Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 3 - 9 March 2022 Issue 1913

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Iconic trawler FOR many youngsters in San Pedro Alcantara it was almost a rite of passage to clamber over the full‐size fish‐ ing trawler sitting in the middle of one of the main roads lead‐ ing to the Paseo Mar‐ itimo.

It was there before the building of the un‐ derpass and the open‐ ing of the Bulevar, but the ravages of time and flocks of seagulls had not been kind to it and it had become quite derelict and a po‐ tential danger to chil‐ dren.

Rather than spend any money on bringing it up to health and safety standards it was decided to bulldoze it down which was com‐ pleted on March 2.

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Flamenco fashion THE sixth International Flamenco Fashion Fair in Malaga (FIMAF) takes place on March 13 at Gran Hotel Miramar.

FIMAF was founder in 2016 and not only gives estab‐ lished Malaga based designers a chance to show their lat‐ est collections, but also there will be a competition to high‐ light the skills of new designers.

There are six parades during the day: 10.30am featuring Jorge Sánchez, the new flamenco fashion designers contest and Xiomara Pinto (winner of the FIMAF 2020 contest).

12pm: Malaga Provincial Council Fashion Show with Ada Gutiérrez, Astrid Hole, and Pepe Canela.

1pm: Malaga Provincial Council Fashion Show with Am‐ paro Pardal, Teresa Ninú, and Rocío Montserrat.

5pm: Long live the Fair, Susana Zamora, Mar Abad, Con Duende, and Joseph Daniel.

6pm: Antonio Lara, Melisa Lozano, Antonio Arcos, and Marina Soudrí.

7pm: Fan of Colours, Dress in Flamenca, Jordan de Sousa, and Mar Moreno.

Tickets can be purchased through mientrada.net at prices ranging from €8 to €10.

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Emergency accommodation MALAGA Provincial Council has offered emergency ac‐ commodation to Ukrainians if they have been ‘caught out’ by the Russian invasion and cannot return home.

President of the Council Francisco Salado, contacted the Ukrainian consul in Malaga, Svitlana Kra‐ marenko by telephone im‐ mediately following the in‐ vasion to offer bed and board to some 50 people at the La Térmica and La Noria facilities if needed.

Speaking about the situa‐ tion and condemning the Russian invasion, Salado commented “we must be ready to receive refugees for

the duration of this invasion, which is an outrage against human rights and interna‐ tional law.”

He also highlighted the fact that there are more than 11,500 Ukrainians reg‐ istered as residents in the province and plans to have a face‐to‐face meeting with the Consul, to discuss how the Council can help either directly or through interna‐ tional NGOs. “We want to help in every way possible, to channel the desire to help of the inhabi‐ tants of Malaga and also for our Ukrainian neighbours to feel close to us and not feel abandoned,” he added.

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THERE has been a tremen‐ dous outburst of support for the people of Ukraine across the Costa del Sol. Many councils from Gibraltar to Malaga City and inland illuminated points of interest with the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag as a show of support.

Ukrainians living in differ‐ ent municipalities were quick to hit the streets wav‐ ing their country’s flags and generating a great deal of sympathy from passers‐by.

Charities both large and small as well as individuals made appeals to obtain ma‐ terial ranging from food to blankets and baby supplies and various councils set up collection points in order to ensure that donations could be handed over easily.

Following the lead from the UK, Gibraltar has banned Russian ships from entering its waters and pri‐ vate aircraft from landing at the airport whilst the gov‐

ernment there publicly con‐ demned Russia and offered solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Some larger municipali‐ ties are making accommo‐ dation available for those who are stranded in Spain and even some individuals have offered to give up rooms for them.

The Junta de Andalucia has announced it will make available 100 supported conventional hospitalisation beds as well as eight Inten‐ sive Care Unit beds in Grana‐ da in case it is necessary to give shelter and care for pa‐ tients to meet the demands generated by the war.

Whilst understanding there is a significant Russian expatriate population resi‐ dent in the Costa del Sol and not blaming them personal‐ ly for the decisions of the Russian Government, the majority of people here want to see a speedy resolu‐ tion to the invasion.

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WIDLIFE: Animals and humans get on together.

THE Junta de Andalucia has closed the Ojen Eco Reserve to the public and is threat‐ ened with a fine of €131,000 for alleged breaches of safe‐ ty of visitors and welfare of the animals.

Just 10 kilometres away from Marbella, the reserve was created in 2015 in an area of 82 hectares as a natu‐ ral sanctuary for all manner of wildlife.

It’s not a zoo but a former hunting ground which is now home to large numbers of wild boar, deer, mouflon and mountain goats and has been open to the public as well as schools who could visit and enjoy learning about the many animals and birds

sheltered in its environment.

According to an inspection which took place in 2020, the main complaints concern a failure to alert the Junta of its facilities and procedures prior to opening the park and for keeping wild boar and foxes on the grounds without hold‐ ing legal documentation.

The management of the Ojen Eco Reserve considers the punishment dispropor‐ tionate and believed that the matters raised from the in‐ spection had been resolved.

They argue further that if an injured wild animal enters the reserve, they are not in a position to ask for its ID or li‐ cence, but must look after it and return it to health.

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NIBS EXTRA Hospital update TORREMOLINOS is to re‐ ceive €1 million from the Junta de Andalucia in order to allow it to regenerate and update the facilities of the Maritime Hospital following the presentation by the council of an urgent request for finance to tackle the problem.

Shopping centre BENALMADENA councillor for Commerce Javier Marín and the president of the Be‐ nalmadena Open Shopping Centre Association (ACCAB), Jesús Fortes, have signed a collaboration agreement which includes the actions and improvements to be made in this environment in the next four years.

Skate Park THE four skate bowls at the Ignacio Echeverría Skate Park in Fuengirola are to be renovated over the next month with new safer surfaces and one bowl a week is being worked on in or‐ der to ensure that skaters may still enjoy the facility.

Collection point THE Adolfo Suárez Congress Centre in Mar‐ bella, which is central and relatively easy to get to, has been designated a collection point for those wishing to donate food, medicine and household goods for those in Ukraine (and outside) who are in need of sup‐ port.

Butterfly route THOSE over 55 who live in Casares are invited to take part in a 5.8 kilome‐ tre walk along the Monarch Butterfly trail on Saturday March 5 as the area boasts one of the largest populations of these butterflies in Eu‐ rope. Registration at the Council offices must take place in advance.

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Women’s Day events MARCH 8 is International Women’s Day and Mijas Council will celebrate with a number of events and workshops over the week.

The events will begin on March 7, at 12 noon, in the Plaza de la Tenencia de Mayor de La Cala, with the presentation of the 8M tree, dedicated to all the women of the world by the department of Foreigners and the Costa del Sol Inter‐ national Soroptimist Associ‐ ation.

That same day, at 7pm, the exhibition ‘Mujeres con arte’ will be inaugurated at the Casa de la Cultura de Las Lagunas which highlights fe‐ male talent in the town.

These events will precede International Women’s Day,

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Selwo Adventure

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Announcing the free ticket offer.

Credit: Fuengirola Council

VARIOUS EVENTS: Mijas women herald the forthcoming celebrations.

whose activities will begin at 12 noon at the Mijas Town Hall, where the mani‐ festo will be read and a can‐ vas will be placed on the balcony of the town hall.

Then, at 12:30pm, in the plenary hall of the town hall

Back to the nursery BACK to the nursery for the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club as Valentine diners took part in a nursery rhyme bingo quiz.

It was devised by Lions supporter John Sharples as part of the fundraising event at the Village Inn in Riviera del Sol. The winner of the competition was probably the largest guest on the night at 6ft 6ins who entertained everyone with his ency‐ clopaedic knowledge of the rhymes. After that and a three‐ course meal it was time for the Mr and Mrs Competition, but in order to avoid embarrassment and not resurrect differences between some of the couples, names of those taking part will remain anonymous. With a generous donation by the Village Inn adding to the funds gained from the raffle a total of €820 was raised to assist the local Children’s Cancer association.

The La Cala de Mijas Lions run three charity shops in Calle Torremolinos, La Cala open 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday.

ACE Charity Dinner THE ACE (Animal Care Es‐ paña), Dog Shelter based in La Cala de Mijas is holding its Spring Charity Dinner at pop‐ ular Restaurante Do‐ minique’s, on the Paseo Marítimo in Fuengirola on Fri‐ day March 25 at 7pm.

Sponsored by Ibex Insur‐ ance, the evening begins with a welcome drink, followed by a two‐course dinner with choice of menu. (Vegetarian options are available but must be requested at the time of booking.) The event

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also features live music from talented singer Helen Rush, plus a charity raffle with great prizes! As places are limited, tickets must be booked in ad‐ vance and cost €25 each (which includes an €11 dona‐ tion to ACE). Tickets are for sale at Restaurante Do‐ minique’s and Ibex Insurance (Fuengirola), and at Snack At‐ tack and Casa Barella (La Cala de Mijas). Alternatively call Carolyn on 647 647 671 or Martyn on 711 039 124, or email: info@ace‐charity.org.

a video will be shown high‐ lighting four generations of Mijas families and the progress of their women.

In the afternoon, the Las Lagunas Theatre hosts the 16th Mijas En Feminino gala which the Council describes

as “an essential event to cel‐ ebrate this day with the public where these awards will be given to women, groups or entities that pro‐ mote equality.”

Other events take place during the rest of the week.

Running for animals TESS: Loves dogs and horses.

FIVE-YEAR-OLD Tess Mpofu of Alhaurin el Grande decided in January 2022 to raise mon‐ ey for her favourite animals, dogs and horses, and will be donating the money to ARCH and Almas de 4 Patas.

So far, Tess has raised an amazing €470 for the charities since January after she decid‐ ed to run the distance of a marathon over the month of February ‐ Tess even broke her own target by running al‐ most 28 miles (4,356 km) dur‐ ing her final run on Sunday, February 27! Almas de 4 Patas are a small non‐profit animal shelter, dedicated to rescuing abandoned dogs in Alhaurin el Grande. You can find out more about Almas de 4 Patas on their Facebook page.

ARCH is an animal charity dedicated to horses and don‐ keys in the Alhaurin el Grande

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area, rescuing abandoned and mistreated horses and bring‐ ing their abusers to justice.

ARCH also has a charity shop located on Calle Melen‐ dez Pelayo 2, Alhaurin el Grande, where donations are accepted.

You can find out more about ARCH via their website https://www.horserescue spain.org/.

ESTEPONA residents can obtain free access to Sel‐ wo Adventure Park as once again a deal between the council and the park makes 77,000 free passes available.

This year, although indi‐ viduals must appear in person, showing their DNI, at the council offices in the Puertosol building, at the old Town Hall (Plaza Blas Infante) and at the May‐ or’s Office of Cancelada, they will not receive a pa‐ per ticket.

According to mayor José María García Urbano, in respect for the environ‐ ment and to save paper, those wishing to visit Sel‐ wo will receive a code which they can then enter into the Selwo Aventura website in order to obtain their online ticket.

When visiting, rather than turning up at the tick‐ et office, they will simply need to go straight to the turnstile and show their digital ticket. This then as‐ sumes that everyone who wants to take advantage of this offer has access to the internet and carries a mobile phone on which to store their ticket!

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RESIDENTS of Puerto Banus formed a neighbourhood associa‐ tion a year and a half ago to try to lobby the Marbella Council to take notice of resident rather than commercial demands.

They say that repair work is often undertaken in commer‐ cial areas where no one is living in order to ensure businesses are not inconvenienced, but in other areas such as Avenida Julio Iglesias just around the corner nothing is done. There are some commercial premises there such as the recently re‐ named Red Dog Cinema complex, but for a major through‐ way in what is supposed to be one of the most luxurious of European destinations, the pavement is in a terrible condi‐ tion. There are now numerous broken paving stones, many of which are dangerous and have been unattended for months.

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Girl empowerment with TRE TALK RADIO EUROPE, Spain’s only English‐ speaking talk radio network for expats and English speakers, has always supported charities and over the years has raised a huge amount of money.

This spring, TRE is teaming up with Rotary to support one of the initia‐ tives of the current president of Ro‐ tary International ‐ Girl Empower‐ ment.

Girl Empowerment can take many forms, and they have chosen to sup‐ port Home of Hope for Girls.

Home of Hope for Girls offers a safe residence to children and teens who have survived abusive situations, pre‐ dominantly linked to child sex traf‐ ficking, and their goal is to end child trafficking in South Africa and the cul‐

A safe residence for children and teens.

ture of exploitation which robs chil‐ dren of their future.

Forward this message to your con‐ tacts to help this campaign reach its goal!

To find out more and to donate, go to https://gofund.me/604805d1.

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Mijas Secrets events MIJAS SECRETS have a new and exciting programme scheduled for the upcoming three months in collaboration with the Foreigner Department in Mijas.

On March 11 and 27, they will be holding a Mijas Memories event to bring you back to the ‘old days’ before tourism. The events are a tribute to Mijas and its people, a village on the crossroad between the past and the present.

The tour will take you back to times when Mijas was still a small Andalucian village only a few decades ago. This tour takes you to hidden streets and emblematic places, to observe the transformation of the village over the last 100 years.

The walks cost €15 each including a drink and will begin at 11am at the Tourist Information Office in Mijas Pueblo. Reserve your tickets via email to mijassecrets@gmail.com.

On April 10 and 17 Holy Week and the exhibition of religious passion, devotion and exaltation will take place one of the most emblematic

GUIDED WALKS: Back to the old days before tourism.

and fascinating local festivities.

This tour is a unique opportunity to learn more about the origins, the preparations, and the symbolism of the powerful holy images. On this special tour, you will visit places of religious worship and the houses of the brotherhoods to explore the mystery behind the passion of the Holy Week.

The walks cost €15 each including a tasting of typical sweets and will begin at 11am at the Tourist Information Office in Mijas Pueblo. Reserve your tickets via email to mi-

jasse crets@gmail.com.

On May 15 and 29, there will be a viticulture event giving people the chance to join a local artisan winemaker with a passion for organic farming. This tour includes a visit to a local artisan winemaker, where you will spend the morning on the beautiful vineyard and taste wine with ‘hometown terroir’.

Tickets cost €25 each, including wine tasting and tapas, and will begin at 11am at the Tourist Information Office in Mijas Pueblo. Reserve your tickets via email to mijasse crets@gmail.com.

Opportunities to join ARE you looking for a volun‐ teering opportunity that fits around your lifestyle?

