S Y week for Malaga WFC with a visit to San Pedro on Tues‐ day evening (November 30) where their A and B sides faced a double header against the Bena‐ havis clubs in the Hidromaster leagues. And it was a successful journey with Malaga A defeating Atletico Benahavis 3‐1 in a fiercely competitive game.

A solid defence and some ex‐ cellent goalkeeping kept Malaga in front once they took the lead and sealed the win with a stun‐ ning reaction shot on the turn from Roberto.

Malaga’s B team found it slightly easier against Sporting Benahavis with a 9‐1 win. The match ball was sponsored by Tony Johnstone’s company (Ace of Shades) and who went on to score four of his team’s goals.

The other scorers were Barrio three, Pablo and Gray Salt one each.

These wins mean both Malaga teams lead their respective leagues going into the festive

At the Collective Calling event.

season break.

Ironically the teams locked horns again on Tuesday night ( Malaga Walking Football Club.

December 1) when both Malaga teams returned to the Laude In‐ ternational College pitch at San the Benahavis teams use the Pedro in the Baha Whiskey Cup league experience to reverse the first Round. results? Match report in next Malaga A faced Atletico Bena‐ week’s Euro Weekly News ... havis again while Sporting Bena‐ make sure you get your copy. havis entertained Malaga B. Malaga WFC were in the news Were Malaga on their way to again last Saturday (December 4) league and cup doubles or could when they staged a charity

Carrick quits MICHAEL CARRICK guided Manchester United to an im‐ portant 3‐2 win over Arsenal on Thursday, December 2, to keep them among the top teams in the table. The sen‐

sational news though is that only minutes after the final whistle blew, 40‐year‐old Carrick announced that he is quitting Old Trafford after 15 years at the club.

The former United and England midfielder has been running things temporarily since the sacking of Ole Gun‐ nar Solskjaer. Carrick had been assistant to the Norwe‐ gian, but it would seem he preferred to now exit the club than to continue in a lesser role under incoming interim manager Ralf Rang‐ nick.

Joining United in 2006, in his 12 seasons Carrick won five Premier League titles, plus he was a Champions League winner. In 2018, he took on a coaching position at the Theatre of Dreams.

Carrick said: “My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career. When I first signed over 15 years ago, I never in my wildest dreams could have imagined winning so many trophies, and I will cer‐ tainly never forget the fantas‐ tic memories both as a player and as a member of the coaching team.”

fundraiser for children in need.

An annual event, but this year the tournament was played by the walking football ‘Angels’.

Players brought together from Malaga, Benahavis and Calahon‐ da in an idea adopted by similar Angels’ events in England.

The event at the La Ganadon sports complex which kindly do‐ nated the pitch free was coor‐ dinated by Collective Calling who are a relief organisation that supports children and families in need.

On a day enjoyed by all a great effort raised €862.50.

Donations to this worthy or‐ ganisation can be made on their website: collec tivecall‐ ing.org/give‐here/ Finally Sunday December 5 saw newcomers to the Costa’s walk‐ ing football scene Boca Seniors of Competa travel to Nerja to make their debut against the Nerja No‐ mads in a friendly match.

Report in next week’s Euro Weekly News.

Hamilton wins action-packed GP LEWIS HAMILTON won the inaugural Saudi Arabia Grand Prix around the high‐speed street circuit in Jed‐ dah on Sunday December 5. In one of the most spectac‐ ular races ever witnessed in F1, the Brit prevailed to move dead level on points with his title rival, Max Ver‐ stappen.

The night‐time showdown had so many thrills and in‐ cidents, including two red flags. With only one race to go, at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina circuit, a better script for the season finale could not have been written.

The seven‐times world champion led early on, with his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas doing a brilliant job in holding off the challenge from Verstappen in the Red Bull. Hamilton recorded several fastest laps in the process. However, a catalogue of crashes, race suspen‐ sions and restarts ensured there were plenty of twists and turns before the chequered flag.

Hamilton had to fight back to claim top spot on the podium ahead of Verstappen with Bottas in third.

This was the first appearance of F1 in Saudi Arabia, which lived up to its claim of being ‘the fastest street cir‐ cuit in the world.’

JEDDAH: One of the most spectacular races ever.

Johanna Konta retires TENNIS legend and former British No 1 Johanna Konta has retired from the sport.

Konta, 30, has struggled with a knee problem over the past couple of years, causing her to drop down to 113 in the rankings.

She made an an‐ nouncement on Twitter saying that she is “Grateful”.

The post read: “This is the word that I’ve probably been used to the most during my ca‐ reer, and is the word that I feel ex‐ plains it best at the end.”

Konta, born in Australia, moved to Europe to pursue a career in tennis as a teen, becoming a British citizen in 2012.

She took the British No 1 spot and stayed there for nearly six years.

Scott Lloyd, Chief Executive of the Lawn Tennis Associ‐ ation, said: “On be‐ half of the LTA and everyone involved in British Tennis, I want to express my appreciation to Jo‐ hanna for her huge‐ ly impressive ca‐ reer.

“To reach the se‐ mi‐finals of three slams and spend more time as British number one than any other woman since the WTA rank‐ ings began shows the level of her achievements. We wish her well in the future, and hope that she will contin‐ ue to play a role in British tennis in the years to come.”