Do you have a few hours a week spare to help others?

We are a leading Charity looking after the interests of

the over 50s English‐speak‐ ing community. Whatever role you choose you will be a valued member of our team. Right now we are ex‐ panding our Shop Volunteer Teams to meet demand.

Our shop is located in Los Boliches and with us age is no barrier. Good communi‐ cation skills with customers and colleagues and a posi‐ tive attitude are important.

No experience necessary as on‐the‐job training is provid‐ ed in a fun and friendly envi‐ ronment.

If you believe that you have what it takes then please call Chrissie on 711 019 711 (10 ‐ 4) weekdays or email her at agecon cerfym.com.

She will arrange to meet you for a no‐obligation chat over a coffee and answer all your questions.

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Simply Surviving Group supports the Adintre Foundation THE Mijas‐based charitable platform began its 2022 activities in support of ACAE Payasos (clowns), whose volun‐ teers arrange to visit poorly children in hospital, hopefully to put a smile on their faces with comedy shows.

February’s activities concluded on Monday February 28 with a children’s show at the Moonlight Bar in Benalmá‐ dena. Over 120 people went along to see the show, which was performed half in English and half in Spanish. The proceeds brought the Simply Surviving Group’s to‐ tal donation to €3,350 for this wonderful charity. The overall total raised for chari‐ ty by the group in just 12 months is €26,850.

Moving on to March, their nominated charity is the Adintre Foundation, which, amongst other things, organises a food bank each evening at the Feria ground in Fuengirola to hand out food to those who simply cannot afford to feed either themselves or their families. Simply Sur‐ viving Group co‐organisers Val Williams and Alan Boardman were staggered to learn the extent of the problem and that by no means all of the recipients of these handouts are homeless people.

Children’s show was performed in English and Spanish.

Simply Surviving Group has a number of events planned in order to raise funds for this noble charity. However, fundrais‐ ing is not their sole driver. The Group recognises that there is still a need to support entertainers and venues that are still ‘playing catch up’ with debts in‐ curred during the height of the pandem‐

ic. The events also bring people together in a welcoming social atmosphere.

The major event planned this month is a fashion show at the relatively new PLAY restaurant opposite Playa Marina in Mijas Costa on Saturday March 12, start‐ ing at 2pm. Brian Piccolo is an experi‐ enced couturier who has designed out‐

fits for, amongst others, Joan Collins and the wives of several mayors of London.

Modesty forbids him from revealing details of his full client list, save to say that it features a number of well‐known celebrities. Brian will be bringing along eight models to highlight his designs and as a special treat will personally design a gown for the winner of a raffle to be held on the day. This is an exclusive op‐ portunity to own a Brian Piccolo creation and as a result, tickets for the event are selling very quickly. If you would like to come along, please send an email to val williams39@yahoo.com, stating the number of places you would like. The price of just €25 includes a welcome drink, two PLAY tapas and entry to the fashion show.

Mijas Walking Tours, who operate his‐ torical walks in Mijas pueblo, are fully booked for all of their March dates in support of Simply Surviving Group and so it is hoped that a sizeable donation will be given to the Adin‐ tre Foundation at the end of March.

If you’d like to learn more about the Group’s activities, please look them up on Facebook or send an email to valwilliams39@yahoo.com.

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Kurt Zoumastyle cat attacks THUGS are carrying out Kurt Zouma‐style cat at‐ tacks as part of a new on‐ line obsession.

In February, Kurt Zouma was caught on video having abused his pet cat. His football club fined him £250,000 over the incident. The RSPCA also took his cats away.

The football star was seen on film kicking and slap‐ ping one of his cats.

The incident has sparked a horrific craze.

One online group has tak‐ en to sharing similar at‐ tacks. They have been sharing the footage on so‐ cial media. According to one publication, one pet owner from Dorset was left with expensive vet bills after her cat was at‐ tacked. Pet owner Dawn was shocked when her young cat Murphy re‐ turned home after having been viciously attacked.

Fell and hurt his leg.

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Convoy nearing Kyiv ON Tuesday, March 1, a convoy of Russian forces was seen stretching a staggering 65 kilometres near Kyiv.

The convoy was made up of tanks, support vehicles, artillery and armoured vehicles, while satellite data from Maxar Technologies found ground forces and ground attack heli‐ copters in Belarus.

On Monday, February 28, peace talks were held between Ukraine and Russia but accord‐ ing to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen‐ skyy, the shelling of Ukraine by Russia intensi‐ fied. He believed that the timing was not coincidental.

Zelenskyy commented: “The talks were taking place against the backdrop of bombing and shelling of our territory, our cities. Syn‐ chronising of the shelling with the negotiating

CONVOY: Included armoured vehicles.

process was obvious. I believe Russia is trying to put pressure (on Ukraine) with this simple method.”

The Ukrainian president has said that no concessions will be made “when one side is hitting each other with rocket artillery.”

Danger of cyberattacks THE Spanish government has asked senior civil servants and diplomats to change their passwords in order to avoid potential Russian cyberattacks.

The advice comes from the National Cryptologic Centre, a cybersecurity body attached to the Na‐ tional Intelligence Centre. This alert comes after the Ministry of Digital Transformation in Ukraine reported the largest cyberattack in the country’s history on February 15, “against state websites and the banking sector.” The minister of Digital Transformation, Mikhail Fyodorov, pointed out that the attack had been prepared in advance and had a cost “amounting to millions of dollars.”

The head of the Ukrainian Security Council’s cybersecurity department, Ilya Vityuk, said that while it was too early to point to a direct perpetrator, it could not have been a lone hacker or small group, given the high cost of such an operation.

DANCING ON ICE’S Connor Ball took to social media to share an image of his horrific injuries after he fell during Sunday’s show on February 27. Connor had been skating with partner Alexandra Schauman when he fell and sliced his leg open.

Connor has made it through to next week’s show though. The star took to In‐

Horror skating injury stagram to share photos as he prepared for the show. He also shared an image of his injured leg.

Connor posted: “Swipe for my night’s progression! but warning: don’t swipe too far if you’re squeamish…

“What a crazy night, I really

did get too much into the whole pirate thing. thank you for all the messages I really appreciate it, I’m absolutely gutted about the routine but so grateful you guys still went absolutely mad and voted me through I can’t thank you enough!!”

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Van Gogh auctioned A MASTERPIECE painted

by Van Gogh while he was at a psychiatric hospital is set to be auctioned in New York for around $45 million.

One of the works paint‐ ed while he was in the Saint‐Remy psychiatric hospital will headline Christie’s 20th‐century art auction scheduled for next May. The piece, Champs près des Alpilles, painted in 1889, has remained in pri‐ vate hands since its cre‐ ation and has never been exhibited in public. It is al‐ so one of two works that Van Gogh sent from the hospital to his good friend Joseph Roulin.

“Painted during his stay at the asylum at Saint‐Re‐ my, and later owned by his friend Joseph Roulin, (...) Champs près des Alpilles is inextricably

Suffered mental health.

linked to the tragic biogra‐ phy of the painter,” said Vanessa Fusco, co‐head of Christie’s 20th‐century auction in New York.

The painting, which was owned until 2003 by de‐ signer Yves Saint Laurent, is a landscape he painted outside the asylum in the south of France where he was treated for a year af‐ ter a mental health crisis that led him to cut off his ear.

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FOLLOWING the recent trend set by major record‐ ing artists, Neil Diamond has become the latest su‐ perstar to sell his entire work of music. Universal Music has purchased the entire catalogue of the 81‐year‐old singer/songwriter’s incredible cata‐ logue of songs, as well as the publishing rights.

It is not known how much money exchanged hands in the deal, but it is believed to be in the re‐ gion of the £300 million that Bob Dylan previously received from Universal Music.

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Visit to NATO programme ON Friday, February 28, the British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, visited the Tactical Leadership Programme ‐ a multinational headquarters based at Los Llanos Air Base, Albacete, made up of military and civilian personnel from 10 NATO nations, including the UK and Spain.

The Ambassador learned about how the programme improves both pilots’ skills and cooperation between the dif‐ ferent NATO air forces, as well as a demonstration of two flight simulators.

Visit to Albacete air base.

HMA Hugh Elliott said: “On days like today, after the bar‐ baric and unjustified attack by Russia on Ukraine, we are es‐ pecially conscious of the im‐ portance of NATO and of being

alongside our allies. I want to reiterate my government’s condemnation of this invasion and our support for the people of Ukraine.”

“It is an honour to be here today to see first‐hand the im‐ portant work carried out by the armed forces from Spain, the UK and our allies to max‐ imise collaboration in aerial missions.”

“What happens here in Al‐ bacete is an excellent example of how our armed forces pre‐ pare, train and operate togeth‐ er.”

Free housing ONLINE rental company Airbnb has made an incredible offer to house ‐ free of charge ‐ up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees who might be fleeing from the war‐torn country.

Brian Chesky, the company’s CEO, has al‐ ready contacted the leaders of Hungary, Ro‐ mania, Poland, and Germany offering this help.

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on Thursday February 24, an estimated 300,000 refugees have poured across the borders into neighbouring EU nations.

French and EU officials have pointed out that there could be many millions more yet to come, and that the bloc needs to be pre‐

pared.

Taking to Twitter on Monday morning, February 28, Chesky urged, “We need help to meet this goal. The greatest need we have is for more people who can offer their homes in nearby countries.”

A statement from the company released on Monday, February 28 said, “We know that hosts and guests on Airbnb around the world will be eager to stand up and assist this massive effort to help those fleeing Ukraine.”

In the next few days, Airbnb will release full information on how people can support this initiative, which will include offers of free or discounted stays.

UK’s most wanted woman T H E UK’s most wanted woman has been arrested in Spain.

Officers from the

Guardia Civil have suc‐ cessfully arrested a wom‐ an who was part of a money‐laundering opera‐

Dirty money THE UK government has finally presented plans to stop the money laundering that the country is renowned for, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the country is “No place for dirty money.”

The government announced plans to table the Eco‐ nomic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement Bill) on Tuesday, March 1, which they say will stop the launder‐ ing of ill‐gotten wealth through the purchase of UK property.

Underlying the bill is the need for property owners in the UK to declare their true identity, which will target those who use shell companies to make their purchas‐ es.

A separate Economic Crime Bill is also in the offing, which wlll target company ownership. It is understood that the bills allow for the jailing of anyone who breaks the rules, for up to five years.

tion. She had been want‐ ed since 2013 and be‐ longed to a criminal or‐ ganisation that consisted of 16 people.

In late February the Guardia Civil arrested the woman in Tarragona’s Santa Barbara. The wom‐ an is a British citizen and 47 years old. She was the only member of the crimi‐ nal group who was still at large.

Investigators in Britain believed that she had been in charge of launder‐ ing the profits from the criminal organisation us‐ ing multiple companies in Spain, Dubai and Andorra.

The other members of the gang were tried in 2013. The woman was tried in her absence and sentenced to eight years in prison.

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New banking protocol A NEW Spanish banking pro‐ tocol has been agreed thanks to the dedicated hard work of retired doctor Carlos San Juan De Laorden and his 647,950 supporters on change.org.

Following his first visit to Madrid to meet with the Min‐ istry of Finance, he returned on February 21 at the request of Minister Nadia Calviño to learn the details of the new protocol to strengthen the so‐ cial and sustainable commit‐ ment of the banking sector.

Considering that Spanish bu‐ reaucracy (like many other

People power does work.

countries) has a reputation of moving very slowly, this reac‐ tion, just a month after the pe‐ tition went online is quite amazing and shows that sometimes people power does work.

According to the man whose headline was “I’m old not an idiot” this new docu‐ ment addresses many of the requests that he had placed and the highlights, including a requirement that banks ex‐ tend their opening hours to al‐ low more face‐to‐face meet‐ ings.

Importantly also, there will be a cancellation of the need to make appointments online as this was causing distress to many older people who are not comfortable with the inter‐ net.

Star saves family ACTOR Benedict Cumberbatch saved a ‘petrified’ family from a tricky situation while filming his new movie The Power of the Dog last year.

Cumberbatch revealed the details, say‐ ing: “I came back from shooting the film in August and we were off to the beach. To get there we had to cross a field and in the field was a petrified family who just could‐ n’t move, they were frozen because of a

herd of cows with calves, “I thought, ‘I can do this,’ and I just sort of parted the waves of cattle. The family was like, ‘That was incredible. Hey, aren’t you Sherlock?’ It was very un‐Sherlock ac‐ tivity!”

Cumberbatch has now reportedly been nominated for a best actor Oscar along‐ side Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit‐McPhee and Kirsten Dunst.

No longer neutral ON Monday February 28, Switzerland said the country would adopt all EU sanctions against Russia in retaliation for its invasion of the Ukraine.

The move is a huge deviation from the country’s history, Switzerland historically having remained neutral when it comes to international conflicts.

A statement issued by the government following the council meeting said: “In view of Russia’s continuing military intervention in Ukraine, the Federal Council took the deci‐ sion on February 28 to adopt the packages

THE conflict in the Ukraine has already pushed the gas price as it rises as much as 60 per cent in one day, however it has still yet to achieve the pre‐Christmas high of €160/MWh. With the war not likely to end any time soon and with sanctions in place gas prices are likely to remain high in the short to medi‐ um term, however there is one good thing that has come out of it which is that the European Union is now firmly committed to building its own sus‐

of sanctions imposed by the EU on February 23 and 25.”

The statement also said that the sanctions will be adopted immediately, including those imposed on the Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Repeating its offer to mediate the govern‐ ment said: “Switzerland reaffirms its solidari‐ ty with Ukraine and its people; it will be de‐ livering relief supplies for people who have fled to Poland.”

Gas up 60% Supply is guaranteed. tainable energy supply.

Like so many countries in Europe, roughly 25 per cent of Spain’s electricity is gen‐ erated through plants that use gas to generate elec‐

tricity pushing the price to the consumer above €240/ MWh, a price reversing all the reductions that has been seen this year.

The Minister of the Eco‐ logical Transition, Teresa Ribera, has said that the en‐ ergy supply is “guaran‐ teed”, but at the same time warned of rising prices with most households likely to see a sharp increase in their electricity costs again.

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Animal Spain refuses troops laws ON Friday, February 25, the Council of Ministers gave the green light to what is effec‐ tively the first animal protec‐ tion law in Spain, but many still don’t understand why dog owners will need train‐ ing.

Ione Belarra, Minister of So‐ cial Rights and Agenda 2030, has now explained that Spain wants to penalise those who abuse animals and to teach young boys and girls to re‐ spect the environment and all living beings.

Ms Belarra said that the government wants owners to understand the responsibili‐ ties of pet ownership, and to have this understanding they feel it is important that people have the required knowledge to look after their pet correct‐ ly.

She said the intention is to have a short informational course that can be undertak‐ en either face to face or on‐ line, forming part of the need to change the culture and un‐ derstanding of pet ownership.

What they want to avoid is the situation where people ac‐ quire only to abandon them when they realise what is in‐ volved, as they do the possibil‐ ity of the pet being abused af‐ ter taking ownership.

The course has yet to be de‐ signed, suffice to say that pro‐ fessionals and vets will be in‐ volved.

SPAIN’S Defence Minis‐ ter, Margarita Robles, s a i d S p a i n w i l l n o t i n‐ crease its military pres‐ ence in eastern Europe She announced on Friday, February 25, that Spain will not be sending additional troops to join those al‐ ready deployed in east‐ ern Europe with Nato forces. This is despite the fact that other countries are mobilis‐ ing extra soldiers to the region after Russia’s in‐ vasion on Thursday February 24, of Ukraine.

Ms Robles made it clear that because Ukraine was not a member of NATO then Spanish forces are not required. But, any ag‐ gression against one of the countries belonging to the Atlantic Alliance will immediately have “immediate conse‐ quences” she stressed.

Robles was appearing in La Moncloa to ex‐ plain the results of the telematic meeting of the NATO countries, in which the president of the government, Pedro Sanchez, had partici‐ pated. Like the rest of the leaders, she ex‐ plained that he had ex‐ pressed his absolute re‐ jection of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Appeared in La Moncloa.

‘Partygate’ questionnaire THE Met Police have confirmed that more than 50 people have been sent the ‘Partygate’ questionnaire including the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who has denied that he broke lockdown rules.

However his receipt of the questionnaire would suggest that amongst the more than 500 documents and 300 images, there is evidence that he may have done so.

Scotland Yard again reminded recipients that the question‐ naire has formal legal status and must be answered truthfully, with respondents being required to account for their presence and to give an explanation of their participation. The question‐ naires have to be returned within seven days.

Sunak when asked in February whether he expected to re‐ ceive a questionnaire told media: “No... well, I don’t know.”

The questionnaires will be sifted through along with all the documents and images provided by the Cabinet following senior civil servant Sue Gray’s own inquiry into the ‘Partygate’ allega‐ tions.

and finally...

THERE were scenes of devastation as a storm hit Mini‐ Europe Brussels with the sad sight of the Tower of Brus‐ sels City Hall falling onto Market Square.

Don’t worry however as no‐one was injured and it should be possible to repair the incredible damage with‐ in a month or so. Mini‐Europe is a park featuring all the wonders of Europe, in miniature. Bonsai trees, flowery groves and dwarf trees embellish the 350 monuments which have been reproduced at scale 1/25.

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Kate Garraway’s ‘bonkers’ update K AT E G A R R AW AY has shared details of Derek’s ground‐breaking treat‐ ment in Mexico which she believed at first was a “bonkers idea.”

Talking about the medical trial Kate com‐ mented: “It came at a re‐ ally low point where I thought, ‘this is not sus‐ tainable’.

“I don’t believe that we can have 24‐hour care forever, there’s a point when money runs out. We can’t give up on

Shared treatment details.

him. This doctor dealt with people, not as se‐ vere as Derek, but in the

area, offered us the chance to be a test case.

“He can sustain sitting in a wheelchair for 20 minutes. So the thought of going 5,000 miles seemed properly bonkers.

“We worked hard. I feel worried about [be‐ ing positive] because I don’t want to launch false hope. Flipping heck, if this works I’ll spend the rest of my life campaigning for it to come here and be free.”

Abramovich barred from UK CHELSEA’S billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has effectively been ‘barred’ from living in Britain, according to reports.

In 2018 Abramovich withdrew his visa ap‐ plication, reportedly due to delays with his application after Russian oligarchs faced crit‐ icism over the Salisbury poisonings.

A senior security source has told one pub‐ lication that a permanent visa application would “almost certainly be rejected.” It now seems that he will effectively be barred from Britain.

Reportedly Abramovich’s case is being

handled by the Home Office’s ‘Special Cases Unit.’ Reports suggest immigration officials have been directed to prevent him from liv‐ ing in the UK. On Tuesday, February 25, Abramovich was named as a key oligarch that had been enabling Vladimir Putin. He has denied all claims and said that he should not be sanc‐ tioned.

A list of names was compiled to be target‐ ed by UK sanctions but Foreign Secretary Liz Truss refused to reveal if Abramovich was on this list.

A 39-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested for trying to steal a defibrillator from a Metro stop in Granada.

National Police officers arrested the man on Thursday, February 24, charging the man with with attempted robbery, and of resisting arrest.

The man, a national of the Ivory Coast, report‐ edly has a prior police record and allegedly broke the panel protect‐ ing the device and start‐ ed the defibrillator.

He subsequently stole the device and attempt‐ ed to board a train to flee from the scene, but was prevented from es‐ caping by the quick reac‐ tions of the security guard, who managed to detain him until the po‐ lice arrived.

When confronted by police officers at the scene, he reportedly re‐

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Bizarre crime acted in a violent man‐ ner, while refusing to confirm his identity.

In addition to the de‐ fibrillator, officers found the man to be in posses‐

sion of a card payment terminal, and several stones with which he al‐ legedly broke the front of the defibrillator cas‐ ing.

Russian Ambassador expelled LIZ TRUSS, the UK Foreign Secretary reportedly expelled Andrei Kelin, the Russian ambassador to the UK, from a meeting at the Foreign Office on Thursday, February 24 as tensions reached boiling point between the two nations.

After what allegedly evolved into a heated debate, Mr Kelin was told by Ms Truss to leave her office immediately.

A source told media, “Liz Truss kicked him out early. Said he should be ashamed of himself, that Russia has lied re‐ peatedly and lost its last shred of credibility with the inter‐ national community.”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was quick to con‐ demn the Russian President’s ‘hideous and barbaric’ inva‐ sion of a sovereign state. He vowed to unite with other world leaders to defeat the Russian dictator, who he ac‐ cused of unleashing an unprovoked “tidal wave of vio‐ lence,” on the former Soviet territory.

STATS

10 k

The average person living in Sweden eats about 10 kilos of chocolate a year.

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Also known as a musician and author.

SALLY KELLERMAN, who played Maj. Mar‐ garet ‘Hot Lips’ O’Houlihan in M*A*S*H, has died at the age of 84.

The Oscar‐nominated actress passed away on Thursday, February 24. She was also known for her work as a musician and au‐ thor.

Ms Kellerman's death was confirmed by her son Jack. He explained that his mother had been suffering from dementia, and passed away in California’s Woodland Hills, at an assisted care facility.

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M*A*S*H star dies In an incredible showbiz career that spanned more than 60 years, Sally’s first film role in ‘Reform School Girl’, was in 1957.

From there, she went on to appear in some of the biggest television shows of the day, in‐ cluding Star Trek, Bonanza, Hawaii Five‐O, The Outer Limits, and The Twilight Zone.

Her biggest and most memorable role has to have been playing Maj. Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ O’Houlihan, in Robert Altman’s 1970 film M*A*S*H, for which she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Unfortunately, she lost out to Helen Hayes for Airport.

Shark death fiancee speaks THE fiancée of the British man killed in a shark attack said she was the ‘luckiest woman alive.’ The Brit was the first person to have been killed by a shark for 60 years in Aus‐ tralia.

Simon’s fiancé Jessie Ho told one publication the British expat was “one of a kind.”

She paid tribute and said: “Si‐ mon is the love of my life and I am the luckiest woman alive to have met him.

“He was generous and selfless.

He loved me, his family and his friends so fiercely.

“He is my soulmate, and was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend.” The pair had been keen scuba‐divers, hikers and campers.

Simon left behind family in Corn‐ wall. Due to the ongoing coron‐ avirus pandemic, the couple’s mar‐ riage was postponed in 2020. The pair would reportedly have been wed in only a few weeks.

Simon Nellist, 35, tragically died in a shark attack on Wednesday, February 16 in Little Bay in Sydney, Australia.

WARNED VIEWERS: Speaking on This Morning.

Energy price rise MARTIN LEWIS has issued an energy price rise up‐ date after Russia invaded Ukraine last week.

As the full‐scale invasion was launched oil prices soared.

Speaking on This Morning, Lewis warned viewers that energy prices are rising.

Martin explained: “News of what is going on in Ukraine and Russia has seen wholesale energy prices hit sky high. They have spiked sky high. How on Earth we factor that into the equation, I will be honest, I do not know.”

He went on to add: “I was talking to my team to‐ day. We do not know. Is it a two day spike? Is it a two week spike? In which case, it is not that big of a deal.

“Is it a two month spike? A two year spike? In which case the fixes now may be very cheap if we look into a crystal ball into the future and this contin‐ ues to escalate for a long time.”

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Prince Harry sues

Has launched an action.

COURT filings show that Prince Harry has launched an action against the publisher of the Daily Mail, who he is suing for libel.

The action against Asso‐ ciated Newspapers Limit‐ ed (ANL) was filed on

Cryptocurrency theft OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil have arrested five people for hacking a cryptocurrency company in Madrid and stealing around €6 milliom.

The operation carried out by the Guardia Civil was codenamed 3COIN. This is said to be the first case of this type that has been solved in Spain. The case spread as far as Tenerife, Barcelona and Bilbao ac‐ cording to the Guardia Civil.

Officers carried out an investigation which discov‐ ered that the attack had originated from an illegal download. A company employee had downloaded a pirated film from an online portal.

Once the sophisticated computer virus had been downloaded hackers took control of the employee’s computer. From there they were able to access the rest of the company.

The initial attack took place in the summer of 2020. The group learned about the company, its characteristics and structure before stealing cryp‐ tocurrencies worth millions.

Wednesday, February 23 but it is not known which paper it applies to or which article.

A spokesperson for the duke said: “I can confirm the duke has filed a com‐ plaint against Associated Newspapers Limited.”

This is not the first time the duke or his family have sued the company, with his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, previ‐ ously having brought a successful privacy claim against ANL over articles that reproduced parts of a handwritten letter to her estranged father, Thomas Markle.

Prince Harry is also in‐ volved in litigation against the Home Office over his security arrangements when he and his family are in the UK, after the Home Secretary upheld a decision by the police not to afford them protection or to allow him to person‐ ally pay for police protec‐ tion.

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easyJet passengers stranded EASYJET has apologised to passengers who were stranded 320 miles away from their Gatwick destination following flight disruption caused by Storm Eunice.

Flight EZY8122 from Berlin was expected to land in Gatwick, but was diverted to Newcastle due to bad weather.

One passenger slammed the airline for a “total lack of communication.”

The traveller said: “We were on the tar‐ mac there for approximately five hours where the pilot tried to resolve the prob‐ lem of returning us to Gatwick.”

They added that later they were told to make their own way home, saying: “We were left to make a quick decision to get on a metro to Newcastle Central to get the

THE British Embassy in Madrid has announced an extension until April 30 for those living in Spain and us‐ ing a UK driving licence.

The embassy said: “That means that those of you who were living in Spain be‐ fore 1 January 2021 can continue to drive in Spain with your valid UK driving licence until April 30, 2022.

“If you moved to Spain after January 1, 2021, your

Strong winds caused flight disruptions.

last train to London King’s Cross.”

An easyJet spokesperson commented on the complicated situation due to Storm Eunice. The spokesperson explained: “Due to strong winds impacting parts of the UK during the storm, like other airlines, we experienced some disruption to our flying programme.”

UK licence update licence will be recognised for six months from the date you obtained resi‐ dence, or until April 30, 2022, whichever is later.

“For those of you who registered your intention to exchange your licence with the DGT before December 30, 2020, but have not yet done so, you have until

April 30 to request an ap‐ pointment.”

The Embassy added: “As the Ambassador said, nego‐ tiations are continuing and we are committed to reach‐ ing a long‐term agreement with Spain to enable UK li‐ cence holders to exchange their licences without tak‐ ing a test.”

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Drink laws

Skippy sighted

THERE are tiered laws concerning the age of drinking alcohol in Denmark where 16-yearolds can drink any alcohol up to 16.5 per cent proof and then 18 for stronger liquor, but there are proposals that only 18-year-olds should be allowed to buy booze of any type.

ALTHOUGH no one in the area of Lolland has reported that one of its kangaroos is missing, local police are appealing for information as there have been several sightings by drivers of Skippy (or a cousin) at the side of the road.

THE NETHERLANDS Hostage taker

John Lemon

A 27-YEAR-OLD man from Amsterdam who took a hostage in the Amsterdam Apple store on February 22 and demanded €200 million in cryptocurrency to let him go, died in hospital after being run over in the street by a police car whilst trying to escape.

THE founders of Kever Jenerver (a Dutch gin), have announced they have received a demand from a law firm representing Yoko One to stop selling a jenever-based cocktail drink they had created and called John Lemon. They say that if they don’t comply, they will be sued.

BELGIUM Saving birds

Paper shops

IT’S not easy being a sea bird when you have to battle against raging seas and howling winds, which is why the Ostend Bird Sanctuary has been busy dealing with a large number of birds simply exhausted due to the storms or covered in oil.

IN the UK everyone knows about betting shops, but in Belgium there is a completely different slant, as numerous so called ‘paper shops’ are allowed to take bets but many are mini casinos which have a handful of out-ofdate magazines according to the government.

GERMANY Airport protest

Ukraine solidarity

MEMBERS of the ‘Uprising of the Last Generation’ group staged a protest by gluing themselves to access roads to airports in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich on February 23 in protest at food waste in Germany. A total of 19 demonstrators were removed by police.

THE day before Russia invaded the Ukraine, the iconic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was lit in blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukrainian flag at the request of the mayor, Franziska Giffey who was in quarantine suffering from the effects of coronavirus.

FRANCE Hunt complaint

Abortion law

AFTER a man was shot in the chest and killed by a hunter who claimed he thought it was a wild boar, 120,000 people have signed a petition calling for France to ban hunting of any type two days a week as well as on public holidays.

PRIOR to the forthcoming April elections and following the pandemic when many clinics were closed, French lawmakers have voted to extend the deadline before which a woman can obtain an abortion from 12 to 14 weeks, more than 45 years after abortion was made legal.

NORWAY Eurovision

False start

GIVEN that Wolf a Banana is the English title of the song chosen to represent Norway at the next Eurovision Song Contest, keeping to the theme, the duo presenting the song are known as Subwoolfer and both wear yellow wolf masks speaking via an interpreter.

AN internal flight from Bergen to Bodø in northern Norway on the Widerøe airline had to turn back after a drunk passenger started threatening cabin crew and passengers when he couldn’t get more alcohol and after being subdued was taken off by police.

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T H E US Supreme court has put an end to former President Donald Trump’s fight to block the release of capitol in‐ surrection records sought by those investi‐ gating last year’s deadly attack on the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.

Trump’s appeal follows the court’s January 19 or‐ der that led to the docu‐ ments being handed over to the House of Repre‐ sentatives investigative committee by the federal agency that stores gov‐

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Trump loses Trump challenged ruling.

ernment and historical records.

Largest cruise ship THE Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, has made its debut and is now ready for its first passengers.

Built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint‐ Nazaire, France ‐ the Wonder of the Seas is three years in the making and measures 360 metres (1,188 feet), more than the length of three football pitches.

Its 18 decks house 6,988 guests in eight neighbourhoods, one of which contains over 20,000 real plants. Its on‐board features include what’s described as the ‘tallest slide at sea,’ as well as a 10‐deck‐high zip line and a huge poolside movie screen. The ship is crewed by 2,300 staff.

The Wonder of the Seas will operate out of Fort Laud‐ erdale and will offer five to seven night cruises in the Caribbean, and later in the year in the Mediterranean.

Trump challenged the original ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Cir‐ cuit on December 9, which had upheld a lower court ruling. In that ruling it said Trump had no ba‐ sis to challenge President Joe Biden’s decision to al‐ low the records to be handed over to the House of Representatives select committee.

The ruling by the Supreme Court is a major blow to Trump’s fight over the Capitol insurrec‐ tion records as it is to his efforts to stop himself from being implicated.

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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Positive news SPANISH national tourism authori‐ ty Turespaña, has announced that according to figures compiled by the Labour Force Survey (EPA), the unemployment rate in the Spanish hospitality sector in the last quarter of 2021 stood at 10.1 per cent, a full 2 per cent lower than in the same quarter of 2019.

SWIFT conclusion ONE of British PM Boris Johnson’s proposed measures against Russia is to remove them from the SWIFT international payment system used by banks all over the world and if agreed by the EU and USA could hurt Russia or propel it to‐ wards China to form a joint version.

Less exposure SPEAKING on February 25, Minister of the Economy, Nadia Calviño, ob‐ served that “Spain has less expo‐ sure” to the Russian economy than other members of the European Union at an informal meeting of EU Economy and Finance ministers discussing the consequences of the Ukrainian invasion.

John Lewis change FOR almost a century, retailer John Lewis has boasted ‘Never Knowing‐ ly Undersold’ promising to match prices on like‐for‐like brands sold by other retailers that sell both online and through shops. On Friday February 25 it announced that this would stop in the summer as so many buy from online only stores.

Stumbling blocks IN theory, economic and political re‐ lations between Spain and Moroc‐ co should be strong, but there are two major stumbling blocks which have hindered trade. First is political with Spain continuing not to recog‐ nise Morocco’s rule in the Western Sahara and the other is economic and concerns smuggling and the en‐ claves of Ceuta and Melilla. A new policy paper from the Moroccan In‐ stitute of Strategic Intelligence (IMIS) highlights the smuggling of goods from the enclaves into Mo‐ rocco, the problem of migrants liv‐ ing outside the enclaves trying to get in and the appetite in Spain for Moroccan grown cannabis.

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€480 million

is the profit that insurance company Catalana Occidente made in 2021, representing an increase of almost 75 per cent on 2020 figures.

Old risks, new challenges Digital OLD risks, new challenges, same ob‐ jective said Bank of Spain Governor Pablo Hernández de Cos, Chair of the Basel Committee on Banking Su‐ pervision.

Delivering the keynote speech at Eurofi High‐Level Seminar 2022 in Paris on February 25, he said that the Committee will continue its work related to Covid‐19, with a view to ensuring that banks remain resilient and contribute to the recov‐ ery.

The outlook continues to be marred by uncertainty and diver‐ gences across regions. Per capita in‐

comes in 2023 will remain below their 2019 levels in nearly 40 per cent of emerging market economies, in contrast to advanced economies.

He observed that while the global banking system has largely weath‐ ered the pandemic to date, it is cru‐ cial that banks remain alert to risks and vulnerabilities as the pandemic continues to unfold.

Debt levels ‐ encompassing both public and private debt ‐ are at an all‐time historic high of nearly $300 trillion (€268 trillion) or 350 per cent of global GDP.

The unwinding of public support measures ‐ which were critical in shielding banks from losses thus far ‐ means that banks will have to in‐ creasingly rely on their own re‐ sources to absorb potential shocks.

The risks of a sharp house price correction triggered by changes in interest rates or financial costs will test banks’ resilience in the event of a debt overhang and economic slowdown.

In his opinion, the banking world must also learn from the experience of the past few years to help guide future areas of work.

Talent

Problems with bank

THE European Pillar of Social Rights was created to ensure that those with disabilities have equal rights with the able bodied to find work.

It is estimated that just 51 per cent of the disabled in Europe are in work, but in Spain the number of people with disabili‐ ties entering the job market has risen by more than 20 per cent in the last six years.

This is due to the commitment of organisations such as ONCE and the EU partly funded Digital Talent programme which aims to provide trainees with the lat‐ est skills in new technologies where those with disabilities can compete on an even playing field.

My problems with the bank have been going on for some months and the longer it takes, the more I fear the bank will ‘dismiss’ my request complete‐ ly. My personal opinion of my bank has now reached an all time low. Any help on this would be greatly appreciat‐ ed.

B S (Costa Blanca)

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We have r e c e i v e d DAVID SEARL several complaints YOU AND THE LAW about banks so let IN SPAIN us try to make a positive response. First, you talk to the bank manager.

If you do not get a solution you then try the Defensor del Cliente, the defender of the customer. Most banks have this official. He is there to sort out problems. The bank will give you his e‐mail address and you will need to prepare a detailed presentation of your complaint.

If you get no response, you finally have recourse to the complaints department of the Banco de España.

You will probably need professional help with this complaint, such as your lawyer or gestoria. And you can always change banks, but you will have a hard time recovering any money they owe you. It is better to make your move after you have got your complaint resolved.

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THE furlough scheme introduced by the UK government to help people and businesses financially during the pandemic has reported‐ ly seen billions lost through fraud and error.

According to a Commons Public Accounts Committee, the UK Gov‐ ernment’s response to the pan‐ demic “has exposed the taxpayer to substantial financial risks from

Furlough scheme fraud fraud and error” and it does not know the exact amount, but esti‐ mates it to be £5.3 billion, which is 8.7 per cent of the scheme’s total spend.

The total cost to the exchequer through all Covid‐19 loans and schemes is closer to €15 billion,

with HM Revenue & Customs, the Department for Work & Pensions, and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy all having been party to the losses.

The report reads: “Government estimates that losses due to fraud and error from the Coronavirus

AFTER viewers complained about a TV advertisement from Coca Cola owned Innocent drink brand, the UK Advertising Stan‐ dards Authority (ASA) has ruled that it was misleading.

The cartoon encouraged peo‐ ple to buy Innocent’s product and it drew a strong association between Innocent Drinks and a positive impact on the environ‐ ment.

The ASA acknowledged that the ad contained aspirational messaging, including imagery of people recycling but considered that many consumers would in‐ terpret the overall presentation of the ad to mean that purchas‐ ing Innocent products was a choice which would have a posi‐ tive environmental impact.

For this and other reasons, the complaints were upheld.

Job Retention Scheme alone will be £5.3 billion. The estimated loss due to fraud and error across all Covid‐19 response measures is not known, but is expected to be at least £15 billion across measures implemented by HM Revenue & Customs, the Department for Work & Pensions, and the Depart‐ ment for Business, Energy & Indus‐ trial Strategy.”

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% CHG. 1.314,50 199,00 2.973,0 3.833,5 1.528,50 4.819,0 1.896,0 9.167,0 656,60 626,60 2.430,0 416,40 597,00 703,80 0,790 180,18 600,20 3.850,0 2.504,00 362,80 3.263,5 526,60 187,60 2.857,0 1.941,8 1.380,2 78,14 1.799,7 1.678,00 3.350,0 7.090,0 5.786,0 3.678,0 340,55 600,00 2.878,0 11.290,0 9.526,0 701,00 1.542,80 442,60 2.367,0 1.116,50 2.050,00 513,50 149,00 1.640,00 587,60 5.166,0

NET VOL 116,35K 1,71M 32,67K 730,16K 214,52K 94,92K 99,27K 457,82K 225,68K 60,63K 55,32K 1,22M 362,20K 2,88M 0 6,04M 406,04K 30,37K 627,50K 1,22M 386,75K 196,43K 2,36M 113,11K 5,64K 59,75K 2,65M 52,13K 233,31K 161,57K 9,78K 10,26K 321,66K 39,30K 728,32K 166,51K 29,81K 138,01K 175,37K 647,98K 7,94M 4,98K 69,15K 86,22K 4,32M 6,69M 116,31K 378,48K 46,51K

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1.697,00 5.356,0 110,66 275,20 1.861,0 792,60 274,66 48,56 6.423,0 757,40 147,70 1.574,50 1.126,40 227,00 6.870,0 6,91 1.349,50 2.393,0 618,80 1.132,50 6.315,0 2.281,00 502,60 665,00 5.926,0 104,36 1,86 704,00 1.515,00 0,94 3.052,0 994,78 1.291,00 2.884,0 1.971,0 1.323,51 1.528,00 11.845,0 1.668,50 1.375,00 540,60 148,60 289,90 241,80 3.757,0 1.079,00 133,05 2.907,0 1.060,50

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1.709,00 5.496,0 111,74 277,30 1.898,0 797,20 276,50 49,46 6.624,0 758,80 149,90 1.619,50 1.136,00 231,40 6.976,0 12,00 1.385,50 2.418,0 621,00 1.144,00 6.377,0 2.283,00 508,20 679,00 5.956,0 104,94 2,90 707,00 1.522,00 1,30 3.067,0 1.012,00 1.305,00 2.896,0 1.986,4 1.333,11 1.532,00 11.885,0 1.701,00 1.399,50 544,80 150,60 293,50 246,90 3.770,5 1.082,50 134,06 2.943,0 1.071,00

1.682,00 5.328,0 108,93 274,60 1.848,5 785,40 272,20 48,47 6.408,0 755,00 146,75 1.574,00 1.121,60 227,00 6.852,0 6,91 1.340,00 2.384,0 612,40 1.122,50 6.308,0 2.263,00 501,36 663,00 5.792,0 102,00 1,62 698,60 1.504,00 0,94 3.031,0 994,40 1.283,00 2.852,0 1.943,4 1.316,67 1.516,00 11.665,0 1.667,00 1.371,50 530,40 148,50 288,85 241,10 3.738,0 1.067,00 131,88 2.889,0 1.053,50

53,28K 39,60K 238,00K 257,77K 56,79K 219,89K 1,27M 12,08M 44,72K 371,44K 628,53K 332,79K 416,89K 3,46M 25,67K 9,46K 125,23K 92,51K 249,41K 497,00K 110,13K 261,04K 44,21K 245,59K 485,42K 5,80M 633,23K 277,16K 2,31K 2,76M 31,69K 273,76K 238,53K 43,66K 2,15M 49,53K 64,48K 16,10K 327,60K 88,58K 990,59K 1,68M 1,44M 1,06M 331,04K 152,49K 7,38M 45,70K 509,15K

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US dollar (USD) ......................................1.12247 Japan yen (JPY)........................................128.98 Switzerland franc (CHF) ...........................1.0283 Denmark kroner (DKK) .............................7.4388 Norway kroner (NOK) ...............................9.8493

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Currency outlook: Ukraine crisis and central bank rate speculation drives currency volatility

LOOKING AHEAD: An expected March rate hike could lend some support to the pound.

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

Euro EUR/GBP: Unmoved at £0.83 EUR/USD: Up from $1.12 to $1.13 The euro traded in a wide range in February, with the single currency being rocked by fears over a potential war breaking out in Eastern Eu‐ rope, as well as a surprisingly hawkish turn by the European Central Bank (ECB).

The former has acted as a key headwind for the euro in recent weeks as tensions between Russia and Ukraine mounted. EUR investors were naturally unsettled by the potential im‐ pact a war in Europe and the sanctions im‐ posed by Western powers could have on the Eurozone economy.

On the other hand, the euro was given a shot in the arm as the ECB concluded its first policy meeting of 2022 in early February.

In her post‐meeting press conference Chris‐ tine Lagarde, refrained from reiterating her previous stance that a rate hike this year would be ‘unlikely’, sparking considerable speculation the ECB’s first rate hike in over a decade could come before 2023.

Looking ahead, the situation in Ukraine will likely act as a key catalyst for the euro in the coming weeks. A fully fledged invasion by Rus‐ sia could place considerable pressure on the single currency.

Pound GBP/EUR: Unchanged at €1.19 GBP/USD: Up from $1.34 to $1.35 The pound was also infused with some volatility over the past four weeks as UK politi‐ cal jitters offset the announcement of another interest rate hike from the Bank of England (BoE).

As was widely expected, the BoE concluded its February policy meeting with the announce‐ ment it would be raising interest rates to 0.5 per cent. This helped to underpin Sterling in re‐ cent weeks, particularly after the bank signalled rates may continue to rise in the near‐term af‐ ter four of nine policymakers broke ranks to

vote for an immediate hike to 0.75 per cent.

However, the pound’s gains have been sti‐ fled somewhat by UK political developments amidst considerable pressure on Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister over his involve‐ ment in the Downing Street ‘partygate’ scan‐ dal.

Also weighing on Sterling sentiment are growing concerns over the UK’s cost‐of‐living crisis, amidst fears UK economic growth could be stymied by households reigning in their spending.

Looking ahead, an expected March rate hike from the BoE could lend some support to the pound this month, but any substantial gains are likely to be curtailed by the same cost‐of‐liv‐ ing and political concerns.

US Dollar USD/GBP: Down from $0.74 to $0.73 USD/EUR: Unchanged at €0.88 The US dollar has flip‐flopped over the past month amidst fluctuating expectations for the next Federal Reserve rate hike.

While a March hike appears inevitable, questions remain over how aggressively the Fed might raise interest rates. Strong payroll and inflation figures had bolstered expecta‐ tions the Fed could pursue a half‐percentage increase next month.

However some notably dovish minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s January policy meeting has subsequently tem‐ pered these expectations.

Elsewhere the uncertainty surrounding the Ukraine crisis has also infused volatility into the US dollar amidst the uneven risk appetite which followed Russia’s first incursion into the country.

In the coming weeks the trajectory of the US dollar will no doubt remain linked to the Fed’s next interest rate decision. If the Fed opts for a more aggressive rate hike the US dollar might soar.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT TRAGICALLY, my prophecies of last week regarding the Russian atrocities in Ukraine have materialised almost to the letter. The only prediction that surprisingly didn’t transpire was China’s accord with Putin’s actions.

By abstaining from the vote at the UN Security Council, the Chinese have shown that even they refuse to condone the deeds of this sinister dinosaurian throwback. One thing you can take to the bank is that Putin would never have risked this invasion if Trump had still been at the helm! This evil opportunist perceived his potential enemies, with its sad bunch of weak leaders, scuttling out of Afghanistan and all rather more absorbed in appeasing the woke brigade than taking any robust military action ‐ and pounced.

By the same token, with our lamentable efforts to prevent ‘global warming,’ we have closed down our oil and energy production to such an extent we have become disproportionately reliant on supplies from the East, which is subsequently restricting our ability to impose more effective sanctions.

In other words the liberal lefts are

TRAGEDY responsible for even more misery than already anticipated ‐ I told you they were dangerous! What the blinkered greens refuse to acknowledge is that for every mine or factory that closes in the West, the equivalent opens in the scornful East. These disillusioned tree huggers live in the same Shangri la la land we all craved in the marihuana haze of the 60s; a time when we thought that peace and love would prevail and people would spend a blissful existence dancing around with flowers in their hair.

As much as I too would love to think that this was the future of the human race, in the world of today’s realities it just ain’t gonna happen. Try asking one of those brave Ukrainian fighters what they think of gender free toilets and political correctness, when their people are being murdered and their country laid to ruins by a neighbouring tyrant.

And what about those defiant and brave citizens who are standing up to the might of one of the most powerful nations of the world? Shades of ‘The Mouse that Roared’. Even the

housewives are signing up to fight. They are a pure antithesis of the cowardly boat mob; deserters that have fled their countries and left it to their enemies while they plead for succour in the West ‐ another action the lefties condone.

It’s time we put all these misdirected ‘holier than thou’ PC clowns back in their woolly boxes and rearrange our priorities before it’s too late. In about a thousand years, when the human race mutates to more mundane matters, we can bring ‘em all out again. Till then we must get back to reality and support the beleaguered Ukrainians in any way we can. Let’s just hope someone in Russia sees sense and rids us of this evil dictator, before his ego involves us all in a war none of us can win!

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FEATURE

TV & Film Review by Laura Kemp

Documentary review - A fatal flaw in Downfall: The case against Boeing NETFLIX’S Downfall is a fright‐ ening look at what caused two Boeing planes ‐ considered the safest aircraft in the world ‐ to crash, killing 346 people. This documentary has a re‐ spectable critic rating of 89 per cent and an audience rating of 92 per cent on Rotten Toma‐ toes, and the reviews on social media are just as positive.

This shocking documentary uncovers the negligence and corporate greed that led to the two fatal crashes that hap‐ pened just months apart ‐ Lion Air Flight 610 on October 29, 2018, and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019.

The opening scene is an air‐ port, a place that we usually think about with excitement, travel and opportunities ‐ con‐ trasting the terrible and terrify‐ ing fates that the pilots and pas‐ sengers had aboard the two ill‐fated Boeing 737 Max planes.

The documentary, which is directed by Academy Award‐

nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy, brings to light the shocking cover‐up from Boeing and their PR attempt at blam‐ ing the Ethiopian plane crew.

Boeing had, in fact, failed to train its pilots and pro‐actively decided to not inform them about the MCAS safety system which ultimately led to the tragedies.

It also exposes the larger questions about America’s ethos, Wall Street’s involve‐ ment and a culture of reckless cost‐cutting ‐ regardless of hu‐ man safety.

This documentary is clearly narrated, including testimony from ex‐pilots, ex‐engineers who used to work for Boeing helping build planes, and the families of victims of the crash‐ es. It is an exceptionally strong expose with a clear aim that still does not take away from the tragedy of 346 people losing their lives.

Downfall is now available to stream on Netflix.

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What is International I N T E R N AT I O N A L W O M E N’S DAY is observed by many coun‐ tries on March 8, celebrating the political, cultural and his‐ torical achievements of women around the world.

International Women’s Day marks the achievements of women and also serves as recognition in supporting and taking action against gender equality.

The first International Wom‐ en’s Day (IWD) was born in the USA in honour of the 1908 gar‐ ment workers’ strike in New York, where women protested against their working condi‐ tions.

However, the first milestone was much earlier ‐ in 1848. In‐ dignant over women being barred from speaking at an an‐ ti‐slavery convention, American women Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott joined a few hundred people at their na‐ tion’s first women’s rights con‐ vention in New York. They de‐ manded civil, social, political and religious rights for women in a Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions ‐ the move‐ ment was born from there.

The holiday was initially as‐ sociated with far‐left move‐ ments and governments until its adoption by the global femi‐ nist movement in the late 1960s, becoming a mainstream global holiday following its adoption by the United Nations in 1977.

It was in 1979 that the most comprehensive bill of rights to protect women was created ‐ the Convention on the Elimina‐ tion of All Forms of Discrimina‐ tion against Women (CEDAW) ‐ defining the meaning of dis‐ crimination against women and

IWD: Marks the achievement of women and supports action against gender equality.

Why is purple used on International Women’s Day? MARCH 8 marks International Women’s Day, but why is the colour purple used to commemorate the movement for women’s rights and appreciating the social, economical, and cultural feats of women?

Purple is the internationally known colour for symbolising women, a shade that represents dignity and justice. Purple has a long history as the colour of the Women’s Liberation Movement, with the National Women’s Party in the USA suggesting wearing the hue because ‘Purple is the colour of loyalty, consistency and purpose, unswerving steadfastness to a cause.’

The IWD states that purple is the colour of the future, as well as the past: “Purple is historically associat‐ ed with efforts to achieve gender equality.

“In this context, it was first used alongside green and white as the colours of the Women’s Social and Po‐ litical Union, the organisation that led Britain’s women’s suffrage movement in the early 20th century,” said the IWD organisation.

So wear purple on International Women’s Day, it’s the easiest way to show your support!

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the requirement to eliminate it.

The growing movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nations women’s conferences, has helped build the commemora‐ tion into a rallying point to build support for women’s rights and participation in the political and economic spheres.

This year, the theme for IWD is ‘Break the Bias’, highlighting the need for a world free of bias, discrimination and stereo‐ types against women.

Although we have moved a long way from the inception of IWD, we still have a long way to go until we see equal rights, equal pay and the end of gen‐ der discrimination.

Anne Frank (1 929 – 1945) “How wonderfu l it is that nobo dy need wait a sing le moment befo re starting to impro ve the world.”

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INTERVIEW

Mary Willoughby of Darrmar Storage, Mallorca DARRMAR STORAGE is a family‐ run storage business owned by Mary Willoughby and her husband Darren, however, there is a strong and powerful female presence in this company that gives it an edge!

Beginning as a demolition business, the couple decided there was a need for storage and house clear‐ ance facilities in the area and, from there, the business was born.

Four strong women, Mary, Sue, Charlene and Gillian, provide a unique and friendly service to clients in a typically male sphere, giving a personal touch and a friendly face at the forefront of what they lovingly call ‘the Darrmar family.’

Mary describes her goals as “look‐ ing after the team, we are like the aunties in a family! We are posi‐ tioned to be able to empathise with our clients and their needs, provid‐ ing customers from all over the world with secure and affordable storage space in south west Mallor‐

THE TEAM: Has gotten to know their clients on a personal level.

ca. We deal with both business clients looking to store goods and stock and personal customers for those requiring additional personal storage.”

When asked whether she had ex‐ perienced any pitfalls or obstacles being a female in a typically male sector, Mary said herself and Darren

have created a unique company ‐ gaining their business success from word of mouth ‐ that has a team of men and women working together to achieve their goals. The business deals with many returning clients and have gotten to know their cus‐ tomers on a personal level in order to provide the services they need.

MARY WILLOUGHBY: Looks after the team.

So whether you just need a small space to store your items, a tempo‐ rary space whilst you are in the pro‐ cess of moving or carrying out a re‐ form, or if you are a business looking

for a solution of where to store your stock, then Darrmar Storage has the answer you are looking for and you are sure to get your service with a smile!

Sue Kiff of APAA Dog and Cat Rescue

SUE KIFF: Explains what motivates her.

APAA Nerja is a registered animal res‐ cue charity whose goal is to rescue and rehome abandon ed and abused dogs and cats in the Nerja area. The Euro Weekly News spoke to the charity’ s treasurer, Sue Kiff, on what motivates her and what it’s like to be a woman in business.

Sue previou sly worked for a bank, working her way up to train the staff in the business, noticing that most bankers were male and it was a typically male

APAA NERJA: Volunteers are motivated to spend their spare time finding homes for abandoned dogs in the area.

sphere. Sue said: “I worked my way up through the bank and ended up being a staff trainer. I did notice that the bankers were mainly men and that, in banking, it wasn’t what you know, but who you know ‐ typical of many businesses. Now, I know lots of women in banking and working for banks, so that shows a posi‐ tive change for women in the industry.”

Now, Sue has worked her way from dog walker to treasurer in APAA ‐ an ani‐ mal charity that is solely run by powerful

and caring women. The charity has two shops in Nerja, both run by women, and the Director of the compan y is also fe‐ male.

Asked why she thought this and what motivates her, Sue explained: “I am mo‐ tivated by the animals and by getting these dogs out of the gutter and into homes. Animals are, sometimes, treated terribly in Spain and this is what moti‐ vates me to help at APAA. “Althou gh there are some men who

walk the dogs, it’s still mainly women and the charity is spearheaded by wom‐ en, lots of them Spanish. Many foreign women from the UK, Germany and Swe‐ den volunte er at the charity shops or walking the dogs.”

Although many of the women volun‐ teering for the charity have full‐time jobs, they are still motivat ed to spend their spare time finding homes and fos‐ ter carers for abandoned dogs in Nerja and the surrounding area.

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Current female leaders We have looked back through history at powerful female leaders who changed the course of history and forged ahead in times of darkness, bringing nations together rather than dividing them. However, we also have some current female leaders who are still shaping the course of history today.

MAGDALENA ANDERSSON programmes to alleviate poverty Eva Magdalena An‐ among children. dersson is a Swedish Compassionate yet strong, politician and has Ardern made history in been the first fe‐ 2018 when she attended male Prime Minis‐ the United Nations gener‐ ter of Sweden al assembly meeting with since 2021. her three‐month‐old baby Andersson has in tow ‐ setting a new expressed three po‐ standard for women want‐ litical objectives: to ing to balance their career lead Sweden away and parenting. from the privatisation Ardern said: “If I can do one of the welfare sector, thing, and that is change the Has three political objectives. taking back “democrat‐ way we think about these ic control of schools, healthcare and elderly things, then I will be pleased we have care.” achieved something.”

She also expressed her desire to make Away from politics, women have been Sweden an example in climate change for leading the way and setting an example in the rest of the world and has promised to charity and philanthropy, improving the end the segregation of immigrant commu‐ lives of women and girls. nities, putting a stop to the increasing bombing and shooting incidents ‐ many of MALALA YOUSAFZAI ‐ which have been gang related and occurring THE MALALA FUND in disadvantaged immigrant neighbour‐ In 2012, hoods. when young Most recently, Andersson has strongly Pakistani condemned Russia’s ongoing invasion of M a l a l a Ukraine, saying “We stand in solidarity with Yousafzai Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.” was on her way to JACINDA ARDERN school she Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party was the vic‐ and the country’s youngest Prime Minister, tim of a hor‐ Jacinda Ardern has forged her own way in rific shooting. politics and highlighted how women can be The support she effective leaders as well as mothers. had shown for girls’ Supports girls’ education.

Ardern has become education made somewhat of a her a target for the feminist icon extremists who carried out the attack. and has en‐ Following her recovery, she created ergised fe‐ the Malala Fund in 2013 as an organi‐ male vot‐ sation to empower women and girls, e r s , dedicating her work to ensuring all calling females have safe access to educa‐ for free tion. universi‐ She became the youngest recipi‐ ty educa‐ ent of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 tion, the and, in her own words, said of female decriminali‐ solidarity: “I think realising that you’re sation of abor‐ not alone, that you are standing with mil‐ tion, and the cre‐ lions of your sisters around the world, ation of new is vital.”

Has become a feminist icon.

Michelle Oba ma (1964 - pre sent) “There is no lim it to what we, as women, can accomplish .”

Women who led the world With the current Ukraine crisis and International Women’s Day being commemorated in countries across the world, The Euro Weekly News has been taking a look at some of the most powerful women in history who have previously led us through similar dark times.

CLEOPATRA (69 BC ‐ 30 BC) “I will not be triumphed over.”

This seemingly simple, but meaningful, quote from Cleopatra shows how she would have pursued even the smallest of victories.

While queen of Egypt (51–30 BCE), Cleopatra influenced Roman politics at a critical time and, at the height of her power, controlled virtually the entire eastern Mediter‐ ranean coast ‐ the last great kingdom of any Egyptian ruler.

QUEEN ELIZABETH I (1558 ‐ 1603) “I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stom‐ ach of a king, and of a king of England too.”

On August 9 1558, Queen Elizabeth I used her power over language to frame the narra‐ tive of the Spanish Armada.

As fear of invasion by Spain remained high in England, especially with the action of the Spanish Armada taking place so close to its shores, the words Queen Elizabeth I reported‐ ly spoke at Tilbury have gone down in history and become one of Britain’s defining mo‐ ments, leading her to be named the saviour who stood strong to protect her nation.

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (1820 ‐ 1910) “Every woman, or at least almost every woman, in England has, at one time or another of her life, charge of the personal health of somebody, whether child or invalid,‐ in other words, every woman is a nurse.”

Refusing marriage for a career in nursing, Florence Nightingale championed cleaner and safer hospitals during the Crimean War. In 1954, Nightingale brought a team of 38 volunteer nurses to care for the British soldiers fighting in the Crimean War ‐ which was intended to limit Russian expansion into Europe ‐ this was the first time that women were allowed to officially serve in the military.

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884 ‐ 1962) “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.”

Eleanor Roosevelt supported the advance‐ ment of women in professional and political positions and supported the rights of work‐ ing‐class women through organisations in‐ cluding labour unions.

When her husband Franklin Roosevelt was inaugurated as president of the United States in 1933, she transformed the duties of the first lady and began the progression of women’s right and became the eyes and ears for her husband when he became unwell.

During the Second World War, Eleanor fought for the rights of Jewish refugees fleeing from Nazi Germany and continued to travel the world on behalf of her hus‐ band.

Supported the advancement of women.

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Women changing the world THIS year’s International Women’s Day is centred around breaking the bias, and these successful women have certainly done that.

International Women’s Day (IWD) has been celebrated for hundreds of years in countries around the world, marking the achievements of women and also serving as recognition in supporting and taking action against gender equality. This year, the Euro Weekly News has taken a look at some of the most successful women who have broken the ‘glass ceiling’.

According to UIS data, less than 30 per cent of the world’s researchers are wom‐ en, however, throughout the centuries, women have been incredibly influential in sci‐ ence, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Take Mag‐ gie Aderin‐Pocock, for exam‐ ple, a once space‐obsessed dyslexic schoolgirl who be‐ came one of the top scientists and BBC presenter who now encourages young girls into STEM ‐ changing the stereo‐ type of scientists and TV per‐ sonalities from being white and male.

Although the majority of people have heard of the pub‐ lication The Huffington Post, very few people know that the driving force behind it was very successful female en‐ trepreneur Ariana Huffington.

Huffington not only built the company herself, but also proved that she was able to successfully sell the company to AOL for around $315 mil‐ lion. Even after selling the company, Huffington still has a big role in the daily opera‐ tions.

The saying goes “behind ev‐ ery successful man, there is a woman” and Sheryl Sandberg ‐ the true founder of Facebook ‐ is a great example of this.

Often thought of as a man’s realm, Sandberg’s main focus was to generate revenue and

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help Facebook to become profitable. Her work helped the $100 billion company val‐ uation.

In politics, Labour MP Stella Creasy was recently denied maternity leave and also told to leave the Commons when she brought her sleeping ba‐ by into the chambers, causing uproar from fellow females.

Together with the charity Pregnant then Screwed, Creasy is spearheading the This Mum Votes project to champion policies to help parents in all workplaces and to fund mothers to stand for office to argue for them ‐ making the world of work a better place for women.

With many women forging ahead to end inequality, gen‐ der bias and the gender pay gap, International Women’s Day is a great way to get in‐ volved and learn how you can change the world for women for the better.

Stella Creasy.

Maggie A-P. Ariana Huffington.

The world’s most powerful women FORBES’ 18th annual list of power women includes 40 CEOs, 19 world leaders, an immu‐ nologist and, for the first time in more than a decade, a new number one has entered the list. Here are the top five power women leading the world…

In at number one is philanthropist, author and ex‐wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Following the announcement of her divorce, Scott pledged to give away over half of her wealth over the course of her lifetime.

Kamala Harris is in at number two, the first woman, black person and first south Asian‐American to become the US Vice President ‐ inspiring women and girls all over the world.

At number three is Christine Lagarde, the first woman to head the European Central Bank in 2019 and the first female to run the International Monetary Fund ‐ forging more female voices into a typically male sphere.

Chair and chief executive of General Motors, Mary Barra, is fourth on the list as the first woman to lead one of the big three automakers in America. The company is setting an example by being one of the only two global businesses that have no gender pay gap.

Melinda French Gates is one of the most powerful women in philanthropy, as co‐chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Although previously married to Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Melinda became a billionaire in her own right after Bill Gates transferred her $2.4 billion worth of stock. Much of her work has been dedicated to the rights of women and girls.

Melinda Gate s (1964 - pres ent) “A woman with a voice is, by definition, a stro ng woman.”

Kamala Harris.

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ALL YOU SNOWFLAKES, JUST GROW UP! tions of fighting’ and that Albert Ca‐ upset you snowflakes. mus’s The Plague ‘depicts people suf‐ Heaven help us when you actually NORA JOHNSON fering from a serious illness’. head out into the real world, you’re BREAKING VIEWS The Almeida Theatre likewise is‐ going to be unemployable! Trigger sued trigger warnings for its latest warnings and safe spaces on campus Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime production of Macbeth, including the t e a c h y o u t o r u n f r o m y o u r f e a r s thrillers and a freelance journalist.

Samaritans’ helpline in case people when you’re better off facing up to To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to need support. them. www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson Whatever next? A warning on the Snowflakes fully equipped for life f i r s t p a g e o f a c r i m e t h r i l l e r t h a t in the 21st century? Next you’ll be THE University of Chester issued someone, possibly even another per‐ telling me Father Christmas doesn’t trigger warnings for Harry Potter, son, will be dead by the last page? e x i s t ! W e l c o m e t o t h e B r a v e N e w The Hunger Games and Northern Help! My latest crime thriller, The World ‐ full of human beings perma‐ Lights because they could provoke Sentinel (all profits to Costa del Sol nently stuck in the ‘'terrible twos’. ‘difficult conversations about gen‐ Cudeca cancer charity as you know) der, race, sexuality, class and identi‐ is now available in audiobook format Nora Johnson’s psychological crime ty’. (narrated by acclaimed actor Rayner thrillers ‘The Sentinel’, ‘No Safe Maybe their Maths degree course Bourton ‐ ‘Rocky’ in the original Lon‐ Place’, ‘Betrayal’, ‘The Girl in the starts with Adding and Taking‐Away, don production of The Rocky Horror Woods’, ‘The Girl in the Red Dress’, since it seems their English one be‐ Show) ‐ perhaps I’d better switch to ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, gins with children’s books. And fantasy and fairy tales!

‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De maybe their art department uses But if English literature’s too upset‐ Clerambault Code’ (www.nora‐john crayons, since paint might get their ting to study, how about geology? son.net) available online as eBook hands dirty.

Nope, earthquakes, tsunamis, volca‐ (€0.99; £0.99), Apple Books, paper‐ My latest crime thriller now available.

A useful trigger warning has been noes kill people. Medicine? Nope, back and audiobook. issued by Aberdeen University for people have dreadful diseases and s e n s i t i v e s t u d e n t s g i v e n R o b e r t ‘kidnapping’. die. Biology? Ditto. Physics? Potential To read more articles from our columnists Louis Stevenson’s novel Kidnapped Most considerate of them! Hope‐ to create nuclear weapons. Perhaps and to have your say in the comments go to read. Staff cautioned them that fully they’ll also warn that Tolstoy’s better not go to college at all, if hu‐ to www.euroweeklynews.com the book contains depictions of, err, War and Peace may ‘contain depic‐ man beings and the world we live in Nora Johnson’s opinions are her own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

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The University of Andalucia CONSULAR MATTERS REGULAR readers of my col‐ umn here in Euro Weekly will know me as the owner and founder of Just Law Solicitors and the Danish Consul for An‐ dalucia and Extremadura, but I am also a visiting lecturer at the International University of Andalucia.

I am preparing a lecture for Spanish Judges and Lawyers on the legal system in Denmark, not perhaps the most interest‐ ing topic for English expats here in Spain. However, it did get me thinking. There are a number of expats who come and live in Spain or retire to Spain and find themselves at a bit of a loose end. Personally, I try and keep myself busy with

UNIVERSITY: You can study for a master’s degree, doctorate or training in a wide range of subjects.

my law firm, my two rescue dogs and my local church, but what about people who wish to continue their education or maybe start their university education here in Spain, or anywhere in the world for that matter?

Well, this is where the Inter‐

national University of Andalu‐ cia comes in. They have a num‐ ber of foreign students from all over the world, you can study for a master’s degree, doctor‐ ate or permanent training in a wide range of subjects. There are 17 Master’s degrees, 30 degrees and 80 per cent of the

courses are taught online. The university was founded in 1994 and has campuses in Huelva, Jaen, Malaga and Sevilla.

Their website is www.unia.es and it is really worth a look if you need a Uni‐ versity here in Spain. Examples of the courses offered include,

Spanish law in English, Digital Marketing and International relations to name but a few.

So now could be the time to start or go back to university whilst you enjoy life in Spain.

As aways this isn’t legal ad‐ vice and if you have a legal is‐ sue here in Spain you should always take advice from a qualified lawyer like myself who knows how to deal with your legal issue.

Make sure you get their reg‐ istration number and check with the local Bar Association to make sure that they can practise.

Unscrupulous people do ex‐ ist, like everywhere in the world it is better to be safe than sorry.

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

Marisa Moreno Castillo Consul for Denmark and Senior Lawyer at Just Law Solicitors . www.justlawsolicitors.com • contact@justlawsolicitors.com

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I hope it gets back to normal MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man OK it’s time stop all the nonsense and get things back to normal here in Spain. At the moment if you live in the UK and have not been fully vaccinated and boosted you cannot come here on holiday. This has always been discriminatory and many countries including Israel, Portugal and Croatia are now accepting that this is no longer a problem.

I believe that if you are tested and shown to be negative there is no reason to have this rule and now many countries agree. This policy has badly affected the tourism trade here and hopefully will end very soon and help get things back to feeling like the welcoming holiday resort Spain has always been.

We went to a great tapas bar the other day - well I think it was great - it had a blackboard outside with some really tasty looking tapas dishes on it. We sat outside, ordered our drinks and then the waiter came and asked if we had decided what we wanted to eat. We had and proceeded to tell him what

we wanted and he then proceeded to tell us he didn’t have any of them! So what looked like a fabulous selection turned out to be a very average selection but we were there, so like a pair of real punters, we found something to eat. To make matters worse we went to another place the next day that had loads of dishes advertised on the wall, actual lovely appetising photographs, but when I asked about one of them the server said, ‘Oh don’t take any notice of them, we don’t do them anymore’. I asked, ‘then why have them?’ She said they hadn’t got round to removing them! On the plus side she did show us a printed menu which had a lot of dishes that we did like.

Talking about bars, when we used to come here on holiday over 20 years ago we used to eat at a restaurant where I regularly noticed the manager, who ran the place, putting cash in his sock when no-one was watching. I don’t know how he got away with it because surely I couldn’t have been the only one that noticed. Finally the governor obviously found out and sacked him, but three months later the now ex-manager opened his own bar a few doors away and ironically called it Sticky Fingers!

Email: mikesenker@gmail.com

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OPEN LETTER TO THE From our Facebook MAYOR OF TORREVIEJA HOW is it possible that a family occupying a house on a street in Torrevieja, can tear down part of the wall in front of the house to raise it with new bricks?

Then they re-wall the neighb o u r ’s e n t r a n c e i n t h e w a l l with bricks and cement, a little later they tear down part of the n e i g h b o u r ’s w a l l , t o r a i s e i t with new bricks, without any authority caring in the least.

Has the family occupied this house as well?

Does this mean that if I want a larger living space, can I then make an opening from the inside of my house to the neighbour and take over his house and re-wall the entrance to the wall?

Neighbours (Address redacted)

Long delays at Palma airport again JUST a quickie, over one hour wait to get through Passport Control @ the airport again.

Appears to be prejudice against third world visitors,

PROBLEMATIC: Can people just do what they want?

British, as two control officers for about 400 plus people.

European walk through.

Also what has happened to taxi fares, gone through the ceiling.

Ridiculous how much things have gone up on the Island.

Regards Nick

Love that Claire!

Thank you Euro Weekly News!

IT’S nice to see a different and

Emma

PUTIN: What should the western leaders be doing?

Zendini Escapologist Yes they could actually fight against him, sanctions against a billonaire will not work, only make the ppl suffer ppl are dying

Peter Chapman They could stop recruiting for NATO.

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PRAY FOR UKRAINE THE situation in Ukraine is so fluid that it is pointless to do more than record some of the events of the past few days and consider how they apply to those of us living in Spain and the UK. At the end of the day, as individuals we are essentially helpless to influence events, but we can publicly show our support for those experiencing the horrors of invasion although whether that really makes any difference is difficult to know.

The sunflower is Ukraine’s national flower and symbolises the warmth and power of the sun, so many people are taking images of fields of sunflowers and posting them on social media to show their support for the people.

This is particularly pertinent for Andalucia which is one of the major areas of growth in Spain although they are grown commercially in

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fresh point of view. Seems like people are quick to complain about everything but don’t want to take any responsibility (Leaps), but Claire is reflective and shows that THINKING is the way to go.

I might be old but I like to always keep an open mind and an open heart to everything.

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many parts of the country.

Although war can bring significant income for the arms producers, it can also hurt the financial position of those who have made their fortunes, as the value of shares drop and sanctions take effect on the wealthy in Russia.

It is reported that a number of oligarchs have met with President Putin to tr y to pressurise him into pulling back, not necessarily out of the love of peace, but more likely for the love of commerce and money.

I r o n i c a l l y, i n B r i t a i n , o n e o f P o r t u g a l ’s newest passport holders, Roman Abramovich has reportedly been banned from living in the UK and has ‘handed over’ control of Chelsea Football Club to supporters one day before they beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup wearing a strip of blue and yellow, the colours of Ukraine.

The sooner sanity returns the better for all.

What they can do now, is answer a question: where have they suddenly got so much millions €, to be sent to Ukraine, if till now they were even struggling to pay salaries to their own population, being in crisis practically at the edge of poverty?

Jeanette Richardson Just get rid of him, one way or another surely someone can do the job before he becomes another Hitler.

Jason Acn Yes if all the countries don’t stand by and by and unite against this madman, they must be made accountable !!!

Erika Stanbury If he can send Russians in undercover, why can’t the west do the same, and help where it really matters?

Celia Emery What else could they do well, they could really stand up to him.

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BY NICOLE KING EACH year the most supported topic at the United Nationalities of Marbella summits is to further establish a communication grapevine.

It is untypically hard to let every‐ one know what is going on but more importantly, the help and support the town hall and local as‐ sociations are prepared to provide, if we just knew to ask.

Such is the case with the British Benevolent Fund, set up in Madrid over 90 years ago to complement the Embassy services and provide British abroad, whether on holiday or expats, with financial support for just about anything.

My first guest in MN338 is their new committee member for Mar‐ bella, Lynda Woodin. She recounts a young woman being given a ‘new’ second‐hand moped so she could get to work and about help‐ ing a family get their documenta‐ tion in order and providing a home and food for them whilst they

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waited. I surely didn’t think anyone did things like that, but the British Benevolent Fund, or BBF as famil‐ iarly referred to, does. www.britishbenevolentfund.org Also, to help those who may feel that they are ‘simply surviving’, Alan Boardman of the Simply Sur‐ viving charity group joins me again

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to update us on the charity they have chosen to support this month, having raised €3,350 to their nominated charity for Febru‐ ary, ACAE Payasos. This association collaborates with the investigation of cancer in children and visits hos‐ pitals, dressed as clowns, to bright‐ en the lives of the little ones.

The Simply Surviving events are quite novel, with walking tours around Mijas and brunches (al‐ ready sold out for March), but there’s still a chance to go to ‘The Breakfast Club’ at the B’s Knees in Fuengirola on Thursday March 10 from 10am to midday. You don’t need to book, just pop in for break‐ fast or coffee and a chat.

There will also be a quiz night. To hold an event or know more about what’s coming up you can visit their Facebook page or contact Alan directly, he’d love to hear from you ‐ alanbrdmn@yahoo. co.uk.

My next guest Gary Robertson, (introduced to me by Shane O’Shea) presents ‘LYLOP ‐ Living your life on purpose’. He points out how our daily routine, com‐ pounded over time, can either work for us or against us. LYLOP shares tips and skills that will help you become aware of these traits and help you change them if needs

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Facebook @GandARobertson ‐ gary@lylop.com My last guest of the show is Jos Van Os who is suffering the inces‐ sant noise of the refurbishment of the emblematic El Fuerte Hotel.

Understanding that the clashing and clamouring are inevitable and appreciating the significance of this building to our city, Jos has taken a light‐hearted approach to the dilemma by distributing ear plugs to all the neighbours, but also giv‐ ing a small ‘plug’ for his company, Pro‐shade.eu. #MarbellaNow, not to be missed!

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Community in conflict CLAIRE GORDON FINDING BALANCE IN AN UNEVEN WORLD

SO conflict be‐ tween Russia and Ukraine is upon us, like it has been threat‐

ening for eight years be‐ fore the Western media picked it up and decided to make it the main head‐ line. As the frontline tight‐ ens and physical combat becomes a reality, misin‐ formation spreads and fights a separate war with‐ in the realm of the inter‐ net. People ask on local forums whether certain shops and bars are owned

by Russian citizens as if the boycott of those small enterprises has an effect and impact on the wider scope of Putin’s advance into foreign lands. People think that by separating people into ‘us and them’ they are contributing to resistance against a singu‐ lar leader and his misguid‐ ed warmongering.

What some people are failing to understand is

that one leader’s foray in‐ to invasion does not re‐ flect an entire country’s mentality. There are thou‐ sands of Russian people protesting Putin’s acts of aggression, even though they face arrest and bru‐ tality for doing so. The correlation between Putin’s actions and the will of his people is as un‐ founded as saying every English person is 100 per cent behind Boris Johnson and every decision he makes while in office.

Government and press offices are sometimes in place to turn people against one another.

Something the Tory party has been excelling at since they came to office is ‘di‐ vide and conquer.’

Most people have no choice in whether their re‐

spective countries go to war. It is the leaders of a country that determine foreign policy and work out how to drag their peo‐ ple along. It is usually a matter of explaining how they are under attack by ‘others’ and telling them they must protect them‐ selves while being patriot‐ ic to the place that they were born into, dismissing the people who were un‐ fortunate enough to land outside of the borders put down across the land they know.

While some people de‐ cry the work that left‐ leaning people do amongst the bigger pic‐ ture that is the world to‐ day, I feel it is more im‐ portant than ever to respect the individual. We are, after all, all people at

the end of the day, regard‐ less of where we were born or the colour of our skin. The more that we can band together in the face of self‐centred, con‐ flict‐focused leaders and build community and self‐ sufficient networks, the better we can survive and stand resilient as the cor‐ rupt world around us crumbles. Every person having their own state and their own means to live in the world without being reliant on a capitalist sys‐ tem is basically what so‐ cialism is all about and the work the left does feeds into this. It shouldn’t be ignored.

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Define and shine: haircare after 50 HAIRCARE needs change over time, and are not the same at 50 as they are at 20. Read on to find out how to keep your hair looking its best after 50.

Hair can be an impor‐ tant part of a person’s image. Taking care of it enhances your natural beauty and a good hairstyle can really lift your spirits.

Over the years, our hair, just like our skin, goes through different stages and it is important to know how to adapt our haircare routines to our changing needs as time goes by.

After 50: Define and add shine Over time, the loss of material not only makes the hair visibly thinner and frizzier, but also af‐ fects natural curls and waves by de‐structuring them and altering their

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natural shape. Years of dyeing and bleaching can also lead it to lose its nat‐ ural shine and become dull.

From around the age of 50, it is easier to keep hair in tip‐top condition if it is short or shoulder‐ length. In this decade, colour is a fundamental tool for giving us a more useful appearance. High‐ lights can help to bring light to the face and en‐ hance the cut, and each

colouring session should be followed by it is a shine treatment.

A collagen treatment can be used to rejuve‐ nate the hair, as it can re‐ store elasticity, body, vol‐ ume and strength to the hair in just one session, restoring its natural wave, shape and shine.

Finally, you may want to incorporate some prod‐ ucts that contain antioxi‐ dants into your haircare routine.

Haemorrhoids: how to treat with home remedies NEARLY three out of every four adults will have haem‐ orrhoids at some point in their lives. Here we tell you how you can treat the un‐ comfortable problem with home remedies.

Haemorrhoids, popularly known as piles, occur when veins in the anus and lower rectum become swollen.

Increased pressure in the area due to pregnancy, constipation, straining dur‐ ing bowel movements, not eating a healthy diet or sit‐ ting for too long, can cause haemorrhoids to appear.

Haemorrhoids can cause pain, discomfort, irritation, itching, swelling and even bleeding. However, certain lifestyle changes and home remedies can help alleviate the symptoms.

Increase fibre and water intake

Eating a fibre‐rich diet with more vegetables, fruit and whole grains will help prevent haemorrhoids and reduce symptoms. An alter‐ native may be to add fibre supplements to your diet.

You should drink plenty of fluids and hydrate prop‐ erly on a daily basis. If you do use fibre supplements, make sure you drink at least eight glasses of water or other fluids every day.

Otherwise, supplements can cause or worsen consti‐ pation.

Avoid a sedentary lifestyle Being active is essential, as it can help to prevent di‐ gestive problems such as constipation, and therefore reduces pressure on the veins. This means that you will not need to sit for long periods of time, particularly

on the toilet.

Sitz baths and wearing cotton clothing One of the most popular remedies for haemorrhoids is a sitz bath with chamomile in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. You can also apply witch hazel water to the affected area with cotton wool. Finally, wear cotton underwear if possible and avoid scratch‐ ing the area.

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How to cope well during a crisis IN light of distressing current events in the Ukraine, I felt it my responsibility in this col‐ umn to address what we are seeing visually on TikTok and Instagram... some informa‐ tive and a lot which is simply propoganda (fake news!) causing anxiety and uncertain‐ ty amongst teens.

The truth is we know Ukraine is going through distressing times right now as a re‐ sult of the Russian leader Putin wanting to take over the Ukraine. What we know of the Ukraine so far is that they are a very large strong community and have come together in the face of adversity! They are remarkably brave followed by an incredibly brave leader Zelensky whom will do everything in his power to protect his country!

Let’s not forget the Russian people who do not want this war either and are also dis‐ tressed over this. It’s worrying times for the Ukraine, however we must not let our minds wander, assuming the worst situa‐ tions possible, believing everything we see online.

Scrolling through our TikTok and Insta‐ gram stories, unfortunately you cannot al‐ ways control what we see which is the downsides to these social media platforms.

Please limit the amount of social media time per day and anything that you see re‐ garding the current war in Ukraine if not in‐

@MINDFULTEENWORLD ON INSTAGRAM formative only distressing, please remove yourself from the situation and do some‐ thing else. Try to listen to music, go for a walk, call friends, meet up with friends but most importantly... remember if there is anything that is worrying you about this war situation and any misinformation you may be reading, speak with your family about it and clear up any confusion and concerns you may have. Also, if you want to keep abreast of the news, ensure it’s only from reputable sources and even then keep it to a minimum.

A great way to calm the anxiety is also if you feel like you are helping the Ukraine, you will feel more empowered mentally knowing you are doing something to help.

There have been many drop offs arranged around the Costa Del Sol for clothes, medical items, tinned and dried food, feminine prod‐ ucts etc.

If you would like to help in any way you can see the drop off points on the Malaga Ukrainian group Maydan’s Facebook page.

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Salon Varietés honours friend SALÓN VARIETÉS THEATRE FRIENDS and family gathered to cele‐ brate the life of Sweelan Ford (15 Octo‐ ber 1934 ‐ 29 November 2021) at the bar and restaurant in the Salon Varietés Theatre on the afternoon of Friday, February 25. This followed an intimate service at the chapel in Funerarias Camero Cementerio Internacional in the morning.

Having fallen in love with Mijas when they first visited in December 1960, Sweelan and her late husband, Brian Ford, retired to their home in Mijas Pueblo in 1984 after years of living in Asia (Malaya, South Korea, Singa‐ pore, Indonesia and Hong Kong).

Sweelan and Brian became very active both on and off the stage at Salon Varietés Theatre until Brian’s passing in 1999. Swee‐ lan then split her time between Singapore, where her family lives, and Spain. Neverthe‐ less, she continued to be involved in as many productions as possible, travel and family

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In September 2009, Sweelan returned to live full time in Fuen‐ girola and threw herself once more with vigour into theatre life. She be‐ came an invaluable member of the Sweelan gave such community at Salon joy to all.

Varietés fostering great friendships and gave such joy to all.

Sweelan also met her partner, Peter Pillinger, through the theatre, on a cruise down the river Nile organised by the theatre.

Romance blossomed and they built a won‐ derful life together in Puebla Lucia. In be‐ tween theatre productions, Peter and Swee‐ lan went on many global adventures by air and by sea until poor health grounded her.

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SOCIAL SCENE THERE will be a classical music event to cele‐ brate International Women’s Day at D Wines, Calle Norte in Marbella on Tuesday March 8 starting at 7.30pm.

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Ruta de la Tapa ESTEPONA will be hosting its 11th Ruta de la Tapa from Friday March 25 to Sunday March 27 with many places offering a drink and tapa at a re‐ duced price.

The last time that the event was held some 32 establishments took part and the council will be is‐ suing a passport so that guests can vote for their favourite and win a prize whilst the most popular bar, café or restaurant will win €1,000 and a spe‐ cial display plaque.

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Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 www.cone jocleaning.com (294579) Starlight Cleaning Services. All types of cleaning.

Any size of property. All Areas.

Residential & Holiday Lets.

Deep Clean for Bars & Restaurants. We also do a professional Chimney Sweeping service. 682 636 451 www. starlight-spain.com (293737)

CLEANING woman available, my own vehicle, cover the Costa del Sol 12€/hour Carmen 603 84 42 54 (295320)

DECORATORS RAINBOW Pinturas. English Painters & decorators.

All aspects. Interior/exterior, private residential, commercial & communities. Spraying: door, kitchens & furniture. Light construction.

Call/WhatsApp: Daniel: 628 066 308 www.rainbowpin turas.com (293975) ATD DECOR. British Painter. 30 Years’ Experience. Punctual. Great Rates.

Call for free quote. 603 132 783 Facebook: @ATDDecor Malaga (294436)

DESIGNS & SIGNS SIGNS all type of 3D letters and light boxes, full CNC cutting services , large and small format printing like posters , roller banners , business card and flyers, we create your corporate identity, logos, real estate boards, decoration items for homes and offices. We cover the Coast and delivery. 951 310 395 / 665 804 321 info@eyeprint.es (295065)

DOMESTIC APPS REP. DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired.

Christian 608 337 497 (293053)

DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (289699) CLEARFLOW– Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and installation. Tel: 630 200 600 / 952 885 661. www. desatorosclearflow Face book: DesatorosClearflow (294767)

ELECTRICIAN LIT ELECTRICIANS for all your Electrical & maintenance needs, no job too small for a FREE Quote. Call Craig on 604 106 414 or Ben 679 505 761 (294959)

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ALL TYPES, of Electrical work undertaken. Malaga to Marbella & Inland.

Call Frank 650 561 629 (294230)

FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NONSLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (291570) MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLISING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. 27YRS EXPERIENCE. RELIABLE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 645 840 199 (294774) MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business.

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

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

FUNERALS

IRRIGATION IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes.

TRENCHLESS NO DIG Irrigation installation, Cables, Fibre Optic, Electric & Lighting Cables. New Installations & problemsolving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon.

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

GATE REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE / GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation.

Call Colin - 636 394 641 (294530)

GATES ELECTRIC GATES / Garage Doors. Intercoms / access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.2waygates.com (292236)

GENERAL SERVICES PRIVATE driver service airport transfer (Malaga-Marbella 45€). Special prices for business or sightseeing trips. info-kl@t-online.de (295507)

INSURANCE

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels.

Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490)

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

GUTTERING GUTTERING: Protect your property from rain damage. Quality guaranteed.

26 years installation history in Spain. Envirocare. All areas covered 952 663 141/670 409 759 info@envirocarespain .com www.envirocares pain.com (295314)

HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX & fillers from €95.

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

CHIROPRACTOR FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J Schaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice.

652 291 224 www.body work.es (292480)

CLAIRVOYANT CLAIRVOYANT guidance & coaching in all areas of life, like job, love, healing. Warm welcome, book your session: avrilpsychic@gmail .com Whatsapp 604 290 470 (text) (295316)

MASSAGE ENGLISH fully qualified masseuse.

Relaxing Swedish massage in the comfort of your own home. WhatsApp me 652 189 088 (295505)

THERAPIST EMOTIONAL THERAPIST SABINE Spiritual one to one Reading, family constellations. Proficient & Professional. 18yrs experience.

Call / WhatsApp 622 825 153 (293839)

HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas, Wood Burning Stoves.

Quality guaranteed. EnviroCare. All areas covered. 952 663 141/670 409 759. info@enviro carespain.com www.en virocarespain.com (295314)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS VINYL WRAP VINYL SOLUTIONS WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN RENOVATE? Modern adhesive vinyl coverings in hundreds of styles and designs can renovate a tired kitchen, bathroom, wall panels, bedroom wardrobes, fridge doors. Turn a tired looking wood designed kitchen into a modern solid colour or metallic look without painting or replacing. Work carried out on site with 10 year warranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples. (292272)

HOT TUBS & SPAS FURNITURE FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (294573)

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@garden-profes sionals.com (291784)

HOT TUBS new used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. Used good Hot Tubs for sale. 691 973 131 / +44 7836 379122 (294340)

LAWYERS

HOUSE CLEARANCES ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (294573)

INSURANCE

CLASSIFIEDS ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITHS AND SECURITY COMPANY, FREE HOME SECURITY SURVEY. 636 770 865 / 952 660 233 WWW.SECURITYOFS PAIN.COM CONTACT DAREN (294126)

MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 309, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 309 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726)

THE WORLD OF MOBILITY superstore. Your independent living & mobility specialist. All mobility needs under one roof. Sales, Repairs & Rentals. FREE delivery with all online sales. www.worldofmobility.es/ shop (295079)

STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbeygateinsure.com (291234) LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephone´s, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578008 or www.lsmin surance.biz for a quotation (295139)

INVESTMENT OPP. 12% PA Fixed Rate Return.

UK Commercial Property.

Low entry level. Tel: 965 020 402 (294802)

LOCKSMITHS LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (288129)

MOBILITY

S E N I O R W O R L D (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 (294342)

MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES – Don’t let the bugs get you!

Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.de sign (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high-quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service.

All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490) MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (293466)

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

Transfer included. 605 109 796 (294574)

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

KIA SOL, Diesel, One private owner, Low km, 9995 € . 952838842 & 608950221, billbradycars.com MUST be the cheapest car on the coast 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 WAS 14’995€ Now slashed to only 12’995€ 952838842 608950221 billbradycars.com

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)

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

CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290739)

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-chari ty.org where you can view all the dogs in our care.

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WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290739)

IMPORT / TRANSFER

CAR SERVICES

ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED BY DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK. ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. RECOMMENDED BY TOP WEDDING-PLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FACEBOOK. PARTY BAND AVAILABLE ALSO. CALL 00 350 540 367 29 (295061)

WANTED

PEST CONTROL

CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catand dogworld.com (293576)

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)

ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (293789)

UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photo’s.

Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (291992)

CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739)

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

MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work.

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (293920)

PASSPORT RENEWALS

MUSIC

NAUTICAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE, VHF/DSCRadio or Radar Courses held in English individual or small groups starts soon. 626 245 098 (294950)

PET CHARITY

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 ani mexfoundation@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287)

3 - 9 March 2022 ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, the Centre is now open again to visitors every Sunday from 9am until 2pm. Working closely with the Spanish authorities, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned horses and donkeys. Come and meet our current rescues, learn about our work and how you may be able to help.

Run solely by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the Centre is located between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin in Comm. de Viña Borrego behind Venta Miralmonte.

For more information and directions see our website www.horserescuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel. 610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeon line.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So, if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you 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)

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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 (294765)

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (289699)

POOLS

PROFESSIONAL SERV. MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Spanish Paperwork: NIE, Residency, TIE, NonLucrative & Golden Visas, Car Transfers, Property Tourist Licence, Translations, Property Search & Relocation Consultancy. Outstanding service at competitive rates. Call or WhatsApp Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaexpat .com (295136)

PROPERTY

WWW.INTERMARBEL LA.COM Costa del Sol Property Sales & Long term rentals wanted. All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@intermarbella.com (291563)

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)

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www.starlight-spain.com (293737)

PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE and also wanted. Super prices.

Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (294737) WWW.INTERMARBEL LA.COM Costa del Sol Property Long Term Rentals All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422 UK +44 208 144 5008.

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

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REMOVALS/STORAGE 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 18th March 2022.

Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (295018)

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

House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 (294942) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (291053)

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND).

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@yahoo.co .uk (293196) JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Contact Julian 00 44 7884 908 929/00 34 637 066 114 See Facebook Page for recommendations (293747) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (291053)

STORAGE STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage Marbella 952 811 311 (292300) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (291053)

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@ace ofshades.design (101730)

SITUATIONS VACANT

ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered.

Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (290491)

SERVICES

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits.

Tel 657 369 343 or rosanna carmella@hotmail.com (293734)

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

SITUATIONS VACANT DISTRIBUTION DRIVERS wanted for Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical. One day per week.

Must be legal to work in Spain, have own transport, know the areas and be reliable. Please send CV with covering letter to Martyn by email mab021262@gmail.com (292475) EXPERIENCED Cook/Chef wanted for Spanish restaurant on the West Coast of Ireland. Top Rates of pay.

Accommodation provided.

For further details call 620 517 252 (295511)

SOLAR SOLAR Hot Water heating: FREE HOT WATER. 26 years installation history in Spain. Envirocare. All areas covered.

Quality guaranteed. 952 663 141/ 670 409 759 info@envirocarespain. com www.envirocares pain.com (295314)

SOLAR ENERGY SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for Large Glazed Areas To Reflect Heat / Glare And Stop Furniture Fading And Still Keep The View. Save Heat in The Winter To Improve Your Living Environment. ian@solarshadetint ing.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 If you can read it, so can your clients. Contact us and have your business grow at + 34 951 386 161

POOL MAINTENANCE, & Repairs, including heaters & regrouts. Friendly & reliable service. Malaga to Estepona & inland areas. 678791495 / 952756168 www.sparklen ripple.net (288721) WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westarpools.com (295064) SWIMMING Pool Heating Pumps, Pool Covers, Rollers, Filtration Systems. 26 years installation history in Spain. Envirocare. All areas covered. Quality Guaranteed. 952 663 141/ 670 409 759 info@enviro carespain.com www.en virocarespain.com (295314)

TRANSLATORS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS All Languages.

952 789 204 Mobile 654 613 094 sanpedrotrans lations@gmail.com (293783)

TV & SATELLITE REPAIRS – TVs, Plasmas, LCDs, Digi-Boxes, Video, HiFi & microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 years’ experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (295141) REPAIR/SETUP: British TV Channels, Smart TV, Satellite, Firesticks, Wireless Networks, Internet, Radio, CCTV. Andrew: 711 021 678 www.costaelectronicsolu tions.com (295306)

UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, 28 years experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable. 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 acservs@outlook.com (290739) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service. Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578.

10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437) UPHOLSTERY including leather cleaned also carpets.

685 524 921 (290739)

WATER HEATERS ELECTRIC & Gas Water Heaters. Quality Installations. 26 years installation history in Spain.

EnviroCare. All Areas Covered.

952 663 141/670 409 759 info@ envirocarespain.com www.envirocarespain .com (295314)

WINDOWS DREAM Windows & Building Services UPVC windows & doors. High quality at great prices 15yrs on the coast. All work guaranteed.

Also offer Aluminium windows, Mosquito screens, Persianas, Glass replacements, shower screens & much more. Call us on 619 604 562 dreamwindow1@ outlook.com (294545)

WINDOW CLEANER TRADITIONAL Window Cleaner. Give your windows and doors that professional finish at affordable prices. Call Chris 711 007 665/ 952 638 548 (294581)

WINDOW TINTING MOBILE SERVICE. ITV Legal. Solar Reflective tint for glass curtains, balconies, yachts. Stop fading, heat & glare. 958 496 571 – 644 546 176 ian@solarshadet inting.com (290765)

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ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack ONE sometimes wonders how manufacturers conjure up names for new models. It’s fairly obvious what Hyundai was thinking when it came up with the name Genesis for its luxury arm. The first book of the Old Testament, Genesis, starts with the words ‘In the be‐ ginning’, so a rather good name for a new marque.

Having been in America since 2015 Genesis is only now arriving on European shores with a five model range of two saloons, a shooting brake and two SUVs. Two all‐electric models will arrive short‐ ly. My test model, a G70 saloon, comes with the choice of two en‐ gines; a 2.2‐litre diesel or a 2.0‐litre petrol with two power outputs and three trim levels.

G70 prices start from a sector competitive €40,107/£33,400 with very good standard equipment even on the lead‐in model. You’ll get LED lights, intelligent cruise control, auto dimming, powered and heated door mirrors, keyless entry and start, auto lights and wipers, front and rear parking sen‐ sors with rear view camera, navi‐ gation, smart phone connectivity, air conditioning and electric seat

MOTORING

Genesis G70 - style Presence and continent crossing comfort Facts at a Glance Model: Genesis G70 Sportline Engine: 2.2-litre diesel developing 197 bhp Gears: 8-Speed automatic Performance: 0-100 kmh (62 mph) 7.4 seconds/Maximum Speed 230 kph (143 mph) Economy: 6.3l/100km (44.5mpg) Combined driving (WLTP) Emissions: 166 g/km (WLTP) Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

adjustment. There’s even (as far as this writer’s concerned, hallelujah!) the no cost option of a light interi‐ or rather than the seemingly om‐ nipresent funereal black.

My G70 was the top trim Sport‐

line model and with the 2.2‐litre diesel priced at €48,035/£40,030.

Those admiring the G70, and there were many, thought it strikingly smart and, subjective though looks are, it’s hard to disagree. The good

G70: Has very good standard equipment, even on the lead-in model.

news continues in‐ side too with a very premium feel and touches like per‐ forated and fluted upholstery show there’s more than a degree of thought gone into the detail.

A welcome array of proper but‐ tons, possibly because the G70 is an updated version of the car that won the 2019 North American Car of the Year, means it lacks the

THE General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) took to social media to warn road users.

Spain’s DGT took to social media to call on road users to use their indicators. They high‐ lighted the importance of using indicators to avoid road accidents and help traffic flow

overdone digitalisation of so many new cars.

On the road the G70 feels and drives like it looks, pre‐ mium luxury. It’s no sports machine but picks up its feet when required and can be fast paced on cross country routes. The automatic trans‐ mission changes are seam‐ less, with paddle assisted changes for added involve‐ ment. There’s the usual too inter‐ ventionist lane keeping ‘safety’ kit, that involves far too many actions to stop it being meddlesome, which to be fair applies with most manufacturers.

The G70 may not rewrite the au‐ tomotive rule book but it’s got style, presence and enough crea‐ ture comforts for continent cross‐ ing relaxation.

Simple gesture can save lives smoothly on the roads.

According to the DGT, many people forget to use their indicators when changing lanes after

overtaking, when park‐ ing and when leaving a roundabout.

The ‘Second Observa‐ tory on the behaviour of drivers’ report highlight‐ ed that more than 50 per cent of drivers forget to use their indicators when they change lanes.

The report also high‐ lighted that nearly 70 per cent of drivers use their indicators incor‐ rectly while carrying out an overtaking manoeu‐ vre.

The DGT reminded road users to use their indicators appropriately to prevent accidents. The organisation highlighted that indicators should be used on a roundabout when changing lanes or leaving when the round‐ about. The organisation also reminded drivers in Spain to use their indica‐ tors when overtaking.

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ATHLETIC CLUB DE BILBAO TRIUMPH Footballer booked for t-shirt message

WINNERS: Bilbao triumphed in a thrilling final.

THE teams from across the peninsula who competed in the walkingfooty.com Iberi‐ an Walking Football Cup sponsored by Euro Weekly News gave the 150 or so spectators at the Estadio de San Roque in Torrox on Sat‐ urday February 26 a treat.

Ten teams representing eight clubs beat the weather and produced some fantastic walking football. With repre‐ sentatives from the Galician football association and digni‐ taries from the town hall in Torrox in attendance, the visi‐ tors from the Basque Country eventually triumphed after beating Malaga WFC 3‐1 in a thrilling final.

Plaudits go to two new teams, Boca Seniors of Com‐

Women players. peta and Torrox Tornadoes, who were both competing in their very first tournaments and equipped themselves magnificently, with Torrox only losing to both finalists throughout the competition.

Tornadoes manager Steve Lynton said he was “delight‐ ed, but not surprised” by their performance. Gray Salt, manager of losing finalists

MALAGA WFC: Were runners up in the final.

The League table.

Malaga WFC said “we showed great character and simply ran out of steam.”

The tournament was well received and will definitely re‐ turn next year. In the Hidro‐ master League, the Walking Dead remain top in both leagues, but both Malaga WFC and Aston Viñuela will aim to close the gap when

they meet on Saturday March 5 at 11am at El Canadon, Mijas Costa, with both sides competing in a double header.

The walkingfooty.com Managers’ Committee has decided to support the wom‐ en’s game. In a landmark de‐ cision at their first face to face meeting since Covid, it was decided to bring Sheila Bella Clifford on board to promote the women’s game. Sheila, an ex‐ Chelsea player who currently plays for Aston Viñuela told us that she was “honoured to be heading the women’s game.”

More on this in next week’s issue, but for more in‐ formation please go to walk ingfooty.com.

PREMIER LEAGUE footballer Matty Cash scored the opening goal on Saturday, February 26, for his club As‐ ton Villa, in their splendid 2‐0 away win against Brighton, but was then booked.

Cash promptly celebrated by taking off his jersey to display a message written on his t‐shirt underneath to former Polish teammate Tomasz Kedziora. The 27‐ year‐old Pole is currently playing as a defender for Dy‐ namo Kyiv, in the capital of war‐torn Ukraine. The message read, ‘Tomasz Kedziora + family, stay strong bro’.

Following strict FA rules about players removing their shirts, referee John Brooks had no option but to give Cash a yellow card. Brooks’ action caused contro‐ versy in the Sky Sports studios, who were covering the match.

Presenter Jeff Stelling roundly criticised Brooks for being an ‘inexperienced’ Premier League official, and urged the FA to scrap the booking. “He’s been booked for it! John Brooks is an inexperienced Premier League referee,” exclaimed Stelling.

Adding, “Hopefully when people come to their sens‐ es, the Premier League will just ignore that. They should just ignore that.”

Users on social media were quick to comment, al‐ though to be fair to the referee, he was only following guidelines laid down by the FA. One user commented, “Is the ref joking? That is actually ridiculous,” while an‐ other wrote, “It is the law to be booked for that, but the inexperienced ref could have shown some com‐ passion and common sense and let him off.”